Miners Die in Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Shaft Explosion
An explosion of gas at Lehigh & Wilkes-Barre Coal Co No 3 shaft in Wilkes-Barre, Pa kills six miners and injures two. Fire Boss William R. Jones and Assistant Foreman John W. Josephs die while leading rescuers. Other victims include contractor William Lacey and miners Owens Herring Worth. Rescue teams recover four bodies after dark as the mine burns. gas ignition and fierce explosions are suspected.
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Wilkesbarre
Lin
Lehigh & Wilkesbarre Coal Co
William R. Jones
John W. Josephs
Thomas Owens
William Lacy
James Herring
Joseph Worth
David Williams
John Davis
William Lacey
John W. Josepha
Jones
Josephs
Lacey, Owens
Ithis
Terrific Tornado Destroys Homes Near Oxford Mississippi
A fierce tornado struck eastern Lafayette county on October 29 at four in the afternoon. It demolished farm houses and uprooted trees, including Milton Eskridge’s house which was blown away. Hon W V Sullivan and I J Harkins survived a buggy wreck as wind carried horses a short distance. No serious injuries reported.
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OxFord
Miss
Lafayette County
W. V. Sullivan
I. J. Harkins
Sullivan
Tula
Milton Eskridge
Woman fires at husband in Mont. killing son
Bourre Mont Oct 40 Mrs J W Allen of Marysville shot at her husband with a rifle but missed and killed her 12 year old son. She fired two more shots injuring him with a fractured skull and broken arm. The husband likely will die. The couple had not lived happily and Allen whipped their son yesterday morning.
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Bourre
Mont
J. W. Allen
Marysville
Allen
Consul General Lee Returns Home From Havana
The State Department reports Consul General Lee’s return to the United States with no new international implications. Havana’s status is satisfactory, allowing Lee to leave his post and visit family. He plans to see his son, a West Point cadet, and may extend his trip to Cuba.
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Washington
State Department
Lee
Havana
Springer
West: Point
Guba
Maceo Breaks Trocha Reach Havana District Advance
Report from Havana via the Mascotte states Gen Antonio Maceo with 2,500 troops broke the trocha and moved into the Havana district to aid Gen Gomez in the march on Havana. Maceo left Gen Rios commanding 10,000 insurgents at Piña del Río. Spanish forces under Gen Munez with 10,000 attacked Artemisa. The bombardment wrecked Artemisa and many were killed as Maceo retreated toward Havana.
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Antonio Maceo
Havana
Qarola
Maceo
Munez
Cacarajlcoaras
Artemina
Kry Wrst
Fla
Mascotte
Trocha
Gomez
Masceo
Rios
Pina del Rio
Cacarajicaras
Artemisa
Arolas
Wool Market Watch Sees Flat Boston Amid Stronger New York
The American Wool and Cotton Reporter notes a smaller Boston movement but gains in New York and Philadelphia with overall week sales totaling 17,554,700 pounds across markets. Domestic and foreign splits include Boston 4,452,000 pounds, New York 1,295,500, Philadelphia 1,807,100, showing firmness among holders and cautious buyers ahead of elections.
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American Wool and Cotton Reporter
Boston
New York
Philadelphia
Kaiser Charged With Wife Murder After Highway Ambush
Norristown Pa Oct 30 Charles O Kaiser is under arrest for the murder of his wife in what police describe as a highway ambush. Mrs Kaiser was shot and Kaiser wounded. Detectives recovered stolen watches and a pocketbook hidden near the crime scene and found a revolver with two empty chambers nearby. The couple quarreled shortly before the fatal drive and Kaiser recently insured his wife for 3000 dollars.
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Norristown
Charles O. Kaiser
Kaiser
Foster and Hanchett expelled from Chicago Business College
Chauncey M Foster and Louis J Hanchett who tried to egg Mr Bryan were publicly expelled from the Chicago Business College the expulsion announced by Principal Powers in front of pupils. They were released from custody at Bryan's request and the incident may be closed.
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Mr. Bryan
Chicago Business College
ChicaGo
Chauncey M. Foster
Louis J. Hanchett
Business College
Powers
Bryan
Arrest of a Clever Forget in Mount Pleasant Illinois
Sheriff of Decatur Illinois reports a documented telegram about James T. Long, a clever fugitive, now sought by authorities. Pinkerton Supt Murray confirms efforts for a requisition to extradite Long, who is linked to small thefts across Iowa and Illinois.
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Murray
Pinkerton Agency
Putnam
Mount Pleasant
James T. Long
Tllinois
Hesota
Long
Decatur, IL
Spain's Cup of Woe and Insurrection Rumors Abroad
A New York Herald correspondent reports on possible insurrection in Porto Rico tied to Cuban unrest, noting government precautions and natives' fear to speak. In Cavite rebels hold most of the province. brutal attrition cited. Batangas reports a September seditious rising near Tuy with 1000 participants. 1200 attackers repelled, convent fortified, 23 priests sheltered, volunteer force formed.
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Porto Rico
Philippines
Batangas
New York
Herald
Spain
Cube
Cuba
Cavite
Imus
Batalgas
Tuy
Russia and Denmark Entente for Baltic Security
A Copenhagen dispatch to the Pall Mall Gazette reports an entente during M Estrup’s premiership that would let Russia use Denmark’s forces and harbors if war with Germany or a Franco Russian front occurs. Denmark would gain Schleswig return. Copenhagen would become a key Baltic fortress and supply base. The arrangement explains heavy fortifications and canal work long favored by Berlin.
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London
Pall Mall Gazette
Copenhagen
Russia
Denmark
M. Estrup
Germany
France
Dreibund
Schleswig
Berlin
Baltic-North Sea
Baltic
Market review notes political drag in New York trade
Dun and Co reports a laborious week as politics dominate right before the election. Business activity nearly halts with money pressure, while buyers wait for a better price. prices hold on materials yet demand remains muted amid cautious speculation. Gold movements overwhelm markets as foreign exchange and rail earnings show contrasts with last year.
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New York
Dun & Co
Bay
Chicago
Atlantic
Russia
Bessemer
Pittsburgh
Gray Forge
United States
Canada
One Killed and Two Burned by Kerosene Explosion
Milwaukee a kerosene oil explosion yesterday afternoon kills three-month-old baby of William Altenbach and severely burns the parents at 814 Greenfield avenue. Altenbach started to hurry dinner by pouring a portion of kerosene into the stove. An explosion followed. both parents were admitted to Emergency hospital with grave injuries.
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Milwaukee
William Altenbach
Greenfield Avenue
Altenbach
Manitoba Schools Settlement Ends Controversy
The Montreal paper Union Des Cantons De L Est reports a final settlement of the Manitoba school dispute after extensive negotiations. The national system remains, religious instruction is protected for Catholics and French in francophone Catholic districts, Catholic teachers to be employed where Catholic majorities exist, removing need for federal remedial legislation.
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Montreal
L'Union Des Cantons de L
Crowned Heads Nor Sweden Italy Corea and Bourbon Kings
A compact chronicle notes rulers across nations. It lists Oscar II of Sweden and Norway ascending throne in 1872, Humbert I of Italy in 1878, Victor Emmanuel III rising in 1861, Li Chang of Corea since 1864, Julius Caesar to Constantine naming, Joseph Zemp as Swiss president in 1894, and Bourbon kings and dukes shaping France Spain Naples Parma.
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Norway
Sweden
Oscar ST
Italy
Humbert
Victor Emmanuel
Sardinia
Corea
Li Chang
Julius Cesar
Constantine the Great
Cesar
Constantine
Joseph Zemp
House of Bourbon
France
Spain
Naples
Parma
Fashionable Dry Goods Listing From A Tinted Store Advertisement
Melted poplin in two color effects and small checked cheviots for girls frocks appear alongside large furs and colorful scarfs for men. Velvet coats edged with Persian lamb and collarettes of grebe suit velvet capes or gowns. Taffeta party dresses and Tam O Shanter hats in camel hair. Muff and fur trim details for children and ladies with muff chains and draped fur vests enhancing gray gowns.
Cure for Catarrh and other tales
A 100 reward ad extols Hall’s Catarrh Cure as the only constitutional remedy, claiming to heal catarrh by affecting blood and mucous surfaces. The note includes testimonials, product pitches for Hall’s pills and Cascarets, and a few pasted joke quotes about a hanging committee and a diamond robbery.
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Hall
F. J
Caeney & Co
Toledo
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Lehigh & ‘Wilkesbarre Coal ‘Company
Mississippi
Sut
Foster and Hanchett
Dun's Commercial
Manitoba Schools
Cleveland Plain Dealer
Mac
D’auber
Figaro
Philadelphia Press
Enrich
Hood
Morrow
Army of the Tenn
Chestnut Street
St. Louis
ARK Brothers
ALN
Rina
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