Explosion of torpedo terror and reform of criminal justice
The piece surveys wartime torpedo sensationalism, noting editors overstated naval threats and urging reliance on solid evidence. It then argues that speedy trials are essential to protect the innocent and public trust, citing the Nan Patterson case in New York and criticizing trial delays.
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Nave
New York
Tokyo
London
Comic Pictorial Trust
New York City
New York World
Nan Patterson
Caesar Young
Ty Wag
Ptill
Courts of Justice
Patterson
Russian Rewards For War Heroes Feature Cross Of St George
A detailed account discusses the Order of St George and the third class awarded to Gen Stoessel for Port Arthur defense. It traces who wore the grand cross, lists Russian imperial family recipients, and notes historical restrictions and peculiarities of the award across czars and eras.
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Caucasus
Assta Minor
Therine XI
Russia
Michael
Nicholas
Europe
San Stefano
Constantinople
Catherine
Alexander II
Emperor Faul
Alexander I
Napoleon
Leipzig
Paris
Czarevitch
Constantine Paulovicch
Alexis
Nicholas V Nicolaivitch
Sergius Alexandrovitch
Constantine Constantinovitch
Nicholas Michaelivitch
The Cut Direct in Houston Rom Readers Tale
A medical student in Houston meets a fellow during a tense moment when life seems at risk. He assesses her, then, in a sudden turn, she ends the scene with a decisive action. The fragment hints at a dramatic confrontation and abrupt ending.
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Houston
Ufe
Dea
For Sale-Dinosaurs From the Rochester Post-Express
A humor piece touts purchasing dinosaurs as a universal luxury now common due to fossil finds at Bone Cabin quarry in Central Wyoming. Prof Osborn notes 1897 excavations have yielded 488 parts from 44 giant herbivores, 6 large carnivores, and 15 skeletons, with some specimens 68 feet long and the quarry far from exhausted.
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Rochester Post-Express
Rockefeller
Russell Sage
Pierpont Morgan
Century Magazine
Henry Fairfield Osborn
American Museum of Natural History
Bone Cabin
Wyoming
Osborn
Wisconsin Situation: Wisconsin Supreme Court and La Follette split
The Pittsburg Dispatch analyzes Wisconsin party splits over whether the national committee or the State central committee should certify conventions and determine nominees. It warns against national interference in state matters, notes a strong Republican majority, and fears the impact on the national ticket. The piece ends with a quip about campaign predictions.
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Pittsburg Dispatch
Supreme Court of Wisconsin
la Follette
National Committee
Chicago
State Central Committee
Wisconsin
la Folletta
Spooner-Quarles
Humorous Bits From Various Papers Across The Nation
A collage of quips and light anecdotes from Chicago and other papers features witty exchanges about manners, manners jokes, and social pretenses. It includes a photographer's playful banter, light political jests, and everyday observations on courtship, dressing, and etiquette reflected in short comic snippets.
President Roosevelt letter to United Spanish War Veterans encampment
The first annual United Spanish War Veterans encampment opened at the World’s Fair grounds in St. Louis. President Roosevelt sent a cordial telegram of regret at not attending, praising the volunteers of 1898 and the spirit of 1861 era patriotism. Commander William E. English read Roosevelt’s reply while leaders from Indianapolis Chicago Buffalo and Taunton spoke.
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William E. English
Roosevelt
Theodore Roosevelt
United States
Oyster Bay
United Spanish War Veterans
William BE
English
Harold C. McGrew
Indianapolis
Russell B. Henderson
J. C. Dusenbery
Chicago
Hamilton Ward
Buffalo
J. A. Welch
Taunton
Mass
Optimistic Ohio Republican Predicts Roosevelt Victory
Rep E Kennely of Youngstown arrives in Washington buoyant about Ohio voting, predicting a Republican plurality above 100000. He says there is no Democratic head ticket in Ohio, that Roosevelt enjoys broad support, and expects GOP wins in the Highteenth and Twelfth districts while others remain secure.
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the Press
Philadelphia Evening Bulletin
Bulletin
E Kennely
Ohio
Kennely
Youngstown
Washington
Roosevelt
Parker
Highteenth
Columbus
George Washington University Faculty Speakers at St Louis Exposition
At the Universal Exposition in St Louis, GWU representatives will speak. Dr Charles W Needham will discuss jurisprudence and interstate commerce law, Dr Charles H Munroe will address technical chemistry, Dr Frank W Clarke will cover mineral chemistry, Dr Henry St George Tucker will present constitutional law, and William W Howe will lecture on Roman law.
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St. Louis
Columbian
Charles W. Needham
Charles H. Munroe
Frank ‘W. Clarke
Bere
Henry St. George Tucker
Ion
William W. Howe
Ouleans
Bar
Scientists in St Louis at International Congress of Arts
James Bryce M P replies to Francis address of welcome as world famous scientists gather for the International Congress of Arts and Sciences at the World's Fair Festival Hall. J Rogers opens the session, Francis welcomes delegates, Bryce replies on behalf of the congress. The opening was brief and delegates are guests of the exposition. Work begins tomorrow with addresses on science and its applications.
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Francis
St. Louis
International Congress of Arts and Sciences
Festival Hall
J. Rogers
M. P
Great Britain
Congress
Canadian Troops in Red Coats and White Helmets Leave Detroit
Detroit September 19 Canadian Twenty first Essex Fusileers march in full dress from Windsor to Michigan Central Station en route to Chicago then St Louis for expedition grounds. About 300 soldiers with Maxim gun squad parade past Windsor ferry and Michigan Central Station as US ship Michigan salutes. State Department seeks extradition of Herman Haas from Panama for embezzlement, treaty pending Senate approval.
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Essex
Michigan Central Railroad
Chicago
Hlinets Central Railroad
St. Louis
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Michigan Central
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Windsor
Michigan
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Maxim
State Department
Panama
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International Corn Exchange Bank of Chicago
United States Senate
Haas
Distinguished Swiss legal scholar visits New Wilard hotel
Dr F Mell of the University of Zurich, a noted expert in international private law, visits the United States at the invitation of the American Bar Association. He will address St Louis lawyers on treaties and Hague conference work, sharing insights into cross border litigation and lawmaking.
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F. Meil
University of Zurich
Switzerland
Meil i
United States
American Bar Association
St. Louis
Dr. Mell
America
Archbishop of Canterbury Attends First Public Reception in America
In Bar Harbor Maine on September 19 the Archbishop of Canterbury visited Right Rev. William Lawrence at his cottage before the Episco pal General Convention in Boston. He attended a St Saviour's Church reception the first public event here since arriving in America with the Maine and Massachusetts bishops present under a canopy adorned with flags. Assistant Secretary Loomis returned to duty in St Louis after addressing Interparliamentary Union delegates. Postmaster General Payne resumed duties after weeks away.
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America
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William Lawrence
Massachusetts
Boston
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Codman
Maine
Loomis
St. Louis
Interparliamentary Union
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