Prisoners Attack Pratt Mines in Escape Bid
Four prisoners at Pratt Mines prison near Birmingham were shot during a 1 am escape attempt. Wounded were Tom Jay John Brewer Richard Kinnebeck and Thomas Stelecan. Brewer and Kinnebeck likely will die. J H Eamery escaped. The attackers used hypalite and dynamite while guards fired with Winchesters as a Millaray gang member Tom Fay led the crowd.
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Birmingham
Ala
Pratt Mines
Tom Jay
John Brewer
Richard Kinnebeck
Thomas Stelecan
Brewer
Kinnebeck
Winchesters
J. H. Eamery
Pike County
Tom Fay
Millar- «Ay
Serious trouble feared for American fishermen
New York dispatch reports rising tensions among American fishing schooners off Burin Newfoundland as bait dwindles. Squid bait is gone and Grand Bank shows a sea covered with dead caplin. With some American captains leaving the foreign crews turn ugly, prompting fears of serious trouble.
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New York
Burgo
New Foundland
Grand Bank
Foreigners Excluded From German Technical Schools
Berlin reports influential newspapers urge government to limit foreigners in German technical universities amid overcrowding. Of 14 026 students, 2 242 are foreigners, about half Russians with a few Americans. Proponents say exclusion would improve German student outcomes and protect trade interests.
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Berlin
Turks Prepare 400000-strong Army in Europe
Sofia reports insurgent leader Col Jankoff and three Serbian lieutenants led 460 men across the frontier. General Zontcheff and Captain Stoyanoff’s bands seized Turkish soldiers near Rakovitza. Dispatch says insurrection date postponed. Turkey to deploy about 400000 troops in Macedonia, causing regional alarm.
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Sofia
Jankoff
Zontcheff
Macedonian Committee
Stoyanoff
Rakovitza
Melnishko
Constantinople
Turkey
Macedonia
Corruption Fund Allegations Linked to Erie Railroad 1872
Governor La Follette recites New York legislative findings that over one million dollars was spent on extra legal services in one year and payments to political bosses charged to the India rubber account. Erie officers deny, noting the alleged misuse occurred in 1872 per Gov La Follette’s reply.
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New York
Chautauqua
N.Y
M. Ta Follette
Wisconsin
Erie Railroad
la Folette
Remorseful Striker’s Death Ends Chicago Union Leader Life
Jacob L. B. Smith a 25 year Cook’s union leader and restaurant chef in Chicago killed himself by leaping from his fourth story home window after regretting a strike that failed to win concessions. Friends noted declining mental state in the days before his death.
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Chicago
Jacob LB. Smith
Smith
Cook’s Union
Mrs Molineux Divorce Report Denied in SD Case
New York news says counsel for Mrs Roland B Molineux denies reports of a South Dakota divorce decree. No source confirms where the decree was issued and only brief confirmation is given that she will resume her maiden name.
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New York
Roland B. Molineux
South Dakota
Lipton to Visit Chicago Next Week
Sir Thomas Lipton plans a visit to Chicago next week, confirming a telegram from Alexander H. Revell. Revell says no formal entertainments will be arranged for the British yachtsman during the visit.
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Chicago
Sir Thomas Lipton
Alexander H. Revell
Revell
Guarding the Ambassadors in City of Constantinople
Washington reports an added detective force at the American Legation in Constantinople due to unsettled Turkish conditions. Leishman notes Turkish assurances to protect foreigners and hints at possible Marine support if needed. Britain and others may deploy guards, with France, Austria, Russia and Britain preparing fleets to respond to the crisis.
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Washington
Leish
State Department
Turkey
United States
Hierut
Leishman
Dardanelles
London
Constantinople
Foreign Office
Russia
Austria
Paris
Great Britain
Deleasse
Monastir
France
Salonica
Priest with Six Girls Reported in Poland Arrest
Berlin reports a man claiming to be American priest Guile iiki arrived at Gileswitz with six girls. He allegedly planned to take them to a pavilion at St. Louis to foster Polishism. He held an American passport and priesthood study papers and was arrested under emigration law for luring girls abroad.
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Berlin
Guileiiki
Gileswitz
Poland
St. Louis
Fire Devastates Travynik Bosnia Killing Several
A fire in Travynik Bosnia yesterday nearly destroyed the town. Several people were killed and about 600 houses were destroyed, leaving many residents homeless. The blaze prompted emergency response from local authorities in Viena.
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Viena
Travynik
Bosnia
Two Girls Burned to Death Near Topeka
In Jefferson county near Topeka Kansas Sarah and Gladys Hogan daughters of Samuel Slo gan were burned to death last evening The elder 16 held the younger as a kerosene lamp exploded spreading flames over both children The incident occurred about 15 miles northeast of Topeka.
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Topeka
Kan
Sarah
Gladys Hogan
Samuel
Jefferson County
Letter Carriers Hold Morning Session in Syracuse
The Syracuse convention opened with talks on mutual benefit and retirement associations. Detroit delegates presented the Michigan endowment plan and the final action was postponed to the next meeting.
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Syracuse
N. Y
Michigan
Detroit
Painters Die After Scaffold Fall at Ward Island Institute
Three painters James Field John Henley and an unnamed man were fatally injured when a swinging platform sixty feet above the ground at the Ward Island institution collapsed. Field and Henley suffered multiple bone fractures and a broken neck. the unnamed man had broken limbs and internal injuries.
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New York
James Field
John Henley
City Institution For
Warda Island
Field
Henley
Walla
Ase
Fields
Twentieth Infantry Ordered to Philippine Islands
Chicago reports the Twentieth Infantry, many units stationed at Fort Sheridan, has orders from Major General Bates to depart for the Philippine Islands. The transport departure date is set for November 20.
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Chicago
Twentieth Infantry
Fort Sheridan
Bates
Philippine Islands
Eagles Enjoy Themselves On Steamboat Trip
The Eagles spent the day in leisure taking a steamboat trip from New York along the Hudson to the Battery around the Battery to the Mast river and to Coney Island. About 3500 people joined the voyage.
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New York
Battery
Mast River
Coney Island
Silver coins shipped for the Philippines from New York
New York on September 4 10 465 000 silver coins valued at 1 075 000 depart on steamers Nubia and Sagami bound for the Philippines. Coins packed in iron bound kegs of 2500 each. Ships equipped with six four pounder guns and armed guards to secure the cargo until delivery at the government wharf in Manila. They travel via the Suez Canal.
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New York
Nubia
Sagami
Philadelphia
Aimila
Suez Canal
Indictments Filed Against Ex State Auditor and Clerk
The grand jury in Denver returns indictments against Charles W Creuter former State Auditor and W Cary Munsell his chief clerk. Munsell faces embezzlement charges of about 3000 in flat tax funds and Creuter is accused of failing to collect or turn over other flat tax money. There are nineteen counts.
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Denver
Grand Jury Today
Chas
W Creuter
W. Cary Munsell
Munsell
Robbery of Cash and Jewelry Reported in New York
Mrs Weir Marin of New York and her aunt Mrs Hearing of Chicago were robbed of more than 3000 in cash and jewelry at an Alexandra Bay New York summer hotel. The loss occurred while they were boating and valuables were left in their rooms. The thief was not found until hours later when a female servant was missing.
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New York
Weir Marlin
Hearing
Chicago
Alexandra
Bay
N. Y
Mooney 18 to Blame in UMWA Power Clash
Kansas City dispatch reports James Mooney, a district leader blamed for the Novinger coal strike, resisting John Mitchell as a struggle for UMWA presidency. Mitchelled tensions surge as Miners and operators clash over authority ahead of Kansas City convention.
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Kansas City
James Mooney
Novinger
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers of America
Mooney
Mitchell
Pittsburg
Kas
Minera
Minera of
Chicago
National Board of the
United Mine Workers
National Organization
JT. Lewis
Bridgeport
Alooney
Vaicna
Paris Boat Race Triumph by Mercedes at Paris Deuxville
The Mercedes won the Paris Deuxville boat race on Sept 4. The winner finished in thirty hours and ten minutes. Twenty two boats completed the course.
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Paris
Mercedes
Tima
Hoata
Salt Lake Boy Scalded to Death
Salt Lake City report of 10 year old Ulysses Stokes who fell into a scalding vat at Nipper's slaughter house. Rescuers failed to save him. he died today after severe suffering.
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Salt Lake
Salt Lake City
Ulysses Stokes
Plan Endorsed By National Fraternal Congress
Buffalo reports the National Fraternal congress, with 63 member societies, endorses the A O U W plan to raise assessments. Local opposition plans to appeal to the supreme lodge and some veterans threaten court action if the new rates favor younger members and discriminate against those over 55. A committee is named to pursue the plan and file proceedings if needed.
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Buffalo
Supreme Lodge of the Ancient Order of United Workmen
National Fraternal Congress
Supreme Lodge
Order
Order of United Workmen
St. Paul
United States
Escape of Harvey Logan Prompted $16,000 Damage Suit
U S District Attorney William I Wright filed a damage suit in Knoxville against Sheriff W Fox and his bondmen for $16,000. The action stems from the escape of Harvey Logan the Montana train robber from Knox county jail on June 27.
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Knoxville
Tenn
U. S
William I. Wright
W. Fox
Governmenta
Harvey Logan
Montana
Knox County
Seagirt Team Wins Trophy In Interstate Regimental Match
A six man team representing the Firal Negiment N S N 6 won the trophy a $100 car prize and a medal for each member in the interstate regimental team match. Thirty seven teams from state national guards US navy and US marine corps competed. The Sixth Massachusetts also totalled 533 but the First New Jersey earned first place by higher long range score. Sixth Massachusetts second prize $50 and First District of Columbia third prize $250.
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Seagirt
N. 7
Firal Negiment
N.S. N
National Guard
United States Navy
United States Marine Corps
Massachusetts
New Jersey
District of Columbia Regiment
Infuriated Women Attack Sailor in Madison Square
New York reporters describe a mob of scores of angry women beating John Nulty a recently discharged sailor after he tried to kiss 14 year old Fortunito Lorito. He lay senseless as officers arrived and he was lodged at the station.
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New York
John Nulty
Navy
Madison Square
Fortunito Lorito
Fortunito
Pary
Nulty
Cortelyou and aides call on the President at Oyster Bay
Secretary of Commerce and Labor Cortelyou led the visit at Oyster Bay with Assistant Secretary Loomis and Col and Mrs Lafayette Young of Des Moines Iowa. Loomis discussed State Department matters while Young, editor of the Des Moines Capital, joined the luncheon conversation.
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Oyster Bay
George B. Cortelyou
Department of Commerce and Labor
Ktate
Loomis
Lafayette Young
Des Moines
Iowa
State Department
Col. Young
Cardinal Gibbons Not Expelled From France Confirmed
Paris report by La Patrie claiming Cardinal Gibbons faced expulsion is officially denied as false and absurd. Government officers condemn the careless use of the Cardinal's name and note his August 23 letter to the Associated Press denying meetings with Breton clergy.
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Taris
la Patrie
Cardinal Gibbons
France
Associated Pross
Troops Mobilized at Cripple Creek as Strike Tensions Rise
Governor Peabody ordered about 1,000 National Guard troops to Cripple Creek after a committee report on strike conditions. General John Chase will command in the camp, while Mine Owners and Sheriff Robertson viewed the move with differing views. President Moyer of the Western Federation of Miners argues the action is unlawful and unnecessary.
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Denver
Teavody
Cripple Creek
Bell
Signal Corps Ad Medical Corps
National Guard
John Chase
Mine Gwneral Association
Robertson
Teller County
Charles J. Moyer
Western Federation of Miners
Peabody
Govermor
Moser
Cripple Creek District
Chicago laundries raise prices after strike to recoup losses
Chicago laundry owners through the Chicago Laundry Owners' association raise prices on collars cuffs and flat work to recover strike losses. The trade fallen thirty percent since the strike and many small shops closed. New price lists go into effect aiming to boost receipts by over 2.5 million dollars this year.
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Chicago
Chicago Laundry Owners’ Association
Edson linked to $50,000 church theft and killings
New York report states Henry T. Edson, controller for St. Michael s Protestant Episcopal church, allegedly forged and misappropriated over $50,000. He killed Mrs Fannie Pulch and himself after an expert audit was ordered. investigations suggest forged notes and cashed checks amid embezzlement of rent and contributions.
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New York
St. Michael’s Protestant Episcopal Church
Mierald
Henry T. Edson
Fannie Pulch
Edson
Sumimonard
Maine
Funen
Colored people urged to follow Roosevelt on honesty and crime
A committee of clergymen from A M E conferences across several states urges colored people to heed President Roosevelt and curb crime. They endorse his anti lynching stance and moral lectures on honesty sobriety industry and morality amid local gas price regulation claims involving Laclede Gas and a Philadelphia buyer.
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New York
William B. Deerick
A. M. E. Conference
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
Delaware
Massachusetts
Rhode Island
Connecticut
Bousevelt
Roosevelt
Durbin
Dean Richmond Babbitt
Justice Brewer
Injunction Proceedings Begun In St Louis
In St Louis on September 4, injunction proceedings were instituted today by the attorney named in the filing. The action seeks to halt a specified disputed practice and assigns the case to the appropriate court for rapid consideration. Proceedings outline the parties involved and the relief sought.
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St. Louis
Train on the Manchurian line guarded by soldiers
A fragment notes a four passenger train on the Manchurian route moving with a detachment of soldiers and the entire line protected by sentries.
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St. Petersburg
Dept
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