Change of posts sends five representatives abroad
Ambassador Tower is sent to Berlin while McCormick moves to St Petersburg and Storer to Vienna. Novelist Hardy goes to Madrid and Charles Page Bryan to the Republic of Switzerland. David E. Thompson of Nebraska is appointed minister plenipotentiary to Brazil.
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Ambassador Tower
Berlin
McCormick
St. Petersburg
David E. Thompson
Nebraska
Brazil
Washington
State Department
Charlemagne Tower
Pennsylvania
Russia
Ambassa
Germany
Roberts. M'Cormick
Illinois
Pleni
Austria-Hungary
Ambor
Bellamy Storer
Ohio
Spain
Arthur
White
Thompson
Burlington & Missouri Pacific
Mecklejohn
Dietrich
Belgia
Peru
Acre
United States
Madrid
Chanaels
Nally
Teheran
Persia
Greece
Switzerland
Massachusetts
Treasury to Buy Five Percent Bonds Announcement
Washington Sept 2 The Treasury issues a circular listing terms for prepaid interest through June 30, 1903. State Department releases announce a string of diplomatic appointments including Charlemagne Tower to Germany and Roberts McCormick to Russia. Thompson named envoy to Brazil amid Brazil Belgium Peru Acre dispute. other diplomats shuffled among posts.
Thompson named minister to Brazil surprises Lincoln tonight
President nominates David E Thompson to Brazil post and directs he may accept. He notes a major venture is the planned launch of an evening newspaper, first issue due next week.
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Lincoln
Neb
David E.thompson
Brazil
Thompson
Tuln
Treasury Circular Grants Prepayment on 5 Per Cent Bonds
The secretary of the treasury announces that 5 per cent United States bonds of the 1904 loan may be prepaid at 108 flat if presented by October 15. The circular also details a rebate of two tenths of one cent per month on interest prepaid between November 1 and July 1, with procedures for registered and coupon bonds and stamping by treasurers.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
United States
New York
Shaw
Treasury
Rural free delivery planned for Indiana routes
The Rural Free Delivery service will start November 1 in Indiana with Cortland and Crothersville routes in Jackson county. Cortland will have two carriers over 45 miles, serving 1,112 people. Crothersville two carriers over 44% miles serving 1,256 people. Some post offices will be discontinued and mail routed accordingly. A separate note reports the Russian evacuation of Manchuria toward October 6 and confirms a new Farmers National Bank of Edinburg with $50,000 capital.
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Washington
Indiana
Cortland
Jackson County
Spraytown
Crothersville
Oldtown
Stotes
Crob
Indianapolis Journal
Farmers’ National Bank of
Edinburg
Ind
Capital
Horace V. Goodrich
James Bymaster
Walter I. Snider
William Breeding
G. W. Snider
Indiana post office changes and other 1900s notes
Indiana post masters were appointed at Chesterfield Gadsden and New Britton with resignations noted. A War Department circular warned against political activity by officials. Rebecca Taylor’s demurrer to mandamus was filed. President granted full pardon to William Dinkella for a 1880 murder in Japan. Kentucky received 120800 for Spanish-American War troop expenses. Choctaw and Chickasaw supplemental agreement ratified by a large majority.
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Washington
Sanger
War Department
Council
Rebecca J. Taylor
Philippines
Root
Mandamus
William Dinkella
United States
Japan
Charles H. Abbott
Centennial
Heogo Harbor
Dinkella
Albany, N. Y
Kentucky
Spain
Sao
Interior Department
Cyclone Devastates Eastern Sicily Widespread Damage
A Rome dispatch reports a severe cyclone sweeping Sicily from Catania to Modica. Railroads were ruined, hundreds feared dead, and Modica suffered immense destruction with many houses wrecked and bridges gone. Mount Etna and Stromboli showed activity amid the disaster.
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London
Rome
Catania
Sicily
Villa Bellini
Modica
Mount Etna
Stromboli
Syracuse
Palermo
Fractissa
Caprera
St. Francis
Ste. Marie
Soicli
Tascaro
Palazzolo
Acrelde
Faria
Geratana
Dramatic end to Laura Biggar's bid for Bennett estate
In Long Branch New Jersey Laura Biggar abandoned her claim to Henry M Bennett's fortune and accepted 6 percent under the will. Conspiracy warrants were issued for Miss Biggar Samuel Stanton and Dr C C Hendrick. Stanton and Hendrick jailed. Biggar sought grand jury questioning as search for her continued.
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Long Branch
N. J
Laura Biggar
Henry M. Bennett
Wilbur A. Heisley
Biggar
Samuel Stanton
Freehold
Heisley
Mr. Black
Samuel A. Peterson
Mr. Arrowsmith
Miss Biggar
Hendrick
Mr. Stanton
Mr. Bennett
A. V. W. Watterson
Pittsburg
Dr. Hendrick
Bennett
John F. Hawkins
Asbury Park
Mennett
Tooker
Hoboken Board of Health
Stanton
Weber
Seloana
Beira
G A R Parade Order for October 8 Encampment
Washington September 26 The order of Commander in Chief Torrance outlines the G A R parade schedule for October 8 in Washington. The march begins at 10 a m from the congressional library and ends past the White House with units in single rank lines and 24 paces between departments.
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Washington
Torrance
Congressional Library
White House
Drum Corps National Association
Civil War Musicians
Citizens
Marshal Blakeman
United States Marine
Mae Poemacher S Shiek
Grand Army of the Republic
Sons of Veterans
Grand Army
Linois
Warner
Baltimore
John W. Pettet
Stanton Entrapment Accusation Leads to Jail Commitment
Tooker testified Stanton sought a blank marriage certificate and asked him to record it. Stanton allegedly claimed entrapment and begged Tooker to swear he was drunk when presenting the paper. The blank, later identified as the original certificate, appeared altered. Judge Heisley committed the two prisoners to jail after no other witnesses were called.
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Stanton
Tanton
Tooker
Heisley
Was Bennett's Nurse at Long Branch Heirship Question
In Pittsburg the ongoing Long Branch will case regarding Henry M. Bennett reveals Miss Laura Biggar asserting she was married to Bennett. Executives J. W. Pratt and R. M. Gulick express surprise, noting Bennett never mentioned such a marriage. Biggar argues she has not been responsible for her actions since Bennett's death and recalls their long association from May 1892 with Bennett as Bijou Theater owner and her role as his nurse during his illness.
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Pittsburg
Long Branch
N. J
Henry M. Bennett
Laura Biggar
Miss Biggar
J. W. Pratt
R. M. Gulick
Mr. Bennett
Bennett
Consolidation of Southern Mills Under Fries Plan Gains Momentum
The Fries plan to consolidate about 60 percent of Southern spinning and weaving mills into a holding company has materialized with $25,000,000 cash capital. Philadelphia and Southern mill men will control the holding, with directors including cotton traders from Philadelphia New York and Boston and representatives from financial institutions. The plan prioritizes Southern mill ownership and promises rapid expansion as more mills sign options and ratify existing agreements.
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Philadelphia
South
New York
Boston
New England
Fries Plan
Holding Lion
Fairbanks Addresses Enraptured Republicans in Lafayette
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks spoke to about 2,500 at Grand Opera House Lafayette relaying campaign themes and praising Tippecanoe county. He arrived with John Wingate, dined with Henry W. Marshall, then spoke about two hours amid flags portraits and cordial reception.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Lafayette
Ind
Charles W. Fairbanks
Grand Opera House
Fairbanks
John Wingate
Henry W. Marshall
Tippecanoe County
Clark's Hill
J. M. Zion
Beveridge Delivers Campaign Speech in Huntington
In Huntington Indiana on September 26 Senator Beveridge opened the Republican campaign in a full opera house. He defended Republican principles against the Democrats and urged national supervision of corporations. He praised reciprocity expansion and Philippines protections, speaking with force to a charged audience. In Clay City Indiana Representative Holliday spoke at White's Opera House to a small crowd the prior night.
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Indianapolis Journal
Huntington
Ind
Beveridge
Opera House
United States
Philippines
American Republic
Clay City
E. 8. Holliday
White
Rain Falls as Town Meeting Attendance Falls Short
Heavy rainfall just before dark kept country voters away despite preparations for a lively reception. The speaker was still warmly welcomed when the speech proceeded with appreciation. The McKinley Glee Club of Brazil provided music.
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McKinley Glee Club
Brazil
Democrats Split in Marion Grant Races Over Nominee
In Marion and Grant counties Democrats split after Dr. Brose S. Horne resigned as a candidate for representative. He resigned then reconsidered and announced again, but party organ faction says he is not a Democrat and advocates F. A. Priest. A committee meeting placed Priest on the ticket and factions remained at odds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Marion
Ind
Grant
Brose S.horne
Horne
F. A. Priest
Dr. Priest
Democratic ticket renominated in Hartford City convention
In Hartford City Indiana Benjamin Wampler was renominated for auditor and John H Stewart for treasurer at the Democratic county convention. Other nominees named include Elbridge Hudson for sheriff Dr W A Hollis for coroner David McMichael for surveyor and George Willman along with Philip Schmidt as commissioners. Republicans plan delegate selection next Monday and their convention Tuesday with no announced candidates yet. In Shelbyville the Prohibition campaign opened with Dr W H Boles speaking at the courthouse before about 30 people and again inviting a larger audience as he claimed both major parties are controlled by liquor interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Hartford City
Ind
Benjamin Wampler
John H. Stewart
Elbridge Hudson
W. A. Hollis
David McMichael
George Willman
Philip Schmidt
Shelbyville
Shelby County
W. H. Boles
Jesse van Camp
Trial of F W Ames Former Police Chief Accused of Extortion
In Minneapolis on September 26, the trial of ex police superintendent Fred W Ames began. Prosecutors say he extorted 15 from a town woman and toured the tenderloin district warning women not to pay Bribery convict Irwin A Gardner. Ames allegedly directed women to pay at Cohen pawnshop in numbered envelopes. State witness Addie Mills corroborated the evidence.
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Minneapolis
Fred W. Ames
Boardman
Ames
Cohen
Addie Mills
New York Faces Acute Coal Shortage as Prices Surge
The September 26 report notes a fuel famine in New York with soft coal at $8 a ton, hard coal at $15 but unavailable, and kindling wood at $12 a cord. Demand far exceeds supply, charities anticipate higher coal needs, and two ships were chartered to bring Welsh anthracite from Swansea amid steep price ranges.
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New York
Park Department
Society For
United Hebrew Charities
St. Vincent de Paul Society
Swansea
United States
Justice Brewer Injured At Lake Champlain
A Burlington Vermont dispatch reports Justice David J. Brewer of the United States Supreme Court sustained burns to his face and hands while cleaning brush at his summer home Liberty Hall on Thompson's Point Lake Champlain. He used gasoline to light a brush pile and was burned in the accident. He received prompt medical care and, with good nursing, hopes to recover in a few days without scars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Herald
Burlington
David J. Brewer
United States Supreme Court
Thompson's Point
Lake Champlain
Revolt Contends for Acre Republic Amid Battles
Dispatch from Manao reports ongoing clashes in Acre between Galvez’s revolutionists and Bolivian forces along the Acre River near Antimari. Colonel Romero, Bolivian commander, is said to have been executed weeks earlier. Several Brazilians are implicated. leaders aim to form a new republic in Acre.
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New York
The
Journal of Commerce
Manao
Acre
Galvez
Antimari
Rio Janeiro
Herald
Romero
Tax Levy Fixed by Council Appropriation Ordinance Passed
The finance committee reported that the council adopted an appropriation ordinance fixing the tax levy. The action establishes the levy for the upcoming fiscal year and allocates funds to city departments and programs.
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Council
Moriaritys Funny Report Refuses to Name Document Pretender
Moriaritys funny report notes a refusal to reveal who prepared the document. The statement emphasizes that the author will not disclose the preparer’s identity. The report frames the act as a defiant stance amid ongoing inquiries.
Reductions Reach 24300 In Tax Levy Debate
City council adopts 80 cent tax levy and cuts $24,300 in appropriations after majority supports finance committee report. Democratic minority opposes, producing a lengthy dissent accusing extravagance and pressuring for a lower levy while criticizing light and gas franchise decisions.
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Committee On Finance
Finance Committee
Wynne
Crall
Eppert
Wysong
Moriarity
Witten
Berry
T. Taggart
Pireee Seaning
Jeaning R Ogue
Board of Health
Department of Parks
Qase
Republican Council
Lcense
Allie
Ower Company
Resi Ible
Home Heating and Lightning Company
Indianapolis Light and Power Company
Vais
Marion County Company
Crull
Haldeeman
Holliday
Far West
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Vienna
Hardy
Charles Page Bryan
Republic OF Switzerland
MR. Shaw
Treasury Department
Mr. Thompson
Ating
Manchuria
Conger
Peking
Liao River
Org
Chesterfield
Madison County
Ira M. Heath
Wilson T. Trueblood
Gadsden
Boone County
Arthur Stevens
William J. Fline
New Britton
Hamilton County
Isaac D. Casterer
Albert E. Bell
National Capital Notes
Medica
Lana Polis
Wajry
H. M. Bennett
G. A. R. Parade
T+erence
Southern Spinning and Weaving Mills
Senator Fairbanks
Tippecanoe
Grant County
Landis
Crawfordsville
Wingate
Linden
MR. Beveridge
Mr. Holliday
Blackford County
F. W. Ames
Justice Brewer
Moriaritys
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