President Faure Assassination Rumor Circulates in London
London reports a rumor that Francois Felix Faure, president of France, has been assassinated. No details available, and officials could not confirm the claim. A separate note mentions Paris sending years to Sir Thomas Sanderson, with a possible France evacuation plan rumored but not confirmed. Naval preparations remain active on both sides of the Channel.
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Paris
Thomas Sanderson
France
Fasheda
Foreign Office
Preparing To Evacuate Fashoda With a Reservation
Paris reports France ready to evacuate Fashoda with compensation to be arranged later The Soir notes this follows Lord Salisbury argument that Britain may challenge Major Marchand's occupation since the Marchand dispatch was not officially notified to Britain The Quai dOrsay is said to be in a difficult position due to M Hanotaux and Delcasse policy shifts
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Fashoda
Paris
The
Soir
Diplo
Kitchener and Baratier Voyage From Alexandria to Paris
General Lord Kitchener and Captain Baratier arrived in Marseilles from Alexandria aboard the Messageries steamer. They dined with cordial talk on tribes and peoples met, were greeted by the British Consul and family, and left for Paris on the same train amid cheers for Baratier and Marchand. A Geographical Society delegation praised Kitchener and Baronier received the Legion of Honor insignia.
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Marseilles
Lord Kitchener
Khartum
Baratier
Marchand
Alexandria
Egypt
Kitcherer
Kitchener
Paris
Captain Baratier
Naval
Legion of Honor
Geographical Society of
General Kitchener
Major Marchand
Vive Baratier
General Kitchener Snubbed in Paris Arrival
General Lord Kitchener commander of Anglo Egyptian forces in the Sudan arrived in Paris with Captain Baratier who delivers Major Marchand dispatches from Fashoda. Baratier received an ovation from the Patriotic League as Habert presented a gold medal. The city remained calm and celebrations continued without incident.
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Paris
Lord Herbert Kitchener
Sudan
Baratier
Marchand
Fashoda
Kitchener
Captain Baratier
The
Patriotic League
Marcel Habert
Chamber of Deputies
Harcourt Addresses Fashoda Crisis in Wales Speech
Sir William Vernon Harcourt spoke at Aberystwith urging support for the government to uphold imperial rights in the current crisis. He warned the situation is dangerous due to France and emphasized unity beyond party lines.
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London
House of Commons
William Vernon Harcourt
Aberystwith
Wales
France
Marchand Ordered to Withdraw From Fashoda
A Cairo Daily Mail report says Major Marchand was asked to leave Fashoda by the route he used to reach it. A Times dispatch from Cape Town quotes Cecil Rhodes declaring Britain owed possession of Egypt and Uganda to Lord Rosebery.
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London
Cairo
Daily Mail
Marchand
Fashoda
Cape Town
the Times
Cecil Rhodes
Great Britain
Lord Rosebery
Egypt
Uganda
Absence of French Ambassador Marks Salisbury Reception
London readers note a strong public airing on the Fashoda issue with speeches by Charles T. Ritchie Sir John Gorst George Wyndham Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice and Alfred Lyttelton. They say Salisbury cannot retreat though war risks are acknowledged and Baron de Courcel was absent from the Foreign Office reception this afternoon.
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London
Charles T. Ritchie
Board of Trade
John Gorst
Committee of Council
Cambridge University
George Wyndham
Lord Edmond Fitzmaurice
Alfred Lyttleton
Leamington
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Baron de Courcel
Hatfield 8 Acquitted in Logan County Murder Trial
Anse Hatfield Jr known as Cap is found not guilty in the murder of David Kenney on Beech Creek. He is recommitted to jail for pending charges including assault on Green Ellis and later possible trial for breaking jail, with bail likely refused and public opinion focused on charges against Troy and Elias Hatfield.
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Beech Creek
Cap
Troy
Elias Hatfield
Onder
Green Ellis
Hatfield
Logan County
Boy Confesses to Arson Fires in Patoka District
Walter Bruner, a 17 year old from Patoka, confessed to starting five incendiary fires in Princeton area causing about 10000 dollars in damage. He was arrested near Princeton after reporting the alarm by ringing a church bell and was sent to the Reform School.
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Princeton
Ind
Walter Bruner
Patoka
Here
Bruner
Grant Ferguson
Three Killed in Wreck as Freight Cars Burn
A rear end collision on the Union Pacific near Omaha left three men dead Samuel Hindman engineer William Ranan fireman and B Shannon brakeman seriously injured John Griffin brakeman survived The extra freight No 27 parked on the sidetrack had an open switch and struck the rear of the standing extra freight wrecking the engine and four cars into near kindling.
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Omaha
Neb
Union Pacific
Samuel Hindman
William Ranan
B. Shannon
John Griffin
Astor and Alger Out as Officers Honorably Discharged
Washington reports the honorably discharged officers include Lieutenant Colonel Jon Jacob Astor Inspector General from New York Captain Frederick M Alger Assistant Adjutant General from Michigan and Captain James H McMillan Assistant Quartermaster from Michigan Captain Alger is son of Secretary Alger and Captain McMillan son of Senator McMillan of Michigan.
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Washington
Jon Jacob Astor
New York
Frederick M. Alger
Michigan
James H. McMillan
Alger
McMillan
Chiefs, Court and a Bullet: Otis Law Case Preps
Special dispatch from Columbus reports preparations for the Otis law case to be heard by the Supreme Court. Attorneys Foraker Warrington and Ampt met at the Southern Hotel while a bullet pierced a passing train coach but injured no one.
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Commercial Tribune
Columbus
Laist
Otis Law
Supreme Court
Joseph Benson Fo?sker
John W. Warrington
William M. Ampt
Board of Administration
Southern
Daniel J. Ryan
B. of A
Attac
Cincinggi
Messrs. Foraker, Warrington
Ampt
B. & O. Express
John Foster Follett
Herman P. Goebel
Peck
Cincinnati
Speer
Foraker
Ohio
Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs Opens Convention
The Ohio Federation of Women's Clubs gathers in Columbus for a convention expected to draw about 1000 women from Ohio and beyond. Sessions run at the Crittenden Hotel Ohio State University chapel and the Great Southern Theater with elaborate entertainment and numerous luncheons. Notables include Mrs. Cal vin S Brice Mrs. Wm B Lowe Mrs Sarah D Platt and Mrs Alice Freeman Palmer among others along with state officers Miss Frances Battelle and Mrs A Robert Dayton.
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Columbus
Ohio Federation of Woman's Clubs
Ohio
Crittenden Hotel
Ohio State University
National
Dayton Saloon Keeper Commits Suicide After Allegation
Coroner James L. Quinn of Preble County reported Casper Berger of Dayton shot himself after authorities were alerted tonight. His body was found one mile east of Eaton. Berger had owned a saloon at 311 South Wayne Avenue and was arrested Sunday on an assault charge involving a 15 year old domestic helper. He pleaded not guilty at Police Court and bail was set for November 1. His wife, a new mother, has not yet been informed.
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Commercial Tribune
Dayton
James L. Quinn
Prebie
Casper Berger
Eaton
de Céased
Wayne Avenue
Engagement with St Clair Breaks Before Wedding
Miss Sain's engagement to St Clair ends on the eve of the wedding. St Clair reportedly joined a company in Indianapolis after the breakup. Rumors about Fletcher's Bank and a rented Chicago residence surfaced, prompting police escorts as a mob gathered outside.
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Ishésr
St Clair
Kat
Indianapolis
Atlanta Woman Robbed of Jewelry at Hotel Imperial
Mrs. L D Lewman of Atlanta says she was robbed of about $3 500 in jewelry and cash while staying at the Hotel Imperial. She and her husband, mother, and rings left valuables in a trunk with a key left on the desk. Sunburst diamond brooch valued at 2500 and other pieces totaled near 1000. Detectives and police investigate. no clue yet. Lewman is an Atlanta architect visiting Cincinnati on business.
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Commercial Tribune
New York
L. D. Lewman
Atlanta
Hotel Imperial
Sparks
Lewman
Rs. Lewman
Amr Architect of
Cineinnati
Dedicate Home Today Parade Led by Whitaker at Springfield
Springfield hosts dedication of State I O O F Home with Grand Master Ralph P. Miller Grand Marshal J M Bever and General J C Whitaker Department Commander of the Patriarchs Militant directing the procession. Bever commands the parade with Whitaker as chief aide as Rebekah lodges welcome Odd Fellows at City Hall.
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Springfield
I. O
Grand Lodge
Ralph P. Miller
Mt. Gilead
J. M. Bever
Fystoria
Hoskins
Sidney
J. C. Whitaker
Confessed murder tale ties Krocher and Trent to Showalter killing
In McDowell County West Virginia Frank Krocher confessed to participating with Mel Trent in the murder of Jacob Showalter the pedler found dead in Tug River. Krocher alleges Trent assisted in the assault and disposal of the body while Trent denies the confession and claims Krocher fabricated the tale.
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Commercial Tribune
Roderfield
W. Va
Jacob Showalter
Tug River
Showalter
Mel V. Trent
Frank. Krochet
Anan
Pecher
Welch
McDowell
Krocher
Pedlet
Davy
Kroche
Hieges
Trent
Krochet
Scioto
Lawrence County
Krecher
Tier
Red Shirts Terrorize Opponents in North Carolina
Auditor Hal W. Ayer describes anti Negro agitation as a false danger of Negro domination. He cites Democratic use of Red Shirts along the South Carolina line to deter Populists and Republicans, notes widespread letters reporting violence, and says civil and judicial power will be used, with federal troops considered if lawlessness continues.
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Raleigh
N. C
The
Commercial Tribune
North Carolina
Democratic ‘Organization
People’s Party
Democratic Party
Democratic
Red Shirts
South Carolina
Democratic Organization
Democratic Press
United States
Babcock
Congressional Committee
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Maryland
West Virginia
Virginia
Indiana
Ilinois
Kansas
Nebraska
Wyoming
South Dakota
California
Tesla's Last Invention Could Power World Wide Distances
Nikola Tesla describes in Electrical Review a method to transmit electricity over long distances without wires. Using high pressures and elevated terminals at power sources like Niagara Falls, power could be conducted through air and earth to distant receiving points for practical use.
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New York
Nikola Tesla
The
Electrical Review
Niagara Falls
Tesla
Niagara
Fragmentary Note on Peace and Troops
A damaged excerpt references the President, troops, and restoring peace or order. The text suggests a warning that no such calf will be made and hints at a broader political or military context without clear details.
North Carolina politics under strain over inflammatory speeches
Senator Pritchard says public anger remains high but law abiding. he warns more trouble if feelings rise. He doubts federal troops, expects Governor may avoid them by maintaining order. Republican leaders urge cool behavior to win the state. Democratic Chairman Simmons cites only the Ashpole incident after Pritchard’s letter and claims the governor’s proclamation aimed to counter that pressure.
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Commercial Tribune
Raleigh
Pritchard
Simmons
Ashpole
Indictment Sought in Botkin Poisoning Case
San Francisco October 26 The grand jury has been asked to indict Mrs Cor Delia Botkin for poisoning Mrs Dunning and Mrs Deane. District Attorney Hosmer presented all available evidence in the celebrated case.
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San Francisco
Grand
Cordelia Botkin
Dunning
Trial of Jesse James’s Son Opens in Kansas City
The trial of Jesse James’s son in a Leeds Missouri Pacific train robbery mod case opens in Kansas City with Finis Carr and R L Yeager seeking postponement by alleging prejudice. Judge Wofford recuses, Shackleford steps in, jury selection begins as prominent lawyers and witnesses prepare for a high profile battle. Frank James, uncle to the accused, attends the proceedings amid strong public interest.
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Kansas City
Jesse James
Missouri Pacific
Leeds
James Finis C. Carr
R. L Yeager
John D. Wofford
Wofford
Shackleford
Booneville
Young
James
Hayes
Frank James
St. Louis
Blind man uses gun in double crime at St Paul
Dan Coughlin, a blind retired railroad engineer, shot and killed his young sister in law Miss Katie Marrinan and then fatally shot himself in St Paul Minnesota. Mrs Coughlin found the bodies and was nearly crazed by the tragedy. The dispute over an estate valued around $1 000 and left to the unmarried daughter is cited as a motive. There were no witnesses.
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ST. Paul
Minn
Dan Coughlin
Katie Marrinan
Hungarian Matchmaker Suit Over Bride Price
In Loraine Oklahoma on October 26 a dispute arose as John Lupek sued Frederick Stokish after Lupek paid $65 to bring Stokish’s sister-in-law from Hungary to marry Lupek. The woman preferred another man who paid the same $65 to Stokish, prompting Lupek to seek the return of his money.
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Commercial Tribune
Loraine
Odt
Squire McCann
John Lupek
Frederick Stokish
Hungary
Lupek
Stokish
Spain Seeks Madrid Delay as America Presses Paris Talks
Washington dispatch says Spain proposes dropping manana in negotiations with the Paris peace commissioners and pressing issues after the U S elections. Officials suggest Judge Day urged vigorous action while Republicans anticipate gains and a larger House majority.
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Hal D. Landon
Commercial Tribune
Washington
Philadelphia
Paris
Judge Day
State Department
Manana
Spain
Washington Evening Star
United States
Madrid
Spain Ready to Relinquish Cuba Sovereignty in Preliminary Treaty
Paris Peace Commissioners present counter memorandum proposing Spain relinquish all sovereignty claims to Cuba without other Cuban or Philippine demands. Americans given until tomorrow to reply. seen as a favorable sign and easing rigidity.
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London
Paris
The
Times
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Peace Commissioners Near End of Cuba and Philippines Talks
Washington reports indicate Paris Peace Commissioners are nearing conclusions on Cuba and Puerto Rico while the Philippines potential terms remain undetermined. Admiral Dewey believes Luzon and nearby islands show strong potential for self government, though he has not specified any US maximum or minimum demands.
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Washington
Paris
Cuba
Puerto Rico
United States
Philippines
Admiral Dewey
Luzon
Cebu
Panay
Leite
Mindoro
Samar
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Salisbury
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Anse Hatfield, Jr
David Kenney
Astor and Alger
New Yorker
Tyre Michigan
Senator Foraker
Charles L. Kurtz
Joseph Benson Foraker, Jr
Havana
Mr. Follett
Imperial Hotel
Whitaker
Frank Krocher
Mel Trent
Night Riders
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Hal. W. Ayer
Silvec
Bryan
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Grand Jury
Young James
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