Explosion collapses 70s five-story building in New York
A catastrophic explosion at a Park Avenue site between Greenwich Street and Jones Place leveled parts of a five story structure housing Libler & Mage and Rosenfeld stores. Dozens were killed or injured as bricks and timbers buried sidewalks and trapped workers. Firemen recovered nine bodies by late evening amid a rising toll and shifting theories point to structural failure and heavy presses on upper floors.
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Greenwich Street
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Looment
Jacob Sebteslager
Dle
Parknew
Liebler & Mass
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Nee
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Auixe Cook
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William Gergin
Michael Sullivan
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Annie Heagney
Jobe Gibbs
Green- Wich Street
William Berry
Southern Publishing Company
Barnett
Johnson City
William Sima
Brooklyn
Joby Wellelf
Madisonsirest
Tharia
Lewis Bernard
West Eleventh Street
Morris Goilieth
West Fourth Street
John Link
Engine Company
Man fatally shot near Grafton and Greenbrier road
Special Telegram from W Va reports Isaac Parsons, a laborer, shot on the Grafton Greenbrier road while traveling with section men to Palllli pi. Parsons says James Norris colored fired three times, the last hitting his back. Parsons is said to be fatally wounded. Norris is missing. Local authorities and Dr Hal are investigating the shooting amid alleged jealousy over Parsons and Norris's wife.
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Poetarrt
W. Va
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Palllippi
Isaac Parsons
Bear Kelley
Bin
George Males
Hal
Peter
Squire Kittle
Parsons
James Norris
Norris
Runaway Horse Delays Baltimore & Ohio Trains
A runaway horse from a transfer company disrupted rail service in Parkersburg. It escaped at the B and O passenger depot and crossed to the railroad bridge near Avery Street, running about two blocks onto the bridge before being halted. The wagon was dragged down and backed to safety, with the horse finally corralled after major delays.
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Parkersburg
The
Register
Panseusneno
W. Va
Baltimore & Ohio
Avery Street
Juliana
Kentucky Derby Contender Marion C Wins Big Race
In a packed grandstand Fitzpatrick rode the Kentucky mare Marion C to victory by a hard fought stretch, earning a $1,000 prize. The program also featured multiple races won by Consignee Ella Blackburn Linlith Cee Jay and Le Moyne H with swift times and cheers from 30,000 fans at Morris Park and Garfield Park.
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Maud S
Kingston
Kansas City
California
Alona
Maron G
Finpatrick
Infield
Grand Stand
Fitzpatrick
Marion C. Fitzpatrick
Cee Jay Wor
Lemoyne H
Morris Park
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N. Y
Picknicker
His Highness
Hermuda
Stockton
Celia
Sleipner
Valdes Death Drowning Near Far Rockaway and Family Ties
Gandido Francisco Valdes wealth cigar importer of Brooklyn vanished while swimming at Far Rockaway yesterday. A cramp is suspected as rescuers found him unconscious and unable to revive him. He had a complex family history, including divorce and remarriage involving his first and second wives, with wealth to be divided among his children.
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Gandido Francisco Valdes
Cgar
Livingson Street
Brooklyn
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Duffield Streets
Far Rockaway
Valdes
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Senor Pigato
Mr. Valdes
de Kalb Avenue
Ee Bor
Herman Boehne
Stormy weather forecast predicts heat then killing frost
Prof Foster predicts a continental storm wave to cross the country from August 22 to 20, then 27 to 30, reaching the Atlantic coast around September 1. Very hot weather will precede it, with severe local storms and possible frost by mid to late September. Caution urged for corn fodder and early harvest in northern regions. expect killing frost in northern corn belt by the 17th or 18th.
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Rocky
Alegheny
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Iast
Mississipp River
Great Lakes
Almy Not Ali Escaped Convict Abbott Identified
Report from Haxoven New Hampshire dated August 22 states Frank Almy is George H. Abbott, an escaped Windsor Vermont prison burglar. Warden and Windsor superintendents identified him. Abbott, age unknown, was sought since a 400 dollar reward era offered. Also notes Mary L Doll widow of Barnard Doll dies at 68 in Martinburg, West Virginia.
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Frank ©. Almy
George H. Abbott
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Aimy
Osea
Prevard
Esteeg
Martinburg
Manturssme
W. Va
Mary L. Doll
Barnard Doll
McKinley Opens Ohio Campaign With Silver and Tariff Debate
The Ohio Republican campaign opened with Ex President Hayes and Col A L Conger arriving for a large demonstration as Major McKinley spoke at length on silver and tariff policy. He argued against free coinage, defended the Bland Allison era revenue, and urged protectionist measures to sustain the economy and American industry.
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Hayes
Col. A. L. Conger
Akron
Major McKinley
Ohio
Republian Party
McKinley
United States
Cleveland
Campbell
Mitkinwicz Exposed as Russian Count and Thief
San Francisco dispatch reports Colonel Mosby denouncing Count Mitkiewicz as a thief and scoundrel. The article cites Mitkiewicz’s insinuations about ex Confederate Mod and references his China marriage claim, while detailing accusations of financial schemes and links to Ex Senator Clair Elliott Shepard.
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Mitkiewicz
Frisco
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China
Mitklowicz
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the Mail and Express
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Middlesex
London
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Miller and Mitkiewicz Charged in $10000 OBrien Swindle
New York August 22. Count Mitkiewicz and Shoe box Miller allegedly tried to swindle Frank P. OBrien of Birmingham out of 10000 by presenting letters and telegrams claimed from the Chinese Minister Senator Blair Col Shepard and others. OBrien was guarded and quit negotiations after proving the scheme fraudulent.
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New York
Sim
Mitkiewicz
Miller
Birmingham
Ala
Blair
Col. Shepard
O'Brien
W. C. Meltride
Thshington
Ranty Pans
S. J
Shoex” Miller
China
China, Said To A Reporter: “Miller Brought Mitkiewlea
Island of Martinique Devastated by Tuesday Hurricane
The hurricane struck Martinique around seven PM Tuesday and raged until near midnight, followed by a sharp earthquake shock. Many perished as the island suffered extensive damage with no area spared, and ships White and Jenny Pinney wrecked. crews escaped unhurt. Death toll rising with each report. more names expected.
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Tueeday
White
Jennie Pinney
Experts Examine Texture of the Holy Coat Exhibition
A textile expert describes the Holy Coat exhibition in Treves Bentiy August 2% noting the garment’s tattered state. Bishop Korum claims experts authenticated the relic while Dr. Bock of Aix-la-Chapelle confirms the reverent fabric dates to the early centuries, bolstering Catholic belief in its authenticity.
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Treven
Bentiy
Bock
Aix-la-Chapelle
Ambiguous Trial Update From Harnesville Court
The August 23 trial of Marshal Benner proceeded with testimony focusing on salary overdrawn. Witnesses testified for defense as examination began, with prosecutorial questions noted but not damaging evidence emerging. The council may seek outside counsel to try moving the case out of the city.
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Mura
Kegteler
Renner
Elty
Tragic Event Involving Dead Children Shocks Town
A fragmentary local report describes a horrific incident in which the deaths of three children near the town drew immediate outrage and officials pledged to investigate. The item notes public excitement and a formal case being pursued by authorities.
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George Hansiiton
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