Global Briefs of Fire, Politics and Trade Across Frontiers
A Brooklyn high rise fire causes $300,000 loss. Philippine conspiracies surface in Sooloo. Perry Bathalon faces assault charges in Mayence. London bread prices rise affecting the poor. A gas explosion in Ava lon kills Bessie Osborne and injures siblings. Sterling Mining executive Gillespie shot dead near Montgomery. Arctic whaling fleet reports poor catch and whalebone prices rise. Paul Isenberg returns to Honolulu with Dutch capitalists backing a $1.5 million Oahu plantation plan. US, Russia and Japan seek Behring Sea fur seal protection amid Paris talks. Houston Tex. to Houston & Texas Central wreck injures crew but not passengers. Robbers steal $5,000 in Rappahannock. couple critically hurt. Fatal bull fight in Nogales. Venezuelan brief on boundary case reaches US. final arguments near. Isaac H Lyonberger named assistant attorney general for the interior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas P. Gillespie
Sterling Mining & Milling Company
Montgomery
Nev
Johnny
Chispa
Paul Isenberg
Europe
San Francisco
Isenberg
Oahu
Honolulu
Efiniela
United States
Russia
Japan
North Pacific Ocean
Behring Sea
Hamlin
Seal
Paris
Texas Central
Houston
Tex
C. E. Clark
Walter Matthews
Anthony Monagan
Rappahannock
Monagan
Nogales
Ariz
Venezuela
Washington
Caracas
United States Commission
Messrs. Scroggs and
Sterbrow
Hertofore
Isaae H. Lyonberger
St Louis
Interior Department
William A. Lytle
Georgia
Supreme Court of Georgia
Lyonberger
St. Louis
Francia
Franco-Russian War Mobilization Talks Mark Changes
A St Petersburg dispatch reports an exchange of views between French and Russian ministers of war. Modifications to mobilization and troop concentration plans are described, with evidence to appear in frontier changes and an initial step of increasing Russian dragoons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Solel
Constantinople
London
Daily Mail
Vildia
Hassan Pasha
Kifat Pasha
Milwaukee Oil Stove Blast Kills Family in Home
An oil stove exploded at the residence of William Allenbach in Milwaukee, scattering burning fluid. Allenbach his wife and their baby were fatally burned in the kitchen incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Allenbach
Milwaukee
Allenbach
Timbermen Renew Pledge to Central Lumber Pool
After weeks of daily conferences, domestic timber interests decide to stay united in the Central Lumber Company pool. Most mills from last year renew their pledge to support the arrangement. Prices will remain the same for now.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central Lumber Company
California
Explosion at South Wilkesbarre mine harms six immigrations
A gas blast at the Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company mine in South Wilkesbarre injured six men, most severely burned with fatal outcomes likely. The mine, shut at the time, housed about fifteen workers, mostly repair crews, when the blast shook the area. Rescue attempts were hindered by the escaping gas and rising shaft smoke. The mine has a history of gas explosions, with seven fatalities recorded five years prior.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Wilkesbarre
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Burglary at Spokane Steam Laundry Seizes Cash From Safe
In Spokane on Main Avenue the Steam Laundry Co office was robbed after burglars opened the safe and stole about 1200 to 1300 dollars in cash. Some money left behind included 8.25 in silver. related loss from the same drawer totals around 40 dollars. Police investigate the break in. The incident reports a separate Wyoming Valley accident in Wilkes-Barre where a traction line car left the track, killing one, fatally injuring two, and seriously injuring others as the wreck trapped four passengers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Steam Laundry Company
Main Avenue
Wyoming Valley
Wilkesbarre
Iiv
Cyclone Hits Mitchell Post Office Area in Oklahoma
A cyclone struck Mitchell twenty miles from Guthrie Oklahoma tearing through farmsteads for miles. Postmaster Mallen and his wife were killed and many others are reported dead. Rescue parties with coffins have been sent from Guthrie.
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Mitchell
Gathrie
O. T
Mallen
Gatrie
Storm devastates New Orleans area causing deaths and damage
A severe wind and rain storm moved through New Orleans striking five houses with lightning. Albert Trahina was killed instantly as trees were blown down and many homes unroofed. Fruit sheds on the Queen & Crescent road were destroyed and most electric cars were halted by wire interference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Albert Trahina
Queen & Crescent Road
Siege of Havana Aims at Key West Rebels Move Toward Capital
A Havana siege by Maximo Gomes is forecast within sixty days as insurgent forces march from Pinar del Rio toward Havana. Reports say Gomes plans attacks on central cities, while Weyler’s troops hold, and Maceo moves east with about 4,000 to 5,000 rebels ready to strike.
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New York
Herald
Key West
Fla
Saya
Havana
Maximo Gomes
Gomes
Coban
New York Junta
Maceo
Cuba
Trocha
Colon
Matanano
Ricardo
Trujillo
Rojas
Cup
Someshee Opteos
Bedtrom Oise
Casoorro
Matanazas
Russian Greek Church Dedication in Seattle Honor to Pacific Coast
The Russian Greek church in Seattle dedicated with Right Rev. Bishop Nicholas of Alaska and the Aleutian Islands presiding Assisted by Rev Ambross Wretta and two candidates The ceremony featured elaborate decorations vivid altars flags of the United States and Greece and a high quality musical program The diocese stretches across the United States rumors say bishop may become archbishop The Seattle parish is the twenty fifth in the United States and the bishop's headquarters are in San Francisco He has been decorated twice by the czar.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Pacific Canal
San Francisco
Nicholas
Alaska
Aleutian Islands
Ambross Wretta
United States
Greece
America
Ozar
Train brakeman Mahoney Killed in Cheney Yard Accident
In Cheney Washington a brakeman Mahoney working the eastbound freight was killed during switching when attempting a coupling with flat cars. Cars backed breaking the bumper and crushing his shoulders. he died within minutes. Location on a curve and signaling by another brakeman noted. No chargeable negligence determined. In another item from St Petersburg an official denial refutes currency reform postponement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Rahenberg
St. Louis
Cheney
Wash
Mahoney
Minister Acquitted in Connecticut Sensation Trial
New Haven reports the murder case against Rev. H. H. Hayden has been dismissed. The 1879 trial drew worldwide attention over Mary Stannard’s death from arsenic after Hayden allegedly promised to aid her, with a disputed verdict of acquittal. In Spokane, Mrs. Hendricks narrowly escaped death from a blast at the Northern Pacific carshops. London commentary on Cuba and Spain’s war prospects ends with a warning about occupation costs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Haven
Conn
H. H. Huayden
Connecticut Criminal Court
Mary Stannard
Hayden
North Madison
Ducham
Misa Stennard
Spokane
Hendricks
Wood Hendricks
Front Avenue
Northern Pacific Carshopa
Bennett
Hendricks’ House
Brown
Hawthorn
Health board to bar kissing amid diphtheria scare
Indianapolis reports a Columbus man contracted diphtheria after kissing his ill sweetheart. The state health board plans to urge a ban on kissing among sweethearts and notes the difficulty of enforcement. A misinfectant rinse for teeth is suggested to reduce spread.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
State Board of Health
Columbus
Tam O
Health Board
Widow of Famous Actor Mrs Mayo Dies After Operation
Mrs. Frank Mayo widow of the well known actor died last night at Canton Pennsylvania from effects of an operation for a tumor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Frank Mayo
Canton
Seiffert Murder Case Ends in Acquittal
Spokane November 2 The Seiffert murder trial ended with a verdict of not guilty for Henry Seiffert who shot L H Platter a prominent attorney and politician in the courthouse corridor on July 31 The judge announced the verdict after a jury brought in its finding and Seiffert embraced his wife amid cheers from the onlookers
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Spokane
Wash
Seiffert
Henry Seiffert
L. H. Platter
Platter
Rudolph Gorkow
Gorkow
Platter J
Seifert
Brother Elk
Lew
Sheriff's Office
DOES NOT AID CUBA
A Spanish Red Cross commission in New York appeals to Americans to aid the Cuba relief effort. Cubans and Spanish are said to be helped, while Cuban junta head Tomas Estrada Palma accuses the Red Cross of government control and political bias.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
International Red Cross Society
Havana
Jonda
Cuba
Tomas Estrada Palma
United States
Red Crown
Red Cross Society
Portland Markets Price Report with Wheat Meats and Produce
Portland markets list prices across commodities and regions. Wheat from Walla Walla to Eyre, oats and hay values are given with per bushel, per ton, or per barrel figures. Livestock and dairy products show varied quotes including eggs dairy, butter, and creamery products.
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Fierra
Portland
Salem
Cascadia
Dayton
Benton County
Graham
Walla Walla
Waley
Borran
Voravox's
California
Oregon
Guaine
Young America
Valencia
Rogue River
Canteloupes
Simco Freres
Brazil
Fragmented OCR Price List With Mixed Goods and Rates
A garbled retail sheet shows prices for various goods including rope, sisal, cake products, sugar, coffee brands, and rice. Items mention Alaska and Costa Rica origins, weight barrels, per pound rates, and July August delivery notes, all presented in a disordered OCR stream.
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Ry He
Alaska
Cuba
Java
Costa Rica
Salvador
Arbuckle
Lion
Columbia
Japan
New Orleans
Vneat Baose
Livestock prices from regional market report
Market brief lists various livestock quotes with buyer names and prices. Beef cattle show top steers at 2.25 per pound with cows and a range around 1.50 to 1.75 for dressed mutton. Sheep and other livestock noted with wheaten and feeder categories and per cwt or per ewt pricing.
Market Prices for Groceries and Produce Across Regions
A garbled ledger of farm goods and prices lists potatoes, corn, wheat, oats, alfalfa, clover, and various vegetables with unit costs per sack, per pound, or per box. Regions include Salinas, Nevada, Stockton, and Alameda with mixed quality terms such as good, fair, or poor.
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Chile
Salinas Barbanks
River Barbanks
Sheeweets
Ostows
Boos
Young America
Fan Joaquin
Nevada
Alameda
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Ee Kle
Ll A
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
St. Mw
A. T. Ware
Aptist Church
G. É Jerard
Pateee
Wat Evangelical Church
WM. Gay
Apyestist Church
KEE Methodist
Gabbbath School
Sondeay
Stila
Epworth
J. A. Wood
Dalvation AM
Society Notices
W.—Newberg
Bunk O of
Newberg
Bailding
É& Il
NO. K
Masonie
A. M
Sidon
Cvie Ball
U.W. T
Pr. Wu
Lo, O. F
Ball
Shasta
Southern Pacific CO
Traiun
Juue
Exmesa
Albany
Eugene
Roseb Grant's Pass
Medford
Rowland
Sacramento
Ogdet
Mojave
Los Angeles
EL San
Orleans
Ieam
Toseberg & Way
Woodburn
Mt Angel
Silverton
West Scio
Brownepoe Nation
Corvallis
Gallas
McMinnville & Way
Ogden
Third Street
Canada
J.B. Kirkland
Grand Central Station
Fifth
I Streets
Vambrill Division
JeTorsonu Street
Airlle Matt
Portand
Sheridan
Ley
Coe
Sunray
R. Rokaler
P. Rogers
Geo, F. & P. Agt
Poland
Great Northern AY
Minneapolis
ST. Paul
VIA
Union Pacific BY
Kansas City
OCEAN
W. H. Hurlburt
Gen
Oliver & Colcord, Agents
Newscapo, Oascon
E. McNeill
Epitome
News of the World
Brooklyn
Manilla
Sooloo Archipelago
The
Philippine Islands
Perry Bathalon
Mayence
Chia House
Avalon
Bessie Osborne
Dale
Edith
Fiano
House & Davis
Desplaines
Ball Club
Caroline B. N
Baltimore
Baltimore Baseball Club
John Houston
Chicago
Lincoln
Payne Counties
Oklahoma Territory
Hank Gardner
Hank M. Gardner
Buffalo
N. Y
Gardner
Oklahoma
Maximo Gomez
Eveno
Uoom
Seattle Mae
Berlin
London Times
Stevens Point
Wis
O. Zilenecki
St Peter's
Zilenecki
Connecticut
Spain
Globe
Cube
Madrid
Salem, Or
L. H. Wfilatter
the Red Cross Society
Simla
Fort Roodeman
Yeats
Royal Engineers
Downes
Bombay Lancers
McLaughlin
Portugal
Lisbon
Setabal
Portland Markets
Produce Markets
Mest Market
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