Russian Death Toll Soars As Mukden Fight Rages
Tokyo reports southern Russian retreat under Oyama pressure near Shakhe river. Kuropatkin commands amid heavy casualties with estimates of Russian losses around 30 to 40 thousand and Japanese losses described as smaller though substantial.
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Tokio
Kuropatkin
Ovyama
Kuroki
Nodzu
Oku
Oyama
Shakhe
Nedzu
Manchuria
Kuroptakin
Wood Alcohol Found in Victims of Poison Whisky
Coroner Scholer reports wood alcohol detected in stomachs of three supposed victims from the Stryker farm area. Investigation ties sudden deaths near Tenth Avenue and Forty-eighth Street to very inferior grade whisky sold in local barrooms.
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New York
Soldiers Die in Powder Explosion at Fort Barks
Three U S soldiers were killed and eight injured, one fatally, by a premature powder explosion while a mortar was being loaded at Fort Barks Winthrop on Saturday.
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Boston
United States
Eigh
Ft. Barks
Winthrop
Apostle Dowie Rejects Moving Pictures at Pike World Fair
Chicago reports Apostle John Alexander Dowie refuses a promoter's plan to use moving pictures and phonograph attractions at the Pike world fair. He scorns the proposal after reading the commune's Sunday meeting, declining any offer to preserve his features and voice for future generations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John Alexander Dowie
Tha
King George of Saxony Near Death
Renewed anxiety surrounds the ailing King George of Saxony as his breathing difficulties and overall weakness intensify. Officials have not released new medical details, and crowds gather outside the royal residence seeking updates.
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Dresden
George of
Saxony
Slocum Disaster Orders New York Officials Dismissed
President Roosevelt outlines harsh penalties and reforms after the Slocum inquiry. Dismisses Roche Dumont Barrett from New York steamboat inspection, seeks indictments of responsible workers, and urges an overhaul of the inspection force and new laws for excursion boats to prevent similar disasters. The report cites a highly inflammable wooden ship, poor fire safety, and inadequate training with praise for engineers who stayed at their posts.
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New York
Roosevelt
Department of Justice
Robt. S. Roche
Second District
Steamboat Inspection Service
James A. Dumont
Thomas H. Barrett
John W. Fleming
Henry Tlundberg
United States
Conkling
Brandon
London claims new cure for consumption using hot air
Miss Thorne from Sydney University announces a novel treatment for consumption in London. The method involves heating air to a temperature near 100 degrees as the core therapy.
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London
Miss Thorne
Sydney University
New South Wales
Havermeyer and the Blizzard in Colorado
Denver reports H O Havermeyer’s special train met a blizzard near Mammoth fifty miles from the city. The sugar magnate, already affected by altitude, abandoned the rest of the trip to assess whether newly opened territory would grow sugar beets.
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Denver
Colo
H. O. Havemeyer
Mammoth
Alrealy
Evangelist McKinney Held by Postal Authorities for Fraud
Rev. Homer L. McKinney, famed evangelist of the Erie Methodist Conference, is jailed in Allegheny County on charges of using the mails to defraud. He allegedly ran a matrimonial scheme with California ranchers, sending photos and forged letters from “Annie Hall” and “Mary” to obtain $50 from each man. Authorities say the scheme involved about 50 victims and relied on a carefully plotted love story.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsbur
Homer L. McKinney
Erie
Methodist Church
Allegheny County
United States
McKinney
United States Marshal and Post Office
J. H. Ware
Philadelphia
California
Eureka
Cal
Tilley
J. N. Cuff
Earth
Washington
Tilley and Cuff
Freeport
Annie Hall
Cuff
Mary
Mr. McKinney
Annie
Parker and Gorman Confer on Campaign Strategy
New York report says Alton B. Parker met Senator Gorman of Maryland in a major conference during Parker’s latest visit. They discussed campaign conduct and agreed on vigorous action to boost the remaining weeks of the effort.
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New York
Alton B. Parker
Gorman
Maryland
Ign
Boodlers Off to Prison in St Louis Bribery Case
Charles F. Kelly former speaker and Charles A Gutke former assembly member were sentenced to terms in the penitentiary for involvement in the Suburban bribery deal Kelly received two years for perjury and Gutke five years for bribery in a St Louis case.
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St. Louis
Charles F. Kelly
Municipal Assembly
Charles A. Gutke
Kelly
Gutke
Charitable Gifts From Des Moines Benefactor Exceed 300000
The estate of the late James Callahan of Des Moines distributed more than $300,000 to public charities schools and churches. The sizable donations supported multiple organizations and community programs across the region.
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James Callahan
Des Moines
Dowie Plans Enormous Industrial Structure in Zion
Chicago special notes Zion City's factories operate slowly this winter with reduced work. John Alexander Dowie, the founder, has announced plans for a vast new structure to be started on November 1. The project is expected to surpass any similar build in the United States.
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Chicago
Zion City
John Alexander Dowie
ag#tle
United States
Surgeon confronts drastic choice amid surgery delay
Alvin Schreiter, 50, avoided finger amputation by choosing suicide. He drank carbolic acid while a surgeon waited to prepare for the operation, dying as a result.
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Alvin Schreiter
Schreiter
Japan Minister Sees Port Arthur Fall Could Spur Peace
Baron Hayashi said victory around Yentai would not shorten the war, but capturing Port Arthur could hasten peace even without intervention. He warned that with Port Arthur out, Russians might favor settlement, while defending Russian forces face weather and disease challenges. He noted intervention remains likely and Port Arthur’s fall could change the outlook.
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London
Baron Hayashi
Europatkia
Yentai
Port Arthur
Port Arthur Falls
Kuropatkin
Russia
Japan
Cool Ten Million Chicago Hotel Project
A Chicago syndicate led by Otto Young plans the largest hotel in the world on Michigan Avenue two blocks south of the Auditorium. The twenty two story structure costs 3190000 and will measure 400 by 171 feet, promising grandeur beyond any prior building except the Masonic Temple.
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Chicago
Otto Young
Michigan Avenue
Auditorium
Permanent World's Fair plan for Souis city delegation
A permanent world’s fair project in Souis is proposed by Delegate Thinney to the House of Delegates. The plan calls for a city commission to negotiate and manage fair property and to keep the fair operational.
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St. Special
Souis
House of Delegates
Thinney
City of
Million Quas Lost at World Fair Closure Claim
President Francis told the American Street Railway Association that the world’s fair lost at least one million dollars due to being forced to close on Sundays.
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St. Louis
American Street Railway Association
Francis
Tilton Will Leaves Estate to Bozeman for July Fourth
The will of J. N. Tilton gives his entire estate to Bozeman city with income designated for annual Fourth of July celebrations. The document specifies the city as beneficiary and earmarks funds for civic festivities each year.
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Bozeman, Mont
J. N. Tilton
Geisha Girls Prisoners Debate Deportation
Seventeen geisha girls refusing deportation to Japan are referred to Washington. A full report has been sent to Immigration Commissioner F P Sargent. Attorneys Sheridan and Sheridan expect inspector James R Dunn to take charge and a public hearing may be held. The women remain prisoners in their rooming house.
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St. Louis
Washington
F. P. Sargent
Sheridan
Netcher Widow Secures $700,000 Life Insurance
Mrs. Netcher widow of Charles Netcher, a State street merchant, has taken out two life insurance policies totaling 700000. She notes a 200000 policy from a New York company and a 500000 policy from another, claiming it may be the largest for a woman in America or the West.
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Chicago
Netcher
Charles Netcher
State Street
America
West
New York
Army feeding bill totals eight million dollars
The annual report of Brigadier General J F Weston shows the army’s feeding cost for the last fiscal year at 8 281 750 dollars. Losses amounted to 418 650 in the Philippines 7 467 on transports and 129 853 in the United States Alaska Puerto Rico and elsewhere. Deduct 85 980 from losses as proceeds of auction sales of damaged stores.
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Washington
J. F. Weston
Philippines
United States
Alaska
Porto Rico
Glass Trust Breaks Away From Labor Group
Pittsburg Special reports the American Window Glass Company abandoned the Windo Glass Workers' Association L. A. 300 Knights of Labor and formed a wage pact with a new cutters and flatteners association. The one year agreement guarantees continuous work.
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Pittsburg
American Window Glass Company
Windo Glass Workers’ Association L. A
Knights of Labor
Association of Cutters and Flatteners
Dixon City Officials Donate Salaries to Clean Streets
Dixon Illinois faces cash shortage as Mayor Edwards volunteers his $500 annual salary and ten aldermen contribute $72 each to fund street cleaning. Local businessmen also subscribe. The issue stems from a new city charter changing how appropriations are handled.
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Dixon
Ill
Edwards
San Domingo Settlement After Debt Demand
Washington reports San Domingo agreed to pay 4.5 million dollars after threats to seize customs ports. The government had refused the sum a week earlier but will now satisfy the commission’s award to American interests affected by the revolution.
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Washington
San Domingo
United States
Al Field Buys a Circus in Mobile Report
Al G. Field the minstrel has corroborated the report that he will close a deal for the entire Forepaugh and Sells shows. The show’s name remains unchanged and delivery is set for winter quarters in Columbus on November 23.
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Mobile
Ala
al G. Field
Ends Gift Giving in Army
Washington special notes a long standing ban on officers presenting gifts to superiors. The general staff cites an old law and issues a circular under General Chaffee enacting the prohibition on loving caps swords and similar testimonials of regard.
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Washington
Chaffee
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