United States Replies to Powers on Chinese Crisis
The United States released full answers to inquiries by the powers on the Chinese trouble after a Cabinet meeting and White House luncheon. Minister Wu received the memo, German and French envoys were briefed, and replies were sent to Russia. The U S rejects surrendering citizens for punishment but supports pursuing offenders. Negotiations should not halt over punitive demands.
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Washington
United States
White House
Hill
Prince Ching
Conger
M. Thiebaut
Baron Sternberg
State Department
China
Three Powers Agree on Germany's China Proposal
Berlin reports Italy Austria and France replied without reserve to Germanys China proposal. London notes Europe suspects Germany aims to delay acceptance until Waldersee arrives at Pekin while Li Hung Chang travels and US reportedly declines to join the plan.
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Berlin
Italy
Austria
France
Germany
China
London
Europe
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Daily Telegraph
Washington
United States
Li Hung Chang
Playwright Hoyt Not Penniless, Partner Claims $90,000 in Securities
New York Sept 21. Charles H Hoyt's partner Mr McKee disputed reports of poverty. He said Hoyt’s friends found securities valued at $90,000 in a bank safe deposit box and a large deposit to Hoyt’s credit also exists in the same bank.
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New York
Charles H. Hoyt
McKee
Hoyt
Tm Hoyt
Hoyt Drugged and Neglected, Says Doctor
Dr. Marty McManus, Hoyt’s physician, asserts the playwright Charley Hoyt was drugged and neglected before his asylum commitment. Hoyt now weighs 160 pounds, shows good health, and manages affairs with James Lyford. medical evidence indicates morphine use and a conspiracy behind confinement. Hoyt plans a possible trip to New York as he recovers.
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Hartford
Conn
Charles H. Hoyt
Marty McManus
Charley” Hoyt
James Lyford
The Gonspragny Story Draws Local Interest in Charlestown
In Charlestown New Hampshire on September 21 residents voice support for Charlie Hoyt who they believe was wrongly confined, urging reconsideration of the retreat and seeking a fair assessment of his case.
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Charlestown
Wn.h
Charlie
Hoyt
Conspiracy Claims Linked to Mr Hoyt Family Ties
A Hartford dispatch reports no corroboration for claims about Dr Harry McManus and a supposed conspiracy surrounding Hoyt. McManus, merely a student, may know more but offers little. Allegations previously centered on Mitchell, Hoyt's late wife’s relative and former secretary, and a valet who served the playwright. Mitchell left town on Hoyt’s return and the valet was discharged, with no legal action filed.
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Hharry McManus
Hartford
McManus
Hoyt
Mitchell
Coffee Triggers Vomiting Then Postum Cereal Facts
An elderly Springfield man details a long smoking habit and coffee use that led to weekly vomiting. After consulting a doctor and trying catarrh remedies, vomiting persisted until he stopped coffee. A friend suggested coffee was the culprit, and after stopping, vomiting ceased. He switched to Postum Food Coffee and reports it satisfied his coffee needs. He requests no name but offers the company for verification.
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Springfield
Mass
Barbault
Spencer
Postum Cereal Co
Lim
Battle Creek
Mich
Shippers See No Reason for High Price of Coal
Report notes no clear cause for elevated coal prices as supply remains ample with large volumes moved. In the past two days, fifty five vessels discharged about 80,099 tons, signaling robust throughput despite market concerns.
Dealers Buy At Old Prices In Boston Coal Feud
Boston coal dealers raised prices by about 1.75 a ton over last week, prompting debate that a coal famine existed. Shipping men report 55 vessels carrying roughly 80 000 tons arrived in Boston Harbor, all bought at old prices, seen as dealers profiting at consumers expense. The port bustle included numerous Baltimore Philadelphia and Newport News ships and tugs guiding coal barges into the harbor.
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Boston
Charles W. Church
Governor Ames
Young Bros
Agnes E., Manson
Henry L. Peckham
Cactus
Albert FE. Stearns
Baltimore
Daylight
Newport News
Eagle Wing
Mattie A. Franklin
J. Holmes Birdsell
Wyalusing
Shawanese
C. B. Sanford
Coal and flour rise burden the Boston poor in winter
The coal war tightens its grip on Boston as baskets of coal rise from 23 to 30 cents, with a 25 cent price earlier in the week. Flour follow suit with barrels from 4 to 5 dollars and sacks near 65 to 69 cents, raising costs for laborers who already face higher sugar.
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Boston
North End
Post
Araise
Lord
Wagerbarner
Postmaster Billings Defalcation Amount Rises At Newton
Newton Upper Falls post office faces $1400 shortage as postmaster Edmund M. Billings remains missing since Wednesday night. Chief Inspector Evans and aides conduct a thorough inquiry. books show long term falsification of accounts while Billings allegedly drank heavily. The associated brunette has left Dorchester and is no longer employed in a local Boston store.
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Billings
Newton
Upper Newton
Post
Dorchester
Boston
Fears Senator Nebeker Appointment May Not Be Ratified
Judge O W Powers, newly appointed U S Senator from Utah, states to the Associated Press that governor Nebeker acted in absence of Wells and Hammond and that the Quay case sets a precedent that the appointee would not be seated. Powers notes the Democratic state chairman Burton believes he can aid the party better on the electoral ticket than by contesting the seat.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Associated Press
O. W. Powers
United States
Aquila Nebeker
Nebeker
Wells
Hammond
Quay
Burton
Suspects arraigned in Baker Casa robbery case
Four men Nicholas King William Foley Thomas Sullivan and J M Barr arrested for alleged robbery of E B Baker's house and assault on his daughter Miss Iva Baker were arraigned in Fitchburg court on September 21. The case stems from the residence on the road from Ashburnham to Ashby. The men faced preliminary proceedings as authorities pursue further evidence.
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Fitchburg
Nicholas King
William Foley
Thomas Sullivan
J. M. Barr
E. B. B. Baker
Ashburnham
Ashby
Iva Baker
Croker snubs Olney at Bryan meeting plan in New York
Richard Croker refused to invite Richard Olney to speak at the Bryan gathering in Madison Square Garden on October 16. Brooklyn Democrats, eager to boost Olney as a presidential candidate, balked at Croker’s stance and threatened a rival meeting. The episode unsettles Croker as he tries to win back Brooklyn and gold Democrats while resisting Olney’s push.
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New York
Richard Croker
Richard Olney
Bryan
Brooklyn Democratic Club
Brooklyn
Madison Square Garden
Olney
Croker
Mr. Olney
Joseph J. Willett
Alabama
Van
Brooklyn Democrats
Gold Democrats
Mr. Winey
Ward 10 Republican Club hosts reception for Senate candidate Colby
The Ward 10 Republican Club at its rooms hosted a reception for Hon. John H. Colby, candidate for the Senate in the fifth Suffolk district. Club president Walter M. Lougee presided as speakers included Captain Gilbert P. Brown A Von Bolson Forest E. Starr William G. Wood and Isaac F. Paul.
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Ward 10
Republican Club
John H. Colby
Senate
Suffolk
Walter M. Lougee
Gilbert P. Brown
A. von Bolson
Forest E. Starr
William G. Wood
Isaac F. Paul
Powers Refuses Senate Appointment After Contested Seat
O W Powers states he will not accept a senate appointment, believing the seat would be refused and choosing not to run. He cites prior Democratic urging for a popular election constitutional amendment and thanks Governor Nebeker for his confidence and the compliment.
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National Committee
Democratic Party
Nebeker
Robbery suspects tied to Fitchburg burglary and arrest incident
This morning Sullivan and associates faced a hearing next Friday and were held without bail. Sullivan, recently released from State Prison after a three year robbery sentence in Leominster, was arrested in West Fitchburg. He ignored police orders, lighting a cigarette in Chief Allen’s office, leading to a rough scuffle and damage to the office. Witnesses placed two others at the scene, with King seen in West Fitchburg late that night.
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Sullivan
State
Leominster
Chief Allen
King
Baker House
West Fitchburg
Foley
Gardner
Gold Dust Talks Continues Dear Madam A Hint on Household Ease
The ad markets Gold Dust as a time saving cleaner for homes, arguing it isn’t essential but reduces hard labor. It claims many women already use and praise it, and invites readers to test its effectiveness against common cleaning agents. It mentions Fatry Soap too.
Theft Suspects Under Liquor Influence in Carriage Case
Mr Hesston hired the horse and carriage to the group but demanded a sober companion. King explains his presence, supported by the stable keeper Hesston. Chief Kendall pursues missing property and visits Sullivan and Foley homes. Miss Baker is ill from the incident.
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Hesston
King
Kendall
Sullivan
Foley
Miss Baker
Dennis Sullivan Injured After Fall From Brewery Wagon
Dennis Sullivan, driver of a brewery wagon in South Boston, fell from his wagon yesterday on the I street bridge. Incapacitated for a time, he was taken to Carney Hospital with a seriously injured ankle. He resides at 499 1 2 East Eighth street.
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Dennis Sullivan
Boston
Carney Hospital
I. Street
Sullivan
East Eighth Street
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