Empress Elizabeth of Austria Assassinated in Geneva
Geneva reports Empress Elizabeth of Austria and Queen of Hungary was stabbed to death at the Beaurivage hotel while en route to Territet. Luigi Lacchini, an Italian anarchist, was seized after the attack and detained for trial. Autopsy cited internal bleeding from a triangular file-stiletto wound. The event shocks Vienna and prompts a federal council on punishment and response. Empress born December 24 1837 and survived by Francis Joseph and three children.
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Geneva
Switzerland
Elizabeth Amelia Eugenie
Austria
Hungary
Alps
Luigi Lacchini
Paris
Berne
Duc de Orleans
Duc D'Orleans
Loachini
Evian
Hotel Beaurivage
Francis Joseph
Count von Kuefstein
Reverdin
Megeraus
M. Golday
Vienna
Wiener Abendpost
Elizabeth
Marie Valerie
Schoenbrunn
Stephanie
Darmstadt
Prince von Liechhstein
Imperial Household
McKinley
William
Empress of
Maxmillar
Bavaria
Hungary, April 34, S44. They Had Three Children, Archduchess
Gisela
Prince Luitpold
Archduke Rudolph
Belgium
Archduchess
Maria Valeria
Archduke Franz Salvator
Austria-Tuscany
Michigan farmer kills wife then stabs sister before fleeing
Grand Rapids police report Jesse Badgerow seven miles southeast of the city killed his wife after she returned with their two year old and her sister, 17, then fatally stabbed the sister and fled into the woods. He later told his mother what happened before vanishing.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Jesse Badgerow
Here
Miss Aylesworth
Badgerow
John Aylesworth
Eminent American Jurist Judge Thomas M. Cooley Dies
Ann Arbor Mich Sept 13 Judge Thomas M Cooley noted jurist and constitutional lawyer died early Monday at his home. He had recently returned from a Flint private sanitarium where mental weakness was treated. Funeral at family residence Wednesday at two with forest Hill Cemetery interment. Flags half mast Gov Pingree ordered suspension of state business on funeral day. Cooley born Attica NY Jan 6 1824. Michigan bar at 20. compiled state laws 1857. Michigan Supreme Court justice 186? to 67. university professor and dean. U S circuit court receiver for Wabash Railroad 1881. later on Interstate Commerce Commission chair for four years. Author of major legal works including The Constitutional Limitations and Law of Torts.
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Ann Arbor
Mich
Thomas M. Cooley
Flint
Michi
Forest Hill Cemetery
Hiscock
Pingree
Capitol
Lansing
Executive Chamber
Thomas McIntyre Cooley
University of Michigan
Johns Hopkins University
Baltimore
Supreme Court of the State
United States Circuit Court
Chicago
Wabash Railway Company
Interstate Commerce Commission
Cleveland
United States
Michigan
Train Wreck In Sulphur River Flood Claims Texarkana Death
Heavy rains drenched Texarkana and floodwaters rose along Sulphur river trapping Train No. 4 on a washout near Buchanan. The locomotive and cars plunged into the river killing Prof. Caldwell and injuring J E Catheran while crew escaped by the steel cab. Several mail clerks were swept away but survived.
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Texarkana
Tex
Louisiana
Texas
Texas & Pacific Railroad
Buchanan
Prof. Caldwell
Queen City
J. E. Catheran
Fort Worth
Nat Gilmour
Miller
H. Wingfield
C. W. Cramp
W. M. Swift
Swift
Guy Walker
American reply to Spain note on insurgent hostilities
The United States promises to send envoys to induce the Tagalos to respect the suspension of hostilities and to prevent vessels leaving Manila with insurgents intending to propagate the insurrection to other islands.
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Madrid
Washington
Cousin of the Empress. St. Louis Baron Waldeck
Baron Waldeck, cousin of the Empress, is noted in St. Louis dispatches dated September 13. The brief report mentions his identity and connection to the imperial family.
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St. Louis
Senator Gray Named to Peace Commission
Washington September 10 The president named Senator George Gray of Delaware as the fifth member of the peace commission This completes the personnel of the commission consisting of Secretary Day Senators Davis Frye and Gray and Hon Whitelaw Reid The appointment adds democratic representation on the commission The move may require Gray to retire from the Anglo American commission now meeting in Canada which will resume work as the peace commissioners sail for Paris
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Washington
George Gray
Delaware
Peace Commission
Secretary Day
Pavis
Frye
Gray
Whitelaw Reid
Anglo-American Commission
Canada
Paris
Volume of business and trade demand rise in September review
R G Dun and Co notes a larger than ever volume of business with heavy American bond and stock purchases by investors overseas. Wheat prices gain about one cent with western receipts near last year. Iron and steel orders include 10 000 tons tails in Chicago and 16 000 to 24 000 tons to Philadelphia. First week September failures total 164 in the United States and 16 in Canada, compared with last year.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Weekly Review of Trade
Chicago
Boston
Philadelphia
Baltimore
United States
Canada
Reserves Reach Chicago in Welcoming Welcome Parade
Five hundred Illinois naval reserves arrived in Chicago on Friday. They marched to quarters on Michigan avenue amid an enthusiastic crowd. Gen John McNulty and Mayor Harrison spoke and the men received their discharge papers at the end of the ceremony.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
Oregon
John McNulty
Harrison
Li Hung Chang Dismissed in Peking Power Shakeup
Rumor says Li Hung Chang loses position following pressure linked to rash of accusations about favoritism toward Russia. British envoy Sir Claude M. MacDonald reportedly told to report to remove him as part of securing control of railroad finance through the Russo-Chinese bank.
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Peking
Li Hung Chang
Claude M. MacDonald
Russia
Great Britain
Peking-Hankow
Spain Protests Over Manila Capitulation
Madrid author says Spain has forwarded a strong statement to the French ambassador in Washington protesting the Manila capitulation made two days after the protocol was signed and to be communicated verbally to Washington.
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London
Madrid
the Standard
M. Camben
Washington
Philippines
Spain
Manila
Shafter Seeks Old Command in California Post
Gen. Shafter has asked the War Department to return to his old command, the Department of California, when department commanders are reassigned. The move is unlikely soon due to the army’s planned aid-based reorganization.
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Washington
Shafter
War Department
Department of California
Must Not Impeccate Emperor
Paris reports Count Munster the German ambassador warned M. Delcasse that any French assertion that Dreyfus letters were written by Emperor William would force Munster to demand passports and leave Paris, asserting the letters are forgeries.
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Paris
Count Munster
M. Delcasse
Dreyfus
William
Trial Verdict Changes Murder Charge to Second Degree
In Marietta Ohio in September 1910 the trial of Morgan Mc Sweeny ended with a guilty verdict by a jury. He originally faced first degree murder charges for the United States case and was sentenced to life in the penitentiary.
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Marietta, O
Morgan
McSweeny
United States
Marshal Mason
Gasoline Blast Tears Through Philadelphia Grocery Front
A Sunday gasoline explosion in the cellar of a 1444 South Street grocery killed four and possibly more, demolishing the building and nearby shops. Bodies of Samuel Schattenstein and his son were found on the steps. a ten year old girl and a Goldberg child died en route to hospital, with many injured or missing as the collapse trapped upper floor families. Police postponed further search until morning to allow debris clearing amid fears of a heavier death toll.
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Philadelphia
South Street
Samuel Schattenstein
Abraham
Goldberg
Morris Goldberg
Louis Sallonose
L. Wanger
Schattenstein
Howard Hospital
Schatterstein
Four Will Not Serve On War Department Inquiry Panel
President urges several prominent figures to join a commission to investigate war conduct. Schofield and Gordon decline or are unable to participate. Lamont and Lincoln also decline. Johns Hopkins President Gilman is believed to accept. others delay. Commission aims to finish and report before Congress convenes for the annual message.
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Washington
Alger
John M. Schofield
John E. Gordon
Grenville M. Dodge
D. C. Gilman
Charles F. Manderson
Robert T. Lincoln
Daniel S. Lamont
W. W. Keene
James A. Sexton
Gen. Schofield
Lamont
War Department
Senate backs Hispano American protocol amid cross Atlantic clash
Madrid senate approves the Hispano American protocol after a heated session. Senators Lastres of Puerto Rico and Pinedo of Cuba assailed U S actions over Antibes and claimed Spain’s devotion of its islands. Fires in Walla Walla destroy $60,000 in property including Hunt Manufacturing plant and Roberts foundry. In Ottumwa, Iowa a Burlington wreck at Tyrone kills an engineer and a fireman.
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Madrid
Senate
Lastres
Puerto Rico
Pinedo
Cuba
United States
Antibes
Islands
Spain
Ottumwa
East Iowa
Burlington Road
Tyrone
Here
Fire on Main Street Burns in Red Bluff
Fire broke out early Sunday on Main Street in Red Bluff California causing damage before extinguishment. Investigators assess cause and extent of losses at the scene.
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Brock
Red
Bluff
Cal
Extinewiehed
Jerome Fire Wipes Out Arizona Town
Prescott Arizona Sept 12 Jerome near here was destroyed by a Sunday morning fire. Loss exceeds 1 000 000 with over 150 residences and 25 stores wiped out. Eleven bodies recovered others missing or trapped. The blaze started from a gasoline stove and spread through wooden and stone buildings in a gulch, sparing only the Methodist church. Refugees receive aid from the United Verde company and relief trains carry tents and supplies.
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Prescott
A. T
Jerome
Here
United Verde Company
Methodist Church
Giroux and Allen
Woods
City Fire Levels New Westminster in Major Blaze
A midnight spark from a water front steamer ignites a citywide blaze in New Westminster, fanned by high winds. Within hours ten streets burn, taking banks churches and two newspapers, with rail station river steamers bridge cathedral and many homes lost. Several dead and hundreds homeless as relief travels from Vancouver. Estimated damage about 2.5 million dollars with one and a half million in insurance. The London Assurance firm reportedly suffers the heaviest losses.
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Vancouver
B. C
New Westminster
Canadian Pacific
Westminster
London Assurance Company
Paynes Gift Foundations World Class Medical College
Col. Oliver H. Payne donates 1.5 million dollars to Cornell University to found and endow a premier medical college. Land for the structure has been purchased and building plans are being drawn.
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New York
Oliver H. Payne
Cornell University
Death of a Banker
New York on September 12 report the death of John Pomeroy Townsend president of the Bowery Savings Bank. He passed away Sunday at his summer home in Tarrytown.
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New York
John' ‘Pomeroy Townsend
Bowery Savings Bank
Tarrytown
Fatal Collision Report From City Streets
A fatal collision occurred in the city on September 12 according to early police logs. Authorities say the crash involved a single vehicle and are investigating the circumstances and potential contributing factors.
G A R Convention Opens With Grand Parades in Cincinnati
The thirty-second annual G A R encampment in Cincinnati features large regimental reunions, grand parades, and receptions for leaders including Gobin and Mrs. Davey. Key events: governors arrive, parade under Grand Marshal Hawkins, and staff chief Finch. crowds exceed prior events.
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Cincinnati
Gobin
Kelley
S. J. Martin
Flora M. Davey
Ladies
Jennie Laird
National Association of the Ladies of the Naval Veterans
M. L. Hawkins
George M. Finch
Union Naval
Grand Army
Illinois
Pennsylvania
James A. Sexton
Chicago
G. A.R
Philadelphia
Committee On Pensions
Denver
Albert D. Shaw
New York
Shaw
Sexton
Cinem~ Natus
Grand Army of the Republic
W. C. Johnson
David Ross
Delaware
Dr. Pierce
Nebraska
Col. Lucas
Indianapolis
McKinley
Alger
National Council of Administration
Funeral of President Woodruff at Salt Lake Tabernacle
The MorMor church leader President Woodruff was laid to rest in a Salt Lake City tabernacle funeral presided by President George Q. Cannon. Joseph F. Smith spoke as thousands gathered outside. a large procession followed to the cemetery with six grandsons acting as pallbearers.
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Woodruff
Salt Lake City
Mormor
Tabernacle
George Q. Cannon
Joseph F. Smith
Pall
British War Office reports Dervish dead total near ten thousand
London dispatch from Gen Sir Herbert Kitchener dated Omdeurman notes officers count Dervish casualties. Report says about 10 800 dead found on the field with further figures expected.
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London
British War Office
Herbert Kitchener
Oméurman
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Empress Elizabeth OF Austria
Emperor of Austria
Judge Cooley
Ann Arbor, Mich
Texan
The
Statesman
Paris Peace Commission
Senator Gray
Commission of Army Inquiry
Walla Walla
Wash
Walla Walla, Wash
Hunt Manufacturing Company
Palouse Valley
Roberts’ Foundry
Ee City
Sae
G.A. R. Convention
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