Cuban Revolt Plot and Wall Street Ties Revealed
A sprawling report details a conspiracy to spark a Cuban uprising led by Mesto Parra and tied to alleged funding from New York capitalists. The piece traces the planned simultaneous actions in Havana and western Príncipe, noting Parra’s recent return and the government’s surveillance. It cites federal and colonial forces cracking down, with speculation about which Americans financed the movement and how quickly authorities could crush it. The language preserves period tone while outlining key actors, places, and the alleged plot.
Cuban insurgent’s switch weakens movement in Cuba
The text notes a Cuban insurgent reversing sides to join Spaniards during the war with Spain. It claims prominent Cubans still trust President Roosevelt, Taft, and Governor Ma- Koon, undermining the current movement’s broad support and influence.
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Spain
Cuba
Roosevelt
Taft
Gov Ma- Koon
Rescue earns fortune for Chicago heroine
A Chicago society girl Miss Julie Franklin earned fame for rescuing a drowning man at Devils Lake near Yaaboo Mist. When the canoe overturned in a squall she saved an engine worker who later received a $1000 check from William Petereod, the millionaire uncle. Miss Jenkins was promised a further $10,000 for the rescue.
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Chicago
Jenkins Julie Franklin Ace
Northwestern Railroad
William Petereod
Endlaver Branklin
Tetso
Misa Jenkina
Devils Lake
Yaaboo
Russia Seeks Alliance as US Talks Begin
New York reports James Hamilton Lewis, former Chicago corporation counsel, on the steamer Magnetic after Europe trip, urging Russia to seek an understanding with the United States to preserve interests. Lewis traveled to Russia to probe concessions tied to American investors planning a route over the Bering Straits. findings to be released in Washington.
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New York
Jomea Hamilton Lewiy
The
Cty of
Chicago
Europe
Magentic
Rusia
Russia
Orient
Bering Straits
Washington
New York Yacht Club rejects Sir Thomas Lipton’s 1901 Cup challenge
The New York Yacht Club unanimously refused Sir Thomas Lipton’s bid to race with 68 foot sloops under the 90 foot waterline rule, deeming the Americas Cup a contest for the fastest yachts. Commodore Vandertilt formed a cup committee to draft a formal reply, while the club supported a race with faster, longer vessels.
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New York
Sir Thomas Lip- Tong
New York Yacht Club
Bir
Thomas
Sir Thomas
Lewis Cass Ledyard
Commodore
Speteh
George le Schuyler
Jeayara Wien Prravowd
Hon
Corneilla Vandertilt
Wanderbit
P Morga
Lema Cass Ledyard
D Morgan
G Bourne
Henry Walters
J Rogers Maxwell
Oliver Iselin
Bellame
Secret Strand Registry Wedding Of Countess Montignoso And Toselli
In London on September 2, Countess Montignoso formerly Louise Antoinette Marie Archduchess of Austria and Enrico Toselli were married at a Strand registry office with three witnesses present. The Countess listed her age as thirty seven and described herself as divorced from Frederick Augustus Crown Prince of Saxony. The groom declared age twenty four and professes music.
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Mon- Signono
Saxony
Signor
Tosell
Strand
Laume Antoinette Marie
Montignoso
Louiue
Antoinette Marie
Archduchess
Austria
Enrico Toselli
Isage
Frederick Augustus
Alverto ‘Taseili
Fen Guages
Augustus
England
Engl Na Jenda
Tosellis
Tasett
Chena
Turpore Berry
Martinsburg
Berkeley
Jesses
Washington
Harpers
Ferry
Toseli
Crown Princess Marries Toselli in London Registry
The princess and Toselli wed at a registry office surrounded by reporters. Witnesses included William Le Queux and Rob Witt. The couple left for Florence later, with plans to return Sept 28. The child remains closely guarded as four detectives monitor the situation.
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Toscill
Joe
William le Queux
Pues Novella
Rob Witt
Mary H Witt
Les Queux
Italy
Toselli
England
Florence
Munich
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Saxony
Anaious
Tosellis
Anne
London
Maida
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Arstight
Clergyman on Trial in Immorality Case at Lincoln Neb
Thirteen Nebraska priests sit on a jury to hear charges of immorality against Kev Wilbert Ferguson former pastor of University Place Church. The trial opens at St Pauls Methodist Church before Bishop Roberts and a district committee. The case outlines a suspension and investigation beginningJuly 1, with Ferguson linked to Mrs B A Cross of University. Prosecution and defense counsel are named, and scattered details of the background of Ferguson’s ministry and related social notes appear across the report.
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Paaler
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St. Pauls Methodist Church
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New York City
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Boston
Eller
Me Ferguson
Los Angeles
Newark
Mrg Gross
Granada Colo
Knox Busy in New England for Knox Taft Presidential Bid
Knox and Senator Crane confer in Massachusetts with Congressman Burke as they map Knox strategy to curb Taft and Cadge moves. Crane heads home to rally support before the Massachusetts Line convention in October, while McClellan allies seek to influence Murphy’s Senate district and the state committee.
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Port
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Philender
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Murray Crane
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New Ingland
Cemge Fen Hin
Shia
Taft
Hughes
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Crane
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Fourteenth Assembly
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Tammany Organization
W A Larney
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Murphy
Charles F
Charles F Murphy
Jack Murphy
Trask Lantey
Solf Larney
McClellanttes
Tom Laredy
Perhapa
McKee Pleads With Wife In Turbulent Divorce Hearing
In Hert McKee divorce case proceedings the judge assembled the parties for reconciliation. McKee fell at his wife’s feet and begged her to return, sobbing, then leapt up, struck her, and vowed she would regret her decision. Mrs McKee maintains the action was filed under strong provocation amid alleged cruelty.
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Mckee
Pittsburg Clubman Sues Friend Over Alleged Joke
Henry Floersheim, a Concordia Club member and noted canal operator, sues John McCaffrey Torslander for 25000 alleging a joke turned violent. The dispute arose after a cafe gathering when McCaffrey allegedly grabbed Floersheim and taunted him about stealing money, leading Floersheim to remain bedridden.
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Menry Floersheim
Concordia Club
Cnal
Sult Agatnst
John McCattrey
Torslander
Elf
Floersheim
Floersheim McCaffrey
Floersnigm
Legendr
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Ian
Floershelm
Bankrupt Cooking Expert With New York Restaurant
New York September 25 A petition in bankruptcy was filed against Mrs Sarah Tyson Norer renowned cooking and domestic science expert who ran an elaborate restaurant from 42 Broadway to 65 New Street The failure stemmed from her residence outside New York and inability to manage the venture Maurice P Davidson attorney for creditors led the petition A meeting on August 22 estimated liabilities at 62000 none at watch and it was then declared Receiver was named and assets prepared
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Mra
Sarah Tyson Borer
Broadway
New Street
Maurice P . Davidson
Mer Hover
Woman's Clothes Set Afire On Washington Car
Special to The Washington Post from Tolle Sept 7 reports an alleged plot by foreigners to torture victims. Miss Pauline Buckner and Mrs FH Werner were bumped aboard a Boulevard Heights car. Buckner after a scream found her jacket on fire with a white substance exploding on the ground. A used alk ball bearing was found on the car floor.
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Washington Post Tolle
Misa Pauline Buckner
Mra
FH Werner
Boulevard Heights
Miss Buckner
Mis Werner
Indictment Links Moorestown Couple in Daughter’s Death
Mount Holly Burlington County grand jury indicts Edwin M and Mary Watson of Moorestown for manslaughter alleging they failed to employ a physician for their daughter during a fatal illness about three months prior to the hearing.
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Burlington County Grand Jury
Edwin M
Mary Watson
Moorestown
Crash in darkness maims many on Cherbourg bound train
A rear coach of a special Paris to Cherbourg train derailed in a tunnel near Mantes injuring about twenty and another eight to ten on the Rouen express. Passengers, including several Americans, rushed to aid the wounded in the smoke filled wreck. The collision occurred after a Rouen express failed to slow at a red signal amid dense smoke. one woman feared to be fatally injured, and a young American girl narrowly escaped.
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Herbert H Karnes
Minn
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Grach Redway
Bamuel Baldwin
L. A Jones
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Eengre Harris
CR Bhepard
Harry W Hearne
Nathaniel B Day
Tames Wilson
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Frother
Nentes
150 OW BO AT IV COLLISION IN HALIFAX REPORT
The passenger steamer Mongolian, bound for Liverpool, collided with the freight vessel Hurona near the Straits of Belle Isle. Both ships returned to Quebec. no lives were lost though the Mongolian carried 16 passengers and was severely damaged. The Hurona also headed for Quebec after the incident.
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Liverpool
India
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England
Wrong Baby to Morgue Special
A mortuary worker is sent to Bellevue Hospital to fetch a dead infant from the ward. While crossing the yard his bundle moves and he discovers the baby is alive. Dr Leroy Smith confirms the baby is living, exposing a wrong patient listing.
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New York
Jim Smith
Bellevue Hospital
Smith
Leroy Smith
Manic stoker siege ends as ship's surgeon survives
A desperate stoker aboard the Majestic locked in the surgeon's room attacked Dr Riversdate French with scissors and a knife. Pepper was hurled through a transom to blind the attacker, while officers and crew subdued the man and carried him to hospital.
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White Star
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Southampton
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Queenstowa
Carrick Sheehan
Queenstown
French
Sheehan
Mapiao Wan
Norris
Roosevelt Home Welcome Marks Simple Return From Trip
President Roosevelt returns to Washington after a summer in rapid health check and quiet greeting. He will remain at the White House for three days with no Cabinet meeting, planning routine business and a Western trip later in October. The White House has been renovated and repainted, the East Room lit and active, as the president and Mrs Roosevelt resume official duties and hold private talks on naval contracts and coal shipments for the fleet.
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