Week in review highlights include labor unrest and imperial meetings
The recap notes idle steel mills restarting, the SchleyZ court in session, Emperors Nicholas and William meeting at Dantzic, Colombia's conscription, Governor Gage asked to settle San Francisco strike, a gas discovery near McMinnville Oregon, the Ferrier murder trial beginning in Chehalis Washington, a Colorado man tarred and feathered for sympathy with Czolgosz, and a plot to kill Joseph.
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William
Dantzic
Colombia
Gage
San Francisco
McMinnville
Oregon
Ferrier
Chehalis
Washington
Colorado
Czolgosz
Joseph
Fragmented OCR Narrative of Political and Personal Turmoil Across Regions
A disjointed OCR passage mentions various figures and places in a tangled political and social frame. Names like Tory, Ray Tepe, and a Portland connection appear amid references to civic alerts, a presidential context, and violent incidents. The text is garbled with numerous misspellings and stray phrases, hindering clear facts but suggesting a broad, unsettled news landscape with public notices, political figures, and regional events.
Bhotinge Present Daisy Ate Tog Aiaketer
The fragmentary text mentions a person named Bhotinge presenting something towards a daisy themed event and a mention of eating or a meal tied to Aiaketer. Readable details are limited and no clear actions or outcomes emerge from the data.
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Daisy
New York and National News Highlights
Prayers for the President in churches nationwide amid McKinley’s improving recovery. New York City police search for Emma Goldman as steps to suppress anarchists proceed. Public school costs rise to about 19.8 million next year, with 15.15 million mandatory under the Davis law. Baldwin ships 40 balloons to Tromsoe for a North Pole expedition, each carrying ten buoyant markers. Yorkville passes an ordinance criminalizing public drunkenness. The first book printed in the United States was the Jay Psalms Book in 1640 Cambridge.
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New York
Board of Education
Baldwin
Tromsoe
North Pole
United States
Cambridge
Mass
Conspiracy Ties to McKinley Assassination Sought Linked to Emma Goldman
A Buffalo telegraph dispatch reports Leon Czolgosz confessed the McKinley attempt arose from a wider conspiracy. He named Emma Goldman as a figure. unknown others may face arrest and trial as papers suggesting a Buffalo center of the plot surface amid growing warrants and potential transfers to Buffalo.
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New York
Herald
Buffalo
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
Czolgosz
Emma Goldman
Chicago
Conpiracy
Pronunciation Guide Tangles Leon Czolgos Assassination Tale
The piece discusses pronouncing Leon Czolgoski and references his alleged residence in Michigan, Cleveland, Cincinnati, and Chicago. It notes a photo taken by order of Buffalo Police Chief Ball and Secretary of War Root, highlighting a chaotic, barely educated biographical sketch.
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Leon Czolgos
McKinley
Ceolgone
Betroalt
Michigan
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Ball
Buffalo
War Root
Papers in sewer sought amid Czolgosz conspiracy
A citywide sewer search is under way for papers tied to the Czolgosz plot and its conspirators. Czolgosz reportedly burned no documents, gathered his papers, and fled through streets to cast them into a sewer. Emma Goldman’s recent visits to six anarchist groups and Buffalo and Chicago activity are noted, with associates seen near Czolgosz during his Buffalo involvement.
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Secret Service
Czolgosz
Nowak
Canow
Emma Goldman
Buffalo
Aving
Abraam Isaak
Marie Isaak
Chicago
Leon Czolgosz
Touffalo
Seattle Postmaster Wright Faces Embezzlement Charge
Seattle on September 12 The postmaster Josep Wright has been rested and held for trial on the charge of embezzling 3200 dollars from the U S Government Postal Inspector J P Clum testified that an initial shortage of about 10500 appeared on first examination and Wright replaced 7200 by Wednesday leaving a 3200 deficit At a Yukon era hearing Clum detailed the shortage and replacements Also noted Polley Bob Mumford known across the Yukon and the States as a figure in the region died August 27 by morphine ingestion at the Gold Hill Hotel Nome The report cites his self inflicted death in a Nome room
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Seattle
Josep’ “ Wright
United States
J. P. Clum
Wright
Clum
Robert H. Mumford
Yukon
Polley Bob
Goldhill Hotel
Nome
Judge Rules Emma Goldman Anarchists Can Be Expelled
Justice McAdam of the New York Supreme Court holds that Emma Goldman and other naturalized anarchists may be expelled for fraud in obtaining citizenship certificates by testifying they support constitutional laws and government.
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New York
McAdam
New York Supreme Court
Emma Goldman
Disturbances Rise in Tangier Region Amid Anarchy Fears
London dispatch reports increasing unrest in Tangier with many districts near anarchy. The Foreign Affairs Minister believes May captives were executed. Spain had claimed 200 pounds daily from the Sultan from the capture date until next Thursday, with Madrid yet to decide further steps.
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London
Tangier
The
Times
Madrid
Growth and Happenings Across the Commonwealth
A broad update highlights Alabama and surrounding regions with notes on San Jose scale damaging fruit trees, Wasco line extension to Mitchell and Antelope, Wheeler County Pioneer meeting in Mitchell, Coos Bay gasoline shortages from San Francisco strike, and Bandon woolen mills operating with full crews. Also reported are a Marshfield-Myrtle Point train derailment without damage, early salmon sightings in Coquille River, sale of 10,000 acres of Umpqua timber to a Minnesota firm for mill development, a petition for Dominick Sergela’s pardon, Pennicton Sportsmen’s Association shoot results, rising hop-picking jobs in Polk County, ongoing Coos County forest fires, Alba cattle roundup, Meacham brick kiln output, Wade Caravan accident at Santiam, White Butte Mining Company filings, and large Bartlett pear shipments from Medford.
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San Jose
Wasco Southern Telephone Company
Mitchell
Antelope
Wheeler County Pioneers’ Association
Coos Bay
San Francisco
Bandon
Marshfield
Myrtle Point
Coquille River
Messrs. Hacker, Nasburg and Hirst
Umpqua
Minnesota
Dominick Sergela
J. Chaplin
Servela
Italy
Pennicton Sportsmen's Association
F. W. Ware
Cc. J. Hamilton
Polk County
Coos County
Alba
Barnes Bros
Meacham
Inland Empire
Wade
Santiam
White Butte Mining Company
Crook County
White Butte
Farm prices and curiosities from a bygone era
A roundup of agricultural market quotes across grains hay butter poultry and livestock with prices for wheat flour barley hay and dairy products alongside odd trivia about Lake Haarlem pumps ancient beer in Egypt and a moose horn instrument used by Mic Mac peoples plus a note on temperance laws across multiple states restricting alcohol sales unless prescribed.
Blockade Broken Claim Sparks Lumber Fleet Resumption
Isco Sept. 12 Leading lumber dealers say the blockade caused by the strike has been broken with about 400 men now at work and daily additions of 20 to 25. Secretary Carey of the Lumber Dealers Association notes vessels are moving along the waterfront and conditions are improving as cargoes are loaded despite earlier hopes for a quick settlement. The move followed a period of waiting while seeking peace.
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Isco
Carey
Lumber Dealers’ Association
Fire at Foo Chow destroys property and kills many
Vancouver reports details of the August 20 Foo Chow fire that wiped out over a million in property. The blaze, caused by an overturned lamp in a native establishment, raged for two days as looting and clashes with troops followed. Many killed, injured treated, and European and Chinese merchants among heavy sufferers.
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Vancouver
B. C
Foo Chow
China
President McKinley Dies in Buffalo After Long Illness
Milburn House Buffalo reports President McKinley died at 2 15 am after hours of unconsciousness since 7 50 pm He faced death calmly with his wife absent at the last moment while attendants and physicians stood by His last words were a written farewell It is God s will be done and his death ends a long honored presidency in peace
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Milburn House
Buffalo
McKinley
Last words of the President at deathbed chanted hymn
In his final conscious period the President sang Nearer My God to Thee and spoke farewell words recorded by Dr. Mann. He lost consciousness, life extended by oxygen, then wished to be allowed to die as his pulse faded, sinking gradually.
Patino's Bluff Is Called In Colón Crisis
The U S gunboat Machias has returned from Bocas del Toro with no developments. A Sept 4 note from the U S Consul warns that any interference with free transit across the Isthmus of Panama would violate treaties, and that obstructing access to Colon railroad stations or main streets would be considered interference by insurgent forces.
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Colombia
Galveston
United States
Machias
Bocas del Toro
Gatun
Patino
Panama
Spain Seeks Release After Moorish Capture Demands
A Madrid dispatch reports Spain seeks the release of a Spanish boy and girl captured by Moorish tribes. The government may grant an extension due to tribal rebellion, demanding compensation and punishment of the tribes. If unsatisfied, Spain would deploy war vessels to Moorish waters with other powers backing the claim.
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London
The
Times
Madrid
Spain
Russian battleship Relvisan sails for trials from shipyard
Philadelphia report says the Relvisan, a premier Russian battleship, left Cramps' shipyard for preliminary trials. After compass adjustments she will head to sea to perform stability and seaworthiness tests, noted as one of the finest battleships afloat.
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Philadelphia
Relvisan
Cramps
Edelbert Stone Arrested in Camden Over McKinley Plot
Camden New Jersey September 12 Edelbert Stone was arrested on a charge of aiding and abetting the attempted assassination of President McKinley by City Detective Painter. United States Secret Service officials were notified before 3 o clock Friday. Stone allegedly told two coworkers at a New York shipyard that he would not be surprised if the president were killed that day.
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Camden
N. J
Edelbert Stone
McKinley
Painter
United States Secret Service
Stone
New York
Milburn House Funeral Scene Without Secretary Wilson
Relatives and official family members gathered at the Milburn House for a quiet farewell while Secretary Wilson did not attend. Friends paused at the sick room door, offered a final look, then departed with tearful goodbyes.
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Milburn House
Wilson
Tragic death after medical effort to save him
The man lay near unconsciousness as doctors used powerful heart stimulants and oxygen to revive him for his final farewell to his wife. She stayed at his side, holding his hand, and heard his goodbye as she faced the heart wrenching scene with bravery amid the tragedy that ended his life.
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Saem
Final scenes in death chamber as President McKinley dies
Authorized officials recount details of the final hours as President McKinley remains unconscious after 8:30 p.m. Dr. Rixey stays beside him while other doctors confer. At about 2:00 a.m. signs of dissolution appear and the family is summoned to the bedside. Mrs. McKinley rests, unaware, as mourners gather. The circle includes the immediate family around the bed.
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Rixey
Seattle Shaken by Sudden News Bulletin
Seattle s residents reel from an unexpected news bulletin causing widespread gloom. Businessmen move about with bowed heads as crowds gather before newspaper offices awaiting updates, many weeping while streets halt in a somber quiet.
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Seattle
Wash
Kaufmann Reelected Second Burgomaster of Berlin
Berlin voters confirm Herr Kaufmann as Second Burgomaster by a small majority. Emperor William previously refused to confirm due to Kaufmanns prior army dismissal for political reasons. The Kaiser may again block the election, risking a clash with the City of Berlin.
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Berlin
Herr Kaufmann
William
Death of a Chief Justice Comes After Long Illness
By 10 o'clock the pulse was no longer detectable in his extremities and he grew cold. Below stairs a grief-stricken gathering waited as those arriving continued to reach the house by carriage and automobile. Attorney-General Knox was among the last to arrive at 9:30 and was allowed to go upstairs to see his chief one final time.
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Knox
President McKinley Dies in Washington Chamber
At 2:05 pm the President William McKinley died after a solemn pause as Dr. Rixey announced the death. Secretary Cortelyou delivered the formal word to Cabinet members and officials, who absorbed the news with stunned silence and a heavy hush in the room.
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Mr. McKinley
Emperor Nicholas Visit to Paris Dominates Berlin News
Berlin reports growing public interest as Emperor Nicholas may travel to Paris during the Dantzig festivities. Dispatches from Paris suggest official circles still hope for a Paris visit and focus on ensuring the Imperial guest's safety amid ongoing celebrations.
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Berlin
Nicholas
France
Paris
Alleged Forger Vargas Dies in Havana
In Havana on September 14 Vargas who opened a Royal Bank of Canada account with a 43000 dollar check drawn on the Spanish Bank of Havana, alleged to be forged and linked to further thefts of 58000 from Upmann and Co German bankers. His body will be exhumed for poison traces amid suspicions of involvement by fraud directors.
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Havana
Vargas
Royal Bank of Canada
Upmann & Co
Baldwin-Zeigler North Pole team seeks passage northward
A dated August 5 message relayed from Eviyn B. Baldwin wins head of the Baldwin Zeigler expedition reports America at latitude 78 and longitude 28 seeking passage northward through ice. It states all well. North Sydney, Ar rived here today all well from Cape Sabine Ellesmere Land August 29.
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Christiania
Hammerfest
Eviyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin-Zeigler
America
North Sydney
C. B
Cape Sabine
Ellesmere Land
German Russian banks pledge loan to Soviet railways
A syndicate of German and Russian banks agreed with government guarantee to lend 86,000,000 marks to the Moscow Karen Southeastern and Lodz Railroads, supporting Russian rail infrastructure and transport financing.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Karen
Southeastern
Lodz
Chinese Minister to Germany delays recall letter
Berlin reports Lu Hai Houn, longtime Chinese Minister to Germany, has not yet presented his letter of recall. His successor King Chang is learning German and interpreted Prince Chun's address to Emperor William.
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Berlin
Lu Hai Houn
Germany
King Chang
Prince Chun
William
Last Peace Move Fails in Pittsburg Steel Strike
The Amalgamated Association National Executive Board rejects peace proposals from U S Steel through Civic Federation representatives as unsatisfactory. No further talks planned. strike to continue with direct talks between U S Steel leaders and President Shaffer seen as the next step.
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Pittsburg
General Executive Board
Amalgamated Association Gq
United States Steel Corpo
Amalsa Association
Civic Federation
Shaffer
National Executive Board
Shatte
New York
United States Steel Corporation
Shatfer
Saucy Lass Returns to Victoria With 704 Skins
Saucy Lass, first sealing fleet vessel, returns to Victoria with 704 skins from March cruise off Oregon coast to Copper Islands and Behring Sea. Seals plentiful, other schooners reported over 150 skins by August 16. Behring Sea voyage yielded 28 skins. Unalaska reports four bodies found on Akutatan Island tied to the wreck of the Pelican.
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B. C
Oregon Coast
Copper Islands
Behring Sea
Unalaska
Akutatan Island
Port Townsend
Milburn House Quiet Through Night Amid President’s Sleep
Buffalo dispatch reports at 3 15 a m the Mil burn House was quiet with no one seen moving and no one leaving after the midnight bulletin. By 5 a m a nurse said the President slept quietly, the private section of the house dimly lit and undisturbed.
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Milburn
Marine flotillas to be created at Cherbourg and coast points
Paris reports that M. De Lanessan the Minister of Marine has decided to form flotillas of submarine boats at select seaports and coast points. The first flotilla, six vessels strong, will be set up at Cherbourg.
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Paris
The
Matin
M. de Lanessan
Cherbourg
Amalgamated Workers Return at Illinois Steel Bayview Plant
Milwaukee reports 35 Amalgamated Association members back at the Illinois Steel Bayview plant. Two mills the 12 inch and the rail mill are said to have reopened. J. D. Hickey and LR Cooper, who recently traveled to Pittsburgh to learn strike facts, are among those reporting for duty.
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Milwaukee
Amalgamated Association
Ilinois Steel Company
Bayview
J. D. Hickey
LR Cooper
Pittsburg
British diplomat Lowther named British minister to Chile
Washington September 11 Gerard A Lowther the first Secretary Charge d Affaires at the British embassy has been promoted in the British diplomatic service and selected as British Minister to Chile.
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Washington
Gerard A Lowther
Bassy
Prish
Chile
Train collision in Jamestown yard kills five men
A Northern Pacific yard collision in Jamestown North Dakota involved seven freight cars and two passenger coaches colliding with an engine. Five men were killed and several injured. Authorities investigated the crash and the cause remained under study.
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Jamestown
N. D
Northern Pacific
Ex‑Finance Minister Von Miquel Found Dead in Bed
In Frankfort on the Main, Sept 10, T Johannes Von Miquel, former Finance Minister, was found dead in his bed this morning. He had not been well all day. His daughter entered his room and found him past midnight. A physician certified death due to heart apoplexy. He was last seen walking and reading Saturday evening.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
T. Johannes von Miquel
von M
Berlin Times quotes China article on Ge and aims in China
Berlin report cites a Times quotation from Co rette claiming Ge has completed her stated immediate aims in China. The legations sought exaction of protection, security against disorder, and reimbursement of expenses. Germany asserts no ambitious schemes and desires an open door for German merchants and manufacture.
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The
Times
China
Corette
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