Murder of an Empress by Anarchist in Geneva
The Empress of Austria was stabbed near the Hotel Beau Rivage in Geneva by Luigi Saccheni, carried to the hotel and died at 3 PM. The weapon, a slender three sided file, was later found in a lake. Accused claimed no hatred for people, only the rich, and requested mercy. The event triggered mourning and international condolences.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Empress of
Austria
Beau Rivage
Luigi Saccheni
Hotel Beau
Asenssin
Rue Des Alpes
Square Des Alpes
Paris
the Figaro
Canton
Lanchenz
Sorrow at Geneva Empress Elizabeth Murder Telegrams
The Swiss federal council sent condolences to Emperor Francis Joseph expressing indignation at the crime in Swiss territory. Geneva officials plan demonstrations and a solemn procession. post mortem confirms death from internal hemorrhage after a triangular incised wound. Authorities have not confirmed an anarchist conspiracy, with a dozen associates arrested for examination.
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Berne
Switzerland
Federal Council
Francis Joseph
Empress Elizabeth
Imperial House
Austria and
Hungary
Canton
Geneva
Hotel Beau Rivage
Count von Kuefstein
Revedion
Megevaus
M. Golday
Geneva Council
Elizabeth
Caux
France
Baroness von Rothschild
Tyrrell prominent Northeastern Pa Masonic leader dies
Frederick W. Tyrrell, a leading Northeastern Pennsylvania banker and civic figure, dies at age unknown from appendicitis. He served as division commander of the sixteenth Masonic district and grand marshal of the Grand Commandery of Knights Templar of Pennsylvania.
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Wilken-Barre
Frederick W. Tyrrell
Pennsylvania
Masonic
Knights Templar of
Lexington Train Arrives With Soldiers to Wilkes-Barre
The hospital train from Lexington Kentucky brought twenty eight sick members of the Ninth Pennsylvania regiment to Wilkes-Barre. Invalids were moved to the hospital and their homes by ambulances and carriages. All are reported on the road to recovery.
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Lexington
Wilkes-Harre
Nint Pennsylvania Regiment
Populist Platform Endorses Free Silver in Colorado
The Populist state convention endorses free silver and calls for government retention of lands taken from Spain until a majority of the people establish their own government.
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Colorado
Admiral Cervera Abandoned Santiago Harbor Plan and Ordered to Fight
In Madrid deputies discuss Spain’s Cuba crisis. Captain Amnon, marine minister, says Admiral Cervera, lacking coal and food, could not leave Santiago de Cuba and wished to blow up ships, but was ordered to engage the Americans. General Blanco ordered departure. Luzon understanding noted with U.S. authorities.
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Cervera
Santiago Harbor
Luzon
Madrid
Chamber of Deputies
Amnon
Senor Canalejas
M1 Heraldo
Santiago de Cuba
Senor Caonalejas
Comer
Cuba
Aunon
Santiago
Blanco
Senor Moret
Commission of Chamber of Deputies
Rios
Visayae Islands
Philippines
Alger Satisfied With President's War Bureau Picks
Detroit Sept 1 Secretary Alger expressed satisfaction with the president's choices for the commission to investigate the war department bureaus. He blamed volunteer troops for health issues and said regulars have fared better, with strict camp cleanliness urged and potential new regulations planned. White House discussions on the commission status remained unresolved as officials awaited final letters.
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Detroit
Mich
Alger
War Department
Santiago
Washington
Sternberg
White House
Army
General Gordon
Lamont
Lincoln
Hepe
Destructive Fire Levelled New Westminster City
Fire swept the Fraser River city of New Westminster destroying the business district. Ten streets burned in hours, engulfing banks, churches and the cathedral while telegraph and railway facilities were damaged. Losses reach about 2.5 million pounds with 1.6 million in insurance.
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Vancouver
BE. C
New Westminister
Frazer River
Smpire
Canadian Pacific
Hopsien
Ttia
B.C
London Assurance Company
Jerome Fire Ravages Prescott Region Losing Three Lives
A fierce blaze near Prescott and Jerome, Arizona, has nearly wiped out portions of the town area. Three residents are reported dead and extensive damage is noted as crews battle remaining hotspots.
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Prescott
Ariz
Jerome
Arizona
Tragic double tragedy in Wyandotte ends in suicide
In Wyandotte Michigan on September 11 Br Lagetic aged unknown shot and killed his wife then fatally wounded himself. He died about an hour later from the wound.
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Wyandotte
Mich
Br. Lagetic
Well Known Men Asked to Serve on Alger Investigation
President McKinley asks prominent figures to join a committee to examine the conduct of the war department bureaus during the war. He urges members to seek full truth and gain the country’s confidence through high character, naming officers and officials such as General SchoField Gordon Dodge Gilman and Lamont.
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Washington
Alger
John A. Schopield
John BB. Gordon
Grenville M. Dodge
D. ©. Gilman
Cgenersl
Charles F. Mandersoon
Rohnert T. Lincoln
Daniel 8. Lamont
PDR
W. W., Keene
James A. Sexton
McKinley
War Department
Feild
Campeat
William McKinley
Parade Planned for Porto Rican Troops Return
New York on September 11 General Miles orders a parade in New York City for returning Porto Rican troops from Ponce aboard transports Concho and Alamo. Colonel Kimball to set up a temporary Sea Girt camp with Governor Voorhees approval. The City of Mississippi group and various detachments totaling about 334 officers and 960 enlisted men will participate, with units from Missouri, Indiana, Pennsylvania, Wisconsin and others aboard. The event may include a grand review of all capable troops.
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New York
Kimball
Miles
Ponce
Voorhees
New Jersey
Soneult
Sea Girt
Concho
Alamo
Mississippi
Pennsylvania
Wilson
Sixth Army Corps
United States Engineering Conmnge
Missouri
Indiana
Wisconsin
District of Columbia
Pennsylvania Artillery
City of Rome Sets Sail With Cervera Prisoners
The anchor line steamer City of Rome arrives from New York fully equipped to transport Admiral Cervera and his staff plus 1688 prisoners to Spain. Prisoners at Seavey’s Island celebrate as the vessel prepares to depart Camp Long, with each man assigned a bunk for the eight day voyage.
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Rome
Cape Verde
Evacuation talks under way in Porto Rico
San Juan port dispatches report Spanish evacuation commissioners informing Madrid of a looming crisis if orders do not arrive by tomorrow. American commissioners convene in a San Jose Street building rented as a senate chamber by the provincial government, chosen by Colonel Hunter. President Munoz Rivera meets the American commissioners to pay respects.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Madrid
San Jose Street
Hunter
Sene Munex Rivera
American Commissionera
Georgia Lynchings Reach Deep South Town
The body of George Burton, accused of assaulting Mrs. Coggins, was found in Flint River near Digby with a rock tied to it and bullets in the body. Burton had been arrested at Bonoga the day before. News says two to three hundred armed Black residents are marching toward Digby vowing vengeance, with whites arming themselves.
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Brooks Station
George Burton
Coggins
Flint River
Digby
Burton
Bonoga
Name Confusion Cleared in Laboring Case Identification
A late evening find along Rue Des Alpes led to identification of a European man once misnamed in reports. Authorities confirm the suspect used a specific weapon and that the Italian resident Luigini was actually an illegitimate child who took his mother’s surname.
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Luigini
Geneve
Rue Des Alpes
Possibilities of Little Porto Rico
A Washington report quotes O F Austin chief of the treasury bureau of statistics on Porto Rico. The island, a potential tropical resort and strategic point, cannot yet supply large quantities of U S tropical products or absorb vast imports. Population about 1 000 000 over 1 700 square miles, with sugar, tobacco, coffee and fruits shaping the economy. Rural living remains simple, literacy limited, and transport primitive. English and French influences exist alongside Spanish. communications include telegraph and limited cable, with currency and finances noted as ongoing topics.
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Washington
Porto Rico
United States
Treasury Bureau of Statistics
O. F. Austin
Austin
Conecticut
Brooklyn
Plymouth Rock
Massachusetts
Ihs
Showeh
Island
Jersey
France
St. Thomas
Ponce
Spanish West Indies
Weather and News Roundup Include Gas Explosion
Weather today features light variable winds across the region. A deadly gas explosion caused multiple fatalities in Porto Hico and other disaster reports circulate. Scranton markets and local sermons are noted alongside a editorial on fire at the Booth. Public schools open today as a local company contemplates staying in service. Prohibitionists nominate a ticket.
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Prohitioniets
Sunday Rest Observed in Santiago After War End
Santiago de Cuba reports Sunday observed as a day of rest with services at the Palace attended by General Lawton General Wood and other American officers. Reports on Spanish troops at Guantanamo describe high death rates yellow fever and harsh conditions for reembarkation.
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Santiago de Cuba
San Juan
Sagua de Tanamo
Baracon
San Augustin
San Francisco
Spain
Bessie
Baracoa
Guantanamo
Ruysive
Ray
Quantanamo
Insurgents Rapidly Approaching Luzon Conquest
Manila dispatch reports insurgents near total control of Luzon aside from Manila Cavite and part of Albay. They hold thousands of Spanish prisoners and have seized rifles, cannon, ammunition and small steamers. The Spaniards fought bravely but yielded to inevitability, as insurgents aim to establish a revolutionary government before Chinese questions are settled in Paris.
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London
Manila
The
Times
Luzon
Cavite
Albay
Laon
Hlands
Paris Commission
Feud Ends in Bloodshed at Deer Ridge Kentucky
At Deer Ridge Kentucky a long standing farmer feud escalated into gunfire. Two men, Joseph Michaels Jr and James McCray, were killed while two others, James W Watson and Ken Michaels, were dying. Factions included father and son on one side with farmhands. over one hundred rounds fired. Several other wounded. Local details scarce.
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Khanger
Deer Ridge
Bietwow
Farnera
Joseph Michaels, Jr
James McCray
James W. Watson
Hon Michaels
Joseph Michaels Jr
Ken Michaels
Jomer W. Wintwon
Eastern league standings show Montreal Toronto Providence and Ottawa
Springfield Sept 1 Eastern league action favored Montreal and Toronto with strong batting while Providence and Ottawa struggled as teams posted mixed results. The tabulated percentages reflect late season form and shifting positions in the standings.
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Springfield
Mass
Montreal
Wilken- Fyre
Toronto
Providence
Byzacine Wocce
Sprinatielt Oo
Ottawa Snvledee Sal
Lawrence Is Dead In Oxford Hotel Shooting
Lawrence of Cleveland Ohio died after being shot by Florence Richardson at the Oxford hotel in Denver. Richardson, who committed suicide after the shooting, lies unclaimed at the morgue.
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Denver
Cole
W. H. Lawrence
Cleveland
Ohio
Florence Richardson
Oxford
Thin City
Lawrience
Four Killed in Gasoline Explosion at Philadelphia Grocery
An explosion from forty gallons of gasoline in a South Street grocery basement collapses the building and nearby structures. Four bodies recovered, including Samuel Schattenstein and his son. many injured hospitalized. Authorities suspend search until daybreak.
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Philadelphia
South Street
Samuel Schattenstein
Catere
Ls Weyer
Abraham
Goldberg
Heralit
Moore
Schattenstein
Commodore James AL Bexton Returns Home
James AL Bexton, named commodore of the Omead Army of the Republic, has returned to his Chicago home and announced acceptance of the president’s proposed spy probe into the war department.
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Chicago
Boyt
James AL Bexton
Omead Army of the Republic
Mckintey
War Department
Hase
Thir Cy
Hee
Weather Forecast for Pennsylvania and Nearby Regions
A forecast for Monday covers eastern Pennsylvania and nearby areas. Temperatures are expected to be warm with possible showers and variable wind patterns. Regions may experience mild conditions with no major storms anticipated.
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Vienna
Marie Valerie
Schoenbrunn
Prince von Lebenstein
Imperial Household
Empresa
William
Newby
Budapest
Legilate
Unterhaus
Joseph
Fchenneburg, Sept. W
Francia Joseph
Victoria
Prince and Princess of Wales
Marine
Canalejas
Commission of Investigation
B. C
Alger Investigation
Georgia
America
Express
Porto Hico
Scranton
C. M. Gillin
Booth Mail
Editorial
Weest
Camp Meade
Maria Teresa
Kentucky
Lawrence
Howard Hospital
A. Schattenstein
Alexander Schatvenstein
Mary Healey
Harry Rethenmul
Mawele Cidipera
Sarah Goldberg
Polwelink Ik Rieke Bohatlens Stein
Ada Goldberg
Estlnntet
Immseing
Mia Goldteiger
Wickett
Sexton
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