Vast Japan Flood Tragedy Wipes Towns and Kills Thousands
Special dispatch from San Francisco reports Province Kii suffers vast floods and landslides. More than 15,000 dead, tens of thousands homeless, and famine threats across multiple districts. Kinogawa and Yodo rivers overflow, villages swept away, and relief hampered by scant resources.
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Japan
San Francisco
Kii
Kinogawa
Yokohama
Conemaugh Valley
Johnstown
Upor
Hidikagawa
Wakanomura
Nishimuri
Wakayamea
Kinokuni
Wakayama
Iwabashi
Osaka
Tomitagawa
Osakagasa
Tatsuguans-Go
Amano Gawa
Tsujido-Mura
Sakamoto-Mura
Tsukido- Mura
Sugi-Tama
Nagato-No-Man
Tanise-Mura
Urenoike-Mura
Hayashi-Mura
Totsugawawae
Umiyahara
Nagatono
Numata-Hara
Asubi
Totsugawa-Go
Uyeno-Chi
Takatsu
Kawatsu
Kasenhaya
Uchihara
Takigawa
Nojiri
Yamasaki
Tana
Mad Man on Fifth Avenue Threatens Hearts with Sharp Weapons
A wild looking man in ragged clothes on New York streets attacked carriages, waving shears and a sharp instrument. He identified as Thomas Maguire from Ireland, attempted to target a rich person on Fifth Avenue, and was committed for examination of his sanity after police subdued him.
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the Dispatch
New York
Fifth-avenue
Policeman Horn
Thomas Maguire
Ireland
Maguire
Horn
Firth Avenue
Poisoned by canned salmon sickens three in New Jersey
Special telegram reports Mrs. James Dunn and boarder James Wilson poisoned after a salmon supper in Evizanetn New Jersey. They suffered violent spasms and swollen tongues, with Mrs. Dunn in critical condition. The fish, bought at a nearby market, left green remnants. A prior case linked to canned peas also sickened boarding house inmates.
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Evizanetn
N. J
James Dunn
High Street
James Wilson
John Hoy
Contractor Buried Alive in Sand Bank Tragedy
Merritt Wright of Wright & Bush contractors Canton Pa was instantly killed when a sand bank caved in near his home in Evutea New York at 6 PM. Several workers had just left and narrowly escaped being buried under hundreds of tons of clay and sand.
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Distaton
N. Y
Merritt Wright
Wright & Bush, Contractors and Builders
Canton
Lost in Lake Erie Bodies Recovered Near Lorain
A Lorain led party on the steam yacht Leo left for Cleveland on Sunday afternoon. The boat sailed with John B. Tunte I. D. Lawler T. P. Ritter Benjamin Kline D. A. Dawler Captain Sam Root Fred Pelow and an unnamed Detroit engineer aboard. Two bodies Ritter and Lawler were recovered as search efforts continued for the others amid rough Lake Erie conditions.
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Cleveland
Leo
Lorain
Here
John B. Tunte
I. D. Lawler
T. P. Ritter
Benjamin Kline
D. Knight
D. A. Dawler
Sam Root
Fred Pelow
Detroit
Avon Point
Rock River
Dan P. Eels
Winnifred
Williams
Rocky River
Ritter
Lawler
Lake Erie
Cupid at the Cigar Stand Elopement Stuns Dubuque
William M. Bradley Jr. of Glasser & Bradley wed Lydia Withers after secretly traveling to West Union. Bradley, son of prominent Dubuque real estate capitalists, and the daughter of a widow at Turkey Creek Junction sparked society chatter as they married amid family disapproval.
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Dubuque
William M. Bradley, Jr
Glasser & Bradley
West Union
Lydia Withers
Miss Withers
Turkey Creek Junction
Glasser
Lorimer House
Bradley
Goff and Miller Supreme Bench Possibility Faces West Virginia Opposition
Washington dispatch reports General Goff arriving and supporters meeting at the Ebbitt House to discuss Attorney General Miller for the Supreme Bench and Goff for Attorney General. Opposing influence centers on Steve Elkins and the Wood faction, potentially undermining the Miller Goff arrangement, despite broad backing for both candidates.
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Washington
Goff
West Virginia
Ebbitt House
Miller
Supreme Bench
Steve Elkins
Deer Park
Wood
Indiana
Judge Wood
Firemen Parade Draws 5000 From Across Pennsylvania
Carlisle September 18 reports 5000 visiting firemen from all sections of Pennsylvania will attend the State Firemen's Convention. About 80 companies are expected in line for the parade, with elections naming Mr. Greenburg president and four vice presidents. Ex-President McAllister named to attend National Convention in Detroit. Next state gathering set for Chester. If weather cooperates, 50000 spectators may witness a historic Southern Pennsylvania demonstration.
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Carlisle
Pennsylvania
Yellow Fever Sighting in Brooklyn Sailor From Costa Rica
Health officials report Isaac Elonen a 24 year old Finnish sailor aboard the Atlas line steamship Aloma arrived from Costa Rica as a suspected yellow fever case. He was removed to the smallpox hospital in a ward by himself after examination by Dr Arnold of Kings County Hospital.
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Costa Rica
New York
Griffin
Brooklyn
Arnold
Kings County Hospital
Flatbush
Isaac Elonen
Finland
Commissioner of Charities
Smallpox Hospital
Elowen
Aloma
Atlas Line
the Charities Commissioners
Elm Place
London docks bustle as iron workers reach settlements
All peaceful at London as docks bustle with export goods late into the night. The Keighley iron workers' strike ends with masters conceding demands. Tredegar and Blaenavon strikers resume work at a 5 percent increase.
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London
Keighley
Tredegar
Blaenavon
Four Jurors Chosen in Cronin Case Amid Sensational Claims
After extensive examinations and $6000 spent, four jurors are selected in the Cronin murder case. The defense plans to argue British emissaries committed the crime and will present letters from Le Caron's daughter. Prosecutors expect a sensational testimony from a key informer witness.
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Cronin
Daugher
le Caron
Jurors sworn in for Cronin murder trial in Chicago
Four jurors were sworn and escorted to Judge McConnell's private room as the Cronin murder trial resumes. Names: John Culver, Charles Hicks, James Pearson, Frank Hall. Plethora of challenges and examinations cited, with defense and prosecution clashing over Clan na Gael references and alleged British spy ties in long, detailed letters from Miss Le Caron.
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Chicaco
Coughlin
Dr. Cronin
Judge McConnell
John Culver
Charles Hicks
James Pearson
Frank Hall
Pearson
Culver
Evanston
Hall
Hicks
la Salle Street
Ventlemen
Attorney Forrest
McConnell
Burke
Carlson
Clan-na-Gael
Forrest
Mr. Forrest
Cronin Case Witnesses Tied to British Agents
The Cronin murder case involves claims that T J Kirby and Thomas Le Caron will testify for the prosecution. Kirby, once in Chicago undercover for the British government, aided investigators before returning to London. Le Caron reportedly provides names of suspects and will appear as needed, with Pinkerton agents accompanying both.
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Scotland Yarde
Bss
Wessen Ger
Burlingham
Tetal Wees
North Clark
Cronin
T. J. Kirby
Thomas le Caron
Patrick Cooney
Messrs
Hynes and Mills
Pinkerton
Kirby
Chicago
Dr. Cronin
Clan-na-Geel
London
Order
Parnell
le Carop
America
Canada
le Caron
Immense Loan Details in Ives Case Testimony
Witness J Henry McGowan testified June 22 1888 arranged a loan of 52000 pounds from Kuhn Loeb Co for Henry Ives & Co with 2500 shares of Cincinnati Hamilton Layton stock pledged as collateral. Hellmus McGowan & Co partners described negotiations while other clerks corroborated stock transfer. Court proceedings paused as prosecution rested and defense sought acquittal due to no direct stock manipulation.
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New York
Ives
J. Henry McGowan
Hellmus
McGowan
Kuhn, Loeb & Co
William A. Merrick
el, Morgan & Co
Fellows
Brooks
Colonel Fellows
Became an Another's Bride on Whims of a Bride
Syraucusse September 18 Phenix villagers learn Carrie Williams, once engaged to two men, married Harry Haynes instead of Daniel Beals. Beals, a Pierce & Pendergast miller, expected marriage. Haynes, a Minneapolis émigré widower, returned to run the farm after his father’s death. The wedding day arrived with Miss Williams becoming Mrs Haynes before the ceremony.
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Diaraton
Carrie Williams
Daniel Beals
Pierce & Pendergast
Yen
Miss Williams
Harry Haynes
Minneapolis
Haynes
New Bridge
Beals
Russia and France Linked by Eiffel Tower Visit
A Paris luncheon hosted by the French Society of Engineers drew 250 engineers from Russia, Spain, Portugal, Brazil and Chile. M Eiffel toasted the sovereigns and praised Russia’s railways as civilizing Asia, while M Kartzoff received an ovation for linking Russian science to French influence.
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Paris
French Society of Engineers
Eiffel Tower
M. Eiffel
Russia
France
Asia
Annenkoff
M. Kartzoff
Mystery death on Calumet river bogs body found
The body of a well dressed young man was found in a swamp near the Calumet river. A revolver with two empty chambers lay in his right hand. Coroner's inquest suggests not suicide as skull crushed and three bullets found in head. A paper with Miss Edith Kyars Mansfield Ohio was in his pocket.
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Curiaco
Calumet River
Chicago
Edith Kyars
Sugar Street
Mansfield
Hackettstown
N. J
Wilcoz
Institute
Prof. Cuykendall
Philip J. Rosenburg
The Hoboken Theological Student Ends His Life in Suicide
Philip J. Rosenburg a theological student at Hackettstown New Jersey killed himself in his room at the institute after writing letters to his parents and others. He had been deeply troubled by financial and family matters and planned the act, purchasing a physiology chart before the deed. He would have turned 21 next January and was the son of Philip H. Rosenburg of Baptistown.
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Secret Service of Scotland Yard
LeCaron
England
Parnell
Cronin
Ater
Burlingham
Chicago
Philip Rosenburg
Hackettstown
N. J
Rosenburg
W. N.J
Phillipsburg
Easton
Institute
Whitney
Philip H. Rosenburg
Baptisttown
Hanterdon County
Donne
Hamilton
Tolten
Tal
Ray
Meabie
Youthful Train Wreckers Try to derail White Mountain express
Two boys aged 8 and 10 attempted to derail the White Mountain express after being refused a ride by a freight conductor. They placed several fish plates on the rails near North Concord and were detained at Canterbury after confessing. The high speed train struck the obstructions but escaped serious damage.
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Ispruial
N.H
White Mountain Express
Arthur
Percy Abbott
Northfield
East Concord
White Mountain
North Concord
Canterbury
Bound to Be a Bride in Twist of License and Love
Miss Mary Poposeck, daughter of a Polish immigrant store owner in Wilkes-Barre, first planned to wed Samuel Meroski. After a quarrel she returned with a new suitor, Peter Soxowezky, and obtained a fresh license. The couple married that afternoon amid local chatter.
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Polleh Belle
Wilkesbaerre
Mary Poposeck
Samuel Meroski
Register’s
Sam
Peter Soxowezky
New Harbor Planned to Shield Delaware Breakwater
The Delaware breakwater will be rebuilt to protect millions in property after the recent gale. A Government survey steamer arrived to map the site for a larger breakwater at the harbor near Cape Henlopen.
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Delaware Breakwater
Lewes
Dew
Delaware
Delaware Bay
Cape Henlopen
Foraker's Speech Version Sparks Resignation Talk
Special telegram from Columbus reports Governor Foraker denying official statements about the Tanner resignation. He outlines his recall of events, notes two wrongs, and says the public deserves to know the real reason behind the cabinet member's departure while defending the policy with patriotic support.
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Oble
Noble
CoLtumars
Foraker
Tanner
Con
Pensions
Philadelphia man cowhided by a wife over rumors
At Davenport's factory Robert Moreland was publicly attacked by Mrs. Clara Knox who, enraged by gossip about her husband a traveling baseball player, produced a cowhide and struck Moreland as workers lined up for breakfast. He fled the scene while magistrate O Brien ordered Knox to keep the peace.
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Hie Laodindy
Talegmam
Philadelphia
Davenport
Hancock
Somerset Streets
Robert Moreland
Clara Knox
Murray Street
York
Thompson
Robert
Hamilton
Democratic State Convention Names Slate Amid Tariff Reform
Sioux City notes the Democratic State Convention opening at 11 a m with Horace Boies named for Governor by acclamation and a full ticket including Judge W H Brannon for Supreme Court, Thomas Irish for Superintendent, and David Morgan for Railroad Commissioner. The platform calls for tariff reform and a carefully guarded license law with annual municipal license taxes directing proceeds to local treasuries.
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Sioux City
EB. H. Hunter
State Central Committee
Horace Boies
W. H. Brannon
Muscatine
Thomas Irish
Dubugu
David Morgan
Poweschick
Noted desperado Caleb Perry captured in Copes
Caleb Perry the young outlaw linked to the Deer Lodge murder of William McCoy and the Thompson Springs train robbery was arrested in Copes. He struggled to flee but was overpowered. a canvas sack with silver and gold was recovered from him. Multiple rewards exist across Utah Wyoming Idaho and also in Southern Colorado.
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Young Fields
Tom Denison
Utah
Wyoming
Idaho
Colorado
Albert Campbell jailed on felonious assault charge
Alderman Burns committed Albert Campbell to jail in default of bail for a hearing tomorrow on a felonious assault and battery charge. The incident arose after Campbell struck his father James Campbell with a stone lifter following a rejected marriage proposal. The elder Campbell, over 80, sustained a head wound believed potentially serious.
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Albert Campbell
Alderman Burns
James Campbell
Campbell
Rusk Making A Tour At Era Exposition In St Joseph
About 15 000 people filled the Era Exposition amphitheater in St. Joseph to hear Hon J M Rusk Secretary of Agriculture discuss agricultural topics. He was introduced by Rep R P C Wilson from Missouri Fourth District.
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Missouri
St. Joseph
J. M. Rusk
Aaricakers
Rusk
R. P. C. Wilson
Congress
Fourth Missouri
Blaze at A. French & Co. Spring Works
An oil tank fire at A. French & Co.'s spring works at Twentieth and Liberty streets caused $20 in losses. The alarm came from station No. 62 at 13.20 this morning. The fire originated from overheated springs tempering in oil.
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A. French & Co
Twentieth and
Liberty Streets
Trials of Mrs Hamilton Trial Unfolds In New Jersey Court
In May's Lawprne New Jersey Mary Donnelly the nurse testifies about the fracas and stabbing involving Mrs Hamilton as Robert Hamilton and others testify. The jury hears cross examinations, details of alcohol and marriage, and the nurse’s threats while observers expect a conviction with a lenient sentence.
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May
N. J
Hamilton
Mary Donnelly
Ethia
Captain Perry
The
Mia
Brewer in Trouble Over Tax Stamps Use
In Jackson Michigan on September 18 Deputy Collector Fuller investigated a complaint against brewer Carl Eberle. He found Charles Haucka applying canceled stamps to beer kegs and seized about 20 stamps. Haucks was arrested and taken to Detroit. Eberle was arrested and held for examination in Detroit for the November term.
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Jackson, Mica
Fuller
Carl Eberle
Charles Haucka
Haucks
Detroit
Moore
United States
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Inkedapsigawa
Hongamura
Higashiomarogori
Neshio Murogori
Tochigawari Sed Shikiya
Higasha Muragari
Kumanagawa
Kumano Shrine
Jepinu
Higashi Muragari
Coto
Tatezato-Mura
Yoshino-Gori
Shiono-Mura
Rio Lima
Nishi Murogori
Cupid
Gen. Goff
Carnsle
Miss le Caron
Parnell Commission
O'Sullivan
Beggs
Londo
Dr € Ronin
New Jersey
Iowa
Mrs. Hamilton
Urse
Mra
Inter
Perry
Birgeline Hamilton
Acell
Aie Sa
Scottvale
Sullivan County
Swinton
Twenty-eighth Street
Paterson
Mary Ann Donnelly
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