Democrats at Indianapolis Open Quadrennial Club Convention
The National Association of Democratic Clubs holds its quadrennial meeting in Tomlinson Hall Indianapolis with Senator James K. Jones presiding. Delegates fill the 6,000-seat venue as speeches denounce Republican leaders and advocate independence from party bondage. Governor Henton McMillin of Tennessee was to speak but was unable to attend.
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National Association of Democratic Clubs
Jones
Associated Press
Indianapolis
Tomlinson Hall
James K. Jones
W. R. Hearst
Hearst
Continental Guards
Democratic National Committee
Chicago
Taggart
Hanna
McKinley
Tobacco Trust
Sugar Trust
Promio
Lewis
Roosevelt
Henton McMillin
Tennessee
Bryan Makes Few Speeches in Midwest Trip
Exclusive wire report from Vic Associated notes Mr. Bryan spoke sparingly over six stops. He planned events from Portage City to Waukesha, with future addresses in Illinois Michigan and Ohio. He would travel directly from Cleveland to New York as Columbus discussions concluded.
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Waukesha
Wis
Bryan
Portage City
Portage
Columbus
Watertown
Oconomowoe
Illinois
Michigan
Ohio
Cleveland
New York
Voice of Reformer on Ireland and Filipino Independence
The speaker argued that no man may own or govern another and challenged Irish people to measure Ireland’s reconciliation to foreign rule. He warned that if Ireland resists domination, Filipinos far from Britain would similarly struggle to accept colonial rule.
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Ireland
Georgia Democrats Nominate State Officers Without Opposition
Reports from across Georgia show a Democratic landslide in the general election for congress, state officers, and the assembly with an estimated 60,000 majority and little voter interest. Democratic nominees include Governor Allen D. Candler, Secretary of State Phil Cook, Attorney General J. M. Terrell, Comptroller General W. A. Wright, Treasurer R. E. F. Park, and Education Commissioner G. R. Glenn.
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Atlanta
Congress
State House
General Assembly
Allen D. Candler
Phil Cook
Senator Quay Again Speaks at Cameron House
Exclusive wire reports Senator Quay, Governor Stone, Attorney General Elkin, and Congressman Brosius visiting Lewisburg at 6:15 PM with a large veterans crowd. He criticizes ballot reform leaders Woodruff and Burnham, defends his remarks, and warns that reform by “false apostles” slows progress. The speech covers imperialism, tariffs, and free trade versus free silver.
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Lewisburg
Quay
Stone
Elkin
Marriott Brosius
Cameron House
Opera House
Veterans’ League Club
Senator Quay
Stewart
Brosius
Messrs. Woodruff and Burnham
Ballot Reform Association
West Chester
Woodruff and Burnhim
Guffey
Woodruff
Woodhell
Guilyy
Gulley
al Altura
Miniaterman
Pennsylvania
Philippines
Testis
Spain
Democratic Party
Bryan
Tie
Arin
Black Eye
Aman Leheta
Powers Will Soon Agree On Peace Arrangements
A Washington dispatch reports intimations Berlin will propose changes in Germany’s stance, not compromising, as nations align on preliminary China peace talks. US plans are accepted by most powers, with France near US position but seeking arms embargo for China, legation guards, and fort razing. The Shan Hai Kwan expedition’s US participation is canceled. Marines head to Cavite while Indian, British, and German forces push toward Pekin and Zha Ting Fu amid Boxers.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
Berlin
Germany
China
France
Pekin
Fea
Cavite
Pao Ting Fu
Vienna
Admiralty
Taku
Count von Walderser
Shan Kwan
Warrant Issued for Isaac Sweigard Reading Supt
A United States warrant was issued for Isaac A. Sweigard former general superintendent of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad on charges of discriminating against and discharging employees for union membership. Four Brotherhood members signed the affidavit. The warrant had not been served. Sweigard was in Atlantic City and his attorney accepted service to appear next Monday.
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Philadelphia
United States
Isaac A. Sweigard
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Reading Railway
Brotherhood
Swelgard
Atlantic City
Roosevelt Addresses Camp and Cities on Western Tour
Governor Roosevelt arrived in Deadwood and spoke at a nearby fatherless camp and in the opera house this evening. He departed for Omaha after talks in Alliance Chadron and Newcastle where Senator Vulliver Alea also addressed crowds.
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Associated Press
Deadwood
Elc
Roosevelt
Jon
Here
Tome
Omaha
Myaonis
Alliance
Chadron
United States
Vulliver Alea
General Reeder Appointed Banking Commissioner
Governor Stone named General Frank Reeder of Easton to fill the vacancy caused by the death of Colonel Thomas J. Powers of Philadelphia. The post pays $6,000 yearly, and Reeder may resign as Republican state committee chair to take the duties. Reeder previously served as secretary of the commonwealth under Governor Hastings.
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Harrisburg
Stone
Frank Reeder
Easton
Thomas J. Powers
Philadelphia
Reeder
Republican State Committee
Commonwealth
Hastings
Hill Found Guilty in Camden Court Murder Trial
Robert F. Till was found guilty of wife murder in the county court after a June 7 shooting that left his wife Mary dead and Till wounded but alive. The jealous husband shot four times then killed himself, later recovering enough to stand trial.
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Associated Press
Camden
N. J
Robert F. Till
Mary
Hui
Plumbers Strike Affects Pittsburg Shops
Exclusive wire reports fifteen hundred journeymen plumbers in Pittsburg went on strike today for higher wages and a revision of trade rules. All shops owned by members of the Master Plumbers' association are affected.
State Firemen To Meet At Philadelphia Next Year
Exclusive wire reports from New Castle say Philadelphia won the bid to host the State Firemen's association convention next year after discussions with Harriaburg and Nanticoke. Over 660 delegates attended with officers elected including John F. Mittinger Greensburg as president and Miles Humphreys Pittsburg as vice president. The body also set a $100 donation for Galveston relief and prepared death resolutions for fallen firefighters.
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Associated Prom
Harriaburg
Nanticoke
State Firemen's Association
Philadelphia
Galveston
John F. Mittinger
Greensburg
Miles Humphreys
Pittsburg
Aaron J. Henry
Allentown
A. H. Ladner
Frank S. Schwerindt
Mahanoy City
W. W. Wunder
Reading
James A. Greene
Carliste
A. L. Reichenbach
Large Republican Gains Indicated Across Nation
Exclusive wire reports from Washington indicate steady Republican gains as campaigning continues. Sentiment shifts in Maryland and the West show defections from Bryan, with Melklejohn praising Nebraska prospects and governors races in Kentucky, Colorado, Utah, and Virginia signaling Republican momentum toward McKinley.
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Washington
Bryan
Maryland
Melklejohn
Nebraska
McKinley
Republican State Committee
Colorado
Utah
Kentucky
Goebel Democracy
Yerkes
Hin
Virginian
Fusionist Rally in Lincoln Targets Roosevelt and Tariff
In Lincoln on October 3 fusionists led by ex Governor G Hogg and Senator Wellington addressed large crowds at the state capitol grounds and later at an indoor meeting. Hogg attacked Roosevelt on the bloody shirt and Rough Riders. Wellington urged opposition to imperialism and defended his stance on tariff and money while criticizing the Spain clash.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Roosevelt
Fusionlats
Nebraska
Wellington
Maryland
G. Hogg
Texas
State Capitol
Hogg
National Guard
Rough Riders
Bryan
Paris
Spain
Cuba
Coon hunter killed by falling tree near harbor lake
Frank Pope, a Wilkes-Barre man, was instantly killed at Harvey's Lake when a large tree fell on him as he cut it to reveal a coon he had treed. He died soon after the accident while hunting at night.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
Frank Pope
Harvey's Lake
Pope
Miners Stand Firm as Strike Drags On in Anthracite Region
Hazleton reports no new settlements as anthracite miners refuse 10 percent wage offers. United Mine Workers leaders vow to sustain the strike until operators concede and a general convention is called. Relief plans shift from cash to union supplied provisions and depots.
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Associated Press
Hazleton
Pennsylvania
Mitchell
Minora
Ashind
New York
Wal
John Mitehell
United Mine Workers of America
National Executive Board
Lehigh Villey
Milnenville
Lattimer
Cranberry
Crystal Ridge
United Mine Workers
Weather and World News Roundup
Cloudy and threatening conditions noted this morning as wires report on unsettled global affairs. Reports from General Northeastern Pennsylvania and Indianapolis highlight political activity with a focus on Democratic clubs and international questions. Local notes from Scranton and surrounding areas cover the fair opening and civic events.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
Qvi
New Jeney
Markle in New York Visits Lehigh Valley Office
John Markle was seen at the Lehigh Valley company office in New York on Oct. 3 and said his visit was for negotiations with Delaware, Lackawanna and Western offering terms valid only until today. The item continues on Page 2.
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Delaware
Lackawanna and Western
Associated Prom
New York
John Markle
Lehigh Valley Company
Mitchell Secre t Conference on Mine Strike Held
Hazleton reports a secret United Mine Workers conference lasting about ninety minutes with President Mitchell. He said only about 5000 of 142000 workers were at work and most will quit soon. He noted 2190 non strikers in the Hazleton region and others in the Schuylkill district. Mitchell plans to address a major Scranton meeting next Wednesday.
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United Mine Workers
Hazleton
Mitchell
George W. Purcell
Indana
Fred Dileher
Ohio
Benjamin James
Pennsylvania
National Executive Board
T. D. Nichols
Twackawanna-Wyoming
Thomas Duffy
Lehigh
John Fahey
Schuylkill
Scranton
Murder in a hotel夫妻拍案 Kentucky tragedy
In Falmouth Kentucky on October 3 Charles S Anderson shot and killed his wife Katie Anderson in the Koch Hotel dining room before turning the gun on himself. Three shots hit the wife and two hit Anderson, as guests watched. The couple were entangled in a long jealous dispute. a divorce suit by Katie had been filed in September 1900. They leave a six year old son.
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Associated Pros
Falmouth
Charles 5. Anderson
Katie KE. Anderson
Koch
Anderson
Katie Anderson
Marquett
Koch Hotel
Kathe Anderson
Glass Chimney Combine Formed by Major Producers
An association has been formed by the largest chimney producers and general offices to unify pricing. The Glow Chimney association aims to standardize sales at set prices and halt rate cutting, a topic of active discussion in industry circles.
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Associated Prew
Pittsburg
Get
Glow Chimmney Association
Jire
Soldier found with head severed along railroad line
A fragmentary report from Cumberland Maryland states that J C Swing of Whitehall Indiana was found dead with his head cut off near the railroad. Barney Caton of Whitehall was identified as a man who collapsed yesterday while employed on a Baltimore and Ohio railroad project.
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Asigelato
Cumberland
J. C. Swing
Whitehall
Barney Caton
Baltimore
Population of Arkansas Reported by Census Bureau
The census bureau announced the population of Arkansas today, labeling it the leading state for population growth. The latest census shows Arkansas at 1000, up from 1638 in 1938, marking a significant percentage increase.
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Associated Press
Workington
Cense Bureau
Arkansas
Patchen Wins Pace Heat at 500 Mark
Exclusive wire reports Joe Patchen defeated Coney in two straight heats at the fairgrounds. Time noted 2.05 and 2.00, establishing Patchen as the faster horse in the pacing match.
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Associated Prem
Insurgents Stand Firm in North Scranton Mine Walkout
North Scranton workers refuse to heed a ten percent wage increase offer from operators with limited fallback plans. A large union meeting in St Marys hall denounced the offer and insisted on a regional miners convention before any action.
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North Scranton
Lackawanna, Temple and
Hillside
United Mine Workers
Cayuga
St. Mary's Hall
West Market Street
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Joe Patchen
KE. L. Fuller
T. H. Watkins
FR. G. Brooks
Delaw Ware
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Western Collerice
Lackawanna Company
Providence
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Timothy D. Hayes
J. F. Hammis
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