Tragic Southern Railway Wreck Near Berry Ala
A Southern railway wreck near Berry Alabama killed twenty five people and fatally injured many more as the train from Greenville to Birmingham derailed and overturned six coaches. Officials report the disaster struck while an excursion carried twenty five negro passengers and one white trainmaster died, with crews badly injured.
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Birmingham
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Bolbreman
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Dad- Ter
Massive streetcar crash on Madison Avenue injured dozens
An electric car on Madison Avenue collided with a cross town car at 16th Street. The impact hurled the cross town car from the track, broke windows, and caused panic as passengers rushed to escape. Ambulances were called though most injuries were minor and treated at the scene.
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Associated Press
New York
Sept. L
Maragan Avenue
As6th Street
Madison Avenue
M16th Street
Village destroyed in Quebec blaze reported
Montreal dispatches report the destruction of the village of La Melle Quebec by fire. Charless is estimated at 314.0 and losses run high. Later reports tallied the damage at $196,000. Fourteen buildings were burned in the blaze.
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Associated Press
Montreal
la Melle
Quebec
Charless
Burne
Good Roads Convention Opens at Minnesota State Fair
The 43rd Minnesota state fair opens with record exhibits and ideal weather. National livestock shows from National Hereford and Shorthorn associations join the fair. The good roads convention will be a highlight with the roads train and government experts demonstrating road construction. Institute Hall meetings will run three days weekly.
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Associated Press
St. Paul
Minn
Department of Agriculture
Institute Hall
Destret
Northwest
General Denial Filed in Minnesota Northern Securities suit
The Associated Press reports in St Paul that the Northern Securities Company and President Hill filed a general denial in the U S court today to block the consolidation of the Northern Pacific and Great Northern railways. The answer aligns with the state suit brought by Attorney General Douglas, with Northern Pacific and Great Northern also submitting nearly identical responses.
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Associated Press
St. Paul, Minn
Northern Securities Company
President Hill
United States
Northern Pacific
Great Northern Railway
W. B. Douglas
Minnesota
J. J. Hin
Explosion on submarine Le Francais at Cherbourg
An explosion occurred today on board the French submarine Le Francais at Cherbourg, France. Several men were affected, with reports detailing injuries and casualties as the incident is investigated by authorities.
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Associated Press
Cherbourg
France
Confessed to Murder in Local Police Court
Colchester Enz reports Lance Corporal Lloyd of the Bufferdyhtre regiment confessed to killing an unknown man in Kansas City. He claims to be an American driver from Telecamitepetan Laear and says he deserted from the United States Army. Lloyd identifies his alleged victim as Whittur C. Toll of 212 East Seventeenth Street, Kansas City. He says his aim was robbery and that he hit the man with a coupling pin, but he did not know the victim’s name. He was remanded for a week for further evidence.
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United States Army
America's Cup hints of secrecy on English challenger
Secretive talk surrounds the English challenger and the New York Yacht Club as speculation grows over a potential new defender for the America's Cup. It is suggested Constitution might be enhanced for speed, while the club could still build another defender if needed.
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African Missions Prosper Under Missionary Bishop
Bishop Hartzell of the Methodist Episcopal church just returned from his sixth episcopal tour as Africa missionary bishop and has left for Chicago. He expresses hope and encouragement over mission work in Africa and reports positive progress from the recent travels.
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Hartzell
Methodiat Episcopal Church
Labor Man Wins Dublin Mayor Seat in Irish Election
Alderman Patrick Dowd, the Labor candidate, defeated incumbent Lord Mayor Timothy C Harrington who sought a third term. Dowd’s win follows a campaign marked by labor backing and a shift in Dublin’s political landscape.
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Associated Press
Dubdiin
Patrick Dowd
Dublin
Timothy C. Harrington
Labor Day Parade Sparks Nationwide Unity Speech
A sample of labor day celebrations across major cities shows mass parades in Chicago Philadelphia Cleveland Denver and more. Speakers praise organized labor, its education efforts, contracts, and pension support while urging leadership responsibility and peaceful progress. The nationwide mood honors labor’s economic and social gains and calls for continued cooperation with capital.
Porte Is Polite in Stone Case Delays Noted in Telegrams
A Constantinople dispatch reports Turkey refused to discuss responsibility for the capture of Ellen M. Stone and her companion by brigands. The note follows the same evasive line as prior replies, claiming capture details and ransom were settled in Turkish territory, while the United States presses for arrests and punishment.
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Associated Constantinople
Cnitica
United States
Leshman
Ellen M. Stone
Americary
CAMBON GOES TO MADRID
Paria Sept 1 The Journal Oficiale will publish a decree naming diplomatic appointments from August 23 M Ju sserand French minister at Copenhagen to Washington M Jules Camoron French ambassador to the United States to Madrid and M Bompard chief of the consular bureau to St Petersburg succeeding the Marquis de Montenetie.
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Copenhagen
Washington
M. Jules Camton
United States
Mairid
M. Bompard
Colsular Burest
Foreign Office
St. Petersburg
General Anderson denies Manila speech slur on Dewey
New York on September 1 the Associated Press reports General Anderson sent a letter denying reports that he spoke disrespectfully to Admiral Dewey in Manila or questioned the admiral's victory on Manila Day.
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Associated Press
New York
The
Asociated Press
Anderson
Manila
Dewey
Mantlia Day
Bald win Ziegler supply ship Filthjot sails well on voyage
Trompee Norway Mépt reports the Bald win Ziegler supply ship Filthjot left July 1 for Franz Josef and was reported August 14. The vessel said to be well on board.
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Associated Press
Trompee
Norway
Baldwin-Ziegler
Filthjot
Franz Josef
Olympia Bonds Cut Cables In Nantucket Martha's Vineyard Raid
United 3 ruta sails into port and seizes telegraph and telephone stations cutting all communications with Martha's Vineyard and Nantucket. Beacons at Block Island and beacon Hill signal stations report enemy possession and later capture. Olympia lands marines at Gay Head and Pasque Island reports battleship sighting. militia drills in Chicago draw huge crowds.
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United States
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Gayheng
Pasque Island
Cuttihunk
Labor Day Parade Draws Brooklyn Union Crowd
About 500 union laborers participated in the Brooklyn park parade led by Mayor John Mulya and marshal Fred Geiger. Seventeen unions joined the Trades and Labor council’s event, with bands, garment workers, typographical and carpentry groups marching in organized order along Main Street to the park. The day showcased civic pride as shops closed and families enjoyed the outing.
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Philadelphia
Joahir Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Washington Park
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Cleveland
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Arion Band
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Quiet in Anthracite District. unions vow big strike
In Pennsylvania fires and tensions mount as coal region guards patrol while union leaders press for union-tug operation by union crews. A looming waterfront strike threatens stevedores, shippers, and freight handlers, potentially idling roughly 90 percent of workers.
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Iinca
Itavi
Teanve
Pennsylvania
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Kingston Coal Company
Hawardsville
Wiliam Williams
Bre
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Edwardsville
Panther Creek
Yamnaqua
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Lansford
Summit Hill
Zanardelli Ill Rumor reports Italian premier in ill health
A Rome dispatch says Premier Zanardelli has suddenly fallen seriously ill and is confined to his room. In Topeka Judge Horton shows a sinking spell at 4 AM with physicians at the bedside. by 9 AM he is barely alive and unconscious most of the time.
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Kas
Terrific Explosion at Hercules Dynamite Plant
A powerful blast at 6 30 this morning shattered the Hercules dynamite plant eleven miles north of Louisiana Missouri. The acid recovery house was the blast site, destroying the mill and all its contents. No injuries occurred as workers had not begun labor at the hour.
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Associated Press
Louisiana
Hercules
Northwestern Tron plant shuts down over fuel shortage
A Mayville Wisconsin dispatch reports Milwaukee area North Western Tron company blast furnace shut yesterday due to insufficient fuel. The shutdown halts production at the facility and underscores fuel supply issues affecting regional industry.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Mayville
Northwestern Tron Company
Mount Pelee Eruption Devastates Fort de France Area
Reports from Martinique on the Mount Pelee eruption describe the city of Fort de France and nearby Morne Rouge village largely destroyed. An estimated two hundred people perished as a tidal wave swept Le Carbet coast. Vessels report ash and detonation loudness, with ships reaching Guadeloupe reporting boats ashore and lava fans near Saintes islands.
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Fort de France
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TransAtlautle Company
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Point-a-Pitre
Farley Chosen for New York Archbishop Title
Rome reports the propaganda after a lengthy sitting recommended Rev. John M Burley as auxiliary bishop of New York to become archbishop of New York succeeding Augustine Corrigan. George Montgomery of Los Angeles is named coadjutor to Patrick Riordan of San Francisco. Cardinal Got presided. Cardials Vannutelli Satolli and others attended. Discussion lasted three and a half hours.
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Augustine Corrigan
George Montgomery
Los Angeles
Cal
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San Francisco
Cardinal Got
Serafina Vannutell
Vincent Vannutelli
Satolli
Steinhuber
Segna
Cretoni
Vivea Y. Tute
Martinell
Maritime disaster at Port Elizabeth sinks eighteen ships
Cape Town reports a severe cyclone driving ashore eighteen vessels at Port Elizabeth, most sailing craft. Five wrecks collapse with all crew lost. Two tugs foundered and about twenty sailors ashore. Fear grows for extensive casualties.
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Associated Press
Cape Town
Port Elizabeth
Fight over county delegation at Wisconsin GOP convention
In Jefferson and Green Lake, Wisconsin, heated efforts mark the second district GOP convention. Green Lake is pivotal as six of eight delegates favor Adams, while Dahle’s bid falters. observers see Adams likely to secure six votes as tensions rise over congressional nomination.
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Jefferson
Repub- Vicar
Green Lake
Princeton
Green Lake County
Adams
W. C. Leltsch
Frank Tucker
E. D. Morse
H. B. Dahle
Dahle
Cully
Congress
Dane
Roosevtit Begins New England Tour Through Proctor
President Roosevelts itinerary in Rutland Vermont shows a stop in Proctor on his path from Burlington to the city. He was chauffeured through the town and delivered a speech noting the contrast between heroes and fools while stressing his tour's progress.
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