Bryan and Roosevelt Campaign Tours Reported in Midwest
William J. Bryan spoke in about a dozen Indiana towns praising reform and denouncing trusts and imperialism, with critiques of the Roosevelt era. Governor Roosevelt addressed large crowds in Davenport and Rock Island, facing fatigue after a long campaign schedule amid a parade and tense tone. Senator Hanna quips about an ice throw during a Chicago event.
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Canada
Muncie
C. F. W. Neeley
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Marion
Rock Island
Ill
Davenport
Democratic Committee Urges Gold Democrats to Back Bryan Oppose
The National Democratic executive committee in Indianapolis urges Gold Democrats to support Bryan to avert disaster. It claims Bryan would destroy the gold standard judicial independence tenure and the veto power of the executive. The committee says Bryan’s principles surpass trust and imperialism issues in danger to the country.
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National Democratic Committee
National Democracy
Gold Democrats
United States
Bryan
Ohio Couple Robbed on Honeymoon in New York
Dr. and Mrs. Yeatman Wardlow of Columbus were robbed at their hotel in New York City. Jewelry valued at $2,000 and $246 in cash, plus a $587 draft, were taken. The couple had wed in Asheville, North Carolina, on September 24 and were sighted by Mrs. Wardlow as a thief escaped through a window.
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New York
Mra. Yeatman Wardlow
Columbus
Mra. Wardlow
Asheville
N. C
Wardlow
Town Fire Destroys Byesville Livery Barn and Much Property
A fire in Byesville Guernsey county destroyed Burt's restaurant the Clifton hotel M N James grocery and many houses after spreading through central Ohio town with no fire protection and only trees limiting further ruin.
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Marietta
A. Todd
Byesville
Guernsey County
Burt's
Clifton Hotel
M. N. James
Galveston Wharf stockholders authorize large loan
The Galveston Wharf company stockholders vote to authorize the directors to borrow 400000 to repair wharf sheds and related facilities. A New York firm is reported to front the entire amount, with stockholders offered the chance to take portions of the paper according to their means.
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Galveston
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New York
Analysis of Anna L. Gray death finds no poison
An investigation into Anna L. Gray of New Haven found no poison in her stomach. The report says no further inquiry will be conducted in Cincinnati though the man who visited her remains unidentified.
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Cincinnati
Theo Gore Wetterstréem
Anna L. Gray
New Haven
Double Quarantine Enforced at El Paso for Yellow Fever
El Paso Texas reports a strict double quarantine against yellow fever infected areas of southern Mexico. Orders bar entry for anyone who has recently been in those districts until the time limit expires.
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el Paso
Tex
United States
Mexico
Soons
Unconscious Boxer Falls in Sixth Round
Steve Flanagan of Philadelphia, former bantamweight champion, collapsed unconscious in the sixth round of a bout with Jimmie Devine at the Industrial Athletic club. He lies in critical condition with brain hemorrhage. fighters’ seconds and managers arrested pending investigation.
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Industrial Athletic Club
Steve Flanagan
America
Jimmie Devine
Flanagan
Bob Delaney
Whisky Recovered After Hoboken Fire Loss
Three months after the Hoboken disaster, 200 barrels of whisky from a Bremen consigning to a Cincinnati firm were lost. The firm reports 140 barrels have been recovered from the water and are in New York in good marketable condition.
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Cincinnati
Hoboken
Bremen
New York
Sporting Man Killed in Washington Street Shooting
Thomas Tolliver, a known sport figure in Washington Indiana, was shot dead in the street during a crowded street fair. An unknown assailant fired and fled into the crowd. Tolliver had expelled a man from his place over alleged craps cheating, who is suspected in the killing.
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Washington
Ind
Thomas Tolliver
Tolliver
Akron riot grand jury indicts 45. censors city officials
The special grand jury in Akron Ohio returned 66 true bills and indicted 45 men and boys for the Aug. 22 riot. Councilman George Brodt and politician A A Halter are among those named. City officials were censured for permitting the mob to assemble and for not dispersing it early.
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Akron
George Brodt
A. A. Halter
Spanish minister Romero y Robledo hints at republican shift
Up to Cons Madrid Oct 6 Senor Romero y Robledo former justice minister in Canovas cabinet stirs by a violent speech on Spain's political and economic state He warns that prolonged national turmoil could trigger revolution and hints he might support the republic under certain conditions
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Madrid
Senor Romero Y Robledo
Senor Canovas del Castillo
Spain
Resigned to His Fate After Eye-Reward Offer
New York on October 6 Charles Broadly Rouss withdrew a $1,000,000 reward to restore his eyesight and said he resigns to fate. His optic nerve paralysis began five years ago and attracted top scientific aid, which failed.
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New York
Charles Broadway Rouss
Rouss
Transvaal Refugees Readied for Repatriation
London Oct 6 The British high commissioner Sir Alfred Milner says refugees will begin returning to the Transvaal on Oct 16 at about 1,000 weekly. Repatriation for those waiting in South Africa will take at least three months.
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London
South Africa
Sir Alfred Milner
Intricate Freight Rates Debated by Scranton Operators
Scranton Pa October 6 The independent operators meet to report on a New York trip seeking concessions on freight rates from coal railroads. They agree to join a 10 percent wage increase offer by large companies. A committee member says no concessions were secured, but hints suggest concessions might come if they cooperate with a revolt.
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Scranton
New York
UMW Leader Reports Quiet Anthracite Strike Front
Indianapolis Oct 6 W B Wilson secretary treasurer of the United Mine Workers returns from Hagieton Pa after about ten days among striking anthracite miners He says there is no trouble in sight and the men are holding firmly for their demands
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Indianapolis
W. B. Wilson
United Mine Workers
Hagieton
Crisis Nears as Miners Weigh 10 Percent Offer in Pennsylvania
In Wilkesbarre and Hazleton on October 6, leaders on both sides of the coal strike prepared for a decision. The Central Railroad of New Jersey reports all concessions have been exhausted while operators push a 10 percent wage increase. UMW president Mitchell faces the choice as about 138,000 miners remain on strike and strikes show mixed gains and firm resolve.
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Maxwell
Central Railroad of
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New York
Mitchell
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Hazleton
Lackawanna
Wyoming
Lehigh Valley
Schuylkill
Attack on Hazleton Mine Workers in Transit
At quitting time in Hazleton Pennsylvania about 50 Latti mer mine workers were traveling home in a railroad car drawn by a mine engine when about 100 strikers attacked. Stones hit several workers leaving two severely cut as Sheriff Harvey and deputies intervened to halt the assault.
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Lattimer
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Harvey
United Mine Workers plan Shenandoah parade mass meeting
Shenandoah Pennsylvania branches arrange a large parade and mass meeting with an address by National President John Mitchell. Harris reports invitations to strikers in Shenandoah and Mahanoy valleys. organizers expect about 15,000 participants. Nebulous reports mention gunfire during earlier demonstrations. Meanwhile Managua Nicaragua fears renewed mud floods after recent heavy rains.
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United Mine Workers
Mahanoy
John Mitchell
Harris
Atlanta Elects Livingston Mims Mayor
Livingston Mims won the Atlanta mayoral race with a 158 vote majority out of more than 10 000 ballots cast, defeating three rivals in a contentious election.
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Atlanta
Trade review notes coal settlement delay and mixed markets
Dun's Trade Review reports the anthracite coal settlement delayed another week, with east business affected though western and southern distribution remains active. Prices ease slightly for iron wool sugar and coal while produce and textile markets stay firm. expect higher prices if distributor activity rises.
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R. G. Dun & Company
Weekly Review of Trade
Chicago
United States
Canada
Arraignment of Patrick and Jones in Forgery Case
New York, Oct 6. Patrick and Jones were arraigned with no complaint filed by Assistant District Attorney Osborne. Detective Carey swore to a belief of their guilt in forging signatures of the deceased William Rice on checks. Magistrate Mott set bail at $10,000 each for examination Monday.
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Osborne
Carey
William Rice
Mott
Alabama Coal Purchase Sails for Gulf Deliveries
An English syndicate representative contracted for 750000 tons of Alabama coal to be delivered over two years. The exact delivery point is unspecified, but holders of valuable terminals near New Orleans imply the coal may go to New Orleans for shipment to Europe.
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Alabama Coal
Chicago
Gulf of Mexico
New Orleans
Alabama
Europe
Firing Errors Mark Russo-French Clash at Taku Forts
The Tribuna reports a mis fired exchange between Russian and French troops at the Shan Hi Kwan forts near Taku on Oct 4. Casualties occurred on both sides as forces mistook each other for Boxers. Berlin notes say Germany’s second note received warmly and progress on the Chinese question depends on China's gov ernment attitude.
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Shan Hi Kwan
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Foreign Office
Powers To Quiet It Races Chinese Fleet In Formosa Strait
Report from London and Shanghai details the Chinese fleet in Formosa strait attempting to engage the Russian armored cruiser Rurik. The Russian speed likely defeats the plan, with allied squadrons poised to compel capitulation or destruction. An imperial edict moves the court toward Li Guan Fu amid famine in Shanxi, aiming to delay reform and resist the powers.
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Formosa Strait
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Shanghai
Li Guan Fu
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Shanxi
China
Duel Aboard Moving Train Ends With Fatal Blow
William Burke of St Louis fights an unknown man on a Chicago and Alton train moving 40 mph to defend his money. The stranger fires, Burke fights back, climbs to push him off, and is left with a crushed skull but is expected to survive.
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Chicago and Alton
William Burke
Chicago
East St. Louis
Burke
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