Strike Imminent as UMWA District Meet Opens
Pueblo Colorado September 23 convention of District No 15 United Mine Workers of America opens with delegates from Colorado Wyoming Utah and New Mexico in attendance. Officials express belief a general strike by district miners will be declared following the meeting.
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United Mine Workers of America
Colorado
Wyoming
Utah
New Mexico
Tom Kim Yung Funeral Marked by Oriental Spectacle
In San Francisco Chinatown the funeral for Tom Kim Yung, a Chinese legation military attache, drew tens of thousands as the Tom family bannered ceremony. He died by gas asphyxiation a week after his arrest on a petty misdemeanor, prompting suspension of business across Chinatown.
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Tom Kim Yung
San Francisco
America
United States
China Town
Great Tom
Pekin
Puget Sound Conference Opens with Higher Criticism Protest
The twenty third session of the Puget Sound Annual Conference of the Methodist Episcopal Church opens in Tacoma with Bishop Hamilton of California presiding. Resolutions from the First Church of Seattle urge expulsion of teachers of the new doctrine for higher criticism, while Bishop Hamilton calls for caution and moderation.
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Puget Sound
The
Methodist Episcopal Church
Hamilton
California
First Church of
Seattle
General Conference
Prominent Preacher Henry R. Percival Dies in Philadelphia
Rev. Henry R. Percival a leading Protestant Episcopal divine died last night in Philadelphia after a long career in religious circles. He was known for his sermons and community service. The obituary notes his influence in church circles and local philanthropy.
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Philadelphia
Henry R. Percival
Union No 2 of New York City Referred Back for Action
The Credential committee reports to the International Association of Bridge and Structural Workers convention on Union No 2 led by Sam J. Parks. The majority sends the matter to the convention for final action while the minority says the suspension was unconstitutional. Parks and members left the hall peacefully as the convention proceeds.
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Kansas City
Credential Committee
International Association of Bridge and Tren Structural Workers
Jett Must Pay Penalty in Second Trial Verdict
Curtis Jett was found guilty of murder in a Jackson, Kentucky case from July 21, 1902, and sentenced to death after an eight day trial in Cynthiana. The verdict came two hours after deliberations began, surprising spectators and leaving Jett unmoved while his brother showed distress.
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Cynthiana
Curtis Jett
Marshall Cockrill
Jackson
Jett
J. B. Marcum
Thomas White
Farwell Dies, Noted Senator and Figure in National Politics
Chicago, Sept. 23. Former United States Senator Charles B. Farwell died today after months of illness. A prominent figure in local, state, and national politics since 1844, he had worked in real estate and banking.
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United States
Chicago
Charles B. Farwell
Farwell
Telegraph operators in Convention gather in Milwaukee
The annual reunion of old time telegraphers and the Historical Association, with the Secretary of the United States Military Telegraph Corps, was held in Milwaukee on September 23.
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Milwaukee
Old Time Telegraphers
the Historical Association
United States Military Telegraph Corps
Wages of Sin Ends in Murder Suicide in Chicago
In a south side Chicago vacant lot a well dressed young woman around twenty and a man about thirty were found dead. A revolver lay in the man's hands, a bullet wounded the woman’s lung, two neck wounds suggest murder and suicide. Names Laurie and Sherman appeared on her clothing while initials DD O on the man's linen offered the only identification marks.
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Chicago
South Side
Laurie
Sherman
Bet on a Dog Victim Yet a Battle Over Larceny
In San Francisco on September 23 the United States circuit Court of appeals reviews whether a day can be a battle and a subject of larceny. P C Burke of Rampart Alaska appeals a decision by Federal Judge Wickersham which jailed him for allegedly stealing a dog valued at 34 dollars. The judge notes the statute does not specify dog but may treat the animal as chattel.
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San Francisco
United States Circuit Court of Appeals
P. C. Burke
Rampart
Alaska
United States District
Wickersham
Burker
New Denver Charter Defeated By Heavy Vote
The Denver city and county charter framed by a convention under a constitutional amendment was put to voters. Early returns show the charter defeated by more than 2000 votes amid charges of registration fraud and a grand jury investigation. The election result is expected to be contested.
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Denver
Elberta Peaches and Idaho Apples Offer in City Delivery
Local ad lists Elberta peaches 624 cents per case and prunes and large blue plums 50 cents for 14 and 26 pound cases. Idaho apples 40 pounds for 1 dollar. Wagon at the corner of Cleveland Avenue and Center Street from 2 to 5 30 p m delivering to all parts of the city. B O C Co licensed.
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Elberta
Idaho
Cleveland Avenue
Center Street
City Council Addresses Rates and Public Works
The adjourned city council meeting tackles electric light rate authority, bill approvals for dirt fill at Whitman Street, private sewer permits, sidewalk projects, and a street crosswalk change. Debate includes indigent transport concerns and a pending ordinance on street vending licenses.
Suspicious Swede Quietly Loitered at Sagamore Hill
Oyster Bay New York September 23 a man named Samuel Swenson was stopped by secret service officers near Sagamore Hill while attempting to meet the president. He was searched questioned and later placed on a New York tram. He claimed to be a gardener from Sayszerry hotel and had four dollars and a Swedish religious paper. He proved harmless and not an anarchist or specialist.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Samuel Swenson
Secret Service
Sagamore Hill
New York
Swenson
Swenyon
Sayszerry
New York City
Royal Italian Band at the Auditorium Tonight
The Royal Italian Band performs at the Auditorium tonight in an adaptable concert evenings program. Local music lovers are invited to enjoy the orchestra and its classic repertoire.
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Royal Italian Band
Council weighs light rates and hay barn plan
McHan said he discussed light-rate talks with Mr. Brady and agreed to meet council anytime. Brooks urged leaving the matter alone, while McHan moved a three member committee to visit Brady on rates for all consumers. Melflan, Brooks and Lane named. James Patton proposed a 40 by 30 hay barn with a $522 estimate. Brooks questioned the cost. The council adjourned without action.
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Lane
Brady
McHan
Melflan
Brooks and Lane
James Patton
Two Percent Bonds Scarce Prompting Funding Measures
Secretary Shaw announces renewed funding up to 20 million dollars due to a shortage of two per cent bonds. Banks with five per cent bonds on file for public deposits may substitute approved state and municipal bonds at 75 percent of their value, while five per cent bonds maturing February 1, 1904 will be redeemed at interest to maturity.
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Washington
Shaw
Stranger Leaves Village for New York on 6 07 Train
A man urged to stay leaves with officers escort to the station. He buys a ticket to New York and departs on the 6 07 train after a brief farewell handshake. He warned at Sagamore Hill that returning could invite a shooting. He speaks plainly, appearing unsophisticated and somewhat religiously fanatic, drawn here by curiosity.
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New York
Sagamore Hill
Ground broken for Pocatello Street Fair Electric Arch
Ground was broken this afternoon for the grand Electric Arch of the Pocatello Street Fair. Mayor B Steely led the ceremony with a brief address. Booth space is now 2.00 per front foot, attracting local merchants and Salt Lake firms. Knapp announces attractions from Salt Lake and San Francisco, including a grand search light atop Center Street bench.
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Pocatello Street
B. Steely
Brady
Boise
Knapp
Salt Lake
San Francisco
Pocatello
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