Ohio State Freshmen Sophomores Clash on Campus
Ohio State University on Friday saw a class rush between freshmen and sophomores turn violent as they gathered for rival meetings. A heavy scantling was used as a battering ram and police forced the freshmen to drop the weapon at gunpoint under President Canfield’s orders. Tensions rose as leaders urged students to confront officers while calls to force obedience echoed, but the authorities moved to quell the scene.
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Ohio Statehouse plan adds north and south wings
Columbus November 2 The state house improvement committee approved Yost Packard plans to enlarge the capitol with two wings one on the north and one on the south side an enhanced west esplanade and an elevated dome. The south wing will house judiciary offices supreme court facilities and law resources while the north wing will hold executive offices state library and legislative rooms. Existing halls remain and the supreme courtroom becomes a public auditorium. The $400000 appropriation covers one wing with a second pending funding.
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Wrecked Houses Burst From Indiana Explosion
A massive blast at Empire magazine near Geneva Indiana leveled scores of houses and shattered windows across the town as seven hundred quarts of nitroglycerin detonated at 3 45. A wagon loaded with explosives may have been present but no trace of it, horses, or driver was found. Hercules magazine nearby stored twenty five hundred quarts with a wall blown in.
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Empire Magazine
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Train Collision Kills Drover at Whitford Pennsylvania
The Pennsylvania day express, four hours late, rear-ended a freight train at Whitford. John Clark of Pleasant, Ohio, riding in the caboose, was killed. The conductor, brakeman, and flagman of the freight were seriously injured and hospitalized in Philadelphia. The passenger train sustained only minor damage and several passengers were shaken up.
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Powers in mental distress linked to Cuban relief bureau mystery
A. D. Powers is described as insane in a telegram from Curcaco Kentucky dated November 1. Inspector Fitzpatrick reports recent notes about Powers’ son J. D. Powers who organized a Cuban relief bureau and vanished September 21, prompting speculation of foul play. Powers’ father settled some unpaid accounts.
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Deputy Sheriff Mistaken for Robber in New Mexico
Demine New Mexico November 2 Deputy Sheriff Frank M Calloway of Silver City was shot and killed by his own posse after they mistook him for a robber in darkness near Skeleton canyon while pursuing border bandits blamed for murders and robberies in the southwest. The robbers escaped.
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Treasury reports large deficit for first third of fiscal year
Washington November 3. Treasury issues comparative statement showing a deficit of 32.885 million dollars for the first third of the current fiscal year and an October deficit of 7.696 million. Receipts total 105.458 million, expenditures 38.347 million, with customs receipts down and civil list and war navy costs rising.
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Table of voting precincts by state from Election bulletins
New York reports a table listing precinct counts by state to aid computing election results. States include Alabama 1200, California 2316, Illinois 3288, New York 5380, Pennsylvania 5161, and many others, with varied precinct totals.
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Panic on Electric Car In Newark Kills One Man
In Newark on Mt Prospect avenue a battery flash in a northbound electric car caused panic among 30 Italian laborers. One man was killed when he hit his head on the ground, another fatally injured, and four more seriously hurt as passengers leapt from windows and the rear platform. Names of injured included Laubuska Angelo and Guisseppe, with others reporting injuries from broken glass.
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Mail Railway Service Costs Rise. Alaska Gas Regions Open
Postmaster General Wilson released a report showing inland and foreign mail transportation costs totaling 49,623,932 dollars for the past fiscal year, a rise of over 1.5 million dollars from the prior year. The gas regions of Alaska now have mail service for miners and others, while pneumatic tube plans for Philadelphia New York and Boston lag due to high costs.
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Havana Consul General Lee says he will visit New York privately
Havana bureau reports Consul General Lee plans a private trip to New York. He expresses confidence that Weyler’s troops will quickly end the rebellion and praises Spain’s spirit.
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Havana to face siege by Maximo Gomez in 60 days
A Havana Cuban resident told a Herald correspondent that the city would be besieged within the next 60 days as Maximo Gomez and rebel forces move west toward the capital from Key West.
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Coinage Totals At U S Mints In October
The October coinage at U S mints amounted to 5 727 500 dollars in gold 2 844 009 dollars in silver and 66 900 dollars in minor coins. Of the silver 2 350 000 dollars were standard dollars yielding a seigniorage of about 700 000 dollars.
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National Bank Circulation Increases in November
The outstanding national bank circulation on November 1 stood at $234,897,657, up by $1,345,627 during the month. The circulation based on demands totals $716,510,014.
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Unclear West Side disturbance reported Sunday
Snippet from Chicago dated November describes police responding to a crowd with arrests on McKinley and Alison streets. Details are fragmented. no injuries or outcomes are clearly stated.
Floods in Paris Reach Alarm as River Droops Lower
Erratic flooding in Paris through November causes alarm as low river banks breach. Debris and damage mount as trains halt and riverside areas flood, with officials reporting rising concerns about further bank failures and property impacts.
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Inundations Flood Rural Rhone Regions Near Avignon
Reports describe widespread flooding in the Rhone valley near Avignon with towns like Roquemaure submerged and bridges washed away. Islets Piot and Barthelaise vanish under water while postmen navigate by boat and fear grows as conditions worsen. Meanwhile markets note gold movements and bank shifts in New York and a philanthropic club planned for domestic servants.
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Outlaws Flee After Clash with Posse Near Carney
United States Deputy Marshal Thomas and Creek county posse pursue the Dynamite Dick gang after looting Carney and the Sac and Fox agency. In a dark ravine battle over 100 shots are fired. three outlaws encountered, but all escape unharmed with mules baggage and one horse. A large chase is planned.
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Horrible Atrocities in Philippine Rebellion Reported
An English merchant in the Philippine islands dispatches to London claims rebels and Spaniards commit brutal acts. He alleges torture, nailings to walls, thumbscrews, and mass arrests in Manila. He cites a dungeon ordeal, deaths, and executions, with Spaniards blamed for widespread terror and public executions.
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Papal Plan Pushes Buffalo Diocese to Metropolitan See
Rome dispatch reports the pope will raise the Buffalo bishopric to a metropolitan see with authority over Rochester Syracuse and Elmira. Cardinal Satelli met the pope, who is expected to appoint Bishop Keane of Washington as titular archbishop.
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Vice President Stevenson in Wheeling
In Wheeling West Virginia November 2 Vice President Stevenson and party arrived from Massillon Ohio Saturday morning. From 10 am until noon the vice president was given a reception at the Hotel Windsor with thousands of democrats in line. Saturday afternoon with Governor MacCorkle and other speakers he addressed three large meetings in the city.
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Died in the Woods Near Rep House West Virginia
William Smith was found dead in the woods near Rep House in West Virginia on November 2. Police believe he died from an epileptic seizure.
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Ohio Legislature Eyes Extra Session Over Canal Abandonment
An Ohio legislator hints an extra session may be held this winter to study abandoning the Miami and Erie canal. The probe tour found canal costs exceed income by about 450. The plan aims to free funds for a new statehouse, with a potential shut of the canal to preserve state revenue. In separate news, William Lee, 61, a postal clerk in Zanesville, drowned himself, ending a decade of post office service.
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Ivory Asks for Protection at Bow Street Hearing
Edward J Ivory known as Bell the alleged dynamiter applies for American embassy protection. United States Ambassador Bayard may send a representative to Bow Street police court for the next hearing to watch proceedings and safeguard the prisoner’s rights as a U S citizen.
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Ada Rehan Opens at Lafayette Square Theatre in Shrew
Miss Ada Rehan began an engagement in Washington at the Lafayette Square theater appearing Monday night as Katherine in Taming of the Shrew before a distinguished audience. President Cleveland and Mrs. Cleveland, Sir Julian Pounceforte, the British ambassador, the Austrian minister, Lord Westmeath, Secretary and Mrs. Carlisle occupied boxes. Rehan’s reception was enthusiastic and she was in superb form.
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Ex Newspaper Reporter's Forgery Ring Uncovered
Curiaco November 3 Harry Leach a newspaper reporter was arrested Monday night for forgery and securing railroad passes from the national republican headquarters under false pretenses He allegedly obtained passes on orders from congressmen and others for mythical persons who wished to return home to vote He sold the transportation to local ticket brokers.
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Bankers and Brokers Fair in Providence Causes Large Losses
Miller & Vaughan bankers and brokers at 23 and 25 Exchange street made an assignment Monday. Several well known speculators were caught for large amounts. Liabilities are estimated at 150000 dollars. Miller is a member of the New York stock exchange.
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Victoria's Gold Yield Increases in Victoria Year to Date
Melbourne reports the gold yield for the first three quarters of the year at 586512 ounces, rising 31000 ounces from the same period in 1895, underscoring a stronger mining output in the colony.
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Rival Parties Plan Monster Demonstrations in Cleveland
Cleveland tomorrow hosts two rival political parades. Democrats announce a large monster demonstration while Republicans reveal plans for a separate parade. Police fear trouble as events approach.
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Schools Will Continue in Ohio After Health Review
Columbus Ohio Oct 30 Secretary Probst of the state board of health returned from Nelsonville where he investigated epidemics of diphtheria and scarlet fever He has decided to allow the schools to continue their sessions.
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Evangelist Syndicate Wilson Draws Large Wilkesville Crowd
Gallipolis Ohio October 31 Three thousand people attend meetings by evangelist Syndicate Wilson in Wilkesville. Five hundred march through streets singing revival hymns. About 1.5 conversions reported as revival continues.
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Post Office Robbery Reported in Ashley Delaware County
Cincinnati Oct 30 The post office inspector in Cincinnati was informed Thursday of a break in and robbery at the Ashley Delaware county store and post office. Considerable post office property and funds were secured during the incident.
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A Strange Fever Shuts Madison Township School
In Madison township District No 7, Middletown Ohio, the school closed due to illness. Of 40 pupils, 38 in bed with a strange fever, causing alarm. one pupil has died.
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Accidentally Shot Himself in Hunting Incident
Oscar Wise cup, aged 17, was hunting when his gun discharged striking his left forearm near the shoulder. The wound required amputation and he may die.
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Wire Workers Resume in Cleveland During Revival
Cleveland Ohio October 31 The American Wire Works has resumed full production at double time with over 1300 men employed as operations ramp up after a period of slowed output.
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Letton Records Assignment Of 200 Acre Bourbon Farm
Millerburg Ohio October 30 James H Letton wealthy farmer and stock dealer assigns assets include 200 acres of Bourbon land. Liabilities not known. Columbus October 30 George Donaldson dies suddenly of apoplexy in Columbus. Foraker Republican figure. Warren October 31 J W Jenkins Niles citizen held up robbed of gold watch and money.
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