Train Wrecks Kill Five and Injure Dozens Across Several Lines
A string of wrecks on the Buffalo Rochester and Pittsburg, Pittsburg and Western, Baltimore and Ohio Southwestern, and other lines left five dead and many injured. A key crash near Witmer station followed a disabled freight on the curve, with engines wrecked and cars splintered. investigators cite alleged failure to flag as a cause. Other incidents in Chillicothe and Cincinnati area foreshadowed multiple casualties as trains collided after open switches and rough curvature.
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Associated
Buffalo,Rochester and
Pitt and Western
Pitsburg and Stern
Tnd & W
George Chugerty
Buffalo, Rochester
Pittsburg
Lila
Mam Benedict
Buffalo Rochester
Thomas FE. Dugan
Burlington,Rochester
Fay de Moss
Pittsburg and Western
H. E. Chambers
Allegheny Hospital
C. W. Croschman
Truffalo
Rochester
Pittsburr
Pittburg and Western
Chillicothe
Ole
Baltimore and Ohio
Leesburg
Philip Ree
Chillenthe
Chasies Studer
John Setlers
Wellston
Miss Sylvester
Charlee Moyes
Chilliecothe
George Warner
Mabel Warner
John Seller
Wells Ton
Sylvester
Brig
Otto Wisvler
Henry Greenbaum
Chinecothe
Cincinnati
Hee
Pireman Studer
Postal
Bagxase
Lesen
Manaser Igraten
Warner House
Cineinasti
Leestuns
Stack
Loveland
Baumgartner
Hanger
Jantes
Sellers
Hieht
Cone
Thie
Wammer House
Phr
Biciana Afttenidel
Sunburr
Peronne
Priadelphia
Reading
Tate
Bride and killer released from military prison on governor island
Lam mer t who was sentenced to three years for desertion from the U S army in Porto Rico has been released from the military prison on Governors Island. His bride, living in Jersey City, had supported his appeal and prompted President Roosevelt to grant a pardon.
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Associated
New York
Lammert
United States Army
Porto Itheo
Governor's Island
Jersey City
Lammer
British Seize Island Patos Near Trinidad
The British government has raised the British flag on the island of Patos near Trinidad despite protests from Venezuela. Patos has long been disputed sovereignty between Great Britain and Venezuela.
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Associated Press
New York
Patos
Trinidad
Herald
Fort of Spain
Patios
Great Britain
Venezuela
Industrial Art Convention Opens in Chicago Oct 4
The first national industrial arts convention will meet in Chicago on October 4 with about fifty delegates from across the country. Speakers include William H. Godyear, Eric Pape, William Ordway Partridge, Robert Koehler, Archbishop Ireland, Frank A. Vanderlip, and others. Separately, the car inspectors of the United States Canada and Mexico elected officers in Omaha and chose Cincinnati as the 1903 meeting site.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Ill
Industries
United States
William H. Godyear
Brooklyn, N. Y
Academy
Eric Pape
Boston, Mass
School of Art
William Ordiway Partridge
New York
Robert Koehler
Minneapois
Archbishop Ireland
St. Paul
Frank A. Vanderuip
Ensley
University of Iowa
Emil G. Hirsch
Omaha
Neb
Canada
Mexico
South Omaha
Swift & Co
Charles Waurhop
St. Louis
H. B. Bouget
Cincinnati
John McCabe
Cleveland
E. C. Palmer
Toledo
Fred Baker
Kansas City
Bryant Arrives in Milwaukee to Set Republican Headquarters
George E. Bryant, chairman of the Republican state central committee, reached Milwaukee from Madison and checked into the Hotel Pfister. He planned to secure a campaign headquarters today and direct operations from that location, offering no public statements. Theodore Kronshage Jr returned from New York and said he had seen neither Senator Spooner nor Governor La Follette recently.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Gar
George E. Bryant
Republican State Central Committee
Madison
Pfister
State Central Committee
Governor la Follette
Theodore Kronshage, Jr
New York
Senator Spooner
Robbed on Honeymoon in Chicago
Joseph E Davies and his bride Emeline Russbt, newly married in Ashland Wisconsin, were robbed of diamonds worth $0 during their honeymoon at the Victoria hotel in Chicago. The thief entered through a window using a fire escape as a ladder. Davies is from Watertown and the marriage was a prominent northern Wisconsin social event.
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Chicazo
Joseph E. Davies
Ashland
Wis
Victoria Hotel
Davies
Watertown
Emeline Russbt
Prairie Shooting Tragedy Near Brandon
Thomas Law of Alexander and Law Brothers and Miss Sherwin shot two prairie chickens on L Rowe’s farm twelve miles from Brandon. Rowe angrily fired at the hunters hitting Miss Sherwin in the stomach and Law in the knee before dying after swallowing gopher poison. Mrs Sherwin’s recovery is not certain.
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Associated Press
Brandon
Thomas Law
Alexander & Law Brothers
Marconi Decorated for Telegraph Link Plan
At a conference with Victor Galimberti Marconi presented plans for a 149000 telegraph station to connect Italy with British and American stations. The scheme will go to Parliament. King Victor Emanuel awarded Marconi the cross of the Order of the Crown.
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Turin
Sictor Galimbert
Posts and Telegraphs
William Marconi
Italy
Sariament
Victor Emmanuel
Order of the Crown
Marconi
Kaiser Asks Report From Roberts And Corbin
London reports that American generals who commanded the German maneuvers may not reach London before October 1. The Kaiser has asked General Roberts and General Corbin to submit written confidential opinions on the maneuvers.
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Associated Preer
New York
London
Wet
Kaiser
Lond Roberts
Corbin
Miners Strike Seeks Resolution via Morgan Proposal
Reports from Wilkesbarre Hazelton and Shenandoah recount mob violence at a coal mine in Fittston and dynamite damage to a home in Gilberton amid the ongoing strike. A nine article settlement proposal, drafted after talks in Harrisburg, is to be sent to J P Morgan for approval with October 20 as a firm deadline.
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Fittston
Sentz
W. IL. Holmes
Ciy
No. 10
Shenandoah
Richard Parfitt
Gilberton
Parfitt
Draper Colliery
Gilverton Water
John Booth
John Moller
Mahoney City
Wilkesbarre
Peter Reminsky
Georgetown
Lehigh and
Wilkesbarre Coal
John Savage
Savage
Peter Kominski
Kominski
Komingki
Hazelton
Messrs
Mitchell
Gompere
Whson
Duffy
Nichols
Fahy
Morgan
Stone
Mr. Mitchell
Harrisburg
Governor Stone
Neawest
United Mine Workers’ Union
Bituminous and Coke
Philadelphia
Pennaysivann Railway Company
Pittsburg
Erie
Zortegas
Italian Sensation: Murri Arrested Near Ala Frontier
Italian socialist and Bologna lawyer Tulilo Murri, accused of murdering Count Bon Martini, has reportedly been arrested at the Ala frontier town. Professor Murri, Martini’s father in law, had earlier named Murri as the murderer, claiming a family quarrel and brawl sparked the crime.
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Vienna
Tulilo Murti
Bologna
Italy
Bon Martini
Ala
Y Tol
Count Bon Martini
Murri
Tullo
Don Marin
Aged Woman's Cruel Death Near Milwaukee
Aged Bridget MacDonald aged ninety crawled under a freight engine of the Green Bay & Western near Manitowoc to recover a plate. the locomotive started without warning and she was fatally mangled. The incident leaves Oshkosh real estate values and the railroad company under scrutiny.
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Milwankesr
Wie
Aprieton
Wis
Cape
Mra
Bridget MacDonald
Green Bay & Western
Marnans
Rioters clash with troops in Portugal and Spain
A Lisbon dispatch reports clashes between troops and strikers at Guardareir Oporto. It notes violence but no confirmed deaths among the workmen. The details are unclear and based on a single special distich from Lisbon.
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Associated Press
London
Lisbon
Portugal
Guardareir Oporto
Shaw's Plan Works In Public Funds Distribution
Secretary Shaw announced in Washington that the week prior he oversaw the distribution of about $10,000,000 in public funds among banks nationwide. The funds will be released and deposits completed within a few days as bonds are received at the treasury.
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Assoviated Press
Washington, D. C
Scretary Shaw
Bani Washington
The
West
Treasury
Steamer City of Parity Seized by Colombian Rebel Gunboat
New York dispatch reports Captain J C Moon of the Palina says his steamer was stopped at sea by the rebel gunboat Bolac near Panama. The ship was searched despite protests and no report will be made to the British consul. Rebels suspected arms cargo from Valparaiso to the Colombian government.
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Associated Press
New York
City of Parity
Panama
J. c. Moon
Palina
San Francis
Carnival Crowds Build North Oshkosh Parade Rise
Neenah Wisconsin September crowds fill city streets for a carnival week. A floral parade and speech by David B. Rose of Milwaukee highlight Thursday program amid orderly crowds. Five arrests for pickpockets occurred earlier. no rapes or thefts reported. A carnival combine plans a $9000 carnival trust to control street fairs nationwide with forty three units.
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Neenah, Wis
Oshkosh
David B. Rose
Milwaukee
Mike Brown
Eix
J. 3
Berger
Morris-Berger Carnival Company
New Jersey
Ani
Messrs
Morris
Morris and Cormintated By J. S. Koch
New Trust
United States
Rose at Hortonville in Campaign Stop
Major Rose spoke to about 1500 at the Uta-1 Ramle county fair grounds after a depot greeting at 9 9. He attacked La Follette on gold taxes and criticized party colleagues. He presented his warden topic and discussed the Harvey affair before heading to Neenah and Medina.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Hortonville
Major Rose
Ramle County Fair Association
Fairgrounds
la Fotlette
Hettt
Harvey
Lx Follette
Neenah
Medina
Medina Junction
Larson
Allenville
Doctor Loeb May Lose Post At University
Dr Jacques Loeb physiology professor at the University of Chicago may quit for California. He visited the western institution as guest of President Benjamin Ide Wheeler and conferred with President Harper but gave no details about his plans.
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Qsy Associated Press
Chiago. Ni
Jacques Loeb
University of Chicago
University of California
Asia Aquarium
Benjamin Ide
Loeb
Harper
Milwaukee Conductor Roberta Suicide Reported
An aged Milwaukee road conductor named Roberta Titch, fifty, was found dead in his bed last night by his wife. Authorities note a recent layoff. no obvious cause emerges. He formerly worked between Milwaukee and Portage and is survived by four children. Local officer notes uncertain details as a local soda clerk may identify him.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Wisconsin
Columbia Wis
Titch
Roberta
Milwaukee Road
Dart
Roberto
Portage
Roberts
Steel Trust Wins in Merger Suit Over Bond Issue
In New Jersey the Court of Errors and Appeals, by a 4 to 3 vote, ruled United States Steel Corp may proceed with its 200 million seven percent preferred and five percent second mortgage issue. The ruling affirms the vice chancellor’s finding and clears merger-related barriers, with no separate opinion filed.
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Associated Proan
Trenton
N. J
United States Steel Corporation
Mre. Kerker
Emery
Court of Errors and Appeals
Resepinl
Jaives
Unital States Steel Corporation
Uigation
Judge rules jails may free two members after disorderly conduct case
In a Long Island City ruling Judge Wihnot M Smith voided the six month sentences of two men arrested for disorderly conduct. He held no New York City magistrate could detain a suspect beyond holding for higher court or grand jury. The decision may go to the appellate court.
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Associated Press
New York
Wihnot M. Smith
Smith
Supreme Court
Long Island City
Kings County
Commissioner of Charities
Fire at stable injures three. twenty five horses perish
A large harness stable at 86 Sixty-eighth Street caught fire today injuring three firefighters. Two of the injured were hospitalized with fears of fatal outcomes. The overall material loss was reported as small.
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Associated Press
New York
Sixty-eighth Street
Don’t Tip Inspectors Aimed at Travel Revenue Reform
New York Sent. 19 The collector Stranahan will issue an appeal to travelers to aid the treasury and local customs in enforcing the Dingle law on pliers with greater profit to the revenue and less to inspectors. The text calls for the removal of nine inspectors dismissed after investigation as part of a campaign to curb tipping by arriving travelers.
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Associated Press
New York
Stranahan
Treasury Department
Customs Administration
Conspiracy Claim By Mine Owners Draws Union Action
The International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' union adopted resolutions condemning coal mine owners and alleging a winter conspiracy to dispose of surplus stock and raise prices. An appropriation of $100 was approved to aid striking miners. A uniform wage scale was rejected in favor of district-specific scales.
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Associated Preas
Rmahwaukee
Wis
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
Pegging Out Claims in Barberton Pieterburg Districts
Associated Press dispatch reports licencing for pegging out claims in Barberton and Pieterburg districts. A 100 mile front from Pietermburg is targeted. Transport is scarce as animals and vehicles were bought, raising fears of trouble and requiring a special constabulary force.
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Associated Preas
New York
Johannesburg
Times
Gaffney Remains in Jail After Custody Transfer
Charing Gaffney charged with assault with attempt to kill Dr. Hanson of Neenah is again in custody of Sheriff. Fe A Potter had been surrendered by bondman John Schneidee of Menasha and Henry Higgins of Neenah. Oscar Spalding, Jatior KF, P. Robbing and District Attorney C. D. Jackson went to Neenah and secured him Thursday afternoon, returning about four. Gaffney, said to have been drinking, remains under guard for trial.
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Charing Gaffney
CO. Hanson
Neenah
Fe. A. Potter
Johna Schneidee
Menasha
Henry Higgins
Oscar Spalding Jatior
KF. P
C. D. Jackson
Gaffney
Odd Fellows to Baltimore Suceeds in Grand Ride Contest
After a long election, Baltimore secured the next sovereign grand ride of 644 Fellows winning from Hot Springs Arkansas by a tally of 644 to 93. Eureka Springs Missouri and Milwaukee withdrew before the vote, leaving Baltimore and Hot Springs as contestants.
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Associated Preea Des Moines
Baltimore
Hot Springs
Ark
Eureka Spring
Milwaukee
Hawkins Knocked Out by Clifford in Seventh Round
Tutte Mant, Sept 12. Hawkins of San Francisco was knocked out by Jack Clifford in the seventh round by a short arm tight hook. The bout ended after Hawkins faded and Clifford pressed the assault. Lipton arrives for America's Cup talks with Royal Belfast Yacht Club officials.
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Tg Associated Preas
Tutte
Mant
Waawking
San Francisco
Jack Clifford
Jays
Hawking
THY Lipton Challenge
Belfast
Thomas Lipton
Bangor
Erin
Royal Mester Yacht Club
Ballenne
Hanging of Hernia at Hackensack jail ends in execution
Peter Tiermma was hanged for the murder of butcher Barney Canter at Hackensack New Jersey. During the hanging Hernia fought, broke a lead pipe, and was finally strapped and executed after guards subdued him. He refused breakfast and whiskey, smashed a chair, and spoke a final warning as the drop fell. Patrolman Donohue’s killer John Weatley Divine was also hanged in Baltimore later.
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Associated Preas
New York
Peter Tiermma
Hackensack
N. J
Barney Canter
Kanter
Marth
Baltimore
John Weatley Divine
Charles J. Donohue
Oshkosh Plant Expansion Planned With New Brick Factory
The Oshkosh Lacing Tool Company buys land on the riverfront west of Main Street Bridge for 8500 dollars to build a large brick factory. The site runs 569 feet from the bridge to near the Dorman plant and north south to the C and N W track. Realization depends on lease of current inn until January. construction anticipated next spring. Elmer Leach declined to comment.
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Oshkosh Lacing Tol Company
Main Street
Oshkosh Logging Tool Company
Pearl Street
Jossph Kloeckner
Stringham Astate
Harcon
Dorman
Elmer Leach
Logging Tool Company
Wisconsin Consumers' League to Meet in Oshkosh
The executive board of the Wisconsin Consumers' League will meet in Oshkosh tomorrow to discuss reforms on child danger and compulsory education. Mrs J C Gudden hosts at her South Main Street home with many members expected to attend. the meeting marks the season's first of two yearly gatherings.
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Wisconsin Consumers’ League
J. C. Gudden
Oshkosh Clinic
South Malin Street
Edward Rixmann
Milwaukee
C. S. Morris Herlin
A. C. Neville
Green Bay
H. Hond
Chippewa Falls
W. BK. Galloway
State League
Eau Claire
PB. Lovejoy
Janreville
George Chamberlain
Mra
B.C. Gudden
Local Drunks Receive Brief Jail Sentences
Fred Hogan was arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct, broke furniture at home, and was sentenced to fifteen days in the workhouse by Judge Goss after pleading guilty. Jules Bridge, arrested for drunk and disorderly conduct, pled guilty and received ten days in the workhouse.
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Fred Hogan
Rams Furniture
Highea
oMcer
Goss
Jouls Bridge
J. R. Ragatz
Lord Salisbury Stricken in Lucerne Report
Lucerne dispatch notes Lord Salisbury's health decline with symptoms described as severe and worsening. Dr. Walker attended Lady Salisbury during her recent distress as officials monitor the situation after a Times report from London.
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Londo
Lucerne
Walker
Lady Salisbury
Switzerland
London Times
Lord Salisbury
Lord Salisbury confined to Wisbech health update
The Times reports Lord Salisbury is confined to Wisbech with a chill and gout attack while in Switzerland. An English and Swiss doctor attend him and his London attendant has been summoned. Lord Latimer has toured Southern Europe and kept a low profile amid falling health. Senator Bard in Los Angeles remains gravely ill with possible recovery if heart failure does not worsen.
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London
the Times
Lord Salisbury
Switzerland
Wisbech
Latinbury
Europe
Times
Bard
Los Angeles
Cal
Tiard
British Foreign Office Reports Communiqué on Roumanian Jews
London confirms that Britain communicates with all signatories of the Bertin treaty to gauge their stance on Roumanian Jews. The action follows Secretary Hay's remarks praising America’s enlightened system and condemning European tyranny, with St James Gazette noting self complacency.
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Associated Press
London
British Foreign Office
Hay
America
St James Gazette
Mr. Hayay
Hamet
Roosevelt Starts Western Trip From Oyster Bay
President Roosevelt left Oyster Uex for New York aboard the Sylgh this morning en route to Jersey City to join the western train. The ladies of the town accompanying the president departed on a special train at 2 30 p m and will meet him in Jersey City. Aboard the western leg the Pennsylvania road is to be used at 2 14 p m as the trip continues.
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Associated Press
Uex
L. L
Roosevelt
New York
Sylgh
Sagamore
President Roosevelt
Jersey City
Stadt
Pennsylvania Road
Jerry
Buildings and Grain Burn in Wisconsin Farm Fire
A Wisconsin farm fire destroyed barns and granaries on the Jemsyn farm injuring crops and engines. The loss is estimated near 1 dollar with minimal insurance. Fire inspectors proceed with duty as crews assess remaining structures and water tanks.
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Mileauker
Wie
Wisconsin
Astheaton
Wis
Dendas
Starield
Ahs Street
Jemsyn
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