Resignations Shock British Cabinet Over Colonial Policy
London September 18 consternation followed Chamberlain and others resigning from the cabinet. The Pall Mall Gazette terms the crisis extraordinary. Reports say War Secretary Broderick may move to the Indian Office. Lord Lansdowne to remain foreign secretary. Chamberlain cites reluctance to press colonial preference while advocating freer trade and retaliation options.
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Policy Suggestion Drives Cabinet Departure Hint
The speaker argues for adopting a closer union policy affecting colonies and the constitution. He claims loyalty to his government but believes his independent stance outside the cabinet could better promote his aims, and he signals a potential withdrawal from cabinet roles.
Triple murder in Kansas shocks rural Smith County
In Smith county near Hudson Kansas a farm house attack killed Mrs H J Paine aged woman, her daughter Mrs Willidiss, and a 13 year old granddaughter of Mrs Williams. A neighbor Madison, a young farmer in love with Mrs Williams, is suspected after vanishing. A bloody trail and污 stained water trough indicate violent struggle.
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Chinese minister points to case at Tonopah Nevada
Washington dispatch says the Chinese consul general at San Francisco reported an attack on Chinese residents in Tonopah. Seven or eight injured, one old man near death, several missing, prompting Acting Secretary Adee to ask Idaho's governor for immediate investigation and protection for Chinese residents.
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Above the danger line at La Crosse
The Mississippi flood swallows thousands of acres along the river in La Crosse Wisconsin as the river rises at a rate of about an inch per hour. Fifty families are forced to leave, bridges are being washed away, and communications with rural districts are cut off.
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Mexican War Veterans Choose Their Officers
Indianapolis report shows the Naval Association of Mexican War Veterans electing officers led by President James C. Carlton of Bedford Indiana and Vice President Mrs. Moore Murderek of Worth Texas among others with Leroy Wiley of Paris Illinois as treasurer and S. F. Tatts of Con etc. The notice contains historical names and locations after a brief section of political editorial letters and a Berlin speed test of 105.45 miles per hour on an electric car with engineers predicting 125 mph later.
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Mis made bigamy defense ends in partial admission
Chicago September 18 Harold C Mills on the witness stand admitted marrying three women in a career of bigamy but refused to disclose total number of wives. The defense sought to refute the indictment with any further answer, while witnesses testified to marriages in Detroit and Chicago and the alleged desertions. The trial produced a tangled array of testimony and a narrowed scope for the bigamy charges.
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Prosecution and Three Wives in Court Tangled Testimony
In a tense courtroom, prosecutor Newcomer grilled Mills about his wives and past, including Sophia Headley-Mills of St. Louis. Mills refused to answer, claiming self incrimination, while ex convict Clowsha testified identifying Mills as a former inmate. The three wives, later seen at a reception with the judge and preacher, left under strained yet cordial circumstances.
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New Mark Since Time of the Civil War
Pittsburg on Sept 18 reports the Second National Bank of Connellsville Pa one of the strongest institutions in the region will pay 5 percent interest on savings accounts. The move aims to mobilize hoarded wealth and price money in banks. Officials claim this is the first such action by a U S banking institution since the rebellion. Pittsburgh bankers see no disturbance from these estates.
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President Roosevelt Arrives at Oyster Bay Aboard Sylph
President Roosevelt and party reach Oyster Bay aboard the naval yacht Sylph at 1 30 PM after a voyage to the area. The arrival marks a continuation of the president's domestic travels and public engagements in New York state.
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El Paso Wins Bid for Next Irrigation Congress
Ogden reports the National Irrigation Congress selected El Paso as the 1904 meeting site. The brief item notes friendship and mentions a case concluding hours later convicting and sending a man to the penitentiary.
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Storm Claims Sixty Five Lives and 3 Million Loss
New York reports a Atlantic coast storm causing sixty five deaths and about 3 million dollars in property loss. Most wrecks were marine including forty seven yachts and the Red Dragon with seven aboard. Meanwhile labor disputes threaten Roosevelt as bookbinders push for Miller dismissal and labor plants unite against federal action.
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Paralyzed Harrison farmer ends his life by shotgun
Logansport Sept 7 Despondent paralytic farmer John Weyand a prominent Harrison township figure shot himself with a double barrel shotgun. He left a good spirits report earlier but was found on the road with fatal head wound. Weyand owned prime land and was a stockholder in the Logansport State Bank and the Bank of Winamac. He had just bought a fine home and planned to move to Logansport.
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Mines shut as dull coal trade hits collieries
Shaimonin and Luke Fidler collieries owned by the Mineral Railroad and Mining company shut down at 1 am due to the Hull coal trade decline. The Mahanoy City colliery of the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron company, employing miners from Mahanoy City, closed down because of unsafe mine conditions.
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Emperors William and Francis Joseph Meet in Vienna
Vienna reports Emperor William arrives from Hungary and is greeted warmly by Emperor Francis Joseph at the railway station. The visit marks a cordial royal greeting between the two rulers amid ongoing Austrian state affairs and regional diplomacy.
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Rabies Victim Pleads for Safe Handling
Chicago, Sept 18. Girolano Cascenso, 151 Tarrabee Street, asked that he be kept safe from harm as he fights rabies. He was moved by ambulance from Bitcage avenue station to the county hospital where recovery was doubtful. Cascenso, 30, was bitten by a dog on South Water Street seven days earlier. The dog was thought rabid. wound was cauterized. His condition worsened and he needed removal from home.
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Two Die in Gas Explosion at Marion Address
Sept 18. At 1806 McClure street occupied by the Luendel and Crabtree families an explosion of natural gas partly destroyed the home. Hattie Luendel was severely burned and fatally injured, Ora Crabtree was killed, his twin sister severely buried, and Mrs. William Crabtree attempted to save the children.
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Man seeks pet dog after claim of bite sparks assault in Buchanan
In Buchanan Michigan a villager aiming to kill a dog after a bite by the pet escalated to an assault on a woman and her daughter. The elder woman suffered cracked ribs bruises and a blackened eye as guests intervened. An attorney now represents the injured party.
Rumor of Servian King Peter Assassinated
An unconfirmed rumor circulated today that King Peter of Servia was assassinated. The report, described as dubious, gave no verifiable details and little corroboration from officials or sources in the capital.
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First frost hits Illinois crops but corn unscathed
Reports from Illinois and surrounding states describe a heavy frost overnight. Temperature fell to near five degrees in some areas, yet corn was not damaged though some vegetation suffered. Weather across the region suggests a cool spell with limited crop impact.
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Somnambulism Led to Disaster in St Louis
In St Louis a mother Alun E. Jatin and her six year old daughter Peast suffered severe burns after a lamp or stove incident linked to sleepwalking. The family, including three siblings, faced a tragic accident with multiple injuries, highlighting dangers of lit stoves during somnambulism.
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Moral Support for New School of Journalism
New York September 1 The annual meeting of the Associated Press Conference in the city discusses officers. President Frank B Notes Chicago Reeved Herd First Vice President E B Unskell Boston Herald Second Vice President J H Estill Savinbals News Secretary A Biehl Treasurer Valentine T Sager and others reelected. A vacancy in the office of dine joke caused by the resignation Anets yheny O Me ar a of Tieton Wax Bledge the anny at meeting: te the election of Nod Langtes of Mass Union and the other four defectors whose terms expired were reelected. A resolution expresses gratitude toward Joseph Putiteer for endowment of his school of journalism.
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Union
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Lake Superior Company Closes All Operations
Marshfield Indiana September 18 The Warren County Sentinel reports total shutdown of the Consolidated Lake Superior company affecting 3209 workers. The paper notes merging with Pine Village News and postal authorities objecting to one sheet publication.
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