Politicians Partake of It in Coal Conference
Philadelphia and New York wires report President Baer and Senators Quay Penrose and Platt joining coal operators in conference rooms amid ongoing anthracite strike talks. Details describe recusals and hopeful notes from Lauterbach and Mitchell as discussions extend toward a potential settlement by Monday.
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Lauterbach
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John Mitchell
Confusion at Union Veterans Union Convention
Washington reports a report recommending suspension of Gen. R. G. Dyrenforth as commander in chief amid power disputes. Dyrenforth refuses to recognize the committee. Hutchinson reads findings and Dyrenforth declines withdrawal, prompting walkouts by several delegations. The convention resumes with rerun of officers and Dyrenforth reelected.
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New York
Illinois
Michigan
Iowe
Pennsyvania
Mitchell Replies to Roosevelt on Anthracite Strike Call Off
Mitchell says his earlier proposal went halfway and honors the president’s call for a full investigation. He questions coal operators’ sincerity and notes no binding law to enforce a commission’s findings, refusing to urge miners to return to work. The exchange follows Roosevelt’s proposal to send the matter to congress and state legislature for inquiry.
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Roosevelt
Washington
John Mitchell
White House
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Pennsylvania
Baer Promises Full Time
Wilkes Barre Pa Oct 10 Very Rev P C Nagel rector of St Nicholas German Roman Catholic church of this city which has one of the largest parishes announces that he will devote full time to church work and address the anthracite region on matters of faith and reform in letters exchanged with the priest in charge of the region
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Laredo
Tex
Thomas W. Dodd
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City of Mexico
Murderous Fight Among Union Pacific Railsiders
Fremont Neb Oct 10 There was a deadly fight Wednesday among Union Pacific railroad graders at Mercer station six miles east of town. One man is dead and another probably fatally wounded, the report states from the scene.
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Here
Maude Speech Noted As Stuttering By Maude
Bertha and Constance discuss a upcoming match between Maude and Charley. Maude comments that his stuttering is a slight hesitancy in enunciating words, as cited by the Boston Transcript.
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Maude
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Constance
Boston Transcript
A Little Misunderstanding At The Photographer
A humorous exchange unfolds with a young mother asking the photographer the price for a portrait of her child. The photographer quotes three dollars, prompting the mother to quip that a dozen would be cheaper, revealing a playful misunderstanding.
Stewart elected commander in chief of Grand Army
Washington news reports the Grand Army encampment choosing General T. J. Stewart of Pennsylvania as commander in chief for the coming year. Also elected were William M. Olin as vice commander in chief and James M. Averill as junior vice commander in chief. The pension committee criticized the pension bureau’s medical division and charged it with bias against veterans while denying widespread fraud. A San Francisco encampment was chosen for the next gathering. Ledusky Taylor was elected president of the Woman's Relief Corps and Frank Martin of Indianapolis named commander in chief of the Sons of Veterans.
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Torrance
Grand Army of the Republic
T. J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
John C. Black
Illinois
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San Francisco
Cal
Woman's Relief Corps
Ledusky
Taylor
No Street Cars Move and Town Is Peaceful
A New Orleans dispatch reports no street car service beyond mail carriers as a general quiet settles over the town. Other items note a Burlington fire destroying the Burlington Mail plant with heavy losses, and a Kansas City hospital death of Henry M Thomas after a skull fracture at stockyards. Senator Allison spoke at Mason City endorsing the president over coal strike ends.
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New Orleans
Pumpkin Pie Contest Sparks Elevator Battle in Sycamore
Sycamore Illinois editors clash over offices one with a front show window and the other tucked upstairs where donors’ names decorate pie displays. The rival editor offers a prize for the best pumpkin pie from DeKalb County housewives or daughters and is receiving a steady flow of pies and visitors up the stairs.
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Sycamore
Ills
DeKalb County
Combines That Failed By A Butcher Beef and Veg Contract
United States Commissioner Bowden held for the federal grand jury Aaron Marx J A Codd and Louis Wasserman for conspiracy to defraud the Navy yard contract in Norfolk Virginia for 100000 pounds of beef and similar vegetables. All three were admitted to bail of 100 dollars each. Evidence showed Marx and others met in a Washington hotel and Marx paid 150 dollars to bolster bids higher than his own 15400 bid to secure the contract. Wasser is supplying Hampton Roads with a similar supply at 7400 dollars.
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United States
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Aaron Marx
J. A. Codd
Louis A Wsserman
Norfolk Navy Yard
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Wasserman
Dodd
Richard Eastwood
Washington
Wasser
Hampton Teends
Real murderer confesses in Butte after two decades
In Butte Montana a decades old murder case linked to Thomas Hanley and Luke Kelly is solved as E W Tourey of Scranton Pa confesses. Tourey admits the crime near Lucerne Pennsylvania while Kelly and Hanley had served prison time based on a woman’s identification.
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Thomas Hanley
Luke Kelly
Silver Bow Trades and Labor Assembly
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Wilkesbarre
E. W. Tourey
Scranton
Lucerne
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Roseencrantz
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Hanley
Tax Commission Stops Reviews for Year in Michigan
Those communities fearing state tax commission reviews to ensure full property value may be relieved as the commission held no reviews for the current year after this week. Next week boards of supervisors meet to equalize township and city valuations, so the tax commission can no longer interfere.
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Irrigation Congress Adjourns in Colorado Springs
The National Irrigation Congress adjourned at noon after electing Ogden Utah as next year’s meeting site. Officers elected unanimously include President Colonel Edwin F Holmes of Ogden Utah and secretary Colonel H B Mexson of Reno Nevada. Walter Wellman’s father dead in Bradshaw Nebraska. Alonzo Wellman veteran of York County Civil War died after two months illness. one son is Walter Wellman the newspaper correspondent.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
National Irrigation Congress
Ogden
Utah
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H. B. Mexson
Reno
Nev
Walter Wellman
Bradshaw
Neb
Alonzo Wellman
York County
Memory of McKinley Memorial Service at Quinn Chapel
In Chicago memory observances marked by a bronze tablet unveiling of President McKinley’s address to Black Chicagoans. Senator Mason gave the oration at a packed McKinley memorial in Quinn chapel where the president spoke three years earlier. A star marks the spot where he stood.
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Chicago
Eenney
Quinn Chapel
United States
Mason
Remount Establishment Cleared by Court Report
London reports the court of inquiry into Britain's remount establishment clears most charges, noting extraordinary success despite 120 percent horse wastage in South Africa. It praises railway and port conveyance, cites American and Argentine animal transport laws, and critiques reliance on within-department help while praising foreign attaché aid.
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Court of Inquiry
South Africa
New Orleans
Gibraltar
United States
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Westminster Gazette
Washington
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Remount
Boer Generals and the Kaiser: How It Came About
Berlin reports reveal a telegram to present a Boers interview with Emperor William via British channels was declined. The Boer delegation wavered, then MPs and press debated public reception and possible laurel wreath ceremonies. Observers cite Leyds’ alleged role as Boers’ strategist in the dispute.
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William
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Great Britain
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Kruger
Nash grants pardon to Mrs Taylor and daughter
Columbus Ohio October 10 Governor Nash pardoned Mrs P V Taylor and her daughter who were convicted in a kidnapping case involving a young Margaret Taylor several months ago.
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Clark University dedicates collegiate department and inaugurates Wright
Worcester Massachusetts Oct 10 Clark universitys collegiate department was dedicated and President Carroll D Wright was inaugurated yesterday Senator Hoar presided and spoke joined by Senator Lodge who conferred the LL D on Wright and Lodge The fall to Harmontee Lansford Pennsylvania Oct 10 strike leaders claim about fifty men joined Panther Creek valley workers Lehigh Coal and Navigation officials say their workforce increased by about one hundred since last Monday
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Lack of coal closes Schenectady schools
In Schenectady New York on October 10 four thousand pupils in eleven public schools were sent home as the coal supply ran low prompting early dismissal and a disruption to classes affecting the city’s school system.
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Schenectady
Reward for a Heroine Miss Kemmer to be Honored
Marion Indiana October 10 Miss Alice Kemmer daughter of Reverend and Mrs B E Kemmer near Sweetser has been summoned to Washington to receive a government reward for mercy shown as a nurse in the Philippines After a leave of absence she cared for two smallpox patients at an isolated Manila hospital for a month with minimal sleep and constant heat, saving their lives as a contract nurse
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B. E. Kemmer
Sweetser
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Philippines
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Boies Talks of Trusts in Campaign Swing
Ex Governor Horace Boies began his Third district campaign with a forceful attack on trusts, telling farmers in Winthrop that the trust issue will shape the nation and the fate of industry. He remains a top orator as he addresses a large rural audience.
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Horace Boies
Congress
Multiple tragedies reported in three cities on Oct 10
In Homestead Pennsylvania Charles Cawley aged 17 killed his sleeping mother and sister and fatally injured four siblings during a mental crisis caused by patent air brake work. In Omaha Nebraska Mrs Henry Hankens and two sons were found dead in their home apparently by the mother’s suicide and the destruction of the children. In Sioux City Iowa Mrs T Burns a prominent local musician was found dead in the river, suspected accidental death after last being seen at the club house Friday night.
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Henry Mthomas
Thomasville
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Traverse City
Mich
John A. Hargraves
G. Fruita
Colo
C. W. Harris
Rangely
White River
Rio Blanco County
Ottumwa
S. A. Loring
Bloomfield
Homestead
Charles Cawley
Cawley
Self
Omaha
Neb
Henry Hankens
Sioux City
X City
T. Burns
Rive
Iowa Endeavorers Meet at Cedar Rapids
Five hundred delegates attend the state convention opening in Cedar Rapids. President Sargent of Mason City delivers the annual address in the afternoon, as the three day session begins.
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Rock Island Bowlers Defeated by Davenport in Central Match
Davenport defeats Rock Island in a three game match at the Central. Listed teams include Rock Island Sperry Dart Thoms Eckermann and Davenport Bettendorf Bartholomew Leonardy Cochran Vincent. Score details not fully provided.
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Many Dig For Mixer's Hoard Near Petroleum Ind
William J Loud a reclusive miser near Petroleum Indiana has died after burying 25000 in bonds and currency on an eighty acre woods tract. He and two sisters had promised to will their money to survivors, provoking a community dig for the hoard as fear of theft spreads. On his deathbed Loud joked the money would do no good. A local bystander notes his luck and industriousness.
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Petroleum
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Lagrange
Chicago Record- Herald
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His Early Promise Captain of Industry Predicted
A Chicago Tribune quote shows a parent asking about his son’s talents and a teacher noting he shows signs of becoming a captain of industry, as he persuades others to do his work. The wry remark highlights early mischief behind ambition.
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Versatile Husband Quips From Philadelphia Record
A Philadelphia Record whimsy notes Mrs Brones jokes that her husband is versatile staying out late every night with new excuses each time. The item features playful banter about domestic roles and reputation.
A Man's Word Lies and Truth in San Francisco Bulletin
A notorious liar unexpectedly tells the truth to his doctor while the most truthful man, tempted to confess, contemplates a visit to the assessor as reported by the San Francisco Bulletin.
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San Francisco Bulletin
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