Miners Ready to Work as Union Talks Continue
Mead of Strikers urges men to report for duty amid uncertain talks on ending the strike. President Mitchell stays silent on termination and a formal declaration to call off the strike. Operators may be delaying, with Scranton price-cut affecting wage discussions. Four Hazleton-area companies posted notices accepting Scranton demands, including Lehigh Valley Coal, Pardee & Co, Van Wyckle estate, and A Pardees Co.
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Tmaannres
Taras
Mead
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
National Precutive Board
Scranton
Hazleton
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Pardee & Co
van Wyckle Estate
A. Pardes Co
Cold weather at Nome slows mining and reef beach finds
Nome records its first snow on September 28 as cold weather slows mining across the region. Some miners suspend work while others note a renewed ruby sand wealth on the beach, with deposits yielding pay when processed. The richest finds have come at Topululr after storm changes in wealth distribution.
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Seattle
Wast
Nomé
Glazier Creek
Topululr
Filipino Chief Taken in Mindanao Capture by US Troops
Manila reports Capt. Elliot of the Fortieth Infantry surprised rebel HQ near Oroqueta Mindanao under stormy cover and captured Gen. Alverez along with his stall and twenty five salliers without a shot. The action may pacify the district as Alverez long provoked hostilities and planned another attack.
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Alverez
Manila
Elliot
Fortieth Infantry
Oro
Queta
Mindanao
Orovuieta
Streetor Not Guilty in Lakefront Squatters Case
Chicago figure Captain George Wellington Streetor and seven co defendants were found not guilty of conspiracy to murder for last summers lakefront land grab. Unlawful assembly charges remain against the squatters on the criminal calendar.
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Chicago
Jrart
Chicaco
George Wellington Streeter
Vermont Chooses Dillingham as New Senator on Third Ballot
The Vermont legislature elected former Governor W. P. Dillingham United States senator on the third ballot after Democratic lawmakers shifted support from Hazleton and Republican candidates withdrew. In other news, Judge Tuley orders acquittal in Peasley and Johnson manslaughter case linked to Coliseum collapse. medical students disrupt Dowie meeting and six arrested. Maj. Matt B. Peterson dies of yellow fever in Cuba prompting his wife’s suicide. Uintah Indians alarm Colorado settlers. Crown Prince Justav to govern during King Oscar’s illness.
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Dillingham
Moontpelier
W. P. Dullingham
United States
Vermmont
C. A. Prouty
Seneca Hazleton
Peasley
Johnson
Cuicano
Tuley
Charles M. Peasley
Doln Dr. Johnson
Foreis
Coliseum
Petsley
Washington
War Department
Maj
Matt B. Peterson
United States Volunteers
Los Animas
Cuba
Peterson
North Carolina
Message from Gotger to Pekin Missionaries
United States Minister Gotger writes to Pekin mission staff praising their planning and perseverance in aiding American missionaries during a siege. He expresses universal diplomatic gratitude for the Christians under their care and hopes their sacrifices will benefit both material and spiritual welfare. The letter ends with personal gratitude and respect.
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Victoria
United States
Gotger
Pekin
Queen Wilhelmina Engaged to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg
Announcement in parliament details the betrothal of Queen Wilhelmina of Holland to Duke Henry of Mecklenburg Schwerin. The event, greeted by cheers, is cited as of high importance to the dynasty and country. A note mentions transmitted congratulations from the president.
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Wilhelmina
Holland
Henry
Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Porto Rico Prosperity Reported by Governor Allen
Governor Allen reports an extensive island tour showing a prospering sugar crop and promising coffee yields. He predicts the island’s people will soon rise financially as prosperity continues.
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Wasintnotox
Longlag
Lien al Perla
Roland Reed in Critical Condition After Surgery
Renowned actor Roland Reed, previously treated at St. Luke's Hospital for stomach trouble, was readmitted and will undergo another operation. After ending his western tour due to a recurrence, his condition is listed as critical.
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New York
Roland Reed
St. Luke's Hospital
West
Crown Prince Said to Be Regent Consideration Grows
King Oscar III illness drives discussion among Nor-Werian state council in Stockholn. Crown prince telegraphed to return to Stockholm as possible regent during the monarchs illness amid mounting political activity. Nearby seismic and other international items follow in a broad European news roundup.
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Stockholn
Oscar
Stockholm
JOSEPH WOMEN SWINDLE BOUT WIDESPREAD CHARGES
A report details a Joseph women swindle case with Silk Worsts elect Cram Pedibleiy Pall te Marke Spy race. It notes agents, missing lead details, and a trial timeline with references to locations, dates, and officials. The piece mentions public notices and warnings about the scheme and its alleged operators.
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Chiega
Derouilig
Thirteen Americans Taken by Rebels Near Taklojin
A detachment from the Twenty Seventh Regiment engaged hostile forces near San Joan Newya Heya province. Thirteen Americans captured, seven reached Sanalose, others presumed dead or dispersed. An army surprise attack three miles from Taklojin killed three infantrymen. KwA escaped. natives conspired to aid Americans. bodies of dead soldiers were mutilated.
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Baery
Pwenty
Rebrets
San Joan Newya Heya
Tale de Leven
Portyethird
Taklojin
Devte Ishud
Tint Valley
Kwa
Execution Confirmation Reversed for Chinese Statesman Chang Youloon
Conflicting reports recount the July 20 execution of Chang Youloon former Chinese minister to the United States. Contentious tales blame Howagar and Chavy for ordering decapitation while Chang’s faction argues he was loyal to the emperor and key reforms.
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Chang
Chang Youloon
United States
Chavy
Chae
China
Paitin
Russia
Germany
Nue
FATAL FIRE IN DETROIT AND TRAIN WRECK REPORTS
Detroit fatal fire injures several and a train derailment near Chicago leaves two dead and four injured. Names listed include Charles Ricen and Wilson Breiman among the victims, with residents of Bigeye ington SW affected. Reports say barrell explosions and signaling failures contributed to the disasters.
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Creaee
At Frejahi Drainon
Sighal
Sabi
Market Quotations Cattle and Grains Across Cities
Old transcript shows market quotes for cattle and grains across numerous cities. It lists wheat, corn, oats, soy, pork, and lamb prices, with ranges and prime quality notes. Regions include Chicago, Cincinnati, Detroit, Milwaukee, New York, Buffalo, St. Louis, and West markets, reflecting varied commodity values and delivery terms.
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Butler
Tadhorapadie Cattle
St. Louie
Layne Oliver
Milwaukees- Whee
Tibet
Liege
Grip
New York
Maps show party claims of states in November election
The article compares Republican and Democratic state maps, noting only states with reasonable chances are shown. It reports electoral votes claimed as Republican 296, Democratic 236, Nationally, 182 votes cast, total 447, with 224 needed to win.
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Eveh
California
New York
Connecticut
North Dakota
Ohio
Delaware
Oregon
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
Kansas
South Dakota
Maine
Utah
Netee
Vermont
Maryland
Massachusetts
Washington
Michigan
West Virginia
Minnesota
Wisconsin
Nebraska
Wyoming
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Wea
Arkansas
Montana
Nevada
Walorado
North Carolina
Sthee
Florida
Georgia
South Carolina
Idaho
Tennessee
Texas
Kentucky
Virginia
Louisiana
Missouri
Eee
Seeernee Gev
Holinois
Kansay
Bryan
Wide World News in Brief From 1900 Era Clippings
A collection of short, scattered items reports French wine cheap due to crops, a Pittsburg man killing a moose in his yard, floods drowning natives and displacing thousands in Taodia, fires started by two children in Point Pleasant, boxers raiding Shantung and Chili with loot, a British captain spotting a submarine near Campeche bank, a man shooting a fiancé’s rival in Ohio, a girl killed by a train in Chicago, a killing at a dance in Berea, a man stabbed by a stranger in Algiers, a lynching after a man is accused of crime, a large German wintering force to Pekin, a church body voting against creed revision, a U S secretary drowned in Virginia, new coal mines boosting Prussia’s 1900 output, and Galveston disaster losses.
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Lema
Fred Berry
Pittsburg
Taodia
George Sharp
Point Pleasant
W. Va
Shantung
Chili
Liddle
Bleddyn
Campeche Bank
Gulf of Mexico
Harry Weller
Putnam
Ohio
Homer Goodhart
Misa
Minnie Davis
Goodhart
Alice Orr
Chivago
Morris C
Curtis
Berea
Obie
Hd Gwiley
Francois
Jones
United States
Buenos Ayres
Charlottesville
Prussia
Battery C
First Artllery
Hospital Corps
Galveston
Young Farmer Henry Wilcox Indicted for Father's Murder Near Lake City
Henry Wilcox a 20 year old resident four miles south of Lake City is indicted for first degree murder in the death of his father A J Wilcox on April 30. Bail is denied and he remains jailed. Witnesses recount a confrontation in a field where the father threatened with a knife and the son fired twice, the second shot killing him.
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Henry Wilcox
Lake City
A. J. Wilcox
Wilcox
Sidney Wilcox
Harrow
Sidney
Otis Vickery Case Against Sioux City Heads Toward Decision
Judge Shiras of the federal court signals a likely final ruling in Otis Vickery et al versus the city of Sioux City about 50 000 to 100 000 dollars. Vickery says funds for improving bonds were misapplied to other bonds. City authorities contest may draw up appealed outcomes in a related Farson Leach & Co suit.
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Otis Vickery
Shiras
Otis Vickery Et al
Sioux City
Vickery
Jon
Farson Leach & Co
Ace
Will Get a New Trial for Life Murder Conviction
The Supreme Court reversed a life murder verdict against Theodore Ber to Clinton, ruling later that the evidence was insufficient for first degree murder. A new trial is ordered, with likely acquittal due to lack of evidence though Bertock’s instruction errors remain disputed.
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Supreme Court
Theodore Bertook
Clinton
OOD FELLOWS MEET IN KEOKUK AND SOUTHLAND THREATS
The I O O F grand encampment met in Keokuk with reports showing prosperity and new officers. A Robekulis assembly drew large attendance. membership rose by 3082 with assets of 163.83. Separately, anonymous threats targeted Southland Attorney Pritchard and Illinois Central Agent Isbel amid freight disputes. Independence fire wiped out W G Bogert stock valued at 16000 with 8000 insurance. Superintendent Merril of Cedar Rapids schools is critically ill.
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Kokuk
Keokuk
N.s. Johnson
Brooitfield
J. ©. Milliman
Logan
W. K. Engtish
Des Moines
J. N. Clark
Lowa City
M.A
Southland
Duke Pritchard
Danbury
Isbel
Illinois Central
Smithland
Independence
W. G. Bogert
Will Apply Prize Fight Law Over Football Brutality
Mayor Jennings of Council Bluffs considers banning brutal football in the city after a festball game with Missori Valley. He proposes police stop games showing prize-fight brutality. spectators report rough play by both sides, with Council Bluffs players blamed for the worst actions. Grabara suffers a dislocated shoulder and others sustain injuries as Summer Knox acts as buffer for several fallen youths.
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Council Bluffa
Missoni Valley
Jennings
Council Bluffs
Missouri Valley
Conneil Bluffs
Grabara
Summer Knox
Immoral Shows Under Ban Condemned by W C F U
The Des Moines annual Womans Christian Temperance Union convention adopted resolutions urging political emancipation for women, urging unity among temperance groups, thanking Benedict Home for state funds, and calling for action to stop immoral shows at state and county fairs by boycotting such events.
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Woman's Christian Temperance Union
Des Moines
Twenty-sixth
General Assembly
Benedict Home
Women’s Christian Temperance Union
Purtill Located in California Soldiers' Home Find
A man who vanished from Lowe in 1882, Purtill, is reportedly found at the Soldiers' Home in California. Harriet A. Tuthill of Dubuque pursues a $2,000 life policy. case in Waterloo district court and then supreme court. Gold Medal for Ames Creamery at Paris exposition noted. Ames College creamery honored among top exhibitors.
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Lowe
California
Win
HH. Purtill
Soldiers’ Home
Purtill
New Albin
ALG. O. W
Iowa
Ottawa
Kan
Pater
Harriet A. Tuthill
Dubaqui
Ames
Agricultural Department
Iowa State
United States Department of Apricultire
United States
Washington
Anti Child Labor Law Drive In Iowa Beginnings
Senator Titus of Muscatine and State Labor Commissioner Wennstrom work with lower state groups to appeal to the 1892 general assembly for laws protecting youth from child labor. Iowa faces no statutes beyond mine employment. Asparagus rust has appeared in Iowa fields, with Prof Mane seeking specimens infected by the disease for study at the Iowa Experiment Station in Ames.
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Lowa
Titus of
Muscatine
Wennerstrom
General Assembly
Towa
Iowa
Mane
Aiues
Offers Big Reward for Stolen Money in Transit
Five thousand dollars is offered by the Adams Express Company for the recovery of a twenty thousand dollar package stolen two months ago while in transit from the Commercial National Bank of Chicago to the National State Bank in Burlington. The reward seeks the return and information leading to the arrest of the thief who engineered the theft. A Big Defaulter: K A Kelly, longtime secretary of the ge hcal board and Burlington attorney, is exposed as a defaulter of substantial sums including ten thousand in six months. He admits guilt and cites extended speculation over years. Aged Farmer Murdered: Eberhardt Fette, an elderly farmer near West Point, found shot in his field with pockets rifled and house ransacked. John Lponizer arrested for the crime.
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Adams Express Company
Commercial National Bank of Chicago
National State Bank
Burlington
K. A. Kelly
Gehcal Board
Parmer
Eberhardt Fette
West Point
John Lponizer
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Detroit
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Greely
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