Quarters for Russian Troops Secured at Tien Tsin
The No vyce Veremya reports Russian quarters secured at Tien Tsin for troops leaving Peking. Some detachments may march to Taku, but most will return to Port Arthur or Ta-Lien-Wan for winter. A Saratov dispatch notes countermanded artillery batteries and horse purchases for the Far East army.
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Tien Tsin
St. Petersspurg
Novyce Veremya
Peking
Taku
Port Arthur
Ta-Lien-Wan
Saratov
Far East
German-American Schuh Pardoned by Emperor William I
In Kehl Emperor William I pardoned Schuh, a German-American, after a 20 year absence. Schuh had visited relatives and was previously sentenced to six months for contravening army regulations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Brruix
William I
Schuh
Kehl
Butte Population Surges Since 1890 Census
The census bureau reports Butte Montana now has 30,470 residents, up from 10,723 in 1890. The gain of 19,747 represents a 189.16 percent increase.
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Butte
Washington
Sept
Census Bureau
Mon
Dr Fenner's Blood and Liver Remedy and Nerve Tonic
Medical ad claims Dr Fenner's remedy cures nervousness liver and stomach complaints skin and blood diseases biliousness headaches constipation and more. It asserts cleansing purifying effects on blood and system while restoring nerves and vitality for work and mood.
Dr Fenner's Golden Relief Ad Listing Remedies
An old advertisement claims a universal remedy called Dr Fenner's Golden Relief for inflammatory illnesses including grip colds sore throat colic diarrhoea wounds bruises sprains rheumatism neuralgia headache and other pains. Sold by dealers in five cent sizes by mail.
Nationalists Win in Havana Province Delegation
The National party swept Havana Province, electing all majority delegates and at least one minority, while Republicans took the remaining two. Returns from other provinces arrived slowly due to heavy rains, with Pinar del Rio confirming several proffered candidates. Pro-American sentiment appears among some Havana delegates despite broad anti-annexationist labels.
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Pat
Deleg
Coasu
National Party
Havana
Republican Party
Pinar del Rio
Gonzalo de Quesada
Ruis Rivera
Quiles
Santiago
Juan Guilberto Gomez
Puerto Principe
Senores
Senor Gener
Wood
United States
Insane Captain McQueston Killed by Own Men in Philippines
General MacArthur reports Captain Charles McQueston of the Fourth United States Infantry died in Cavite province Mangonone at 8:30 pm from a gunshot wound caused by a private soldier. McQueston attacked men in a temporary frenzy, was shot in self defense, and further details are awaited.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Philippines
Charles McQueston
United States Infantry
Fourth
Mangonone
Baccor
Cavite
McQueston
Loomis Reports Quiet Venezuela On Leave
Frank Loomis United States minister to Venezuela arrived in Washington on leave of absence. He says when he left Venezuela the country was quiet politically and coffee prices rising indicating prosperity. American capital is increasing in Venezuela.
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Wasuisnecton
Frank Loomis
United States
Venezuela
Washington
Strike Ordered by United Mine Workers Calls 143000 Pennsylvanians to Walk Out
President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson signed the official strike order for 143000 miners in the anthracite districts. District presidents report about 134500 of the men will strike Monday with Mitchell traveling to Hazelton to direct actions. The union pledges support for subsistence and housing during the walkout.
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Indianapolis
Mitchell
Wilson
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Hazelton
What the strike is for
Philadelphia reports the United Mine Workers strike halts operations in the nation’s most productive coal fields. The miners demand reforms including abolition of company stores, cash wages, faster pay cycles, powder price cut, and wage increases across various labor classes.
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Philadelphia
United Mine Workers
Two Ships Lost in Lake Erie Storm Sinks Dundee and Lyon
West Indian hurricane tears across Lake Erie with 60 mph winds. The John B. Lyon sinks off Conneaut with 14 lost of 16 crew. the schooner Dundee sinks 15 miles from Cleveland with the master and crew escaping by raft while the cook drowns. Authorities report multiple vessels damaged or reaching port.
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John B. Lyon
Dundee
Lake Erie
Cleveland
C. W. Gilchrist
Conneaut
Cook
Murder in Broad Daylight on Van Buren Street
Peter Hartman of Burkett Indiana was attacked by three highwaymen on Van Buren street near State in Chicago. He was dragged into an alley behind the Trocadero theater and murdered for his money. Witnesses saw the assault but the robbers fled. Hartman died en route to the hospital from a crushed skull.
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Peter Hartman
Chicago
Curiaco
Burkett
Ind
van Buren Street
State
Hartman
Kicked Up A Big Sea At Racine Harbor
Southeast gale on Lake Michigan sent waves into Racine harbor washing away sand and undermining a 100 foot sidetrack of the Chicago Milwaukee St Paul line. A large oil house was endangered prompting a 300 foot breastworks and sand bags to shore up the affected area.
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Racine
Wis
Lake Michigan
Milwaukee & St. Paul
Duluth Population Grows Nearly Sixty Percent
In Wasu Hinoton on September 18 the census bureau reports Duluth's population at 52,969, up from 83,153 in 1890. The gain equals 19,854 people or about 59.95 percent, reflecting rapid urban growth.
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Wasu Hinoton
Census Bureau
Duluth
Coal price meeting to set winter scale in Decatur
Coal operators from Pana Staunton Mount Olive Taylorville Riverton Springfield Lincoln Litchfield and Decatur met in Decatur to fix a winter price scale. Prices will likely drop to compete with Springfield mine of Pana which has been cutting prices to large customers.
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Decatur, Ills
Pana
Staunton
Mount Olive
Taylorville
Riverton
Springfield
Lincoln
Litchfield
Decatur
Ching to Confer With Generals Near Peking
Prince Ching informs allied generals he is near Peking and will confer on peace terms on behalf of the empress. He has been advised he will be received.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ching
Peking
Shanghai
Prince Ching
Republican Campaign Opened in Greater New York
The Republican campaign in Greater New York opened with four large mass meetings plus parades and music. Prominent Republicans gave addresses at all the gatherings amid strong enthusiasm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Greater
Galveston In Crisis Urges Immediate Aid After Storm
Mayor Jones reports 5000 dead or missing and about one third of Galveston ruined. Thousands homeless as women and children are being moved to Houston. transport limited. Officials appeal for urgent nationwide assistance.
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Houston
Tex
Post
United States
Jones
Galveston
Toll of Galveston disaster rises with thousands missing
Official reports to Governor Sayers say 400 bodies identified, 200 in improvised morgues awaiting ID, with many more lost at sea. Telegram from Adjutant General Scurry from Galveston notes the situation beyond description and urges federal aid as 10,000 destitute is a conservative estimate.
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Austin
Tex
Sayers
Scurry
Galveston
Texas City
United States
Houston
Decision Pending on Withdrawal of Troops from Peking
Washington debates immediate troop withdrawal from Peking as officials disagree. General Chaffee told to stand ready, Li Hung Chang may travel from Shanghai to Peking to secure guarantees for American interests and native Christians amid tension with China.
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Wasuinctos
Peking
Chaffee
Kbhex
Washington
Russia
China
Li Hung Chang
Prince Chung
Shanghai
Goodnow
Tien Tsin
United States
State Department
National Relief Rushes Aid to Houston After Disaster
A nationwide effort floods Houston with relief as trains carry water, medical supplies, tents, and 10,000 rations to Galveston. General McKibbon leads soldiers to assist burying the dead and rescuing survivors while cash donations total several thousand dollars, Houston reporting five thousand already raised.
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Houston
Tex
International
Great Northern
McKibbon
Galveston
United States
Relief Committee
Storm devastates Texas cotton fields near Houston
A major storm across a wide cotton region in Texas has badly damaged crops. Reports indicate 100 miles west of Houston and areas southwest of the city suffered severe destruction with prospects for a crop ruined in several large cotton counties surrounding Houston.
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Houston
Tex
Texas
Messages seek cutters and tugs for Galveston relief
In Houston on September 13 messages requested revenue cutters to Galveston bay to help transport provisions and telegrams were sent to New Orleans and Mobile for tug boats. It is likely that free communication will be established within the next day or two.
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NEW York Arms CO
Sears. Roebuck & CO. (Inc
Chicago, Ill
Houston
Tex
Galveston Bay
Galveston
New Orleans
Mobile
France Sends Sympathy Message Over Galveston Disaster
Paris reports the French government will transmit a formal message to the United States expressing sympathy for the American people after the Galveston disaster.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
United States
Galveston
Van Wyck Starts a Subscription Appeal
New York mayor Van Wyck launched a relief appeal for Galveston sufferers with a $500 subscription pledge as the lead gift. The move urges citizens to aid the disaster victims and support the relief effort through public donations.
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van Wyck
New York
Galveston
Fort Scott Man Kills Grandmother in Hatchet Attack
Ora G. Scott, 22, buried a hatchet five times in his 70-year-old grandmother Mrs. M. J. Wickersham in Fort Scott Kansas. The killing occurred as Scott, recently returned from California for mental derangement, lies jailed.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Ora G. Scott
M. J. Wickersham
California
United States to Aid Li Hung Chang Journey to Peking
The US government moves toward Chinese talks and offers to facilitate Li Hung Chang's trip to Peking. A warship would be placed at his service if requested, though officials expect a merchant vessel to be used instead.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Li Hung Chang
Peking
Washington
Robert Hart
State Department
Sir Robert Hart
Empress Dowager and Court at Ta Tung in Shansi
A reliable source reports the empress dowager Emperor Kwang Su and Prince Tuan are at Ta Tung in Shansi Province. They will stay briefly and then move south to Tai Yuan in the same province if not disturbed.
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Ta Tung
ShanGual
Emperor Kwang Su
Prince Tuan
Shansi
Tai-Yuan
Powers Answer Russian Proposal
Berlin report states that all powers have replied to the Russian proposal. It adds that if Russia withdraws troops from Peking there are no current indications, the United States and France would certainly follow.
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America
France
Russia
Berlin
German Foreign Office
Peking
United States
Bryan Opens Democratic Campaign in Ohio at Columbus
Hon. W. J. Bryan arrived in Columbus at 8 30 am and was hosted by Colonel Kilbourne before meeting leading Democrats at the Great Southern hotel. His afternoon speech at Goodale Park marked the campaign’s opening in Ohio.
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Ohio
Columbus
W. J. Bryan
Colonel Kilbourne
Great Southern Hotel
Mr. Bryan
Goodale Park
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