Quiet P/ter Fight Sparks Hazelton Strikes
About six hundred strikers from MeAdoo and nearby towns marched to Coxe Bros Beaver Meadow and then to Cuyles Strippings near Hazelton. Violence was avoided, though shots were fired in air. Oneida struggles and guard actions continued as the strike muted activity at local collieries.
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Hazelton
MeAdoo
McAdoo
Beaver Meadow
Coxe Bros, and Company
Cuyles
Hazelon
Phace
Oneida
Coxeiros, and Company
Drifton
Maselton
George Kelner
Joseph Lipko
Hoodlums Attack Roosevelt Train In Fort Wayne meet
Governor Roosevelt's train was pelted with stones four miles from Fort Wayne Indiana as he spoke during a campaign stop. Curtin Guild Jr was struck in the face but not seriously hurt. Governor Mount apologized for the incident, and Senator Wabstranks warned of a former plot by Fort Wayne Democrats. Police scanned the crowd for the assailant, while local sentiment leaned Democratic and Bryan supporters shouted.
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Marion
Ind
Roosevelt
Fort Wayne
Mount
Indiana
United States
Wabrtanks
Port Wayne
Foet Wayne
Slaine
Curtis Guild, Jr
Bryan
New
Resabean National Committee
Bank scandal tale of Schreiber and Pinkerton plot
New York Oct 11 President Held renter of Elizabethport Banking company blames missing bookkeeper William Schreiber for a major robbery. He claims Pinkerton detectives and large rewards are underway to capture Schreiber who allegedly fled to Europe. The note blames directors for failure to detect the theft and praises Schreiber’s banking skill.
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New York
Elizabethport Banking Company
William Schreiber
Pinkerton
Schreiber
Europe
Astor Named Executor of Astor Will in New York
Surrogate Thomas designates Waldorf Astor, son of William Waldorf Astor, as executor of John Jacob Astor's will. The document, drafted about fifty years ago, includes a provision tied to certain conditions that trigger obligations under the will.
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New York
Thomas
Waldorf Astor
William Waldorf Astor
John Jacob Astor
Progress of Naval Ship Construction in 1900s Report
Admiral Hich reports on vessel construction with completion standings at 36 and 30 percent for recent work. Missouri and Illinois at Newport News show 15 and 85 percent. six new protected cruisers in early stages. monitors Arkansas Florida Wyoming and unnamed No 8 about half finished. torpedo boat destroyers and torpedo boats largely in final stages. submarine torpedo boats Plunger at 85 percent while Adder Moccasin Porpoise and Shark at six percent. Pike and Grampus not yet begun.
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Washington
Hichborn
Bureau of Construction and Repair
Missouri
Newport News
Illinois
Arkansas
Porida
Wyoming
Armored steel contracts eyed for navy plates
Secretary Long held a nearly hour long talk with Bethlehem and Carnegie steel reps over 15 million dollars in armor plate for the navy. Each side pressed that progress was made toward agreement, with a follow up meeting planned soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Long
Bethlehem
Carnegie Steel Companies
Navy
Nderman
Bethlehem Company
Schwab
Carnegie
Waldorf Astor Named Co-Executor Amid Citizenship Question
Surrogate Thomas Amdt admitted William Waldorf Astor and Charles Peabody Jr as the only surviving executors and named Waldorf Astor as co executor after Peabody filed an affidavit asserting Astor's U S citizenship. The affidavit claimed Astor never relinquished allegiance to the United States despite his father becoming a British subject.
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William Waldorf Astor
Charles Peabody, Jr
Thomas Amd
Waldorf Astor
United States
England
Peabody
Thomas
Wfe
Undertakers in a Blizzard at Pike's Peak
Chicago report from Colorado Springs details a dangerous blizzard that hit over 200 delegates and their wives at 10 000 feet during a National Convention junket. Cog railway engines failed, several women fainted, and a relief train arrived to pull them through the storm.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Colorado Springs
Colo
Pike's Peak
National Association
Hebrew Charities Annual Meeting in New York
The Hebrew Charities of New York reported a year of growth fueled by increased immigration especially from Roumania. About 1000 refugees were placed inland, and total expenditures reached 145,724 dollars amid over 30,000 relief applications. Dr. Frankel noted few American born Jews truly need aid.
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New York
The
Hebrew Charities of the City of
Roumania
Frankel
Turson Desperado Testimony Unveils Train Hold Up
During the Fairbanks train robbery trial in Turson Arizona on October 11 George Owlats a gang member testified detailing the plan the gang formed to hold up Southern Pacific trains. He identified organizer Bure Alvord plus members Stiles Bravo Titan Brown Three-fingered Jack Matt Burts and the Owints brothers.
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Turson
Arizona
New Mexico
Fairbanks
George Owlats
Bure Alvord
Wilcox
Alvord, Stiles
Bravo Titan
Brown
Three-fingered Jack
Matt Burts
Owints Brothers
Parliament Delayed as Cabinet Shakeup Possible
London dispatch notes growing opinion that Parliament will not meet effectively until late January. The delay would give Lord Salisbury time to reorganize the cabinet and address South Africa policy. Reports say Lord Cromer may join the cabinet, strengthening the government, with possible succession of Lord Lansdowne at war office.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
Lord Cromer
England
Lord Lansdowne
War Office
Butter market grows as Wilson defends creamery quality
A Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wilson defending American butter quality amid criticism of Prat Drummond. He says Americans will have good butter and that the market for first class gilt edge creamery butter is stronger here than in any other country.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
Wilson
Prat
Drummond
Dairy exports and U S dairy quality praised
The Scotch agriculturist notes that the department of agriculture studied dairy shipments and foreign market requirements. It cites butter sent to France Germany and parts of China as evidence of active efforts and a willingness to pay higher prices for American dairy products, reflecting rising quality and demand at home and abroad.
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Scotch Agriculturist
Department of Agriculture
France
Germany
China St
Europe
Sister Baptista of St. Aloysius Dies in Accident
In Helena on Oct 11 Sister Baptista, a 9 Sister of Charity at St. Aloysius Catholic school, was accidentally shot and killed by 11-year-old pupil Johnny Nicholson using a musket. The gun discharged when the hammer struck a desk, causing a fatal abdominal wound. An inquest was planned for today.
Bryan’s Questioning Stance on Imperialism Sparks Rallys
Tattle Creek Michigan October 11 crowd hears W Tirvan discuss imperialism and Philippine destiny. At Nashville Bryan poses questions to Republicans about trusts army and empire policy. He defends his stance on presidential power and recalls volunteering for war to oppose imperial doctrine.
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Tattle Creek
Mich
W. Tirvan
Hastings
Nashville
Bryan
Philippines
Porta Ticana
United States
America
Republican Party
Tiryan
Cuba
Pace
Methodists Stay in Pekin for Winter Mission Work
New York Oct 11 Rev A T Leonard secretary of the Methodist giserpal missionary society states that a winter stay is set for Pekin. The destroyed capital leaves one stray roof while mission properties including residences a girls school a hospital and a new church were listed. Missionaries named will remain to convert natives and pursue other duties as possible.
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Navy Department
Congress
New York
A. T. Leonard
Methodist
Giserpal Missionary Society
Pekin
Missionaring
Bota Hnistry
Pekin Inchies
Rey
Drs. TL
Lawerer
George Ry Davia Wind
W. T. Hobart
C. M. Jowell
Avice Terretl
Misa Gertrude Gillman
Anne Glosg
M. Dy
Ten Tein
Wallen d. Th Pike
George W. Verity
Milas Raphael J. Benn
M.D
M. Dia Stevenson
Speer
Prophytoria Board
Revdau) PD
Bergen
Wo Hein
Tsing
Naturalization case blocks Nova Scotia born man
In Trenton Oct 10 Tudee Kirke patrick refused naturalization papers to Robert Spaulding a Howard University graduate and Princeton student. Officials say federal laws limit naturalization to whites and Spaulding plans to appeal to the Attorney General Griggs. The ruling mirrors a Nova Scotia born case decided this week in state courts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Trenton
Nady
Tudee Kirkepatrick
United States
Robert Spaulding
Spaulding
Howard University
Washington, D, CG
Princeton University
Bac
Abley General
Philippine theft claim and Ladron activity update
Manila reports a claim for 33000 dollars from the U S government over the steamer Toning seized and sold, with Pardo asserting no arms transport and friendly relations. Also notices parole for two prisoners, deserters shot, and a band of Ladrones slain near Masbate as U S troops raid villages and report loyal behavior at Abulug.
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Manila
Associated Press
Senor Manuel Pardo
Dum
Uie
Seiztve
United States
McLeod Company
Senor Pardo
San Migeuel
Lieut Alsladter
Pablo Tecson
Fagan
24Th Infantry
Tecson
Pablo
29Th Infantry
U. 8 Vy
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Battle Creek
Bliane
Smith
Qulk
Astor
Young Astor
Great New Navy
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Hebrew Charities
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Negro
Dutch Guiana
Ladrones
Masbate
Curran
Wrrible
Col. Bryam
27Th Infantry
Santalon
Taytay
Maraquina
Hood
8. Infantry
McMoody
Abulug
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