Oil Tank Explodes At Findlay Plant Fire Burns Across Grounds
An explosion at Peerless foundry in Findlay Ohio caused a large blaze spreading flaming oil over the plant grounds. Loss cited at 960000 with half insured. Two workers William Adams and William Bemis were fatally burned. Ten stills and multiple tanks ignited, oil sprayed over surrounding buildings as a 30000 barrel tank was struck and oil released.
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Torkpo
Ohio
Peerless Foundry
Findlay
William Adams
William Bemis
Corbett Quietly Marries Jessie Taylor at Asbury Park
Champion James J. Corbett wed Jessie Taylor known as Vera Stanwood in a quiet civil ceremony at Asbury Park New Jersey. They left for Buffalo and Niagara Falls then plan training for a forthcoming bout with Firesimmons. Legal note says New York divorce decree bars remarriage there.
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Jessie Taylor
Asbury Park
Ageiny Pans
N.J
James J. Corbett
Omaha
Vera Stanwood
Aikie Take Corbett
Corbett
William A Brady
Justice Borden
Nan
Teyo
Buffalo
Niagara Falls
Firesimmons
New York
Husband of Maud Lewis Confesses to Senator Morrissey Slaying
Alpert Andrews, husband of Maud Lewis, confesses to shooting Senator Peter Morrissey on May 1 in St Louis. He pleads for his wife's release and says Morrissey attacked the Lewis woman, while noting his role as porter at her immoral resort.
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Maud Lewis
Morrissey
Louis
Alpert Andrews
Peter Morrissey
Andrews
Lewis
Train wreck near Stamps Arkansas injures crew
Torove metbe Tiss Buurr Ark Aug 16 News reaching here details a Cotton Belt passenger train No 4 wreck caused by an open switch at Stamps Ark thirty four miles north of Texarkana The engine and baggage car were ditched Engineer Eighine and Fireman Dean were severely injured possibly fatally The Pullman conductor also injured suggesting the entire train derailed The switch likely left open by a freight train switchman before the passenger train's arrival
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Torove Metbe Tiss
Fell Between the Bumper at Luxton Station
Herman Keys a 32 year old barber of St Joser, Mo was killed by a Hannibal and St Joseph freight train while beating his way on the bumpers at Luxton station. His body was mangled and dragged about a half mile. A separate note mentions a waterspout near Eldorado, Indiana, where eight inches of rain fell in forty minutes and a sink hole erupted thirty feet high.
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St. Joserz
Herman Keys
Hannibal and
Eldorado
Enporavo
Ran
Ex-Senator Maxey Improves in Paris Doctors Hope Recovery
Ex Senator J Maxey, once said to be dying by physicians, rallied and is markedly better. Hopes grow for a full recovery as Paris care continues. Railway shops in Conomano City Colorado are burning with losses expected above 73000 dollars. Union Pacific offers one fare to restos and return within 24 hours.
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Maxey
Paris
Texas
J. Maxey
Conomano City
Col
The
Colorado Midland Railway
Restos
Union Pacific
Beldameith
Foreign Market Review Shows 1894 US Exports Rise
Secretary of Agriculture issues supplement to foreign markets review. Despite weak business in 1894 US exports reached 859 643 000, mostly from farms. Europe English speaking markets bought 151 000 000. UK possessions accounts for 523 000 000. Imports: UK 107 000 000. Germany 60 000 000. Spain West Indies 82 000 000. Brazil and France 75 000 000. Canada 37 000 000.
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Department of Agriculture
Wasurgetos
Secretary of Agriculture
United States
Europe
Great Britain
United Kingdom
Germany
Canada
France
Netherlands
Belgium
Spanish West Indies
Brazil
Braving Kurdish Hills for Remains of Bicycle Victim
Dispatch from Minister Serrill in Turkey says Turkish authorities block access to Kurdish homes for relics and proof of bicycle racer Lenz death. Terrill plans Turkish troop guard to accompany Schileben into Kurdish country to recover remains. Also notes Yankton Sioux souvenirs paid, and Mississippi Negro commission reports show exhibits for Atlanta Cotton States exposition.
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Wasatherox
State Department
Serrill
Turkey
Lenz
Terrill
Sachtleben
Schileben
Jackson
Miss
Mississippi
Atlanta
Maryland Republican Ticket Nominated at Annapolis Convention
The Maryland state Republican convention met in Cam MBnIpeE and nominated by acclamation Lloyd Lowndes of Cumberland for governor Harry M Clabaugh of Baltimore for attorney general and Robert P. Graham of Wicomico county for comptroller The convention adjourned at 4 30 o clock after a little over four hours
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Maryland
Cammbnipee
Lloyd Lowndes
Cumberland
Harry M Clabaugh
Baltimore
Robert P. Graham
Wicomic County
Bicycle Railroad Proposed in San Francisco Area
Articles of incorporation for the Shore Line Railroad Company have been filed to connect San Francisco and Santa Cruz by a bicycle railroad. Eastern capitalists are reported to back the project, and promoters are said to have built a similar line on Long Island.
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San Francisco
Santa Cruz
Shoreline Railroad Company
Long Island
Miners on Loup Creek Strike Amid GleneJean Split
Chassesroy West Virginia August 16 All miners on Loup creek except Glenjean workers struck yesterday. About 800 involved. Glenjean employees about 200 refuse to quit and nearly equal numbers at McDonald plan to return unless Glenjean men quit. The matter likely to be settled today.
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Chassesroy
W. Va
Loup Creek
Glenjean
McDonald
German Citizen William Stoll Ends His Life in Detroit
William Stoll, a prominent German citizen, died by his own action yesterday morning in Detroit by hanging. His father Julius Stoll had taken his own life on January 14 due to financial troubles, a family pattern that contributed to William's despondent mood and the subsequent tragedy.
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Detroit
Mich
William Stoll
Julius Stoll
Weather Bureau Calls for Prominent Inspections of Staff
Washington Aug 16 Chief Moore of the weather bureau directs reports on conditions and qualifications of all subordinate employees. He says improvements in service require rigid inspections of morals as well as official character for the entire staff.
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Washington
Moore
Weather Bureau
Helpless Drunk Clerical Worker Hauled to Police
A young man in a clerical post at the Santa Fe railroad freight depot was found nearly collapsed and taken to the police station after a night of drinking. He had $48 in his pocket and lapsed into a deadened state in the patrol wagon. his father is a respected local teacher.
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Sasta Fe Railroad
Cit
Races Without Bets Feature Giant Gentry Patchen Match
Illinois bans pool selling on races and bets within state lines. Northwestern Horse Breeders Association stages premium program at Washington Park to draw crowds and replace betting income. The highlight is the $5,000 purse match between Joe Patchen and John R. Gentry set for Thursday, August 22, touted as the year’s greatest harness event amid fierce rivalry among Hyers owners.
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Chicago
Illinois
Northwestern Horse Breeders’ Association
Washington Park
John R. Gentry
Joe Patchen
Corrupt Scientist Accused in State Museum Scandal
Aug. 16 report from Arpany New York alleges Prof Hall director of the State museum sold valuable specimens to the American Science Association for seventy thousand dollars and portions to the University of Pennsylvania. Dewey says clinicians paid a cut. charges claim a debauched corps and personal quarrel led to the probe.
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Hall
New York State
Atuyeura
Arpany
N. Y
Regents
Dewey
Osth
Professor Hall
State Museum
American Science Association
New York
University of Pennsylvania
Halls
Hull
Commutes and pardons loom as Hatch hopefuls on clemency
Oklahoma City mother Mrs Hatch, mother of Clyde Mattox now at Leavenworth and sentenced to hang October 21 at Wichita, returns from Buzzard's Bay claiming confidence in President Cleveland's kindness. In Texas a Populist meeting prompts Waite to attack bankers as goldbugs and thieves. Omaha Supreme Court readiness to hear municipal muddie quo warranto case arises with quiet expectations.
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WaAstr Indos
Hatch
Oklahoma City
Clyde Mattox
Leavenworth
Wichita
Buzzard's Bay
Cleveland
Waite
Hawkers
Loris
Gainesville
Texas
General Weaver
Denver
Omaha
Omana
Neb
Eupreme Court
Omaha Municipal
Allis
Kansas and Nebraska Reunion in Northwest Arkansas
Aug. 10 report from Ark. describes the first annual Kansas and Nebraska settlers reunion in Stoam Sprixes as one of the grandest affairs in Northwest Arkansas. Also: Ex-Mayor James Smith of Exporia, Kan., was jailed after being fined for selling cigarettes and refusing to pay the $1 fine plus costs.
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Kansas and Nebraska
Stoam Sprixes
Ark
Kansas
Nebraska
Arkansas
Exporia
Kan
James Smith
Smith
Rear End Collision at Camden and Atlantic Railroad
One person was killed and many injured in a rear end collision on the Camden and Atlantic railroad in Campers New Jersey. City authorities will deploy all street cars tonight to handle an expected large crowd for the Garfeld park concert and fireworks display.
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Campers
N.J
Camden and Atlantic
Garfeld Park
PRAISE OF AFRICAN PRISON NEAR COLON KEEPS PRESS ALERT
Reports from Cuba recount insurgent battles near Colon with heavy casualties on both sides. Eulogio Lobasto leads about 250 men near Cocodrillas, while a Havana volunteers train dynamite attack at Bolondron railway bridge devastates a transport force. Trials and sentences follow, including Juan Gualberto Gomez to Ceuta for twelve years.
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Tames
Fla
Cuba
Martagas
Colon
Eulogio Lobasto
Cocodrillas
Havana
Santa Clara
Bolondron
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Ceuta
Africa
Lopez Coloma
Matanzas
Ignacio Lazaga
Agapito Echivarra
Pedro Villamie
Eladio Arjola
Montegordo
Amphitheater Contract and Large Seating Ordered in Dallas
The Florida Athletic club amphitheater contract has been let and much lumber arrived. Ground clearing proceeds with plans to seat over 52 000. The Missouri Kansas & Texas railroad pays 20 000 for 1 000 reserved seats for the contest along the line. A letter notes Fitzsimmons likely to train Terrell. Corbett’s Galveston quarters are being prepared.
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Dallas
Texas
Florida Athletic Club
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Pitzsimmons
Terrell
Corbett
Galveston
Baseball Scores Across Leagues in Mixed Outcomes
Western League saw Terre Haute split with Grand Rapids 4 to 6 in the first game and 6 to 6 in the second while Detroit defeated Indianapolis 14 to 4. Nations League reports Baltimore 10 to 1 over Hoeton in 15 innings. Chicago and Philadelphia matching scores and other city pairings show a busy day of baseball with Denver and Jacksonville posting wins in Western Association results.
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Terre Maute
Terre Haute
Grand Rapids
Terre Heats
Grand Rapida
Detroit
Insienapolis
Baltimore
Hoeton
Chicago
Pittebure
Philadelphia
New York
Brooklyn
Brooklie
Washington
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Western Association
St. Josph
St. Josep
Quincy
Denver
the Peas
Jacksonville
Railroad men meet at Fort Worth Texas August gathering of multiple brotherhoods
One of the largest railroad conventions in Texas opened in Fort Worth Aug 1 2 with the Brotherhoods of Locomotive Engineers Locomotive Firemen Telegraphers Conductors Rail Way Trainmen and other rail groups aiming to press pro member legislation. A separate report notes a severe thunderstorm at Guru Oklahoma Aug 16 producing three inches of rain and lightning damage including a bolt striking M Golden’s residence. Also advertised are an Union Pacific special fare to Boston Aug 18 24 via A T Waggoner prescription druggist at 731 Kansans Ave.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Order of Railway Telegraphers
Order of
Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen
Guru, Ok
M. Golden
WINE MAKERS QUARREL OVER SWEET WINE PRODUCTION
Reports from California districts show sweet wine output totaling 3 978 690 gallons in two months, with 150 008 gallons produced in the Fourth district for the first four months. Tensions rise as small producers clash with the California Wine Association known as the Big Seven, amid Woold Waters Seiree.
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Combloe
Lan Francisco
Internal Revenue
Sweet
California Wine Association
Big Seven
Kotler, Frohling
Windsor
Combine
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HM Corbett
Foreign Market Review
Anmour
Yankton Indian Agency
Peerless Steam Laundry
Pieri
Northwestern
IsfraNaPoms
Ind
Commercial Wheel Company
Pittsburg
Santa Fe System
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N. M
Collier
United States Trust Company
Atlantic and Pacific Railroad Company
Lorillard
Munyon
Times
Manyon
Boston Post
Baltimore American
New York Press
Homœopathic Home Remedy Company
Archaetreet
Boston
A. T. Waggoner
Kansans Avenue
Lood Waters
O'Donnell
Memphis
Tenn
Grand Opera House
Billy O'Donnell
Oscar Gardner
Tishmingo
House of Representatives
Progressive Party
Bea
Ween City
Prenk Bogle
Webb City
Burlington
St. Joseph Fair Association
Old “Platte Purchase
Grand Old Missouri
Robert J
Alix
Sunhower State
Azote
Ryland T
W. C. Brown
Mer
Bt Joseph
D. G. Ives
Louls
Curt
Lake Michigan and
Lake Superior Transportation CO
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Manitou” Tz
Gating Place
Arigt Chicags
Charlevoix
Beroizheim
Santa Fr
Chi
Rowley Bros
Geo. Burghart
Kansas Avenue
Bostes
Washburn College
Washtuca College
Topela
Garfield Park
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