Inferno Engulfs Milwaukee District Destroys Rail Yard
A vast blaze devastated the Milwaukee Eastside, destroying rail yard cars, gas works, and residences. Four firemen buried. streets, gas and electric lines down. mass displacement prompts city relief efforts led by Germania Pacs, Chamber of Commerce, and Father Kehoe who shelter victims in St. John's Cathedral.
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Wisconsin
Sentinel
Pilding
Third Ward
Buffalo Street
Water Street
Detroit
Buffalo
Chicago
Menominee
Corcoran Avenue
Erie
Palk
Oregon
Pierce
East Water Street
Broadway
Wilwaukee
Jefferson
Jackson
van Buren
Cass
Souide
Milwaukee Ple
Germania Pacs
E. P. Bacon
Chamber of Commerce
Board of Trade
Father Kehoe
St. John's Cathedral
One Elegant Mansion Destroyed by Milwaukee Fire
A chaotic Milwaukee city fire devastated the elegant Hodges residence at Ninth and Cedar as part of a larger blaze spree. Firefighters from Waukesha Racine and Chicago joined local crews, aided by a revenue cutter Johnson crew, to control the flames with two fatalities and several injuries reported. Evidence suggests a deliberate arson spree by firebugs.
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Milwaukee
L. F. Hodges
Ninth
Cedar Streets
House of Correction
Light Horse Hadron
Waukraod Racine
Chicago
Johnson
Foley
Losses Near Six Million In Milwaukee Fire
Insurance men estimate about half the nearly six million dollar loss is covered. Major claims include Bubb & Kipp furniture 300000, Patton & Co oils 250000, Kissinger wholesale liquors 75000, Milwaukee Mirror Works 50000, Leidersdorf tobacco 250000, Gugler Lithograph 100000, Roundy Beckham 300000, Chester grocers 200000, Wellmore wholesalers 200000, Milwaukee Chair 250000, Northwestern freight houses 300000, Lake Shore and Western freight houses 50000, McLanden Hotel 25000, others include many small firms and 600 dwellings. total 5,775,000.
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Milwaukee
Bubb & Kipp
J. BE. Patton & Co
J. P. Kissinger
Milwaukee Mirror Works
B. Leidersdorf
Gugler Lithograph Company
Roundy, Beckham & Co
H. 5
Chester & Co
J. Wellmore & Co
Milwaukee Chair Company
Northwestern
Milwaukee, Lake Shore and Western
McLanden Hotel
P. Flugers Company
Sauer & Co
Vlove
F. P. Bohin & Co
Weisel & Vilter
Scepter & Sons
Bainey & Sons
Tabusch -Bros
Fenneker & Bro
Delaware & Quentin
Milwaukee Bar Company
A. J. Hilbert & Co
Reflection From Milwaukee Lights up Chicago Skyline
From the Auditorium tower in Chicago observers report a striking red glow and fiery clouds caused by a distant city blaze 85 miles north. The ominous glare lit the sky for hours as flames rose and fell, drawing many expressions of sympathy.
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Milwaukee
Auditorium
Chicago
Auditorium Tower
Milwaukee Appeals for Extra Fire Engines
Milwaukee civic leaders sought five additional engines after reports that the city’s fire department was exhausted. Mayor P J Somers sent a telegram to Chicago Fire Marshal Swence on October 22 requesting reinforcements while Fire Marshal Musham traveled to Milwaukee by train at 9 30 that morning to assess the situation.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Swence
P. J. Somers
Marsha Musham
Breckenridge Addresses Princeton College Men on Politics
Hon William C P Breckenridge of Kentucky speaks to a large Princeton audience under the Cleveland Clinic auspices. He praises college men as future politicians, criticizes Republicans, urges Democratic reforms, condemns ballot buying, supports Australian ballot adoption, and denounces protective tariffs as harming laborers.
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Princeton
N. J
William C. P. Breckenridge
Kentucky
Cleveland Clinic
Democratic Party
Striking Workers Rally at Beaver Falls Meeting
A large Beaver Falls gathering of the Amalgamated Association drew visitors from Pittsburg and river towns. Speakers condemned business interference and called for unity, adopting resolutions vowing to fight until the Carnegie Company recognizes the union in the Homestead era settlement.
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Beaver Falls
Amalgamated Association
Pittsburg
J. P. Sheehan
J. W. Brown
George Casner
Ike Broom
Garland
Richard Nichols
Sheehan
Opera House
Wallace
Brown
Ver Falls
Citizens’ Committee
Carnegie Company
Casner
Big
Carnegie
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Ike Brown
Milwaukee Fire Devastates Blocks and Poor Areas
A massive Milwaukee blaze began at East Water street and, fueled by hurricane winds, swept over half a mile toward Lake Michigan. Loss estimates range from six to ten million dollars as factories and hundreds of frame houses burn. firefighters struggle amid ruined streets, with relief efforts for displaced poor residents just beginning.
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Dispatch
Milwaukee
East Water Street
Smi
Union Oil Company
Milwaukee Street
Milwauke
Lake Snare
Western
Chicago and Northwestern
Foley
Lake Michigan
F. Dohmen & Co
M. Bloch
Bub & Kipp
Roundy, Peckham & Co
Jacob Wellauer & Co
Johnson Bros
American Biscuit Company
National Distillery Company
L. F. Hodges
To the proper party as we offer help and support
A brief statement pledges full cooperation to assist the proper party in any needed way. The message emphasizes willingness to do anything in their power to help, urging collaborative effort and readiness to respond.
Private Iams Recalls Camp Treason Trial Perils
Private Sams testifies about being accused of treason after uttering a phrase about Frick. He describes being forced into a rope restraint, hung by thumbs, and subjected to cross examination as Colonel Streator and doctors oversee the mock punishment.
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Sams
Streator
Hawkins
Dr. Grimm
Colonel Streator
Provisional Brigade
Swissvale
Russell
Frick
Guying
Neff
Uilum
Grimm
Frank Jacobs
Nye
Ludwig
Milwaukee the Cream City of the Lakes
Milwaukee known as the Cream City of the Lakes for its brickwork. population about 205000. Principal hotels and stores line East Water Street and Wisconsin and Second avenues. The city shows a semi foreign air with German language and people, and serves as a Nordic emigrant rendezvous on the way west. Milwaukee has long rivaled Chicago as a lake port.
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Milwaukee
the Lakes
East Water Street
Wisconsin
Second Avenues
Chicago
Milwaukee homeless relief draft sent by Chicago committee
J B Clarke, chairman of Chicago Central Republican Committee, telegraphed Henry C Payne in Milwaukee at midnight offering a draft for 500 to aid Milwaukee’s homeless families, stating relief funds would be mailed. The message highlights cross state party cooperation in relief efforts.
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Curiaco
J. B. Clarke
Central Republican Committee
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin Committee
Milwaukee
Samo
Miner Rescued After 26 Hours in Coal Cavity
Polish miner Stiney Elemovich was freed at 3 PM after a 26 hour entrapment at Indian Ridge colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading line. He was confined in a 3 by 6 foot space, delirious but regained strength after stimulants and walking home, directing rescuers during the ordeal.
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Sheewanpoag
Indian Ridge
Philadelphia and Reading Company
Stiney Elemovich
Letter From Stevenson Delayed Amid Campaign Rumors
New York October 28 Special General Stevenson said his letter of acceptance is not ready and will be sent to the committee in several days. He cites heavy speaking schedules with 58 large audiences. Rumors claim disagreements with Mr Cleveland over points in the letter, though details are unverified. National Democratic HQ denied the rumor. Republican HQ observed a quiet day out of respect for Mrs Harrison.
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New York
Stevenson
Cleveland
National Democratic
Republican National
Harrison
Cleveland Fires Total 250000 Losss and Fatality in City
Two major fires struck Cleveland within an hour causing at least 250000 in damage and one death with several injuries. The Cleveland Window Glass Company blaze suffocated two onlookers. Miss Nolan died later while Michael Sullivan survived. A. Teachout & Co. sash factory fire spread to adjacent buildings, causing multiple injuries to firefighters and workers and extensive property loss across several firms including Miltberger & Son and Beardsley.
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Teschant
Cleveland
Cleveland Window Glass Company
A. Teachout & Co
Michigan Street
Canal Street
C. Dewstee
Harvey C. Beeson
Detroit
Charles Weiler
John J. Kelly
Michael Maloney
Wood Bros
A. Teashout & Co
Miltberger & Son
Bron
Loce
Beardsley
World's Fair Fire in Machinery Hall At Chicago
A fire in the main dome of Machinery Hall at Jackson Park during the World's Fair started from live coals left on the roof by a timer's furnace. Winds fanned the flames as firefighters battled for over an hour, preventing major damage to adjoining structures.
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Chicago
Jackson Park
Fie
Ex Mayor Rice Divorce Case Rules On Records And Letters
In Trenton on October 24 Vice Chancellor Byrd ruled in the dual divorce case of ex Mayor William Rice and his wife. He refused to compel the postmaster to reveal office records on a possible letter box hire. He also allowed Mrs. Rice to admit copies of letters from Sarah Bailey as evidence, despite prior destruction of originals, since the copies were made before destruction.
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Trenton
N. J
Byrd
Wm. Rice
Rice
Sarah Bailey
Scrap of Paper Becomes Probate Bequest for Sproule Fortune
A Philadelphia scrap found in an old safe is probated as a legal bequest of Andrew Sproule, a grocer who died in April 1891 with a 100 000 dollar fortune. The 1889 transfer of 530 shares in Philadelphia and Carnegie Cattle Stock names Rebecca H. Lippincott and heirs with a niece to receive the principal, while the back signatures authenticate the power of attorney.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Sproule
Sproule
Chandler H. Wainright
Comegis
Rebecca H. Lippincott
Jennie KR. Busby
Philadelphia and
Carnegie
Increased Registration in New York City and Brooklyn
The report shows three day registration totals for New York City reaching 272 163 with 69 779 on the current day. Brooklyn adds 35 350 names, lifting its three day total to 165 434. Compared with prior Presidential years, the city’s three day totals exceed 214 917 in 1891 and 253 571 in 1888, reflecting a wide rise in registrants.
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New York
Brooklyn
A Horror at Lima Nitro Explosion Fatalities and Injuries
A nitro glycerine factory two miles south of Lima exploded at 11 am, destroying buildings and rattling windows for miles. Three men were killed Andy Schute Benjamin Dowling and Henry Schannell, two seamen are missing and presumed dead. The Dispatch carries more details tomorrow.
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Lima
Andy Schute
Bradford
Benjamin Dowling
Henry Schannell
DOING AWAY WITH CLUBS
The Police Board approves Superintendent Byrnes plan to end the day and night baton on November 15 except in disorder riot or emergency. Officers may use the Jocust baton temporarily for dress parades and drilling, whistles aid requests, and officers may carry a 14 inch grenadilla club for self protection.
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New York
Byrnes
Bismarck Comments On Health Secrets And Enemies
Editor Zokunft records Prince Bismarck speaking on political matters and private life. He apologizes for not sending sympathy to Hamburg, says he fears cholera little, and recalls a Nice handkerchief believed to contain bacilli as a method to destroy enemies, as found by Prof Koch.
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Berle
Zokunft
Prince Bismarck
Hamburg
Nice
Koch
Man recounts brutal ordeal and hanging during war event
The narrative describes being captured and hanged, then cut down as dusk fell. He recalls doctors, a colonel, and the guardhouse, with details of garments and the humiliation of dressing in rough jail attire before being marched past regiments.
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Colonel Streator
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Jersey
Adlam
Uganda
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Iams
MR. Frick
Frank P. Jams
Commel
The
Central Committee of
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Wesk
Mutual Fuel Company
Hubert Parker
Waban Avenue
Grover
Heies
Black Hills
Bismarck and
Company B
B. E. Robbins
Counsel Force Defense
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