Japanese Army Advances in Manchuria War News
Shanghai reports Japanese forces have entered Manchuria advancing toward Monkden. Chinese accounts claim battles near the frontier yielding a Japanese victory, while reports from Simla and Paris discuss anti foreign sentiment and a Russia China agreement on Pamirs. London and Washington commentaries note uncertainties in confirmation.
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Shanghai
Manchuria
Monkden
Anja
Wiia
London
Simla
Times
Hong Kong
India
Paris
Angala
China
Russia
Pamirs
Tussia
Washington
Moukden
Ping Wang
Legation
Rusajs
Sar Rikul Range
Ite
Japan
Pamiriso
the Times
Li Hong Chang
Lutsi
Korea
Yala River
Young heiress dies after brandy fire at home
Miss Nettie Lee, 23, youngest daughter of Henry Lee, dies from severe burns after a pan of brandy toppled on a stove in her West Seventy third street residence. The accident occurred shortly after 3 pm as she supervised fruit preserves with two domestics. She lingers in agony until evening.
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New York
Miss Nettle Lee
Henry Lee
West Seventy-third Street
Mivs Lee
Yellow fever epidemic hits Salvador foreigners
Private advices from Salvador report a severe yellow fever outbreak across the republic with high mortality. The disease targets foreigners, killing them within twenty four hours. among the first victims is American Consul Pollock.
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Bas Francisco
Salvador
Republic
Pollock
Secretary Finds No Reason Hill Should Be Elected
Cleveland's secretary stated he sees no reason why Hill should be nominated by the party. He discussed views on the New York Democratic Convention and offered cautious remarks about the current nominations.
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Hill
Wasmixotam
D.-C
New York
Why Mr Hill Should Not Be Elected
The passage argues against Mr Hill's election noting New York’s long Democratic lean, his vote-getting ability, and an active campaign. It asserts he canvasses differently and will target his votes elsewhere, claiming he has studied the political ground and knows where his strength lies.
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Hill
New York
Storm Wrecks Palatka Homes and Boats
Palatka reports heavy damage from the storm with tens of thousands in losses. River craft were wrecked and nearly all city windows blown in as water flooded houses. Orange growers face about a twenty percent crop loss. No lives were reported.
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Frebnandina
Fla
Palatka
St. Augustine
Fire Destroys Meshoppen Commerce District
A midnight blaze in Meshoppen wiped out the Carlin block including Harding's jewelry store, a barber shop, and the HuIlio block. Loss estimated at 15000 dollars. The fire started from a lamp in the jewelry store and Meshoppen has no fire department.
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Texkhaxnxock
Carlin
Harding's
Meshoppen
Factory Inspectors Debate Labor and Safety Measures
At the International Factory Inspectors meeting in Philadelphia on September 28 a paper on sewer gas was read by Chief Inspector Rafael Wade. Delegates backed a plan to urge states to enact Pennsylvania style building lattice limits and broader laws on hours for women and minors, compulsory education for under 14s, strict building inspections, machine guarding, elevator rules, boiler inspections, and reduced hours for cable gear and car operators. A minority proposal for a 48 hour week was adopted 4 to 14. The group also urged uniform factory legislation across states and extending inspections to mercantile firms. Providence, R I, to host next convention, after adjournment.
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Philapeornta
Spt
Rafae R. Wade
Pennsylvania
Committee On
Inwa
McCloude
New Jersey
House of Labor
Providence
Fire Devastates Royal Hotel in Nanaro Blaze
A fire at the Royal hotel in Nanaro, B C, at the corner of Wharf and Commercial streets, killed bootblack Patrick Mayee and a bartender named Fritz. Two other men and a little girl were seriously injured as $100,000 in property was destroyed. The newer town area escaped major damage thanks to calm winds and the volunteer fire brigade.
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Nanaro
B. C
Royal Hotel
Patrick Mayee
Fritz
Sibley Backed by 2000 Independent Republican Nominators
Harriscong Pa September 23 Over 2 000 Independent Republicana have signed nomination papers for J O Sibley the regular nominee of the Democrats Populists in the Crawford Erie district.
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Harriscong
Independent Republicana
J. O. Sibley
Democeana
Crawford-Erie O
Died from exposure near Tamanend and local notices
An unidentified man died from exposure near Tamanend. Berks county reports 92 278 voters with 17 001 in Reading. A sham battle is planned by Lancaster veterans for October 4. Auctions, post office heists and rail work disruptions appear in the period’s local notices.
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Tamanend
Lancaster
Allentown Fair
Lafayette College
J. A. Miller
Jacob Johnson
Easton Oil
James Rand
Jersey Central Railroad
Lega
Allentown
Audenreich
Pen Argyle
Reading Snd Temple Electric Railway
Reading Traction Company
W. B. Marshall
Jacob Scarfosa
Lehigh Valley
White Haven
Peon Iron Company of
Frontier of Marienwerder District Closes to Russia
Cholera updates from Europe and Asia show rising cases in Germany and Austro Hungary with frontier closures. Roseian frontier restricts Rosais traffic. Gallicia and Bukowina report hundreds of cases and deaths. Rangoon reports Mandalay jail outbreak. Quarantine notices posted for Lisbon Sofia Athens Cyprus with inspections and five day observations.
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Russia
Lisbon
Sofia
Athens
Cyprus
Europe
Asia
Washington
Marine Hospital
Buresa
Irwin
London
Germany
Austro- Hungary
Berlin
Kattawit
Silesia
Bukowina
Vienna
Gallicia
Bukowine
Lemberg
Galicia
Rangoon
Mandalay
Liege
Bourgon
Varna
Athena
Naples
Alexandretta
Beyrout
Worsted workers out Camden for higher wages
About 200 workers at A J Priestly Co s worsted mill at Seventh and Jefferson streets strike for wage increases after a 25 percent cut last year. A conference with Superintendent Bottomley failed and workers did not report to work yesterday.
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Camden
Campia
A.J. Priestly & Co
Jefferson Streete
Bottomley
Winderleigh Takes Poison After Worried About Support
George Winderleigh a harnessmaker from Springfield Avenue Irvington committed suicide today. He had a shop on the corner and business lately was poor. He was to be married in about two weeks and believed he could not support a wife. At 9 o'clock he drank two ounces of carbolic acid alone in his shop and died before aid could arrive.
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Winderleigh
Newark
George Winderleigh
Springfield Avenae
Fortieth Street
Irvington
Hopkins Withdraws From Sixteenth District Race
Wathamfront Pa September 28 Congress man A C Hopkins Republican has withdrawn from the Sixteenth district race leaving Packer and Lewis to contend. Clinton county conferees have backed Lewis, preserving a tie in the conference.
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Wathamfront
A. C. Hopkins
Packer
Lewis
Clinton County
Wage Reduction Restored for Philadelphia Reading Line
Winstop Conn 28 The chief executive of the Philadelphia Reading and New England Railroad informs the employer that the 15 percent wage cut enacted last February will be restored. The move aims to reinstate workers' pay amid ongoing labor discussions and corporate staffing pressures.
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Winstop
Conn
Philadelphia, Reading and New England Railroad Company
Contempt Case Closing Arguments In Railway Union Suit
The closing argument in the American Railway Union contempt case was presented today and the cases are now with the court. Judge Woods did not set a date for announcing his decision.
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A. RB
U. Chaco
Woods
Judge signals pending decision after evidence review
The judge stated he had not yet thoroughly reviewed the evidence and law cited. He indicated it would probably be several weeks before reaching a decision.
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Cision
Joint baseball series set with games in Baltimore and New York
In Cincinnati the managers Hanlon and Ward agreed on a three game sequence starting October 4 in Baltimore. The second game also in Baltimore and the third in New York finalize the joint series plan.
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Cincinnati
Managera Hanlon
Ward
Baltimore
New York
Appo Throat Cut in Lexow Committee Case
George Appo a Lexow committee witness was attacked at Barclay and West streets. He was cut but not fatally wounded and was moved to Chambers Street hospital as a prisoner. Police, led by Captain O Conor, seek proof Appo attempted suicide while intoxicated after the assault.
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George Appo
Lexow Committee
Green Goods
Waa
Barclay and
West
Roots
Appo
O’connor
Church Street
Chambers Street
Neeppo
Lexon
Howgate Case Inquiries Reactivate Secret Service Links
Washington reports Detective Drummond who captured Captain Howgate in New York will face questions over missing records in the secret service files. Drummond, former head of the service under Harrison, was retained eight months during the change in administration. District Attorney Birney says Howgate will be jailed upon arrival in Washington and may be unable to post bail.
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Washington, D. C
Drummond
New York
W. H. Howgate
Secret Service Office
Howgate
Secrec
Harrison
William P. Hazen
Ohio
Hazen
Department
Secret Service
Treasury
Ita
Secret Service Bureau
Bureau
Birney
Washington
Criminal Court
Corbett Denounces Sullivan and Demands Proof Before Fitzsimmons Fight
Port an Me Sept 28 Corbett the prize fighter angrily rejects Sullivan's accusation of foul play and calls him a quitter. He says he will fight Fitzsimmons only if Fitzsimmons proves his class by knocking out O'Donnell and claims he is making good money and will not risk it to please promoters. Corbett shows he is deeply affected by recent circulating stories.
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Sullivan
Port Ann
Corbett
Jake Kilrain
Jackson
Olympic Club
Fitzsimmons
O'Donnell
Nine Chicago gambling-house keepers indicted
A broad indictment targets nine Chicago gambling house operators for alleged illicit activity. The document accuses them of involvement in criminal enterprise, extortion, and violation of city ordinances, signaling potential prosecutions and further investigations.
Miner Rescues Reach Alive Man at Simpson Mine
Special to the Scranton Tribune reports at Simpson North West mine in Carbondale the rescuing party found John J. Fanning alive at 3:30 pm. Three other imprisoned miners remain unaccounted as crews work through fallen rock in shifts of ten men under Co. W. James and Thomas Moyles. Crowds gather at the mine mouth awaiting word.
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Simpson
John B. Fanning
Scranton Tribune
Carhondare
Northweat
John J. Fanning
Rescus
Co. W. James
Thomas Moyles
Robbery Motive Ties Tragedy to Earlier Paymaster Case
Politska was invited to come out and a revolver procured. He warned the men to leave and opened fire when they did not. A return shot struck Politska in the heart, killing him at the window. The killers fled, motive alleged to be robbery. The scene lies near the earlier McClure and Flanagan murder by Red-Nosed Mika and accomplices six years prior.
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Politska
Red-Nosed
Mika
McClure
Bernard Flanagan
Labor talks possible in Wall River mills dispute
Fall River on September 28. A conference may settle labor troubles at the mills. Secretary Howard of the Spinners union invited the Manufacturers' association to meet. Secretary Rovcevolle replied that association members will meet the Spinners' representative tomorrow.
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Manufacturers’ Association and Spinnere
Wall River
Fall Hiver
Howard
Spinners Union
Manufacturers’ Association
Rovcevollé Hay
Spinners
Review of Trade Shows Mixed Signals for Retail and Industry
R G Dun & Co reports a marked month rise in retail trade and growth versus last year, yet overall volume remains below normal and about 20 percent under September 1892 in key sectors. Clears show some post-panic payments, iron demand shrinks, steel rails prices fall, and west markets sluggish with limited success in sheets and coke. Fewer failures marked the week: 235 in the U S and 55 in Canada.
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New York
R G Dun & Co
Mouin
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Chicago
United States
Canada
Mrs Peary Defends Husband Against Autocratic Criticism
Private secretary Swain accuses Lieutenant Peary of autocratic conduct and rough treatment that nearly starved the party. Mrs Peary denies the charges, says Peary shared meals, and criticizes Swain for seeking publicity, noting Philadelphia friends advise ignoring Swain’s statements.
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Swain
Wasnisoron
Peary
Briber 1 Percent Trouble Conviction Shocks City
Richard Armstrong, ex councilman of Prestine, Pa, found guilty in criminal court for offering a $300 bribe to councilman John Boru of Allegheny to influence a vote on a new waterworks project. Jury recommended mercy.
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Pretasine
Richard Armstrong
En, City
John Boru
Allegheny
Allegheny City
Johnsons feat shatters mile cycling world record
Waltian Mass September 29 John S Johnson of Syracuse rode at the Waltham Gyele park to beat the mile world record with a time of 1 0 0 paced by horses. He also topped the three quarter mile mark in 1 23. Two other class A records fell as Haley Davidson of Toronto set quarter class A in 2 715 seconds and third in 3245.
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Waltian
Mass
John 5. Johnson
Syracuse
Waltham Gyele Park
J. P. Bliss
Springheld
Mike Dirnberger
Buffalo
Waltham
Johnson
Gietance
Haley Davidson
Toronto
Physicians Alarmed Over Czar's Illness For Spain Journey
Doctors in Berlin fear the czar's condition will delay his journey to Spain. Professor Leyden has been summoned to assist, and the emperor's breathing is described as very painful, signaling a serious state.
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Sr. Priersueng
Professor Leyden
Berlin
Spain
Uramia
Mr M'Kinley's Point at Gallipolis Banquet
In Gallipolis Ohio on September 28 Governor McKinley commented on a London board of trade banquet for Mr Wilson. He asked if anyone knew of an American board of trade banquet for the author of the late tariff law. His remarks drew hearty applause.
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Gallipolis
McKinley
Wilson
London Board of Trade
American Board of Trade
Ninth Regiment Members Die of Typhoid at Gettysburg Encampment
Frank Adama and Henry Blaine of Company F Ninth Regiment died today from typhoid fever contracted at the Gettysburg encampment. Fifteen more members are down with three in critical condition.
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Witeis-Baner
Frank Adama
Henry Blaine
Gettyeburg
Politska Murder Details Near Wirkes Bapak
Police report from Wirkes Bapak Pa dated Sept 25 describes the Miner's Mills tragedy naming the victim as Stephan Politeka known as Edward Kagan. The wife woke to a loud outside noise and he confronted four apparently masked men at the window who were ordered to leave the premises.
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Wirkes-Bapak
Miner's Mille
Stephan Politeka
Edward Kagan
Politaka
Hhe
Van Keren and Taylor business closed by sheriff
In Wiiates Banne Pennsylvania on September 9 the sheriff closed the business of Van Keren and Taylor after they failed to respond. The report notes their large poetics and the firm’s closure by official action.
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Wiiates
Mc Cullen Accepts Democratic Nomination in Third District
Philadelphia September 28 Joseph P Mc Cullen has accepted the Democratic nomination for congress in the Third district Mc Alver's district a party backed candidate poised for the election prospect in a competitive race
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Mir
McCullan
Philadelpiula
Fragmentary World News Snippet
An assortment of brief historical notes mentions Murad V’s failing health in Constantinople, Japan minting silver for war, a London Times forecast of a doomed Reading plan, a narrow passenger escape from the Dorunda near Peniche, Portugal, a monk expelled in Italy for criticising the government, and an October 4 extradition decision involving Japex Spencer Balfour in England.
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Murad V
Constantinople
Japan
London
Dorunda
Peniche
Portugal
Kalitor Abbe Montoneuis
Italy
Crisp
Brani
Officials delay Maine warship test and retirements noted
Official test of the war ship Maine will be postponed to next week. Commander William A. Morgan and Chief Engineer Henry W. Fitch will be placed on the naval retired list for disability. Internal revenue collections for the past two months totaled 51,004,575, up 26,832,574 from 1890. The Colombian and Italian governments signed a treaty to submit the Cerrati case for reparation and indemnity to the U.S. president.
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Maine
William A. Morgan
Henry W. Fitch
Cerrati
Solon
United States
Weather forecast for eastern Pennsylvania Saturday
Washington reports showers in the early morning for eastern Pennsylvania with a change to fair conditions inland. Northeasterly winds are expected with stronger gusts along the coast.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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