Democratic Club Men Open With Stevenson Address
Indianapolis crowds near six thousand attended the National Association of Democratic clubs gathering as Adlai Stevenson opened with a warning against imperialism and the trust evil. He challenged McKinley’s administration, urged unity against expansion, and framed the issue as republic versus empire. Bryan later received an ovation as he arrived for the afternoon program.
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Adlai Stevenson
Bishop Turner
Liberia
Mr. Bryan
Associated Pros
Indianapolis
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Adlai E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Republic
Empire
Panic at a French fair injures crowd as lion attack
A butcher entered a lion cage during a country fair near Privas Ardeche. He fed by a trapper scenes included a card game and champagne. The lion sprang biting the butcher's shoulder saving him only with difficulty. The audience panicked and many were trampled and injured.
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Paris
Privas
Ardeche
Roosevelt at Omaha in large reception and speech
Governor Roosevelt arrived in Omaha after a day of ten speeches. A parade greeted him and an enormous audience gathered in a tent where he spoke for an hour and a half. At midnight he left for an Iowa trip.
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Associated Press
Omaha
Neb
Roosevelt
Iowa
Quay Opposes Philippine Annexation At Republican Meet
Senator Quay criticized imperialism and said the Philippines purchase was not worth the risk. He supported the peace commission stance when ratification came, warned of Democratic free silver and free trade theories, and accused Bryan of pledging to the money power. Governor Stone and other Republicans attended a large meeting in Coudersport, Pa.
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Associated Press
Coudersport
Governor Stone
Senator Quay
Philippines
Peace Commission
United States
Aguinaldo
Bryan
Dropped Dead on Wife Grass Plot in Riverview Cemetery
In Trenton New Jersey on October 4 Frederick Fritz 72 a prosperous farmer collapsed and died on his wife's grave in Riverview cemetery while cutting grass near the burial plot. The coroner found nearly $200 mostly in gold on his person. The Fritz family has suffered a series of tragedies including the death of Mrs Fritz from a cherry picking fall and the deaths of three children within a week.
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Associated Press
Trenton
N. J
Frederick Fritz
Riverview Cemetery
Fritz
The Storm at Nome
General A W Greeley visits Nome after the September storm. He notes private losses estimated between 500000 and 750000 and over 2000 homeless, reducing Nome’s winter population from an expected 7600 to under 5000.
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Minneapolis
A. W. Greeley
United States Army Signal Corps
George C. Squires
Greeley
Nome
Telegram From Skaguay Signals Alaska Trade Epoch
A telegram received in Seattle announces the first Alaska to Seattle message, sent from Skaguay. The transit time was seven hours and is expected to drop. the Vancouver route had been under construction by the Canadian government for four months.
New York Athlete Breaks 40 Yard World Record
Maxwell W. Long of the New York Athletic Club shattered the 40 yard world mark at Guttenberg race track running it in 47 seconds. The previous record of ATA seconds was held by Wendle Maker and set at Beacon Park, Boston.
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Asciiated Press
New York
Maxwell W. Long
New York Athletic Club
Guttenberg
Wendle Maker
Beacon Park
Boston
Middleton elected vice president of New York, Supquehanne and Western
Announcement from President Thomas of the New York Supquehanne and Western railroad states J A Middleton has been elected vice president. Middleton will establish his headquarters in New York.
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Associated Wrosa
New York
Thomas
New York, Supquehanne and Western Railroad
J. A. Middleton
Mr. Middiom
Hig Elty
United States Responds to German Note on Chinese Punishment
Washington reports a comprehensive reply to Berlin outlining acceptance of naming offenders for chastisement and ensuring punishments match crimes. The note also signals broader Franco Russian aims for settlement, including arms interdiction, indemnity, and guarantees. Further talks with France and Russia proceed as the Canton review begins.
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Associated Press
Washington
Ching
State Department
Germany
United States
Conger
Berlin
M. Thiebaut
Hay
M. de Wollant
France
Canton
China
Pekin
Taku
M. Delcusse
Legation
Haron Speck von Sternberg
Reward for Loyal Filipino Widows Aid to Insurgent Victim
Government aid issued to a widow of a local Filipino official after his murder by insurgents. The commission allocated 297000 Mexican for military expenses and 1500 Mexican for the widow of a Santa Cruz official. Reports recount losses, rebel engagements, and reinforcements ordered to Panay and Marinduque as U S forces pursue suppression of the insurrection.
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Prom
Manila
Santa Cruz
United States
Sorvinta
Tolloa
Tanay Island
Max Wagner
Twenty-sixth Regiment
Volunteer Infantry
Pavia
Panay
Wos Rohol
War Department
Latest Trick of Swindlers Traps Carver County Farmer
St Paul reports a Shakopee area farmer was swindled by a staged wedding involving a disguised minister couple. A forged note for 450 payable to the farmer was discounted at Carver County Bank days after the ceremony. State officials were notified by former State Senator E B Du Toit of Shakopee.
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St. Paul
Carver County
Tech
Shakopee
E. BE. du Toit
Shakopec
Fire Laddies Parade at New Castle Draws Huge Crowd
State Firemen's association adjourned after meetings in New Castle, featuring a two mile parade of over 3 000 uniforms, 20 brass bands, and 10 000 spectators. President Mittinger was honored. committees were announced. prize contests awarded to Meadville and Columbia Steam Fire, with officials from multiple cities present.
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Associated
Presa
New Castle
State Firemen's Association
Mittinger
Greensburg
Harriisburg Companies
State Capitol
Sam Smith
Norristown
Charles Cohen
Allentown
Ial Tine
Lock Traven
Gilbert Greenberg
Thintingdon
Olivia Sheela
Braddock
Smith
Abe Lacy
Philadelphia
Charles FR. Pears
Reading Law
George Nallinger
Crabondale
Tople
Pittston
Curwenmville
Puried
Columbia Steam Fire Company
Taylor Hose
Meadville
Purde
Heaver Falla
Priest Hook and Ladder Company
Parktown Fire Brigade
Mttston
Danville Rolling Mill Closes Amid 26 Percent Wage Strike
Exclusive wire reports the Danville rolling mill shutting down after months idle due to iron market weakness and a 26 percent wage cut. Puddlers, earning four dollars a ton, faced the new rate matching earlier lead iron company wages, sparking an unsuccessful strike.
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Prem
Danville
Garner Convicted in Dauphin County Murder Trial
Elmer Farmer was found guilty of first degree murder by the Dauphin county court for shooting his grothentatan Isaac Miller in Halifax last January. The jury deliberated for four hours.
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Associated Press
Harrisburg
Elmer (Iarmer
Dauphin County
Isaac Miller
Halifax
Miners Advance Sparks Strikes Meet Resistance In Pa
Hazleton reports no acceptance of a ten percent wage increase by striking miners as union leaders push to close remaining mines. Nineteen locals representing about 14,000 miners discuss relief by telephone with the national president. A marching group from Freeland sought to compel Pond Creek workers to quit but were met by company officials who promised not to ship coal. Organizers widen effort in Panther Creek and Lackawanna valleys to join the strike and stage a Large parade in Scranton next week led by President Mitchell.
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Associated Press
Hazleton
Schuylkill
Reading
United Mine Workers
National
Scranton
Mitchell
Wilkes-Barre
Freeland
Pond Creek
Panther Creek Valley
Lackawanna Valley
T. D. Nichols
Dileher
John T. Dempsey
Avoca
Dilcher
Panther Creek
Nichols
Messrs
Dempsey
Wready
Lackawanna County
Scranton Miners Reject Ten Percent Offer
Scranton Miners refuse the ten percent wage offer in a featured local labor story. The paper notes community reaction and ongoing industry negotiations as workers pursue compensation adjustments amid broader economic tensions.
Whitehead Dies to Avoid Wedding in Wisconsin
Milwaukee dispatches report Frank Whitehead, a Whitewater farmer, killed himself to avoid an arranged marriage with Miss Lillie Taylor. He reportedly feared public wedding duties, had prepared for the ceremony, and left no explanation. Miss Taylor’s father learned of the tragedy and she fainted upon hearing the news.
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Milwaukee
Frank Whiteead
Whitewater
Whitehead
Lillie Taylor
Henry Taylor
Miss Taylor
Yaquis Overtures Rejected in Mexican Peace Talks
Exclusive dispatch from Hermosillo reports five Yaqui emissaries failing to sway President Diaz in City of Mexico peace talks. Diaz refused major concessions, war continues as government troops advance into Yaqui lands. Emissaries seek revised terms to end the conflict.
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Hermosillo
Mex
Diaz
Mexico
North Franklin strike march heads to Trevorton
Shamokin Oct 4 Three thousand strikers led by a band and 300 state picker boys marching from Mt Carmel to Trevorton to force North Franklin colliery workers to stay home. A five carload deputy train was rushed from Schuylkill county and General Gobin was asked to be ready to dispatch troops if a fight breaks out.
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Associated Press
Shamokin
Mt. Carmel
Trevorton
North Franklin
Yreverton
Philadelphia and
Reading Coal and Iron Company
Schuylkill County
Gobin
Shenandoah
Zerning
Northumberland
Acquittal Triggers Riot In Georgetown Del
Grand jury cleared Everett Derrickson Elbert Dawson and Harry Godwin in a felonious assault case involving Misa Marcella Tyre near Roxana. Riot erupted outside the courthouse as supporters clashed with Tyre’s friends. no fatalities reported. A writ to Baltimore suspects Joseph Casey and others for shooting into the crowd was issued following the incident.
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Georgetown
Del
Everett Derrickson
Elbert Dawson
Harry Godwin
Misa Marcella Tyre
Roxana
Court House
Baltimore
Joseph Casey
Ackron Trial at Tivoli Ends in Hung Jury
In New York Charley Ackron, Tivoli proprietor, faced trial for grand larceny in a city resort matter. The jury stood ten to two for nonviction. Ackron’s bond of $2,000 was continued. The case centers on alleged political influence and police protection.
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New York
Charley
Ackron
Tivoli
Brooklyn
Creedon Knocked Out by Root in Dist Round
Kansas City Ontario reports Jack Root delivered a knockout blow to Dan Creedon in the distance round of their boxing match held tonight in Kansas City Ontario.
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Associated Pros
Kansas City
Jack Root
Dan Creedon
Ten Per Cent Not Enough Says Miners Leader
National Organizer Fred Dilcher says no ten per cent offer is before the United Mine Workers and that a convention is unlikely without a bigger proposal. He notes only a few companies have offered raises and urges broader support as Lackawanna workers stay out.
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Fred Dilcher
United Mine Workers
Tribune
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Dilcher
Mr. Dilcher
Weather forecast for Pennsylvangle coast region
Washington forecast for Friday and Saturday calls for light southwestern winds and mild conditions with a pleasant air mass. No heavy precipitation expected as the weekend approaches, with temperatures ranging within typical autumn levels.
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Washington
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