Chilean crisis looms as US Chile talks intensify
Dispatch from Carin Oct 31 reports rising tension between the United States and Chile over the Baltimore sailors incident. Chilean officials allege police wrongdoing while the Legation faces surveillance and arrests near asylum rights. Officials discuss possible UK alliance and US ultimatum under Washington guidance.
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Saytrace
Carin
United States
Junta
Valparaiso
Baltimore
Egan
State Department
Washington
Chile
Great Britain
Brooklyn Fleet in hurried activity amid Chile rumor
The Brooklyn waterfront shows renewed fleet movement as the flagship Philadelphia prepares to sail for Southern waters. Admiral Cherardi declines specifics, noting to consult the Navy Secretary, while the Kearsarge heads out Monday and Philadelphia aims to depart Tuesday. Concord delayed by steering damage.
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New York
Apeiai
Brooklyn
Ter
Possi
Vessel Route Note to West Barbadoes and Chile
A fragmentary message from Birenhall Co describes a ship’s planned course from here direct to West Barbadoes and then toward Chile. The speaker claims a stable line of communication with the government and offers to relay any required instructions.
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Birenhall Co
West Barbadoes
Chile
West Indies
Admiral Irwin confident ships enough to handle Chile
San Francisco naval officers at Mare Island say the United States has ships in fighting trim to handle Chile with ease. Admiral Irwin cites Valparaiso as key to the situation and favors taking Iquique, noting privateers pose no concern and calling for a few modern guns on reserve ships to finish the job.
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Irwin
San Francisco
Mare Island
United States
Chile
Valparaiso
Iquique
Peru
Ign
Naval Reserve Stan Board of Inspection
Monterey
Admiral Irwin
Uncle Sam
Omaha
Mohican
The
Union Iron Works
Irving Scott
Washington Navy Yard
Ene
Montt Denounces Chicago Baltimore Affair Magnified
Chilean Minister to Washington Senor Don Pedro Montt says reports of ill feeling between Chile and Americans in Chile are sensational and unfounded. He notes Americans there are long-standing residents and well treated, and doubts a U S settlement cannot be reached honorably.
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United State
America
Americans
United States
Benn
Chile
Cluty
Egan
State Department
Washington
Kenn
Invendente
Valpar
Intendente
Baltimore
Don Pedro Montt
New York
Blaine
Senor Montt
United States Legation
Legation
Santiago
Great Britain
Trinidad
Venezuela
Henrietta
Josephine
West Indies
English MP Predicts US Loss Then Victory in War
Hon H J Farmer-Atkinson, a noted English MP, predicted the United States would be defeated in the opening days of a war with Chile but would eventually prevail. He added a personal reluctance to hear the Americas howl of agony after the first round due to the attendant killing.
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CnricaGo
H. J. Farmer- Atkinson
United States
Chile
Fatal rapid transit crash in Connellsville district
An interurban street car used for the New Haven to Leisenring line plunged down a steep grade near New Haven causing one death and several injuries. Motorman Joe Watson escaped serious harm. blame remained uncertain as passengers fled and crowds debated responsibility.
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Connellsville-Leisenring
Cofrrellsville
Leisenring
New Haven
Jeisenring No. 1
Possum Run
Southwest Railroad
Joe Watson
Owen McMurray
Trotter
Fitte
Watson
For the Edison Company
Attempt At Train Wreck Near West Newton
Unknown fiends attempted to wreck the West Newton accommodation on the Youghiogheny slope coal tipple line near the village. Engineer Collins stopped the train when he spotted a pile of old ties on the track about 75 feet ahead. It is believed the plan was to wreck the Baltimore express due at 7:10.
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Youghiogheny Slope
Collns
Baltimore Express
Teachers May Use The Rod First Punishment Case In Minnesota
Judge Allen finds Susie B. Jones not guilty in the case of corporal punishment applied to pupil Willie Fort. The ruling holds disobedience of orders justified the ruler punishment with no undue force, marking the first such trial in the state.
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Wirona, Mryx
Allen
Susie B. Jones
Willie Fort
Miss Jones
Bishop Gilbert's Mother Dead In Fall From Window
Mrs. Lucy Todd Gilbert, 78, mother of Bishop Gilbert, was found dead on the sidewalk in St. Paul fronting the bishop's residence at 6 am. Police believe she fell from her window during the night. Bishop Gilbert had arrived from Burg, New York, last Monday and the body would be taken to Oswego, New York, for burial that night.
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Oswego
N. Y
Sensation in Brainerd City Finances Reveals Deficit
Brainerd Minnesota October 31 The city Finance Committee found a deficit of 1419 in ex Clerk Murphy books and sensational disclosures point to a larger shortfall. J De sees the figure at least 25000 and possibly more with over 4000 attributed to him. He left the city last night.
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Finance Committee
Ievee
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DaicoahaetSap J. Desee
Itiven
Fire at Blair County Almshouse Sparks Looting and Escape
A blaze at Blair County Alms House in Hollidaysburg, driven by high winds, destroys the building housing 63 paupers including weak minded residents. An inmate escapes into the mountains as a mob from the city plunders the ruins for wine and other goods before police restore order.
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Blair County Almshouse
Phenix Fire Company
Nettie
Father Donnelly
Dr. Swartz
Ames
Pony
Murder at Home of Hattiesburg Mayor
Mrs J M Williamson, wife of the Democrat publisher and city mayor, was shot by an intruder during a midnight break in. She died at 10 AM after the assault which occurred as she reached her baby's crib. A reward of $1,000 is offered for the killer.
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Hattiesburg
Miss
J. M. Williamson
the Democrat
Jucht Opera Company Breaks Up in Evansville Flight
The Jucht Opera Company left Indianapolis for Evansville in distress. A bill of sale on scenery and costumes secured $1, and the railway fares and salaries were not paid in advance. Several principals including Miss Landes and the leading tenor left, Bevignani plans to return to London.
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Juch Opera Company
Evansville
Ralesd
Miss Landes
Mon Oo
Barloo Favigueni
Bevignani
Her Majesty’s Theater
London
No Hope for Monsignor Preston
New York report from October 31 says Monsignor Preston passed a comfortable day with Dr. Allen visiting in the afternoon, noting an apparently favorable condition despite the ongoing illness.
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Monsignor Preston
New York
Allen
Monsignor Shows No Hope of Recovery in Illness
A report notes a Monsignor’s grave condition with no expectation of recovery as Bishop Corrigan conducts his usual daily duties amidst the deteriorating health concerns.
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Corrigan
Quay Aide Injured in Hotel Fight Before Election
Philadelphia dispatch reports Frank Willing Leach, a former Quay aide and current Republican State HQ clerk, sports a damaged eye from a Friday night punch by Congressman Senator John B. Robinson. Robinson admits striking Leach, citing an pending explanation after the election. both men kept silent on motives.
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Frank Willing Leach
Senator Quay
Republican State
John B. Robinson
State League of Republican Clubs
Continental
Leach
Robinson
Oil as a Ship Fuel Moves Toward Adoption
Reports claim petroleum fuel will replace coal on ships with Inman Line aligning to the shift. Standard Oil figures prominently, with executives Daniel O Day Joseph Seip and J H Snow involved as East to report to directors.
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Lama
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CO. Paine
J. H. Snow
Cre la
Yemeie Mer
Snow
Falling Out of a Faculty
New York report on David B. Scott accusing President Alexander S Webb of insult and defamation. Scott alleges long running persecution, while Webb allegedly criticized Scott in private remarks. Scott demands public apology and peace.
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David B. Scott
College of the City of New York
Bas
Alexander S.webb
Ebb
Webb
Prof
Scott
Studen
Keauw
Libel Case Update Ties Quay to Head Informant
Washington reports that the man who released the Bardsley certificate of deposit with Quay’s endorsement for campaign use is District Attorney Head of Philadelphia. The informant claims proof and cannot be named yet. Lacey’s reply to Quay references bond details and political maneuvering surrounding the case.
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Mellon
Cleveland
Reed
John M. Buchanan
Democratic County Committee
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Stiffy
Oegas Mooev
Fortune for a Prima Donna Bertha Ricci inherits four New York houses
New York report shows Bertha Ricci, famed prima donna, receiving from General Frederick Dubers’s will gifts of four West Seventy-ninth street houses in the city. Lawyers Edwards & Malley in Wilmington, Del., announce the bequest as recompense for Miss Ricci’s assiduous care of a dying mentor. The four new houses likely value $100,000 to $150,000.
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Pennsylvania
Pes Point
N. Y
Chicago
Bertha Ricci
Edwards & Malley
Wilmington
Del
Frederick Dubers
West Seventy-ninth Street
Paris
Genevieve Dubera
Mme Dubereina
Miss Ricci
Misa Ricci
General Dubers
Money Bets Roar At Hoffman House On Flower Fassett Fight
The Hoffman House art gallery crowded with men betting heavily on Flower versus Fassett. Billy Edwards claimed $20,000 to bet, with stakes mounting to about $50,000 in $1000, $500, and $100 notes. Bets flowed all evening at odds of 2 to 1 or even money, including a $2000 to $1200 wager between Sheridan Shook and Samuel Sanders.
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New York
Hoffman House
Billy Edwards
Flower
Fascett
Billy
Fassett
Sheridan Shook
Samuel Sanders
Andrew Carnegie Sails Home to America
The City of Paris left Liverpool this week with Mr and Mrs Andrew Carnegie Mrs Alice L Buell and others aboard Captain Ellis and Major Bell of U S Cavalry Mrs Bell and Marie Van Zandt and her mother also aboard. Claus Spreckels the sugar king sailed today on the Augusta Victoria after a six months visit in Europe.
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Paria
Liverpool
Andrew Carnegie
Mies
Alice L. Buell
Ellis
Major Bell
United States Cavalry
Bell
Marie van Zandt
Claus Spreckels
Europe
New Coin Designs for Dimes Quarters and Halves
The article notes upcoming changes to U S small silver coins including dimes quarters and half dollars The obverse will feature a medallion profile with the motto In God We Trust atop the head while a shielded neck area and seven rays appear near the edge The reverse retains a design idea but adds a stronger United States coat of arms and removes the breast shield on the eagle allowing a liberty tree and arrows while the motto E Pluribus Unum appears on a banner
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United States
Unexpected Gas Fire At Bushnell Water Wells
In Bushnell Indiana residents report natural gas erupting from the town water system after a reservoir trap was opened by an engineer. A strong flame 12 to 15 feet high burns from the six inch discharge pipe and the gas is increasing in force. Officials consider the discovery potentially valuable if it can be developed profitably.
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Boushnett
Bushnell
Runaway Locomotive Halts After 20 Minute Chase
A Blairstown owned locomotive on the Pennsylvania Poughkeepsie and Boston line sped out of control from Blairstown toward Delaware, halted only after a freight train collided with it. No injuries reported, and operators kept lines clear along the main track during the incident.
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Pennsylvania, Poughkeepsie and Boston Railroad
Blairstown
N.J
Lehigh River
Slatington
John T. Blair
Delaware Station
New York
Mascaghi's New Opera Receives Enthusiastic Premiere
Rome October first reports Mascagni the Cavalleria Rusticana composer so welcomed at the Constanzi Theater. The new opera Friend Fritz had its first public performance with seven scenes encored and the composer called before the curtain three times, amid great audience enthusiasm.
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Fritz
Pietro Mascagni
Cavalleria Rusticana
Constanzi Theater
Signor Mascagni
Canton Post Office Contract Awarded to J J Bramhaugh
Washington October 31 contract for the construction of the public building at Canton has been awarded to J J Bramhaugh of Canton at a bid of 43160 dollars The notice states the amount and bidder and marks the official award for the Canton post office project.
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Canton Post Office
Washington
Canton
J. J. Bramaugh
Ashland Sees Sudden Rush as Omaha Land Claims Draw Natives
Over 500 strangers arrived in Ashland Wisconsin on October 31 to file upon Omaha land. Squatters gather with excitement as families share claims, occasional disputes occur but avoid the bloodthirsty clashes seen last April.
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Ashland
Wis
Omaha
Keeley Cure Endorsed by Minnesota WCTU Convention
At Atwater Minnesota on October 31 the State Non Partisan W C T U Convention endorsed the Keeley cure for drunkenness. The session highlighted medical and social relief benefits and urged wider adoption among communities and reform groups.
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Minnesota
Atwater
Tease Classifieds and Contents Tease for The Dispatch Directory
The Dispatch Directory outlines its Tease Classified form and reader convenience. It notes a two part issue with sections from pages nine to twenty covering news society stage sports and amusements with names and topics like Lincoln University McClure Geneva Port of Day and Alaska trips among others.
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Taz Dieraton
QUAY ON THE STAND IN LIBEL CASE HEARING
Senator Quay testified in a criminal libel suit brought by him against the Pittsburg Post editor and principal owner. He insisted the accusation is false and claimed he lost $123 in the deal. The hearing, held before Alderman Mc Masters, drew a crowded, tense audience of lawyers politicians editors and reporters.
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M. O Quay
Pittsburg
McMasters
Montooth
Robb
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