Polish woman recounts brutal assault by Italian men near Spokane
Marie Vivoid, 34, a Polish immigrant, describes in broken English how Lombardi an Italian gardener and two other men tortured her for hours after she allegedly refused sexual advances and refused to reveal stolen money. She shows extensive injuries while doctors note the patterns of choking and stabbing.
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Spokane
Wash
D. J. Ballard
White Bluff
Marie Vivoid
Les
Spokesman-Review
Marie Vivold
Poland
America
Sacred Heart Hospital
Lombardi
Ballard
Fink
Lombard
Newman
Max Fox
John
Marie
Major McKinley Recovers After Record Campaign Week
Canton Ohio October reports Major McKinley feeling well after a record breaking week. He attended morning services at the First Methodist Church and joined Mrs McKinley for a drive in the afternoon. He visited his mother and hosted visitors including Murat Halstead and ex Congressmen Finley of Baltimore. Crowds were largest yesterday with diverse interests and a varied program. The Canton pilgrimages continue with no pause.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
M. E
Finley
Baltimore
Boy of 13 Kills Playmate Over Kitten Dispute
Atchison Kansas October 1 Mrs John Meyers and her 13 year old son are jailed charged with murder in the death of 2 year old Lester Dickson neighbor child The mother allegedly encouraged the son to stab Duke Dickson over a quarrel about a kitten The wounded boy is not expected to live
Bryan Attends Central Presbytarian Service in St Paul
William J. Bryan spent Sunday in St Paul in rest and churchgoing. He attended Central Presbyterian Church with Mrs Ryan and heard Rev. L. W. Beattie of Mankato. Visitors included Ignatius Donnelly and Senators Squire of Washington and Tillman of South Carolina.
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Minneapolis
Cuban Plague Deaths Rise Amid Yellow Fever Outbreak
Washington reports Dr Burgess from Havana notes yellow fever remains rampant with 380 cases in most Spanish garrisons. In September Havana recorded 1034 deaths from the disease, while smallpox worsens in Havana and surrounding suburbs.
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Washington
Burgess
Marine Hospital Service
Havana
Walcott the Winner in Maspeth Boxing Tourney Bout
The Empire Athletic club staged its second boxing tournament of the season in Maspeth L. Oct 12. The night’s highlight was the Quinn versus Walcott bout with Walcott scoring a knockout in the seventh round from a left hand swing to the jaw.
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Walcott
Maspeth
Empire Athletic Club
Quinn
Sultan's Promise to Implement Wide Reform Reported
Berlin dispatch notes the Frankfurter Zeitung cites an irade by the sultan promising state reform for the entire empire. The report highlights a pledge to pursue changes across government, with no immediate timetable provided.
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Berlin
Frankfurter Zettung
Bryan in Minneapolis Draws Huge Crowds Across Four Meetings
William Jennings Bryan visited Minneapolis for four city rallies, drawing crowds at Exposition hall Bridge square Lyceum theater and Yale place. A Veterans club of 200 gray haired supporters greeted him at the hotel with a royal reception.
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Bryan Club
Minneapolis
William Jennings Bryan
Patfoma
Mrs. Bryan
Bryan
Twin Cities
West Hotel
Dirs. Bryan
8. B. Huard
Veterans’ Bryan Club
Exposition
Benjamin Harrison
Uryan
Phillip B. Winston
E. C. Mar‘hed
Mr. Bryan
Duluth
Congressman Towne
Mrs Castle examined by eminent English specialist
London October 1 Mrs Castle and her husband Walter M Castle of San Francisco are jailed at Holloway awaiting remand. Dr Savage reports Mrs Castle's mental balance seriously disturbed after a dazed incoherent interview with James R Roosevelt. Family medical evidence suggests long standing mental issues since 184 birth and partial restraint once discussed.
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London
United States
Brazilian Consul Resigns as Santos Appointment Ends
Washington Oct 12 The Secretary of State Olney accepts Henry Clay Smith’s resignation as United States consul at Santos Brazil. The letter notes charges of personal and official misconduct and states resignation is accepted to relieve injurious consequences from the public service.
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Washington
Olney
Henry Clay Smith
Alabama
United States
Santos
Brazil
Cleveland
Gold Democrats Bar on Ballot Names in Kings County
In Kings County Supreme Court Judge Clement ruled against the gold standard Democrats and the Shepard faction demanding the ballot label National Democrats. He said the national and regular Democratic parties are substantially the same and infringes on the regular party’s use. The case advances to the appellate court with a mandamus request to force inclusion of Shepard nominees under the National Democratic header.
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New York
Supreme Court of
Kings County
Clement
Democratic County Committee
National Democrats
Gold Standard Democrats
Shepard
National Democratic Party
Democratic Party
Shepard Party
Hachenberger Wins 25-Mile Denver Race
O B Hachen berger wins the 25 mile track race in Denver Colorado with Monte Scott of Providence R I finishing second. The official time is unclear due to OCR errors but noted as 1dscdlf 66.
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Denver
Col
O. B. Hachenberger
Monte Scott
Providence
Obscene issue shocks Boise Sentinel papers scandal
Boise Idaho October 12 The Boise Sentinel owned by Captain James Gunn a demo populist candidate for Congress faces scrutiny as copies of an obscene issue are destroyed The editor seeks to shift blame to a man named Murray ex superintendent of public instruction in Colorado Gunn denied responsibility while critics call him liable The controversy involves Gunn’s prior rejection from the legislative halls and possible mail matter concerns with the Postmaster Tage under scrutiny in Washington.
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Boise
Idaho
Boise Sentinel
Sentinel
James Gunn
Congress
Gunn
Murray
Waite
Colorado
Legislative
W. B. Borah
Tage
Washington
Vigilance Committee Turmoil in Idaho Mining Camp
In Peale mining camp near Boise Idaho a vigilance committee acted after a saloon robbery by Craig and accomplices. Craig confessed under threats and was banished. Smith was warned to leave and did so. Tex escaped and the courtless action targets other locals known as boosters and gamblers.
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Statse
Idaho
Peale
Wiliam St. Smith
Wastren Craig
Tex
Minton & Jensen
Craig
Joe Minton
Afu
Smith
Bolee
Bmivet
Hite’s
Boise
Republicans claim McKinley Hobart victory assured
At the national Republican headquarters a statement from the executive committee declares McKinley and Hobart have secured 270 electoral votes and Pryan 150 with six doubtful states likely to favor Republicans. The group says the election is decided and the opposition has abandoned the East.
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New York
National Republican
Executive Committee
McKinley
Mobar
Pryan
Hobart
Quay
Insurgents Clash With Spaniards Near San Diego
Dispatches from Havana report another battle in Pinar del Rio Province between Spanish forces under General Reharrue and insurgents led by Antonio Maceo at San Diego. The fight ends with heavy losses for both sides, with insurgent defeat alleged and no full details available.
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Havana
Pinar del Rio
Antonio Maceo
Reharue
Maceo
San Diego
Brazilian Bank Chief Receives Clarifying Telegram
Rio de Janeiro officials sent a message to the National Brazilian Bank president denying a panic reported by a London paper. The telegram says exchange rates are stable, no moratorium is planned, and there has been no six month halt on payments.
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Paris
Rio de Janeiro
London
Earthquake-like disturbance rocks Dunbarton Scotland
An underground tremor at 10:90 oclock in Dunbarton, Scotland, caused the Circassian ship to rock and shift feet, with the quay bank heaved about 100 feet and the shipyard damaged. Workmen aboard the Circassian panicked during the incident.
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Dunbarton
Scotland
Fatal experiment leaves Grant family grievously burned
In Chardon Ohio on October 12 a Chicago chemist’s patent medicine mix exploded while being prepared. Grant suffered severe burns and his daughter Mrs Perry lost both eyes and burned hands. Mrs Perry and the child perished, while the mother and father are at risk of death.
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Chardon
Ohio
Grant
Ivory to Be Released from Paris Detention
Ambassador Buats in Paris cables Secretary Olney that Tynants will be released. He was accused as the No. 1 figure among the Phoenix Park murderers and arrested by French authorities at Scotland Yard’s request. Extradition efforts have failed.
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Ivory
Washington
Buats
Paris
Olney
Tynants
Phoenix Park
Scotland Yard
Europe
Devastating New York and New Jersey Hurricane Strikes
A severe hurricane swept coastal New York and New Jersey causing extensive damage. Sandy Hook and Jersey shore towns suffered heavy flooding, wrecked beaches, toppled pavilions, and ruined hotels. Coney Island, Brighton Beach, Far Rockaway, Sea Isle City, Long Branch, Asbury Park, and Egg Harbor City faced major destruction as waves and high tides battered shoreline structures.
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New York
Sandy Hook
Atlantic
Jersey
Coney Island
Brighton Beach
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach Hotel
Far Rockaway
Far Rockaway Improvement Co
United States Hotel
Tackapeusha House
Dolphin Hotel
Avenue
New Jersey
Sea Isle City
Townsend and
Carson's
Brunswick Hotel
Long Branch
Asbury Park
Deal Beach
Boundary Line
Davis Studio
Egg Harbor City
N. J
Waite Backs Bryan Watson Ticket in Colorado Letter
Ex-Governor Waite, running on the populist ticket, pledges support for Bryan and Watson despite party divisions in Colorado. He denounces Thomas, Stevens, Patterson and others, and says he will campaign to defeat Bryan and Watson electors.
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Denver
People of
Colorado
David H. Waite
Watson
Bryan
Charles 8. Thomas
Isaac Stevens
Thomas M. Patterson
Devil
Waite
Sewall
Khalid to Be Expelled from German Territory
Berlin dispatch says semi official note states deposed Zanzibar sultan Seyid Khalid, taken by German warship to German East Africa, plotted to reclaim Zanzibar throne and will be expelled from Germany.
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London
Berlin
the Times
Seyid Khalid
Zanzibar
German East Africa
Germany
Robber Guarded by Militia in Fairmont
In Fairmont Minnesota on October 12 authorities guard the second Sherburne bank robber amid fears of lynching. Officials call out Company D to station troops inside the jail enclosure as a mob forms in Sherburne and in Fairmont the man remains defiant, aided by a prayerful mother and sister of high repute.
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Fairmont
Minn
Sherburne
Desperado
Studebaker Trust Deed Filed For 21 Bonds In Illinois
A trust deed for 2 000 000 was filed in the county recorder’s office by Studebaker Brothers in favor of Illinois Trust and Savings Bank to secure 2.1 first mortgage gold bearing bonds. The mortgage covers the plant, franchise, patents and rights at Southend Indiana. President Mitchell of the bank said the deal is routine, bonds placed with a New York company, and all general obligations will be cancelled by the issue.
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Chicago
County Recorders Office
Studebaker Brothers
Illinois Trust and Bavings Bank
Southend
Ind
Mitchell
New York
Higgs resigns as Prohibition nominee for governor
Isaac W. Higgs, national Prohibition candidate for governor, resigns from the ticket to State Chairman J. W. Wells. He cites a secretary of state ruling preventing the ticket from appearing on the official ballot and says he will support the Democratic ticket and urges nationalists in the state to do likewise.
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Chicago
Isaac W. Higgs
National Prohibition
J. W. Wells
Wells
Supreme Court Opens to Honor President in Immemorial Fashion
Washington, Oct. 12. The Supreme Court opened at 8 o'clock for the term with five minutes of session. Four attorneys admitted to the bar. Chief Justice Fuller announced that motions on the docket would be postponed until tomorrow to permit the court to open the president in a body in accordance with immemorial usages. All justices present. No decisions to be rendered this week.
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Washington
Supreme Purt
Fuller
Torrow
Remains of Archbishop Benson May Rest at Canterbury Cathedral
The body of Boward White Benson D D archbishop of Canterbury who died suddenly during divine service in Ha arden is at Hawarden rectory under clergy watch. If permitted by the home secretary the interment will take place in Canterbury Cathedral. Gladstone mourns the loss of a longtime friend.
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Chester
Eng
Miss Russell Performs After News of Father’s Death
Louis Oct 12 Miss Lillian Russell appeared in An American Beauty at the Century tonight despite news that her father lay dying at his home. She learned of his death only this morning and played to avoid depriving the 60 chorus girls of a night’s wages.
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Louis
Lillian Russell
Century
Independent Gold Standard Democracy Ballot Title Battle
Springfield October 12 The state review board settled the ballot title for the Gold Democrats ticket after objections by Theodore Nelson secretary of the Democratic state central committee. The official ballot will show Independent Gold Democracy as the ticket name.
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Springfield
Theodore Nelson
Democratic State Central Committee
Gold Democrats
Livingston Fire Destroys Section of Orschel Block
Fire on the second floor of the Orschel block in Livingston Montana caused extensive damage before it was controlled. I Orachel Co wholesale liquors and M Shott & Co clothiers occupied the flat and suffered heavy water damage. Origin unknown.
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Livneston
Mont
Orschel Lock
I. Orachel « ‘Co
M. Shott & Co
Cashier Disappears to Mexico After Bank Troubles
Cedarville Ohio October 12 William Clemens cashier of the Cedarville bank vanished Friday leaving a letter to his family saying he went to Mexico He took about $1000 with him and says he will return He was mentally troubled by business pressures President George W Harper is meeting all bank demands with individual due bills accepted locally.
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Cedarville
Ohio
Williamlemens
Cedarville Bank
Mexico
Clemens
George W. Harper
County Clerk Knopf Arrested for Signing Minors Naturalization Papers
Chicago reports County Clerk Philip Knopf a Republican was arrested on a bench warrant charging malfeasance of office for signing two minors final naturalization certificates in 1888 without approval. Knopf denies the charges.
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Chicago
Philip Knopf
Payne
Knopf
Queen Sends Sympathy After Archbishop Canterbury's Death
London Oct 1 The queen expressed deep sorrow to Mrs Benson widow of the archbishop of Canterbury saying she was astounded by the awful news and grieved for the loss while noting her fondness for the late archbishop and sending sympathy from her daughter.
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Canterbury
London
McKinley Receives Blaine Cane Amid Free Silver Debate
Canton Ohio October 12 delegates arrive by special train. McKinley honors cane of Blaine home wood from Brownsville birthplace and argues protectionist tariff sustains revenues. He rejects free silver, saying prosperity comes from confidence and guarded coinage, with work for idle labor and farmers selling goods.
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Canton
Ohio
Roscoe
Monongahela Valley
Tabernacle
McKinley
George W. Lawrence
Congress
Pennsylvania
James G. Blaine
Fayette Club
Blaine
Brownsville
Japan rulers help sufferers with flood relief bonds
The Osaka city council will fund typhoon repairs from city funds but flood damages estimated at 500000 yen will be raised by issuing bonds. The emperor and empress of Japan donated 102000 yen to floods relief across eight districts. Six houses remain submerged in Tokyo with Honjo flooded. eight areas lack reliable land lines as boats carry communications across a flooded landscape.
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Tacoma
Wash
Northern Pacific
Osaka
Japan
Tokio
Honjo
Filibustering Dauntless Lands 490 Men in Cuba
The Dauntless carrying 490 men and four carloads of arms sailed from Florida toward Cuba with a revenue cutter in pursuit. After a swift dash across the St Johns bar the cruiser outpaced the Bo Stilling or Bottwell and landed on the south coast of Pinar del Rio just before daylight. The Ark from Jacksonville arrived eight hours later but found the party already ashore.
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Palm Beech
Fla
Cuba
Florida
Davuntiess
Dauntless
Jacksonville
Boitwell
St. Johns Bar
Marine Mmit
Dauntiess
Newark
Key West
Pinar del Rio
Livestock Exchange Eyes Reciprocity and Retaliation Policy
Fort Worth Texas October 12 The National Livestock Exchange executive committee discloses to study a rumor that Germany may ban certain goods from the U S The group plans to meet tomorrow and declare a firm stance on reciprocity and retaliation against nations seen as discriminating against American meat products The event attracts many visiting guests and fills the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Worth
Texas
Associated Press
Germany
America
National Livestock Exchange
United States
Talbot Denies Bolting Bryan in Signed Statement
Lincoln Oct 12 A R Talbot law partner of William J Bryan says he has always been a Republican and has not bolted Bryan Despite press reports claiming otherwise Talbot declares he admires Bryan and his patriotism and denies any defection news wire AP quotes his signed denial in full
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Lincoln, Neb
A. R. Talbot
William J. Bryan
Bryan
United States
Battle near Havana as insurgents clash with Spanish forces
A meager Havana report claims a significant engagement between Spanish troops led by General Behagu and insurgent forces under Antonio Maceo. The note says insurgent losses were heavy while Spanish casualties were severe.
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