Stampede Kills 78 at Birmingham Church Event
At Shiloh Negro Baptist Church in Birmingham 78 people die and about 80 are injured during a panicked stampede at the national Baptist convention. The disaster followed an altercation between a Baltimore lawyer and a choir leader after Booker T. Washington's address. Crowded beyond capacity, attendees surged toward the doors as cries of fire were mistaken for alarm, creating a ten-foot high crush at the exit.
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Birmingham
Ala
Shiloh Negro Baptist Church
National Baptist Convention
Booker T. Washington
National Convention of Baptists
Billou
Baltimore
Supreme Court to Sit October After Recess
Washington dispatch reports the United States supreme court will reconvene October 13 with no business on opening day. The court will greet President Roosevelt and begin hearings the next day, including Bird v United States over an Alaska murder trial and Line Wolf v Congress Kiowa lands, plus prize money cases United States v Dewey and Sanpao n.
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Washington
United States Supreme Court
Roosevelt
Bird
United States
Alaska
Line Wolf
Dewey
Sanpaon
Stamped Envelope Contract Awarded to Hartford Company
Washington Sept 20 Acting Postmaster General Madden awarded a four year contract for stamped envelopes and newspaper wrappers to Hartford Manufacturing Company Hartford Conn as the lowest bidder. The bid exceeds 3 000 000 dollars with 35 000 dollars fewer than the next lowest bidder and takes effect January 1 1903.
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Washington
Madden
Post Office Department
Hartford Manufacturing Company
Hartford
Firm Grip Saves His Life From 100 Foot Fall
McNaughton Wright a Chicago Board of Trade member dangled by his hands for twenty minutes at the Rock Island grain elevator top. He entered to inspect wheat, slipped, fell into the chute, and clung to the edge until an employer heard his cries and pulled him to safety. He fainted and was unconscious for about an hour.
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Chicago
McNaughton Wright
Board of Trade
Rock Island
Wright
Indian Prince Victor Dulep Singh Declared Bankrupt
At a creditors meeting in London, Prince Victor Dulep Singh was formally declared bankrupt after a September 4 ruling. Debts total about 471,600 dollars, with 360,000 secured, driven by stock exchange speculation and gambling. Assets include a 3,000,000 dollar claim against the Indian government related to his father's estate, while the prince cites his annual 35,000 dollar allowance and his wife’s 10,000 dollar allowance as insufficient to sustain his position.
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London
Victor Dulep Singh
Boer leaders urge peaceful reception in Brussels visit
The Brussels Boer reception committee received a telegram from General Botha requesting no anti English demonstrations during the visit, stating the trip is non political and charitable. Dr Leyds denies reports that Botha Delarey and Dewet would abandon the tour, saying the generals remain in agreement with European Boer delegates.
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Brussels
Botha
Dr. Leyds
Europe
Delarey
Dewet
Hay's Note on Jews Provokes Mixed British Views
London dispatch notes Secretary Hay's protest to Berlin Treaty signatories over Roumania's treatment of Jews. The Globe agrees with the action as self serving but hopes it curbs wholesale migration of undesirable Eastern European Jews to Britain and America.
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London
United States
Roumania
The
Globe
Hay
Europe
Great Britain
America
The Boxer Attack on Cheng Tu Fu
PERIN Sept 19 reports a Boxer assault on Cheng Tu Fu, capital of Szo Chuan, where 50 000 Boxers failed to take the city. Rebels tried to breach the gates, were repelled, and the gates were guarded by troops. Fourteen Boxer leaders and others were executed.
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Perin
Cheng Tu Fu
Szo Chuan
President Roosevelts Northwest Tour Outline
Secretary Cortelyou released President Roosevelts travel plan from Sept 19 to Oct 7 detailing stops in Ohio Indiana Wisconsin Minnesota Nebraska Iowa Missouri Kansas and Illinois. The itinerary includes speeches at fairs clubs and public meetings in Cincinnati Detroit Indianapolis Fort Wayne Milwaukee La Crosse St Louis Topeka Kansas City Leavenworth Atchison Ottumwa Des Moines Oskaloosa Keokuk Quincy Hannibal Springfield and more with dinners reviews parades and drive programs.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Cortelyou
Roosevelt
Northwest
Loeb
Cincinnati
Detroit Garry
Indianapolis
Columbus Club
Fort Wayne
Milwaukee
la Cross
Fair Grounds
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Sioux Falls
Yankton
Sioux City
Arion
Denison
Nebraska
Kearney
Grand Island
Hastings
Lincoln
Fremont
Omaha
Omaha Club
Topeka
Lawrence
Kan
Kansas City
Leavenworth
Atchison
St. Joseph
Clarinda
van Wert
Osceola
Des Moines
Oskaloosa
Ottumwa
Keokuk
Quincy
Hannibal
Louisiana
Clarksvile
St. Louis
St Louis
City
Forest Park
Mercantile Club
Coliseum
Springfield
Ill
Governor's Mansion
Senator Bard Improving in Los Angeles
Senator Bard's condition showed marked improvement this morning in Los Angeles. Officials and physicians indicated his chances for recovery were better than at any time since he became ill, and the situation was described as hopeful and improved.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Bard
Bryan's Engine Smashes In Collision At Crossing
Indianapolis Sept 19 The Big Four train No 2 carrying William J Bryan struck a yard engine at New Jersey street crossing. Both pilots were smashed. engines sent to shops for repairs. The wreck caused delay but Bryan was not injured and debarked to address the crowd. None of the passengers were hurt.
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Indianapolis
Ind
William J. Bryan
New Jersey Street
Bryan
Henderson to stay as Speaker for short session
Dubuque Iowa September 19 announced tonight that Speaker Henderson does not intend to resign the Speakership at the coming session of Congress. The statement confirms continuity of leadership as lawmakers prepare for the brief session and legislative agenda.
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Dubuque
Henderson
Union Pacific Goes Higher In Colorado Right Of Way Case
The Supreme Court reviews a Colorado condemnation dispute where Union Pacific Railway seeks to occupy right of way owned by a railroad, with the Colorado Postal Telegraph Company as appellant. The railroad lost in Colorado courts.
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Union Pacific
Washington
Colorado
Union Pacific Railway Company
Colorado Postal Telegraph Company
Supreme Court
Court of Colorado
Roosevelt to head west after luncheon guests
Lyman Abbott of New York and President J W Jenks were Roosevelt's luncheon guests in Oyster Bay. The president departs for his western trip aboard the Sylph at about 9 30, with Secretary Cortelyou, Assistant Secretary Loeb, and White House stenographers and messengers accompanying him.
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Oyster Bay
Lyman Abbott
New York
J. W. Jenks
Roosevelt
Cortelyou
Loeb
White House
Live Stock Market Report October 31 1961 Cattle Hog Sheep
Market notes show a record-lean cattle week with 29 399 head Yields mixed as cows steady to dull and feeders steady to higher. Hog prices strong for select grades then slow. pigs in light supply. Sheep quotations list ranges for yearlings wethers ewes lambs and feeders with representative sales forthcoming.
Cattle and Hogs Mixed in Western Market Report
Cattle westerns steady to 10c higher for good beef steers with others mixed. Bulls weak. Hogs 5 to 7 percent lower with top around 75.5. Sheep and lambs steady to strong with native and western lambs priced between 3.00 and 7.41 per hundredweight. Texas and Indian steers and cows show varied ranges across categories.
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Texas
SGU Nloe
General Booth Farewell Services in London
General Booth spoke at Clapton Congregational Hall where about three thousand Salvationists gathered for farewell services. He urged messages to Canada and the United States, asking Americans and Britons to stand together for world peace and happiness. A mighty Amen rose as worshippers waved in response.
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London
General Booth
Clapton Congerts Hall
Canada
United States
Great Britain
Booth
Stratton will heirs may contest vast Colorado estate
Colorado Springs report states no definite plan yet for challenging the Stratton will. A family friend notes I H Stratton once threatened to contest if not given a specific amount, but no formal contest or intention has been announced. The will reportedly provides 310,000,000 or more for a home for the sick.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Stratton
Tragedy on Mount Blanc Leaves Nine Dead Feared
In Geneva on September 22 a group of two French tourists two guides and three porters fell from a precipice during a Mount Blanc ascent. Authorities fear all nine may have perished ruling out any survivors.
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Geneva
Mount Blanc
General Knox Returns From Paris Trip on Panama Property
Attorney General Knox arrived in Washington after a Paris visit with officials about selling Panama canal property to the United States. He devoted time to the company's title and disposal rights and gathered data to support an upcoming opinion.
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Washington
Knox
Paris
United States
Surround a city a Chinese merchant predicts upheaval if rebels succeed
A Daily Mail report from Shanghai dated September 17 notes 50 000 Boxers surround Cheng Tu Fu with failed assault attempts. A prominent merchant warns that if the city falls a provincial uprising is likely, amid Catholic Protestant feuds and widespread missionary interference.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Cheng-Tu-Fu
Sae-Chuen
Cheng-Tun-Fu
Newfoundland Premier Sees Progress in Fisheries Treaty
Sir Robert Bond premier of Newfoundland, from Washington trip, says negotiations for a US fisheries reciprocity treaty are delayed by the need for presidential approval. He traveled to New York for private business and expects to return to Washington soon to carry on talks. Bond sees no sign the project will fail and notes he will not disclose proposals yet.
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New Dawang
Manchuria
New Chwang
Tallen Bay
Nofoundland
New York
Robert Bond
Newfoundland
Washington
United States
Atlee
Oyster Bay
Life Without Faith a Roofless House Motto
A reflective statement compares life without faith to a roofless house, exposing one to every element and offering no protection from life's ills. The line emphasizes vulnerability and the perceived shelter faith provides against hardship.
Man Confesses to Four Murders in Alaska River Incident
Peter Fournier has made a full confession of four killings, admitting aid to Ed Labelle in the murders of Constantine, Beaudoine, and Boulhillette while asserting Labelle did the shooting. He also recounts a July robbery and murder near Circle City, where Gilbert Differ was killed, robbed of $700, and disposed in the river.
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Seattle
Wash
the Times
Dawson
Peter Fournier
Ed Labelle
Constantine
Beaudoine
Boulhillette
Labelle
Circle City
Gilbert Differ
Wife Number Three Finds Reunion With Ex in New Jersey
Frederic Sixt of New Jersey advertised for a wife and received a familiar reply from his former wife. While separated he married a wealthy woman who left him a fortune, but he now desires his first wife, who has become his wife number three.
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Frederic Sixt
New Jersey
Mr. Sixt
Cure for kidney and bladder troublespromises relief
A historic advertisement extols Doan’s Kidney Pills as a remedy for back pain frequent urination and kidney issues. It cites Charles Lindgren of La Porte Indiana praising the treatment after years of suffering and notes a free trial offer and 60 cent per box price. The piece also includes unrelated ad snippets and a quip about zinc.
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Charles Lindgren
la Porte
Ind
Dean
Doan
Lindgren
United States
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
A Place to Spend the Summer in Midwest Rail Tours
A promotional note highlights summer travel by the Milwaukee Railway system across Wisconsin Minnesota and Iowa. It touts scenic resorts including Okoboji and accessible trips from Omaha with low round trip rates this season. Contact F A Nash Western Agent at 3504 Farnam St Omaha for full details.
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Milwaukee Railway
Wisconsin
Minnesota
Iowa
Okoboji
Omaha
F. A. Nash
Western
Farnam St
Wall's Catarrh Cure and Dean's Ointment Advertisements
An old newspaper snippet touts Wall's Catarrh Cure as a constitutional remedy priced at 5c and 5c respectively and claims Dean's Ointment cures quickly and permanently at no more than 0c. It also remarks on folly of drunkenness and notes common philosophical lines about hatred and love.
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Dean'aintment
Defiance Starch Claims Bigger Package Value
Several grocers decline De fiance Starch stock citing 12 oz brands, while De fiance offers 16 oz for the same price. Ads push Defiance Starch as higher yielding, no cooking needed, with testimonials and other remedies cited.
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Senator Bard
South Omaha
Stratton Will
General Knox
Els
Victoria
B. C
Tiu Tang Tsne
Chengte
British and Foreign Bible Society
Wife
W. O. Enpsley
Vanburen, Ind
Wall
Price
Mother Gray
Allen S. Olmsted
Lektor
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