Twenty Six Die in Detroit Boiler Explosion Collapse
Detroit reports twenty six dead after a boiler explosion at the Wenderthy Injector plant corner Abbott street and Brooklyn avenue. Five unidentified bodies burned beyond identification and twenty four others injured with many in critical condition.
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Detroit
Wenderthy
Abbott Street
Brooklyn Avenue
RB. Bryant
Monitor
A. K. Hoofman
Joseph Coffey
A. E. Miller
Eugene Bertram
Edward Burtsch
Charles Marvin
Stephen Crisp
Patrick Malloy
Carpenter
J. Frye
Boiler Explosion at Peaberthy Injector Plant Wrecks Two Buildings
A single boiler exploded at the Peaberthy Injector plant on Abbott Street and Brooklyn Avenue, destroying a rear three story building. Up to eighty five workers were present. Debris filled yards, a dust cloud rose, flames started, and ambulances rushed to the scene as victims were pulled from the wreckage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peaberthy
Abbott Street
Brooklyn Avenue
Fire crews rush to scene after deadly wreck
Responders from across the city battled a blazing center fire after a serious accident. Firefighters pried out victims as public works dispatched available men and horses to assist, signaling rapid coordinated emergency action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of Public Works
Rescue and ruin at Brooklyn factory blast and fire
Laborers dug through debris on Brooklyn avenue as floors and roof collapsed forming a massive cover over the fire. Engineer Riley survived after a shield of debris and a testing boiler protected him from falling timbers while rescuers recovered bodies amid flames and smoke. plant losses totaled about $180,000 with $70,000 insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brooklyn Avenue
Riley
Grace Hospital
Pillory Is Not In Use At Pontiac Reformatory
M M Mallary, general superintendent of the Illinois state reformatory at Pontiac, denies in Judge Tuthill's court that any pillory or corporal punishment is used since his appointment July 1 1901. He says the institution is open to visitors daily and invites public investigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
M. M. Mallary
Illinois State Reformatory
Pontiac
Miller
Assault on Ottumwa editor leads to street clash
Ottumwa Iowa on November 27 R F Moore a noted local journalist was attacked on the street by Thomas J Phillips a former Democratic governor candidate. The incident follows Moore naming Phillips in print and Phillips threatening to cancel Moore's subscription after Moore publicized a letter from Phillips.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Moore
Thomas J. Phillips
Iowa
Phillips
Missing Brother Possible in West, Julius Goodman Claims
Julius Goodman of New York writes Jeffersonville officials that Charles Goodman, jailed in the murder case of Newell Rathbun, may be his brother. He says Charles left New York for the West years ago, aged 28, matching the dead man. Coroner Coots will examine the corpse to verify the description.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Julius Goodman
East One Hundred and Twentieth Street
New York
Charles Goodman
Newell
Rathbun
West
Coots
Reception and Lunch for General Dodge at Omaha Club
Omaha Neb Nov 27 A reception and lunch was given General Granville M Dodge at the Omaha club Monday. Invitations were laid for thirty guests including ex Secretary of Agriculture Sterling Morton General Manderson General John C Cowin Captain H K Palmer Dr George L Miller and other soldier friends. Dr Miller served as toast master.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha. Neb
Granville M. Dodge
Omaha
Sterling Morton
Manderson
John CC. Cowin
H. K. Palmer
George L. Miller
Dr. Miller
Admiral Schley as Kansas City guest next January
Admiral Schley will be the guest of Kansas City and the Commercial Club during next January if possible. He has accepted conditionally an invitation to visit Memphis and if he goes there he will stop in Kansas City for a day or two.
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Kansas City
Admiral Schley
Commercial Club
Memphis
Tenn
Impression at St. Petersburg on Ito’s Japan
In St. Petersburg on November 27 observers say Marquis Ito’s real target was the Russian capital. It is believed Japan seeks to cultivate Russia or secure an understanding with Russia, signaling a shift in regional diplomacy.
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St. Petersburg
Ito
Japan
Russia
Fire Claims Three Children in Limerick Flax Tragedy
In Darlington South Carolina on November 27 a house at Lides Bridge burned after Limerick Flax, a Black man, left his home locking in three children aged 11, 7, and 3. All perished in the blaze.
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Darlington
S. C
Limerick Flax
Lides Bridge
Canadian high commissioner Strathcona confined by severe cold
Lord Strathcona and Mount Royal the Canadian high commissioner is confined to his house with a severe cold his friends are anxious about his health from London dispatches dated November 27.
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London
Lord Strathcona
Mount Royal
Cleveland Soon To Be Out
Princeton New Jersey November 27 Ex President Cleveland will be able to leave his room in a few days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Princeton
N. J
Lecture series dates and ticket info at Wilson Beamer Hardware
The notice lists Friday evening lectures with dates including Dec 13 and Jan 3 and Jan 24. Season or single tickets for the C H Wilson lecture course are available at Wilson Beamer Hardware.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frederick Truman
C.H. Wilson
Wilson- Beamer
Free Delivery Expands Postal Service Revenue Across Cities
First Assistant Postmaster General W M Johnson reports free delivery posts are self sustaining with $74.2 million in revenue last year from 66 cities, plus gains from rural routes. By year end 8 4600 rural routes will operate, about half of applications filed since inception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
W. M. Johnson
United States
Johnson
Insular
Fighting on the Isthmus Victory Costs the Government Troops Dearly
An overdue passenger train arrives with nine marine guards as General Alban leads about 800 government troops past Barbacoa Bridge toward Colon. Liberals retreat, with reports of heavy government casualties at Barbacoa Bridge and a likely decisive clash near Gatun and Monkey Till cemetery, close to Colon.
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Colon
Colombia
Alban
Barbacoa Bridge
Tavernilla
Gatun Station
Monkey Till
Hmits
Taxing corporate capital stock cuts license fees in Illinois
Springfield Illinois November 27 The agitation over taxing corporate capital stock and court stance lowers new corporation license issuance. Secretary of State receipts for the first twenty four days of November total five thousand dollars less than the same period in 1900.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ill
Strange Coincidence in Death at 74 Birthday
In Mattoon on November 27 Mrs Mary Fleshner died at 12 40 am on her 74th birthday. She had been ill for months and had wished to live to 74. Her husband had died at the same hour and minute twenty one years earlier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mattoon
Tls
Mary Fleshner
Blacksmith files suit in Canada over Ontario estate
West Superior Wisconsin November 27. Johna Ki Connor a local blacksmith has begun suit in the Canadian courts against the Canadian government to recover an estate valued at over 3 900 000 dollars. The estate includes the site of the town of Guelph in Ontario, a city of 16 000 people.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Superior
Wis
Johna Ki. Connor
Guelph
Ontario
Gull rock buoy carried away near Gull Rock Lighthouse
The Gull rock red spar buoy marking a shoal about seven-eighths of a mile south of Gull rock lighthouse in Lake Superior has been carried away and cannot be replaced before navigation opens in 1902.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Gull Rock
Lake Superior
China asks for Japanese drill and reform aid
A Shanghai dispatch to The Daily Express reports China asked Japan to send one general and fifty officers to drill Chinese troops and to lend experts to reorganize China's financial and police departments.
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China
Japan
London
Shanghai
Daily Express
Sheriff Accused of Shortness in Minnesota Funds
Public Examiner Pope reports to Governor Van Sant that Hennepin county Sheriff Megaarden withheld funds totaling 1155 dollars. The missive sets forth the alleged shortfall and names the county authorities involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis, Minn
Pope
van Sant
Megaarden
Hennepin County
Roller Boat Makes a Trip in Harsh Harbor Entry
Knapp's roller boat attempted a harbor approach from Prescott to Ogdensburg during a blinding snow storm with a north wind. It rolled across the St Lawrence River but failed to reach the channel to the upper harbor and stuck in mud on a bar by the city, surrounded by snow and ice. Towing efforts were started but details are incomplete.
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Ogdensburg
N. Y
Knapp
Prescott
St. Lawrence River
Deep Water Vehicle Fails in Trial Despite Claims
The deep water craft from Sers Mito was unsuccessful and may not release until spring. The inventor and stockholders on board were removed by small boats. The 110 foot long boat carries a center suspended engine with a climbing engine as motive power.
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Sers Mito
Looting by Missionaries Reported by French Papers
Paris reports claim French missionaries looted the palace of Trince Li and stole silver bars with aid from French soldiers and sailors. They were allegedly paid 50 000 francs in checks, which General Frey later ordered returned to the missionaries.
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Paris
Matin
Voyton
Chamber of Deputies
Trince Li
Frey
Caucus Time Draws Near in Washington House
Republicans plan a 2 p.m. caucus Saturday to nominate house officers with no contest expected for Speaker Henderson and other posts. A possible Reed rules battle is anticipated. Democrats meet at 11 a.m. to nominate minority candidates and assign minority employees.
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Washington
Council
House of Representatives
House
Henderson
Columbus Junction
Musea
Tauris
California
Pacific Runwest
Pullman
Chicago
F. BE. Stewart
Agt
Rockefeller Gift Helps Des Moines College Endowment
Rev. W M Walker pastor of the First Baptist church reports the Des Moines college endowment drive is complete with $60,000 raised from Iowa Baptists and a further $25,000 to come from J D Rockefeller. Total endowment will be about $100,000 with funds available from other sources.
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Rockefeller
Des Moines
W., M. Walker
First Baptist Church
Des Moines College
Brooks Found Guilty in Diphtheria Death Case
Victoria B C November 27 Eugene Brooks elder of Dowite s Christian Catholic Church in Zion found guilty and sentenced to three months without hard labor for aiding and abetting John Rogers who was recently found guilty of manslaughter for not providing medical attendance to his infant children suffering from diphtheria causing their deaths Brooks will appeal.
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Victoria
B. C
Eugene Brooks
Dowite
Christian Catholic Church In
Zion
John Rogers
Brooks
Labor unions push ship construction in navy yards
Washington on November 27 reports four systematic movements among national labor groups seeking legislation for building warships at government navy yards. The secretary of the navy is flooded with petitions and resolutions from unions backing this effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Congress
Secretary of the Navy
Astor Purchases Battle Abbey and 6000 Acre Estate
The Battle Abbey estate of 6000 acres near London was sold by public auction for 200000 pounds. William Waldorf Astor is reported as the purchaser.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Battle Abbey
William Waldorf Astor
Earthquake Toll Reported in Erzeroum Disasters
London dispatch reports 130 persons dead from the recent earthquakes at Erzeroum. The Standard cites the severe tremors causing widespread destruction and casualties, with relief efforts underway and authorities assessing the damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Standard
Odessa
Erzeroum
Proposals and Events Span Navy Plans to Public Protests
The Prussian budget adopts navy estimates totaling 209 million marks for 1902 while Protestant clergy in Saxony plan demonstrations against Chamberlain's Edinburgh speech. Charleston exposition opening is set for Monday with the president pressing a button.
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Saxony
Chamberlain
Edinburgh
Charleston
S. C
Joseph Henry Thayer Bussey
Flarvard University
Yale
Missouri
Newport News
Frank A. Munsey
New York Daily News
McKinley Memorial
Chicago
Wisconsin
William Dick
Norwood
Devore
Utah
Robert Wilkins
Ohio
Wilkins
William Cohman
London
Cairo
Egypt
Common Law Marriages Declared Legal by U S Court
The US Court of Appeals in St Louis ruled that a common law marriage is a valid civil contract. It held that a couple may wed without ceremony if in good faith they agree to be husband and wife and cohabit openly. The decision reversed a district court ruling for Rose Pryor who eloped with Samuel T. Davis.
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St. Louis
United States Court of Appeals
United States District Court of the
Indian Territory
Rose Pryor
Samuel T. Davis
Wonmith
High Mass of Requiem for Filipinos and Boers
Rev Joseph Mendi rector of the Church of the Im maculate Conception Montelati New Jersey says he will celebrate a high mass tomorrow at 9 am for the repose of souls of Filipinos who died for their country and Catholics slain fighting with the Boers in South Africa. He calls the service a tribute to those who defended their homes and a protest against both the United States and English governments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph Mendi
Church of the Immaculate Conception
Montelati
N. J
Sa. m
South Africa
Father Mendi
United States
Oshkosh Merchant Engaged to Local Vocalist
The engagement of Frank Jossyth, a leading Oshkosh dry goods merchant, to Miss Bressie Lou Daggett is announced. Daggett, a popular vocalist, has been with Brooks Marine Band of Chicago for nine weeks, joining at Buffalo and closing in Whitewater.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oshkosh, Wis
Frank Jossyth
Dry Goode
Oshkosh
Bresssie Lou Daggett
Indiana Governor vows to stop prize fights in state
Indiana Governor Durbin stated he will block any further prize fights if within his power. He warned the sporting element and pledged to arrest principals backers trainers and promoters. Fights were scheduled for Alexandria and Muncie on Thanksgiving Eve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Durbin
Indiana
Alexandria
Muncie
Appraisers Report on McKinley Estate Values
Canton Ohio November 27 appraisers filed the report on the late President McKinley estate. Personal property valued at 135 000 135 one hundred thirty five thousand dollars with life insurance of 60182.19. Real estate believed worth from 60 000 to 75 000.
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Canton, O
McKinley
Atlantic Mutual to Consolidate with Boston Mutual Life
In Grenfield Manass area on November 27 policy holders of Atlantic Mutual Life Insurance voted unanimously to consolidate with Boston Mutual Life Insurance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Life Companies
Grenfield, Manass
Atlantic Mutual Life Insurance Company
Boston Mutual Life Insurance Company
Chicago Board of Trade quotes and Midwest grain and livestock
Quotes from the Board of Trade show wheat at about 71% to 73% for futures with nearby declines and varied corn and rye values. Livestock markets in Chicago East Buffalo and Milwaukee report receipts and bid ranges for hogs cattle and sheep with prices and declines noted. butter eggs poultry and produce prices listed for dairy and fruit items.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Milwaukee Grain
Cole's Hot Blast Stoves For Sale At A J Rankin's
Cole's Hot Blast Stoves advertised as the cleanest and most economical on the market available for sale at A J Rankin's located at 33 24.
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Cole
J. Rankin’s
Return of Property Demanded as Nortonville Camp Reaffirms
In Nortonville Kentucky the United Mine Workers camp expands with about fifty armed members and reports say 260+ members by night. Union officers demand the return of camp property from County Judge Hall, while the trial of twenty-one union prisoners is postponed to today.
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Madisonville
Nortonville
Thomas Rooney
The
United Mine Workers
Ecamp
James D. Wood
Kit Barnaby
Read
Everett Jennings
Jerold Johnson
Judge Hall
Wood
Indyne Hall
United Mine Workers of
Armerica
Hall
Martin Hogan Dies in County Hospital After Fenian Ties
Chicago reports Martin Hogan died in the county hospital after a long illness. Hogan, convicted of treason in Ireland in 1866, was linked with John Hoyle O'Reilly and others who joined the English army in 1863 to spread Fenianism. Irish friends attended to his last requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Martin Hogan
Ireland
John Hoyle O'Reilly
O'Reilly
Paris Tragedy in Opera Square Firearm Duel Ends in Death
At the corner of boulevard des Capucines and Place de l Opera a husband shot his wife and her lover. A cab chase followed a man firing through a window killing the woman. The husband then killed the lover and surrendered to a policeman with the gun.
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Paris
Boulevard Des Capucines
Place de l'Opera
Opera Square
Cafe de la Taix
Porter Township Farmer Reappears After Twenty Years Missing
John McCormick of Porter township Midland county vanished from his farm two decades ago. He reappeared after a week of effort to gain entry, recounting his absence as a trance that left him wandering the country. He says he slept by day and roamed by night until recently regaining his senses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Mich
John McCormick
Porter Township
Midland County
McCormick
Alabama Receives First U S Flag From Santiago
General Joseph Wheeler presents to Alabama the first United States flag that floated over Santiago. The flag was sent to Governor Jelks and will be run up the main mast of the Spanish war vessel Don Juan de Austria. Captain Hobson arranged the mast presentation to Alabama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Joseph Wheeler
Alabama
United States
Santiago
Jelks
Don Juan de Austria
Hobson
Minneapolis Attorney Dies in Street Car Tragedy
St Paul Nov 27. R L Stillman a prominent Minneapolis attorney died after collapsing in an inter urban street car at 11 35 p m Coroner Miller ruled apoplexy the cause of death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul
R. L. Stillman
Minneapolis
Miller
Singer sewing machines office and repairs notice
Singer sewing machines office and repairs at Nicola and Harmon's, Phone 331.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Singer Sewing Machines
Nicola & Harmon’s
Praise for Chamberlans Cough Remedy
A Wheeling West Virginia resident Ralph S Meyers praises Chamberlans Cough Remedy for a severe cough and fear of pneumonia. After a second dose he felt better and reports the chest sac disappeared. Sold by Stewarts Pharmacy and Cook Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlan
Ralph S. Meyers
Wheeling
W. Va
Stewarts Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
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A. T. Gidday
John Hofstein
John Klinowicz
Herman Goldner
Peter Doll
Tony Walker
Molding
John Vogt
James Nall
John Schaible
Julius Liebeten
Edward Liebeten
George Kelsey
Bert Martin
Mike Deranger
William Ager
the Journal
Reformatory
Gen. Dodge
Schley
Lakes
Lewis
F.P Lewes, Maner “Bora
Dowlelite
Historic Battle Abbey
Neva
St. Lois
President McKinley
IHE Markets
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee
Kentucky
USM. W
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Chas H. Krex
C M. Krreex
Frank Stewart
J. M. Sprout
Frank R. Sage
Prench
Rervets
Charley Means
Nat Side
Rip van Winkle
Wheeler
Pennsylvania Coal
Delta
Centerville
Beacon
Eldon
Illinois
Canton
Douds Station
Oskaloosa
Columbia Pharmacy Ortet
John Shields & Son
T. J. Dempsey
Cofifeh
Enhane Sida
NORTA
Harwood
Bouth
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
OWA
H. Knecht
Washington National Bank
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Kear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. H. Butterfield
Ora ‘'S
Marsh W. Bailey
Otty Hall
J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Court House
C. A. Dewey
Attorney-At-Law
Washington CO
Savings Bank
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Wirat Karp
Hotel Allen
Wanamaker
Brown
Philadelphia
R. A. Riley
National Bank
WM. Blam
A. Wurrx
Cashier
O.M. Keox
Vice-Press
Gash
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
C. “— D. Mobineon
Frank Geewnil
Bisdewen
W. RK. Ijeffrey
A. Técaron
J.T. Anderson
Washingtor
Don
Greahilho Gotomer &. Te.e
Dave Keltner
Hotel Oolenso
Lila Whitmore
Velvet
Lombardo Bros
Traine
T. KR
Matin Iine
Explin
Malily
le Fgt
Rae
Burlington
Peoria
Cincinnati
BO HK
Cedar Rapids
St. Pasa
Brighton
West and
Nor No
Mason City
Peoria Mall
Marshalltown
O& N Way
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