Czolgosz Case Moves and Nicolay's Death Echoes
The Weekly Sentinel notes one final move in the Czolgosz case as the assassin nears eclipse. It recalls John George Nicolay, Lincoln’s secretary and biographer, who died in Washington, highlighting his role with Lincoln and his Chicago Republican collaborations.
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Pike County Press
Pittsfield
Springfield
Lincoln's Secretary of State From Nomination to Assassination
The secretary of state, named when Lincoln was nominated in 1860, remained closely aligned with him throughout his presidency until Lincoln's assassination.
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Mr. Lincoln
Miss Stone to be freed. demand noted for indemnity
Miss Stone, the American missionary held in Turkish captivity by Bulgarian brigands, is likely to be freed. The American Board of Missions via its Constantinople agent negotiates with the captors and will seek satisfaction as indemnity from Turkey and Bulgaria after her release. Governor Allen decries Porto Rico’s need for fresh blood to develop resources amid a hot tropical climate.
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Turkey
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Constantinople
United States
Charles H. Allen
Porto Rico
American locomotives favored by Spanish orders
British builders claim American engines lag behind yet the British consul at Bilbao admits Americans are superior. Spanish orders shifted from Britain to the United States, suggesting clear preference for American locomotives. Public opinion in Spain remains anti American, denying any bias in our favor.
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America
Spain
American Supremacy and the Nicaragua Canal Debate
In the current issue of the London Fortnightly Review an article on American Supremacy argues Europe faces US production floods. It urges England to back American plans for the Nicaragua canal, oppose the Claytor Bulwer stance, and accept the US iron keys to an ocean link, praising close ties with the United States.
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London Fortnightly Review
Europe
United States
Spectator
England
America
Nicaragua
Remedy for anarchist terror not to be ignored
The question of how to address anarchist terrorists responsible for the president’s death cannot be dismissed. A clear line between free and licensed speech is needed, possibly via constitutional amendment or state legislation. Public grief should crystallize into an effective remedy to prevent further outbreaks.
Hidden Knowledge Fractures To Command in Western War
It develops that every officer commanding a warship in the West Indian campaign who knew something advantageous to the commander in chief apprehended that the commander in chief had no business to know it.
H. H. Haines Absent on Ohio Business Trip
H. H. Haines is reported absent from his duties while on a business trip through Ohio. The notice notes the absence and mentions his professional role within the organization.
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Ohio
Judge Jeremiah Morrow Wilson dies after long career
Obituary recalls Judge Jeremiah Morrow Wilson a leading Washington lawyer aged 73 born in Ohio. He had served in Indiana politics and the US Congress and later formed a top Washington law partnership. He advised on major federal cases and headed Chesapeake and Potomac Telephone at death. Roosevelt’s German stay noted for potential impact on US German relations.
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Jeremiah Morrow Wilson
Washington
National
District of Columbia
British View on Boer War Difficulties and Philippine Alarm
The Cape Colony correspondent of the London Times argues that fewer Boers in the field makes hiding easier and tracking harder, risking a hopeless war. He suggests humanitarian steps to retain enough Boer combatants. Meanwhile a Samar disaster shocks the nation as U S forces face insurgent strength on the island. Roosevelt's German language skill is seen in Berlin as a political asset for Anglo German relations.
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Cape Colony
London Times
Berlin
Fort Wayne Interurban Aim To Reach City Center
Editorial urges Fort Wayne to approve an interurban line from Huntington to the city, arguing downtown access will spur growth. It predicts multiple lines within two years, tying markets and farms within forty miles to the city, and calls for care to protect future city interests. Dr. William C. Gray, Chicago Interior editor, dies at seventy-one. noted Presbyterian leader aided creed modification and expanded the Interior’s influence. Dr. W. D. Calvin returns from Chicago business trip.
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Board of Works
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William C. Gray
Chicago
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Cincinnati
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Benjamin Harrison
William Penn Nixon
Northwest
British naval force concentrates in Persian Gulf with three warships
Bombay dispatch reports a British naval buildup in the Persian gulf. Three warships are already present and will be joined by the gunboat Assaye and flagship Highflyer, with Pomone en route. Fresh trouble at Koweyt is feared as Turkey reportedly deploys thirty thousand troops at Basra under Edhem Pasha, aiming to seize Koweyt or move into Yemen.
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Arabia
Yemen
Anglo Turkish Crisis Deepens in Southern Asia
A Bombay dispatch to the Times reports Turkish efforts to land 500 troops at Kuwait. The British cruiser Perseus challenged a Turkish vessel. it entered Fa o harbor to land troops. The Turkish commander sought instructions from Constantinople and prepared to sail. Turkish forces mass near Bus ea under Edhem Pasha. Sheikh Muborakh says the Vali of Bus e a asked him to discourage British ships but he refused. A British protectorate is not yet established.
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Mubourakh
Rev Dr John A Peters Dies at Heidel berg University
Rev Dr John A Peters president of Heidel berg university died of pneumonia in Tiffin Ohio at age sixty nine. Funeral set for Monday afternoon. Rev A K Zartman of Grace Reformed church received word and noted the two men had been close personal friends and Peters had visited Fort Wayne several times and attended a Reformed synod meeting here six years ago.
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Rev. Zartman
Fort Wayne
Reformed Synod
Allen County Affair Highlights Democratic Decline
In Indianapolis News analysis, Allen county Fort Wayne politics show a defaulter county auditor, Walsh withdrawal from the race, bondsmen replacing him, and an expert finding the shortage tripled. A long standing party ring allegedly skews offices and public finances, yet critics fear no relief as loyalty to the party prevails.
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Indianapolis News
Bryan Democracy
Allen County
Fort Wayne
Michael V. Walsh
Bishop Alerdinz to Visit Peru Station This Saturday
Peru Journal reports Bishop Alerdinz will arrive from Fort Wayne at 7 05 PM next Saturday and be met at the station by church societies, then guided to the rectory. Sunday mass at 730 AM and confirmation for a large class at 10 AM follow.
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Alerdinz
Fort Wayne
Strike on Croton Dam Delays New York Work
Workers at Croton Dam in Westchester have escalated a strike, with all stone cutters and masons employed on the project walking off the job on October 1 causing a halt in dam construction and triggering potential negotiations with the contractor and state authorities.
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New York
Croton Dam
Westches
Strike Tieup Hits Peekskill Quarry Workers
Ter county saw a strike with 200 to 890 workers, including stone cutters at the Peekskill quarry, quitting work without a given cause. The Croton dam disturbance last year ended with National Guard deployment and one soldier shot by strikers.
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Peekskill Quard
Croton
National Guard
Lord Kitchener May Reluctantly Seek South Africa Command
Even if Lord Kitchener has not resigned chief command in South Africa, there is accumulating evidence that he probably would like to.
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Lord Kitchener
South Africa
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