Merrill poisonings and insurrection reports shock Wisconsin readers
Across Merrill and surrounding areas a wave of poisoning cases is reported with twenty five confirmed. additional incidents near Lake Winnebago raise alarm among fish buyers and families. Simultaneously overseas battle reports from Cuba and Spain describe insurgent actions, casualties, and troop movements as Gen. Bernal and Col. Granados push toward key positions. In Washington the Boundary Commission tea discusses maps, records, and upcoming sessions while local crime reports note a suspected murder near Athol.
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Dauntless and filibustering flotilla near St Johns bar
The Dauntless captain faces charges for sailing from Brunswick on August 12 to seize coal and scout Cuba, while the Dauntless owner shipped coal to Fernandina before departure. The Newark and Boutwell chase the three vessels as orders keep ships from leaving port and dredging crews move toward Cape Morla. The Commodore seeks clearance to tow a government dredge, while authorities withhold permission pending treasury guidance.
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Rebel Leader in Cuba Siege and Spanish Reply
In Cuba, Antonin Maco’s forces attacked San Melipe and Pinar del Rio, besieging the Spanish camp for eighteen hours before breaking out. Casualties reported: Spanish fifty-nine killed and sixty-four wounded. rebel losses listed as seventeen killed and twenty-three wounded. Trafic resumed on the Western railway near Las Canas after rebel activity. In Chicago, a receiver was sought for Harrison International Telephone. claims allege transfers to Harrison and insistent stock donations to lawmakers. A hypnotist case in Atlanta ended with a bound-over ruling for malicious mischief. In Chicago, a cornerstone ceremony at Alexian Brothers Hospital drew 25,000 attendees, with multi-language addresses and a projected final cost of $250,000.
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Harrison International ‘Telephone Company
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H. M. Stolden
R. C. Kerens
Atlanta
Tudgs Foote
Foote
Alexian Brothers
George D. Heldmand
St. Paula Parish
Feehan
Ouster Reversal Hits Ohio Street Railway Case
In Cincinnati on October 7 a U.S. Court of Appeals reversed a trial ruling granting ouster against Mount Auburn Electric Railway and Cincinnati Traction Thelined Railway. Judge T. Jutern wrote the opinion noting the Loulaville Trust mortgagee was not a party to the ouster suit. The city had granted new franchises to another company for the route, but no work has begun under that grant.
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Loulaville Trust Company
Mount Auburn Electric Railway Company
Cincinnati Traction
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United States Court of Appeals
T. Jutern
Thieves Loot Found in River Flatboat Near Mats Wore
Two white men slept in a riverfront flatboat on Monday night and hid 75 in greenbacks between feather beds and 40 under the door. They missed the money at midnight and reported stand larceny against two white men, who were sleeping aboard. Morning discovery uncovered all but 10 dollars, a sock and a necktie in a rat nest after the boat floor was torn up.
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Alexandria
Liz
William Smith
A.n P. Looner
National Cotton Spinners Convention Opens in Boston
The second annual convention of the National Cotton Spinners' Association of America opened in Loxston Boston Mags. on Oct 7. Delegates from twenty unions in the cotton districts attended representing New York and New Jersey. The session focused on perfecting the temporary organization and the committee on credentials report.
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Boston
Mags
National Cotton Spinners’ Association of America
New York
New Jersey
Mtendanc Festival Opens in Denver With Rail Arrivals
Heavy arrivals indicate nearly 100,000 visitors for the Mountain and Plain festival opening yesterday afternoon. Denver and interior railroads such as the Denver and Rio Grande and the Galt are handling the influx of crowds.
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Denver
In Grande
Galt
Undefined Military Skirmish Report From Lentville
Fragmentary report states military headgear reference and a Monday skirmish between soldiers and striker. It notes an armed engagement lasting about twenty minutes near rocks with a phony or smoke obscuring view. Mentions experts and Great Britain in vague terms.
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Lentville
Producers Alarmed by European Market Decline
A Rio de Janeiro dispatch reports anxiety among New York producers over a run on the Cis Economica society. Government actions sparked investor withdrawals as European price declines affected profits. Public concern rises as coffers and reporters fear losses amid market drop.
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Get
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
Cis, Economica
Europe
Paulo
Cuban Carnival meeting for Cuban patriots appeal
A Cuban patriotic benefit meeting opened at Music Hall with 2.50 attendees over two hours and a program of patriotic songs. Gen J Hickenlooper presided with national figures including Thomas Estrada Palma and Gonzales De Quesada in attendance and speaking. Admission fees cover the event’s costs.
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Ciavinnali
Music Hall
Deo J. Hiskenlooper
Washington
Thatas Estrada Palmer
Gonzales de Quesada
Accident at West Canaan Farm Injures Twenty Men
During barn rolling on Daniel Wile’s farm near West Canaan Ohio, the framework broke as roof timbers shifted, causing a heavy mass to fall. Twenty workers suffered injuries, some with broken bones, including Cyrus Zwing and Henry Boal.
Spencer Academy Fire Kills Choctaw Students Near Attlers
Spencer Academy ten miles west of Atlers burned, killing four Choctaw boys aged 10 to 19. Injured include Alfred Brewer and Sam Spring among others. Fire considered incendiary. building valued at $20,000 with no insurance. Superintendent Jeter escaped, noting 102 boys were present. recovery of remains hampered by heat. Many losses beyond the structure and furniture, groceries burned, nation contemplating rebuilding.
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Tubeas County
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Blue County
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Aine County
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Red River County
Colton Eaton
Wade County
Edward Clark
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Kiarattia County
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Wreck of Santa Fe Express Leaves Many Dead and Injured
A massive boiler explosion on a Santa Fe express train near dawn caused two blasts, derailing cars and scattering debris. Seven bodies recovered including Wm Beckler of Los Angeles, with many injured, while fear of an attempted robbery and chaos marked the aftermath as passengers awaited rescue at daybreak.
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Santa Fe
Eary Unt
Fardus
New Mexico
Meg
Wm. Beckler
Los Ang Cal
Chicago
Iifq
Wik
Heeler
Los Angeles
Cal
Fiat
Topeka
Hi Ty Hollister
McAdama
Chillothe
Mrama Maxwell
Colorado Springs
Banda
Wilford Burrs
James Coleman
Expresamen
Forest Fires Threaten Marquette and Region
Fires burn two miles south of Marquette along the Marquette and Western line with brisk southeasterly winds raising fears of city spread. Nestoria Junction near Duluth South Shore and Atlantic line, seventy miles west, faces serious danger to mining property near Mambooldt. Chinese ambassador Yon ays the trip aims at commercial inquiries and improving ties as he tours the United States and plans most time in San Francisco.
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Marquette
Mich
Mameboldt
Ten Nion
Waaningany
Washington
Yamgi Yu
China
You Niou
United States
Yon Aay
Ambsseador
San Francisco
Payors Enter Amid Turkish Pressure Rows in London
London dispatch reports government pressure leading to a shift in policy with Italian papers and a note that Duke of Sermoneta and Admiral Grims ordered the Roumberta, a 152m ton ironclad, to Syria after a late Saturday dispatch. The ship carries sixty seven ton guns, eight quick-fire guns, forty seven smaller pieces, and eight boats.
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Saya
Turkey
Duke of Sermoneta
Admiral Grins
Marine
Roumberta
Syria
Plaguing Death of Mrs Beery Amid Police Silence
Mrs Benard Beery, described as a well known citizen, is reported dying. Police refuse to disclose locations of two arrestees named Ney and Haines tied to an alleged dynaad plot and held in secrecy. Authorities moved them to the frontier Saturday and have not released further details.
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