Funeral rites for Archbishop Benson at Canterbury
The funeral for Most Rev Edward White Benson archbishop of Canterbury and primate of all England was held in Canterbury Cathedral. A large crowd including the duke of York and Prince Charles of Denmark attended despite heavy rain. Processions, multiple services, and anthems marked the day as dignitaries and relatives paid their respects.
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Edward White Benson
Canterbury
Loxton
All England
Hawarden
Duke of York
Prince Charles of Denmark
Prince of Wales
Duke Connaught
Duke of Cambridge
F. William Farrar
House of Commons
House of Lords
Wm. D. MacLagan
D. D
York
England
Wm. C. Lord Plunkett
Dublin
Wm. Farrar
Hughes Benson
Sir Herbert Stanley Oakley
Her Majesty
Scotland
University
Edinburgh
Rgy
Inter
War Department seeks 52 million for next fiscal year
Secretary Lamont will transmit to the Treasury his War Department appropriation estimates totaling 52,875,638 for the coming year. Running expenses in Washington amount to 1,464,236 reflecting a 621,942 cut from four years ago. The package covers army pay, subsistence, supplies, transport, clothing, ordnance, forts, posts, and fortifications.
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Washington
Lamont
Secretary of the Treasury
War Department
War Office
Ordnance Department
Engineer’s Department
Fragmentary War Dispatch Describes Cuban Spanish Actions
A garbled report references Melquizo E and a child, mentions killings and abductions, and notes Cuban forces and volunteers under Maj. Dalzo. It alludes to captives, wounded cries, and a brigaded group including Maceo’s brigade lieutenant color, with disarmament of volunteers and a captured knife.
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Case
Yba Libra
Jaizo
Fire Engulfs Montreal Chemical and Tea Warehouses
A big fire in Montreal began at 1 30 p m in Gilmore Bros Co at 31 St Peters street. The blaze spread to Kearney tea warehouse and B Goldstein car factory with 16 workers reportedly trapped. Three firemen dead. loss estimated at 150000. Buildings owned by the Gray Nuns and insured.
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Gilmore Chemical and Soap Works
Montreal
Gilmore Bros.~& Co
St. Peters Street
Kearney Bros
B. Goldstein & Co
Gilmore
Gray Nuns
Dynamite Explosion Rocks Dayton Tennessee and Town
An early morning explosion at Dayton, Tennessee wrecked a large two story building and damaged the coal company offices. Incendiary fire ignited 225 pounds of dynamite stored for coal mines, causing shattered windows across the town and an estimated over 12000 dollars in damage. A holiday movement seeks to close municipal offices on election day to aid voters.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Dayton
Dayton Coal and Iron Co
St. Louis
Building Trades Council
Walbridge
Conottrn Arrives After Starboard Engine Failure
The Paris, traveling from New York to Le Havre, arrived Sunday morning with its starboard engine disabled after the shaft broke fifty feet from the propeller on October 8. A course was set for Southampton under the port engine as Teutonic passed and Fuerst Bismarck offered to tow. The ship spoke 20 vessels and completed the voyage at about 12.4 knots.
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Paris
New York
American Wool Exports Top One Million Pounds in England
United States Consul Meeker reports over 1,000,000 pounds of American wool sold in England early fall at about nine cents a pound. Sales would have continued if freight rates had not risen and home prices increased. Wool from short merino stock criticized for quality. 78 pieces of waste found in one lot. British buyers urge education of growers via agricultural papers to improve future shipments.
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WashingTon
United States
Meeker
Bradford
State Department
England
Boston
Noted New Englander Jonathan Harris Dies at 81
New London Connecticut October 19 Hon Jonathan Newton Harris aged 81 a prominent New England figure died Sunday from heart disease. A millionaire he built his fortune via a patent medicine business forming with J L Harris Co Cincinnati in 1851 controlling western sale beyond the Alleghenies. He endowed charities and education including 100000 to fund a science school in Kioto Japan.
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New London
Jonathan Newton Harris
New England
Iarris
J. L. Harris & Co
Cincinnati
Coalition
Allegheny Mountains
Harris
Kioto
Japan
Defaulter Legg Coming Home
Sheriff Barnes of Pike county Ohio arrived from Waverly to take back J W Legg alias Manley the defaulter treasurer. Legg said he had been tormented since his departure and used morphine and whisky to ease fears and would not resist extradition. he believed he could recover some of the money. The sheriff plans to depart Monday with the prisoner.
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Legg
Vancouver
B. C
Barnes
Pike County
Ohio
Waverly
J. W. Legg
Manley
US guard ship to force Dardanelles sparks Turkish task force
Athens dispatch cites Constantinople report that a US guard ship will force the Dardanelles prompting two Turkish torpedo boats to the strait and two to Smyrna. Terrell travels to Smyrna to consult Rear Admiral Selfridge, who commands the US squadron at Constantinople. The Marblehead leaves Smyrna for Gibraltar with sailors whose enlistments end, while the San Francisco Bancroft stay with Minneapolis awaiting peaceful mission.
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Dardanelles
Bancroft
Terrell
Selfridge
Athens
Asty
Constantinople
United States Guardship
Smyrna
Constantinoply
United States
Thomas E. Selfridge
London
United Associated
Caesaria
Porte
Bosphorus
Washington
Adm
Selfriege
Navy Department
Marblehead
Gibraltar
San Francisco
Minneapolis
Rebels Hold Province as Manila Battles Continue
Reports state rebels control a province and resist government advances while government ships bombarded Imus and nearby towns. In Cavite and surrounding areas, friars escaped or were captured, with uncertain deaths. In Manila outskirts, fighting persisted and several officers were killed.
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San Francisco
Peru
Cavile
Imimis
Manilla
Bryan and Watson ticket clash drives state court action
Secretary Edwards complied with Watson's withdrawal request prompting Breidenthal of the populist committee to seek a writ of mandamus to keep Watson off the ballot. If the court sides with Edwards Bryan's name would alone appear on the official ballot. In another note Bryan denied Leslie's Weekly report about theater work and stage ambitions, stating no truth to claims and clarifying his editorial and lecture activities.
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Ablelene
Edwards
Watson
Breidenthal
State Central Committee
Supreme Court
Secretary of State
Winoon
Edwrds
Bryan
Leslie
New York
Coun
Poor crops in Canada report from Toronto Canada
The latest crop information shows Canada’s statistical position this year far less favorable than in recent seasons. Manitoba will not figure at all among wheat exporting countries in 1896-97.
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Canada
Toronto
Ont
Mattada
Attorney General Harmon's Appointment
Washington October 20 Attorney General Harmon Monday appointed R M Wallace as special assistant United States district attorney for the district of Arkansas.
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Harmon
Washington
R. M. Wallace
United States
Trict
Arkansas
London Meeting Protests Turkish Atrocities Read Gladstone Letter
A crowded St James hall gathering in London convened to protest Turkish atrocities. Rt Rev Edward Talbot presided as speakers read a Gladstone letter supporting Britain’s enforcement of treaty rights to halt massacres in Turkey. The release stressed opposition to Ottoman brutality and urged action.
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London
Gladstone
St James’ Hall
Edward ‘Stuat Talbot
Rochester
Turkey
Unscrupulous Motive Sparks Debate on Power Use
A terse note argues that selfishness can reverse power, prompting a call for brave scrutiny. It asserts that such motives merit careful consideration and discussion among stakeholders.
One Man Killed In Ore Fatally Wounded At Belle Ellen
A shooting affray at Belle Ellen mining camp below Blockton Alabama left George Gore killed, F Martin fatally wounded, and Deputy Sheriff Tatum wounded. A drummer named Sullivan shot Gore dead after the officer’s pistol misfired, while Tatum’s pistol later discharged during the chaos. Other Negroes attempted to intervene as shots rang out amid confusion. Died at 98 in Cleveland, Ohio, John Dotn oldest settler in Cuyahoga County, suffered stroke after six weeks.
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Braawenam
Alay
Belle Ellen
Blockton
Ala
George Gore
F. Martin
Tatum
Gore
Sullivan
Martin
Cleveland,.o
John Dotn
Cuyahoga County
Nathaniel Dean
Moss Cleaveland
Band of Surveyors
Ohio State News: Miners Split on Wage Reduction Vote
Three thousand nearby coal miners report mixed results on a plan to cut wages to 45 cents per ton. C. L. Poston mine accepts the reduction by two-thirds, while He Coal Co and Big Sand Run mine reject it almost unanimously. Votes from Murray City Jobs Johnson and New Pittsburgh mines loom, with widespread concern over a possible statewide strike and the tally to be sent to Secretary T. L. Lewis for Columbus counting.
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NeLson Vite
C. L. Poston
He Coal,Co
Big Sand Run
Murray City
Johnson
Pittsburgh
Hocking
T. L Lewis
Columbus
Cleveland Newspaper Man Assaulted by Local Ball Players
Elmer E. Pasco, a Cleveland journalist, was attacked Tuesday night in the Kennard house cafe by Pat Tebeau and Jack O'Connor of the Cleveland league team. Pasco was knocked down hit and left with facial injuries and delirium, refusing to press charges.
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Cleveland
Pat Tebeau
Jack O'Conner
McAleer
Pasco
Tebeau
O’connor
Car famine hits rails centering on Kansas City
Heavy stock and grain movement floods West rail lines. Burlington alone is short over a thousand cars while Santa Fe and Rock Island struggle to meet demand. Grain men race to move cribbed corn before November 2 rate hike, and Gulf lines see record export grain traffic, overwhelmed by business.
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Kansas City
Burlington
Santa Fe
Rock Island
Gulf
Hallet & Davis Piano settles debts and resumes full time
The Hallet & Davis Piano Company, with branches in New York and Cleveland among others, has settled all obligations at 100 cents on the dollar after slow collections. Its factory, employing about 300 workers, will resume full-time operation immediately.
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Boston
Hallet & Davis Piano Company
New York
Cleveland
Grain freight rise at Baltimore to Europe
The rush of grain to Europe has pushed ocean freight rates from Baltimore higher. Monday's quotations to Liverpool are two pence a bushel above last month. Ship brokers report increased business at these rates, higher than in several years past.
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Baltimore
Europe
Liverpool
Senator Butler Says Acceptance Letter Not Yet Received
Washington Oct 20 Senator Butler writes Thomas E Watson of Thomson Ga that all contrary statements notwithstanding his letter of acceptance has not been received by the chairman of the People's Party committee.
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Washington
Butler
Thomas E. Watson
Thomson, Ga
People's Party Committee
Retired U S Navy Commodore Gamble Dies at 70
New York reports the death of Commodore William M. Gamble U S N retired in Norristown New Jersey. He died Monday at age 70. In 1862 he commanded the steamer Pocahontas in the west gulf squadron and south Atlantic squadron.
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New York
Wm. M. Gamble
Norristown
N. J
Pocahontas
Fragmentary notice on door repairs and household items
Incomplete text describes a practical door project north of Gerard House with cost considerations. Mentions potential take as old dishware allowances, yearly payments, and a plan to build it. Includes vague references to orders, repairs, stoves, and laundry items.
Pardon Board Hearings Include Several Notable Applications
The state pardon board met Thursday afternoon with new cases presented from multiple counties. Among them were Meredith Stanley of Montgomery for burglary, Warren Anderson of Hamilton for receiving stolen goods, James H. Lenshart of Muskingum for forgery, Charles Flora of Hamilton for conspiracy, and Dr. M. J. Hatfield of Dana County for criminal practice.
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Courmans
State Pardon Board
Meredith
Montgomery County
Warren Anderson
Hamilton
James H. Lenshart
Muskingum
Charles Flora
M. J. Hatfield
Dana County
Firsa Ske 78 Unearthed
A compact extract notes Firsa Ske 78 unearthed with ROE citations and unclear context. The fragment mentions a discovery or retrieval linked to De Gt and a ROE reference, but details are fragmentary and dates or locations are not specified.
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Firsa Ske
Fe. Ie
Infant Dies After Fishbone Strangles Child
Cincinnati report dated October 17 states ten month old Fred Krebs died when a fish bone lodged in his throat. Doctor D E Huffman failed to save him. Father George Krebs is a saloonist residing at 827 State Street.
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Cincinnati
Fred Krebs
D. E. Huffman
George Krebs
State Street
Unable to pay premiums for county fair awards
Manion October 14 reports that bad weather during the county fair prevented payment of premiums awarded by the board of agriculture. The weather delayed and disrupted prize disbursement, leaving awards unsettled.
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Manion, O
Board of Agriculture
Accidentally Shot Himself While Hunting Near Lewisville
Harry Hogue son of John Hogue a farmer residing near Lewisville in this county accidentally shot himself in the leg while out hunting Friday afternoon.
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Woopdsfield
Harry Hogue
John Hogue
Lewisville
Beaten and Robbed by Footpads Near Manchester Route
Miles Hay slip, living south of West Union, was beaten insensible by footpads on his way home from Manchester and robbed of $15 and his watch. The incident occurred October 16 as he traveled through the area.
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West Union
Miles Hayslip
Here
Manchester
Cherry Trees Bloom Twice More at BraDFORD Farm
H B Woods, a local farmer near BraDFORD, reports several young cherry trees have produced two crops of cherries this season and already blossomed for a third, signaling unusual vigor in his orchard.
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Bradford,.c
Farmer Noah Snyder Dies Feeding Hogs At Home
Noah Snyder a about sixty year old farmer living three miles south collapsed and died while feeding hogs after a hearty breakfast. Authorities report no foul play and the death occurred at his residence on October 17.
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Farmer
BrapForp Junction
Noah Snyder
Diphtheria Epidemic Quarantines Iberia Town
Cardington Ohio reports Iberia in quarantine due to a diphtheria outbreak with as many as 26 cases under medical attention at once in the county town.
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Cardington
Iberia
Fire Hits Cleveland Sawmill in Dry House blaze
Fire Friday night at the Cleveland Sawmill and Lumber Co. damaged the insured property to an extent of 30000 dollars. No injuries reported as crews battled the blaze in Cleveland Ohio on October seventeenth.
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Cleveland
Cleveland, O
Cleveland Sawmill and Lumber Co
Burglars Hit Granville Building Association and Post Office
A Spencerville source reports burglars broke into the Granville Building Association and the Granville post office during the night. The post office lost 300 dollars in cash and 1000 dollars worth of stamps. the amount taken from the building association is not known.
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Granville
Toledo
Spencerville
Granville Building Association
Building Association
Poor Collections the Cause at Rising Sun Firm
Bochine Green reports that O Neil and Co. of Rising Sun oil well supplies dealers made an assignment on Wednesday, citing poor collections as the cause.
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Bochine Green
Grm
O'Neil & Co
Rising Sun
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