Birmingham Disaster Ends Negro Baptist Convention
At Shiloh Baptist church in Birmingham a panic during a crowded National Baptist convention speech led to a deadly stampede. An estimated 20 plus deaths and many injuries followed a misinterpreted alarm as “Fire” sparked by a dispute backstage. Booker T. Washington avoided harm and Testimony notes that delegates from Texas and New Orleans were among the dead.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Convention of Negro Baptists
Shiloh Baptist Church
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
Associated Press
National Baptist Convention
United States
Africa
Booker Washington
Shiloh Church
South Highlands
Baltimore
Ballou
Texas
New Orleans Bern
Coal Strike Talks Move Toward Miner Decision
Philadelphia on September 19 saw Daniel K. McCarthy of Hazelton visit Senator Quay at the Republican state headquarters and submit a draft bill providing for the appointment of a receiver to take control of the anthracite coal mines under specified contingencies. Details of the conference were not disclosed.
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Philadelphia
Daniel K. McCarthy
Hazelton
Senator Quay
Murphy Named Leader of Tammany Hall Executive Board
New York September 19 Charles F Murphy was elected leader of Tammany Hall by the executive committee. The meeting endorsed abolishing the three man committee and giving Murphy the duties of leadership amid a 29 to 9 vote. Devery protested and claimed fraud in credentials as representative of the ninth district, a matter referred to elections.
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New York
Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Haffern
Bronx
Committee of Three
Frank J. Goodwin
Devery
Committee On Elections
Slocum Statue Unveiled at Gettysburg Reunion
Gettysburg Sept 19 General Henry Warner Slocum honored with equestrian statue on Culps Hill a New York tribute at the Army of the Potomac reunion. Governor Odell attended with escort units as Major General Brooke was elected president and Sickles spoke. Procession and ceremonies featured music prayer and salutes with a public meeting led by Mayor Seth Low.
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Gettysburg
Henry Warner Slocum
New York
Culps Hill
New Jersey
Einestvan
Slocum
Society of the Army of the Potomac
Brooke
Gen. King
Daniel E. Sickles
Centre Square
Lewis R. Stedman
Col. Baxter
Gov. Odell
Murphy
Stone
Dewitt C. Sprague
Washington
United States Battery
Seth Low
Editor Bird Convicted of Libel in San Juan
Ho bart S. Bird editor of the San Juan News was convicted of libel by the San Juan district court and sentenced to four months in jail. The trial denied him the right to testify as he published libelous articles about Former Judge Ramos who helped resign the district bench presidency. The case may go to the U S Supreme Court on sixth amendment applicability to Porto Rico. In a related case he was allowed to testify and acquitted.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Hobart S. Bird
Ramos
Bird
Supreme Court of the
United States
Body found on Scarborough Beach likely missing seaman
The decomposed body of a man wearing a blue jersey marked Quisetta was found on Scarborough Beach. Authorities believe it is the Norwegian seaman lost from the schooner yacht Quisetta during the Astor cup race on August 6. No signs of foul play. hands missing. body turned to a local undertaker.
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Narragansett Pier
R. I
Scarborough Beach
Wilcox
Miners Strike Settlement Hints From Mitchell Remarks
President Mitchell said no overtures from operators would be acted on without miners convention approval and the men would decide acceptance or rejection. The Telegraph reports a large firm involved in New York discussions may settle, with an official announcement expected soon.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Harrisburg
New York
Thomas Sinks Harbor Steamer in Lisbon Disaster
Lisbon reports the French steamship Thomas sank a harbor steamer today. Nine persons are confirmed drowned with rescue and investigation underway as authorities assess the collision and local port safety measures.
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Lisbon
Thomas
Peary Future Plans May Decide Arctic Assignment
The navy department weighs Commander Robert E. Peary civil engineer who has just returned from the Arctic voyage. If he shelves polar plans a permanent assignment is possible. if he intends another northward trip soon, the assignment will be tied to that objective.
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Washington
Sept
Navy Department
du Pee
Robert E. Peary
Arctic
Fraternal Groups Report Harvest Festival Readiness
Fraternal orders iron out duties for Mathew Temperance Institute and Garfield Purple Star lodge meet to plan parades and funerals benefits. Elizabeth Smith invited. Mrs Addie Emerson to attend national convention as the sole delegate from the women’s circle with next meetings starting Oct 3.
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Ladd and
Harvard law student E L Wood Jr in critical condition after revolver accident
Manchester report says E L Wood Jr a Harvard law student remains in a very critical condition following an accidental revolver discharge Wednesday night. Physicians held a consultation and offered little encouragement for his recovery.
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Manchester
E. L Wood, Jr
Harvard Law
Smallpox Reappears in Nashua After Months Free
Nashua New Hampshire, September 19. Smallpox reappeared today after months without infection. The board of health worries as cases are well developed in a densely populated Towle Street area. City physicians diagnosed the onset before any suspicion arose.
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Nashua
N. H
Board of Health
Towle Street
Robbers Attack Mrs Berwick in Dravesburg
In McKeesport Pennsylvania on September 19 burglars entered the home of Mrs Adolph Berwick and subjected her to a chloroform assault. They looted $35 and damaged the house equipment including a rocking chair while she lies in serious condition.
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McKeesport
Adolph Berwick
Dravesburg
Smallpox Reappears in Fall River Area
Fall River reports a smallpox relapse prompting health officials to alert New Bedford authorities to monitor infection spread. The patient Audit had cranberry picked with Cape visitors from New Bedford, signaling regional exposure. Advertisement notes for Chamberlain's Stomach and Liver Tablets claim easy use and no constipation with regular 26 cent price.
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Fall River
Board of Health
New Bedford
Cape
Chamberlain
Republican Caucuses in Lowell Sept 24 1902 Delegates Named
The Lowell Republican caucuses call on Wednesday September 24 1902 to choose delegates for the Republican State Congressional County Councillor Senatorial and Representative Conventions of 1902. Ward by ward delegate counts and locations are listed with times. Candidates must file by September 20 1902 at 10 p.m. with entry fees for each office. Asa J. Richardson agency at 52 Central street to collect names and funds. William Hounsell chairman.
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Lowell
Huntington Hall
P. M
Green School
Engine House
Branch St
Lyon St
Middlesex St
Bridge St
P. M. Ward
Fletcher St
Middlesex
Massachusetts
Congress
Representatve
Asa J. Richardson
Central Street
Republican City Committee
William Hounsell
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