Mayor Weaver Renews Pledges in Reform Fight
Philadelphia clashes over reform vs regular Republican machine as massive protests erupt. Union League committee proposes substitutes replacing withdrawn candidates amid calls for cleaner city government and waterworks issues.
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William Potter
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Howart A. Chase
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Murdered and Robbed in Worcester Case Shocked City
The body of George HB Caiswold, manager at State Mutual Life in Worcester, was found in the Eastern River. He appeared to have been murdered with a blunt weapon and robbed. His power ring and a plain band ring were removed, and refined papers were taken from his pockets. A railroad ticket to Chicago was found in his belongings along with a single clue pointing to the killer.
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Towa Besety
George HB
Caiswold State Menaager
State Mutual Life Association
Worcester Mass
Eastern River
Oyla
Taft at Yokohama in 1905 Visit and Reception
Secretary Taft arrived in Yokohama amid crowd scenes as Japanese and foreign residents observed. Officials and peers met him during a trip from Tokyo toward China while a local ice cream facade drew attention. An accompanying ad promotes real estate loans at four to six percent.
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Ohohama
China
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Roosevelt reshuffles diplomatic and consular posts
President Roosevelt announced changes in the diplomatic and consular service. Archibald J. Sampson resigns as American Minister to Ecuador, effective after his leave at the end of October. Joseph W. Lee will replace him as minister at Ecuador, with Lee currently serving as American consul at Panama. Howard D. Van Sant becomes consul at Kingston Ontario and Alexander Helngartner moves from Trieste to Guelph. Woodrow Roosevelt spent the day at Sagamore Hill with no visitors.
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Ontario
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Kingston
Alexander Helngartner
Ohio
Trieste
Austria
Sagamore Hill
Conflicting Testimony in Walsh Death Coroner Probe
Crandon Wisconsin September 16 coroner's inquest into Mrs Frances Walsh death by pistol shot August 22 heard dramatic contradictions between her husband J A Walsh and visitor Mildred Ward. Ward testified Mrs Walsh entered the room and urged into another room while Walsh claimed he heard nothing until she fell crying after being shot. jury found the pistol discharge occurred with Walsh and Frances alone. Walsh blamed either direct act or cruel conduct. lawyers say warrant possible on this verdict.
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J. A. Walsh
Bad Blow to Prize Fights in California
The report from The Washington notes a rift among prize fight managers over profits. Billy Nolan accuses Barry Corbett of keeping $7,000 as his share of a corruption fund intended to defeat the Ralston anti prize-fight bill. Sacramento District Attorney Seymour vows action and may indict seven legislators and Harry Corbett, signaling the end of organized boxing in California.
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Foreman Mitchell
Three Die in Baltimore and Ohio Wreck Near Kummel
A Baltimore and Ohio collision near Kummel Indiana leaves three dead and twenty injured when an eastbound passenger train strikes a light engine on the main line. Victims include engineer Stephen Snyder of Garrett and baggage master Frank Smoots from Chicago Junction. Injured passengers face serious cuts and fractures. most survivors continue their journey.
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Louise Macholz
Iowa
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Massillon
Ohio
Carter Murderers Reprieved in Stay of Sentence
In Valdosta Georgia on September 16 a stay of execution prevented the hanging of J G Rawlings and his sons Milton and Jesse plus a negro Alf Moore connected to the Carter children murder. The case was sent to the Supreme Court after a new trial was refused. A Colum bia County preacher delivered a funeral sermon at the jail but the execution halt changed his plans.
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Alf Moore
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Denial From Hanly Paid Campaign Expenses
Indianapolis report details disputed securities tied to ex auditor David E. Sherrick now under state control. Gov Hanly denies using Sherrick funds and recounts a 750 dollar loan claim that was never disclosed, with Sherrick allegedly advancing money for Marion County delegation efforts and a 810 dollar check issued for principal and interest.
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Ind
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Charles W. Miller
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John EB. Reed
Mr. Sherrick
Eleven Die As Avon Fuse Plant Fire Claims Eleven
Avon Connecticut reports eleven dead after the explosion and blaze at the Climax Fuse Company plant. Dorothea Le Geyt dies this afternoon, with several others injured and two more suspected dead. Remains recovered from basement show charred bodies identified by metal items. two unidentified may be Molly and Robert McCarthy. No formal inquiry planned. cause determined as explosion with subsequent fire.
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Climax Fuse Company
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Boy Murderer Surrenders in Tennessee School Stabbing
Ernest Powers a fifteen year old student at a country school ten miles from Athens Tennessee surrendered by relatives after an examining trial. Powers stabbed his teacher Elbert Wattanbarger as he started to whip him for throwing stones, killing him. Powers may claim self defense and his case could set a legal precedent. Open air sacred concert this afternoon by Naval G.F. Band. Take Penna Ave cars marked F and J eastbound with free transfers to Baltimore and return. Weekend rail specials from Baltimore and Ohio Railroad offered.
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Death by own action shocks Baltimore sister
John Green, a young Baltimore man aged under seventeen, died by suicide in a New York hotel room after sending a note blaming a Baltimore contact. A sister received a phone tip, and Green’s belongings included a $2 bill, pawn tickets, and theater stubs. The death followed a prior plan to seek work in New York and concerns over his future prospects.
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Harry Armacost
Fulton Avenue
Cotton War Predicted by Southern Growers Leaders
Lauderdale County Mississippi head John A Bailey warns of a coming cotton war with manufacturers and foreign spinners who met in Liverpool to fix prices. He says foreigners have long drained profits, but southern planters will hold cotton to 11 cents per pound or more, backed by banks. In Montgomery County Alabama farmers pledge to hold cotton unless price reaches 11 cents, with strong backing from local banks and merchants and appeals to producers across the South.
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Explosion kills five in Michigan stave mill blast
An explosion at Edward Jennings stave mill in Fincanning Michigan today killed five workers and injured eight to ten. Thirty men were at work when the boiler failed, with wreckage scattered hundreds of feet and windows shattered a mile away. Names of the dead include Richard Gifford Burt Bell Charles Eastor William Aplin Yredgh Haster and Aplin.
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Edward Jennings
Richard Gifford
Burt Bell
Charles Eastor
William Aplin Yredgh
Hols
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Aplin
Komura Recovering from Illness in New York
Japanese envoy Baron Komura shows improved condition after a cable from Emperor Hirohito is received. The Grand Chamberlain sends well wishes for speedy recovery while Komura reports his health as satisfactory. A bulletin notes his illness is improving after a difficult period. Justice Gaynor undecided on mayoral nomination amid Odell Hearst talks, remaining in Ridgefield Connecticut.
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Washington Post
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Ridgefield, Conn
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Armored Cruiser Colorado Hits 22.99 Knots on Test Run
Rockland Maine September 16 the armored cruiser Colorado was tested on the Monroe island mile course where in one of twenty two runs she reached 22.99 knots an hour. Earlier on another course she sustained 22.17 knots for four hours. The Colorado will sail for Hampton Roads tomorrow. Master Butchers Tournament and Barbecue at Benning Race Track on September 20, 1905.
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New Orleans Diamond Festival raises over 250000 for yellow fever
President Roosevelt opens the yellow fever relief festival in New Orleans as a parade of 12 000 proceeds along Canal street. The drive doubles the goal, raising more than 250 000 with volunteers and city leaders pledging support. Officials report new cases in Cincinnati and Mississippi, while British ship Crown of Arragon waits at quarantine.
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Weaver Renews Pledge to Fight Graft
Indiana's Governor denies charges as a controversial pledge renews amid graft accusations. Includes mention of death by self-inflicted act and related political tensions in the era's drama.
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Virginia man's leap to death shocks St Louis hotel scene
W B Walker sixty of Shanton Virginia leaped from a third floor window at the Bullington Hotel in St Louis. Harry Clayton who shared a corridor tried to pull him back but Walker fell sixty feet to the sidewalk. He died soon after at City Hospital with a fractured skull and multiple injuries. He was a Augusta County resident and brother of Dr George S Walker. He had toured the Klondyke and spent time in the West recently.
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Teamsters Retaliate in Chicago Freight Strike
Chicago officials report freight handlers will operate without union teamsters if a strike occurs. Truck Drivers' Union told the Team Owners Association that teamsters will not help the union freight ers and will use nonunion labor for deliveries. They also warned against boycotting and sympathy strikes. Team Owners declined to join the fight against union drivers in the recent strike.
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Bonaparte at Boston on Navy Yard visit and Oyster Bay trip
Secretary of the Navy Bonaparte toured the Charlestown Navy Yard with Rear Admiral Snow and will sail tomorrow on the Dolphin for Oyster Bay to meet President Roosevelt. He may visit Rear Admiral Eyans fleet off Provincetown on the way to Long Island.
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Haunting Bronx murder of young woman under Haunted Oak
A Bronx woman found slain beneath a noted Haunted Oak at Pelham Road near Amsterdam Avenue. Coroner calls it the most atrocious crime of his term. a half smoked cigarette is the sole discernible clue. Police believe the body was transported there after a nighttime assault and robbery.
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