Murder Suspect Arrested in Noyes Killing Case
Chicago police hold Henry Kearney on suspicion of complicity in the murder of Herbert Noyes, a Cleveland broker, shot on May 24, 1900. Kearney says he was not directly involved, naming a suspect "Lightfoot" and another unknown. Noyes was killed in Buddaronue near midnight after escorting ladies to a concert. a large sum of money remained untouched.
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Chicago
Kearney
Noyes
Henry Kearney
Herbert Noyes
Cleveland
Lightfoot
Buddara nue
Roosevelt Back At Chicago Two Days Of Ovation
Vice President Theodore Roosevelt concludes a two day visit to Minnesota with a continuous ovation from receptions and dinners. He spoke at the Fourth Ward Wigwam on The Men Who Wear the Buttons and recalled wartime courage and patriotism before leaving for Chicago. Gov White says he will not seek the U.S. Senate seat and will return to journalism.
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Gopher State
Minneapolis
Minn
Theodore Roosevelt
Fourth Ward
Chicago
Pittsburg Syndicate Bets $40,000 on Shamrock Cup Fight
A Pittsburg group and an English syndicate arranged the largest known yacht race bet. Stakeholders’ names remain private while $400 000 in combined stakes moved through Kingsley and Mustin, with payments due after the final race. Kingsley to receive 5 percent if Shamrock wins, 24 and a half percent if she loses, and another brokered wager of 19 600 against 8 000.
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Pittsburg
Walter J. Kingsley
London
Carr, Moora
Brydon
Mr. Mustin
Lipton
New York
Shamrock
Kingsley
Bank of England
England
J. Montgomery Smart
the
Produce exchange
J. H. Kingsley
Shamrock Tr Seventh Trial Sail Off Sandy Hook
In New York on Sept 4 the Shamrock Tr seventh trial race sailed off Sandy Hook and the Highlands of Nevesink with owner designer builder manager and sail maker aboard. A light east-northeast breeze limited air to about three knots at times, yet the yacht moved swiftly under its large mainsail and light sails.
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New York
Shamrock Tr
Sandy Hook
Navesink
surlands
Nevesink
Boers Kill British Scouts Near Haareekloof
Dispatch from Cape Colony Governor Sir Walter Hutchison dated September 1 reports that on August 23 Boers captured two unarmed British scouts near Haareekloof and shot them in cold blood, prompting colonial authorities to condemn the act.
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London
colonial office
Cape Colony
Walter Hutchison
Haareekloof
Baseball Scores From Yesterday Across Leagues
National League results include Brooklyn beating St Louis 8 3 in the first game and 7 in the second with Brooklyn at Boston and Philadelphia rain affecting a Philadelphia Cincinnati clash. American League games saw New York defeat Chicago 10 4, Cleveland sweep Boston 9 1 and 4 0 in two games, Milwaukee over Baltimore 10 5 and 5 1, Detroit 4 Washington 2 in 10 innings, and Chicago 2 Philadelphia 2 in a rain impacted contest.
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Brooklyn
St. Louis
St Louis
Boston
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
incmnati
New York
Chicago
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Baltimore
Detroit
Washington
Standing of the Clubs in the National and American Leagues
The standings show teams like Pittsburg, Philadelphia, Chicago, Brooklyn, Cincinnati, St Louis, New York, Boston, Washington, Detroit, Cleveland, Baltimore, Milwaukee with wins and losses and winning percentages. The table lists Pet, Wil, and varied records across the NL and AL divisions.
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Pet
Wil
Pittsburg
Baston
Philwphia
Chicago
Brooklyn
Cincinnati
St Lowsall
New York
Philophis
cys
Boston
Washington
Detroit
Claveland
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Gigantic coal combine to unite major bituminous firms
J P Morgan plans a vast trust uniting the Pennsylvan ia Ohio Indiana Illinois West Virginia and Kentucky coal operators. The Pittsburg Coal Company and Mohon gahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke Company would join with Berwind White and Fairmont and others to form a single control hub. Railroads under Morgan influence are said to back the move, aiming to consolidate $200 million to $300 million in invested capital and reshape coal output.
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Coec ls Pig
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilingis
West Virginia
Kentucky
Pittsburg
J. P. Morgan
Illnois
Pittsburg Coal company
Mohongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke company
New York
greater combine
Berwind-White company
Fairmont coal company
Tenois
Pennsylvania Railroad company
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad company
Western roads
Morgan
United States Steel corporation
greater trust
Europe
Railway and Light Combine in Philadelphia Transit Merger
A morning Philadelphia paper reports a union of electric railway and electric light firms owned by local capitalists. The plan seeks merger of Union Traction, newly chartered rapid transit companies, Philadelphia Electric, Electric Company of America, and American Railways, with projected value over 100 million dollars.
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Philadelphia
Union Traction
Union Traction company
Philadelphia Electric company
Electric Company of America
American Railways company
Wopsy’s Troubles Not Over After First Rejuvenation Day
On the first day of rejuvenation in Altoona Pennsylvania a train ran from Juniata with Superintendent J O Reed aboard. Between Daugherty and half way to Wopsononock the rails spread and three cars overturned. Reed completed the return on the engine and recommended new ties and rails and a new timber structure to replace the old dangerous one.
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Altoona
P. J. E. and
a. railroad
Juniata
J. O. Reed
Daugherty
Reed
Labrador’s awful condition prompts call for medical aid
Dr. Gren, superintendent of the Mission to Deep Sea Fishermen, reports desperate medical shortages in Labrador under study. He cites an imbecile girl harnessed by relatives, cancer, dropsy, and scurvy with no local hospital or access to care. He urges swift Dominion action. Also notes a biennial convention of the Sub-High Courtment Order of Foresters establishing a beneficiary fund.
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St. Johns
N. F
Grenfell
Labrador
Dominion
roy
N. fe
Tin Plate Workers split over union lines at Joliet
Joliet tin plate workers receive letters urging break with the Amalgamated Association to join the Tin Plate Workers International. Canvass shows high support for returning to work if the move succeeds, potentially resuming plants quickly. Separate incident in Wellsville, Pa involves a nonunion man being beaten by a striker. attacker arrested later. Five new Scottdale workers join the Wellsville unit.
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Joliet
Demmier and
Star
Pittsburg
tin plate
Demmler and
Amalgamated Association
Tin Plate Workers’ International Association
ndw
tin plate company
Demmler
Wellaville
Flarry Philips
John Eliott
Irondale
Phillips
Elliott
Scottdale
Wellsville
Manufacturers Gain Ground in Pittsburg Steel Strike
Developments suggest early resumption of work as manufacturers report gains across mills in Pittsburg region. Increased production at Painter and Lindsay McCutcheon, plus new hires and night shifts, contrast Amalgamated claims of bluffing gains and unsatisfactory progress.
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Pittsburg
Star
Painter
Lindsay and McCutcheon mills
Continental Tube Works
Pennsylvania Tube Works
Monessen steel hoop
Clark mill
Amalgamated
Lindsay & McCutcheon
Mayor Black Proclaims Peace as McKeesport Strike Pressure Grows
McKeesport mayor issues a proclamation urging calm amid growing strike tensions. He warns against violence and cautions workers to avoid unlawful action as rumors swirl about imminent collective actions and possible government intervention.
Congressman's Wife Killed In Train Accident Near Port Washington
Mrs. S. S. Barney of West Bend wife of Congressman S. S. Barney of the Fifth district and Mrs. W. H. Ramsey Sr. of Port Washington were struck and killed by a Northwestern train one mile south of Port Washington Station as they drove across the tracks. For hours the bodies lay at the station before identification. Ramsey, Jr. identified the second body, realizing it was his mother.
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Bend
Milwaukee
Wis
S. S. Barney
West Bend
Barney
Fifth
W. H. Ramsey, Sr
Port Washington
state bank
Northwestern
W. H. Ramsey, Jr
Electric Workers Strike Ties Up Pittsburg Projects
Pittsburg workers in the Electrical Workers Association and the Electrical Contractors’ Association clashed over wage terms after a tacit wage scale of 270 dollars for an eight hour day and a one year contract. Workers demanded a 50 cent daily advance now. contractors balked, fearing profit loss, and proposed November 1. The standoff halted all electrical dependent building work.
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Pittsburg
Electrical Contractors’ Association of
Western Feynsylvania
Electrical Workers’ Association
Chain Makers Strike Hits Pittsburg Area Work Stoppage
A new widespread strike of chain makers began with workers refusing to resume, seeking wage hikes. In Pittsburg district averages show 24 percent gains, while eastern asks range 4 to 100 percent by chain type. The Chain Makers National Union leads the action. Pittsburg Chain Company yard shut with no fires burning.
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Pisburg
Pittsburg
Chain Makers National Union of the
United States
Pittsburg Chain company
Venezuela Accuses Colombia of Invasion in War Tensions
Washington reports note Venezuela charges Colombian forces invaded its border. The United States seeks a peaceful settlement, with Hay sending telegraphic notes to Caracas and Bogota urging mutual acceptance of friendly mediation. Colombia replies cordially, hoping to avoid war and welcoming U S intervention.
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Venezuela
Washington
Hays
Carecag
Bogota
Colombia
Hay
algo
United States
Tariff Revision Topic At Philadelphia Manufacturers Meet
Philadelphia Sept 4 The National Association of Manufacturers executive committee meets to decide on calling a convention to urge tariff revision and reciprocity treaties. Detroit reports indicate strong support among manufacturers for radical tariff reform and international reciprocity.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
congress
association
Detroit
Burned suspect identified after Chestnut Grove assault
In Troy Alabama on September 4 Bill Fourney known as Bill Hilliard, a Black man, was accused of assaulting Miss Wilson near Chestnut Grove. A posse found him later at his home where the 16 or 17 year old victim identified him. the Black man was burned near the crime scene.
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Misa Wilson
Miss Wilson
Berlin analyzes Roosevelt speech at Minnesota State Fair
German papers discuss Vice President Roosevelt remarks on the United States role among nations. The Vossische Zeitung says the US must use force against any country attacking another and that Washington should not meddle in matters beyond international law. The Lokal Anzeiger claims Roosevelt seeks arbiter and dictator power for the US, while Europe shows no intent to intervene.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Minnesota
United States
America
Riot Drama Evident in Indianapolis At Merry-Go-Round Incident
In Indianapolis on September 4 a riot involved about 200 people of both races at a city merry-go-round. White Henry Mills was killed by Henry Muller a Black man and Wallace Picket was shot in the head but may recover. In Tucson a 12 year old Carlos McCormick fatally shot Antonio Soto, a 16 year old playmate, and the boy's mother died of shock hours later.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Henry Mills
Henry Muller
Wallace Picket
Tuscon
Carlos McCormick
Antonio Soto
McCormick
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SUITEYS
MARKEY’S
NORTH MARKET STREET
Post Office Clerks
National
United States Post Office Clerks’ Association
John B. Lennon
Bloomington
American Federation of Labor
Lackawanna County
Harrisburg
Stone
A. A. Vosburg
Scranton
De Wet
Daily Mail
Cape Town
Orange river colony
Coleman
H. BONDURANT
Pittsylvania Co
WILLIAMSON’S
WILLIAMSON'S
ERNEST HELFENSTEIN
Pittsburg Syndicate
RAILWAY AND LIGHT COMBINE
WOPSY
KAHNE BEVERIDGE
TIN
Shaffer
Kubee Beveridge
BEEP bebe le belelefeben
BERR
ele beit
MAYOR BLACK
McKeesport
Keesport
Black
Dommler
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