Chicago 100 Tons of Red Fire Mark Centennial Jubilees
Chicago marks a centennial with a blaze of 100 tons of inflammable material, recalling the 1871 fire that destroyed property and left 100,000 homeless. The week features church services, a six-tribe Indian encampment, and a grand parade amid Musicians Union objections to the Marine Band.
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Lincoln Park
Chicago Federation of Musicians
United States Marine Band
Musicians’ Union
Marine Band of Washington
Massa
Union
Marine Band
Tin Workers to Cut Wages at New Castle Mills
Notices posted in New Castle Pennsylvania announce that on Thursday all American Tinplate Co plants will start tin production for export. Tonnage workers will suffer a three percent wage reduction as part of a previously agreed plan with the Amalgamated Association to win orders totaling 1,500,000 boxes annually that would otherwise go to foreign makers.
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New Castle
American Tinplate Co
Amalgamated Association
Louis Levine Disappears Amid Fraud Indictment
New York September 29 Inspector McCluskey was informed that Louis Levine, a New York underwear manufacturer indicted for alleged fraud in June, has vanished. A general alarm for his apprehension was sent nationwide. Levine also operated an establishment in Indianapolis.
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New York
McCluskey
Levine
Indianapolis
Wall collapse buries workers at Belfast foundry
The Belfast foundry of Fair bairn, Lawson & Combe Co. Limited suffered a wall collapse during rebuilding. Five men were recovered dead and several others injured as rescuers worked at the scene.
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Belfast
Fairbairn, Lawson & Combe Co., Limited
Noted economic writer Henry D. Lloyd dies in Winnetka
Chicago reports that Henry D. Lloyd, a prominent writer on economic subjects, died at his Winnetka home. He was scheduled to address the city council of delegates during the municipal ownership convention visit on Monday.
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Henry D. Lloyd
Winnetka
Lady Somerest calls women to judge Macedonian massacres
London on September 29 1897 Lady Henry Somerest arraigns England at the bar of civilization urging Christian women worldwide to rouse Britain to duties over the Macedonian massacres.
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Henry Somerest
England
Britain
Marine officer Reid seeks retirement as brigadier general
Washington Sept. 29 Col. Geo. C. Reid adjutant inspector of the marine corps has applied for retirement with the rank of brigadier general. Secretary Moody has sent the application to the president without any recommendation.
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Col. Geo. C. Reid
Marine Corps
Moody
Cleveland Cliffs to lay off night shifts at four mines
Marquette Michigan September 29 The Cleveland Cliffs Company the largest independent iron ore producer in the Ishpeming field ordered management to implement layoff of night shifts at all four mines cutting labor during the night period and signaling a change in operations.
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Marquette, Mich
Cleveland Cliffs Co
Ishpeming
President Roosevelt declines to discuss Miller case principles
Oyster Bay September 28 President Roosevelt avoids a conference on the Miller case. He and Mrs. Roosevelt with children attended services and will meet Mitchell in Washington for luncheon, but the talks will not focus on Miller. The president reiterates adherence to published letters guiding his conduct and defers to constitutional principles.
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L. I
Roosevelt
Sagamore Hill
Mitchell
Washington
W. H. Miller
Government Printing Office
Miller
Cortelyou
United States
Tragedy at German Lutheran Church in Lacrosse
At the German Lutheran church in Lacrosse Wisconsin Herman Rossow shot his wife and then killed himself as hundreds watched. Mrs Rossow was expected to die and Rossow remained alive though dangerously wounded after the Sunday evening attack near Fifth and Cass streets.
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dAn
Fifth
Cass Streets
Herman Rossow
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Chief of Police Jenkins Shot Dead in Saloon Disturbance
Attala Alabama September 28 Chief of Police Jenkins was shot and killed while trying to quell a rear saloon disturbance. Patrolman W H Blankenship and John White, an alleged participant, were seriously wounded. White and Gibbs were said to be involved in a dispute with shots fired. White is in custody.
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Ala
Jenkins
W. H. Blankenship
John White
Gibbs
Chief Jenkins
White
Balloonists cross from France to England in record voyage
From France to England in a balloon, Count De la Vaulx and Count d Outrement descended near Hull Yorkshire on Sunday after a 17% hour journey from Paris. It marks the first successful balloon crossing from France to England.
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England
London
Count de la Vaulx
Count d
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Yorkshire
Paris
Portugal to Check Emigration
Lisbon reports the Portuguese government will establish a special police force at the Azore islands to prevent secret emigration, which has continued for some time, notably to the United States.
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Lisbon
Azore Islands
United States
Speed Record For Electric Traffic In Berlin
Berlin reports a speed trial on the Zossen experimental electric railroad reached over 117 miles per hour. The 100 ton car remained intact and the roadbed sustained no damage in the high speed run.
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Berlin
Zossen
Plague and cholera rage at Pei Tang seaport
The plague and cholera are raging at Pei Tang, a seaport 50 miles east of Tien-Tsin, with 2,000 deaths in the past two months. Neiher Taku and Tien-Tsin towns are not yet affected.
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Tien-Tsin
North China
Pei Tang
Neiher
Taku
Death of a Duke in Scotland at Gordon Castle
The Duke of Richmond Lennox and Gordon died late Saturday night at Gordon Castle Focgabere Barffshire from a fever contracted on Thursday. He was born February 27 1818.
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Duke of Richmond
Lennox
Gordon
Gordon Castle
Focgabere
Barffshire
War Clouds Lift Over Balkans as Sofia Sees Brightening Scene
In Sofia on September 29 the mood brightened as negotiations with the Porte appeared to stabilize the region. The Bulgarians welcomed the Porte's pledge not to move 32 battalions from Monastir to Adrianople and noted Bulgarian diplomat M Natohovitch will go to Constantinople. A Macedonian demonstration prompted Premier Petrof to defend government policy as the committee pressed for action, but the Dnevnik cautioned that public patience remains tied to elections.
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Bulgaria
Monastir
Adrianople
M. Natohovitch
Constantinople
Petrof
M. Petrof
Dnevnik
Increased Immigration Report From Washington and Far East Forces
The Bureau of Immigration reports a heavy August 1903 rise to 64 977 arrivals from 45 549 a year earlier, with boosts from Austria-Hungary Denmark Finland Germany England Italy Russia Scotland and Wales while Sweden falls slightly and Norway rises. Debarments total 810, including paupers and diseased individuals. 60 were landed after a year’s wait. In Manchuria forces number 50 000, with 110 000 on supply lines and 90 000 at Port Arthur and Talien Wan, plus fortifications and ships in Chinese waters.
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Talien Wan
Rioting by Discharged Workers at Lakes Superior Co Building
In Sault Ste. Marie Michigan on September 29 a mob of discharged employees from Consolidated Lake Superior Co attacked and destroyed part of the office building. Police and militia struggled to restore order as rioters, largely Italians Finns Norwegians and French-Canadians, demanded wages and control of company housing. Provisions and legal aid were arranged, and troops were deployed to prevent further damage.
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Consolidated Lake Superior Co
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Autumn Maneuvers Show Brown Army Advantage in Kentucky
In Louisville on September 29 the first day of the autumn maneuvers favored the Brown army as Blue forces retreated to Louisville for reinforcements. Brown’s rear-guard held off Blue main columns with minimal losses, while Brown cavalry threatened Blue columns and maintained a strong defensive position. The notable incident was Capt. Mitchell's capture by Seventh Cavalry. Washington reports Maj. Gen. Bates now commands Camp Young’s provisional division, totaling 200 officers and 2,521 regulars, excluding state national guards.
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Army
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Type Founders' Union Strikes in St Louis
St Louis September 29 members of the Type Founders' union numbering 75 walked out on Monday. The dispute centers on jurisdiction and wages with the strike aligning to a general order calling out all union members nationwide. Bosses coordinate from the American Type Foundry’s New York office, with plants in St Louis New York Boston Philadelphia Chicago Cincinnati and San Francisco. Outside of the company four other foundries are involved. The union is part of the International Typographical Union.
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American Type Foundry
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Philadelphia
Chicago
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San Francisco
Type Founders’ Union
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Sentencing for Domingo Gomez in Manila rebellion case
Domingo Gomez, a former Spanish officer, was sentenced in Manila to four years and two months in prison. He was fined 300 dollars after being found guilty of organizing the Union Obrera which incited natives to rebellion.
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Union Obrera
Indians Die in the Penitentiary in Fort Leavenworth
Warden R W McClaughry reports to the attorney general that among the 30 inmate deaths at the Fort Leavenworth penitentiary during the year, most were Indians, according to the Leavenworth Kan dispatch dated September 29.
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R. W. MccClaughry
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Fort Leavenworth
Porto Rico Opens 1200 Schools With 60,000 Pupils Enrolled
In San Juan on September 29 twelve hundred schools opened and welcomed 60,000 pupils. The census counted three times that number enrolled and a fierce fight for preference marked the start of the term.
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P.R
Porto Rico
Fire at Standard Varnish Co. factory in Chicago
A fire at the Standard Varnish Co. factory on Twenty sixth street and Armour avenue in Chicago caused a near total loss. The blaze began from an explosion in a varnish tank, with damage estimated around $200.
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Standard Varnish Co
Twenty Sixth Street
Armour Avenue
Artist John H. Do' Dies Suddenly in New York
In New York on September 29 the artist John H. Do' died suddenly Monday from heart disease. Known as the Landseer of America, Do' was celebrated for his animal paintings and his distinctive style. His death marks a sudden loss to American art circles and animal portraiture.
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John H. Do
America
Train wreck near Glen Mary claims engineer death
The Cincinnati Southern passenger train struck a cow at Glen Mary Tennessee 120 miles north of Chattanooga. The engine and several cars derailed and tumbled down an embankment. Engineer Frank Parker of Chattanooga died instantly and seven other men from Chattanooga were badly injured with two fatal. Freight traffic will be delayed but passenger trains are being rerouted.
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Tenn
Cincinnati Southern
Glen Mary
Frank Parker
Parker
Grape Movement Underway In Chautauqua Belt
Dunkirk New York September 29 movement of the Concord grape crop began in the Chautauqua grape belt. J M Netley chairman of the Chautauqua and Erie Grape Co estimates less than 2000 car loads about 25 percent of normal. Between 400 and 500 car loads will be shipped this week.
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N. Y
Concord
Chautauqua
J. M. Netley
Chautauqua and Erie Grape Co
Carter and Ruhlin Fight to Draw in Six Rounds
Philadelphia report of a six round draw between Kid Carter and Gus Ruhlin at the Washington Sporting Club. Carter pressed the attack in five rounds while Ruhlin answered with heavy punishment to even the score.
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Ruhlin
Philadelphia
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Gus” Ruhbiin
Washington Sporting Club
Cornerstone laid for Frances E. Willard National Temperance Hospital
In Chicago on September 29 the cornerstone of the Frances E. Willard National Temperance hospital on Lincoln street was laid. The ceremony honored Miss Willard’s birthday and drew a notable gathering of temperance advocates and medical professionals.
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Frances E. Willard
Lincoln Street
Riot at Brooklyn Republican meeting nominee for Kings DA
In Brooklyn a riotous Republican district convention nominated Belden Ketchum, former Lieut. Gov. Woodruff ally, for Kings County district attorney over Geo F. Elliott. Ketchum tried to withdraw as partisans tore his clothing, he fainted in the street, police intervened as delegates fought and Woodruff was assaulted. Several men were badly bruised.
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Brooklyn
Timothy L. Woodruff
Belden Ketchum
Kings County
Geo. F. Elliott
Woodruff
Mrs. Davis Rallies Amid Nursing Bedside Hope
Buffalo New York reports Mrs. Jefferson Davis showing marked improvement after a trying period. Doctors caution she remains in danger but note she slept restfully and felt better Sunday, with improvement continuing through the day as friends and relatives expressed relief.
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N. Y
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Davis
Body of 14 year old boy found. police suspect murder
New York report states a 14 year old boy was found on the bulkheads at Katherine street and East river with marks indicating cruel maltreatment. Police believe he was murdered and that a woman was connected to the crime, suggesting a case reminiscent of Jack the Ripper.
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Katherine Street
East River
Jack the Ripper
Protest Against Turkish Excesses Reported by Times
London dispatch says Britain via its ambassador has lodged steady protests against Turkish troops excesses. The telegraphed report from the Constantino ple correspondent notes ongoing British diplomatic objections and authoritative condemnation from London.
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Constantinople
the Times
Great Britain
Bulgarians to Be Shot, Palace Recommends
The Times reports a palace committee at Yildiz Kiosk has advised that all Bulgarians captured in the future should be shot. The Sultan is said to share this view.
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the Times
Yildiz Kiosk
W C Smith Expires Trade Magazine Manager Dies
W C Smith, part owner and business manager of Modern Mexico the New York monthly trade magazine, has died at his home in New York. The publication promotes trade between the United States and Mexico.
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New York
W. C. Smith
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Mexico
United States
Master Bakers of America elects officers at Milwaukee
G J Hohengarten of St Louis was chosen president and August Schmidt of Milwaukee was chosen vice president. The next convention will be held in St Louis.
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G. J. Hohengarten
St. Louis
United Master Bakers of America
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Patriarchs Militant Prize Drill Prizes Announced
In Baltimore on September 25 prizes for armory drills were announced with amounts of 500 dollars for first prize awarded to Washington D C Canton 300 dollars for second prize to Toledo O Canton and 200 dollars for third prize to Marion Inc Canton reflecting the regional distribution of awards and honoring local and national entities involved.
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Canton
Toledo
Marion, Inc
Treasure Ship Found Near Miami Report Confirmed
In Jacksonville on September 25 reports of a treasure ship discovery off Miami were confirmed when Captain Jennings and three crew members of the wrecking schooner Oxscesso filed a libel against the cargo of the sunken vessel.
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Fla
Miami
Jennings
Fever Cases Reported in Laredo Quarantine District
Yellow fever persists in Laredo Texas as two new cases arise despite strict quarantine against Monterey and Nuevo Laredo. Health officials confirm local transmission linked to surrounding border areas and reinforce containment measures. Affected individuals are being isolated and monitored.
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Tex
Monterey
Nuevo Laredo
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