Destructive cyclone devastates Little Rock city center
A deadly cyclone hit Little Rock Arkansas on Oct 4 at 7 30 p m ripping roofs from many buildings and causing extensive property loss estimated at $500 000. The storm damaged the state penitentiary and Guildean block heavy damage across Markham and Commerce streets leaving the city in darkness while rescuers search for the dead and wounded.
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Little Rock
Ark
State Penitentiary
Martin Block
Spring
Second Streets
Eaton
Tilles
Gleason
Markham
Commerce
Market and
Cumberland
B. H. McCarthy Company
Max Elkans
Deming
Second and Scott
J. H. Bacum
Western Union Telegraph Office
Union Depot
Engineer James Root Hero of Hinckley Fire Rescue
Engineer James Root saved about 200 people as Hinckley burned, steering his train through dense smoke and flames. He recounted a shocking escape near Skunk Lake with his crew and described windows bursting and his head blistered by heat.
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New York
James Root
Hinckley
Minn
St. Paul
Duluth
Skunk Lake
British Move to Concentrate Forces in the East
London reports the foreign secretary in talks with the Indian government to ready English and Indian troops for further action in the east. Cabinet sanction is needed for any step. Portmouth dispatch notes naval preparations and possible ship transfers as the training squadron's voyage is delayed. A French mission seeks territorial gains in Madagascar including revising treaties and expanding control.
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London
Earl of Kimberly
Portsmouth
West Indies
Death of Phil McCarty in Ellington accident
West Concorp Minnesota October 4 at about two in the morning Phil McCarty aged 26 of the village was fatally kicked while hitching Frank Gibbons' team in Ellington. He was a son of James McCarty of the village.
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West Concorp
Minn
Phil McCarty
Frank Gibbons
Ellington
James McCarty
Smith and Farrell Square Off Near Denver in Long Fight
Denver Ed Smith and Lawrence Farrell will fight to a finish in the afternoon at an unknown spot about 15 miles from Denver. Both boxers are in fine condition and a prolonged bout is anticipated. Betting favors Smith at 5 to 4.
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Smith-Farrell
Denver
Ed Smith
Lawrence Farrell
Smith
Farrell
McKinley Campaign Train Invades Populist Stronghold
Governor McKinley led a special Republican train from Kansas City to Hutchinson with stops at 11 towns including Argentine and Lawrence where about 2000 spectators gathered. He argued that the US government’s policy would be run by either the Republican or Democratic party with the people to choose which serves their interests.
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Topeka
Kan
Ohio
Kansas City
Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Hutchinson
Cyrus Leland, Jr
Republican State Committee
Nicholson
Gay
Santa Fe
McKinley
United States
Diphtheria Appears Again In Minaca Minn
Diphtheria returns to Minaca Minnesota with the school closed and public gatherings prohibited. The council president has requested a state health officer to investigate as officials hope the outbreak will soon end.
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Minaca
Minn
Council
Wisconsin Congregationalists convene in Beart
The 54th annual Wisconsin Congregational churches convention opened at Beart with over 300 delegates. Registrar Miners reported 236 churches, a net gain of 4, resident membership 16,340, up 929.
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Wisconsin Congregationalists
Beart
Wis
The
Congregational Churches of
Wisconsin
Cabinet council called as tensions rise with France
London reports debate over a cabinet council amid suspected disputes with France. The Liberal press urges caution while Conservatives warn France against encroachment. The Globe notes strain extending beyond Madagascar and hints at a decisive government response to Madagascar blockade news.
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London
France
Westminster Gazette
Pall Mall Gazette
France Moves Toward Action Over Madagascar Dispute
The Madagascar issue with England has deep roots. Paris asserts no London Madagascar consul exists and that French agents abroad represent the Hovas government. France appears set to act decisively, aiming to press its claim as England contends British capital holds land there.
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New York
France
England
Madagascar
Africa
Mozambique Channel
London
Hovas
China
Japan
M. le Myre de Villers
Madagascar Dispute Not Expected After Settlement
Paris reports the Mafin stating Madagascar offers no subject for dispute between France and Great Britain. Once differences with the Malagasy government are settled there will be no pretext for Franco British conflict. Relations between the two governments are described as never more tranquil.
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Paris
Madagascar
France
Great Britain
Ezeta Hunted in Mexico City by Guarded Ex-President
A World dispatch from Mexico City reports ex president Ezeta staying at Hotel Iturbide guarded by select police after warning from the United States that Alca pursues him. Ezeta is bold, fears foes in Salvador, and enemies seek interviews. Salvador’s government concentrates troops on the Guatemala frontier and ships move toward Central American waters.
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New York
Mexico
Antonio Ezeta
Hotel Iturbide
Europe
United States
Alca
Ezeta
Salvador
Guatemala
Eighth Infantry
Guerrero
Acapulco
Bravo
Zaragosa
Central American
Lost Wife and Cash Stirring Gentleman's Elopement
Charles Stelling a San Francisco grocer and capitalist reports $5,000 in cash and deeds to property worth $90,000 missing from his home. His wife elopes with street car conductor Alexander McNeil taking the bag of gold and valuable papers east, leaving Stelling at a loss to recover any assets.
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San Francisco
Charles Stelling
Stelling
Alexander McNeil
Sterling
Defense of Pekin Amid Yalu River Conflicts
Reports say Japanese forces captured Kiu Lies Cheng on the Yalu east bank. Pekin mobilizes about 150000 troops with only 7000 effectively armed. Chi Li Ku defense relies on 50000 raw levies. A Japanese army blocks Yellow river approaches and a 17 ship fleet blocks Pe Chi Li Gulf as French troops mass in Tonquin.
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Shanghai
Kiu
Cheng
Yalu River
Pekin
Chi Li Ku
Yellow River
Gulf of
Pe Chi Li
Grand Canal
Tien Tsin
Tonquin
Crutchfield Brothers Kill Man in Parvin Shootout
In Denton County near Parvin post office Jim Crutchfield is killed in a horse dispute. His brother Marion Crutchfield, before dying, shoots Will Mitchell in the chest. Mitchell is expected to die of wounds.
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Denton
Tex
Jim
Marion Crutchfield
Will Mitchell
Parvin Post Office
Here
Jim Crutchfield
Mitchell
Northwestern Wheat Yield Seen Rising Over Last Year
Minneapolis report notes government crop condition indices for Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota suggest a larger wheat yield than last year. Despite a 190 to 198 point gap, acreage shifts may offset losses, aligning with The Journal's 125 million estimate and farmers’ expectation near 115 million. The forthcoming marketing and feeding data will confirm the trend.
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Minneapolis
the Journal
Agricultural Department
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Northwest
Veiled Prophet Parade Draws Half Million In St Louis
The Veiled Prophet appeared in St Louis before about 500000 spectators, entering with a grand pageant and a regalia court. The floats mirrored similar parades from Mobile and New Orleans and echoed earlier Prophet pageants as a review of past glories.
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St. Louis
Mound City
Mobile
New Orleans
Descriptions of 66 Anarchists Expelled from France
The bureau of immigration has received personal descriptions of 66 anarchists recently expelled from France. Officers at all ports will be furnished with duplicates of this list for purposes of identification.
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Washington
Bureau of Immigration
France
Camp advocates American trade expansion in Africa
Captain John H. Camp, linked with Henry M. Stanley in the Emin Pasha search, returns from the Congo free state and praises prospects for large American trade. He plans to visit Washington to urge appointment of commercial agents, noting new railroad development as a key factor.
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Boston
John H. Camp
Henry M. Stanley
Emin Pasha
Congo Free State
Parker House
Captain Camp
Africa
American Baptist Missionary Union
Washington
United States
Army of the Tennessee opens 29th reunion in Iowa
The first regular session of the Army of the Tennessee 29th annual reunion met in Council Bluffs Iowa at 10 30 a m General Dodge presided and addressed 110 delegates General O O Howard and General Lawler spoke in supportive addresses praising camaraderie and fellowship during the gathering
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Army of the Tennessee
Dodge
O. O. Howard
Lawler
Howard
Inspection of Chicago letter carriers ordered for Sunday
Acting Postmaster General Jones orders Chicago letter carriers inspected next Sunday without parades or public demonstrations. He directs inspection to occur at the post office and at the various stations to ensure a quiet, orderly proceeding.
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Washington
Jones
Hesing
Chicago
Lake Front
Japanese land in Kirin rear Lan Chun reported
A Shanghai dispatch says the Kirin governor reports a Japanese landing behind Lan Chun. The province is in a state of consternation while defense measures are adopted across Manchuria.
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Lan Chun
London
Shanghai
Kirin
Manchuria
Important Ruling in OGorman Receivership Case
In Stillwater Minnesota Judge Williston orders J C O Gorman as receiver for Seymour Sabin and Co versus Union Depot and Transfer Co to pay 25000 dollars to claimants and then seek final discharge.
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Stillwater, Minn
Williston
J. C. O'Gorman
Seymour, Sabin & Co
Union Depot and Transfer Company
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New Hampshire
Maine
Sweden
America
Congress
J. O. Barrett
Minnesota Forestry Association
Barrett
Aoji
ROOT
Malagascar
M. le Myre de
Diego Suarez
Pussandame Bay
Vohemar Bay
Majunga
Nossi Beh
Fort Dauphin
Tamataye
Manaboudro
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Globe
Far East
Siam
Northwestern Wheat
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