March Again in the Capital on Historic Avenue
Veterans from Grant Sherman Thomas Slocum and Sheridan paraded past the historic avenue in Washington D C with remnants of Civil War armies. President Roosevelt reviewed the Grand Procession as Gen A Noel Blakeman led the march then General Eli Torrence and staff followed by Grand Army units and Illinois volunteers.
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Washington, D. C
Grant
Sherman
Thomas
Slocum
Sheridan
Vanin Avenue
Roosevelt
Peace Monument
Capitol
A. Noel Blakeman
Washington
Marine Band
Eli Torrence
Grand Army
Illinois
Department of Iinvis
H. M. Trimble
Sea Warriors In Line Parade At Grand Army Encampment
Washington Oct 8 veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic and naval veterans paraded at Camp Roosevelt. The naval parade was smaller but lively with old sailors, wounded veterans, and a young escort from land and sea forces. The march featured three divisions and a dedication to General Horatio Wright at Arlington.
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Veterans of the Navy
Grand Army
Washigton
Grand Army of the Republic
Camp Roosevelt
Washington
Navy
T H. Bliss
United States Navy Academy
United States Army
Second
United States Cavalry
United States Marines
United States
Lancaster
Franklin
Hartford
District of Columbia National Guard
W. H. Michael
marshal—National Association of Ex- Prisoners of War
District of Columbia Defenders’ Association of '615
Sons of Veterans
Daniel F. Kelly
National Association of Naval Veterans of
Wright
Horatio G. Wright
Sixth Army Corps
Arlington
East Mail Wreck On Burlington Causes Fatal Fireman Death
A Burlington fast mail derailed after striking a fallen coal gate last night at Galva. Fireman Aahlon Sands was killed and Engineer Johnson injured. The train had no passengers aboard.
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Galva, Til
Burlington| Fast Mail
Aahlon Sands
Burlington
Johnson
Russell Sage Condition Improves Amid Memorial Observance
In New York on October 8 reports say Russell Sage, threatened with pneumonia, is in a more favorable condition this morning. The memorial ceremonies drew many comrades of the deceased, who gathered on Arlington Heights to honor the fallen soldier with reverent attendance. Generals J Warren Keifer J M Latta W H Seward T M Vincent J M Wilson and William P Craighill spoke, with Secretary Root among attendees.
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New York
Russell Sage
Arlington
Potomac
J. Warren Keifer
J. M. Latta
W. H. Seward
Thomas M. Vincent
John M. Wilson
William P. Craighill
H. C. LaRowe
Root
Visitation at White House as Veterans Rally for President
A continuous stream of visitors and veterans gathered at the White House second floor window to glimpse the president. Pension Commissioner Ware hosted a Grand Army reception in the pension office building with 1400 staff across a formal program, followed by extensive reunions of regiments and corps at Camp Roosevelt amid speeches on war events.
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White House
Ware
Grand Army
Torrance
Agriculture Wilson
Interior
Ryan
Patents Moore
Bayley
Pension Bureau
A. F. Springstain
Davenport
Kelly
Camp Roosevelt
Second Army Corps
Fifty-third Regiment of
Pennsylvania Volunteers
Twelfth Army Corps
Fourth Army Corps
Army of the Potomac
Burglars Steal 5400 From Lawries Hardware Store
Davenport Nebraska reports burglars robbed the safe at Lawries Hardware Store and secured 5400 last night. The item also notes the death of Jon Kensit, anti ritualistic crusader, in Liverpool.
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Nebraska
Davenport
Neb
Lawries
Jon Kenalt
Liverpool
Jon Kensit
Miners Split Over Roosevelt Push to End Strike
President Roosevelt urged Mitchell to end the anthracite strike with a promised commission and possible congressional action. Mitchell and district presidents reportedly oppose returning without concessions, while miners praise Roosevelt but demand tangible gains before resuming work.
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Mitchell
Conference at Buffalo on coal strike progress
A Buffalo conference between the National Manufacturers' association committee and President Mitchell and aides yielded no definite plan for partial resumption of work in the anthracite fields. Manufacturers praised the communication established with operators and a Philadelphia meeting set with their representatives. Mitchell declined to discuss Roosevelt's demand to urge miners to resume with possible commission investigations. Delegates included David M. Parry, George H. Barbour, Richard Young, and Franke Leake.
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Buffalo
N. Y
National Manufacturers’ Association
Mitchell
Troquois Hotel
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
David M. Parry
Manufacturers’ Association
Indiannapolis
George H. Barbour
Detroit
Richard Young
New York
Franke. Leake
Change in Place of Gen Bragg
Washington reports Edward S. Bragg consul general at Havana is reassigned as United States consul general at Hong Kong replacing William A. Rublee who moves to Havana.
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Gen. Bragg
Havana
Hong Kong
Washington
Edward Ss. Bragg
United States
William A. Rublee
Big liner collision on the lakes sinks British steamer
In a dense fog off Beachy Head the Kron Pring Wilhelm collided with the Robert Ingham and sank it. All crew rescued except the mate and the sole passenger. In Ontario the schooner Annie Marie wrecked near Kincardin with Capt. Gordon and three crew drowned along with a rescue party member.
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London
Kron Pring Wilhelm
Robert Ingham
Beachy Head
Wilhelm
Ingham
Kincardin
Ontario
Alpena
Mich
Gordon
Ferguson
Wife Missing with Four Children in Keokuk Case
Keokuk Iowa, Oct 8. William Houston searches for wife Kate Houston and their four children aged 18 months to 11 years. Police consider suicide theory after a note with a stranger's name appeared at the deserted home. The family moved from LaCrosse Wisconsin to start a feed store.
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Keokuk
Valice
Kate Houston
William Houston
LaCrosse
Wis
Houston
Julia Logue
Mount Pleasant
Porto Rican woman deported under US law ruling
United States circuit court Judge Lacombe rules a Porto Rican citizen is not a US citizen and may be deported despite insular decisions. Isabella Gonzales, an unmarried Porto Rican woman arrived Aug 24 in New York and was detained as an undesirable alien. Her release via habeas corpus was secured by relatives and attorneys. The ruling references the status of Porto Ricans and immigration control.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
Lacombe
Porto Rico
United States
Isabella Gonzales
Staten Island
Lipton Sails Third America's Cup Challenge From Ireland
London reports Sir Thomas Lipton signed the third challenge with the Royal Ulster Yacht Club in Belfast. The Shamrock III, designed by Fife, will be built at Dennys yard using nickel steel, and will sail to New York on the Oceanic for trials to improve Britain’s chances in the cup race.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Belfast
Ireland
Royal Ulster Yacht Club
Charles Russell
New York
White Star Line
Oceanic
Liverpool
Queenstown
America
Clyde
Fife
Watson
Sandy Hook
Fife and Watson
Dennys Yard
Chicago Girl Myrtle Randle Missing in Kenosha
Miss Myrtle Randle a Chicago girl visiting relatives in Kenosha Wis has disappeared since last Wednesday afternoon. Police were asked to search for her after a Chicago jockey visitor called at her sister's home and she left with no trace. Relatives fear foul play and believe she may be in Chicago.
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Kenosha
Wis
Myrtle Randle
Chicago
Miss Randle
R. E. Rice
French Miners Strike To Start Tomorrow
Paris date October 8 the French miners federation voted to declare a general strike starting tomorrow. The action comes amid escalating labor tensions in mining regions across France.
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Paris
French Miners’ Federation
Rightful Act of Schoolmaster at Dreyssig
In Dreyssig Bohemia a village schoolmaster went insane on Monday and shot at children, killing three and wounding three fatally. The enraged villagers lynched him.
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Vienna
Dreyssig
Bohemia
Oil Field Fire Causes Heavy Losses in Texas
Regument Texas Oct 8 There was no loss of life in last night's fire in the oil fields. Estimated losses range from 100000 to 250000 dollars.
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Regument
Texas
They Claim the Earth
Chicago real estate worth millions is in dispute as Andrew Layton of Monroe Wisconsin seeks eighty acres on the west side and the heirs of Clark Hohenbeck claim sixty acres in South Chicago. Judge Tuley presides over hearings clouding titles for tenants on the properties bounded by West Madison to Harrison and Wood to Robey, and by Ninety-first to Canal streets.
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Chicago
Andrew Layton
Monroe
Green County
Wis
Clark Hohenbeck
Tuley
Layton
Madison Street
Harrison Street
Wood Street
Robey Street
Unique Moose Hunt Invitation Sails To President Roosevelt
Minneapolis report notes Thief River Falls mayor Frank H. Kratka sent a bark invitation and hunter license to President Roosevelt for a ten day moose hunt in northern Minnesota. The plan charts travel from Thief River Falls to Beltrami county woods with Senators Clapp and Nelson Governor Van Sant and Reps Fletcher and Morris. The president would decide dates and locations.
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Minneapolis
Oct. S
Frank H. Kratka
Thief River Falls
Minn
Roosevelt
Minnesota
Chicago
Beltnami County Woods
Clapp
Nelson
van Sant
Fletcher
Morris
Riot in New Orleans disrupts streetcar service
In New Orleans on October 8 a riot erupted as the first non union street car attempted to run from the barns. Two policemen were shot believed fatally, conductor Kennedy and other crew injured, bricks and planks hurled, mobs attacked the car, and a fusillade of shots ensued forcing suspension of service until troops arrive.
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New Orleans
Schlessinger
Kennedy
Ferguson
Dorgenois Street
Mysterious murder case develops at Gibson City
Bloomington reports that Press Lockhart of Gibson City was found murdered there today with no clue available. Police investigate the mysterious stab.
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Gibson City
Bloomington
Press Lockhart
Suit for Royalty Between Vacuna and Glass Firms
The Vacuna Can and Jar company of New York sues Illinois Glass company and Safe Glass company in a Springfield federal court for 25000 dollars or more, seeking royalties on Vacuna jars. An 1900 agreement gave exclusive western state sales and royalties, which Vacuna says were not paid.
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Upland
Ills
Vacuna Can and Jar Company
New York
Springfield
Illinois Glass Company
Safe
Illinois Glass Companies
Ilinois Glass Company
Safe Glass Company
West
Wisconsin Freshmen Sweep Old Traditions In Lake Mishap
About 200 University of Wisconsin students took part in the annual class rush with many freshmen ducking sophomores in Lake Menona. The freshmen gained momentum later tearing down the sophomores’ flag from the turret of the boathouse and hoisting their own.
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Madison
Wis
Wisconsin University
Lake Mendota
Numr
University
Boat House
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