Emperor Francis Joseph Celebrates Seventy-Fifth Birthday
Vienna crowds celebrate Emperor Francis Joseph's seventy fifth birthday with church services, diplomatic audiences, and festive displays. The day features a subdued but heartfelt nationwide show of affection, charitable donations, and a grand Prater parade. Thousands attend fireworks and carriage processions as officials and public join in.
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Gold Rivers of Alaska Dominate The Klondike Outlook
Reports from Nome and Seward Peninsula describe a vast Alaska gold boom. Klondike yields steady near ten million yearly while Seward and Tanana fields surge with high volume, low grade deposits tapped by hydraulic methods. Swiftwater Bill Gates’s Alaska fortune nears $700,000 with a dramatic personal revival. Seattle assays handle over $101 million in north gold since 1898.
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Indian raid on a Socorro county ranch reported
Special to The Citizen Socorro New Mexico Aug 18 word was received that a band of Navajo renegade Indians raided August Kiehne ranch in western Socorro county killing seven horses and stealing mules. A Frisco posse pursued them into Mogollon mountains but the outlaws abandoned their camp gear and stock and fled. News worries settlers over renewed Navajo tensions and white cattlemen’s pastures.
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Englishman seeks murder of former wife. arrest shocks court
London reports Hugh Watt, former member of Parliament for Camlachie, Glasgow, being charged with hiring a private detective to facilitate the murder of his former wife. Detective testimony claims Watt offered $5000 to lure her to his home for chloroform. Watt remanded for $4000 bond as police reveal chloroform and peppermint in his flat. Watt’s ex-wife is Lady Violet Beauchamy, with whom he had separated after divorce. Other items note American actors touring London theatres and mixed stock quotes.
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One Death Reported in New Orleans Fever Case
New Orleans reports one death from yellow fever with four new cases and total 227 cases, 27 deaths to date. State board notes 48 cases and three deaths along the riverfront. public concern grows as cases appear to ease. West Virginia G A R Reunion in Wheeling draws crowds, with veterans and dignitaries expected to speak and participate in ceremonies.
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Deadlock in Peace Conference still unresolved
Portsmouth report explains negotiators anticipate another session to push for concessions from Russia and Japan. Observers consider a final negotiation likely by Monday, with possible Roosevelt mediation if talks falter. Morning session noted article eleven discussions to resume at 3 PM.
Building contractor disappears after violent quarrel in Chicago
R H Davidson, a bricklayer foreman for Frank W Adams construction, vanishes after a beset quarrel with a caller alleged to be a business agent. The interview ended in a fight then he was told to meet again and later disappeared, with relatives fearing foul play and reports of a threatening river remark.
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Explosive hoax box turns out harmless at bank offices
In New York a supposed explosive device sent to Jacob H. Schiff of Kuhn Loeb Co. was turned over to police. it proved harmless, containing only matches cotton and torn paper. Separate items report Asbury Park high license election stir with many first-time voters and a Confederate Monument unveiling in Louisa Virginia. Chicago cattle market reports show varied prices and loads for cows and calves with mixed quality grades.
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Halling Morgan Triumphs in Decatur Pace Meet
Halling Morgan of Barnett stable wins the three year old pace at Decatur in three straight heats. Time 2:14. The mare possibly set a finals state record for three year olds. Purse $500 to the winner. Young Hal previously placed third in the 2:09 pace after an earlier heat win, with travel from Harrisonville Missouri cited as a factor in his condition.
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Imperial Manifesto to be read tomorrow in churches and zemstvos
Imperial notice from St Petersburg announces that a national representative assembly will be proclaimed in all churches and local meetings tomorrow. In Manchester the Veteran Volunteer Firemen muster opens with a large parade, featuring officers and guests from across New England, including J. Sleight and Mrs Terry.
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Terrific Wind Storm Prevailed Near Topeka
A furious wind storm swept near Topeka Kansas with gusts up to fifty miles per hour. Crosby and Con, Shawnee Mill, and the Crawford Opera House were unroofed while many homes and trees were damaged. No casualties reported at press time.
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