Russians Sortie Leaves Only Twelve Alive From Four Thousand
London reports from Mukden describe small outpost fights as the main activity while Port Arthur blockade hampers Stoessel’s war office updates. A Nagasaki Telegraph cor respondent note claims 4 000 Kanagawa regiment troops were engaged in September battles with only 12 survivors. The Times Tokio correspondant forecasts a total army strength exceeding 1 000 000.
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London
Mukden
Port Arthur
Stoessel
War Office
St. Petersburg
Bayan
Handhan Bay
Shanghai
Daily Telegraph
Nagasaki
Kanagawa Regiment
Times
Tokio
Quiet at Mukden as front news remains unpublished
The war commission adjourned with no new reports from Mukden where dispatches say all is quiet. Port Arthur news notes repulsed Japanese attacks, while Novosti voices cautious views on The Hague conference and universal disarmament as urged by the emperor.
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St. Petersburg
War Commission
Associated Press
Mukden
Port Arthur
Novosti
Hague
Baltic Fleet Set to Sail for Far East in War Drive
St. Petersburg reports Emperor Nicholas will bid farewell to the Baltic squadron at Reval as the fleet, after months of debate and delays, leaves for the far east. Officials say the decision to dispatch every available ship prevails despite risks and potential Japanese sea dominance.
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St. Petersburg
Nicholas
Reval
Admiralty
Far East
Port Arthur
New Russian Interior Minister Moves to Reshape Officials
Prince Sviatopolk Mirsky, new minister of the Interior, begins enforcing new policies. Two assistant ministers linked to the Zemstvos reassigned, Plehve loyalists displaced, and exiled rural leaders for liberal views allowed to return. A Jewish newspaper resume granted and church missionary funds target $135000 for next year.
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St. Petersburg
Sviatopolk-Mirks
Interior
Zemstvos
Council of the Empire
Plehve
M. Bunakoff
Martinoff
Martinoff, Two Members of the Committee On Rural Industry
Voronetz
Siberia
Tech
Sviatopolk
Mirsky
Denver
Woman's Home Missionary Society
The
Methedist Episcopal Church
United States
Donial
Rice Flour Emerges as Possible Wheat Substitute
Beaumont Texas October 3 The first rice flour arrives and a leading grocer purchases it to test mixed with two thirds rice and one third wheat flour. Tests at Brownsville mill aim to show rice flour blends with wheat yeast well for bread and pastry. price remains the main drawback but demand could rise with price parity.
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Texas
Beaumont
Tex
Chicago
Brownsville
Fatal street car crash in San Francisco injures twelve
Frederick Fendsen a bartender was killed and Sergeant Harry Curren of the Tenth United States infantry fatally injured in a street car wreck on the Eddy street line. Thirteen others were severely hurt when brakes failed and the car gained momentum before stopping abruptly. In Philadelphia, St Andrews Brotherhood adjourns after its nineteenth annual convention with Rev Charles H Brent delivering the annual charge.
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San Francisco
Frederick Fendsen
Harry Curren
Tenth
United States Infantry
Eddy Street
St.Andrew's Brotherhood
Philadelphia
Holy Trinity Church
Brotherhood of St. Andrew
Charles H. Brent
Philippines
Divorced Wife Kills Ex Husband in Kentucky
In Jackson Kentucky Jim Bach, recently acquitted of perjury at Mount Sterling in the Jett and White murder trial, was shot and killed by his divorced wife as he tried to enter her home. The incident occurred on October 3.
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Jackson
Jim Bach
Mount Sterling
Jett
White
Department of the Interior Land Office
Helena
Mabt
Otite Follo
L. J. Price
U.S
Dillon
Montana
Max Lanterbach
Oew Wi
Esid Land
Frank Landon
Michael Lanterbich
Milton
L. Davids
William A. Jones
Frank D. Cle
Register
Department of the Interior
United States Land Office
August Tauchmman
Bedrock
Mount
Beaverhead County
A. S
Tsaac Rife
Harry Schuler
Henry Hildreth
Alonzo Yount
Amfontana
Frank D. Mrracur
Mont
George W. French
David K. Hopkins
Alfred Baker
Montana Meridian
Henry Thompson
Henry Fitter
Avatin Childe
Jackson D
Brandenberg
Dell
Fhank D
Miracle
Guard shot at World's Fair grounds ends in arrest
Jefferson Guard John L. Sweeney was shot four times by fellow guard Wilbur J. Peck during an altercation at the World's Fair grounds. Sweeney was rushed to a hospital in critical condition as Peck was placed under arrest.
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St. Louis
Jefferson
John L. Sweeney
Wilbur J. Peck
Sweeney
Peck
River Steamer Strikes Miners. Four Drowned at Monongahela
Four miners crossing the Monongahela River were run down by the steamer Beauty. The victims Silivio Pioci Peter Pros inta Emilio Paginine and Chas Delhi were all recovered from the river.
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Monongahela
Monongahela River
Beauty
Silivio Pioci
Peter Pros
Inta
Emilio Paginine
Chas
Delhi
Pugilist Dies in Ring After Fourth Round Knockout
New York report says John C. Peters, boxer in a West Bergen bout, died in the ring after a fourth round knockout. Patrick Dormody is under arrest charged with being one of the principals in the match.
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Pugilist
Ring
New York
John C. Peters
West Bergen
Patrick Dormody
Harvesting Complete as Drought Hits British Crops
London reports harvest finished but drought has depleted crops. Farmers complain that stacked corn is in good condition despite the summer drought. Cotton mill strike may settle as merchants press for talks and a quick reply from workers. Mormon withdraws from ticket in Wyoming noting resignation due to polygamy objections.
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London
River Mass
Fever Patient Kills Five in Missouri
A fever affected man from Memphis named Charles Geitrel murdered four men and a woman at O’Brien's Landing Missouri before fleeing into the woods. He had rushed from his bed in a nightrobe after seizing an argub and was pursued by a sheriff and posse.
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Memphis
Tenn
O'Brien
Leader of English Literal Party Dies Suddenly At Nuneham Park
The obituary notes the death of the leader known as a political gladiator of his era. He died suddenly at Nuneham Park near Oxford, the country seat he recently inherited from his nephew. His wife, a daughter of the late John Lothrop Motley, was with him.
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Leiden
Wiliam Ver
Non ‘Harcourt
Nuneham Park
Oxford
John Lothrop Motley
Kellys Confession Details Butler Plot Against Prosecutor
Charles I. Kelly recounts Edward Butler promising protection and pardons to those implicated as the next circuit attorney took office. Kelly says Butler paid $15,000 of $50,000 and aimed to delay the lighting deal case, while a libel campaign targeted Circuit Attorney Folk to drain his battles. The confession frames a bipartisan, money funded doodling scheme with threats, traps, and press attacks.
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St. Louis
Charles I. Kelly
House of Delegates
Edward Butler
Kelly
John K. Murrell
Mexico
Europe
Canada
James Hogan
Butler
Circuit
Folk
Combine
Funeral of Senator Hoar in Worcester Mass
Funeral services for United States Senator George Frisbie Hoar were held in Worcester with representatives from state and federal bodies. The simple ceremonies at the Unity Church featured hymns and a Psalm, followed by a brief sermon and prayers, then the body lay in state at City Hall for public farewell.
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Worcester
Mass
United States
George Frisbie Hoar
Commonwealth of Massachusetts
Congress of the United States
Church of the Unity
Senator Hoar
Rush Shippen
Edward Everett Hale
United States Senate
Connecticut Town Elections See Democrats Gain Towns
In New Haven Connecticut on October 4 a net gain of one town for the Democrats and two towns for the Lyons column are noted. Of 162 towns voting for officers this year 128 elected Republicans, while Democrats won 35 compared with 32 last year.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
Lyons
Chsc
Pittsburg Murder Mystery
Pittsburg police probe a mysterious murder after a young woman in rich attire is found in the Allegheny river below Union Bridge. She bears three forehead wounds from a bladed instrument and several small razor cuts, indicating she was killed recently.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny River
Union Bridge
Balm for the Common Cold and Medical Touts
An advertisement page touts Ballard’s Horehound Syrup and Ballard’s Snow Liniment with prices, and Chamberlain’s Stomach and Liver Tablets from Riley’s Drug Store. It notes Krupp’s gun works and a weary peace outlook.
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Krupp
Patent tonics and airship forecast in 19th century ad
In billionsness, HERBINE purifies blood and strengthens the system while Riley's Drug Store offers a free sample with a Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets. An airship may cost $10 but could prove fatal. a man died after drinking nine quarts of whisky, a claim temperance ads acknowledge.
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Riley’s
Riley
Chamberlain
Piles Cured by Tabler's Buckeye Pile Ointment
Advertisements promote TABLER'S BUCKEYE PILE OINTMENT for piles with relief after use and bottle price 50 cents or tube 75 cents at Riley's Drug Store. Also touts HERBINE for liver health at 50 cents and WHITE'S DREAM VERMIFUGE at 25 cents to aid children, from Riley's Drug Store.
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Tabler
Riley
White
Riley's Drug Store
Georgia catfish swallow rattlesnakes in waters
In Georgia reports describe catfish swallowing rattlesnakes as the water quality in certain areas worsens, with observers noting conditions comparable to the concerns raised about Kentucky’s waterways.
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Georgia
Kentucky
Roker's English Remedy Promises Quick Cough Cure
A newspaper ad touts Roker's English Remedy claiming to stop a cough any time and cure a cold in twelve hours or money back. The product costs 25 and 50 cents at Bailey's Drug Store. Also notes a Boston woman left a quart of diamonds in a London hotel and asked the proprietor to keep them until her return next summer.
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Bailey’s Drug Store
Boston
London
Acker
A. B. Coax
Bellefontaine
VTL
Hooker &Co
Peopra
Buffalo, N.Y
Modern dipping plant ready for cattle and stock
To the Shippers and Stock Growers of the West we announce a modern dipping plant for cattle sheep and horses. Dip before entering feed lots on short notice at a fair price. Union Stock Yards Co Grand Island Neb 22 6m buyers always here to buy feeders.
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Union Stock Yards Co
Grand Island
Neb
Snappy Exchange Highlights Law Study Ambition
A law student visiting Roscoe Conkling faced a haughty reception. Conkling replied you should study to be a supreme court justice, a remark intended as a sneer but framed as ideal guidance for any aspiring lawyer.
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Roscoe Conkling
Roscoe
Supreme Court
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets Sold With Guarantee
Acker's Dyspepsia Tablets are offered with a positive guarantee promising to cure heartburn indigestion and distress after eating. One little tablet sells for 25 cents at Riley's Drug Store.
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Acker
Riley's Drag Store
Political squabble lingers as squads reach 85 in New York
In New York, squads have advanced to 85 a dozen amid a long running political squabble. The familiar dispute persists across terms as factions push agendas and respond to shifting alliances.
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New York
The St. Paul Road Pioneers Train Lighting in 1888
The Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway known as The St Paul Road began using electricity for train lighting in 1888 marking a pioneer in traveler comforts. In building its Pioneer Limited trains, luxury and beauty set a lasting standard.
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TheChicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
The
St. Paul Road
Acker's Blood Elixir Ad Promotes Health
An old advertisement claims facial complexion shows health and asserts Acker's Blood Elixir cures blood diseases where sarsaparillas fail. It states Riley's Drug Store offers the product with a positive guarantee.
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Acker
Riley
Ely’s Cream Balm Aimed at Catarrh and Hay Fever Relief
An advertisement promotes Ely Brothers Ely’s Cream Balm for catarrh and head colds. It claims to cleanse, soothe, and heal irritated nasal passages, with a triad-size mail order offer for 10 cents and a 50 cent size at druggists. The cream is said to relieve inflammation without pain or sneezing and to protect against hay fever.
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Ely
Ely Brothers
Warren St
N.Y
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R. L. Rile
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Thomas F. Jenkins
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Ole Dahlo
Ernest 1. Harkness
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Frank D. Miracle
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Carl A. Carleon
Polaris
Tpis
Bo W
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Paul Ziema
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George Pyle
Willard Pyle
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Ijames
Harrison
Thomas Shivers
Bannack
Bex
L. J. Paice
A. S. Commiisioner
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William 8. Tash
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Louis M. Fessenden
James C. Harrison
State of Montana
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