Bloodiest frontier battle as French push Moors toward Djorf
At Bu denib near the Algerian frontier the French force led by General Bailoud drives back Moors in a brutal clash. Twelve hundred French soldiers march to Djorf as Moors pour from the hills. heavy French losses are feared. In Morocco, Abdul Aziz’s forces under General Mtoogi defeat a wing of Mulai Hafid’s army and seize Marrakesh, rallying tribes to the sultan’s side. Mu lai’s younger brother is killed amid routs and confusion.
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Tangier
Budenib
Muiai Hassen
Djorf
Bailoud
Bouanans
Casablanca
Mulai Hafid
Abdul Aziz
Mtoogi
Abdul
Marrakesh
Murat
Morocco
Shragna
Mulai
Governor Hughes at Niagara County Fair in New York
Governor Hughes visits Niagara County on the eve of the Persona campaign, delivering a non political address on County Fairs at the Niagara County Fair. He plans no races during his speech and will depart for Youngstown to begin campaign activities the next day.
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United Press
Buffalo
N. Y
Hughes
Niagara County
Youngstown
Make-Believe Duel Ends in Boy’s Death in Mobile
In Mobile Alabama on September 4 a make-believe duel turned tragic as 16 year old William Sossman was shot and killed by Henry Leach, also 16. The two boys were playing with a revolver and the shooting is described as accidental. Sossman belonged to a wealthy and prominent family.
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United Press
Mobile
Ala
William Sossman
Henry Leach
Sossman
Miss M Bride Expresses Thanks For Outing
New Castle Pennsylvania September 4 The News Company Gentlemen I desire to express to you and to all my interested friends my sincere thanks for the opportunity afforded me to enjoy the St Lawrence Canadian outing Anticipating a delightful trip I wish to express my gratitude to all who so kindly aided me in this contest Sincerely Fannie M Bride
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New Castle
the News Company
Bryan to Hear Reports From Scouts at Chicago Conference
FAIRVIEW NEB Sept 4 The Democratic leaders conference in Chicago Tuesday will be pivotal. W J Bryan will present plans to leaders, review scouts reports on state campaigns and address rumors of pacts with Republicans. Afterward Bryan and Kern will head to Peoria for a set speech before Bryan travels east. Hall says funds flow from popular subscription and every top Democrat will campaign.
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Bryan
Chicago
United Press
Fairview
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
West
Judge Taft
John W. Kern
Peoria
Ill
Pacific Slope
Rocky Mountains
Taft
Nebraska
Hall
U. S
Youngstown G O P Campaign Opened With Large Rally
Youngstown Ohio hosts the Republican opening ahead of a Saturday event. A parade drawing about 12 000 Republicans continues to Wick Park where a 1000 seat stand has been erected for leaders speakers and dignitaries. James Kennedy will chair a temporary meeting Arthur I Vorys to be permanent chair Rev W S Scarborough Wilberforce president delivers invocation Gov Harris Gov Hughes and Senator Beveridge to speak.
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United Press
Youngstown
Reity
Wick Park
Gov. Hughes
New York
A. J. Beveridge
Indiana
Post Office Safe Carried Away by Yeggmen in Pa
Band of burglars boarded a Breckenridge bound freight train, borrowed a farmer's horse and wagon, backed the wagon to the post office door, rolled out the safe, and rode off. Postmaster King found the office emptied and police recovered the safe after an hour in the woods. Nitro glycerin blasts opened the safe, stamps worth 300 dollars and a small cash sum were stolen.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Breckenridge
Here
King
Republicans May Lose Detroit in Governor Race
Detroit may swing to Democrats as factional strife threatens the Republican ticket. Early returns from 83 counties show Governor Fred M. Warner leading Dr. J. B. Bradley by 391 votes in a 200000 turnout, with Warner accused of illegal voting and bribery in cities while Bradley alleges higher rural totals than in the last presidential election.
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Detroit
Mich
Supreme Court
Fred M. Warner
J. B. Bradley
Warner
Bradley
Operation on General Otis
General Harrison Gray Otis publisher of the Los Angeles Times and veteran of the Civil and Spanish wars is in Baltimore for an operation. He is at Johns Hopkins Hospital where surgeon Dr. Hugh H. Young will perform the procedure within a day or two.
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Baltimore
Harrison Gray Otis
The
Los Angeles Times
General Otis
Johns Hopkins Hospital
Hugh H. Young
Nations invited to international opium conference
Washington reports that Turkey Persia and Russia have accepted Secretary Root's invitation to join the international opium conference slated for January in China. The agreement follows discussions on narcotic control and cooperation among major powers ahead of the meeting.
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Washington
Root
Turkey
Persia
Russia
Rages China
Man commits suicide before inquest over wife’s murder
Daniel Donohue killed himself after summoning to an inquest into his wife’s June murder. He left a note claiming innocence and directing police to seek Joseph Berry, formerly Mrs Donohue’s husband, who may have been involved. Evidence includes clothes found at a factory and the body exhumation. Berry reportedly married Mrs Donohue in Birmingham, PA, 15 years earlier and later quarreled and separated.
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Oakland
Cal
Daniel Donohue
Joseph Berry
Donohue
Berry
Birmingham
Alice Stewart
Donahue
Leper Exiled From Home State in North Carolina Opinion
Washington dispatch reports John Early, a discharged soldier with leprosy, formally exiled from North Carolina. The state’s attorney general ruled it cannot care for citizens ill abroad, leaving Early to federal care. His wife and her mother and child face quarantine if they return to Lynn. District authorities will build a small cottage to replace the tent shelter for Early.
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United Press
Washington
John Early
North Carolina
Early
Lynn
District of Columbia
Fire loss promptly adjusted by mutual insurance company
Directors of the Mr. Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance company met at F. S. Paden's home to adjust Wednesday's fire loss. The payout totals 1345 dollars for the insured loss, including Thrasher McCandlass's team and John Robinson's horse and harness, all adjusted at the same time.
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Mr. Jackson Mutual Fire Insurance Company
F. S. Paden
McCandlass
Thrasher
John Robinson
Salaries Adjusted in Postoffice Dept
Washington on September 4 reports the post office department has completed salary re adjustment for clerks and city letter carriers. About 18 000 letter carriers and 16 000 clerks are promoted based on one year of service and proof of faithful efficient work.
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United Press
Washington
Postoffice Department
Pillsbury Flour Mill Seeks $750,000 Debt Certificates
Receivers for the Pillsbury-Washburn Milling company in Minneapolis will seek court permission to raise 750000 by issuing certificates of indebtedness. Without the funding the mill will be closed. Several creditors back the plan.
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United Press
Minneapolis, Minn
Pillsbury-Washburn Milling Company
Circuit Court
Big Martial Band Engaged for New Castle Delegation Parade
The Young Men's Republican club has hired a uniformed martial band from Butler and will march from Attorney Harvey E. Martin's office tomorrow to Youngstown. Citizens are joining the parade with uniforms, capes, white lining, silk hats, white spats and canes. The New Castle party expects a large, well-equipped turnout and a strong Butler contingent. The Ore Men's Republican club meets at Martin's office at 10:30 am and will march to the Pennsylvania station.
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Republican Club
Harvey E. Martin
Pittsburg Street
Youngstown
New Castle
Young Men's Republican Club
Butler
Ore Men's Republican Club
Harvey B. Martin
Pennsylvania Station
Bessemer to Play West Side Saturday
The West Side club hosts Bessemer at the West Side grounds on Boston Avenue this Saturday afternoon. A large Bessemer crowd will attend and later visit Cascade Park. West Side seeks to end the season undefeated while Bessemer aims to end its long winning streak in a hot contest.
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West Side
Bessemer
Boston Avenue
Cascade Park
Charles B Roberts Shows Signs of Recovery in Atlantic City
Charles B. Roberts, wounded in a mysterious boardwalk shooting in Atlantic City, N J, is reported stronger today and viewed as having an excellent chance of recovery after passing the critical period as physicians note his condition has improved.
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United Press
Atlantic City
N. J
Charles B. Roberts
Perood
News party starts on big outing today
The News Canadian-St. Lawrence outing party of fourteen young ladies and four chaperons left the city for a trip down the St. Lawrence river. The group boarded a chair car to Cleveland for dinner, then onward on the Buffalo boat, part of a long awaited public contest outing welcomed by many friends.
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Cleveland
Hollenden
Buffalo
Confession reveals strangled wife dismemberment claim
Chester S. Jordan, charged with murdering his wife and discarding her dismembered body, told Judge Wentworth a detailed confession. He described striking her, cutting and burning parts, packing remains in a trunk, and attempting to establish a news and stationery store before fleeing the scene. The motive remains disputed and a sanity defense is expected.
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Jordan
Indiana governor calls extra session to push reforms
Indianapolis Sept 4 Governor Hanly sparked a major political sensation by ordering an extra legislature session to begin September 17. He has Republican leaders “eating out of his hand” and warns reforms must pass now or risk losing them as his term ends early next year. Hanly threatened to campaign against rival James E Watson if promises fade. Watson’s allies pledged support, but Hanly learned of their wavering and pressed the issue.
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United Press
Indianapolis
Ind
Hanly
Indiana
James E. Watson
Watson
Death claims a well known man Frank P. Sargent
Washington September 4 Frank P Sargent United States commissioner general of immigration died here after a fall and paralytic stroke He was 55 and leaves a widow and a daughter He formerly led the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and had been head of the immigration service since 1902 Former associates recall his square fair leadership and trust from workers and employers alike.
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United Press
Washington
Frank P. Sargent
United States Commissioner General of Immigration
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Sargent
Immigration Service
T. W. Powderly
Columbus
Frank Sargent
Powderly
New York Governors Race Unsettled As Conventions Near
New York a week before state party conventions see no settled nominee for governor. Republicans probe Greater New York voters by ballot in ten Manhattan and Bronx assembly districts to test Hughes support. Democratic leaders weigh Alton B Parker as Parker gains optional backing from party power brokers.
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United Press
New York
Hughes
Greater
Herbert Parsons
Bronx
Parsons
New York County
Alton B. Parker
Mack
Democratic National Committee
Another Bill for Harry Thaw Filed in Pittsburgh
An additional claim against Harry K. Thaw bankrupt was filed by his brother Josiah Copley Thaw for $5,40 on a demand note before Referee Blair in Pittsburgh and was allowed. Six other creditors with existing claims also filed proof of their claims.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Harry K. Thaw
Josiah Copley Thaw
Harry
Blair
Baltimore Man Pleads Guilty in Ink Contract Fraud
Victor G. Bloede of Baltimore pleaded guilty in Justice Gould's court to defrauding the U.S. government in an ink contract with the Bureau of Engraving and Printing. He paid a $5,000 fine.
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United Press
Washington
Justice Gould
Victor G. Bloede
Baltimore
United States
Bureau of Engraving and Printing
40000 Men to Lead New York Labor Day Parade
More than 40000 men will march in the Labor day parade Monday in New York. Organizers aim to stage the largest demonstration by organized labor in the city. Women will have an important role and every labor union will participate with delegates from other cities also attending.
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United Press
New York
Organized Labor
Hughes Should Be Re nominated Governor Says Woodford
General Stewart L. Woodford voiced support for the gubernatorial re nomination after quoting President Roosevelt on the need to re nominate Governor Hughes. Woodford spoke in New York on September 4.
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Hughes
United Press
New York
Roosevelt
Stewart L. Woodford
New Registrar Appointed in Second Precinct of First Ward
County commissioners appoint Cleveland Henry registrar after Mont Stitt resigns. In Ellwood City J L Pyle named assessor in First ward and A E Connor in the Third ward.
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Cleveland Henry
Mont Stitt
Ellwood City
J. L. Pyle
A. E. Connor
Detectives Marshall and McClain Seek License for Agency
Detectives S. B. Marshall and William McClain will apply to the coming term of court for a license for The New Castle Detective Agency.
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S. B. Marshall
William McClain
New Castle Detective Agency
Death Record for Rosa Glekler and John Stevenson
A death notice lists Rosa Glekler a 15 month old child and John Stevenson a 50 year old man. The Pittsburg entry references Rosa Glekler and Mrs. Alice Knox Hay while Willow Grove is given for Stevenson. The brief notice records the names and ages with no additional context.
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Rosa Glekler
Race Street
Alice Knox Hay
Pittsburg
John Stevenson
Willow Grove
Robbers Loot Residence of Mrs Osborn in Broad Daylight
Burglars used a jimmy to open a cellar window at 436 Huron, entering Mrs E Osborn's home in broad daylight Thursday morning and stealing over $200 in silverware and jewelry. The crime, discovered by Harry Brenner on his return from Pittsburg, triggered a police investigation led by Lt. James Deskin. The burglars left behind a clue that will help identify them. Continued on Sixth Page.
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E. Osborn
Huron Avent
Harry Brenner
Osborne
Pittsburg
James Deskin
Brenner
Man Sings Amen Then Commits Suicide in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on September 4, a man presumed to be Arnold Roberts from Montclair New Jersey shouted amen before sitting on church steps and drinking carbolic acid. He died within minutes. A letter bearing Leon Rheims Company of New York, a Jersey City to Los Angeles railroad ticket, and a trunk check were found on the body. Roberts is thought to have been a former salesman for a New York firm.
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United Press
Pittsburg
Arnold Roberts
Montclair
N. J
Denny Methodist Episcopal Church
Leon Rheims Company
New York
Jersey City
Los Angeles
Roberts
Sudden End to a Fight Over a Will
Boston notes the end of the dispute over Walter Farnsworth Baker's estate. An agreement filed in the New Jersey Supreme Court affirms the will as allowed by probate court. Natalie Hurd received 200000, but her death returned the share to Frank and Helen Bray Hurd. Edward Baker challenged undue influence. all parties waived appeal.
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United Press
Boston
Mass
Walter Farnsworth Baker
Harvard
Bogota
N. J
Edward Baker
Supreme Court
Natalie Hurd
Baker
Frank
Helen Bray Hurd
Probate
Probate Court
New University Gift From Andrew Carnegie Planned
Six Chicago institutions finalize plans to consolidate into a university named Jefferson Park college. Andrew Carnegie pledges an initial gift of 50000 dollars with potential larger endowments if the venture succeeds. Dr Thomas H McConnell named president of the new institution.
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United Press
Chicago
Andrew Carnegie
Thomas H. McConnell
Jefferson Park College
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Charles Roberts
Chester S. Jordan
Judge Wentworth
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Yale
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William S. Scharton
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