Taft lauds Miggio naries in Indianapolis mission work
In Hot Springs dispatch Judge Taft praises American missionaries in China as key to improving relations and reform, after meeting Rev. George Painter of Hang Chow Presbyterian mission. Taft says open door supporters should back Chinese governance and resource development while opposing alarm at China’s rise. A second note covers Bryan Kern notification events in Indianapolis with large crowds and speeches.
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Korea
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Los Angeles merchants sue over rail switching charges
The Associated drobbers of Los Angeles, representing major wholesalers, filed with the Interstate Commerce Commission to challenge 2.50 per car switching charges by the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe, Southern Pacific and San Pedro Los Angeles and Salt Lake Railway. They claim the roughly half a million dollar annual fee is invalid under federal law and that other U S cities see comparable services without extra charges, disadvantaging Los Angeles firms against competitors in California.
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Associated Drobbers
Las Angeles
Interstate Commerce Commission
Atchicoun, Topeka
Santa KF Southern Pacillle
San Pedro
Salt Lake
United States
California
Colored Elk Lodge in Session at St. Paul
The national convention of colored Tikes opens in St. Paul Auditorium with HM and K Association placards visible at leading hotels and restaurants. An agreement with the hotel and restaurant keepers allows use of the auditorium for the delegates provided visitors are directed away from placarded venues.
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Colored Elk Lodge
ST. Paul
National Convention of Colored Tikes
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Hotel and Restaurant Keepers Association
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Candidate committee chairmanship unsettled in campaign east
The article notes a lack of a chosen chair for the eastern campaign committee. Both Mr. Bryan and the current chairman stated no appointment had been made and would wait for responses to letters seeking opinions from several individuals.
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Theodore Bell Seeks Dem Victory in Western States
Theodore A Bell arrived in Chicago en route to Indianapolis after a Pacific coast swing. He noted Western voters are receptive and more attentive to Democratic arguments this year, stressing a hard fight to win those states with every Democrat working.
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Theodore A Bell
John W. Kern
Indianapolis
Pacific Coast
Betl
Missionaries Move to Shield Sailors from Geisha Entertainments
Japanese Christian groups and missionaries in Tokyo plan petitions to Japan's cities to protest the expected introduction of geisha girls to American fleet officers visiting Japan. The drive aims to curb traditional hospitality as part of an effort to align with American ideas, seeking to set a precedent banning geisha involvement in public entertainments.
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Admiral Sperry
Young Men's Christian Association of Japan
Tokio
Young Men's Christian Association
Japan
Jamaicans Welcome American Turfmen
Jamaica reports from Kingston say New York papers published a disputed claim that Jamaicans oppose American racing men. Locals and visitors alike favor a joint venture with American promoters, with plans to form a company and assume control of the local jockey club.
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REPORT ACQUITS JEROME
Richard L. Land reports that none of the charges against District Attorney William Jerome were proven and recommends removal efforts be dropped. The governor has not acted on the report.
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Arge
Richard L. Land
Elizabethtown
Gouverner Hughes
Willam Therame
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Moneitoriy Ptock Babes Committee
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Jerome
Dhee
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Ocean liners race across broad Atlantic
New York on August 24 reports the Kroonland from Antwerp and Dover finishing forty five minutes ahead of the Statendam from Rotterdam in a 2000 mile Atlantic crossing. The Kroonland took the lead on August 17 after sighting the Statendam in the English Channel and maintained speed until finish with a continuous chase across the ocean.
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Dover
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Daring Highwayman in Yellowstone Park Steals Loot
A bold thief robs in Yellowstone Park escaping with loot valued at thousands of dollars. Police pursue the suspect through park lands but details of the getaway remain undisclosed. The incident highlights security concerns in the park during busy tourist season.
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Daring Yellowstone Park Robbery Strikes Coast to Coast
A lone highwayman robbed passengers in Yellowstone park as guns were banned inside the reserve. About $2,600 in cash, $10,000 in drafts, watches, jewelry and other valuables were taken from twenty one coaches. one rider, W. Walker of Oklahoma, had $10,000 seized. The attacker fired a warning shot, evading several drivers before authorities pursued. Police described the suspect as five feet eight inches, with gray eyes and gray whiskers, speaking German, wearing blue overalls and a brown shirt. The incident prompted a park-wide alert and requests for aid to the Associated Press.
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Wilkes- Barre
Oklahoma
Walker
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Springs
Ashton
Oregon
Yellowston
Park Branch
Idaho
Forest Rangers
West Gallatin
Yellowstone Park Robber Strikes Seven Stagecoaches
A masked highwayman robbed seven Yellowstone Park stage coaches near Old Faithful Inn, taking over $1,000 in valuables. Soldiers from Fort Yellowstone pursued, with reports the suspect fled toward Springs and Ashton along the Oregon Short Lines route.
Cameron Nominated as Arizona Delegate Candidate
Ralph H Cameron of Flagstaff won the Republican territorial convention nomination for Arizona delegate after a one hour caucus. The choice surprised many who expected General A J Sampson to win. Cameron led a slate backed by most counties except Maricopa and will likely appoint E B Clark as chairman in the campaign.
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Missouri
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Stokes Jackson
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Ikern
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Ariz
Ralph H Cameron
Flagstaff
Republican Territorial Convention
Concretas
Arizona
Cameron
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Monador
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Bampson
Attorley
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McNair
Cochise County
John Doan
A. J Sampson
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L. W. Powell
Bisbee
Morrison
J Lorengzy Hubbell
Apache County
Mormon Immigrants Detained in New York
Boston reporters say immigration officials questioned about 100 Mormon women converts who arrived aboard the Republic. Forty were held for further inquiry and Margaret and Catherine Toe were to be sent to their father in Liverpool England.
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Catherine Toe
Liverpool
England
Murder of Mrs Luard Near Seven Oaks Shocks London Suburb
The wife of Major General Charles Edward Luard was found dead in a pool of blood near Seven Oaks after a short walk from Jehtham Knoll. Robbery appears the motive, as valuable rings were taken. The general, who left to fetch items, returned to find her body and the crime scene.
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Charles Edward Luard
Eafternoon
Seven Oaks
Jehtham Knoll
Wold Tnks
Luard
Royal Engineers
Gibraltar
Society of Miniature
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Patriotic Society
Thomas Hartley
Gillfeet
Cumberfama
Hitchcock Sees Strong New England Republican Prospects
Boston dispatch reports Republican Chairman F H Hitchcock closing New England conference with expectations of usual GOP majorities in New England this fall. Vermont and Maine elections loom in ten days and two weeks, with planned swings of speakers like Senator Borah and Leslie Shaw to bolster the campaign. Local leaders in Connecticut and New Hampshire seek unity amid factional tensions while Hitchcock heads toward Portland to brief Maine officials.
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Boston
New England
F. H. Hitchcock
National Committee
Hitchcock
Coston
Senator Crane
Massachusetts
Charles *. Brooker
Connecticut
Touraine
John Hays Hammond
Snell Smith
Washington
United States
Hitcheus
Idaho
Burrows
Leslie M. Shaw
Iowa
New Hampshire
Portland
Hdl
Maine
Shahs Mercenaries Quarrel Over Spoils
Teheran Aug 24 General Walkhoff Teheran military governor dismisses commander of the third regiment of Cossacks General Kagimaga a noted reactionary leader famed for ruthlessness at the dispersal of the parliament The dismissal follows a quarrel over money from the grateful monarch Kagimaga accuses General Liakwi of taking the hmuns fare The war minister who fears Liakhas rising influence named Kagimaga to a high post in the troops There is tension between Persian soldiers and Cossacks over plunder accusations linked to shopkeepers and travelers on the city outskirts
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Wlakhoff
Kagimaga
Himelf
Mmeney
Kisimaga
Liakwi
Jlon
Liakhas
Linkhoft
Rich
Filibuster plot to overthrow Castro linked to Mendes
Reno reports General Raphael Ysabel Mendes in Nevada organizing a filibustering expedition to dethrone Castro. With funds from a mining deal Mendes began outfitting recruits aided by Johnny Poe of Princeton fame, who traveled with him to San Francisco before funds ran dry.
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Raphael Ysabel Mendes
Nevada
Venezuela
la Victoria
Johnny Poe
Princeton
Mendes
Poe
San Prancisco
Engineer Dead in Cottage Grove Train Wreck In Oregon
Hugene August 24 A Cottage Grove local train wreck leaves four dead and six injured. Dead include engineer John Nichols of Portland and fireman Frank Bolter of Portland. Injured include George Bailey of Eugene and John Francis Wilbright of Pittsburg Pa. The engine struck a stray object on the track causing a complete wreck and a boiler to be found with Bolter among the casualties.
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John Nichols
Southern Pacific
Nichols
Jowan Nichols
Portland
Frank Bolter
Rat Swartz
Junction City
Crorge Bailey
Eugene
John
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