Czar Grants Gifts to Father John of Cronstadt and Canonization Hint
The czar gifts a diamond and sapphire pectoral cross to Father John of Cronstadt citing gratitude. Reports say Nicholas was urged to canonize a saint to ensure an heir. Also noting prison reforms in New York and other states removing stripes from inmate clothing. Captain Frank Parker receives special honors to study French cavalry methods with the Fifteenth mounted chasseurs.
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John of
Cronstadt
John
Nicholas
New York State
Frank Parker
United States Army
Fifteenth Regiment of
Mounted
Chasseurs
Meatless strength myth debunked by New York vegetarians
In Greater New York there are 25,000 vegetarians and physical culturists. Brooklyn Physical Culture society counts 300 young men and women who are strong and healthy without ever tasting meat.
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Greater
New York
Brooklyn
Scots research confirms only three minerals vital to plants
After eighteen years of fertilizer experiments the Agricultural Research Society of Scotland confirms that the essential mineral elements for plant growth are nitrogen phosphorus and potassium. The influence of sulphur calcium and magnesium is very slight.
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Agricultural Research Society of Scotland
Europe to Rebalance After Russian Defeat by Japan
The defeat of Russia by Japan would bring remarkable shifts in European international relations, transforming the balance of power, redefining military prestige, and altering alliances and diplomacy across the continent.
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Russia
Japan
Osmon fuel from peat forms briquettes without smoke
Osmon is a peat derived fuel. The peat contains about 90 percent water and 20 to 25 percent is removed by electric current. The dried peat passes through a machine that shapes it into briquettes or nut shaped pieces. Osmon burns clean with no sulphur and no slag or smoke.
Submarine Cable Links Seattle to Sitka in Alaska
A new submarine cable between Seattle and Sitka completes a direct link, placing Alaska in close touch with the United States and the world. Earlier telegraph links in southeastern Alaska relied on land routes and were prone to winter interruptions.
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Seattle
Sitka
Alaska
United States
Millionaire leads plan for seven-figure families hamlet
P. C. Wiest of New York spearheads a project to establish a hamlet for families of men worth seven figures or more. The community, located roughly midway between York and Dover, Pennsylvania, will include ten homes on seven-acre plots with a small park.
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P. C. Wiest
New York
York
Dover
Russian reforms urged after war with Japan
Prof Mendelejeff states that all Russians from czar to commoner know many things are not as they should be and that reforms are urgently needed. He adds reforms will come after the war with Japan, which he believes has opened everyone’s eyes.
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Prof. Mendelejeff
Russia
Japan
Government loan for World's fair nearly repaid early
More than half of the $4,600,000 government loan to the World's fair has been repaid on the promised dates, and the full sum will be cleared promptly. Running expenses total $65,000 daily, but receipts show a positive margin on the right side, marking complete success of the undertaking in all respects.
Russia Outclassed by Japan Since PortArthur Attack
The passage argues that from early February 1904, when Japan halted Russia's evasions and attacked the czar's fleet before Port Arthur, Russia has been outmatched by Japan in all aspects of fighting power. The tone suggests a belief that Russia prepared for many eventualities but still trails.
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Russia
Japan
Port Arthur
Sunday and the fair grounds closure dispute
The closing of the World's fair grounds on Sunday was argued as conscientious and Godly, while others contend that Sunday serves humanity and should not be barred from public view by law. The debate centers on liberty of worship versus official restrictions on recreation.
News in Brief: Kuropatkin to the South at Liaoyang
Reports from the war front mention Gen Kuropatkin's forces mainly south of Yanti near Liaoyang with others crossing the Taitse river and taking position on the right bank. Orloff's corps suffered losses in retreat as dispatches note. Other items cite Churchill China and political redistricting updates and royal congratulations.
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Kaiser William
Missouri
Hencken
St. Louis County
Honolulu
Jonah K. Kalanianaole
Congress
Hawaii
Gov. Carter
London
3Assoneff
von Plehve
Russia
Joant Mattasisch-Kegelvich
Vienna
Louis of
Saxe Coburg
Platonoff
Council of
M. Plehve
Arkansas
Jefferson Davis
Harry Myers
H. B. Segar
Burlington Road
Atchison, Kas
Unior
St. Louis
London Daily Telegraph
Che Foo
Port Arthur
Tatema
World’s fair shuttle collision and wartime updates
A Wabash shuttle train returning from the World’s Fair at St Louis struck a suburban Maplewood division car at the Sarah street crossing, demolishing the car and killing seven passengers while injuring nineteen. Dispatches report pending wartime actions including crew detentions, ship losses, and Russian maneuvers, plus local labor celebrations in St Louis marked by two parades and broad participation.
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St. Louis
Maplewood
Sarah Street
London Times
Shanghai
China
Askold
Grozovoi
Drumbarton
Point San Pedro
Pacific
Bricelyn
Minn
Peter Daley
Chris Sunje
James Seymour
Abe Voster
Willard Gallion
Kuropatkin
Building Trades
Central Trades and Labor Union
Lemp’s Park
Japanese force cuts Kuropatkin retreat at Sinminton
A London Daily Mail dispatch from Sinminton reports Kuropatkin's retreat being cut off by Japanese forces. In Indianapolis Labor Day celebrations a clash disrupted streetcar crossings as parade laws requiring crossing intervals were ignored, with damage to vehicles and crews.
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London Daily Mail
Sinminton
Kuropatkin
Indianapolis
Vermont voting yields Republican sweep in state offices
Report lists election results on the 6th with Republicans winning the governor and full slate of state officers, two members of Congress, thirty state senators, and a representative from every city and town, signaling continued GOP control of the legislature.
Illinois prison escapee Morgan captured in St Louis
Alex Morgan colored a former Springfield jail inmate who escaped two months ago after aiding twenty others to escape was arrested in St Louis. He faced burglary and larceny charges and was trusted before a night door opening enabled further escapes. Detectives recognized him from a photo and description. Several of his fellow escapees were recaptured.
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Alex. Morgan
Springfield
Morgan
St. Louis
Gordon
Elopers’ plan thwarted as horse dies on way to Bloomington
Perry Graves and Mrs. Maud Brann planned to elope from Downs to Bloomington. A rented horse driven by Graves failed when they reached Bloomington, the horse dropping dead. The couple walked to a hotel, were arrested, and the woman agreed to return to her husband, who forgave her.
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Perry Graves
Maud Brann
Downs
Bloomington
Drowning Deaths Reported in Ontario and Illinois
A Canadian resort drowning claims the life of Mrs. Jane Dally of East Alton wife of CG M Dally. In Illinois an 18 month old child drowns in an open well near Shelbyville, the mother of the child is in critical condition thereafter. The state faces a swamp land indemnity dispute with the Interior Department setting a September 25 deadline to show cause for potential rejection of claims.
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Jane Dally
CG. M. Dally
Equitdéble Powder Co
East Alton
Muskoka Lake
Providence
Ontario
Canada
Alton
State
Illinois
Department of the Interior
Chas. Langford
Shelbyville
Death of Rockbridge man ruled self-inflicted
John McKerney of Rockbridge was found dead in bed with a tin cup nearby from which he drank. Sediment around the cup edge tested to be rough om rats. The coroner's jury returned a verdict of death by own action. He was about 80, living with his unmarried son.
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John McKerney
Rockbridge
Riot injures score on St Clair avenue in East St Louis
A mob of 400 to 500 striking packing-house workers attacked five cars of employed workers returning home on the East St Louis electric line after work. Dozens injured in the riot on St Clair avenue East St Louis as tensions flared between workers and strikers.
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St. Clair Avenue
East St. Louis
East
Doctors rule out Asiatic leprosy in La Salle case
Dr Baldwin of Chicago and Dr Baker of Jacksonville state health inspectors, after investigating La Salle, report the reported Asiatic leprosy case is not leprosy. In Murphysboro, Mrs Fisk fires at Barney Bosse, who was trying to enter her home. surgeons say the bullet likely fatal. Pearl fishermen along the Wabash report big sales with Wintizer selling a 31 grain pearl for $1,000 and Dixon selling another for $1,250 after a $1,500 sale weeks earlier.
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Baldwin
Chicago
E. S. Baker
Jacksonville
la Salle
State Board of Health
Wabash River
James Wintizer
James Dixon
Mrs Henry Thomas Accidental Shooting Fatality at Arcola
Mrs Henry Thomas accidentally shot and killed her four year old nephew Willie Van Horn in Arcola while removing an old rusty rifle left hanging unused on a kitchen wall. Investigators say the weapon discharged as the woman handled it in the household. The tragedy prompted a tragic domestic accident inquiry.
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Henry Thomas
Willie van Horn
Arcola
Republicans Win in Vermont State Election
Vermont voters elected Governor Charles J. Bell and party ticket, keeping Republicans in control of the legislature. Returns from about 200 of 246 towns show Bell with 38,860 to Porter 12,893, suggesting a about 32,000 plurality for Bell. David J. Foster and Kittredge Haskins elected to Congress from districts one and two respectively.
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White River Junction
Vermont
Congress
Charles J. ‘Bell
Welden
Charles KE. Stearns
John L. Bacon
Frederick G.fleetwood
Horace A. Graham
David J. Foster
Burlington
Kittredge Haskins
Brattleboro
Redfield Proctor
Wm. Stickney
Stickney
Bell
Porter
Stickeny
Senter
Ten Die In Wabash Wreck Near Warrenton Missouri
Ten killed and 51 injured in a Wabash train wreck two miles west of Warrenton Missouri when the east bound No 20 derailed with two rear coaches including a diner and a passenger car plunging down a 40 foot embankment. Immediate relief followed as physicians arrived from 20 miles away and local facilities opened to care for the injured and to transport the dead and wounded.
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Warrenton
Wabash
St. Paul
Bullfighters Arrested After World's Fair Bull Fight
St Louis authorities arrested three bullfighters and matadors after a bull fight held Sunday afternoon near the World's Fair Dreamland arena. Ed ward C Crow and Sheriff Edward Hencken led a six deputy force under Attorney General orders to seize the participants involved in the event.
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St. Louis
Edward C. Crow
Missouri
Edward Hencken
St. Louis County
Dreamland
Uruguayans Rout Rebels After Northern Victory at Cuchilla Negra
Buenos Aires reports confirm Gen Vasquez and northern division engagement against revolutionary forces near Cuchilla Negra. Dispatch says government casualties include 11 officers killed and 52 wounded, 83 soldiers killed, 245 wounded, 34 missing. rebels claim about 1200 losses, including 170 officers and 600 men killed or wounded.
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Buenos Ayres
Uruguay
Vasquéz
Cuchilla Nega
Buenos Aires
Ordonez
Vasquez
Saravia
Man Confesses To Double Murder Of Strikebreakers
Louis Kane of East St. Louis admits killing two strikebreakers Robert Reynolds and George Green as retribution for scabbing. He told Police Chief George Purdy he acted of his own will after deliberating and meeting them Monday.
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East St. Louis
Robert Reynolds
George Green
Louis
Monk
Kane
George O. Purdy
Mosquito Plague Haunts Eldorado Town in Mazatlan Report
A Mazatlan dispatch says Eldorado, Mazatlan state, endures a severe mosquito plague with unusually large swarms at night. Reports say a woman has gone insane from bites and two infants died. Locals appeal for state aid as authorities seek experts from Mexico City. the outbreak appears confined to Eldorado and nearby swamps.
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San Antonio
Tex
Mazatlan
Mex
Eldorado
Mexico
Tragedy in Louisville: Neal kills wife then himself
William E. Neal, indicted for the murder of Assistant Commonwealth Attorney James Spreader, shot and killed his wife Nellie Robinson Neal in a West Broadway boarding house and then killed himself. The couple had been staying there as Mr. and Mrs. Johnson of Nashville since Sunday.
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Louisville
Wm. E. Neal
Commonwealth
James
Spreader
Nellie Robinson Neal
West Broadway
Neal
Mrs. Johnson
Nashville
Tenn
Wreck on Pennsylvania Line Kills Two at Altoona Curve
A disastrous freight wreck on the horse shoe curve of the Pennsylvania railroad at Altoona Pennsylvania Wednesday night killed two men and seriously injured three. Thirty five cars were demolished as the crew lost control of the train. Telephone and telegraph wires were down.
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Altoona
Pass
Pennsylvania Railroad
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