The Emperor's Sagacity at Posen and German War Games
Reports from Berlin describe the German Emperor's popularity in Polish Prussia and the Polish agitation over schooling. Military reviews at Posen and Frankfort-on-Oder show planned corps manoeuvres, while General Corbin and American officers observe German cavalry and equipment. Economic notes discuss post Leipsic depression, industry revival, and divergent export and investment trends in Germany and the United States.
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Posen
Logal
Frankfort-on-Oder
Corbin
Dresden
Young
Wood
Johnson
McKinley
Berlin
Zorbin
Youngs
Amd
Roberts
Germany
Leipsic
Westphalia
Col Ndence
Schuckert
United States
Soufriere Eruption Paralyzes Island of St Vincent
Kingston St Vincent Sept 4 a violent Soufriere volcano eruption enveloped the island in smoke and fire from 9 p m to 5 a m causing evacuation of Georgetown Château Bellair and northern estates. No loss of life reported though property damage and ash rain were widespread as authorities assess the aftermath.
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St. Vincent
Georgetown
Château Bellair
Chateau Bellair
Fitzhughe's
Carib
St. Pierre
Martinique
Anting
Mont Pelée
Souffriére
Evacuation of Martinique Still Undecided Says Report
Paris Sept 6 The Associated Press learns that neither partial nor total evacuation of Martinique has been decided or even considered by the government. Governor directives aim to spread fugitives to southern communes to avoid crowding at Fort de France.
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Associated Press
Martinique
Fort de France
Lacroix
M. Lacroix
Mont Pelée
le Precheur
le Carbet
Mont Pelée Eruption Report From Caribbean Observers
Authentic reports from Kingston and other ports describe Mont Pelée on Martinique erupting in late August. Eyewitness accounts mention dense steam clouds, regular venting, lava flows near St Pierre, and tidal waves sweeping Morne Rouge Ajoupa Bouillon Le Carbet. Detonations caused panics and ashfalls across the Leeward Islands.
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Island of St. Vincent
Mont Pelee
Martinique
Salvador
Fort de France
St- Pierre
Mont Pelée
Les Saintes
Pointe-a-Pitre
Guadeloupe
Quebec
Korena
Morne Rouge
Ajoupa Bouillon
le Carbet
Dahome
Mont Pelfe
St. Pierre
Leeward Group
West Indies volcanic eruptions prompt U S inquiry response
Washington reports a State Department inquiry regarding West Indies volcanic activity and its impact. The received reply confirms Guadeloupe, Point a Pitre remains safe as of September, with official notes from PLORANDIN, Vice Coneu.
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Washington
State Department
West Indies
US official studies German weights and measures
Berlin report notes S W Stratton director of the National Bureau of Standards visits German institutions to review weights and measures used in physics experiments. The piece references Northern Georgia and notes the scenic river day line.
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Berlin
S. W. Stratton
National Bureau of Standards
United States Department
MacArthur lauds army in war maneuvers in telegram
Major General MacArthur expressed complete satisfaction with the army and National Guard during the closing war maneuvers. Through his chief of staff Thomas H. Barry the message praised officers and enlisted men and highlighted the naval portion of the program. A separate balloon report noted an ascent at 8:30 a.m. and sighting of an enemy squadron off Sandy Point, Block Island.
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New London
Conn
Thomas H. Barry
MacArthur
East New London
Exanding
Army and
National Guard
Ascension
Clifton
Sandy Point
Block Island
Reber
European Squadron Ships Move Toward Home Winter Manoeuvres
The European Squadron is sailing to Gibraltar to prepare for return to the United States for winter naval manoeuvres in the West Indies. The Illinois and Chicago depart for Gibraltar after repairs and other vessels including Albany Nashville and New York are en route from various ports. The Topeka arrived at Norfolk after Venezuelan waters cruise and an accident report remains unconfirmed.
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Trieste
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Hakodate
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Vladivostok
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Topeka
Norfolk
Venezuelan
Bombardment by Forts Strikes Off Gardiners Island
The New York New Haven and Hartford Railroad steamer Maine carrying an excursion party of about eight hundred was shelled by government forts during war manoeuvres off Gardiners Island. Passengers were startled but no harm occurred as officers calmed the crowd. The railroad marine department plans to report the incident to the United States Government.
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New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
Maine
Gardiners Island
Marine Department
United States
Sanger Returns to Washington and Praises Militia Work
Acting Secretary Sanger arrives in Washington resumes duties at the War Department after observing army and navy maneuvers. He praises the Massachusetts militia at Fort Redman and commends the New York Signal Corps for their role in national defense efforts. He notes possible formal acknowledgments to New York and Massachusetts governors. A separate note compares The New York Tribune circulation in August 191 and 1962, highlighting gains.
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Sanger
War Department
H Im
Massachusetts Miltia Regiment
Fort Redman
New-York Signal Corps
New York
Massachusetts
Quay and Leaders Seek Arbitration to End Coal Strike
Senator Quay and Pennsylvania Republican leaders discuss a plan to settle the Anthracite strike by creating a final arbitration tribunal. Governor Stone and President Roosevelt favor swift action, with Senator Platt predicting settlement within two weeks.
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Pennsylvania
Stone
Roosevelt
Platt
Adirondacks
New York
Senator Platt
Commonwealth
Quay
Mountains
Baer
Reading
West Virginia coal strike actions and guard escalations
Reports from West Virginia say strikes may end next week, but President Mitchell denies them and says concessions are needed. The Panther Creek and Pocahontas districts show mixed progress with guards and winter preparations increasing. Major Gearhart runs patrols as tensions rise, while a non-union worker faces intimidation in Park Place.
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Penn
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Mitchell
Panther Creek
Fairmeat
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Republican Party
Baer
Philadelphia and Reading Coal Company
Tunnel Ridge
Mahanoy
St. Nicholas
Shenandoah
Panther Creek Valley
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Gearhart
Lansford
Summit Hill
Park Place
Mahanoy City
Harrisboro
Gobin
Carbon County
Gombert
Mauch Chunk
Weaver
Hudson
Lawrence Twadusky
Pine Ridge
King Edward Visits Skibo Castle and Carnegie Party
King Edward toured Skibo Castle and Dornock and tea with the Carnegie family in Scotland. The royal visit included the Duke of Sutherland and notable guests such as US Ambassador Choate and Sir Walter Foster, with music and palace remarks marking the day.
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Dornock
Sutherlandshire
Scotland
Duke of Sutherland
Great Britain
Austen Chamberlain
Golsple
Skibo Castle
Carnegies
Dornach Station
Carnegie House
Dunrobin Castle
Edward
Queen Alexandra
Joseph H. Choate
United States
Choate
James Bryce
Walter
Foster
Harry Whitfield
God Save the King
Agua Dulce Reported Surrender to Liberal Forces
A ship arriving at San José from near the Colombian Liberals encampment says government troops at Agua Dulce surrendered to General Herrera the Liberal commander and handed over large quantities of war material.
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San José
Costa Rica
Agua Dulce
Herrera
Thought to be Bartholin murder found in Iowa rice field
Chicago reports a man thought to be William Bartholin, wanted for the murder of his mother and fiancée, found dead in a Riceville area rice field. A letter confessed to killing two women. other names he used included William Roscoe and Edwards. Authorities plan to exhume the body for identification.
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Chicago
William Bartholin
Lawver
Minnie Mitchell
Bartholin
Anna Bartholin
Calnumeta
Riceville
William
William Roscoe
Edwards
Kingston Broker Absconds With 60000 In Trust
Maurice B. Quincey, Kingston broker with two offices and a church post, vanished with about 60000 entrusted by customers. A grand larceny warrant is sworn. his whereabouts are unknown. He was Metropolitan Stock Exchange correspondent with 210000 in bar trades for 100 investors. County officials seized his local assets and bank deposits.
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Maurice B. Quincey
Quincey
Metropolitan Stock Exchange of Boston
van Etten
Betts
Acid Throwers In Court Spark Domestic Turmoil
In Yorkville court Magistrate Hogan hears Rose and Israel Abendstein over an acid throwing incident linked to a failing to provide case and a demand for separation funds. Both deny primary assault. the wife claims self defense as the husband allegedly attacked first. The magistrate orders maintenance payments while the couple considers parting.
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Israel Abendstein
No. East Third St
Yorkville
Hogan
Fach
Abendsiel
Israel
Four Railroad Officials Indicted for Rate Rebates
Federal grand jury indicts four railroad executives for rate manipulation through rebates. Named are W. R. Burt and W. H. Bennet of the Toledo Ann Arbor and North Michigan Railway and H. F. Whitcomb and Burton Johnson of the Wisconsin Central. No trial date set at present.
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Sept
Federal Grand Jury
W. R. Burt
W. H. Bennet
Toledo
Ann Arbor and North Michigan Railway
H. F. Whitcomb
Burton Johnson
Wisconsin Central
President Roosevelt Welcomed Across States on Rail Tour
President Roosevelt and party traveled through West Virginia Ohio Kentucky and Tennessee amid enthusiastic but brief receptions. He spoke in Wheeling and Columbus with McKinley tribute moments noted in Cambridge. The tour resumes with a slow schedule to Chattanooga tomorrow morning.
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Roosevelt
West Virginia
Ohio
Kentucky
Tennessee
Grafton
Wheeling
Benwood
Cambridge
Zanesville
Newark
Columbus
Washington Court House
Wilmington
Midland City
Cincinnati
Somerset
McKinley
Buffalo
Lexinston
Chattanooga
Roosevelt Speaks on Trusts in Wheeling Address
President Roosevelt arrives in Wheeling from Washington and to a large crowd. He delivers a long talk from the hotel balcony on trusts and industrial growth, urging careful regulation rather than sweeping action, warning against hysteria and urging steady national policy. The visit features local officials, a reception committee, and enthusiastic citizens.
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Roosevelt
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Washington
Sweeney
Laughlin
Birch
Board of Trade
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Waterhouse
McClure House
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St Lawrence and Saguenay River Trip Described
A note highlights a downriver trip on the St Lawrence and ascent of the Saguenay, praised for interest and delight and said to be affordable. New York Central ticket agents can provide details.
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St. Lawrence
Saguenay
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