President McKinley improves amid anxiety and hope
Reports from Silver City and Denver detail Antonio Maggio's arrest by U S Marshal Foraker and growing medical optimism as President McKinley shows gradual, steady improvement. Doctors caution danger remains but outlook is favorable with peritonitis risk waning and Roosevelt handling duties with calm resolve.
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Denver
Colo
Silver City
N. M
Antonio Maggio
McKinley
San Rita
Foraker
Washington
Visit From the Avife and Cabinet Optimism on McKinley
Mrs McKinley visited the president yesterday while Secretary Cortelyou was admitted for the first time. Doctors said improvement would be gradual and no crisis expected with convalescence possibly three weeks away. Cabinet officials expressed strong optimism based on physicians' statements and faint danger of deterioration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gage
Knox
Washington
Pain Balm Saves Loogootee Man From Cripple
Josh Westhafer of Loogootee Indiana credits Chamberlain's Pain Balm with preventing a crippling condition. He says the liniment, used externally, eases stiff joints contracted muscles stiff neck sprains and rheumatic pains and has even cured partial paralysis. Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook Sherman stock it.
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Josh Westhafer
Loogootee
Ind
Chamberlain
Stewart's Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
Bryan Declares Anarchy Opposed by Law and Order
Buffalo September 10 William J Bryan telegraphed The Times condemning anarchy and urging that wrongs be corrected through laws. He warned that murderers and conspirators deserve punishment to deter future anti government violence.
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Buffalo
William J. Bryan
Times
Leon Czolgosz
Conspiracy to Kill President Case Delayed to Sept 19
Chicago report notes twelve defendants arraigned on conspiracy to kill the president with no bail for men and $3000 bail for three women who declined release. Julia Mechlianis Maria Isaak and Maria Isaak Jr. were later nolled for lack of evidence. Emma Goldman is under surveillance near Chicago.
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Chicago
Owens
Leopold Saltiel
Julia Mechlianis
Maria Isaak
Maria Isaak, Jr
Nolle
O’neill
Emma Goldman
Judge Reed With Reed Hears McKinley Assassination News
Kingston reports ex-Speaker Thomas B. Reed with Judge A. T. Clearwater when the news reached of the assassination attempt on President McKinley. Reed expressed hope that injuries were not serious and urged protecting presidents from close crowds for safety.
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Kingston
N. Y
A. T. Clearwater
Bar Harbor
Thomas B. Reed
Reed
McKinley
Mail carrier contract canceled over McKinley shooting
Second Assistant Postmaster General Shallenberger yesterday canceled the contract of Charles I. Cortright for express mail service between Homer in Cortland County and Spafford in Onondaga County New York. The action followed satisfaction over the shooting of President McKinley.
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Washington
Shallenberger
McKinley
Charles I. Cortright
Homer
Cortland County
N. Y
Spafford
Onondaga County
Freight Collision Kills Engineer in Saginaw Area
In Saginaw Michigan on September 10 a Pere Marquette work train engine No 45 collided with an extra freight one mile west of Chase Station. Engineer Henry Hatswell of Saginaw died of internal injuries. Thomas Moore of Baldwin is probably fatally hurt and four others are lightly injured.
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Saginaw, Mich
Pere Marquette Road
Chase Station
Henry Hatswell
Saginaw
Thomas Moore
Baldwin
Sehley Inquiry Set To Hear Sessions Daily
Washington reports that Admiral Dewey and Captain Lemly arranged that the Sehley court will hold daily morning and afternoon sessions after it first convenes at 1 p m tomorrow at the Navy Department.
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Sehley
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Sehley Court
Lemly
Navy Department
President Improves As Health Bulletin Issued
Buffalo bulletin from September 10 reports the President’s condition eminently satisfactory with potential rapid convalescence. Vitals show pulse 104, temperature 99.8, respiration 26. The bulletin notes no complications and that the bulletins should not be disturbed.
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Buffalo
N. Y
President Practically Out of Danger in Buffalo
In Buffalo on September 10 special dispatches report doctors McBurney and Park saying the President is practically out of danger. Vice-President Roosevelt and Senator Hanna plan to return home this afternoon, satisfied with the condition. McBurney notes the bullet may never be removed and could stay with the President to his grave.
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Roosevelt
Secret Service
Nicholas
Buffalo
N. Y
Drs. McBurney
Park
Hanna
McBurney
Emma Goldman Arrested in Chicago Near Noon
Emma Goldman, noted anarchist, was arrested in Chicago at mid day after admitting she spoke with Leon Czolgocy the July before. The arrest follows her controversial speeches that allegedly inspired Czolgony to attempt the President.
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Chicago
Lil
Emma Goldman
Anarchy
Leon Czolgczy
Czolgony
Fire in Foo Chow Vancouver 1900s Described Looting and Deaths
Details received on the Aug 20 Foo Chow blaze show over 1 million in losses with hundreds of acres of business district destroyed. European and Chinese merchants suffered, looting occurred, soldiers battled gangs, and several killed by collapsing buildings and combat. Ambulance patients were treated as the ship Tartar departed China.
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Vancouver
B. C
Foo Chow
China
Pittsburg Stock Yards to Be Finished in Six Months
Pittsburg reports the Herrs Island stock yards will be completed within six months with plans by Chicago architects. The Pennsylvania Railroad supports the project with land development and bid requests for monster buildings to begin this month. Prominent figures Pitcairn J D Catlery and others secured lease of Herrs Island on July 18 to Samuel KE Allerton of Chicago who will operate the yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Herr’s Island
Pennsylvania Railroad Company
Chicago
Pitcairn
J. D. Catlery
Samuel KE. W. Allerton
Accident injures Minneapolis Tribune owner at Cass Lake
W J Murphy proprietor of the Minneapolis Tribune was wounded by an accidental shotgun discharge while hunting at Cass Lake on Friday. He was in St Marys hospital Minneapolis with a painful forearm wound from the muzzle blast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Minneapolis
Minn
W. J. Murphy
Minneapolis Tribune
Cass Lake
St. Mary’s Hospital
Murphy
Girl Bride Smiles as She Takes Poison in Presence of Husband
A bride drinks poison in front of her husband amid a crime exile. The scene shows the woman draining a cup as officials observe the dramatic act and the couple faces a grim public audience.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belle Foran
Bor
Tom
Foran
Witchcraft accusations rock Chicago neighbors in dispute
In Sept a Chicago woman Mrs. Alexandras Kostokas contends neighbors treat her as a witch after a horse died and a son suffered paralysis. She seeks court aid to end the persecution amid broader local reports of witchcraft rumors and retaliation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Alexandras Kostokas
Mary Cohen
Thomas Kelley
Mount Olive Baptist association riot leads to minister's expulsion
At Carbondale Illinois September 10 the Mount Olive Baptist association session ended with Rev T A Head denouncing members as thieves and liars over expense bills. A near riot followed as he was escorted out. He was expelled Sunday and later the Ministers' and Deacons' unions revoked his credentials.
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Carbondale
His
Mount Olive
Sinking of the Twilight near Trenton spares 800 passengers
The steamship Twilight plying between Trenton and Philadelphia sank in the Delaware River below Trenton after striking a rock near Perriwig bar. About 800 passengers, many women, were rescued as the vessel filled and pumps failed. Captain Ward steered toward the Jersey shore and beached the ship at Long bar. Passengers were ferried ashore and walked to Trenton as crew fought to prevent panic. In Illinois, Peter Bolils and James H. Miller, both of Chicago, drowned when Long Lake capsized during a fishing trip. authorities later held an inquest in Edwardsville Urs.
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Trenton
N. J
Philadelphia
Delaware River
Perriwig Bar
Ward
Jersey Shore
Long Bar
Alton
Ills
Peter Bolils
Madison Street
Chicago
James H. Miller
Long Lake
Edwardsville
Urs
Surrenders of insurgents reported daily in Manila theater
In Manila on September 10 small surrenders of insurgents occur daily. Only Matvar and Luckban command sizable forces left in action. Capture or surrender of Matvar is expected soon. Luckban vows to fight while ammunition lasts. his Manila based doctor brother notes he will never surrender.
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Manila
Matvar
Luckban
Lackban
Democratic and Republican chiefs urge ban on meetings
Columbus Sept 10. Democratic state chairman Daugherty sent a letter to Republican chairman Dick asking that all political meetings be canceled during the presence of President McKinley. The request cites the Garfield assassination precedent as a model for the present precaution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Hairman Daugherty
Democratic State Executive Committee
Republican Committee
Mck Kinley
Garfield
Thirteenth Annual Convention of Brewery Workmen Opens
Philadelphia hosts the thirteenth annual convention of the National Union of the United Brewery Workmen. One hundred and twenty six delegates attend, representing more than 700 unions with a total membership around 20,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
National Union of the United Brewery Workmen of the United States
Smoke from Great Lakes fires darkens Louisville skies
Smoke from forest fires near the Great Lakes drifted over Louisville on Sunday afternoon and lingered for several hours into Sunday night, blanketing the city.
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Louisville
Great Lakes
Markets Tough At Chicago and East Buffalo Trade
Chicago quotes show corn at around 55 to 70 cents with oats and wheat mixed as markets vary. East Buffalo reports cattle and hogs trading lower with lighter receipts and mixed price moves, while St. Louis shows strength in wheat and corn with No. 2 red and hard varieties up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Board of Trade
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Shine at Hotel Colenso by Dave Keltner Parlor
Local shoe shine parlor at Hotel Colenso operated by Dave Keltner offers thorough shine services with prompt attention. Patrons report clean, polished results and quick turnaround in a classic hotel setting.
Delightful Breezes At Clear Lake Resort
Delightful breezes blow at Clear Lake Iowa a charming summer resort in northwestern Iowa reached by the Central Route. Great fishing sailing and bathing entice visitors with extremely low rates for single tourists or parties of five or more. Contact ticket agents or Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Clear Lake
Iowa
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Grahan Theatre Advance Sale At Carris East Side Drug Store
Carris will host advance sale for all Grahan theatre attractions during the present season at its East Side Drug Store. The event invites early purchases and sets the schedule for upcoming performances.
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Grahan Theatre
Carris’ East Side Drug Store
Crowded Cleveland War Memorial Night Fetes Lincoln Heroism
General Sickles addresses National G A R commanders amid Buffalo assassination news. Veterans, citizens flood Monument Square and Wade Park as they honor memory of Civil War battles and the President's safety. People unite in prayer for McKinley’s recovery and unity of faiths.
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Cleveland
Shiloh
Chettysburg
Monumental Square
Wrendy
RuMmalo
Wade Park
Euclid
Garfield
Sickton
Daniel BE
Sickles
Cnough
National
Leo Raxsiein
Buffalo
McKinley
War era notes and G A R events amid president's illness
The article recalls speeches by Senator Manderson praising Kinley and condemning anarchy, the Grand Army of the Republic reunion’s adjusted plans due to the president’s illness, a Cleveland Women’s Relief corps reception, veterans assigned to quarters, and Milwaukee’s cancellation of a public reception and parade for Major General MacArthur amid the president’s condition.
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Kinley
Ile
Manderson
Nebraska
Ohio
Citizens’ Grand Army Committee
Grand Army
Maes
Re Nef
Cleveland
Rose Building
Milwaukee
Wis
MacArthur
Protocol signed and Rockhill leaves Beijing
A cable from Peking dated Sept 9 reports that protocol was signed Sept 7 and Secretary of State Rockhill departed the scene. Minister Conger signed the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Peking
Rockhill
Std
Conger
Remarkable Patent Remedy Endorsed by Local Resident
A communication praises a patent medicine, claiming it cured insomnia and ailments after other remedies failed. The testimonial from W. S. Broekman of Bagnel, Mo attributes relief to a “valuable medicine” now sold by Stewart's Pharmacy and Cook & Sherman.
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Edith
Tyre
W. S Broekman
Stewart’s Pharmacy
Cook & Sherman
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DR. Mynter
Mrs. McKinley
Col. Bryan
the Dragnet
John G. Milburn
Milburn
Mann
Herman Mynter
Eugene Wasdin
Mynter
MAS
AVIFE
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Orakalonea
Lowa
Atlacias Sterling Remedy CO
New York
Nest Bulletins
Czolgosz
Sac
Bridewell
Mark Bola
Ireland
America
Sloan
Bolster
Merit Board
Boster
Limerick
Walter College
Vrooman
Labor
Ruskin System of
Universal Brotherhood of Man
University of Chicago
United States
Federal Labor Bureau
Eastern
Grant Locomotive Works
Cicero
Reing
Michigan
Loukeville
St. Louie Grain
Carris
Madison Medicine Co
Madison
Forest Citycrower
Weineey
Mandelaon
Dotawa
Josren Kkek
Cras
H. Kre
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
Johnson's Baker
Sou
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Washington, Iowa
H. Knecht
DC. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Ffior
Kear Alberson
Temple Huilding
Owa
W. J. Butterfield
Cownsellor
Ura's
Marsh W. Bailey
Pelor
Ott Hall
Mhenardy Bropes
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
W. E. Anderson
Kleto
Ashington
Towa
W. D. Lowry
Orrick
Mercer & Chilcote's
W. A. Stiles & Co
West Main St
Lila Whitmore
Case ‘Ay Sale
Hotel Allen
Wav
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Allen
Putin
Wanamaker
Brown
Mrs
R. A. Riley, ’ Iiwae Paetoathee
Niagara Falls
Detroit
Niagara
Alis
Wabash Pan- American
Adams Street
F. A. Patuan
National Bank
Wu Hlai
A. Nairn
M. Keon
Rhea
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
Robinson
Frank Stewart
Cenktecce
W.R
Jeetrey
Acee
J.T. Anderson
Ass't Onan
Paynterest
Doa General Banking Organi Ter Ootor
Osteopathy
E. Townsend
D. C
Flossie Roads
Columbian School of Osteopathy
Kirksville
Eresh
Lombardo’s
Pnapran
Pete
Charley
R. R
Layer
No. M
Columbus Junction
Muscatine
California
Pacific Northwest
K. Stewart
Agt. B
N. W
Burlington
Peoria
Im Ind
Cincinnati
Adianapolis
Cedar Rapids
NORTH
Rgt
Dalily Town
Brighton
WEET
NOR No
Mason City
Exc Sun
St. Paul
South
Peoria Wook
Peoria Mall
Ta. D
O& N Way
Omaha
MY Mmsea
Batey
Lene
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