Brewers Syndicate Plans to Unite Against English Rival
President Merkle of Karl Merkle Malt Company outlines American and St Louis brewers forming a $100 million stock company to buy major breweries nationwide. The effort includes Milwaukee Chicago St Louis Cincinnati New Orleans Kansas City and New York as centers. no price undercutting and no drastic price changes expected.
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President Merkle
Karl Merkle
Merkle
New York
St. Low
Milwaukee
Chicago
St. Louis
Cincinnati
New Orleans
Kansas City
Wis
Daredevil Walter Campbell swims Niagara rapids with dog
The article recounts Walter Campbell of Youngstown attempting to swim the Niagara whirlpool rapids with his dog Jumbo. After a long day fueled by liquor and an arrest warrant, Campbell entered the river, struggled amid waves and white caps, and was rescued by friends. He survived but declined to confirm plans for a dime museum act.
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Niagara Rapids
Campbell
Lim
Safe and Sound
Iepectal
Distatch
Niacana
Niagara
Orody
Cork
Charles H. Piper
Thomas Mahoney
William Leary
Old Maid of the Mist Landing
Kendall
Boston
Jambo
William Lesry
Silgo
Six Firemen Killed in Louisville Wholesale Fire
A massive blaze at Bamberger Bloom and Co in Louisville destroys a six story wholesale complex on Main between Sixth and Seventh. Four firemen died, two more are feared dead, and the inferno risked spreading toward nearby businesses as guests fled the Louisville Hotel and Seelbach's. Estimated stock loss stands at 750000 with heavy insurance coverage.
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Louisville
Bamberger, Bloom & Co
Main Street
Seelbach
McGrath
Seventh Street
W. C. Cage & Co
Louis Grauman & Co
Finn
Bretzfelder & Co
Syner
Stackleighter
Monahan
Ed. Early
Steve Brodie Jumps 100 Feet Before 5000 Spectators
Steve Brodie leaped from the back of a tight rope at Beverle's Park over an artificial lake. The 100 foot stunt drew about five thousand onlookers as crowds watched the daring feat unfold in Cleveland on September 15.
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Cleveland
Steve Brodie
Beverle's Park
Conspiracy Foiled In Check Theft Case In Chicago
Mrs Eleanor E Walker widow had her father mother and brother arrested for larceny of a 9440 certified check. She secured a new 9440 check from her mother and will drop prosecution. The family had moved from 186 Superior street after plotting to gain control of her funds.
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CuHycaco
Eleanor E. Walker
Eleanor Kinsella
James Kinsella
Superior Street
East Chicago Avenue
Desperate race clash erupts in Lawrenceville Illinois
September 15 Lawrenceville sees a violent white black fight after a negro is arrested for a knife attack. The mob breaks the jail, rescues prisoners, and Judge Barnes is shot though not fatally. Dozens wounded as a posse surrounds the jail and the town empties in panic.
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Rekcial T
Lawrenceville
Ill
Barnes
Judge Barnes
Twoere
Helena Voters Prepare as Registration Closes
Helena records 4579 registered voters for the October election an increase of 764 from the last city vote. The election uses the Australian system creating uncertainty. both sides expect gains and cite rising turnout as favorable to their chances. Bozeman also reports growth in registrations.
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Helena
Mont
Simalthe
Shrewd Scheme Foiled By Mock Bankers Indorsement
A well dressed con man tried to buy on credit from a Richmond firm using a forged Horace Walters & Sons letterhead. The installment letter falsely claimed a Brooklyn firm and several banks, drawing skepticism after false in person contacts. Police warn merchants beware of forged endorsements used to solicit credit.
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Dispatch
New York
Richmond
Horace Waltera & Sons
Bankers
Arch Street
Brooklyn
Honack Walters & Sons
Puters
N. Y
National Bank of Summers
Eaton
Mass
Bank of North America
Philadelphia
First National Bank
Portland
National Union Bank
Fall River
Sim
Horace Walters & Sons
Richmond Frm
Post Office
Horace Walters & Sone
Campbell
Portraits of Grant Sheridan and Sherman Presented to West Point
Portraits painted for the United States Military Academy by George W. Childs will be formally transferred October 3. General Horace Porter will present the portraits to Colonel John M. Wilson with the cadet corps in Grant Hall. Attending may be Secretary of War Schofield General Howard General Kelton and other officials.
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Grant
Sheridan
Sherman
George W. Childs
United States Military Academy
Horace Porter
Childs
John M. Wilson
Corps of Cadets
Grant Hall
Schofield
Howard
Kelton
Board of Isitors
Academy
Lew Wallace
Ereupon
General Grant
Old Soldiers Mistreated Reported in Santa Monica Home
A Los Angeles GApost committee found the Pacific Coast branch of the National Soldiers' Home at Santa Monica supplied poor invalid food and inadequate quarters. It blamed the Governor and senior officers, called for removal, and ordered affidavits sent to the National Board of Directors for action.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Grand Army Posts
Pacific Coast
National Soldiers’ Home
Santa Monica
Treichel
George E. Gard
California
National Board of Directors
Poetic Retribution Debated by Chicago Socialists
The Chicago Socialists approve a resolution calling the Gesswein shooting not murder but poetic retribution. Speaker Cook urged defending the poor, even bomb threats, and supported Dehyle’s act. A second resolution calls for the government to own all patents to shield inventors from profiteering.
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Cutcaco
Chicago
Morgan
Gesswein
New York
Dehyle
Cook
Gesswein Tyne
Collapse of an Actor at Chinese Theater
New York on September 15 reports a quiet scene outside the Chinese Theater after about 50 Chinese visitors waited for a 50 cent show. A large red placard announced a troupe member’s illness and the next reopening date. Leading female impersonator Mr. Tuka Wing fell ill due to the loss of his pet cat, for which a 40 reward had been offered.
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New York
Fan Tan
Tuka Wing
Italian Brutal Brother Murderer Captured Near Lime Hollow
The East End killer Giovanni Franceschiello, who murdered his brother Michele, was tracked down eight miles from the crime scene by Captain Mercer. He resisted, was wounded by a pistol shot, and taken to station K. Witnesses and locals describe him as a small, brutal man with bloodstained clothes and a perplexing knowledge of English. The motive is contested with new theories surfacing in Italian circles.
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Captain Mercer
Lime Hollow
Giovanni Franceschiello
Michele
Nineteenth Ward
Lincoln Avenue
Verona
Mercer
Station K
Philadelphia Gas Company
Franceschiello
Dispatch
Gaetano Marinelli
Dominicolo Stellato
Despara
Hast
Giovanni
John Dell Gindini
John
Brilliant Station
Negley Run
Philadelphia
Antonio Grant
Webster Avenue
Pietro de Merk
Italy
America
Booth & Flinn
Webster Street
John Franceschiello
Gormann
Old Hays Council
Hershiser
Perley B. Davis
Madison Lodge No. 211
Grand Lodge of
Ohio
Grand Lodge
Mormon Emigrant Train Wreck Near Lynchburg
A Mormon emigrant train on the Norfolk and Western Railroad derailed four miles below Lynchburg Virginia after a small bridge failed. Of 160 passengers two cars plunged into a creek but there were no deaths and only minor injuries among the passengers and elders guiding the party.
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Norfolk and Western Railroad
Banaia Bat Brother A
Layne
Masa Sp
Canal Trouble Confirms Mizner Optimistic Settlement by Oct Twenty Seventh
San Jose reports United States Minister to Central America Lansing Mizner says Costa Rica Nicaragua dispute stems from dignity concerns, not aims, and expects settlement by October 27 or the franchise may be forfeited. He notes poor harbor condition at Greytown, preparations totalling about $500,000, and Nicaragua’s injunction halting digging.
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Lansing B. Mizner
United States
Central America
Costa Rica
Mellis
Edgar Mizner
Grand Hotel
Mianer
Nicaragua
Mizner
Guatemala
Honduras
San Juan
Managud
Greytown
Democratic Clubs to Confer in Philadelphia October Meeting
Chauncey F. Black former Pennsylvania lieutenant governor and head of the National League of Democratic Clubs calls a conference of the Democratic Association of Pennsylvania in Philadelphia on October 15. Invitations go to New York and New Jersey officials including Governor Hill and Governor Green. leaders from the Wars and Means Committee and the New York Association of Clubs will attend. The event, likely two to three days, aims to discuss day’s issues beyond Pennsylvania.
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Philadelphia
Chauncey F. Black
Pennsylvania
National League of Democratic Clubs
Democratic Association of Pennsylvania
Quay
Republican Party
Jefferson
Hill
New York
Green
New Jersey
Carlisle
Mills
Wilson
Wars and Means
Inst House
New York Association of Clubs
John Boyd Thatcher
Albany
The
National Association
Edward B. Whitney
Baltimore Sets Speed Record On Delaware Trial
The cruiser Baltimore returned from a four hour sea trial with banners raised after exceeding 10 000 horsepower and averaging 19.6 knots, peaking at 20.2 knots in the third hour. Builders Cramp claim it is the fastest warship yet launched, signaling strong performance for the Philadelphia class cruiser. The tests promise substantial premiums and bolster expectations for the sister ship Philadelphia as it nears completion.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore
Delaware
Messrs
Cramp
Naval Board
Yorktown
President Harrison Skips Church During Mountain Visit
At Deep Park on September 15 President Harrison again did not attend church. Pastor Hamlin failed to arrive and no service was held in the chapel. The President spent the morning alone and with Colonel Hanways on a piazza, then walked with his grandson and spoke with Robert P. Porter, Superintendent of Census, on public affairs. Ex Senator Joseph McDonald of Indiana called briefly before leaving for Indianapolis.
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Mountains
Harrison
Hamlin
Washington
Colonel Hanways
Piazza
Robert P. Porter
Joseph McDonald
Indiana
Indianapolis
A Warm Reception at Lafayette Jail Warning of Attack
Assistant Adjutant General Feries arrived with rifles and ammunition for Sheriff Broussard and posse to defend the jail against a threatened attack by lators aiming to free 14 murder defendants. A guards of about 40 awaits any regulators expected tonight.
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Dep
Feries
Broussard
Posse
Jeralatan
Lators
Keyes
Cormier
Rescuing Wrecked Seamen Near Cape Henry
The bark Serrideren from Barbadoes arrived at Lewes Delaware after a stormy voyage. The second mate and steward were lost overboard. It rescued 12 crew from the Norwegian bark 250 miles off Cape Henry after 12 hours in an open boat. Five men were saved from the water-logged Carrie Hall on the following day. The Serrideren also sighted a bottom-up vessel and an abandoned four-masted schooner in the same area.
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Lewes
Deu
Serrideren
Barbadoes
Cape Henry
Carrie Hall
Berrideren
Lightning kills two girls in Sunday class near Columbia City
A lightning strike hit a small frame church five miles south of Columbia City Indiana during Sunday school. Two 17 year old girls, Mary Hookemier and Agnes Freyer, were killed instantly while other children were stunned but unharmed. In Hartford City, a Christian tent collapsed during Elder Aspy meetings causing panic but no serious injuries.
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Columbia City
Lurp
Mary Hookemier
Agnes Freyer
Hartford City
Aspy
Mrs Jessie Bond Denied Engaged for Brigands Tour
A telegram from New York reports Mrs Jessie Hanna Bond denies any connection with The Brigands tour replacing Lillian Russell. Bond, granddaughter of Judge Samuel Hanna and wife of Hugh McCulloch Bond, had been rumored to take the role. manager Barton and Advancer Harry Oskins in Boston issue official denial.
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Jessie Hanna Bond
Samuel Hanna
Fort Wayne Railroad
Hugh McCulloch Bond
The
Road
Lillian Russell
Ben
Oric
Sestates
Barton
Harry Oskins
Boston
Mrs. Bond
Dems Bid Farewell to Campbell at Treasury Office
Washington reports James F. Campbell once a Pittsburg printer and later a Johnstown resident is slated to leave the Treasury Department tomorrow. He rose from laborer to head of the little printing office in the cashroom that prints slips for currency. Associates express relief at his impending departure amid political tensions within the party.
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Washington
Treasury Department
James F. Campbell
Pittsburg
Johnstown
Campbell
Old Swindler Harry Lacy Identified in Wheeling
Special telegram notes Harry Lacy, the confidence man arrested in Wheeling for obtaining money under false pretenses as an advance agent for Forepaugh's circus. Identified as Harry Bertram, with a history of similar schemes in California and a prior jail term. He allegedly operated in Lancaster, Pennsylvania before coming to Wheeling.
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Wheeling
Harry Lacy
All Advance
Forepaugh
Harry Bertram
California
Lancaster
Dis tillery break in at West Brownsville
In West Brownsville last night the distillery of Captain M. G. Corliss was broken into and thieves were found emptying whiskey into jugs. Tom Saulaby was captured after firing at officers. the shot hit his own foot. Two accomplices escaped and others will be arrested tomorrow.
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Brownsville
M. G. Corliss
West Brownsville
Tom Saulaby
Saulaby
Fennessy and six performers arrested after opera house concert
James E. Fennessy manager of Heuck's Opera House and six performers were arrested after a concert. The incident followed a dispute with Mayor Mosby over a prior ban on performances, with authorities reporting the mayor had forbidden further proceedings.
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Crowery Hatl, CO
James E. Fennessy
Heuck's Opera House
Fennessy
Mosby
Forbi
Cour
Mormons in Gotham Report on New York Mission Work
A New York dispatch outlines Mormon mission activity in the city. Leaders of anti polygamous sects meet incoming converts at Castle Garden and guide their settlement and education. Each young Mormon trains two years for church service, with varied roles and broad support for newcomers.
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Joe Smith
New York City
New York
Williams Kelly
West
Utah
Castle Garden
Philadelphia
Church
Ronners
Texarkana Banker and Lumber Investor Traced Gone With Funds
Texarkana Ark residents report J Weiss, ten year local music teacher and bank president, vanished with funds estimated between 20000 and 50000. Weiss had been dealer in lumber and a large stockholder in H Matthews Lumber, with ties to Galveston financier Blamily, stoking public trust before the defalcation.
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Texarkana
Ark
J. Weiss
Texarkana Savings Bank
H. &. Matthews Lumber Company
Weiss
Galveston
Poisoned Ice Cream At Woodstock Guards Ball In Anniston
At a Woodstock Guards military ball in Anniston Alabama about 200 guests attended. Midnight refreshments including ice cream cakes and fruit were served. The ice cream was poisoned via the vessel it was prepared in causing rapid illness among many attendees. Doctors treated the sick and most recovered after hours of medical effort. Panic spread through the town before calm returned.
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Birmingham
Ala
Anniston
Woodstock Guards
Bear on the loose near Dedham shocks Islington residents
A large brown bear escaped from a show and is haunting woods near Islington in Dedham. Residents fear for people and cattle as authorities chase the animal, with two men reportedly firing shots at the bear to prevent further escapes.
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Islington
Dedham
Norwood
Ee Norwood
Amn Uoner
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