Pithecanthropus Search Backed By Vanderbilts
Yale student David J Walters backed by George Vanderbilt departs New Haven on September 4 to pursue a Java hunt for the missing link Pithecanthropus. Prof Haeckel and Busey join from Jena around October 1 as quests begin. The race aims to find a specimen tying ape and man in the Darwinian narrative.
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Vanderbilt
David J Walters
Yale
George Vanderbilt
New Haven
Java
Prof. Haeckele
University of Jena
Busey
Jena
Ribs Held by Rivets in Paterson Surgery
John Christian a 50 plus watchman at Geuischy’s dye works in Paterson underwent a delicate operation at Paterson General Hospital to rivet three broken ribs with metal bands and an artificial rib after a brutal beating by robbers. The outcome hinges on his rally from pneumonia. if he survives 48 hours he is expected to live with metal gear in his thorax.
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John Christian
General Hospital
Paterson
N. J
Christian
Geuischy
The
New York World
Indians who are civilized in Indian Territory
Five civilized tribes the Creeks Chickasaws Choctaws Cherokees and Seminoles are praised for their education and schooling. Their attire mirrors European fashion and they emulate white culture as a model.
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Five Civilized Tribes
Indian Territory
Canine Dentistry Brings Golden Crowns to a Bulldog
Handsome the English bulldog owned by Harry D. Pratt of Chicago has set a canine dentistry record with gold crowns placed by Dr. C F P O Connor. The 18 month old dog earned three crowns and later lost three teeth in an accident while riding. Repairs and new tools are planned at a $25 cost to the owner.
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Harry D. Pratt
Prairie Avenue
Chicago
Mr Pratt
Handsome
Dinner Taster: A Curious Parisian Profession for Women
A Parisian refined practice sees women employed as dinner tasters visiting households to sample dishes, suggest improvements, and reveal new preparation methods. The role is described as pleasant with ample compensation as part of the daily duties.
Insurgent Operations Drive American Casualties in Luzon
Manila dispatch reports about ten days of fighting in Luzon with American casualties near 100 killed wounded or missing. Insurgents from Cagayan Isabella and Laguna areas intensified actions while amnesty expired and Aguinaldo rejects peace proposals. Prisoner releases under a proclamation remain limited.
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Luzon
Manila
Cagayan
Isabella
Albay
Siniloan
Laguna de Bay
Hong Kong
Senor ‘ Buencamino
Aguinaldo
Caillees
Dowieites Mobbed in Mansfield Ohio
A mob attacked Dowieite elders Ephraim Bussinger of Bluit ton and Silas Moot of Lima on September 24 in Mansfield. They were spotted at the depot and corralled through the streets to Richland buggy works where Moot was stripped and both men daubed with varnish. After threats to return they were jailed, stripped of varnish with lard and benzine, given new clothes, and sent away by Pennsylvania train.
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E. H. Leiby
Zion
Mansfield
Piper
Pennsylvania
Germany Ready in Peace and War Says Gen Ludlow
Gen William Ludlow, returning from Europe, reports European nations maintain war colleges. He notes Germany has the strongest system, with a mobilized army of 1,000,000 in ten days, due to superb adjutant general and quartermaster staff. He criticizes United States lack of a coordinated general staff.
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Ludlow
Germany
New York
St. Paul
Liverpool
William Ludlow
Europe
United States War College
United States
Welcome the Warship Greek Navy Vessel Arrives in New York
The Greek warship Navarchos Miaoule z arrives in New York for its first U S port visit. The ship, the first Greek warship to visit America, will then sail to Boston after a series of dinners and receptions. A silver vase valued at 400 dollars will be presented during one event.
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New York
Navarchos Miaoulez
America
United States
Philadelphia
Boston
Allies Capture Pei Tang Forts Amid War News
Reports from Berlin and London detail allied seizure of the Pei Tang and Lu Tai forts with heavy losses. US and British officials discuss Chinese crisis while the German proposal to defer negotiations until perpetrators are handed over fails to gain approval.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Shanghai
Germany
London
Pekin
Daily Express
British Foreign Office
Moscow
The
Standard
Blagovestchensk
Amur
Washington
United States
Pou
Hill
Prince Ching
Conger
M. Thiebaut
Baron Sternberg
State Department
China
Daily News
Imperial
Pei ‘Lang
Grishers
Tien Tain
Pei Tang
Miles Acts as Secretary of War
Tieut. Gen. Miles returned to Washington from the west after inspecting army posts. By presidential order he became acting secretary of war during the secretary’s and assistant secretary’s absence, superseding Adjt. Gen. Corbin.
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Washington
Miles
West
Adjt
Corbin
Wage Scale Signed to End Steel Idle Mills
Cincinnati Sept 24 The wage conference committees of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and the manufacturers signed the one year wage scale effective July 1901. About 100000 workers idle since June 30 will return to mills as conditions permit with startups planned across multiple plants including American Steel Hoop Co. and Republic Tron and Steel Co. at numerous cities.
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Cincinnati
Amalgamated Association of’ Iron and Steel
Amalgamated Association
New York
Detroit
Indianapolis
Youngstown
Mills
Schafer
Williams
Nutt
American Steel Hoop Co
Girard
Warren
Pomeroy
Greenville
Republic Tron and Steel Co
Trenton
Terre Haute
Birmingham
Muncie
Franklin
Marion
Moline
New Albany
Minneapolis
Covington
Brazil
Ind
Springfield
Hll
Alexandria, Va
Strange Gulf of Mexico volcanic sighting reported by British captain
Captain Tiddle of the British steamship King Sled dyn arrived with a tale of a submarine volcano on the northeast Campeche bank in the Gulf of Mexico. He and all aboard observed a large vapor cloud about a mile away on September 16, with water frothing and shoal-like disturbance beneath a clear sky for nearly an hour at 102 miles north of Cape Yauche.
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Gulf of Mexico
New York
Tiddle
King Sleddyn
Campeche Bank
Cape Yauche
Warer
Campethe
Salisburs manifesto urges strong majority for queen's policy
London on September 2 Lord Salisbury issued a manifesto to electors of the United Kingdom ahead of the parliamentary general elections. He stressed that only a strong parliamentary majority can ensure the government continues policies in conquered South African territories despite resistance or agitation.
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London
Lord Salisbur
United Kingdom
Survivor of 1845 Arctic rescue dies in Worcester
George D'Vys, last survivor of the government relief expedition that rescued Dr. Kane in 1845, died in Worcester. As master of the British ship Amy Foster he was wrecked and landed in New York. He later joined the Civil War effort as a quartermaster, serving on the Gulf blockade and at New Orleans.
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Worcester
Mass
George D'Vys
Dr. Wane
Amy Foster
New York
Dr. Kane
Mr. D'Vys
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Colorado Flood Rages Through Texas Towns and Bridges
Severe floods sweep Colorado watershed with bridges destroyed and 100 families displaced near Goldthwaite. No human lives lost, but cattle, crops, homes, and power lines suffer as rivers rise past historic levels across Dallas, Brownwood, Llano, and surrounding areas. Authorities warn of continuing rises and widespread damage.
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Goldthwaite
Austin
Tex
Sayers
Here
Colorado
Phil H. Clements
Dack
Houston
Highlands
Llano
West
North
Texas
Brownwood
Pecan Bayou
West Texas
Neuces
Dallas
Lex
Trinity
Elm Fork
West Fork
Clear Fork
Test of cruiser plate fails at Indian Head proving grounds
Washington Sept 250 sample plate from cruisers Chatta noon and Cleveland failed to pass the required test after a sineinch gun shot at a steep angle. About 220 tons of steel were in the lot, with the plate selected as the worst. Rejection would mean scrapping the Tot Put oy.
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Washington
Chattanoon
Cleveland
Indian Head
Yesterdas
Coal Creek Company Payers Vote Against Contract
Four hundred workers at Coal Creek Capcines attend a mass meeting on Monday and vote against the year long contract offered by the manager.
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Krrosville Lena
Coal Creek
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen Convention Adopts Disabled Benefit
Des Moines Iowa Sept 25 The international convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen adjourned last evening to meet again in Chattanooga Tennessee The only business of importance on Monday was the voting of additional benefits to disabled members The aggregate benefit total reached 354 000 dollars
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Seranten
Cirpenters
Prevurer McCoure
Tecel Uniens
Ulmien
Atlanta
Dea
Des Moines
International Convention of the Brotherhood of Loccomotie
Maeetoom
Chattanooga
Tennebout
Nansen and Abruzzi Agree to North Polar Expedition
Dr Nansen and the Duke of Abruzzi have agreed to a joint expedition into the north polar regions, per dispatch from Christiania. The plan unites two famed explorers to pursue Arctic discovery and potential scientific findings.
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Nansen
Abruzzi
London
Duke of
Christiania
Polar
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N. J.) General Hospital
Edward Gurley
Gurley
Salisbury
Colorado River
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