Global trade wars and political shifts ripple through markets
The report surveys global trade strains as English market trade battles intensify with tobacco and gypsum sectors. It notes a 13 million dollar capital increase, 38 plants planned, and military moves in Africa and Europe. Politically, Rhode Island Democrats nominate L. P. Garvin for governor while Buenos Aires reacts to Argentina Chile road projects. California olive growers unite to push for higher prices, and Austrian budget details surface.
Brave Express Messenger Stands Off Thain Robbers
A Southern Pacific overland express near Walker's station south of Eugene Oregon was held up at 3 am by robbers. The express car was blown open with dynamite, but messenger Charles non fired from inside and held the attackers at bay until they fled empty handed after failing to seize the mail and treasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Southern Pacific Overland Express
Walker's
Eugene
Uve
Charles Non
Charles
Hoyineer Lions
Judicia
Ontaklita
Hugene
Lost One Hundred Men in Colombia Victory Near Ambalems
The Colombian government reports that General Poimpilio Gui terres was defeated on October 5 near Ambalems on the Magdalena river west of Bogota. Urgent forces from Tolima and Cundinamarca, led by Generals Marin and Duran, engaged for three hours. The insurgents retreated after heavy losses, with General Vicente Lombado among those captured. Government claims about a large ammunition supply were noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Poimpilio Guiterres
Ambalems
Magdalena River
Bogota
Tolima
Cundinamares
Marin
Duran
Insurgenta
Lalog
Vicente Lombado
Rights of bicyclists on sidewalks affirmed in Michigan
Supreme court of Michigan affirms judgment for Anna Lee a licensed rider against Port Huron for injuries from a defective sidewalk. Decision recognizes bicycle use as indispensable and allows sidewalk riding under proper restrictions, reflecting practical need for cyclists among laborers and citizens.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Supreme Court of Michigan
Anna Lee
Port Huron
Opposition to Wao Ting Fang in Washington
Dispatch from Pekin reports strong opposition among conservative Chinese officers to minister Wao Ting Fang. They view his popularity abroad as proof of disloyalty to the interests of China and anticipate his recall and a new post in foreign affairs under government scrutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekio
Wao Ting Fang
Washington
China
Pew Board of Foreign Affairs
General Buller Relieved After Controversial Speech
Sir Redvers Buller is relieved of command of the First Army Corps and placed on half pay after a speech made October 10 relating to the Ladysmith dispatch. General French is appointed to succeed him when his South Africa duties end. Government reportedly offered resignation as option, which Buller declined. London papers express sympathy but approve the succession to General French.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Redvers Holler
First Army Corps
Incheon
King's Royal Rifles
White
Ladysmith
French
South Africa
Huller
London
Fatal Wreck on Short Line Near Meammon
A westbound Oregon Short Line mail train No 1 derailed four miles east of Meammon on Tuesday afternoon after the engine climbed a dirt-filled curve and plunged twenty feet into an embankment. Engineer Edward Purtell and fireman Paul Spidell of Pocatello were killed instantly. Two mail clerks and the express messenger were slightly bruised. no passengers were injured.
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Meammon
Edward Purtell
Paul Spidell
Pocatello
Purtell
Exrpresa
Insurrection in Samar prompts Marines deployment
A cable from Rear Admiral Rodgers at Cavite reports active insurrection in Samar near New York. 390 marines head to Catbalogan then Huney and Balangiga to assist the army, with naval forces concentrating on Bomar patrol. Arethaya and Zaiiro, two colliers, are being utilized. dispatch suggests New York will land detachments at Catbalogan Barney and Balangiga.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Rodgers
Cavite
Samar
New York
Catbalogan
Huney
Bolangiga
Arethaya
Zaiiro
Barney and
Balangiga
Priest Visit For McKinley Assassin Before Execution
Leon F. Ceolgosz awaiting electrocution in Auburn New York has asked for spiritual consolation and received a visit from Rev. T Syurdinski a Polish Roman Catholic priest on Tuesday afternoon during the week starting next Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leon F. Ceolgosz
McKinley
Auburn
N.Y
T. Syurdinski
Geth Abbott Dies in Chicago at Age 84
Seth Abbott father of singer Emma Abbott died in Chicago Tuesday night at 84. A Mintaman by trade he taught music for many years before health declined. Annuity of 8400 a month was left to him by Homma Abbott after her death in Salt Lake City in 1501.
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Seth Abbott
Emma Abbott
Chicago
Abbott
Mintaman
Muale
Homa Abbott
Salt Hale City
Injured Colfax Gridder Fatally Struck by Tackle
Nineteen year old Richard Tripp of Colfax, Iowa, is not expected to survive injuries from a football game between Colfax and Prairie City high schools. He was struck in the stomach during a tackle and carried away unconscious as his condition worsened. A separate incident in Louisville, Kentucky saw a theater fire alarm panic cause a stampede at Temple Theatre, injuring several. attendants restored order but multiple people were hurt.
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Nicholas Fieod Daven
Clarendon Hotel
Winnipeg
Manitoba
Northwest
Jake Dowling
James Brown
Madison
Win
New Panama Company
Colombia
United
Richard Tripp
Ned
Colfax
Prairie City
Iowa
Temple Theatre
Louisville
Daring Chicago Post Office Burglary Stuns City
Thieves tunnelled under a Chicago post office vault between Saturday night and Sunday morning to steal stamps valued at 74010. They bored through a steel floor, formed water-filled trenches, and dragged the loot 800 feet to a waiting wagon in an alley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Stampa
Selby Emelting Company
San Francisco
Dowager Empress Chooses New Heir for Empire
Report claims the Dowager Empress will appoint a new throne heir after meeting Prince Ching and viceroys at Kai Feng Io Nan province capital. The present heir is dissolute and banned, while the proposed candidate Peltze nephew of Prince Tuan is criticised as weak.
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Prince Ching
Kai Feng
Io Nan
Peltze
Tuan
Feod
Ltont
Ching
Pekin
Kal Pong
Fatal duel on Waco street ends two deaths
On a busy Waco thoroughfare in Texas, ex- Harris and his son killed by Dr. Lovelace and his stepson after a long-running feud. Harris fired a shotgun but failed. Lovelace shot back, killing the two Harris men. Reynolds survived uninjured.
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Waco
Texas
W.T. Harris
W. T. Harris, Jr
D. G. Lovelace
Z. T. Reynolds
Young Harris
Lovelace
Harrin
Lovelnce
Harris
Abewise
Reynolds
Electric Lights Used for Telephones Discovery
A Mon sow imperial technical school faculty member reports a microphone attached to an electric arc lamp can transmit sound to a second arc lamp through a thick wall. In slow voice the inventor lectured while words spoken into the microphone were heard in the other room despite barriers. A separate item notes a Hungarian bank collapse and a manager’s suicide urged by his wife.
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Monsow Imperial Technical School
St Petersburg
Hert
Hinself
Boden Credit Bank
Ondenburg
Hungary
Schladerer
Will
No News of Mrs Stang Abduction Case Report
Officials of the regation are tii with the missionarins arranging with abductors of Mios Elica M. Stone and Mme. K. 3. Tsilke. The record notes it is probable the United States seeks to obtain terms of the ransom and direct where he went, with the eaab shal?
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Regation
Tii
Mios Elica M. Stone
Mme. K
Tsilke
Ibis
United States
Northwest Notes From Denver to Oregon and Beyond
A scattered roundup reports snow in Denver on the 11th, a Nevada mineral display award at a Pon-American exposition, and a Walla Walla mill fire causing 826,000 in losses. It notes Portland hosting a regional gathering, Roosevelt’s office changes, lectures by Elwood Mead in California, and multiple homicides, accidents, and legal actions across Montana, Colorado, Nevada, and Wyoming. Also covered are new transport lines, incorporation filings for a Portland fair, and a disastrous Boulder Delano mill fire with substantial damage.
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Denver
Nevada
Walla Walla, Wash
National Council of Congregationalista
Portland
Roosevelt
George W. Hayes
Register of the Land Office
Huron
Elwod Mead
Office of Irrigation Investigations
California
Herkley
Delta
Wanh
Minnie B. Knox
Treasury Department
Washington
Misa Knox
Delano Mill
Boulder
Colo
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England
Rothe
Hinmen
Agypsum Trust
Pongolaboseh
Slangaples
Noutheast
Piet Retief
M. Calllaux
Miolster
Democrats
Rhode Tialand
L. P
Garvin
Lonsdale
Nomiere
Buenos
Cornell
Bo Ring
Upper Congo
Macedonia
West Indien
Brussels
Heidharath
Asssnfant
Charles H. Darling
Beo- Bington, VI
Ecomimintes
Miste
Brave Express
Gove Srement Forcas
Michigon Court
George J. Augur
Honolulu
Board of Health
Molokai
France
Paris
St. Etienne
General Buller
Catheingan
Assasin
McKiniey
Geth Abbott
Chisago
Fa Chun
Wenle
Mrs Stang
John Black
Gallatin Valley
Montana
Ian
Meeker
Sheridan
Buffalo
Wyoming
Omaha
Oregon
John Taylor
Taylor
A. M. Bunce
Lander, Wye
Patrick F. Hayes
Willian McVale
Butte
Mont
Charles Kaiser
Reno Water and Electric Works
Reno
Bonanza Queen Mining Group
Silverton
Wash
Bell ‘Telephone
Minneapolis
Elue
Joseph Coufal
Central Park
Helena
Coufal
Deer Park
Fowler
Puget Sound Bridge and Dredging Company, & Seattle Corporation
Hhas
Manila
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