Grand Jury Indicts Three Railroads Over Demurrage Rules
Waterloo Iowa Oct 2 Grand jury indicts Rock Island Chicago Great Western and Illinois Central railroads on conspiracy charge. Cases test new demurrage rules in Iowa alleging price fixing by joint policy affecting a lumber firm charged $5 for holding a car beyond forty eight hours. Decision could affect Iowa and other states with similar demurrage systems.
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Grand Jury
Waterloo
Rock Island
Chicago Great Western
Illinois Central
Iowa
Moros Lose Forts in Mindanao Campaign Action
Manila Oct 2 Moros offer slight resistance to Captain Pershing's column in Mindanao. After skirmishes Monday and Tuesday the Moros retreat to six lakeside forts. Pershing prepares to assault the last stronghold as a courier travels from Maciu to Camp Vicars. Twenty Moros killed, many wounded. no American casualties.
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Manila
Maciu
Mindanao
Perehing
Camp Vicars
Pershing
Wiliam S. McNair
Jay Morrow
Sumner
Greek Notables Killed in Two Months in Balkans
Constantinople reports 150 Greek notables murdered by Bulgarians in Monastir and Salonica districts over two months. The Greek legation asks the Porte for protection steps. Turkish forces moved against Albanian insurgent chiefs Mustapha Agha and Kurrkupapriva, burning Albanian towns Babronitch and Kuprulu and destroying the Hakub Mitrowitza railroad.
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Constantinople
Porte
Monastir
Salonica
Turkey
Mustapha Agha
Kurrkupapriva
Hakub
Mitrowitza
Babronitch
Kuprulu
First Day of Grain Dealers Meeting Opens in Peoria
The seventh annual Grain Dealers National association session in Peoria Illinois began with welcome addresses and the president's annual address. James C. Gorman Baltimore East region C D Jones Memphis Southeast region E S Woodworth Minneapolis Northwest region G J Gibbs Clifton Texas Southwest region. President B A Lockwood Des Moines Iowa delivered the keynote address.
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Peoria
Ill
Grain Dealers’ National Association
James C. Gorman
Baltimore
East
C. D. Jones
Memphis
Southeast
Woodworth
Minneapolis
Northwest
G. J. Gibbs
Clifton
Rex
Southwest
B. A. Lockwood
Des Moines
Snow Covers Colorado Regions As First Fall Delays Rail
Snow began at 9 p m in Denver after a rainy day. The storm affects mountain districts with heavy snow, notably two feet at St Elmo near the Continental Divide on the Colorado and Southern line. The weather is mild enough not to chill quickly, and much snow is melting where it falls.
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Denver
St. Elmo
Continental Divide
Colorado and Southern
Dietrich Awarded Damages in Minnesota Court Fight
In Laverne Minnesota district court Martin Dietrich was awarded 1000 damages against Jacob K fencer for biting a portion of the plaintiff's thumb in a fight some months ago. The suit sought 10000 damages.
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Laverne, Minn
Martin
Dietrich
Jacob K. Fencer
Miner run over by trolley car in Smithville
Scranton investigators report John Kuilen of Pittston a nonunion miner working at Carbonculo was decapitated by a trolley car at Smithville. A night watchman heard a scuffle before the car and the motorman says he saw a body on the track as the car approached, blood visible.
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Scranton
John Kuilen
Pittston
Smithville
Heidleberg
Fatal crash in Milwaukee after buggy and electric car collision
A woman riding in front of an electric car died after a buggy carrying a man and woman pulled onto a crossing. The man, identified as A. S. Sooner of Racine, Wis., suffered probable fatal injuries. The car was moving fast when the buggy entered the crossing.
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Dave
Miss Waldo
Racine
Wis
Bugsy
Heinze Fusion Committee Joins Amalgamated Republicans
Putte Mont Oct 2 Heinze fusion committee representing Labor and Populist parties has allied with the Amalgamated Republicans to defeat Senator W A Clark by endorsing Judge W J Holloway for associate justice of the supreme court and Martin Dee for Congress both nominees of the Amalgamated Republicans.
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Putte
Mont
Heinze
W. A. Clark
W. J. Holloway
Supreme Court
Martin Dee
Conress
Fire destroys structures killing a Columbus man in Brownsville
Brownsville Pennsylvania on October 2 reports a blaze caused by tearing down old buildings. One death occurred: Robert Johnson of Columbus Ohio died after contact with a live wire. The loss is estimated at twenty thousand dollars.
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Brownsville
Robert Johnson
Columbus
Democratic State Convention Chooses Bird Coler Slate
At Saratoga on October 2 the Democratic state convention approved a slate for governor Bird S Coler and eight other state officers. The body unseated ex police head William Devery in a contentious credentials vote and resolved disputes after Nathan Straus’s attempts to speak were cut off.
Ex Chief Ames Guilty of Extortion for Police Protection
Minneapolis jury convicts ex Chief Ames of extortion for police protection, finding he took $15 from Addie Millis. He is bonded $7,500 and will return for sentencing, facing 2 to 10 years in prison, a fine up to $5,000, and disqualification from holding office.
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Brooks
John Bennett
Ames
Police
Addie Millis
Wrooks
Kyverg
Ames Staned
Iman
Garvin Wins Rhode Island Governorship Nomination
The Rhode Island Democratic state convention chose Dr. L. F. C. Garvin of Cumberland as the gubernatorial candidate, defeating Mayor J. J. Fitzgerald of Pawtucket by eighteen votes. The ticket also names Adelard Archambault for lieutenant governor Frank F. Fitzsimmons for secretary of state Dennis J. Holland for attorney general Clark Potter for general treasurer.
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Providence
R. I
L. F. C. Garvin
Cumberland
J. J. Fitzgerald
Pawtucket
Dr. Garvin
Adelard Archambault
Frank F. Fitzsimmons
Dennis J. Holland
Clark Potter
Vermont's New Governor McCullough Elected
In Montpelier on October 2 the state legislature in convention elected General John G. McCullough Republican of Bennington as governor. He won the largest share of the popular vote but not an outright majority. Z S. Stanton of Roxbury was chosen lieutenant governor amid a day of excitement and enthusiasm.
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Montpelier
John G. McCullough
Bennington
McCullough
Z. S. Stanton
Roxbury
Michigan Forger Sentenced to Twelve Years in Prison
Luther W. Shear, a former prominent church member and insurance agent in Muskegon Michigan, pleaded guilty to forgery involving nearly 385000 and received a twelve year sentence at the state prison in Jackson.
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Michigan
Muskegon
Mich
Luther W. Shear
Jackson
Harlem murder case shocks city as niece dies
New York reports Jennie Larsen a twenty year old found dead in Harlem apartment of Louis Appleord. Police enter after gas leak reveals the scene. Dr. Donovan notes abdomen injuries and suspects criminal operation. Appleord arrested and claims Larsen was his niece brought from Denmark ten days earlier.
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Jennie Larsen
Louis Appleord
Harlem
dea fur + a
Cody
Appleord
Donovan
Appleard
Denmark
Roosevelt to Seek Coal Strike Settlement Through Direct Talks
President Roosevelt will urge anthracite coal owners and striking workers to meet in Washington to seek a settlement in the public interest. Cabinet advisers concluded federal intervention was not possible, and the plan calls for a heart to heart talk between Theodore Roosevelt, John Mitchell, and key coal stakeholders to coax concessions and lay groundwork for future talks.
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Fiieau
Mitchell
Telegraph and Cable Tolls Exposed in Postal Debate
A New York Times letter argues that telegraph and cable tolls may be reclaimed if an application is made before delivery to the addressee. It notes Britain treats a mailed letter as the recipient’s property, with exceptions for Cape and Australian colonies, a policy officials in the colonies do not understand.
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Quay and
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Senator Platt
New York
Governor Stone
Great Britain
Cape
New York Times
All the World's a Stage Satirical Line Cited
Ludianapolis News quotes a playwright quip about life as a stage and people who spend effort only on trivial acts, reflecting a tone of social commentary.
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Ludianapolis News
Poultry Care and Feeding Guidelines from the Era
Pure water is essential and proper feeding prevents poor layers. Young poultry require careful rearing and management. Fat fowls hinder laying while middlings help if not overly wet. Mix bran or corn with milk or hot water for best results. Whitewash coats houses cheaply and purifies. Sunflower seed improves plumage gloss in adults when fed at the right time.
Northwestern Bell long distance reaches over 2000 cities
The North western Telephone Co reports its long distance lines and connections cover more than 2,000 cities and towns across Minnesota North and South Dakota Iowa and Wisconsin. Copper metallic circuits offer first class service and low rates.
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North and
South Dakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Roosevelt Seeks Coal Industry Talks to End Strike
President Roosevelt invites coal company operators and miners to a Friday gathering. Replies come from John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers and George F Baer of the Reading Railway, whose acceptance could spur further replies. The president hopes the conference will lead to steps ending the strike.
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Roosevelt
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
George F. Baer
Reading
Baer
Roosevelt Telegram Delights Mitchell On White House Talk
In Wilkesbarre Pa President Mitchell grins at Roosevelt invitation to a Washington conference. The telegram release brings relief after forty eight hours of suspense as observers expect a plan to end the strike that satisfies both sides.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Roosevelt
White House
Washington
Coal Car Arrives for White House in Washington
The first car load of anthracite coal since the strike began arrived in Washington and is held for White House use. Policemen were stationed to guard the shipment on arrival.
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Washington
White House
Miners' Pay Refusal Halts 1500 Jobs at Tennessee Coal and Iron
In Birmingham on October 2, miners refused a $1 deduction from wages for Pennsylvania strikers. The Tennessee Coal and Iron paymaster agreed with the miners, leading to a suspension of 1,500 workers at the company.
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Ala
Pennsylvania
Tennessee Coal and Iron Company
Government sues silk importers for over a million
General Burnett files in New York district court against A S Rosenthal and Martin L. Cohn of A S Rosenthal Co silk importers to recover 1 055 899 dollars plus penalties. The suit alleges fraudulent entries of Japanese silks caused government losses.
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Burnett
United States District Attorney
United States District Court
A. 8
Rosenthal
Martin L. Cohn
Rosenthal & Co
Rosenthal and Coha
Offer to Compromise in Stratton Heir Case
Colorado Springs October 8 court reports that Carl R Chamberlain an executor made an offer of compromise to the young Stratton heir. The executors counsel denies any such offer and says no action can proceed without the executors pledging part of their fees.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Gunnell
W. S. Stratton
Carl R. Chamberlain
Strattfon
Albanians Reported to Kill Russian Consul at Uskub
A Vienna dispatch cited by the Daily Express reports Albanians killed the Russian consul at Uskub in European Turkey amid notes on the Macedonian revolt.
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London
Vienna
Daily Express
Uskub
Turkey
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