Crushed to Death in Indianapolis Grand Hotel Elevator
Luke KE Ryan a Pettis Dry Goods official at the New York store in Indianapolis died in the Grand hotel elevator shaft. The 30 year old Brookton Mass. man was mangled after being forced through a five inch opening as the rear entrance was left open. He was unmarried and widely connected with the company.
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Luke KE Ryan
New York
Pettis Dry Goods Company
Indianapolis
Grand Hotel
Ryan
Brookton
Mass
American liner Philadelphia makes fast Sandy Hook voyage
The Philadelphia arriving from Cherbourg Southampton at Sandy Hook after a rapid run since rebuilding. It is likely to break its own Cherbourg to New York record by about one hour. The ship’s best time stands at six days thirteen hours five minutes.
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New York
Philadelphia
Southampton
Cherbourg
Sandy Hook
Paris
Railroad Wreck Near Georgetown Kills Several Crewmembers
A freight wreck on the Southern Railroad near Georgetown ten miles west of New Albany ttd. results in the deaths of Engineer Hed Duval Fireman G Cos and Grake man Hoss of one train. Engineer Carry Goodall and Fireman George Meyers on the other train were fatally or probably fatally hurt. Fourteen box cars and two locomotives plunged forty feet into a ravine and were demolished.
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Southern Railroad
Georgetown
New Albany
Ttd
Hed” Duval
G. Cos
Grakeman Hoss
Carry Goodall
George Meyers
Treasury Counters 300 Chinese Sailors Landing
Washington reports the Treasury Department countermanded permission for 300 Chinese sailors to land on the Gaelic. Stratton at the port is ordered to conduct a full inquiry. Upon receiving his report, the Treasury will decide the next steps in the case.
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San Francisco
Washington State
Treasury Department
Koerne
Stratton
Kentucky Penitentiary Mutiny Leader Buried in Thorn Hill Graveyard
The Kentucky penitentiary mutiny incident closed Saturday with the burial of Wallace Bishop, the des perado leader. The body was laid to rest in the prison graveyard at Thorn Hill. Warden Lillard received a letter from Mrs. C. E. Bishop of Hammond tod., mother of Bishop, protesting the murder and urging burial by Kentucky.
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Kentucky
Wallace Bishop
Thorn Hill
Lillard
C. E. Bishop
Hammond, Tod
Eruption of Mount Pelee Shuts Down Dahome Voyage
Officers report Mount Pelee on Martinique exploded causing total darkness five miles away. The steamer Dahome altered course to avoid volcanic dust. In Carinville NW a pastor Jew Henry burner shot and killed his year old son mistaking him for a burglar. coroner's jury discharged him as a fatal error.
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Castries
St. Lucia
Mount Pelee
Martinique
Jew. Hlenry Burner
Colored Baptist Church
Carinville
Wis
Berlin Navy Chief Resigns. Buechsel Succeeds Von Diedrichs
Admiral Von Diedrichs resigns as chief of staff of the navy and is succeeded by Vice Admiral Buechsel. Von Diedrichs previously commanded the German squadron in Manila Bay as vice admiral.
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Berlin
von Diedrichs
Navy
Buechsel
Admiral von Diedrichs
Manila Bay
Ex-Macedonian Leader Forming Plot to Kill Sultan
Bucharest paper claims M. Sarafoff, former head of the Macedonian revolutionary committee, has organized a committee to plan the assassination of the Sultan of Turkey, alleging a conspiratorial effort across the region.
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Bucharest
Roumania
M. Sarafoff
Macedonian Revolutionary Committee
Turkey
Fatal Bay Shore collision near Norfolk kills three
A head on crash on the Bay Shore terminal line, about three and a half miles from Norfolk, Virginia, resulted in three dead and numerous injuries. Police and rescue crews.
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Bay Shore Terminal
Norfolk, Va
Knouse shoots wife in Harlan amid divorce case
In Harlan Iowa C W Knouse reportedly intoxicated shot his estranged wife. She is gravely wounded and may die as a divorce case was pending. Continuous alcohol abuse is cited as a factor.
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Harlan
Iowa
C. W. Knouse
Hoth
Quiet Venezuela tension eases as two warships offered
The State Department reports a cable from Venezuelan Minister Bowen in Caracas saying two war vessels could be spared from Venezuelan waters. The message implies reduced danger to American interests. Premier Bond of Newfoundland wins British sanction to reopen reciprocity talks with the United States.
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Venezuela
State Department
Bowen
Caracas
Venezuelan
Silitalion
Bond
Newfoundland
United States
Boer Generals Meet Kruger in Utrecht Conference
Boer leaders Botha De Wet and Delarey with Dr Leyds and others traveled from The Hague to Utrecht Holland to confer with former President Kruger on the South African situation. Crowds cheered at the station and in the streets while the Boer national anthem played. The three hour session reportedly included sharp exchanges before delegates withdrew leaving a small group with Kruger.
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Botha
de Wet
Delarey
Leyds
Messrs
Gischer
Wessels
Wollmarans
Neitz
Utrecht
Holland
Kroger
Krnier
Gens, Botha
Oom Paul Krevuget and Boer Independence Debate
Fragmentary report suggests General KREVUGET and Afrikaner leaders faced pressure over Boer independence in South Africa. Reputedly bitter rivals signaled reluctance to abdicate authority while figures like Botha De Wer and Fischer Wola pledged finances and reins.
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Hards
Prau
Big Texas oil company faces bankruptcy after crash
Dr. Combey B. Forward, president of Forward Reduction Company, files for bankruptcy in Cleveland claiming assets of 4225 with 78,057 debts. Creditors nationwide hold claims from 100 to thousands. The firm operates in Grange and Jefferson Counties Texas and Louisiana, with a capital of 6,000,000 and 2,800,000 in bonds. The company plans reorganization and possible stock offer to creditors.
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Forward Reduction Company
Combey B. Porward
Barekermaptey
United States
Cleveland
Dl Isvhodide
Dr. Forward
Grange
Jefferson
Pexas
Louisiana
Aioe
Swedens Wing Oscar approves new cabinet as formed
The article notes Wing Oscar of Sweden approving a newly formed cabinet after invitations to officials and ministers. It mentions high level invites and a formal government reshuffle within a turbulent European political scene.
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Oscar
Sweden
Bairik Grascry Bostrom
Outlook for Corn and Wheat Harvests in Nation
Government crop report notes cool wet weather halting maturing in northern districts east of the Missouri, with drought and heat in the south. Corn remains promising in major states though slow to mature. spring wheat harvest nearly complete in the Dakotas while Iowa and Minnesota show mixed results. Observations include oats damage in Ohio and upper Mississippi valleys and varied conditions across Nebraska and Indiana with regional reports of rainfall and pest pressures.
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Weather Bureau
Missoupri
Missouri
Mississippi
Rocky Mountain
Dakotas
Minnesota
Iowa
Ohio
Mis-sissippi
New England
Middle Atlantic
Coronas
Teenisiana
Teennessee
Alabama
Georgia
South Carolina
Texas
Oklahoma
Indian Territory
Chinehbr
Wort
Indiana
Michigan
Upper Peninsula
Wisconsin
Pytheta
Tin Islami
Nebraska
Sadatheria
Prairie Bay
Death of Gen Frantz Sigel Ends Civil War Era Figure
Gen Franz Sigel died at his home in Mott Haven New York in his late eighties from old age. Born in Baden Germany in 1824 he fought in the German Revolution of 1848 before emigrating to the United States in 1852. He rose to brigadier general May 17 1861 and major general March 21 1862 serving with Union forces in key battles and defenses during the Civil War. He is remembered for his leadership at Maryland Heights and Newmarket among other actions and was the subject of a well known poem by Grant Robinson. He left a widow three sons and one daughter. the youngest son Franz Sigel Jr. is a Chicago lawyer.
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Franz Sigel
Mott Haven
N.Y
Baden
Germany
United States
St. Louis
Sigel
McClellan
Burnside
Lew Wallace
Monocaex
Spd
Grant
Threstermee
Den
Grant BP. Robinson
Frau Sigel, Jr
Chicago
Coroner Jury Names Bartholin Murder Suspects
The coroner's jury in Chicago finds Annie Bartholin murdered by strong restraint at 052 State Street. They name William Bartholin as principal and Oscar Thompson alias Gye Tubers and Edward A. Courselmiau as accessories, with authorities to hold them for grand jury action. Police say Dadley Laffey had no participation.
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Bartholin
Chicago
William Bartholin
Agnie Bartholin
Oscar Thompson
Eddward
AL Counseluan
Annie Bartholin
State Street
Calumet Avenue
Gye Txbers
Edward Va. Courselmiau
Willira Tharthelin
Lare
Laffey
American Syndicate Plans 40 000 Acres for Canadian Bonanza Wheat Farm
A American syndicate led by P. B. Thesrd of Nebraska buys 40 000 acres in Canada to create a large scale wheat operation near Garvin. They will introduce steam plows and build two central elevators, aiming to convert a whole township into a vast wheat field and expand to neighboring lands.
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Canada
Simericans
P. B. Thesrd
Nebraska
Chonda
Crid Drividsen
Statiite
North Dakota
FL 3
Waddell
Aurora
Neb
Eeattleman
Iowa
Illinois
Heard
Garvin
Fatal Public Outlay Report Shows Big Senate House Appropriations
A congressionally prepared volume reports total appropriations for the latest session at 8300,674,496.35 with contracts authorized for future public works. It details sums for navy ships, public buildings, river and harbor improvements, West Point reconstruction, and isthmian canal construction, plus year-to-year increases and reductions across multiple departments.
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Thomas P. Cleaves
James C.courts
Senate
House
Congress
Navy
Military Academy
West Point
Department of Agriculture
District of Columbia
Executive
Naval Service
Postal Service
Indian Service
Coming Grand Army of the Republic Convention Agenda
A Washington conference led by General Eli Torrance outlines the 1902 encampment program. Plans include Catholic and Protestant services, a campfire, naval days parade, a trip to Mount Vernon, a welcome, a grand review by the commander in chief and the President, and various auxiliary meetings.
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Envanpment
Washington
Eli Torrance
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wallace Radcliffe
D. D
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
D. J. Stafford
Dh. D
Veterans’ Associations
S. E H. Fantace
Mune Vernon
Convention Hall
Charman Warner
Citizens’ Committee
Voerinee
Grand Army of the Republic
United States
Immigration figures show rise in arrivals by country
Official statistics from the immunization bureau report total U S immigrant arrivals for the last fiscal year at 1 combined total with alternative counts showing large numbers from Italy Austria Hungary and the Russian empire japan and Sweden dominate arrivals while Ireland and China show decreases. Notable deaths and land issues appear: Mrs James R Wood receives final land certificate in Lawton Oklahoma after husband’s death, John Francis Duncombe dies in Des Moines at 71, and a Colombian government agent buys a Seattle vessel for 68000 to be used as a warship.
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Imunization Bureau
Unites States
tAustria-Thungary
Taly
Sicily
Sardin
Lrussian Empire
Gupail
Swollon
Ireland
Turkey
Europe
Italy
Sardinia
Austria-Hungary
Secre
Trussian Empire
Finland
Lot
Sweden
Aurel Ireland
German Empire
Norway
Japan
England
James R. Wood
Lawton
O. T
Interior Department
Seattle
Wash
Trade review notes mixed signals amid coal strike and steel demand
The weekly trade review shows improved labor relations and strong iron and steel demand, with pig iron output rising yet coal strikes and freight blockades strain supplies. Coke production in Connellsville tops 250000 tons weekly as structural steel demand persists. Western banks report ample liquidity and a sound credit mood amid cautious speculation.
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New York
R. G. Din & Co
Connellsville
Miso
Bradstreet
Sao
Market grain and livestock prices across cities
The report lists commodity quotes from Indianapolis, St. Louis, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, Toledo, New York, Buffalo for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye and butter eggs and pork. Prices reflect No. 2 and mixed grades with ranges and weighted averages across regions.
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Indianapolis
St. Louis
Ste
Detroit
Milwaukee
Darley
Toledo
New York
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Mexico
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Jose Mirand
Los Angeles
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Ravensburg
Tariff Committee
Reichstag
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John Little
Tallahassee
Miss
Attie Allison
Cullen Gates
Homer Bennett
James Crawley
Pearl County
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Fort Dodge
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Iran
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