President Roosevelt Heads Back to Washington After Ill Left Leg Surgery
President Roosevelt, grievously slowed by a swelling in his left leg, underwent immediate operation at St. Vincent's hospital in Indianapolis. Surgeons removed a two ounce serum sac in the tibial region and declared the injury not serious but requiring rest. He left for Washington on schedule, with officials urging quiet and leg rest.
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Hay's Note to the Powers on Roumania's Jews
A London dispatch states Secretary Hay's note to the powers on Roumania's treatment of Jews offers no lasting benefit unless a power crushes Romania, a task no nation appears eager to undertake. The British official view is blunt and likely to contrast with eventual diplomatic replies from Hay.
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Romania
America
Europe
London Press Reacts To Roosevelt Operation News
London papers publish detailed reports on the president's operation. They show surprise at the unexpected event and sympathy for Roosevelt while viewing it as a trifling matter. Secretary Cortelyon's statement is broadly accepted and echoes recall of McKinley's death, with some anxiety noted.
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London
Roosevelt
Cortelyon
McKinley
Surprise in Washington postpones Roosevelt western trip
President Roosevelt faces a shin bruise requiring a minor operation and rest. Doctors report the illness is not serious, and Secretary Moody delays his planned western visit to accompany the president later. The White House confirms the trip abandonment as a precaution while officials express confidence in a swift recovery.
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Bishop Hastings Sees No Return to Boxer Uprising
New York, Sept 24 Bishop David Hastings Moore, head of China Japan and Corea work for the Methodist Episcopal church, says in town for five months in the open door movement that he does not expect another general uprising in China. He notes China’s idols shattered and Pekin’s wall opened to the locomotive, with legations rebuilt and western ideas permeating empire. Timothy Richards tasked by the emperor to modernize education.
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Coal stock and quarantine line actions on Sept 24
Vice President Voorhees cited 20000 tons of coal stored at Reading with restrained disclosures on receipts and loaded cars. Reading officials face heavy coal inquiries while charities report no changes. In Wichita, the National Association of Sanitary Boards met to discuss extending the quarantine line south and widening the open season, with committees named including Ellis, Sale, and Dunn.
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Missouri
A. W. Sale
W. H. Dunn
Tennessee
Bridge to be built across Missouri River at St Joseph
The St Joseph and Grand Island Railroad company plans a new 400000 dollar railroad bridge over the Missouri river at St Joseph. The project aims to improve river crossings and expand rail capacity in the region.
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St. Joseph
Missouri River
Britain and Venezuela Move Toward Diplomatic Break
London reports perilous tensions as Britain contemplates severing relations with Venezuela over flag disputes and protests from Caracas. British officials blame Maduro’s government for unrest while hinting Washington’s Monroe Doctrine influence shapes Venezuela’s stance.
No Answer to Hay's Note on Romanian Jews
Washington reports no reply from Tunisia or Austria to Secretary Nay's note on Romanian Jews. The state department notes that no other power is expected to respond beyond formal acknowledgments from US ambassadors and ministers who have read the notes to foreign ministers.
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Austria
State Department
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Prominent Bombay Parsee Plans Charity Fortune Gift
Nowrajee Manekie Wahda, a leading Bombay Parsee, announces he will devote his fortune of nearly 500000 dollars to charity. He plans to place his property in trust for the benefit of people in any country deprived of subsistence by sudden calamities.
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Lincoln Nebraska to show state products on G A R train
Commander Breele of the Nebraska Grand Army of the Republic announced a special train to the Washington encampment with expected attendance over 1000 Nebraskans. Adjutant Howe reports many inquiries on excursion rates as a baggage car will display grain grasses and fruits with Nebraska apples for visitors. The state board of agriculture assists, funding comes from the Grand Army of the Republic, not railroads.
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Breele
Nebraska
Grand Army of the Republic
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Ilowe
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Marines Control Railway in Colombian Exchange
The Navy reports transport of about 1000 Colombian troops daily between Panama and Colon under armed naval guard. Troops traveled unarmed in a separate passenger train while arms and ammunition moved in a second guarded train. Commanded by Commander McLean, the operation follows U.S. traffic guard policies.
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Navy Department
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Panama
M’lean
Visit of Iowa Not Welcome in Brazilian Waters
Correio Da Manha denounces the United States battleship Iowa for surveying Rio de Janeiro bay and photographing forts. The paper asks the government to stop the Iowa's prying while Italian deputy Signor Gavotti arrives to discuss emigration of Italians to Brazil with the foreign affairs minister.
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Herrera gains deserters as fleeing revolution reshapes Panama
Government troops freed by General Herrera at Agua Dulce report the revolutionary army has left its Chorrera camp and is retreating toward Agua Dulce. Herrera is said to have absorbed guerrilla bands into his force, easing railroad traffic fears. In Waterloo Indiana a two year old drank kerosene and lies critical.
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Agua Dulce
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Colon
Waterloo
N. G. Patterson
Johnson County Fair a Success in Tecumseh
The Johnson county annual fair closed in Tecumseh Nebraska and officials say it was one of the best ever held with strong exhibits and good attendance.
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Tecumseh
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Distillers Form a Trust
NEW YORK September 23 Distillers Security corporation filed articles of incorporation in Jersey City today The authorized capital stock stands at 72 3 million dollars The move marks the formation of a trust among distillers and aligns with industry consolidation trends in the era.
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Distlers' Security Corporation
Jersey City
MURDERER Olsen Shot Near Bancroft Neb after pursuit
Peter Olsen, who shot Mary Peterson in Omaha on September 8, was tracked to Bancroft Nebraska, where a posse confronted him. He drew his revolver, was shot by Constable Copple and John Farley, dying from a bullet wound after a brief pursuit. Olsen carried only one shell in his gun. Local officials validated his identity through scars and description.
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Roosevelt Trusts Policy Provokes Mixed Press
London editors cast doubt on constitutional remedies for trusts. The Daily Telegraph warns the plan is colossal and risky, while the Daily News argues Roosevelt may join Lincoln in shaping history by challenging ruthless combines.
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Rear Admiral Coghlan Raises Flag on Olympia at Boston
Rear Admiral Coghlan has raised his flag aboard the Olympia in Boston and awaits orders to sail for the Isthmus of Panama to take charge of affairs there. The Olympia is provisioned and coalled for three months.
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Government orders colonies to pay for South African war
The Daily Mail reports that London government mandates the new South African colonies contribute 500,000,900 dollars toward the South African war cost. The ruling implies substantial fiscal support from these colonies in the ongoing conflict.
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The
Daily Mail
Death of Rear Admiral Burges Watson Aboard Ramillies
Rear Admiral Burges Watson, R. N., has died aboard the British battleship Ramillies in Vallette Malta on September 22. The obituary notes his service and naval career.
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Island of
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