Fire and Explosion at 498 Broome Street Wrecks Building
An explosion and fire leveled the five story building at 498 Broome Street, home to Alfred Bleyer & Co. and others. Gas jet left burning and likely cause of blast. injuries to Moses Smocklee and several by flying glass. Damage estimated at 75000 dollars. three alarms, Deputy Chief Purroy in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Broome Street
Alfred Bleyer & Co
Charles West
Macdougal Street
West Broadway
Purroy
Moses Smocklee
Jefferson Street
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fie
Alfred Bleyer
Bamberger Knitting Mills
A. Bernstein & Co
H. Stockman
Steamer Saxonia Sinks Schooner Mary Mosquito
The Cunard liner Saxonia sank the fishing schooner Mary Mosquito off Gloucester as it arrived in Queenstown with fifteen crew members of the Mary Mosquito rescued by the Saxonia. One sailor drowned. A passenger described foggy conditions and a whistle signal preceding the collision. Pieces of wreckage had been found along Cape Cod shores earlier.
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Queenstown
Cunard
Pritchard
Boston
Gloucester
Saxonia
Dory
Mary Mosquito
Cape Cod
Highland Light
Orleans
Suit Against E O Hayes In Meadow Brook Case
Papers served on Ernest O Hayes a Meadow Brook Hunt Club member in a 10000 dollar damages suit. Tony Gurcka sues claiming Hayes beat him unmercifully at his country seat near Meadow Brook Hunt Club. Hayes travels to Virginia and plans to return for Meadow Brook races and arraignment before Judge Gittens.
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Meadow Brook
Gittens
Fragmented 19th Century Newspaper Page Contents Preview
A brief listing summarizes sections across a newspaper issue with pages for financial review quotation supplement arrivals at hotels and out of town buyers page 8 court calendars page 9 marine intelligence and foreign mails real estate page 8 weather report page 3 yesterday's fires and related notes.
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Marine Intelligence
Au Real Estate
Weather Report
Westerday’s
Page
Two steamers aground near Schulau beyond Hamburg
Hamburg November 4 two Hamburg American Line twin-screw steamers the Fuerst Bismarck and the Pretoria went aground while passing down the Elbe near Schulau about thirteen miles from Hamburg. Assistance has been dispatched to aid the stranded ships.
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Hamburg
Hamburg- American Line
Fuerst Bismarck
Barends
New York
Southampton
Cherbourg
Pretoria
Karlowa
Boulogne
Plymouth
Elbe
Schulau
Mrs Mollie McLeod Body Found In Orange Mountains Woods
The body of Mollie McLeod wife of Neil McLeod of the American Steel and Wire Company was found in the Orange Mountains near Eagle Rock. A bottle believed to contain poison lay beside her. She disappeared a week earlier after leaving Lackawanna Station with her husband and had been in poor health.
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Montclair
N. J
Mollie McLeod
Eagle Rock
Orange Mountains
Neil McLeod
American Steel and Wire Company
McLeod
New York
Wenna
I ‘Drug Store
Senator Cushman K. Davis Ill With Blood Poisoning
Senator Cushman K. Davis of Minnesota is gravely ill as infection in his foot worsens. He suffers fever and extreme pain. surgeons plan to bring in a Chicago specialist. He has not been informed of the severity and remains confined at home amid many visitors.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Cushman K. Davis
Chicago
Senator Davis
Electrician Fatally Shocks Eyes In City Trench Incident
Adam Man, an electrician of 500 West Fifty-fifth Street, was shocked yesterday afternoon in a Third Avenue electric road trench at Twenty-second Street. A grounded car cut current, he collapsed, was revived after 15 minutes, and later developed eyelid paralysis and head pain. Doctors feared possible loss of sight.
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Adam Man
West Fifty-fifth Street
Third Avenue Electric Road
Twenty-second Street
Mun
Rush for Mississippi pearls sparks prairie rush
Prairie du Chien Wis Nov 4 Discovery of pearls in the upper Mississippi River triggers a rush to the peds with houseboats crowding the water and more than 1000 encamped along the bank. Diggers have found a few thousand dollars of pearls including the Allen pearl weighing 100 grains. It was bought by William Moore of Comanche Iowa for 3000.
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Prairie DU Chien
Wis
Mississippi River
Allen
William Moore
Comanche
Iowa
Hazing Death at Porter Military Academy
In Charleston on November 4, Thomas Finlay Brown age twelve died from injuries after being hazed at Porter Military Academy last Monday. He was dropped into a dry twelve foot deep cemented swimming basin by older boys who inflicted internal injuries. He did not name the cadets involved and it was stated no action would be taken.
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Charleston
S. C
Thomas Finlay Brown
Porter Military Academy
Brown
Fight in Admiralty Islands reported by Sydney dispatch
Victoria B C November 4 South Sea advices say the cruiser Moen was sent to an Admiralty Islands group to quell a tribal disturbance. One faction armed with rifles from a pirate ship slaughtered 150 natives. A 120 man German landing party fired, three natives and six attackers killed, then shelling ensued along shore villages.
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Victoria
B. C
Sydney
Moen
Admiralty
Pillsbury Plays Twenty Six in Montreal Simultaneous
H N Pillsbury, United States chess champion, sparked a 26 board simul in Montreal on Saturday afternoon, winning 20, drawing 3, and losing 2. That evening he played 16 games blindfolded, winning 12, losing 3, and drawing 1, then defeated James Growdsky in two games.
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Pillsbury
Montreal
H. N. Pillsbury
United States
Montreal Chess Club
James Growdsky
Brooklyn Club
Justice of the City Court Candidate Background
The Republican nominee Morris is educated and lectures at Yale Law School, qualified for the judgeship. His opponent, Croker nominated by Tammany, is tied to ex Senator Murphy as a brother in law, a factor cited as the main reason for the choice.
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Morris
Yale Law School
Croker
Murphy
Evening Post
McCullagh Charges Vote Plot Alleges Police Complicity
State elections chief McCullagh warns of organized schemes to block polls and intimidate voters on election day. He cites alleged threats, fake registrations, and police inaction, calling for strict enforcement of election and liquor laws and immediate police cooperation.
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City of
New York
Eighth Assembly
Max Hochsum
Sammy Smith
Abe Silverman
Bellevue Hospital
City
Sa Vons
Police Board
Police Department
Ee Beng Tribunal
Yad
John McCullagh
Metropolitan
Aley
Sohn McCullagh
Police chief Devery spurs election day order dispute
The passage notes Devery urging officers to safeguard voters rights on election day while Superintendent McCullagh says he learned of the matter after replying to Chief Devery. McCullagh insists his response to the Police Board was a complete answer, clarifying the dispute over command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William S&s
Croker Attacks Parade as Trusts Lose Ground
Richard Croker declares the parade for McKinley and Roosevelt failed to show trust power. He estimates 40,000 marchers, half voting for Bryan, claims 10,000 would back McKinley, and denounces rowdyism at hotels. He labels the GOP as Democratic Republic, opposing trusts and Roosevelt. W. J. Stone cites 54,000 total paraders over seven hours.
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Richard Croker
McKinley
Roosevelt
Jersey
Long Island
New York State
Peekskill
Trust
Bryan
Goebel
Kentucky
Taylor
Democratic Party
McCook
Election Fever in Manila as Insurgents Rally
In Manila on November 4 Senor Buen camino urged Judge Taft to forward a loyalty pledge to Washington. The insurgents seek support while expecting a presidential election, with heavy betting and ongoing scouting. American forces report raids and clashes including rice stores destroyed and prisoner recoveries.
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Manila
Senor Buencamino
Taft
Washington
Wilson
Dority
Bato
Atkinson
Thirty-seventh Volunteer Infantry
Valencia
United States
Dagupan
Fate of the Filipinos in Schurman Reply
Buffalo reports Prof. Jacob Gould Schurman replying to Sixto Lopez open letter. He defends the Philippine Commission findings, arguing Filipinos cannot yet be a nation and need continued American sovereignty to avoid chaos. He warns pulling the flag would invite foreign intervention and division among islands.
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Buffalo
Jacob Gould Schurman
Ithaca
Sixto Lopez
Schurman
Lopez
Philippine Commission
Philippine Islands
Philippines
Republic
Letter from Manila hospital hints at Aguinaldo death cover story
James C Hussey of National City received a Sept 1 letter from James Thompson a private of Company C Twenty seventh United States Volunteer Gantry while in Manila hospital. The writer says a Filipino patient near him claimed Aguinaldo was shot dead as reported previously but the truth was being hidden for political reasons.
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San Diego
Cal
James C. Hussey
National City
James Thompson
Company C
United States Volunteer Gantry
Manila
Aguinaldo
St Paul Damaged In Ocean Collision With Derelict
The big liner St Paul arrived with starboard engine damaged, tailshaft snapped, and water leaking from a stern tube after striking a submerged derelict at 8 06 pm on a rough voyage. Crew stopped the quadruple expansion engine within seven seconds, averting greater harm as passengers remained calm and the vessel headed to dry dock for months of repairs.
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St. Paul
Roberts
Paris
John Hunter
Samuel Bettle
Friesland
Red Star Line
Southampton
Bettle
W. S. Perkins
Covington
Ky. i
Mr. Perkins
Thora F. Walsh
United States
James E. Wright
American Line
Paul
Secuss
John Sergeant Cram
Carlton T. Chapman
H. J. W. Dam
Russell S. Fowler
J. F. Fahenstock, Jr
Richard Lewis Howell
Capt. L. Johnstone
L. Kountze
Col. C. B. Lamborn
George Munroe
Lieut. Peary's Mother Dead in South Portland
Mrs. Mary Peary, mother of explorer Lieut. Peary, who is now in the arctic, died at her South Portland home today after a stroke of paralysis Wednesday night. She was seventy three years old.
Tuesday's Probable Weather Forecast From Washington
Willis L. Moore announces a rare clear sky across the nation except the Middle Atlantic Coast where rain falls due to a storm near Hatteras. High pressure dominates western states. Pleasant temperatures and clear conditions are forecast for Monday and likely Tuesday with only possible showers on the Middle Atlantic Coast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Willis L. Moore
Weather Bureau
Pacific
Atlantic
Middle Atlantic
Hatteras
Middle Atlantic Coast Line
Wanamaker funds to curb election fraud exposed
In Philadelphia on November 4, John Wanamaker disclosed a plan after a court ruling to place voting lists in public view. He deposited 50,000 in railroad bonds to back a fund supporting fraud investigations ahead of upcoming municipal and state elections and named legal counsel to lead prosecutions. He cited opposition to the Quay faction and involved several civic groups in backing the effort.
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Philadelphia
Beitler
John Wanamaker
Wanamaker
John G. Johnson
James Gay Gordon
George S. Graham
Business Men's Republican, League
Committee of One Hundred
Municipal League
Trades League
Law and Order Society
Quay
Republican Party
Betting in Chicago on McKinley Crowds Stock Yards Wagers
Special to The New York Times reports two large McKinley bets at the Stock Yards. Charles Pfister bet 20 thousand against 35 thousand with Jim O Leary as the price moved from 1 to 4 to 1 to 5. A. F. Leopold added five thousand with a thousand, then five thousand more, betting at 5 to 1 on McKinley. Other wagers include a stock exchange bet of no specific amount and a Chicago victory bet of 2500 at even odds with Joseph E. Bidwell backing McKinley’s Chicago win by the Republican side.
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Chicago
McKinley
Jim O’leary
Stock Yards
Charles Pfister
Milwaukee
O’leary
A. F. Leopold
O'Leary
Bryan
Leopold
Drovers’ National Bank
Stock Exchange
J. J. Townsend
Joseph E. Bidwell
Alderman Powers
Bidwell
British Cabinet Changes Reported by The Times
The Times reports probable reshuffles in the British cabinet with George Wyndham likely to become Chief Secretary for Ireland and Walter Hume Long to head the Local Government Board. Robert Hanbury may be Postmaster General, Marquis Londonderry to preside over the Board of Agriculture and Austin County. Chamberlain moves to Financial Secretary to the Treasury. Minor posts assigned to Oakeley Arnold-Forster Stanley and Cranborne. Cadogan may delay resignation. seals to be exchanged at Windsor Castle on November 12.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
the Times
George Wyndham
Ireland
Walter Hume Long
Board of Agriculture
Robert William Hanbury
Treasury
Marquis of Londonderry
Board of Agriculture and
Austin
Chamberlain
Admiralty
Hugh Oakeley Arnold- Forster
Lord Stanley
Lord Cranborne
Earl Cadogan
E. Common
Windsor Castle
Boycott Aimed At Nonunion Retail Clerks In Chicago
Chicago union delegates authorize a boycott of retail clerks not in unions. About 80 000 union workers will urge wives and relatives to demand a labor card from clerks before purchase, or leave the store. The strategy seeks to pressure store owners by reducing nonunion trade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Union Labor
Federation of Labor
Chicago Federation of Labor
Delegate Knox
Retail Clerks’ Union
Anti-Semite Arouses at Auteuil as Capt Coblentz Tries Race
Paris November 5 A lively scene at the Auteuil track during the Military Steeplechase with Capt. Coblentz aJew facing anti Semitic jeers. He offered to exchange cards with his taunters. Race run he was not placed. Disorder quelled. Major Duval de Graville punished. six officers sent back to regiments.
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Capt. Coblentz
Auteuil Track
Paris
Auteuil
Coblentz
Fontainebleau
André
Eastern Star
Poste
Ecole d
Duval de Graville
Andre
Dreyfus
Saint Or
the Polytechnique
Ecole Centrale
Polytechnique
Plea for the Eskimo in Randall Alaska report
Brig. Gen George M Randall, in his annual Alaska department report dated Sept 20, warns Eskimos have been neglected and many die due to hunger and lack of care. He notes aid from Lieut Jarvis and the Bear and Meteor vessels, and urges government relief until natives can sustain themselves amid gold rush changes. He also criticizes federal aid to venturesome whites to Alaska, citing many seeking return after failures.
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Washington
George M. Randall
Department of Alaska
Alaska
Cape York
Port Clarence
Topek
Golofin Bay
Yukon River
T. H. Jarvis
United States Revenue Service
Randall
Meteor
Bear
Fort St. Michael
Jarvis
Gén
Gen. Ranall
United States
Handall
Nome
Montreal Trolley Crash Injures Dozens On Hill
In Montreal on November 4 a trolley mishap on the Cote des Neiges Hill injured many people, some seriously, as a crowded car slid backward after a panic. The convoy collided with a following car, causing multiple wrecks amid a large Archbishop’s Church pilgrimage to Cote des Neiges Cemetery.
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Montreal
Cote Des Neiges Hill
Cote Des Neiges
Cotes Des Neiges Hill
Two Women Burned to Death in Groton Residence Fire
Elmira dispatch reports W H Burnham Poormaster of Groton attended a political meeting at the new Opera House when his residence outside the village burned. His wife and her sister were burned to death in the blaze. Authorities investigate cause and timing of the fire.
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Elmira
N. Y
W. H. Burnham
Groton
New Opera House
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E. O. Hayes
Financial Review
Third Avenue Road
Mississippi
Hazing
Admiralty Islands
M’cullagh
Prac
Police
Devery
State Superintendent of Elections
McCullagh
Board of Police
Chief of Police
Inspectors of Police
Greater
York
New York City
Kings
Queens
Richmond
Prof. Schurman
Gine
Chief Moore
Wanamaker Scents
The
New York Times
London Times
Gen. Randall
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