Pogrom at Gomel Tied to Police and Troops
Reports from Gomel and Russian and British correspondents recount a pogrom beginning Sept 11 with police and troops aiding rioters. About 400 houses and shops were wrecked, 10 Jews killed, 64 wounded, and many more displaced as soldiers protected attack lines and beat rescuers.
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Associated Press
Gomel
Mobileff
Russia
Kishineff
John the Baptist
Andunday
Pensky
Petrachenko
Ravsky
Zamovkaya Street
Zamovkaya
America
Konnaya Square
Roumianzovskaya Street
Charnolonsky
Elensky
Berg Kevesh
Caucasus
Zvagelsky
Piatelsky
Jewish Committee
Index to Departments Shows Wide Range of Topics
The listing outlines sections such as Commercial World, Arrivals at Hotels, Business Troubles, Court Calendars, Insurance Notes, Legal Notes, Losses by Fire, Marine Intelligence, New Corporations, Real Estate, Society, and Weather. Highlights include page references and local notices like Yesterday's Fires and Out-of-Town Buyers.
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Society
Unite Ce
True Causes of Friction Between Jews and Christians in Russia
Sian correspondents quote Novoe Vremya asserting Jews are to blame for friction with Christians. The article claims relentless Jewish hostility and urges protecting the country by transforming Jewish life and abolishing characteristics that make Jews a compact hostile camp in a Russian population.
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London TimEs
New York Times
London
Times
Novoe Vremya
Russia
German policy aims to steer Balkans through Vienna
The Times correspondent cites Novoe Vremya reporting that Chancellor von Buelow traveled to Vienna to influence Austro-Russian policy in the Balkans. The paper says this undermines Austria Hungary and would help clarify Near East policy if Germany spoke openly in Vienna rather than private guidance to the Porte.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Vienna
the Times
St. Petersburg
Novoe* Vremya
Count von Buelow
Balkans
Novoe Vremya
Austria-Hungary
Bavaria
Wurtemberg
Saxony
Near East
Germany
Fire destroys Baku naphtha works causing vast loss
A fire at the Bilebat naphtha furnaces in Baku, owned by Nobel, has devastated the plant. Estimated damage reaches $2,500,000 as the blaze continues to spread.
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ST. Petersburg
Nobel
Baku
Claims Filed Against Venezuela by Foreign Nations
Caracas reports official claims presented to mixed tribunals tallying 16.04 million francs for France 10.9 million for the United States 8.3 million for Italy 3.0938 million for Belgium 2.5 million for Great Britain 1.417209 million for Germany 1.04845 million for Holland 500 thousand for Spain 500 thousand for Mexico with Norway and Sweden also listed. The French and Belgian tribunals have closed.
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Caracas
France
United States
Italy
Belgium
Great Britain
Germany
Holland
Spain
Mexico
Norway
Sweden
Saw Tooth Power and Mining Company Aims at Seward Peninsula
Prominent operators near Cape Nome plan a hydroelectric and water power system for hydraulic mining across Seward Peninsula. They target near 100000 horsepower from Saw Tooth Mountains streams and expect to wire electricity to Nome and other districts. Two engineering teams survey falls as Saw Tooth Power and Mining Co forms to install machinery next summer.
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New York Times
Tacoma
Washington
Cape Nome
Seward Peninsula
Port Clarence
Saw Tooth
Nome
Saw Tooth Mountains
Saw Tooth Power and Mining Company
A Minister Not an Angel at Unitarian Conference
In Atlantic City on September 23 the Unitarian Conference featured theology discussions led by Rev. Richard Boynton who questioned whether the denomination holds any singular belief. Prof. John Tyler of Amherst urged that ministers be men first and emphasized practical traits over idealized notions.
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New York Times
Atlantic City
N. J
Richard Boynton
F. Grant
Newbury
John Tyler
Amherst
Mass
Prince Alert Breaks World Pacing Record at Empire City
Prince Alert driven by Jack Curry and trained by Matt Demarest shattered Dan Patch's pace record with a 1:57 mile at Empire City track Yonkers amid a large crowd. The horse showed flawless form on a perfect late September day as Curry praised Demarest while noting Prince Alert could go faster.
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Crown Prince
Dan Patch
Empire City
Yonkers
Joe Patchen
Jack Curry
Matt Demarest
James Hanley
Curry
Mart Demarest
D. Patch
Westchester County Horse Show Association
France Alert
de Mmarest
Demarest
Prince
Matt
Jack
Demarcat
Dan Patch Fails in Record Attempt at Columbus Meet
Ten thousand fans watched the Grand Circuit events at Columbus Driving Park as Dan Patch failed to break his 1:59 record, clocking 1:59. The day featured a sensational 2:08 pace heat with Nervolo, New Richmond, Winfield Stratton, and Hawthorne claiming top spots across heats, while Black Pet won the 2:17 pace.
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Dan Patch
Columbus
Ohio
Ervolo
Winfield Stratton
New Richmond
Nervolo
Richmond
Merrill
McKinley
Hawthorne
Black Pet
Harvard Botanical Party Returns Home From Venezuela
Boston September 23. Three Harvard University Gray herbarium students who went to Venezuela in June on a botanical expedition have returned with a collection totaling over 4 500 specimens or plant samples gathered during the voyage.
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Harvard
New York Times
Boston
Harvard University
Venezuela
Gray Herbarium
Harvard Graduates Seek Venezuelan Flora on Margarita Island
A collecting party secured specimens of flowers lichens fungi and mosses on Margarita Island thirty miles off Venezuela. The island stretches forty miles and hosts flora typical of the mainland. The party included two Harvard graduates and C M Wilson of Brown in 1904.
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Margarita
Venezuela
Harvard
C. M. Wilson
Brown
Washington Attack Sparks House Debate Over Negro School Aid
A House debate in Montgomery unfolds over a bill to add 2500 annually for a negro school in the city. Supporters note Alabama owes the negro each toil, while opponents like Mr. Wood allege past misconduct by Washington students and resist funding. The discussion lasts the afternoon with varied views on race and education.
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Montgomery
Ala
Wood
Tuskegee
Booker T. Washington
Washington
Sam Jones
Simpson
Lauderdale
Verner
Tuscaloosa
Alabama
Beet Sugar's Girl Apostles Campaign in Southern California
California sugar magnate Henry T. Oxnard begins a walking campaign with a dozen young women to promote beet sugar over cane. The mission aims to educate households in Southern California and expand to the West, supporting a $500,000 sugar manufacture this year.
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New York Times
Los Angeles
California
Henry T. Oxnard
New York
Oxnard
Xuard
Willing to Pay for Office Prompted Transfer
Andrew S. Wallace former postmaster at Opp Alabama sought to gain a higher paying Andalusia post by offering payment to Mr Payne. The letter reached Chief Post Office Inspector Paul Williams in Chattanooga. Wallace was arrested and bound over to await U S Court action in Birmingham.
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New York Times
Chattanooga
Tenn
Andrew S. Wallace
Opp. Ala
Post Office
Andalusia
Ala
Wallace
Payne
Paul E. Williams
United States Court
Birmingham
Cape York region could boost American tin supply
Alaska reports vast native tin ledges near Cape York on the Bering Sea coast. Stream tin was found last year and a partial survey reveals extensive deposits. Local miners like John Nadon have mined twenty two tons from area creeks and expect hydraulic machinery to boost output to seven hundred yards daily next year.
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New York Times
Tacoma
Washington
Europe
Straits Settlements
Cape York
Bering Sea
John Nadon
Nadon
Currency Moving to the Southwest
Chicago banks report a strong outflow of currency to the Southwest with about 800000 dollars moving daily. Wheat regions in the West and Northwest seek little currency above normal, while national institutions ship less than last year though slightly higher than at month start.
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Southwest
New York Times
Chicago
Northwest
West
Garfield's Son a Princeton Professor Appointment
Harry A. Garfield son of the late President Garfield has accepted the Chair of Political Jurisprudence at Princeton University. His move to Princeton will end his law firm with his brother and Frederic C. Howe. He succeeds Dr John Houston Finley who became president of the College of the City of New York. Piso's Cure advertises in the notice.
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Princeton
Cleveland
Harry A. Garfield
N. J.) University
Frederic C. Howe
John Houston Finley
College of the City of New York
Fusion Ticket Looms in New York City Mayoral Battle
Tammany Hall leader Murphy doubles down for Col McClellan, while Kings County and Fusion backers rally around Seth Low Grout and Fornes. Jerome Fulton resigns as Citizens Union Secretary after private letters leak, with DA Jerome pledging Fusion support. McLaughlin protests, but Murphy signals a decisive party shift.
Murphy challenges McLaughlin on McClellan mayor bid
Kings County leaders clash over nominating Col. McClellan for mayor with Tammany Hall backing, Willoughby Street opponents pressing for a stampede, and McLaughlin issuing a formal statement defending McClellan while Murphy insists he would nominate a candidate who avoids graft and dishonesty.
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Charles F. Murphy
Tammany Hall
Hugh McLaughlin
Kings County
McLaughlin
George B. McClellan
Murphy
McClellan
Willoughby Street
Col. McClellan
Democratic Club
Murphy’s
Richmond County
B Shert
Tammany
James H. Shevlin
Kansas Grand Army of the Republic targets Governor Bailey
The Kansas Grand Army of the Republic backed Bailey for governor with 65 000 votes but accuses him of giving the order to redistribute offices. Veterans oppose the appointment of an ex Confederates as Riley County Probate Judge and criticize Limbocker’s pension fraud indictment. A W Smith argues Limbecker’s guilt mirrors rebel wrongdoing.
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New York Times
Kansas City
Kansas Grand Army of the Republic
Bailey
Grand Army
Riley County
Limbocker
Grand Army of the Republic
A. W.smith
Grand Army of the Republic of Kansas
Limbecker
Roosevelt Meets McCormick in Oyster Bay Visit
President Roosevelt receives Robert S. McCormick ambassador to Russia in Oyster Bay to discuss Russian affairs of U S interest. McCormick sails from New York tomorrow as Owen Wister and C Grant La Farge stay as guests at Moor Hill. The president begins work on an address to an upcoming extraordinary session with a mid October call anticipated.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Robert S. McCormick
United States
Russia
Roosevelt
St. Petersburg
McCormick
Ambassador McCormick
New York
Owen Wister
C. Grant la Farge
More Hill
Citizens Union Holds Line in Heated Nomination Fight
At Cooper Union the Citizens Union convened as Henry George’s name sparked storms while the ticket of Seth Low for Mayor Edward Grout for Controller and Charles Fornes for President of the Board of Aldermen remained the chosen slate. Pro and anti George chants and hisses for Jerome marked a tense session with R Fulton Cutting presenting the Fusion agreement backing the renomination.
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Cooper Union
Henry George
Board of Aldermen
Seth Low
Edward M. Grout
Charles V. Fornes
Labor Union
Fornes
George
Grover Cleveland
Frederick W. Hinrichs
Brooklyn
Law
William Travers Jerome
R. Fulton Cutting
Union
Cutting
Low
Grout
Francis C. Huntington
Frederick W. Richs
Mayor Low
Mr. Hinrichs
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Jerome
John B. Woodward
Cleveland
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