Cracked Safe Raid Robs Iowa Jewelry Store
Early morning raid in Fuh Iowa details two-burglars abandoning a bank safe then blowing open J C Zicker jewelry store vault. About 1600 dollars in jewelry taken with two men sighted at the Hotel Lincoln as alarms failed and insurers promise trace and capture efforts.
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Fuh
Iowa State Bank
J. C. Zicker
Zicker
Lincoln
Zicker Jewelry
TV. G. Zicker
Jewelers’ Protective Aliance
Society Man a Burglar Confesses in Middletown
Middletown dispatch reports Charles Boos a former superintendent of Wallkill Transit lines confessed to police that he robbed large department stores in Middletown and several residences in recent months. He earned a large salary lived in good style and was popular in society. Boos was held to the grand jury.
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Middletown
N. X
N.Y
Charles Buos
Wallkill Transit Company
Boos
Tragedy in Washington Wife and Man Die in Suspected Murder-Suicide
Police report a Washington man Balomy shot Mary Frances Scheitlin and then killed himself at the Scheitlin home after his visits prompted the husband’s warning. A revolver with three shots lay on the floor. Scheitlin, an electrician at the navy yard, found them by his wife and the other man in the front room late Tuesday.
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Washington
Mary Frances Scheitlin
Rudolph B. Scheitlin
Navy Yard
Ady
William A. Lolomy
jSeheitlin
Balomy
Mobs clash with troops in Russia riot strike impact
Reports from St Petersburg describe riot injuries as railroad strike widens. Smaller lines tied up. Moscow water conduit damaged leaving sections without water. A 10,000-strong strikers meeting aimed to block telegraphic communication amid growing disruption. Philadelphia celebration honors the American League champion Phillies. Cable faults sever Alaska link as Burnside heads to Seattle. Sioux City stock market quotes show stockers, feeders and hogs at given ranges.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Moscow
Mytishtchi
Wreck on Trolley Line Injures Dozens in Michigan
A rapid railway electric car collided with a construction train in eastern New Baltimore Michigan on Tuesday injuring about six people severely and nearly twenty more slightly. Authorities investigated the crash and outlined emergency response actions at the scene.
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Rapid Railway
New Baltimore
Mich
Harriman Special Sets San Francisco to Ogden Speed Record
The Harriman special train left Oakland at 38 31 p.m Monday and broke the San Francisco to Ogden record, traveling 19 hours and 4 minutes for the distance.
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Oakland
Cal
San Francisco
Ogden
Suffering in Strike Grips Russia as Railways Paralyzed
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports a dangerous, spreading railroad strike across Russia. Cities fear military and factory disruption, with Moscow prices rising toward famine. Officials warn only surrender or martial law may end the deadlock as transport halts nationwide and anxious travelers crowd stations.
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Kokovosoft
Moscow
Russia
Prince Holkoff
England
United States
Simbirsk
Saratoff
Vyazma
Poltava
Nishni
Novgorod
Ikharkov
Simatensk
Iie
Elisabeth
Grad
Kazan
Tragic Delaware River collision claims six lives near Beverly
A nine man launch collided with a barge on the Delaware River near Beverly, drowning six of its occupants. Three were rescued by the tug Bristol’s crew. Names: William Winch, John Illis, Samuel Heron, Norman Delany, James Yonkers. Surviving: Capt. John Winch, W B Russell, J Rutherford. Rescue efforts continued as darkness fell. authorities sought further recovery.
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Delaware River
Beverly
Bristol
William Winch
John Illis
Samuel Heron
Norman Delany
James Yonkers
John Winch
W. BF. Russell
J. Rutherford
Inineh
Vineh
Croyden
Pennsylvania
Minttle
Twistol
Mott
Bordentown
Winch
Innnch
Trey
Sockless Jerry Simpson Dead in Wichita Kansas
Jerry Simpson known as The Sage of Medicine Lodge died in Wichita Kansas Monday after a yearlong illness from an aorta aneurysm. Born March 31 1842 in Nova Scotia he grew up in New York and sailed for 23 years before entering Congress as a Kansas populist famed for reform efforts and the sockless nickname.
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Jerry Simpson
Wichita
Kuan
Simpson
Mr. Simpson
Nova Scotia
Oneida County
New York
Sage of Medicine Lodge
National Congress
Kansas
Jerry
Chicago
Twelfth
Illinois Infantry
Medicine Lodge
Barbour County
Lim
New Mexico
Territory
Imperial Naval Review at Tokio Impresses Emperor
A grand naval review in Tokyo on Monday showcased 430 warships in six lines, drawing praise for the fighting craft and victories. Emperor, aboard the cruiser Asama with Admiral Togo, inspected officers of British and American ships, eliciting public joy and satisfaction in Japan.
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Togo
Asama
Riot in Santiago Ends In Bloodshed As Tax Toll Rises
In Santiago Chile a single meeting protesting an import tax on Argentinian cattle escalated into a deadly riot. Police failed to control the crowd and opened fire, killing ten people and wounding hundreds.
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Santiago
Chili
Printers End Utica Strike for Eight-Hour Day
Utica New York job printers end their strike after employers concede to demands. The walkout lasted until October 3 and the eight hour workday will take effect January 1.
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Utica
N.Y
Norway Debate Postponed On Proposed Plebiscite Motion
At Christiania the storming Monday decided to postpone the debate on the motion presented by members proposing that the future form of government of Norway be submitted to a plebiscite.
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Government of Norway
Christiania
Norway
United States Willing to Contract for Panam Canal Construction
The government of the United States expresses willingness to enter into contracts with corporations or individuals for the construction of any portion or the entirety of the Panama Canal. This indicates openness to private sector collaboration on the strategic waterway project.
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United States
German Ambassador Retires and Posts Change Announced
Berlin announced Monday the retirement of Count von Alvensleben as German ambassador to St Petersburg and the appointment of Herr von Schwerin, formerly minister of Germany at Copenhagen, to the Berlin post.
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Count von Alvenslebben
St. Petersburg
Herr von Swholen
Germany
Copenhagen
Berlin
Explosion at Goodope Methodist Church Fatally Injures Janitor
A gas machine explosion at the Methodist Episcopal church in Goodope Ohio fatally injures janitor Chas. St. Bell and injures about thirty others as panic spreads among parishioners and bystanders.
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Goodope, O
Chas. St. Bell
Memorable day in Japan as Admiral Togo returns
Admiral Togo arrived at Shimbashi station at 10:30 a.m. to report to the emperor the fleet's return from the war. Ministers, generals, admirals, diplomats, and hundreds of citizens welcomed him as his carriage passed under a triumphal arch amid cheering crowds and shouted banzais.
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Togo
Japan
Sokio
Caime
Shimbashi
Roosevelt on Rail Regulation in North Carolina Tour
President Roosevelt's Raleigh remarks stress government regulatory oversight of railways over ownership. He argues private ownership should remain, but supervision is essential to prevent abuses, protect both big and small shippers, and curb unfair practices amid defective current laws.
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Roosevelt
Raleigh
N. C
North Carolina
Jerry Simpson 18 Dead After Long Illness in Wichita
Former congressman Jerry Simpson dies in Wichita Kansas after a valvular heart disease with a decade of illness. Born 1842 in New Brunswick he grew up in New York and gained fame as a lake captain before political prominence. Burial was by the Masons in Wichita as his life story reaches its close.
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Jerry Simpson
Wichitta
Kan
Simpson
Chicsgo
Wichita
New Mexico
Mr. Simpson
New Brunswick
Oneida County
New York
Lake
GAR HITS A WAGON Kills two children in Indiana crossing crash
Two children were killed and eight persons injured in a Sunday night accident north of Southport Indiana when a car on the Indianapolis Columbus and Southern Traction line struck a wagon load of picnickers returning from the country. The crash occurred at a sharp curve that hid the wagon from the motorman's view until it was too late to stop.
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Southport
Ind
Indianapolis, Columbus and Southern Traction Line
Boat goes over dam on Muskingum River incident
In dense fog a motor boat returning from Beverly to Marietta Ohio went over a dam at Lowell. Dentist M L Williamson died. Probate Judge C H Nixon and Will Selby, son of a wealthy oil producer, were dumped into the river. Nixon and Selby swam to a bridge pier and were rescued.
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Marietta
M. L. Williamson
C. H. Nixon
Will Selby
Lowell
Muskingum
Williamson
Judge Nixon
Young Selby
Newport Vermont Reports Heaviest Local Earthquake
A Newport Vermont special describes the heaviest earthquake ever felt in the area, occurring early Sunday. The brief shock lasted seconds and caused houses to shake crockery to break and considerable alarm, with a sound described as like a distant explosion.
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Coopers Win Wage Increase After Conference in Indianapolis
A joint meeting of cooperage employers from several states and the Coopers' International Union in Indianapolis resulted in a small wage rise and a fixed working agreement. In other news John C. Dondre, 27, of Willimantic Conn., died Sunday from injuries suffered during a football game played in Jewett City Saturday.
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Coopers’ International Union
Indianapolis
Ind
John C. Dondre
Willmantic
Conn
Jewett City
Roosevelt on rail rate reform and corruption purge
The text argues for an empowered administrative body to regulate rail rates, curb rebates and private car schemes, and to set enforceable maximums. It stresses swift, court-checked action and warns against public officials aiding private interests. It includes President Roosevelt’s call to purge dishonesty and back stateside development, mentioning New Mexico statehood advocacy and a Civil War veteran turned Populist congressman.
One Honest Senator Fulton of Oregon at Washington
Oregon’s Charles William Fulton is described as the sole honest member among four lawmakers sent by the state to Congress. The others face imprisonment or removal, with Fulton having been convicted of acts related to Northwest government lands. Born August 24, 1853 in Lima Ohio, he moved through Iowa and Nebraska before settling in Oregon as a lawyer and long-time public servant.
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Charles William Fulton
Oregon
Tle
Congress
Washington
Fulton
Northwest
John Lt. Mitchell
Binger Herman
Charles N. Williamson
Lima
Iowa
Nebraska
Pawnee City
Astoria
State Senate
Joseph Simon
United States Senate
Railroad buys waterfront land in Washington state
The Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul railroad purchased 100 acres of waterfront land in Tacoma Washington for 750000. A statewide alarm was issued for Abraham Schiffer a banker of Alamosa Colorado who is missing. Judge A G Brandner of Kansas City killed himself at his wife s grave in Onaga grieving her death a year earlier.
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Chicago, Milwaukee and St. Paul Railroad
Acon
Wash
Abraham Schiffer
Alamosa
Colo
A. G. Brandner
Kansas City
Onaga
President Roosevelt's stance on rate laws and election reform
The President signals action on railroad rate regulation by the Interstate Commerce Commission and proposes a federal anti bribery measure for elections. He notes open door principles with Japan in the Anglo Japanese treaty and urges strong ballot protection amid ward influence. He cites reform needs in customs, health, pensions, and submarine safety plus convoy requirements for submarines.
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Interstate Comores Commission
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Asilos
Wawa
Iij
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Korea
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Asia
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