Nine Drowned as Winston Salem Reservoir Bursts
A Winston Salem water works reservoir near downtown failed at 6 AM, flooding Belos pond and washing four tenement houses. Nine people died and four or five were injured as about 800000 gallons rushed out, with authorities draining the pond to recover bodies. The unsafe structure, built in 1881 and expanded years later, had been condemned but not removed.
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Charlotte
N. C
Municipal Water Works
Winston Salem
Martin Peoples
Belos Pond
Boon
Explosion Bursts Overton Bond Street Dynamite Dump
A ton of dynamite exploded under Mount Vernon Bond street bridge at 1 today, likely killing one Italian in charge and injuring about 40. The blast left an 80 foot deep water-filled crater, wrecked the bridge, shattered windows, and toppled houses within blocks. 2300 pounds stored by the deep rock cut used for railroad expansion. Authorities search for the presumed dead worker.
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Mount Vernon
N. Y
Bond Street
New York, New Haven & Gartford
Miners Die In Nantichoke Mine Car Accident
Ten men were killed and three seriously injured when a mine carriage at Nantichoke No 1 Anuchinclose dropped after the engineer lost control of the engines. The car fell about 1,900 feet total and sank into a 50 foot sump, with recovery days away.
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Wilkesbarre
Nantichoke
Ross Vein
Torpedo Boat Missing Report From Algiers
A torpedo boat from Admiral Rojestvenky’s squadron is reportedly missing after the torpedo flotilla entered Algiers. The report overlaps with earlier claims that the admiral fired on his own boats during the Dogger Bank incident.
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Algiers
Rojestveneky
Rojestvensky
Dogger Bank
Supplies Reach Viadivostok Amid Snow Storm Arrival
Nov 4 Viadivostok reports a flotilla bringing much needed supplies amid a heavy snow storm as winter sets in. Naval attaches depart then General Artamanoff, chief of division, leaves to cheers from friends and locals.
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Viadivostok
Artamanoff
Tere
Russia Again After Pied
London dispatch says the Russian government renewed efforts to buy Chilan and Argentine gee via William R B lint.
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Russia
London
The
Chronicle
Paria
William Rb.lint
Vladivostok Hold Strengthens With Naval Buildup
Captain Halvorsen reports Vladivostok fortified as ships unload food ammunition and military supplies. The harbor is mined seven miles out with contact mines four miles and electric mines three miles, while coal stores grow and mail trains run daily.
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Chefoo
Navy
Vladivostok
Ungus
Ete
Eiene
Aiadienes
Vildivostok
Capain Halvorsen
Shuts
Halvorsen
Aittor
Marking Their Front Strong At Mukden
Quiet persists at Mukden as Japanese troops entrench a continuous front. They aim to deter Kuropatkin, force a Russian withdrawal, and secure winter quarters while reinforcing for possible flanking moves to pressure the Russians.
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Mukden
Kuropatkin
Europe
Flying Machine Vision: California Arrow Flies in City Return
Nov 2 in St Louis the California Arrow piloted by Knabenshue and Captain Thomas Baldwin completed a three and a half mile round trip under power, proving dirigible progress against a light breeze. The craft landed 28 minutes after departure near the starting point amid cheers and a public demonstration. The crowd celebrated Knabenshue and Baldwin with cheers and a parade-like reception.
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St. Louis
Thomas 8. Baldwin
San Francisco
Knabenehue
Roosevelt
Tts
Knabenshue
Hhe
Baldwin
Philippine currency shifts drive peso inflows and recoinage
The Insular Affairs Bureau reported currency impacts in the Philippines as October 1 tax changes took effect. Mexican pesos and Spanish-Filipino coins flowed in and out of circulation. new American currency added about 1.68 million pesos in October to date, with nearly 500,000 Spanish-Filipino pesos awaiting recoinage.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
Philippines
Russia Provoked Regicide Rumors Stir Belgrade
Belgrade reports a Narod i List claim that regicides sought the removal of the Obrenovich dynasty with a Russian official said to have confided in actors. The paper says regicides received the Star of Karageorge and may soon be honoured by Russia. It challenges the Servian government to sue him, vowing proof in court.
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Belgrade
Per Narodi
Taokes
Obrenovich
Rosia
Germany Hails Arbitration Talks With America
Berlin reports a North German Gazette paragraph praising the start of negotia tions for an arbitration treaty with America. It notes past differences are replaced by amicable conditions and asserts the stance is governmentally inspired without hindering either nation's progress.
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Berlin
Germany
America
London confirms Russian attack on North Sea trawlers
Four commissioners sent by the board of trade and owners report damage to North Sea trawlers from the Russian Second Pacific squadron. Some vessels were seriously damaged by shell fire and machine gun fire, with trawlers and gear destroyed or damaged. Fragments of a four inch shell burst on the Thrush deck and other evidence of a deadly and wanton attack were found.
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London
Board of Trade and Owners
Foreign Office
Germany’s Little War reports costs and uprisings
Official figures show the Southwest African campaign costing Germany about 20 million dollars. The Herrero uprising nears end but the Witboi resistance remains fierce. Berlin fears further rebel movements in the colony and plans to deploy additional troops.
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Berlin
Germany
Hero Sacrifices Self in Chauncey Hotel Fire
New York Nov 9 Joseph Cappler hotel keeper of Chauncey Weatchester county saved his aged parents and three children from a blaze then perished rushing back to rescue his wife who did not escape. Their bodies were later found in the cellar burned beyond recognition.
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New York
Joseph Cappler
Chauncey
Weatchester County
Capple
Celler
Japan Sets War Budget For 1905 Fiscal Year
Preliminary budget figures for January February and March 1905 and the new fiscal year begin April propose war costs at 385 million dollars and ordinary expenses at 60 million. Revenue measures include raising taxation to 45 million and trimming administrative and public works by 35 million.
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Japan
Tokio
Eighteen Coffins Shipped for Coal Mine Explosion Victims
Trinidad Colorado reports eighteen coffins sent to Tercio for burial of victims of a recent mine explosion. Officials say only eighteen men were in the mine and none are expected to be recovered alive.
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Trinidad
Colo
Tercio
Rock Mountain Coal and Iron Company
Bandits and Spies Reported Amid Rail Lines
Harbin reports rising bandit activity along the railroad and a surge of Japanese spies in Russian, Chinese, and European disguises. Spies are offering large rewards for Chinese suppliers to Russian commissaries to cripple the Russian supply network.
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Harbin
Roosevelt Proclaims Thanksgiving Day National Devotion
The 1904 proclamation from President Theodore Roosevelt designates Thursday, November 24, as a day of festival and thanksgiving. It urges Americans to cease ordinary work, attend worship or prayer in gratitude to Almighty God, and renew duty, charity, and national unity. Secretary of State John Hay accompanies the document.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
United States
Theodore Roosevelt
John Hay
Russians Refuse Shanghai Departure After Harbor Seizure
Off Chefoo on November 3 the crew of the Russian torpedo boat destroyer Ryeshitemi, cut out of Chefoo harbor by the Japanese in August, attempted to board the German steamer Vorwaerte to sail to Shanghai to join the Askold. At the last moment Peking rescinded permission, and the Russians returned to shore.
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Chima
Chefoo
Shanghai
Askold
Pekin
Erupted Cone Falls Into Vesuvius Crater Amid Tremendous Roar
Naples reporting the crater cone from the late eruption fell into the crater today with a tremendous roar. An emission of ash spread over the surrounding country in a column that rose and toppled, the disturbance lasting only a short time.
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Naples
Mount Vesuvius
Smuggling Attempt Foiled in Hoboken Harbor
Custom agents arrested a longshoreman aboard a steamer from Europe after finding a bag of 380 ounces of a medicinal drug hidden in a dog. The man claimed the bag was given to him to deliver to a Manhattan address for pay, with the substance valued at 150 dollars per ounce.
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New York
Hoboken
Europe
Manhattan
Depot Contract News From Seattle on Depot and Docks
J D Farrell assistant to President Hill reports contracts for the Seattle union depot and extensive Great Northern dock improvements have been let. He declined to disclose the contract price. The depot will be built by no Chicago firm.
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Seattle
J. D. Farrell
President Hill
Great Northern Railroad
St. Paul
Union
Great Northern
Chicago
Judicial Decisions Reflect Property, Debts and Self Defense Rules
The article surveys several legal rulings on topics including a mutual benefit society’s lack of right to sue a former member for dues, insolvency affecting debt satisfaction, public use doctrine in private property takings, brokerage transactions and note validity, self defense against assault by townspeople, and train passenger route disputes. It cites specific cases and jurisdictions.
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L’vaulion St. Jean Baptiste Ve. Ostigny
It L
L. BR. A
Eagbretson
Healy Lumber Company
Morris
Wash
Gaylord Vs. Sanitary District
NSL
Winward Vs. Lincoln
R. L
Ilinois C. RB
Co. Va
Harper
Needlework Through Time At State Fair Woman’s Building
Judges note older women produce finer needlework with years of toil while younger generations rush work. An antique sampler from 1818 by Miss Louise Allen of East Jefferson Me showcases five alphabet stitches and a Watts-like motto, highlighting the craft’s evolution observed at the fair.
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Craig Quilte
Louise Allen
East Jefferson
Isaac Watts
St. Paul Pioneer Press
Millions In England Awaiting Claimants Of Unclaimed Funds
Parliament probes unclaimed deposits in England with 273 612 305 dollars held by the paymaster general on February 28 1908. Dormant funds in chancery and unclaimed government stock totals run into millions with historic cancellations and estates reverting to the crown amid claim difficulties.
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England
National Debt Commissioners
Gladstone
Helen Blake
Electric Light Spreads Across Interior Egypt Cities
Nearly every city in the Interior of Egypt is now lighted by electricity. The new illumination brings modern convenience to towns previously relying on oil lamps and candles.
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Egypt
Inland steamer and train links for Klickitat Valley travels
For Wabkiacus Daly Centerville Geldendale and Klickitat Valley points a Portland steamer leaves Sundays at 7 a.m. connecting with C N steins. The Dalles service arrives 6 30 p.m. The Dalles steamer runs daily except Sunday at 7 a.m. C R N trains from Goldendale at 6 15 a.m. connect with the steamer for Portland arriving 6 p.m. Meals aboard steamers are excellent and wagon accommodations are provided. For berth reservations and connections write to H McDonald Portland General Office Portland OR.
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Wabkiacus
Daly
Centerville
Geldendale
Klickitat Valley
Portland
C. & N. Steins
Ibe Aes Ee Dendale
Dalles
McDonald
Corvallis & Eastern R R No 8 Service to Yaquina
Train No 8 departs Corvallis at 12:45 PM and arrives Yaquina at 4:40 PM. Return No 1 leaves Yaquina and reaches Corvallia around 6:15 PM. No 3 for Detroit departs Albany 1 PM reaching Detroit ~6 PM. No 4 from Detroit to Albany reaches 6 PM. Connects with Southern Pacific trains at Corvallis and Albany. officers Edwin Stone, Thomas Cockrell, and H Cronise listed for further info.
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Yaquina
Corvalus
Albamy
Detroit
S. P
Edwin Stone
Thos. Cockrell
Albany
H. Cronise
Corvallia
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Belvede
Hero
Suoter Line
And
Union Pacific
Pullman Tourist Care
Uyjereel
Ehale
Andngtes A
Fast Mail
Ieee
Astoria
A. L. Craig
Oregon Railroad & Navigation Co
Portand, Oregon
Dalles All Way
Bailey Gatzert
Dalles City
Metlako
Lyle, Wash
Columbia River & Northern Railway
Goldendale
Scientific American
Wwecoseries
Yorkf St. Washington
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