War clouds darken as Madagascar blockade proclaimed
Madagascar faces a French blockade of its ports as tension rises with England over Madagascar’s status. The resident-general travels to Tanataye to protect colonists, amid cabinet talks and fear of French encroachment. France seeks to annex the island, through envoy Le Myre de Vilers, amid ChinaJapan war distractions.
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Anantarivo
Madagascar
France
Tanataye
Weatminter Gazette
England
Africa
Mozambique Channel
London
Hovas
China
Japan
M. le Myre de Vilers
Japanese Landing Reports and War Developments in Korea
In Suanauai and Lan Chun areas Kirin’s governor says Japanese troops have landed behind Lan Chun prompting provincial defence measures. Reports confirm 5,000 Japanese troops landed in northeast Corea while Chinese forces regroup near Ngan after Yalu battles.
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Suanauai
Kirin
Manchuria
Lan Chun
Associated Press
Corea
Yalu
Ping Yang
Ngan
Yalu River
Tientsin
Yoronama
Porta
China
Czar's Health Cited as Stable Despite Illness
Vienna reports the czar remains not alarmed by illness and albuminous secretion stays low. Berlin notes no change in his condition and treatment may reverse the issue. Paris dispatch says Tsaritsa marriage to Princess Alix延期 postponed again due to the czar’s illness, now expected next June.
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Vienna
Politizohe Correspondenz
St. Petersburg
Kinneys
Loxpon
Berlin
The
Times
Sffaira
Paris
Tsesa
Alix
Hense
Sassun Attack War News From Armenia Hurts Turkish Troops
Dispatch from St Perenssone reports Sassun civilians attacked Kurdish and Turkish forces, killing and wounding over 300. Turkish troops suffer in harsh weather as Yeni Ezerum messages filter through.
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St. Perenssone
Nowa
Ezerum
Armenia
Sassun
Townley Hatate Frauds Charged at Bow Street Court
London October 8 Colonel Jacques and Howell Thomas a former solicitor now in penal servitude were remanded at Bow Street before Sir John Bridge on charges of conspiring to defraud various persons in connection with the Townley estates. William Enoch French of Evansville Indiana was brought over for the case.
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Townley
London
Jacques
Howell Thomas
Bow Street
John Bridge
William Enoch French
Evansville
Indiana
Outrage Reported Near Vilna Abductors Loot Family Farm
A Vilna despatch describes robbers attacking a wealthy farmer in Gibanisziki, killing the farmer his wife and children as well as four servants. The gang looted the residence and escaped with a substantial booty.
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Berwin
Vilna
Russia
Gibanisziki
Mystery surrounds destruction of Clanricarde houses in Woodford
A Telegraph dispatch from Dublin reports three houses built by the Marquis of Clanricarde at Woodford Galway were destroyed in two blasts and a blaze. All three stood on former homesteads where a tenant had been evicted, leaving the inquiry shrouded in mystery.
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Telegraph
Dublin
Marquis of Clanricarde
Woodford
Galway
Cholera in Germany Reported Across Prussian Districts
The official weekly cholera report lists twenty four new cases and six deaths in East Prussia Vistula Netze Warthe and Elbe districts. Authorities urge vigilance and continued public health measures nationwide.
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Germany
Bern
East Prussia
Vistula
Netze
Warthe
Elbe
Explorers Return From Labrador Expedition
Philadelphia reports professor Charles E. Hile and companions returned after two months exploring Labrador. They collected mammals birds and butterflies. noted barren rocky soil with timber inland. iron ore deposits. Labrador population around 25 000 with fishing as main industry. They navigated Beaver River up to 65 miles and observed harsh winters.
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Philadelphia
Charles E. Hile
University of Pennsylvania
Howard Buelnell
G. Perkins
G. M. Coates
Labrador
Hitchinka
Hile
Sandwich Bay
Beaver
Hite
Canat
Professor Hite
Pene
Nct
Arty
Convention Opens On Machines Effects For Typographers
The forty second annual convention of the International Typographical Union opens in Louisville Ky next Monday. Delegates from across the United States and Canada gather as President W B Prescott of Indianapolis presents the annual report focusing on machines and their impact on the craft and trade union ethics. He notes unions have not opposed machines but seek fair terms and durable agreements amid evolving conditions.
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International Union Sago
Chicago
Typographical Union
Louisville
United States
Canadas
W. B. Prescott
Indianapolis
Prescott
Prue
Directum Wins Easily in Stallion Trotting Record Beating Race
Portland Ma October report says Directum bar Nelson in three straight heats. Times 2.10 2.08 set new stallion trotting records at the match race.
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Portland
Direetum
Nelson
Breatra
Little Rock Tornado Wrecks Penitentiary and City
Tornado wrecks the Arkansas penitentiary in Little Rock and devastates surrounding districts. Reports list killed including Dr. J. T. Ingate and a convict Griffin, with numerous injuries among guards, prisoners, and residents. State property losses exceed one million dollars.
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Little Rock
Ark
Ingate
Mobile
Ala
Veat
Eagleston
Thomas Warner
West Third Street
Peter English
Truo
Dibrell
Markham Street
Broadway
Young
Second Street
Presbyterian Church
Fourth and
State Streets
Abraham Ollencimer
West End
Griffin
Smith
Witt
Unclear Ithaca Dispatch Rumor About Senator Hill
Albany reports no official word on Senator Hill declining to run. Colonel Williams and Colonel McEwen both say they have heard nothing to support the Ithaca dispatch. Hill’s friends doubt any announcement has been made.
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Albany
N. Y
Williame
Executive Chamber
Ithaca
Senator Hill
John 8. McEwen
Wainwright shoots Lewis Smith in Oceanport incident
In Oceanport New Jersey at midnight Charles Wainwright fired at Lewis Smith and wounded him gravely. Mrs Wainwright described as an attractive woman about twenty is alleged to have incited the shooting. Details of the quarrel remain undisclosed as Wainwright is turned over to authorities.
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Charles Wainwright
Lewis Smith
Oceanport
N. J
Wainwright
Custody of Red Bank Man in Freehold Jail After Incident
Squire Conlin of Red Bank took the prisoner to Freehold jail this morning. Two physicians attend the wounded man Smith and say there is a slim chance of recovery.
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Squire Conlin
Red Bank
Freehold
Smith
Corbett Plans Fight Fitzsimmons Against Friends’ Advice
The Evening Telegram reports James J. Corbett has changed his mind about a world championship clash with Bob Fitzsimmons. He will fight a middleweight, cover Fitzsimmons’ money, and is set to enter the city to finalize the match within about a week. A sporting contact notes the move earns mixed praise and will test Corbett’s prestige.
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Fitzsimmons
New York
Evening Telegram
James J. Corbett
Bob Fitzsimmons
The
Herald
Corbett
Sullivan
Republican nominating committee travels to Morton home
The New York Republican state convention’s notifying committee, led by General Collis, arrives at Ellerslie to formally tender Morton the nomination for governor. The party includes Saxton Haight and key allies who briefly respond before boarding a special train back to New York.
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Reuxentok
N. Y
New York
C. H. T. Collis
Messrs. Crager
Hendricks
Ellis
Buell
Lexow
Wittersbee
Baxter
Ellsworth
Chauncey M
George H. Sharpe
Morton
Saratoga
Commonwealth
Saxton
Haight
Senate
Court of Appeals
Messrs
Orioles Honored in Baltimore Celebration at Harris Academy
The city hosted a grand roundup for the Orioles after their championship triumphs. Ford's opera house hosted a benefit matinee with Manager Hanlon and players as guests. Charles Ford presented a gold badge to one team member. The News benefit at Harris Academy closed the festivities with the team posing in new gold and black uniforms amid cheers.
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Baltimore
Harris Academy of Music
Ford
Hanlon
Charles
Baltimore News
Huarris Academy
Orioles
Woman Dies After Eating Toadstools In Pennsylvania
Mrs Wini frey Smith, 60, of AuSoona Pa, died after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms. The stew was prepared from mushrooms collected by her son. Two dogs ate the toadstools and died shortly after. Smith fell ill and died the following morning.
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Autoona
Winifrey Smith
Veterans Meet in Peace at Army of the Tennessee Reunion
The Army of the Tennessee holds its twenty sixth annual reunion in Council Bluffs with Generals Howard and Schofield present. A morning session at the Royal Arcanum ball features tributes and reports, telegrams of regret from absent members, and plans for future gatherings.
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Army of the Tennessee
Council Bluffs
Howard and
Schofield
Chickamauga
Lookout Mountain
Corinth
Royal Arcanum
United States Army
C. O. Howard
Department of the Atlantic
Fred D. Grant
Hoyt Sherman
Des Moines
Swayne
William T. Sherman
P. Tecumseh Sherman
New York
Thomas Ewing Sherman
The
Society of Jeanite
Father Sherman
G. H. Dodge
Iowa
Chicago
Jeremiah Rusk
Hickenlooper
Ohio
H. F. Force
John A. Logan
Europa
General Dodge
Dohany’s
Opera House
D. W. C. Loudon
Georgetown
Jackson
Cleaver
New Progressive Building and Loan Association Charter Filed
An application was filed in Harrisburg for a charter of the Progressive Building and Loan Association of this city. Key officers include G. Boland as president and C. D. Breck as vice president with Jacob F. Miller as secretary and Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company acting as treasurer. Capital stock listed at 1,000,000 and promises safe, modest savings with high interest. Stock available from listed parties.
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Harrisburg
Commonwealth Arena
Progressive Building and Loan Association
C. G. Boland
Charles Dupont Breck
Ji. H. Ripple
Luther Keller
Victor Koch
J. Anderson
P. D. Manly
S. & Sproks
Jacob Kunz
K A, Zimmerman
Jacob F. Miller
C. M. Gaillord
G. Boland
Lackawanna Trust and Safe Deposit Company
Trea Urer
Misa Hattie Murphy Dies After Prolonged Illness
The city mourns Misa Hattie Murphy daughter of Thomas Murphy of 44 Kellum court who died yesterday after months of illness. A devoted member of the Blessed Virgin's sodality at St. Peter's Cathedral she died resigned to the Creator's will. Funeral is tomorrow at DP o'clock with a requiem mass at St. Peter's Cathedral and interment in Hyde Park cemetery.
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Misa Hattie Murphy
Thomas Murphy
Kellum Court
Blessed Virgin's Sodality
St. Peter's Cathedral
St. Peter’s Cathedral
Hyde Park Cemetery
Man Files $10,000 Claim After Electric Car Dragging
Thomas O Malley of South Washington avenue sues Scranton Traction company for $10,000 alleging he was struck by an electric car on Washington Avenue. He, employed by the Asphalt company on North Washington avenue, was dragged a distance and sustains injuries he says will be permanent. Attorneys Joseph O Brien and M F Sando represent him.
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Thomas O'Malley
South Washington Avenue
Scranton Traction Company
Ayr
O'Malley
Asphalt
North Washington Avenue
Oe Aaereaus
Joseph O'Brien
M. F. Sando
Civil Engineer Benjamin I. Larue to Present Bridge Plans Report
Benjamin I. Larue, civil engineer, will present his report on tinising plans for the new bridges at tonight's meeting of the select council. The report follows weeks of council sessions and aims to outline progress and next steps.
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Cil
Benjamin I. Larue
Manting of Select Council
Larue
Engineer Recommends Slight Strengthening of Superstructure
The report concludes the work has progressed as planned with recommendations for a small enhancement to the superstructure. The engineer is generally satisfied that the plans are sound and suitable for the project.
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Hoe
Lawsuit Seeks 810000 Over Malicious Prosecution
Jamon Lowiniskey Aske sues Constable Joseph Seward and Michael Hernonis for 1000 alleging malicious prosecution and false imprisonment. August Lowhniskey, jailed tenants, fate unsettled as grand jury no indictment. He also seeks 10000 from Bernolas and his agent Seward for alleged malicious acts.
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James Lowiniskey
Yeaterday
Joseph Seward
Thirteenth Ward
Michael Hernonis
Paces Ia
C. H. Kr
August Lowhniskey
Park Place
Bernolas
Lawhniskey
Mulet Bernolas
Seward
Denver Ed Smith Wins Crowded Exhibition Fight on Foul
A train of 175 spectators traveled from Denver to a Gulf road site to watch Denver Ed Smith and Lawrence Farrell fight. In the sixth round Farrell foully threw Smith over the ropes. referee Gallagher first gave Smith the win on a foul then reversed before Farrell fouled again.
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Denver
Col
Union Depot
Ed’ Smith
Lawrence Farrell
William Keogh
Gulf Road
Smith
Farrell
Farrel
Goddard
Gallagher
McKinley Campaign Draws Huge Populist Crowd
In Hurcuison Kansas Governor McKinley spoke to crowds of miners farmers laborers businessmen Republican club members and school children. He delivered thirteen speeches over fourteen hours ending at 10 PM to audiences totaling at least one hundred thousand gathered from regions within about 100 miles by rail.
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Hurcuison
Kan
McKinley
Fast New York Flyer on Jersey Central Railroad
The fast flyer leaves Scranton at 12 4 noon and reaches New York by 6 PM and Philadelphia at an earlier hour. It is one of the region’s swiftest trains with equal Pullman appointments and service. Stops include Wilkes-Barre White Haven Mauch Chunk Pottsville Allentown Easton Bethlehem Reading Harrisburg and more.
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Jersey Central Railroad
Scranton
New York
Philadelphia
Wilkes-Barre
White Haven
Mauch Chank
Pottsville
Allentown
Easton
Bethleham
Reading
Harrisburg
City Hall notes and building activity reported
The select council meets this evening while ground is broken for a new high school at Vine street and Washington avenue. City and school departments resume work after illness. The health board will hear school board odors from Carr's market lard-trying. Building permits for September exceed August by 90000, signaling rising construction.
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Vine Street
Washington Avenue
Kirst
Phillips
Associated Charities
Cnece
Board of Health
Carr
Simpson
Ice
Agor Connell
Board of Control
Little and O'Connor
New York
Nelson O
Weather forecast for western Pennsylvania
The forecast notes partly cloudy to fair skies with a few showers near the lakes. Temperatures cooler during the day with west winds.
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Pennsylvania
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the Insane Asylum
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C. T. Monroe
John Eaton
Martin Block
O. Smith
Janko
Fritz Reis
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James Swift
Smith and Witt
St Charles
Insane Asylum
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Sogavo
Gleason
Pire
Bateman
Allis Block
Messrs. Morton,Saxton and Haight
Rhinebeck
NEW Loan Association
Hattie Murphy
Ita
Jamon Lowiniskey
Ed. Smith
Givan
Win. Jeraey Central
Ella Kern
Eee
May Benedict
Weather Forecast
Wright
Lackawanna Ave
H. A. Kingsbury
Spruce Street
Dorflinger
W. J. Wrichel, Jeweler
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