Peat briquette plants planned in Massachusetts counties
Articles note new peat briquette plants to produce about 3,000 tons daily, with machinery built in New York Pittsburgh and Detroit. The text also mentions Grand Army of the Republic reunions drawing many veterans despite 40,000 annual roll drops, plus a thought on a church steps dispute in Jerusalem and a French ambassador losing office over his wife's hat.
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Massachusetts
New York
Pittsburg
Detroit
Grand Army of the Republic
Jerusalem
St Lawrence River frozen four months and wrecks daily
The river freezes for four months each year making navigation perilous with an average of one steamer wrecked monthly. The Mississippi stands unique in North America, and future generations will question why its improvement took so long.
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St. Lawrence
North America
Northern Exodus and Economic Shifts Highlight Winter News
A looming coal famine may trigger a large migration from the north to the south and Florida this winter as uncomfortably cold days decline there. The north west’s industry appears vast, with 2,000 cars needed for shingles exports to the east, while Britain sees its prime minister linked to Presbyterian denomination for church appointments. From the south and southwest, agricultural development brings daily hopeful reports of vast growth and future importance.
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Charleston
Florida
Northwest
East
Great Britain
Church of England
Berlin loses last horse car. New York clings to antiquated vehicles
The last horse car has disappeared from Berlin streets. New York remains nearly the only major city still relying on such outdated transport. The sight of the "chief city of the new world" housing these worn devices is curious and unlikely to change soon.
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Berlin
New York
New World
Castro era in Venezuela falters amid conflicting reports
The dispatches claim Castro’s grip weakens as troops win victories later denied by the regime’s bureau. Reliable updates portray a dark outlook for his leadership and fueled debate over recent political actions and church clashes in Britain.
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Castro
Venezuela
American Troop Presence in Cuba Warns of Market Reactions
Intelligence from Havana suggests American soldiers in Cuba stabilize values on the island and offer lessons for both Cubans and Americans. A recent report claimed Washington planned an immediate withdrawal from Cuban fortifications, triggering a Havana stock exchange drop and broader market jitters.
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Cuba
Havana
Washington
Roosevelt seeks miners' settlement with commission aid
President Roosevelt on the 6th urged Mitchell of the miners' union to end the strike and promised a commission to probe disputes between miners and operators. He aims to secure a settlement and resume work in the strike region. A parade of 25 000 to 30 000 veterans in Washington on the 8th stretched five hours. Roosevelt was unable to stand the strain from the stand and rode in a carriage.
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Roosevelt
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Geo. S. Prince
New York Central Railroad
Yonkers
N. Y
Alonzo Wellman
Walter Wellman
Bradshaw
Neb
Henry M. Thomas
Thomasville
Kansas City
Wm. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Falls City
Cleveland man swallows false teeth during sleep
A Cleveland man underwent a major operation after fearing he had swallowed his false teeth in sleep. Doctors failed to locate them inside the body, and a bed search later found the teeth between the mattresses. In Youngstown Ohio an auto with five occupants was hit by a railroad train on the 8th, killing one and injuring another.
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Cleveland
Youngstown
Private bank at Oto closes doors amid losses
A private bank at Oto Indiana closed on the 7th with assets of 15 000 dollars and liabilities of 20 000 dollars. The same day a major oil field fire in Beaumont Texas destroyed forty or fifty derricks and caused 12 to 20 deaths. A body found in the Jersey City river had legs tied. Other items include a Wyoming arrest for alleged crimes, a British transport with Boer prisoners, a Pasadena suicide, a Garzke murder, riot and state troops in New Orleans, and various other incidents reported.
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Oto
Beaumont
Tex
Jersey City
N. J
Labrador
Theo. A. Swope
Wyoming
Arkansas
Hamilton
Bermuda
Cape Town
Pasadena
Cal
James P. Treadwell
Pittsburg
Garzke
N. D
John Stansen
Alton, Jr
United States
Sherman
San Francisco
Manila
Newbern
Tenn
Lima
Ex Judge Loomis and Other Notables Pass Away
Ex Judge Mason B Loomis of Chicago died at his Evanston home from pneumonia. Judge Wesley A Holland aged 70 a southern Kentucky luminary died at his Benton home. Charley Moore convicted at Benton Ark for the murder of Jamey Garner. punishment set at 81 years. Corn sprouts in Missouri Illinois. cotton ruined in Texas Arkansas by heavy moisture. Impetigo contagious epidemic in downtown St. Louis offices and wholesale houses. Fred Smith 19 died after being injured by falling into a seed conveyor at an Oklahoma City cottonseed mill. Dan s and Bradstreet report strong nine months in trade nationwide. Canton Missouri sawmill burn. eight horses and a mule killed, hay lost. Mr Con Pee and Miss Mae Williams wed in Moberly in a love-over-the-telephone ceremony. Edith Quist died at Sycamore Illinois after stove burn injuries led to meningitis. Leather workers locked out at Wyeth Co St Joseph Missouri ahead of strike. Bradstreet reports US business failures for week ending October 2 at 164 versus prior weeks and years.
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Mason B. Loomis
Chicago
Evanston
Wesley A. Holland
Kentucky
Benton
Charley Moore
Ark
Jamey Garner
Missouri
Ilinois
Texas
Arkansas
St. Louis
Fred Smith
Oklahoma City
Okla
Dan’s
Bradstreet
Canton
Con Pee Keytesville
Mae Williams
Fayette
Moberly
Edith Quist
John Quist
Sycamore
Wyeth Hardware & Manufacturing Co
St. Joseph
United States
Miners Stand Fast Amid Threats as Troops Arrive
National President Mitchell and three anthracite district chiefs returned to Wilkes-Barre from Buffalo as miners refuse to end the strike despite Roosevelt’s appeal. Local unions vote to stay out, with over 300 locals reportedly unanimous. response to troop deployment remains unspoken.
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Wilkesbarre
Mitchell
Miners’ Union
Buffalo
Roosevelt
National Guard
Coal Belt
Canada
Manufacturers Want Conference With Coal Barons
New York date line reports the National Association of Manufacturers pressing for a conference with anthracite road presidents and John Markle while United Mine Workers leaders meet in Buffalo. Ontario & Western President Fowler says action, not talks, is needed as coal production remains the priority.
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President Fowler
The
Ontario & Western
United States
Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
New York
Anthracite Coal Roads
John Markle
National Association of Manufacturers
United Mine Workers At Buffalo
Albany
Manufacturers’ ‘Club
Philadelphia
Fowler
Illinois Obituaries Highlight Notable Local Figures
A list of prominent Illinois residents from Calhoun to Carbondale is remembered, including former judge Mason Loomis in Chicago and Dr. George W. Morgan of Springfield. The piece notes long lives and family ties, naming several centenarians and civic leaders with connections to Sangamon, Clinton, Charleston, and Cass counties.
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Edward Gothney
Calhoun County
Mason B. Loomis
Chicago
George W. Morgan
Springfield
Nancy Capps
Sangamon
Bernard Koetterer
Domainsville
Clinton County
Lewis Smith
Charleston
H. Petefish
Cass County
Herman Holtgrove
Carlyle
William Kunert
Staunton
Andrew J. Heathery
Vandalia
Isaac H. Caldwell
Carbondale
Southern Illinois
F. M. Caldwell
Andrew S. Caldwell
Beverly C. Caldwell
Louisiana State Normal University
Della.c. Caldwell
Henry B. Caldwell
Shreveport
Early riser’s fall feeds barn fire rumor
Former Newburn Smith of Alto Pass rose at four to feed, descended with hay and a lantern, fell, and ignited his barn. He saved stock but twenty tons of hay burned in a large blaze on his farm, marking the notable incident.
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Newburn Smith
Alto Pass
Mr. Smith
State Board of Equalization to Review Coal Tax Exemption
The state board plans to seek a Supreme Court opinion on a tax exemption for coal companies. Tuley of Chicago previously ruled the clause unconstitutional as an amendment to a nonexisting law. The issue has not yet been ruled on by the Supreme Court, and the board aims to clarify the matter to boost state revenue.
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State Board of Equalization
Tuley
Chicago
Supreme Court
Annual Clay county church reunion in Louisville
The Christian churches of Clay county held their annual reunion at Louisville. The Free Baptists institute meets for its fifty second session at Tamaroa. Nashville is slated to open an opera house. Miss Dora Meek, 17, of Centralia, slept for a week. There are 16 divorce suits on the Cass county docket. Alton saloonkeepers claim the free lunch is unprofitable. A brother’s death in Germany leaves an estate valued at 80,000 dollars, making Jacob Schorr of Murphysboro a wealthy man.
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Christian Churches
Clay County
Louisville
Free Baptists’ Institute
Tamaroa
Nashville
Murphysboro
Illinois Bank Conditions Excluding Chicago Report
Abstract of reports to the controller of the currency shows Illinois banks outside Chicago at September end. Loans and discounts total 95,074,767 dollars with total specie 5,535,848 and legal tender notes 7,801,043. Total resources reach 160,486,913 with individual deposits at 107,363,990. The average reserve is 16.22 percent.
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Illinois
Chicago
Genoa Woman Fled to Chicago Sold Papers in Male Dress
A young Genoa woman tired of small town life fled to Chicago where she sold papers on the streets in male clothing. A policeman determined she was a girl not a boy and she has been returned to her home.
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Genoa
Chicago
Illinois inspector cites large coal output increase
A state inspector reports a substantial rise in coal production for the fiscal year, noting higher output across major mines and suggesting improved efficiency and demand. Details include key regions, production totals, and implications for industry outlook.
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Hiinois
Ming
Deadline Located in Medical Division Handling Pensions
Washington reports detail a Grand Army of Republic investigation into the pension office. The committee faulted medical division discretion for denying meritorious claims and urged fair administration, noting that veteran disability ratings often relied on physician reports rather than local examiners.
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Washington
Grand Army of Republic
Pension Office
H. Clay Evans
Eli Torrance
Roosevelt
Evans
Gen. Torrance
R. B. Beath
Jos. R. Carnaghan
C. G. Burton
W. H. Upham
John C. Linehan
Henry E. Taintor
John C. Black
Gen. Black
Pension Bureau
Branun
Union
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W. Jarvis
Funston
Department of the Colorado
Army Post
Edward
Crathiekirk
Balmoral
Church of Scotland
Raun
News and Notes
Eldorado
Watertown
N. C
Sth
T. J. Stewart
Pennsylvania
Wm. L. Olin
James M. Averill
Georgia
Iowa
State Department
John W. Bishop
London
Burlington
Wm. Dunham
Indianapolis
Ind
Mentington
W. Va
John, the Baptist
Illinois State News
Francis Binnon
Vernon
Lynchburg
Walton, Tenn
W. J. Bryan
Linois National Banks
Williois
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