Festival Prep and Political Reach Extend Across Nation
Meade AL October 2 preparations for the Unicago festival proceed amid tensions between the Fall Pestival committee and invited guests. The federal committee seeks donations to fund labor and culture programs while officials promise to safeguard the event, signaling broad political support and coordinated national backing.
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Meade, AL
Federal
Ubien
United District Attorney
Héthen
de C
Eras Mabee
Setewerts
Sacha
Ng i
Carll
Pride Togna_ceunell
Jeores Fubtlus
Bethh- Prurid
Ati
Madden
Dhihiers
Addison Port
Roosevelt Luncheon Hosts Distinguished Company
New York Governor and Mrs Roosevelt entertained at luncheon yesterday at their Oyster Bay home. Present were Lord and Lady Minto, Captain Coghlan, General Greene, Captain Lascelles, Lord Minto’s aide, Captain Persy, and other British and Canadian officials. The gathering preceded the visit of Lord and Lady Minto and other guests to attend the Albanian ceremony on the Navy secretary’s dolphin vessel.
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New York
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
Ee Company
Lon Minto
Ken=trol
Canada
Minto
Ole ‘Thomas Lipt
A. Morley
Henry A Jette
Enerene
Laumdun
Charles Rushon
Aptain Coghlan
Coghlan
Charles Beresford
Fremont
Persy
Fran Greene
Lascelles
John Jacob Antanas
Dousine Bets Inbun
Hooveratts
Ann Elvter
Col Zeer
Mint
Baipnin
Columbie
Wil
Catly
Prominent Merchant OConnor Shot by Drunken Mexican
Bi Touls Oct 2 A special to the Gruber Dessier at Bom Ht Pas Tess TH Ra C Connor a well known merchant of thieliy was shot and fatally wounded last night by a drunken Mexican who escaped Four other Mexicans have been arrested A policeman fired five shots at the fleeing assailant but he escaped from the saloon on BMaln street where the incident occurred
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O'Connor
Bi Pano
Bi Touls
Gruber Dessier
Bom Ht Pas
Tess
Connor
Thieliy
O'Conner
Uni
Caiier
M O'Conner
Flattest Coon in Dixie Reeaction at Crawfant Theatre
The latest colored show to be ced on the fund features several acts by noted performers. Prices will be affordable for audiences, with a promotion for a Rafat at sa es Ie ailrscuon at the Graw.
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Dixie
We Must Repeat Dean's Kidsey Pile Remedy Claim
Mrs A W Wells of 672 Chandler Street reports long kidney trouble with heavy aching and back pain. After years of doctor visits with only temporary relief she endorses Dean's Kidney Pills, praising lasting relief and urges others to try the remedy via local stores or mail order.
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Dean
Wien
Montgomery Will Go New York War Plan
A Washington dispatch says upon Transvaal Britain hostilities, Commander John Morrell of the Montgomery will sail the cruiser with its detachment to protect American citizens and interests. The move aims to shield neutral Americans, with possible diplomatic repercussions if tensions rise. If war comes, the Montgomery and Rear Admiral Lobley’s flagship may reinforce the Pretoria consul.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Transvaal
Great Britain
John ©. Morrell
Montgomers
Pretoria
Jontert
Nniens
Xell
Montcorery
President Urges Transpacific Cable Plan Before Congress
New York special reports President McKinney will push Congress to authorize a Transpacific cable. Navy surveys trace a route from Guam via Midway to Manila, Yokohama, and back, with no adverse reports on key segments. Government interest favors a national project, possibly funded or shared with private enterprise, to speed military and diplomatic communications.
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Congress
New York
Herald
Washington
McKinney
Nero
Hodges
San Francisco
Hawaii
Laeute
Witers Wert
Weporta
Bradford
Bureau of Equipment
Inet
Midway Islands
Guar
Guam
Mani
Sht Inter
Yokohama
Ate
Acaly
Gua
Mannland
Manila
Layitiem
Cavite
Hong Kong
Troops Leave for Home After Dewey Celebration
New York on October 2 reports most of the 39 000 troops quartered for the Dewey celebration departed. Florida, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Ohio and New Hampshire units exited by rail or morning flights, with the Ninth and Fifth regiments among those leaving. The Tenth Pennsylvania was scheduled to depart today as routes southward proceeded.
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New York
Florida
Pennsylvania Railway
Weloek
Washington
Floridy Central and Pacific
Pennsylvania
Corcorast Cadets
Washington Light Infantry
Georezia Guariamen
Baltimore & Ohio
Ohto
New Hampshire
Three Fires In One Day Reported With No Damage
The fire department was called three times Sunday. At Fifthwareet near Van Buren and Harrison, a small grease fire under an oven prompted a quick stop with no damage to Mrs. Termytite’s home. Later at 709 Tyler Street rear alley a pile of rubble near barns caught briefly but caused no damage. Evening alarm at 8 near the foot of Quincy Street saw a sawdust fire contained by Hose Reel No. 1.
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Fifthwareet
van Buren
Harrison Streets
Quincy Street
Cripple Creek Sets September Output Record
Cripple Creek district records a remarkable September output, surpassing all previous marks since its discovery in 189, reaching a high not yet seen. Production of ore in the district shows unprecedented strength as miners report new efficiencies and higher yields.
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Cripple Creek
Col
Crpalet Creek
Emia
Two Women Burned to Death on Inland Route
Two women Miss Luctra Clark aged 45 and her invalid mother aged 8 were burned to death in an incident on the Rock Inland Route between Topeka and Kansas City. The fire occurred over an estimated hour and forty minutes, destroying their property and triggering a partial wreck along the line.
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Luctra Clark Agai
Lonergan's Long Service Resigns After 27 Years
Marysville October reports the resignation of Lonergan, longtime agent for St Joseph and Grand Island at Marysville, after twenty seven years of service. He faced speculation about plans to move to Colorado and noted public road concerns.
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Lonergan’s
The
St Joseph & Grand Island
Marysville
Marrevile
Joan Tongan
Starship
Wim
Lamergan
Takin
Wang
Colorada Resarte
Anie
Rosie
Yachts Ready for Columbia Shamrock Cup Race
New York reports record crowds for the Columbia Shamrock cup contest with extensive federal course supervision. English and American dignitaries alas gather aboard Erin and other vessels as three races measure windward and reach courses, while petitioners hope for a UK victory.
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New York
United States
Humber
Thomas Lipton
Erin
England
Tard
Charles Beresford
Beresford
Amer Sdr
Lord Miaka
Yaa Ornor
Canaie
Mtin
Charles Russell
Henry Hunter
Prince Mat— Jitmingh
Epelieh
Tom
Thomas
Sir ‘Thomas
Triangle
Columbia
Vittoria Narrates Sinking of White Cloud Steamer
The paddle steamer White Cloud, chartered by Americans, foundered about ninety miles from Hengiene while en route from Hong Kong to Manila. Seven men drowned as the vessel broke up, with the mate’s boat and captain’s boat survivors rescued by a Chinese junk and taken to Shamgtal. Loss is estimated at $20,000 due to the disaster, reportedly caused by a white rat.
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Vittoria
I G
Olympia
Rose
White Cloud
Hong Kong
Manila
Hengiene
Wen
Breamer
Bevides Hinwett
Shamgtal
Fétvel
Fresh northeast wind expected for Tuesday yacht race
The local weather bureau reports brisk northeast winds likely over the yachting course Tuesday. Chief WHIS Lo Moore of the Weather Bureau confirms the forecast from Washington two days earlier, noting an improving wind outlook.
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New York
Washington
Whlis Lo Moore
Weather Bureau
Farquhar Relieved as Norfolk Navy Yard Commander
Washington announces Admiral Albert S Harker is assigned to command Norfolk navy yard, relieving Admiral Farquhar who moves to the North Atlantic station. Captain Barker to be promoted to rear admiral this month after serving aboard the battleship Oregon on notable cruises and during the Spanish War.
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Washington
Albert S Harker
Norfolk Navy Yard
Farquhar
North Atlantic
Barker
Aonth
Operon
New York
Mattie
Dewes
Wreck on the Solomon Branch Delays Westbound Train
A freight mishap near Delphos involving the Belait and Kulumin Urawah led to a locomotive and most cars passing, but the mail and one car derailed the passenger coach line, injuring no severe casualties while delaying the westbound train for hours. a Delphos resident and his wife expressed concern as the conductor asked about injuries. The incident followed by a lecture course note mentions zone number drawings and Rock Island fare to Chicago.
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Delphay
G A R Request To Head Topeka Parade Accepted
The Kansas G A R asked to head the Twentieth Kansas parade in Topeka. The department commander of Kansas accepted the invitation from the local committee for the parade and for sailors and Sons of Veterans. The governor approved the plan and directed the local committee to confer the honor on the veterans.
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Kansas
New York
Topeka
Sailors and Sons of Veterase
A. R
Lights Go Out In Store Sparks Civic Commotion
Shoppers in a Greenwald clothing shop and nearby stores faced darkness when an electrical fault cut power, triggering a candlelit rush and a police scuffle at a street corner. Clerks reassured customers as the outage affected lighting, elevators, and street traffic, while an Edison Illuminating Co apology notes temporary service delays and repairs expected through November 10.
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Einctria
Seaneas Avenue
Tata
Greenwald
Gileerian
Tio
Seretty Ag
Pal
Muries
Wertern Union Phn
Eamite Hunt
Erocso
Wba
Edison
Electhc Illuminating . Com
Miunwell
Arrest of Wilson over stolen presidential watch in Knoxville
Knoxville police arrested Wilson on Sunday amid a tense scheme involving a watermarked watch stolen from former President Harrison five years ago. The timepiece, diamond set with a center stone valued at 2400, carried a large reward. Wilson allegedly guided investigators to the burial site near Akan, Ohio, with the suspect to remain jailed until Chick Reeder secures the prize.
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Knoxville
Tenn
E Wilson
Cronk
Au TelaTy
T. A. Conmigtatien
Kemer
Harrison
Senate
Harrigan
Wien
Ohio
Wilson
Chick Reeder
Prise
Webster Tiioch Coal Trade Note
A fragmented message discusses coal trade terms and a buyer indicating intent to pay on delivery. Readable bits reference Webster Tiioch Coal and a plan to load today with a quick payment. The text shows informal, incomplete details and unclear names or locations.
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Webster-Tiioch
Homeseeker's Excursion Via Santa Fe Route
The Santa Fe route offers round trip fares of 2 dollars to many destinations including Arizona Indian Territory Louisiana New Mexico Oklahoma and Texas with departures on October 3 and 17. Agents provide details. Travel time between Kansas City and Heck Island is about one hour forty minutes.
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Santa Fe
Santa Fe WI
Ariie
Arizona
Indian Territory
Louisiana
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Texas
Kansas City
Heck Island
Ram fighting in India a brutal betting sport in Bengal
In India, ram fighting is a widespread betting craze led by Bengal's farmers. A young ram is trained for up to two years, horns are reshaped, and trainers forceful confrontations occur in arenas where patrons wager heavily on the outcome. The victor drives the defeated ram from the arena.
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Philadelphia
India
Great Peninsula
Punjab
Bengal
Fils
Losing or Gaining a Day in Time Reckoning
An extract discusses the effect of earth’s rotation on calendar days when travelers move westward or eastward. It explains that due to the sun’s position, a 24 hour day may become 23 or 25 hours, causing dates and weekdays to shift. The piece analyzes how noon-to-noon timekeeping could yield multiple correct dates in a single journey.
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Poe
Godar
Bresedt
Kim
Gue
Tovey
BOLO OF THE FILIPINOS Explains Filipino use of bolo and dagger in fighting
A letter from Lieutenant William M. Copp aboard the gunboat Napidan in Laguna de Bay describes Filipino warriors using a heavy bolo and a dagger in close combat. He notes the fearsome weaponry, the loyal handling of dead or wounded by insurgents, and the impact on Spanish forces as insurgents withdraw and battle conditions change.
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New York Sunj
William MM. Copp
Sixth Artillery
Napidan
Laguna de Hay
Aehinig
Pilipinas
Loge
Rosch
Substitution at the Inner Circle Leads to Deception
Matthew Elder leaves control to J Graham Champnnes who handles a visitor Cynthia Page claiming Elder’s full authority. Page appears mysterious and impressed by Champnnes, while Elder worries about missing appointments and office matters as a subterfuge unfolds.
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Chicago Times-Herald
J Matthew Elder
Inner Circle
J. Graham Champnnes
Elder
Matthew Eider
Champnies
The Curious Debate on Women in Local Politics
An anecdote from the Commercial Advertiser recounts a district canvass where a young man seeks Mr Mullins to vote. A redfaced woman questions him at a tenement doorway, revealing tensions over election work and the neighborhood’s moral climate as the canvass continues.
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Mullins
Weil
Mao
Scotsman Firemen Arrested After Strait Wreck
On arrival today from Queenstown two firemen aboard the British steamer Bootimas wrecked September 21 in the Strait of Belle Isle were arrested. The incident occurred as the vessel bound for Montreal encountered disaster off coast. Authorities detained the crew for inquiry into the wreck and possible negligence.
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Liverpool
Get
Queenstown
Bremen
Bootimas
Straita
Belle Inte
Trim Caverns
Montreal
Pote
Sanne Eakins
State of Siege Raised in Barvia Amid Unclear Turmoil
Unclear report from Ooty mentions a tense situation labeled as a state of siege following political unrest linked to an assassination event in Milan. Details scarce, with references to symbols of stability and shifting guard in the region.
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Palin
Barvia
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