China Japan Mediation Crisis Deepens In Washington
The United States mediation offer to China and Japan over the war faces uncertainty as Tokyo has not formally accepted. Diplomatic talks continue between Secretary Gresham and ministers, with no suspension of hostilities seen soon. The Shanghai dispatch notes Li Hung Ching’s fall from favor and caricatures reflect public ire.
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Washington
United States
Japan
Dun
Toklo On Nay
China
Denby
Greshium
London
Shanghai
Central News
Chinna
Pekin Palace
Lintung Chang
Yokohama
Navy
Great Dritain
Great Britain
East
Port Arthur
Cheinulpo
Corea
Cs. Jean
Seul
Ives Still Alead in Great New York Billiard Match
The Great Billiard Match in New York between Jacob Schaefer and Frank C Ives drew large upscale crowds amid strong applause for every brilliant shot. Schaefer made a 444 run while Ives countered with 177 to close the gap. by the sixth inning both stood even at 1380Pol. Ives score reached 3400 and Schaefer 174 tonight with averages around 48 and 34 respectively.
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New York
Jacob Schaefer
Frank C. Ives
Schaefer
Dawson’s trap gun accident ends store owner’s life
William H. Dawson, a Smith’s Merry merchant near Pittsburg, set a loaded trap gun to catch burglars after repeated break ins. He accidentally triggered the device while opening his store, sustaining fatal injuries and dying on the train en route to a hospital.
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Dawson
United Press
Pittsburg
William EH. Dawson
Smith's Merry
Binelars
Czak Fond of Walesk il Attends English Prince Comment
The czar and Princess Alex Joante have shown attentions to the Prince of Wales, sparking talk that English Russian relations may be affected. A wedding between the czar and the princess is likely on November 23 or 24, seen as Alexander IIIs dying wish, with funeral date still uncertain.
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St. Petersburg
Prince of Wales
Wales
England
Russia
Weilding
Czar
Alex Joante
Teward
Alexander Iits
Liberal program to include Scotland and reform House of Lords
Prime Minister Rose Seertated announced at Glasgow that the Liberal programme will include reform for Scotland and changes to the House of Lords. The remarks were delivered during a speech on the party’s future agenda.
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London
Glasow
Rose Seertated
Seoteh
Sovereign Addresses Labor Union Reform and Militia Abolition
The Knights of Labor Grand Master Workman Sovereign urged consolidation with the American Railway Union and other groups. He condemned the Pullman strike handling and called for reducing regular army and abolishing state militia amid accusations of military despotism.
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United Press
New Orleans
Knights of Labor
Workman
Sovereign
Order
Cole
District Court of
District of Columbia
Secretary of the Treasury
United States Circuit Court
Hustern District
Wisconsin
Witulation
Alex Severesen
Pullman
Gener Scheffeld
Chicago
Hifteenth Infantry
Drexel Firm Expires and New Partnerships Form
New York announces the Drexel, Morgan & Co. firm will expire by limitation on January 1. A new firm will be J. Merpont, Moran & Co. in place of the late A. J. Drexel and J. Hood Wright. The London house forms Morgan, Hartree & Co while Drexel Haines & Co remains Paris branch. Philadelphia Drexel & Co. stays same with a Boston branch added through Jacob Rogers.
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New York
Drexal, Morgan & Co
J. Merpont, Moran & Co
A. J. Drexel
J. Hood Wright
London
Morgan, Hartree & Co
Paris
Drexel, Haines & Co
Philadelphia
Drexel & Co
Boston
Jacob Rogers
New England
Strangler at Large in Denver District
The murder of Japanese girl Kiki Ojmma has triggered a $1,000 reward offered by local property owners for the Strangler. Fear grows as women in the area stay indoors and houses in the block are evacuated. An inquest began this afternoon but yielded no new evidence.
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Denver
Kiki Ojmma
Lincoln Republicans back Holcomb for governor
The Republican state central committee in Lincoln Nebraska announced after a lengthy debate that they would contend the election of Judge Holcomb to the governorship.
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Litcoln
Neb
Republican State Central Committee
Holcomb
Bomb Explodes in Belgian Taverns Wounds Building
A bomb exploded today in a low tavern in Howdetig Almérivs, Hainaut Province, Belgium. The building was shattered though no arrests have been made.
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Bruusels
Howdetig
Almérivs
Hainaut
Fragmented 19th Century Notices From Ailing Times
A garbled briefing reports multiple tragedies and legal notes: Alfred Ditterbach, Toledo drummer, shot himself in Columbus. ex Postmaster Gibbs of Jackson Mich jailed for three years. land dispute in Sumner Tas prompts Marl on Gardner to kill Poatmaster ALK. Youree during a gale. schooner John Bhaw sinks at Baginaw Bay with eight saved. John Shenson dies in Gloucester from miszenmast fall. Abram Smith and wife absent. cabin fire cremates three children. Toronto judge finds Alderman W T Stewart guilty of bribe-taking from electric company. Henry Binder burns to death after setting clothes on fire with lantern. Indictments against investment company officers for lottery charges quashed in St Louis. James McLaughlin, NY, who shot Tammany leader Timothy Dwyer, captured near Rhinecliff NC. US press elects Henry Wranes as brother of Whitney. VA. US Court of Appeals Boston on ad valorem duty for void rolled cast steel clock springs. Princeton cancels football game with State College. Bucknell to play Williamsport.
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Alfred Ditterbach
Toledo
Columbus Square
W. H. Gibbs
Jackson
Sumner
Marlon
Gardner
Baginaw Bay
Mich
John Bhaw
Tillie
Gloucester
Mass
John Shenson
Abram Smith
Kellar
Lia
Toronto
W.T. Stewart Guillty
Electric Light
Henry
Whitney
West End Railway of
Boston
United States Court of Appeals At
Destructive Forest Fires Endanger Colorado Mining Towns
A major forest blaze sweeps north of Gold Hill and Copper Rock in Colorado, destroying Camp Talcott and Prussian mine mill. Dozens flee to Boulder as flames threaten Gold Hill and other camps, with property losses expected to exceed one million dollars. Fire, wind, and smoke drive residents to safety while authorities prepare for possible bandit activity elsewhere.
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Boulder
Cola
Gold
Gould Hill
Camp Talcott
Gold Hill
Copper Rock
Cold Hill
Horsefel Mountain
Ames
Traili
Operators Plan Market Action to Equalize Coal Prices
The Individual Anthracite Coal Operators association authorized a policy to have Lehigh Valley shipper Coxe Brow. & Co. set shipments at the best available price across points, aligning interior tidewater pricing with New York tidewater costs and reducing inland coal premiums. The move aims to curb price discrimination and boost producer profits by year’s end.
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United Press
New York
Anthracite Coal Operations Association
Lehigh Valery
Go Fur
Oaly
Board of Managers
Anthracite Coal Operators’ Association
Lehigh Valley
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Thoms Gireen
Dndl- Vidal
Willin
Crean
Erastus Wiman Appeal Delayed to December Term
Erastus Wiman's appeal from a five year six month forgery conviction in state prison was ready for argument but postponed by the general term of the supreme court. He appeared with counsel Assistant Chief Justice Van Brunt announced the case would not be reached and would go over until the December term.
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New York
Erastus Wiman
Court of Oyer and Terminer
Wais
Supreme Court
van Brunt
Bond bids lively as subscription blanks issued
New York reports 125 applications at the sub-treasury for bond subscription blanks. Secretary Carlisle’s circular on the new issue draws public bids expected to surpass February placement. He has informed the chamber of commerce he cannot speak at the annual dinner Tuesday.
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New York
Sub-Treasury
Carlisle
Chamber of Commerce
Locating the Cooks Bandits Spur Organized Pursuit
An Arkansas border courier reports the Cook gang sighted in the quar tered area near Muskogee I T. An organized posse plans pursuit to capture the outlaws after the late breaking tip.
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United Press
Muskogee
I. T
Arkansas Bottoms
Unknown man dives from City of Troy into Hudson River
On the City of Troy a passenger identified only by description leaped overboard near Highlade as steamer approached Troy. He was seen near the ladies saloon playing Peeping Tom then vanished after officers threw a life preserver. Search failed to locate him.
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United Prev
Troy
N. Y
City of Troy
New York
Highlade
Wi Leen
Simone
Seven Suspects in Ridgway Jail for Arson and Murder
Seven suspects are jailed in Ridgway charged with murder and arson related to a sensational blast and house fires. Detectives pursue further arrests as preliminary hearings are waived and trials set for next week in the criminal court.
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United Press
Ridgway
Iminers
Daniel Mcsweeney
Sommmon
Hari
Sensinger
Jatt
Ball
Jall
Frank Myera
Uearing
Gieltner
Sebastian 1Schwentier
Geltner
Joxegis Geltel
Celt
McKane Safe Empty in Brooklyn Municipal Building
The former Gravesend leader John McKane, now in Sing Sing, allegedly kept no valuables in his municipal safe opened by the guard today. Investigators found only torn white blot paper and a small model brass boot, with three months of effort to prove misappropriation.
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United Press
Brooklyn
John ¥. McKane
Gravesend
Sing Sing
Eseasors
MeKane le Betta
MeKane
Lynchers Fail as Mob From Zionsville Skips Conrade Case
In Lebanon Indiana on November 1 the reported mob heading from Zionsville to Lynch Conrad, who fatally shot John Motis, did not materialize. Conrad was spirited to Frankfort for protection, and would be lynching threats would meet with bullets. The woman tied to the case has been driven from town.
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Lebanon
Ind
Zionsville
Des Conrad
John Motis
Conrad
Frankfort
Blizzard Rips Nebraska Leaving Property Damage Feared
Nov 1 Omaha reports severe blizzard from central and western Nebraska causing heavy property damage and widespread disruption. State officials and ranchers assess losses as snow roars across farmlands and towns.
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Omaha
Woman Avenges Wrong With Double Tragedy At Vaulted
Edith Elder shot and killed Frank Quilon this morning after he wronged her with a broken marriage promise. She then fatally shot herself. The Stockton report notes a domestic feud ending in murder and suicide.
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Stockton, Cub
Edith Elderhot
Frank Quilon
Quinn
Fire destroys Bhetfield town near Maxon City Illinois
In Maxon City Illinois on November 1 the town of Bhetfield fifteen miles south on the Iowa Central railroad was totally burned last night. The blaze caused extensive losses estimated at several thousand dollars with little to no insurance coverage. Rescue efforts and inquiries were underway as investigators assessed the cause.
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Maxon City
Ill
Bhetfield
Here
Iowa Central
Keystone Vignettes Expose Early 20th Century Misdeeds
A fragmented local page cites John H. Clouiwe charged with selling bonus lottery tickets at Heading. Copwell accidentally shot himself while hunting near Tinkhanhock, Neuman. Willamsport hosts Woast Branch valley furniture makers meeting for mutual benefit. Burglars loot Kingey’s mill near Pottatown. no wash found. Dal steals twenty five gallons whisky. Easton Traction censured for forcing motormen to speed. Gettysburg jury convicts Albert Wagaman of manslaughter in a killing tied to Jacob Wagan. Judge Furst vows to stay on bench beyond January term.
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Tinkhanhock
Neumaine Copwell
Woast
Willamsport
Kingey
Pottatown
Dal
Easton Traction Company
Gettysburg
Albert Wagaman
Jacob W. Wagan
Booth Mountains
Carter County
Furst
Base Ball Magnates Meet in New York Session
The National League opened its annual meeting at the Fifth Avenue hotel with all members present. President Young denied any split talk, Buffalo’s Eastern League status was confirmed by President Powers, and changes to the percentage system were discussed. The meeting elected officers and honorary members, set playing rules, and raised funds for the late M. J. Kelly’s widow.
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United Press
New York
Fifth Avenue
National League
Young
Buffalo Club
Buffalo
President Powers
Mr Power
Uithe Clube
Ita
Admisasion Fei
Ned Hanlon
F. D. Robinson
James A. Hurt
Boston
H.R. van der Horst
Baltimore
Honard
A. H. Bolen
CL HM
Iymne
Haley
Harry Wright
Henry Chandwick
John Bh. Day
A. G. Spaulding
A. Cf. Mille
Me. Howe
N. FB. Young
A. G. Spaefilding
M. J. Kelly
Case notes on a man and a woman's plea for salvation
The narrator recalls a man claiming his presence with a woman was innocent and for salvation while fifty ministers tried his case, unable to view him with that same vision.
Breaker Burned Causes Major Plymouth Fire Loss
A fire destroyed the No. 3 Shaft breaker and boiler houses near Plymouth, likely caused by a lamp explosion in the head house. The Delaware and Hudson Coal company ran the mine employing about 100 men. damages near $200,000, with partial insurance. Ten miners were rescued by hoisting to the surface through a second opening.
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Wilkes-Barre
Plymouth
Delaware and Hudson Coal Company
Needed legislation subjects to be considered by senators and representatives
A Harrisburg conference led by the governor outlined legislative priorities. Proposals include creating three state forestry reservations of 40 000 acres each under the forestry commission, protecting water quality, public health measures for dairy cattle, township boards of health, a state chemical tax to aid physicians, stricter anti pollution laws, and funding two lecturers to educate on sanitary forestry relations.
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Ilted
Harrisburg
Supreme Court Room
Fnally
Forestry Commission
State Board of Cirriculture
Commonwealth
State Board of Hericulture
Township Boards of Health
Auditote Ag
Superintendent of Public Instruction
State Board of Devine
Burglars enter post office. stamps stolen in New Milford
Nov 1 report says burglars blew open the post office safe in New Milford and stole about 10 dollars in stamps and small valuables. The culprits fled toward Hallstead, were pursued, and one man reportedly wounded. recovered property and tools later at Mallstead. Action continued with the posse in pursuit.
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Berunton Techune
New Milford
Hallstead
Mallstead
Louisiana Veterans Locate Positions On Battlefield
On the Gettysburg field the Louisiana veterans and the U S government commission mapped troop positions for days two and three. They identified the Fourteenth Louisiana regiment at Colp's Hill, the Seventh Infantry at East Cemetery Hill, Donaldsville artillery at the Chil Here tavern and Seminary Ridge, Miller's battery at Peach Orchard, with topography well preserved since the fight.
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Louisiana
Gettysburg
Mom
Unite States Government Commission
Louldiana Jafaniny
Colp
Donaldaville
Behule
Miller's
Washington Lonstani
Colonel Colt Indicted for Murder in Riot Fallout
From Washington Court House to Columbus Ohio, the coroner’s finding held Colonel Colt responsible for fatalities during the Wet. 17 riot. Colt asserted he was at his desk ready to answer if a warrant were issued and declined further comment.
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Columbus
Washington Court House
Colonel Colt
Colt
He Anh
Deak
Sought Her Salvation But Brethren Barred His Ministry
Johnstown Pa Nov 1 Rev W H Bates longtime pastor of St Totin’s Reformed church a leading city congregation was found guilty of unseemly conduct and was indefinitely suspended from the ministry by a unanimous vote of the Weatmoreland Crnasis after witness testimony. The case centered on Bates being seen with Jennie Watking a woman of bad character.
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Jennie Watking
Mr. Bates
October arrests and administration changes noted in brief
From Wasitlington Bull from Germany is dutiable. There were 43 arrests made during October for violations of the posting laws. Chairman Sayers of the appropriations committee will reach Washington Tuesday. Assistant Secretary Hanna will be acting secretary of the treasury for the ending six months.
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Germany
Sayers
Appropriations Committee
Wershington
Hanna
the Treasury
Umbrella Sale Offers Deep Discounts on Wide Selection
A catalog lists children and ladies umbrellas in 26 to 28 inch sizes with natural wood or oxidized handles from 43 cents to $3.75. Gent’s umbrellas include English Gloria and silk Gloria in 75 cents to $3.05, with multiple sizes and exotic handle woods.
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Union
Cable Cullings and World Affairs Notes
London bankers have scribed the Quelec loan. German naval hemis plan calls for four new cruisers valued at 15 500 000. New South Wales assembly adopts federation resolution. Dr Schonstedt named Prime Minister of Justice replacing Dr von Schelling. The pope declines to condemn certain lay worker associations despite bishops' appeals.
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London
New South Wales
Asenmbly
Dr. Schonstedt
Juauice
von Schelling
United States
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