Chamberlain outlines preferential trade plan in Glasgow speech
Former colonial secretary Joseph Chamberlain spoke at St. Andrew's Hall to about 6000 attendees in Glasgow on October 7. He defended the loyalty to his party and warned Britain would fall behind if colonial trade did not grow with population, arguing preferential treatment could preserve the empire and boost foreign trade.
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Britain
Glasgow
St. Andrew's Hall
Joseph Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Secrrtary
Chamberlain
United Kingdom
Great Britain
United States
Royal Arch Masons Conclude Triennial Session in Little Rock
The General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons opened its thirty second triennial convention in Little Rock Arkansas with addresses from General Grand High Priest Dr James W Taylor of Lutherville Georgia and a tribute to the late President McKinley. Fox of Buffalo reported 219965 affiliated Masons. receipts 43883177. expenditures 37444284. The body endorsed uniform teaching and a code of essentials and urged careful expansion abroad to avoid complications.
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Taylor
McKinley
Little Rock
Ark
General Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
United States
James W. Taylor
Lutherville Ga
Havana
Cuba
Manilla
Royal Arch Masonry
William MacKinley
Christopher G. Fox
Buffalo
N. Y
Pittsburg Wins World Series Opener as Phillippi Shines
Pittsburg defeated Boston 5 to 4 in the first game of the world championship series at their home grounds. Phillippi starred for Pittsburg with flawless control and solid support, Bransfield miscue aside. the series moved to 3-1 in favor of Pittsburg.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Phillippi
Bransfield
Poston
Yellow fever deaths and cases rise amid Laredo outbreak
Monterey reports nineteen new yellow fever cases on Tuesday with no deaths. Total cases reach 102 and deaths 5. Three more suspected cases in Monterey include children of Dr. A G Alderman. Nuevo Laredo unchanged. Mexican towns establish quarantines and return trains for suspects. Victoria, Mexico, reports improved conditions.
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Laredo
Tex
Minera
Nuevo Laredo
Monterey
Board of Health
A. G. Alderman
Victoria
Mex
Bissell Former Postmaster General Dies at Home
Wilson S. Bissell longtime public servant dies in Buffalo at 10:15 p m after a quiet illness. He had Bright's disease related complications and spent time in Bar Harbor to regain health before returning to Buffalo for final days. Chief physician Dr Dewitt Sherman and family members were present.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Wilson
Bissell
Dewitt Sherman
Bright
New York
Bar Harbor
Cotton Belt Report Shows Stable Year for Railroad
St Louis Southwestern railroad reports for year ended June 30 show gross earnings of 7 278 574 dollars and net earnings of 1 021 024 11, with a surplus of 694 334 dollars. Compared to last year, only small changes occurred as the annual stockholders meeting notes these figures.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Southwestern Railroad
Cotton Belt
Tuesaday
Tragedy as Train Hits Carriage in New Jersey
Two men were struck by the Atlantic City express on the Pennsylvania railroad at Merchantville New Jersey. One of the occupants died instantly and the other was dying moments later. Police and railroad officials investigated the fatal accident.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania Railroad
Merchantville
N. J
Tragedy Near Riverside Two Men Struck by Train
A man named H. Treck, 25, of Riverside New Jersey, died at a hospital after a collision with a Pennsylvania railroad train. He was in a carriage with another man who was brought to the city on the train but survived. The incident occurred while crossing the tracks.
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H. Treck
Riverside
N. J
Pennsylvania Railroad
Raleigh adopts dispensary system with 194 vote margin
Raleigh voters approve a single dispensary plan by 194 as thirty saloons close when the law takes effect January 1. Twenty three saloons will shut as the city ushers in the new system to control liquor sales.
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Raleigh
N. C
Nationals Beat Americans 5 to 2 in Chicago game
In Chicago on October 7 the Nationals defeated the American Leaguers 5 to 2, showcasing stronger all around play and scoring edge to secure the win.
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Chicago
Nationals
Baseball officials to probe Memphis game charges
President Kav anaugh called a Southern Baseball association meeting in Memphis Tennessee on October 17 to investigate William Phyle captain of the Memphis club over alleged thrown games.
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Little Rock
Kavanaugh
Southern Baseball Association
Memphis
Tenn
William Phyle
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A. E. Worley
Spome
Scotland
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