International complications loom over Chinese neutrality breach threats
Shanghai reports a flare of tensions as Japanese and Russian ships cluster at ports. The Russian Askold and Grozovolet resist removal while Consul Goodnow coordinates protection for foreign interests. The Chitose Taushima duel sinks the Novik, and reports of bombardment and mounting activity across Port Arthur and Mukden hint at broader war reach with multiple nations involved.
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Shanghai
Woosung
Chauncey
Cosmopolitan Dock
Askold Wires
Woostone
Taote
Tlusshen
Mathy
Askeld
Grozovoel
Barbor
Grave question of Chinese safety sparks global warning
Count Cassi, the Russian ambassador, warns nations of imminent danger following the Che Poe incident. He cites potential international consequences and argues the incident poses a greater threat than previous global issues, urging careful consideration of evolving tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Count Cassi
Jin Dim
Che Koe
Detectives Seek Missing Copper Magnate in New York
Aug 31 reports say Frederick Augustus Meinge of Montana, owner of copper mines, is in New York as detectives pursue him on a subpoena tied to a mining company dispute. An affidavit by William M Bennett notes the warrant required testimony before a notary at 76 Witham Street on Aug 23.
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Mukden
Kuropattin
Lise Yang
New York
Proderick Augustus Meinge
Montana
William M. Bennett
Mer
Meinge
Chityford
Roberts
Witham Street
Boston and Montana Consolidated Copper and Bilever Mining Company
Johnstown Mining Company
Tornado Rips Twin Cities Area Causing Fatalities and Destruction
A powerful tornado struck near Mt. Pat Minnesota on August 21 killing twelve people and causing estimated damages around one million dollars. It damaged Tivoli concert hall and Empire Theatre in Minneapolis with multiple deaths including Lorin F Hokanson George K Wenton and several others, while wrecking bridges and homes along the Mississippi valley and sweeping debris through streets and rooftops.
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Mt. Pat
Minn
Mississippi
Minnesota
Ort
Twin Cities
Walmaha
Tivol
Kimpire
Third Street
Lorin F. Hokanson
Tie Nplayes
George K. Wenton
Ppt
Weats Wabawhe
Czar
Destructive Midwestern Storm Strikes City
A violent wind and lightning blitz left streets flooded and power outages across the city. East Third Street buildings swayed violently, plate glass shattered, skylights blown out, and part of the Omaha railroad freight house torn away. Telephones failed for hours. telegraph service remained limited to AP reports.
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East Third Street
Omaha Railroad
Twin Cities
Associated Press
Tornadoes Hit Minneapolis and Glencoe Areas With Destruction
The Minneapolis business district suffered extensive damage as glass fronts and a twelve story sky light collapsed in the Guaranty Lean building. Streetcar service halted due to downed trolley wires and widespread stock losses were reported. A Waconia dispatch notes a nearby tornado. Glencoe reporting four killed in Wheh valley area including Mary O Donnell and a seven year old, with thousands of acres of grain destroyed.
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Nicolette Avenue
Sixth Avenue
Guaranty Lean
Interior Court
Tribune
Waconia
Glencoe
Minn
Destructive Cloudburst Hits Eldorado Canyon Nevada
A report from Eldorado Canyon Nevada describes a devastating cloudburst at the mining camp, with a river of water about thirty feet deep rushing down Nine Mile Canyon in the afternoon of the 18th. No loss of life reported.
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Kingman
Ariz
Eldorado Canyon
Nevada
Here
Fountaina
Nine Mile Canyon
Non union men dragged from cars beaten and targeted
Chicago police report capt Chaney says draggings and beatings of non union workers were ordered by a local faction of Trackmens Union No 213. Four suspects arrested after incidents on Ashland Avenue. In New York a strike news item notes alien butchers may be brought in to replace strikers.
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Chicago
Chaney
Stock
New York
Ulchere
Insurgents Establish Provisional Government in Paraguay
In Paraguay the insurgents have set up a provisional government with Villa De Pilar as capital and General Ferreira named president. Deputy Soler travels to Rio to seek recognition while government delays and famine tighten across Asuncion. A Paraguayan gunboat search continues for the missing Vvosmel as diplomatic efforts stall.
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Asuncion
Paraguay
Villa de Pilar
Ferreira
Gonzales Novero
Soler
Rio Janeiro
Asuneton
Vvosmel
Aged Senator Hoar’s Mind Remains Clear Despite Illness
Worcester Massachusetts August 21 Senator Hoar stays in a stable condition sleeping quietly and talking little His mind remains clear and rational though his heart grows weak Doctors Folsom Gilman and助手 source indicate every effort is made to prolong life Support from President Roosevelt and other officials brings guarded optimism as family and friends await further developments
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Worcester
Mass
Shert Hope
Roosevelt
Fairbanks, McComas and Whitmore
Long
Curtis Gould
Bolivian Presidency Change Reported by Herald Dispatch
New York telegram from the Herald cites Sencer Montes as assuming the presidency of the republic of Bolivia. The cabinet includes Claudio Pinilla as minister of foreign affairs and interior, Benor Capriles as minister of justice, Daniel Castello as minister of war, and General Mortes as minister of war.
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New York
Sencer Montes
Republic
Jua Pus
Bolivia
Claudio Pinill
Benor Capriles
Daniel Castello
General Mortes
Bones of Negro Murderers Mailed to President Roosevelt
A Bulloch county incident reports packages containing buried bones of Cato and Reed, two lynching victims, sent toward President Roosevelt. The mob’s actions sparked fear, debate over justice, and rising tensions as Governor Terrell orders an adjutant general inquiry and potential court martial. Local efforts to locate Mandy Bell, believed innocent, continue amid widespread lynching fallout and labor shortages in Georgia cotton fields.
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Lulu
Express
Hogtevelt
Hin
Cato
Reed
Mandy Bell
Paul Reed
Hedges
Cate
Bell
Bulloch County
Belt
Talbot
Gaines
Ciamot
Claxton
Georgia
Savannah
R. M. Hitech
Hitech
Adjutant General
Terrell
St. Louis
Hitch
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Che Foo
Port Arthur
United States
Woosuin
Novik
Tokio
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O Sakhalin
Ins
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Ciitome
Havy Department
Muskim Cruimer
Beauvy Datuige
Nowk
Korvahoyosk
Seaworthy
Japaine Asie
Stoessel
Yarnoke
Now
Toge
Propos
Fisuiiw
Japan
PO Resididce
Pekin
Louisa Bay
Lianme
Piceon BA
Orenkialut
Lungch Radu
Sahotun
SUSAR
Sunashosi
Prrade
Gree Wai Chia Sh A
Wolf Hills
Wolp Hells
Lea Shan
Taku Shan
Count Cassine
Jepati
Dapin
Ous
Heinze
Fretectives
Enatite Ta Lucente Copper
Waterloo
Fll
Patrick Murphy
Lorin PF. Hokanson
Tivell Theatre
Gerorge K. Wenton
Carpenter
Wille
House of Good Shepherd
Albert Ode
St. Louie Park
St. Louis Park
Minneapolis
Richard Hill
Ort Snelling
Paul
Mammoth Save TO Pales
Pwelve Sports
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Ob Genin
Estes
Canyon
Wruckmen’s Union of Chicago
London
Secretary of Commerce and Labor
Metcalf
Mt. Joseph
John W. Phillipe
Lawleas Acta
Liverpool
Buenos Aires
San Jacimo
Chorge Tockwood
Miatombe
Thay
Arum
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