Still It Falls Blizzard Buries Denver and Paralyzes City
A historic October blizzard halts rail and streetcar service in Denver. Wires downed, shelves empty as crates and goods stay undelivered. Trains blocked, telegraph and electric lines severed, with 12 foot drifts reported and crews striving to restore transportation and utilities.
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Serger
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Gis
Manasd
Tvs
Gomeade Springs
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Miid- Rieht
Beainniive
Hurkiouton
Nigainn
Enowe
Tts
Lansal
Kanans City
Sherman
Kiran
Ali
Rek
Lani
Adall
Goll
Snowbound Trains Delayed Across Western Kansas
A heavy snow blanketed western Kansas causing widespread delays on Santa Fe lines from Denver to La Junta. Westbound trains were halted or slowed, freight moved slowly, and weather disrupted services across the Colwrasle and Colorado borders. Weather shifted from snow to freezing rain in eastern portions as cattle ranchers brace for impact.
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Focksland
Colerain
Porthwestern Dart
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Watkthe
Col
Bowie Island
Ceochind
Denver
Santa Pe
Sant Fermine
Seow
Lajunta
Santa Fe
Rock
Girden City
Kenihres
Colorado State
Finney
Wim
Ansel Co Leader Named in Local Docket Mix
A misprint on the police docket shows John F Ansel listed as owner in a curious mix up. The Ansel family, linked to the firm of 3 E Ansel Co at 105 East Sixth Street, remains central to the case amid confusion over a captured man named Aneel and a seizure involving Sergeant Gwen Miday.
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John Anael
Aneel
Gwen Miday Aleht
Madison Ettieis
Bedeall
Frank Amant
John F. Anselis
Fight on the Chainless Bike Sparks Industry Clash
Toledo Oct 31 chainless bicycle debate grows into a major contest as Columbia and most makers push chainless wheels. Pope is seen as key in testing old patents while Stearns Western Wheel Works Yost Spalding and others may join. A Western syndicate funds early probes and hires expert patent attorneys to evaluate bevel gear patents and lease terms.
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Toledo
Colimbia
Pope
Elde
Pope and Logier
Stearns
Western Wheel Works
Yost
Spalding
Col Pope Bae
Western Contern
Eclipse expedition plans trip to view India eclipse
An expedition led by Prof. Burkhalter of the Chabot Observatory plans to sail for Hong Kong on a Belete steamer to photograph the January eclipse. The voyage aims to test a new invention for capturing images during totality, but rough weather hindered a previous attempt.
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India
Hong Kong
Belete
Chasies Burkhalter
Chabot Observatory
Furkhalter
Burckhalter
Japan
Yellow Jack Death Toll Shrinks at Mexatlan Port
San Diego report cites Dr Sekar announcing nine yellow fever deaths at Mexatlan. Quarantine orders target the Mexican steamer Albion due November 4 from Mazatlan as health authorities work to curb the outbreak. An American consul notes officials aim to prevent disease from affecting affairs. the local port authority imposes port quarantine.
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San Diego
Cal
Sekar
Albion
Mazathin
Abe
Preacher Convicted in Bank Wreck in Kansas
A Pawnee special to the Star reports Rev. GL Berry, once a noted Presbyterian preacher in Missouri and Kansas, convicted of wrecking a bank by manipulating cashiers and the board. The bank failed with only about 60 cents on hand. losses range from four to ten thousand dollars. Sentence deferred.
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Duake
Bret
Dafertel
Local liquor cases face jury in Hazen court confusion
Judge Hazen orders subpoenas for a list of businessmen to testify on a liquor sale conspiracy at the Craterord Building third floor. Maria Safford argues the complaint cites unlawful fourth floor sales, while the case for Moon ey and county attorney Jelmore unfolds as key witnesses recant. Two foreign liquor cases target Wall Richards and Al Hay.
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Jutnit
Malvany
James J. Hayden
A. L. Thampson
Gerorge Hammel
Wow Culver
John M. Faird
W. Kale
A. J. Hetse
Safford
Judie Hacen
Urat
Ax Theanen
Pat Xelt Baunt
Tone
Thomas Mooney
Jelmore
J. Swisart
Mooney
Aiainet
Wall Richards
al Hayi
Man Arrested Over Sanity Trial Aims at President
Chicago on October 27 Edward F Scheder of Giser Cresk Iowa was arrested after threatening to mimic an assassination of the President. He will be examined by doctors to determine his sanity. Scheder says he was swindled out of a large tract of land in Eashera Ke.
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Edward F Scheder
Giser Cresk
Charles Guneett
Froin
Uitay
Scholder
Mansfield Loses St Joseph Case Verdict Awards $1
The celebrated case of Richard Mansfield, actor, and J S Grisham, manager of Crawford theater St Joseph, ended with a jury verdict of $1 in favor of the defendant. Mansfield claimed $3300 balance on his guarantee. Brigham’s defense argued Mansfield’s company failed to meet standard, verdict for the defense.
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Richard Manstelt
Acaioet J. S. Grisham
Crawford Theater
St J
Mansfield
Brigham
Seferss
Mansfeld
Massive seven story fire engulfs Maper doors building at Chestnut
St Louis fire destroyed the seven stars block at Seventh and Chestnut housing Wabash offices and Masonic lodges. Hundreds evacuated as flames raced through the Polytechnique era structure. By evening, flames were controlled and loss esti mates reached about 500000 with heavy insurance implications for the Wabash system.
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Associated Press
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Toms
Insurance War Grows Over California Licensing Rules
San Francisco October 2. State Insurance Commissioner Clunnie moves against eastern and New York insurers active in California. He urges annual licenses for life health accident and security firms, challenging outofstate companies to obtain California licenses. California follows reciprocity policy, expanding licensing to all states with similar demands.
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Clunnie
Mate & Movement
New York
California
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Accident, Health and Security
Hertiafors
Andree Balloon Expedition News From Spitzenbergen
Reports from Spitzenbergen say the crew of a wrecked ship has reached a port believed to be M4 bert of the world and rumors spread that they carry news about Prof. Andree the Swedish explorer who left Denmark July 11 in a balloon to attempt a pole crossing.
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Spitzenbergen
Arctic Ocean
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Cunarder Catalonia Rescues 21 Off Sinking Schooner
The Cunard steamer Catalonia arrived at Queenstown after gale conditions. Captain Stephens rescued 21 crew members from the dismasted fishing schooner Wagues of State in latitude 41.6 north longitude 50 05 west. The Wagues could not have lasted long and boats would have swamped if not saved.
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Stephers
Three Republican congressional candidates to speak in Topeka
The Topeka Republicans plan a general meeting tomorrow evening at the old court house to hear all three candidates for the First district nomination. Speakers will be Charles Curtis Case Broderick and J W Batley with emphasis on policy. The Republican county central committee aims to make the reception strong and orderly. Capper reports Halles and Broderick will attend.
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Topeka
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Kansas Avenue
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Case Broderick
J. W. Batley
Shisenee County
Republican Courtly Central Committee
Jonal Fants
Capper
Halles
Broderick
Princeton Inn liquor row prompts Shields to quit church
A Princeton University professor, Rev. Dr. Charles Woodruff Shields, plans to withdraw from the Presbyterian church after attacks by The Voice over his signed liquor cease for Princeton Inn. The Inn, managed by alumni, has long drawn visitors during Commencement and football seasons amid controversy, but remains a celebrated campus hostel.
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Tribune
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Ike
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Twn
Buy Out Scott and Brier by Bowman Firm
Be Merriam of Bowman & Co has purchased the interests of Scott and Brier loans and mortgages. He will assume possession November first and run the firm from the Columbian Building. Scott and Brier had about 1 500 000 in loans. Merriam may merge the business if a planned deal succeeds. Edwin Scott may relocate to Colorado for his wife’s health.
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Neuiite
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Edwin Scott
James Brier
Colorado
Bryan in Ohio campaign stops noted in report
William J. Bryan toured Ohio to boost the Democratic ticket. He opened in Montpellier then Defiance for a mid day meeting and planned speeches at Paulding and Van Wert to counter Hanna’s visits among northwestern farmers. Debs spoke in Lytill Musk about Social Democracy and organized a seventy member branch.
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William J. Bryan
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van Wert
Hanna
Bryan
Lytill
Musk
Bureno V. Debs
Campaign notes dodge Bryan no New York visit during George drive
George forces decide not to invite William Jennings Bryan to New York for their campaign. Henry George speaks at Ice Palace to a packed crowd on Lexington Avenue drawing intense enthusiasm and long cheering breaks. A Brooklyn Republican mass meeting supports General Tracy while Liberty Street bankers and business leaders back Seth Low.
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Citizens’ Union
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TELLER IS FOR GEORGE Says He Would Ske to See Him Elected Mayor
A letter to William Wilhelm, Republican Silver Party representative, outlines political conditions. The writer opposes bare hope for benevolent life under McKinley, supports George for mayor of Greater New York, predicts gold Democrats will shift Republican control, and calls for retiring greenbacks and treasury notes in favor of bank issued money.
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Wiliam Wilhelm
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Treasury
Stump speeches and campaign chatter swirl in Chicago
A New York special to the Tribune from Chicago reports a hectic closing week of campaign activity. Henry George and his followers plan a Carnegie Hall event with Hearne and Garland. George’s single tax message dominates, while Republicans and Democrats push rival lines. Crowd scenes unfold on the lakefront and in longshoremen districts as speakers tour on trucks and tracks.
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Jerry Simpson
Davis
Stump” Ashby
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Chicago Democrats Launch Three Day Stumping Tour for George
Mayer and cabinet with about 300 Cook County Democrats depart for Greater New York in a show of support led by Chicago leaders. The party vows to oppose Henry George, recalling past campaigns to rally for Van Wyck and George Grove, as tensions rise ahead of a broader political push. The mayor also orders the dismissal of women stenographers in city departments, citing efficiency and altered staffing.
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Harrison Praises Tracy Without Endorsing Election Outcome
Indianapolis on October 22 General Harrison and his family arrived from New York. In an interview he said he knew nothing about New York campaign prospects amid multiple parties and relied on state papers for news. He praised Gen Tracy as secretary and friend noting his integrity and independence and dismissed rumors of intimidation.
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Harrison
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Gen Tracy
Twelve district captains desert to Tammany in New York Fifteenth
Twelve election district captains in the Fifteenth assembly district resign to Chairman Heynolde of the Citizens Union and join Tammany. They say Low supporters faded as campaign ends and desertion is due to vanishing merit and sentiment in their neighborhood. Citizens Union leaders express disappointment but claim deserters were never sincere Low men.
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New York
Fifteenth
Heynolde
Citizens’ Union
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Union Jeaders
Football Death After City Game at Casino Beach
Andrew Hanche, aged several years, of this city, died in Astoria hospital today from injuries suffered during a football game at Casino beach last Sunday. The report notes the event as the cause of death with the location and date of the match and subsequent hospital treatment. The item ends with an unrelated medical advertising line highlighting Aver's Pills.
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Andrew Hanche
Astoria
L. L
Casino Beach
Aver's
Dynamite Suspected in Garrisons Train Wreck
Chauncey Depew and experts dispute washout theory while a dynamite blast is eyed as the wreck cause near Garrisons. Detectives and an engineer corroborate findings that embankment failure was deliberate and not from a landslide, with investigations underway and officials surveying the line.
Sailors desert and probate action reported in rush
San Francisco notes report desertion aboard the cruiser Baltimore as crews escape in small boats while the ship awaits orders. Probate Judge Dolman Dolman names Mrs Mary E K Lakin as administrator of the late Te Lakin estate with heirs Baer R Lakin Mary N Lakin David J Lakin Samuel W Lakin and Alice Lakin. Estate value includes boots, stocks, and real estate.
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Mary EK
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Mery N. Lakin
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Samuel W. Lakin
Alice Li
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