Powder Works Explosion Kills Ten Near Wilmington
A massive blast at EB J Dupont De Nemours Brandywine works three miles north of Wilmington Delaware destroys homes and injures many. Ten men were killed and more than twenty wounded as fires were fought and nearby Rockland village suffered extensive damage.
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EB. J. Dupont, de Noums & Co
Brandywine Creek
Wilmington
Del
Peple
Mount Salem Methodist Episcopal Church
Wibnington
Duponts Banks
Corning
Duponts
William R. Green
Rockland
Jessup «& Moore Company
Dupont Fire Brigade
Wiliam Dennison
John Dietz
Eugene Dupont
Prancis J. Dupont
Charles L. Dupont
Catholic Educational Work Inaugurated In Chicago Meeting
A Catholic educational movement was formally inaugurated in Chicago with a gathering of prominent Catholics from across the country. The plan aims to present a complete exhibit of Catholic education at the world's fair, highlighting American methods and progress. The event featured Rev J Li Spaulding of Peoria, Archbishop Ireland, Vice President Bryan, and officials from the world’s fair commission. A special committee and a 20 member board of directors were appointed to outline the plan and oversee the exhibit. Delegates included Benedictine abbots and Jesuit and Paulist representatives, with a reception at the Columbus club following the meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus Cla
Chicago
United States
J. Li
Spaulding
Peoria
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Bryan
Ireland
Dickinson
E. A. Higgins
St. Ignatius College
Bishop Spaulding
W. J. Onahan
Maurice F. Egan
University of Notre Dame
Father Cambell
Jesuits
Father Marshall
Seton Hall
Kavanagh
Niagara Seminary
Father McMillan
Paulists
Adjutor
Christian Brothers
Keane
Washington, D. C
Columbus Club
Gueata
Twitchell Disappearance Shocks West Superior
West Superior Wis on the 8th noticed the sudden departure of J Fred Twitchell secretary of the West Superior Trotting Association. He left a cash shortage believed to exceed 2000 dollars and was said to have helped jockeys win a recent meeting by betting heavily against the association.
Twitchell’s gambling spree ends in disappearance
The man named Twitchell reportedly lost money in racing bets and poker before attempting to redeem losses with a faro game. After risking $300 and a further $400, he vanished, with Antitis reporting a threat to cover his deficits.
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Twitchell
Faro
Antitis
War in Mashonaland and Africa Crisis Report
Disquieting news from Attica on the British column invading Mashonaland with 500 main force and 180 pioneers under Lieut. Col. Penwalether. Reports claim Matabele attacks and heavy casualties, while Matabele warriors, about 25,000 strong, resist white occupation. European powers pressuring Africa amid Dahomey tensions and Sudan famine. Suakim full of war victims and cannibalism alleged, with British relief efforts expanding.
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Mashonaland
Africa
British South Africa Company
Lobengula
Col
Penwalether
Inuiskilen Dragoons
Zululand
Lobengulw
Cape Town
Mount Hampden
Aftien
Gold Coast
Dahomey
Osman Digma
Tokara
Suakim
Ireland
Indiana Supreme Court Rules Australian Election Law Unconstitutional
The Indiana Supreme Court declares section 1 of the Australian election law unconstitutional. Unanimous on some points, split on others, the court holds legislature cannot add voter qualifications or impose ninety day county residence or taxpayer status. Judge Olds writes the court’s opinion. Mitchell, Elliot file separate opinions. decision centers on section 13.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Supreme Court
Olds
Mitchell
Sears
Elliot
Labor tension at Houston rail yards prompts strikes
The Houston and Texas Railway faced a removal demand for black switchmen in its Houston yards. Foremen attacked, Grand Master Wilkinson failed to mediate, and officials of the Central remained firm. Knights of Labor support and a possible strike loom with Southern Pacific hitching to Huntington system.
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Houston & Texas Railway
Houston
Texas
Wilkinson
The
Central
Knights of Labor
Railway Federation
Terre Haute
Southern Pacific
Huntington
East Greenland Eskimos Described in Holm Expedition Report
Capt Holm’s 1884 85 survey of Angmagssalik and Sermilik on Greenland’s east coast details a distinct Eskimo group living in large communal houses, with nearly 648 people, strong arms, short legs, pure bloodlines, and a social system of shared resources, hunting clans, and strict communal rules.
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Frik the Red
Greendland
Ostre Bygd
East County
New York Sun
Eggera
Julianebash
Graal
Holm
Nordenekiold
Wolm
Gsdui
Cape Dan
Greenland
Gronland
Copenhagen
Anginagsalik
Meddelelser Om Gronland
Aple
Angmagsalik
Iceland
Pean
Smithsound
Angimagsalik
New Guinea
East
Ang
Magsik
Howe Ubon
Helin
Sermalik
Angmaesalik
Sermihguk
Molm
Nia
Julianebaab
Prederskyhaab
The Fattest Girl Yet Unearthed in Westmoreland County
Delia Beck, a 16 year old from Cokeville near Blairsville, weighs 450 pounds and stands about 5 feet 4 inches. A Times reporter describes her as healthy, with a life of rapid growth since age five, and notes measurements including 61 inch waist and 84 inch bust. Her family includes eight children, and fitting her clothing presents constant challenges.
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Pittsburg Times
Cokeville
Westmoreland County
Indiana County
Blairsville
Delia Beck
Times
Beck
Della
Delia
Delia Beck Noted for Size But Active Movements
The article describes Delia Beck's extraordinary size and surprising lightness in movement. Despite her weight she remains active on her feet and experiences only mild difficulty climbing stairs. Comparisons are drawn to historical figures like Hannah Battersby and Big Winny to emphasize her unusually large proportions and late-life growth.
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Delia
Delia Beck
Hannah Battersby
Big Winny
Ali
A Chilly Surprise A Farmer’s Wardrobe Prank
John Roberts of Selamance New York surprises his wife Eliza by swapping patched clothes for a new suit. On a cold night he hides the old garments, plans a reveal, but the package with the new clothes disappears. He returns home in hired man overalls, puzzled but determined.
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Roberts
John Roberts
Selamance
N. Y
Harner Roberts
Eliza
Farmer Roberts
Partner Roberts
Palmer Roberts
Elisa
Chorus Cirle Badly Treated In Philadelphia Scandal
Trouble brews over Pauline Hall opera company management in Philadelphia where four chorus girls named Madeline Dalby Evangeline West Nina Bertllini and Lucile De are were discharged after letters claimed they were lovely and loveable. The girls deny guilt seek 5000 each and counsel. Sympathy leans to the women as the matter unfolds.
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Cirle
Philadelphia
Pauline Hall Opera Company
Pauline
Union League Club
Stern
Madeline Dalby
Evangeline West
Nina Bertllini
Lucile Deare
Rioting Silk Mill Strikers Attack at Catasauqua
More than 500 silk mill workers and locals pelted Supt Degener and five returning silk plush weavers at Unicorn mill in Catasauqua Pennsylvania. Bookkeepers and clerks were assaulted as police guarded the mob. The unrest stems from wage reductions and the manager threatens to shut down the mill if violence continues.
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Silk Milla
Catasauqua
Degener
Unicorn Mill
Phe
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Dupont Powder Works
William McGarvey
Martin Dolan
Kim Dolan
John H. Harrigan
Michael Trachan
Pate Dougherty
Ann Newell
John Herlihe
Mike Herlihe
Patrick Gilpen
Mula
Thomas Dougherty
William Logue
Tally Eit
Lizzie Fy Anderson
Hugh Ferry
Janes Ward
Winfield Thaters
Catholic Educational Work
Attica
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