Wind Kills and Buries Workers After City Wall Collapse
A San Francisco gale toppled walls at the Grand Opera House and Pacific Mutual Life Building, burying fourteen laborers and four workmen respectively. One body recovered. several injured. Fire crews rescued the trapped, with five deaths total across both collapses. Names such as Durant and Kalin cited among the deceased. The disaster follows the previous night’s destruction in the burned district.
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San Francisco
Grand Opera Howe
Misalon
Treety
Pacific Mutual Tite Builiding
Montgomery and
Commercal
Perons
St. Patrick's Church
Third Street
the &T
Montgomery End
Pacific Mutual
Ome
Citerkame Durant
Nelim Hoklond
Otter
Peter Kalin
Armour Dominates National Packing Interests
In a move to organize all packing interests, an English holding company will absorb the country’s packing sector with Armour Company expected to lead the effort under J Ogden Armour. The capital involved is estimated around half a billion dollars. In New Orleans, Knight of Pythias events awarded prizes totaling $8,700 in cash with Company No. 1 taking the first prize of $7,500. Captain Case, commander of that company, received the medal for the most efficient officer.
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Woael Street
Armour Company
J. Ogden Armemir
Iminanocters
Such & Concern
Eviliv
Seatile Knight
Prlce
New Orleans
Dell
Knights of Pythins
Seathle Company No. 1
Case
Bleachers Collapse at Syracuse Colgate Game
Bleachers collapsed during the Syracuse Colgate game on October 20 injuring about 40 people including many students and Father Donigan of St. John's Church who was reported as possibly fatally hurt.
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Byraciee
Father Donigan
St. John's Church
Pershing to command California department this year
Report notes General Pershing will lead the California department through early next year and then shift to command the Vindyas department in the Philippines, relieving General Lee. The movement outlines a major reallocation of command within the armed forces.
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Wollington
Oet
Pershing
Department of California
Lee
Department of Vindyas
Philippines
Northwestern President Denies Expropriation Claims
President Hachitt of Northwestern rejects reports of an expropriation to the Pieltic. He says there is no truth to the rumors and affirms the institution's stance amid circulating news.
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Teaport
Milwaukee
Ove
Hachitt
Northwestern
Saya
Robberies Ripple Through Bolmen. Jewelry Stolen
In Telalio tes Bolso Oct 20 Bolmen faces a spree of robberies and burglaries. The Kendall home was broken into for 40 dollars, and O Cowell’s house yielded jewelry including a diamond pin. Over the past week suspects have been arrested as counterfeit currency circulated among residents. Police continue work on further cases not yet made public.
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Bolso
Mra. Kendall
O. Cowell
Burgh
Revolutionists Naided In Cross-Border Action In El Paso
El Paso Texas October 20 police under Mexican consul and Jaurez Mexico police seized the headquarters of a revolutionary junta. Three arrests including Lavo Augirre editor of a socialist paper and leader of the unrest. Letters and documents show ties to disturbances at Douglas Arizona Eagle Pass Texas Nogales and Juarez.
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el Paso
Texas
Jaurex
Mexico
Revolutionary Junta
Lavo Augirre
Socialistice
Douglas
Ari
Eagle Post
Convicts Work on Roads May Be Abandoned
Road working convicts in Chehalis may be withdrawn as Northern Pacific failed to provide cars for transport. Those sent to Chehalis weeks ago could be returned to the penitentiary, ending the county highway rock crushing experiment at Chehalis.
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Walla Walla
Chehalis
Chehalle
Aged Slayer on Hi Way to City
The reports describe an elderly man named Tom Rhonimus, accused of slaying Tom Moore, gravely wounded and awaiting medical aid. Deputy sheriff Joe Birkeley arrives with help. Dr. Meide and Deputy Blakeley are expected, but medical aid lags. Myers funeral arrangements are pending with local parlors, burial planned in town tomorrow.
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A. T
Thonimus
Tom Moore
Meitide
Blakeley
Joel New
Roan
Rhentimus
Makeley
Binkeley
Tom Myers
Baker & Folham
Athena
Mexican lover murders Emma Binkely in Texas feud
Emma Binkely was stabbed to death by Alberto Vargas in Baird Texas after promising marriage to an American. In pursuit, seventy five cowboys led by four brothers of the deceased travel to Abilene to seek vengeance. Vargas attempted suicide but failed.
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el Paso
Texas
Emma Binkely
Alberto Vargas
Baird
Abilene
Vargas
President Roosevelt to Open Jamestown Centenary Exposition
The White House announced this morning that President Roosevelt will open the Jamestown tri-centennial exposition with a speech on April 26. The event will celebrate the 300th anniversary of the first English settlement at Jamestown and highlight wartime and domestic progress.
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Troosevelt
Waebington
White House
Roosevelt
Cyclone Ravages Florida Coast With Heavy Losses
Report notes extensive property and life losses along the Florida coast as the cyclone wrecks ships. More than forty citizens killed in Hovane area. lighthouses and tenders destroyed. ten barges with workmen at sea believed lost. overall death toll rising hourly.
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Florida
Cuba Suffers Great Damage From Storm Aftermath
New York reports a devastating Cuba storm with an estimated six hundred dead and property losses around four million dollars. Ships signal higher casualties but many missing, with figures suggesting substantial loss of life across the island.
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New York
Cuba ix
Florida hurricane toll mounts as ships and lighthouses hit
Tampa reports damage to lighthouses and ships along the eastern and southern Florida coast after a late October storm. Dozens are missing or dead, with estimates around 500 fatalities and millions in property losses. Survivors from a barge were rescued near the Bahamas, while other ships sent out distress signals. The crisis prompted sympathy from Washington and emergency aid discussions for Florida and Cuba.
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Tampa
Fla
Florida
Bergen
Bahamas
Wat
Jennie
Jacksonville
Florida Col
Lowe
Stock Market Shaken by Land Debate and Bank Views
New York reports stock market instability amid land dispute and rumors of a strong statement. Observers noted that confidence slipped as authorities signaled measures to stabilize money markets. Scores from Yale, Penn State, Harvard, Springfield, Army and West Point games appear in transit summaries.
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New York
England
New Haven
Yale
Pennsylvania State
Cambelge
Pinal
Harvard
Springfield
Philadelphia
Piret
Pennsylvania
Brooklyn
Weet Point
Army
Wmainie
Pfiret
Rockefeller Noncommittal on Improve Grounds Visit
Cleveland, Oct. 20 Rockefeller was noncommittal about his plans during a morning tour of grounds. He declined to discuss the Findlay decision or any interest in landscape gardening. When asked how long he would stay at Forest Hill, he replied “Gather Sunday” and shook hands with neighbors, expressing pleasure at being home again.
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Cleveland
Rockefeller
Forest
Utes Hike to Mountain in October Dispatch
A brief special from Gillette reports the Utes moving toward Montana in response to troop news. Residents in Denver and surrounding areas note a swift mobilization and a rising sense of urgency as events unfold.
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Morntain
Denver
Gillette
Montana
Philadelphia Damage Suit Sparks Governor Race Claim
Wis Damage Suit filed in Philadelphia as Senator Mc Nichol sues Louis Em- OM for 200000 dollars over alleged criminal acts. An arrest order was issued for Emory, who is a future gubernatorial candidate, amid the case developments.
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Philadelphia
McNichol
Ted
Louis Em- OM
Mnegine
Emory
O R N Trainmen Push Schedule Changes in Pacific Northwest
Conductors and trainmen of the O R N are pressing minor changes to the working schedule. Delegates from Washington and Portland lodges travel to Portland to meet O R N officials. Though the current schedule is strong, longer heavy trains require updates. Union members note improved crew conditions over the past decade and expect wage gains and adjustments to reflect service changes.
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Portland
H. C. Grady
Ed W. Crome
la Grande Wind
Mountain Division
Washington Division
O. TR
N. Tralimeti
United States
Mormon heir Brigham Young Jr jailed for fraud in Walla Walla
Handcuffed and guarded Brigham W. Young great grandson of Brigham Young was sentenced to three years in the penitentiary for obtaining money under fake pretenses. He arrived from Spokane with eight other convicts, wearing prison stripes, and faced the iron gate amid a tense crowd. He claimed ownership of a ranch in Adams County to borrow $100, a deception that led to his conviction.
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Brigham Yooung
Walla Walla Pen
Walla Walla
Get
Brigham W. Young
Brigham Young
Mormon Church
Filee Pierenngm
Win
Spokane
Young
Adama County
Bank Robbers Captured After San Francisco Raid
In the burnt district police raided a shack and captured four men suspected of robbing the Japanese Golden Gate bank. They bound the manager and nearly killed the teller. Named prisoners are Richard Meyers John Meyers Wim Meyers and Richard Doyle, the latter an ex convict and train robber.
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San Francisco
Dlstriet
Golden Gate Bank
Richard Meyers
John Meyers Wim
Meyers
Richard Doyle
Callahan Rampages After Echo Arrest Return
Pat Callahan, back in Pendleton, engages in violent outbursts including tearing jail bed clothing and assaulting a woman on Cottonwood street. Echo marshal Gurdane allowed a brief escape after promising to leave town, while local officers fear further harm if freed. The Irish suspect, intoxicated, is jailed and likely to be committed to the asylum or penitentiary.
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Pat Callthon
Gurone
Pat
Callahan
Pendleton
Afarshal
Cottonwood Street
Uevlum
Marshal Cgurdare
Selby Abbey Fire Destroys 18th Century Structure
The Selby Abbey, built in 170 by the Normans, was destroyed by a morning fire. Priceless cellars were burned.
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Selby
Rom
Selby Abbe
Legislators to Tour Walla Walla Jute Mill Visit
Pendleton leaders plan an Oregon legislative excursion to the Washington state penitentiary jute mill in Walla Walla with Governor Mead inviting a party. The delegation aims to visit Weston Normal School and Weston, hosting a banquet and tours, with invitations extended by Senators Smith Cole and Representatives Barrett Steen and Slusher.
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Chamberlain
Mead
Waxtington
Walla Walla Penitentiary
Weston Normal School
Movdler
Board of Managers
The
Commercial Association
Umatilin- Morrow County
Smith
Cole
Barrett
Steen
Slusher
Howeven Fae
Washington
Walla Walla
Cohen
Pendleton Commercial Association
Umatilla
Morrow County
Oregon
Pendleton
Washington State Penitentiary
Ariel
State Board of Control
the Penitentiary
Washingtar
Oregon Penitenthary
Weston
Provident Alexander
Thie City
Umatilla-Morrow
Alpert E. Mead
Fire Ruins Masonic Temple and Residences in Kansas City
A massive fire at noon torn through the Roath Street carnival area in Kansas City Kansas destroying the Masonic Temple and 20 residences. Reports say several persons are dead and many injured after an explosion and gasoline incident during the event. Firewardens and responders rushed to the scene, with ongoing efforts to account for missing attendees.
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St. Temis
Kansas City
Kan
Det
Masonic Temple
Quarrel over boundary ends in farmer deaths
In Tiwing Sun, Indiana on October 20 a family dispute over a boundary escalated to violence. George Norets and his son Jackson were killed, while Joseph Tuchardeen was fatally wounded. Local authorities investigate the feud as details emerge.
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Crorge Norets
Jackson
Joseph Tuchardeen
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