Devastating Stampede Kills Dozens at Birmingham Church
At Shiloh Negro Baptist Church in Birmingham crowds packed for Booker T. Washington’s speech. A panicked rush to the doors caused a crush, leaving about 60 to 70 dead and many more injured. Rescue crews worked through the night as identification continued.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Negro Baptist Convention
Shiloh Baptist
Shiloh
House of Worship
Booker T. Washington
Jacxe Billau
Baltimore
Badicn
Spooner to Speak in Wisconsin Campaign Tour
Washington dispatch reports Senator Spooner and Payne may appear in Wisconsin as Roosevelt campaign swing plans unfold. Spooner, delaying NH summer retreat, is in New York with Mrs Spooner awaiting a final campaign schedule. He has discussed invitations from Wisconsin Republicans and is expected to respond soon.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Washington
Sentinelaga
New York
Payne
Senator Spooner
Wisconsin
Roosevelt
Northwest
East
Spooner
New Hampshire
Oyster Bay
Republican State Central Committee
State Central Committee
Lfe
Torch Fire Attempt Targets Menasha Breeze Office
An arson attempt damaged the Menasha Breeze office briefly last night with minimal damage. Investigators tie the act to articles condemning local gamblers at the Neenah carnival. The blaze was spotted by G A Knaak and friends returning from the carnival.
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Neenah-Menasha
Wis
Menasha Breeze
Neemah
G. A. Knaak
Neenah
Tose
Nellie Callahan
Rose
Congressmonan Cook
Oshkosh Jodge of
Elks
John Kinwin
Anna AL
Mr. Rose
Ittie Mimnie Scheieter
John Schrieber
Barnett
Menasha
Mihnat
Charles J. Schumann
Chicago
Felice Brown
Indiana's Frank Buchanan Re-elected Union President
Frank Buchanan of Indiana is re-elected by acclamation as president of the International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers' Union. New York designated as the union's headquarters. Other officers named include J. T. Buller as First Vice President, KL Warden as Second Vice President, J. W. Johnan as Secretary-Treasurer, with an executive committee featuring John McCabs, HH Donnelly, P. L. Beck, and Barry among others.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Frank Buchanan
Indiana
International Bridge and Structural Iron Workers’ Union
New York
J. T. Buller
Buffalo N. Y
KL. Warden
New Haven
Treamurer
J. W. Johnan
John McCabs
Pittsoune
F. Donnelly
Albany
P. L. Beck
Denver
Cal
Barry
St. Louis
Crank Arrested in Chicago After Treasury Visit Threat
Police detain H. J. McGrain who fears a debt from the treasury and plans to attack Secretary Shaw during a Treasury visit. He will be examined by a city physician to determine insanity and possible confinement at the detention hospital.
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Meceny
Chicase
President Roosevelt Arrives in Cincinnati for Fall Festival
President Roosevelt and party arrived in Cincinnati amid a grand welcome. Detachments of police lined the march, 21-gun salutes fired, and crowds filled the streets along the route to St Nicholas Hotel. Luncheon, badge presentation, and a 2 PM military parade preceded the 8 PM Music Hall address.
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Associated
Cincinnati O
Roosevelt
St. Nichglag
Senator Foraker
Freischmang
Frik Foulds
Cincinnati
Balutes
Pune
Marca
Weredin
Stile Mon
St. Nicholas
Meon
Frank W. Foulds
Buxineus
S J. Nicholas
Music Hall
Fleischmann
Fires Menace Town in Wyoming Blaze Threatens Meadows
From Pearl River brings word that Laramie Wyoming is menaced by forest fires. Inhabitants join the defense with day and night patrols. back-firing is underway to protect the town and nearby meadows within a mile of the settlement.
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Preas
Laramie
Woyo
Dynamite Plot Fails to Destroy North Mahanoy Bridge
Across Pennsylvania headlines report a morning dynamite attempt aimed at wrecking the North Mahanoy colliery siding bridge in Mahanoy City. The blast woke the town but caused only minor, repairable damage. Elsewhere President Mitchell heads to New York for a labor rally, coal shipments increase in Reading, and 1500 workers return to work after a strike at American and Steel ends over replacement workers.
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Associated Press
Mahanoy City
Mahanoy
Mitchell
Wilkesbarre
United Mine Workers
New York
Madison Squar Garden
Reading Pa
Reading Railroad Company
Tts
Schuylkill County
Reading
Philadelphia
Clintonville Notes Show Local Movements and Events
Clintonville news notes list residents traveling to Milwaukee and Chicago buyers, a home sale for 240 dollars, a seior burial at eighty five, visits by Dr G M Goodwick and Laura Schrowier, an election on license questions won by 85 votes, Brady moving to a suburb farm, several residents traveling to Witt and Chicago, and Hortonville fair attendance.
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Northwestern
Clintonville
Wit
Bennett
C. W. Townsend
Milwaukee
Abe Vapsite
Dr. Tiennett
C. F. Follamante
Chicago
H. M. Way
G. M. Goodwick
New London
Toula Retimon
Shawanowaa
Misa Laura Schrowier
Wacsa
Merril
F. H. Brady
KOH. Veneeteans
Antiye
Thursaaz
Wauntry Wisconsin Embraces Coeducational Manual Training Build
Fall term opens with the first actual manual training program in Waunau area. The six duty members push for Karl Mathigan as superintendent, aiming to extend school voting rights to women and urging support for Mathigan. House canvassing and active outreach energize the campaign.
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Waunmy
Wis
Karl Mathigan
Waray
Stern
Selliny
Mathief
Paper Trust Forming With Large Capitalization
A major paper trust is reported to be forming in Chicago with capitalization around 100 million dollars. It aims to control the General Paper company and its selling agency that handles fiber print and masa supplies in Wisconsin Michigan and Minnesota under a long term contract.
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Associated Prear Appleton
Wis
North American Paper
Chicago
General
Banks Warn of Narrow Reserve Shortfall in New York
The weekly bank statement shows clearing house banks hold 1,642 dollars less than required. Presidents Kepburn of Chase National and Dumont Clark of American Exchange National say no alarm. funds from the west and south will be withdrawn and loans liquidated to cover anticipated losses into December. Grain and cotton crops may help with foreign exchange and gold imports if needed.
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Py Associated Prési
New York
Clearing House
A. B. Kepburn
Chase Nathcn Bank
West
News York
Dumont Clark
American Xchange National Bank
Simmona
Fourth National Bank
Circus Train Wreck Near Choctaw Kills Show Members
An east bound freight collided with the Sells-Downs Circus train near Choctaw Oklahoma, killing the show’s conductor and injuring many performers. Sixteen miles east of here a freight engine struck the rear of the stalled show train. two sleeping cars were demolished and occupants trapped. The engineer is missing and presumed dead as investigators seek the freight crew’s account.
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Oklahoma City
O. T
AL Choctaw
Nong Tvent
Ned
Spalding seeks freedom in university embezzlement case
Chicago Sept ., novel means were used today in an effort to secure the liberty of Charles Warren Spalding former president of the Globe Savings Bank and treasurer of the University of Illinois convicted of embezzling university funds Judge Dunne poised to rule on a writ of habeas corpus when Attorney G Anderson halted further action to present another petition before Judge Hanecy The banker prisoner has sought release for six years citing good conduct but the state board of pardons previously refused to grant liberty, alleging he held a portion of the embezzled funds.
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Ascoctntcd Press
Chicago
Charlies Warren Spalding
Globe Savings Bank
University of Inelis
Dunne
G. Anderson
Pits
Jadre
Hanecy
State Board of Pardons
Fear Relic Hunters Move Granted in Calumet Ave Case
Judge Dunne grants Frank Barthelin, half brother of William Barthelin who killed his mother, permission to move into the 4310 Calumet Avenue residence where a man was strangled and where Minuate Mitchell may have been killed. He may remove the Mecalver for the property after forty days with a proper showing. The property is marked for $1,500. objection cited fear relic hunters might attack the site.
Unclear Health Report From Lucerne Chronicle
A garbled item from Lucerne reports a patient showing some improvement but also notes confusion over details. The text references medical terms and possible election noise, with no clear outcome or identifiers.
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Associated Prees
Lucerne
Setherland
Haan
Alphi
Waka
Will visit Wisconsin for all American bowling meet
Dayton Ohio secretary Earor of the American bowling congress has completed the schedule of the all American bowling meet. The meet will be in Racine on October Fond du Lac in October Appleton on October 9 and Eau Claire on October 10.
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Earor
American Bowling Congress
Racine
Fond du Lac
Appletom
Eau
Queen Dies Quietly at Home in Sorrowful Wake
The article reports the death of Marie Ten elmland who passed away suddenly at her home. Her husband and family were not present at the time. Relatives seated at the table and mournful scenes followed after the news. The obituary notes the sorrow surrounding the sudden loss.
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Relaluim
Marie Tenelmland
Ether
Wits
Paty
Queen Marie Henriette Dies After Attack in Palace
Queen Marie Henriette of Belgium dies suddenly after fainting fits in the palace. Dr. Guillaume attended as the monarch collapsed and died before arrival. Crowds gathered outside as King Leopold travels to Spa and Belgian premier M de Smet de Nayer is expected to join later. Marie Henriette, born August 23, 1835, was daughter of Archduke Joseph and Archduchess Maria Dorothea, granddaughter of Empress Maria Theresia.
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Leopold
Bugnerer-de- Luchon
France
Spa
Marie Henriette
Queen of
Annual AP meeting names board of directors and officers
The Associated Press annual meeting announces the board of directors for the ensuing year including Whitelaw Reid and Stephen O Meara and executives elected on the executive committee. Officers reelected include Presidentnid Horace White first vice president Horace White second vice president Wm R Neilson secretary Melville E Stone assistant secretary Charles S Diehl treasurer Valentine P Snyder.
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Associated Press
Whitelaw Reid
New York Tribune
W. L. McLean
Philadelphia Bulletin
George Thompson
St. Paul Dispatch
Wm. D. Brickel
Columbus
Ohio
Evening Dispatch
Has
Grasty
Baltimore Evening News
Stephen O'Meara
Weston Journal
Harvey W. Scott
Portand
Oregonian
Graphic
New Orleans
Picayune
Herman Ridder
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Victor F. Lawson
Chicago Daily News
Albert J. Barr
Pittsburg Post
Clark Howell
Atlanta Constitution
Chas
W.i Knapp
St. Louis Republc
Frank B. Noyes
Chicago Record-Herald
H. DeYoung
San Francisco Chronicle
Whitelaw Red
Charles Wy
Kneapp
Frank 3. Noyen
Chicago Record-Hernid
Horace White
New York Evening Post
Wm. R. Neilson
Kansas City Star
Melville E. Stone
Charles S. Diehl
Valentine P. Snyder
New York City
Editor Hobart Bird Convicted of Libel in San Juan
Hobart Bird formerly of Madison Wisconsin editor of The San Juan News was convicted today and sentenced to four months imprisonment. He was denied the right to testify and charged with publishing libelous articles about former Judge Ramos who Bird helped force to resign the presidency of the district bench. Bird is the youngest son of Colonel George W Bird, a longtime Madison lawyer and Democratic leader. He was born in Jefferson City in 1874 and moved to Madison in infancy. He studied at the Wisconsin State University and earned degrees in civil engineering and law before practicing with his father and heading to Porto Rico after the Spanish American War, arriving in San Juan on September 20.
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Hobart
Bird
Madison
Wis
Ramos
George W. Bird
Jeferson
State University
College of Law Toro
Porto Rico
Ise
No Engines on Asphalt in Municipal Court
An amusing incident tied to the arrest of J. P. Smick, engineer of a steam roller, who faced charges of disorderly conduct after disregarding a police order to move the engine from a thoroughfare. Smick was escorted by a traction engine to City Hall as firemen managed the boiler while authorities convened. The report mentions a weeklong sentence for Mrs. W. F. Griffith and a T. M. A. meeting.
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J. P. Smick
Ateam
Smick
Din
Chb Dowling
Fond du Lac High School to open football season at Oshkosh Normal
Fond du Lac High School football returns after 1897 with a new squad expected to show grit. Coach Bennett says players are capable, average size around 131 pounds, and will rely on hard hitting and simple plays. Opening against Oshkosh Normal at Combination Park features a 25 man group led by captain Frank Cleveland and quarterback Dudley Clark.
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Fond du Lac
Awhich
Yarlie
Weveko
Coren A
Bennett
Phiys Sts
Oshkosh
Combination Park
Nahter
Bennett Biya
Tne
Watter Dann
Roy McAdama
Milo Scherd
John Devene
Elmer Whittaker
Charlen Coffman
Lawrence Bush
Ned Maletery
Frank Cleveland
Dudley Clark
Charles Woods
Leo Fitzgerald
Dan Dougherty
Edgar Moriarity
Oshkosh Land Transfer Adds Blocks To Morgan Firm
Harriet Stringham and Joseph Stringham of Detroit heirs of the late Joseph y transfer lots 13 through 17 in block 49 Ninth ward Oshkosh to Thorman K Morgan and J Ear Morgan for 3500 dollars. The property adjoins the Morgan office edge of two blocks used for residence and will extend between Oregon Street and Minnesota Street west to Fifth and Sixth streets. Morgan plans to use the land for lumber yards and may build a hardwood dry house east of Oregon Street. steam pipes may cross Oregon Street by council approval. Diamond Match Co runs double shifts to meet demand for Searchlight matches, with nights to cease after tonight unless needed again for a short period.
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Harriet Stringham
Joseph Stringham
Detroit
Josephy
Thorman K. Morgan
J. Ear! Morgan
Ninth Ward
City of
Oshkosh
Sixth Street
Morgan
Morgan Company
Oregon Street
Minnesota Street
Fifth Street
Common Council
Diamond Match Company
Rose Receives Chill as Milwaukee Mayor Tours State
Milwaukee mayor and gubernatorial hopeful David Rose passed through Oshkosh this morning on a special train from Neenah. The entourage included friends and political advisors with a Democratic newspaper representative at the stop, where Rose stretched and saluted supporters for a few minutes.
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David Rose
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Neenah
Wisconsin Central
Rose
Divorce Granted to Mary Baring-Gould in Lisbon Court
Word arrives that Mary Baring-Gould formerly Milas Mamie Bieget of this city received a divorce from Arthur Baring-Gould in the Lisbon district court North Dakota on grounds of detention and neglect. The decree omits alimony or child custody details though the case stems from last year when he abducted their two sons to England. Oshkosh Y M C A holds its regular Sunday meeting at three in the association rooms with Mr. Moore addressing.
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Sire
Mary Baring-Gould
Milas Mamie Bieget
Arthur Baring-Gould
Lisbon
Ransom County
Dakoia
O«bkord
Bazing-Gould
England
Oshkosh YT. M. C. A. W Ml
Association
Moore
Panet- Ctr Neves and Sausa's Envor Divorced
The page notes Panet center Neves and Sausa’s Envor have divorced, alongside other features such as Dabkiosk Social Features and general listings. The excerpt lists sections like Books and Magasioce and New York Fashion Letter with various page references.
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Pace
Washington Letter
Panet
Ctr Neves
Sausa
Rawer Faneeal
Baring-Gould
Magasioce
Generel Gobin
New York Fashion Letter
the Moacer
Elica
Ruditorial
The
Funer New
Pear
Wamen Ac Manseere
Murder Shocks New York as Pulitzer Heir Slain
Autopeyper on Mrs. Joseph Pulitzer’s body shows death from a knife wound in the abdomen, not chloral. Police seek William Hooper Young Brigham Young’s grandson, with clues including a “Practical Reference” note and a blood atonement theme. Trunk linked to Chicago suspect. four missionaries housed at Fifty‑Second Street suite. robbery motive cited with Pulitzer jewels valued at $190.
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New York
Pers
Joseph Pulitzer
William Hooper Young
Brigham Young
Young
Fifty-eighth
France
Utah
Hooper
Clarence Snow
Lawrence Taylor
J. L. Woods
John R. Porter
Snow
Brooklyn
Rocky Mountains
Chicago
Elling
Richard E. Anser
Hoboken
Pulli
Anser
Butte, Monts
C. S&s. Eiling
Wells-Fargo Express Company
C. S. Eiling
Fifty-Second Street
Tenth Avenue
Polk Street
Andrew Rohan
Chicago Detective Bureau
Taylor
Mormon Church
Tarler
Borgery
Titus
Itra Pulitzer
Titts
St Paul
Minneapolis
Wrest
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