Double Disaster and Crimes Across a Turbulent Week
A chaotic mixed report covers a railway accident near Grand Rapids and Indiana, a derailment at Coltwater, numerous injuries, and a bridge collapse blamed on weight. It also details lynching of Gordon, Nelson over a murder in Hanwick Miss., and other violent events. A dubious “novel cure” for alcoholism and Madrid dispatches note anarchist trials and calls for stricter measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Indiana
Ceylon
Tadmond
Coltwater
Obi
Socialists faced arrest as meeting disrupted in public square
Police in Woaston dispersed a mass socialist gathering in Hudale's public square and arrested speaker Martha Momo Avery for alleged violation of city ordinance. The event drew a large crowd despite police warning they needed a permit to assemble on the public highway. Meanwhile Debates over consul appointments and a dangerous electric pole stunt in South Bend drew local attention.
Advertisements and Odd Missives From City and Towns
A fragmentary 19th century notice collection mentions a New York advertisement for ship pilots and foreign vessels, a round trip by rail from Winneapolis to Buffalo for the GAR encampment, and a report of Obie Morris Epper’s accidental shooting in Dayton. Also notes a balloon expedition news courier from Andree, and a farmer in Brown County finding $1,000 gold on his land claimed to be buried by his father.
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John U Hutcher
Brown County
Ind
Big Game of Bulls and Wheat Market Manipulation
The article describes a dramatic Wheat market episode in Chicago during a July contract period. Brokers in New York and Chicago allegedly coordinated to drive prices, creating millions in profit amid a panic when supply appeared limited. The piece cites substantial sums and mentions figures around 4,500,000 and 200,000 in gains, with references to the Chicago Wheat shorts and a price surge within two hours.
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Atotes
roOen
Tanimpolanous
New York St. Dank
Chicago
Bok
New York
Orin
Dark Horse
Verhon Chicago Commission
Wenithed
Troneferredhear Holdings
Gothane
Death at the crossing near Stockland in Sullivan County
A wagon with John Maullek his wife and six children fell forty feet down an embankment after collision with a New York Ontario and Western observation train just north of Stockland. Two children died and six others were injured, several fatally, as alarmed officials investigated the accident near Lollywood highway.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Ontario
Stockland
Sullivan County
NOY Oa
TB. Coated
Charten LE Uaphing
John Maullek
Wal Jawamoc
Atuntly
Mnother
Japan waits as US settles treaty with autonomous terms
A jumble of dispatches reports Japan's stance on delaying action until the United States resolves autonomy and treaty questions. The piece also recounts rescue at sea near Boston involving the Fur tor and Sagamore, detailing crew survival after 49 hours adrift, and notes various foreign and domestic tensions touching Spain, Cuba, and local American events.
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Queen L
Wialater Tolke
Rawait
Samuel Parker
Queen Liblaphalani
San Francisco
Llanolith
Belge
Annexiation Federated
Thavodh
Japan
United States
Plunge in Silver Prices Rocks London and New York Markets
News from London and New York reports a sharp drop in silver to about 25 3-1 pence per ounce in London and a fall to roughly 55 1/2 cents bid in New York. Analysts attribute the decline to government actions on minting and bullion holders fleeing the market, with minimal impact anticipated on Colorado mines due to limited silver output.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
New York
Conaci
Liu Hen
Dadi Goren
Pontion
Colorado
Fatal fire in Cincinnati wedding reception tragedy claims three lives
A blaze at a building owned by Otto Adler during a wedding celebration injured thirteen and killed three men and a woman. Fire blocked exits. smoke and fumes caused deaths amid a crowded night room. Witnesses describe alcohol and cigarettes as contributing factors as investigators assess blame.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnaa
Otto Adler
Guth
Mnen
Adier
Go Dany Catalin
Cloudburst Flood Wipes Bridges Near Castle Hoch
A cloudburst in Colorado triggered the most serious flood seen near Castle Hoch, washing away at least a hundred bridges and damaging tracks of the Denver and Rio Grande and Santa Fe railways. Local roads and property suffered substantial losses, threatening town services and costing the county thousands of dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Castle Hoch Cola
Denver and
Rio Grande and
Santa Fe
Over fifty thousand to march in Grand Army Parade at Buffalo
Secretary Turner of the Citizens' GAIL committee reports 64 520 veterans will take part in the grand parade during the encampment at Buffalo New York leads with 15000 veterans followed by Pennsylvania 8000 while Ireland from Miami Ohio and Massachusetts claim 56 000 each State divisions march in order with New York at the rear due to courtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bathwaten
Buffalo
Turner
Citizens’ Gail Committee
New York
Uist
Pennselvania
Miamis
Ohio
Masaneh
Uncle Sam Pays Two Claims For Foreign Injuries
The Treasury sent $3,000 to Christopher Schmidt, a German citizen injured by a stray bullet in Port Snelling, Minnesota, during rifle range activity. Congress authorized relief without admitting liability, marking another international incident resolution. Count Vinci, the Italian chargé, received $0,090 for killings by a mob in Hahnville, Louisiana, last year, involving three Italian subjects Lorenzo Saladdina Salvatore Aieno and Giuseppe Ventarella.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
America
Treasury Department
Stuu Department
Christopher Schmidt
Gernan
Thenltesdt
Pouldiers
Schmidt
Wong
Port Snelling
Main
Voldiwre
Germany
Congress
State Department
Vinci
Lorenzo Saladdina
Salvatore Aieno
Giuseppe Ventarella
Hahnville
Sextuple Telegraphy Demonstrated Amid Fire and Faith
The article notes a successful sextuple wire test in Boston linking New York and Boston amid a Cheering audience. A 60 mile range carried three messages that were received faultlessly on the western side, credited to Thomas Bobien of whenatuchs and connected to Archibald Devon’s lineage. The piece then pivots to sermons and church life, with Rev CLJ Fowler decrying modern worship while a large congregation prays for spiritual awakening amid a dramatic alter call. Four firefighters and an unknown man died in a Chicago grain terminal fire caused by a dust explosion, destroying $500000 in property, as Cuba pacification and Alaska trade loom in later notes.
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Boston
New York
Neweap Opera
New Alaven
Thomas Bobien
Whenatuchs
Archibald Drvon
Felan
Edieon
Field and Teale
Sweuie
Burt
Chicago Hailway ‘Terminal Company
Amy
WU F Lawrence
Bates
Chicago
Union Stock Yarda and Transit Company
Alaska
Market Quotations From Major Midwestern Cities
A dense list of livestock and grain prices across markets including Indianapolis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Toledo, Milwaukee, Buffalo, and New York. Cattle, hogs, sheep, and various wheat and corn grades with bid ranges from No 2 red to No 2 white. Butter and eggs quoted with regional differences.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Santa
Cincinnati
Ste
Detroit
Toledo
Milwaukee
New York
Debs Defies Injunction in West Virginia Mine Fight
Eugene V Debs denounces Judge Jacksons West Virginia injunction as a sweeping attack on constitutional rights. He calls it a farce backed by corporate capital and vows to speak for miners regardless of legal restraints. He claims judges serve money power and will resist such authority.
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Gabor
Jackson Inc
Eugene Vo Debs
Jackson
Dan
Chicago Architect Ends Life to Pay Debts
Charles Knorr an architect of Chicago shot himself to settle debts. He cashed a $25 check at Albrecht Glembow’s meat market then wrote a note to the butchers confessing forgery and stating his wife would pay the loss from insurance. A final note to A L Kraus announced further details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Knorr
Chicago
Albrecht & Glembow
A. L. Kraus
Fatal chase ends before arrest at Niles Center
A rider and driver raced to the noted site near Niles Center where the body lay already dead. The writer had urged the lodge president to act fast to secure insurance money for the widow, but the pursuit ended in tragedy as death occurred at the location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kraus
Niles Center
Ohio News Notes of Deluge Deaths Fires Crime
A fragment from Ohio reports river floods and local calamities. Drowned near Mt Sterling, a blacksmith from Kilnsville, and a man thrown from a horse near Midway are listed among fatalities. A boy aged 16 drowns at Bladensburg and a worker injured by a falling object in Akron. Robberies, stabbings, and drunken brawls appear with several accidents and a record of public figures moving to service. The list includes Wild West style incidents, church mission moves, school superintendent change, and local quarrels with violent outcomes.
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Mantico
Falcon Iron and Nalt Company
Nile
Fremont Adams
Kionsville
Mt Sterling
Deer Creek
Powell
Peter Dorn
Midway
Madison County
Eddie Negosia
Truffman
Akron
Frank McGutchen
Bladensburg
Edward B. Wheeler
Wheeler
Hall Young
Wooster
Presbyterian Board of Home Missions
Klondike
Arthur Helfrich
Galion
Board of Education of
Salem
W.2. Burris
Bluffton
Ind
Salem Public Schools
M .E. Ward
Dolphos
Ed Brahbler
Ernst Adamson
Adamson
West Virginia
Steward
James Kelly
Bellefontaine
Ike
Benjamin F. Blair
Shiniersville Ile
Schlatter
Canton
Tle
T C. Snyder
Zachariah Wuffman
Kissinger
Tuyton
Harry Catm
Huffman
John Monroe
State Hospital For
Ilo
Stone
Ilanover
Ho Milter
Newark
Bergholz
Lake Erie
Alliance
Batteond
Henry Fawcett
Albert Heas
Boyd
Liess
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Wrayue Co
Heralo, WoorTnhig
Epilbaliz
Doho Gordon
Elias Lewis Nelson
Wim Allen
Hanwick Miss
Loucinan
Deardon
Allen
Anuaches
Annie Linrin
Don Frabesseo
Wiselyn
St Luke's Hospital
Hotal
Goaili
Madrid
Goll
Bv Dasadgin
Tunes
FT Vopalo
Publ
Mi Ayuupoiany
Balti
de A Elbert
Jodianapolis
Walia
South America
Washington
Pvatron
Heckiena Moyes
South Bend
Flarvey Brice
Wala
Steennbotte
Vinerie
Sun Road
Winneapoli
Dayton
Obie
Morris Epper
Rudulph Freake
Antree Piccan
Lho Gaulow
Andree
Tirathiasta
Coritz
Teieste
Austria
Wen
Offcecs
Furtor
Sagamore
Alexander Fenton
Comand
Cape
Burry
Wales
Liverpool
Cape Race
N F
Toa
Aome
Camlin
Himpeit
Sagmore
Woodford
Kreier
St Louis Globe Democrat
Havana
Spain
Calanas
Woodward
Alen
Pantus Atriyal
Melton
John. Madden
Modoc County
Cal
Thaintric
Attogney Baker
Madsen
Dy, Jayne & Son
Ansistant
Walla
Pastnove PD
Linil
Havanne
Pittsburg
Pennsylvania
Kremonthug
Lussia
Valtave
Kremontebug
Roat
Multiva
Kan
Western Coal and Iron Taanpany
Minera
de Kay
Berlin
North American Transportation and Traling Company
Dawson City
Olnctey
Nelson Dingles
Noelson Dingley Jp
Lewiston
Sam
CL J Fowler
Navelt
Cuba
Mias
Dodwell, Carlill & Co
Hong Kong
Tacoma
Steamclip
Devi
Starondera
David E. Bates
Stock Yards
Aimes
Nettie Swarm
McCarthy Iegal
Debs
News OF Our
Buckeye
Satavia
Moscow
Clay Larkin
John Bennett Bec
Per
Larkin
Trennett
Denne
Searkin
Denne Net
Kentucky
George Bennett
Elizabeth Bennett
Wilmington
Isia
Bennett
Clinton County
Old Boys In Blue
Wayne County
Reunion Association of
Claude B. Davis
Aniversity School of Oratory
Ashland
Mallon Rouch
Aquila Wiley
AL Martindale
Burbank
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