Fire in Englewood destroys half a million dollars
Fire beginning at 4 a m in Englewood caused about 500000 in damage. A woman died by falling during the blaze and a man cremated. The flames forced twenty families from their homes and left several blocks of frame buildings destroyed while brick structures on the block mostly survived. Firemen fought for hours but could not prevent extensive damage.
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Chicago
Englewood
Wright
Ote
Sixty Third and
Honore
Jaeger’s Bakery Fire Fatalities and Loss Estimated
The blaze at Jaeger’s Bakery started the fire. Two fatalities are confirmed and no injuries reported. Total loss is estimated at not more than $100000.
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Jaeger’s
Elephant Goes on Rampage in Chicago Neighborhood
An unnamed elephant from Lincoln Park escaped its corral around 8 a m. It trampled trees, toppled a milk wagon and injured the driver, scattered milk cans, and caused several narrow escapes as crowds fled. Police and keepers corralled the beast at Center and Clark, then returned it to Lincoln Park.
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Lincoln Park
Park
Clark Street
Wisconsin
Sedgwick Street
Center Avenue
Center
Clark Streets
Aged California Couple Murdered by Burglar
San Diego on October 19 an elderly couple named Kisser aged 69 and 71 were killed by a burglar. Neighbors Papir father and son chased the intruder Jose Travelo an Indian into a room where the couple lay dead. The assailant fought back with a knife but was overpowered and bound after a struggle. They found he planned to plunder the house.
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California
San Diego
Cal
Kisser
Papir
Jose Travelo
Papirs
Anaconda Mines to Shut Down for Three Months
The New York announcement that the Anaconda copper mines will close for three months starting November 10 caused market stir. Northern Pacific preferred fell as bears attacked the stock, while J B Haggin said the shutdown is for repairs after long steady operation.
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New York
Wall Street
Anaconda
The
Stock Exchange
Northern Pacific Preferred
Northern Pacific
Bears
J. B. Haggin
Body of 4-Year-Old Boy Found in Swamp After Wolf Attack
Sauk Center Minnesota reports the body of Andrew Sturgeon age four was found in Black Swamp. He had been lost near Pillsbury in July and one leg was missing due to a wolf attack.
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Sauk Center
Minn
Andrew Sturgeon
Pillsbury
Ack Swamp
Big Four strike widens as Columbus switchmen face fines
Cincinnati Ohio October 19. The Big Four strike is far from satisfactory to the company. Switchmen now out at Columbus may be fined by unions across the system. The line expects the strike to extend and has hired agents to recruit new men.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Columbus
Big Four
Ypse
Blaine Sees Cheerful Republican Prospects in Campaign
Ex Secretary James G Blaine, in an interview with the New York Herald, says Republican chances look bright and Harrison’s administration supports re election. He notes prosperous country, voters’ strength, and early registration reflecting earnest engagement. Mrs Lease denies Cleveland or Harrison calamity tag.
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New York
the Herald
James G. Blaine
Harrison
Judge Brill Dismisses Brown Election Case
Judge Brill rules no jurisdiction exists in the Lewis Bader et al v Secretary of State Brown matter and dismisses the order to show cause regarding printing the electoral ticket. Judge Flandrau hints at no further steps. Brown expresses preference for court jurisdiction and approval of his action.
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Flandrau
Lewis Baker
Brown
Mrs Lease Denies Endorsing Any Presidential Ticket
Mrs Mary B Lease refutes a morning paper interview claiming she advised Populists to vote for Harrison or that voting Weaver supports Cleveland She says the report is unqualifiedly false and warns it would be a public calamity if either Harrison or Cleveland were elected
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Lease
New York
Mary B. Lease
Gen. Weaver
People’s Party
Harrison
Weaver
Cleveland
Homesteaders Returning to Work at Carnegie Mill
Eleven skilled strikers returned to work at the Carnegie Homestead mill on October 19 as a labor dispute eased. The walkout involved experienced workers resuming duties after leaving posts amid a broader stoppage.
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Carnegie Homestead
Chicago Prepares Dress Parade For Huge Fair Dedication
Chicago shows a city transformed as flags and banners go up across streets and buildings. Workers race to install rainbow decorations while fears of rain ease and shine promises to highlight the grand parade and national banners atop high façades.
Morton and Hayes Arrive in Chicago
Vice President Levi P. Morton and ex President Hayes with their parties arrived at 9 45 a m over the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern. A large crowd welcomed them at Van Buren street station and required several special police to keep spectators from crowding the dignitaries.
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Morton
Hayes
Cascado
Levi P. Morton
Lake Shore
Michigan Southern
van Buren Street
Ossified Man Curtis Hicks Dead in Racine
Curtis Hicks of Racine died at his home aged 54. Born in Hickstown New York he fell ill April 26 1879. Doctors diagnosed inflammatory rheumatism but he suffered extensive ossification of feet toes ankles legs knee joints and hips. His mind stayed clear until the end though he could not move for over twelve years.
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Wisgoihsin
Racine
Curtis Hicks
Jonathan Bassett
Mr. Hicks
Hickstown
N. Y
Rail strike threatens Mexican railways with disruption
Advices from San Antonio dated October 19 report a threatened railway strike in Mexico after Mexican City machinists walked out three days earlier demanding a 60 cent daily raise from $4. The dispute spread to San Luis Potosi with machinists joining in, and engineers and firemen may quit if demands are not met.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mexico
Eye
Hig Artip
San Luis Poto
Distinguished Visitors Arrive for World’s Fair Dedicatory
Chicago October 19. Distinguished visitors who will take part in the dedicatory exercises began arriving this afternoon. Governor Russell of shusets and staff arrived at 5 p m. Many world’s fair commissioners from the East followed during the day.
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Chicago
Governor Russell
Shusets
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