Prominent Massachusetts financier dies by own hand after post office fight
Oscar N. Kyle of Florence Massachusetts, treasurer of the Florence Machine Company, hanged himself after a failed bid to secure a friend's appointment as Florence postmaster. The episode followed two administrations and political infighting with Northampton ring forces, leaving Kyle ruined financially and mentally.
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Oscar N. Kyle
Massachusetts
WassingcTon
Florence
Mass
Florence Machine Company
Grover Cleveland
Robert M. Branch
Northampton
Kyle
New England
Branch
Smaaben
Senate
Cers
Repin
Bloodhounds on the Trail
Bloodhounds pursue a man who killed Houston and Texas Railroad conductor Brown after being put off a train for fare evasion. Brown, a popular conductor, was killed last night and his funeral is set for tomorrow.
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DeEsisox
Tex
Conductor Brown
Houston and Texas Railroad
Brown
Texas Railroad
Sawmill Boiler Explodes Wrecking Walton Plant
In Walton Ixp Oct 19 the boiler exploded at 10 o clock, wrecking the sawmill. The boiler was scattered over the parts. Injured are Horace Kuho and Walter Mingle badly. Barlow, Stanley, Biddle, and Denny severely hurt.
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Axprison
Walton
Horace Kuho
Walter Mingle
Barlow
William Stanley
John Biddle
Perry Denny
Look for the Lord Adventists to Meet in Screamersville
A special telegram reports Adventists from the Life and Advent Union preparing a camp meeting in Screamersville Virginia from October 5 to 22 to observe the forty-fifth anniversary of going out to meet the Lord. Delegations travel from New York via Pennsylvania Railroad terminating in Fredericksburg before joining the Virginia group.
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Dispatch
New York
Herald of Life
Life and Advent Union
Springfield
Mass
Adventists of
Virpode
Screamersville
Virginis Mission
Pennsylvania Railroad
Desbrosses Street
Fredericksburg
E. T. Pendleton
B.C. Wn
R. C. Brown
New Britain
Virginia Watchers
Daniel
Danie xii
Tabernacles
Embarrassment at Honoring Mining Company Utah
Boston reports trouble at the Honoring Mining Company of Utah with auditors Howe and Keveney denied access to books by treasurer J. H. Murray. Stockholder Wilson W. Fay, backing investigation, demands proof of rumors and cooperation from police, while Murray works as a clerk at Bradley Hastings & Co.
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Boston
Utah
Devonshire Street
Wilson W. Fay
State Street
Portland Me
Fay
Mag Keveney
Police
Small
Murray
Bradley.astings & Co
Fort Hill Square
Fortune for Tramp Printer Revealed in Postal Hoax
A Chicago ad lured Fred B. Manning to help a troubled tramp printer. Manning sent $15 to pay his fare to New York to reunite with his mother. The printer reappeared, accepted the plan, and is now in New York with $6,000 already due, an annual income of $2,800, and a mother with $75,000 in property. The wandering son proves to be sole heir to over $150,000.
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Distaton
New Lonpox
Connn
Fred B. Manning
Morning Bulletin
Chicago
Bulletin
New York City
New York
Labor Unions Call Fourth AFL Convention in Boston
The American Federation of Labor issues a call for its fourth annual convention to be held in Boston on December 10. The circular urges unification of labor forces, criticizes conspiratorial actions within labor ranks, and outlines a delegate representation plan based on union memberships.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
American Federation of Labor
Boston
Camp of Labor
Knights of Labor
Beechioulercles
Soch
Seven Men Travel Through Oklahoma Homeward to East
A group of seven men described as Boomer supporters passed through the state of Oklahoma yesterday on their way home to New York and Philadelphia. They express a desire to end further "booming" efforts in their region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boomer
Garden of the World
Oklahoma
New York
Philadelphia
Brick Chimney Falls During Demolition Injury
While workers William Welsh and William McGuirk tore down an old house on South Sixth Street an afternoon a chimney fell injuring someone unnamed in the fragment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wm. Welsh
Wm. McGuirky
South Sixth Street
Wife a Worth $500 In Odd Minneapolis Romance
In Minneapolis a Christian Science healer Henrika Weikoff lures Henry Bratsch away from a machinist, while her husband George Weikoff agrees to a $500 separation deed. Bratsch pays $500, takes the mortgage on Henrika’s Fort Street property, and all sides anticipate a divorce and a wedding finale.
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Minneapolis
Mryx
George Weickoff
George
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Henry Bratech
Henry
George Weikoff
South Minneapolis
Fort Street
Henrik
Henrika Weikoff
Henry Bratsch
Weikoff
Bratsch
Train Laughs At Lunacy Claim In Massachusetts Jail
Boston reports George Francis Train, claiming legal lunacy under New York law, says Massachusetts has refused habeas corpus. He says he is not insane, not bankrupt, has no money, and will stay imprisoned for life while writing a 400 page book. He calls the situation queer and notes he is the only so called free person in the jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
George Francis Train
New York
Massachusetts
Sen
Tiare
Bitter feud ends in Kentucky wedding between Martin and Tolliver
Grace Martin and Frank Tolliver wed at Pine Spring in Rowan county as survivors of the Tolliver Martin feud. The ceremony united the rival families who have fought for years, with relatives in attendance and a pledge to abandon further violence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tolliver-Martin
Louisvituz
Kentucky
Rowan County
Pine Spring
Grace Martin
Frank Tolliver
Grace
John Martin
Craig —— _ Orne Talliven eke
Tolliver
Frank
Split on the Color Line in Foresters Banquet
In Hannispore on October 19 the Courts of the Ancient Order of Foresters from Harrisburg Carlisle Steelton and Middletown celebrated independence from England with a banquet. Mayor Pritchey welcomed guests and ex-Congressman Belz Hoover of Carlisle spoke. The federation totals 500 Courts and 53,000 members. all courts are now independent of England regarding colored membership.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hannispore
Order of Foresters
Harrisburg
Carlisle
Steelton
Middletown
England
Pritchey
Belzhoover
Forrestern
United States
Wylie Woman Vents Tale of Woes In City Hall
Mrs. Gardman of Wylie avenue told Alderman Richards a tale of woe claiming her husband and a captivating actress acted as principals with her forced to the background. She alleged the man was to travel through last night on a route to California and said authorities could do nothing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kyle
Washington
Fred Douglass
Harts
New England
Douglas
Stricken Actor Henry Lee Collapses During Globe Play
Boston October 19 Henry Lee, actor, suffered heart trouble during a Globe Theatre performance. He was carried to his hotel where doctors say recovery is likely. The incident halted the show briefly as medical staff attended to him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bostor
Henry Lee
the Globe
Sto
Mattoon Workmen Strike In October Free Flow Findings
Workmen at Mattoon report a strong flow of pure water measuring about 100 feet. Early tests indicate higher purity than expected, with flowing ground showing clear results. Investigators note the discovery could impact local water supply and future engineering plans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marroos, Inc
Mattoon
Czar in Berlin Eyes Peace Amid War Party Fears
The 1889 Berlin visit of the Czar calms war talk, with Bismarck’s diplomacy cited as easing tensions. Pan Slavic fears rise again as Daschkoff discussed with the Chancellor. Extraordinary guard measures and troop movements accompany the Czar’s journey, while European royal visits unfold in Austria Italy and Turkey.
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Berlin
Bismarck
Germany
Friedrich
Russia
England
St. Petersburg
M. de Giers
Woronroff- Daschkoff
Daschkoff
Herbert Bismarck
Cologne Gazette
Rtforio
Oronzoff Daschkoff
Destructive Yellow River Breach Reported by Denby
Dispatch from Pekin dated August 51 describes another breach at Chang-Chin-Hsien and vast flood devastation across Shandong Anhui and other provinces. The Yellow River's shifting bed and costly flood control plans, including dam and canal schemes, threaten permanent agricultural loss for millions.
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Washindon
Mississippi River Commission
War Department
Denby
Chins
Pekin
Chang-Chin-Hsien
Shontungs
China
Yellow River
Po-Nan
Anhui
Shaateine
Great Lakes
Ho Nana Cantaing
Chih-Li
Manchura
Fierce Forest Fires Threaten New Orleans Area
Reports from October 19 describe two major wildfires near New Orleans, one in St Tammany parish and another in Marion County Mississippi. The St Tammany blaze has burned aggressively for weeks, damaging pine forests and grazing land, with heavy losses expected in lumber cattle and turpentine industries. A light rain fell but failed to slow the fires, which cover vast forested regions and threaten agriculture and markets.
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New Onleans
Dreath
New Orleans
Pearl River
St. Tammany Parish
Marionsonny
Miss
St. Tammany
Florenville
Abita
Marion County
Visiting the New South Delegation Arrives in Denisox
Seven Pullman cars carrying New England capitalists and a few from New York and Ohio arrive in Denisox Texas. They tour the city and suburbs after breakfast then attend a banquet for 300 guests. They expect benefits from the visit and plan to inspect Indian Territory coal fields tomorrow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denisox
Tex
New England
New York
Ohio
Indian Territory
Diamonds Found In Ash Heap At Ebbitt House
Grace Carman, daughter of architect Carman, lost a valuable diamond pin at the Ebbitt House about a year ago. A hotel ash-heap cleaner found the pin while tidying the ash heap this morning, returning it to the owner and surprising the lad who discovered it.
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Assurny Pars
Grace Carman
Carman
Ebbitt House
A Kansas Farmer's Fate
John Coulter a farmer near Derby was killed by a mad bull. The animal charged in a field goring him severely the horn entering beneath his chin and protruding from his mouth as he was dragged a distance before the horn loosened from his head.
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Wicenrra
John Coulter
Derby
Coulter
Lumber mill cuts 2400 feet from 32 foot log by firm Stoner and McClure
A Warren county log 32 feet long was processed into 2400 feet of lumber by Stoner and McClure. They are producing about 250,000 feet weekly for barges and railroad ties. A correction notes Ruby Davis did not die of diphtheria but of croup. the funeral is set for 2 o'clock this afternoon.
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Warren County
Stoner & McClure
John J. Davis
Ruby
Reinstatement for Citizens' Traction Conductors
Conductors Meade and Kurtz of the Citizens' Traction Company are restored to their former posts on the road. Meade was discharged for ill using a passenger and Kurtz for failing to register all fares collected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Meade and
Kurtz
Citizens’ Traction Company
Reed Departs for New York to Manage One of the Bravest
Going on the Road J A Reed the Grand Opera House ticket seller left for New York to manage One of the Bravest DeWitt Wilt son of Manager Wilt will take his place
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J. A. Reed
Grand Opera House
New York
DeWitt Wilt
Wilt
White Caps In Rome Attack Prohibitionist Student
A Rome New York Free Academy student, 20, was assaulted by masked peers while spreading faith cure and prohibition views. About 15 attackers in old clothes and masks beat him and fled. no arrests.
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Free Academy
Rome
N. Y
Academy
Harger
Vincent
Bloomfield Street
Argerne
Workers Oppose New Biweekly Pay at Carnegie Phipps Mills
Employed workers from Carnegie Phipps and Co Lower and Upper Union Mills met at Paterson Hall Lawrenceville to discuss resisting the firm’s plan to switch from semi monthly pay to payments on the 1st, 15th, and 28th of each month. They argue the change would reduce annual pay and cause financial disruption.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carnegie, Phipps & Co
Paterson Hall
Lawrenceville
Union
Governor Forsker Stricken With Peritonitis
Governor Forsker remains seriously ill at the Executive Mansion after a Thursday Cleveland address. He was briefly at his office until illness worsened to peritonitis. no change in condition was reported at midnight.
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Columses
Forsker
Executive Mansion
Cleveland
Heir to a Million Reported in BrooEFord
Cyrus P., an employee in the Water Power Machine shop, learned today that his uncle Silas Emerson of Mountain View California has died in California. The estate is valued at around one million dollars. The news comes as a startling fortune for Cyrus forthcoming from the uncle’s passing.
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Brooeford
Cyrus P
California
Silas Emerson
Mountain View
Cal
Governor appoints auditor for Johns town sufferers fund
October 19 Governor Luce announced the appointment of John K Boies of Hudson as a commissioner to audit the accounts of the Johns town sufferers fund.
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Laxsine
Mica
Luce
John K. Boies
Hudson
Johnstown
Mexican Women Duel Sparks Police Intervene
October 12 report from Orry or Mexico describes two women armed with pistols preparing to fire before police arrived. The incident ended without confirmed injuries as officers halted the confrontation.
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Deel
Orry
Mexico
Wreck on New Railroad Near Confluence Kills Two
A deadly derailment occurred on the Confluence and Oakland Railroad near Confluence Pennsylvania. Foreman James Fitzpatrick and James Ace were killed. many laborers injured including Hindbaugh with three leg fractures. Foreman Tierney and brakeman Ira Sterne suffered broken legs. The cause was not yet determined.
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Connellsville
Confluence
Oakland
James Fitzpatrick
Wilms del
James Ace
Soakesville
Hindbaugh
J. W. Tierney
Ira Sterne
Will
Universe Picture The Universe Exhibit At Yale Reading Room
Yale College curates an eight plane painting titled The Universe by A Grant Houston of Manhattan Kansas a tutor at the university. The work traces infernal material human intellectual moral Christian and biblical eras with figures such as Christ Eve Adam David Joshua Sinai and Bartholdi noted for illustrating modern civilization and aiding interest from Prof Thayer Harvard School while Houston seeks divinity studies.
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Yale
A. Grant Houston
Manhattan
Kan
University
Divinity School
Milton
Christ
Adam
Deleary
David
Joshua
Mount Sinai
Bartholdi
Thayer
Harvard School
Houston
Fighting for Church Property Test Case In United Brethren
Rival claimants to United Brethren Church properties in this state prepare a test case likely to decide ownership of hundreds of church properties. The suit centers on a debate over membership rules and secret society involvement. Previous arrests and factional disputes set the stage for a statewide equity action with broader implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Brethren Church
Aggg Ehurch
Green
Genial Boombes Leave for Home After Pittsburg Visit
The Chicago World's Fair Committee departed for home shortly after noon yesterday praising their reception in Pittsburg. They held interviews with many city business leaders asking preferences between New York and Chicago. Bankers, Frick, George Dilwo Bros., and Pierre Lorillard were among those noted in the account.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Railroad Worker Struck by Train Taken to Hospital
An employee of the Pittsburg Fort Wayne and Chicago Railroad was struck by a train last night and was sent to West Penn Hospital. The worker’s name was not released by authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Ft. Wayne
Chicago Railroad
West Penn Hospital
Fragmentary Note on German Figure and Proca Reference
A fragmented OCR segment mentions Germany and a Proca reference with unclear context. It reads as a partial note about a person or event involving Germany and a Proca term, but lacks coherent details or identifiable names to form a concrete report.
Mayor Cregiar Leads Delegation Through Chicago Stopover
The Onicaco party arrived 105 miles from their journey end in Chicago and was escorted to the Grand Pacific Hotel by city regiments. Senator Farwell conferred with Southern delegates about port facilities and travel interests, while the reception committee prepared a formal welcome for the travelers amid a chilly wind during the city visit.
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Onicaco
Chicago
Twenty-second Street
Grand Pacific Hotel
Dri Chin
Gropi
Farwell
America
Tennessee Congress Veteran Whitthorne Dead at Sixty Seven
Nashville Texas dispatch reports former Seventh Tennessee representative and former Naval Committee chair W. C. Whitthorne has died at age 67 after a career marked by political leadership. The obituary notes his long service in the House and influence within the Seventh District.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Nashville
Texx
Cam Gremman
W. C. Whitthorne
Tennessee
Committee of Naval
House of Representatives
Dana
Escaped suspect hailed from Dizmont with muddy mustache
A Lamatic at Large Henry Good aged 25 with a modest height escaped from Dizmont evening. He is not violently mad but could become dangerous if provoked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Good
Dizmont
Parsons Holding Club Tickets At Aufrecht's Eliza Gallery
A fragment notes tickets at Aufrecht's Eliza gallery in Pittsburg for Parsons Holding Club on November 1. The terse item mentions the road and a savings rush at 50 508 Ket Street but details are unclear.
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Parsons
Aufrecht
Eliza
Ket Street
Pittsburg
Bill
Only 11 More Days at Allegheny Gallery
Special sale notices announce gallery events at Antrecht's and the P C O C in Pittsburgh area. Claims of cabinet pictures and overcoats offered for sale ahead of November 1 with sittings available to avoid rush. Addresses include A102ne ket street and cor Grantland Diamond streets near the Court House.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ho Tessa & Cos Galery
Feilome Yeager & Co
Allegheny
Grant
Diamond
Court House
P. C. O. C. Cor. Gratland Diamond
Npr
New Court House
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Kansas
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Yale College
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