Terrific Great Lakes Storm Wrecks Ships and Losses
Chicago and Cleveland report a historic Lake Michigan Huron and Erie gale. Scores of vessels wrecked or damaged with twelve known deaths and many missing in the storm’s fury. Coastwise reports list Minnedosa, Townsend, and other craft driven ashore or lost.
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Miek
Nagall
Detroit
Lake Michigan
Lake Huron
Lake Brig
Lake Erie
Tog Brank Perry
Boot Isfind
Cheleaux
Joseph S. Ray
Ashors
Rogers City
Mich
Joseph Size
T. Bradley
Cievuand
Bargi ‘D. P
Rhodes
Aeamer J. 8
Pay
Bheboygan
Heddoner
Emme L. Neilson
Presquesie Harbor
Minnedosa
Harbor Beach
Lake’ Huron
Erie
Tasmania
Ashland
Matta
Pittsburg Steamship Company
William L. Lynn
Bulgaria
Hort
Manta
Peles Island
Lake Bele
Buffalo, Ney
Claveland
Muedian-shore
Lake Keyes
Yeouham
Murder Indictment Trial Looms In City Courts
A juried murder case advances to trial as investigators press charges and secure indictments. Key details and names are expected to emerge as the court proceedings proceed.
Cabinet grants full power to head of department
Washington Ont I8 An amendment to civil service rules authorized yesterday by the president gives cabinet officers absolute power to discharge civil service employees for misconduct or inefficiency based on their personal knowledge. The head may remove without hearing and without charges, to be reported to the civil service commission. The cabinet acted to improve departmental discipline and the measure, discussed at a cabinet meeting yesterday, was approved unanimously.
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Washington
Ont
Qld
Wereattey
Marily
Dullet
Executive Civil Service Sual
Sta
Police Think Cunliffe Burned Part of Stolen Money
Bridgeport officers believe they have accounted for all 103000 dollars taken by Edward Cunliffe from the Adams Express Company in Pittsburg. Detectives say Cunliffe’s claim of burning part of the money after his arrest helped avoid discovery. A hotel chambermaid reported charred paper and burned money-like stains in his room on October 11.
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Cunliffe
Bridgeport
Conn
Edward G. Cuniiffe
Adames Express Company
Pittsburg
Hitm
Detectiva
Arnald
Cunife
Henry Clinit
Arlington Hotel
Arnold
Candidacy Declared for Wisconsin Governor by La Follette ally
Le Len root of Superior announced his candidacy for governor of Wisconsin. Wiscon legislative assembly speaker La Follette bar last week supported the bid, indicating a strategic move from Madigan Wis.
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Madigan
Wis
le Lenroot
Superior
Wisconsi Legislative Assembly
la Follette Bar
Wisebu Brn
Japan Tobacco Monopoly Profile Seen at 16 Million
The projected profile of the tobacco monopoly this year is about 16 million dollars with expectations it could rise by roughly 300 thousand dollars beyond initial estimates.
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Japan
Tobacco Cray
Torso
Tenth Grows Twice Oscatus Illinois October Met 18
The 10 year old daughter of Bluford Rase in Oscatus Illinois had a tooth knocked out and replaced, and it has now grown into the pun.
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Oscatus
Bluford Raseborough
French armored cruiser DeSaix heads for Caribbean waters
Paris reports the DeSaix has not entered Brest as announced and instead pauses near Ushant. It proceeds toward the French Antilles to join Pyownde and Jurien de la Graviere while the two other cruisers may remain at Brest.
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Paris
DeSaix
Venezuelan
Cherpourge
Are
Reland
Ushant
French Antilles
Pyownde
Jurien
Skwalion
Ja Wert
Tedian Wolet
Typhoid Rates Fall in Chicago While World News In Brief
The Chicago health bulletin reports typhoid death rates plunging 88 percent since 381. By 1896 the city’s rate dropped to 1.21 per 10 000 for 147 days. Other items note memoir work by Senator Daniels, bonds of public notices, and President Loubet’s likely withdrawal from politics after his term ends.
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Chicago
Weekly Bulletin of
the Health Department
Loubet
Senate
Chamber of Reputies
Department
Iamr
Dodd's Kidney Pills Proclaimed Cure in Bradford Notice
Local report from Bradford Tennessee quotes O A Davis praising Dodd's Kidney Pills as a complete cure for kidney trouble. The claim highlights relief from kidney disease and warns kidney complaints can lead to Bright's disease and other conditions if untreated.
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Bradford
Tenn
O. A. Davis
Dodd
Mr. Davis
Bright
Notable London Mayor and Independence of Geology Leaders
Walter Vaughan Morgan described as lew lord mayor of London and a septuagenarian banker and bachelor, educated at Wirecoat school and noted Free Mason. Professor William T Hornaday eyed as leading American geology authority directs New York Zoological Park for a decade, author of travel works and technical writings. Guam natives once used narcotic tree fruit poison to catch fish. Spanish ban is observed, but under American control it resurges.
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Walter Vaughan Morgan
London
Wirecoat
William T. Hornaday
New Yor Zoological Park
Guam
Sinca Tha
England of the Pacific and Japan in a 1863 tale
In 1863 the German novelist Wilhelm Raahe wrote a story with a character foretelling an “England of the Pacific” as a future power. The remark compares it to a dark age and a tense stance toward Japan.
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Wilhelm Raahe
England
Japan
Boston tailor offers prize for tortoises spelling his name
A Lincolnshire tailor in Dugland Boston paints his initials on ten tortoises and displays them in his shop window. He offers a $20 prize to the first person who views the tortoises lined up so the letters form his name in order.
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Boston
Lincolnshire
Dugland
hMs
The Secret of Youth and a Testimonial for Grape-Nuts
A springtime essay on youth seeks the New World secret of lasting health. A testimonial from a man nearing 94 credits Grape-Nuts with restoring digestion and bowel regularity, claiming renewed strength, appetite, and upright posture after two years of benefits.
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de Soto
Wator
Sham
Moscow Severs Traffic as Rail Strike Paralyzes Seven Routes
Moscow reports seven of nine main arteries radiating from the city blocked by railway strike action. Only lines to St Petersburg Riga and Baltic ports remain operational. Government orders army railway battalions to replace strikers as famine threats grow and factory strikes may resume.
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Moscow
Russia
St. Petersburg
Baltic
Morcow
Nicholas Road
St. Patersburg
Windau
Ryblsk
Riga
Kasan
Yarilov
Archangel
General Forces
Flameta
Winduu & Rybinsk
Moscow & Brest
Roosevelt Starts South Tour Aimed At Visiting Every State
President Roosevelt began a cross country tour through the South, visiting North and South Carolina, Georgia, Florida, and Alabama. Crowds greeted him with enthusiasm in Richmond and Atlanta, where he spoke at the state fair and at the town park, before continuing toward New Orleans to complete his interstate circuit.
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Washington
Roosevelt
South
Atlantic Coast
Alabama
Arkansas
Louisiana
New Orleans
Hag
Virginia
Richmond
Capitol Square
Greenville
S. C
North Carolina
South Carolina
Raleigh
Charlotta
Stonewall Jackson
Atanta
Atlanta
South Caroline
Ward
Roewall
St. Augustine
Flu
Presbyterian Memorial
Emperor William Escapes Injury In Berlin Auto Collision
In Berlin on October 21 Emperor William narrowly avoided serious harm after his car collided with a rapidly approaching taxicab. A sharp turn by the chauffeur and full braking by the cab driver failed to prevent a crash, sending William’s vehicle toward the castle area. The cab was damaged in the impact.
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Kalver
Berlin
William
G Darrow
Sonaiderablic
Stolen Money Caught in Brother-in-Law’s Home Tale
Cunliffe, wanted for a Pittsburg express robbery, was arrested in Adams Express agent Bristol Connecticut. $79,954.55 recovered at Joseph Boardman’s home. money found in a suitcase and clothing after payment risk claims. Boardman, brother-in-law, says no contact from Cunliffe in eighteen months.
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Arbigeport
Con
Ward G Cunliffe
Carshife
Cunliffe
Pittshurt
David C. Thornhill
New York
Bristol
Thornkin
Cunlife
Markel
Allegheny National Bank
Pittsburg
Conn
George Edward Cunliffe
Adama Express Company
Pillsburg
Joseph W. Boardman
Boardman
Velee
Cunliffa
Tristel
Associated Press
Boardman House
Electre Express Company
Hartford
Bridgeport
Inter
Melms
Helden
J. €. Curtis
Adams Express Company
Ugland
William PT. Minster
Pinterton
Curl
Corruption in China Evident Despite Reform Policy
Oct 22 dispatch from Peking reports ongoing official corruption beneath reforms. Imperial granaries, key to feeding bannermen and government dependents, burned before winter grain distribution. Superintendents Kui and Liu petition the throne seeking punishment for alleged failings.
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China
Peking
Kui
Liu
Santa Fe Rail Promotes W J Black to Passenger Traffic Manager
William J. Glaelk receives promotion to passenger traffic manager of the cabva system with Chicago headquarters. He has spent 30 plus years in railway service since starting as store clerk with Vandalia, later joining Missouri Pacific, Santa Fe, and rising through roles to assistant general passenger agent in 1892 and general passenger agent in Topeka since March 1, 1897.
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William J. Glaelk
Santa Fe Railroad
Cabva
Chicago
Wis Horn
St Louis
Storfes
Missouri Pacific
Cal. town lacks jail as arrests go to county lockup
Froveh Guieh notes that Froveh Guieh, Cal., has no city jail or prison. Men arrested there are handcuffed and tied to a restraining device for preliminary examination or are removed to the county jail for processing.
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Froveh Guieh
Cal
Torturing Rumour Prompts Cure With Cuticura Claims
A letter from Mrs. 60, Stecca, Akron describes a severe infant skin illness soothed by Cuticura. she claims the treatment cost seventy five cents and a five dollar beyond. The writer also mentions a harsh auto tale about men and cuss words.
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Stecca
Coburn St
Akron
Ole
Defiance Starch Promises Savings and Longevity
A retailer touts Defiance Starch as an iron safe laundry aid with 16 oz per package and a 10 cent price, claiming faster ironing and lower total cost. The ad also notes Defiance does not strike and urges customers to demand the brand from grocers, citing savings on chemicals and time. It mentions Marcus Fisherbert Wheatland, a Newport physician, as a notable figure once a shoemaker.
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Rees
Defiance
Packige
Defianes
Unscrupulous Prices for Deflanes Cold Remedy Caller
Fragmentary ad text notes Deflanes Cold product priced at 10 cents while rival brands offer 12 02 price points. The readable lines imply a comparison of quantity and quality with lower price advertising.
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Cunturn
London Singer Sues Manager Over Failing Voice
A London court case involves a singer suing a manager from Montreal alleging his client’s voice underperformed in a linked event. The manager reportedly offered another venue in response amid global financial pressures on London markets.
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London
Tom
Tondo
Fragmented historical note on starch makers and claimed life secret
A garbled passage discusses Defiance starch leading quality and quantity dominance. It cites figures Berk ert Boener Charles Daysin Tomes AL Nuxley and Lows Pasteur as believing they found life’s secret, yet repeated tests excluding antecedents questioned the claim.
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Berkert Boener
Charles Daysin
Tomes AL Nuxley
Lows Pasteur
Avery
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