Panic at Negro Baptist meeting leaves scores dead
At Shiloh Baptist church in Birmingham the national convention of Negro Baptists ended in a panic after a fight led to cries of fight and fire. Sixty five dead and eighty injured were reported as Booker T. Washington survived unharmed. The crowd filled the church despite capacity limits, hindering ambulance service for hours. Public notices said the convention discusses religious moral and intellectual progress of African Americans.
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Birmingham
Ala
National Convention of Negro Baptists
Shiloh Baptist Church
Booker T. Washington
Tuskegee
W. H. Counsel
Normal
I R. Wricht
Savannah
Associated Press
Hooker T. Washington
National Baptist Convention
United States
Africa
Avenue G
Eighteenth Street
House of Worship
Barrett Was a Defaulter
An inquiry into the death of George J. Barrett at his Springfield home on September 1 shows he was a defaulter by several thousand dollars. He served as secretary of the Springfield City Savings and Loan association for twenty years and is said to be $10,000 to $12,000 short in that firm’s books. Additionally, Barrett worked five years as secretary for A F E Wilson, with a reported $6,000 shortage in those accounts.
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Springfield
Lils
George J. Barrett
Barrett
Springfield City Savings and Loan Association
J. M. Appel
State Building and Loan Department
Association
A. F E. Wilson
Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Scranton
Solomon's Creek
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Co
Lehigh and Wilkesbarre Coal Company
Pittstown
W. E L. Holmes
Shenandoaah
Richard Partitt
Gilberton
Warfitt
John Louth
John Moller
Mahonoy City
Stockkade
Wilkesharre
Peter Remingky
Georgetown
Lehich and Wilkesharre Coal Company
John Savage
Markets report from Chicago and East Buffalo on Sept 19
Hogs receipts about 16 000 with prices from 7.05 to 7.82 for various lots. cattle receipts near 4 000 with bids from 4.60 to 8.75 depending on grade. sheep receipts around 5 000 with Western and native lambs priced 3.15 to 6.45. East Buffalo quotes show hogs 7.60 to 7.70, cattle dull to strong, lambs 5.60 to 5.75. St. Louis grain markets show mixed results with wheat and corn higher, oats and rye varied.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Board of Trade
Nuary Oor
Coal import notes and estate details across towns
Reports from Welsh New York indicate the first consignment of Welsh anthracite coal arriving amid a miners strike with a second due soon. In Barrett related estate matters debt of 2400 and two mortgages noted. In Russiaville Indiana executor A C Antrim uncovers $140 hidden in a bureau drawer during estate search.
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Welsh Coat Arties
New York
Russiaville
Kek
Mra
Amanda Pearson
A. C. Antrim
Trade Review Notes Active Domestic Trade and Frost Hurts
Dun and Co reports domestic trade remains active with money tightness only affecting speculators. Gold imports promise relief while frost injures crops. Labor disputes are few. coal strike slows only one sector. Woolens quiet as cattle receipts ease packer prices. Joliet oat mill fire causes over 5000 loss from explosion and roof damage.
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New York
G. Dun & Co
Kngland
United States
Canada
Peace Talk Rumors Stir as Miners Move Toward End
In Wilkes Barre and Harrisburg reports hint at a settlement endgame. President Mitchell says any overtures would go to a miners convention, while others claim a major firm plans to announce a settlement soon.
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Men In Convention
Wilkeshayrie
Mitchell
Terrific Explosion and Fatal Queen Death Reported
The report recounts an explosion with Tiarnes escaping unharmed and a $25 reward offered for the apprehension of the guilty. It also notes the sudden death of Marie Henriette, queen of the TMelelone, with details on her lineage, age, marriage, and piety.
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Tiarnes
Spa
Belatum
Marie Ten Tlette
California Runs 128 Rural Mail Routes In Operation
The latest report shows 128 rural mail routes now active across California. Sheep in Wyoming on July 1 totaled 6,724,476, highlighting strong livestock numbers. The St James Gazette in London suggests South Africa would welcome Roumanian Jews. The Fram, led by Captain Sverdrup, returns from another pole-hunting voyage alive.
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California
Wyoming
St. James
London
South Africa
Fram
Sverdrup
China Faces Boxer Rebellion Fears and Official Shakeups
Washington dispatches from August report China near another Boxer uprising fueled by heavy taxation and anti missionary sentiment. Authority changes include removal of viceroy Kw ei Chun, appointment of Taen-Tsian as acting viceroy, and new military leaders marching to Chengdu Fu as Boxers siege unfolds in Se-Chuan with hundreds killed and executions of leaders.
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Conger
Kweit Chun
Sxe-Chuan
Taen-Tisian
Min
Kweithun
Peking
Cheng Tuel’u
S#e- Choen
Cheng
Secretary Shaw Plans Westward Trip as Money Pinch Looms
Secretary of the Treasury Shaw will depart Washington at 3 p m to join the president on a western trip. He is weighing relief measures and may announce his stance on the current money pinch before leaving. He will arrange departmental coverage if conditions worsen. He may seek Justice Department interpretation before acting on proposed deposits or security methods to keep money in circulation.
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Washington
Hina
Atate
Mintetee Conger
Department of State
Ching
Conger
Peking
Kenta
Ree Choan
Chapela de
Treasury
Shaw
de Ithe
Department of Justice
Department O Justice
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Walter
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Whitely
Wiliam Gamble
Milwaukee Grain
Milwaukee
Buiiding and Town Association
American Surety Company
Heartton
Dun & Co
Benvhow
Joliet
Ill
Great Western Cereal Company
Pers Ig Sanne
Harrisburg
Telegraph
No. 10 Colliery
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Philadelphia and Reading Company
North Mahanoy
Sherif Beddall
Gobin
Gordon
Lacon
R. M. Barnes
Gul N
PTI Belgians
der. Cullaume
Marie Henriette
Archduke Joseph of
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Leopold of
Delesne
Grand Army Programme
Grand Army
Samay
Oet. GS
Camp Roosevelt
Potomac River
Convention Hall
Bng
Roosevelt
Women's Patriotic Organization
Hational
Danville, Hia
W. Meinke
A. W. Schram & Son
Sheboygan
Wis
Bronewick Hotel
Evansville
Sault Ste. Marie
Mich
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Lake
Aekerman
Net Sinclair
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Sinclair
Keliss
Sioux City
Missouri Valley Medicval Association
KR. O. Moore
Omaha
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Khaltimore
Charles H., Latrobe
Latrobe
Peru
Oureas
China
Donger
Ah Sin
Nere
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington,owa
Onan
S Kem
Lee
Onehier
Citizen's National Bank
Wabhington, Iowa
Wilson Hardware CO
J. Nanley
Beachoka
Washington County Savings
Hank
Schuyler W. Livingston
Washinaton
Iowa
A. Dewry
Attorney-at-Law
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Roar of
Peon Grocery
Marsh W. Bailey
Lowe -Stake
Eicept
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Weer
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Baer
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A.m
Marshalstown
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JO. Terrewonn, Inc
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Butterfield
Orall's
Washington, Ta
Eigher & Wilson
Wasitington
L. E. Latta
Joseph Pollard Jr
Atty. A. Lb. Saprer
New Orrick
S. W
J. L. Brookhart
Lawy
Orrigs
Operas House
Osteopathy
C. S. Harper
Klein & Co
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Washington, Iowa
W. K. Jerry
J.T. Anderson
Axs't Cash
A Siemac
Washington County Savings Bank
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Chas. Ohngemach
M McLaughin
A. Wilite
Jh. G. Welson
Henry Knecht
Nat's Bank
Hotel Allen
Frank Rogers
Wabash
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Dusttes
Tanel
Crane
Aa Shem
A. Palmer
A.G. PA
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Means & Stichter
East Side Restaurant
Louisville, Nashville Railroad
Great Central Southern Trunk Line
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Alabama
Mississippi
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West Lorda
U. S
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Walt
R. J. Wemyss
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