Miners and Negroes Clash in Virden Riot Fatal Train Arrival
A Chicago and Alton special bearing two hundred Negro laborers provoked a riot at Virden causing seven deaths and many injuries. Superintendent Eyster was shot and beaten, and manager Lukens blamed Governor Tanner. The stockade battle followed the train’s arrival and a second attack on Eyster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago and Alton
Eyster
Lukens
Tanner
Virden
Tfl
Chicago and Alton Special
Chicago-Virden Coal Company
Stockade
Alabama
Chicago and Alton Limited
Chicago
D. B. Kiley
Riley
Burt Tigur
Springfield
Wis
Chicago-Virgin Company
Climax Trading Company
J. F. Eyster
Fred. Lukens
Buckles
A. W. Morgan
Governor Tanner vows troops to end Virden labor clash
Governor Tanner says he will deploy the Fifth Regiment and four companies of the Sons of Veterans to Virden after riots sparked by mine owners importing labor. He demands disarming agitators, stops future labor imports, and says company officials will be indicted for the bloodshed. He blames mine owners and asserts Illinois will not tolerate further unrest under his term.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Virden
Springfield City
William W. Carrell
John M. Hunter
Pontine
Mlinois
United Mine Workers of America
Collinge House
Tanner
Secretary of War
Pluce
Wineis
Sons of Veterans’ Regiment
Ilinois
Macoupin County
Strife at Virdin Mines Over Labor War Escalates
The Virdin mines in Illinois ignite a prolonged labor dispute since April. Miners strike in the fourth district clash with company efforts to hire replacement workers. Governor Tanner refuses troops citing opposition to convict labor. Sheriff Davenport aligns with the governor and resigns if enforcing laws brings in black labor. Springfield miners reinforce on October 10 and armed men control the town.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Virdin
Fourth
Tllinois
United Mine Workers
Tanner
Davenport
Springfield
Cavalry Orders Relayed for Immediate Springfield Departure
Colonel Young of the Firet Trindla volunteer cavalry received orders to report tonight with troops A B C and Pp. The force will depart tomorrow morning from Springfield and move to Virdex for deployment.
Major Bowbe, West Point graduate, dies of yellow fever
Washington reports the death of Major Bowbe, ordnance officer, United States Volunteers, who died yesterday of yellow fever in Avona. A resident of Thompson, Conn., his widow resides there. He was a West Point graduate and a rapid in the provincial service, with high regard among officers who knew him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
I. i. Hee. Be
United Staties
Thompson
Conn
Mastor Bowbe
West Poliyt
Pensions Reissued and Increases Noted in Pennsylvania
In Washington on October 12 reports show pension actions including a reissue for Orvil T. Spencer of Montrose valued at 72 dollars and an increase for Lovern W. Kelly of Athens Bradford with zero to make up original widows. Also listed is Susan A. Bletez of Stull Wyoming with new allotments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waastington
Pennsylvania
Orvil T. Spencer
Montrose
Lovern W. Kelly
Athens
Bradford
Origiel
Susan A Bletez
Stull
Wyoming
Santiago Dons Loth to Resign Amid American Occupation
News from Manzanillo reports officials including the mayor and collector resisting turnover to Americans while under protest and counsel. Colonel Ray suspends protests, orders replacements. Insurgent leader Mase expected to visit, signaling shifts in control as 14 000 rations depart and plans for trophies in Cuban cities unfold.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
Our
Manzanillo
Aftice
Associated Press
Bur
Montero
Havana
Havini
Alcade
Ray
Puy
Bendi Mase
Mase
Senor Mase
Fernandes
Santa Cruz del Sur
Manzanllo
Triumph of the U P Virginia Fails to Score Against Penn
The University of Virginia football team lost to Pennsylvania 4 to 0 in 20 minute halves. Pennsylvanias touchdowns came from a Virginia fumble by Bisom, with Overfield at center improving the Penn squad. Virginia showed good effort despite fumbles and strong Penn defense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
University of Virginia
Pennsylvania
Virginians
Bisom
Virginia
Overfield
Philadelphia Soldier Victims of Typhoid Fever Die
Several soldiers including Ivy of Company L Second Tennessee infantry and Joseph Myorm of Company A Tenth Ohio volunteers died in Jefferson Hospital. Also listed are Oiot Tuncaster and Johny Bly of United States volunteers. Typhoid fever claimed Ivy and Myers after transfer from Camp Mouade and other postings near Ponce and Doystoun.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Get. L.A
Ivy
Second Tennessee Infantry
Jefferson Hospital
Joseph Myorm
Tenth
Ohio Volunteers
Oiot
Johny Bly
Flist
United States Volunteer Engineers
Doylestown
Myere
Camp Mouade
van Aroueht
Ponce
Paro Floo
Elaine
Friends of Indians Hold Sixteenth Anniversary Conference
Lake Mohonk New York October 1 The sixteenth anniversary conference of the Friends of the Indian is held today. Notable attendees include J M Kelley New York General James Grant Winon New York Generald Whittkey of Washington Herbert Welin Philadelphia and Rev Dr Lyman Abbott Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lake Mohonk
N. Y
Friends of the Iindiane
Boulder
Ney
J. M. Kvelley
New York
Jamcs Grant Winon
Martial Law Declared In Honolulu By Army Officers
On Oct 1 in Honolulu, Out & Second Lieutenant Merriam and First Lieutenant Wheelock imposed martial law. Mounted infantry under Wheelock patrolled streets for two hours, chasing sailors aboard ships. Two captains and a customs officer sheltered for safety as General King fumed. both officers face court martial and are reported intoxicated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Honolulu
Merriam
United States Army
Wheelock
New York Volunteers
Sallora
King
Merriam Is
Roseberry Urges Britain to Stand Firm Over Nile Affair
Lord Rosebery, Liberal leader, spoke at an Epsom agricultural dinner on the Nile question. He warned that careless acts could provoke unfriendly responses and urged the government to maintain Britain’s rights and prestige, insisting no concession must erode the empire’s power. The speech cautioned against underestimating Britain's naval and national resolve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roseberry
Epsom
Upper Nile
Deneth
Kranee
Republic
Marehaend
Haywood Returns to Waive Hearing in Conspiracy Case
Benjamin J. Haywood former state treasurer waived a hearing on conspiracy to misuse state funds with Senator M S Quay Richard M Quay and Charles H McKee of Pittsburg at the People's Bank in Philadelphia Bail of 5000 was posted by David H Lane the bond man for the others The hearing lasted only minutes and Haywood agreed to appear at the November term with Lane as surety
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Benjamin J. Tasywood
United States
M.S. Quay
Richard TM. Quay
Charles H. McKee
Pittsburg
People's Bank of Philadelphia
Havywood
David H Lane
Taywood
Omaha
Graham
Gome
Haywood
Matstrate Jormon
Ball
Davi H. Lane
Princeton Tigers defeat Lafayette in thrilling 34–0 game
Princeton University defeats Lafayette 34 to 0 in an exciting home game. The Tigers dominate as Lafayette drives stall and Princeton seals the shutout with strong offense and stout defense throughout the match.
Death of Private Reuben Mong of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania
A wartime note from General Brooke to the War Department reports the death of Private Reuben Mong, member of the Sixteenth Pennsylvania, while detailing ship movements between New York Rotterdam Antwerp and Liverpool. The fragment notes travel routes and arrivals for military personnel and materiel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Wwatomland
Antwerp
Salled
Washington, Do
Geneval Brooke
War Department
Ponce
Reuben Mong
Peace Commission Faces Cuban Debt Issue and War Material Demands
Paris reports the American and Spanish peace delegations debate who should assume the Cuban debt and surrender war stores. The Gaulois notes hard lines on protocol while Spanish and American sides trade pointed arguments over who bears responsibility for Cuba and the Antilles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
American Peace Commission
Peace Commission
United States
United State
Spain
Cuba
Porto Rico
Giles
Judge Day
American Commission
Senor Montezo Rios
Spanish Commission
American Commissin
Antiles
Weather and World News Briefs Report Scranton
The morning column notes fair weather with variable winds and a general mood of unrest abroad. It mentions Cuban tensions, Spanish peace commissioners, and clashes between strikers and deputies. Local news references returning Pennsylvania soldiers, court proceedings, and wedding notices amid broader gossip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Goen
Gomen
Wanamaker Warns He Will Prosecute Libel Printing
John Wanamaker declares he will prosecute anyone printing articles based on Senator Penrose's Reading speech. He contends the libelous piece on the Keystone Bank affair was published to harm him and warns publishers to avoid further damage through reckless reporting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mr. Penrose
Penrose
Dave
Wannot
Nile
Pitae Nonce
Jin Hormkist
Hin
Quays
Wey Stone Bank
Yellow fever outbreak reported in multiple states
Marine hospital service dispatches show ten infected places in Mississippi with 67 new cases and one death at Harriston. Franklin Louisiana reports twenty new cases with no deaths. Bay St Louis outbreak centered at Waveland with nine cases.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cot
Marine Hospital Service
Mississippi
Harriston
Franklin
Bay
Louis
Mise
Waveland
Battleships SAIL From New York with Sealed Orders
Battleships Yeron and Iowa sailed from New York today under sealed orders from Washington. Speculation swirled on their destination with Manila initially intended, then doubt arising and Honolulu seen as possible first stop before joining Admiral Dewey at Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Yeron
Iowa
Washington
Manila
Honolulu
Dewey
Child Killed as Train Strikes Worker at Lehigh Valley Yard
A 4% year old named Wilhet Burre was killed while watching a friend on the Lehigh Valley yard tracks. The child was struck when a moving train backed onto the platform, with bystanders unable to assist in time and the accident causing a grievous scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilhet Burre
Stenhen Bk
Lynm
Lehigh Valley
Ori
Knights Templar Meeting Opens In Pittsburg
Knights Templar grand encampment resumes in Carnese Hall Schenles Park with Past Grand Master Hopkins proposing amendments to the constitution. Debate covers sections on timing for a state conclave and rank placement of officers. Future encampment site choices include Buffalo Atlantic City and Detroit with Kentuckians favored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Knights Templar
Carnese Hall
Schenles Park
Crand
James FA. Hopkins
Washingeton
Washington, D.C
Nebraska
R. Bowen
Free Masons
Knighte Templar
Knight Templars
Buffalo
Atlantic
Knight Lee
Smith
Naane
Chia
Tablet Dedication Marks Sullivan Bridge near Wilkes Barre
The Wilkes-Barre chapter of the Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Dames of America dedicated a tablet at a mountain creek site. The tablet honors a bridge erected by General Sullivan during his 1778 march against Indians. Rev. Dr. Hodge led services at the Fineth Presbyterian church, followed by historical talks by Miss Hannah Jee and Miss Mare Drange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ever Creek
Wilkes-Barre
Pennsylvania Society of Colonial Danes of America
General Sullivan
Hodge
Hannah Jee
Mare Drange
Hoyt Retains Werner's Championship Title At Akeley Links
New York reports Beatrix Hoyt, defending champion, held the lead at the Werner's championship golf tournament on the Akeley links. Hoyt remained the likely holder of the trophy for another year despite a slightly less brilliant display than yesterday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sean
Werner
Akeley
Alle Beatrix Hoyt
Gomez Urges Disbandment and Open Election in Cuba
General Gomez favors disbanding Cuban forces as soon as Spanish evacuation is complete and supports a general election allowing both Cubans and Spaniards to express governance preferences. A U S commission reports camp sites chosen near Guanabacoa and Cuanjay with work on harbors and access routes continuing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gomez
United States
Ciemenz
Spaii Jarde
Sancti Spiritus
Santa Clara
James IX
Elwell
Red Cross
Sartliga
Sintang
Hejax
Remediox
Culurien
Montserrat
Cittara
Holguin
Count of
Diana
Parrade
Iron Company Delivers Armor Plate for New Battleship
A Chinese produced consignment weighing one hundred tons arrived for the Newports News navy yard. The cargo includes armor plate and lites for the after turret of the new battleship, reflecting industrial supply tied to military construction.
Also Mentioned on This Page
Edward Welsh
Frank Bilyam
Springtieta
Albert Smith
Joe Kripterly
Mt. Olive
Ernest Keutnner
A. HW
Brendman
Girard
Kiley
Ansk Ankel
Olive
Gustav Wevelop
Baward Upton
Springfild
Thomas Jennings
Joe Haines
Lee
Governor Tanner
Major Beebe
Pennsylvania Pensions
Santiago
Dons Loth
General Rios
Thos
San Juan
Maur Brooke
Rooney
United States Infantry
Tts
Wood
Kingston
Gen. Lawton
Henry W. Lawton
Military Department
Michkar
Iis
el Morro
Lawton
Michigan
Depe
Scott
Barker
U. P
Virginia Foot Ball
Friends of Indians
Spirit OF
Britain
Roseberry
France
Muorehand
Lord Bogeberry
Great Britain
Ine Tordelaly
Princeton
Lafayette
N. J
Princeton University
Private Mong
Coquelin
Loie Fuller
Senor Leon Y Castilln
Horace Porter
Gener
Fing Chote
Commercal
Pennaylvenia
Forte Rico
Falttertal
Scranton
News Hound
Scrantor
Menile
Duwson Eins
MR. Wanamaker
Opt. i
John Wanesmaker
Senator Penrose
Oregon
Lyons
Knights AT
Carnegie Hall
The
United
Havani
Guanabicon
Havin
Cuanejay
Guanajay
Mariel
Dis- Paton
Ward Natricted
Alfonse
Morro Chstle
Guanabacon
Matungas
Cardonas
Clenfueges
Tassine
Santhige
United States Health Commission
Colonet Waring
Wan
Mascotte
Coronel
Orizaba
Antoni
Tortumas
Wade
Blanco
Cal
Paghery
Goneral Blanco
Colwell Bowen
Somez
Kentucky
Weather Forecast
Warhitingham
Tae
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