Naval contract let for Louisiana battleship to Newport News
The Navy awarded the Louisiana battleship contract to Newport News Shipbuilding for 3,990,000 dollars. Bids were straight to Navy plans with no builder-designed variations, aiming for fastest construction. The New York navy yard competes, but Newport News argues faster output under government guidance.
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Washington
Secretary of the Navy Today
Louisiana
Newport News Shipbuilding Company
Navy Department
New York Navy Yard
Shipbuilding Company
Moody
Navy Yards
Congress
Connecticut
Louisianle, In & Government Yard
Navy Yard
Must Go Back to Prison
CHICAGO Oct 3 The stubborn fight by Charles W Spaulding former banker to gain release from the State penitentiary has failed and he must return to Joliet to serve the remainder of his embezzlement sentence After county jail confinement since July 17 on a writ of habeas corpus and lengthy delays in the hearing and decision the case was remanded to the judge for further action and an adverse ruling was returned
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Chicago
Charles W. Spaulding
Joliet
Smith
Noted Overlander Dead and Eminent Lawyer Loomis Passes
Denver reports the death of General Bels M Hugher a key figure in West early history and former president of the Overland Stage and Express Company. He also led the Denver Pacific Railroad and had a long legal career beginning in Missouri before retiring in 1893. Born 1816 in Kentucky he served in the Black Hawk War and held legislative roles.
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Denver
Col
Bels M. Hugher
West
Mr. Hugher
Overland Stage and Express Company
Missouri River
Pacific Coast
Denver & Pacific Railroad
Mr. Hughes
Kentucky
St. Joseph
Hugher
Onor
Ex-Judge Mason B Loomis Dies in Evanston
Ex-Judge Mason B Loomis died of pneumonia at his Evanston home after a four day illness. Born in Harrisville Ohio in 1838, he graduated from Oberlin College and began law practice in Kankakee Illinois before moving to Chicago where he became active in education charity church and political affairs.
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Chicago
Mason B. Loomis
Evanston
Judge Loomis
Harrisville
Oberlin College
Kankakee
Ill
Loomis
Michael McGuinnis Bannered Irish Freedom in 19th Century
Michael C. McGuinnis of Bridgeport died at an advanced age. A lifelong lawyer, he played a public role in Irish freedom movements, joining the Cuba filibustering expedition about 30 years ago to aid Cuban insurgents and participating in the Fenian raid at Pigeon Hill aimed at Canada.
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Bridgeport
Conn
Michael C. McGuinnis
Ireland
McGuinnis
Cuba
Pigeon Hill
Canada
For shay star Edward Forshay dies at 35 in Kansas City
James P Forshay known as Edward Forshay passes away at his mother's home in Kansas City at age thirty five. His career ended after a 1901 Chicago hotel murder case for which he claimed insanity and was confined to Elgin asylum until January. Also notes death of violinist Prof S E Jacobson in Chicago and chess master Walbrodt in Berlin.
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Kansas City
James P. Forshay
Edward Forshay
Forshay
Edna May Stokes
Chicago
Elgin Asylum
S. E. Jacobson
Professor Jacobson
Berlin
Walbrodt
Panama Situation Deepens As Insurgents Fire On Flagged Boat
The government in Panama receives Maxim guns and ammunition. A white flag boat arrives with a Herrera envoy letter to Governor Salazar explaining insurgent troop actions after a white flag presentation. Herrera claims American gunfire on the government gunboat Chuculto caused heavy insurgent losses.
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Panama
Colombia
Herrera
Salazar
Bolivian Revolution Movement Fail Reported
Advices from Bolivia say a revolutionary movement backing first Vice President Lucio Perez Velasco has been frustrated. Lima dispatch notes the attempted upheaval faced suppression amid ongoing political tensions in the region.
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Lima
Peru
Bolivia
Lucio Perez Velasco
Blaze Destroys Part of Five-Story Randolph Street Building
Fire at 19 Randolph Street in Chicago partially destroys a five story structure. Loss to building and contents is reported with several tenants including Sprague Walker & Co Wholesale Grocers, McArthur Stamp Company, and A C Clark manufacturers of instruments among those named as petrolers losses.
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Chicago
Randolph Street
Wer & Co. Petolnes
Sprague, Arner ‘O
Ascan ‘McArthur Stamp Company
A. C. Clark
Instrumen
Dreyfus skips Zola funeral amid fears of disorder
Paris reports confirm Captain Dreyfus will not attend Emile Zola's funeral after Mme Zola urged abstention to avoid unseemly demonstrations. Police plan tight security. Denain council to send delegates. The decision follows intense nationalist pressure and editorials warning against disturbances.
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Captain Dreyfus
Zola
Paris
Emile Zola
Denain
Dreyfus
Mme. Zola
M. Dreyfus
Courier du Soir
Seine
Assize Court
Macedonian Troubles Rumors of Limited Revolt Rise
In Constantinople dated Oct 3 the Macedonian insurrectionary move ment shows no wide spread. fears remain that Turkish repression may push neutrals toward revolt. The Macedonian committee backs General Tsontcheff in plans for a general uprising, but Sarafoff loyalists block support. Bulgarian sources report over 500 Bulgarians imprisoned in Monastir. Albanians arrested at Constantinople during Grand Duke Nicholas of Russia’s visit.
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Constantinople
Macedonia
Tsontcheff
Sarafoff
Monastir
Nicholas
Russia
Macedonian Revolt Call Urges All Macedians to Arm
Sofia report notes Colonel Jankhoff of the Macedonian committee issues a manifesto announcing the revolution and urging Macedians to take up arms for liberty. He cites Balkan nations winning freedom by fire and blood and calls for peaceful Mussulmans to be treated with consideration.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Macedonian Committee
Jankhoff
Balkan
Breakfast at the Palace in Peking with Dowager Empress
The Dowager Empress hosted legation ladies at breakfast in the Summer Palace. A Chinese guard escorted the route to imperial barges for a canal procession of six barges towed by a steamer and five oared boats. The ladies returned to Peking in the evening. Yuan Shikai pushes to crush the Boxers with August 19 1902 instructions. The governor general in Russian Poland gains power to close public libraries and reactionary rooms.
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Legations
Summer Palace
Washington
Conger
State Department
Yuan Shi Kai
Chi-Li
China
Ber
Warsaw
Russian
Poland
Siamese Prince Sails on Hamburg American Liner
Southampton dispatch reports crown prince Chowla Maha Vajiravudh of Siam aboard the Fuerst Bismarck which sailed for New York. Also noted, Japanese battleship Shikishima was floated with minor damage after grounding at Yokosuka during the Sept. typhoon. Germany’s exports to the U.S. up by over seven million. John W. Gates returns to London in poor health. An earthquake at Terni shocks residents but causes no fatalities.
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Fuerst Bismarck
New York
Crown Prince of Siam
Chowla Maha Vajiravudh
Yokohama
Yokosuka
Germany
Munich
United States
M. Mougect
France
John W. Gates
London
England
Ireland
Rome
Terni
New York Evening Sun
Bates Nominated for Governor at Republican State Convention
Boston Oct 3 An unexpected but brief clash over a platform amendment preceded the nomination of John L Bates for Governor with John D Long presiding The ticket also names Curtis Guild Jr William M Olin Edward B Bradford Herbert Parker The platform endorses a protective tariff and opposes free trade while praising Roosevelt and McKinley and calling for reciprocal trade with Cuba
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John L. Bates
Curtis Guild, Jr
William M. Olin
Edward 8. Bradford
Herbert Parker
Draper
Committee On
Frank M. Fitts
Somerville
Canada
Isaac B. Allen
South
Fitts
Henry Cabot Lodge
John D. Long
Roosevelt
McKinley
Cuba
Mr. Fairbankss Tour Concludes With Convictions Expressed
A fragment reports Mr. Fairbanks concluding his tour on the great questions before the public, urging individuals to express their own convictions. The readable text centers on personal stance and civic engagement during the tour.
Posey Opens Campaign in Decatur on Trusts and Philippines
Frank B Posey of Evansville opened the Republican fall campaign in Decatur Ind before a large enthusiastic audience. He argued government control of corporations as with banks and attacked tariff as cause of trusts while praising U S actions in the Philippines. Posey also spoke in Liberty and Union counties, previewing Watson to speak at College Corner.
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Indianapolis Journal
Decatur
Ind
Frank B. Posey
Evansville
Posey
Roosevelt
Foraker
Ohio
Standard Oil Trust
Whisky Trust
Tobacco Trust
Steel and American Biscuit
United States
Philippine Islands
Manila
Philippines
Dewey
Liberty
Frank Posey
Union County
James E. Watson
College Corner
Union
Rushville
E. E. Hendee
Anderson
Mays
Ben L. McFarlan
Central Committee
Jack Goudy
Glee Club
Hendee
John Rynerson Entered for Bartholomew County Senate Run
The central committee of Bartholomew county names John Rynerson of Columbus to oppose M. E. Newhouse for joint senator after the withdrawal of a local candidate. Rynerson has previously sought the Democratic nomination for prosecuting attorney but was defeated by George Bruce and later by George L. Tremain. Newhouse runs a vigorous Republican campaign, with expectations of a sound victory.
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Bartholomew County
Decatur
John Rynerson
Columbus
M. E Newhouse
George Bruce
George L. Tremain
Greensburg
M. E. Newhouse
Watson Addresses Rally With Sparks In Rushville
Rushville crowd hears James E. Watson campaign speech with leading Republicans including William M. Sparks, candidate for state representative. Watson’s rhetoric earns hearty applause as he answers questions well. In Richmond, Wayne County poll shows improvement over two years, with W. E. Wineberg urging strong get out the vote effort.
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Indianapolis Journal
Middletown
Ind
Henry County
J. O. Lambert
Watson
Rushville
James E. Watson
Manilla
William M. Sparks
Richmond
Wayne County
W. E. Wineberg
Attorney General Taylor to Speak in Goshen Oct. 8
Goshen plans for an address by Indiana Attorney General William L. Taylor at the Republican headquarters on Wednesday evening October 8. A large audience and enthusiastic reception are expected.
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Indianapolis Journal
Goshen
Ind
William L. Taylor
Indianapolis
Goshen and
Encampment Arrives as Crowds Set to Pour In
Gen Ell Tor Trance commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic arrives in Washington and anticipates heavy rail traffic for next week’s encampment. Pennsylvanias Railroad plans expect attendance to exceed ten years ago 397000 with naval veterans to hold a big dog watch Oct 8 and coal to reopen the monument for the event.
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Washington
Ell Tor Trance
Grand Army of the Republic
Pennsylvania Railroad
Dolphin
Navy Yard
New York
Washington Monument
Riot Averted as Troops Quell Mine Crowd in Wilkesbarre
A tense scene at Nottingham coal mine ends when Colonel Dougherty’s six companies arrive to disperse a mob after a deputy’s shooting injures a striker named Joseph Yarkman. Troops guard stockade and poised hangs over arbitration prospects amid Wash DC news. Reports also note attacks on soldiers’ train cars in Mount Carmel and a mine workers’ walkout affecting about 4,000 across Alabama mines.
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Nottingham
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Joseph Yarkman
Dougherty
Washington
Mount Carmel
Fourth Regiment
Northern Central
O'Neil
Birmingham
Ala
Edward Flynn
United Mine Workers of America, District of Alabama
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railway Company
Blue Creek
Blocton
Pratt
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Cure for Catarrh
An advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a constitutional remedy for catarrh affecting nose throat stomach and other organs. It cites testimonials including a Milwaukee reader claiming four bottles cured him and urges readers to choose Hood's over substitutes.
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Hood
6Th St
Milwaukee
Wis
Cleveland Meeting Backed Government Coal Ownership
About 2000 people attended a Central Armory meeting in Cleveland to hear speeches on the coal strike. Socialistic speakers dominated and literature advocating socialist principles was distributed. Mayor Jones of Toledo spoke for an hour, praising Roosevelt's actions and the conference. Resolutions were adopted urging government ownership of coal mines.
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Cleveland
Central Armory
Jones
Toledo
Roosevelt
Coal famine hits Kokomo factories amid fuel shortage
In Kokomo Indiana on October 3 workers report a coal famine striking industry. The American strawboard works closed for lack of fuel while the steel mill runs on coal at thirty cars daily. Two of four paper mills have exhausted coal and several other factories face early closures if supplies do not improve due to railcar shortages.
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Indianapolis Journal
Kokomo
Ind
American Strawboard
Strike settled as coal teamsters win school fuel supply
Chicago on October 3 reports a coal teamsters strike ending after the Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Company agreed to the drivers demands. The stoppage threatened to deprive Northwest Side public schools of fuel, but terms were conceded and service resumed.
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Chicago
Anthracite and Bituminous Coal Company
Coal exports to America face freight bottlenecks and higher rates
Reports from Liverpool indicate continued large orders for Lancashire and North Wales coal from the United States but exporters struggle to secure freights as rates rise by one dollar this week.
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London
Liverpool
Lancashire
North Wales
America
Susquehanna Rolling Mill Shuts Down Over Coal Shortage
Lancaster PA Oct 3 The Susquehanna Rolling Mill of Columbia PA was forced to close today due to coal shortage. The plant employs about four hundred workers.
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Lancaster
Susquehanna Rolling Mill
Columbia
Mother Jones Touts Labor Support in Midwest and West Virginia
In Indianapolis yesterday while traveling from Iowa to West Virginia she spoke under AFL auspices. She said organized laborers are deeply interested in the anthracite strike and she plans to take an active part in the West Virginia actions, despite injunctions from Judge Jackson barring organizers from talking to the strikers.
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Indianapolis
Iowa
West Virginia
American Federation of Labor
Pirates Captured by Japanese Fishermen Off Chujado Island
Orient reports describe five Japanese fishing boat crews attacking a Korean pirate junk after it looted a hamlet on Chujado. Eight pirates were killed, nine captured, and the rest drowned as burning brands set the junk ablaze. The New York Evening Sun note follows.
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B. C
Orient
Chujado
Mrs. Burdette Not Critically Ill Convalescing
In Los Angeles, October 3, Robert J. Burdette said his wife Mrs. Robert J. Burdette, vice president of the General Federation of Women's Clubs, is convalescing from a severe headache, not brain congestion, and will travel East this month.
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Los Angus
Cal
Robert J. Burdette
General Federation of Women's Clubs
Movements of steamers across major ports
Steamship movements dated Oct 3 show arrivals and departures: Philadelphia and Bohemian reach New York, Celtic sails to Liverpool, Columbia arrives Cherbourg from New York, Lucania arrives Queenstown from New York, Moltke and Hohenzollern link New York with Plymouth Cherbourg and Bremen, Island arrives Copenhagen, Sylvania reaches Liverpool from Boston, and Parisian sails from Moville to Montreal.
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Liverpool
Auguste Victoria
Hamburg
Celtic
Columbia
Plymouth
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Merion
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Moltke
Cherubs
Furst Bismarck
Copenhagen
Island
Christiansand
Lizard
Hohenzollern
Bremen
Sylvania
Moville
Salled
Parisian
Montreal
Philippine friars land settlement aims three years
War Department officials fix a three year period as the time needed to settle the friars lands question under the present basis. The task involves examining many land titles and documents as part of the adjustment.
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Washington
War Department
Slaying Case Reported in Creede Murder Trial
A fragmented item notes a murder case at Creede involving a claimed killer Col O Kelly and references a court term. The readable text is garbled but implies a homicide tied to a local or regional headline. Further details are unreadable in the fragment.
Chicago News Inezle Tom's Cabin one night stand
A fragmented Chicago notice notes a one night stand attraction titled I'nele Tom's Cabin. The brief mentions an audience of seven and a reference to Little Eva's cue, with incoherent interruptions from an angry manager.
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Chicago News
Eva
Uncle Tom
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