Japs Hold the Island Marcus clash prompts diplomatic note
Honolulu dispatch reports the schooner Julia F E Whalen failed to land on Marcus Island due to a larger Japanese force. Japan maintains occupancy prior to Rosehill, seeks to settle through governments. Marcus Island Guano Co. plans claims for possession and indemnity for the Whalen voyage losses.
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Associated Press
Honolulu
San Francisco
Julia FE
Whalen
Marcus ‘S Land
Marcus
Roseh i
Marcus Island Guano Company
Rosehill
Kasag
Akinoto
K. Isshi
Imperial Ministry of Foreign Affairs
Roseh
Japan
Guano Company
Willl
Rogehill
Ex-Queen Liiliuokaloni seeks lands seized after overthrow
The claim to crown lands taken during the Hawaiian monarchy overthrow was filed with the senate commission on Hawaiian affairs. Ex-Judge A S Humphreys presented the petition asserting American troops aided the revolt and seeking $20,900 for the queen’s lands.
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Honolulu
San Francsco
Liiliuokaloni
Senate Commission On Hawaiian Affairs
A. S. Humphreys
Montana's total wealth rises to year 1918 figure
Montana's total valuation reaches 185 625 657 dollars for the year, up from 166 787 593 last year, per J J Ryan of the state board of equalization. County figures list Beaverhead 4 879 059, Broadwater 2962 20, Cascade 15 2570, Yellowstone 7 480 218, Silver Bow 22 560 000, and other counties with amounts to total 185 625 657.
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Helena
Montana
J. J. Ryan
State Board of Equalization
Beaverhead
Broadwater
Carbon
Cascade
Chateau
Custer
Dawson
Deer Lodge
Fergus
Flathea
Gallatin
Granite
Jefferson
Lewes and
Clarke
Madison
Meaeher
Missoula
Park
Powell
Ravalli
Rosebud
Silver Bow
Sweet Grass
Teton
Valley
Yellowstone
Vast Estate Opens Mystery After Stratton Funeral
Colorado Springs mourns W. S. Stratton as funeral services at his home are led by Gov. Gen. Rev. George Brewster. The body is interred at Evergreen cemetery after a Masonic procession. Officials note two possible wills found within varying time frames, potentially complicating probate.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
S. Stratton
Stratton
Four Thousand At Cascade County Fair Amid Ideal Weather
Great Falls dispatch reports a record turnout at Black Eagle Park as the Cascade county fair opened with perfect conditions. Miss Getts won the ladies relay with Miss Murray of Highwood second. an accident involving Miss Locke’s horse disrupted the half mile race but left riders and children bruised yet alive. The fair continues tomorrow and Saturday with balloon ascension and high dive events.
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Great Falls
Black Eagle Park
Getts
Miss Murray
Highwood
Miss Locke
Missionary Safety Plea Amid Rebellion in Jen Chou Hsin
Reported raids and massacres prompted a minister to urge stronger protection. The foreign office said edicts were issued to suppress the troubles. A rebel leader Heaing Ching He seized control in Jen Chou Hsinn, burned a chapel and homes, killed Christians, and was to be beheaded. Troops hunted rebels. hundreds killed. local judge said missionaries could stay.
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Foreign Office
Heaiung Ching He
Jen Chou Hsinn
Chinese officials reshuffled after province disturbance
Minister Conger transmits two imperial edicts naming changes among provincial leaders. Kwei Chun is removed as viceroy of Sze Chuen. Tsen Chuen Hsuan becomes acting viceroy. Li Hsiang Ju and Ko Feng Shih succeed in Kuang Tung and Kuang Si respectively. several appointments and transfers follow in Shan Si Yunnan and related posts.
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Conger
Kwei Chun
Fze Chuen
Tsen Chuen Hsuan
Teen Chuen Hsuan
Kuang Tung
Shan Si
Li Hsiang Ju
Kuang Si
Voxer Attack Begins on Cheng Tu Tu Capital
The Voxer attack on Cheng Tufu, capital of Sze Chuen province, began September fifteenth as rebels tried to enter the city. The assault was repelled and the gates were guarded by troops. Fourteen Boxer leaders and several rebels were executed and a new viceroy and military officials are en route to Cheng Tu to take charge. The U S minister Conger and the French minister urge harsher action to subdue the uprising.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
China
Conger
Widow Virginia Vanderbilt Granted Letters Testamentary
Surrogate Fitzager ald in New York today issued letters testamentary to Mrs. Virginia Vanderbilt wife of W K Vanderbilt Jr for the estate of her brother Charles L Fair who died in an automobile accident in France last month His death prompted an auxiliary search led by Mrs Herman Oelrichs for the missing will but none was found in Fate deposit company vaults.
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New York
Fitzagerald
Virginia Vanderbilt
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Charles L. Fair
France
President to Visit Northwest and Chicago Tour
Outline of the presidents trip from Oyster Bay on Sept 19 includes stops in Cincinnati Detroit Indianapolis Milwaukee La Crosse St. Paul Minneapolis Sioux Falls Omaha and Chicago with speeches banquets and visits to universities and organizations. The party travels with Cortelyou Loeb Shaw Wilson Barnes Lane reporters and two photographers.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Cortelyou Toeeday
Puble
Cortelyou
Loeb
Cincinnati
St. Nicholas Hotel
Music Hall
Detroit
Indianapolis
Columbia Club
Fort Wayne
Milwaukee
Solders
la Crosse
Fair Grounds
St. Paul
Minneapois
Minneapoli
Exposition Building
Commercial Club of
Improvement League
Sioux Falls
Yankton
S Soux City
Aaron and
Denison
Nebraska
Omaha
Topeka
Lawrence
Kan
Kansas City
Kansas Cty
Leavenworth
Atchison, St. Joseph
Towa
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Quincey
Hannibal
City
Forest Park
World's Fair Grounds
Mercentile Club
Coliseum
St. Louis
Springfield
Tll
Governor's Mansion
Chicago
Northwestern
Cleveland
Hanna
East
Columbus
Wash Nrton
Taries Shaw
Wilson
Cortelyon
Asistant
Barnes
Lane
Roosevelt Leaves Oyster Bay for Western Trip
President Roosevelt departed Oyster Bay with Secretary Cortelyou and Assistant Secretary Loeb for a western trip. Mrs. Roosevelt accompanied him as far as Saratoga, while Rev. Lyman Abbott of New York and Professor Jenks were guests at a luncheon today.
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Oyster Bay
L. I
Lyman Abbott
New York
Professor Jenks
Rooseve
Cortelyou
Loeb
White House
Roosevelt
Saratoga
Roosevelt Accepts Topeka Visit Programme
A telegram from Secretary Cortelyou reports President Roosevelt approves the Topeka programme for his Sunday visit on September 28. He will lunch with Governor Stanley, attend church at a chosen church, and speak to a citizens meeting on September 29.
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Topeka
Kan
Seretary Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Wll
Stan’ey
Diamonds and socks link burglary in Great Falls
A burglary in Losebud alley yields $1,000 in goods and a gold nugget bracelet. Police arrest Bert Alfred on socks found at Georgie Lill’s and Maggie Pinkerton’s homes, but release him after alibi checks fail to pin the crime. Detective work continues with no further arrests.
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Giredt Falls
Sept
Great Falls
Losebud Alley
Georgie Lill
Maggie Pinkerton
Linaerion
Welkee
Walia
Cook
Alfred
One Man Strike Ties Up Chicago Dye House
Ed Moyer of Pfeffer Co. dye house quits after being replaced and demands higher pay. A half dozen unions intervene in the stoppage that suspends business at the South Side dye works. Moyer seeks return at higher wages, threatening more action if unmet.
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Chicago
Ed Moyer
International Union of Steam Engineers
Moyer
Pfeffer & Co
Dy House
Rhine Westphalia pig iron prices cut in Sept dispatch
A special Bochum dispatch reports the Rhine Westphalian pig iron syndicate reduced prices per ton. The coke syndicate has sold large orders of coke for the United States.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Bochum
Westphalia
United States
Root at Work Again in Washington
Secretary Root resumes duty at his desk in Washington after weeks away, detailing that many matters now receive his personal attention.
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Washington
Root
Latest Swell Effects in Paper Hangings Displayed
Here the article touts artistic wallpaper outcomes that please the smart set, promising examples from famous color blenders and designers and urging readers to see the newest room treatments.
Fire destroys Columbia Gold Mining plant at York
A blaze in York destroyed the Columbia Gold Mining company complex including the 10 Stump mill and the new cyanide plant early today. About £15,000 loss with $14,000 insured. 150 men affected as the cyanide plant, only six weeks old, and electric machinery were wiped out. The fire, fanned by wind, began around 1 am as manager C Le Fredericks supervised ore feeding.
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Standard
Meena
Sep
Columbia Gold Mining Company
York
Con Pany
C. le. Fredersens
Anager
Waten
Irderika
Helena
Fredericks
Fredricks
Backsmith Price Captured After Attack in Cheyenne
W E Price, Union Pacific backsmith, who assaulted resident F B Berry of the local Union, was captured at baton and is to be brought to Cheyenne secretly in a wagon. Police moved to prevent any attempt by strikers to seize him, amid strong local feeling.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
W. E. Price
Union Pacific
FB. B. Berry
Union
Baton
Priee
Colorado Republicans Open Campaign With Beveridge Speech
Senator Beveridge spoke to about 4 000 at the Coloseum in Denver as Colorado Republicans begin their campaign. He planned to start Nebraska talks tonight but stayed to morning due to travel delays and received close attention and strong applause.
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Denver
Beveridge
Indiana
Colorado
Colseum Hall
Nebraska
Heveridge
New York Private Arrested for Navy Yard Robberies
J FE. Weikman a private of the marine cops at the Brooklyn navy yard was arrested today on a charge of a series of robberies in the marine barracks. A trunk said to be Welkman s was opened and found to contain jewelry Chinese and Japanese curios porcelain and many dental goods valued at about 50 000. Welkman proclaims innocence.
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New York
J. FE. Weikman
Marine Cops
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Marne Barracks
Wekman
Welkman
Unterwood Murder Case Set for Monday in Superior Court
In Seattle on Sept 18 Judge Griffin denied a continuance in the Paul Unterwood murder case. Unterwood and his wife are charged in the arson and murder of their infant. Mrs Unterwood will be tried separately at a later date.
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Seattle
Wash
Paul Unterwood
Griffin
Senator Bard Improves After Illness in Los Angeles
Senator Bard's condition is more hopeful after a restful night in Los Angeles. He slept without an opiate for the first time since his illness, marking a notable improvement in his health.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bard
Oregon Sails from Puget Sound for San Francisco
The battleship Oregon left the Puget Sound Navy Yard bound for San Francisco this morning.
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Seattle
Wash
Oregon
Pace Sound Navy Yard
San Francisco
Grand Duke Boris Sails for France on La Touraine
Grand Duke Boris of Russia departed New York for France today aboard the French liner La Touraine, signaling his move amid ongoing European tensions.
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New York
Grand Duke
Boris of
Russia
France
Bryan aboard Big Four train hits yard engine in Indianapolis
A Big Four train carrying William J. Bryan struck a yard engine at a street crossing in Indianapolis. The pilots of both engines were smashed, causing minor delays. Bryan disembarked and held an impromptu reception in the greet. No passengers were injured.
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Indianpolis
Ind
Spt
William J. Bryan
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Montana Won't Send State Troops to Fort Riley Maneuvers
Helena Sept 18 Montana faces financial strain preventing even partial dispatch of state troops to Fort Riley Kansas for extended maneuvers. Governor Toole says no money remains in the national guard fund and some advocate state aid to maintain a capable guard though others favor abolishing it rather than funding it cheaply. The debate likely to be taken up by the next legislature.
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Helena
Fort Riley
Kan
Toole
Montana
Tooe
National Guard
Montana National Guard
Boer Leaders Call for Calm as They Visit Brussels
In Brussels on September 18 the Boer reception committee relayed General Botha’s telegram asking residents to avoid anti British demonstrations during his charitable mission. Dr Leavis denied reports that Potha Dewet and Delarey would abandon their European tour and said the generals remain in contact with Boer delegates.
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Brussels
Botha
Leavis
Europe
Potha
Dewet
Delarey
British note on Roumania Jews and Berlin treaty echoes U S stance
Berlin reports say Britain invites action by Berlin 1888 signatories on Roumania's Jewish treatment. Germany notes Britain differs in length but mirrors U S aims to curb indigent immigration and expects consultations among powers. Press reaction skeptical about practical measures.
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Berlin
Roumania
Pall Mall Gazette Warns Against Motorist Prejudice
The Pall Mall Gazette argues Britain should end prejudice against motorists. It notes Britain, France and the United States invest in new road travel machinery and calls fanatic opposition harmful to industry. It says speed alone does not determine danger and 30 mph is reasonable for skilled drivers.
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London
The
Pall Mall Gazette
Great Britain
France
United States
Wyoming leads in wool production with record sheep count
Cheyenne report shows 6,724,476 sheep in Wyoming as of July 1, a rise from last year. Average fleece weight is Ty pounds with wool shrinkage at 65 percent, down from 67 percent, and the annual wool clip totals 382,962,130 pounds, up 3,000,000 from 191. Wyoming ranks first among states and territories for wool output.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
State Board of Sheep Commissioners
Wyoming
States
Logan sails from Manila with Gen. Grant for Texas duty
The War Department reports the transport Logan left Manila on Sept. 16 bound for San Francisco carrying Brigadier General Frederick D. Grant, headquarters and six troops of the Ninth Cavalry, 128 sick in one, 187 casuals and 55 discharged soldiers. General Grant is assigned to command the Department of Texas.
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Washington
War Department
Logan
Manila
San Franciso
Frederick D. Grant
Ninth Cavalry
Grant
Department of Texas
Disappearance Tied to Bank Fraud in Vienna
Edmund Jellinek, an officer in the Lender bank cashier’s department, vanished from Vienna today after defrauding the bank of 315000 by falsifying checks. The money was used in speculation and he has not yet been caught.
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Vienna
Edmund Jellinek
Jellinek
Woman found dead in Morris canal near Jersey City
The nude body of a young woman was found in the Morris canal near Jersey City. A hitching strap with a 20-pound iron weight was tied around her waist and a six inch stab wound was found in the abdomen. Detectives are at work on the case.
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New York
Morris Canal
Jersey City
Curzon cites rains boosting Indian agriculture, relief gains
Lord Curzon, viceroy of India, says general weekly rains have improved farm output and that relief measures are more widespread today than since February.
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London
Lord Curzon
India
United States training ship Puffalo arrives at Suez
The United States training ship Puffalo reached Suez today en route home from the Philippines, signaling its passage through the canal region before returning to its home port.
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Suez
Puffalo
Philippines
Lynching of Alonzo Tucker by Marshfield coal miners
Alonzo Tucker, a Black man who assaulted Mrs. Dennis near Libby, was lynched by a mob of armed coal miners in Marshfield Oregon. After a police escape and pursuit through mud flats and stores, Tucker was fatally wounded by rifle fire and hanged on a beam at the South Marshfield bridge in broad daylight.
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Marshfield
Ore
Alonzo Tucker
Dennis
Libby
Tucker
Dean & Co
Dean
South Marshfield
Brdge
Meal? McNaughton Wright Hangs From Grain Chute
Chicago, Sept 18. McNaughton Wright a Rock Island board of trade member hung by his hands for 20 minutes from a grain chute in a Rock Island elevator. Rescued by an employee he fainted and remained unconscious for almost an hour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
McNaughton Wright
Board of Trade
Rock Island
Wright
Young Sisters Face Reform School Fates Over Rush the Can
Special Dispatch reports Martha and Mary Levit ages 15 and 13 appeared in district court on incorrigibility charges. Evidence showed their mother forced them to rush the can to south side saloons five or six times daily. Decision reserved. outcome pending Monday and possible reform school placement or placement with a respectable family.
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Standard
Great Falls
Martha
Mary Levit
District Court
South Side
Reform School
Russia's 10 year harvest tops prior output
State department report from Consul Heenan at Odessa dated Aug 16 says Russia's crops for the present season are the largest in a decade except flaxseed, with the wheat harvest exceptionally large and overall yields high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Russia
State Department
Heenan
Odessa
Democratic State Convention Called for Bozeman
Helena Sept 5 1902 The Democratic State Central Committee orders a state convention at Bozeman Mont Sept 23 1902 10:30 am to nominate a U S representative and Montana Supreme Court associate justice and conduct other business. Delegates apportioned by county with unit rules and voting procedures set by committee.
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Helena
Mont
Democratic State Central Committee
Bozeman
Congress of the United States
Supreme Court
Montana
Beaverhead
AP Acad Beee
Eedhu
Tara Welee Cs Sc
Etee Seaeke
Aldam
Yellowstone
Deer Lodge
Cigentes Detateas
Ederteen
Jefferson
Lewis and Clarke
Cece
Csee Coesetcuncoseces
SS Calek Btes
Wirh
Tate
State Central Committee
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