Massacre in Siedlce as troops open fire on Jews
In Siedlce Poland on September 10 a Jewish massacre shocked the city. After two soldiers were killed Saturday night Libau regiment retaliated, hundreds of Jews were killed or wounded and thousands were looted. Four batteries then shelled Jewish streets as governor Skal lon sought permission to use artillery.
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Siedlce
Poland
Libau
Skallon
Pienkna
Warsaw
Aliena
Englke
Fire adds 178 terror in Siedice bazaar blaze
Siedice reports six buildings in the city bazaar burning amid ongoing killings and plunder. Gunfire continues around town, with authorities unable to confirm full casualties. at least sixty people are dead and about two hundred injured so far.
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Siedice
Inez
Jewish Massacre Flares in Siedlce Amid Chaos and Looting
Reports from St. Petersburg describe a savage outbreak in Siedlce Russian Poland where soldiers and mobs killed Jews and Christians, looted shops, and sold booty on trains. Estimates of victims range from 140 to several hundred, with authorities citing terrorist influence and possible officer connivance as drivers of the violence.
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St. Petersburg
Siedlce
Poland
Siedice
Warsaw
Bialystock
Libau
Juga
Berghoff Wins Higher Salary in Fort Wayne Case
Judge O N Heaton ruled Henry C Berghoff is entitled to a $3 000 year salary from April 15 to December 31 1905 for the mayoral term in Fort Wayne The decision also affects other officials on the board of public works with similar claims under the 1905 law The dispute centers on increased pay that followed legislative acts effective April 15 1905 and prior attempts to fund the raises.
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O. N. Heaton
Superior Court
Henry C. Berghoff
Fort Wayne
Robert B. Dreibelbiss
Peter Eggemann
William Doehrmann
Henry C. Zollinger
Board of Public Works
Frank J. Hanly
Board of Works
Judge Dreibelbiss
Berghoff
Ministerial Association Elects Officers at Grace Reformed
The local ministerial association met Monday morning at Grace Reformed church and elected officers for the coming year. President Dr. A. K. Zartman of Grace Reformed, Vice President Rev. E. W. Averill of Trinity Episcopal, Secretary and Treasurer Rev. G. F. Byrer of Calvary U. B. Also Rev. D. E. Zechiel of Bethel Evangelical was named to the Civic committee replacing Rev. BE. W. Allen who has accepted a charge in Wichita.
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Grace Reformed Church
A. K. Zartman
E. W. Averill
Trinity Episcopal Church
G. F. Byrer
Calvary U. B. Church
D. E. Zechiel
Bethel Evangelical Church
BE. W. Allen
Wichita, An
Indiana State Fair Opens at Indianapolis Exhibition Promises Growth
The Indiana state fair opened in Indianapolis with strong prospect for a successful exhibition. Judges and farmers note exceptional advances in livestock quality, fruit and grain outputs, and a record poultry show. Industrial updates include a substantial electric motor installation by Edmunds Construction at the fairgrounds.
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Indianapolis
State Board of Agriculture
Indiana
Morris Declines Place on Ticket in Allen County
John Morris will not run on the Republican ticket for judge of the Allen circuit court. He arrived home from the National Bar Association meeting, saying he is too busy to discuss the matter and has not communicated with the party chairman. Morris cited business demands and said he could not afford to give up his law practice if elected.
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Allen Circuit Court
City
W. P. Breen
National Bar Association
Montreal
New York
Mr. Morris
Skelton
Republican County
Morris
Col. R. 8. Robertson
Tiréeen
Edward O'Rourke
Republican leaders consider candidate for vacant ticket spot
Communicated with him and it is not known when a meeting will be held to fill the vacant place in the ticket. Re publican leaders who were consulted would not venture an opinion upon the subject of a candidate.
Trusty convict thwarts escape at Indiana Reformatory
Jeffersonville Indiana Sept 10 five prisoners implicated in a bold escape plot were discovered by John Edgey a trusty who fought them off alone until the alarm. Edgey suffered a broken arm and other injuries but will recover. The escape plan involved releasing others from hospital cells.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
Indiana Reformatory
John Edgey
Soldiers Gowdy's Guests in Rushville Visit
The third battalion of the fourth infantry marching from Fort Benjamin Harrison stopped in Rushville Indiana today. The entire regiment was entertained as guests by John K Gowdy former consul general to Paris and refreshments were served to all attendees.
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Rushville
Ind
Fort Benjamin Harrison
John K. Gowdy
Paris
Man shoots wife in mistaken burglary claim
Indianapolis on September 10 reports Simon Cheatum, a resident of 409 Musk ingum street, shot his wife in the abdomen, claiming he mistook her for a burglar. He was jailed while both spouses insist it was a fatal mistake.
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Indianapolis
Simon Cheatum
Muskingum Street
Cheatum
German Conference Adjoins in Evansville
The German Central conference of the Methodist Episcopal church ended its one week session in Evansville Indiana with adjournment last night.
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Evansville
Ind
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
District case stirs Detroit crime notes from 1904
Detroit Mich September 10 Floyd Harper charged with killing Patrolman John E Daley in a 1904 case. The man who attempted to burgle a rent connection was freed today after prosecutors requested time.
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Detroit
Mich
Floyd Harper
Prosecs
Rebels Attack Troop Trains Near Artemisa
Havana dispatch reports a Havana troop train struck early morning near Artemisa by rebels who were driven off with machine guns. Four batteries arrive to guard Consolacion del Sur area as repairs continue and a veteran peace commission voices renewed hopes for negotiation amid ongoing quiet in Santa Clara and Havana provinces.
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Havana
Artemisa
Consolacion del Surana
Nime
Paso Real
Santa Clara River
Colavalos
Webster
Pino Guerra
Guerra
Santa Clara
Cuban general arrives in disguise en route to Washington
A Cuban general arrived in Tampa traveling in disguise on government business toward Washington. He is among 300 steamer passengers fleeing unrest. reports say the rebel army now numbers over a thousand armed men.
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Tampa
Fla
Washington
Indicted in Havana Rebels Suspected in Rail Disruption
Sixty more individuals in Havana and surrounding areas are indicted for complicity with rebels. They have been denied bail as the rebel posse continues to threaten train operations. Reports note railway junctions at Rincon are under rebel control and westbound trains halted and inspected at will.
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Havana
Rincon
Iin
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