Roosevelt's Early Weeks Signal a Busy White House
The Philadelphia Times reports President Roosevelt in his first week as president displaying a calm, studious approach. He questions Cabinet members, draws on Civil Service and Navy experience, and cautiously weighs reciprocity, tariff policy, and canal plans amid Senate opposition.
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Roosevelt Era Affairs and White House Happenings
The piece depicts Fairbanks dropping out of the 1904 nomination scene as Roosevelt signals independent course, while Cortelyou’s retention as secretary gains praise. It notes Roosevelt’s family dynamics, Black guard, and public interest figures like Kermit and Ethel, with Roosevelt and his daughter attending Grace Reformed Church services.
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Died a Pauper Though Rich
Randolph Boch a Brooklyn bookbinder died November 27 1898 leaving a 40000 estate. Executors Ladenberg Thalman Co NY sought a legal heir but found none until locating Mrs Christiana Mathias. she had died in the local almshouse seven years earlier, leaving no known relatives. The woman had once been well to do but fell on hard times with her husband.
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Christiana Mathias
Fatal stray shot in Harrisburg during sale of revolver
Jacob Sweigart a laborer was accidentally shot by Charles Saul while Saul handled a self acting revolver Sweigart was selling on Walnut Street. He died at Harrisburg Hospital. Saul and Lighty were jailed on involuntary manslaughter charges.
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Secret notes outline China trade terms for U S
Washington reports Secretary of Legation Mr. Squiers forwarded a August 1 consul general’s China dispatch listing three essential conditions for building a large trade with China. The memo stresses fair treatment, respect for the Chinese judicial system, and a framework meeting all official requirements to secure access.
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Hayti Minister notes calm after Kingston unrest report
J N Le ger, Hayti's minister to the United States, expressed surprise at Kingston Jamaica reports of Haytian arrests in Jeremia on conspiracy charges. He said, according to news served by bia, the interior remained quiet.
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Jamaica
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Bia
Election officers' cases delayed until after November vote
Philadelphia judges Assigned to the Criminal Court explain they will not rush election officer trials. Ralston and Sulzberger cite lack of civil court space and impartial handling, noting cases will be decided on merits and not party interests.
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Bowen finds confusion in Fifteenth Ward followers
Edward J. Bowen president of the Young Democracy of the Fifteenth ward reports panic among Ryan and Donnelly supporters. He says the movement faces desertion as leadership is discredited and state support withdrawn, with Pattison Gordon and Harrity backing the new effort. the division count aims to rise from nineteen to more than that within a week.
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Two Miners Die In Fall At Pittston Twin Shaft
In Pittston two men, Captain John Wallace of West Pittston and John Conley of Pittston, were killed when a bucket hoist toppled mid ascent in the twin shaft. Their bodies, found at the shaft foot, were mutilated beyond recognition. The mine, long plagued by fatalities, has a storied history with numerous lives lost.
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Philadelphia Times
Pittston
John Wallace
West Pittston
John Conley
Scranton Street Railway Workers Threaten Strike Over Dismissals
Scranton employees meet to contest two conductors discharged for alleged cash register shortages. The union backs them and demands reinstatement by Tuesday or all workers may strike. General Manager Silliman offers arbitration and proofs to three impartial judges, but the union may reject.
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Mrs McKinley Out Driving in Canton Streets
Mrs McKinley continues to improve slowly and is seen driving again in Canton amid persistent bad weather. Secretary Cortelyou returns from Cleveland to discuss the late President’s estate with Colonel Herrick and plans to meet Be Hanna in the East. Cortelyou and Judge Day will manage Mrs McKinley’s affairs along with her substantial property holdings.
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Nitro glycerine blast injures three at Lincoln Avenue subway shed
A nitro glycerine cap hidden in wood exploded in a cooking shed used by Italian laborers on Lincoln avenue subway near Moore Station, injuring three men named Olivier Sepf and Capetzer. The blast threw them twenty feet. Olivier and Sepf were hospitalized with serious wounds and Capetzer may lose a leg. A feud among Italians is reported as the motive.
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Flareff Sepf
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University Hospital
Capetzer
Bricklayers Strike Settled as Union Men Hired
A committee from the Bricklayers Protective Association secured an agreement from John Stafford, contractor for the Thirteenth and Walnut street building, to discharge non union workers and employ union bricklayers. He also agreed to hire only bricklayers for terra cotta work, ending the dispute between Allied Building Trades and the union.
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Mussulmans and Christians Fight at Beirut
A Constantinople dispatch reports a bloody clash between Muslims and Christians in Beirut Syria. No details on casualties or outcomes provided.
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Weather Outlook for Eastern States
Fair and cooler today in the region. Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware forecast fair and cooler on Monday. Tuesday looks fair with variable winds.
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Delaware
Sunshine and Temperature Report for Philadelphia
United States Weather Bureau bulletin from Philadelphia dated September 20 1901 notes sunny conditions with a maximum of 64 degrees. cumulative excess temperature since January 1 reaches 179 degrees.
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United States Weather Bureau
Philadelphia
Disastrous Samar clash wounds and losses for U S troops
The report from Manila details a brutal engagement at Balangiga on Samar where Company C Ninth Infantry, attacked at breakfast, suffered 48 dead and 24 escapees. Eleven wounded survivors arrived at Basey as Brigadier General Hughes plans an assault. insurgents seized stores and most rifles. Captain Connell and others are named among survivors.
Captains Connell and Bumpus Active in Far East Campaigns
Captain Thomas W. Connell of Company C rises rapidly in the army. A New Yorker by birth, he entered West Point in 1880, graduated second lieutenant in 1894, and served in the Fifth and Ninth Infantry in Cuba and the Philippines. First Lieutenant Edward A. Bumpus from Massachusetts rose from the ranks in the Spanish American War and later joined the Twenty first Infantry. The engagement occurred in the Visayas Department, Samar Island, under Brigadier General Robert P. Hughes, with the Ninth Infantry noted for its drill and discipline and praised by Colonel Emerson H. Liscom, who fell at Pekin. Colonel Charles F. Robe commands from Manila.
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Samar
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Pekin
Charles F. Robe
Manila
News of Samar battle shocks Washington officials
Dispatches from General Hughes to General Chaffee revealed a severe reverse for U S forces in Samar with 800 insurgent rifles noted. The Ninth Infantry suffered a disaster during an expedition to clear roving bands as insurgents attacked at breakfast and officials moved to obtain a full casualty report.
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Hearne Leads Twenty-First Infantry From Manila Action
Manila dispatch reports Captain Lawrence J. Hearne of the Twenty-fret infantry underway in a Manila theater operation. Details are sparse as the unit advances amid routine duties and local patrols in the region.
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Insurgents Attack as U.S. Forces Capture Supplies
Report states casualties include one killed and two wounded. Insurgent losses are not yet confirmed while U.S. forces seized 30,000 pounds of rice and several hundred rounds of ammunition.
American Soldier Hanged in Manila Under Military Commission
Manila dispatch reports George Raymond formerly of the Forty first Volunteers was hanged for murder. A native lieutenant and colonel were also hanged for strangling Privates White and Mathias. Chief Detective Sweet was sentenced to fifteen days for whipping prisoners. Additional items include arrests for extortion by Juan Cardona, Poniatowski concession inquiry near completion, Sultan of Sulu’s claim to sovereignty, Libel suit by Lenores Tavera and Legarda against a Spanish weekly editor, and Manila authorities doubling the gate size in the walled city fortifications.
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Sweet
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Geron
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Poniatowski
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Legarda
Immigration bill amendment defeated in Australian parliament
In Melbourne on September 30 the government opposed and defeated an Isaacs proposed amendment to the Immigration Restriction bill that would specify prohibited immigrants by joint resolution. Mr Reid attacked Premier Barton’s minute to Joseph Chamberlain, which Mr Kingston defended as a courteous imperial gesture.
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Russia expands famine relief after crop failures in thirteen districts
St Petersburg reports famine conditions across thirteen districts prompt M. Stpi aguine to present a long statement on relief measures. Government funds are allocated to Saratoff Tauris Don basin and Yekaterlostaff regions with seed supplies. Emperor Nicholas orders a large increase in the famine fund as governors report needs across nineteen provinces.
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War Department
Prince Chun Heads Home From Berlin Mission Visit
Prince Chun of the Chinese mission of expiation begins return to China today under imperial orders. He will not visit other European nations or the United States in an official capacity. A Protestant missionary delegation delivered an address and a Chinese German New Testament, with the Chinese minister interpreting. Prince Chun voiced hope for peaceful conditions to return.
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Prince Chun
China
Emperor Kwang Su
United States
London Railway Hearing Sets October Seventh Sitting
London arbitrator Mr Lyttelton to hear the dispute between two London underground railway firms over electricity installation. The first sitting is scheduled for October 7, with the Board of Trade guide presiding.
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Morocco Backs Down Promises Spanish Claims Satisfied
Tangier dispatch reports Saavedra, dragoman of the Spanish Legation, met the Sultan at Marrakesh who promised to satisfy all Spanish claims. The Shereefian Government also declares the Spanish boy and girl abducted by Moors are still alive.
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Empress Augusta Victoria Confined to Bed in Berlin
Berlin report says Empress Augusta Victoria, returned from Rominten earlier than planned, is confined to her bed. Professor Olshausen has been consulted. Emperor William remains at Rominten with no stated anxiety about her condition.
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Count Von Waldersee in Poor Health Near Neckarsulm
Berlin reports Count Von Waldersee, long ailing, worsens with a painful leg sore and loss of appetite. He remains at Neckarsulm on his sister-in-law's estate in Württemberg awaiting improvement.
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SeaT Times Brief Listing From Philadelphia Page
Fragmentary OCR note from Philadelphia paper mentions seaT Times Liceaecd emo 90 with unclear context and stray characters. No definite events or names established.
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Strikers Fire On Police In San Francisco Clash
In Kearney Street a clash between strikers and police left seven wounded, one fatally, as over fifty shots rang out. Special Policemen Beehler and Tillman were among the injured. thirty attackers were arrested. Beehler is a former Fourth United Volunteers member from Elkhart Indiana.
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Elkhart, Ind
Peanuts blamed for Boxer upheaval in China talk
Mrs. Worthington White, a Southern China missionary, told a Presbyterian audience that local peanut oil harvesting and kerosene undercutting by Standard Oil helped fuel the Boxer movement. She said Boxers pursued foreign residents under imperial orders, while towns with missionaries remained welcoming.
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Standard Oil Company
Costa Rica Declares Neutrality In Colombian Revolution
Washington dispatch states Costa Rica will strictly observe neutrality laws amid reports that the Liberal party organized in San Jose to aid the Colombian uprising. The Costa Rican government notes it will resist external pressures and comply with its neutral obligations.
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Unclear historic notes on industry leaders and city events
A garbled article mentions James M Swapk as general manager of the Iron and Steel Association discussing price fixing and competition. It references a church corner stone ceremony at St Koalen's, an explosion inquiry in Treoton, police shootings in Pranciaco, and various figures and events with uncertain details.
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