Coal for Only 175 Years Prediction Draws Editorial Support
London reports from the British Association meeting warn that at the current rate England’s coal fields could be exhausted in 175 years. Sir William Ramsay urges government action and conservation, with editors advocating U.S. style resource measures.
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London
Sir William Ramsay
Portsmouth
British Association For the Advancement of Science
England
Sir William
United States
Miners Die in Horrored Cage Lift At Butte Mine
In Butte Montana five miners were killed and a sixth died later after a crowd rushed onto a hoisting cage as dull steel drills swung free. The drills jammed in wall plates and ripped through the deck, bodies torn and dumped over the shaft 1600 feet deep.
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Butte
Mont
Black Rock
Butte and Superior Company
Charles Green
James Lee
Thomas Dennihay
Dennihay
Green
White Killed in Race Riot Near Caddo Oklahoma
Horace Gribble a white farmer was killed in a clash between five whites and five Negroes near Caddo Oklahoma. Both sides offer conflicting accounts with whites claiming dynamite was thrown at a Negro hut and the whites were fired on. A partly burned dynamite stick was found near the hut and authorities feared further race trouble.
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Caddo
Gribble
Government to show Indians best living methods on film
Government plans moving picture shows of sanitary practices to educate Indians on how to live. James R. Keene, prominent financier, is hospitalized in London after a relapse. Omaha adopts commission government by a 5 341 to 2345 vote in a special election. Anne Warner French, a writer, departs St. Paul for England claiming America is crude. French aviator dies burning in view of thousands. another French aviator also perishes in a fall.
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James R. Keene
London
Omaha
Anne Warner French
St. Paul
England
America
Frenchtown Burning Levels Montana Village Business District
Fire destroyed nearly all Frenchtown Montana business buildings and stock in a blaze that started in an outhouse used by tramps. The largest hotel nearby was saved and no homes were damaged, with losses around 76000 dollars.
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Missoula
Mont
Frenchtown
Sir Charles Tupper Returns to Canada to Fight Reciprocity
Sir Charles Tupper, veteran statesman, plans a return to Canada to oppose reciprocal trade proposals. He argues the policy undermines national industry and threatens jobs as the two-country talks proceed.
Sir Charles Tupper to Fight Reciprocity in Canada
Ottawa Ontario September 4 It is understood that Sir Charles Tupper a former prime minister of Canada is traveling from England to enter the fight against reciprocity. He is more than ninety years old but remains a powerful figure in Conservative ranks.
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Ottawa
Ont
Charles Tupper
Canada
England
Governor Deneen Fractures An Ankle In Accident
Governor Charles S. Deneen suffered a compound fracture of his left ankle when he leaped onto a running board to avoid a collision near Glenarm Illinois. He held the horses’ bridle to protect Mrs I B Lloyd and children before being brought to Springfield and confined to the executive mansion.
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Springfield
Ill
Glenarm
Charles S. Deneen
I. B. Lloyd
MAY STRIKE ON TUESDAY
Paducah Kentucky reports notices posted at Illinois Central shops urging a strike at 10 o clock Tuesday morning unless orders change. The advisory board signed the notices and union leaders Mece Greely and Bowen remained in Chicago to press negotiations hoping for a climax at the Tuesday morning deadline.
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Paducah
Illinois Central Railroad
Federation of Illinois Central
Advisory Board
Federation
Chicago
Mece Greely
Bowen
Jealousy Sparks Coleraine Shooting
In Coleraine Minnesota on September 4 Frank Lunierich and Peter Wenarich fought over a shared love. Lunierich is hospitalized with neck and back wounds while Wenarich is jailed after firing twice on Coleraine’s main street.
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Coleraine
Minn
Frank Lunierich
Peter Wenarich
Junierich
Wenarich
Baseball scores compiled from leagues and teams
Results on the diamond list American Association and American League scores including St. Paul 2 Minneapolis 6 Indianapolis 2 Columbus 15 Milwaukee 2 Kansas City 6 Louisville 38 Toledo 0 Detroit 8 St Louis 3 Chicago 2 Cleveland 17 National League games St Louis 3 Chicago 2 Pittsburgh 1 Cincinnati 3 Western League matchups St Joseph 6 Omaha 9 Denver 12 Topeka 8 Sioux City 12 Des Moines 0
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Columbus
Milwaukee
Kansas City
Louisville
Toledo
St. Joseph
Omaha
Denver
Topeka
Sioux City
Des Moines
Auto Driver Shot Found Near Gary Indiana
The body of Frederick Wennerstrom owner and driver of a Chicago public automobile was found near a Gary Indiana railroad bridge. He had two bullet holes in the back of his head and the car he left Chicago in with two unknown men was missing. Tracks show the vehicle veered as if he died after being shot while driving.
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Chicago
Frederick Wennerstrom
Gary
Ind
Wennerstrom
Tragic Farm Accident Claims Seven-Year-Old Hoverson
In Lidgerwood North Dakota on September 4 a seven year old boy James Hoverson, son of H Hoverson, a thresher, was riding on an engine tender near Fairmount. He tried to dismount while the machine moved, fell, and was run over, causing instant death.
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Lidgerwood
N. D
James Hoverson
H. Hoverson
Fairmount
Death of Texas Senator Roger Q Mills noted in Corsicana
Former United States Senator Roger Q Mills of Texas died at his Corsicana home. He authored the 1858 Mills tariff and was a longtime member of Congress. Born in 1832 near Selem Kentucky.
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Corsicana
Tex
United States
Roger Q. Mills
Texas
Mills
Congress
Selem
Diplomat Ends Long Silence on Berlin Resignation
Retiring American ambassador to Germany David Jayne Hill breaks his silence about his resignation. He cites a deliberate intrigue and clarifies that potash controversy rumors did not drive the decision, presenting a letter from President Taft praising his Berlin service. The note mentions a porcelain vase from the royal potteries as a token of friendship.
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Berlin
David Jayne Hill
Taft
Germany
Pris
Department of State
Prince John Constantinovitch Marries Princess Helena
In St. Petersburg on September 4, Prince John Constantinovitch, son of Grand Duke Constantine Constantinovitch, wed Princess Helena daughter of King Peter of Servia. The ceremony in Peterhof chapel was modest yet dignified with Empress Alexandra aiding the bridal robing beside the historic mirror used by imperial brides since Empress Anna Ivanovna.
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St. Petersburg
John Constantinovitch
Constantine Constantinovitch
Helena
Peter of Servia
Peter
Hof
Alexandra
Anna Ivanovna
Western Canada Campaign Spars Over Reciprocity Pact
In Manitoba and the prairies Premier Sifton campaigned in Southern Alberta while Premier Scott spoke in Manitoba in favor of reciprocity. Premier Roblin toured the province opposing the pact, arguing it would hurt British trade. Roblin claimed Manitoba households would pay less for eggs and milk under reciprocity but farmers would receive less for barley and wheat, shaping farmer and urban votes amid Taft and U S sentiment. English residents also oppose reciprocity, influenced by U S annexation rhetoric.
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Winnipeg
Man
Sifton
Alberta
Scott
Saskatchewan
Manitoba
Roblin
Taft
United States
Canada
CONTINUE ANNEXATION CRY Conservatives Push Theme in Campaign
Toronto Sept 4 With the departure from Ontario of opposition leader R K L Borden the campaign is carried by the lieutenants and riding candidates. The Conservative party will not drop the annexation cry and loyalty dominates most meetings. Speakers invoke Sir John Macdonald’s line I was born a British subject I will die a British subject and warn listeners against annexation.
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Toronto
Ontario
R. K L. Borden
Conservative
John McDonald
Opening of Berthold Reservation Draw Draws Heavy Registration
Minot North Dakota September 4 Total registration for the Berthold Indian reservation opening reached twenty thousand plus Judge Witten announced at five booths the cities Minot 2459 Bismarck 6267 Garrigan 750 Plaga 636 Ryder 388 total 20500 The drawing will begin promptly at 10 am September 6 and continue until twice the number of claims to be awarded are drawn.
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Minot
N. D
Berthold Indian Reservation
Witten
Bismarck
Garrigan
Plaga
Ryder
Experience Teaches. She Dearie and Biscuits Past
A fragment shows a dialogue about learning to bake biscuits in the manner of a mother. The speaker recalls how the mother beat the dough and the father’s belief this shaped his character, capturing a domestic memory with a hint of humor and nostalgia.
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Dearie
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