Governor orders out Pennsylvania National Guard to coal regions
Harrisburg Pa October 7 Governor Stone mobilizes the entire Pennsylvania National Guard to duty in Luzerne Schuylkill Carbon Lackawanna Susquehanna Northumberland and Columbia counties to quell mining district turmoil. Riots beatings derailments threaten trains and property as authorities admit they cannot maintain order and warn of ongoing dangers to workers and families. The action marked a first since 1892 Homestead clashes and may cost over 1 million dollars with duration uncertain.
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Harrisburg
Stone
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
Luzerne
Schuylkill
Carbon
Lackawanna
Susquehanna
Northumberland
Columbia
National Guard
Homestead
Mitchell Predicts Victory in Anthracite Strike Meetings
President Mitchell calls district meetings for all mine workers in the anthracite fields to denounce operator claims and urge law and order. He predicts victory, notes troops threaten, and states the nation supports the miners as the state guard mobilizes with a tepid reaction from strike leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkesbarre
Buffalo
Mitchell
White House
United States
Coal and Iron Police
State Guard
Famous Chinaman Is Dead in Shanghai
Shanghai reports the death of Lin Kun Yi known as the Samo viceroy of Nanking. He died on October 7 in the Chinese capital, a prominent figure in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chinaman
Shanghai
Lin Kun Yi
Nanking
Fierce Battle at Fort Riley Reported in the Maneuvers
Fort Riley Kansas October 7 General Kobbe led the browns in a fierce attack on the blues defense under Major Leach. The exchange featured spectacular maneuvers with heavy rifle fire as Kobbe pressed a final rush toward trenches after routing open ground. Critics praised both commanders for bold dispositions and realistic combat tempo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blue
Fort Riley
Kan
Leach
Engineers
Blues
Kobbe
Woman Leads the Boxers in Chinese Rebellion
From Victoria B C dated Oct 7 advices from China report Boxerism rising with 1000 Boxers in Zu Chun attacking Chen Hu. Imperial forces checked them and reinforcements rumor spurred retreat to Shippantan. A handsome woman reportedly attracts 10,000 boxers to her standard.
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Victoria
B. C
China
Zu Chun
Chi Li
Chen Hu
Cheng Tu
Shippantan
Tsin
Prince Tuan
Yang Lu
Army Expenses Decrease in War With Spain Total
Paymaster general Bates reports Army expenditures fell by 918 819 for the past fiscal year while total war costs reached 73 668 640 including pay and mileage. He urges creation of a retired list for government clerks with a small monthly deduction. The grand total of expenditures by the Paymaster General was 52 532 479.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Bates
Washington
Boer Generals in Brussels Address Peace Conditions
In Brussels on Oct 7, Generals Botha Dewet and Delarey were greeted by a large crowd. Dewet said they sought help to repair war damage, not vain influence or independence. Dewet questioned intervention and vowed loyalty to their new country if peace terms are met.
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Dewet
Brussels
Botha
Delarey
Europe
Two Killed in Collision Near Helena Mont
A Burlington westbound train and the Northern Pacific eastbound express collided head on between Columbus and Park City Montana. Two men were killed and seven injured, one fatally. The dead are D A Campbell Sheridan fireman and Andreas Lundwall Bozeman mail clerk. The engine and mail cars wrecked.
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Helena
Mont
Burlington
Northern Pacific
Columbus
Park City
D. A. Campbell
Sheridan
Andreas Lundwall
Bozeman
Pershing Leads decisive win over Moros at Mindanao
American forces under Captain John J. Pershing defeat the Maciu Moros on Mindanao Island. Forty forts are captured and destroyed while 100 Moros are killed or wounded. Only two Americans are wounded marking the campaign's end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
John J. Pershing
Mindahao
Pershing
Snyder Convicted of Bribery in Missouri Court
St Louis on October 6 Robert McClure Snyder was convicted of bribery in the criminal court and sentenced to five years in the state penitentiary after a fifty minute jury verdict. The trial had lasted a full week in presentation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Snyder
St. Louis
Robert McClure Snyder
State Penitentiary
Tragic Drownings in Little Kaw River at Bonner Springs
At Bonner Springs Kansas Elgin and Walker Robinson aged twenty four and twelve years respectively were drowned while attempting to ford the Little Kaw River. The accident occurred today near the town as locals rushed to aid them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Kaw
Bonner Springs
Kaw
Elgin
Walker ‘Robinson
Little Kaw Tiver
G A R Reunion Dedication at Camp Roosevelt
Washington October 7 The thirty sixth encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic opened with Camp Roosevelt dedication led by Secretary Hay. Attendees enjoyed a Potomac regatta, automobile parade, Red Men procession, and campfire events as Torrance and staff hosted at the Ebbitt house. Leading candidates for commander in chief include Black McElroy Sickles and Stewart.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp Roosevelt
White House
Hay
Potomac
Torrance
Ebbitt
Irrigation Congress Opens at Colorado Springs with Large Attendance
The tenth National Irrigation congress opens in Colorado Springs with a record turnout. President Roosevelt sends congratulations as delegates flood in. speakers honor Galusha Grow and others who championed the irrigation act and land proceeds for irrigation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado Springs
Colo
National Irrigation Congress
Congress
Roosevelt
Thomas F. Walsh
Edward Braislet
Colorado
Springs
Orman
D. B. Fairlee
Galusha Grow
Pennsylvania
Senator Carey
Wyoming
George Maxwell
Chicago
Newell
Washington
Dietrich
Nebraska
Congressman Tawney
Minnesota
Doctor Reanimates Infant Heart In Moscow
Daily Mail dispatch from Moscow reports Dr Koulatke extracted a heart from a child who died twenty four hours earlier and the organ beat normally for one hour He hopes the technique will aid resuscitation in drowning cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Moscow
The
Daily Mail
Koulatke
Costly Fire Destroys Weeum Watt Company Plant
Fargo N D Oct 6 The Weeum Watt company wholesale dealers in notions and stationery lost building and stock to a blaze yesterday with total loss estimated at 150000 and insurance at 140000. Cause of fire is unknown.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fargo
N. D
Weeum Watt. Company
Booth Preaches to Crowds in New York Salvation Army
General Booth of the Salvation Army spoke to about eight thousand people at the Academy of Music in New York as part of an evangelical campaign. Rain did not deter attendees and Colonel John Lawley assisted with the service while a brass band played. Tonight a monster meeting is planned at Carnegie Hall with Mayor Low presiding.
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Salvation Army
New York
Academy of Music
General Booth
Booth
John Lawley
Carnegie Hall
Mayor Low
Ten Bodies Found Under Floor at Medical College
Indianapolis detectives uncovered ten bodies buried in the basement of the Indiana Medical College during a search for stolen remains connected to city grave robbing exposures. Officers reported prior claims of only six bodies in vats. the floor was dug up to reveal the additional cadavers partly covered with lime and a large vat beneath gravel containing no bodies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Medical College
Medical College of Indiana
Robberies surge in Minneapolis police warned inadequate
Police Superintendent Waite warned the public that the force is notori ously inadequate to cope with burglars and porch-climbers in the city. Thieves have taken about $10,000 in four days, including $2,000 in jewelry from railroad magnate Thomas Lowery’s home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Waite
Thomas Lowery
Morrison Bond Approved for Prisoner Jessie Morrison
Topeka October 7 the supreme court formally approved a ten thousand dollar bond for Jessie Morrison who is serving a fifteen year sentence for killing Clara Wiley Castle She will be released pending rehearing of her case by the court in January.
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Jessie Morrison
Topeka
Supreme Court
Clara Wiley Castle
Miss Morrison
Trial of Tom Horn Opens Next Friday in Cheyenne
Cheyenne on October 7 reports the trial of Tom Horn for the murder of Willie Nickell of Iron Mountain will begin next Friday. More than 100 witnesses have been summoned, with twelve by the defense and the rest by the prosecution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tom Horn
Cheyenne
Willie Nickell
Iron Mountain
Chicago Grain and Provisions Mixed as Prices Move
Clear skies and favorable weather ease grain as December wheat and corn dip. Pork, lard, and ribs rise with firm demand. cash grain prices list multiple varieties and textures. Cattle and hog receipts high with mixed price movement across steers, heifers, and sheep futures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Boards of Trade
Dyspepsia Cure Advertisement Promises Pepsikola Tablets
A dated promotional card asks readers about digestive symptoms and offers a free trial of PEPSIKOLA TABLETS with a booklet. It claims the tablets are a surest and safest dyspepsia cure and lists pricing and an address for ordering or by mail from THE LAXAKOLA COMPANY at 45 Vesey Street New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Laxakola Company
Vesey Street
New York
Kansas City Market Cattle Hogs and Sheep Report
Cattle receipts 14 000 active and firm with choice beef steers around 7.00 and 7.00 per cwt. hog receipts 4 400 with prices around 7.30 to 7.40 for most lots. sheep receipts 10 000 with native lambs at 3.20 to 4.10 and western lambs 3.00 to 4.75. Prices span a wide range across categories including cows calves and feeders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Calven
Texas Fed
Kansas City
South Omaha Live Stock Market Results
South Omaha stock receipt totals show cattle at 5,500 with strong to lower bids across categories. Hog receipts near 20, five hundred with prices at 7.35 to 7.50 for most sales, sheep receipts around 20,000 with lambs and yearlings priced from 3.25 to 4.00 and 3.50 to 6.10 respectively.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Texas
St Joseph Live Stock Cattle Receipts Report
Cattle receipts at St Joseph on October 6 show active and steady trade. Natives bring $4.00 to $7.00, cows and heifers bring around $1 to $2.75, bulls and calves also listed with varied prices while feed and condition notes appear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Joseph
Notice of Final Proof for Red Rock lands in Montana
Notice is given that Alonzo Rast and William Stewart, both of Red Rock Montana, have filed final proof for a land claim under the Desert Land Act. The witness and dates appear uncertain but indicate a hearing or publication in 1902 to 1908. The register is Boot Franx D, with a Montana office involved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uae
Alonzo Raat Wiliam Stewart Martin Roth
Red Rock
Montand
Register
Department of the Interior
Helens
Dillonitor U
Mamie Tor
Dell
Mont Sere
Desert Land Final Proof Notices for Grant and Dillon
United States Land Office Helena Montana September 16 1902 notices filed by Nay and Dillon claimants to prove irrigation and reclamation on desert land claims. Witness lists include James C Hamilton Frank Brennel a Byron Nay Carlos K Engle Richard A Bercolds Isidor Guidio George Taker Louis Hoffman. Dates set for October 28 1902 and October 25 1902 respectively.
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United States Land Office
Helena
Helens
Mont
Nay
Grant
le Price
Dillon
James C. Hamilton
Frank Brennela
Byron Nay
Carlos K. Engle
Frank D. Miracle
Register
Montana
Joh
J. Price
U. S
M Mont
Eaid
Richard A. Rercolds
Isidor Guidio
George Taker
Louis Hoffman
Frank D. Mrnicis
Ary E. Engle
L. J. Prica
Annie J
Dell
Ansury Head County
Ae Aie Helver Rice
A. S
James T E. Thomas B. Patterson
Henry C. Pat
Mitchell J. Martine
del, Mont. Franx
D. Minacux
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Division OF Pennsylvania
G. A. R. Reunion
Irrigation Congress
Liza AR. ‘Booth
James Kirkkpatrick
Dillon, Mont
Beaverhead County
Tripune Office
Dillon Implement Co
W . Orr
Chicago Brebeny
Windy City
Milwaukee
ST. Paul
Ways
Northwest
America
Omaha
L. L
Milnet St Paul Kenney
Salt Lake City
Utah
Frank Carnie
Jackson
L. J. Price
John Roberts
Roberta
Phister
George Bhurts
Gras
John C. Gaylord
Franx D. Miracher
Desert Land
Homa’ Mont
Luce Ee
James G. Walker
Virginia City
Frederick I. Hanson
M. Nesses
Benjamin L. Pidgeon
Twin Bridges
Mont. Jennie
Pidgeon
Fred W. Allen
Lew L. Callaway
J.uti
Madison Gaunt
Sna
Lou E. Hanson
Lakeview
Ug I. Hanson
Lillian E. Culver
Jennia I. Pidgeon
Madison County
M. R. Withepsba
W. Allen
Eview
Fred I. Hanson
Tjian E. Culver
R. Wilson
Fit Publication
Sev
Wan
E. H. Sherman
Henry's Lake
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