Plan to Abolish War Police Force for the World
At St. Andrews University in Scotland Andrew Carnegie urged a league of peace among nations. He proposed three to five nations band together to banish war, with arbitral settlement and potential limited force for enforcement, inviting others to join. The ceremony honored Americans including Bishop Potter and Ambassadors Reid and Tower, who were praised for their public service and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Andrew's University
St. Andrews
Scotland
St. Andrew's
Andrew Carnegie
Whitelaw Reid
London
Charlemagne Tower
Berlin
Henry C. Potter
New York
Wiliam Q. Holand
Carnegie Museum
Pittsburg
Nicholas Murray Butler
Columbia University
Carnegie
Britain
Five Nations
Peking
Hague
League
Lkely
France
United States
Bishop Potter
Potter
Great Britain
Reid
America
Paris
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Ambassador Tower
Carnegie Institution Affairs Executive Committee Meets
Carnegie Institution executive committee met last Monday to dispose of accumulated summer business and plan next year’s budget. The November meeting will address confidential reports. trustees’ meeting is set for December 13 to approve the year’s work and expenses. G B Coleman reported over 80 000 spent on repairs and improvements to schools, engine houses, and police stations. Dr King’s New Life Pills advertised as a remedy for constipation.
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Carnegie Institution
Bond H
Board of Trustees
G. B. Coleman
Pastor Carl G Doney New Hamline Methodist Pastor
Rev Carl G Doney, new Hamline Methodist pastor, is Ohio born and son of Abrahm C Doney of Columbus. He educated for law, joined ministry, earned Ohio and Harvard degrees, built a $60,000 Columbus church, and has nine years in ministry. He is a Mason and former fraternity man, with strong economic interests and Granville and Delaware ties.
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Carl G. Doney
Hamline
Harvard University
Methodist
Bainbridge
Centenary Church
Granville
Dennison University
St. Paul's Church
Delaware
Columbus
Hacr
Carl G. Boney
Hamline M
King Avenue
Doney
Methodist Church
Hamline Church
Deney
United Brethren Sessions Open with Elections and Committees
The Pennsylvania annual conference of the United Brethren met at Memorial Church in Washington with about 160 ministers and lay delegates from Southeastern Pennsylvania and Maryland. Bishop Mills presided. Rev. Owen and Rev. Weaver elected conference Secretaries. committees formed. church property valued at 725000. Sunday schools 25000 members. orphanage at Quincy and old peoples home at Mechanicsburg noted. Lebanon Valley College supported with recent Carnegie gift. meeting marks first in this city.
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Pennsylvania
The
United Brethren
Memorial Church
North Capitol
FR Streets
W. J. Hauch
Maryland
J. S Mills
W .B. Washinger
Chambersburg
W. H. Weaver
Shiremanstown
John W. Owen
Machanicsburg
Brownstone Memorial
Quincy
H. J. Kitzmiller
Mechanicsburg
Colestock
Will of Mrs. June Stewart Funds Aged Colored Women Home
The 1905 will filed for probate leaves residue to Samuel W Curriden Lieut Lloyd H Chandler and Irving sees her executors to create The June Stewart Fund for an institution for aged colored women. Shiloh Baptist Church gets 100 dollars First Baptist Church Columbus Ga 100 dollars 1000 dollars to Hon Willam H Chandler of New Hampshire for personal wish Essie M Clark Hattie Hepburn Mary P Watson each 60 dollars Roderick Lewis brother of the testatrix 450 dollars Curriden 300 dollars
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
June Stewart
Samuel W. Curriden
Lloyd. H Chandler
U Ss. N
Irving
Shilch
Schandein Will Contests Tests Heyl Agreement Restitution
Milwaukee Oct 17 Testimony on the agreement by which Mrs Sizette Schandein gave Jacob Heyl half the increment of the 8 million Schandein estate featured in a will contest before Judge Carpenter. The case seeks restitution of 1.46 million paid to Heyl, with book examination by Charles W Suetterle and testimony on the books and Heyl’s conduct.
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Alttack
Milwaukee
Wis
Sizette Schandein
Jacob Heyl
Schandein
Carpenter
Heyl
Post Office Changes Include High Point Postmaster
President names W. E. Snow postmaster at High Point North Carolina. Virginia fourth class offices see Ella Matthews and Sidney White appointed to succeed resignations. Rural free delivery routes in Virginia set to begin December 1 covering Gibsons Station Newport and Sinking Creek with populations and house counts listed. Fourth class postmasters named in Connecticut New Hampshire and New York districts.
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W. E. Snow
High Point
William E. Snow
N. c
de Graw
Virginia
Ella N. Matthews
Sewell A. Taylor
Assawoman
Accomac County
Sidney White
M. E. Brunk
Mohea
Warwick County
Gibsons Station
Lee County
Newport
Giles County
Sinking Creek
Preston County
Connecticut
Hillstown
Dennis Moroney
Weatogue
Percy A. Fleet
New Hampshire
Canterbury
Harry Colburn
New York
Union Falls
John BR. Hough
Denial of Indian land rumor about leasing bids
Kiowa agency reports to the Commissioner of Indian Affairs that a circulating rumor claims bids for leasing Kiowa Comanche and Apache lands must cover a major portion to be accepted. Officials state no such rule exists and bids will be accepted if above the minimum price regardless of total land quantity bid upon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Indian
Kiowa Agency
Commissioner of Indian Affaires
Indian Office
Washington Post Leads Record of Legal Matters in District
The Washington Post became the first district newspaper to publish a complete record of all legal matters, marking a milestone in transparency and public access to judicial details.
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District of Columbia
Victims of Bunko Ring in Canada United States Smuggling Plot
Buffalo police uncover a nationwide bunco game tied to opium smuggling on the Niagara frontier. Victims include Buffalo grocer William Macon who lost 1730 dollars. Swindlers staged mistimed arrests in a Canadian city, dumped opium, and fled by rowboat. Two Pittsburg men are reported earlier victims. Police seek suspects.
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Buffalo
Niagara Frontier
William Macon
United States
Canada
Pittsburg
Too many glasses for him ends in front door breakage
James Green appeared before Judge Mullowney in Police Court charged with destroying private property after an evening of drinking sociables. He admitted taking beer but denied intent to smash the front door glass, and the court dismissed the case after bonds. The incident occurred at his home on Third and M streets southeast where he resides with his wife and stepfather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Green
Mullowney
Third
M Streets
Green
Alexander Whalen
Peterson
Fifth Precinct
Comrades Prepare to Welcome Captain Ramsey on Return
Preparations are underway in Washington for a reception and smoker in the Richmond Hotel for Captain De Witt Ramsey U S A on his return. The Ninth Infantry Veterans Association led by Capt Ramsey plans the event with Brig Gen Alfonsus Bowman as a special guest. The committee includes Detective Sergt A W Parham and other retired or discharged officers. Ramsey, on leave, has long served with the Ninth Infantry from West Point through the Philippines and on Gen Chaffee's staff. The Ninth Infantry Veterans Association gathers retired or detached officers and holds social functions, while the regiment sails in the Philippines under Col James Regan except for B Company.
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de Witt Ramsey
Chaffee
Ninth Infantry Veterans' Association
Ramsey
Richmond
Washington
Alfonsus Bowman
U. S
J. J. Strain
W. H. Matter
Q. M
John Perkins
Capt. Ramsey
Ninth Infantry
West Point
Philippines
James Regan
Malarias Terrors Gone The Dew Cure Declared
New York October 17 malaria fears are said to vanish through Frank McLean s dew cure a 10 yard dawn sprint in underclothes at 3 am amid dew paddling. A policeman stopped the aged sprinter at 146th street after an unusual dash and took him to a hospital where a doctor could not diagnose the case. McLean blamed a quinine overdose and described his field run as essential to his remedy for malaria.
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McLean
Cire
New York
Frank, McLean
Monitor Street
Greenpoint
O’brien
West 152d Street
146Th Street
Eighth Avenue
O'Brien
Block
Washingon Heights
Hast
Protest Against Inquiry Delays Rule on Production of Books
St Louis Oct 17 Commissioner R A Anthony will not rule on whether Waters-Pierce Oil can be compelled to produce books. He awaits a Supreme Court decision on a related motion. John D Johnson for the defense argues the inquiry serves public excitement and is not being pursued in good faith. The attorney general denies any lack of good faith.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
John D. Johnson
Standard, Republic
Waters-Pierce
Supreme Court
R.A. Anthony
Attorney Johnson
Hadley
Johnson
Anthony
Waters-Pierce Ol
Frosts Mild, Cotton Still Advancing Across South
The cotton region weather crop bulletin reports frosts across the South but not broadly destructive. Harvest progress is good in Carolinas, Georgia, Florida, and parts of the central and western districts though heavy rains hindered work in Mississippi, Alabama, Georgia, and Tennessee. Insects remain destructive in Mississippi, Louisiana, and Texas with no standout top crop expected.
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South Atlantic
Mississippi River
Mississippi
Alamada
Tennessee
Georgia
Louisiana
Carolinas
Florida
Alabama
Texas
Colorado Fuel Deficit and Wet Earnings Define Year for Colorado Fuel and Iron
At a Denver meeting the Colorado Fuel and Iron Company directors elected for the coming year include Alvin W. Krech and George J. Gould among others. The year’s operations show net earnings of 1 922 047 but a deficit of 841 923 after fixed charges and sinking funds.
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Denver
Colo
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Alvin W. Krech
Edwin Hawley
John H. McClement
Benjamin Nicoll
Willard FP. Ward
Winslow
Pierce
George J. Gould
ET. Jeffery
H. H. Harriman
Massachusetts Board of Trade President Sees Free Raw Materials
President Charles Adams in Boston outlines policy aims at the Massachusetts State Board of Trade annual meeting. He urges opposing repeal of the national bankruptcy law, removal of internal revenue tax on denatured alcohol, and a national insurance law. He also seeks fair treatment under China exclusion law and warns Japan may challenge U.S. cotton in China. The report endorses raw materials for Massachusetts to boost wages and steadier work, notes Massachusetts manufacturing prosperity, and supports a six year presidential term and neutralization queries for The Hague.
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Massachusetts Board of Trade
Canada
Derm
Boston
Mass
Massachusetts State Board of Trade
Charles Adavs
Executive Council
Congress
China
United States
Adams
Far East
Japan
Asiatic
America
Committee On Manufactures
Massachusetts
New England
Bay State
Committee On Legislation
Ashton Les
Luzerne
Roosevelt
Mecca for Shoppers at Woodward & Lothrop Display
Woodward & Lothrop showcases its extensive suit department on the third floor of the grand store. The area features elaborate decorations with palms and flowers, creating an artistic display space for gowns, evening wraps, and toilets by leading tailors. An adjoining fret-work apartment presents exquisite outfits for church, dinner, carriage, and public occasions, plus a large exhibit of misses and children's dresses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Woodward & Lothrop
Woodward &Lothrop
Washington
Police Update From the Raleigh State Fair and Local Precincts
The article notes Michael Donnelly returning to duty after ten days in Virginia and Detective Ned Horna assigned to watch crooks at the Raleigh state fair. It mentions leave for Policeman Sam Burrows for fishing, Private McKeever planning a November musicale, and Desk Bergt praised for guarding Hancock. Sergt Williams gains notoriety after the Murphy trial. officers Washington Sanford Holton Wolf John Groff and Hen Klopfer attend the Frederick fair. Policeman Lake, on sick leave, works night duty at headquarters and is likened to Sherlock Holmes.
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Michael Donnelly
Virginia
Ned” Horna
Sac Ta
Raleigh
N. C
Sam Burrows
Potomac River
McKeever
Hancock
Ninth Precinct
Ation
Sergt. Williams
Murphy
Washington Sanford
Holton Wolf
John Groff
Hen Klopfer
Frederick
Groff
Walt
Frederick Town
Policeman Lake
Third Precinct
Thomas Furns
Lake
Sherlock Holmes
Three Thousand Miners Out Strike at Jeddo Collieries
Three thousand miners walk out at Jeddo collieries of G B Markle & Co amid wage grievances. Grievances cited as below standard wages for drivers, superintendent rejects claim. A mass meeting resolved to suspend all work for the day and maintain sympathy with the driver boys.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jedito
Stapleton
Griver
Jeddo
G. B. Markle & Co
Markle Company
Dr Esng’s Cure for Cold Hits Cheery Market
A brief notice extols Dr Esng's discovery as a remedy for heavy colds. The ad promises relief and recommends purchase at the stated price of $1 to cure lingering chest and lung symptoms.
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Sant
Dr. Esng
Birthday Chaos Ends With Cake Fight in Low's Bottom
Emma Matthews hosted a birthday party that drew a clash as guests fought in Low's Bottom northeast. Emma, Henry Matthews, Emma Myers, and Robert Lee were arrested for disorderly conduct. most were fined five dollars, Lee jailed fifteen days. witnesses described a cake attack and police resistance.
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Arona
Emme
Myers
Lee
Henry Matthews
Matthews
Zinkhan
Labor Problems Grow in Cotton South Ahead of New Orleans
Col. I W Walker of Houston a top Southwest cotton exporter warns labor questions surpass overproduction. He criticizes immigrant classes and praises Germans Swedes and Bohemians for farming and citizenship. He predicts Texas will ship 500000 fewer bales due to drought and acreage, noting Houston as the nation’s biggest cotton city ahead of New Orleans.
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Houston
New Orleans
South
Col. I. W. Walker
Tex
Southwest
St. James Hotel
Texas
America
Col. Walker
Ccrop
Indian Territory
United States
Crescent City
New Or
Lockhart Heirs Agree on Inheritance Settlement
Pittsburg newspaper reports Mrs. Sarah Eleanor Flower, daughter of the late Charles Lockhart, reached an amicable agreement with siblings to end the will contest. The exact amount is uncertain though earlier figures ranged from $1,000,000 to $4,000,000, with Flower receiving income from about $200,000 previously. Lockhart helped found the Standard Oil Company.
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Pittsburg
John C. Haymaker
Sarah Eleanor Flower
Charles Lockhart
Lockhart
Haymaker
The
Standard of Company
Detroit Shipyards Strike Over Twenty Minutes Extra
Seven hundred workers at the Wyandotte yard of the Detroit Shipbuilding Company walked off the job in Detroit on October 17. They allege they are required to work twenty minutes longer per week than agreed and criticize the time clock system as unsatisfactory. Only four in ten are union members.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Wyandotte
Dakota murderer hanged after protest on scaffold
John Rooney was hanged early today for the murder of Harold Sweet dated August 26, 1992 in Bismarck North Dakota. He walked to the scaffold singing a self composed song and commented on the small attendance before the execution.
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Dakota
Bismarck
N. D
John Rooney
Harold Sweet
Rooney
Belgium Praises Roosevelt as Congo Claims Are Denied
Baron Moncheur returning envoy from Belgium lauds President Roosevelt for ending the Russo Japanese War and denies brutal Congo Free State reports as exaggerated. He notes Belgium’s 75th independence anniversary celebrations, a world congress at Liege, and widespread admiration for Roosevelt. He mentions a storm voyage on the Zeeland and a rough crossing aboard the Vreeland.
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Leopold
Congo Free State
Belgium
Roosevelt
Baron Moncheur
United States
Washington
Baroness Moncheur
New York
Zeeland
Campania
Post
Brussels
Liege
Wilson
Skiff
Field Museum of Anthropology
Chicago
England
Bracke Butching
London International Commercial Association
Africa
Far East
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International League of Peace
Carnegie Institution Affairs
Dr. King
United Brethren Sessions
Home For
Suetterle
Charles Quarles
James Flanders
Washington Post
Om Gen. Chaffee
de Witt C. Ramsey
Colorado
Northern Pacific Harnings
Northern Pacific Railtowd Company
Treasury
Mecca
Bluecoats
Detroit Shipyards
Honor MR. Roosevelt
Place Des Palais
Laeken
Vreeland
Antwerp
Dover
Missouri Republicans
Missouri Republican Association
Evenin
Ninth Street
Massachusetts Avenue
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