Crete Pierrot Sinks After Magazine Fire At Gonaives
An Associated Press report from Gonaives details the sinking of the French gunboat Crete–Pierrot after Admiral Killick allegedly fired the after magazine to resist German pursuit. The Panther withdrew after the explosion. Killick’s body was recovered and buried. The Crete–Pierrot’s crew losses include the ship’s surgeon and two Antves sailors. Maritime action followed with other ships dispatched to engage insurgents.
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Associated Presa
Gonaives
Hayth
Associated Press
Crete-A-Pierrot
Admiral Killick
Fred
Panther
Crete-A-Pierrat
Crete
Port-Au-Prince
Bolsrond Canal
Hayti
Reid
Provisional Government
United States
Marietta
d'Aspus
New Brazilian Government to Inaugurate Next November
Dispatches report Baron de Rilo Branco named minister of foreign affairs. New administration to be inaugurated in November. Mention of Acre conflict rumors and a detachment of sailors from the cruiser Lowa disembarking at Friars Island. US minister Pryan cites Bahia governor authorization for American sailors to land on the island.
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Associated Press
New York
Dunia
Rio Janeiro
Brazil
The
Herald
Acre
Baron de Rilo Branco
Mment
Lowa
Friars Island
Pryan
Bahia
British Must Go in Manchuria Exclusion Threat
Russian minister Paul Lesiar informs the Manchuria military command that foreigners are unwelcome during occupation and orders expulsion of British interests including a customs employer and potential reorganization of the postal service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reseckited
Fekin
Paul Lesiar
Manchuria
Soldiers Goog Fellows in Army Maneuver Near Frankfurt
Report from Paris notes cordial ties between British and American troops during maneuvers near Frankfurt on the Main. Generals Young, French, Corbin, and others exchange views while German cavalry and artillery are praised for discipline and organization in the joint exercise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aseneingind
Woodland Keles
Kenney
Errth
Vienna
Parka
Turners Are Generous
Fragmentary text references generosity by Turners, mentions September, Palen’ event, German tenants, Anthea mineya, and a monetary amount $1.24. Limited legible details. read as a historical note on charitable giving linked to a local group and a December or September time frame.
Wisconsin State Fair Opens With Massive Attendance
The second day of the Wisconsin state fair attracted large crowds amid favorable weather. Early morning crowds arrived from the countryside and railway services were strained to move the visitors to the grounds. The highlight of the day was a sensational locomotive collision drawing mixed reactions from attendees. Estimated attendance in the afternoon reached about 74,000.
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Northwestern
Milwaukee
Win
Wisconsin
Minga
Six Members of Delinquents Still at Large in Bribery Ring
St Louis Sept. 10 All but six of the nineteen members of the alleged Cleveland house of delegates bribery and perjury syndicate remain at large. Names include Charles F Wells, Emile Hartman, Laula Decker, John A Sheridan, Jules Lehmann, Adolph Madera, William Tamblyn and others. Authorities report warrants or searches and plan to seek writs of habeas corpus if bonds cannot be posted.
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Associated Tress
St. Lous
House of Delegates
Thoee
Charles F. Welly
Emile Hartman
Laula Decker
dJoln A. Sheridan
St. Louis
Wiliam Tamblyn
Cleveland
Sheridan
Hurst Hotel
Murrell
Folk
Moersrs
Harpigan
Schnettler
Gutke
Helms
Schum
Supreme Court
John A. Gernez
Chester 11
Krom
Sherwood
Faulkner
House
Faulzner
Russia irked by India's railway plan linked to Persia
A terse report from York cites Russian anger at Lord Cyrgon’s approval of extending the Indian railway to Nushki on Beloochi Slan, with aims to connect India to Europe. It notes calls in St Petersburg for a through Persian route to the Indian Ocean to blunt Britain, amid English desire for Persia understandings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
York
Thussian News
Lord Cyrgon
Nushki
Dbeloochi- Slan
Tribune
India
Europe
Russia
Indian Ocean
Buisa
Iman
St. Petersburg
Jiussia
Persia
Great Britain
England
Munhean
Far East
Inia
Hereclf
Aus Gradi.ra
Largest Nugget Finder Napier Dies in Canada
Samuel Hawkins Napier, famed for discovering what was described as the largest nugget of gel in mining lore, died near a remote Talhiul dog camp two miles from any settlement along the Galinad river in Canada. His fortune began with Australian strikes and a Melbourne ship boarding job, later selling the nugget for a substantial sum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Samuel Hawkins Napier
Galinad
Canada
Napier
Australia
Melbourne
Fortuna
Tarhurst
N. B
Phare
Suffragists at Madison Delegates to Open Wisconsin Meeting
Madison Wis September 1 1915 The Wisconsin Woman Suffrage association opening session was deferred after low attendance. A luncheon will precede the gathering this evening mayor will introduce delegates and responses by prominent suffragists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madison
Wis
Adegaice
Wisconsin Woman'n Suffrage Association
Explosion kills two at farm boiler near Wertburg
Incan, proprietor of a mill, and Wortland Biker died in a boiler explosion at the Fawnlee Farm near Wertburg. The blast occurred this week and is under investigation by local authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Newerts
Nvcan Watches
Incan
Wortland
Fawnlee
Wert
Boers Press for Wide Amnesty and Reforms in London Talks
A London conference report details Boer leaders Kotha Dewet and Declarcy pressing for amnesty for rebels, yearly grants to widows and orphans, language rights, and restitution of farms. Chamberlain cautions that Vereeniging terms cannot be reopened and outlines Britain’s stance on governance, emigration, and postwar aid.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Joseph Chianderlain
Heer
Kotha
Dewet
Déclarcy
Deers
South Africa
Transvaal
Natal
Mr. Chamberlain
Vereeniging
Botha
Unhat
Lord Kitchener
Edward
Chamberlain
Cape Colony
Reltz
Orange River Colony
Volksraad
Great Britain
America
Eading
Ziatha
South Afriy
Lyberts
South Africa’s future depends on loyal cooperation and reconciliation
Chamberlain stated the government would welcome cooperation from men who accepted the new situation. He urged burghers and Britons to work together to create a peaceful, lasting South Africa, warning of ongoing old enmities if they fail.
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Chamberliin
South Africa
Punt
Alaskan volcanoes erupt with rising steam and ash
Messages from the last Alaska voyage report Vulcanian activity from three volcanos, with retoubt misread as Auguatige. Steam jets reach high levels and clouds rise as the sea expedition notes dramatic activity.
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Seattle
Waah
Alaska
Iskard
The Black Christ Affects Eighth Infantry Trophy Trove
The Eighth United States Infantry from the Philippines arrives in San Francisco with a trunk of trophies including two religious images. Customs officials dispute duty exemption as the items, intended for West Point, may not reach their destination. The ebony Christ image, called The Slick Christ, was seized in Laguna province during operations against the Caldrun sect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
Eighth United States Infantry
Philippines
Bufford
Far East
Museum
United States Military Academy
West Point
Treasury Department
Port St. John
Luzon
Eighth Infantry
Pag-sangan
Laguna
Caldrun
Fatal lovers quarrel leads to double tragedy
Chicago lawyer Rollin O Briea shot and killed his sister in law Emily Hoganson then wounded Mrs Hoganson before turning the gun on himself. He survived at the Norwegian hospital in grave condition. Separately in Pittsburg Major William Wilkins was killed during a struggle with his wife Adeline who then attempted suicide. In Youngstown James McGinn confessed to killing his wife found dead in a pasture after admitting jealousy and drinking.
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Chicago
Rollin ‘O'Briea
Emily Hoganson
Suletle
O'Shea
Hoganson
O'Sheare
Mra
Pittsburg
Wiliam D. Wilking
Adeline
S13
Federal Street
Allegheny
Morphye
Wilkins
House of Hoo Hoo Club to Erect Expo Headquarters
The House of Hoo Hoo plans a clubhouse at the St. Louis World's Fair grounds as an executive project. The Milwaukee convention endorsed the proposal after debate, detailing lounges a hall and restaurant space. The building will serve as a headquarters for Hoo Hoo members attending the exposition with no sleeping quarters.
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Sesserr
Milwaukee
Wis
Bt. Louis
Het
Schaefer for Warden in Wisconsin Prison Post
A Madison dispatch reports Simon Schaefer of Fond du Lac is a leading candidate for the State Prison warden job at Waupun. Schaefer, former police chief in Fond du Lac, holds the inside track for the appointment.
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Milwaukes
Wik
Madison
Simon Schaefer
Fond &N Lac
Waupan
Schaefer
Pond da Lar
le Wal
College Building Burns in Ottawa Fire
Ottawa Kansas September 16 The new building of the Ottawa University burned in the morning blaze causing a heavy loss. The cause is unknown and the campus was open to entrants with hundreds of students present. The building will be rebuilt.
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Associated Press
Ottawa
Kansas
TAOM
Sage Illness Report From New York Office
A dated notice reports Russell Sage's illness with details of his condition and nonserious status. The brief mentions an office visit and minor expenses, indicating no serious danger to Sage.
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Arsodang
New York
Anase
Sage
El der May Be Tried at Wisconsin Conference
The Wisconsin Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church may bring charges against Rev A J Benjamin presiding elder Fond du Lac district for not keeping promises to quit publishing The Wisconsin Christian Advocate. Proceedings likely behind closed doors with a bishop appointed investigation. Bishop Goodsell opened conference noting long service while other reports highlighted church gains and planned dedications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Northwestern
Milwaukee
Wis
Ste
Wisconsin
Methodist Episcopal Church
Serelon
Hey
A. J. Benjamin
Fond du Luc
Denejamin
Wisconsin Christian Advocate
Osh- Kowh
Waa
Ely
Benjamin
Presiding
Wurr
Mame
Allkely
Daniel A. Goodsell
Washington Avenue M. E
J. &. Farmer
Oconto
Green Bay
Wausau
M. F. Griffin
Park Hill
Woman's Home Missionary Society
J. Hw.gh
India
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
F. J. Muskerville
Madixon
Plantz
Methodist Episcopal
Washington Avenue
Enoch Perry
Summerfield Church
Summerfield
Maniinay
Manaten
Summer- Rett
T. 1. Wiliams
Methodist Church of
Marinette
Goodec
Willamen
Summerfeld
Summerfield Parteh
Manaton
Fire Chief John Spencer Dies in Janesville
John Spencer, chief of the Janesville Fire Department, died today in Milwaukee from heart failure caused by asthma. The death was reported by The Evening Wisconsin and attributed to a heart attack following asthma.
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Mulwaukee
Wir
Wisconsin
Win
John
Spencer
Janesville
Teamsters Strike Disrupts Work and Wages Talked
A labor strike by Teamsters began this morning over pay demands, with reports of proposed $2 daily rates and reductions in other wages. Negotiations with local officials continue as workers plan to resume after a June return and potential room removals are noted.
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Comelrat
IMO
Pal Firme
Cremated Living Babies Charge At South May Street Hospital
Sept 1 report says Charhot Marly accuses Mrs Paulina Trencher who runs a private hospital of cremating living babies in her kitchen range. Health board officials did not obtain a warrant for Mem Taexchler on practicing medicine without a license. she has been arrested. Mrs Titoselt ler blames the charge on the accused’s refusal to permit a visit by Barty to a patient.
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Associated Pres
Charhot Marly
Mra
Titoseltler
Barty
Striking Coal Miners Face Uncertain Settlements Swirl
Harrisburg reports Governor Stone refuses to discuss yesterday’s talks with coal operators, seeking a settlement and contacting J. B. Morgan and B. A. B. Widener as Mitchell says no peace talks exist. Tamaqua notes miners doubt success of a settlement while work continues in Panther Creek and coal shipments move from No 12 and No 4 collieries.
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Presa
Harrisburg
Stone
New York
J. B. Morgan
B. A. B. Whiener
Caid J
John Mitchell
Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
Governor Stone
Tamaqua
Lesuers Gsay
P. A. B. Widener
Panther Creek
Leheigh Coal and Navigation Company
Ita No. 12
Fridd Named Republican Assembly Nominee in Third District
The Northwestern Omro Wisconsin Sept 10 John A Fridd of Nepeagkun named as the assembly nominee of the Third district Republicans at the Oshkosh convention. Resolutions praise Lincoln Garfield Grant McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt while endorsing Spooner La Follette and urging re election of Spooner to the U S Senate.
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Winnebago County
Lincoln
Garfield
Grant
McKinley
Theodore Reoservelt
Spooner
la Follette
Mtateawan
Wisconsin
U. Spooner
United States
Joseph Ve Quirier
Ue Han
C. Spooner
Che
Synator Spooner
John
James
Sidvon
Oshkosh
Seven Mile Tunnel Aims for Sierra Nevada Route
Union Pacific director and surveyors weigh a central Pacific tunnel under the Sierra Nevada. Estimates suggest seven miles of tunnel with grades around 7 feet per mile, enabling the railroad to reach Orovillo and Warramanta area while reducing existing long detours.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
Ayteyor
Pacife
Sierra Nevada
Aubmt van Trestders
Fiarriman
Krown
Daly
Warraranta
Hollis Is Named
Fragmentary text indicates a naming or designation of Hollis in an event or appointment. No clear date, place, or organization is readable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hollis
Roosevelt Heads to Oyster Bay After York Tour
President Roosevelt arrived at Jersey City station at 12 30 and rode to New York by ferry to reach Oyster Bay aboard the Sylph. In Washington he departed at 7 00 am on a special train to New York with Secretary Cortelyou and aides. The southern trip covered 1665 miles on two rail systems ending with his trip to Oyster Bay.
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Bs Associated Press
New York
Roosevelt
Jerney City
Pennsylvania Railroad
East River
Uney
Oyster Bay
Washington
Washington, D. C
Southern Railway
Wrahington
North Carolina
White House
Cortelyou
Baltimore and Ohio
Desperate battle report from Magdalena region description
Desperate fighting described with heavy government losses, rail line destruction, and atrocities reported at Santa Maria Magdalena. Valencia and British steamer William CHM bring news of clashes on the isthmus with rebels occupying strategic positions and advancing amid turmoil.
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Associated Press
Kingston
Jamaica
Valencia
Santa Maria
Department
Magdalena
Colombia
Inez
Santa Marthe
Colon
Culebra
Cumana Falls
Washington, D. C
Goldschmidt
la Guayra
Venezuela
Department of State
Alleged Embezzler Returns After Oshkosh Frauds
Undersheriff Oscar Spalding brought back Fred Croseman from Ashland in custody on embezzlement charges involving three Oshkosh clients. The scheme allegedly netted 35.35 dollars as Croseman, an agent in a leaf and coffee business, collected payments for groceries and other orders without accounting. Authorities traced amounts from Ford, Justyn, J. C. Zentner, and Albert Steuck totaling 35.35. Spalding pursued Croseman across Wisconsin, with sightings in Manitowoc and Bayfield before locating him near Ashland and arranging transit to St. Paul.
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Oscar Spalding
Ashland
Fred Croseman
Agercente
Crossman
Tad
Ford
Justyn
J. C. Zentner
Albert Steuck
Mr. Spalding
Hia
Sherri& Potter
Chippewa Falls
Yelings
Yves
Croes
Bayfield
Bayiled
St. Paul
Polic
Croxsmar
Funeral for Mrs. Smith Held at Home Conducted by City Clergy
Funeral services for Mrs. Stephes Smith were held at her residence 71y Fim Street Tuesday at 2:30 p.m. Rev. Hotline officiated with assistants Dr. Watt Rev. Anderson and others. Attendees included W. G. Bancroft, William Bennett, J. F. Decker, and out-of-town relatives from Minneapolis and Minnesota. Music by Mrs. W. C. Cowling and others. Floral tributes arrived from Epworth League, W. C. T. U., A. sirett MM, and many friends. A memorial pilar plaque near the casket bore the inscription “Grandma.”
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Nasha
J. F. Decker
Aureka
Wit
William
Smith
Clarence D. Stairts
Minneapolia
W. C. Cowling
John Ge Morria
Walter Crawford
Tre Pall Hearera Kere J. FE
Deckes
Bee
Owens
G. Vraxton
Arthur Shelter
AL Minckler
N¢ Zion
Wie
Tan Aki Society
Epworth League
Assems Sirett MM. Church
Mra Smith
Thie
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Culalon
Aldrea
Samael Nagier
Poserty
Lais
Regent
Alaskan
Faa
the Black Christ
Hie Sweet
Purassivanin Trexedy
Hoo
St. Loeis Fair
Russell Sage
Crobadlis Peature
WESC
A.J. Tenjamin
Janreville Departmeerts
Teamsters
Stone IS
Mark Hope Se
Emungle
Fridd
Nombante
John A. Frida
Taun
Nepearkun
Avelan Loos
Seven Mile Tunnel
Cierra Nevada
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Staay
Fred Cronmman
Spalding
Bretserer
Tate and Center
Perth
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