Cabinet talk and distant fears ripple through Atlantic chatter
Attorney General Knox voices caution on cabinet prospects amid chatter from Atlantic City. The note references a $70,000 seat in Pittsburgh and mentions Washington, university houses, and a sense of grandiose privilege. A mix of historical figures and political anecdotes threads through, including references to Lord Curzon and famed painters, creating a sprawling, era-tinged mosaic of public life and opinion. The piece blends political ambition with social trivia and international notes, casting a broad, surreal spotlight on the era’s ambitions and anxieties.
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H Desipa
Atlantic City
Washtuston
Pines
Tittaburg
Chad Univ
Washington
Atha City
Board of
Meselt
Wy Fainlis
Governor and Mulian bid on Rock Island reorganization
Reported efforts by Governor Cummins and Attorney General Mulian to probe the Rock Island reorganization. Investigations aim to determine state power to halt the plan with potential court action anticipated this week. Sensational developments expected as questions of legality unfold.
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Les Moines
Cummins
Rock Island
Coovernor Cummins
Muar
Mulan
Tock Island
Tragic Death Story of Rudolph Zumstein in Manila
A fragmented Des Moines report recounts Rudolph Zumstein of Manila and Miss Fonivitt Williams of Denver in a troubled marriage ending in a fatal event. Details are sparse. the account mentions a moving separation and a public notice of a doomed union, with locals recalling his residence and social ties.
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Zumstein
Manila
Des Moines
Mantu i
Ty Deawell
Fonivitt Willias
Denver
Rudulph Zumstein
Befdad
Honthy
Crazed by Pain Tries to Die After a Fall
A man injured in a fall on the railroad right of way crawled to the roadside and hid there for 24 hours before bystanders found him. He was dislocated in the left shoulder with multiple abrasions and severely weakened after exposure with no food or water. He attempted suicide by cutting his wrist but was stopped. authorities placed him in safe keeping.
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Athioy
Borsinski
Dallatt
Piis- Beer Leite
Guleide
Wilter
Mitchell Leads Labor Day Parade In Philadelphia
Labor day observances in Philadelphia drew about 16,000 participants in a street parade. United Mine Workers president John Mitchell was the central figure, with two speeches at Washington Park on the Delaware River. Proceeds from the festivities benefited the striking miners.
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Philadelphia
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mente
Washington Park
Delware River
Mitchell
Chicago Celebrates Labor Day Parades and Contributions
In Chicago on September 1 large portions of business shut down in honor of Labor Day. Over 300 local unions closed plants banks stock exchange and the board of trade. A morning parade featured workers marching past downtown streets and unions raising funds for striking anthracite miners. Afternoon picnics at parks included speeches on labor issues by prominent figures.
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Chicago
Inbor
Iabor
Stock Exchange
Board of Trade
Quiet in strike region in Tamaqua as non-union men work
Quiet pre vails in the Panther Creek valley as non-union workers at breakers Nox 4 and 12 return to duty. A guard platoon rode trolley cars to Summit Hill, while Governor’s troops under Captain Ott patrolled the valley. Few people on streets, no Liber day observance.
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Tamaqua
Panther Creek
Lehigh Valley Coal and Navigation Company
Muniit Park
Summit Hill
Ott
Bad Weather Delays Pittsburg Labor Day Celebrations
Frequent showers disrupted Labor Day events in Pittsburg with a morning parade by miners and trades unions, followed by speeches and athletic events at Schenley Park. Weather dampened attendance and caused some activities to be suspended across western Pennsylvania.
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Yinterfervest &Ly
Pittsburg
Antipemated Association of
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Building Trades
Sehenley Park
Sec
Business Western Pennsylvania l
Big Time at Kansas City
Ten thousand union workmen from both Kansas Citys marched downtown led by city officials and U S Senator Charles W Fairbanks of Indiana. The parade ended at Electric Park where nearly 29 000 people heard Fairbanks speak to a noisy, peaceful crowd.
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Fairbanks
Indiana
Kansas City
Kansas
Will Tackling Journalism Marks New Ambition for Student
A fragmentary account highlights a student’s drive to pursue journalism, inspired by Bosker T. Washington. The piece notes the student’s ambitious ethos, education at local institutions, and early career steps at a city office, reflecting a path toward professional writing.
Council Bluffs Labor Day Carnival Draws Big Crowd
Council Bluffs welcome Labor Day events with a prominent parade representing all trades. The Elks Carnival opens today for the week, drawing a large crowd as the city showcases a festive gala atmosphere.
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Council Hutt
Corn Crop Prospects Favorable With Frost Delay
Reports from a 100 mile radius of Sioux City indicate corn needs two to four weeks to mature, with two thirds saved if no frost by Sept 15 and full maturity if frost delays till October. Weather observer Purssell notes near normal temps, rainfall below average but improving, and overall prospects for a large crop across towns like Orange City Sibley Castana Battle Creek Onawa Huron Tek Point Yankton Kimball Beresford Cort.
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Sioux City
Here
A. G. Purssell
The
Weather Bureau, Ia
Orange City
Sibley
Gars Dens
Castana
Battle Creek
Onawa
Beresford
Big parade marks Labor Day in Dubuque with closures
A grand Labor Day celebration in Dubuque observes the holiday with every industrial and mercantile establishment closed. A large parade drew around 1,000 marching unions, followed by a grand picnic at Twin Springs, highlighting widespread community participation and festive union pride.
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Dohegie
Establishina
Mae
Twin Springs
New Stargh Plant to Locate in Des Moines Factory Group
United States Corn Products plans a new stored plant in Des Moines near the former National Starch site. The deal follows absorption of National Starch and American Sugar, creating a near monopoly in starch and glucose. The project aims to centralize operations at Winneoga, with several plants closed.
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Trust
Des Moines
United States Corn Products Company
America
Vulboaty
Nathniat Starch Company
Amer-ican Wideose Sugar Company
Glv
National
Winleegua
Train Collision Fatality Near Mthorie At Crossing
A farmer named Ted Outi living near Mthorie was killed when a train struck him at a crossing on a Saturday. The accident occurred at a rural crossing with unclear weather details. Local authorities and witnesses reported the collision and the immediate response.
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Trask
Ted Outi
Bebe Beedelin
Parade One of the Best Ever Seen in Sioux Falls History
In Sioux Falls a grand Labor Day parade drew major city officials led by Mayor Gurnside. The procession, featuring a score of unions aligned with the AF of L, suspended business townwide to celebrate. Floats showed trades. an afternoon band concert at 1 16 and a 3 o'clock game between Sheldon and Sioux Falls teams capped the day. A grand auditorium ball closed the festivities.
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Sioux Walls
American Federation of Labor
Sheldon
Iowa
South Dakota
French Premier Threatened Over School Closings
Paris report says M. Combes warned amid protests at closing Catholic schools. A letter to the under prefect of Finisterre accuses the premier of tyranny, recalling Marat and Charlotte Corday. A heavy sentence is expected for Prang Stolnet, son of a former artillery colonel, in the case.
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Paris
Prang Stolnet
Fox
Finisterre
Marat
Ale
Charlotte Carduy
M. Voinbes
Qululgter
Revival of medieval mystery plays planned by clergyman
A guarded report outlines Rev. Mr. Phillips proposing church led theatre in Hendon near Yarmouth. He suggests each parish stage under church control with a revival of medieval mystery plays and a network of Oberammergau style societies to promote religion through dramatic performance.
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Bagiteh
Hendon
Anitaria
Bay
Poth Gorléston
Yarmouthy
Phillips
Pattah
Southern Railway Wreck Kills Trainmaster and 25 Negroes
Washington reports a Southern Railway wreck at Berry Alabama seventeen miles from Birmingham. Trainmaster J N Dudley and twenty five Black railway workers were killed. The engineer and fireman were severely burned and about two dozen passengers injured as the engine derailed and coaches overturned. The cause remains undetermined.
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Entira
Washington
Ommeinla
Southern Railway
Southern
Berry
Ala
Birmingham
J. N. Dudley
Jail Delivery Sparks Fort Dodge Escape Event
Fort Dodge Iowa September 2 two prisoners Gorrean and Lawrence held on burglary charges escaped from the city hall jail by digging through the east side and slipping through the dog pound. Officials faced sharp criticism for lax security with a special officer named Bunger blamed for the lapse. Both escapees are described as hardened criminals.
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Fort Dodge
Fort
Dodge
Gorrean
Lawrence
Bunger
Turkey Denies Responsibility in Missionary Capture Case
In Constantinople the Porte reportedly refuses to discuss responsibility for Mitane the American missionary seized by brigands. The capture ransom payment and release occurred on Turkish soil, yet Turkish authorities are criticized for inadequate efforts. The United States legation continues pressuring for arrest and punishment of the guilty.
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Constantinople
United States
Mitane
United States Legation
Legation
Sioux City Live Stock and Market Prices Sept 2
Sioux City markets report hogs at 7.60 to 7.85 for light and mixed, cattle receipts 9,500 with market lower, sheep steady. South Omaha and Kansas City show mixed results, Chicago cash quotes list grains and provisions, and market tone described as active or steady across sections. Includes prices for hogs, cattle, sheep, and miscellaneous commodities with regional variations.
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Mile Castle
Chicago
Ottielul
South Omaha
Aret Steddy
Ollie Clege
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Aransas City
Texas
Culver
Sun Mogs
Tavern Parkurs
Jene
F.csud
Grein
Barney—falr
Plax
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Clover Seed
Weamery
Zola's New Novel Verite Debuts In Paris
Paris dispatch from Sept 3 notes Aurore to publish Zola's new novel Verite. The work aims at justice and education in France, placing the Dreyfus affair in a university context to argue nations gain strength from truth. It also addresses the wresting of women from priestly control and influence.
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Paris
Aurore
M. Bynile Zola
France
M. Zola
Dreyfus
Governor Savage to Send Aid to Naper Amid Indian Threats
Sept 1 Nebraska governor receives mayor of Naper request for rifles and ammunition after mixed bloods threaten to burn the town. Five shot at Naper with no injuries. Governor plans to send Captain Ringer with arms from Lincoln and, if needed, militia. Communications delayed by distance to railroad and telegraph.
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Omaha
Neb
Savage
Naper
Boyd County
Charles Serr
Stuart
Captain Ringer
Lincoln
Rideo
Naner
Serr
Four Hundred Government Troops Sent Toward Panama
Over 400 troops were sent from Colon to Panama Sunday. Reinforcements are expected daily from Cartagena aboard a Liverpool steamer. Rumor says General Gerth attacked revolutionary commander General Her ura at Agua Dulce, who abandoned his trenches. A report claims General Bert obtained a large number of cattle.
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Colon
Colombia
Amended Exclusion Law Aims at Philippine Labor
Washington expects a congressional move to amend the Chinese exclusion act to Philippines. Governor Taft’s Manila remarks push for a regulated plantation labor system with entry controls, bonds, and time limits. The plan mirrors Hawaii care for plantation workers and responds to calls from American Chamber of Commerce and Philippine employers.
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Washington
Taft
Board of Trade
Manila
Congress
Philippine Commission
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Tseify
Jonks
Orient
Geid
Honda
Hawaii
Americaun Chamber of Commerce
Employers ‘of Labor
Balloon Wreck Near Marence Colorado Injures Denver Crew
After a 24 hour silence the three aeronauts who left Denver on a helium balloon voyage reported the airship wrecked in a storm miles north of Marence Colorado. Occupants were bruised and frostbitten with serious injury to one.
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Denver Post Aeronauts
Denver
Liwetrs En Omilles
Marence
Colo
Council Bluffs Street Car Men Postpone Union Action
Street Car employees and the company agreed after a conference to postpone union organization for one month. Nineteen men indicated interest, twelve insisted on immediate organization and were discharged. Company will take back veterans, while the eastern syndicate contemplates buying the Council Bluffs and Omaha line, avoiding a labor trouble.
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Bluffs
Oni
Eastern’ Syndicate
Council Bluffs
Omaha
Navy victory hinted in fragmented report from Wap game
A fragmented OCR of a naval game report notes Admiral Higginson as signal and wireless leader amid bombardment. It mentions the Navy had it all and references a two hour bombardment, with unclear timing in September and a tense, period tone.
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