Northern Lights Disrupt Telegraph Wires Across North
Unusual early aurora borealis display disturbed telegraph and cable systems coast to coast. Western Union and Postal Telegraph Co electricians reported major interference from about 2 am until late afternoon, with signals turning to muddled clicks until full metallic circuits restored.
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New York
J. ©. Barkley
Western Union Company
Moon
Charles Shirley
Postal Telegraph Company
England
Goa
Comates
Ophs
Mercial Cable Company
Mes
Russia
Eis
Dieppe
Et Tie
Marconi
Wireless Ie Sa
W. H. Bentley
Seman
Broadway
Aurora Hyped Faults Disrupt Chicago Electrical Services
Electrical issues attributed to aurora activity disrupted Chicago area power and telephone services, causing widespread inconvenience to residents and companies on October 8. No fatalities reported.
Electric disturbance cripples Chicago telegraph and phone lines
Telegraph wires in all directions from Chicago ceased operation and long distance lines were halted for hours. Reports attributed the fault to immense waves of electric force passing over the earth, with 675 volts in the wires at the peak. The outage lasted eight hours before subsiding, described by Chief Operator J B Pettit as the worst in thirty five years and affecting both Atlantic and Pacific cable service.
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Chicago
J.B. Pettit
Postal Telegraph Company
Atlantic
Pacific
Telegraph Lines Plagued by Seismic Disturbance
Telegraph communication between France and Europe and America faced near suspension all day due to a general electrical disturbance likely caused by seismic movements and atmospheric phenomena. Wires failed, then partly restored at sunset, with additional interruptions in the evening while internal lines were only lightly affected.
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Paris
France
Europe
America
Severe telegraphic storm halts UK lines and cables
London reports the severest storm in years sweeping the United Kingdom. Telegraph and cable communication were largely disrupted while land lines deteriorated further despite improved conditions after sunset. officials expect some relief later, but the storm shows no sign of abating.
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London
United Kingdom
Northern lights dazzle Duluth with brief, brilliant display
Brilliant northern lights lit the Duluth sky for about thirty minutes last night. Observers described the display as the most beautiful ever seen in the city, forming huge waving plumes whose tips extended overhead.
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Duluth
Russian Communications Disrupted by Storms
The Commercial Cable Company reports lines to Russia are interrupted due to electrical storms. The notice explains service disruption affecting transatlantic communication and ongoing restoration efforts.
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Russia
Boston customs fraud case shocks New York Times report
Three men were arrested in Boston on charges of conspiring to enter goods by false valuations. Samuel Grunberg Burman and Charles A. Battler were held on $5,000 bail each, with a fourth expected to be charged soon. The complaint says 786 lace curtains were imported from Switzerland on Oct. 17, misrepresented as 372 samples valued at about 1501 dollars.
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New York Times
Boston
United States
Darling
Theen
Samuel Grunberg
Burman
Charles A. Battler
Switzerland
Vera Cruz negotiations target sale of Mexican railroad
Maryland Trust Company directors meeting in Baltimore to consider a proposed sale of the Vera Cruz and Pacific Railroad of Mexico. Reported offer about 7 million dollars. sources include the Mexican Government, Harriman and Gould interests, Southern Pacific, or a Maryland Trust syndicate.
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New York Times
Baltimore
The
Maryland Trust Company
Vera Cruz
Alread
Harriman, 2
Gould
Southern Pacific
Bay State Gas Case: Judge Baley Finds for Pepper in Demurrers
In Boston on October 31 Judge Baley of the Supreme Court virtually rules for Pepper receiver of the Bay State Gas Company of Delaware. The decision concerns the February sale of local gas company stocks by Mercantile Trust Company. The court addresses demands to set aside the sale as fraudulent and cites questions about non resident defense, with ruling pending further actions.
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New York Times
Boston
Baley
Supreme Court
George Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
Boston Gaslight Company Et al
Mercantile Trust Company
Athlete Daniel Meaney Dies After Fatal Football Injury
In Athol Massachusetts on October 31 1934 Daniel Meaney eighteen year old captain of Athol High School football team died from a football related injury. The report notes his stoic response and leadership role on the team.
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Athol
Mass
Daniel
Meaney
Athol High Rehoot
Lynchehaun Freed in Indiana Political Crime Ruling
United States Commissioner Charles W. Moores ruled that Lynchehaun’s assault on Mrs. Agnes McDonnell was incidental to a popular movement to overthrow landlordism in Ireland and discharged him. The decision followed a courtroom demonstration by Irish supporters as Lynchehaun walked free.
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Indianapolis
Lyncheham
Fichehaun
Agnes McDonnell
Hiis
Lin¢hehaun
Wren
McDonnell
Lyndehamn
Ireland
Choeen
Moores
Fox
New York
United State
Rare Books to Be Sold in Howard Goodwin Library Part II
Philadelphia sale from Howard T. Goodwin's estate features rare first editions and manuscripts. Highlights include Rossetti's The Germ, Milton's Paradise Lost 1669, Paradise Regained 1680, Lamb works, Shelley's Queen Mab 1813, The Cenci 1819, Pro metheus 1820, Swinburne Siena 1869, Browning Essay on Mond 1826, Cowper poems 1782, and presentations by Scott and other notable authors. The catalog lists uncut papers, deluxe bindings, and scarce editions with inscribed and manuscript items.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Howard T. Goodwin
Rossetti
Milton
Steele
Tatler
Spectator
Charles Lamb
Lamb
Shelley
Siena
Swinburne
England
William Carleton
Ilkie Collins
Benamin Disraeli
Mrs. Gaskell
Judge Haburton
Thomas Hardy
William Howitt
Miss Manns
Donald G. Mitchell
Capt
Berne Reid
Joseph Ritson
Albert Smith
John Timbs
Dickens
Thackeray
Walter Scott
Garrick
Walpole
Christina’ G. Rossetti
Ossetti
Goldsmith
Peeider Fafarl
Texas Cannot Pay Employees in Treasury Shortfall
Special to The New York Traste reports that Texas faces a revenue deficiency likely to reach a million dollars. Officials say funds are low and the monthly payroll was rushed as payday arrived this morning, causing cash flow concerns at the Treasury.
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Treasury
New York
Austin
Texas
State officers and employees face large warrant shortages
State officers and employees must cash warrants but the cash on hand runs out in minutes. Many will discount their warrants or go unpaid for a year or more. Officials estimate the deficiency could exceed one million dollars by the next legislative session.
Friars Could Be Expelled From Philippines Under Pact
Vatican aims to resolve land sale and friars departure in the Philippines. U.S. may raise offer to 10 million dollars to bridge the gap with the friars who argue land profits belong to the Church and not the individuals. If local sentiment remains hostile, archdiocesan heads may withdraw friars, forcing expulsion without U.S. pressure.
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Rome
Vatican
Philippines
United States
Mer. Guidi
Dominicans
Augustinians
Recoletos
Mgr. Guidi
Amercan
Harry
Manila
Hendrick
Cebu
Rooker
Jaro
Dougherty
Nueva Segovia
Pencoyd Works May Go On
Philadelphia October 31 Two more mills at the Pencoyd Iron Works were closed today leaving two still running with orders to last about a week. President Charles Major says closures are temporary and driven by market demand. About 1,200 workers will be affected though bridge and machine shops will stay open.
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Neo York Times
Philadephia
Pencoyd Iron Works
Pencoyd
Charles Major
Pencoyd Company
Miss Laura Wick Fails to Launch Manchuria in Camden
Miss Laura Wick stood with champagne and roses for over seventy minutes as the Manchuria built for Pacific Mail Steamship Co. failed to move from the ways. Despite rams jacks and cranes, the hull remained immobile and the launch was declared unsuccessful with an inquiry expected.
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New York Times
Camden
N. J
Laura Wick
Pacific Mail Steamship Company
New York Shipbuilding Company
New Castle
Manchuria
SeFandle
Nas
Ieee
Two Women Perish in Runaway Horse Incident in City
Two well dressed women, ages about 45 and 30, were fatally struck by a runaway horse attached to a grocery wagon at One Hundred and Thirtieth Street and Eighth Avenue yesterday afternoon. Both died shortly after arrival at J Hood Wright Memorial Hospital. The driver Cosmo Ciliberto was arrested. wagon owner Eugene Kahn is named. The horse bolted, struck the younger woman then ran over the elder, as witnesses and police responded. controversy over hospital privacy and coroner handling followed.
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Cosmo Ciliberto
Eighth Avenue
Eugene Kahn
Chliberto
West One Hundred
Thirtieth Street
One Hundred
Beck
One Hundred and Thirty-first Street
Brophy
One Hundred and Thirtieth Street
One Hundred and Twenty-seventh Street
St. Nicholas Avenue
J. Hood Wright Memorialospital
Crosby
Sergt. Leiber
Hosital
Townley
Leiber
Schryber
Albertson
Rand
Spea
See. Hill Park
Jey
Whos Grand Camp Confederate Reunion Ends with Scandal
In Newport News during the 16th annual reunion of the White's Grand Camp Confederate Veterans a sensational disturbance erupted as a flag incident and floor disruption marred the event. The couple designated as sponsors faced embarrassment amid the tumult.
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New York Times
Newport News
Whoals
Confederate Veter- T Barly
Ahksetening
Sponsory
Ares
Caerens
Ers
Ed Olsson
Riots and insults spark clash between rival men in town
The confrontation between two powerful men led to a knockout blow after a soldierly insult. The incident caused excitement and a sensation as Confederate veterans argued the gunner deserved punishment. Mayor Jones expressed regret over the event but said someone would have chastised the gunner if he had not resent the insult to the Stars and Bars.
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Jones
Statue Ada Rehan to be melted into silver bars
In Omaha on October 31 the silver statue of Ada Rehan from the Chicago World's Fair will be melted into bullion. Experts say the silver itself is worth about $40,000. The statue, held in the furnace room of the American Smelting and Refining Co, has long been tied up in litigation and was ordered by the Shawnee District Court to be converted into cash.
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New York Times
Omaha
Ada Rehan
Chicago
American Smelting and Refining Company
Ity
Tpeks Dry Goods
Samuelium
Shawnee District Court
Locomotive Crash Kills Three Near Neshaminy Falls
A Reading Terminal NY express left at 8 AM jumped the track above Neshaminy Falls injuring three laborers. Foreman Joseph Gorman died at home. Peter Lucio and Joseph Thesso died at Jewish Hospital. Pietro Cruiko survived. Traffic halted three hours. An axle break caused the derailment.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
New York Express
Reading Terminal
Neshaminy Falls
Joseph Gorman
Peter Lucio
Joseph Thesso
Pietro Cruiko
Lucio
Thesso
Lawyer Fees Questioned in Anglo American Receiver Case
Albany Oct 31 Justice Herrick heard an application to bar the Attorney General from regulating receiver attorneys' compensation in the Anglo American Savings and Loan case. Myer Nussbaum claimed 41,000 in fees for two years. Edward H. Coyne also drew fees in 1901. Deputy AG Wood argued no services justified the payments. Herrick reserved decision. Nussbaum is a former state senator. Coyne a former deputy AG.
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New York Times
Albany
Supreme Court
Herrick
Anglo-American Savings and Loan Association
Myer Nussbaum
Edward H. Coyne
Nussbaum
Servas
W. E. Kisselburgh
Ussbaum
Wood
Justice Herrick
State Senate
Coyne
John C. Davies
Whales From Okhotsk Sea Net Big Sums
A New Bedford telegram reports the whaling bark Gayhead returning from the Okhotsk Sea with 300 barrels of sperm oil 300 barrels of whale oil and 300 pounds of whalebone. Capt Fisher of Edgartown stands to profit about 117000 from the load while a steam boat from the Arctic brings four bowhead whales valued at roughly 40000.
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New Bedford
Mass
San Francisco
Gayhead
Okhotsk Sea
Fisher
Edgartown
Okhotsk Ea
Ian Mn
Wiebond
Arctic
Minister Turns to Business After Year of Service
The Rev. J. A. Johnson long serving pastor of the Birmingham Methodist Protestant Church has left the pulpit to take up a business career. He says the church offers insufficient old age security and that a man's best use is to provide for his family while able.
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New_York Times
Pittsburg
J. A. Johnson
Birmingham
Opening of the wild duck season draws sportsmen east
Hunters from New York, Philadelphia, Delaware, and Maryland converge on the Susquehanna flats at the head of Chesapeake Bay for the season opener. Reports show disappointment as crippling weather and misjudged tides affect expected shoots and bag limits.
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New York Times
Havre DE Grace
New York
Philadelphia
Delaware
Maryland
Susquehanna Flats
Chesapeake Bay
Ducar
Sean
Mayor Low Praises Jerome at Fusion Rally at Cooper Union
A large Citizens' Union gathering at Cooper Union erupts in applause as Mayor Low publicly honors District Attorney Jerome for his service to the fusion campaign. James Carter, longtime New York lawyer, also speaks, drawing enthusiastic support and ovations for the anti Tammany effort.
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Citizens’ Union
Cooper Union
Low
Jerome
Mayor Low
Mr. Low
Fusion
James Carter
Nestor
Iscyin Wien
Uap
Ahd
Gene Eee Awyer
Tammany Arments
Bourkes
Campaign Speech Recounts Tammany Hall History and Reform
A veteran speaker, introduced by Major John Byrne, denounces Tammany Hall and defends Citizens' Unions. He lauds Mayor Strong for limited corruption, criticizes patronage and police corruption under Wyck, and argues municipal reform is essential to save New York City.
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John Byrne
Tammany Hall
Citizens’ Unions
Weed
Mayor Strong
Strong
Demcratic
Republican Organization
Mayo
Waring
New York
van Wyck
Citizens’ Union
Gen. Tracy
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hall
Mr. Wyck
Ce 1 Tammany
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Worthern
Chi
Aaa
Battain
Boston Customs
Maryland Trust Directors
Bay State
Pacific Mail
J. Hood Wright
Gunner Andrew Oleson
Mayor Jones
Okhotsk
Tefaltas Arora
Adv
Tammany
of Rourke Cochran
MR. Carter’s
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