Indiana Municipal Elections Show Mix of Republicans and Democrats
Indianapolis special report details quiet ballots with slow vote counts across Indiana towns. Notable results include Loogootee and Warsaw electing their first Republican and Democratic mayors, respectively, while Lafayette and Terre Haute swing to Democrats and Republicans in various councils. Anti Jewish sentiment is cited in Lafayette’s mayoral defeat.
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Indianapolis
Indiana
Loogootee
Warsaw
Anderson
Forkner Yveing
Elwood
Demorat
John W. Wallmayor
Alexandria
Rushville
Crawfordsville
Zimmerman
Richmond
Union City
Kokomo
Laporte
Repubican
Henry Rosenthal
Peru
Marion
Wooo
Senfesty
Knotts
Repo
Hammond
Marin
Goshen
Noblesville
J. Fred France
Huntington
Princeton
Vincennes
Seymour
Brazil
Bedford
Rensselaer
Tell City
North Vernon
Franklin
Geencastle
Wabash
Laozootee
Greensburg
Martinsville
Lawrenceburg
Pecoming
Methodist General Conference Debates Church Questions
The Los Angeles special covers the thirty first Methodist Conference opening questions on liquor, race, dancing, theater, cards, distant Asian sympathies, and preventing lynching. Church leaders weigh action on social issues and moral reform.
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Los Angeles
Thirty-First General Conference of the
Methodist Church
Far East
China Ready to Move On Russians
General Ma received orders to hold ready to advance on short notice as the Tartar generals press the government for a war declaration against the Czar. Hostilities may begin at any time.
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Pekin
A Model Doctor Dies in Winfield Home
Dr. A. L. W. Bowers an octogenarian physician of New Philadelphia Ohio dies at his Winfield home after sixty two years of practice. He boasted he never swore an oath chewed tobacco or drank intoxicants.
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New
Philadelphia
A. L. W. Bowers
Winfield
Here
No Cannon Boom for Vice President Ends Effort
Washington Special reports that Speaker Cannon will not be nominated for Vice President after a strong statement from “Uncle Joe” that he will remain in the House. The move leaves Senator Fairbanks of Indiana as the likely unanimous choice of the Republican national convention for vice president.
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Washington
Cannon
Joe
House of Representatives
Fairbanks
Indiana
London Cable: Edgar Fawcett Dies in City
American author Edgar Fawcett died in London on Tuesday after several days of unconsciousness. Death was caused by cirrhosis of the liver.
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London
Edgar Fawcett
Newchwang Falls to Japanese as Alexieff Sinks Vessels
Russian forces retreat on the Yalu as Port Arthur gains a brief victory for Viceroy Alexieff who sinks two torpedo boats and eight fireships at Port Arthur. Newchwang, key Manchurian town at the Liao river mouth, capitulates amid heavy Russian losses.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
New Chwang
Manchuria
Yalu River
Kuropatkin
Urin
Viceroy Alexieff
Port Arthur
Far East
Liao River
Carnegie Is An Infidel Says Philadelphia Educator
A Philadelphia educator asserts Andrew Carnegie, the millionaire, does not believe in God and doubts future reward and punishment. The authority claims Carnegie favors patriotism as life’s ideal and supports music education rather than church funding.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Carnegie
Chicago Receives 35000 Loaves to Ease Baker Strike
Chicago received from Pittsburg on Tuesday 35000 loaves of bread to relieve famine caused by the bakers strike. Milwaukee and St Louis bakers were asked to contribute, but declined fearing a sympathy strike in their own shops.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Attendance at opening day of world fair announced
The St. Louis special reports the opening day attendance at 187 792 people with 178 423 paid admissions. The Columbian Exposition total paid admissions reached 157 557.
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St. Louis
Evans Pays Election Bet on Long San Francisco Bid
D. P. Evans began his long trek to San Francisco on Tuesday with no money in his pockets and a wheelbarrow in front, aiming to settle an election wager by walking and earning his way.
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Cleveland
D. P. Evans
San Francisco
Woman Slayer Is Electrocuted at Clinton Prison
Allen Money, condemned for the November 4 1902 double murder at Saranac Lake, was executed in the electric chair at Clinton prison Danemora on Tuesday. He killed two women and faced death in the chair as scheduled by the state authorities.
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Plattsburg
N. Y
Allen Money
Saranac Lake
Clinton Prison
Danemora
Riots in Lemberg Leave Five Dead in Austria
Vienna dispatch reports serious anti Jewish riots in Lemberg on Saturday last. Five people killed and many injured as unrest spread amid tensions in the city and surrounding districts.
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London
Vienna
Lemberg
Austria
Congress to Control Red Cross Reform Plan
A reform plan to reorganize the Red Cross was submitted by Senator Proctor on Tuesday. It contemplates cooperation between the national government and the society in Red Cross affairs.
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Congress
Red Cross
Washington
Proctor
Russia and Japan spent forty million on war supplies here
The San Francisco collector of the port estimates that since the war began Russia and Japan have spent about $40,000,000 on war materials and supplies locally.
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San Francisco
Cal
Russia
Japan
Opening of the World's Fair in St Louis
Thousands witness the presidentially opened Louisiana Purchase Exposition as Secretary Taft speaks of unity and progress. Roosevelt signs the opening via a golden telegraph key, while crowds watch banners rise and cascades at the lagoon amid music and cheers.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Washington
National Commission
Board of
Lady Managers
Administration Building
Louisiana Monument
D. R. Francis
Frank M. Gunsaulus
Chicago
Francis
United States
Rolla Wells
Thos. H. Carter
Burnham
Tawney
America
William H. Taft
Taft
Union of Nations
White House
Postal Telegraph Company
Lagoon
Vladivostok Cruiser Fleet Returns to Harbor Under Fort Guns
The Russian Vladivostok cruiser squadron, after evading a superior Japanese fleet, has returned to Vladivostok and anchors safely under shore fortifications. Escape relied largely on intercepted wireless messages from the flagship to other ships.
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Vladivostok
Kaiser's Speech Sparks War Teasing in Berlin
In Berlin observers read Kaiser Wilhelm II's Frankfort remarks on Germany’s eastern interests as hints he will involve Germany in the Russo Japanese War amid broader calls to monitor international affairs more closely.
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Berlin
Frankfort
Germany
Toboggan continues as Toledo Special Oil dips
Toledo Special Oil again declines 3 cents on 2 barrel all around except White House and heavy grades. Indiana oil trades at 1.08 dollars, down 24 cents over the last four months.
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Toledo
White House
Indiana
Chicago Children to receive free firecrackers on Independence Day
The Chicago Amusement Association plans to give unlimited free firecrackers and torpedoes to every child in Chicago. Explosions will be allowed only in parks and public playgrounds under supervision of a fireman a physician and a association member to ensure safety and prevent property damage.
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Chicago
Chicago Amusement Asociation
Kruger Reported Severely Ill in Mentone
Mentone France report notes former Transvaal president Kruger shows cerebral symptoms and remains extremely weak. Physicians have held a consultation and say constant care is necessary.
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Mentone
France
Kruger
Transvaal
Use of Cigarettes Figures Show Appalling Consumption
Washington reports indicate rising cigarette use with nearly 2 000 000 dollars in cigarette tax receipts in less than a year and Uncle Sam collecting about 14 000 000 from cigar stamp taxes since last July. Beer tax receipts, however, show a decline since the new year attributed to a very cold winter and reduced beer consumption. A nationwide postal card campaign to curb cigarette sales to minors is being pushed through the United States Work Society in Philadelphia urging card forwarding.
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Washington
Internal Revenue
Treasury Department
Uncle Sam
United States
United States Work Society
Philadelphia
Pope records Gregorian Mass sung by 1500 voices
The Pope has phonograph records of the Greg orian mass sung at St. Peter's by 1500 voices for the centenary of St. Gregory. The records will aid church instruction outside Rome. Musicians declare the performance the most perfectly rendered in church history.
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Rome
St. Peter's
Detroit man seeks Bellevue exam after hypnotist claim
New York Special reportsDr Patrick H Collins of Detroit has applied at Bellevue Hospital for a mental examination, saying he believes a hypnotist controls him and compels actions against his will. He requests care.
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New York
Patrick H. Collins
Detroit
Bellevue Hospital
A Surprise for Mrs Delaney in Philadelphia Special
Mrs John A Delaney learns Sunday night that her husband is a professional crook. Dragged from bed at the Hotel Hanover he is revealed as a forger from a Baltimore aristocratic family.
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Philadelphia
John A. Delaney
Baltimore
Hanover
Delaney
New Gold Field Reported Along Shoshone River Canyon
Prospectors rush to a canyon five miles west of Cody Wyoming where tellurium ore is said to assay at several hundred dollars in gold and silver. Ground along the river from the discovery has been claimed rapidly by many venture seekers.
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Cody, Wryo
Chinese Court Faces Russia Martial Law Threat
The Chinese court trembles as Moscow prepares to enforce martial law in Chinese territory west of the Liao river. The dowager Empress orders the provisional government to cancel her birthday celebration and reallocate funds to equip 72,000 troops.
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Pekin
Russia
Liao River
Provincipal
Morgan Takes Rest in Aix-les-Bains Away From Paris
J Pierpont Morgan has left Paris for Aix-les-Bains to rest. He spent only a few hours in Paris and denies the trip to arrange Panama canal transfer, stating the journey was undertaken for recreation.
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Paris
J. Pierpont Morgan
Aix-les-Bains
Japanese Army Establishes In Manchuria After Yalu Crossing
The Japanese forces under General Kuroki pushed across the Yalu river aided by pontoon crossings. They broke Russian lines near Chiu Tien Cheng and Sho river heights, drove back the left flank, and seized twenty eight quick firing guns plus officers and men. Russian losses exceed seven hundred. Japanese losses about eight hundred.
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Tokio
Yalu
Mikado
Kuroki
Chiu-Tien-Cheng
Sho River
Antung
Imperial Guard
Oposi
Russian Forces Retreat After Prolonged Japanese Assault
War Department dispatches from General Kuropatkin in Manchuria and General Sassulitch along the Yalu confirm a continuous Japanese attack since last Tuesday. The Japanese crossed the river at several points and struck the Russian left flank, inflicting heavy losses and forcing a retreat from advanced positions.
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St. Petersburg
General Staff
War Department
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Sassulitch
Yalu
Dowieites Threaten Boycott of St Louis Fair
At Zion City meeting Overseer Speicher urged followers to stay away from the St Louis exposition calling it a carnival of vice and immorality and a fair of the world the flesh and devil. He warned Dowie supporters will be expelled from Zion for visiting the fair.
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Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
St. Louis Exposition
Zion
Speicher
Zion City
Acid attack harms nun in Elm Grove case
In Wheeling West Virginia excitement surrounds the assault on Sister Mary Alma of St. Joseph's convent Elm Grove. An acid thrower is alleged to target the nun after a September assault by three African American men. The physician believes sight may be saved if she recovers from the shock.
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Wheeling
W. Va
Mary Alma
St. Joseph's Convent
Elm Grove
No Politics on Sunday in St Louis Platform Discussion
A Sunday gathering of the United Christian party in St Louis saw an attempt to discuss the platform suppressed by a large majority. The organizers focused on devotional exercises, prohibiting political discussion on the Sabbath.
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St. Louis
United Christian Party
Sir Thomas Lipton Decorated by Italian King
Sir Thomas Lipton visiting Naples on the Erin was hosted at the palace by King Victor Emmanuel and Queen Helena. The king elevated him to knight commander of the Order of the Crown of Italy.
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Naples
Thomas Lipton
Erin
Victor Emanuel
Helena
Thomas
Order of the Crown of
Italy
Brazil mobilizes army on frontier amid Peru border clashes
The Brazilian government orders mobilization of the army and concentration of all available troops at frontier points after reports of Peruvian forces crossing the border. The move signals imminent action as tensions rise between Brazil and Peru.
Severed Head Shock in Philadelphia Street Tragedy
Amid a fierce storm a woman was struck by a southbound trolley car. The forward wheel cut through the neck, severing it. A crowd gathered and the trolley man fainted as bystanders learned the victim was a dummy in front of a clothing store.
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Philadelphia
Nihilists Active Across European Russia and Finland
Officials fear renewed nihilist activity in European Russia with signs of unrest in Finland Poland and Little Russia raising concerns of possible open rebellion across the region.
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St. Petersburg
Russia
Finland
Poland
Two Japanese Transports Sunk Off Chenampho
Report says two Japanese transports were sunk by Russian cruisers Friday near Chenampho with about 500 troops and several coolies killed. Only forty sailors were saved.
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Chee-Foo
Chenampho
Alonzo C Church Ferry Deck Collapse Injures Thirty-One
A hurricane deck collapse aboard the ferry steamer Alonzo C Church injured thirty-one passengers on Sunday in St. Louis. Several victims are reported in critical condition and hospitalized. Authorities investigate the cause of the accident and assess the vessel’s safety compliance.
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St. Louis
Alonzo C. Church
Liberia Morals Charges Hit Consular Officials Speaker Claims
Miss A. A. Klein at the Florence Crittenden Mission accuses Liberian consuls of gross immorality amid interior travel. She says native women face danger, while praising U S consul Ernest Lyon and noting strong Mosaic-law penalties in local society. Barrett cites harsher enforcement in the South.
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Washington
Liberia
A. A. Klein
Florence Crittenden Mission
Africa
Miss Klein
Lutheran Church
Muhrenberg
Ernest Lyon
United States
Monrovia
Kate W. Barrett
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
South
Equality for the Jews In Russia Hints at Reform
A St. Petersburg cable reports the Russian government plans to soften anti Jewish laws. A commission will study the issue with broad belief that Hebrews may gain practical equality with other Russians.
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St. Petersburg
Boris Recalled Over Czar Cousin’s Drunken Orgie
Dispatches from Port Arthur report Grand Duke Boris, cousin of the Czar, disgraced by a recent drunken orgy and facing recall at the request of General Kuropatkin.
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St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Boris
Kuropatkin
Six Die in Auto Crash at Roissy Crossing
A car carrying six people was struck by the Basle-Paris express at a grade crossing near Roissy en Brie, twenty five miles from Paris. All occupants died instantly in the Sunday collision.
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Roissy-En- Bri
Oldest Drummer Delos Mills Dies in Racine
Delos S. Mills aged eighty six died in Racine Wisconsin on Sunday described as the oldest traveling man in the United States. Mills was long a fixture in itinerant show business and known across circuits for decades.
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Racine, Wis
Delos S. Mills
United States
Markets report from Indianapolis and Chicago and New York
The Markets section lists grain prices in Indianapolis for WHEAT No 2 red at 1.01 and CORN No 2 white, OATS and hay. poultry and dairy figures. Chicago shows WHEAT 0.89, CORN 0. ABIG OATS 0.39. New York shows WHEAT 0.90, CORN 0.53, OATS 0.44. Oil market prices include many stations from Petrolea 2.12 to North Lima 1.16 and others in cents or dollars.
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Indianapolis
Chicago
New York
Petrolea
South Lima
Bartlesville
Independence
Chanute
Newcastle
Corning
Whitehouse
Pennsylvania
Tiona
Peru
Corsicana
Lacy
Jennings
Batson
North Lima
Indiana
Somerset
N. Neodosha
S. Neodosha
Corsisana
Ragland
Princeton
Humboldt
Cherryvale
Cabell
Neodosha
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Sir Thomas
Davy Ornes
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