Tremont Temple Overflows as Massachusetts W C T U Observes Jubilee
Women temperance workers fill Tremont Temple for a convention and silver jubilee of the Massachusetts W C T U. Reports praise 25 years of reform with 80 unions, 1136 new members, 3297 meetings, and 1460 adults signing the pledge last year.
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Tremont Temple
Massachusetts
Alarmette D. Walker
Fessenden
R. F. B. Romads
Somerset
A. E. Swallow
Hyde Park
C. E. Withington
Jamaica Plain
A. J. Hawkes
Miss Willard
Amelia H. Wood
Chicago
National Committee
National Union
Edith Holmes
Consumers’ League
Ruth B. Baker
Frances Willard
Louise C. Purington
Henry Somerset
Adeline
Ferguson
George C. Lorimer
Quincy
Mary A. Livermore
Emperor and Empress Route to Jerusalem for Holy Land Visit
The Emperor and Empress depart for the Holy Land with a large suite including General Leuthold, Baron von Bulow, and Klehmer. They will attend Princess Albrechts funeral in Kamenz then head to Venice. The journey draws global Christian interest as they seek sacred sites possibly including the Cave of Philistines and the Hebrew burial place.
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William
Turkey
Temple of Jerusalem
Jesus
Jerusalem
Berlin
Palestine
Venice
Hohenzollern
Constantinople
Jaffa
Holy City
Church of Our Redeemer
Martin Luther
Wittenberg
Jordan
Jericho
Joppa
Hiffa
Nazareth
Mt. Tabor
Beyrout
Damascus
Zahleh
Baalbek
Cairo
Egypt
Palace of
Halideen
Nile
Holy Land
Albrecht
Kamenz
Leuthold
Count von Eulenburg
General von Hahnke
von Ucanus
Baron von Bulow
Legation
Klehmer
Baron von Mirbach
Germany
Macphelah
Jacob
Travis Held in New York for Hartford Burglary
William E. Travis, accused in a Hartford Conn. burglary at Mrs. Julia Sumner's house, was arraigned in Centre Street Court. Prosecutor Calhoun and Detective Farrell attended from Hartford while Mrs. Sumner and her daughter testified to the break in. The magistrate remanded Travis for requisition papers and sent him to the Tombs without bail.
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New York
William E. Travis
Grand Central Station
Julia Sumner
Hartford
Travis
Will of Caroline Tucker Downs Presented for Probate
The will of Caroline Tucker Downs of Canton was presented for allowance before Judge White in the Quincy session of the Norfolk County Probate Court yesterday morning. Public bequests include 5000 to First Unitarian Church Canton, 2000 to Canton Public Library, 10000 to Children’s Mission for Destitute Children, 10000 to Massachusetts Infant Asylum, 20000 to New England Hospital for Women and Children, 20000 to Children’s Hospital of Boston, 5000 to Perkins Institute for the Blind, and 5000 to the Young Men’s Christian Union.
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Caroline Tucker Downs
Canton
White
Quincy
Norfolk County
First Unitarian Church
Canton Public Library
Children’s Mission
Massachusetts Infant Asylum
New England Hospital For Women and Children
Children’s Hospital of
Boston
Perkins Institute For the Blind
Young Men’s Christian Union
Trust closes taneries in strike to curb hide demand
New York reports the Leather Trust orders about one hundred tanneries shut to reduce hide demand and curb prices. The move puts roughly 60,000 workers out of work as leather profits fade while hides rise. The trust, with $61 million in common stock and $18 million in preferred stock owed, has never paid dividends.
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New York
The
Leather Trust
Barrows Convention Row Echoes Republican Unity Debate
Delegates and reporters fill the annex hall as the Barrows gathering clears space amid mixed cheers and hisses. Henry Faxon objects, while a lone elder cites Hayes to remind the party it exists for the country, not the organization, amid McKinley era Republicanism.
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Wesleyan Hall
South Boston
McKinley
Republican Party
Rutherford B. Hayes
Samuel J. Tilden
Hayes
Roberts Honored by Chelsea Democrats and Republicans
The Chelsea political scene honors Congressional nominee The Hon. Ernest W. Roberts as the Republican candidate for Congress. Both parties recognize his bid, marking a united front in the local race.
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Chelsea
Congressional
Ernest W. Roberts
Congress
Chelsea and Boston Politico Nominations Featured in City Hall Night
A lengthy, spirited exchange over nominations concluded with Barrows securing renomination by a slim margin as Atwood and Paige factions rallied. In Chelsea, Leopold Roberts drew cheers at a Lincoln Hall rally while pledging districtwide focus and continued public service, amid cross-party support and war veterans in attendance.
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Barrows
Atwood
Wesleyan Hall
Alderman Paige
Paige
South Boston
John C. Cobb
Towle
Milton Statesman
Colby
Battleships Oregon and Iowa Sail for Manila from Tompkinsville
QREGOH ANDOVA SAIL, NEW YORK, Oct 12 The battleships Oregon and Iowa left Tompkinsville at 1 23 p m bound for Manila. The supply ship Celtic the distilling ship Tris and colliers Abarenda and Alexander accompanied the squadron while Buffalo will follow soon. Captain Barker predicted a voyage of sixty to seventy days allowing 200 miles per day.
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New York
Oregon
Iowa
Tompkinsville
Blood and chaos in Virden strike stockade clash
A brutal confrontation at the Virden stockade ends with many dead and numerous wounded as miners clash with guards and police. Eyster is severely injured, transported to Buckles Hotel, and doctors fear for his recovery. Wounded miners are moved to Springfield, while officials blame the Governor for the bloodshed.
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Eyster
Buckles
Springfield
Thomas McEntee
Chicago
J. W. Moonan
St. Louis
J. H. Smith
Winchester
Lukens
Wounded at Springfield as Alabama miners attacked
A special Chicago and Alton train carrying Alabama miners from Virden brought eight wounded, all deputies except one miner. One deputy sheriff William M. Carroll died tonight. Others listed include William H. Clarkson, H A Tiger, William Massey, James Palmer, Patrick Mack, Ernest Ryan, and John M. Hunter. Governor Tanner sought Illinois Fifth Infantry aid while Colonel Culver offered his regiment.
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Springfield
Ill
Chicago & Alton
Virden
Springfield City
William M. Carroll
St. John’s Hospital
William H. Clarkson
Leavenworth
Kan
H. A. Tiger
Blomington
William Massey
St. Louis
James Palmer
Palmer
Nebraska
Patrick Mack
Chicago Virden Company
Ernest Ryan
Alabama
John M. Hunter
Pontiac
Illinois
United Mine Workers of America
Wes
Collins House
Hunter
North Grand Avenue
North Shaft
Tanner
Fifth Illinois Infantry
Culver
Fifth
William York
Birmingham
Ala
Governor Tanner criticizes Virden riot instigators and warns imports
In a Springfield interview Governor Tanner says Virden Coal Company president T C Louck and superintendent Lutkin brought in a trainload of imported laborers from the South. He estimates nine to fifteen killed and many wounded as a battle erupted between guards and idle miners. He orders disarmament, deployment of troops, and vows indictments for murder.
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Springfield, II
Virden
Tanner
T. C. Louck
Lutkin
Virden Coal Company
Winchester
Alabama
Coal Company
Illinois
Reece
Craig
Galesburg
Sons of Veterans’ Regiment
Pana
Macoupin County
Governor Tanner Vows Troop Action Over Virden Violence
Springfield Oct 12 Governor Tanner told an Associated Press representative he has no word of further trouble at Virden and expects no more rioting. He ordered the Fifth Illinois Volunteers to Springfield and four Sons of Veterans units to Virden to disarm rioters and prevent labor importations. He estimated deaths may not exceed 15.
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Springfield
Ill
Tanner
Associated Press
Virden
Secretary of War
Illinois Volunteers
Sons of Veterans Regiment
Wounded Likely Under Thirty In Incident
Brief note states the number of wounded is expected to be under 30, offering a cautious casualty estimate. No names or locations are provided in the readable text, keeping the report concise and non-specific.
Chicago-Virden Coal Co President Responds to Riot
Chicago-Virden Coal Co president W. Loucks arrived near Virden and described the events surrounding today’s riot. He said workers entered the plant after stopping a train, the mob opened fire, and employees defended themselves. He vowed to pursue legal redress and challenge the governor's handling of civil rights and constitutional duties.
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Chicago
Co. W. Loucks
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Associated Press
Virden
Illinois
How the Trouble Arose at Virden Mines
Chronicle of the Virden mining conflict beginning April 1898 with a United Mine Workers strike over 40 cents a ton wage, company plans to import labor including black workers from the South, Governor Tanner resisting state troops and importation of workers, and ongoing siege-like tensions in Virden through October. Includes roles of Chicago-Virden Company, Sheriff Davenport, and State arbitration findings.
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Chicago
Virden
Fourth District
Illinois
United Mine Workers
Pana
Chicago-Virden Company
Birmingham
Asia
Louck
Davenport
Tanner
Coal Company
Lukens
Ilinois
Winchester
Mr. Loucks
State Board of Arbitration
Springfield
Chicago Virden Company
Actress Viola Clemmons wed Howard Gould in New York
Gould Clemmons actress married Howard Gould son of the late Jay Gould at the Holland House in New York. The ceremony was conducted by Rev. Dr. Wilton Merle Smith at 8:30 P.M. yesterday.
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New York
the Tribune
Viola Kathryn Clemmons
Holland House
Howard Gould
Jay Gould
George J. Gould
Wilton Merle Smith
Mellen Nominated Without Opposition in Worcester District
Mellen was nominated tonight without opposition as the Democratic candidate to the General Court from the eighteenth Worcester district in Worcester Oct 12.
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Worcester
James H. Mellen
In Memory of Sherman Hoar Patriotism Honored by Commitment
At a Massachusetts Volunteer Ambulance Association women’s committee meeting held yesterday resolutions were adopted praising Sherman Hoar. They call his death an irreparable loss yet urge brave, cheerful resilience, noting his patriotism courage and selflessness as a heroic example for the community.
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Massachusetts Volunteer Ara Association
Sherman Hoar
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W. D. Cornish
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O. H. Kahn
James Loeb
W. S. Pierce
H. G. Burt
Omaha
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T. Jefferson Coolidge
G. M. Lane
O. W. Mink
G. J. Gould
Lakewood
N. J
Oliver Ames
Western Union Report
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Wilson Brothers
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Mr. Faxon
Roberts
Congressman Barrows
Lparrows
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Abraham Lincoln
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Joe Haines
Girard
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William Herman
Joseph Baston
Joseph Sprim
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Rittenhouse 81
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Candy Cathartic
Sterling Remedy Company
Montreal
Goal Company
Loucks
Millionaire
Mellen
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