Funeral of the Mikado Held on Friday
Tokyo September reports the Emperor Matsuhito's funeral at the Aoyama parade ground after six weeks of mourning. The event drew a vast international turnout led by Secretary Knox and princes from Britain and Prussia, with a solemn procession and interment at Motoyama Kyoto.
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Tokio
Japan
Matsuhito
Aoyama
Motoyama Kyoto
United States
Philander Knox
Great American Republic
Secretary Knox
Knox
Prince Arthur of
Connaught
George
Great Britain
Prince Henry
Prussia
Prince Arthur
Edward
Imperial Court Scene in Tokyo Parade Display
A vivid depiction of a royal procession featuring Shinto priests in white, a funeral car drawn by six white oxen, court officers, emperor’s favorites, princesses, high officials in court dress, diplomatic corps, envoys, army and navy officers, imperial household members, the Tokyo garrison, and sailors from the fleet in attendance.
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Russia
Austria Hungary
Italy
Spain
French
Tokio
Uchisaiwaicho
Omote-wachi Street
Japan
Imperial Household
Bryan and Wilson Meet in October
The article notes a planned first meeting between Governor Wilson and William J. Bryan in Lincoln Nebraska with Wilson speaking there after Indianapolis. It mentions Wilson’s Sept 13 visits at Syracuse and Sea Girt and outlines possible speeches in Omaha Des Moines and other Iowa towns.
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New York
Syracuse
Wilson
Dix
William J. Bryan
Lincoln
Nebraska
Indianapolis
National Conservation Congress
Omaha
Des Moines
Iowa
Mrs Jack Johnson's wife dies of self inflicted bullet
In Chicago on September 12 Mrs Etta Burye Johnson wife of boxer Jack Johnson fired a pistol in her apartment above his Cafe de Champion killing herself after sending for her maid to pray for her. It notes her divorce from Clarence Burye and hints at strained society ties and alleged abuse. Johnson was away but with her at death. She planned a Las Vegas trip for health.
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Chicago
Ill
Jack Johnson
Johnson
Etta Buryea
Clarence Buryea
New York
Las Vegas
N. M
Fearless Death Row Inmate Belief In Christian Science
Bertram G Spencer, condemned for the 1910 Springfield murder of Miss Martha B Blackstone, awaits execution in Charlestown prison. Convicted of first degree murder in 1911, he embraced Christian Science and reportedly fears no death, drawing expert interest in his dual personality.
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Boston
Mass
Bertram G. Spencer
Martha B. Blackstone
Springfield
Charlestown
Spencer
Porter Avenue
Bridgewater
John C. Crosby
Supreme Court
Sidna Allen Captured in Des Moines Pursuit Ends
Des Moines reports the capture of Sidna M. Allen leader of the Allen Gang suspected in the Hillsville killings. Detectives observed Itolier, an 18 year old mountain bride to Wesley Edwards, guiding the hunt and are said to expect Edwards’ capture soon.
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Des Moines
Itolier
Wesley Edwards
Sidna M. Allen
Allen
Edwards
Virginia
Wythesville
Massey
Hillsville
Sidna Allen
Floyd
Claude Allen
Sidna
Claude
Friel Allen
Sidna Edwards
Louden Machinery Plans Addition to Factory
The Louden Machinery Co announces a third story addition to its three acre plant. The expanded space will cover the 149 by 72 foot main section and a 61 by 48 foot office overhang. The new area includes a display room a photograph studio and extra storage. Construction starts next Monday.
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Louden Machinery Co
Louden Company
General Nogi and wife commit seppuku after funeral
In San Francisco a cable reports General Nogi of the Russo Japanese War and his elderly wife died by seppuku after the funeral cortege of Japan's late emperor passed the palace grounds. The act follows an ancient Japanese tradition and ends the veteran commander's life.
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San Francisco
Cal
Nogi
Hari-Kari
Japan
DREADED AX MAN LIKES THREE MORE
The dead body of Martin Thompson his wife and infant son were found today in his home south of Council Bluffs Iowa. The heads of all had been smashed in with an ax. No details are known. Police say the crime resembles the Villisca axe murder.
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Council Bluffs
Martin Thompson
Here
Villisca
Third Iowa Cavalry Reunion Names Missing From Roll Call
At the September 26 and 27 reunion in this city three names are missing from the roll call. John W. Nobles latest died, Cyrus Bussey aged ex-colonel living in Washington DC, and H Clay Caldwell of Los Angeles are unlikely to attend. The Third Town formed in 1861 and mustered out in 1865 after Sherman’s march to the sea. Surviving members invite all old soldiers to register and join the two day program.
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Third
Iowa Cavalry
John W. Nobles
Cyrus Bussey
Washington, D. C
H. Clay Caldwell
Los Angeles
Atlanta
Sherman
Foley Kidney Pills Endorsement By Garden Postmistress
Antoine Deloria of Garden Michigan testifies to Foley Kidney Pills curing kidney trouble. He cites his father’s kidney disease and many neighbors also being helped by the remedy. L. S. Bradshaw & Co. Sept.
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Shailenberger
Bright
Antoine Deloria
Garden, Mich
Foley
L. S. Bradshaw & Co
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