Independent Democracy Opens Campaign in Livingston
The independent democratic ticket launched its Montana campaign in Livingston with speeches by Hogan and Kelley. Hogan defended his paper ownership amid allegations and criticized the opposition press while Kelley urged support for the ticket and discussed imperialism and earlier party conventions. The event drew several hundred attendees despite competing local events and a crowded hall.
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Opera House
Court House
Miles’ Hall
Independent Democracy
Kelly
County Central Committee
Hogan
Livingston Post
Alderson
Teall
Patrick Meaney
Mr. Hogan
David Hamilton
Clark
Independent Party
Joe Toole
Butte
Toole
Clarks
Heinzes
Sea of Montana
Broadwater Democrats Organize For Honesty
Broadwater county independent Democrats convened with broad local representation, endorsing a straight ticket minus two small-precinct absences. Key nominees include Wild er and Reed for legislature, Ridgeway for treasurer, Perkins for sheriff, Harrington for superintendent, and McLaughlin for county surveyor, with strong anti Clark convention resolutions and Governor Smith addressing a packed auditorium.
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Townsend
Broadwater County
Miss Harrington
Clark Democrats
A. Wilder
Henry Reed
William Ridgeway
James Perkins
Richard Clendenning
J. P. Harder
Isom Previtt
H. Baldwin
Eva Harrington
John McLaughin
James Brady
John Richart
Pennsylvania coal strike hovers over uncertain settlement
Scranton Oct 11 The coal miners convention opens in Liberty hall tomorrow with divergent opinions among labor leaders. Delegates press for concessions beyond a 10 percent raise or union recognition before acceptance. Officials expect a possible second convention before any settlement and note pressure from President Mitchell.
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Liberty Hall
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To-Morrow
Chinese Start Another Revolt in Kwangsi Province
Shanghai dispatch reports General Lu's taotai sketching a major revolt in southwestern Kwangsi. He says 360,000 troops are insufficient and seeks 10,000 more to quell a rebellion aimed at the Manchus, described as worse than the tapping rebellion, with viceroys sending 20,000 troops.
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Cheng
Taotai
Kwangsi Province
Wu Is Apprehensive On Chinese Situation Discussed
Washington reports Minister Wu warned Secretary Hay that a large military expedition toward Paotingfu could trigger serious complications in China. He disputed claims of a southern Boxer uprising and noted Karl Li Hung Chang's arrival in Pekin. The State Department resumes waiting on the French note as the public release approaches.
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Paotingfu
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Pekin
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State Department
Frictional China talks brighten prospects for peace
Washington reports say the American reply to the French note improves the prospects for opening negotiations with China. The memo aligns with French proposals and hopes for early talks, while noting some powers’ military activity in China may affect timing. Secretary Hay extends personal congratulations to M Thebout.
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France
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Demands From Wilkesbarre Union Strikers
Wilkesbarre assemblies demand delegates to Scranton press for wage gain and contract terms. They seek union recognition powder to 1.50 a unit and a 10 percent general rise plus two weeks pay and check docking boss. They want company signed contracts holding for a year.
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Scranton
Mitchell
Wyoming Valley
Big Coal
United States Responds to Chinese Fortifications Question
Analysis shows the United States does not consider razing the Chinese forts as a matter requiring immediate action. The stance suggests no affirmative plan or timetable at this stage.
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American missionary claims for property loss in China
London reports from the Pekin and Hongkong correspondents describe Sayer's presentation of claims by converts in Tungchow for property compensation and note rising anti foreign sentiment in Kwangtung with five missions destroyed at Hangkingehau.
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Hongkong
Daily Mail
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German Count von Waldersee to Start for Pekin From Tientsin
An official telegram from Berlin states Count von Waldersee will sail to Pekin from Tientsin on Saturday. Telegraph communication between Tientsin and Pekin has been established. The removal of the imperial court is deemed certain, and Emperor Kwang Su's return to Pekin is now considered highly improbable though his presence would aid negotiations.
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Inquest Rules Accident in Sister Baptista Death
A Helena inquest found Sister Baptista died from an accidental gun discharge by pupil John Nicholson at St Aloysius hall. The boy testified other students loaded the gun but planned to remove the charge with adult help. She forgave him before dying. funeral set for Sacred Heart Cathedral with solemn high mass.
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Deer Lodge
Cathedral of the Sacred Heart
Aken
Brande
Rates Parity Declared By Northern Pacific
Chicago reports executive officials this October faced issues with cheap excursion rates from the Great Northern and Northern Pacific. The Northern Pacific announced its St. Paul to Great Northern parity plan, signaling adjusted fares.
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Northern Pacific
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Dr Oscar Lowe Resigns To Join Tokyo University
Washington reports Dr Oscar Lowe, formerly with the agricultural department, resigns after four years and accepts a lecturer position at the University of Tokyo's agricultural college.
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Washington
Miners from Shamokin area head to Scranton convention
Forty delegates travel from Springfield Locust Gap and Mt. Carmel toward Scranton for a Ninth district convention. Northumberland Schuylkill and Dauphin counties are expected to join. demands include 10 percent raise semi monthly pay and powder price not drawn from wages. Centralia backs abolishing the sliding scale. overall strike likely to continue if no raise.
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Springfield
Locust Gap
Mt. Carmel
Scranton
Fahey
Ninth District
Northumberland
Schuylkill
Dauphin Counties
Lykens Valley
Shamokin Valley
Centralia
Go Bin and Sheriff Visit Oneida Riot Scene
General Gobin and Sheriff Tool visited Oneida the day after a fatal strike riot reported quiet by dusk. Gobin ordered the governor's cavalry troop to move in tonight, expected to arrive before daybreak. Officials hope militia presence calms lingering nerves and prevents further outbreaks.
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Gobin
Tool
Oneida
Steamship traffic to Nome ends season with 20 vessels
Seattle reports that in the 20 days after October 20 twenty steamers will return to Nome, likely finishing the present season. The Robert Dollar is expected to be the last vessel, with a possible extra voyage to Nome within 10 days of arrival. About 1,000 passengers are forecast, reducing Nome's population to roughly 10,000.
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Robert Dollar
Nome
Dollar
Charles D. Lane
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Rathbone
Bering Sea
San Pedro
Veserels
J. D. Lane
Cleveland
Dora
Portland
Charles Nelson
Oregon
Nome City
Centennial
Ohio
Roanoke
Senator
Valencia
Aloha
St. Paul
Discovery
John
Kimball
Albion
United States
Lawton
Ministerial Gains widen lead in UK general election
London reports ministerialists gain two seats raising total to 30 while opposition holds 29. Gower defeats McLeod in Sutherlandshire and Marshall Hall takes Southport from Pilkington. House tally stands ministerialists 374 to 228 with no Welsh gains or Scottish liberal gains yet. Disraeli heir Coningsby Ralph Disraeli re elected for Altrincham since 18ye.
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Sutherlandshire
Gower
John McLeod
Southport
Lancashire
Marshall Hall
George Augustus Pilkington
Wales
Scotland
Earl of Beaconsfield
Coningsby Ralph Disraeli
Altrincham
Cheshire
Burlington Extends Transcontinental Line to Wyoming
Burlington railroad awards contracts for 180 miles from Guernsey Idaho to Elk Mountain coal fields in Southwestern Wyoming. Survey completed to Washo mountains east of Salt Lake. extension to Utah City planned once mountain route approved. Work to start immediately.
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Guernsey
Idaho
Elk Mountain
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Washo Mountains
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Utnh City
Bryan Defends Free Coinage and Trust Remedy in Ann Arbor
In Ann Arbor on Oct 11 W J Bryan spoke to a large student crowd at the county square. He defended free coinage of silver at 16 to 1 and proposed a license system for interstate corporations to curb trusts. He contrasted Democratic and Republican policies and warned against colonial rule and imperialism.
Bryan speaks in Battle Creek large park rally
In Battle Creek Michigan Mr Bryan addressed a large audience near the Michigan Central depot. He argued Republicans seek a total government change without justification and dismissed their claim that prosperity proves their case. He contrasted party positions urging voters to support or withhold suffrage accordingly.
Bryan Campaign Schedule Across Michigan and Ohio
Saginaw reports Mr. Bryan delivering 18 speeches in Michigan cities including Hastings Nashville Charlotte Bellevue Battle Creek Marshall Albion Jackson Ann Arbor Kowell Lansing Laingsburg Owosso St Charles Bay City and Saginaw with a Bay City Armory address drawing packed crowds. He planned an Ohio tour starting Bowling Green and concluding in Cleveland Monday evening, and received notice of a Kansas City Silver Republican presidential nomination via a written letter not made public.
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C Lausing
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Opera House
Bryan Campaign Speech Draws Students in Ann Arbor
In Ann Arbor on October 1 Mr. Bryan spoke from a platform in the courthouse square to cheering students. He declared he would not be an imperialist and would not call out an army to suppress them, and he was not interrupted again.
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Lieutenant Baker Dies of Hepatitis in Manila
General MacArthur notified the war department that Lieutenant Baker of the Illinois volunteer infantry died of hepatitis on the 3d. Baker, born December 1, 1879 in Haskinaville Illinois, served as first sergeant of Company C during the Spanish American War and was later appointed captain in the Illinois infantry.
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Two Brothers Sentenced in Copper Theft Case
Louis Suhr, one of two brothers arrested last summer for stealing copper from a car belonging to the Anaconda company at Woodville, was found guilty of grand larceny at Houlder and sentenced to years in the penitentiary. The other brother pleaded not guilty and will stand trial.
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Anaconda Company
Woodville
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