Mitchell Issues Orders to Men In Coal Strike
President Roosevelt through Labor Commissioner Wright commits to appoint a commission to settle the miners versus operators dispute if Mitchell returns strikers to work. Governor Stone orders Pennsylvania National Guard to the coal fields amid rising tensions and sporadic violence.
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Roosevelt
Wright
Mitchell
Washington
Knox
Moody and
Payne
Sargent
Coal and Iron Police
Ten Thousand In One Parade Parade At Grand Army Event
Washington October 7 The naval parade feature of today's Grand Army program stood out as the most picturesque segment of the reunion. About ten thousand participants formed the line led by Major General Heywood. Midshipmen from Annapolis, sailors from warships, regular soldiers, artillery engineers, Sons of Veterans and other veterans filled the column.
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Diers
Artillery
Sons of Veterans
Editor’s prize spurs pumpkin pie contest in Sycamore
In Sycamore two competing newspapers differ in office setup. The ground floor office displays fruit from subscribers while the upstairs office lacks a window and features donor names. One editor now offers two pie prizes for the best pumpkin pie from DeKalb county housewives or daughters, drawing a steady stream of entrants upstairs.
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Sycamore
Lik
DeKalb County
Girl Sleeps Eight Days In Centralia Ills Mystery
Miss Dora Meek of Centralia Illinois has slept for eight days with doctors split between nervous prostration and hysteria diagnosis. Her father moved her through the city in an open wagon to his rooms without waking her, and her mother has only given water or soup once daily. She is 17 and has had a similar attack before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Miss Dora Meek
Centralia
Ill
BADGER SOPHS DUCKED IN LAKE MENOMA RUSH
About 200 Wisconsin university students took part in the annual class rush at Lake Mendota. Sophomores started the hostilities but were defeated as freshmen, outnumbering them. Many freshmen were ducked, but more sophomores faced forcible immersion, with many 05 class members among the affected.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
University of Wisconsin
Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
Lake Mendota
Hearst Nominated for Congress by Democrats in Eleventh District
W R Hearst renowned publisher of the New York Journal Chicago American and San Francisco Examiner was nominated for congress by Democrats of the Eleventh district and accepted saying he would represent the people oppressed by corporations and trusts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
W. R. Hearst
New York Journal
The
Chicago American
San Francisco Examiner
Fugitive Surrenders After Three Weeks Hideout
Zack Smithson, charged with murdering George Boswell, surrendered to Sheriff Cooper in Green Castle Indiana after hiding in a county cave for three weeks. He survived on pawpaws and apples during the fugitive period.
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Green Castle
Ind
Zack Smithson
George Boswell
Cooper
Stallion Knight of the Thistle Sells for $18,000 at auction
At Sheepshead Bay Charles and A. J. Reed’s racing establishment was sold. Knight of the Thistle drew bids from Colonel Chinn, Miller Young, Wheelock, and R. H. McCarter Potter, who secured the stallion at $18,000.
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New York
Charles
A. J. Reed
Sheepshead Bay
Imp
Knight of the Thistle
Colonel Chinn
Miller Young
Wheelock
Young
R. H. McCarter Potter
Pequest Stud
Ashamed of England by World WCTU president
New York Oct 7 Lady Henry Somerset president of the World's Woman's Christian Temperance Union says she is ashamed of England calling it a nation of drunkards and notes women now outnumber men among intoxication arrests. She cites greater privacy at public houses as a key cause and expresses concern about American women drinking more.
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New York
Henry Somerset
Woman’s Christian Temperance Union
England
Lady Somerset
Lady Henry
United Kingdom
America
London
Cable laid for 3455 miles to Fanning Island station
The cable ship Colonia buoyed the Pacific cable one mile off Fanning Island at 11 am, completing 3455 nautical miles from Vancouver Island since Sept 18. The remaining 2100 nautical miles to Suva Fiji will be laid by the Anglia from Honolulu.
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Colonia
Pacific
Fanning Island
Vancouver
B. C
Vancouver Island
Suva
Fiji Islands
Anglia
Honolulu
Clinton church corner stone laid for new Methodist building
In Clinton Iowa on Sunday October 7 a large audience attended the laying of the corner stone for the new Methodist Episcopal church now under construction. Dr. Thomas Nicholson of Cornell College preached the sermon and Dr. John R. Fowler spoke for the Tri-City Ministerial association. The church will be among the state’s most modern once finished, costing about 35000 dollars with a seating capacity of 1200.
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Clinton
New Methodist Episcopal Church
Thomas Nicholson
Cornell College
John R. Fowler
Tri
Leading Iowa Ballot Contenders Near Tomorrow’s Vote
The number of votes tomorrow on each ballot will drop out so no more than three ballots can be taken. O. M. Gillett of Independence leads the race. John Springer of Iowa City or F. S. Thompson of Knoxville vie as rivals. E. B. Hawkins of Morning Sun and J. M. Hemmingway of Hampton are also candidates.
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O. M. Gillett
Independence
John Springer
Iowa City
F. S. Thompson
Knoxville
E. B. Hawkins
Morning Sun
J. M. Hemmingway
Hampton
ORDER 100000 TONS OF COAL FOR IMMEDIATE SHIPMENT
Newcastle reports unprecedented American demand with an order for 100000 tons. Second class steam coal climbs to 10s 3d per ton, und screened coal to 8s 9d, and big steamships chartered Saturday at 7s 6d to 8s 6d per ton.
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Newcastle
Queen Christina to Leave Madrid for Health
Madrid Oct 7 Queen Christina will depart Madrid due to ill health though reports say King Alfonso's anger at his mother's marriage to Count Scosura drives the move. Bloomington Oct 7 Benjamin Coppock of Woodburn Iowa visits after over twenty years, finds changes and must return soon. Nearby residents bid farewell before leaving for home or travel plans. Bloomington Christian Endeavor moves meeting time to 730 PM with invitation to all.
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Madrid
Christina
Alfonso
Scosura
Bloomington
Benjamin Coppock
Woodburn
Clark County
Iowa
Mary Negus
Elizabeth Hoag
Oskaloosa
M. J. Cross
West Virginia
Joe Scott
West Liberty
Scott
Chicago
Edith Hale
West Branch
W. O. Fritchman
W. H. Clymer
P. B. Lake
Park Place
Bloomington Christian Endeavor
Birthday trio celebrated at J. S. Gipple home
A triple birthday party occurred at Letts Iowa on October 6 1902 for Mary E. Gipple 76 Lettie 35 and Ethel 17 with assembled relatives from Audubon Mt. Ayr Grandview Muscatine County and Letts. A large dinner followed and the gathering was described as a royal good time. Miss Ethel Gipple an orphan girl lives with her grandfather.
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Gipple
Letts
Mary E. Gipple
Lettie
J. S. Gipple
Ethel
Hudler
Sharp
Audubon
G. W. Gipple
Ralph Donahue
Mt. Ayr
Ringgold County
E. B. Gipple
T. J. Gipple
Spring Run
Isaia Gipple
Grandview
Mrs. Zimmerman
C. W. Gipple
Muscatine County
L. A. Gipple
Ethel Gipple
Demolition of Streetcars as New Orleans Riots Erupt
Fierce rioting broke out in New Orleans as street railway cars were sent out to meet a mayoral order. Mob attacks injured non-union operators and demolished vehicles. Police failed to control the scene, with militia likely to be called tonight. A DeMolay Commandery conclave is announced for Wednesday evening at 7:30 with work and Temple orders.
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National Guard
Adjutant General’s Office
Harrisburg
Luzerne
Schuylkill
Carbon
Lackawanna
Susquehanna
Northumberland
Columbia
Division
National Guard of
Pennsylvania
New Orleans
DeMolay Commandery
E. T
Order of the Temple
Pythians Consider Biennial Grand Lodge Sessions
Des Moines hosts the thirty third annual Iowa domain meeting of the Knights of Pythias with a vote on adopting biennial or annual grand lodge sessions. Five candidates vie for grand chancellor to succeed F M Porterfield of Atlantic, as officers are to be elected tomorrow amid a charged political atmosphere.
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Grand Lodge of Knights of Pythias
Domain of
Iowa
Des Moines
Supreme Lodge
F. M. Porterfield
Atlantic
Chicago Chronicle Puts Muscatine Woman in Spotlight
The Chicago Chronicle in a Sunday supplement features Mrs. D. V. Jackson, wife of a district judiciary member, as one of Muscatine’s most beautiful women and a noted “New Woman” with a charming personality guiding a brighter world.
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Davenport
The
Chicago Chronicle
Muscatine
D. V. Jackson
Fair Weather Indications for Iowa Tonight and Wednesday
Chicago October 7 Special reports indicate Iowa will see fair weather tonight and Wednesday with calm conditions and rising in temperature.
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Chicago
Iowa
Mount Pelee Activity Prompts Martinique Emigration Plan
Paris reports the colonial office is formulating a plan to move people from Martinique to Guiana due to renewed Mount Pelee volcanic activity. The effort aims to ease displacement as eruptions continue.
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Colonial Office of
France
Martinique
Paris
Mount Pelee
Colonial Office
Guiana
Mrs Jule McCoskry Heads to Rathbone Sisters Grand Lodge
Mrs Jule McCoskry departed yesterday for Des Moines to attend the session of the grand lodge of Rathbone Sisters.
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Jule McCoskry
Des Moines
Grand Lodge of Rathbone Sisters
Rival Bain Accuses Smith Incident At Wharf
Immediately after a dispute, Rodella Bain allegedly forced Gay Smith off the wharf in a tense confrontation. No injuries are reported, and authorities are reviewing the incident for possible charges.
Tragic Wharf Fight Tells of Engaged Lovers
Rodelia Bain confessed she threw Miss Gay Smith from the Wheeling wharf after a quarrel over Harry Nolan’s love. Nolan had broken his engagement to Miss Smith for Bain, and the women arranged a meeting that ended in tragedy when Miss Smith refused to yield.
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Miss Bain
Harry
Miss Smith
Nolan
Democrats to Meet at Muscatine Township Convention
Democrats of Muscatine township will hold a township convention at Muscatine city hall Saturday at 7 30 pm. Nominees will be chosen for two justices of the peace two constables clerk assessor and one trustee. Representation is one delegate per ward plus one for every 20 votes or fraction of 10 votes cast for T J Phillips for governor in 1901. Caucuses are Thursday at 7 30 pm in ward meeting places to select delegates.
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Muscatine Township
T. J. Phillips
Nckunsseceen
Vccees
Walied
Shawn Been
Iowa
Kansas City
Judge Wade
Hanna Praises Labor In Ohio West Virginia Tour
Senator M. A. Hanna spoke in Steubenville and Wheeling arguing organized labor benefits all parties. He said organized capital, when proper, is also right and that capital and labor are partners sharing profits with better understanding arriving soon.
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Wheeling
W. Va
M. A. Hanna
Ohio
West Virginia
Steubenville
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