Week of notable events across nations and states
The steel trust expands idle mills while the Schley court sits in session. Nicholas and William meet at Dantzic as Colombia initiates conscription. Governor Gage urged to settle San Francisco strike. A gas discovery near McMinnville Oregon. The Ferrier murder trial begins in Chehalis Washington. A Colorado man is tarred and feathered for sympathy with Czolgosz. The tale of a plotted assassination against Joseph ends the list.
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Nicholas
William
Dantzic
Colombia
Gage
San Francisco
McMinnville
Oregon
Ferrier
Chehalis
Washington
Colorado
Czolgosz
Joseph
Fragmented OCR history notes on events and figures
An OCR heavy, fragmented historical list covers various topics from antebellum era figures to assassination chatter. The text mentions presidents, congress, and protests, with scattered references to places like Mount Hood and Cleveland. Overall, it reads as a garbled recap of political tension and public security concerns with no coherent narrative.
Striking Steps, Prayers, and Policing Movements Across Cities
The steelworkers' executive committee orders Shaffer to settle the strike while prayers for the President's recovery spread through churches nationwide. New York police seek Emma Goldman as steps advance to suppress anarchists. McKinley's prognosis improves and no bullet removal is planned for now. Public school costs rise to 18.5 million this year and near 19.8 million next year, with 15.15 million mandatory under the Davis law. Baldwin ships 40 balloons to Tromsoe for a North Pole voyage, each with ten free-floating buoys to log the route. Britain digs canals cheaper than competitors, averaging 9600 pounds per mile versus 16000 in France and 15500 in Canada. Yorkville DC council criminalizes being seen staggering. The Bay Psalms Book, first printed in Cambridge in 1640, yields rare and valuable specimens.
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Public Schools of
New York
Board of Education
Baldwin
Tromsoe
North Pole
Czolgosz Confesses a Wider Conspiracy In McKinley Attack
A Buffalo dispatch reports Leon Czolgosz admits a conspiracy behind the McKinley assassination plan. He names Emma Goldman as the only person he will mention, while papers exist that could expose many involved and trigger broad arrests and prosecutions. Buffalo is described as the conspiracy center and filled with activity.
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New York
The
Herald
Buffalo
Leon Czolgosz
McKinley
Czolgosz
Emma Goldman
Chicago
Assassin of McKinley Recalled in Fragmentary Verse
The text clues Leon Caolsomz as McKinley’s assassin with odd pronunciations and scattered locations from Detroit to Chicago. It notes minimal education beyond anarchistic doctrines and mentions a photograph ordered by Buffalo’s Chief of Police and Secretary of War Kool.
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Leon Caolsomz
McKinley
Kuselan
Bear
Houhsay
Detroit
Michigan
Cleveland
Cincinnati
Chicago
Bull
Buffalo
Kool
Bloodshed and Conspiracy Trails Postassassination Case
Amid a national uproar investigators sweep sewers of the city to recover papers tied to a conspiracy against the president. Czolgosz says he hid documents in a packed bundle beneath his coat as he traveled unseen. Emma Goldman and other anarchists linked to the plot have been traced visiting multiple organizations recently.
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Secret Service
Czolgosz
Nowak
Cane
Emma Goldman
Buffalo
Aving
Abraam Isaak
Marie Isaak
Postmaster Wright Held for Trial in Embezzlement Case
Seattle Sept 12 The postmaster Joseph H Wright is rested and held for trial on embezzlement charges of 23200 from the U S Government Postal Inspector J P Clim names as principal witness at the preliminary hearing Clum testified Wright showed a 10500 shortage on first review Between that Monday and Wednesday he replaced 7200 leaving 3200 deficit Also noted Robert H Mumford known in Yukon and the States as Policy Bob died August 27 by taking 20 grains morphine in a room at the Gold Hill Hotel Nome
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Seattle
Joseph H. Wright
United States
J. P. Clim
Wright
Clum
Robert H. Mumford
Yukon
Bob
Goldhill
Nome
Judge rules Emma Goldman anarchists may be expelled
In New York on September 12 Justice McAdam states that Emma Goldman and other naturalized anarchists can be expelled for sworn falsehoods in obtaining citizenship certificates. He found they testified attachment to government principles and support of constitutional laws.
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New York
McAdam
New York Supreme Court
Emma Goldman
Tangier unrest grows toward anarchy in districts
London dispatch from the Times correspondent reports increasing disturbances in Morocco with conditions approaching anarchy in many districts. The Foreign Minister believes the May Spanish captives were executed. Madrid says Spain will demand £200 daily from the Sultan starting now until Thursday and will decide further steps then.
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London
Tangier
The
Times
Madrid
Growth and Happenings in Oregon Industries and Towns
A broad review notes San Jose scale affecting Albany fruit trees, Wasco line extension to Mitchell and Antelope, Wheeler County Pioneers choose Mitchell for meeting, Coos Bay gasoline famine from San Francisco strike, Bandon woolen mills operating at full crew, Marshfield Myrtle Point train derailment with no damage, Coquille River salmon returns, 10,000 acre Umpqua timber sale to Minnesota firm for mills, Marshfield pardon petition for Dominick Sergela, Pendleton Sportsmen medal winner F W Ware, 5,000 hoppickers in Polk County yards, Coos County forest fire minor damage, Alba fall cattle roundup ongoing, Meacham brick kiln hits market, Wade Caravan bridge accident, White Butte Mining filings listing seven claims, Medford pear shipment of 14 carloads worth about 10,500 dollars
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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
Penvieton 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
Market prices and notes from a regional trade list
The listing shows prices across commodities such as wheat, oats, hay, dairy, poultry, meat, and wool with ranges for creamery butter, eggs, and bacon. It also notes global trivia on pumps, Egyptian beer history, the Mic-Mac moose call, and a roundup of counties adopting temperance sale restrictions on alcohol.
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Walla Walla
Graham
Oregon
Wool — Valley
North America
Blockade in Lumber Trade Breaks With Strike
San Francisco reports a reopened lumber blockade as 400 workers are now employed by leading lumber dealers. Secretary F W Carey states the force grows by 20 to 25 daily with stevedores and firemen among the new crew. Vessels are being moved along the water front as conditions improve and cargoes are being moved despite earlier strike fears.
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San Francisco
F. W. Carey
Lumber Dealers’ Association
Great Foo Chow Fire Destroyed Much Property in Foo Chow
Details from the steamer Tartar describe the August 20 blaze in Foo Chow caused by a lamp overturning in a native establishment. The fire consumed hundreds of acres of businesses, killed several, and led to widespread looting and brutal clashes as soldiers tried to restore order before the Tartar departed.
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Vancouver
B. C
Foo Chow
China
Patino's Bluff Is Called In Colombia Crisis
Patino's threat to attack Colon prompts U S gunboat Machias to return from Bocas del Toro. The U S Consul replies to Patino's rebel manifesto, warning that interfering with transit across the Isthmus of Panama would violate treaty rights and be met with action, while detailing expected protections for Panama Railroad access.
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Colon
Colombia
Galveston
United States
Machias
Bocas del Toro
Gatun
Patino
Panama
Spain seeks release of Spanish captives in Moorish waters
London dispatch reports Madrid pressing for release of a Spanish boy and girl held by Moorish tribes by September 12. The sultan may seek an extension due to tribal rebellion, with Spain demanding their release, cash compensation, and punishment of the tribes. Other powers may back Spain, or warships may head to Moorish waters if unsatisfied.
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London
The
Times
Madrid
Spain
Russian battleship Relvisan sails for trial from Cramps yard
Philadelphia reports the new Relvisan battleship departing Cramps' ship yard for preliminary trials. After compass adjustments she will steam to sea for stability and seaworthiness tests. The vessel is described as one of the finest battleships afloat.
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Philadelphia
Relvisan
Camden Man Arrested in McKinley assassination Plot
Edelbert Stone was arrested in Camden New Jersey on a charge of aiding and abetting in the attempted assassination of President McKinley. City Detective Painter made the arrest and Secret Service officials were notified. Stone allegedly told two coworkers at a New York shipyard he would not be surprised if the president was killed.
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Camden
N. J
Edelbert Stone
McKinley
Painter
United States Secret Service
Stone
New York
McKinley Dies At Buffalo After Prolonged Illness
Milburn House Buffalo reports President William McKinley died at 2 15 am after hours of unconsciousness since 7 50 pm. His last conscious hour was with his wife. Final words recorded by Dr Mann expressed submission to God's will. Attendants included Abner McKinley and family, college officials, Colonel Hayes, Secretary Cortelyou, and doctors McBurney Wasdin Parke Stockton and Mynter.
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Milburn House
Buffalo
McKinley
Abner McKinley
Helen
Sarah Duncan
Mary Barber
J. F. McKinley
William M. Duncan
Charles Dawes
F. M. Osborne
Webb C. Hayes
John A. Barber
George B. Cortelyou
W. C. Brown
President's Final Moments Narrated at Bedside
The President in his last conscious period chanted a hymn and spoke his final audible words, Good-bye, all, good-bye. He drifted toward unconsciousness as Dr. Mann recorded the bedside words. Oxygen aided his life for hours before he requested to die. Around 8:30 the oxygen stopped and the pulse faded, his passing likened to a child sinking into eternity.
Mourner Farewell at Milburn House to a Dying Leader
Relatives and officials gathered at the Milburn House for a simple farewell as Secretary Wilson did not attend. Friends paused at the door of the sick room, exchanged lingering looks, and then departed in tears.
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Milburn House
Wilson
Tragic death after bedside vigil by wife
He lay nearly unconscious as doctors used heart stimulants and oxygen to revive him for a final farewell. She remained at his side, holding his hand while he consoled her and bade her goodbye, displaying bravery through a heartrending scene of grief.
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Saem
Final scenes at deathbed of President as signs of dissolution appear
Officials describe the last hours in the death chamber after President McKinley remained unconscious since 8 30 p m Dr Rixey stayed by his side until death with doctors in and out of the room The immediate family gathered quietly at the bedside Mrs McKinley slept through the final moments as mourners circled the bed listing those present.
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Rixey
Seattle Gripped by Sudden News Bulletin Shock
In Seattle on September 14 the unexpected bulletin caused near paralysis of trade as crowds gathered at newspaper offices, many with tears. Business was almost suspended while residents waited for updates and tried to absorb the latest information.
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Seattle
Wash
Kaufmann Reelected Berlin Second Burgo Master Amid Uncertain Kaiser's Veto
Berlin report states Herr Kaufmann was reelected Second Burgo master by a small majority despite Emperor William’s earlier refusal to confirm his election due to a 30 year old army dismissal for political reasons. Curiosity grows over whether the Kaiser will again withhold confirmation, setting up a potential clash with the City of Berlin.
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Berlin
Herr Kaufmann
William
Berhn
End of a Chief's Life Draws Mourning Crowd
By ten o'clock the pulse faded and the chief grew cold. Grief-stricken mourners gathered below stairs as steel and steam carried more visitors. Attorney-General Knox arrived at 9:30 and was allowed to go upstairs to bid farewell to his leader.
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Knox
McKinley Dies in the White House after Long Illness
At 2:05 PM President McKinley died with Dr. Rixey declaring the death after a private vigil. Secretary Cortelyou announced the president's passing to the Cabinet and officials, shocking even his closest advisers who had anticipated the end.
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Mr. McKinley
Emperor Nicholas Visit to Paris Hope Looms in Berlin
Berlin reports public interest centers on Emperor Nicholas’s planned visit to France amid Dantzig festivities. Dispatches indicate French officials still weigh his trip, focusing on securing the Imperial guest’s safety and considering a Paris appearance.
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Berlin
Nicholas
France
Paris
Havana Bank Forgery Case Linked to Large Theft
Vargas, tied to a $43,000 check drawn on the Spanish Bank of Havana, faces forgery and complicity accusations in a $58,000 theft from Upmann and Co. German bankers. A further examination will probe for poison traces amid suspicions of director involvement.
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Havana
Vargas
Royal Bank of Canada
Upmann & Co
Baldwin-Zeigler North Pole expedition message update
A dated August 5 message from Eviyn B. Baldwin, Baldwin Zeigler North Pole head, reports America at latitude 78 and longitude 38 seeking passage northward through ice. All well. Also Peary Arctic steamer, from Cape Sabine Ellesmere Land, arrived at North Sydney, all well.
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Christiania
Hammerfest
Eviyn B. Baldwin
Baldwin-Zeigler
America
North Sydney
C. B
Cape Sabine
Ellesmere Land
Syndicated banks lend 80 million marks to Russian railways
A group of German and Russian banks agreed with government backing to lend 80 million marks to the Moscow Kasow Southeastern and Lodz railways.
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St. Petersburg
Moscow
Kason
Southeastern
Lodz
Chinese Minister to Germany Yet to Present Letter of Recall
Berlin dispatch notes Lu Hai Houn, retiring Chinese minister to Germany, has not presented his letter of recall. King Chang, as his successor, is learning German and interpreted Prince Chan's address.
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Berlin
Lu Hai Houn
Germany
King Chang
Prince Chan
Last Peace Move Fails In Steel Strike
Pittsburg Sept 11 The Amalgamated Association’s general executive board rejected peace proposals from United States Steel and left settlement to Mr Shaffer. The board adjourned with no new proposition and planned no immediate New York talks, signaling the strike would continue as before.
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Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association
United States Steel
Amal Association
Civic Federation
Shaffer
National Executive Board
Shaffe
New York
Boans
United States Steel Corporation
Shafer
Sealer's Big Catch Saucy Lass Returns to Victoria
Saucy Lass returns to Victoria with 704 skins after cruising from March off the Oregon coast to Copper Islands and Behring Sea. Food ran short forcing earlier stop. Seals plentiful and other schooners reported over 150 skins by Aug 16. Four bodies found on Akutatan Island believed linked to the steamer Pelican wreck.
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Victoria
B. C
Oregon Coast
Copper Islands
Behring Sea
Unalaska
Akutatan Island
Port Townsend
Taku
Quiet Mil burn House at 3 to 5 AM
Buffalo report states at 3 15 a m the Mil burn House rests quiet with no movement inside and no one leaving since the midnight bulletin. At 5 a m a nurse reports the President sleeping quietly as the private area remains very still and lights burn dimly.
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Buffalo
Milburn
French minister orders flotillas of submarine boats
Paris reports that M. De Lanessan, Minister of Marine, has decided to create flotillas of submarine boats at several seaports and coast points. The first flotilla, comprising six vessels, will be based at Cherbourg.
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Paris
The
Matin
M. de Lanessan
Cherbourg
Amalgamated men return to work at Illinois Steel Bayview
Thirty five Amalgamated Association workers resumed duties at the Illinois Steel Company plant in Bayview Milwaukee today. Two mills, the 12 inch and the rail mill, were reportedly started. Among those back at duty were J. D. Hickey and J. F. Cooper who had gone to Pittsburgh to learn the strike details.
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Milwaukee
Amalgamated Association
Illinois Steel Company
Bayview
J. D. Hickey
J. F. Cooper
Pittsburg
British Envoy Gerard Lowther Promoted to Chile Post
Washington dispatch notes Gerard Lowther, formerly Secretary Charge dAffaires at the British Embassy, has earned a subist promotion in the British diplomatic service and is chosen as British Minister to Chile.
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Washington
Gerard & Lowther
Chile
Train Yard Turmoil Kills Five in Jamestown
A Northern Pacific yard incident in Jamestown North Dakota on September 1 4 left five men dead and several injured as a seven car train and two passenger coaches backed into a yard with an engine present. Authorities investigated the fatal accident and casualties as crews worked the scene.
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Jamestown
N. D
Northern Pacific
Inj
Prussian Finance Minister Johannes von Miquel dead in bed
Frankfort on the Main reports former Prussian Finance Minister Johannes von Miquel was found dead in his bed this morning. He had been ill all day, and his daughter found him after he retired at midnight. A physician certified death by heart affection.
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Frankfort-on-the-Main
Johannes von Miquel
Germany's China Programme Seen as Achieved
London dispatch notes a Times quote from a Berlin correspondent on China. The article claims Germany fulfilled its immediate objectives in China, including security against disturbances and recouping expenses. It outlines German plans and asserts an open door for German merchants and industry.
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London
Berlin
The
Times
China
Cologne
Germany
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