Baltic Fleet Sails for Far East Amid War Calm
Russian and Japanese forces suspend major operations in Manchuria as the Baltic fleet sails from Cronstadt toward the Orient. Reports cite no major fighting, with Kuropatkin noting only small patrol clashes and Viceroy Alexeiff's resignation rumored.
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Woman shoots theater man in Broadway quarrel
Warren J. Ferguson a 38 year old theatrical advance agent lies dying in a New York hospital from a bullet wound suffered in a quarrel at the Metropolitan hotel. A young woman who gave the name Mrs Gertrude Roberts but admits it was fictitious fired the shot and is in custody. She says Ferguson attempted to assault her and that the gun discharged during a scuffle. Ferguson declines to press charges.
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New York
Warren J. Ferguson
New York Hospital
Metropolitan Hotel
Broadway
Gertrude Roberts
Ferguson
Wheel Cut Off Head At North Western mill
Gladstone Sept 13 James Cummings a stave cutter at North Western Cooperage and Lumber mill fell into a large balance wheel and was instantly killed his head severed from his body He was married with three children Work on the Sandoun creamery is well under way Several tough characters have invaded Wahpeton
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Gladstone, Mich
James Cummings
Northwestern Cooperage and Lumber Company
Sandoun
Wahpeton
Lena Intercept Vessel Detained In San Francisco Harbor
The Russian cruiser Lena steamed into San Francisco harbor amid mystery. Rumors say she aimed to intercept the Japanese liner America Maru, which left Vladivostok for this port. Lena lacks coal and needs boiler repairs, and officials delay decisions pending Washington orders.
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Palla
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Vladivostok
Admiral Whiting
Stratton
Washington
Bishop bans secular schools in Tennessee diocese
The bishop of Tennessee Rt. Rev. Thomas Byrne issues a letter denying absolution and sacrament to parents sending children to secular schools, including public schools. An exception is allowed for good and sufficient excuse. He argues lack of religious education weakens fervor and obedience. The decree affects thousands of children in Tennessee schools.
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Tennessee
Nashville
Tenn
Thomas Byrne
Murder at Missions in German New Guinea
Natives attacked a Catholic mission killing Fathers Raschen and Ruttar Brothers Blees Plarschaert and Schellekens and Sisters Sofia Agatha Annie Agnes and Angella. Thirty six natives were captured and sixteen executed. The plan was to kill all whites but was thwarted.
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Queensland
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Schellekens
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Agatha
Annie
Agnes
Angella
Superintendent of the Dead Letter Office Found Dead
Washington date unknown reports the death of Davis P. Leichhardt sixty year old superintendent of the Dead Letter Office at the post office department. His body was found by a watchman just after midnight and investigators say he had made preparations for taking his own life.
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Davis P. Leichhardt
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Leibhardt
Indiana
Farmers Re erect 225000 Bushel Elevator on Farm
Barnes county farmer Fred Kude plans a 225000 bushel elevator on his farm. News item notes wheat yields in the county, accidents near Edgeley and Minnekahta style tales, and local improvements including municipal upgrades in Grafton and Jamestown prospects.
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Fred Kude
Barnes County
Lidgerwood
Richard Sykes
Edgeley
Grafton
Jamestown
Minot
Anti Semitic Riots Leave Many Injured and Shops Looted
From St. Petersburg report on Sept 13 describing riots at Rovno Volhynia on Sept 4 with many injured and shops pillaged. A general outbreak at Smela Kiev government involved troops. Ninety eight houses and 145 shops looted with several seriously and many slightly wounded by troops. Many rioters arrested.
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St. Petersburg
Rovno
Volhynia
Smela
Kieff
Found Dead on Tracks in Annandale Minn
Henry Fashant was found dead on a railway track near Annandale Minnesota at dawn. The body lay face down about a half mile east of town with the head scalped and the skull crushed by a single blow. Two young men discovered the victim while hunting. Authorities investigate possible foul play and motive.
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Annandale
Minn
Henry Fashant
Monument to Polish Patriot Unveiled in Chicago Park
In Humboldt Park Chicago a monument to Thaddeus Kosciuszko was unveiled before a large Polish American gathering. US Senator Hop King and several Polish citizens spoke at the ceremony.
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Chicago
Thaddeus Kosciusko
Humboldt Park
United States
Hop King
First Frost Nips Late Corn in Fergus Falls
Frost hit Fergus Falls Minnesota on September 13 harming late season corn. The article notes most crops were already harvested and conditions otherwise normal for the time.
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Fergus
Falls
Minn
Remains of Recluse Elon Virgil Found After Wolf Attack
In Vivi, Oklahoma, on September 1, the torn and eaten remains of Elon Virgil were discovered. The feeble, elderly recluse had been missing for several days, with wolves suspected in the deadly incident.
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Vivi
Okla
Elon
Virgil
Soo Runs Sunday Excursions to Bismarck
The Soo announces Sunday trips to Bismarck. Dickey County residents report a bountiful fruit harvest and increased local activity.
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The
Soo
Bismarck
Dickey County
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