Mount Pelee Erupitions Reported Across Caribbean Text
Dispatches from Castries Fort de France and Pointe-a-Pitre describe Mount Pelee eruptions with casualty estimates from 500 to 2,000 and warnings of further blasts. Authorities in Martinique and Guadeloupe mobilize aid, evacuations, and observatory posts as ships report ash clouds and dark skies.
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Golden State Limited Prize Named for California Train
The Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway awarded $100 for the new California train name. T. H. Davies of the Denver office of the New York Central proposed Golden State Limited, chosen from over 7,000 submissions. Also in dispatches, London reports cheering Boer generals and Chamberlain at the colonial office, and Berlin notes the death of pathologist Prof. Rudolph Virchow.
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Chicago, Rock Island and Pacific Railway Company
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Denver
New York Central
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Golden State Limited
London
Botha
de Wet
Delarey
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Colonial Office
Baldwin’s Rejoinder on Pole Expedition and Captain Johannssen
Evelyn B Baldwin explains to the Associated Press via telegram from Tromsoe Norway Sept 4 that public reports misrepresented the expedition. He cites faithful crew depots at Camp Zeigler and losses from sleds and dogs, cites open sea near Teplitz Bay and ice conditions, and says Johannssen’s demands and disobedience led to his discharge.
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Associated Press
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Johannsson
America
Tromsoe
Norway
Evelyn B. Baldwix
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Duke of Arzozzi
Greenland
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Roosevelt Flight Verifies Escape from Accident
Oyster Bay reports President Roosevelt accompanied by Mrs. Roosevelt and children on the Sylph. Kermit lands in New York while the party proceeds to Jersey City then Washington at 1 14 this afternoon. Messages of congratulations from King Edward and President Diaz arrive as Dr Legg notes facial marks fading in about four days.
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Mexico
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Wisconsin Democrats Nominate State Ticket at Convention
Milwaukee reports reveal the complete Democratic slate: Governor David S. Rose. Lieutenant Governor John W. Wattawa. Secretary of State Louie A. Lange. State Treasurer Ed L. Luckow. Attorney General Olaf R. Skaar. State Superintendent Karl A. Mathie. Railroad Commissioner William A. Redner. Insurance Commissioner William Ferber. The gathering swirled with debates over Wattawa and a near clash over endorsing a national platform.
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Milwaukee
Davids. Rose
John W. Wattawa
Kewaukee
Louie A. Lange
Fond du Lac
Ed L. Luckow
Baraboo
Olaf R. Skaar
LaCrosse
Karl A. Mathie
Wausau
William A. Redner
Ashland
William Ferber
New London
Wattawa
Will Move Slowly In Canal Treaty Between U S And Colombia
Washington reports lengthy talks likely needed as Colombia objects to a perpetual lease and U S demand for control of the canal zone. Colombia cites constitutional limits while the United States insists on lasting sovereignty, with magistrate oversight proposed for Colombian laws. The dispute suggests years of negotiation before any transfer of sovereignty and zone enforcement can be effected.
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Colombia
United States
Hay
Senate
Canal Zone
Major Brackett Kills Himself in Peoria
Maj. William Brackett of Peoria, a former Illinois National Guard major, was found dead in bed with a bullet wound to the head this morning. Despondent over family troubles, authorities deem it a suicide.
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William &. Brackett
Illinois National Guard
Two Drownings Reported at Cedar Rapids Mill Race
Cedar Rapids residents recount a fatal accident as seven year old George Cerny drowned in the mill race last night. William Sutton, who tried to save the boy, also died.
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Cedar Rapids
Towal
George Cerny
William Sutton
Sympathy with Unionism Post Office Clerks Reject Federation
Kansas City September five The National Association of Postoffice Clerks voted nearly unanimously to not affiliate with the American Federation of Labor Resolutions pledged sympathy with the Federation of Labor and offered assistance that would not conflict with the clerks’ government obligations The convention also backed miners in Pennsylvania and took steps to aid them.
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Postotice
Kansas City
National Association of Postoffice Clerks
American Federation of Labor
Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Why Was He Murdered In Litchfield Ills
Sept 5. Was Sylvester Murphy murdered for his money or some mysterious motive unknown to the public. The wealthy farmer lay reading when an iron slug pierced the window and fatally wounded him. He died at his wife's feet after fleeing to the kitchen. Murphy kept large sums at home and in a safe, with thirteen loaded weapons found in the house. County Attorney L V Hill rejects the robbery theory, noting there was no obstacle to continue the crime if money was the motive. The motive remains a remarkable mystery.
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Litchfield
Ills
Sylvester Murphy
L. V. Hill
Palmer
Hill
Shortage of 12000 in Wabash city accounts
Wabash Ind Sept 5 The investigation into the eight years of accounts of John Rose city treasurer ends with a shortage of 12000. Eight bondholders stand ready to cover the deficit as exact figures are determined. Two letters to Showman King tied to Rose discuss his supposed disappearance and assets. Rose reportedly left to earn money to satisfy his obligations. The $4000 property deeded by Rose to the bondholders is part of the settlement. Indictments expected for Wisconsin Central freight rate discrimination.
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John Rose
Rose
Showman King
Torn Go
Minneapolis
Federal Grand Jury
Wisconsin Central
Wisconsin Central Road
Chamberlain Missing Cashier Reported in Chicago Area
Tecumseh Nebraska residents react as a telegram from Chicago suggests missing cashier Charles M. Chamberlain is in or near the city. Depositors grow anxious while authorities investigate. In Michigan, Bay City reports M O'Brien Alpena mayor chosen for Congress by Democrats in the Tenth district.
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Tecumseh
Neb
Charles M. Chamberlain
Chicago
Bay City
Mich
M. O'Brien
Alpena
Congress
Head Waiter Romance Ties Death to Jealousy and Society
Cincinnati Sept 5 sensational details in the death by self harm of George Conrad head waiter at Gibson House. His wife seeks divorce and a rich society woman for damages with letters from Conrad to the society woman revealing plans to drown his wife. Confronted with the letter he hurriedly met the woman then killed himself, prompting a flood of speculation about high society involvement.
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Cincinnati
George Conrad
Gibson House
Conrad
Ohio River
Slugged and dragged out in Owosso saloon melee
In Owosso Michigan on Labor Day, a man identified as John Castle was knocked down and dragged out after he refused to speak. The city suffers from a surge in liquor traffic with saloons staying open late and lawmen unable to convict saloon operators. Ministers criticize Mayor White for lax policy but vow no action that would spur broader public backlash.
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Owosso
Mich
Emery
White
John Castle
Papal Appointments Confirmed for New York and West Coast
The pope confirms Night Rev. John M. Farley as auxiliary bishop of New York succeeding Archbishop Corrigan and Right Rev. George Montgomery as coadjutor for Archbishop Riordan of San Francisco with right of succession.
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George Montgomery
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Cal
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San Francisco
Congratulatory messages pour in on president’s escape
Washington reports rapid congratulations from rulers and diplomats after the president’s escape from death on a Wednesday. Telegrams arrive from Emperor William, the Shah of Persia, and President Lonbet. Officials at the state department note broad acclaim and the president responds personally to each telegram.
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Emperor William
Lonbet
Persia
One Strike May End The Anthracite Coal Strike
Charleston West Virginia September 5 reports hint that the New River and Kanawha strike may close and Chesapeake and Ohio orders equipment moved back into coal fields miners plan to return next Monday and President Mitchell advises return due to winter needs. The Pocahontas mine burn is expected to be controlled and violence remains absent.
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W. Va
New River
Kanawha
Chesapeake & Ohio ‘Railroad
Wentington
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railroad
John Mitchell
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Peake and Western
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Keystone
Norfolk and Western Field
Record Peaches Sellout Breaks City Market Report
Vench Record Broken in Grand Rapids with over 30 000 bushels offered on the city market. Prices eased slightly from Saturday with early Crawfords at 50 to 51 cents and Fastarcas at 35 to 65 cents per bushel. Cresceus Fails to Get a Work report from Columbus notes a trotting attempt ending without a world record.
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Fastarca
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Columbus
Heavy Losses in Battle Near Limbe Haiti
Gen Alexis Nord troops were defeated near Limbe with heavy losses on both sides. Gen Esmangard, who led the government force, was captured and government artillery fell to the Artibonite force. Nord returned to Cape Haytien with his staff after the setback, meeting the French minister Desprez regarding threat from foreign inhabitants. The provisional government troops are reported demoralized.
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Alexis Nord
Limbe
Esmangard
Yhe Artibonite
Nord
M. Desprez
Tri-City Railway Tests Double Tracker Car in Davenport
The first double-track car from Tri-City Sway company ran a trial on the Rock Island Davenport lines today. The 47 foot vehicle seats 42 and impressed officials with smooth operation, signaling a metro scale addition to the line.
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Rock Island
Davenport
Tri-City Sway Company
State Convention Sides With Readjustment Plan
Opposition to the Modern Woodmen readjustment plan plans a state convention in Peoria this month to decide actions. Peoria chairman Simmons says the Princeton opposition notified of a meeting, but Peoria’s rail access may shift the gathering to the Central City if requested.
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Amer
Peoria
Simmons
General Committee
Princeton
Jockey fatally hurt at state fair hurdles
Jockey Burt Met calf was fatally injured in a hurdle race at the state fair grounds yesterday. He rode Jupiter when the horse stumbled at the third hurdle, fell, and rolled over him fracturing his skull.
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St. Paul
Burt Metcalf
State Fair Grounds
Jupiter
How Japanese Sleep Heads North and Burial Beliefs
The text describes a belief that the Japanese never sleep with their heads to the north because the dead are buried that way. It notes diagrams of compass directions posted in sleeping rooms for guest convenience, referencing cultural practice and superstition about orientation.
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Nana
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