Explosion at Dupont Powder Works Destroys Mills and Kills Many
A massive blast at the Dupont Powder Works in Wilmington Delaware levelled the upper yards mills and office destroying fifty worker homes. Dozen or more workers died and scores were injured in the November 7 incident with the refinery catching fire and fire brigade fighting to prevent wider disaster.
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Dupont Powder Works
Dupont Works
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Philadelphia
New Jersey
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Martin Dolan
James Dolan
Wm. McGarvey
John
Rose Dougherty
Daniel Larkins
Wi. Logan
Qwill
Annie
Marie Dolan
Jamies Ward
Stugh Ferry
John McDwell
Wim. McDowell
Gar
Lydia Anderson
Eugene Dupont
Francis G. Dupont
Chas. J. Dupont
Witenes
Henry Mowren Dead evangelist and journalist dies in Charleston
Henry Mowren a renowned journalist connected with Southern newspapers died in Charleston after months of illness. Born in Bainbridge Georgia in 1857 he studied at Emory College and Florida politics early on. He quit journalism in 1889 to pursue evangelism and temperance, later joining the Methodist ministry. Funeral arrangements follow.
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Florida
Lowren
O' Neil
Iron pipe bids reveal southern edge in Atlanta works
The Sun reports bids for Atlanta water works pipe showing the lowest $22.24 per ton from Stoward Harrison Tron Company of Bessemer, Alabama, with higher bids from Anniston, Philadelphia, Louisville, Cincinnati, Burlington. Northern bidders average $6 to $37 a ton more, a gap costing Atlanta $86,000 to $242,000. the Atlanta Constitution notes southern iron conditions favor lower prices despite distance.
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Atlanta
Stoward Ilarrison Tron Company
Bessenmer
Ala
Anniston Pipe Work
The
Atlanta Constitution
Idaho Returns Show Republican Lead Across State
In Boise City and Idaho County the Republican majority is reported for the state ticket with incomplete Boise County returns placing William Hawley for Congress as a Democrat. Early counts indicate a 30 to 22 Legislature split with Republicans ahead, and statewide margins range from 800 to 2,500 favoring Republicans.
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Hawley
Sweet
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Explosion at Ducey Lumber lower mill injures six
A severe explosion at the Ducey Lumber Company's lower saw mill occurred this morning as the fireman prepared steam. Four of six boilers exploded, wrecking the mill and scattering two boilers. six men were hurt and one fireman named Zerger died from injuries. The blast was blamed on low water.
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John Brader
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Dupont de Nemours & Co
Luzerne
Schuinkill
Northumberland Counties
Pennsylvania
Brandywine
Muskeegan
Micin
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Ducey Lumber Company
Zerger
Dead Letter Office Advice Aids Mail Delivery
The Dead Letter Office of the U S Post Office Department in Washington issues a public circular outlining causes of nondelivery and steps to improve addressing. It cites six million annual misrouted items including illegible addresses, missing street numbers, and lack of sender details, and urges clear addresses, sender names, and proper postage to speed return or delivery.
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Washington, D. C
United States Treasury
Actly
Canada
Ireland
Olivers
Unitedsitate
Lottery express as agents of lottery, Illinois law stance
Illinois Attorney General states the Louisiana Lottery may violate state statutes if express companies act as agents for the lottery. He notes penalties under the criminal code and pledges to alert local prosecutors to suppress the lottery business.
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Springfield
Unt
Vance
United States
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Illinois
Hunt
Express Company
Wgents
Acb
Excursion Boat Gold en Eagle Sinks After Mishap
The Golden Eagle excursion boat sank near the lake shore after a machinery break. All 14 passengers were rescued, with only minor injuries reported. Rescue crews helped avoid drowning as the craft capsized in the lake during a routine trip.
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Golden Eagle
Golden Eagles
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Terrarina
Green goods swindle temper in Alabama men ends in arrest
Two Alabama men James Hatley and Robert George were jailed after a New York raid on a green goods gang. A mystery informant Eaton led police to the pair at Grand Central Station, with a satchel containing revolvers, fake bank notes, and $1270 in tens and $81 in small bills.
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Green Goods
Tolland
Texas
Tom” Davis
Bo. Lindsay
James J. Hatley
Robert D. George
Grand Central Rail Road
McMahon
Twentythird
New York Central Rail Road
Lamone
Alabama
Nore
Lane
Tave
Station House
Thomas Eaton
West 120Th Street
James I
Latley
Mooresville
Limestone County
Eaton
Lindsay
Belle Mina
Ala
Decatur
Memphis & Charleston
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Ptotley
Ile
Justice Mediahon
Yorkville
Tatley
South
America
Washington
Jersey City
Pollece
Holland
George
Oriven Foods
Robeberg
Matey
Hatley
Erreen Good
Olio
St.Totin
Waller
Ohio
New York World
Oil Standard meeting in Virginia to reconcile with producers
An import gathering of Standard Oil magnates and producers in Pirrsanpore Virginia aims to mend the rift after a market drop. Oil brokers say the goal is reconciliation as production rose 16 000 barrels in September while prices fell. The Standard blames lower prices on reduced demand.
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Washington, D.C
Senate
Congress
Sensational jail escape in G eelock Iowa with baby on arm
Deb 6.4 sensational escape from jail at G eelock occurred when litthy bid Howard dressed as his wife with their baby escaped the jail. The jailer mistook him for Mrs Howard and the ruse lasted two hours before discovery. Howard fled toward the mountains with the child, aided by sheriff’s wife Mrs Sloward.
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Cuikenvilee
Geelock
Howard
Ben Hoss
Gilreath
Toward
Ben Ross
Ross
Big Bil Howard
Big Bill
Little Bull
Columbia Register
State of Affairs in South Carolina Nominating Contests
Spartan org notes the October nominations shaping Deep South politics. It warns a Tillman governorship path hinges on Major Duncan or Haskell moves, and warns against Shell as nominee. Ensor, a Republican candidate, looms in district races. The piece predicts a contested Democratic convention in Columbia and Republican crossover risks.
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Inne
South Carolina
Tillman
Congress
Saskell
Hlaskes
Major Duncan
Haskell
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Bob
Shell
Dro. F. Ensor
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A.C. Haskell
Crovernor
J. Q. Marshall
Bacon
Mad. Honham
I. W. Woodware
Bo Tian Man
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