Democrats open West Virginia campaign in Wheeling meeting
In Wheeling West Virginia Democrats kicked off their state campaign with ex-Senator Davis ex-Senator Towne and Col John T McGraw as featured speakers. Davis pressed tariff reform and incidental protection while Towne rebutted Republican criticisms and highlighted President Roosevelt's qualifications. The event drew large crowds and set plans for a ten day touring campaign with Hill White and other speakers to energize support ahead of the state election.
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Japanese Advance toward Mukden Warily Observed
News from Port Arthur reports limited action as Japanese forces under Oyama press toward Mukden. Kuropatkin’s army holds. Russian reports note rear guard skirmishes near Fushun and Liaoyang casualties, with no decisive battle yet and wintering plans in Mukden under discussion.
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Mukden
Marquis Oyama
Fushun
Oyama
Kuropatkin
Kuroki
Nodzu
Oku
Dzianthan
Quama
Fort Carried by Assaults Across Heights West of Itzshan
From Chefoo to Tokyo and Tsingtau reports indicate a Japanese fort on a height west of Itzshan was seized by desperate assaults and Russian attempts to retake failed. Coal movements toward Port Arthur continue with wary movements by British and German steamers, while local shortages threaten the garrison. Capt. Matonsevitch and several wounded officers are recuperating as many Russian officers relocate from dismantled ships.
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Japan
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Associated Press
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Czarevitch
THREE CRUISERS REPAIRED AT FAR EAST FRONT
From Petersburg Sept 22 Captain Cladot chief of Staff to Vice Admiral Skrydloff arrives from Vladivostok with dispatches for the Emperor. He says the protected cruiser Bopgatyr is repaired and the armored cruisers Grom obai and Roseia are fit for service after damage not requiring drydock. He notes they will prey on commerce and fought Kami mura’s ships when retreat was attempted. He warns recapture of Port Arthur hinges on sea mastery and urges use of all ships to the East including the Black Sea fleet. Continued on third page.
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Associated Press
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Gromobai
Roseia
Kamimura
Cladet
Port Arthur
Far East
Black Sea
Birlleff
Cronstadt
World’s Fair Rates via Chesapeake & Ohio Route
Coach excursions each Saturday in September and October cost 16 dollars. 15 day tickets 21.50 dollars, 60 day tickets 26 dollars, season tickets 31.20 dollars. Two latter optional via Chicago with ten day stop over there at no extra charge on ticket deposit. Ten day stop over at Cincinnati on all but coach excursion tickets. Grandest scenery East of the Rockies. Particulars at GC and O ticket offices.
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Rockies
Feud Case Transferred in Breathitt County Killing
The Breathitt County feud case moves from Jackson to Lexington after William Britton is indicted for killing James Cockrill, town marshal of Jackson, two years ago. Curtis Jett and Thomas White figures in the case, with witnesses from Breathitt County fearing testifying. Britton, arrested in Breathitt County, claims he was on the ground floor during the shooting. Riley Coltrone swore Britton was on the second floor.
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Breathitt County
Jackson
William Britton
James’ Cockrill
Byrd
Curtis Jett
Thomas White
Benjamin Hargis
Thomas Cockrill
Dr. Cox
Cockrill
James Cockrill
J. B. Marcum
Wiliam Britton
Britton
Riley Coldtron
Decision Does Not Bind on Chinese Admissions Evidence
Portland, Sept 22. United States Commissioner McKee ruled that the first statement by a Chinese taken after arrest cannot be used as evidence against the detainee by the Chinese Inspector. The ruling affects Dong Sam’s deportation case and challenges the government’s reliance on such admissions to prove unlawful residence. The decision is limited to this case and may not affect broader admissions or future deportation proceedings.
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Oreg
United States
WH. A. McKee
Dong Sar
Dong Sam
Barbour
McKee
Larned
Bridge Collapse Kills Two at Grand River Toll Bridge
In Vinita Oklahoma Territory on September 22 the east pier of a steel toll bridge over Grand River at Carrys Ferry collapsed at noon. Two workers died Thomas Browning and Henry Becker and three were fatally injured while twenty-one others were injured. About 100 men were at work when the bridge gave way due to a faulty foundation. The bridge was to connect the Cherokee nation east end with Vinita replacing the ferry between Afton and Grove.
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Plans for Canal A Year of Investigation
A private letter from Panama Canal Chief Engineer J F Wallace says the present commission has not adopted the former plans and a full year of study is likely. It details sea level and ninety foot level options, a seven mile tunnel, Chagres River control, dam and spillway needs, and data gathering by engineering teams.
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Washington Post
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Dynamite on Doorstep Threat Near Sloss Man House
Birmingham September 22 A neighbor found a burning fuse and dynamite in a pickle bottle on the steps of J Maben president of Sloss Sheffield Steel and Iron Company. A white man was seen fleeing. Strikes loom in Sloss Sheffield mines and other firms. Guards to be posted tonight.
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Birmingham
Ala
J. ©. Mahen
Sloss-Sheffield Steel and Tron Company
Sloss-Sheffield
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Maber
Eastland Free After Lynching Trial Ends
Eastland of Co. C is discharged after evidence fails to connect him to the Holdbert lynching. Senator McLaurin moves for peremptory instructions. District Attorney Neill supports dismissal. A thunderous crowd applauds as the prisoner is escorted from the courthouse amid orderly restraint.
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Indianola
Miss
Co. C. Eastland
Luther Holdbert
McLaurin
Eastland
Neill
Senator McLauri
Riggins Acquitted In Huntsville Lynching Case
Thomas M. Riggins was acquitted tonight of first degree murder in the Horace Maples lynching case at Huntsville Alabama. The prosecution’s case was weak and there was no convincing evidence linking him to the mob. The judge urged the jury to consider a not guilty verdict after defense motions to quash the indictment.
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Huntsville
Ala
Thomas M. Riggins
Horace Maples
Speake
Riggins
Pettus
Greek lad sellers tied to court sale of stepsons
Grand Rapids court heard John Tipor and Peter Smirlies admit involvement in the sale of Tipor’s two stepsons to Smirlies, a shoe-shine parlor owner. Smirlies paid $38 for the youths who remain in his custody and he sues Tipor for 340. Also reported is a murder near Pittsburg where John Wasbit, 58, was killed by a tramp named Bucket.
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John Tipor
Peter Smirlies
Tipor
Smirlies
Smirlles
Tisor
Pittsburg
John Wasbit
George Walker
Walkers Mills
Here
Bucket
Davis Speaks at Wheeling
Davis delivers remarks in Wheeling as part of today’s issue coverage. Includes reports on Wallace Canal work and other national developments.
Mrs Bennett Drops Appeal in Sealed Letter Case
New Haven Sept 22 Judge Henry Stoddard filed on behalf of Mrs Philo Bennett to appeal probate in the controversy over Mr Bennett's will but the appeal was withdrawn in Superior Court. The suit involves Mr Bryan seeking possession of 30000 dollars held in trust and 30000 more in three alleged educational trusts to be distributed by Bryan and his wife.
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New Haven
Conn
Henry Stoddard
Philo Bennett
Bennett
Wham Jennings Bryan
Bryan
Express Driver in Jail After Melrose Dynamite Blast
Nine killed and many injured in a Melrose dynamite explosion. Roy C. Fenton, driver of the express wagon, arraigned for manslaughter in 41,000 bail. Inquest set for September 29. Several seriously injured remain in critical condition with amputations and severe fractures.
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Melrose
Mass
Roy C. Fenton
Malcolm E. McClellan
Melrose Highlands
B. Haynes
E. B. Haynes
Marion
Fred D. Marshall
Danvers
F. A. Stowe
South Boston
Winfield Rowe
Saugus
John Conway
Annie Flaherty
Malden
Conway
Flaherty
Henry C. Perry
Wakefield
Rachel Schenck
Boston
Rescued From Starvation Near Kamchatka
Four white survivors including Cecil Meares and Valentine Kocenski with a Japanese fisherman and child were rescued near Uka on the Kamchatka peninsula after fleeing scurvy and hunger aboard the Emily Claudina. They were taken to Nome then to port aboard the Victoria. Meares represented Comptrou & Schwabe. Kocenski aided as assistant. The group had been migrating to Kamchatka when Russo Japanese War altered plans and Japanese merchants withdrew from Siberian waters.
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Wash
Kamchatka Peninsula
Dmily Claudina
Uka
Nome
Victoria
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Kocenski
Yokohama
Kamshatka Peninsula
Russia
Japan
Siberian
Navajos to Give Fire Dance at New Mexican Fair
The Navajo sacred fire dance will be staged at the Territorial fair in Albuquerque October 10. Led by Chief Bearface, about 100 Navajo Indians will perform twelve battles culminating in a shower of flaming brands. The dancers’ safety relies on a special unguent, and this marks the act’s first appearance off the Navajo reservation. The Santa Fe Road plans to move a large crowd to witness the event.
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Bearface
Santa Fe
Lady Curzon in Critical yet Improving Condition
London Sept 2 Lady Curzon Ked elston wife of the viceroy of India remained in a critical state this evening yet showed slight improvement after a Tuesday illness and a severe Wednesday. She gave birth to a daughter March 20 in London and Lord Curzon recently reappointed viceroy of India remains at her side as doctors from Paris and London attend.
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East
Darwin Theory Challenged At International Congress
Prof Hugo de Vries of Amsterdam contests Darwinian natural selection claiming heredity does not transmit parental traits and that entirely new species can arise within one or two generations. Prof Louis Wuardin of Geneva argues future cities will abandon tall buildings for health and sanitation, while Dr A T Rotch discusses limits to weather prediction pending understanding of the upper atmosphere.
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International Congress of Arts and Sciences
Hugo de Vries
Uniersity
Amsterdam
Holland
de Vries
Louis Wuarin
University of Geneva
Wuaiin
A T Rotch
Blue Hill University
Cosmical Physica
Philadelphia Picked as next Odd Fellows Meet Site
The Sovereign Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows selected Philadelphia over Washington DC for next year’s meeting. Unanimous decision cited Washington’s small local membership and higher guest costs vs Philadelphia’s larger state-wide base and closer distance from Baltimore. Washington Canton drill corps, led by Capt. BD. WL Chisholm, competed with Sacramento drill corps. army officers acted as judges.
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Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Washington, DC
Philadelphia
Washington
Odd Fellows
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D. C
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Cal
Washington Canton
WL Chisholm
United States Army
O. W Erlemine
United States Regular Army
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