Mont Pelee Eruption Reported Killing Thousands
Reports from Martinique and nearby islands describe a violent eruption of Mont Pelee with estimates of more than 1,500 killed and up to 2,000 dead. French ships and local authorities organize aid and evacuation as observers note ash and darkness over Castries and Fort de France.
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Island of
Dominica
L’opinion
Fort de France
Martinique
Mont Pelee
Fort de Nee
Tagend Suchet
Italia
Castries
St. Lorin
St. Lucia
BR. W. LL
Mer Bayan
Captain Winter
Trint
Vincent
Leire
Cincinnati Death Mystery Leads to Divorce and Damages
Cincinnati reports reveal head waiter Conrad of the Ibson House died by his own act after an affair. wife sues for divorce and damages amid alienation claims. A Chicago prize for a California train was awarded. jockey Burt Metcalf fatally injured. Chicago referendum supporters back a small ballot. Roosevelt will attend the G A R parade during the upcoming encampment.
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Cincinnati
Conrad
Iddie
Ohio River
Ilf
Chicago
Chicago, Rock Island Nd Pacific Railway Company
California
T. T. Davies
Denver
New York Central
Davies
Golden State Limited
Wisconsin Democrats Announce State Ticket At Convention
Milwaukee September 5 The Wisconsin Democratic state convention finished after a long session with the full list of nominations given. Governor David 8 Rose Milwaukee lieutenant governor John Wattawa Kewaukee secretary of state Louie A Lange Pond du Lac state treasurer Ed L. Laekow Baraboo auditor Olaf KR of Lacrosse superintendent of public instruction not completed in readable fragment.
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Milwaukee
Wisconsin
David 8. Rose
John Wattawa
Kewaukee
Louie A. Lange
Pond du
Ed L. Laekow
Baraboo
Olaf KR
LaCrosse
Roosevelt entertains grand duke at Oyster Day luncheon
President Roosevelt hosted brand Duke Herts and Count Cassini at a luncheon on Oyster Day aboard Ogden Mills’ yacht Felicia. The party departed at $30 per head after introductions, as Roosevelt, Cortelyou recover from recent injuries and prepare for a Chattanooga trip then Washington.
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N. Y
Brand Duke Herts
Gram Duke
Ogden Mills
Felicia
Count Cassini
Washington
Grand Duke
Roosevelt
Secretar Cortelyou
Dor. Logg
Chattanooga
Cortelyou
Jersey City
Gas attack death and robbery reported in brief items
The Movies Iowa report notes James B Taylor and wife Ann Taylor committed suicide by gas after blaming greedy corporations. Found dead in a boarding house room at 202 West Eighth Street two weeks after arriving from Ottumwa. Stevens Point Wisconsin reports mezzo soprano Miss Alice Gross robbed of three diamond rings and a breech valued at $500, with police unsure of the burglar’s method.
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James B. Taylor
Ann Taylor
West Eighth Street
Ottumwa
Stevens Point
Wis
Alice Gross
Chicago College of Music
East Buffalo and Chicago Live Stock Markets Sept 4 Summary
East Buffalo traders Dunning Stevens report cattle receipts and stable hogs with mixed grades and prices. Chicago hogs 19,000 head traded 6.95 to 7.70. cattle receipts about 10,000 with steer prices from 4.50 to 9.50. sheep around 26,000 with lambs 3.16 to 5.89. St Louis markets show wheat easing and corn and oats varying by contract.
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East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Canadas
Chicago
B. Cattl
Texas
Board of Trade
Uffalo
Dave Taoate
Cleveland Shooting Ties Burglary Mystery to Attendant
Simon Johnson, a Chicago resident, was shot outside Attorney Charles I. Sheldon’s Euclid Avenue home in Cleveland. The incident may solve a three week spate of East Cleveland burglaries. Johnson was captured with bloodhounds after trying to flee.
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Cleveland
Simon Johnson
Chicago
Charles I. Sheldon
Euclid Arenac
Sheldon
Johnson
East Cleveland
Frost Warnings Sweep Nebraska and Surrounding States
Forecaster Welsh of the weather bureau reports frosts expected Wednesday night in northwestern Nebraska portions of South Dakota and western Iowa. Antelope county counties saw 34 degrees and Huron reported heavy frost, with light frost in the Missouri valley causing little damage.
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Omaha
Neb
Welsh
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
South Dakota
Iowa
Antelope County
Huron
Missouri Valley
Missing Chamberlain reported in Chicago area
Tecumseh Nebraska reports telegrams from Chicago hinting Charles M. Chamberlain the missing cashier may be in or near Chicago. Depositors are greatly wrought up. In Minnesota a station agent Frank Bell killed N S Green over demurrage. Bell under arrest. Alpena mayor M O'Brien nominated for Congress by Democrats in Tenth district.
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Tecumseh, Neb
Charles M. Chamberlain
Chicago
Austin, Minn
Frank
Bell
Great Western
Elkton
Green
Grand Meadows
Yay City
Mich
Bryan Closely Intervenes in Lincoln Park Scuffle
After a Labor Day speech in Lincoln Park, Bryan confronted two men fighting, one armed with a revolver and knife. He closed with the attacker, preventing use of weapons as the crowd intervened. Schools report similar labor actions and railway consolidations emerge in Illinois.
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Omaha
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Lincoln Park
Lincoln
Bryan
End of West Virginia Coal Strike Prompts Return to Work
A Norfolk and Western coal field meeting in Huntington West Virginia indicates the West Virginia coal strike is nearly over with miners to resume work next Monday. John Mitchell urged return as winter nears and the Pocahontas mine fire is expected to be controlled. Other strikes in New River and Kanawha are anticipated to follow. No violence reported in the Norfolk and Western region.
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Springfield
His
W. D. Ryan
The
United Mine Workers
Penwell Coal Company
Pana
Truntington
W. Va
Sept. S
West Virginia
Norfolk and Western Railroad
John Mitchell
New River
Kanawha Fells
Norfolk and Western
Pocahontas
Norfolk and Western Coal
Witkenbarre
Mitchell
Associated Press
Tie
Dury
Charleston
Cottrell
Justice Court
Justice of the Peace
Plan for arbitration and labour reform debated by People’s Alliance
The People's Alliance convention in Baoding opened with about seventy five delegates from fifteen coal towns to craft a settlement plan for the anthracite strike. A committee urged a special legislative session to enact compulsory arbitration, broaden state power over foreign corporations, and relax constitutional controls on charters, while weighing coal remained opposed. Governor Stone signaled readiness to convene if a constitutional, effective settlement could be enacted. Separately, foreign orders for locomotives and rising German exports were reported from Washington.
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Trazleton
The
People’s Alliance
Neefer
Hazleton Board of Trade
Harrisburg
Stone
Legislative Board of Railroad Employes of Pennsylvania
Why Was He Murdered The Murphy Case Probed In Litchfield
In Litchfield Illinois on September 6 a wealthy farmer Murphy was shot through a window and died at his wife’s feet. A large iron slug struck him as he read on a couch and thirteen loaded weapons were found in the house. Authorities question whether robbery or another motive explains the crime.
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Litchfield
Ill
Bylveeter Murphy
Murphy
Chary
Palmer
Hill
Sympathy With Unionism and Labor News Across Cities
Kansas City reports the National Association of Post Office Clerks rejects affiliation with the American Federation of Labor, pledging sympathy and support that avoid government obligations. Other notes cover a Wisconsin Central freight-rate probe ending, baseball scores, and congratulations to the president after an assassination scare.
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Seymour, Ind
J. C. Henin
Linton
American Federation of Labor
Kansas City
National Association Ofostetlice
Federation of Labor
Pennsylvania
Slugged and dragged out in Owosso saloon tangle
A Prohibitionist, John Castle, was knocked down and dragged out after asking for nothing during a layover in a Tanglefoot store in Owosso Michigan. The city’s liquor traffic is said to be worse than ever with back door sales and locked doors on Labor Day. Ministers planned action against Mayor White but fear convictions are unlikely.
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Owosso
Mich
Emery
White
John Castle
State of Things in the Accounts of Wa bash's City Treasurer
State of affairs in Wabash Indiana as of September 5 outlines the city treasurer's accounts and financial condition amid ongoing scrutiny and audits. The report notes expenditures, receipts, and balancing items affecting municipal funds and fiscal oversight.
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Wabash
Ind
Baldwin's Rejoinder Explains Arctic Expedition Setbacks
Baldwin replies to claims about not reaching the pole, detailing harsh ice, open seas near Teplitz Bay, depot failures, and dog deaths. He cites Captain Johannsen’s meddling, crew loyalty, and the pilot's orders as key factors in the mission's difficulties.
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Teplitz Bay
Duke of Arrusel
Pole
Greenland
Johannsen
Johannssen
America
Lee
Pular Lee
Slow negotiations over canal zone between United States and Colombia
Washington reports long negotiations likely needed before a treaty granting perpetual U S control of the canal zone. Colombia objects to a perpetual lease and to applying Colombian law, while the United States insists on sovereignty and uniform legal authority. A transfer of sovereignty would be required, with years of talks ahead. Dock workers strike at Barcelona halts ship cargo discharges.
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Washington
Colombia
United States
Hay
Senate
Canal Zone
Tragedies and a Political Nomination Hit Early Wisconsin and Kenton
Mrs. John Flanagan died in Wagoner Oklahoma Territory after using coal oil to light supper fire. Near Walthall Oklahoma Territory Reverend Brown was killed by a bull while driving cattle. Henry C. Adams of Madison is nominated by Republicans for Congress in the Second Wisconsin. The Ohio Machine Tool plant in Kenton Ohio burned, causing significant loss.
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John Flanagan
Wagoner
O.T
Walthall
Brown
Henry C. Adams
Madison
Wisconsi
Ohio Machine Tool Company
Kenton
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Oiilroad
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Ashland
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New London
Wattawa
St. Paul
Burt Met- If
State Fair Grounds
Yestern
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Mkey
Liteago
Ague
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Huntington
G. A. KB. Parad
Rosevelt
G. A. RK
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Hue
Muscatine
TF. Menter Hose Company
Marion
Clinton Company
Strain
Sioux City
Ed Carns
Sheriff Strain
Monona County
Carne
Cummins
Foledo Gratia
Tolego
St. Louis
Martin Collier
Ledford
Tnd
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Collier
Kaiser
Posen
William
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Philadelphia
Dan Pateh
Belmont Race Track
Dan Patch
Trenton
Judee Kirkpatrick
Albert A. Pope
BR. Lindsey Coleman
John A. Miller
Amercian Bicycle Company
Pope
Coleman
Vassar, Mich
Freeman Perry
Mayville
Joseph Patmeter
Huron Avenue Hill
Parry
Coucil Bluffs
Wyatt
Wia
William Morrow
Ilinois
Lyman and
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Morrow
Mabel
Mino
Chamberlain
Congress
Bryan Closed
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First Labor Union
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Rose
Toluca and Eastern Illinois Railroad Company
Toluca and Northern Railroad Company
Virginia
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Rowe
Michigan
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R. A. Alger
Jamen McMillan
W. C. McMillan
D. M. Verry
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Terman Ilasche
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Huylag Locomotives
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Federal Grand Jury
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Lomlen
Proms
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Jotanneeen
Troms
Norway
Evelyn 1
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Johannasen
Signet
Barcelona
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington,owa
Ons Keown
Vrneident Cann
Citizen's National Bank
Waghington
P. J. Hanley
Renchons
Fice
Washington County Savings Hank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Wagaington
C. A. Dewey
Attorney-at-Law
Inne Huilding
Alberson's Grocery
Marsh W. Bailey
TOR. Downstetrs
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Laws
Rneage
W. HH. Butterfield
Urall’s
Washington, Ia
Ficher , Wilson
L. ©. Latta
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Lowe
Joseph Pollard Jr. CO
Alty
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New Orrick
Court House
Washington, Lowa
New Set Abstract Books
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J. L. Brooknart
Opera House
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A. Anderson
W. K. Jeffrey
J.T. Awpensos
Washington County Savings Bank
Capital
Henry Knecht
Washington Natt Bank
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Starwell
Jake
Madison Medicine Co
Frank Rogers
Ant Freight
Davengars
Columbus Junction
Northwest Potate
Pullman
Renano
Tandard Gague
Medar Rapides
Iowa Central
Mason Ory Mall
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BART
Peoria Express
Peoria Mall
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Pearts
JU. Terremann
Geo
Bar Traffikc
Opaatia Marshalltown
Lowa
Crane
Gp&t. A
St. Louia
Palmer, A
Adame &T
T. J. Dempsey
Means & Stichter
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Louisville
Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunk Line
Kentuaiy
Tennessee
Alabama
Mississippi
Florida
West
U. S
Guilt Coast
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration
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