Thirty-Four Missing After City Explosion
New York observers report a major explosion demolished the Tarrant building and several others. Remains identified include H. C. A. Schmidt of Brooklyn, with others believed to be three or more people. Fire and debris clearing continue as authorities confirm thirty-four missing and search efforts intensify.
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New York
H. C. A. Schmidt
Clinton Street
Brooklyn
Schmidt
Warren Street
Tarrant Building
Warren and
Greenwich Streets
Dooner
Cromer
Health Department
Tarrant
Gas Explosion Kills Three in Edwardsville Mine
A gas blast at Kingston Coal No 3 slope No 1 shaft Edwardsville killed three men and badly burned six others. Five of the injured are in critical condition. Names of the dead include Peter Viovige Frank Mackalovski and John Dolan. Fatal injuries were worsened by after damp and a roof collapse. The blast followed a worker diverting air, letting gas accumulate. rescuers faced dangerous conditions.
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Wilkesbarre
Kingston Coal Company
Edwardsville
Peter Viovige
Frank Mackalovski
John Dolan
Noted deeds set aside for failed farm care
Baraboo Wisconsin October 31 Judge Siellecker voided a farm deed to William Bernaman after proving he failed to perform required care. Bellaire Michigan October 31 Bert Bernaman, 16, shot his father John Glass in the back during a partridge hunt. recovery appears unlikely. Chicago October 31 Hospital says Leicht injured in the Austin explosion is improving and on the way to recovery. Racine Wisconsin October 31 Hose wagon No 4 overturned en route to a fire at Schilling brewery. fireman James Bruce badly hurt.
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Baraboo, Wis
Emma Bernaman
William Bernaman
Bellaire, Mich
John Glass
Bert
Glass
Chicago
Oet
The
Presbyterian Hospital
Racine, Wis
Schilling
James Bruce
Tragic Philippine Battle Tells of Rockefeller Son
Maj Charles M Rockefeller allegedly lost his son in 1872 when a Chinese nurse abducted him in Hong Kong. In San Bevir, Philippines, Rockefeller killed a rebel leader named Paul Stanhope, turning the battle and exposing the son’s adoption by an English merchant.
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Dovner
Charles M. Rockefeller
Hong Kong
San Bevir
Philippine Islands
Denver
George M. Matthews
Quartermaster’s Department
Manila
Cincinati
Maj. Rockefeller
Paul Stanhope
Maj
Rockefeller
Stanhope
Socialists Win Historic Diet Seat in Coburg
In Coburg on October 31 the Socialists secured a seat in the diet for the first time, marking a historic representation expansion in the body.
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Coburg
Diet
Roosevelt Delivers Noon Speech in Lockport
Roosevelt spoke at the Lockport opera house to an overflowing crowd at noon addressing free silver imperialism trusts and was warmly received.
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Lockport
N. Y
Roosevelt
Opera House
Cleveland Will Vote for McKinley, Say Wellman Dispatch
Walter Wellman reports Cleveland will vote for McKinley and Roosevelt, has registered, and will cast ballots for Republican electors and Democratic state and local candidates. He did not authorize public statements on his exact vote. If Bryan risked a Bryan landslide, Cleveland would voice support strongly.
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New York
Times-Herald
Walter Wellman
Grover Cleveland
McKinley
Roosevelt
Cleveland
Bryan
Will Enlarge White House With 2 Million Plan
Congress to be asked for about 2,000,000 to enlarge the White House this winter. A commission has nearly finished plans for a long east colonnaded addition and a west wing with a grand state dining room for 100 guests. Steel and marble will be used for the expanded mansion. The east wing will house executive offices and formal functions. The west wing will hold the formal dining space.
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Washington
Congress
White House
Harrison
White S House
Des Moines Woman Accused by Father of Insanity and Mixed Blood Claim
A Des Moines woman, wife of John Scott Wilkenson, colored, is accused by her white father of insanity. He alleges she ignored white acquaintances, socialized with black people, and claimed negro ancestry as a delusion. She married in Ottumwa and moved to Des Moines.
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Des Moines
William Gordon
Missouri
John Scott Wilkinson
Wilkinson
Ottumwa
Walter Davis
Gordon
John Scott Wilkenson
Rumple Speaks at Enthusiastic Iowa City Rally
In Iowa City on October 31 Capt J N W Rumple candidate for congress spoke to 200 mounted riders and 2 000 in the armory. Joe R Larne and Geo M Curtig accompanied him as crowds applauded and more than 500 were turned away. The event aims to boost the Republican ticket and Rumple in Johnson County.
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Iowa City
J. N. W. Rumple
Congress
Joe R. Larne
Geo. M. Curtig
Our County
Republican Marching Club
Armory
Rumple
Lane
Curtis
Johson County
McKinley
Count Castellane Finances Prompt George Gould Trusteeship
New York reports George J. Gould named trustee for his sister the Countess Castellane amid creditor pressure and a drawn out Castllane affair. The Count Boni Castellane spent about 4.5 million dollars in four years and furniture from their villa was auctioned. The New York January visit aimed to secure funds from the Gould estate.
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New York
Paris
George J. Gould
Countess Castellane
Boni Castellane
Castellane
Castellanes
Gould
Girl Declares Negro Blood Yet Prefers Negro Company
Des Moines on October 31 Mary Gordon Wilkerson aged 17 testified before the insanity commissioners that she has negro blood in her veins and that she prefers to associate with negroes. Her calm statement was delivered with deliberate calm as authorities considered her case.
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Des Moines
Mary Gordon Wilkerson
Ex President Cleveland Denies Philadelphia Times Interview
Ex President Cleveland in Princeton denounces a Philadelphia Times interview as entirely false. He says he has not spoken to anyone about the remarks and has telegrammed the Times to deny the piece. The publication allegedly described a landslide for Mr. Bryan and discussed campaign dynamics.
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Princeton
N. J
Cleveland
Philadelphia Times
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
China Pact Acceptance Reported by Hay
Washington on October 31 reports Hay publicized the acceptance of the United States agreement with Germany and England on China. The essence of the pact has been published. Read The Journal. 1 cent a week.
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Washington
Hay
United States
Germany
England
China
More Boodle Is Offered Socialists
A Socialist statement accuses Democrats of trying to buy away Socialist support in multiple districts. A.W. Ricker says in another district the Democratic candidate offered $100 cash and $1,000 later for withdrawal, which was refused. Ricker pledges to reveal names if asked.
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Vollmer
A. W. Ricker
Congress
Debs
Herron
Ricker
Magazine Exploded by Lightning in Shanghai
Shanghai October 31 A report says a powder magazine at Nankin exploded due to lightning with many killed and wounded.
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Shanghai
Nankin
Passengers Free Stopover at Niagara Falls on LV RR
Westbound airline or railroad passengers with tickets to New York or Philadelphia may stop over at Niagara Falls without extra charge. The Lehigh Valley Railroad offers this courtesy to improve travel options and convenience for long trips.
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Niagara Falls
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Reward Offered on Vollmer Stance in Money Question
Davenport Iowa reports a $25 reward for voters to obtain from Vollmer or his congressional committee a statement on whether he would vote with Democrats or Republicans on anti gold standard bank note greenback silver and silver coinage if elected. The piece argues Vollmer's stance could decide the Senate balance if Bryan carries the states, potentially forcing a clear position on monetary policy.
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Davenport
Vollmer
Scott County
Kansas City
Bryan
Senate
Congress
United States
Wellington
Adlai E. Stevesnson
William Jennings Bryan
Opera House Collections Progress on City’s New Theater
The opera house project in Muscatine advances under roof with gallery and stage work in progress. Subscriptions at 310 each are being collected and paid, while the three story buff brick structure on Main Street earns praise for its beauty and planned December opening.
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Opera House
Muscatine
Johnston
Journal
Boers Refuse Surrender Through Botha
Negotiations for surrender of the Boers through General Botha have failed, as report from Pretoria on October 31 states.
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Pretoria
Botha
Law Union and Crown Insures Warehouse Loss
The Law Union and Crown Insurance company through local agent Justice Tappe paid two thousand dollars to the Oat Meal Company for a warehouse fire loss. Jacob Hauck, the Republican speaker, will speak in German at Appel's Hall in South Muscatine Saturday night. Valentine Geltz was sentenced today by Justice Tappe to thirty days in the county jail for drunkenness.
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Law, Union and Crown Insurance Company
Justice Tappe
Oat Meal Company
Jacob Hauck
Appel’s Hall
South Muscatine
Valentine Geltz
Tappe
Bastile
Rain Tonight in Iowa Threatens Chicago Weather
Weather forecast indicates rain this afternoon and tonight across Iowa with the eastern portion also affected. Cooler temperatures are expected tonight and in the eastern areas Thursday.
Hallowe'en Night Fears and Origins
A Halloween note warns that spirits may roam if weather turns inclement, with satire on tricks and mischief. It explains Hallowe'en as All Saints Eve and traces its origins to Rome and the Church, noting modern practice emphasizes pranks over religion. The piece closes urging caution tonight.
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Hallowe’en
Hallowe'en
Rome
Registration Reminder Warns Voters to Register by Saturday
The notice urges residents to register by next Saturday or risk losing the vote on election day. It explains that sick voters cannot register on election day and must request a board member to register them when not in session. It lists recent registration totals and notes a rise in the city’s voting population alongside wedding licenses issued this morning.
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The
Registration Board
Lehigh Valley Railroad Best Comfort Ride to Seashore Points
If you seek a comfortable trip through delightful scenery, consider travel to New York Philadelphia or seashore destinations via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offering a pleasing journey.
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New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
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