Lawlessness Persists Across Anthracite Coal Region
Susquehanna County sheriff petitions Governor Stone as state troops rise to five of ten coal counties. Four full regiments two companies and two cavalry troops engaged. Riots and intimidation persist from Forest City to Lebanon as miners clash with workers and trains are targeted. Output falls below normal amid ongoing strike actions.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Forest City
Susquehanna County
Williamstown
Dauphin County
Maxey
Stone
Olyhant
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Philadelphia City
Shenandoah
Panther Creek
Lebanon
Iron and Steel
Stone Tll
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Luzerne County
Roosevelt Noted Free of Ill Effects After Travel
President Roosevelt travels and is reported in good health with no ill effects. The brief item notes steady condition and continued duties following the journey.
Uneventful Journey Ends With Return to White House
President Roosevelt returned to Washington aboard the Pennsylvania from Indianapolis after abandoning his Northwest trip due to a leg abscess from the Pittsfield trolley accident. He is carried to the temporary White House, where doctors treat the wound and expect a full recovery in ten days.
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Roosevelt
Washfington
Pennsylvania Railway
Indianapolis
Pittsfield
Mass
White House
Pittsburg
Oyster Bay
Rixey and
Urie
Lung
Cortelycu
Butte Hosts Benefit for Striking Pennsylvania Miners
Butte miners plan a benefit for Pennsylvania coal strikers with United States Senator W A Clark presiding. Box seats will be auctioned, and Captain Jack Crawford will deliver the principal address. Crawford, a former miner and Arizona poet scout, appeals to J P Morgan to aid the Pennsylvania miners.
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Butte
Mont
Pennsylvania
McDonald
American Labor Union
United States
W. A. Clark
Jack Crawford
Arizona
Crawford
J. P. Morgan
Mr. Morgan
Humanity
Seitiu
Chicago Federation ultimatum threatens big strike
The executive committee of the Chicago Federation of Labor presented an ultimatum to the Chicago City Railway Company in Chicago on September 25. They demand the reinstatement of forty men recently discharged and warn the company's decision will determine whether a general strike of street railway workers will be ordered.
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Chicago City Railway Company
Chicago
Chicago Federation of Labor
Gale on Lake Michigan Splits Winds Over the Lake
A heavy gale swept Lake Michigan with winds 38 to 45 mph. No fatalities were reported as of the day’s end. Chicago authorities noted the severe weather but reported safety measures in place.
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Chicago
Lake Michigan
Vatican flags immediate Washington posting for Falconio
Rome reports the Vatican has ordered papal delegate Mer Diomede Falconio to travel to Washington without delay as the post has remained vacant for too long.
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Mgr. Falconio
Rome
Vatican
Mer. Diomede Falconio
United States
Washington
Mrs George Claflin Ends Life By Hanging in Burlington
In Burlington Iowa on September 25 Mrs George Claflin died by hanging. Her husband, who had been watching her to stop the act, was briefly away at the time.
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Northwest
Mrs. Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
P. M. Rixey
Burlington
George Claflin
Boer generals manifesto sparks British press ire
London reports denounce the Boer generals appeal as hostile to Britain. Critics accuse Dr Lords and Mr Reitz of steering the document, claim 30 000 houses burned is exaggerated, and note British loans of 15 million to resettle Boers offset any claimed losses.
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London
Great Britain
General Kobbe Reports Dakota Command Discipline Strong
Brigadier General W. A. Kobbe reports in his annual review that Dakota department discipline and instruction are good as officers are capable and painstaking. He notes Helena and Bismarck as exceptions and advises retaining most posts, abandoning Fort Yates, increasing Fort Keogh garrison, andLegislation to settle Fort Issoula reservation title including school section.
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Washington
W. A. Kobbe
Department of Dakota
Alfred Reynolds
Department
Kobbe
Helena
Bismarck
N. D
Fort Yates
Fort Keogh
Fort Issoula Military Reservation
Destructive Prairie Fire Threatens Belle Fourche
A destructive prairie fire near Aladin Wyoming threatens Belle Fourche and endangers the entire population. By telephone, report states the blaze is advancing rapidly with the town under serious threat as residents cut lighting and evacuations begin.
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Belle Fourche
Aladin
Wyoming
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen conclude biennial meeting
The eighth biennial convention ended in Chattanooga with Buffalo chosen for the next meeting. George Goding W S French and A H Hawley were reelected grand trustees. Salaries were kept for most, with increases for the grand secretary treasurer and office staff, and the grand secretary’s bond was raised.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Buffalo
N. Y
George Goding
W. S. French
A. H. Hawley
Board of Grand Trustees
Grand Lodge
Moro Position in Mindanao Stronger Than Expected
Washington reports General Cheffee quotes Manila dispatch showing Captain John J. Pershing unable to reach Macau forts due to water and swamps. Pershing forced to retreat to Camp Vicars, indicating Moros hold a stronger position than army officers believed.
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Washington
War Department
Cheffee
Manila
John J. Pershing
Vicars
Macau
Pershing
Camp Vicars
Money dispute blamed in Cleveland double shooting
In Cleveland, Mrs. Charles Heffner of 134 Franklin Hill was fatally shot and her husband gravely wounded. Authorities say Lud wig Sedlazyk, a frequent visitor, carried out the crime over a money transaction dispute. Sedlazyk fled the scene with a revolver and was arrested.
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Cleveland
Charles Heffner
Franklin Hill
Ludwig Sedlazyk
Heffner
Sedlazyk
Emperor Yi Hieung of Korea Reported Dead
Seoul dispatch via Paris desk reports Emperor Yi Hieung of Korea dead. He became emperor in 1897 after ruling as monarch since 1844, with past poison reports involving the crown prince and a lady of the emperor’s household.
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Paris
Seoul
Korea
the Figaro
Yi Hieung
The Old Lady and the Incubator
An elderly visitor at an exhibition questions incubators and accuses sellers of deceit. She protests the cost of fowl keeping, insisting eggs hatch chickens without machines, while attendants explain the eggs are used for hatching. The exchange unfolds with astonishment and humor.
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Lovdern Globe
His Early Promise
A parent asks if his son shows a natural bend, and the teacher replies the boy may become a captain of industry, noting he often gets others to do his work for him. The Chicago Tribune quotation reflects on early signs of ambition and leadership.
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Chicago Tribune
Versatile husband draws sharp remarks in Philadelphia Record
In a humorous snippet from the Philadelphia Record a reader notes Mrs Brones praising a husband who is versatile able to stay out late every night and offer a different excuse each time. The quip implies a clever or evasive spouse handling.
Northwestern Telephone Co Long Distance Reach
The company states its long distance lines and connections span over 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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Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Iowa
Wisconsin
Spanish-American War Veterans Elect Officers in Chicago
The Indianapolis convention adjourned after electing officers and approving consolidation talks with the Spanish War Veterans. Will iam G. Liller faced scrutiny over finances and offered a resignation while threatening to form a rival anti Negro group. Officers named include P D John Foster in Chicago as commander in chief and J J Carns as adjutant general, with headquarters set in Chicago.
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Indianapolis
William G. Liller
Russell B. Harrison
Adjutant
Milwaukee
James H. Maginnis
New York City
Liller
Coning
New York
Hutchings
Iowa
Order
Lancaster
Zuehikhe
Wisconsin
John Foster
Chicago
Thomas F. Lynch
Harry Hall
Philadelphia
Ellis Duncan
Louisville
Newton W. Gilbert
Angola
Ind
William P. Love
Youngstown
L. B. Hubbard
St. Paul
Franks S&s. Clark
Charles J. Schultz
New Jersey
John McLennan
Michigan
Wilbur M. Lee
J. C. Shindle
Foster
J. J. Carns
James Ofried
Youngstown, O
Odell Heads New York State Republican Ticket
Saratoga N Y Sept 25 The state Republican convention completed a state ticket and platform in about three hours with little friction The ticket includes Governor B B Odell Jr Lieutenant Governor F W Higgins Secretary of State John F OBrien Treasurer John G Wickser Attorney General Henry B Colman Controller N B Miller Engineer E A Bond and Judge W E Werner The platform endorses Roosevelt Odell abolishes the direct tax advocates canal improvements labor hour limits protective tariff aims court efficiency state care for the insane forest preserve funding and recognition of veterans.
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Saratoga
N. Y
B. B. Odell, Jr
Orange
F. W. Higgins
Cattaraugus
John F. O’brien
Clinton
John G. Wickser
Erie
Henry B. Colman
Madison
N. B. Miller
Cortland
E. A. Bond
Jefferson
Court of Appeals
W. E. Werner
Monroe
Roosevelt
Odell
Philippines
Supreme Court
Unusually Large Attendance at Northwest Fire Underwriters Meeting
The Fire Underwriters Association of the Northwest met in Chicago with an unusually large attendance. Principal speakers included George W. Law of Chicago and Ralph W. Breckenridge of Omaha. Readers included Frank A. Verner of Detroit, H. B. Heywood of Indianapolis, B. L. West of Cedar Rapids, and Walter D. Williams of Minneapolis.
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Chicago
Riot at Port Arthur Ends in Deputy Marshal’s Death
In Beaumont, Sep 25, a riot at Port Arthur left Deputy Marshal Smith dead and a Mexican gunman killing him escaping. A posse searches for the killer who faces potential lynching upon capture as tensions run high and more trouble is anticipated.
Two Candidates Named at Montana Democratic State Convention
At Bozeman the Democratic state convention nominated Judge Jere B. Leslie of Great Falls for assistant justice and John M. Evans of Missoula for congress with no other nominations. W. A. Clark and allies controlled the event, seating Clark delegations from Silver Bow and Granite, while Charles W. Hoffman of Bozeman was chosen permanent chairman.
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Helena
Mont
Bozeman
Jere B. Leslie
Great Falls
John M. Evans
Missoula
Congress
United States
W. A. Clark
Clark
Silver Bow
Granite Counties
Charles W. Hoffman
Delegates Arrive in Grand Rapids for State Convention
Delegates flow into Grand Rapids Michigan for the Republican state convention to nominate a candidate for the state supreme court to replace the late Justice John D Long. Judge William L Carpenter of the Wayne circuit bench is seen as the likely nominee with possible clashes if Alger or Ferry seekers gain endorsement for the U S senate.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
State Supreme Court
John D. Long
William L. Carpenter
Wayne Circuit
R. A. Alger
Dexter M. Ferry
United States Senate
James McMillan
Democratic convention ends in melee in New London caucus
Delegates at the New Haven convention proceed to preliminary business when a heated debate over endorsing one of two gubernatorial candidates erupts into a fracas. Hot words give way to scuffles and fists as the caucus falls into pandemonium, with no serious injuries reported.
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New Haven
Conn
New London County
Cne
Soufriere Volcano Eruption Dazzles City of Kingstown
The Soufriere volcano on St. Vincent erupted yesterday and produced a vast cloud from the crater at six pm. The cloud shifted from black to gray to silver with rapid coruscation, finally appearing as a red cauliflower on the peak. The glow lit Kingstown but caused no harm, and the event lasted about fifteen minutes.
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Kingstown
Island of St. Vincent
Ex Governor Boies Accepts Democratic Nomination for Congress
Horace Boies announces acceptance of the Democratic nomination for Congress in Iowa's Third District. In a public letter he focuses on trusts and tariffs, arguing the remedy is removing the tariff on goods produced by trusts and calling the issue the most important before the public mind.
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Waterloo
Horace Boies
Congress
Iowa
Henderson
Third district GOP nominates candidate to succeed Henderson
The Third district Republican convention in New Hampton reassembled to nominate a successor to Speaker Henderson. Candidates include C. E. Holbrook Eldora C. B. Rancier Independence P. D. Bindal Clarion Julian E. Sweet Waverly and A. F. Edwards Parkersburg. A renomination bid for Henderson was abandoned amid a lively contest.
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New Hampton
Henderson
C. E. Holbrook
Eldora
C. B. Rancier
Independence
P. D. Bindal
Clarion
Julian E. Sweet
Waverly
A. F. Edwards
Parkersburg
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