Zola Dies in Paris Home by Gas From Stove
Paris novelist Emile Zola died from asphyxiation after fumes from a shutting stove in his bedroom. His wife Mme Zola awakened but could not raise the alarm. She was hospitalized, recovered consciousness briefly, and testified to a magistrate. The death shocks Paris as papers note his role in the Dreyfus affair.
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Fmile Zola
Dreyfus
Pari
M. Zola
Emile Zola
Madame Zola
Mme. Zola
Paris
Medan
Zola
Death of Zola Attributed To Accidental Poisoning
The servants found Emile Zola dead in his bedroom with a carbon monoxide smell in the air while his wife Mme Zola survived but unconscious. Two small dogs in the room survived by avoiding the gas, and police reports favored accidental asphyxiation from the defective stove over suicide.
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M. Zola
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Zola Born in Paris Near the Halles in 1840
The report notes Emile Zola's birth in Paris at 10 Rue Saint Joseph near the Halles on April 2, 1840. His father is mentioned but not detailed in the provided fragment.
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Zola
Rue St. Joseph
Devery Arrives at Saratoga for Democratic State Convention
Ex police chief Devery arrived with the Ninth district delegation to the Democratic state convention in Saratoga. He received a warm reception, bowed to crowds, and said he expected no trouble securing a seat. John B. Stanhefield was chosen temporary chairman of the committee meeting.
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Ninth District
New York City
W Howe
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Frank J. Goodwin
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Shaw releases plan to free 30 million from reserves
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw issued a statement indicating banks will no longer need to hold a reserve against government deposits secured by government bonds. The move frees more than 30 million for the New York money market where call loans reached 35 percent. J P Morgan & Co. paid out 12 million yesterday for property interests the firm handles, ahead of Shaw's action.
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Secretary of the Treasury
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Cholera Threatens Samar Island Populations
Manila reports Samar island towns suffer depopulation as death tolls rise and panic spreads. Government sends surgeons and medicine to combat the outbreak and bury the dead.
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Samar
Coal firms set price at ten dollars a ton in Minneapolis
Minneapolis, Sept. 80 coal companies announce on hand anthracite will be sold at 10 dollars per ton with a two ton limit per customer. They have fulfilled all contract orders for several months and the remaining supply will be allocated to general consumers.
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Five Dead From Carnegie Furnace Blast In McKeesport
Eight workers were injured when a furnace top blew off at the Duquesne plant. Five have died, with three succumbing at McKeesport hospital Sunday: John Adams George Gasparik and John Preshke.
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John Adams
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Plasterers’ Convention Opens in Milwaukee
The seventeenth convention of the Operative Plasterers International Association opened in Milwaukee with about 100 delegates from the United States and Canada attending. The gathering will run for several days.
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Militia Reserves Deployed to Macedonia Revolt Areas
Constantinople reports thirty eight battalions of militia reserves have been sent to the front. Fourteen are stationed at Salonica, twelve at Monastir, and twelve at Uskub to confront the Pulgarian village uprising in Macedonia.
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Detroit coal council urges national conference Oct 9
Detroit officials form special committee to hold a national coal conference on October 9 to secure a reasonable anthracite supply. Telegrams go to governors and mayors asking for delegations while press representation is requested. Officials note continued talks with coal operators are needed to end the strike.
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Associated Press
Mystery conference in Philadelphia with UMW leaders
A mysterious meeting occurred in Philadelphia yesterday involving President Mitchell of the United Mine Workers, Secretary-Treasurer W. J. Wilson, and District Presidents Nicholls Duffy and Fahy, plus an unidentified participant whose identity remains unknown.
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Priest Seeks to Help Deaf Mother in Probate Case
Fr Kozlowski of Stanislaus church plans to aid Josephine Nowak, a deaf and dumb mother of two, by identifying and prosecuting the man responsible. In Minneapolis Mills, an eight hour workday begins Oct 18 after owners accept the workers compromise, ending a threatened strike.
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Quickest divorce case ends in courthouse and ceremony
John T. Medders of Savannah filed for divorce from Eve Medders in Belleville Illinois court. Judge Schaeffer granted decree in under twenty minutes, then Medders wed Irene Jenkins of Calhoun Georgia within the same half hour. Both parties hail from prominent Georgia families and stand to inherit wealth.
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John T. Medders
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Martin Schaeffer
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Bradley heirs settle suit over Indiana estate
One year ago James H. Bradley of Indianapolis died a millionaire with land in Bartholomew, Johnson and Marion counties. His will left his son Harry a small support during life, but reverter to sisters Marie Bradley, Belle Houghton, and Lillie M. Oliver upon Harry’s death. A suit by Harry to break the will was compromised when the sisters paid him 100000 and the case was dismissed.
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Ind
Jamesh. Bradley
Indianapolis
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Johnson
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Harry
Marie Bradley
Belle Houghton
Lillie M. Oliver
Harry Bradley
Burglary Foiled by Man and Town Marshal in Wabash
Late Saturday night in Wabash Indiana Mary Phillips of North Manchester found a negro burglar hiding under her bed. She had just returned with James Showalter of Wabash when the intruder fled as Showalter arrived. Showalter wrestled the thief until the town marshal arrived and secured the suspect.
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Mary Phillips
North Manchester
James Showalter
Showalter
Divorce Granted After Three Attempts in Illinois
A Chicago resident, A. D. Edgeworth, wins a divorce after three tries in Cheago and Du Page county. Judge Dibell rules Illinois residency valid for divorce, despite sheriff objections. The report covers related court actions and regional legal questions.
Elopement and Marriage of Teenager in Parke County
Terre Maute Indiana reports 1 year old Echeot girl eloped with 19 year old Carl Baxter and married at Parka. The girl is daughter of George Anthony a coal operator at Jessup Parke county.
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Butalia Anthony
Carl Baxter
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George Anthony
Jessup
Parke County
Michigan to Make Wine From Great Crops of Grapes
Lake Cora Michigan September 30 A hundred tons of Concord grapes will be converted into grape juice at a new mill started at Lawton Van Buren county The project aims to produce 1000000 gallons of juice from currently picked grapes The Lawton plant has 400000 capital and a second press with 50000 capital will be built at Lake Cora John Ibling a pioneer grape grower is linked to the Lake Cora venture The move comes as grape acreage and crop size rise, prompting new processing facilities.
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Hawton
van Buren County
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Frank B. Morrill
Michigan
John Ibling
Plonever
Insane Man Sets Fires in Two Stores and Dies
Th. 8. Davis, a druggist aged eight years, reportedly acted from revenge and possible temporary insanity when he set fire to Mrs. White’s drug store and then his own, dying in the flames as the blaze destroyed both stores. The incident follows a possible poisoning act or self-immolation after the fires. In other items, the American Base Ball League standings show Philadelphia leading with 83 wins, St. Louis 78, and Chicago 76 as Detroit and Cleveland trail. a game in New York produced Brooklyn 5, New York 2.
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New York Baseball Chief Andrew Reed Retires After Sale
Andrew Reed, president of the New York base ball club, retires from baseball and confirms selling the New York club to John T. Brush, former Cincinnati owner. Reed has been in baseball since 1864, after starting in Saginaw Michigan.
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Bribery Trial in Missouri Focuses on Residence Law
The trial of banker Robert M. Snyder on bribery charges tied to the central traction bill hinges on Missouri residency rules. Defense seeks to quash venue claiming court vacation and Sunday summons issues. Judge Ryan overrules most objections, Snyder pleads not guilty as prosecution and defense clash over where he resided during the four-year interval.
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Restoration of Peking Shan HatKwan railroad completed
A tidal wave hit the Odawara district in Japan drowning about 500. The dead in Sicily now total 600.
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