Davis at West Virginia State Fair Praises Agriculture
Former Senator Henry G Davis the Democratic Vice Presidential candidate spoke at the West Virginia State Fair in Wheeling. He emphasized agriculture as essential to national strength and recounted the farm’s role in history while noting U S farm product values and West Virginia gains in farming. He planned to attend Morgan Grove Fair before heading to New York for a Democratic leaders conference.
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Monster Battlethight Killed After Fatal Double Murder
Special to The Washington Post Norfolk Sept 7 Frank Sattle tight died after fourteen bullet wounds from the shooting at his home in Princess Anne County July 22. He killed his wife with a monkey wrench then eluded capture before a posse led by Sheriff Paul Acklas finally apprehended Battlethight. Coroner viewed remains. body turned over to his mother for burial as witnesses prepare for the next hearing.
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Danville rioters jailed in lynching case
Danville Virginia September 7 W T Harris Wicker Armes Dan H Talley Bud F Pruitt George C Mulls RJ Lynch and Whit Meyers were convicted in the Corporation Court for participating in the mob that attempted to lynch Roy Seals a murder suspect jailed in the city. They were fined 50 dollars and sentenced to one day in jail, with a prior mayor's court conviction fixing sixty days, case sent to a higher court. they were marched from the courtroom to the prison and will serve the turn in the same jail as the inmate they attacked.
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Richmond Convention Denounces Federal Official Amid Tension
The Republican city convention in Richmond denounces Stephens, a black appointee of the U S Federal Court, accusing him of trying to disrupt the party by urging a Black man to run for Congress. The body votes to gather misconduct evidence and seek removal, electing a mixed city committee and reelecting Z M Ellett as chairman.
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Two Safes Robbed In Yadkin County
Special to The Washington Post Winston-Salem N C Sept 7 Burglars blew open two safes in Yadkinville last night securing about 5000 One safe was in J A Logan store treasurer of Yadkin and most funds stolen belonged to the county The second safe opened was in the post office and Postmaster Mackie reports more than 34 and stamps were taken Sheriff found two strange men passed Hast Bend early this morning A reward of 200 is offered for arrest and return of the money by Treasurer Logan
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Railroad Men to Meet at Old Point Comfort
The forty ninth annual meeting of the American Association of General Passenger and Ticket Agents will be held at Old Point Comfort Virginia on October 18 19 and 20. Secretary Paul Morton of the Navy Department will attend the banquet as honorary member. Guests include Governor Montague of Virginia and Gen Fitzhugh Lee. The program features remarks by Secretary of the Navy Governor and Lee who will present a gavel from Jamestown oak and HK Hardwick of the Southern Railway will speak as orator.
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L ROAD TROUBLE OVER
A compromise ends a near strike by elevated railroad workers in New York. The Interborough Rapid Transit Company agrees to recognize seniority and subway transfer rights while abandoning a strict medical exam for new subway hires. Overtime pay and shift divisions remain to be finalized before signing.
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Phi Beta Kappa Officers Elected by Saratoga Council
Saratoga MN Sept 7 The United Chapter Phi Beta Kappa convened in triennial session. Officers elected for three years include President Joan A De Remer Schenectady NY Vice President E B Parsons Williamstown MA Secretary Treasurer Oscar Mauorhees High Bridge NJ Senator for life Thomas W Higginson Cambridge MA Elected six year senators include John A De Remer Theodore Hancock Syracuse Samuel Hart Middletown Hamilton Mabie New York City Howard A Bridge Madison Arthur Hadley New Haven John J Cook New York City James M Taylor Poughkeepsie Talcott Williams Philadelphia. Charters granted to Leland Stanford Jr University University of Colorado University of North Carolina University of Texas Ohio State University Colorado College Mount Holyoke College Wellesley College Smith College Woman's College of Baltimore.
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Tobacco Planters Lose Money in Sumatra Tent Plots
Hartford Sept 7 The appointment of a receiver for the United States Sumatra Tobacco Growing Company signals that raising Sumatra tobacco under tents failed financially in Connecticut Valley. Since 1902 investors and farmers poured capital. now hundreds of thousands may be lost, with Hartford owners of at least 100000 of stock losing hope of recovery. Also reports: a double tragedy in Louisville as a man under indictment for murder kills his wife and himself. Mrs Fairbanks drops go devil at Parker City well flows 1000 barrels daily. Rock from blast kills a contractor in Baldwinville and three seamen die in gunboat Comet practice off Spithead.
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Battle of Anping shows heavy Russian losses and Japanese advance
Dispatch from London describes the Anping engagement where Russian positions on mountain ridges faced advancing Japanese infantry. Japanese guns struggled initially but British correspondent reports brave assaults through corn fields, flag signaling on the mountains, and a heavy retreat as rain and fog swirled over the battlefield. Russia suffered severe casualties as both sides remained in contact through the afternoon.
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Praise for General Kuropatkin as retreat at Liaoyang viewed cheerfully
Russian newspapers praise Kuropatkin for averting a trap at Liaoyang and thwarting Oyama’s flank plan. They credit his early withdrawal and counter moves for keeping the Russian army intact while predicting continued pressure from Oyama and Kuroki.
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Mediation appeal urged by Delanessau calling US or Germany
Paris reports that Delanessau and ex minister Jean Dupuy press mediation by a major power. They favor United States or Germany as the likely mediator with France and England urged to prompt or support the initiative. The decision hinges on Franco British attitudes toward direct action.
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OukTomsky to be recalled from Port Arthur
St Petersburg Sept 7 The admiralty decided to recall Rear Admiral Ouktomsky who commanded the Russian fleet at Port Arthur. The move follows long concern over his fitness for fleet command under difficult conditions and comes despite no court martial being scheduled. Captain When of the Bayan may assume command in his stead.
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Baltic squadron postponement leads to new sailing date
A late Admiral Withoft was bypassed prompting a shift in plans. The Baltic squadron’s sailing, postponed to November, is officially cleared and several ships reportedly developed defects. The squadron will sail for Libau on Sunday, with the exact departure from Libau not known.
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Mikado Praises Troops After Liao-yang Victory
Tokyo reports the Mikado’s congratulatory message to the army on the Liao-yang victory, praising high spirits after ten days of heavy fighting. Japanese forces claim gains on highlands west of Helyingtal and actions near Muchwang, while Russians retreat and burn supplies at Liao-yang. separate note: Japan orders 7400 tons of nickel steel plates from Carnegie for battleships, keeping Homestead mills busy for three months.
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Sviatopolk-Mirsky Named Interior Minister of Russia
Prince Sviatopolk-Mirsky, governor general of Vilna, chosen to succeed von Plehve as interior minister. The Emperor held a long talk with the general, noted for a mild regime, and the appointment may be announced tomorrow morning after his return from Vilna. He previously governed Penza and Yekaterinoslav and led the gen darmerie.
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Train Struck Wagon near Chagrin Falls Killing Two
A Wheeling and Lake Erie freight train on the Chagrin Falls branch collided with a two horse wagon at a grade crossing near Chagrin Falls Ohio. Two men died and several others were seriously injured including wagon driver James McKay of Cleveland who broke his collar bone. The engine and about a dozen cars left the tracks and lay in wreckage.
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Korea defends independence amid adviser appointments
London reports the Korean chargé d affaires rejects claims of a Japanese protectorate over Korea. He says Korea welcomes Japanese financial and diplomatic advisers as advisers only, similar to the Korean customs chief, and stresses Korea will safeguard foreign interests while maintaining independence and integrity.
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Royalty Helps Fight Forest Fire Near Hunting Lodge
Crown Prince Frederick William visiting Mecklenberg Schwerin joined Grand Duchess Anastasia and Cecelia in aiding foresters and servants to extinguish a forest blaze near the hunting lodge. Officials say the fire, if unchecked, could have endangered the lodge and royal party assisted in the effort.
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