Army Reorganization Reduces Enlisted Strength to 56955
A general order from President directs army reorganization under the February 1901 act. Total enlisted strength set at 56,955 with units adjusted: infantry companies 65, coast artillery companies 100, field artillery batteries 120, siege batteries 160 each, cavalry troops 60, engineer companies 60 four, plus exceptions at Fort Leavenworth Fort Riley and the Pekin legation guard fixed at specified levels.
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Forts Leavenworth and
Riley
Legation Guard
Pekin
Powers Agree on Military Evacuation and Open Door Policy Deal
Paris dispatch reports Great Britain France and Germany reach a treaty for military evacuation of Shanghai and the Yangtse valley with an extended open door policy. About 1,200 troops will take part, evacuation date likely by January 1.
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Gr. Associated Press
Paris
France
Great Britain
Germany
Shanebhaui
Seretary Hay
Shanghai
Yane-tse-hiang
Foreign Office
Havana diplomats weigh Hay treaty revisions for U S Congress
Reports from high political circles say Secretary Hay’s revised treaty response with minor changes pleases President Palma and ministers. Recommendations were sent by Minister Quesada to Washington. once alterations satisfy the U S Government the treaty will go to Congress after the holidays.
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Havana
Hay
Palma
Washington
Congress
Murder Charge in Rosebud Reservation
A fragmented report describes Walking Shodd a Rosebud Indian accused of murdering Mrs Ghost Faced Bear on the Rosebud Reservation May S Post. He allegedly joked with marshals en route to patrons. the victim was the mother of a local yard figure, with mentions of Who Watkino Sireliu and a disputed work claim.
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Sioux Falls
Rosebud
May S. Post
Watkino Sireliu
Disputed case seeks end to use of names in guardianship fight
Peter K. Seite, former guard, petitions U S court to stop Riddell and the use of Gos and Pand daughters names amid ongoing guardianship dispute. A dramatic development is expected next week as proceedings unfold in Cleveland.
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Peter K. Seite
Adit
Wilb
United Tates Court
Tes Riddell Draven
Youd Ross
Unclear Patient Involved in Dayal City Incident
An injured man Harvey Loliocoawell-Boown was shot and wounded along with three others in Dayal City. Suspects fled by fire, a $800 ransom was secured, and authorities believe the incident began when the victim attempted to rise from bed.
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Harvey Loliocoawell
Boriuiurs
Dayal City
Mr. Lillie
Hurricane Hits Port Diamant Argentina Area Killing Fifteen
A Buenos Aires dispatch reports a hurricane sweeping Port Diamant in Entre Rios Province with fifteen dead and many injured. One hundred houses were destroyed and several ships sunk, with Nuyuoya and other areas also damaged.
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Buenos Ayres
Argentina
Port Diamant
Entre Rios
Nuyuoya
French Deputies Cheer Roosevelt Over Coal Strike Dispute
In the French Chamber of Deputies President Roosevelts name was enthusiastically cheered as Deputy Jaures urged the government to follow the American president and adopt a conciliatory attitude regarding the coal strike.
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Chamber of Deputies
Rocevel
Jaures
Spanish minter Don Ojeda welcomed to White House visit
Senor Don finilio De Ojeda, newly appointed Spanish minter, was greeted at the temporary vice house as President Roosevelt and Secretary Tay introduced him. A standard exchange of speeches followed between the president and the minister.
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Don Finilio de Ojeda
Wolice House
Roosevelt
Tay
List of Coming Attractions Tempi Theatre Fort Wayne
Untitled Fort Wayne notice lists upcoming films at Tempi Theatre. Dates include October 29 showing A Hidden Crime October 30 showing diinister's Daughter and October 31 showing the Quiet.
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Tempi Theatre
Fort Wayne
Qet
Rome quakes jolts cause panic in Rieti region
A severe earthquake near Rome sent residents in Rieti into a state of panic. Authorities reported structural damage and limited communications as aftershocks continued through the day.
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Rome
Rieti
A Sea Uprising Reaches The Cincinnati
A cable from the Cincinnati's commander at Cape flation states a new revolution has broken out and that women and children have sought refuge aboard the ship.
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Navy Department
The
Cincinnati
Cape Flation
Truth in St. Washington special debunks Alice Roosevelt marriage claim
A Washington dispatch from Little Rock, Arkansas, reports there is no truth to rumors that Miss Alice Roosevelt, daughter of the President, is engaged to marry John Greenway, the former Rough Rider, indicating the story is false.
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St. Washington
Little Rock
Ark
Alice Roosevelt
John Greenway
Rough Rider
Miners' Union Accepts Roosevelt Arbitration Plan
The United Mine Workers convention at Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania voted unanimously to accept President Roosevelt's arbitration plan. The action ends a five month anthracite strike and calls for immediate resumption of mining with a hopedly forthcoming decision from the arbiters within a month. President Mitchell indicated the arbitration commission would meet promptly and news would spread via reporters and miners' leaders.
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Miners’ Convention
Wilkesbarre
Roosevelt
Commission
Convention of
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Arbitration Commission
Ar. Mitchell
Harris
Theodore Roosevelt
United States of Arc
Washington
Pennssylvania
Mel
John Mitchel
United Minl Workers of America
John H. Wuson
E. W. Parker
George Taray
E. E. Clark
Thomas E. Watkins
J. L. Spalding
Arreille Wright
Phoahi
United Mine Workers of America
Handling Soft Coal Furnaces and Air Adjustments
The article explains the difference between soft coal and anthracite firing. For soft coal the feed door slide damper must stay open to ensure combustion, while the ash pit draft should be more restricted. It emphasizes correct air control to avoid wasting fuel and preserving heat.
Clara Barton Honored by President Roosevelt in Detroit
Miss Clara Barton received the extraordinary honor of being escorted to her seat on the stage by President Roosevelt at a Detroit public gathering where the President spoke to Spanish American War veterans, and she has been the president of the American National.
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Clara Barton
Roosevelt
Detroit
Anthracite Coal Dispute Seeks Federal Mediation
A readerly compilation outlines miners and operators in the anthracite fields seeking settlement via a Presidential Commission. Representatives authorize Mitchell to assist, with hearings scheduled and a report due after the strike. The piece also includes practical notes on burning coal types and stove operation.
Ex Bandit James Younger Kills Himself in St Paul Hotel
James Younger, once a famed outlaw, killed himself in a St Paul hotel room after a prior parole. He was found with a revolver to his temple, left hand steadying the weapon, and a neat scene suggesting careful preparation. Reports tie a romance with a prominent woman to the tragedy and note an attempted full pardon failed.
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James Younger
Stillwater
Reardon
St. Paul
Minn
State Board of Pardons
Younger
Half Billion Dollar Grocery Combine Planned
An immense grocery combine with a capital of 500 million dollars aims to absorb all wholesale grocers in the United States. The Interstate Grocer of St. Louis supports the plan and identifies George D. Hanford of New York City as the moving spirit behind the enterprise.
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United States
St. Louis
George D. Hanford
New York City
Chicago Blaze Destroys Corn Products Plant Killing Dozens
A fierce fire in Chicago at the Corn Products Company on West Taylor street and the river side destroyed six large buildings after a gusty wind spread the flames. At least twelve men died and many more were injured as workers fled from the collapsing plant. Firefighters fought for hours to prevent broader destruction while spectators filled miles of elevated and viaduct seating.
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Bessy
Chicago
Corn’ Products Company
West Taylor Street
Freiug Illinois
Great Western
Milwaukee
Union Pacific
Northwest
Minneapolis
Northwestern
Bishop McCabe Returns After Eleven Months Abroad
Bishop McCabe of the Methodist Church arrives home after an eleven month absence visiting missions in South America Germany Switzerland and Denmark. In Concepcion Chile he reports two prosperous boarding and day schools with hundreds of students and a surplus from tuition to support native preachers. He notes rising educational interest in South American nations expanding missionary influence and opportunities.
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South America
McCabe
Methodist Church
United States
Germany
Switzerland
Denmark
Europe
Vincent
United
Cresting
Concepcion
Chili
Settlement of the coal strike boosts industrial outlook
The Weekly Trade Review notes the coal settlement removes a major obstacle to progress. Five months of restricted fuel, slipping demand, and eroded purchasing power hurt industry, but strong national position promises a rapid rebound. Railways strain under fuel shortages. yet rail earnings rise and demand for steel rails and shipyard plates remains robust.
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New York
KR. G. Dun & Co
Russian decree favors use of native materials in shipbuilding
A decree by the Russian minister of marine mandates exclusive use of Russian materials for all Russian ships except those built abroad. The text notes government policy and the exception for overseas builds.
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Ecuador
Washington
State Department
United States
Brazil
Acre
England
Chen Chow
Lewis and
Bruce
Couger
Great Britain
Cunard and White
Star Lines
American Express Company
Johannesburg
Transvaal
Jord Milner
Bingin
Markets News Across Cities Including Chicago and Buffalo Cattle
Market figures from multiple cities show cattle prices ranging from $3.00 to $7.75, hogs $3.00 to $7.50, and sheep $2.50 to $5.40. Wheat No2 and corn varied by region with mixed and white varieties noted. dairy prices include creamery butter at 21 to 24 cents. Multiple locations report shipping and prime grades with regional price spreads.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Detroit
Milwaukee
Toledo
New York
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Papper
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