British Ambassador Sir Michael Herbert Dies in Davos
Sir Michael Herbert the British ambassador to the United States died in Davos Platz Switzerland at 1 40 p m after a period of decline his death reported in London during the Alaska boundary commission session Lady Herbert and family members were with him at his deathbed and the funeral is expected at Salisbury. Chicago officials discuss graft and pledge to clean up the city hall with Mayor Harrison noting his hands are tied but promising wholesale removals if evidence allows.
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Switzerland
Michael Herbert
United States
London
Alaskan Boundary Commission
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Posen
Lady Herbert
Washington
Lelia Wilson
New York
Vanderbilt
Ogden
Chicago
Harrison
Regret Over British Ambassador Herbert’s Death Reaches Washington
President Roosevelt expressed deep grief upon learning of Sir Michael Herbert’s death. He sent a personal condolence to Lady Herbert, while Acting Secretary Atlee cabled Ambassador Choate in London to convey Washington’s sympathy to the British foreign office. A telegram of sympathy also went to Lady Herbert signed by Mr. Hay and Mr. Adee.
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Roosevelt
Michael Herbert
Michael
Lady Herbert
United States
Atlee
Mr. Choate
London
Foreign Office
Hay
Adee
Czar Reaches Vienna Amid Imperial Greetings
The czar arrived with a large entourage including Foreign Minister Lamsdorff and was welcomed by Emperor Franz Joseph and archdukes. They exchanged hearty greetings, kissed, and a royal salute marked the departure from the station. They proceeded to Schoenbrunn Castle for a state luncheon with high officials present.
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Lamsdorff
Francis Joseph
Schoenbrunn
Count Lamsdorff
Goluchowski
Bryan to Speak in Ohio as Democratic Aid Arrives
Columbus, Oct 1 The announcement states William J. Bryan will tour Ohio on Oct 5 aiding the Democratic effort. He will address Napoleon at 10 a.m. Oak Harbor at 3 p.m. and Sandusky at 8 p.m. He had promised three days to the Ohio committee but preparations for a European trip shortened this window.
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Columbus
William J. Bryan
Ohio
Napoleon
Oak Harbor
Sandusky
Ohio Committee
Conciliation Board Disagrees On Top Grievances
In Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania the conciliation board resumed sessions at the Lehigh Valley Coal company office. A vote on the three main grievances showed disagreement on all three, following sessions held Tuesday.
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Board of Conciliation
Wilkesbarre
Conciliation Board
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Lynchers Indicted in Historic Southern Case
Lynchburg Tennessee October 1 Mailed verdict finds Allen Small a colored man murdered after a Moore county jail raid. Twenty seven men named fourteen arrested warrants out others sought three prisoners turned state evidence and released on heavy bonds. Small was accused of assaulting a white woman.
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Lynchburg
Tenn
Allen Small
Moore County
Small
Employers Organize to Fight Strikes and Demands
Chicago reports the formation of the National Employers and Manufacturers' Association by employers holding over a billion in capital. The group plans a national convention October 28 to 30 to unite recognized associations, publish a national organ, and educate wage earners to counter industrial democracy and perceived socialistic threats.
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Chicago
National Employers and Manufacturers’ Association
National Federation of Employers’ Association
Employers’ Association
Rialto Grain and Securities Office Raid Net Six Arrests
Police acting on District Attorney Folk instructions raided the Rialto Grain and Securities offices in St Louis. Six firm members including President Hugh C Dennis were arrested and taken to the Four Courts with books and papers. Grand jury subpoenas named Hugh C Dennis Harry Dennis J D McDonald Margaret Mulhall Nell Sturdy and Fred Weeks. They were held to be examined as witnesses.
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Folk
Rialto Grain and Securities Company
Concern
Hugh C. Dennis
Harry Dennis
J. D. McDonald
Margaret Mulhall
Nell Sturdy
Fred Weeks
Grand Jury Room
Aged Coal Broker Kills Woman Then Ends His Life
Pittsburg on October 1 reported George Worthington Garwood a 65 year old wealthy coal broker shot and killed Hilda Vogel about 22 then died by suicide in their room at 131 Moultrie Street Jealousy named as motive in this tragic double death.
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Pittsburg
George Worthington Garwood
Hilda Vogel
Moultrie Street
Stroup Dies by Self Inflicted Gunshot in Harrisburg
Dr Wil son W Stroup aged fifty four committed suicide at his Harrisburg home. He was to be arraigned in court that afternoon on a serious charge, and authorities believe worry over the case led to the shooting.
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Harrisburg
Wilson W. Stroup
Train wreck halts mail service near Lancaster
The final Pennsylvania railto train departing Philadelphia at 4 25 a m wrecked near Lancaster and a mail car burned with all the mail. Engineer James P McAllister was seriously injured.
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Lancaster
Pennsylvania Railto
Philadelphia
James P. McAllister
Peaceful Lake Superior town faces looming unrest
In Sault Ste Marie Ontario and nearby camp Wiers a lumbering crowd of 1500 workers threatens a return to disorder. Police arrest labor leaders while Jack Dean, leader of the riot, weighs whether to run again as president of the international union.
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Sault. Ste. Marie
Mich
Wiers
Consolidated Lake Superior Company
Agoma Central Road
Soo
Canadian Sea
Jack Dean
Consolidated Company
Buchanan May Step Out Of The Iron Workers Race
Kansas City report notes President Frank Buchanan of the International Association of Structural Iron and Bridge Workers hints at stepping down from the contest with Samuel Parks. He briefly left the convention hall during the session.
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International Association
Samuel Parks
Association
Kansas City
Frank Buchanan
International Association of Structural Iron and Bridge Workers
Minnesota labor federation pledges $100000 to flour mill strikers
The Minnesota Federation of Labor allocates up to $100000 to aid strikers with married members to receive at least ten dollars weekly and single men seven dollars. The executive committee backed the strike and called for union support, aiming to deter mill owners from seeking arbitration. If needed, funds may rise and the American Federation could lend.
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Minnesota Federation of Labor
Federation
Alexander Hall
National Manufacturers’ Association
The
American Federation
Mitchell at White House on Miller case and union talk
President Roosevelt's return to Washington featured a long conference with Acting Secretary Garfield on the Miller case. At 1 o'clock John Mitchell, president of the Miners' union, lunched with the president as Secretary Moody Postmaster General Payne and Secretary Wilson called on the cabinet.
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Roosevelt
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Department of Commerce and Labor
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Payne
Wilson
Bank chief flees Galicia after $12500 embezzlement
Berlin dispatch says Ephram Kamer, head of a Stanislau Galicia bank, fled after embezzling 12500 dollars deposited there. He allegedly lost the funds in stock speculation and card games and is reported to be heading to America.
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The
Frankfort Zeitung
Ephram Kamer
Stanislau
Galicia
Kamer
America
Man shoots wife then flees. fears lynching in Kentucky
In Middlesboro Kentucky on September 28 Martin Green shot and killed his wife after a quarrel near the county seat of Harlan county He fled but was later arrested Authorities fear vigilante violence and a lynching.
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Middlesboro
Imlay
Harlan County
Martin Green
Third Arbitrator Named In Venezuela Claims
The Hague September 28 The czar named M de Martens professor of international law at the University of Saint Petersburg as the third arbiter in the allied powers Venezuela case replacing the Portuguese appointee who is ill. Washington September 28 Wayne MacVreac chief counsel for the peace powers in the Venezuelan case reports the first court meeting will be October 1 for organization and to set time for arguments.
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M. @. Martens
University of St. Petersburg
Venezuela
de Martens
Pius Fund
Washington
Wayne MacVreach
Ecene
State Department
Embezzlement Charges Filed Against Schoenville Bank Proprietor
In Schoenville Pa about 300 foreigners gathered near the private bank as S Kalman owner of the institution remains missing. Four informations accuse Kalman of embezzlement amid deposits totaling around eighty thousand dollars.
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Schoenville, Pa
Pittsburg
S. Kalman
Schoenville
Kalman
New York Cotton Market Surges Over 196 Points in Two Days
The New York cotton market saw a dramatic rise as the local option surged on September Monday led by shorts urgency and the New Orleans bull. Prices opened at 11.70, climbed to 12.00, then jumped in 10 to 15 point increments reaching 13.08, a 196 point gain in two days equaling about 9.80 per bale.
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New York
New Orleans
Nixon announces Democratic mayoral bid in New York
Lewis Nixon reveals his candidacy for the Democratic nomination for mayor of New York City. He cautions about the party's uncertain situation and says he will align with Democrats who believe the city’s party should lead the forward march of municipal reform.
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Lewis Nixon
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