Battle Near Mukden Drives Fighting Across Shakhe River
Fierce fighting rages along the Shakhe River with Russians under Kuropatkin retreating toward Mukden and Japanese forces pressing from the left bank. Reports from St Petersburg indicate heavy losses on both sides, with the eastern army holding key positions despite heavy shelling and dwindling maps, while Moscow notes continuations of stubborn resistance as the front stabilizes near the Great Mandarin road.
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Europatkin
Sahko —Mukden
St. Petersburg
Europatkan
Mukden
Tokyo
Isaa
Wultajentun
Yamada
Sanmokangiisu
Oyama
Shakhe River
Chonchiafun
Shakhe
Centur
Shahope
Lamuntim
Lamuntun
Mandarin Road
Shalt
Phen
Qwoope
Poston
Shukhe
Roosevelts push for Slocum disaster reforms and firings
The national commission on the General Slocum disaster released its findings. President Roosevelt sent Metcalf a summary letter urging rapid action, discharging Roche and three New York inspectors, and tightening steamboat inspection to prevent future laxity. He directed a full reevaluation of inspection crews nationwide and a push to amend penalties for life saving equipment defects. The report also cites indictments against Knickerbocker Steamboat Company leaders and inspectors, with further inquiries into overloading and dangerous vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
National Commission
Roosevatt
Steamboat Inspection Service
James A. Dumont
Thomas H. Barrett
New York
Roosevelt
Metcalf
Punklya
Ingal
Thasa
Department of Justice
Manter
Slocum
Knickerlacker Steamboat Company
Tha
Départment of Jaetice
Henry Lundberg
John W. Fleming
Ly Slusum
Plemiog
Department of Justicing
Taman
X. J
Preservars
Congress
Lieve
FAIRBANKS COMING EAST TO SPEAK AT CINCINNATI HOSTS TOUR
Senator Charles W. Fairbanks left Chicago for Troy New York to address a meeting tomorrow night after a Milwaukee arrival. He met Col Harry New and Secretary Dover at the Auditorium Annex before departing for the east. The schedule includes a Cincinnati speech on October 22 and stops in West Virginia, with Indiana and Ohio tours planned to begin October 1.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Charls W. Fairbanks
Troy
N. Y
Fairbanks
Milwaukee
Northwestern
Col
Harry 8. New
Re- Dubligan
Dover
National Committee
Auditorium
Tast
Cleveland Sends Regrets Letter From Former President Cleveland
New York reports a public release of a letter from former President Cleveland to Everett Abnott of the New York Reform Club. The missive expresses sympathy with reform aims and the club's nomination for governor, but states Cleveland cannot attend the revival due to engagements, dated Princeton October 18, 18XX.
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New York
Cleveland
Everett Abnott
New York Reform Club
Princeton
Dear Ble
Reform Club
Bryan at Lafayette Next for Fifth Day of Campaign
William J. Bryan, 16 Indiana veteran in perfect health after a day of rest at a Bryan hotel, plans to depart for Lafayette as the fifth day of his Indians campaign unfolds. He rode in a special car to the hotel, then retreated to his room for rest until early afternoon when a large crowd gathered and he delivered a brief address away from party lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
French Cack Springs
Ina
Wilam J. Bryan
Nigit
Lafayette
Bryan
Harmer Withdraws From State Senate Race
Harmer of Harrigor County withdraws from the state senate race in the district. He terms Thorn’s nomination by fraud, perjury and repetition, says he will not contest the nomination as an independent Republican. Edwards is expected to decline a Third District run, risking a near end to Republican contention.
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Senate
Gorcia
Waabtogtatt Post
Wheeling
W. Va
Harvey Ti. Harmer
Harrigor County
Northcott
Harmer
Arthur K. Thorn
Thorn
W. 9
Edwards
Parker's Regular Trip Plans to New York and Ulster County
Parker will spend Tuesday to Thursday in New York and Ulster County. He travels with his family from Esopus to Rondout in a launch and attends services at Rev C M Hall's church. He will be accompanied by William Sheehan, Democratic national executive committee chair, and Charles M. Freston of Kingston, Ulster County Democratic committee chair.
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New You
Esopus
N. Y
Parker
New York
Rosemount
William Sheehan
Democratic Natonal
Charles M. Freston
Kingston
Democratic Committee
Ulster County
Judge Parker
Rondout
C. M. Hall
Watson Campaigns Across Indiana and West Virginia
Thomas E. Watson of the Populist ticket plans campaign stops in Vincennes Indiana on October 19 and Indianapolis on October 20. He will speak in Parkersburg West Virginia on October 2 and attend a mass meeting in Columbus. Wisconsin Populists announce a presidential elector ticket with a Wisconsin convention planned next week.
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New York
Thomas E. Watson
Fraple
W. J. Bryan
Indiana
Vincennes
Indianapolis
Parkersburg
W. Va
People's Party
Grand Central Patare
Wisconsin
yMitchukee
Wie
Charles 1
Joliet
Til
James Hi. Ferris
Populet Party
Robert Schilling
Schilling
Parallel with 1892 Roosevelt as popular candidate in 1924
A retrospective look parallels the Roosevelt prospects in the current race to the 1892 contest. It notes similar campaign dynamics, key states like New York, Indiana and New Jersey, party betting trends, and the role of Irish votes and labor unrest. It contrasts Harrison and Parker eras with Roosevelt and Parker today, highlighting shifting optimism and wagers.
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Roosevelt
Cleveland
Harrison
New York
West Virgin
Indiana
Carter
McComas
Joseph H. Manney
James S. Clarkson
National Committee
New Jersey
Connecticut
McKinney
Factory
Reed
New York State
New York City
Brooklyn
Lower
James Hughes
Hughes
Empire State
Pittsburg
Cortelyou
Smoky City
Andrew Carnegie
James G Blaine
Duke
Blaine
Garrison
Ins
U Gorman
Blaineau
England
Patrick Egan
Chile
Republian
Atmost
Boston
Tom Watson
Far West
Alabama
Gorman
New Bars
Maryland
Parker
Hoffman House
Rosevelt
Plan to Finance School Reorganization Committee Aims to Rebuild
Frovidente K, Eing W, Weir, and Felton, leading a committee reorganizing Nautical Preparatory School now in receivership, report assets of 34 507 and liabilities 70 048. Losses stem from Perth Amboy Shipbuilding failure and dwindling pupils. 383 this season vs 20 expected. Directors offer to subscribe losses if patrons fund rest of capital stock totaling 60 000. If raised, a new corporation will form, charter of steamship Pennsylvania to be acquired and deferred trip resumed. Controlled by Washington Capital Union Trust and Storage Co.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frovidente
W. F Eing
Weir
B. M. Felton
Nautical Preparatory School
Scip
Vutlning
Perth Amboy Shipbuilding Company
Perth Amboy Company
Pennsylvania
ISDEX 10 Today's Issue Pave Great Armies Stull In Battle
Scraps from the issue cover terse items on battles, blames for a tragedy, and calls to arms. Reports include Italian army incitement to rebellion, a cardinal dedicating a church, Civil War era notes, and various society and church topics.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Episcopal Church
Virginia
Maryland
Washington
Potomac
ZealUi
Shot Dead At Church Door In Salisbury
Salisbury October 1 Che Davis prominent farmer of Daudson County was shot and killed near the church door as he and his brother-in-law Clay Grubs prepared to enter the house of worship. Grubs fired first missing Davis then returned fire. a second shot struck Davis as he fell. Grubs surrendered to the sheriff. A feud of several years is cited as the motive.
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Washington
Salisbury
N.C
Che Davis
Daudson County
Clay Grubs
Worshy
Davis
Grebe
Fred
Grubs
Fadi
War Minister Warns Offic ers and Radicals Hid to Resign Meeting
News from Rome reports a ministerial circular urging officers to counter radical and socialist influence after a mutiny at Padua. In Rome dissension among radical deputies prevented a united stand on resignation. A council meeting in Milan set for November 6 amid cabinet expectations. An arson attack targeted the Russian consulate in Milan, with a Russian extremist suspected.
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House of Deputies
Genoa
Rome
Therameter of
Exreme
Padua
Itern
Chamber of Deputies
Ihm
Devrces
Mozday
Mimiatere
Milan
Bers
Walt
Seventh Payment At Fair Reduces Balance Owed
The Louisiana Purchase Exposition receives a seventh payment of 308 dollars on the 1 000 000 government loan, leaving a balance due of 1904 dollars. The admissions department released attendance figures for opening week: Monday 117,603 Tuesday 179, BiT Wednesday 163,977 Thursday 188,235 Friday 16,76 Saturday 14261 total 938,74.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St Louis
United States
Department of Acmissions
Washington Man Assaulted Near Blossom House in Washington
John M Shook of Washington, guest at the Blossom House, was assaulted near the foot of Bini street by two unknown men who struck him and apologized after. They claimed to seek another man who insulted their sister and left without robbing him. He did not report to authorities.
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Wen
Kansas City
John M Shook
Washington
Blossom House
Bini Street
Ignez
Apolesis
Thelle
Doctors Offer Pay Decoy Letters Shake Chicago Medical Society
Prominent Chicago physicians are linked to a decoy letter scheme offering 2 percent commissions for referrals of wealthy patients. Eighteen leading doctors reportedly accepted, while forty six ignored the notices. Exposure prompts President Murphy to vow stringent action and possible expulsion for medical graft.
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Murphy
Tio Washington Pos
Chicago
Chern Medical
Juhi B Marshs
Evans
Odell Ui
Vent
Twerls
American Medical Assanation
Triple Alliance Toppling as Rift Widens in Europe
A cautious official view warns of a weakening triple alliance as Italy cools toward Germany and Austria. Reports cite Italy’s strained ties with Germany and Austria and suggest a meeting between Italian Premier Guglotti and German Chancellor von Bethmann Hollweg aimed at quelling tribal tensions, signaling possible realignment near the Quirinal.
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Pans
IV Office
Italy
Austria
Germaiy
Signor Groultti
Wye
Ttalian Premer
Count von Burlow
Homburg
Hhus
Germany
Ita
Witham
Murder in lodgings shocks Boston back Bay district
Larkin Wyman Hall, a 35 year old millinery shop owner at 47 Winter street, was found murdered in his Back Bay lodgings last night. Police arrested Fred Watson and Eugene Sennait, both about 21, Coast Artillery privates at Fort Warren, pending investigation. Hall died from a knife wound to the neck inflicted with a Japanese sword used as room decor.
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Boston
Larkin Wyman Hall
Winter Street
Sohhemes
Back Bay
Fred Watson
Eugene Sennait
Coast Artillery
Fort Warren
Hail
Banker's Home Wrecked in Indictment Era Turmoil
In Togianapolis a dynamited residence of Alfred McCoy, president of the defunct McCoy Bank, was destroyed amid recent indictments alleging complicity in the bank wrecking. The event is linked to a newswire dispatch from Hensselaer Indiana with travel details and excursion pricing for October dates.
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Togianapolis
Hensselaer
Ind
Alfred McCoy
McCoy Bank
Benk
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Liaoyang
Sahke River
Laur
Regis
Gen
Kina
Ranke Kiser
Sapanena Sete Mayemene
Rigapatkia
Vetseiling Oweve
Gates
Sabalso
Timard
Salts
Teast
Mskelgei
Sind Che
Teelalome
Harablag del Oy
Tore
Bb. Ing
Kuropatkin
Manchuria
Liao Rang
Japanesa
Engl
Okv
Nodzu
Mamarperarera
Grownd& Tolson
St. Rw
Polar Comfort
Norfolk
Newport News
Norfolk & Washington Steamboat Co
7Th St
Norfol
WSEA
Uliler
Roche
Fraucis
Tie Department of Justice
Department of Jus- Hou
Netion
Isial
Newark
Messrs
Dumont and
Barrett
Rogie
Abler
Gorn
Coxity
Neglert
oMalala
Satvles
Iho Somauisston
Atryico
Eotmlaston
Board of Supermieling
Courreca
Theodore Roosevelt
United States Commission of Investigation
General Slocum
Commerce and Labor
George B. Cortetyou
Lawrence O.murray
Commerce
Herbert Knox Smith
Georgy Uhler
Sontrubd
Ted Ir
N.Y
Reform Chuir
Herrick
Watson
Directure
Waxhingt 9 Capital, Union, Trust and Storage Co
Dé F Street Northwest
Isdex 10
North Carolina
Ohio Electric Line
Painesville
Ohto
IBA
Unionville
Cleveland, Painesville and Ashtabula Electric Railway Company
Jethro G. Mitchell
Toledo
Blo
Feopt
Union Trast and Storage Co
Medical Society
Triple Alliance
William O’brien
Dunraven
Cork
Get
Wynnham
Jord Leutenant
Anthony Macdestel
Ford
Trelana
Wyndhart
Mim
L. W. Hall
Frederick Fair
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