President Roosevelt Visits Chattanooga Battlefield Tour
President Roosevelt toured Chickamauga Park and Lookout Mountain with Gen. Boynton and other aides. He inspected monuments, received a gift cane from Georgia Republicans, and praised the army drill before addressing the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Roosevelt
Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen
Chuattanooga
Chivtkumuauga
Missionary Ridge
Orchard Knob
Lookout Mountain
J. W W. Brougher
McMillin
A. W. Chambliss
John A. Moon
J. W. Boynton
A. P. Stewart
J. P. Smart
Chickamauga Park
A. W. Wylie
J. W. Shipp
Chickamauga
Seventh
United States Cavalry
Baldwin
Boynton
Park Commission
Cits
Congressional Distri
Georgia
On & Hare
Ichamaugua
Long Street
Wheeler
Rosecrans
Thomas
Thoosevel
Moses Wright
Rome
Mr. Wright
Hanrahan
Snodgrass
Smart
Battlefeld
Kentucky
Barnes
Deaths of a Day in Joliet and Nearby Areas
Joliet and other locations report notable deaths on Sept 7. Mrs Helen Henderson of Joliet aged about 70, longtime resident born in New York and widow of Judge Hugh Henderson, dies after a long Joliet life. William N Roach, former U S senator from North Dakota, dies in New York after illness. Colonel William Jack, longtime banker and former clerk of the Pennsylvania House, dies in Hollidaysburg aged unspecified.
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Associated Press
Joliet
Helen Henderson
Bhe
New York
Ines
Hugh Henderson
William N. Roach
United States
North Dakota
William Nathaniel Roach
Senate
Hollidaysburg
William Jack
First National Bank of
Martinsburg Deposit Bank
Williamsburg Bank
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Arrested for Annoying the Shah
A man who claimed to be American was arrested in Purley as Perera neared his hotel and his majesty's carriage passed. He said his sole aim was to request charity.
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Associated Petes
Purley
Perera
Bloodshed in Kansas City Churchmen Raid Joint
In Kansas City Kansas a raid by a dozen churchmen left one man shot and stabbed and another seriously hurt. A mass meeting at Washington Street Methodist raised 500 for a crusade against joints. Prisoners were held until a county attorney agreed to arraign them. Paul W. Ragammacker was shot and stabbed and is in precarious condition.
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Kansas City
Kan
Washington Street Methodist
Enright
Paul W. Ragamacker
Explosion at Old Fort Winthrop Kills One Injures Five
A magazine at Old Fort Winthrop in Boston Harbor exploded sending a shock twenty miles. One man, Albert H. Cotter of Somerville, died. Five injured were taken to city hospitals. Joseph E. Wakefield of Malden and James Ryan of East Boston are missing.
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Boston
Old Fort Winthrop
Governor's Island
Boston Harbor
Albert H. Cotter
Somerville
Joseph E. Wakefield
Malden
James Ryan
East
Eighteenth Week of the Coal Strike Sees Mixed Talks and Supplies
The coal strike enters its eighteenth week as rumors of an end surface. Officials report shipments of about 100000 tons over six days, with normal output near one million weekly. Authors note much coal moving is washed or prestrike stock, while railroads claim some coal is diverted for their use. Companies expect a winter break and a slower poststrike production recovery.
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Philadelphia
Mitchell
Strikers Fund Drive Reaches Philadelphia Canvass
One hundred twenty volunteers canvass precincts soliciting aid for striking miners. About $1,500 collected today with more contributions last Sunday. Campaign to visit all 1100 precincts continues each Sunday.
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Philadelphia
Wife Murderer at Large in Genoa Woods
Reverend Morris Wilson killed his wife yesterday morning then fled into the Genoa woodlands. Police and volunteers search the surrounding area as the elderly pastor is still at large and believed to have possibly taken his own life.
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Wayne
W. Va
Morris Wilson
Woodlands
Genoa
Riots at Barcelona Spur Police Intervention and Arrests
In Barcelona police intervened at a workers meeting and arrested several. A crowd attempted to release the prisoners and civil guards charged firing on the crowd. One worker was killed and several others wounded.
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Barcelona
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Grand Army Encampment Plans in Washington DC
Washington, Sept. 7. Preparations for the national encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic are underway on a large scale. Camp Roosevelt will serve as a central military post near the Executive Mansion with tents for infantry, cavalry, ex prisoners of war, engineers, navy, and veterans groups. Major Gilbert Thompson leads site layout, with arc lights, a Meade tent for 2000, a Grant tent for 4000, and Meade and Sherman memorial tents. Major figures include General Torrance, Lieut. General Schofield, and General O. O. Howard. A field hospital under Dr. A. Bi. Johnson will operate during the event.
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Scranton Tribune
Washington
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Gilbert Thompson
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Torrance
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Provisional Corps
Army of the Cumberland
Sons of Veterans
Grant
Meade
General Sherman
Thomas
Sheridan
Israel W. Stone
Allegheny
Schofield
O. O. Howard
A. Bi. Johnson
Bartholin's Body Identified in Chicago Double Murder Case
Riceville Iowa September 7 The body found near a flax field six miles from Riceville is identified as William Bartholin the Chicago double murderer. Detective An drew Rohan and Dr A J Coey confirmed the identification by removing the lower jaw with two gold crowned teeth. The confession and motives are discussed as authorities plan to take Bartholin to Chicago for further legal action.
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Associated Press
Riceville
Iowa
William Bartholin
Thut
Chicago
William Mitchell
Bartholin
Andrew Rohan
A. J. Coey
Rohan
J. G. Gratt
Carpenter
Howard County
Guidi to be consecrated as apostolic delegate
Exclusive AP report from Rome states Guidi, recently named apostolic delegate to the Philippine islands, will be consecrated on the second with Cardinal Rampolla officiating.
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Rome
Mar. Guidi
Philippine Islands
Cardinal Rampolla
Strike Sympathy at Chicago Censures Three Public Figures
A mass meeting of carpenters at the First Methodist church in Chicago denounced President Baer Governor Stone and President Roosevelt as well as mine owners. The crowd demanded immediate arbitration between miners and corporations and adopted resolutions urging Governor Stone to intervene. Speakers included Bishop Fallows Judge Dunne and several pastors and sociologists in a controversial clash over Pennsylvania mine conditions.
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Chicago
Baer
Stone
Pennsylvania
Roosevelt
First Methodist Church
Committee of One Hundred
Carpenters’ Union
Bishop Fallows
Judge Dunne
Thomas F. Peoples
J. F. Brushingham
Strong
Oak Park Congregational Church
Swift
Clarence
Darrow
Russia Threatens Passage Through Dardanelles
Exclusive dispatch from Constantinople reports Russia refusing to accept the Porte’s refusal to allow four unarmed Russian torpedo boats to pass through the Dardanelles under a commercial flag. Russia has sent a note to Turkish authorities insisting passage be allowed. The Porte is expected to appeal to the powers over the issue.
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Constantinople
Russia
Porte
Dardenelles
Riot at Edwardsville Leaves Pol iceman Beaten After Shooting
In Edwardsville a small riot erupts when coal police officer Hiram Fisher and his son confront striking miners. Fisher fires twice but misses, wounding a Polish woman. Fisher is beaten, loses teeth, and loses an eye before rescue by English speaking miners. A crowd surrounds the lockup threatening lynching.
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John Kaskmaugh
Six Freight Wrecks Reported on Pennsylvania Routes
Altoona and Harrisburg areas reported six freight wrecks on Sept 7 with no serious injuries. At McGarvey’s station a runaway train derailed ten cars and a locomotive after colliding with another freight. Fireman William G. Allison was injured jumping from the engine. A Cresson Clearfield line wreck near Frugality killed brakemen J E Gutschall and KE Steele, both from Altoona. Other Altoona division wrecks and three on the Middle division at Port Royal Millerstown and Ryde caused extensive damage to freight cars and goods but no injuries.
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Johnstown
Harrisburg
McGarvey
Attation
William G. Allison
Youngwood
Westmoreland County
Middle Division
Pennsylvania Railroad
Port Royal
Millerstown
Ryde
Crisis in the Moro Situation Deepens in Mindanao
Captain J. Z. Pershing reports to General Chafee that Moro chiefs have rejected friendly overtures and cannot be reached. Negotiations breaking may trigger renewed Moro attacks, with American forces expected to retaliate. Since May, Moros have attacked Americans twelve times, killing four and wounding twelve, including an officer.
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Manila
J. Z. Pershing
Camp Vicars
Island of
Mindanao
Chaffee
Pershing
Race riot erupts in Delaware town injuring two
Exclusive report from Falton Delaware outlines a mob clash early today between white and black residents. John and Evan Benson led an attack outside a hotel, shooting Lemuel W. Wyatt and Anthony Seward. Wyatt survived, Seward died two hours later as Benson brothers were arrested by a posse led by Sheriff Roody.
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Preas
Falton
Thia
John
Evan Bensean
Bensons
Lemuel W. Wyatt
John Benson
Wyatt
Anthony Seward
Evan Benson
Pease
Roody
Seward
Crete-a-Pierrot Sunk After Panther Seizure at Gonaives
Reports from Cape Haytien and Port au Prince describe the Firminist gunboat Crete-a-Pierrot being sunk by the German Panter after orders to abandon ship. The crew left amid disorder and flames appeared as Panther fired. US officials weigh the incident with caution.
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Desire
Cape Hayden
Hayti
Gonaives
Port Au Prince
Gonalves
Killick
St. Marc
Port Fu Prince
Paris
Cape Haytien
Huvyil
Transatlantic Steamers Arrive and Departing Vessels Listed
Shipping page lists arrivals and departures including La Brettonne and Noordam with routes to and from Havre St Louis Southampton Cherbourg Boulogne Antwerp Rotterdam Boulogne sur Mer and New York. It notes Zeeland Kroonland Patricia Hohengollen Umbria and Gravenstown moving between New York Antwerp Boulogne Liv erpool Plymouth and Southampton.
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la Bretonne
Havre
St. Louis
Southampton
Cherbourg
Potsdam
Rotterdam
Boulogne
Lisard
Zeeland
Antwerp
Kroonland
Sicily
Noordam
Boulogne Sur Mer
Hotterdam
Hamburg
Patricia
Plymouth
Hohengollern
Bremen
Gravenstown
Umbria
Liverpool
Local Weather Summary Sept 7 102
Yesterday's weather data shows the highest and lowest temperatures, humidity, and precipitation. Readings include a 0.7 inch 24 hour precipitation total and general conditions for the prior day.
Weather Forecast for Monday and Tuesday in Eastern Pennsylvania
Forecast calls for showers and cooler weather in eastern Pennsylvania on Monday and Tuesday. Winds will be fresh from the southwest.
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