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Newspaper
Weiser Signal
Location
Weiser, Idaho, United States of America
Date
Nov 05, 1896
Page
1
A British press summary reports widespread speculation on Bismarck and Imperial Germany's actions. It cites Allied powers, German and Austrian tensions, and possible inquiries into Russo German relations, with mentions of William II and Vienna reactions amid capitalist and trade concerns.
A mine explosion at Wilkes-Barre Pennsylvania kills eight workers and injures three, with many men unaccounted. Reported dead include William H., John Joreph, and David Williams among others. cause believed blast and delayed rescue. The mine employed about 1,000 men, and only company officials were nearby when the blast occurred.
A garbled report describes a daring late night attempt to rob Plymouth post office. Robbers burst in damaging a door and causing chaos as police and a fast response tried to secure the scene and investigate the thwarted break in. Local authorities examined the area and noted the incident disrupted postal operations briefly.
An article fragment notes a holdup in Bol Washo on November 2. Dr Maberly was involved in a weighty scene as two men were captured during a phickty popninted event. The text is garbled but implies a politically charged incident with local law enforcement reacting to a surrounding election.
A mysterious blast at the Hercules magazine near Cincinnati destroyed walls and chimneys, killing or injuring several. Reports say a wagon failed to explode and debris scattered within 70 yards, with no clear trace of the wagon or its crew.
A report from Philadelphia cites private letters describing cautious optimism about the Cuban insurgent situation. It notes Muñoz has not attempted to reach Havana province and cites Artemio as a potential intermediary, with limited movements in Pinar del Rio and near Havana as rains affect soil and project progress.
A cyclone swept central Oklahoma causing widespread devastation. Farm buildings and homes were destroyed, with many improvised shelters needed as residents fled. One farm family near Mock Isha reported fatalities and severe injuries, while others escaped unhurt as the storm moved northeastward toward Wayne County.
A railway accident near Cheney resulted in the death of Mahoney, with multiple crew members implicated in the mishap. Investigators describe a fatal collision on a curve as the train failed to stop, leaving the engineer and a brakeman questioned. Remains were sent to Spokane for burial, and officials cite the deceased’s age as WS years old.
Fragmentary report recounts a fatal self harm case in Helena involving a man aged about one year old and a wife and children. The article mentions a liquor owner and a backyard confrontation, with unclear names and dates due to damaged OCR text.
Nov reports from Londyn describe rumors that Armenians poisoned the city water supply. Officials tighten controls as authorities investigate and detain several suspects. The matter leads to security checks around public facilities and residences. Alexander Pasha and Wray Pat are named in the context of arrests.
The ceremony installed Georgia's second governor, Atkinson, amid foggy weather and public display. Officials praised the new administration as security and progress measures were outlined, with attendees including prominent city leaders and state figures.
The London report discusses wheat price implications and protection debates, noting potential impacts on labor and steel trade, with emphasis on famine risks in Ireland and northwest counties. It mentions India relief measures, gold movements, and political tensions involving Balfour and Tynan, plus speculations on harvest outcomes and imperial policy.
Delegates from across the country travel to Boston for the National Council of Women annual meeting. Theorganization promotes philanthropic, educational, religious and industrial aims and collaborates with international councils including Canada, Germany, Great Britain, Sweden and New Zealand. The current session will include three principal papers on topics spanning philanthropy, education and industry.
An Indiana judge ruled that a flag torn down in a courtroom was not an official emblem. The incident involved Mark Hanna’s flags, McKinley and Hobart insignia, and the court ordered removal. Deputy Daniel Boland oversaw the action as both sides closed arguments amid bitter feelings. More yellow metal arrived, with 438.00 in build?
Cincinnati October 2 marks the 2th anniversary of the Women's Auxiliary of the American Apiacopal Church. Delegates attend the denominational service at St Pauls Cathedral with Bishop Boyd Vincent preaching the Holy Communion. The afternoon missionary conference at Christ Church included Bishop Vincent and delegates from Tennessee Alaska and Western Africa.
Col Oct 1 W H Montgomery, general organizer of the American Federation of Labor, arrives to help settle the miners strike. He interviews all parties here, noting broad desire for a satisfactory settlement. Montgomery estimates strike losses and reduced output could reach 2,000,000 dollars.
Nashville reports several track marks as John Johnson led the Merlo sextet to a half mile in 1 5 lowering a long standing record to 47 seconds. Johnson also clocked a mile in 2 74 8 with the sextet aiding. Phillige Myers and Brodin contributed to a 482 6 relay time while Walter Viers Brodis and Stover posted a quartet and a third.
Maeno won the first event with Murphy second. The report notes multiple races at Ingleside, including furlong and one-mile distances, with various horses and riders placing second and third across events.
Soldiers from the Sixteenth Infantry at Fort Sherman express surprise and pleasure with the Coeur d Alene climate and new quarters at Port Spokane. They admire the scenery, walks, and absence of car fare, noting many officers and enlisted men prefer to stay. locals in Bull Lake are wary of uniformed outsiders.
A 14 year old boy living near Sherman Missouri chased cattle at dusk when a large moose charged from the trees. The beast struck the boy with a rib blow as he fought to reach home. He scrambled up a tree to safety and the moose wandered off after about an hour, with the boy reporting the incident to his family.
A fragmented examination of unconventional trades and roles expanding in recent decades. The piece mentions the rise of diverse occupations including watchkeeping, freight handling, depot tasks, theater and hotel work, fringe collecting, and a Lake Michigan syndicate involved in a black market activity. It notes these new industries arise from advanced production and applied principles to daily life.
Ex senator and lawyer recounts how a farm cow funded his wife’s wardrobe and house furnishings. He says the cow cost nearly $20,000, with the vow and payments shaping their marriage and home, while he continued paying off the debt without complaint.
A hunter pursuing a fawn on a Wisconsin farm grasps the deers tail to hold it. After a chase across slough and logs the fawn slips free, dives into brush, and eludes capture in the forest. The account, relayed from the Milwaukee Sentinel, notes the risky, comic end to the attempt.
John Warren of Whiladilphin buys a mangrinders monkey named Jocko, trains it to play violin with precise bowing and timing, and plans to sell the animal to a Boston museum proprietor for over $200 after the animal demonstrates musical skill and special attachment to the instrument.
Judge Randolph of the frontier Kansan court presiding, sympathizes with war veterans. A veteran testifies, the judge insists on good reasons for divorce, notes his own war service, and declares the court went to war and came back. The crowd hears the verdict and the decree is granted with emphasis on honor.
A fragmentary report mentions Washington officials and several names discussing coast fishery ranks. It references new maritime metrics, comparisons to New England, and Atlantic exports while noting limited readable details from the visit of a delegation.
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