Burton Privileges Probe Addressed by Attorney General
Attorney General Moody protested reports that ex senator J Ralph Burton received special prison favors at Ironton Missouri where he is jailed The department advised no privileges beyond those given to other inmates were accorded The incident followed a separate Illinois coal strike settlement between miners and employers resolving differences and a $590000 fine dispute in a 1895 case involving labor arrangements
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United States
J. Ralph Burton
Ironton
Burton
Chicago
Illinoia
Green
Anne Ruary
Courts Uphold Mayor’s Stoppage of The Clansman Play
Philadelphia October 25 Judge Sulzberger refused to block Mayor Weaver from revoking Walnut Street Theater license over The Clansman protest. Court heard extracts read by City Solicitor Kinsey and author Dixon, with crowd of colored citizens present. Arguments stressed preventing disorder. an egg was reportedly thrown from the gallery during the proceedings.
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Spocial
Washington Post
Philadelphia
Sulzberger
Common Pleas Court
Weaver
Walnut Street
Kinsey
Dixon
Pennsylvania
Ku-Klux Klan
Kentucky
Frank Howe
Walnut Theater Company
Switchmen Reject Offer From Railroads
Chicago October 25 switchmen reject a two penny per hour wage increase proposal from railroads. Competing demands persist for a 39 hour week for firemen, and an eight hour day with ongoing negotiations. Leaders reported weak support for tacit concessions as the strike mood grows.
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Chicago
Hearst Tweaks Tammany Rivalries Amid Gubernatorial Fight
Washington dispatch reports Hearst has eased ruffled Tammany relations and pressured Independence League candidates, hoping to smooth paths for Hearst aligned candidates. Murphy keeps Tammany loyalty while battles for Independence League ballots drag through courts and campaigns.
Ambassador Aoki presses State Dept over Japanese school rights
No. 11,094. San Francisco school segregation sparks Japanese protest. Viscount Aoki meets Secretary Root to press treaty rights concerns as the United States weighs local authority vs. national obligations. Root asks for proper enforcement and possible presidential involvement while Japan voices indignation at local exclusion. The exchange cites 1854 treaty guarantees of citizenship and equal protection and recalls past Italy-Louisiana incidents as contrast.
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San Francisco
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Japan
Washington
California
Rea Gon
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Hin
State Department
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Hoot
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Causo
United States
Iapan
Aome
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Iight
Itallane
Louisiena
Hennesey
New Orleans
Italy
Louisiana
Seridua Aluction
Cuban Rebellion Impacts Business and Losses
A report notes Cuban upheaval affecting writers and residents, with fights at a port restaurant and a lareg number of casualties. The hurricane and disease spread add to damages, with total losses to British subjects, corporations, and Spanish citizens estimated between 1.5 and 3 million dollars.
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Central
Rai
Citiens
Countess Montignoso Sees Her Sons in Saxon Legation
Munich news recounts Crown Princess Louise of Saxony consulting with Saxon officials as Countess Montignoso and her daughter Pia Monica visit the Saxon legation. After a two hour audience, the princes depart for the Riviera to join their father, amid public cheers and an emotional Grand Duchess of Tuscany.
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Bavaria
Courins
Montignoso
Louise of
Saxony
Pia Monica
Tuscany
Nurembare
Countess Montignaso
Legation
Grand Duchess
Bank Robbers Captured After Howerston Safe Explosion
Cadiz and Jewett burst into action as six alleged bank robbers were rounded up today after dynamiting the First National Bank of Howerston. A hand car escape failed. the safe was wrecked but no money was taken. Local citizens and officials pursued and jailed the trio.
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Chie
Oct
Jewett
First National Bank
Howerston
Pease
Minds Blank for Days Rev Dilworth Regains Senses
Special to The Washington Port from Johnstown Pennsylvania Oct 25 Rev Richard B Dilworth of Oxford Chester County regained his senses after seeing his photo on the front page of a Philadelphia newspaper He went to the police chief and accepted care at Memorial Hospital He recalled being assaulted by three African American men in Oxford eight days earlier He served in the Civil War and led Oxford College. Also Chattanooga alderman William I Bart found at Central Depot after eight days missing with torn clothes and uncombed hair, later unable to recall his whereabouts.
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Washington Port Johnstown
Philadelphia
Richard B. Dilworth
Oxford
Mullin
Dilworth
Memorial Hospital
Chester County
Wirdter
Young Men's Christian Association
Court session quotes Dixon play and crowd reaction amid lynching debate
In a courtroom discussion Dr. Dixon defends his play's intent to address mob justice. He disputes claims of a direct “pith” in eight lines and explains he did not reveal a final solution, saying the leopard cannot change his spots. Mayor Weaver receives ovations from supporters as he condemns risking citizens for theater profits.
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Judent Borger
Saremar
Dixon
Lynch
Sulaberger
Weaver
Utes Defy Surrender as Troops Rapidly Move In
Special from Cheyenne Wyoming Oct 25 Ute Indians encamped on Little Powder River refuse to surrender to Maj Grierson and retreat to the reservation Reinforcements are being rushed to northern Gillette area to壌surround the 300 strong camp and compel surrender If opposed fighting may follow Fort Meade and Fort Robingon troops ordered forward No independent confirmation of clashes with cowboys is reported
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Washington Post
Cheyenne
Wyo
Little Powder River
Gillette
Grierson
Uitte Powder River
C. H. Grierson
Tenth Cavalry
Appale
A. W. Greely
Fort Robingon
Nebi
Powder River
Fort Meade
S. Ca
Hariman May Retire Rumor Floats in Chicago
Rumor says H H Harriman may resign as president of the Union and Southern Pacific railroads to devote time to developing systems. J C Stubbs could become president while Harriman remains chairman of executive committees, with broader aims to unite rail links from New York to the Pacific Coast and from the Great Lakes to the Gulf.
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Chicago
H. H. Harrircan
Union
Southern Pacific Railroads
J. C. Stubbs
Harrimanlings
Addion
Harrimary
New York
Pacific Coast
Great Lakes
Gulf of Mexico
Sag Panere Strest In The Go Metammer And Stock Policy
The text discusses ongoing political and financial dealings. It notes Sag Panere Strest and candidate Mr 7 inches retaining reelection prospects. It mentions Walsh's Railroad Securities Company stake sale, and Mr Fish’s stock release not being initiated by him, while Harriman’s representatives opened overtures.
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Tore Sucre Roed
Srms
Zar
Walsh
Railroad Securities Company
Fish
Harrimano
Tog
Harriman
Bere
Patterson Starts Paper for Working Men and Women
The Chicago Daily Socialist, edited by Joseph M Patterson, debuts as an eight page seven column issue from The Washington Fest Chicago. It proclaims itself against capitalists and promises sensational cartoons on its front pages while predicting an impending financial panic to be faced by workers.
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Chicago
Chicago Daily Socialist
Joseph M Patterson
Ocean tragedy surmised as passenger ship foundering near Cape Hatteras
Mariners near Norfolk report debris and life preservers washing ashore between Hatteras and Big Wat, with many marked names not in Lloyds or American registers. Witnesses suspect a passenger vessel struck offshore but lack of additional wreckage ashore puzzles shipping men. a revenue cutter may scour the area.
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Norfolk
Cape Hatteras
Hatteras
Big Wat
Maritime Register
Lloyds
Caswitz, Bettungsourcer
Smeski
Big Kinnakeet
Revenue
Roosevelts Bear Hound Deployed To Track Bears
Special to WaBnMgCon Wilkesbarre Pa Oct 25 One of President Roosevelts famous bear hounds will be used to clear bears infesting the Jamison City area The dog earlier served the President and was later owned by Dr Bonham of Fairmount Springs before passing to James T Brady of Jamison City It arrived at his kennels yesterday and will aid farmers troubled by daily bear raids
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WaBnMgCon
Wilkesbarre
Roosevelt
Jamson City
West
Dr. Bonham
Fairmount Springs
James T. Brady
Jamison City
Mexico adapts meat market plan to curb trust
Special to The Washington Post from Mexico City reports the Mexican government will establish government meat markets across the city and Federal district under the governor's direction. Meats will be sold at actual cost to suppress monopolistic pricing and break the meat trust’s grip on commerce.
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Washington
Mexico City
Meat Trust
City
Federal District
Hener
Jana
Pennypacker denies graft charges on state capitol
Philadelphia reports Gov. Pennypacker replying to a request for an early declaration on the capitol expenses. He says costs come from revenues, not taxes, and argues extravagance depends on perspective. He asserts no graft, questions motives, and notes funds largely from corporate profits and artisans.
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Republican Advisory Committee
Pennypacker
Arkangel
Pennsylvania
Treasury
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