Russia Circles US Diplomatic Body on Disarmament
Washington reports an extraordinary note from the Russian foreign minister to the diplomatic corps hints at a general disarmament conference. Observers link the note to the U S victory in the recent war and speculate on European efforts to maintain balance of power through higher military spending. The US government is expected to refrain from active participation.
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Baltimore & Ohio Receivers deny plan for changes
Baltimore Maryland August 20 Receiver Murray reiterates there will be no changes in the traffic or operating departments of the Baltimore and Ohio railroad after the reorganization. He rejects a Cleveland dispatch claiming retirement of Traffic Manager Wight and General Freight Agent Galleher and appointment of Brock enbrough and Stevenson as unfounded and says the current organization is eminently satisfactory to the receivers.
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Killed in Switzerland on perilous Denis De Veisin ascent
Berne Aug 29 Dr John Hopkinson an English electrical engineer his son and two daughters were killed on their ascent of the Denis De Veisin in Valais without a guide. Hopkinson planned a New York trip Sept 38 to advance a syndicate for his inventions.
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Ex-Gov Claude Matthews Dies After Stroke in Indiana
Lafayette Indiana Aug 21 ex governor Claude Matthews suffered a second paralysis stroke Saturday and died at 6 80 Sunday morning He was conscious until the second stroke and recognized relatives Mrs Matthews received hundreds of condolence messages Gov Mount and Mayor Taggart ordered his body to lie in state but final funeral plans favored modest arrangements Matthews born December 14 1845 in Bath County Kentucky lived in Vermilion County Indiana was a farmer and cattle breeder active in politics including secretary of state 1890 and governor 1892 He campaigned for Bryan and Sewall in 1896 and married Martha Whitcomb in 1868 in Indiana.
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Five Whiting family killed in railroad collision at Ware Crossing
At Whiting's Crossing on the Boston and Maine railroad a collision between a train and a four-horse drawn covered wagon carrying 11 persons from Bondville to Forest Lake killed five members of the Whiting family, including George Whiting and his wife. A flag boy attempting to signal the North Amherst and Ware accommodation train failed to halt the wagon on the steep grade.
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Sagasta hints at Spain war topic limits and peace talks
In Madrid Premier Sagasta states the government intends to repress discussion of war topics in the cartel, expects peace negotiations after cartels, then a move to suspend constitutional guarantees. In Minneapolis cashier M R Todd confesses to bank theft to bondsman M T Grattan amid threats of lynching.
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Dispute over Twentieth Kansas officers settled
San Francisco August 29 The appointment dispute in the Twentieth Kansas regiment ends as Col Funston receives a telegram from Adjutant General Corbin stating Gov Leedy has full power to appoint officers of his regiment.
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To Be Mustered Out Washington Aug 29
Gov Tanner of Alnois visited the War Department to discuss a Bit Bs matter as part of barracks closure and demobilization plans awaiting final orders.
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Cuban and Puerto Rican military commissions to govern
Washington Aug 20. Instructions prepared for Cuban and Puerto Rican commissions will entrust them with civil control similar to Santiago and the Philippines. The commissions will report disputes to Washington, with the United States assuming interim government and authority over Puerto Rico and Cuba.
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Col John Hay Leaves as Ambassador to Be Secretary of State
London Aug 29 Col John Hay retiring as US ambassador to the court of St James has accepted the secretary of state post at Washington succeeding William S Day. He went to Osborne Isle of Wight to dine and bid farewell to Queen Victoria who leaves for Scotland Wednesday. Mrs May could not go. The royal yacht will meet Col May at Portsmouth to take him to Cowes.
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Concentration of Troops Near Ponce for Homeward Movement
Ponce Puerto Rico August 29 concentration has begun for the homeward movement. About 5 000 volunteers in six light batteries five cavalry troops and infantry units from Fourth Pennsylvania Sixth Illinois and Second Wisconsin will depart leaving roughly 30 000 U S troops on the island. General Miles and General Wilson depart in about three days leaving General Henry in command. Strike Renewed. Cleveland Ohio August 29 all negotiations between the American Wire and
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Admiral Schley moved to Puerto Rico evacuation duty
Washington reports Rear Admiral W. S. Schley is detached from the second squadron of the North Atlantic fleet and sent to Puerto Rico as a member of the evacuation commission. He will fly his flag on the New Orleans to remain at sea duty while serving, with staff officers J. E. Sears and C. W. Wells Jr and Ensign Edward Mc Cauley Jr. Also noted are plans for the Cuban evacuation commission sailing to Havana and the Puerto Rican commission awaiting transport.
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Grakt illness misattributed to tobacco use
The piece argues that tobacco does not directly cause lip and throat cancer, citing Grant’s case to show irritation from pipe stems, especially clay pipes, is the real harm. Early watery lip patches signal the disease, which is surgically treatable with high cure rates when caught early.
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Russia and China At One
The Chau tauquan states that China and Russia share profound interests with no opposition. Western powers seek to turn China into a vast market, while Russia and Japan promote Chinese exports to Europe. Rail links will connect producing China to Siberia, opening Siberia to growth and transforming it into a major agricultural center.
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My Uncle and My Aunt Tale of Pawnshop Nicknames
A short London News anecdote explains why pawnbrokers are called my aunt in French and uncle in English. It cites Prince de Joinville’s youth, pawned gifts, and a quip about national manners, ending with a note on cross-cultural contrasts and “cussedness.”
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Mixed Race Ties Across America and Old Time Dining Rules
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