Germany to field faster steamship than the Deutschland
Germany plans a larger faster ocean steamship than the Deutschland which crossed the Atlantic in five and one fourth days. The piece lauds Germany's rapid shipbuilding. It notes Canada’s foreign trade suffers from routing through New England ports and mentions a train robber on the Northern Pacific who did not target porters, suggesting ignorance of press coverage.
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Atlantic
Canada
Dominion
Northern Pacific
Pullmar
Galveston Death Toll Roughly Five Thousand, Losses Soaring
It is reported that Galveston death toll may reach about 5,000. Earlier counts listed 4,070 bodies, with more expected to be found. Property losses are now estimated at about 30 million dollars after latest revisions.
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Galveston
United States Withdraws Major Forces From China
The United States rejects vengeance and asks China to punish its own malefactors. It orders most American troops to leave China, keeping about 1,000 as guard for the legation, a move guided by humanity and common sense.
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United States
China
Legation
Berlin paper decries China co operation difficulties
A Berlin paper laments the growing difficulty of co operating among the powers in China. It argues that if the United States policy had been adopted by all, discord would fade and China disputes would have been resolved sooner and more satisfactorily.
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Berlin
China
United States
Europe and Asia Seek Large Loans in New York
Sweden plans to borrow 10 million dollars in New York while Japan aims for 20 million. Canada has floated several loans here in recent years but drew little attention. The trend of major European governments seeking large sums in the United States now draws global interest.
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Sweden
New York
Japan
Europe
Waldersee’s China Mission and Allied Peace Demands
The press argues Count Waldersee faces crucial tasks in China chief among them forcing submission to the allies peace terms. It warns that moral suasion fails with a Chinese leadership hoping to split the coalition and profit from victory.
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Count Waldersee
China
Filipinos Insurgents Labeled Brigands by Officer on Duty
An on duty Philippine officer reports no fighting at his station for nearly a year and argues that self styled insurgents are brigands. He notes the area has been overrun by ladrones for years and accuses Spaniards of failing to act decisively. He adds the army should let them stay if they do not intervene.
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Philippines
Chicago
Hancey
Joseph Wyman
Buford
Marshall
Wyman
National census centers map wealth debt and illiteracy
The twelfth census identifies national centers by function and region. Cleveland Ohio hosts the wealth center. wealth totals $84,000,000,000. Tiffin Ohio holds the debt center. Chillicothe Ohio and Columbus Ohio are the pauperism and prison centers. Erie Pennsylvania is the manufacturing hub. Ottumwa Iowa the agriculture hub. La Salle Illinois the railroad hub. Ohio leads as the education center while Jackson Tennessee is the illiteracy center.
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Tiffin
Ohio
Chillicothe
Columbus
Erie
Ottumwa
la Salle
Jackson, Tenn
Death of Gen. John M. Palmer Touches Illinois
The nation mourns Gen. John M. Palmer, praised as an honest, enterprising citizen and fearless soldier. As a statesman he is described as intelligent, honest, and progressive, with broad support across parties. Palmer is portrayed as a robust, conscientious American who played many roles bravely.
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Illinois
John M. Palmer
Palmer
Officials debate Tuan appointment in China policy
Washington reports the Chinese prince Tuan is named grand secretary to the emperor. The foreign press argues U S policy misreads the case. Li Hung Chang assures American protection while Britain awaits its reply to the German note. Coal strike talks near settlement with wage increases discussed but no UMW recognition.
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State Department
Sheng
Tuotai
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
China
Tuan
Privy Council
United States
Britain
Great Britain
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Conger
End to the Miners Strike Near, Scranton Report Says
Informal talks in Scranton discuss settlement pressures tied to political influence. Operators insist on continuing the fight against the United Mine Workers invasion, proposing a settlement via toll reductions by coal carriers and higher coal prices, with Mine Workers excluded from negotiations and workers returning to jobs after wage gains are guaranteed.
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Scranton
United Mine Workers’ Organization
Illinois in brief Shelby county obituary notes
John Sims aged 82 a longtime Shelby county resident born in Madison county. Miss Gertrude Gossett 22 a leader in church and society circles died at Norris City. Anthony Suppiger 84 11 21 at Highland last survivor of a fourman Swiss immigrant group via New Orleans in 1831. Frank Powers 63 prominent Olney traveler born in Vermont. Mrs William Henry Smith 55 Bloomington active in church and temperance work.
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Shelby County
Madison County
Gertrude Gossett
Norris City
Anthony Suppiger
Highland
Mr. Suppiger
Switzerland
New Orleans
Frank Powers
Olney
Vermont
Powers
West
William Henry Smith
Bloomington
Wheat Seeding Area Expected to Shrink This Year
Much land has been prepared for seeding and some seeding completed. Preparations up to now indicate the acreage sown to wheat this year will be smaller than usual.
Pastures in Good Condition Across Much of the State
Pastures over large parts of the state are in excellent condition with fine fall feed prospects. Some southern and western localities report poor pasture due to a lack of rain.
Apple Prospects Dented by Wind and Local Drop
Apple prospects are poor as several localities report continued fruit loss since the September 11 high wind. Trees are nearly stripped of fruit, signaling a difficult season ahead for growers and markets.
Mrs Thompson’s Suicide Attempt Shocked Lacon Bank Chief
In Lacon, Mrs John S Thompson wife of banker J R Thompson attempted to take her own life. News said she believed she would die from the act and prompted concern for her condition.
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John S Thompson
Jr. Thompson
Lacon
Farmer Found Dead in Bed Near Green Valley
George Plexenhar aged 25 a well known farmer from Green Valley area in Tazewell county was found dead in bed the cause listed as neuralgia of the heart the report notes his status as a young local farmer and resident of the vicinity
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George Plexenhar
Green Valley
Tazewell County
Farmer's Wife Disappears Near Decatur
Mrs. Robert I. McMillan, wife of a prominent local farmer near Decatur, vanished several days ago and has not been seen since.
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Robert I. McMillan
Decatur
Weather Bureau Report On Great Gulf Hurricane
The Galveston forecast official I M Cline submits a detailed record of the September storm. It includes a city destruction map, instrument readings until destruction, and notes on heroic efforts by John G Blagden and others. Estimated wind at 120 miles per hour, 3636 houses destroyed, death toll likely above six thousand, property damage over thirty million dollars.
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Washington
Weather Bureau
Galveston
I. M. Cline
Cline
John G. Blagden
Blagden
Maximo Gomez Predicts Cuban Convention End to War
Havana reports Gen Maximo Gomez writes to Santo Domingo friends. He predicts the national convention will extinguish the war, form two political parties, and mark revolution's end. He says Americans bear some blame for delays but promises from US leaders will be kept. Lic Gen Wood issued a nine month military administration report.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
Santo Domingo
Cuba
United States Secretary of War
Licv
Wood
Case of James Howard Moves for New Trial
Frankfort attorneys file affidavits for a new trial alleging juror bias and newly discovered evidence. Affiant B L Guffy recalls a man with a 38 Winchester near the executive building after Goebel was shot, not Howard, and claims he did not report this earlier. Commonwealth's Attorney Franks asks for counter affidavits and the motion is continued to Saturday.
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James Howard
B. L. Guffy
Guffy
Court of Appeals
Goebel
Jame Howard
Howard
Commonwealth
Frankson
Sabbath Dinner Teachings In Luke 14
A Sunday school lesson on Luke 14 1 14 recounts Jesus dining with Pharisees on the Sabbath healing a dropsy patient and challenging guests to seek humility. He rebukes self exaltation and urges hospitality toward the poor maimed and blind, promising blessing at the resurrection.
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