Raiders Rob Passenger Train on Rock Island Near Murdock Neb
Three masked men robbed the Omaha and Texas express near Murdock Nebraska before daylight. They collected pocketbooks and purses from passengers at gunpoint, covered the crew with revolvers, and escaped by jumping from the moving train. Detectives and sheriff's posses pursue, with hours head start reported.
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Omaha
Omaha and Texas Express
Rock Island Road
Murdock
Neb
Mystery Still Unsolved in Phillips Death Case
Cleveland, Sept. 7 The investigation into coal operator John J. Phillips's death advances with new theories and suspects. A former employer is now believed connected, and officials search for him. Phillips was shot at his East Cleveland home last Monday amid shifting theories from burglary to self harm to widow involvement. A warrant for Charlotte Phillips, the widow, was issued and a man formerly employed at the Phillips residence is being sought after Mrs. Phillips reported seeing him near the home. James Dunn Jr says the man visited Phillips's office Tuesday. Chief Stamberger indicated Mrs. Phillips may be arrested, though the warrant could be withdrawn.
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Cleveland
John J. Phillips
Phillips
Pillips
Charlotte Phillips
Dunn
Stamberger
Averted Strike in Louisville Street Car Labor Row
The Louisville Railway threat of a strike was averted for now after Mayor Bingham brokered a written promise from company representatives. Placards were posted guaranteeing no discrimination against union men, and the union workers approved the settlement plan in a mayor attended meeting. If discharged workers are not settled, the broader strike issue may reopen.
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Louisville
Isville Railway Company
Bingham
Safecrackers Steal $300 From Yoerg Brewing Vault
Robbers forced entry into the Yoerg Brewing Co office on the West Side and seized $300 in cash plus jewelry from a firm collector. A black slouch hat was dropped by one of the suspects as he fled.
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St. Paul
Yoerg Brewing Company
Fire-ravaged Prussia town reports officer losses
Pantziz Prussia records a Sept 1 fire causing unknown damage and listing affected officers. The fragment notes fire events and personnel impact amid unclear details.
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Pantziz
Prussia
President Will Pardon Railroad Indicted and Court Motion
A messy report describes Judge Landis pushing immunity disputes with Alton officials and the Department of Justice. It notes a planned government nonparticipation in investigations until a grand jury order is issued, touching on a presidential pardon and railroad handling amid legal action.
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President
Will Pardon
Landis P Nfmination
Alton
Stan Road
Department of Justice
Landis
Sian
Agreement Pushes Postmaster General to Step Down
A meeting of the National Letter Carriers Association reports an accord with the postmaster general not to stand for re election as president in exchange for leniency in employment terms after a recent presidential order on civil service. President Holland says he was humiliated by Hitchcock's remarks. Hitchcock avoids naming Holland while Cantwell supports him.
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Hitchcock
Holland
Holland F
Government statements prompt move to consolidate records
In New York and St. Louis the talks focus on ending duplication by bringing all books to a federal building. Testimony aims to clarify the government stance and expedite the process, with references to the oil trust case and the general right to state statements.
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Federal
New York
Cntary
United States Rr Mrtin
St. Louis
Oil Trust
Funeral of Archbishop Williams in Boston
The funeral for Archbishop Williams took place in Boston with Cardinal Gibbons presiding. The ceremony featured a pontifical mass and a lengthy eulogy by Most Rev. William H. OConnell, as dignitaries including Governor Guild attended.
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Archbishop Williams Co ‘Gurs
Boston
Unig
Catalque
Cardinal Gibbons
Leo XIII
Archbis Willams
William H. O'Connell
Guild
Execu
Fitzgerald
Se Lodge
Two Men Die From Fire Injuries In Incident
Two men identified as James Smith and another victim died from injuries sustained in a fire. The event details and cause remain under investigation by local authorities.
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Nedy
James Smith
World voyage planned for Evans fleet to Pacific and back
New York dispatch reports Admiral Evans fleet aimed for the Pacific with a broader route. The administration will not confine movements to the Pacific coast, sending ships to Hawaii then California, with return via the Suez Canal, circumnavigating the globe and keeping the Atlantic coast active.
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New York
Ad ' Evans
Pacific
Times
Pacific Coast
Ha Ami
Fornia
Suez Canal
Globe
Atlantic
Probe of Car Shortage In St Paul Conference
Franklin K. Lane of the Interstate Commerce Commission meets with St Paul representatives to discuss transportation and potential shortages. The talks focus on anticipating coal shortages and possible actions to avert or mitigate supply disruption.
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Interstate Commerce Commissioner
Lane
St. Paul
Franklin K. Lane
Interstate Commerce Commission
St. Paul-Wests
Tragedy of a Grain Broker Firm Revealed
A garbled report indicates issues at Trateon & Co a large grain operator. H V Jones a firm member is described as a crop expert. Messages reference wheat belt activities and tax receipts, with an investigation linked to the district attorney office amid political affairs.
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Ater. Trateon &Co
H.V. Jones
Great Norther
Runyan Denies Story On Stand In Robbery Case
Runyan testifies on her own behalf detailing knowledge of the alleged robbery and tracing the events to a week after Bunyan arrived at the house. Mrs. Carter recounts prior facts including a 2000 celebration and references to state militia units and Canadian regiments.
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Runyan
Brief Bits of News Chronicle
Captain Henry Brown a veteran and J Bryan begin a muster under our day auspices. Frank P Vanhorn late carrier chief at Jackson post office hanged himself while imprisoned for robbery. The twelfth triennial convention of the General Grand Chapter of the Order of the Eastern Star opened in Milwaukee with over 300 delegates from most states. King Alfonso of Spain faces ministers in a London story for remarks on personality and royal motor secrecy.
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Henry Brown
Bryan
Frank P. Vanhorn
Jackson Post
General Grand Chapter
The
Order of the Eastern F
Milwaukee
Union
Delaware
Alfonso
Spain
London
Erie
Royal Motor
Algeciras Convention and Morocco Crisis Relations
Berlin sources say the Algeciras framework would cover allied forces in Morocco if needed while Germany awaits moves from France and Britain. Tschirsky dismisses merchants claims of German property destruction at Casa Blanca and promises to consider their compensation request.
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Berlin
Casa Blanca
Tschirsky
Foreign Office
Morocco
Algeciras
France
Spain
Germany
Associated Press
Herr Tschirsky
Clemenceau notes no decision on reinforcements and unrest in Mazagan
Paris reports Premier Clemenceau after talks with Marine Minister Thomson and Foreign Minister Pichon issued a note not stating any reinforcement plan. He said no decision yet on rifles and ammunition at Mazagan though belief exists neither Kéel el Aziz nor Mulai Hafiq intend hostilities. Messages from Casa Blanca indicate calm with exodus continuing and balloons for French troops expected soon. Some Spanish merchants have tried to organize a Casa Blanca police, Moors have been raised for service under European control.
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Paris
Thomson
Pichon
Clemenceau
M. Clemenceau
Mazagan
Kéel el Aziz
Mulai Hafiq
France
Casa Blanca
Chicago Great Western Plans
President A. M. Stickney of the Chicago Great Western railway has returned from abroad after consultations with stockholders and bankers. He states a financial plan long considered to provide funds for the railroad’s needs is under final review.
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New York
Stickney
Chicago Great Western Railway
Husband Charged After Bride Found Dead in Home
A husband was charged with murder after his bride of three months was found dead from a gunshot to the head at their home. He claimed jealous rage caused her to shoot herself, but investigators pursued a homicide theory.
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Dixon
Governor Magoon Fasted One Day Indicates Vigilance
Fragmentary OCR notes show reference to Governor Magoon and a statement about fasting for a day. Details are unclear due to garbled text.
Market quotations from Saint Paul Stock Yards
Paul stock quotations show cattle prices with ranges for cart to choice steers at 5.50 to 6.25 and 4.00 to 7.00 for other grades. Hogs quoted at 5.15 to 6.05. Sheep and lambs listed at 5.00 to 5.25 for wet, and 6.00 to 6.50 for good to choice lambs.
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St. Paul
Tangier Reports Large Mobilization Near Casablanca Vicinage
Dispatches from Tangier say 20,000 native forces massed near addert and Littellil with a further 10,000 mobilized near Alca. The advisory from the vicin of Casablanca notes significant troop concentrations in the region.
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Tangier
Morocco
Vicinhe
Casa Blanca
le Moore
Addert
Littellil
Eoce
Alca
Wheat Prices Reported for Duluth Market
Wheat to arrive and on track with No 1 hard at 1.98 and No 1 Northern at 1.68 in Duluth. Era at 1.06, September 1.07, November 1.19, December 1.16.
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Duluth
Hard
Northern
United States leases denied by Navy official
Acting Secretary Newberry said a Shanghai report claiming the United States leased five years a coaling station near Vladivostok and a floating drydock at Vladivostok for next winter is false. He dismissed the claim as implausible, likening it to a canal on Mars.
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Berlin
Shanghai
United Sates
Orink Bay
Vladivostok
Washington
Newberry
Navy Department
United States
Narvik ‘Bay
Mars
Chicago Market Summary For Wheat Oats and Poultry
Chicago reports September wheat at 95 percent for Sept and Dec at 1.00 percent. Sept and Dec prices shown for Sept. oats at 53 cents. Dairy and poultry figures listed with small cents values.
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Chicago
Local Market Ticker With Mixed Notations
Fragmentary market lines from Minneapolis entries show fluctuating figures such as percentages and prices for various items on track 08 and 1 Northern. The readable elements include old and new price markers like 1.07 1.06 and 1.01 with scattered references to Sept and Dec.
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Minneapolis
Northern
Norcuale
Market Report Record of Dairy Prices and Bids
Sept 4 market report lists cows and mixed dairy items with price ranges from 4 to 5.50 dollars, noting a Bee Teedera and various stock categories. Prices shown include 4 225 and 6.40 for mixed lots and bulk bids in Beatrice region markets.
Court Rules Slaughterhouse Strike Illegal
Dispatches from London report the court in session holds the strike by slaughterhouse workers and sympathizers illegal. Workingmen involved violate the arbitration award and may face fines or penalties for noncompliance.
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London
Court of Arbitration
Nona
Arctic expedition loss reported from Duchess of Bedford incident
Alfred Harrison arrived on the Midnight Sun with news that the schooner Duchess of Bedford of the Stefansson Arctic expedition may have sunk near Herschel Island. Three crewmen vanished after leaving the ship in February with sixty days of provisions and are presumed lost. One dog team has returned, suggesting the rest did not survive.
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Duchess
Rctic
Mack River
Alfred Harrison
Arctic Circle
Harrison
Ernest Stefansson
Harvard University
Herschel Island
Seee
Mikkelson
Ernest Leffingwell
Chicago
J. M. Marks
Stefansson
Open War on Hindus in Bellingham Sparks Mob Attack
In Bellingham Washington on September 1 a mob of whites attacked Hindu and Sikh residents after shouting Drive the Hindus. Police failed to stop the violence as 400 Hindus seek hospital care and 750 Indian natives move toward Canadian protection. Authorities place Hindus under British jurisdiction.
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Bellingham
Wash
India
Mills
Wife Held For Murder In Brazil Doctor Shooting
Dr Glasgo is dead from three bullet wounds after a shooting that also wounded his wife who claims her husband attempted suicide. Attorney Charles Whitlock of Terre drove with Glasgo to arrange alimony. Whitlock was detained by police.
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Brazil
Ing
Glasgo
Attorm Charles Whitlock
Terre E
Whitlock
Jin
Chicago to Host New Central Body for Farmers Unions
Chicago reports the formation of a central body named Producers and Consumers Equity Union and Exchange to unite farmers organizations. The Grange, with 700000 members, Fair's Educational and Protective Association with 2000000, and the American Society of Ec 300000 are expected to join.
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Chicago
In Union of Farmers’ Organizations
Producers and
New York Capitalists Form Typewriter Company
A New York Herald notice states a typewriter company is formed with Allan A. Ryan and Thomas F. Ryan as presidents. Other capitalists include Charles M. Schwab and Harry Payne Whitney, with additional investors named.
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New York
Herald
Allan A. Ryan
Thomas F. Ryan
Charles M. Schwab
Harry Payne Whitney
Grand jury returns indictments in Jamestown case
A Jamestown grand jury returns indictments against a New York Central Railway related company and Roche Bagh tied to a corporate matter. The docket cites actions linked to the Standard Oil era business dispute and involves local authorities.
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Jamestown
N. Y
Thal Grand
New York Central
Standard
ameSim
Company of Roche Bagh
Tidigtment Con SR
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Sheriff's Posse
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Dantzig
Letter Carriers’ Association
Lade Abain Uelaycu
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Drude
Great Western
Hovene
Magoon
Csame
T. Paul ‘Union Stock Yards
Far East
Chicago Union Stock Yards
Trike Ilegal
Alee
Bellingham, Wash
Ind
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Typewriter Trust
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