Trampled At National Baptist Convention Fights Panic
Birmingham reports describe a stampede at the Negro Baptist convention where a fight in the rear sparked cries of fire. At least eighty died and hundreds were injured as 3,000 attendees fled the hall. Booker T. Washington narrowly escaped the crush while addressing the crowd. Most identified dead were local residents.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Convention of Negro Baptists
Washington
Booker T. Washington
Duke Shot Himself in Algiers Hotel
Paris dispatch reports Grand Duke Paul Alexandrovitch, who fled Russia with an engineer’s wife, attempted suicide in an Algiers hotel after the woman stated she would return to her husband. He shot himself in the head but the wound is not serious.
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Paris
Petit Bleu
Algiers
Paul Alexandrovitch
Russia
Largest lumber raft arrives at port for Mira Hershey Co
A lumber raft of one and a half million feet and a large shipment of lath and shingles arrived by the steamers Saturn and Satellite, under Capt. Winans. It is believed to be the largest raft this year and was delivered to the Mira Hershey lumber company.
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Saturn
Consort Satellite
Winans
Mira Hershey Lumber Company
Shot Her Betrayer in the Dying Moment
Des Moines reports Mrs Maud Smith shot Harry Clark four times as he ruined her daughter, with Clark dying soon after. The case unfolds as details emerge from the September incident in Iowa.
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Des Moines
Maud Smith
Harry Clark
Wilton Nominations for Township Ticket and Bannick
The Wilton caucus named a township ticket with G. W. Bannick proposed for supervisor and D. F. Dwyer for clerk. Justices named R. J. McSwiggin and Peter Rininsland. constables George Sherberger and T. H. Kelley. trustee D. G. Agnew. assessor George W. Klein. By unanimous vote the caucus instructed the delegation to push Bannick for supervisor. he currently serves as mayor.
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D. F. Dwyer
R. J. McSwiggin
Peter Rininsland
George Sherberger
T. H. Kelley
D. G. Agnew
George W. Klein
Bannick
Geo. W. Bannick
Waterloo Rally Off In Iowa After Henderson Withdrawal
The large Republican rally planned for September 27 in Waterloo Iowa with speakers Foraker Dolliver Henderson and Cummins was canceled today due to Hendersons withdrawal leaving a void in the lineup and necessitating stalling arrangements for the event.
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Waterloo
Foraker
Dolliver
Henderson
Cummins
Freight Hit Circus at Choctaw City Trains Collision
In Oklahoma City on September 20 a freight train collided with a circus train on the Choctaw Oklahoma and Gulf line at Choctaw City. Two people were killed and 25 injured.
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Oklahoma City
Okla
Oklahoma
Gulf
Choctaw City
Three Italian Miners Die in Speak Easy Riot
Parkersburg West Virginia September 20 Three Italian miners were shot and killed during the Speak Easy riot at Berrisonsburg last night.
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West Virginia
Parkersburg
W. Va
Berriesburg
Hunt for Hooper Young Continues in New York
Police seek William Hooper Young, alleged to have murdered Mrs Lillian Pulitzer, after his nude victim was found in Hakensack swamps. Motive unclear, but insanity linked to religious mania noted. A paper labeled blood atonement with six Bible verses was found among his effects. Chicago reports a trunk from New York believed to hold the victim's clothing.
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New York
Hooper Young
Pulitzer
Hakensack
Young
Chicago
Wm. Hooper Young
Lillian Pulitzer
Put Up Their Men Put Up Their Men Democrats in County Conven
A terse county political item notes Democrats prepare to nominate or mobilize their men for upcoming county convention. It highlights party organization and potential candidates, with emphasis on activist participation and local leadership signals.
Democrats Convene in Muscatine County Nominates Ticket
Democratic voters in Muscatine County met in the city to nominate a county ticket with Judge M. J. Wade present as congress candidate. Temporary chair John F. Devitt led a morning session, while committees on credentials and permanent organization were formed and officers elected.
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Muscatine County
M. J. Wade
Iowa City
Congress
Wade
Chas. Gobble
Mr. Gobble
John F. Devitt
Mr. Devitt
Showers and Warmer Forecast for Iowa Regions
Showers tonight and Sunday with warmer conditions in east and central Iowa. Cooler in the western portion Sunday. Chicago dispatch notes indications for Iowa in the latest Special weather forecast.
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Chicago
Iowa
Convention Adopts Permanent Officers and Nominates County Officials
The convention adjourned briefly then reconvened with John F. Devitt presiding. E M Warner reported full township and precinct representation. Officers for permanent organization were chosen: J Linn Hoopes as chairman and Frank Ruess as secretary with Hiram Foser as assistant. Foser declined and Gus Weis selected. Balloting for county officers followed with Leonard Umscheid nominated by acclamation for auditor. A R Witmer nominated by acclamation for clerk. Ed Wolford chosen as recorder after multiple ballots. numerous delegates listed by ward and town.
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Phil J. Mackey
E. A. Allbee
E. M. Warner
W. H. Hughes
Hughes
M. W. Stapleton
C. A. Coldren
Warner
Stapleton
Chas. Zeisig
Joseph Gibbs
Emil Wolf
John F. Devitt
Committee On Permanent Organization
J. Linn Hoopes
Frank Ruess
Hiram Foser
Foser
Gus Weis
Hoopes
Howard Bartlett
Chas. Gobble
Leonard Umscheid
E. R. Sherfey
Gobble
A. R. Witmer
Gus. Weis
Weis
A. R. Whitmer
Breen
Sherfey
Mr. Breen
Roosevelt Visits Cincinnati Under Large Enthusiastic Welcome
President Roosevelt and party arrived in Cincinnati at ten this morning and were met by a reception committee. He was escorted to the St. Nicholas hotel where a vast crowd cheered him as the line from depot to hotel was jammed with supporters. The president spent hours greeting old friends and meeting new ones at the hotel.
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Cincinnati
Roosevelt
St. Nicholas Hotel
St. Nicholas
G A R Ladies Plan Dinner For Crocker Brigade Reunion
The committee appointed by the G A R ladies met at Mrs Denham's East Fifth street home last night to finalize arrangements for a dinner during the Crocker brigade reunion in the city next week.
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Crocker Brigade
Columbus Junction fair closes amid mixed results and noisy scenes
The Columbus Junction Iowa fair concludes amid financial success and pleased attendees. A few immoral shows were shut down and a hop ale stand drew liquor complaints. Races drew interest with William Moe in the free-for-all pace and a 2 12 pace close, while markets and livestock reports finish the day with mixed movements.
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Columbus Junction
Iowa
Columbus Junction Fair
William Moe
Harry Ginter
Mark Derby
Wm. Moe
Mr. Castle
Chicago
al. Russel
Russel
Strathburg
Centerville
Missouri
Columbus Junction Fair Association
Chicago Markets Special Market Dispatch
H. J. Toher & Co., Brokers provide Chicago market dispatch with H. E. Mc Kay of Muscatine as manager. Office located over the postoffice.
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H. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
Postoffice
Wheat Market Strength Dominates Chicago Trading
Chicago notes show wheat prices rising with persistent strength across the session. Traders reported firm demand and limited supply as buyers pursued higher bids, signaling a bullish tone for grains today.
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Armour
Bartlett, Slaughter
Wrenn
Harris-Gates
New York
Requa
Chicago
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