Tragic dynamite blast kills Thomas Corlett in Idaho cabin
In Burke near Wallace Idaho a dynamite explosion torn through a cabin left Thomas Corlett dead with horrific injuries. Coroner's inquest ruled no suicide and death likely accidental due to stored giant powder. Remains to be buried in Wallace with miners union support.
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Wallace
Idaho
Burke
Coeur d'Alenes
Thomas Corlett
Corlett
Harrington
Miners’ Union
October public debt statement shows increase and deficits
Washington reports October public debt rose to 1 221 071 717 with cash on hand 233 572 761 and total receipts 26 202 54 for October while disbursements hit 33 978 271 creating a monthly deficit of 7 555 455. Customs and internal revenue rose and fell by small amounts from prior year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Treasury
United States
State Sues to Dissolve Gas Trust Formed in Brooklyn
New York attorney general orders a suit to dissolve eight gas firms and related companies that merged sale of Brooklyn gas assets. Brooklyn Union Gas Company bought the properties. the state argues mergers violate corporate law and end the separate corporate existence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
N. Y
John C. Lester
Williamsburg Gas Light Company
Fulton Municipal Gas Company
Nassau Gas Light Company
People’s Gas Light Company
Metropolitan Gas Light Company
Citizens’ Gas Company
Brooklyn Gas Light Company
Brooklyn Gas Company
Flatbush Gas Company
Kings County Gas Company
Equity Gas Light Company
Mutual Gas Light Company
Brooklyn
Brooklyn Union Gas Company
Northern Pacific Plan Redirects Duluth as Terminal Point
The secretary of the interior declines to approve Duluth Minnesota as the eastern terminus of the Northern Pacific grant. A new terminal at Thomson on the Lake Superior and Mississippi line is ordered to align with the existing lines and avoid double land grants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Secretary of the Interior
Duluth
Minn
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Pacific
Lake Superior
Mississippi
Thomson
Lake Superior & Mississippi Railroad
Congress
UW Students Strike Alaska Gold in Short Season
Two University of Washington students W M Brook and Waldo Richardson returned from Alaska after a spring season. Brook led the Lituya bay placers with about 12000 dollars in yield, averaging 14 men per shift and recovering 35 to 40 percent with amalgamated plates. The claim promises five more years of operation with cabins and strong prospects for next season. Two lectures followed on European civilizations and Seattle pioneer history by A F Beechdolt and Edmund S Meany.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
University of Washington
Alaska
W. M. Brook
Waldo Richardson
Brook
Lituya Bay
Alaska Mining Record
Juneau
University of Washington Boys
A. F. Beechdolt
Alethenonean Literary Society
Europe
Edmond 8. Meeny
University
Arthur A. Denny
Denny
Denny Hall
Society Room
Run on Chicago Sub-Treasury for Gold Surges
Chicago crowds flocked to the sub-treasury as gold demand spiked after San Francisco’s $1,000,000 gold release. Two-thirds of applicants traded greenbacks and national bank notes for gold while the teller limited to treasury notes of 1890 issue and gold certificates. Output for the day reached $5,000, triple Saturday’s.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Sub-Treasury
San Francisco
Treasury
Bsue
Mr. Shanahan
Two Men Killed and Four Hurt in Mine Explosion
Ashland Pennsylvania November 2 1900 Two men were instantly killed in Packer No 2 colliery when a tunnel blasting accident occurred. Killed were John Holleran and Joseph Fann. Injured include Thomas Walsh John McGraw Nicholas Mack and John Korter with Walsh possibly fatally hurt.
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Ashland
Packer No. 2
John Holleran
Joseph Fann
Thomas Walsh
John McGraw
Nicholas Mack
John Korter
Walsh
New Freight Rates To Be In Effect In November
Portland Oregon November 2 Freight tariffs raise class rates for transcontinental shipments from Atlantic seaboard ports to Portland with new schedules for second through fifth classes and by special commodity rates. The changes impact items such as baking powder dry goods cotton goods hardware fruit jars condensed milk and table sauces among others with present and proposed rates listed side by side.
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Portland
Atlantic
Baltimore
Ce Geeecerseees
New York
Atlantic Seaboard
Buffalo
Pittsburg
Central Traffic Association
Seaboard
Ncncarnes
Spaniards Say They are Driving the Cubans Near Maceo
Havana reports deny that Antonio Maceo crossed the military line after an attack on Artimese and a repulse. Insurgents allegedly acted without orders, failed to attack forts, and could not capture Spanish incumbents. Maceo departs Artimese after bombardment and rests to tend the wounded as both sides maneuver.
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Havana
Antonio Maceo
Artimese
Itte
Maceo
Mancus
Pinar del Rio
Rubia
Cabanas
Cayayabes
Sierra del Rosario
Sierras
San Cristobal
Cardinal Satolli denies Buffalo metropolis claim and rumors
In Rome on November 2 Cardinal Satolli dismissed a telegraphed claim that the Buffalo diocese would become a metropolitan see over Rochester Syracuse and Elmira. He rejected reports of Bishop Keane’s promotion and any Canadian jurisdiction extension noting candidates and plans remain premature. He also called premature the suggestion Archbishop Martinelli would summon a Baltimore council, stressing mere intent to apply the 1888 decision more effectively.
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Rome
Satolli
London
Buffalo
Rochester
Syracuse
Elmira
Keane
Catholic University At
Washington
Vatican
Satell
Apostolic Delegate
United States
Canada
Martinelli
Baltimore
Montgom ery Aims to Settle Leadville Miners Strike
W H Montgomery American Federation of Labor organizer arrives in Leadville Colorado to negotiate a settlement. He reports broad interest from mine managers smelter operators and citizens in ending the dispute with assumed broad miner support. He cites estimated strike losses of about two million dollars in wages trade and output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leadville
Col
W. H. Montgomery
American Federation of Labor
Montgomery
What Gen Fitzhugh Lee Said
Madrid Havana interview quotes General Fitzhugh Lee United States consul general saying he will go to New York on private business and return with his family in a few weeks He expresses confidence that Spanish soldiers under General Weyler will soon triumph over the rebellion The Liberal reports praise for Spain's conduct of the war.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Liberal Today
Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
United States
New York
Ward Line
Vigilancia
Weyler
Lee
el Liberal
Spain
Cyclone Tears Through Jefferson County Arkansas
An October 19 cyclone swept eastern Jefferson County causing widespread damage in the Little Rock area as residents report many houses blown down and 15 to 20 people injured. Reports come from Malvern observer Fred Wood Cock. Exact casualty figures and total property damage remain undetermined.
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Arkansas
Little Rock
Ark
Fred Woodcock
Malvern
Jefferson County
Chicago Trades and Labor Assembly Disbands After Friction
The Chicago Trades and Labour Assembly, a key city union since 1888, formally disbanded this afternoon after internal friction. A reorganizational meeting is planned for Wednesday under the Federation of Labor.
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Chicago
Chicago Trades and Labor Assembly
Federation of Labor
English Castles in London Shoplifting Case
English lawyer describes the Castle case as ordinary larceny with joint possession. Mr and Mrs Walter M Castle of San Francisco charged with stealing goods from London stores. Seven charges largely shoplifting. hearing set for Friday at 10 30 am.
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London
Clerkenwell
McConnell
Walter M. Castle
San Francisco
Rider Shot At Flag Destruction Sparks Pursuit in Council Bluffs
In Council Bluffs a confrontation erupted after a large American flag with a McKinley banner was destroyed. A soldier named Berlew fired two revolvers then continued firing as a stranger rode away on a horse. The rider’s horse fell and the man fled on foot before disappearing from view. The incident caused intense local excitement.
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Berlew
Council Bluffs
Raven 2
John Ber
Germany Defends Secrecy on Pre-1890 Talks
Berlin reports the Reichsanzeiger replies to the Hamburger Nachrichten on the Russian German treaty dispute. It says only current ministers can decide when secret diplomatic events cease to be state secrets and warns deviations could endanger state policy. It notes if Germany promised secrecy before 1890 it remains binding on those aware of the matter.
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Berlin
Reichsanzeiger
Bismarck
Hamburger Nachrichten
Germany
Russia
Norris tragedy suspect husband tied to Mrs Kayser murder
Norristown Pennsylvania reports coroner Kurtz visiting the Kayser scene where Mrs. Kayser was killed and her husband Charles O Kayser Jr. was wounded after an alleged holdup. A $65000 life policy on Mrs Kayser is noted while detectives guard the husband.
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Norristown
Cade
Kurtz
Kayser
Charles O. Kayser
Women's Auxiliary in Session Anniversary in Cincinnati
The 25th anniversary celebration of the Episcopal Church Women’s Auxiliary in America took place at St. Paul’s Cathedral with large attendance. Bishop Boyd Vincent led Holy Communion and Rev. Dr. W. S. Longford delivered the sermon. The afternoon featured the general missionary conference at Christ’s Church Chapel with bishops and clergy from several regions.
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Cincinnati
Women’s Auxiliary
The
Episcopal Church In America
St. Paul's Cathedral
Boyd Vincent
Ohio
Holy Communion
W.S. Longford
Board of Managers
Christ's Church Chapel
Vincent
Gatlor
Tennessee
H. Edison
Alaska
Saran TP. Walrath
Western
Africa
Digging Up Dr Brown Scandal Rocks Bay Conference
The Bay Conference of Congregational ministers adopted a resolution urging the Dubuque Conference to rescind its action admitting Dr Brown to fellowship while suspending him. A mutual council was proposed with an ex parte council as a last resort if Dubuque refuses.
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Oakland
Cal
Bay Conference
Congregational Ministers
Dr. Brown
Dubuque
Mr. Brown
Wool Imports Box Wool Exports Reported in Week
Imports of wool for the week ending yesterday show New South Wales 4410 bales Victoria 2116 New Zealand 1828 Cape of Good Hope and Natal 401 East India 223 Russia 900 France 1271 Belgium 100 and sundries 41 totaling 10446 bales.
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London
New South Wales
Victoria
New Zealand
Cape of Good Hope
Natal
East India
Russia
France
Belgium
October Coinage Report From United States Mints
Washington reports the director of the mint shows October coinage by value: Gold five million seven hundred twenty seven thousand dollars, silver two million eight hundred forty four thousand nine dollars, minor coins one hundred sixty six thousand nine hundred dollars, total eight million six hundred twenty eight thousand four hundred seventy nine dollars. Of the silver coined two million two hundred fifty thousand dollars were standard Oliver elars.
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Washington
Mint
United States
Oliver Éelars
Statement Incorrect on Canned Meat Import Rules
Berlin reports the North German Gazette refutes the claim that a new order blocks American canned meat imports by requiring examination of each tin on arrival. The correction clarifies the import process and counters the assertion of a near prohibition.
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Berlin
North German Gazette
Dividend declared for creditors of insolvent banks
Washington November 2 report states the comptroller of the currency has declared dividends for creditors of insolvent banks. Columbia National Bank of Tacoma Washington receives 20 percent and First National Bank of San Bernardino California receives 10 percent.
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Washington
Columbia National Bank of
Rebels felled as Rhodes forces burn Pangols Kraal
Nov 2 in Salisbury Matabeleland Cecil Rhodes and Captain Ferren with 35 burghers captured and burned Pangols Kraal. They killed 31 rebels including three chiefs.
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Matabeland
Salisbury
Cecil Rhodes
Ferren
Pangols Kraal
Double Homicide in Bellaire Ends in Suicide
In Bellaire on November 2 Scott Linton fatally shot William Meigler and Belle Gray, then killed himself at Georgetown. Authorities report a domestic dispute as the motive, with both victims pronounced dead at the scene and the shooter later found deceased.
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Bellaire
Ohio
Scott Linton
William Meigler
Belle Gray
Georgetown
Germany Agog Over Indiscretion and Bismarck Controversy
Berlin reports that Count Herbert Bismarck authored an article in Hamburger Nachrichten fueling a major political storm. Officials consider legal action while the Reichstag debates government explanations. The piece also notes Germany Austria France sugar policy talks and a push to curb dueling, citing Lt Hrueswitz case.
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Reichstag
Bundesrath
William
Hamburger Nachrichten
Vienna
Neu Frie Presse
Hamburg
Herbert Bismarck
Austein
Germany
Austria
France
French Trans-Atlantic Steamship Company
Ils
America
Central Committee
Gotha
Prussia
Hrueswitz
National Council of Women to Meet in Boston on Election Day
The National Council of Women foresees its annual meeting in Boston on Election Day drawing delegates from across the United States. The organization unites two national councils focused on philanthropic, educational, civic, religious, and industrial aims, with international ties to Canada and Europe.
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Boston
Mass
National Council of Women of the
United States
Canada
France
Germany
Great Britain
Sweden
New Zealand
International Council
Countess of Aberdeen
American Council
Rumors of Venezuelan Boundary Commission in London
A London Foreign Office official says he has no knowledge of any appointment of a tribunal like the Bering Sea commission to decide the Venezuelan boundary dispute. He notes Venezuela claimed land to the Essequibo bank and warns broader arbitration could cede much of the colony. discussion continues and a report is awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Foreign Office
Chronicle
Bering Sea Commission
Venezuela
Essequibo
Change of Currency Is Called a Depreciation
A London Times correspondent reports from Berlin that Russia will postpone the autumn currency reform. The plan to issue a new gold coinage matching the rouble’s value faced opposition as a depreciation with feared gold outflow and disruption of payments as foreign bullion and silver arrive and copper coinage is minted in Birmingham.
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London
London Times
Berlin
St. Petersburg
State Council
France
Birmingham
Brakeman Mahoney Killed in Cheney Freight Yard
David J. Mahoney a brakeman on an eastbound local freight was crushed between a boxcar and a flatcar during a coupling in Cheney Washington. He died minutes later with investigators unsure if negligence lay with him a partner or the engineer. Mahoney aged 35 unmarried remains sent to Spokane.
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Spokane
la m
Hopeful Letters Describe Cuban Insurgents Near Havana
Private letters from Havana received in Philadelphia recount recent Cuban events. They note Antonio Maceo did not aim to reach Havana province and that Artemisa was attacked but not a passage of the trocha. Captain Degardo, Maceo aide, says the Pinar del Rio regular army avoids war in Havana and Matanzas amid heavy rains and muddy ground.
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Philadelphia
Havana
Pinar del Rio
Antonio Maceo
Artemisa
Trocha
Degardo
Maceo
Matanzas
Denmark Friendly to Russia in Secret Accord
Copenhagen dispatch to the Pall Mall Gazette says Denmark funds its Copenhagen fortifications under a Russia France secret understanding. Russia would seek Schleswig Holstein if Danes favor, and Denmark would aid Russia in war by allowing use of Copenhagen harbors forts and shipyards, valued for manpower over 100000.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Copenhagen
Russia
France
Denmark
Schleswig-Holstein
Copenhhagen
Germany
Postoffice Safe Blown Open at Plymouth
Robbers tried to crack Plymouth post office early today but fled after a loud report blew the safe door off. The blast rattled nearby buildings and sparked fire in mail bags from powder sparks. firemen extinguished the flames and Postmaster Clary found valuables still intact.
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Wikesbarre
Penn
Plymouth
Clary
Flags torn down in Madison court clash over emblems
In Anderson Indiana marks marks Hanna flags torn and trampled in Madison circuit and district court rooms. Judge Diven and Judge Ellison's deputy removed the flags depicting McKinley and Heibert across the stripes. Parties near closing campaign amid bitter feeling.
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Indianapolis
Anderson
Mark Hanna
Madison
Diven
McKinley
Hiebert
Ellison
Daniel Boland
Cuban Consul Returns Home for Private Affairs
General Fitzhugh Lee the consul general of Cuba said in Havana he will travel to the United States to visit family and handle private business. He denied plans to confer with President Cleveland or Secretary Olney about the Cuban situation, though he will meet the president and officials while in America.
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Havana
Fitzhugh Lee
Associated Press
United States
Cleveland
Olney
America
Washington
Nitro Explodes At Empire Magazine In Indiana Blast
A Geneva Indiana blast reports 700 quarts of nitro glycerine exploded at the Empire magazine. Concussion reached miles, hundreds of windows shattered and chimneys toppled. A wagon and its team are missing. debris shows no trace of the wagon or its occupants. A nearby Hercules magazine survived with only partial wall damage.
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Cincinnati
Geneva
Ind
Empire Magazine
Hercules
Fort Sherman Infantsry Delighted With New Quarters
Fort Sherman Idaho October reports the Sixteenth Infantry settled in new quarters praising the post as the nicest healthiest and most picturesque military reservation in the west. Companies D F H east side C G west side. soldiers impressed by scenery and climate and favoring staying over Utah. Civil military relations improving with local townspeople and Salt Lake residents noted as reserved toward uniforms.
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Fort Sherman
Idaho
Sixteenth Infantry
Art Douglas
Utah
Saltake
Eurd Alene
Salt Lake
Berlin Russia treaty signs hid disloyalty to Austria
London report says the German Russia accord was not harmless to Austria. Prince Bismarck sought quick terms with Russia and later pressed for a higher price in talks with M. De Giers. The resulting agreement reportedly included clauses masking bad faith toward Austria.
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London
Berlin
Daily News
Russia
Austria
Bismarck
Sklerniewicz
Coor
Watew
M. de Giers
Dreibund
Sir Richard Webster Possible Appointee to Venezuelan Commission
In Washington reports an inquiry into Sir Richard Webster being selected for the Venezuelan boundary commission yields no confirmation. Negotiations continue with no personnel decisions yet, though Webster’s high reputation makes his possible nomination plausible once the proper phase is reached.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Richard Webster
Webster
Navy Yard Improvement Estimates Cut In Two Thirds
Commodore Matthews in the navy department annual report reduces maintenance and improvement estimates from $996 020 to $2 245 43 for yards nationwide. Highlights include Mare Island dredging 20 000, wharf 6 00, officers quarters 12 000, Puget Sound clearing 10 000, and torpedo boat housing estimated at 225 000 with no location given.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Commodore Matthews
Navy Department Bureau of Yards and Docks
Herbert
Mare Island
Cal
Puget Sound Station
Man Kills Himself In Helena Laundry Firm
Frank Beck, about 35, part owner of a Helena laundry, committed suicide with a double barrel shotgun in the backyard after drinking heavily. His wife fled to a neighbor while Beck called at the house and later fatally shot himself in the forehead. He leaves a wife, two children, and three brothers.
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Frank Beck
Helena
Mont
Toeht
Jim
Panics of Daily Occurrence in Constantinople Amid War Rumors
A Daily Mail dispatch from Constantinople reports rumors Armenians may poison the water supply and that panics occur daily. Bread price hikes are seen as signaling war, ministers clash at Yildiz Kiosk, and arrests of officials rumored. The sultan’s dwindling supporters are Hassan Pasha and Rifat Pasha.
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Sultan
Itm Nousiabers
London
Daily Mail
Constantinople
Yildiz
Bere
Hassan Pasha
Rifat Pasha
Severe Floods Hit Sicily Drowning Three In Palermo
Severe floods sweep Sicily around Palermo with three people drowned. Navy authorities in Rome report disaster and ongoing relief efforts as waters rise and residents flee.
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Sicily
Rome
Navy
Palermo
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Hank
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Prince Bismarck
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Cheney
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Coeur d’Alene
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