Duplicity of England Belittling the French in Dispatches
Paris reports England delays landings in Shanghai amid open door doubts, while French officials accuse English dispatches of belittling French valor. The controversy touches open door policy and Anglo French-American ties as imperialist factions meet in Paris for two banquets highlighting lingering tensions and diplomacy.
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Associated Press
Paris
England
Shanghai
China
Yangetse Valley
Oriental Empire
The
Figaro
Yangtse
la Patrie
Chi
Washington
Lafayette
America
French gains in Sahara and cross Atlantic homage report
The text notes General Serviere’s occupation of Adrar in the Touvat oasis as a French success with no combat, and predicts tribal struggles for independence as nomads face fate similar to others. Porter's Clermont fete ushers Franco American homage, with natives presenting a memorial.
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Louis Bonaparte
Eugenie
Victor Napoleon
Adrar
Touvat Oasis
North Africa
Serviere
Noupit
Algeria
Tunisia
Tripoli
Morocco
United States
Porter
Clermont
Academy of Medicine
M. Linneire
M. Waldeck-Rosseau
Waldeck-Rosseau
Philadelphia
Peck
Foreign Office
M. Delvasse
Must Have Heen Insane In San Francisco Suicide Attempt
Philip Koenigberger a New York tobacco dealer cut his throat in a Point Loma avenue barber shop Wednesday and died today at the French hospital. Physicians believe he was temporarily insane when he used the razor. He leaves a widow and three grown children. Mrs Koenigberger and a daughter travel in Europe. One son lives in New York another in Deadwood South Dakota. Native of Germany 54 years old he sold his interest in B E TM Schwartz after arriving six weeks ago.
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San Francisco
Philip Koenigberger
New York
Point Lobe Avenue
French Hospital
Koenigberger
Germany
B. E. ™. Schwartz
Forgan Captures Onwentsia Cup at Chicago Golf Tour
Western amateur champion Forgan won the Onwentsia cup with a score of 175 at Onwentsia Haks in Chicago. William Walter took the Lake Forest cup and tied for second with 178 in the same event, barred from the Lake Forest cup for recent foreign play. William McCawley won the driving contest with 199 yards as the annual tournament at Onwentsia closed.
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Chicago
Forgan
William Walter
Mr. Forgan
William McCawley
Onwentsla
Oregon Midland plans 66 mile line to Hornbrook area
Oregon Midland Railway awards a 66 mile contract to Smith and Hale of Portland for building from near Hornbrook California to Spencer Creek. Thompson and Lyman, Eastern reps, consider steamers on Klamath Lake to support the line and travel to Portland for shipbuilder talks.
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Ashland
Ore
Oregon Midland Railway Company
Smith & Hale
Portland
Southern Pacific
Hornbrook
Cal
Spencer Creek
Thompson
Lyman
Oregon Midland
Klamath Lake
Oregan Midland Railway
Death of Justice Frederick Smythe in Atlantic City
Justice Frederick Smythe of New York died in Atlantic City on August 18 after a brief pneumonia illness.
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Juatius Smythe
Atlantic City
N. J
Frederick Smythe
New York
Paris Exposition Bridge Collapse Causes Deaths And Injures
A late evening fete at the Paris Exposition ends in tragedy when a wooden bridge linking the Invalides area to the Italian pavilion gives way under shouting by the crowd. Two people die and many are injured mostly women as others are thrown three yards to the ground. The incident prompted minister Millerand to visit and General Dubois to represent the president.
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Paris
Champ de Mars
Invalides Rlans
M. Millerand
Loubet
Dubois
Lifelong sentence for Powers in Goebel conspiracy trial
The eight democrats and one Republican jury found Powers guilty of treason for organizing a crowd of 1200 armed mountaineers who came to Frankfort on January 15. The verdict cited his admission and corroboration of related cases, while the defense noted typhoid illnesses among lawyers and defendants. The crowded courtroom reflected high tension as proceedings paused with Youtzey’s fate uncertain and other cases possible.
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Powers
Frankfort
Youtzey
Mr. Crawford
John M. Stevenson
Davis
Whitaker
Combs
Court House
Commonweath
Franklin
Henry Youtzey
Arthur Goebel
Harbisol
G Oebel
Senate
Goebel Powers
Brown
Powershead
Franklin Lblerty Powers
Younger
Minister's Good Work and Diarrhea Remedy Use
A minister touts the efficacy of Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhea Remedy with several testimonials. Neighbors report relief for severe attacks, infant teething diarrhea, and a sick child after using the remedy, available from Standard Drug Co Smith Drug Co and Martin Drug Co.
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Bette
Chamberlain
A. A. Power
Tietlidar
Deming
Ind
J. H. Doa
Williams
Oregon
Toam
Standard Drug Co
Smith Drug Co
Martin Drug Co
Court hears case of Henry Youtzey in local proceeding
The defense is led by L. J. Crawford and R. W. Nelson of Newport with Judge James N. Askew presiding. Few witnesses answered to the call as the court session adjourned amid quiet activity. In Frankfort Governor Beckham denied new requisition for Taylor and Finley and deferred to Governor Mount of Indiana on their return for trial. In Lexington Senator Blackburn, hearing the Powers verdict, said he was grateful for a hung jury prediction and noted he expected three jurors to vote for hanging.
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Henry Youtzey
L. J. Crawford
R. W. Nelson
Newport
James N. Askew
Moent
Assassi
Frankfort
Powers
Georgetown
Beckham
Mount
Indiana
Taylor
Finley
Finney
Governor Mount
Lexington
Blackburn
Runners Dominate Multiple Races Across Cities On Aug 18
Race results from St Louis Harlem and Cleveland detail mile and shorter events with winners such as Boyd Kitty Clyde Bir Rolla and Eleanor Holmes in diverse divisions. Additional notes cover pacing records by Ananias at Cleveland and Mullens pair breaking a world's double team mark at Rothsville.
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St. Louis
Governor Boyd
Kitty Clyde
Ballie Lamar
Bir Rolla
Rouge Et Nocie
Eleanor Holmes
Prince Real
Belle Simpson
Finochle
Go To Red
Lady Callahan
W. J. Baker
Uasso
Trrades
Lord Neville
Grantor
the Light
Kindred
Henry of
Franigamar
Bon Acqua
Chicago
Harlem
Peace
Jim W
Olekma
Chicopee
Turbo
Peaches
Shut Up
Glove
Owensboro
Lancaster
Charles Mullen
Prince
Geneva
Rothsville
Waverly
N. J
Maryland
Cleoris
Minister Conger to Speak for McKinley if He Returns
Chicago August 18 The Times Herald tomorrow will say Minister Conger may return from China before the election to make a few speeches for McKinley. His arrival is not certain but efforts are being made. The stump appearance depends on his health and willingness. Secretary Heath of the national committee says he cannot promise speeches but hopes are held.
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Chicago
Times Herald
Conger
China
McKinley
Heath
National Committee
Bryan preps Topeka speech amid farm retreat plans
The article notes William Jennings Bryan dictating his Topeka address from his farm to avoid interruptions. The speech will cover multiple topics beyond a single focus and Bryan altered his itinerary to skip Kansas cities next week.
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Lincoln
Nep
Bryan
Topeka
Kansas
Mill workers of Diamond State Steel large layoff announced
Plant Ctoserk Wilmington. Pant, Aug. W&-The pud dlers helpers and mill hands of the Diamond State Steel Company received no liek today that they were indefinitely let off until the mills resume raiung. It is estimated that 1,000 to 1060 hands are affected. The employes were notified that if they wished to return to work when the mills start again to leave their names with the foremiin.
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Ctoserk
Wilmington
Pant
Aug
Diamond State Steel Company
Population of Greater New York at Census Office
Three Million Washington August eighteenth report shows Greater New York population at 3, possibly 3 million, covering Manhattan, Bronx, Brooklyn, Richmond and Queens. An approximate 37.9 percent increase since 1890 is indicated as the growth.
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Washington
Greater
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Richmond
Queens
Conventions at San Sebastian Move Toward Peace Treaty
Premier Silvela meets American minister Bellamy Storer in San Sebastian to discuss two conventions that will finalize the peace treaty between Spain and the United States. Negotiations are expected to conclude today.
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San Sebastian
Silvela
Bellamy Storer
Spain
Ferris Killed in Wyoming Mining Accident
A special to the News from Saratoga Wyoming reports George Ferris principal owner of the Ferris Haggerty mine was killed today near Transfer by being thrown from his buyer cart during a mining operation. Ferris was a noted figure in the Denver Conn region and his death follows recent activity at the Ferris Haggerty property.
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Munira
Pillsbury
Schlechter
Pilsbury
Tae
Luitpold
Bavaria
Ferris
Denver
Conn
Saratoga
Wyo
George Ferris
Ferris-Haggerty
Transfer
Newark Arrives at Cavite From Taku With Admiral On Board
Washington Aug 18 The flagship Newark with Admiral Kempff on board arrived at Cavite Philippines from Taku President Pacio Dent Caracas reports former President Andeusa Pacio is dead The notice also lists for rent furnished rooms and light housekeeping rooms at Crom Soup 1 W Park Butte.
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Pacio Dent
Caracas
Venezuela
Andeusa Pacio
W. Park
Butte
Democrats in Session Seat Powell Black Meagher Case
Helena Aug 18 The Democratic state central committee adopted rules for guidance and prepared for the state convention. Powell Black was seated as Meagher committeeman, and Charles S Hartman from Park and other county representatives were seated as the committee adjourned after naming a subcommittee and confirming rules.
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Standard
Helena
Democratic State Central Committee
Jefferson
Custer
Powell Black
Meagher
George Willac
John KR. Toole
David G. Browne
Walter Cooper
Beaverhead
W. Clark
George Padley
Broadwater
W. C. Whaley
Carbon
Charles Howard
Cascade
P. B. McNair
Chateau
Dawson
C. Kurtz
M. R. Burdick
Deer Lodge
T. O'Leary
Fergus
J. P. Boure
Flathead
Fred Whiteside
Gallatin
Granite
Paul Fusz
Lewis and Clarke
John S. M. Neill
Madison
C. Riddell
Pat Caney
T. EF. Collins
Wiltie
Missoula
Mr. Sloan
Park
S. Hartman
Dr. Campbell
Ravalli
H. Rick
C. &. Crutchfield
John BR. Toole
Miles Finten
Teton
Julian Burd
Valley
A. W. Mahon
Yellowstone
G. M. Hays
Park Counties
John R. Toole
T. B. Collins
George Wiltse
C. W. Clark
Collins
Wiltse
State Central Committee
Anderson
He. Collins
Black
John RB. Toole
Cockrill
Colonel
Chas. S. Hartman
Wood heads to Tanas plans roads and schools
Governor General Wood and escort arrived at Tanas after leaving Puerto Padre. He allocated funds for rebuilding schools charitable institutions hospitals and roads to Manila City ruined since 1897. An ith Cavalry officer oversees the project as the country remains peaceful and bandit activity ends.
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Tanas
Victoria de la Tanas
Santiago de Cuba
General Wood
Puerto Padre
Manila City
Wood
Lth Cavalry
Grant transport arrives at Manila from China voyage
General MacArthur reports the transport Grant arrived at Manila on August 17. The vessel carried the sixth cavalry to China before continuing toward the Philippines, signaling wartime movement and supply routes during the campaign.
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Manila
Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Grant
Mania
China
Philippines
Sculling Championship on Pacific Coast Won by Johnson
Vancouver rower Robert Johnson defeated Rat Portage’s John L. Hackett to win the Pacific coast sculling championship by eight lengths. The three mile course with a turn finished in 20 minutes 46 seconds arriving on August 18 in Vancouver Bowl.
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Vancouver
Bowl
Robert Johnson
John L. Hackett
Rat Portage
Pacific Coast
Blockade Lifted After Maida Stranding at Lake Superior
Sault Ste Marie Mich Aug 18 daylight the blockade to Lake Superior navigation by the stranding of the schooner Maida directly across the deep water was lifted as the vessel was cleared and channels reopened for shipping.
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Sault Ste Marie
Mich
Lake Superior
Maida
Port blockade lifts as ships pass after eight hour delay
A channel in the St. Mary's river was opened after the wreck was swung aside to create space for deep-laden ships. The detained fleet of more than twenty vessels began moving, with expectations the area would be fully cleared by night. The blockade lasted about eight hours and losses from the delay are estimated around 214,000 dollars.
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St. Mary's River
Typographical Union Fails Proposition Killed by I T U
Milwaukee Aug 18 The International Typographical Union rejects Delegate Bandiows political measure by two thirds. Resolution urges conciliatory prices for publishers and to submit price changes to interested publishers. Reports on tripartite agreement go to executive council as committees from IPP B and allied unions plan joint labels. Convention adjourned sine die.
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Bandiow
Milwaukee
Wis
International Typographical Union
Cleveland
Hayen
Minneanalis
Fvtlaws
G Ling
International Printing Pressmen's
Boekhbinders
Bryan changes itinerary for trip to Topelker and Falls City
Aug. 18 At Topeka Kans Aug 18 The populist state committee chairman received a telegraph announcing a change in Mr Bryan's itinerary He will speak in Falls City Neb the evening of the 22nd and arrive in Topeka at dawn Aug 23 by way of Atchison The Topeka city troop will escort Bryan to the National hotel for a reception The northwestern corner of the state house grounds has been chosen for the notification meeting A large stand is being erected Chief Doster of the supreme court will preside and deliver a brief introductory address T M Patterson of Colorado will give the formal notification address The meeting will begin at 4 o clock
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Bryan
Kan
Lopeke
Iat Heretory
Falls City
Neb
Topelker
Luck
Atchison
Topeka
National
Railroads Brace for Heavy Passenger Traffic
Chicago August 18 Railroads centering in Chicago expect the rest of the month to be swamped as the G A R encampment draws crowds. Cars are scarce as roads borrow from neighbors while veterans and shoppers flood Chicago with reduced return fares in place amid rumors of rate cuts.
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Chicago
Order Restored After Liberty County Turmoil
Governor Chandler received word from Sheriff Brewer that Liberty County negroes who had troubled the area dispersed by nightfall and no guard presence was needed. Citizens who had armed themselves returned home and order was restored.
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Atlanta
Chandler
Brewer
Liberty Eounty
Powers debate Chinese crisis and dispatch of forces
Berlin reports argue that removing the fugitives in Pekin is essential to stabilizing China after the imperial turmoil. Analysis notes likely need for larger troops, possible joint action among powers, and criticism of Germany's China policy despite calls for unity.
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Associated Press
Berlin
China
Pekin
United States
Great Britain
Russia
France
Germany
Reichstag
Count von Buelow
Germ
William
Count von Waldersee
Wilhelmshohe
von Walders
Militar Wochenblatteil
Austria
North Sea
Samoas
Mataafa
Tanu
Matafa
The
Voerwaertz
Mayence
Mob Law in Portageville Drowns Three Suspects
In Portageville Missouri, three men including noted gambler Thomas Cook vanish after a trip there. Citizens, angered by their earlier tyranny, reportedly captured the trio and drowned them in the Mississippi. Details of the incident have just surfaced.
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Poplar Bluffs
Iowa
Portageville
Thomas Cook
Missouri
Cook
Mississippi
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Butte, Mont
Nan
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Maggie O Keefe
Grand Junction
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Lik
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Fury
Powers Fury
Ohio
Ananias
Gentlemen's Driving Club
C. F. Emery
John M. McKerron
Ife
Harry Sk. Devereaux
Aring
Charles S. Hartman
Typographical Union
Germery
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Orient
London
Montana
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