Witwer case spurs exhumation in Dayton mystery
A Dayton Ohio case centers on Mrs. Witwer and the exhumation of multiple husbands and a child. Stomach contents are tested as authorities probe possible poisonings. Jury may acquit or condemn, but her reputation as a wife and mother is severely damaged by the ongoing investigations.
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Mary Wer
Dastan
Arber Imas
Segapey
Nicerlnrry
Eli Aye
Witwer
Push
Dayton
Ohio
Israel
Shafroth on Philippines economy and independence argues costs
The piece argues the Philippines cannot be self supporting and would burden American taxpayers with $45,000,000 yearly for pacification and civil government, while exports fall short of covering costs. It questions Manila’s value for trade control and urges independence as a constitutional principle.
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Onghimssman Shafroth
Philippines
Samar
United States
Manila
England
Halifax
Shafreth
Philippine Islands
Morgan Sees True Wealth in Anaconda Mines
The article argues that stock market speculation harms the world, while J P Morgan’s visit to Anaconda and its copper properties demonstrates real productive wealth. Miners create value, whereas brokers profit on bets with no real contribution to civilization. British loyalty is praised alongside prudence in business.
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Anatonda Ming Yeetomar
J. PL
Morgan S
Dutroin
Bro
Worl
Morgan
Broadway
Stock Exchange
Mr. Morgan
J. P. Morgan
Proclamation on Kitchener and Votes in South Africa
The text discusses a seeming irony as authorities decide Lord Kitchener remains in South Africa while Boers prefer to stay with him. It suggests Mark Twain may not need to be a powerful speaker to sway votes against Tammany, with Rev Dr Parkhurst also in the mix.
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Lord Kitchener
South Africa
Mark Twain
Parkhurs
Morgan and Guests Tour Anaconda Mine Site
J Pierpont Morgan led a visiting party through Anaconda’s mine works aboard a special train. Bishop Doane and other officials joined the tour, with Morgan closely guided by company staff and Chief Detective Hunt, as they inspected concentrator and refinery areas and discussed ore handling systems.
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J. Pierpont Morgan
Anil
Anaconda
Morgan
Genesta
Oategory
Duane
Albany
Une
Spencer
A. Co. M. Company
Mr. Morgan
Mr. Meorgan
Bishop
President Mellen
Northern Pacific
Elf
Bishop Peane
Bishon
Mr. Mellen
Arr Brunton
The
M. Company
Mes Cains
Dunlap
Nell
Detective Hunt
Northern Pacific Railway
Hunt
Mellen
Moran
Mman
Deane
David Greer
So Bartholomew's Church
New York
Green
A. O. M. Company
Messrs
Brunten
Wa Dunlop
A. C. M. Company
New Works
Repath
Thomas
Ther
Righ
Mr. Mepath
M Deans
Ar. Morgan
Spesiu
Iil
Morgan party departs by train after afternoon yard farewell
The group arrived in the yard at 1 30 p m and transferred to the Morgan train. Mr Morgan and his guests thanked their escorts as farewell words were exchanged. At 12 45 Velock trains pulled out for Butte via Stuart and the Northern Pacific lines. The last sighting had Mr Morgan alone in the observation car, smoking contentedly after the morning trip.
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Mr. Morgan
Butte
Stuart
Northern Pacific
Nnes
Buller Relieved of Command Amid Controversy in London
London reports Sir Redvers Buller has been relieved of command of the first army corps after his Oct 10 speech regarding Ladysmith dispatches. General French named to succeed him, pending his return from South Africa. General Hildyard to lead at Aldershot. Early reaction mixed but papers approve the change.
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Redvers Buller
London
First Army Corps
King’s Royal Rifles
Wafte
Ladysmi
French
War Office
Baller
South Africa
Hildyard
Aldershot
Buller
Madame Tsilka Said to Have Died in Captivity
Reports from Sofia and Vienna recount Mme Tsilka death in captivity linked to the Stone kidnapping. Messages cite Turkish frontier clashes and alleged brutality in the Banista region, with US Consul Dickinson seeking inquiries and possible further missions to locate Miss Stone and the brigands.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Mme. Tsilka
Ellen M. Stone
London
Morning Leader
Grossbelow
Banista
Macedonia
Miss Stone
United States
Dickinson
American Mission Church
Thenr
Vienna
Constantinople
Qet
Enen M. Stone
Daily Mail
Stone
Jakmula
M Stone
Times
Carl Schurz Enters New York Campaign Against Tammany
Carl Schurz opens his New York campaign debut urging against Tammany Hall. A large meeting at Nicholas Rink with Columbia University students present features Beth Low and other fusion speakers, with Schurz delivering the principal address.
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New York
Nicholas Rink
Columbia University
Beth Low
Carl Schurz
Compun
Schurz
Say
Schurz Attacks Tammany in Address on Reform
The speaker denounces Tammany for alleged plunder and nastiness while praising reform candidate Shepard as a credible rival. He notes Shepard's strong stance against Tammany yet warns opposing him could hinder reform efforts. The remarks frame a heated municipal race with personal friendships among candidates.
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Bir. Shepard
Low
Tammany
Securgz
Shepard
Mr. Schurz
Defense in Powers Murder Trial Eyes Judge and Jury
Georgetown dispatch reports the Powers murder trial defense plans to rest by Thursday or Friday with a verdict expected before Saturday night. P. M. O Reiley, an insurer from Louisville, testified on the Senate chamber scene near the Goebel shooting. Former Treasurer George W. Long said he was told by W L S Taylor to travel to Frankfort with Caleb Powers and Walter R. Day to assemble men from western Kentucky.
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Georgetown
Calel Powers
P.M. O Reiley
Louisville
Senate
Geers
State House
Buil Ze
George W. Long
Goebel
Wls. Taylor
Caleb Powers
Walter KR
Day
Frankfort
Mentz
Frank Taylor
G. W. Longez
State Day
Kentucky
Caleb Ted
Unclear historic railroad incident reported
Fragmentary text from Salt Lake Tribune describes McCammen and P Spideil killed near an embankment with others injured. Mentions three children and a person named Lipten, with scattered references to New York and Celie Wisste. details are garbled and incomplete.
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Salt Lake Tribune
New York Tribune
Salt Lake
Tribune
Oregon
McCammen
P Spideil
Vailona
Haggar
Iieli
Lipten
New York
Ham
Celie Wisste
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