Bloodshed in Shenandoah as sheriff’s posse fires on crowd
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania sheriff Toole and deputies faced a mob near Indian Ridge colliery. Two killed seven wounded as the crowd pursued the officers to the Ferguson house. Troops were requested and three regiments plus a battery and cavalry were ordered to aid.
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Ferguson House
Shenandoah
Toole
O'Donnell
Brenneman
Fime
Indian Ridge
Neading Co
Harrisburg
Adjt
Stewart Owas
Philadelphia
Mike Yuckavage
Edward Coyle
Michael Senanlan
Anthony Skaimazier
John Wusidickey
Peter Stalmacovine
Mike Saziska
Anthony Axiliasuge
Geo. Bedding
Kington
Robert
Eawards
Charles Raygland
Syrene
Gov. Stone
Sheriff Toole
Schuylkill
Stewart
Gobin
Shenenidoeah
Brivades
Severe Texas storm floods Dallas and Fort Worth area
A powerful storm lashed Northern and Northwestern Texas, causing heavy damage mainly to cotton and railroads. The Trinity River rose about 30 feet in Dallas, with widespread flooding, unroofed homes, and disabled trains. Fort Worth saw a river surge of 20 feet and city parks submerged. Denison reports the year's heaviest rain with Red River rising in the panhandle.
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Dallas
Tex
Texas
Missouri, Kansas &Texas
Houston & Texas Central
Trinity
Sherif Sfuehes
Panhandle Belt
Fort Worth
Denison, ‘Ex
Indian Territory
Red River
Panhandle
Quiet regional day as miners face no serious harm
Shamokin Pa September 22 reports that in the immediate region Friday was quiet. A few Mt. Carmel miners were mobbed by several foreigners but no one sustained serious injuries.
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Shamokin
Mt. Carmel
Huntington Estate Inheritance Tax Scale Revealed
New York reports the Huntington estate faces an estimated inheritance tax above 200000 with 50000 from specific bequests. No appraiser named yet. final valuation due in about 18 months. Widow Arabella Huntington estimated to owe 16800, nephew J BE Huntington about 45000, and Mrs Huntington 5 percent on 1000000 in trust for Princess Jadfeldy with no tax on 10000 trust.
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New York
Coliis
Buntington
Inn
Ile Moon
Huee
Truntington
Thantington
Arabella D. Huntington
J BE. Tfantington
Divorces Dropped as McCoy Case Dismissed in New York
In New York on September 22 Rich McCow's divorce suit against his wife was discontinued by his attorneys and his arrest order was vacated. Abraham Hummel representing Mrs Selex withdrew her counter charge as the case ended without foul plays.
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New York
Rich McCow Friday
Abraham Hummel
Selex
McCoy
Cook Islands Annexed by New Zealand Premier Seddon
In Wellington on Friday premier Richard John Seddon announced in the house the annexation of the Cook Islands southwest of the Society group with consent from the Larautonga chiefs. A second item reports three men, attempting a freight ride on the Baltimore & Potomac, leaped from a tank car at Frederick Road and were impaled on a picket fence.
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Richard John Seddon
New Zealand
House of Representatives
Cook Islands
Society Islands
Baltimore, Md
Baltimore & Potomac
Frederick Road
Forces move on Chinese arsenal amid Peking turmoil
Gen James H Wilson with American and British troops advances toward San Hai Tien to destroy a Chinese arsenal. Dispatches note German movements and uncertain cooperation while officials discuss ultimate punishment and a possible US China commission.
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San Kin View
Peking
Taku
James H. Wilson
Cook Pei Ta Cha
Pei Ta Chu
6Th United States Cavalry
Wilson
Paris
Adm
Correjoles
Pie Tange
Government presents full answers to powers on Chinese issue
Washington Sept 22 The United States has issued full responses to inquiries by the powers on Chinese troubles and disclosed its aims. The cabinet meeting and White House luncheon preceded a memorandum delivered to Wu with Mr Conger to negotiate. Foreign diplomats received oral or cable replies and the press will get the texts Saturday.
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China
Peking
United States
Washington
White House
Thu
Prince Ching
Conger
AL Thiehbaut
Li Kung Chang Arrives Under Guard in Tien-tsin
Li Kung Chang reached Tien-tsin and is housed in his own gumen under Cossack protection. Russian and Japanese officers called on him, while other nations’ officials did not participate.
Elevator Fall Kills One in Wilson Tobacco Warehouse
In Wilson on Friday a four story collapse in a tobacco export warehouse killed one man and injured two men and four women. Investigators described the accident as a warehouse elevator failure with workers hurt during the fall. Local officials were on the scene as rescue operations continued.
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Taleieh
N.C
Wilson
Grain and Livestock Prices in Chicago and East Buffalo Markets
Chicago and East Buffalo report wheat, corn, oats, and live stock prices with bid-offer quotes. Hogs, cattle, veal calves, and sheep see varied demand as market activity remains steady, with prices ranging across multiple grades and terms.
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Northwestern
Chicago
East Buffalo
Indiana Happenings Scene In Court
Rushville Indiana September 22 A demented Mrs Mary Hunt caused a courtroom scene by delivering a lecture on the degeneracy of the age. The bailiff John Wallace attempted to remove her and she struck him with an umbrella. Deputy and bystanders restored order after a brief skirmish.
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Rushville
Ind
Mary Hunt
John Wallace
Search Light Defeats Anaconda in State Fair Race
Indianapolis crowd of 20 000 watched Search Light win easily over Anaconda in a special match race at the state fairgrounds. Anaconda led early in heat one but faded, finishing four lengths back as Search Light won by a jog in heat two with a time of 2 12 2. Muncie also reports on labor talks with Ball Bros. fruit jar makers resuming at last year's wages, one tank returning to big neck bottle production, under Green Glass Bottle Workers' association president Hayes.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Searchlight
Anaconda
State Fairgrounds
Muncie
Hayes
Green Glass Bottle Workers’ Association
Ball Bros
Tlayes
Verre
Doctor Powell Found Dead After Files
Tipton Indiana September 22 Dr James R Powell was found dead by the roadside south of town Friday morning. On Thursday while operating on Mrs Albert Stewart the patient died and it is believed this weighed on him and may have driven him to suicide or mental breakdown.
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China
United States
Joint International Commission
Conger
James N. Wilson
Reckhill
Manila
Chaffee
Legation
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Tipton
Ind
James R. Powell
Here
Albert Stewart
Woman Taken to Insane Asylum After Lofty Love Plans Fail
In Kokomo Indiana on September 22 Miss Anna Davis an accomplished county woman was committed to the insane asylum after heartbreak over a West Virginia fiancé who abandoned her to wed another.
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Kokomo
Ind
Anna Davis
West Virginia
Friday wins 2:19 trot at Fort Wayne fair
J. T. Friday claimed the 2:19 trot at Fort Wayne following a carryover from Thursday. The Prince of India won the 2:14 trot while Sage, the favorite, finished outside the money. William Aine posted the fastest time of the week in the 2:05 pace with straight heats at 2:00%.
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Fort Wayne
Ind
J. T
Hursday
Prince of India
Sage
William Aine
Warrant Issued for William Conners in Assault Case
Indianapolis reports a warrant for the arrest of William Conners a railroad worker wanted in Defiance Ohio under indictment for assault on a 12 year old girl. Eddy Madden a 6 year old was struck by a train in Indianapolis but suffered no injuries or scratches.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William Conners
Garrett
Defiance
Eddy Madden
Bie Four
Mission to establish Indiana Dunkards colony in Missouri
Rev. fra P. Eby of North Manchester Indiana has closed a deal at Poplar Bluff Missouri for 15 000 acres to found a Dunkard colony in the region. The purchase signals a planned settlement expansion by religious community leaders from Indiana.
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Manchester
Tud
Fra P. Eby
Missouri
Poplar Bluffs
Indiana Dunkards
Teacher Sues for 15000 Damages Over Marriage Pact
Rushville Indiana Friday Philorah Farlow a young county schoolteacher filed suit against Leonidas T W Mull of the same county seeking 15000 dollars in damages for breach of a marriage contract.
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Rushville
Ind
Philorah Farlow
Leonidas TW. Mull
Tragic Crossing Claims Bedford Woman On Monon Tracks
Bedford Indiana September 22 Mrs Elizab eth Massey aged 0 stepped from the curb into a Monon track and was instantly killed by the Monon flyer Priday as it passed through town authorities investigated the fatal incident and identified the victims and train involved.
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Bedford
Ind
Elizabeth Massey
Monon
Lake Shore workers plan Toledo pension meeting
Elkhart Indiana September 22 The Lake Shore management invites employees to meet in Toledo to draft a pension plan modeled on the Pennsylvania Railroad system.
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Elkhart
Ind
Lake Shore Management
Toledo
Pennsylvania Railroad
Escaped patient Edward Freeze jailed in Valparaiso
Edward Freeze, who fled from the Missillon OV insane hospital weeks ago, was found roaming in Valparaiso Indiana and taken into custody by local authorities. He remains jailed as investigations continue.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Edward Freeze
Missillon OV Insane Hospital
Engineer Tarney Montague Dies After Lake Erie & Western Wreck
Muncie Indiana reports engineer Tarney Montague died from injuries sustained in the Lake Erie & Western wreck at Redkey the prior Sunday night.
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Muncie, Tud
Tarney Montague
Lake Erie & Western
Redkey
Skeletons Unearthed Near Chalmers In Gravel Pit
Workmen at a gravel pit four miles east of Chalmers, near Monon Indiana, uncovered six human skeletons in a remarkable state of preservation during routine hauling work on September 22.
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Monon
Ind
Chalmers
Logansport Man Dies of Blood Poisoning
William, a resident of Logansport Indiana, died September 22 from blood poisoning. The report notes his illness and cause of death with local municipal health references.
Funeral of Funston Uncle Tied to Glass Injury
Funston, an uncle of Col. Fred Funston of Kansas, died here from blood poisoning after stepping on a shard of glass. Rising Sun, Sept 22. The 2500 dollar library of the late Rev Harvey Harris is bequeathed to Moore's Hill College Indiana and moved there. Converse, Sept 22. Logansport beat Converse 17 to 0 in the season opener at the fairgrounds.
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Funston
Col
Fred Funston
Kansas
Rising Sun
Ind
Harvey Harris
Moore’s Hill College
Indiana
Converse
Logansport
the Fairgrounds
President McKinley Leaves Washington for Canton Stay Uncertain
President McKinley with Secretary Cortelyou departs Washington for Canton with arrival due at 9 50 in the morning. He has not decided how long he will remain. The I O O F sovereign grand lodge meets in Indianapolis next session with a single ballot.
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Washington
McKinley
Cortelyou
Canton
Richmond
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Indianapolis
Ind
Telegraphic Briefies of National and Local Disturbances
Weekly failures total 211 in the United States down from 154 last year and 33 in Canada up from 18. President Kruger heads to Europe for arbitration as peace conference guards him. Four Negroes lynched in Pontchatoula Louisiana after jail escape amid burglary fears. Treasury balance report shows available cash 132,898,303 dollars and gold 74,788,987. Frank W. Haines, veteran theater manager, body arrives in Decatur Illinois from Wauwatosa Wisconsin. Steamer War Eagle and Carrier burn to water’s edge near St. Louis. clerk Joseph Schulty perishes in the blaze. total loss about 100,060 dollars.
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Kruger
Europe
Tribunal of International Arbitration
Pontchatoula
Ilinois Central
Treasury
Frank W. Haines
Wauwatosa
Wis
Decatur
St. Louis
War Eagle
Eagle Packet Co
Calhoun V Packet Co
Joseph Schulty
Bill Clerk
Geuth
Texas
Torpedo Boat Bagley Launch Attends Gloomy Funeral
Raleigh honors the hero of Carde nas as Mrs. Daniels and sister attend the launch of the torpedo boat Bagley named for the fallen ensign. The ceremony follows a mis sion to the Islands Annexed to Brianes. Also note: Campbell, a Prescott millionaire attorney, died suddenly of consumption.
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Prescott
Ariz
I Campbell
Lorton
Baseball Innings and Battery Details from Historic Games
Series of box score fragments shows teams such as Brooklyn New York St Louis Cincinnati Chicago and Boston Philadelphia with listed innings lines, runs earned hits and errors. Batteries include names like McCinnity PFarrells Phillippe OConnor Young Robinson Hahn Wahee Kling O'Day Nichols Sullivan Fraser McFarland and umpires such as Snyder Emislie Hurst. First game results mention Boston 11 Philadelphia 4.
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