Colombian protests as marines guard isthmus rail line
Colombian General Salazar protests United States marines guarding the rail line from Colon to Panama and disallowing Colombian troops on trains. He claims U S forces seek sovereignty, threatens McLean, while 259 marines remain to protect American interests amid shifting control of the isthmus.
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Trained Gun on Rebels Near Empire Station
Navy reports from Commander McLean describe insurgents attempting to board a train at Empire station. Marines trained a Colt gun on the attackers but did not fire as they fled. Mason relieves McLean and joins forces at Colon to co operate ashore.
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Colombia Hinges Hope on Bogota Cruiser Arrival
Sept 25 report says Colombia expects the new cruiser Bogota to begin operations soon, aiming to erode revolutionary sea prestige. Government gunboats Chucuito and Clapet, each with two six-pounders, were inspected by American gunners. The revolutionary vessels Boyaca Galtan and Darien are less ready, with Padilla noted as their most capable ship.
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More Marines Ready to Go to Colombia
Secretary Moody received a longer cable from Commander McLean reporting that conditions on the isthmus still require U S forces to remain, with no withdrawal planned. The Prairie is to leave Boston and head to League Island then Norfolk to embark marines for Colon. The Olympia will carry Rear Admiral Coghlan to the Caribbean and speed repairs to sail in early October.
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Coghlan
Caribbean
Prairie Sails with Marines from Boston Yard
The U S S Prairie under Captain Pillsbury departed Boston Navy Yard with a marine detachment. Anchored at President Roads then to Norfolk for head quarters, awaiting orders to carry a large force to Panama. Colonel Pope will command. wireless telegraphy fitted at port repairs.
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Atlantic Fleet Heads to Caribbean for Early Maneuvers
A North Atlantic fleet squadron will rendezvous in the Caribbean Sea well before the planned assembly of vessels from North and South Atlantic and European squadrons. The cruiser San Francisco sails toward the West Indies, already joined by Cincinnati Montgomery Marietta and Panther. The Navy intends to add Raleigh Detroit and Machias to Admiral Coghlan's squadron for preliminary maneuvers and to assess the distributed position amid unrest in Central and South America.
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West Indies
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Navy Department
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Detroit
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Caribbean
Central
South America
Marines Detailed for Duty With Panama Battalion
Twenty marines from the training station have been detailed for duty with the additional marine battalion to be sent to Panama.
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Despondent East Boston Man Rescued From Charles River
Alexander Harrigan, 73, of 38 Sumner Street East Boston, attempted suicide by drowning in the Charles River near Harvard Bridge after a long illness. Mounted Officer Thomas Carmichael responded, Harrigan resisted aid, bystander threw a life preserver, and Carmichael brought him ashore. He was placed on the dangerous list at City Hospital but is expected to recover.
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Charles River
Thomas H. Carmichael
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City Hospital
Appleton Improving After Polo Game Injury
Hamilton Sept 25. Latest reports from the Myopia Hunt Club say R M Appleton is improving after Monday's polo game though full consciousness has not returned. There are excellent prospects for a full recovery.
Bridgeton Shooting Kills Constable and Wounds Wife
Samuel Greenage a 28 year old Black man shot and killed Constable Harry Buck in Bridgeton New Jersey this afternoon. He then fled after firing at his wife wounding her slightly before escaping.
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Samuel Greenage
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Local aeronaut comes to grief
Eight year old Raphale Citadel of 125 North Washington street attempted a roof top flight with a makeshift flying machine using two toy balloons and odds and ends. He fell three stories to the ground and was taken to City Hospital with a broken leg and head lacerations.
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Boy Struck by Wagon on Huntington Avenue
Malcolm Gilman a 12 year old of 146 Camden street was hit by a wagon while crossing Huntington avenue near Blagden street yesterday afternoon sustaining facial and chest contusions.
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Malcolm Gilman
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Death of James Riley Found at 605 Harrison Avenue
James Riley aged 40 was found dead in the cellar of 605 Harrison Avenue yesterday afternoon. Authorities report no foul play. cause of death is believed to be alcoholism.
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Harrison Avenue
Local Boston Forecast Signals Mixed Weekend Weather
Local forecast for Boston and vicinity predicts continued cloudy and threatening conditions with possible light showers. Saturday should bring fair skies and warmer temperatures as easterly winds shift to southerly.
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Vicinity
Alger Indorsed for the Senate by Michigan GOP
Grand Rapids Mich Sept 95 After a long session the Republican State convention endorsed General Russell A Alger for the Senate amid partisan strife. The convention rejected a minority resolution to not express a senatorial sentiment and then adopted Alger’s endorsement as cheers rose from his supporters. Judge William L Carpenter of Detroit was nominated for the Supreme Court seat to replace the late Charles D Long.
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Russell A. Alger
William L. Carpenter
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Supreme Court
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Dexter N. Ferry
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Beverly Celebrates Arrival of United Shoe Machinery
Beverly events mark arrival of United Shoe Machinery Company as a thousand residents parade with the cadet band. Mayor Cole and President Winslow exchange congratulations while a serenade is given. Fireworks and cheers fill the streets as Captain Augustus Gardner attends the celebration.
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United Shoe Machinery Company
Winslow
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Augustus P. Gardner
President Roosevelt Remains Confined As He Recovers
Washington September 25 The President stayed in bed most of the day reading and receiving visitors including Mrs Roosevelt diplomats and officials. Secretary Moody and Surgeon General Nixey checked his progress noting no change while doctors ordered rest for his injured leg.
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Moody
Lang
White House
Nixey
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Tennihan Stops Runaway Horse at Busy Corner
J. J. Tennihan of 3 Chessman Place saved bystanders from harm by seizing the bridle and stopping a runaway horse attached to a delivery wagon owned by Austin Young & Co. as it tore down Richmond and Commercial streets yesterday, dragging Tennihan briefly before halting the frightened animal.
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Chessman Place
Richmond
Commercial Streets
Austin, Young & Co
Commercial Street
Tennihan
Salem Mayor Hurley Named Salem Postmaster Rumor
A Boston paper reports Mayor Hurley slated for Salem postmaster, but the claim cannot be confirmed as the mayor is out of the city.
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Hurley
Welsh Coal Ready to Meet 10000 Ton Demand
Welsh coal dealers dispute scarcity claims and say a 10000 ton Welsh coal order can be filled immediately. Three Welsh coal cargoes are en route while Britain’s total output historically surpasses U S production. Despatches note limited violence and no organized riot plan as strikers move toward soft coal fields.
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Great Britain
United States
John Mitchell
Boston Faces Coal Shortage as Dealers Refuse Supplies
Boston's hard coal stock is nearly exhausted as major firms refuse to sell to domestic buyers including regular customers. The Metropolitan Coal Company blocks a half-ton sale, leaving the poor facing a harsh winter with many tenement blocks lacking coal. Officials discuss Welsh imports as a possible relief, with estimates of 10 000 tons from Wales landing at Boston for around 9 dollars per ton, while American coal remains prioritized for factories.
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Metropolitan Coal Company
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Boston Coal Company
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F. C. Warren
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W. K. Wier & Co
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Wellington Wild Company
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