Varied reports from across the nation on deaths, promotions, and public notices
A wide array of brief items covers a mourning death on a train in Missouri, a York Pennsylvania congress nomination, Navy bravery awards to Samuel Hirsch, a fatal mine accident in Arizona, a 15 year old in Roanoke killing her aunt, and dismissal of customs inspectors. Other notes cite forest fires, labor strikes, burial expeditions, land grabs, and transport reorganization plus various local incidents across many states.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. W. Johnston
Army
Joplin
Kansas City
Philippines
York
William McClean
McClean
Samuel Hirsch
Evanston
Navy
Moody
Hirsch
Indiana
William Jeffries
Rochester
N. Y
Charlotte
Jeffries
Roanoke
Mabel Carroll
William Emerick
Emerick
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Des Moines
Schuylkill
Wise County
Virginia
Board of Education
Eldorado
Ill
Gov. Yates
Illinois National Guard
Department of the Schools
Minnie Robinson
Elrod
Ind
E. A. Ream
Ream
United States
Sherman
Nagasaki
Japan
Charles Barr
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Robert Haddock
Daniel MacKenzie
Solomon Hill
Ariz
Rocky Mountains
Wyoming Line
Colorado
Ottumwa
Root
San Francisco
Manila
Guam
Hawaiian Islands
United States Burial Corps
Washington
California
Chicago
Maine
Navy Department
Arizona
Wyoming-Colorado Line
Pearl, Col
John Hendrickson
Cox
New York City
United Brotherhood of Carpenters and Joiners of America
Pennsylvania
Tragic Shiloh Church Stampede Kills 75 in Birmingham
Stampede at Shiloh Negro Baptist Church in Birmingham after a misheard call of fire during Booker T. Washington’s address. About 2,000 inside, 75 killed and many injured as crowd piled along 15 foot drop and stairwell. Funeral services held for 38 victims. total death toll reaching 105 with 110 projected. Most victims Birmingham residents. one man from Savannah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
Shiloh Negro Baptist Church
Booker T. Washington
National Convention of Baptists
Billou
Baltimore
Shiloh
George Wright
Savannah
Dun's Weekly Report Highlights Active Trade and Early Fall Demand
Dun and Co weekly review notes active domestic trade with money tightness not yet curbing industry. Gold imports promise relief and crop progress remains favorable despite frost. Labor disputes minimal aside from the anthracite strike. weekly output rising. fall merchandise distribution underway. orders suggest the heaviest volume on record. Failures total 199 in US and 25 in Canada, vs previous year counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
United States
Canada
Five Trainmen Die In Head-On Collision At Witmer
Five trainmen are dead and two seriously injured after a head-on crash between the Buffalo Rochester Pittsburg line and the Pittsburg Western at Witmer Station. Passengers suffered minor injuries from flying glass and splinters. The deceased include George Chugerty brakeman William Benedict engineer Thomas E Dugan boilermaker Fay D Moss fireman and William Graham fireman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Buffalo, Rochester & Pittsburg
Pittsburg & Western
Witmer Station
George Chugerty
William Benedict
Thomas E. Dugan
Fay D. Moss
William Graham
Anthracite Coal Sells at 14 Dollars a Ton in Markets
Philadelphia reports coal prices as anthracite brings 14 dollars per ton in open markets. The county prison board contracted for 73 tons of stove size coal at that rate. The Reading Company outlined plans to extend relief to schools hospitals and charities along its system with focus on aiding the very poor under President Baer’s direction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Philadelphia & Reading Coal and Iron Co
Reading
Baer
Prize Winners Announced At I O O F Open Meeting
At an open meeting of the sovereign grand lodge I O O F last evening prizes were awarded for prize drills at the Patriarchs Militant encampment. Class A went to Canton 33 Elwood Indiana for $1 000 and Class B to Canton No 6 Marion Indiana for $400. Class C honors went to Canton No 64 Chicago for $200. Initiatory degree honors went to John Erickson No 361 Chicago for $200.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Sovereign Grand Lodge
Patriarchs
Canton
Elwood
Ind
Canton No
Marion
Chicago
John Erickson
Fram Returns After Three Frozen Years in Arctic Ice
The Arctic steamer Fram reaches Stavanger after three years imprisoned in the Jones Sound ice between Baffin Bay and the Arctic Ocean. The Sverdrup expedition on board completes its long voyage homeward from Haugesund.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Haugesund
Norway
Fram
Sverdrup
Berd
Stavanger
Jones Sound
Baffin Bay
Arctic Ocean
To Avert a Lynching Lincoln Neb Homicide Case
Lincoln Nebraska September 20 To save him from lynching Charles Niegen found the Pierce county homicide was brought to the penitentiary yesterday by Sheriff Jones of Pierce county The article notes the ongoing effort to transfer the suspect to a secure facility to prevent mob action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln, Neb
Charles Niegenfind
Pierce County
Jones
Pierce Coun
Roosevelt Day In Detroit And Cincinnati Festival
President Roosevelt drew crowds in Detroit and Cincinnati as both cities celebrated Roosevelt Day. In Cincinnati the festival set attendance records while Roosevelt visited a veteran in hospital. in Detroit he toured landmarks, met crowds, and stopped at Fort Street Presbyterian church and St Mary's hospital to cheer a Spanish War veteran.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Cincinnati
Roosevelt
Mich
Hotel Cadillac
Cadillac
Fort Street Presbyterian Church
Gen. Alger
St. Mary’s Hospital
Thomas F. Doherty
Doherty
Jefferson Avenue
Guyman
Disorderly mobs halt Hudson Valley streetcars in New York state
On Sept 22 in Saratoga County crowds disrupted Hudson Valley Railroad operations. Cars ran under guard from 12-plus National Guardsmen per train, with derailed equipment and obstructed tracks at Waterford Stillwater Mechanicsville Ballston Spa Saratoga Springs Fort Edward and Glens Falls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N. Y
Hudson Valley Railroad Co
Waterford
Stillwater
Mechanicsville
Ballston Spa
Saratoga Springs
Fort Edward
Glens Falls
Delaware & Hudson
Hudson Valley Railroad
Walbridge
Company L
Jealousy Fatal Duel in Conemaugh Two Die
In Conemaugh near Johnstown Pennsylvania on a Saturday night David M. Goughner shot 17 year old Lorena Winnebrenner wounding her then killed himself. Edward Kaylor witnessed and escaped injury. The act was attributed to jealousy and revenge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conemaugh
Johnstown
David M. Goughner
Lorena Winnebrenner
Miss Winnebrenner
Edward Kaylor
Goughner
London proposes large South African war loan terms
The Daily Mail reports Britain will require new South African colonies to pay 500 million dollars to cover war costs. Payment starts after trade and revenue growth permit, with the loan floated in two to three years. Mining profits may be taxed 10 percent higher, and mineral rights sales will raise funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Daily Mail
Guidi consecrated archbishop in Rome ceremony
Monsignor Guidi, apostolic delegate in the Philippines, was consecrated archbishop in Santa Maria in Aquiro Rome. Cardinal Rampolla presided, with the Vatican's top officials and many religious leaders in attendance. The United States was represented by Rev. J. P. Farrelly of Nashville Tennessee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Monsignor Guidi
Philippines
Toepperale Sets New World Record In Wing Shooting
Adolph Toepperale of San Antonio Texas broke 986 of 1 000 day targets thrown from traps to establish a new world record in rifle wing shooting. His prior record was 979 and had stood alone until Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Tex
Adolph Toepperale
Toepperale
Millers threaten strike over eight hour day demand
Minneapolis mill workers vote to give flour mills until Thursday to grant an eight hour day. They warn they will strike if the demand is refused.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
North Ohio conference appoints new clerical district leaders
Ashland Ohio September report on the North Ohio conference lists changes in five districts. G A Reeder replaces Dustin Kemble in Cleveland, J Frank Smith succeeds C F Johnson in Mount Vernon, with tributes to retiring elders. Appointments cover Mansfield Mount Vernon Sandusky and other districts with named presiding elders and ministers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ashland
North Ohio
M. E
Cleveland
Dustin Kemble
G. A. Reeder
Mount Vernon
C. F. Johnson
J. Frank Smith
W. J. Thistle
Brooklyn Memorial
E. D. Barnett
Detroit Street
G. W. Huddleston
Franklin Avenue
J. L. Hillman
Gordon Avenue
J. B. McClay
Jennings Avenue
M. J. Keyes
Lorain Street
G. L. Hanawalt
Simpson
A. H. Smith
Trinity
J. H. Blackburn
Columbia
D. P. Fulmer
Dover
Joseph
New London
J. W. H. Brown
North
South Amherst
J. S. Kirk
North Royalton
Bennetts
W. H. Breganton
Oberlin
E. H. Warner
Olmsted Falls
E. B. Romig
Penfield
R. A. Sharp
Pittsfield
Kipton
F. W. Haas
Rocky River
T. H. D. Harrold
Sharon and Poe
C. D. Shoemaker
South Brooklyn
John Wilson
Strongsville
Wellington
T. W. Grose
West Richfield
Brecksville
G. W. Houck
Mansfield
L. K. Warner
Presiding Elder
A. Philpott
Ashley and Westfield
James Gray
Bucyrus
D. Smith
Caledonia
Marengo
C. W. Kennedy
Mount Gilead
R. H. Balmer
Nevada
F. E. Baker
New Washington
H. A. Shoop
Ontario
L. S. Huffman
Pavonia
M. G. Kelser
Plymouth
B. J. Mills
Savannah
B. Hushour
Shelby
A. E. Winter
Shiloh
E. H. Curtis
St. James
R. J. Courtice
J. F. Smith
Avondale
C. F. Mott
Bakersville
Baltic
M. A. Castle
Belleville
Butler
E. B. Shumaker
Centerbury
D. L. Edwards
Chesterville
C. M. Gay
Conesville
J. D. Matthews
Danville
E. C. Snyder
Democracy
Johns. Harvey
Fredericktown
A. C
Mt. Vernon
Charles Gallimore
Roscoe
G. H. Huffman
Sparta
O. W. Waters
Tranway
C. L. Lewis
Utica
Martinsburg
W.S. Chapman
Warsaw
Blooming Grove
H. H. Crimm
West Bedford
R. C. Biechele
J. H. Smith
J. F. Lewis
Sandusky
P. B. Stroup
Bellevue
M. W.reece
Berlin Heights
Martin Weaver
Bloomville
Melmore
Philip Kelser
Brighton
E. E. Loose
Chicago Junction
O. J. Coby
Clyde
S. L. Stewart
East Townsend
W. H. Eglin
Greenspring
J. M. Baxter
Gypsum
T. L. McConnell
Drowned at Cleveland Dock After Fall Into Lake
Buck Mc Neally, an ore handler on the Nypano docks, fell into the lake Tuesday afternoon and was drowned in Cleveland.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Buck” McNeally
Nypano
Hamlen nephews travel to Colorado for Stratton funeral
H. B. Hamlen and Earl Hamlen of Akron Ohio depart to Colorado Springs to attend the funeral of Winfield Scott Stratton. The Cripple Creek mine owner's wealth is estimated at 25 to 50 million dollars. The Hamlens will share in his vast fortune with a sister.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
H. B. Hamlen
Earl Hamlen
Colorado Springs
Col
Winfield Scott Stratton
Stratton
Cripple Creek
Hamlens
Injunction Suit Filed Over Cincinnati Street Railways
John C. Rogers, an attorney and taxpayer, filed suit to enjoin the operation of Cincinnati street railways on September 17. The action seeks to stop railway operations pending further court action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Dunne
Masonic Temple
Temple Association
Cleveland
United States District Court
John A. Hoffelfinger
Loudonville, CO
Loudonville
Louis D. Desilets
Galion
Cincinnati
John C. Rogers
Hawthorne Like Candy Rush Ends in Small Pennsylvania Shop
In a Washington Post tale set in a Pennsylvania village two old spinsters run a small shop selling pins calico and other wares. A wave of demand for homemade candy emptied their jar and led to a decision to stop selling the treat to avoid further confusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawthorne
New England
Hepzi- Pah
House of Seven Gables
Washington Post
Pennsylvania
Washington
Jane
Reduced Second Class Colonist Tickets To Western Points
Beginning September 1 through October 31, 1902, second class one way colonist tickets will be sold from Chicago to Montana, Idaho, Utah, California, Washington, Oregon, and British Columbia at greatly reduced rates. Choose routes via St Paul or Omaha. The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway operates the government fast mail lines and Pioneer Limited. Tickets available through coupon agents or by writing F A Miller, General Passenger Agent, Chicago.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Milwaukee
Chicago
Milwaukee
St. Paul R’y
F. A. Miller
Prossed Count Questioned by Millionaire’s Daughter
Town Topics reports a cryptic remark by a millionaire's daughter claiming the count was embarrassed and asked about finances. The fragment suggests a social controversy or financial insinuation surrounding a public figure.
Dr. Fowler's Wild Strawberry Remedy Ad
An old advert touts Dr. Fowler's Extract of Wild Strawberry as a safe summer cure for all ages. A London Tit-Bits quip notes a manager's update and a playful ping-pong scene in a balcony setting of Romeo and Juliet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fowler
London
Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil Promoted By Philadelphia Press
An old Philadelphia Press snippet touts Dr Thomas Eclectric Oil as a household remedy claiming burn relief wound healing and pain cure. The exchange mentions Mr Goodart and Miss Speitz debating the product and authenticity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thomas
Cure a Cold in One Day and Other Quacks Advertisements
A collage of early 20th century patent medicines and quack advice touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets for a one day cold cure with a refund guarantee, Dean's Ointment for piles, Burdock Blood Bitters for dyspepsia and vigor, and a cynical moral about flattery and wealth.
Market Quotes From New York to East Buffalo
New York reports flour winter patents at 3.60 to 3.90, wheat No 2 red 74 4c, corn No 2 71 4c, oats 35 14c, hay 14.00, veals 8.00, sheep 3.00 to 3.50, lambs 5.37 to 6.00, hogs weak. Cleveland notes flour patents 4.00 to 4.10, wheat 72 1/4 to 72 1/4c, corn 66 1/4c, oats 33c, butter 23 1/4c, eggs 21c, cheese 11 1/4c, potatoes 50 to 55c, hay 13.50, cattle 5.25 to 5.35, calves 7.25 to 7.75, sheep 3.50 to 3.85, lambs 5.20 to 5.75, hogs 7.45. Chicago quotes Sept wheat 75c, corn 59 1/4c, oats 32 1/2c, pork 10.95, cattle good to prime 7.50 to 8.65, 4.00 to 7.00 for poorer grades. Toledo cash wheat 73 1/2c, corn 60 1/2c, oats 31c, cloverseed 5.65, East Buffalo cattle unchanged, veals 8.00 to 8.25, hogs 7.75 to 7.85, lambs 5.60 to 5.70.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Euthern
Lina
Bainbridge
Fort St
Union Station
Detroit
Adrian
Denson
Wauseon
Malinta
Leip
Ottawa
Columbus
Rove
Lima
Springfield
Napoleon
Sainbridge
Eld
Columbus Grove
Leipgic
Maltnta
Wauseen
Deneen
Deneon
P.m
Tecumseh
Dundee
George M. Henry
New York
Cleveland
York State
Chicago
East Buffalo
Mrs J E O'Donnell Commends Mrs Pinkham Doctoring Help
A letter from Mrs J E O'Donnell praises Mrs Pinkham for aid received and offers heartfelt thanks, noting the surprising improvement she experienced and her gratitude for the remedies provided.
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Defiance Express
Chee
J. Thompson
Latty Bldg
Court ST
Defiance
Ohio
Northwestern Telephone
Benjamin B. Kingsbury
Attorney AT Law
B. B. Kinassuryr
J. G. Lever
M. D
Clinton Street
Sporting Life
Dando
Phils
Mangas
Chas. Torrence
Clinton St
Hamlet
Devia
Zellow
Ee Fo Medical CO
Anton & Jackson Sts
Lewis
Defiance, Ohio
Mann É Co
Scientific American
Ian Laresa
INN & Co
Washington, D
Webster
Ty All Booksellers
Philadelphia & Reading
Sunbury
Mt. Carmel
John C. Crosby
Boston
Patrick J. Tyland
Brooklyn
Hyland
Admiral Dewey
Manila Bay
Trenton
Apia
Samoa
W. H. Holmes
Pittston
Twenty
D. H. Shull
Howard Mutchler
Easton
Greater Boston
Brookline Company
Thomas Tomlinson
Wales Center
Father Anatoly
Far Northwest
Great Britain
Alaska
Victoria Coal and Coke Co
Caperton
W. Va
Newriver
Caperton Co
Dawson Meat Men
Klondike
Kentucky State Board of Valuation and Assessment
Piggott
Ark
Tenth
Scranton
William Connell
George Howell
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Lebanon
American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Co
Associated Banks of
Choctaw
Okla
Kenneth P. Williams
First Infantry
Gen. Chaffee
Island
Samar
Morrisburg
St. Louis
War Department
Katipunan
Guillermo
Constabulary
Secret Service
Dun’s Weekly Report
Witemer Station
Wooster
A. D. Knapp
Apple Creek
C. D. Patterson
Barberton
First
R. M. Yoder
High Street
M. B. Mead
Burbank
J. T. Hoak
Canal Dover
F. G. McCauley
Canal Fulton
Joseph Mottershead
Chatham
J. H. Johnson
Copley
N. W. Wager
Supply
Creston
S. E. Sears
Dalton
E. L. Warner
Doylestown
F. W. Poole
Fredericksburg
Im. T. Scarborough
Jeromeville
Leroy
H. B. Sehent
Lodi
J. H. Barron
W. G. Sargeant
Massillon
S. K. Mahon
Mount Hope
A. W. Manning
Nankin and Polk
John Ferguson
Nashville
J. Crawford
Nova
E. L. Smith
Oldtown
A.C. Ruff
Orrville
W. J. Hyde
Perrysville
Albert Rand
Rows
C. D. Castle
Seville
J. D. Lea
Shreve
E. W. Osburn
Smithville
C. I. Russell
Spencer
H. B. Fleming
Wadsworth
James Torbel
West Brookfield
Ross W. Adair
West Salem
H. B. Palmer
Wil
Lucky Akron Men
Sister Jane
Dean
Chicago Journal
Toledo
Infanis
J. E. O'Donnell
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mrs. Pinkham
Jennie E. O'Donnell
Oakland Woman’s Riding Club
Sahara
Alabastine Company
Grand Rapids
Hamlin’'S Wizard Oil
Earacher Druggists
N. Y. Press
Puck
Castoria
Bears
Intaur Company
York City
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