Catastrophe in New York Ruins Claims Many Missing
The Oct 30 report details a long search at a Tarrant & Co restaurant collapse in New York. One body recovered, about twenty feared buried, as workers cleared debris through the night. Dozens of missing employees named, with hundreds of rescuers and a large property loss estimated at $2,000,000.
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New York
Bodles
Tarrant & Co
Risdic
Ahearn
Louise Jotekell
Tarnall & Ch
Wan
Lupe
O'Cieck
Rachael Coughland
Monroe Binet
Bowie
Herman Derowita
M. Spisskenlet
Fngton Street
Warren
Yohloye
Armstrong
J. & Cise Prrailley
Josph Carrolks
Joseph Brera
Barnes
Explosions linked to chemical action at city scene
Witnesses and officials discuss a large blast blamed on chemical reaction during compound of materials at a plant. Inspections reveal permits to store benzine ammonia phosphorus and acids. several workers unaccounted for, including a clerk and a boy. Officials assess structural damage and ongoing search continues.
Russian Cotton Crop Surges in Central Asia
Reports from St. Petersburg show a 30 percent rise in cotton cultivation in Russian central Asia this year, with the crop estimated at 7.5 million poods. Earlier output from Russian possessions was about 6.0 million poods, and the increase is linked to higher raw cotton imports. Prices for petroleum and its shares have fallen sharply, while speculation on an election in Moscow is noted and an electric tower exhibit is planned for January.
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St. Petersburg
Central Asia
Noroe Vremva
Sypdt
REEA
Mos
Presidio Recruits to Be Forwarded to Manila on Transport Sherman
At the Presidio recruits from multiple infantry units are to be sent to Manila aboard the transport Sherman under Captain Daniel Fo Angh am. The shipment includes 2k mates and two horses, with First Lieutenant Issac A.atsard and Second Lieutenant George A. Herbst among the officers. A group of young Middletown, N Y business students aided by the quartermaster were hired for the trip and will travel home on a Pullman after service.
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Manila
Sherman
San Franciso
Presidio
Daniel Fo Angham
Issac A.atsard
George A. Herbst
23Rd Infantes
Fi Asaph
Middletown
Christmas Packages For Soldiers From Washington
Christmas packages for soldiers are being organized by the Quartermaster's department to forward Christmast shipments. The process requires a large minority to approve and distribute them. Those intending to participate should start early as it will take five to six weeks to reach troops at their stations.
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Soldiera
Washington
Quartermaster's Department of the Army
Staer
Fragmentary BiCS New York Confederate service note
Fragmented OCR sketch mentions BiCS New York, detectady county and a man named Beane who served in the Mexican War and later the Confederate service. Details are unclear but imply a Civil War era military or veteran reference.
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New York
Detectady County
New Yorkra
Beane
Kansas gains 1,469,496 people in 1891 figures
The article reports total US figures with Kansas showing a gain of 2,400 over 1890 and an overall increase near 21 percent. Alaska's population is estimated at 44,000, among other national totals.
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Alaska
Help It Along. Centennial Exposition Sticker Campaign Proposed
A damaged OCR passage outlines a plan to distribute posters advertising a Kansas Centennial Exposition. promoters aim to spread promotional stickers to papers and business letters and use them to mobilize support for a state event. A board plan includes urging legislative action and securing congressional backing before Christmas for a site and construction.
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Kansas
Tk Coburn
Ety
Botloett
Congress
Gaa
Johnsons alleged vote trading for Breidenthal bid
Reports from the First congressional district claim J G Johnson allies trade Breidenthal for legislative votes to boost his U S senator bid. Populists say Johnson wields this warfare as John H Atwood of Leavenworth denounces him.
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Breidenthal
J. G.johnson
Jolnann
Himerlf
United States
Johnson
John H. Atwood
Leavenworth
Atwood
Marriage of an Archduchess in Vienna Chapel
Archduchess Maria of Austria wed Duke in a ceremony at the home chapel in Vienna. Emperor Franz Joseph and the court attended the service in a formal royal display.
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Maria of Austria
Duke Odes
Emperor Franche Juseph
Controversy Over Public Support Reflects Political Tug of War
Fragmented excerpts reveal a heated exchange between Albaugh Sapp and political figures over a political proposition tied to polling figures and campaign backing. Telegrams show pressures, counteroffers, and warnings about election outcomes, with mentions of Betsey Fay, McKinley, Bryan, and Kannas in a tense posturing exchange.
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Yestertay
W. F
al Daligh
Albaugh
Sipp
Mckinley
Bryan
Aneas
Wes Carey
Perjury claim shadows Caleb Powers Goebel case
Louisville readers receive an affidavit by telegraph operator Finley Anderson alleging prior statements connected to the Goebel murder case were false. The document cites meetings with Attorney Campbell, Arthur Goebel, and dates in Cincinnati and Barbourville, with assertions about Powers and the Goebel testimony. Anderson claims memory gaps and swears to a retracted version, noting payments and a 1900 date tied to the Goebel matter.
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Louisville
Finley Anderson
Caleb Powers
Governor Goubel
Anderson
Georgetown
Attorney Campbell
Cincinnati
Goebel
Campbell
Arthur Goebel
Powers
Barbourville
Win. Goebel
Tim
Frankfort
Jannney
Cale Powers
Occanton
Cone
Arthur Goeteli
Justus Goebel
Lampeets
Hla
Otter
Meso Anderson
Boutelle's Case Hardens Amid Mental Health Troubles
Beaton Oct. 30 Congressman Charles A Boutelle, long an inmate of McLean asylum, remains untreated amid disputed diagnoses of frenzy. Recounts show a Congress reelection, confusion over letters from family, and nurses explaining unclear content. Steel plate prices rose to 12.59 cents per pound amid industry restrictions.
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Beaton
Chas
A. Boutelle
McLean Asylum
Rnsque
Waverly Shoe
Boutelle
Atan
Roosevelt Rivals Ride West amid Elmira Outcry
The Roosevelt party heads west from Elmira after a stormy rally night. Governor Roosevelt says the first attack on the carriage came from small boys, with a crowd clashing with police escort. Corning reports a violent disruption with six wounded partisans. Bryan and Depew visits noted as trains passed. Roosevelt urges law and order and peaceful meetings, condemning mob violence as a threat to republic.
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Elmira
Roosevelt
Rochester
Faskett
Stanchfield
Corning Club
Fassett
Corning
Fimira
Woolley
Prohibition Party
Bryan
Darier
Etmirs
Senator Depew
Cobleail
Depew
Dia
Mr. Bryan
Weather Indications for Chicago and Kansas Forecast
Weather notes from Chicago indicate unsettled conditions with a forecast for Kansas. East of the region shows gusty and variable winds on Wednesday, while northwest trends are expected to persist, accompanied by mild temperatures and scattered showers.
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Kansas
Arity
Parsons Case Deliberations Await Court Declares
The board of public works discusses obeying a court mandate regarding Parsons. Grant Hornaday urges compliance with the Drene court while Kinavel cautions against actions beyond the injunction issued by the Chay county court. Proceedings to force the injunction are debated as Center waits for the mandamus writ and related filings. The Clay Center attorney may respond for Parsons in upcoming mandamus proceedings.
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Parsons
Odesta
Ten For & Center
He ‘Copelssdtel
Grant Hornaday
Drene Court
G. W. Kinavel
Leander
Chay
Iesusenge
Sigfrid Jude
Reetratna
Supreme Court
Clay Geos
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Clay Center
Kimball
Williams
Board of Puble Works
Board of Public Works
Ft le
Board of Charge
Bryan Begins Final New York Campaign Stop in Addison
On Oct 10 Mr. Bryan started his last day of the New York campaign with a five minute talk in Addison, near Ferney City. A large crowd awaited as the train arrived at Port Jervis, and Roosevelt’s train moved through Elmira. Bryan spoke of voting mind and protest against trusts and expansion, urging liberty and self-government, while Republicans circulated a fund appeal in advance of key elections.
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Mr. Bryan
New York
Addison
Ferney City Mt
Jean Cae Babevaan
Sucar
Joe Rie
Port Jervis
Wulting
Bryan
Mn Tegan
Elmira
Roosevelt
Bryseo
An Party
Tuua
Democratic Party
Philippiee
Fusionists Claim Election Boards Seized by Foes
A dispute erupts over county election boards with Writ of mandamus sought to compel Governor Lewry appointee Ring to place Republicans and Democrats on the slate boards for next election. Kin, a contested figure, has alternated allegiance between parties and faces a legal challenge from Populist factions as court action intensifies.
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Ea Alring
Con Mw Pleas
Mmdmmniel
S.tt. Ring
Phikie Pme
Acd
Democrats
Next
Tuma Y
Republi
Stanley
Tuston Tate
Sehorstdo
Goubtfal Grecingts
Fier Uke
O. J. Fylersot
Epul
Ip Tombs
Comenitior Mat
Fisher
Wwe
Warning on Election Fraud Tightens Voting Suppression
Fragmented report outlines Republican warnings about fraud and voter intimidation. It references Higley, the Populias committee, and alleged schemes to disenfranchise voters. A oath and legal language describe qualification testing and the judge’s role in validating ballots and eligibility on election day.
Death by Dispaste and Death File Dispatch
Fragmented OCR lists deaths and unit assignments from Gen Mac Arthur era, naming multiple infantry and cavalry units. Mentions dates in October and October 20 with various soldiers including Bri Getover Murphey Murphy and Charles Ie Ms He Cog, indicating widespread disease and other causes among troops. The text is garbled but records military fatalities and unit affiliations across October.
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Mac Arthur
Manns
Washington
Oct
Amon Arthur
Em Dyeeniers
Custober Seventeenth Infantry
Albert W. Bri Getover
Densie Murphy
George JL
Ortober Fourth Cavalry
Frat
Orteber Te
Martih Thierry
Tharty
Aleiens Griceiva
Ine
Ar Ferty
Vert
Buuch
Gebel
Rock Island Brideses Ut Athore-at Sche Sar
In Rock Island a note notes a bride event with local names, addresses, and a date unclear in the OCR fragment. The fragment mentions a Beers family and a scheduled gathering, suggesting a community wedding notice with limited readable details.
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Rock Island
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