Secretary Hay Appeals to European Powers for Balkan Jewry Relief
In a Washington dispatch dated Sept 18, Secretary Hay issues an identical note to ambassadors in Britain France Germany Russia Italy Austria and Turkey. The state paper urges Europe to compel the Balkan states to improve conditions for Romanian Jews and avert an influx of paupers into the United States. The move comes after petitions by Jewish groups and warnings about rising immigration risks.
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American Cycle Manufacturing Put in Receivership
Chicago, Sept. 18. The American Cycle Manufacturing Company, owner of the largest bicycle factory in Chicago, was placed in the hands of receivers yesterday by order of Judge Jenkins of Milwaukee. Attorney Henry S. Towle said the concern had lost credit after receivers were appointed for the American Bicycle Company and creditors might force judgments. the corporation is solvent but cash on hand is small.
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American Cycle Manufacturing Company
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Mob intercepts supply train heading to colliery in Pottsville
A mob of several hundred in Pottsville intercepted a supply train on the Philadelphia and Reading line bound for the North Mahanoy colliery. The engineer sped the engine through the crowd despite obstacles, turning back non union workers and forty workers from the Mahanoy City Water Company.
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Philadelphia & Reading
German Naval Maneuvers Ended as Hohenzollern Forces Entry
Berlin reports the imperial fleet commanded by the emperor on the Hohenzollern ended naval maneuvers by breaking entry into the Elbe and defeating the forces of Gerfizet, breaking up a line.
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Great Naval Maneuvers Planned in Caribbean Area
The Naval General Board in Washington schedules sessions next Tuesday as it completes plans for a vast winter maneuvers scheme. Admiral Dewey pushes details with junior officers while the North Atlantic squadron heads to Culebra Island by November 15. Crowninshield’s European squadron and Sumner’s South Atlantic fleet will join by early November for a three-column convergence.
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West Indies
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Crowninshield
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Sumner
South Atlantic
La Soufriere Eruption: Two Climbers Reach Summit
In Kingston Trinidad and Tobago era, two natives Cummings and Adams ascended La Soufriere amid ongoing eruptions. They reported flames in three crater points and a funnel shaped center filled with sand. Heat proved intolerable and forecasts of further eruptions prove accurate, causing heightened anxiety.
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Argentine Commission Arrives in Santiago for Arbitration Talks
The Argentine commission bringing treaty protocols for arbitration with Chile arrived from Valparaiso and received a cordial reception. Protocols will be exchanged on September 22 as national festivities begin amid great enthusiasm and crowded streets.
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Russian Three Gunboats to Fight Siberian Sea Pirates
Odessa reports the Russian government will deploy three fast gunboats to suppress American and Japanese poachers along the Siberian coast. Poachers face three months imprisonment and seizure of ships, with naval crews authorized to fire if resisted.
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Russia
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Fire destroys Taylor Coal washery in Scranton
In Scranton on September 18 the Taylor Coal company washery in North Scranton was totally destroyed by fire. The watchman chased four prowlers from the premises just before the blaze. The washery had not operated for a month and this is the third Scranton washery lost to fire since the strike began.
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Taylor Coal Company
Radical Sir William decries navy as phantom fleet
London reports Sir William Allen a radical MP says the British navy is a phantom fleet with a skeleton crew. He claims 14 000 gunners 2 000 engine room artificers and 900 engineers short and argues the admiralty could build and man ships for half current costs. He labels the service a muddle and calls for reform of the conservative system.
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William Allen
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William
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Boxers Rampant Besiege Cheng Tu Fu in China
Shanghai reports Cheng Tu Fu, capital of Sze Chuen, surrounded by 50 000 Boxers. The siege, aided by local feuds between Protestant and Catholic converts, threatens fall without aid. Magisterial jurisdiction has been interfered with by priests and missionaries amid rising regional tensions.
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Cheng Tu Fu
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Creek Indian governors to meet on statehood plan
Pleasant Porter, governor of the Creek nation, calls a meeting of governors from five civilized tribes at South McAlester on Sept 26. They aim to draft a general plan to bring Indian Territory into statehood when tribal government ends in 1906. The Indians oppose statehood with Oklahoma.
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Oklahoma
Much Wanted Man
William Dockery, identified by detectives as Frank Ford, was recaptured after an attempt to shoot officers in Indianapolis. Dockery had escaped a Tennessee prison two weeks earlier and is sought in St Paul Sioux Falls St Cloud and Nashville authorities wish to return him.
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Blackwell
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William Dockery
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New Hampshire Republicans back changes to prohibitory law
Concord voters embraced a call to revise the state prohibitory law at the Republican convention. Governor contender Nathan J. Batchelder of Andover, allied with the Patrons of Husbandry, led the ticket and won the contest for governor.
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New Hampshire
Natham J. Batchelder
Andover
No Ground for It in Thirteenth District Race
Indianapolis dispatch reports Republican officials deny alarm over Rep. Brick’s reelection prospects in Indiana’s Thirteenth. Democratic candidate Professor Hering remains strong, while campaign activity and primary reform planning fill the scene.
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Walter Brown
Elkhart
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Hering
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Goont
Fred Sims
Frankfort
Landis
Sims
Senator Foraker
Ohio
Unrequited Love Ends in Tragedy in Tamaqua
Tamaqua Pennsylvania September 18 Peter Shaffer a miner killed Mrs Anna Lloyd a widow then shot himself. Shaffer despaired over an unrequited love and died by a bullet to the head.
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Peter Shaffer
Anna Lloyd
Governor orders troops to coal field crackdown
Charleston dispatch reports Governor White decided to call in troops late last night to quell unrest in the new coal field. Troops departed for the field and began duty to restore order amid ongoing tensions and disturbances.
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White
Kelley warrants issued for bribery and perjury case
Late yesterday afternoon duplicate warrants were issued for the arrest of Charles E. Kelley, sought on charges of bribery and perjury in connection with municipal boodie cases, and placed in the hands of detectives.
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Charles E. Kelley
Secretary of War Elihu Root Returns to Washington
Hon. Elihu Root arrived in Washington last night after a Carlsbad trip. The secretary appeared rugged and declared his health splendid as he resumed diary duties and wartime departmental work.
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Elihu Root
Carlsbad
Fragmentary dialogue hints at social dynamics
Brief OCR snippet shows a dialogue exchange about usefulness and speed, with derisive tone toward a young man and implied jealousy. The text is incomplete, limiting clear narrative or identified speakers.
Indiana's Hemenway Seeks House Speakership
Indianapolis reports discuss Hoosier Rep. Hemenway from the First District as a leading candidate for speaker after Speaker Henderson withdraws. Hemenway, a key figure on the appropriations committee, is cited by Washington papers as a strong possibility for the role.
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Uncertain Return of Negro Murderer Matthews Alexander
Terre Haute officials in Indianapolis debate timing of bringing Matthews Alexander back for trial a delay of six to seven weeks opposed by public sentiment and local newspapers. In Alexandria three youths Walter Carver Price Dean and Clarence Brown who stole a team and wagon three months ago are in La Junta Colorado and offer to pay for the team.
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Matthews Alexander
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Alexandria
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Mrs Grim Fatally Burned in Fort Wayne Stove Accident
In Fort Wayne Indiana on Sept 18 Mrs Frank Grim collapsed while cooking and suffered severe burns after falling onto a red hot stove. She remains alive but death is expected any time. She is a wife and mother of five.
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Frank Grim
Two Trobaugh Children Die In Straw Stack Fire
Frankfort Indiana September 18. Late last evening two young sons of George Trobaugh a well known farmer six miles north of town were burned to death in a straw stack into which the boys are supposed to have burrowed and started a fire. They could not escape and their bodies were almost totally consumed.
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George Trobaugh
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Evansville Murder Trial Set for Sherwell Case
Evansville Indiana September 18 The trial of Wilbur S Sherwell charged with the murder last year of Mrs Georgia Bailey and Miss Lena Banner while on police duty was set yes t Sherwell has
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Wilbur S. Sherwell
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NEBRASKA MURDERER NIEGENFIND SHOT BY HUNTERS
Dave Leary a liveryman and Perry Borum killed Niegenfind near Winside Nebraska after he shot at them while fleeing. Niegenfind had killed his divorced wife and her father a week earlier and wounded others. a $1000 reward had been offered. He survived after being shot and is unconscious.
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Boiler Blast Destroys Dickson Elevator Machinery
Whiteland Indiana September 18 a large boiler in Dickson's elevator exploded destroying the boiler room and machinery. No one was injured as the engineer had left the mill two minutes before the blast.
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Dickson
Brother accident wounds man near Elwood
Walter Barton was shot and fatally injured while hunting east of Elwood Indiana by his brother Howard. The bullet entered under the heart and lodged in the left lung.
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Walter Barton
Howard
Grief Stricken Driver in Fatal Petersburg Wagon Crash
In Petersburg Indiana on September 18 the young child of Mrs Drill Butler was struck and crushed by a wagon. Driver Jeff Ferguson is overwhelmed with grief.
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Market Report Prevailing Prices for Grain and Livestock
Market report from Indianapolis dated Sept 17 shows Wheat No 2 red weak at 9c wagon and 690 corn steady at 5c No 2 mixed 2834 data stronger. Cattle stow at 3 50 s Hogs steady at 0 a2c Sheep steady at 2 3 Lambs steady at 3 38 4 75.
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Louisville Grain and Livestock Prices Report
Wheat No 2 new 603 and No 2 white corn, No 2 mixed oats and No 3 white seed. Cattle steady at 3.75 to 6.75, hogs steady at 5.00 to 7.55, sheep steady at 2.00 to 0.98, lambs steady at 83.50 to 6.00.
Market Report Shows Mixed Livestock Prices
Cattle active with steer and feeder prices rising to 1.25 3.60 adjusted. Beef cattle steady at 6.30 7.90 for Boza actions. Sheep steady at 2.04 while lambs hold at 3,505.30 in listed figures.
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