Ridley rules out suzerainty as trigger for Transvaal issue
London reports Home Secretary Sir Matthew White Ridley says the 1881 and 1904 conventions must be redressed for Uitlanders, not a forced sovereignty step. Berlin press shifts to war inevitability amid Chamberlain Milner telegrams. In Natal, Afrikander Loyalists push for recall of border forces, signaling rising tensions and belief that war is likely.
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London
Home Department
Matthew White Ridley
Blackpool
Transvaal
Berlin
Chamberlain
Alfred Milner
National Zeitung
Nueste Nachrichten
England
the Times
Pietermaritzburg
Natal
Nashville pastor confesses misconduct in Cobden visit
Rev W W Williams pastor of a Nashville Indiana Baptist church confessed to serious charges after inquiry in Cobden Illinois. After initial denial and a notary sworn statement the newly produced letters proved guilt and he resigned his Cobden acquaintance and his Nashville church.
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Cobden
W. W. Williams
Baptist Church of Nashville
Williams
Nashville
Pittsburg Merchant Kills Wife Then Himself
M P Stephenson a wealthy Pittsburg merchant drank heavily and threatened suicide. At dinner he fired at his wife missing, then shot at her in the yard after she fled with their child. Believing she was dead he killed himself. Mrs Stephenson survived. Separately Mayor Jones sought a joint governor debate. neither Nash nor McLean agreed to debate.
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Columbus
Jones
Judge Nash
John R. McLean
McLean
Nash
Crawfordsville
Ind
Ione Jarvis
Clark Jarvis
Waveland
George Shepherd
Shepherd
Marshland
Miss Jarvis
Danville
Isls
Window Glass firm allocates stock for new combination
Pittsburg action records the American Window Glass company meeting to allot stock for the new combination. Subscriptions of 10 000 dollars or less receive the stated amount while larger sums are reduced by ten percent. In Lincoln Illinois another notice reports John Sisson, Logan county politician and Sheridan township supervisor, died by his own hand at his father's home.
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Pittsburg
American Window Glass Company
Lincoln, Ills
John Sisson
Logan County
Sheridan Township
Revolt in Bermudez Governor Sparks Venezuelan Turmoil
Caracas Sept 27 General Manuel Guzman Alvarez governor of Bermudez province has revolted against the Venezuelan government. The move adds to rising unrest as the capital faces political instability and potential clashes.
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Caracas
Manuel Guzman Alvarez
Bermudez
Joliet Canalrow May Settle Without Court Case
Joliet Illinois September 27 important developments in the fight with the Chicago sanitary district are expected to end peacefully without further court action. Alderman Hartney announced Colonel John Lambert would speak to the council and a proposition from the sanitary trustees was discussed in executive session.
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Joliet
Colonel Lambert
Barr
State Inspection Board
Forts on Cebu Island Captured by U S Forces
The Nine teenth Infantry under Colonel Simon Snyder with 517 men captured insurgent forts on Cebu Island. The insurgents were routed. American casualties were one killed and four wounded. Enemy losses estimated at forty men.
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Cebu
Manila
Simon Snyder
Nineteenth Infantry
Brady gang member convicted of sorcery in Mason City
Mason City Iowa September 27 King Brady of the Brady gang operating along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul line has been convicted of sorcery. Jim Kelly who was convicted last Wednesday broke jail and escaped.
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Mason City
Midwest and East Stock Markets and Grain Quotes
Chicago markets show hog receipts 24,000 with pigs and packing lots at 3.90 to 4.85. Cattle receipts 7,500 with steers and cows ranging from 2.25 to 6.70, veal calves 5.00 to 7.50. Sheep receipts 12,000 with western lambs 4.00 to 5.80. East Buffalo quotes hogs 4.70 to 4.95. cattle 3.00 to 4.10. sheep slow. St. Louis and Milwaukee grain markets list wheat corn oats rye and barley with varied prices by grade and month. Detroit markets show white and red wheat, corn 36c, rye 60c.
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Chicago
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee Grain
Chicago Board of Trade
Ohio
Hebrons
Admiral Dewey Arrives Home to Warm Welcome in New York
Admiral George Dewey reached New York aboard the Olympia after twenty three months at sea. Police pilot boats fired salutes as crowds cheered and ships signaled, with Dewey declining to discuss politics about the Philippines. He stayed aboard until Friday morning before a formal reception by Mayor Wyek.
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Olympia
New York
Manila Bay
George Dewey
Sandy Tlook
Hook
Fort Hancock
Associated Press
Tle
Philippines
Princess Cantacuzene
Nee Grant
Admiral Dewey
Saab
Thomas Lipton
Brumby
George G. Dewey
Thomas
Shamrock
Columbia
Sir Thomas
Dewey
Olympia Untis
An Wyek
San Francisco
Memphis
Tenn
Philadelphia
Independence Hall
Dewey Arrives Early to Olympia Anchorage
Admiral Dewey arrives two days ahead of schedule aboard the Olympia to give Captain Lamberton time to clean and polish the ship. He meets reporters and sees Sir Thomas Lipton and Dr. Mackay, who bring tea gifts. crew cheer as Lipton departs.
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Admiral Dewey
Olympia
Gibraltar
Lamberton
Navy Department
van Wyck
General Butterfield
Thomas Lipton
Thomas
Dr. Mackay
Sir Thomas
Colombo
Sir Thomas Lipton
Negaunee Recorder Absence Ties to Embezzlement Probe
James Johnson Negaunee city recorder has not returned after departing weeks ago while embezzlement charges loom. Ex Recorder George McDonald and others audit city books uncovering about 700 dollars shortage since April 15 and an additional 800 borrowed to cover a prior deficit. Johnson's bondsmen, John F. Cet t, Christ Johnson and Donald Mac Donald, may be liable if relatives do not repay. Johnson was a popular two term official.
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Negaunee
Mich
James Johnson
George McDonald
Johnson
Neguanee
John Fvcett
Christ Johnson
Donald MacDonald
Johnsen
Ite
Carriage Theft Reported by Fond du Lac Resident
W T H Little of Fond du Lac discovers his best carriage missing from the carriage house. Clues lead to a well concealed caller who directs him to a railroad track where the rig is later found mud covered and used. Chicago scores note baseball results: St Louis Cleveland 3 15 and Pittsburg Chicago 5 0 12 0.
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Fond du Lac
Wis
W. TH. Little
Littl
Chicago
St. Louis
Cleveland
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Insurance of Sinful Ledger Causes Lutheran Debate
A Mount Olive conference of German Lutheran preachers in Missouri synod declared life insurance sinful, claiming it usurps God’s trust. Local insurance men dismissed the finding as a joke and noted the split between synods over the issue. In Des Moines, Peter Benson and George Dunnitt fractured jailer A. W. Maxwell’s skull during an escape, and Maxwell may die.
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Chicago
Mount Olive
Tils
The
Missouri Synod
Des Moines
Peter Benson
George Dunnitt
A. W. Maxwell
Maxwell
Heating failure cancels classes at Washington school
Racine Wisconsin reports the Washington school closed after a new heating system failed. With temperatures at 56 degrees, officials expect removal of the entire apparatus and a two month dismissal likely.
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Racine, Wis
Washington School
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Uitlarder Redress
Great Britain
Ridley
South Africa
Venezuela
Joliet and That Canal
Racine
Chicago Grain and Produce
Milwaukee
Northern
Detroit Grain
U. S. S. Olympia
Sampson
Chadwick
Winslow
Philip
Narkeeta
J. D. J. Kelley
Sanborn
City Recorder
Royal Baking Powder CO
Illinois
Tnsurance
Joseph
Pirot Life Insurance
Egypt
First Insurance President
Sharaoh
Ile
Nile
Joesus
Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph Keck
Chas. H. Keck
Frankstewart
OC. M. Keck
Casey Bros
Feed and Sale Stable
Hotel Allen
G. H. Pratt
Optician
University At
Iowa City
Washington
RE. M. McConaughy
Orfice
Klein's Clothing Store
J. R. Burroughs
Southeast Corner Square
Columbia Corner
Washtingron, LA
Drs. J. H
H. C. Hull
Physicians and Surgeons
Nat'l Bank
East Matincorre
P. W. McElwain
Washington Lowa
Marsh W. Bailey
Downstatia
Cit Hall
Iowa
Geneva
J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
W. E. Anderson, M. D
Cpeice
Klein's Clothing
Aquare
Ida Bailey
Do West Mate Street
Dr. McClenn
Geo. W. Hay
Graham Opera House
Washington Street
Kemble
Kemmble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
Frank Rogers
Ta Medical CO
Jackson & Clinton Sts
Carris & Co
R. F. Riley
Smou
Garmen
Corzine
West DeLong’s
T. T. Kegley
Moe
H. Sanford
T. J. Dempsey
Side Square
National Bank
Hoes
J. H. Young
W. R. Jeffrey
A. Anderson
Cash
J.T. Anderon
Washington County
Capital
Ings Bank
Dappaige
Don General Banking
Jos. Krox
A. Warrs
Cashier
H. Keox
V. P
M. Keox
Ass't Cash
First National Bank
Wm Bish
A. Wallace
D. H. Keck
L. D. Eoblmeon
Frank Stewart
J. Ff. Henderson
W. H. Butterfield
Cratl's
Ices
Harvey
Warfel
Affaweck
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