Old Tombs Prison Riot Shocks New York City
The Old Tombs prison in New York faced a major riot as four inmates attempted a mass break for liberty. Warden Mallon and guard Jeremiah Murphy were killed, and several prisoners were wounded. Police restored order after a fierce clash in the yard that drew hundreds of officers.
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Swamp Collapse Traps 52 Miners at Haines Hecker Mine
Grief struck crowds, many widows and orphans, kept vigils around the muddy pit after the swamp gave way near the Haines Hecker Iron Mine. Fifty seven workers were on duty when the disaster occurred. seven bodies were recovered, including foreman William Tippett. Rescue teams labored as officials feared the shaft would require months to clear and may be abandoned.
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Anna Oakley World Champion Shot Dies
Anna Oakley world champion shooter died last night at her home in Greenville Oklahoma after a long illness. The article notes her fame in the United States and other countries and her prominence in the shooting community.
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Maryland Votes Give Democrats Sweeping Victory
Governor Albert C. Ritchie leads a Democratic landslide as the party wins the state ticket and the Maryland US Senate seat. Republicans lose one of two contested congressional districts and several circuit judges see new leadership. District results show Palmisano, Linthicum, Gambrill as Democrats while McGinnity paves the way for Republican loss in the third district.
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Market Report for Potatoes and Poultry in Philadelphia
Philadelphia, Nov 4 report shows potatoes in 150 pound sacks fair to good at 4.25 to 5 per sack. Jersey baskets reds Number 2 at 20 cents. Dressed poultry includes chickens white fancy soft meat in boxes by weight 283 42c, broilers in barrels 32 33. Live poultry leghorn fowls fair to good 18 20. Cheese and hay unchanged.
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Wet and Dry Battles Mark Election Day Shifts
Post election analysis shows wets claiming gains in Senate races while dry leaders tout sprint of nine of 35 Senate seats won. In New York amid liquor debate Senator elect Warner pledges to seek Volstead revision, while anti saloon officials hail key defeats and warn of broader implications.
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Ty Cobb tipped for Havets president job amid cave-in toll
Reports circulate that Ty Cobb may become president of the Brooklyn Nationals as Wilbert Redden plans to manage the Dodgers next year. Mine Shaft Barnes Meeker mine in Ishpeming Michigan hosts an annual meeting on November 4. Seven miners remain unaccounted for after yesterday's Barnes Meeker cave-in. Fifty-two dead overall with recovery efforts ongoing.
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Resignation Amid Impeachment Charges Faces Illinois Judge
Washington AP report: Judge George W. English of Eastern Illinois resigns amid impeachment threats over usurpation of power and other high misdemeanors. Charges include misusing bankruptcy funds, overreach of authority, and abusive language from the bench. Senate action uncertain as White House weighs next steps.
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Gubernatorial Race Tight as Early Returns Favor Hunt
Early Rocky Mountain returns show Arizona Governor George W P Hunt leading Republican rival by a narrow margin. New Mexico’s Dillon and Hannett trail, while nationwide trends hint at Republican gains. Wyoming’s Nellie Taylor Ross faces a defeat, with no immediate concession from her opponent.
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Charles W Bryan May Lose Nebraska
In Omaha Nebraska on November 2 with about 29 of Nebraska precincts reporting official returns show Governor Adams Wheeler Republican leading over Charles W Bryan former vice president and Democratic nominee. The close race in the governor contest follows prior campaigns and cites early tallies as results trickle in.
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Germain Superior To Theils Headline Card
Germain earns claim of superiority over Theils in reported contest amid praise and public acclaim.
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Chief Witness in Hall-Mills Trial Testimony Shown
The chief witness described hearing a first shot followed by screams and groans at the Hall-Mills murder trial in Somerville. He testified three others were fired and detailed his arrival with an automobile and the sequence near Russ Lane.
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Indian Ticket Wins in Buffalo County South Dakota
Buffalo County South Dakota elected a full ticket of Indian candidates Tuesday to county offices including Thomas Eagleman clerk of courts Charles Fish auditor Thomas Gaul register of deeds Wallace Ashley sheriff Joseph Irving assessor and Thomas Tutte county commissioner This marks a historic first since the Pale Face government as Indians assume these roles with progressive credentials and Eagleman asserts the need for education yet full participation in government.
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Texas Oil Field Threatened by Fire Near Beaumont
A massive oil field near Beaumont Texas faced a major blaze as two gusher wells T and N 35 ignited causing high flames and whipping winds. Firefighters aided by hundreds of workers battled to prevent spread while damaged equipment and a spark triggered the blaze amid heavy piping work.
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