Worst Storm Since 1880 Wreaks Havoc On Delaware Coast
Delaware Breakwater Oct 20 The coast endures a fierce gale with 33 mph winds and very high seas. Multiple schooners run ashore or wrecked near Henlopen and Chickens shoals while lifeboat crews aid stranded vessels. Oyster houses collapse and city streets flood as trains halt and reports of extensive damage mount across Lewes, Millville, Highlands, and nearby towns.
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Delaware
Dela
Coam
Lee
Cape Henlopen
Sarah J. Hatshin
Philadelphia
Norfolk
Browlowater
Lily Faoirephere
Suffolk
Lewit
Vaskele
Moana
Tuung
Reading
Iran
Chelnéa
Beyond Control Orleans Fever Reports Rise at Board of Health
In Orleans the board of health reports a larger number of new fevers than in prior days and notes ongoing quarantine relaxations. The health authorities caution that violations persist townwide while stock market news and social events are sparsely mentioned amid uncertainty.
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Orleans
Naser Harouton
Board of Health
Trey
Topeka Railway Vestibule Installations Delayed A Few Days
The Topeka Railway company warns a short delay in installing vestibules on cars due to unforeseen difficulties. Some lines may run with reduced service for a few days until all cars are equipped. Management explains extensive changes to fittings and a strict passenger exclusion rule to preserve operating crews’ access.
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Topeka
Joseph M. Patten
Topeka Railway Company
St. Louis
Tallway Carm
Aptica Bs Vic
Otur Tn
Two Farmers Wounded After Dover Quarrel Turns Violent
In Dover two prominent farmers, Arthur Sage and Fred Lindsay, were wounded after a drunken Sunday night quarrel over a land parcel. Sage drew a revolver, firing into Lindsay’s chest. Lindsay returned fire, striking Sage and wounding himself. Sage was treated at Christ Hospital and Lindsay at his country home. both injuries deemed serious though not immediately fatal.
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Christ Hospital
Dover
Arthur Sage
Chari Lindsay
Fred
Lindsay
Sage
Mt Lindsay
L. It. Lindsay
Saar
Flavor to Govern Tea Standards Board Report
The board of experts appointed by the secretary of the treasury to set standards for tea issues a report. It notes objections to current rules and proposes new authority for enforcement, including conformity measures and labeling terms. The group urges Treasury action and requests a December meeting to plan next year’s priorities.
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Board of Tea Experts
Washington
Board of Experts
Liv Treasury
Jean
Jesus
Neéwdie Uléo
Treasury Department
Goodbye to the Church and Princeton Liquor License Trouble
Professor Charles W. Shields of Princeton University announces his resignation from the Princeton Presbyterian Church citing defamatory actions by church members and a dispute over a liquor license. He says he seeks constitutional separation for personal protection, noting his signer status on the license petition and detailing the conflict with church authorities in Princeton, New Jersey.
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Princeton
Shields
N.J
Chas. W. Shields
Princeton University
Woray's Work in State Journal Mortgage Article
The article on paying old mortgage debts, praised as a valuable reference, is attributed to Dr. McCray GC of this city. He spent weeks compiling three key figures in the agriculture reports while consulting with Secretary Coburn.
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State Journal
McCray
Coburn
A Keg in Court Declares Beer Evidence In Trial
In a district court session Judge Haxen presided over the liquor case State vs I J Holtwick. A sealed keg of beer was produced by W. F. White as evidence stored in BH Posters cellar. White testified he bought the keg for beer and opened it in the corridor with a cedar faucet. The jury later tasted the contents, White affirming it was beer while Safford described the liquid as vinegar. The jury, including new members Thurston and Gevelle, adjourned for noon without a verdict as cross examinations and witness challenges continued.
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Tan
Haxen
Beck
Haiti Cayne
I. J. Holtwick
J. F. White
White
Mr. Safford
Mr. Foster
Jetmere
Bere
Safford
Jdnder Haze
Waite
Jetmers
Soie
Aiver
Vente
Jetniiere
Mr. Satford
Jetiiery
Velttinas
Sarford
Imatinr
Caurter
Bank of Topeka
Counvillain
James Urges
M. Wood
H. Gevelle
Thurston
Bevel
Campbell liquor case and perjury charges emerge at trial
The Nquor case involving Sam Campbell and Shaffer is reviewed with Campbell alleged proprietor of a beer hall at 615 Quincy Street. Harvey Tincher contradicts earlier testimony, facing perjury accusations as proceedings resume with a Monday continuation and a separate dedication of a grand hall worth 2 million marks.
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Sam Campbell
Campbell
Quincy Street
Henry For
Shaffer
M A Low Wins Bid for U S Marshal Oklahoma
President McKinley plans to appoint M A Lowe of the Rock Island railway to be United States Marshal for Oklahoma. The decision marks Lowe’s rise as a political figure with support from General Solicitor Lowe and Santa Fe officials.
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Washington
McKinsey
CH. Thompson
Rock Island
Oklahoma
M.A. Lowe
Rock Istana
Thompson
Str
Low
The
Star
Maj
Maj. T. 3
Anderson
Mrr.Thompson
United States
Nile Me
Mr. Low
Custom
Guv. Barnes
Santa Po
Bby Meh
Storm causes widespread outages as Oct blizzard grips Midwest
Wires down and rail delays reported across the region as a blizzard moves through western Nebraska and South Dakota. Snow begins in Valentine and spreads, halting threshing and disrupting mail, trains, and electricity. Mayor McMurtey orders blackout precautions while utilities work to restore service.
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Denver
Cole
Get
McMurtey Wis
Dows
Dusier
Omaha
Neb
Fern
Nebraska
South Dakota
Valentine
Drowned Baby Identity Cleared in Kansas City Case
A farmer in Liberty Missouri was arrested on charges of drowning his year old daughter after the recovered body in the river was linked to his family. Clothing matched by Mrs Eunice Bovine of Kansas City supported the claim, while the child later found alive in Lincoln Center, Kansas.
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Kansas City
Liberty
Get
William Carr
Andrew Stephens
Carr
Kans City
Eunice Bovine
Louine
Lincoln Center
Kansas
Fear of a massacre in Havana over Weyler departure
American residents in Havana fear a mass anti American demonstration planned for Friday or Saturday as General Weyler is set to sail for Spain. Despite Madrid orders and measures by Spanish officials, volunteers appear determined to protest, raising fears of serious trouble and calls for US warship protection to defend American life and property in the harbor.
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Havana
Weyler
Spain
United States
Jerry's Silver Dollar Gifts to Triplets Named After Him
Mrs. M C Zinn of Galatia Ruarell county mothers triplets Bryan Lendy Jeres Simpsouw Birs. Governor Bryan and Mr Simpson respond sending silver dollars to the baby named for them. Simpson notes he fulfilled his obligation and invites the governor to do likewise.
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M.C. Zinn
Galatia
Ruarell County
Bryan, Lendy
Jeres Simpsouw
Linn
Bryan
Simpson
Ahr
Mr. Slimpson
The Czar Is Unforgiving Bertie
Oct. 36 The Tagbiant explains the court refused to receive the Grand Duke and Duchess of Baden at Darmstadt on Saturday. It cites sarcastic remarks by the Grand Duke of Baden about the conversion of Princess Alix of Hesse to the Greek church before her 1894 marriage to the czar.
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Bertie
Baden
Darmstadt
Alix
Hosee
Ister
Hesse
Tammany’s Odds in New York Mayor Campaign Georgia Men Sanguine
In New York on October 2 with five weeks left, Tammany shows strength in betting while Republican money surfaces. Citizens' Union gains attention, Lew’s record and Georgite prospects stir debate, with forecasts predicting a plurality outcome and vote totals: Tracy 216,000. Van Wyck 195,000. George 190,000. Low 190,000.
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New York
Tammany
van Wyre
Gen. Tracy
Citizens’ Union Movement
Lew
Cowindie University
Jones
Wr. Bryan
Rational
Democratic Party
Citizens
Unio Anserts
Father Ducey to Help for Bourke Cochran Stump
Rev Thomas J Ducey pastor of St Lees Catholic church notified Henry Grarge that Cooper men were engaged for a public meeting on Thursday evening. Bourke Cochran will stump for Gen Tracy and denounce Henry George as mayor at Tracy campaign event in Tracy New York on October 26.
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Speax
Cooper Union
George Bourke Cochran
Tracy
New York
Mayor Taggert Declines New York Tammany Trip
Indianapolis report states Mayor Taggert will not join the New York Tammany campaign. He was invited with the Carter Hartison party but remains focused on local affairs. Railey previously traveled to Chicago with Taggert’s authorization, though plans could change if decisions shift.
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Indianapolis
Cat
New York
Tammany
Taggart
Carter Hartison
Railey
Chitago
Hurt On The Track Injures Rail Worker
B A Layne son of Mr John Tayne and Senta Fy bridge inspector was seriously injured at Atchison yesterday. He was struck in the back by a switch engine, knocked along the track for about 20 feet before the engine stopped. Taken to Santa Fe hospital, internal injuries and cuts were found. He is improving and not expected to have serious consequences.
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Millvale
N. J
Maurie Heer
Vyssir
Bea
Staview
West Jersey Railroad
Highlands
Gert
Jning
Amdotde
Parlertown
Witer
York
Ebtic
Borkaway Park
Hammels
Tuckaway
Belin
B. A. Layne
John Tayne
Senta Fy
Atchison
Alinsouri Pacific
Arong
Santa Fe Hospital
Layne
Santa Fe
Senator Morgan III Suffering Fever in San Diego Visit
United States Senator Morgan arrived at Hotel del Coronado at 6:20 pm and declined a planned reception due to illness believed to stem from a cold caught on the battleship Oregon. A Coronado hotel phone report noted high fever early today.
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Hotel del Coronado
San Diego
Cal
United States
Morgan
Coxonede
Bower
Oregon
Coronado
City Council Refuses Water Company Settlement Terms
The council rejected terms from President Street and PLCL Herd offering a 20 percent cut on private rates and 27 percent on all private rates for sprinkling and tuning. A three-member committee will relay the decision to the company, with possible continued wrangling or an amicable end to avoid four years of franchise disputes.
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President Street
Plcl Hurd
Herd
Water Company
Will of George M Pullman To Be Probed Tomorrow
Chicago Oct 26 The will of the late George M Pullman palace car magnate will be probated tomorrow. Executors named are Robert T Lincoln and Norman P Ream. The bulk of the estate is said to go to Mrs Pullman the widow with provisions for her death and then to the children under conditions. Daughters Florence Lowden and Mrs Frank J Carolan receive substantial sums, while sons George M and Sanger W Pullman face probation before any inheritance. Shares and securities will be held by trustees for five years with potential outright awards if conduct satisfies relatives and trustees.
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Chicago
George M. Pullman
Palace Car
Pullman
Robert I. Lincoln
Mr. Lincoln
Lake Shore Drive
Sam Daver
Robert T. Lincoln
Norman P Ream
Lincoln
Florence Lowden
Money King
Cucaga
Frank J. Carolan
George Mo
Ranger Walter Pullman
Pullman Palace Car Company
Trastees
Bia Sons
Pulman
Gearse M Pullmie
Sears
Stafleback Family Vicious Killers Captured in Kansas
Sheriff T M Radley of Cherokee County, visiting the state capital on official business, praises the StaMebackn We faction and claims the murders and robberies by the Statebacks are halted. He says the family’s arrest ends a spree of butcheries linked to Cherokee County residents and holds up photographs of the gang as evidence of their depravity.
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Sherif T. M. Radley
Cherokee County
Hadley Reeaiis
Kansas
Nho
Union
Harmain Deine
Ganz Cheroker
Radiey
Stafieback
Potter's Example Highlights Registration Duty
New York Oct 10 Bishop Henry C Potter urged every citizen to register and warned against laxity in this duty He noted the necessity of voter registration and disclosed that Potter himself did not register this year He declined to comment on the omission.
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New York
Henry C. Potter
Bishon Potter
Debs at Faneuil Hall Talks Co operative Commonwealth
Debs spoke at Faneuil Hall in Boston to workswomen and women supporters of his cooperative commonwealth project. The address attracted an audience including working women and advocates of his program. A Paris telegram notes the Spanish king condemned a member of his suite for a breach of etiquette in Lisbon.
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Co-operative Commonwealth
Boston
Tisston
V. Debs
Faneuil Hall
Cooperative Commonwealth Project
Paris
Saragekes
Spain
Elam
Sain
Portugal
Lisbon
Battle With Ute Indians Near Snake River
A battered dispatch reports an Indian hunting party on Snake River engaging Ute forces. Whites reply with injuries on both sides. no officers harmed. Governor Adams is urged to deploy troops though he denies immediate need. Local sheriffs and wardens battle reports describe casualties among Utes and pursuit by posse, with troops possibly moving to quell further trouble.
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Denver
Durst
Adams
Sheri Prack
Watrous ‘Meeker
Bite
Adam
Warren Wilcox
Utes Et Ayo River
Posse
Yest
McLean
Lytle
Fort Deeneaie
Troutter
Bear River
Bern
Baker's Opportunity and Humprey Word to Senator
Ex Governor Ladinnie Pherey speaks to M and WW Suttonly about Leland. Mike notes a Lausen today plan while Button responds with cautious political hope. The piece hints at a major national figure and a forthcoming political stance amid a tense national climate.
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Humphrey
Leland
Mike
Ladinnie Pherey
Lausen
Mr. Button
Weil
Thormatic
Letart
Kise
Court Decides on Motion in Midina Case
A court decision today addresses the district judge to consolidate matters in a political case. The Attorney General’s outlier motion to strike is ruled upon, with implications for future proceedings in the district court. General Prager remains active with improving condition. General Fitzgerald, head of a New York merchants group, was moved from private car to Santa Fe hospital and may return soon. Four new dry docks proposed for Boston Norfolk and Mission Island with a western anchor at Tortugas or Algiers. Estimated total project cost about 2,254,302 dollars.
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Natia
Polic Cousty
Tispost
Generil
Pragersiain
Louis Fitzgerald
Merchants’ Treat Company of
New York
Santa Fe
Enat Jue Si
Washington
Admiral Anahews
US Bureau of Parole and Docks
Seertury Long
Beac
Boston
Norfolt
Mute Island
Ker West
Tortugas
Algiers
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