Turbulent Terrorists Strike Russian Prisons Official
Gen. Maximoffsky director of prisons was shot dead in St Petersburg. A female assassin claiming ties to the Northern Flying Section of the Social Revolutionists fired seven shots at the general, six hitting. The attacker, Mila Ragozainnikova, carried 13 pounds of explosive in her corsage. An additional attempted assassination targeted Makhmud Bekoff, Viborg political prison vice governor, while Kiev saw the arrest of ex Socialist Revolutionary leader M Khvost.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Petersburg
Max Smoffsky
Department of Prisons
Ministry of the Interior
Maximoffsky
T& the
Social Revolutionists
Maximoffeky
Maxinoffeky
Mila. Razezinnikova
Perm
Imperial Conservatory of Music
Male Ragozinnikova
Maximoffski
Makhmud Bekoff
Viborg
Col
Ivanhoff
Bekoff
Kiev
M. Khvost
Tbe
Gun Fighter Malone Killed by City Marshal
City Marshal George Adams shot and killed John Malone a former marshal known as a gun fighter after Malone fired at him. Malone had a history of shootings including a Kansas murder and multiple confrontations in Illinois and Kentucky.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East St. Louis
Robbers In St Louis Ransack Newspaper Reporter Geiger
In St Louis on October 29 a local newspaper reporter Justus Geiger was assaulted during a burglary. The thieves opened his mouth and pried out two gold teeth after finding little cash, leaving Geiger shaken and teeth missing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Justus Geiger
Geiger
Diamonds Stolen From Osgood Residence in Norwich
Police report a theft in Norwich on October 29 where diamonds and jewelry valued at 187 000 were taken from the residence of Frederick L. Osgood. The incident occurred in the city, prompting an investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norwich
Frederick L. Osgood
Runaway Mules Endanger Tafts in Autumn Trip
Secretary Taft and Gen Wood narrowly escaped injury when mules behaved dangerously during an outing with Gen Bilas in Baguio on October 29. The chauffeur avoided a collision as the party fled to safety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tafts
Baguio
Taft
Wood
Bilas
Localalboat tragedy claims James Collnney aboard Albatros
On October 29 at Monotaly a crewman named James Collnney died when a cannon fire pierced the Albatros steamship. The incident occurred during service with the Of faeries, remain details unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Collnney
Freman
United States
Albatros
of Faeries
Small Calls Off the Strike
S J Small the deposed president of the Commercial Telegraphers union arrived in New York and issued a statement declaring the strike over. He calls for reinstatement of strikers with limited exceptions and adherence to the March 1907 10 percent raise. The move follows a wobbling union stance and widespread reintegration requests from strikers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
S. J. Small
Commercial Telegraphers’ Union
Small
Danial L. Russell
Russell
Percy Thomas
Joseph F. Ahern
R. M. McLennan
Pittsburgh Railroad Hero Sacrifices Life to Save Three
Michael Mason a middle aged Pennsylvania Railroad worker at Union station in Pittsburg leaped onto tracks and pushed a man woman and child to safety as an oncoming train neared. He was crushed by the locomotive before reaching the platform leaving a widow and two children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Michael Mason
Pennsylvania Railroad Co
Union Station
Mason
Tulsa man fatally harms son after killing Campbell then dies
At Tulsa I T October 80 B E B Stockwell a 65 year old contractor fatally struck William Campbell a prominent retired capitalist formerly of Winfield Kaw and then killed his 13 year old son before taking his own life The deaths followed Stockwell’s stated jealousy and mental illness Campbell and Stockwell were related by marriage Stockwell’s wife had gone to Campbell’s home to stay until departing for California
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Tulsa
I. T
B. EB. Stockwell
William Campbell
Winfield, Kaw
Stockwell
Campbell
California
Wage Increase Granted to Dunkirk Railway Staff
Telegraph era station agents and clerks of the Dunkirk Alleghany Valley and Pittsburg railroad were notified of a wage hike from five to fifteen dollars per month, effective immediately. The line is part of the New York Contraines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dunkirk
N. Y
Dunkirk, Alleghany Valley & Pittsburg Railroad
New York
Fire destroys Brad dock area dry goods and barbershop
A fire in Brad dock, Pittsburg area leveled H. J. Lepra's large dry goods carpet and wallpaper business Bonner and Co. ten cent store Milla McNulty's building MeKolodron and PF Walters barber shop and residence causing about 150000 dollars in losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Braddock
H. J. Lepra
Bonner & Co
Milla McNulty
MeKolodron
Walters
Earthquake Shocks Reported Across Regions
Telephonic note from Naples reports further earthquake shocks felt in Monte Leone San Procapio and Santa Eufemia amid ongoing tremors. King Manuel will not confirm details at this time.
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Naples
Matting Eaya
Io Monte Leone
San Procapio
Santa Eufemia
Domanuel
Emia
Mutiny Drives Mutineers Fire Destruction Across Vladivostok
In Vladivostok on October 31 mutineers aboard the destroyer Skory seized the city, hoisting red flags and firing on streets and buildings. The assault killed and injured residents, buried occupants under walls, and martial law sent soldiers to patrol after the mutiny incited by aboard agitators.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Skory
Storer
Tragedy as Maddened Horse Slays Cumberland Girl
Miss Ruth Rowbottom, a Cumberland Wyoming beauty, was dragged by a six foot halter rope when a fractious horse bolted. The loop tightened around her wrist trapping her as the horse ran, breaking nearly every bone. she died before spectators could help.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cumberland
Wyo
Ruth Rowbottom
Body of 9 year old found near Susquehanna River
In Reno Mary Donnelly's body was discovered on the river bank after an assault and strangling. Her clothing was torn and a lynching to occur if the killer is captured. In Chattanooga a Mrs Mary Jordan dies during a tooth extraction under chloroform.
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Reno
Nev
Mary Donnelly
Susquehanna River
Chattanooga
Tenn
Mary Jordan
C. C. Jordan
O. K. Hook Plano Co
Triplet siblings travel in clothes basket
Ray Roy and Ruby, seven week old triplets of Mr and Mrs C N Plerman formerly of Princeton Indiana, rode in a clothes basket while stopping in St Louis Missouri en route to Jonesboro Arkansas dated October 31.
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Ray
Roy
Ruby
St. Louis
C. N. Plerman
Princeton
Ind
Jonesboro
Ark
Four Die In Dynamite Blast Near Venfoo Paton
An accidental explosion on a work train near Venfoo, Paton miles from this city, killed four men and seriously injured several others during a dynamite detonation on the Webaa railroad line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittaburg
Ven Foo
Paton
Indians Clash With Army In Southern Utah Reported
Washington reports a battle in Southern Utah between U S soldiers and Navajo bands led by Bylillie. Three Indians were killed and one wounded as troops arrested Bylillie and nine others. Army force included 4 officers 74 men and 3 scouts. Officials expect casualties to be Native. Troops were sent from Ft Wyn gate to Arnette Utah to quiet turbulence while Captain Johnson liaised with Ute leaders in South Dakota.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Utah
Indian Bureau
Shelton
San Juan Agency
Army
Ship Rock
N. M
Bylillie
Whittle
Indiana
Black Mountain
New Mexico
Arizona
Indian Office
Fifth Cavalry
H. O. Willard
Ft. Wyngate
Arnette
War Department
Carter P. Johnson
South Dakota
Thunder Butte
S. D
Investigation into Cresaptown death tied to arson claim
Cumberland, Md. State's Attorney Austin A. Wilson opened a probe into Wilbur Hite's death in Cresaptown. Hite, burned in an abandoned hut, alleged his 70 year old neighbor George Hershberger poured coal oil on him and lit the clothes while he lay intoxicated. Hite died days later after naming Hershberger in statements to family and visitors. In Harlem, New York, 14 year old Joseph Barbenero fatally shot 12 year old Frank Reynolds during a Halloween prank as Barsibero pretended to rescue a girl from Reynolds.
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Cumberland
Austin A. Wilson
Wilbur Hite
Cresaptown
Hite
George Hershberger
Hershberger
New York
Harlem
Joseph Barbenero
Bia
Frank Reynolds
Barbanero
Reynolds
Eleven Men Injured In Explosions At Butler Limestone Mill
In Butler Pennsylvania eleven workers were severely injured by a premature blast of dynamite at a limestone mill. One man is believed fatally hurt. The accident occurred during blasting operations. Separately in Philadelphia Dr. Richard Maher a hospital director and professor of medical therapies collapsed and died on Chestnut Street.
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Butler
Philadelphia
Richard Maher
Haneman Hospital
City
Pro Fensor
Materialedica and Therapeutics
Chestnut Street
Moher
Supreme Court Rules Against Validity of Massachusetts Voting Machine
The supreme court ruled against the validity of a voting machine in Massachusetts. The decision affects how voters cast ballots and may require alternative voting methods to be used in the state.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Supreme Court
Massachusettas
General railroad strike called by British railway union
The Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants votes to strike over union recognition amid tensions with railway companies led by Lord Hamilton. Richard Bell notes the move affects all railway workers in the United Kingdom, with broad sympathy and a need for negotiations to avoid widespread disruption. A separate local ad promotes Peruna remedies and tablet forms.
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London
Amalgamated Society of Railway Servants
Richard Bell
M. P
Lord Claud Hamilton
David Lloyd-George
Board of Trade
Lloyd-George
Claud Hamilton
Lloyd- George
Amalgamated Society
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
United Kingdom
Shot Guard to Death in Wyoming State Penitentiary
Rawlins Wyoming November 2 Edward Samuelson a day cell guard was instantly killed at the Wyoming state penitentiary. He refused to yield keys when Adam Eckert a life term inmate forced him to open a cell door Eckert fired a forty five caliber revolver into his face and was killed after attempting to escape by placing dynamite at a laundry door The guard died at once Eckert blew off his entire face and part of his head after shooting himself in the head.
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Rawlins
Wyo
Edward Samuelson
Wyoming State Penitentiary
Adam Eckert
Eckert
Bckert
Suicide pact ends in double shooting at Highland hotel
Springfield authorities report that two shots were fired by a live band after discovering Mr. and Mrs. A. M. Kirwan of Springfield apparently dying from bullet wounds. Kirwan stated he and his wife had decided to kill themselves and gave no reason.
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Springfield
Mass
Highland Hotel
A. M. Kirwan
Kirnap
Fire destroys Brockton winery in Chautauqua belt
In Dunkirk New York on November 2 a blaze gutted the G Brickmann Wine Co cellar at Brockton the region’s largest plant. About 75 000 gallons of wine were stored in cement cars and the total loss is expected to run high.
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Dunkirk
N. Y
G. Brickmann Wine Ca. Cellara
Brockton
Seenice
Bridge Collapse Near Ft McKinley Injures Fifteen
A railroad bridge over the Paaig river near Fort McKinley collapsed. Sixty workmen fell into the river with three Americans among the injured and twelve others hurt. Loss estimated at 910000.
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Manila
Paaig River
Ft McKinley
Talented Writer Endorses Peruna Cure for Catarrh
Mrs. E. M. Tinney of Nueva Street San Antonio Texas writes that in 1901 she suffered nasal catarrh. She tried various remedies and took six bottles of Peruna which cured the catarrh and it never returned. She cheerfully recommends Peruna to others with similar afflictions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ellen Nagle
4Th Street
Green. Bay
Wis
E. M. Tinney
Nueva St
San Antonio
Tex
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Blaze
Bradford
Lillie
Britain
Othere
Catarrk
Mrs
M. Tinney
Peruna
Winchester
RepPlatine Anus Co
New Haven, Conn
Wall Mall
Pacific Coast
Ewastina Jewelry CO
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