Global headlines mix war politics and disasters across decades
A sweeping digest notes political shifts with new appointees in the U S post office and commerce departments, religion and peace congress debates in Boston, coal shortages in Pittsburg and Boston price hikes, a fatal street duel in Texas, a deadly rail accident near New York, and a dramatic water deal bribery verdict in Michigan. The report links Edison disputes, royal and diplomatic moves, and a wide array of incidents shaping public life.
Russians Begin Forward Move Over Mukden Front
Russian forces push south from Bent şa puze after flanking the Japanese at Bentsiaputze and seizing a key hill, with Mistchenko’s Cossacks harrying outposts as two Japanese divisions move toward Liao river. Kuropatkin’s troops advance, Japanese losses light but rear-guard fighting heavy. Bent spi z a uz e captured with small loss amid ongoing operations near Mukden October 4–6.
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Kuropatkin
Bentsiaputse
Bentsiaputze
Ontal
Hun River
Shakhe
Mukden
Sakhe
Mistchenko
Yentsi
Fugi
Liao River
Sinmintin
Kuroki
Mukten
Bentsiapuze
Talse River
Sandiapu
Bentslaputze
Shakbe
World airship race praised for avoiding tragedy
The item lampoons the world fair airship race as a flazie yet merits praise for not causing any deaths. It notes Magister Phelps locating Lee on the map and mentions officials debating various military and political matters including Kuropatkin and Nogi.
Remains of Henry Clay Payne Laid To Rest In Milwaukee
Postmaster General Henry Clay Payne was interred at Forest Home cemetery after private services at the grave in Milwaukee. About 26,000 viewed the remains earlier at the city hall before the procession to All Saints Cathedral for Episcopal rites. A large funeral party included officials from Milwaukee and Chicago posts, with bishops, clergy, and pallbearers.
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Milwaukee
Henry Clay
Payne
Forest Home
All Saint's Cathedral
Washington
Milwaukee Post Office
Milwar
Incle
Paul Morton
Victor H. Metcalf
James Wilson
United States
Quarles
Spooner
Elmer Dover
Harry 5
New
Chicago Post Offce
Coyne
King Peter 18 Anointed in Servia Ceremony
King Peter was anointed in a grand ceremony at the church in Zicha Ser via on October 10. Bishops and clergy witnessed the rite as the king laid aside crown regalia and received holy chrism, then partook of communion before returning to the throne.
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Zicha
Servia
Peter
Innocent
Holy Grosa
Honors for a Carnegie
New York Oct 10 Andrew Carnegie is to receive the Bessemer medal, a premier honor in iron and steel, established by the inventor in 1875. The medal honors revolutionary inventions or important research, and will be awarded at the Iron and Steel Institute meeting in New York starting October 24.
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New York
Andrew Carnegie
Bessemer
Iron and Steel Institute
Institute
Injured In Trolley Wreck At Webster Park
Spring Valley Illinois October 10 A trolley car jumped a sharp curve at Webster Park wrecking the Illinois Valley line. Motorman James Ball suffered broken ribs while Conductor R B Hoank had a broken leg and arm and a pierced lung. Only two of about 40 passengers escaped unharmed as the car overturned an embankment and was demolished at high speed.
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Spring Valley
Illinois Valley Electric Railway
Webster Park
James Ball
R. B. Hoank
Poughkeepate
Poukeepsin
Elijah Ward
Charles Devis
Andrew L Rhodes
New Platz
Texas Shooting Affray Kills Houston Attorney C W Jones
A Houston shooting affray results in the death of C. W. Jones, secretary of the Houston Fire & Marine Insurance Co., at Beale Theater area. Prominent Swain is arrested. details on motive or causes withheld. Prime facts: attorney Swain killed Jones. Swain’s father-in-law or associate is president of the insurance firm. Swain refuses information. The item also notes a Beale Theater fire in New York and other brief items with unclear connections and dates.
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Grand Rapide
Mich
Gerrit H Albers
Chicago
Kersten
Thomas J. Noonan
J. E. Cummins
Milwaukee
Elwell
San Antonio
Tex
J. M. Chittenden
Texas Cattle King
W. W. Jones
Houston
Swein
C. W. Jones
Houston Fire & Marine Insurance Co
W. F. Swain
Swain
Beale
World’s Trade Totals Show Large Global Commerce Volume
The annual bureau report cites world exports totaling about 10.515 billion and imports of 11.809 billion, with Europe accounting for a major share. It estimates US internal commerce at about 22 billion annually and notes varying U.S. shares in imports and exports across regions.
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Washington
Get
Bureau of Statistics
Department of Commerce and Labor
Bureau of Etatistican
United States
Europe
North America
South Americas
South America
Asia
Hawaii
Africa
Imperial Family Heads to Reval for Baltic Fleet Farewell
The imperial household moved from Peterhof to Tsarskoe-Selo then by special train to Reval to inspect the Baltic Fleet. The journey included strict safety measures for the royal infant and a stay aboard the royal yacht. In Madisonville a drunken husband shot by his wife died. the woman faces no prosecution, and the emperor proceeds with the voyage.
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Reval
St. Petersburg
Peterhof
Tsarskoe-Selo
Peter
Madisonville
Tom
Carey
Skierne
Plucky Little Wife Heir to a Fortu ne
Foreman Joe McClellan of the Paducah Maine ways travels from Paducah Kentucky to Cincinnati to join four Cincinnati heirs in claiming a Baltimore estate valued at 400000. The property title emerged from the recent Baltimore fire and the group plans to proceed to Baltimore to assert ownership.
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Joe McClellen
Maine Ways
Cincinnati
Baltimore
McClellan
Cincinna T!o
Parker's Quiet Sunday Ahead of New York Trip
Parker spends a quiet Sunday attending church in Kington and walking in the afternoon. Willum Shee han, Democratic national committee chair, visits Rosemount before heading back to New York. Judge Parker plans a trip to New York tomorrow.
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Kappas
N. Y
Get
Fudge Parker
Kington
Willum Sheehan
Democratic National Comumittee
Rosemount
Judge Parker
Q Henandoah
Four Women Drown at Virginia Beach Rescue Efforts Save Three
A group including Miss Mary Wilen and Miss Mary Simpson drowned after drifting beyond their depth at Virginia Beach while learning to swim. Rescued by life-savers, Miss Louise Latimer and Miss Eliza Dillon survived, though Miss Beaste Wilson died. B. Stormont aided, then called for help as the surfboat capsized. All were guests of the Princess Anne hotel. In Memphis, bank clearings totaled 5,954,153.80 for the week, a new record and up from prior years and weeks. In Blue Ridge, Ga., firebug scare prompted mobs, bloodhounds, and arrests as several homes burned amid ongoing terror.
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W. Eten
Virginia Beach
Mary Wit Mary M. Simpson
Buchanan
Eliza Ditlon
Indian Rock
Louise Latimer
Washington
Ister
Julian L. Latimer
U. S
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Memphis
Tenn
Bank Clear
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C. W. Bradshaw
Death lurked in the St Clair tunnel tragedy
Six Grand Trunk railway workers suffocated by coal gas in the St Clair tunnel under the river from Port Huron to Sarnia. An American coal train broke in two, engineer John Coleman died after trying to push stalled cars to safety. Fireman Fred Forester survived by leaping into a water tank. other rescuers perished or escaped.
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Great Tube
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John Haley
Blakeman McGrath
Switchman Blake
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Drowned at Virginia Beach in Surfing Party Tragedy
Miss Bessie Wilson of Clarkeburg West Virginia drowned at Virginia Beach Sunday afternoon. Rescued were Miss Marty Wilson Charleston West Virginia Miss Mary Simpson Buchanan Virginia and Miss Eliza Dillon Indian Rock Virginia and Miss Louise Latimer U S N all in critical condition. The group with Lt Galt attempted to swim out to deeper water when several drifted beyond their depth.
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Clarkeburg
W. Va
William L. Wilson
Washington and Lee University
Virginia Beach
Marty Wilson
Charleston
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Buchanan
Eliza Dillon
Indian Rock
Louise Latimer
United States Life Savers
Blaze at Columbus damages five story block
A Sunday fire on North High Street in Columbus destroyed upper floors of a five story building housing the Columbus Dry Goods Co. with an estimated loss of 200000 dollars. The stock not burned suffered water damage, making the retailer the principal loser.
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Columbus Dry Goods Co
Columbus Dry Goods. Co
The American Spirit and Its Hopes for Prosperity
Financier H. Harriman returns from Europe praising American spirit and absence of class barriers. A reporter notes “money” well distributed and the nation’s dogged determination as the strength of America. Anecdotes illustrate ambition, resilience, and the era’s social humor.
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Europe
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