Johnson Leads Ohio Democrats at Sandusky Convention
The Sandusky meeting centers on Mayor Tom L. Johnson of Cleveland presiding over the state convention and pursuing a path toward a 1903 governorship and a 1904 presidential bid. Supporters see him shaping the party while rivals note potential responsibility for outcomes. delegates begin district caucuses ahead of a brief 9:30 a.m. session.
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Wisconsin Democrats to Convene for State Nomination at Milwaukee
Milwaukee Sept 2 The Democrats of Wisconsin will meet in this city tomorrow to nominate a complete ticket for November. Indications favor David S. Rose mayor of Milwaukee for governor, with former Governor George W. Peck also seeking the nomination.
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Fatal mishap at Fort Wright during morning engagement
A 12 inch breech loading rifle at Fort Wright fired prematurely during battle off Fishers Island New York killing one private and seriously injuring two others. The dead man was blown apart and a stray arm wounded another private in the chest. The fleet had anchored behind Fort Terry after midnight and the accident occurred as guns at Fort Wright fired again at about six o clock in the morning.
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Trains Collide Near Birmingham Missouri
An eastbound Rock Island cattle train and an engine and caboose collided head on near Birmingham Missouri ten miles east of Kansas City Monday night. Four trainmen were killed and three injured. The dead listed include engineers James Speyer Thos Griffith and firemen Clarence Mahard C. W. Ballinger. Both engines were demolished and the cattle train of 30 cars overturned. Nearly 300 head of stock were killed.
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CORIGAN'S SUCCESSOR A Short Sketch of Bishop Farley of New York
Rome has not yet notified Bishop Farley of Rome's action on his archbishop appointment. Farley, aging sixty, will replace Archbishop Corrigan in New York. He led the St. Vincent de Paul society and chaired the Catholic school board. Born in 1842 in County Armagh, he studied at Fordham and St Joseph's seminary. He was ordained in 1870 in Rome and served Staten Island and other posts before rising to prominence.
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Boers Warned No Political Role in Transvaal
London reports the British government will not concede any public or political functions to Boer generals Such figures as Botha Dewet and De larey are told negotiations with Britain are not possible Any potential demand by burghers for farm rebuilding payments is contrasted with a government grant of five million pounds
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Final capture of Jerry Hunter ends Queens incident
Jerry Hunter the negro who shot at police and set his house ablaze in Queensborough Monday night was captured and jailed in Astoria. Eleven policemen and three citizens were wounded along with Hunters wife who is in serious condition at the hospital. Patrolman John McKenna was shot in the head and face with injuries considered serious and possibly fatal.
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Mine Fires Sweep Pocahontas Collieries In West Virginia
Early today workers and guards exchanged gunfire as fires started in several sections of the Pocahontas coal mines near the West entrance on the Virginia side. The blaze raged as strikers reportedly torched mines with authorities seeking troops from Virginia. No confirmed casualties were released.
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Panther Creek Valley mine strike reports clash with leaders
Officials claim nearly 300 workers reported for duty at Panther Creek Valley mines in Tamaqua Pennsylvania on September 2. Strike leaders say the ranks remain solid since the first day of the stoppage. Lehigh Coal and Navigation shops, idle for two months, have restarted. Major Gearhart says the situation has improved.
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New York Registration Opens for New School Year
In Greater New York registration for the new school year begins tomorrow with total expected enrollment across the five boroughs reaching about 600,000 students.
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