Rioting Miners Across Five Counties Draw Troop Presence
Philadelphia dispatch reports state troops deployed in five of ten anthracite counties as rioting and lawlessness extend over more than 100 miles from Forest City to Williamstown. Sheriff's seeks further troops amid clashes between strikers and nonunion workers with several houses burned, trains derailed, and coal output significantly below normal. Governor Stone contemplates additional mobilization while President Mitchell offers no comment on troop movement or broader strike status.
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Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Forest City
Susquehanna County
Williamtown
Dauphin County
Maxey
Gov. Stone
Olyphant
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Shenandoah
Twelfth
Panther Creek
Lebanon
Iron and Steel
Stone
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Luzerne County
Accidentive shooting wounds Geneva hunter Lewis Heasten
Geneva Ind Sept 25 Lewis twenty year old son of William Heasten of Geneva was out hunting when a companion fired a gun by accident. Heasten was wounded and may not recover. The accident occurred during a hunting outing.
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Geneva
Ind
Lewis
Wm. Heasten
Bedford judge sentences two for highway robbery
Bedford Indiana September 25 Judge Mardin sentences William Carrico and William Owen to Michigan City prison for periods ranging from two to fourteen years for highway robbery.
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Bedford
Ind
Mardin
William Carrico
William’ Owen
Michigan City
Capital Notes: Evansville Campaign Meeting and Senate Talks
Indianapolis correspondent reports a lively Evansville meeting where Senator Beveridge drew a large crowd and placed himself with the state committee through the election. Fairbanks spoke at Richmond. Republicans boast stronger organization than Democrats. Police praised for crowd control during the president’s visit. Labor backs an eight hour day. manufacturers oppose but not unified. Indiana speakers for Republican leadership to be heard, with Connersville set for Sixth district convention and anticipated nominations.
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Indianapolis
Evansville
Beveridge
Republican State Committee
State Committee
Grand Rapids
Mich
Fairbanks
Richmond
Congress
National Association of Manufacturers
D. M. Parry
Parry
Connersville
John S. Martin
Brookville
State Labor Federation elects officers in Evansville
In Evansville Indiana the state convention of the Federation of Labor elected Edgar A Perkins of Indianapolis as president Geo Derrick of Muncie as first vice president Miss Lillie Frederick of Indianapolis as third vice president W D O Connor of Terre Haute as second vice president and W J Peters as secretary and treasurer. In Peoria Elihu Root secretary of war spoke at the Illinois League of Republican Clubs meeting last night about the Philippines and Cuba with loud applause and no tariff or trusts discussion.
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Evansville
Ind
The
Federation of Labor
Edgar A. Perkins
Indianapolis
Geo. Derrick
Muncie
Peoria, Ills
Elihu Root
Illinois League of Republican Clubs
Philippines
Cuba
Emperor of Corea Reported Dead in Seoul Dispatch
A Seoul dispatch cited by Figaro reports that the emperor of Corea is dead. The note comes amid dispatches from Seoul and explains no further details about successor or circumstances.
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Paris
Seoul
Corea
the Figaro
President Home Uneventful Trip From Indianapolis to Washington
President Roosevelt returned to Washington from Indianapolis amid reports of a leg abscess from a trolley accident. Mrs Roosevelt accompanied him and he later rested in the temporary White House awaiting healing. He plans a Northwest tour next spring and hopes to see the Grand Army parade two weeks from yesterday.
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Washington
Roosevelt
Pennsylvania Railroad
Indianapolis
Pittsfield
Mass
White House
Jackson Place
Pittsburg
Oyster Bay
Neige
Northwest
Grand Army
Navy court finds Walter H. Warner guilty of embezzlement
The secretary of the navy has received the court martial record for Walter H. Warner a Paymaster's Clerk aboard the battleship Wisconsin at Bremerton Washington He was found guilty of embezzling government funds in purchasing commissary supplies for the ship and was sentenced to dismissal and to imprisonment at hard labor for one year The findings and sentence were approved by Rear Admiral Casey commanding the Pacific station
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Walter H. Warner
Wisconsin
Bremerton
Wash
Casey
Pacific Station
Governor orders Ninth regiment mobilized in Wilkesbarre
Wilkesbarre September 25 Governor Stone ordered the Ninth regiment National Guard to mobilize at Wilkesbarre at the request of Sheriff Jacobs and local citizens. Col C B Dougherty quickly readied the unit, while some Mitchell lieutenants criticized the move as aiding mine owners, but strikers remained determined.
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Wilkesbarre
Jacobs
Luzerne County
Stone
C. B. Dougherty
Mitchell Leutenants
Sherif
Locomotive Firemen Hold Eighth Biennial Convention
The eighth biennial convention of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen adjourned in Buffalo after sessions in Buffalo and Chattanooga Tennessee. The ninth biennial convention is scheduled for Buffalo New York.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
The
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Isi
Buffalo
Deadlock on German tariff bill in Reichstag
Berlin September 26 government and reichstag majority are locked in a tariff deadlock. Imperial interior secretary Count Von Posadoffsky-Wehner insists the bill as amended cannot be accepted. The tariff committee again votes to keep meat and animal duties at first-reading levels, Centrists led by Herr Herold threaten to withdraw support without those duties.
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Berlin
Reichstag
Imperial
Interior
Count von Posadoffsky-Weh
Ner
Reichstag Tariff Committee
Count von Posadoffsky-Wehner
Herr Herold
Moros force Pershing to retreat to Camp Vicars
Washington reports Gen Chaffee in Manila says Captain Pershing cannot reach MACRUFORTS due to water swamps. The delay indicates Moros are in a stronger position than officials believed, compounding the task of forcing terms. The cablegram signals a shift of Pershing back to his base at Camp Vicars.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Manila
John J. Pershing
Vicars
Macru
Pershing
Camp Vicars
Breakfast biscuits with Royal Baking Powder
A simple recipe for small hot biscuits baked just before a meal. Serve with butter and honey marmalade or jam for a light dessert. Uses Royal Baking Powder for best results. Royal Baking Powder Co New York.
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Royal Baking Powder CO
New York
Ice Company Tearing Track Triggers Criminal Case
At La Porte Indiana a crew from Knickerbocker Ice Chicago tore up six hundred feet of Chicago and South Shore interurban track over Pike Lake owned by the ice firm. Condemnation for right of way was set aside over service notice issues. Company seeks injunction and files charges against ICE president and manager for obstructing a railway. both bonded for appearance.
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LaPorte
Ind
Knickerbocker Ice Company
Chicago
Chicago & Southshore Railway Company
la Porte
Michigan City
Pike Lake
Ice Company
Chicago Corporation
Street Railway Company
Tea Company
State Republican convention adjourns with Roosevelt endorsement
Saratoga N Y Sept 25 Completing the state ticket and a platform in three hours the Republican convention adjourned sine die amid enthusiasm with three exceptions the nominees currently hold state offices. Planks opposed combinations and trusts and called for canal improvements. The Roosevelt administration was endorsed.
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Saratoga
N. Y
Roosevelt
Bevers Arrested in 1901 Lozantville Post Office Robbery
Richmond Indiana reports Edward Bevers was arrested on a Randolph County grand jury indictment for robbing the Lozantville post office in April 1901. Detective Fletcher escorted him to await trial, Bevers denies involvement, and his family has secured counsel.
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Richmond
Ind
Edward Bevers
Randolph County
Lozantville
Fletcher
Winchester
Bevers
Bicycle officer suspended over Roosevelt curse claim
Indianapolis September 25 Jesse Streit a bicycle patrolman was suspended by Superintendent Taffe for allegedly cursing President Roosevelt in the police station stable. It is charged Streit said he was glad the president was in the hospital and hoped he would die there in front of other patrolmen and witnesses.
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Indianapolis
Jesse Streit
Taffe
Roosevelt
Streit
Griffin teacher charged with forging bank notes in New Harmony
Virgil Calvin a Griffin Indiana school teacher is arrested in Poseyville Indiana on charges of forging the name of James H Price on notes totaling 150 dollars which were cashed at the New Harmony bank He is described as having a good reputation as township assessor and Christian church worker.
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Poseyville
Ind
Virgil Calvin
Griffin
James H. Price
New Harmony
Christian Church
Rose Will Return to Settle Wabash Treasurer’s Shortfall
John B. Rose the former Wabash treasurer who vanished Sept 1 with about 11000 missing funds has sent a message to his ailing wife indicating he is close to returning home next week. He says illness and mental strain drove him to flee and he plans to settle his accounts and reunite with his family.
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Wabash
Ind
John B. Rose
Rose
Beel Drug Store Robbed in Orwell at Noon
Petersburg Indiana reports the George W. Beel drug store in Orwell was robbed in broad daylight. Thieves fled with over 200 dollars in money and notes. The crime occurred as Beel stepped into the back yard for coal. Town residents are greatly wrought up.
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Petersburg
Ind
George W. Beel
Orwell
Here
Bell
His Weak Spot in the Foundry Fatal Accident
A Philadelphia Press item notes a fatal foundry accident where a worker named Flannery is killed when a large hammer drops on his chest. The dialogue style mocks the incident with grim humor, reflecting local newspaper tone of the era.
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Casey
Flannery
Cassidy
Philadelphia Press
Judge Douglas Denies Bond Reduction in Bribery Case
In St Louis on Sept 25 Judge Douglas arraigned former Delegates Schumacher Helms Schmettler and Tamblyn on bribery and perjury charges. He refused to reduce bonds and ordered them jailed to await trial on Oct 6.
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St. Louis
Douglas
Schumacher
Helms
Schmettler
Tamblyn
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets
Louisville and Chicago markets show steady to firm trends in grains and livestock. Wheat and corn vary by grade with steady cattle and hog values, while New York and East Buffalo report mixed changes in cattle and sheep as Toledo lists firm wheat and dull corn signals.
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Indianapolis
Louisville
Olige Oate
New York
East Buffalo
Chicago
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Capt. Pershing
Railway Company
Gabby
Daylight Robbery
J. W. Sefton Manufacturing Company
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