Falsified records clash at Spanish War veterans encampment
In Indianapolis a heated confrontation erupts during the Spanish American War veterans encampment over accusations that Adjutant General W C Liller falsified records. Colonel Harrison accuses Liller, others intervene, and court martial proceedings are discussed as Gen. George B. Davis investigates with justice department support. Secretary Root’s absence delays action.
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Indianapolis
W. C. Liller
Detroit
Liller
J. Warren Keifer
Harrison
Colonel Harrison
Hutchins
Charles H. Madeen
Buffalo
Frank &. Clark
Council of Administration
Ing
West
George B. Davis
Department of Justice
Davis
Mr. Adams
War Department
Root
Europe
Philippines
Miners Prepare to Hold Out Months Says AFL Leader
President Samuel Gompers of the American Federation of Labor said striking miners in Pennsylvania coal fields are ready to endure months of stoppage. He noted concessions are possible but operators refuse overtures and the miners will not yield, with supplies secured and AFL backing the effort.
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Washington
Gompers
American Federation of Labor Today
Pennsylvania
Secret letters on Philippines reach Secretary Root
Secretary Root has received the Lake George letter and a second note prepared by Charles Francis Adams and others for the president. The communications discuss affairs in the Philippines and arrived as Root prepared to depart.
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Washington
Root
Charles Francis Adams
Philippines
Lake George
Leav
Is 17 An Epidemic
Urges attention to kidney and bladder trouble as Bright's disease rises in incidence. Warns of sudden deaths from neglect and promotes Dr Kilmer Swamp Root with free sample and pamphlet from Binghamton NY.
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Bright
Kilmer &Co
Binghamton
N. Y
Nkilpner
Binghamton, N.Y
Rebels retreat to Agua Dulce amid collapse of rebellion
Dispatch from Governor Salazar reports rebels retreating to Agua Dulce as government forces gain strength on the isthmus. Colon confirms rebel withdrawal from Chorrera toward Agua Dulce, with Hererra absorbing guerrilla bands and reinforcements arriving. The Panther and marine detachment reach Colon to secure quarters for U S forces.
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Washington
Legation
Salazar
Department of Panama
Panama
Agua Dulce
Colombia
Pacific
Colon
Barranquilla
Hererra
Revolutionary
Chorrera
Hercerra
Panther
League Island Navy Guard
Dawson Republican Ticket Named at County Convention
The Dawson county Republican convention met at the court house naming a full ticket including Representative George McCone of Burns Creek Sheriff John Kennedy of Glendive Treasurer Hope Davis of Glendive County clerk and recorder R L Wyman of Sidney County attorney T C Holmes of Glendive Assessor A M Johnson of Glendive and County superintendent Miss Grace A Skinner of Glendive Coroner W B Foster of Glendive Public administrator Harry Sample of Glendive and delegates to the state convention with listed alternates.
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Standard
Glendive
Republican County Convention
George McCone
Burns’ Creek
John Kennedy
Hope
Davis
R. L. Wyman
Sidney
T. C. Holmes
A. M. Johnson
Grace A. Skinner
Glen
Hicks Under Arrest in Shiloh Church Disaster
William Hicks an African American insurance agent is in custody after an altercation with J H Ballou the Black lawyer linked to the Shiloh church panic. An inquiry opens in the superior court tomorrow as authorities assess fatalities believed to be at least 14 with possible higher toll.
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Birmingham
Ala
William Hicks
J. H. Ballou
Shiloh
Gas Explosion Kills Four at Stafford Mine
Four men are dead and five severely injured after a gas explosion at Stafford in Fairmont West Virginia. The dead are Charles Cook John G Williams August Remile and Samuel Tarquenil. Seven men are missing and search efforts continue as investigators determine the cause of the blast. A lamp carried by a miner allegedly ignited gas from a leaking pipe.
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Fairmont
W. Va
Miners’ Hospital
Stafford
Reservoir plan set to expand range capacity
G L Omfield and the Shonkin association reservoir committee locate four possible watering sites with Charles Crepean joining to supervise construction. High grass away from water means new watering places could double range capacity and affect future stockmen operations.
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Standard
Fort Benton
G. L. Omfield
Shonkin Association
Charles Crepean
Strange and awful affair in Portland
In Portland Oregon at the Willamette Ironworks a piston exploded while heating to shrink onto a rod. J P Highlander lost his right arm James Duff lost his left arm and J Sheil was blown across the street and knocked unconscious. Water in the piston chamber is blamed for the blast.
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Portland
Ore
Willamette
J. P. Highlander
James Duff
J. Sheil
Roumania Defies Powers Amid Jewish Persecution
Vienna dispatch reports Roumania intends to defy the signatory powers and world opinion by continuing the persecution of Jews to force them to seek asylum abroad.
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London
Vienna
The
Times
Middleweight World Championship Match Set for Philadelphia
The two fighters have agreed on terms for the world middleweight title bout to be held in Philadelphia on October 17, signaling a milestone clash for boxing's top division.
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Philadelphia
Street Car Jump Injures Soldiers at Helena Fort Harrison
Five colored soldiers from Fort Harrison and several civilians were badly shaken when a Helena Light and Traction street car jumped the track at the foot of Hayes hill. Two soldiers were badly injured and taken to the fort hospital. others sustained lesser injuries while the car, overloaded, ran at half speed during fare collection.
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Standard
Helena
Fort Harrison
Hayes Hill
Seeley
US to Withdraw Last Cuban Troops Soon
Washington reports that President Palma has told Minister Squiers he wants American troops still in Cuba withdrawn. Secretary Root has not decided but hinted at possible withdrawal. Eight companies of coast artillery remain in Cuba, a move likely discussed with President Roosevelt during the Secretary’s Western trip.
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Washington
United States
Cuba
War Department
Department of State
Palma
Squiers
Root
Roosevelt
West
Helena Reports New Smallpox Cases In Homer Block
Helena records a new smallpox case after a period without outbreaks. Health officer Tooker confirmed two cases in the Homer block, two young girls Bernice Cook and another girl named Mayer, with the area quarantined.
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The
Standard
Helena
Tooker
Homer Block
Bernice Cook
Mayer
Fire Sweeps Saks Clothier Building in Birmingham
At 2:00 this Tuesday morning a blaze destroyed the Louis Saks clothier building in Birmingham. Firemen cannot control the flames and the loss is estimated above 220000 dollars.
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Birmingham
Ala
Louis Saks
Clothier
Italian Lover Elopes to Marry 11 Year Old Minnie Tomitti
Joseph Stefani from Southern Italy elopes with Minnie Tomitti, aged 11, at the Ooerhofer block South Montane street. Justice Danzer reconciles the couple with the Tomitti family, amid feuds between Stefani’s province and Minnie’s clan. Stefani is discharged and exonerated.
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Joseph Stefani
Italy
Minnie Tomitti
McGuigan
Montane
Stefani
Cupid
Soldier misfires during firing demonstration in Whitehall
Edward Markwold a 24 year old newcomer to Whitehall demonstrations aimed from the wrong position and shot his calf while illustrating lying fire. He was treated at St Pauls hospital by Dr Wells. The wound is not dangerous and no further demonstrations are planned for now.
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Edward Markwold
Philippines
Whitehall
Markwold
St. Paul's Hospital
Dr. Wells
Burglars Frightened Away From Furrier Store
Burglars tried to force an entrance at J. M. Froehlich furrier on Academy Street last Sunday night but fled when the proprietor and his dog confronted them. Policeman Thompson investigated but found no culprits. A prior attempt had also failed. a jimmy used to pry the rear shutter.
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J. M. Froehlich
Academy Street
Thompson
Froehlich
Choynski Beats O'Keefe for Decision in Six Rounds
In Chicago at the American club on September 22 Joe Choynski defeated Jack O'Keefe by decision after six rounds with Young Mowatt in attendance.
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Chicago
Joe Choynski
Young Mowatt
Jack O'Keefe
Remarkable Paris Hospital Violin Healing Curbs Wounds
Two Paris hospital cases show violin music aiding recovery. In one, a serious cut failed to heal until a violinist’s vibrations were used, triggering rapid improvement. In another, a suppurating wound improved when the violin was played near the injury, with healing following. Only specific music types aided each wound type.
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Paris
Four Feudists Killed in Spokogee Fight in Indian Territory
In Spokogee I T a feudist battle left four men dead and one mortally wounded with several others slightly wounded.
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Eufala
I. T
Spokogee
Paris Artist Fires On David Stock Broker on Sea Front
Paris reports a Parisian artist allegedly fired several shots at M. David a famed Paris stock broker walking with his wife on the Havre coast. David died instantly. Motive remains unknown according to the dispatch from Fretat.
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Paris
Fretat
Havre
Lyndon
M. David
Purse Taken from Servant in Fort Benton Case
In Fort Benton on Tuesday Maggie Elliott a servant of H E Robbins had a purse stolen from her pocket. The note inside was for seven signed by C B Buchanan. The woman was riding in from Great Falls on No 2v.
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Fort Benton
Maggie Elliott
H. E. Robbins
C. B. Buchanan
Great Falls
Presbyterian Minister Dies in Pittsburg at 68
Rev. J. M. William, pastor of the First Presbyterian Church and longtime clerk of the United Presbyterian assembly for 25 years, died today in Pittsburg at his home from pneumonia at age 68.
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Pittsburg
J. M. William
First Presbyterian Church
United Presbyterian Assembly
Train No 2 Delayed Seven Hours By Freight Wreck
Train No 2 was held up seven hours at Fort Benton after a freight wreck. A box car overheated and burned, forcing passengers to wait behind the wreckage until repairs by the wrecking crew were completed.
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Standard
Fort Benton
Supreme grove session praised at Put in Bay
The Supreme Grove of the United Ancient Order of Druids held a highly regarded meeting at Put in Bay with officers chosen for the next term including Martin Brokman C R Panter J F Martinom Freuendalthal Louis Krauss and Emil Winkler. The next session will be in Richmond Virginia. Timothy Sullivan aged 55 died yesterday noon and service is set at 2 PM tomorrow from the home of his sister Mrs Michael Collins at 4168 Transit Street Walkerville.
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Supreme Grove
The
United Ancient Order of Druids
Putin Bay
Martin Brokman
Supreme Arch
St. Paul
Minn
C. R. Panter
New Orleans
J. F. Martinom
San Francisco
Freuendalthal
Albany
N. Y
Louis Krauss
Lafayette
Ind
Emil Winkler
Supreme Herald
New York City
Richmond
Timothy Sullivan
Michael Collins
Transit Street
Walkerville
Bard Out of Danger Says Doctors
Physicians attending Senator Bard announced he is out of danger and recovery is a matter of time in Los Angeles following Sept 22.
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Senator Bard
Los Angeles
Cal
Bard
Hannahan Elected Grand Master of Locomotive Firemen
John J. Hannahan of Chattanooga Tennessee was elected grand master of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen to succeed F P Sargent who was named commissioner of immigration. Hannahan has served as vice grand master for seventeen years.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
John J. Hannahan
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
F. P. Sargent
Hannahan
Brotherhood
Gans Knocks Out Bennett in Second Round Bout
Joe Gans of Baltimore defeats Jack Bennett of McKeesport Pa by knockout in the second round in Philadelphia. The scheduled six round match ended early with Gans delivering the decisive blow.
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Philadelphia
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Jack Bennett
McKeesport
Bold gambler stakes £480 on black at Monte Carlo salon
At Monte Carlo in the Salon d Or a quiet crowd watches as a gentleman lays out about £480 on black before play. He recalls dreaming the table would favor black, and indeed the first coup lands black. A bystander asks the gambler about supper last night amid the tense scene.
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Monte Carlo
Salon d'Or
Nowrojee Wadia to donate fortune for disaster relief
Nowrojee Manockjie Wadia of Bombay declares plans to devote his fortune of nearly 5 million dollars to charity. He will place his property in trust to aid those in any country deprived of subsistence by sudden calamities.
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Bombay
Balloon explosion injures 30 in Bohemia at Reichenberg
The Allgemeine Zeitung reports a balloon explosion at Reichenberg Bohemia injuring 30 people with several in serious condition. The incident was noted in Vienna dated September 22.
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Vienna
Allgemaine Zeitung
Reichenberg
Bohemia
Tommy Ryan and Jack O'Brien Fight in Kansas City Ring
In Kansas City on September 22 Tommy Ryan and Jack O'Brien staged a practical exhibition bout. The match drew local fans as both veterans showcased speed and power with brisk exchanges and controlled pacing throughout the venue.
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Kansas City
Tommy Ryan
Jack O’brien
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