Denver Sailor Guard Legation Detachment Returns to Cruiser
Havana reports that 120 armed sailors from the US cruiser Denver landed for protection of American lives and property but were ordered back to the ship after a conference in Havana. Acting Secretary of State Rosen said the landing was a precaution, not directed at Cuba or its insurgents, with officials noting no plan for further landings. The Denver’s crew, led by Commander John Colwell, remained near the harbor as guards at the palace area.
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Palma
Tafizires Sleeper
Colwell
Havana
Traver
Rosen
Sleeper
Denver
Amer- Jont
Tcianance Lf
Stepper
Choves
Americana
Caaa
Ety
Falma
Oyster Bay
Cuban
Washington
Norwell
Cuba
PSNO
Barcow
White House
Johan Colwell
Marcus L. Miller
Lisuta
Henry B. Price
Fletcher L. Sheffield
Henry L. Wyman
James A. Campbell
Charles A. Blakely
Paul EB. Mampman
Stanton
Surrender Offer Reached by Insurgents in Havana
An emissary of Gen Castillo approached Commander Colwell in Havana on September 13 offering to surrender to him on condition of a fair trial. The message, relayed through a Havana intermediary, states the insurgent leader’s representative asked for guaranteed due process.
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Costello
Colwell
Havana
Theraleet’ Danver
Castillo
Marines Land in Cienfuegos To Protect American Interests
A private telegram from Cienfuegos Cuba reports that United States marines were landed there today to protect American interests. The message from Tampa Fin dated Sept 12 mentions marines from the United States gunront of variety were deployed.
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Marietta
Tampa
Fin
Cienfuegos
Cuba
United States
Brewster Steamer Overdue With 38 on Board
Boston officials report the United Fruit Brewster from Port Antonio has been six days overdue. Commanded by Capt Frederick Hintz the vessel carries 33 sailors, most of whom are German, and no passengers. A search vessel may be dispatched if Inez reports do not arrive.
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Boston
Brewster
United Fruit, Company
Port Antonio
Inez
Lkely
Frederick Hintz
Loeb to Hunt in Jackson Hole Country
William Loeb private secretary to President Roosevelt will leave Helena September 20 for a hunting trip in Jackson Hole country south of Yellowstone Park. He will be accompanied by George Thompson publisher of the St. Paul Dispatch.
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Jackson Hole Country
Helena
Mort
William Loebm
Roosevelt
Heere
George Thompson
St. Paul
Blackmailers Targeted West Baden and French Lick Casinos
Special dispatch reports Indiana Governor Hauly and Attorney General Miner led state actions against a Chicago-based blackmail ring planing to extort money from West Baden and French Lick Monte Carlo casinos. The group used dynamite threats and claimed salaries for unknown Chicago accomplices. After ignoring letters from Taggart and Ballard, the culprits escalated to detonations, prompting raids that closed the two Indiana gambling houses.
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Indiana
Chicago
West Baden Institution
Washington
West Baden
Ind
Hauly
Miner
French Lick
Monte Carlo
Taggart
Ed. Ballard
Widow sues swindle over life premium scheme
Mrs Nelle At Lee accuses Rufus L Bobbitt of embezzling 538 from her by handling a life insurance premium. Bobbitt, 44, was arrested by Detectives Parham and O'Brien and to face a Police Court hearing. He allegedly induced her to fund a policy with 90 deposited in two banks, with him as trustee, and promised to use money only for premiums. He admitted drawing funds but claimed intent to replace them.
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Nettie
Lee
Rufus L Bobbitt
Sixth Street Marineast
Parham
O'Brien
Jeadquarters Force
Abs
Nelle
Northwest
Bobbitt
At Lee
Fatal jealousy drives man to shoot lover then himself
Joseph Paoleucchi, 32, a shoemaker, shot Lucy Dodge, 17, and then wounded himself on a Washington sidewalk. Lucy died in her mother's arms. Paoleucchi, taken to Casualty Hospital with a serious wound, may recover. Witnesses include Patrolmen Neniz Peterson and Wagner. Capt. Daley leads the case.
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Paoloucchi
Joseph Paolsucchi
Tifth Street
Lucy Dodge
Eliardell V. Dodge
Fifth Street
Pavleurcht
Paolovech
Albert Neniz
E. Peterson
Charles Wagner
Pedeucchi
Dodge
Murger
Caph Daler
Fiospital
Paderecchi
Padleucchi
Miss Daige
Lime
Miss Dodge
Fitteenth
H Streets
Paoleucchi
Papleuccht
Dron
Nantz
Peterson
Papleuceht
Wagner
the Post
Bodge
Deer Park
Moyntsins
Baltimore and Bio Railroad
Deer Park Hotel
Irip
Indie
Paclench
Norrible
Mrs. Dodge
Thesne
Lucy
Lst
Paoleicch
Hag
Seomany
Gark
Paoteych
Afta
Wes
Iné, Whith
Daley
Romana
Pethapa
Catt Daley
Ninth Precinct
Paoletechi
Dolleemeh
Henry Butner
Henry W. Hines
Wiliam Hemler
Herbert Hunter
Chauncey Hunter
Todas
Coombs and Wife Reconcile Amid Admission of Error
The couple publicly reconcile after Coombs admits error and expresses regret. He says he is culpable and repeats that his critics are not more at fault, while his wife declines to publish a statement. Coombs reiterates sorrow over the incident and steps aside.
Massacre reports amid German intervention in wartime St Petersburg
Sept 18 dispatches describe chaotic scenes in St Petersburg with turmoil resembling the Bialystok massacre. Fire, bombardment, and looting inflicted heavy property losses estimated in the hundreds of thousands of dollars as mobs pursued violence and the authorities clamped down.
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Petersburg
St. Petersburg
Bialystok
Toseea
Whitby
O. Warsam
Elopement Scandal Taints Pittsburgh Minister and Wife
A Pittsburgh minister, Rev Coombs, admits acts “wrong from beginning to end” amid an elopement scandal with Miss Nycum. He and his wife, with two boys, plan to place their eldest in Bethel Military Academy, while Mrs Coombs refuses comment. News of the affair has drawn wide public attention.
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Aaltie
Hobteous
Nora
Upriott
Pittsburgh
Quilty
Dan
Sirs
C. T. Coombs
Boya
Tre
Mr. Coombs
Pittsburg
Lida B. Nyeum
New York
Coombs
Ray
Aéttiea
Sala
Pire
Bethel Military Academy
Nycum
Cubis
Girl Assassin Hanged at Petersburgh Trial
Fragmentary OCR reads as dated notice about an execution or capital punishment case in Petersburgh with unclear surrounding details. The readable portion fixes on a hanging event and mentions Liberty and a protest or revolt context, but missing dates and full names prevent precise reconstruction.
Humberts Set Free From Court In Quiet Case
A brief local item reports Humberts released this afternoon after a short legal proceeding. Authorities declined further comment and neighbors noted a calm, orderly decorum outside the courthouse.
AdamsHeldAfterStatePenitentiaryEscape
In a report with broken OCR, Adams is described as spirited away from the state penitentiary to Wallace where a murder plot against him is alleged. Attorneys Glare nes Darrow and Tom F Nugen represent officers of the West Federation of Miners in the case.
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Hahees
Corpus
Adams
Boise
Daitio
Wallace
Imurder
Glarénes Darrow
Tom F.nugen
West
Federation of Miners
Pes Eernes
Poles in Fight on Liner Graf Waldersea
A serious brawl broke out on the Graf Waldersea near port as the liner neared New York. Four Polish immigrants clashed on the forward deck in view of passengers. Captain Creesh left the bridge and with twenty crew members halted the fight. More than twenty combatants suffered injuries. the principal instigator was ironed.
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New York
Graf
Waldersea
Emong
Creseh
Fairbanks Returns Home From Boston Visit
Vice President Fairbanks arrived in Boston from Concord to a warm greeting by Col. Atert Clarke secretary of the Home Market lab. A planned luncheon for Gov. Guild as welcome host was canceled due to heavy public business.
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Boston
Fairbanks
Concord
N. OH
Col. Atert. Clarke
Home Market Lab
Gov. Guild
West
Murderer of Mrs Lewis Baffles Police
A Philadelphia murder case centers on Mrs Maurice B Lewis whose death in an apartment house at Charlotte Kelly’s caused police to pursue several leads. Detectives questioned boarder Hatty Somers while a suspected pawned suit drew a possible suspect, though Kelly remains uncharged.
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Maurice E.i Lewis
Charlotte Kelly
Poiice
Miss Kelly
Lewis
Hatty Somers
Het
Somers
Stesburg
Mia
Maurice B. Lewis
Dronnay
Philadelphia
Mrs. Ness
Peruvians Honor Officers of Cruiser Charlestan Visit
Lima reports officers of the Peruvian cruiser Iguitos toast the Charlestan officers. Secretary Rost and Mrs Root receive coins from the mint while Mr Root and party receive medals. The visit includes a tour of the Marguleges of Tur retagle palace and a special session of the Renate dispatching a cable to the American Senate. Root plans to depart after inspecting rail and canal works.
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Lima
Igiitos Tought
Hoot
Reot
Marguleges
Tur‘retagle
Wis
Renate
American Senate
Bir
Sid Samise
SRF Fig Ee Orova R
Root
Panama
Cartagena
Washington Post
Doctor Held by Buffalo Police Disappearance Mystery Deepens
Buffalo police unravel a case involving Dr Turner at Niagara Street hospital amid the disappearance of Gertrude Knight of Philadelphia. Edith Pinner of Hoboken died at the Prospect Avenue hospital. her body shipped to Hoboken. Investigators seek exhumation and examine Miss Knight and Miss Pinner, while Miss Geddes to testify.
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Philadelphia
Edith Pinner
Hoboken, N. J
Siz
Tim
Buffalo
Turewer
Niagara Street
Prospect Avenue
Gertrude Knight
Philadelephia
Dy Turver
Phrladdilphia
Bliss Getdes
Philoe Sete
Exilth
Pinner
Ho+ boken
Prospect Avenue Hospital
Pinnera
Hoboker
N. i
Mortimer J. Prowt
Physicieus
Miss Knight
Audéen
Turver
Pelice Regan
Miles Edith’ Pinner
de. W. W. Turvers Hospital
Ningars Street
Hoboken
Supt “Reeen
Miss Pinner
Reser
Turner
Abbott
Mabel Geddes
Turver'a
Smith Hall
Lane
Dr. Porver
Flatow
Mages
Pinger
Edith
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Chaia
Hiinon
Wife
Erving
Pamily
Dalassacre
Get
Min
Humberts
Odenie
Therese Humdi J
Prigomet ’Olack
Mberatca
Peery
Martinabargs
Baltonois
Omsult Ape Ten . A
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Flore
Boot
Senate
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Réturn
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Famentowa
Buffalo Police
Brooklyn
Colorado Pennsylvania Railroad
Springs
Ava
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