Desperate Escape and Mine Tragedy at Von Storch Colliery
A seven man rescue tale ends in tragedy as six perish in the Von Storch mine fire while Joseph Yankowski survives after a harrowing dash for the air shaft. Fire Boss Thomas Hill’s diary notes reveal the doomed group's path through Diamond vein workings and Tulley’s gate toward Moffitt’s heading as smoke and black damp overwhelmed them.
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Pole
Hill
von Storch
Tribune
Joseph Yankowski
Thomas Hill
Yankowski
Vant
Delaware
Lackawanna
Cayuga
Ito
Firebars Hill
Charles Stexler
Tulley’s Gate
McDonalds
Moran
Tulley
Tulley's
Hooam
Moffitt's
Boy Moran
Trnsley’s
Fire Boys
Tribunes
Political chaos in New York as parties brace for elections
As campaigns close across New York state, Republicans hold a strong edge in statewide and western districts while Democrats push for gains in Greater New York and upstate counties. Analysts expect a Republican chief judge and discuss possible reduced majorities to enable future Democratic gains.
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Greater
New York
Ames
United States
Kernat
Hill and Murphy
Hill
Edward Murphy
Kings Counties
Albany
Chemung
Rensselaer
Oneida
Onondaga
Erie
Niagara
Tammany
Low
Tracy
Voter Adopts Straight Ticket Marking at Top of Column
A brief notice instructs voters to cast a straight ticket by placing a mark inside the circle at the top of the Republican column, guiding ballots for party alignment.
George's Ambition to Continue His Father's Work as Mayor
Henry George Jr pledges to carry on his father's reform program in New York. He commits to pursuing justice against public thieves and corrupters, vows unwavering support for the late George's policies, and urges supporters to keep faith as the movement advances.
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New York
Henry George
Greater New York
Record Auction Hatched as Union Pacific Reorganization Looms
In Omaha a large sale is set for tomorrow at 1 am from the Owl fate house. The event centers on a major reorganization bid for the Union Pacific line from Council Bluffs to Orden. The auction is led by Master in Chancery W. D. Cornish with a single bid expected from the committee.
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Omaha
Neb
Cude Bum
Nis
Moses
Uncle Sim
Reorganizatiion Committee
Union Pacific
Cornell Bluffs
Orden
Sage Syndicate
Contes Syndicate
Yerkes
W. D. Cornish
Union Pacithe
Funeral Procession for Henry George Then Moves Through New York
A large crowd follows the Henry George catafalque down Madison Avenue to Brooklyn as police guard the route. The procession includes notable figures like Joan Brisbane Walker and Richard Watson Gilder. The display ends at Greenwood Cemetery with private services for family and close friends. The article urges Republicans to vote down the ticket, marking the Republican column.
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Madison Ave
New York
Henry George
Brooklyn
Marshal Waring
Lexington Avenue
Morty-third Street
Pierchon
Porty-fourth Street
Jourst
Mike
Grace Church
Greater
Brooklyn City Tall
Orly Ithe
Pall
Bearera
F Ariy
Shore Row
Fort Hamilton
Mr. George
Tom L. Johnson
Lois
Post
Hemlin Garland
Albert Jenneon
August Lewin
Woolock
Reve
Goorge
Lattimer
Philadvipnia
Coveine
Decessed
Greenwood
Ocean Hill
Atlantic
Creek Indian John Watka Executed for Killing Jenna Deer
Oct. 3. John Watka Creek Indian executed for the killing of Jenna Deer a rival in love. The pair fought at a dance over a woman Watka then killed Deer and later married another Lodian woman.
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Cholmon
T. T
John Watka
Jenna Deer
Watka
Deer
Oil deal closes Bradford field purchase
South Penn Oil closes purchase of the Devonts Emery and Mutton Oil properties in Bradford in the oil field. The deal covers 20,000 acres and 4 producing wells for 1.4 million dollars in cash.
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Bradford
South Penn Ol
Han
Devonts, Emery and Mutton
Stirring Republican Rally Urges Voters to Back Protection
In Pittsburg on Oct 31 C T Magee urged Republicans to reassert 1896 protectionist principles. He denounced Independent candidate W B Thompson and urged a strong turnout despite an off year, praising the tariff policy and warning against Democratic free trade.
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Pittsburg
C. T. Magee
Republican County Committee
Magee
W. B. Thompson
United States Senate
Last Word to Voters in Lackawanna County Election
A partisan push urges voters to back the Republican county ticket with turnout aimed at small pluralities. The message calls for energizing the base, persuading wavering voters, and defeating stay-at-homes to ensure party supremacy and a political victory.
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Lackawanna County
Desperate Crimínal Firefight Ends In Escape Near Norristown
In Norristown Pennsylvania Joseph Carozzo an Italian was shot and killed during a quarrel at Horenam about four miles from the city James Wheeler colored of Philadelphia is charged with the crime He fled but was tracked and a gun battle ensued as detectives attempted capture Wheeler He escaped after leaping from a second story window uncoated hat and coat missing
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Norristown
Joseph Carozzo
Horenam
James Wheeler
Philadélptta
Wheeler
Philadelphia
Gallagher
University of George Player Von Gammon Dies After Football Game
Von Gammon, a University of George football player, died from injuries sustained in a game with the University of Virginia in Atlanta. He collapsed at the start of the second half and never regained consciousness. The incident renews legislative opposition to the sport as the Georgia legislature convenes and the university faculty discusses banning the game in the future.
Dr Bagley Declines Philadelphia Call
Rev Isaac W Bagley, pastor of the First Baptist Church in Harrisburg, tonight notified his congregation that he had declined a call from the Eleventh Baptist Church of Philadelphia after a month of consideration and pressure from Philadelphia friends.
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Harrisburg
Isaac W. Bagley
First Baptist Church
Thiv City
Philadelphia
Dloctor
New Record Set by Dark Night at Santa Ana Track
Dark Night, owned by Lou Kreling of Pleasanton, driven by Tom Keating, set a new pace record at Santa Ana on October 31. Recorded times include quarter 1.0144 and 1:30.04 for the three quarter mile stretch, with Bearoh Nght iv as a noted horse in the event.
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Santa Ana
Tom Keating
Lou Kreling
Pleasanton
Labor leaders address miners in McAdoo and Freeland
President Gompers of the Federation of Labor spoke to large crowds of miners in McAdoo and Freeland after addressing Hazleton. Other labor leaders added remarks at the well attended meetings highlighting labor concerns and Solidarity in the region.
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Hasleton
Gompers
Federation of Labor
McAdoo
Freeland
Postal Clerk Walter Houghton Arrested in Cheyenne Chicken Coop Heist
In Cheyenne Wyoming on October 31 Walter K R Houghton a postal clerk was arrested for stealing a $15 400 money order. He confessed to returning $14 70 that had been concealed in a barn and chicken coop at his home location.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
Walter KR. Houghton
Yellow fever toll rises as cold helps containment
New Orleans reports a rise in cases to twelve and four deaths by noon, with Peter Puffa and Milo Brenlag among the deceased. Rev. Robert Steele, a relief worker, died after visiting the Touro Infirmary. The disease spreads in Jewish widows and orphans homes, with two cases at Seventh Street Orphan Asylum. Sanitation leaders vote 8 to 1 to retain house quarantine. decision on continuation of the guard system to come at tomorrow’s board meeting.
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New Orleans
Peter Puffa
Milo Brenlag
W. BK. Jones
Robert Steele
Beaman
Bethe
Totit
Touro Intirnaum
Joewish Witows
Orphena
Beventh Street
Board of Health
Big Republican Vote Predicted In Pennsylvania Election
Philadelphia reports forecast by Republican state committee head John P. Bikin on turnout and results. Beacom and Moe Cauley trusted to lead with a large plurality, around 150000 to 171000 possible. total Republican ticket 451215 versus Democratic 37478 and Prohibition candidate Swallow 45415, Thompson 10200. Bikin notes apathy, strong organization, and expected turnout near 70 percent of McKinley 1900 level, with Prohibition vote split and some cross-over from Democrats in key counties. Veterans aid the committee while party factions exhibit some disaffection but remain confident in a favorable outcome.
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Albanny
N. Y
New York State
Greater
New York
Albany
Rochester
Syracuse
Buffaly
Court of Appeals
Philadelphia
Republican State Committee
John PB
Elkin
Indiana County
James 4. Beacom
Levi G. Moe Cauley
Bikin
Dr. Swattlow
Prohibition
William BR. Thompson
Bikin Aald
Thie
Lke
Republican Party
McKintey
Susquehanna
Juniate
York
Cumberland
Adame
Dauphin
Juniata
Northumberland
Lycoming
Swallow
Thompson
Beacom
Thompdéon
State Committee
Democratic Party
Chicago
Four Victims in Railway Accident at Mirrenfield
New York dispatch reports four Perth Amboy residents killed in a railroad collision in the coal regions of Pennsylvania. The deceased are Joseph Totyl George Azure Joseph Bartfal and Andrew Klein. An engine struck the wagon in which they rode.
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New York
the Herald
Ward
Perth Amboy
N. J
Mirrenfield
Penmsylvania
Joseph Totyl
George Azure
Joseph Bartfal
Andrew Klein
Political Pointer Urges Choice Between Platform and McKinley
A political item argues supporters should back the free trade and free silver Chicago platform as the Lackawanna Democracy would and vote for Schadt and Horn if aligned with McKinley. It urges voters to reject Bryan’s agents.
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Chicago
Lackawanna
Schadt, Horn, Et
McKinley
Bryan
Weather Outlook From Werald's Forecast for New York Area
In the middle states and New England today partly cloudy to cloudy with warmer air and rain spreading from western districts to eastern districts this afternoon. Northeasterly winds rise tonight along the coasts from Hatteras to Cape Cod, brisk and high. Tuesday brings more clouds and rain with slight temperature changes and brisk south and east winds, possibly stormy and gale force as a western cyclone nears.
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New York
Middle States
New England
Hatteras
Cape Cod
Tuessay
Local News Summary and Weather Report
Morning overview notes increasing clouds and rain across the area. Obituary notices honor Henry Poece while services mark the end of his life. Political notes include Republican activity and outlook in New York with local commentary and public life columns.
Henry George Lays in State at Grand Central Palace
Henry George body lay in state at Grand Central Palace drawing 30 000 visitors. Anna George the daughter insisted on arranging the casket flowers as crowds and clergy gathered to honor the Workingman's Friend. Thousands filed by as Chopin funeral music played and florals overflowed the hall.
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Anna George
Kee
Grand Central Palace
New York
Henry George
Union Square
Gram Central Palace
Richard George
Ming
Forty-sixth Street
Palace
Third Avenue
August Lewis
Chopin
Handel
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John Prancis Moran
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John M'Donald
Legcott’s Creek Patch
Thomas Paddesn
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Green Ridge
Fire Boss Hill
Yankowskiy
Young George
Acton
Union Pacific Railroad
Dr. Bagley
President Gompers
Hazleton
McCauley
Pennsylvania
Curs
Werald
von Btoroh
Henry Poece
Liource
J. B. Sereet
Receenen
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