Distrust of England as Germany insists on order in China
Berlin reports Germany remains committed to a Buelow program for redress of Chinese crimes and a stable government in China. Officials note distrust from Britain and France over Yangtze and southern provinces while Russia poses no clash with German interests.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Germany
Pekin
Count von Waldersee
China
Count von Buelow
Great Britain
France
Yangtse
Russia
Pechil
Cologne Volks Zeitung
von Waldesee
Lokal Anzeiger
Ching
Li Hung Chang
Tsune li Yamen
Foreign Office
Taotale of
Amoy
Alamedas Clinch Pacific Coas t Regatta Victory at Astoria
Perfect weather closes the Astoria regatta with the Alamedas taking the barge race by two lengths over the Ariels and Dolphins, and the Manzanilla boat winning the tightly contested outrig ger race. Field events feature several athletic clubs from San Francisco Seattle Portland and the University of Oregon with multiple winners and a Multnomah victory in the relay.
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Astoria
Ore
San Francisco
Dolphins
Alamedas
Ariels
Ayres
Manganilla
Columbine
Manzanilla
Pacific Northwest Amateur Association
Olympic Club of
Seattle Athletic Club
Seattle
Multnomah Athletic Club
Portland
Young Men's Christian Association of Portland
University of Oregon
Paris
Damash
Millis
Y. M
Kerrigan
M. A
Watkins
Murphy
Thomas
Olympic Club
My A Cc
Cutter
Blumenthal
Burgess
Olympic
Davis
Wood
Coman
Multnomah
Bryan Draws Nebraska Crowds In Campaign Speech
In Omaha at Syndicate park, William Jennings Bryan spoke to large audiences both afternoon and evening urging fusion of Democrats and populists. He urged voters to defeat Republicans and pressed questions on currency, trusts, imperialism, and governance, contrasting Democratic reforms with Republican policies.
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Omaha
Neb
Bryan
Syndicate Park
Jacksonian Club
Mr. Bryan
Webster Davis
James R. Sovereign
Congress
United States
Jefferson
Lazarus
Abraham
John M. Thurston
Philippine Islands
Bacon
Senate
McKinley
Murano
Aly
England
France
Englnd
Republican Party
Lslands
Fitzsimmons challenges Jeffries for August title bout
Bob Fitzsimmons issues a challenge to Jim Jeffries for a fight on August 31 with a 82.4 forfeit. Jeffries, in Darby Connecticut, says he defeated Fitz decisively before and may delay to rest and train while preserving his championship schedule.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Jim Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries
Jeff
Darby
Conn
Fitz
Man Charged with Mayhem After Ear Chewing in Missoula
John McCarthy sits in county jail on mayhem charge after chewing the ear of friend A. M. Murray this after noon in Missoula. The dispute arose when Murray refused to lend money.
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Missoula
John McCarthy
A. M. Murray
Murray
Mysterious Billy to Face Young Peter Jackson in Sept Match
Cleveland reports that Mysterious Billy will replace Hube Ferns to fight Young Peter Jackson at the Business Men's Gymnasium on the night of Sept. U. The scheduling confirms a high profile clash in the era's boxing circuit.
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Cleveland
Billy”mite
Hube Ferns
Peter Jackson
Anarchist Arrested in Omaha Over Bryan Threat
An alleged anarchist named William M Williams employed in a local smelter in Omaha warned a fellow worker he would kill W J Bryan at the Jacksonian picnic. Police hunted him and arrested him within an hour. Precautions were stepped up to protect the candidate during his visit.
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Omaha, Neb
W. J. Bryan
William M. Williams
Encampment Opens at Chicago Coliseum With Grand Parade
The G A R encampment opened in Chicago as the Coliseum on Wabash near Fourteenth Street hosted 10 000 tonight with a 100 piece band and a living flag chorus. Major events include speeches by Frank Lowden and Mayor Harrison, large crowds arriving by train and special trains, and elaborate lighting arches along Van Buren and Eldridge courts.
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Chicago
Wabash Avenue
Fourteenth and
Sixteenth Street
Jules Lombard
Frank Lowden
Harrison
Grand Army
Duke de Arcos
Countess de Arcos
Lake Shore
Auditorium
Denver Fire and Drum Corps
Dan I. Sickles
Shaw
G. A. KR
Bishop Fallows
F. Guneaulustes
J. D. Severinghaus
Hirsch
Thomas C. Tiff
Salt Lake
Coliseum
Hishop Fallows
B. W. Arnem
Wilbur
Ohio
Michigan Avenue
Grand Army of the Republic
van Buren Street
Eldridge Court
Knights of Pythias Heads to Detroit Encampment
Thousands of Knights of Pythias converge on Detroit for the national encampment with California contingents arriving in two special cars led by Brigadier General Shaffner of San Francisco. The program runs through Monday afternoon when Supreme Chancellor Rample will hand over to Major General Carnahan.
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Detroit
Pythias
Knights of Pythias
California
Shaffner
San Francisco
Rample
Carnahan
First Battalion of Fifth Infantry Arrives in San Francisco
The first battalion of the fifth infantry arrived from Port Sheridan J and went into camp at the presidio in San Francisco on August 25.
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San Francisco
Fifth Infantry
Port Sheridan
Presidio
China Crisis To Be Resolved By Strong Central Power
Paris dispatch reports diplomatic circles favor seeking a powerful Beijing government to satisfy foreign powers after recent outrages. France backs liberal policy toward foreigners and warns against radical upheaval while Russia moves into Manchuria and Britain lands troops in Shanghai. Military tensions rise near Morocco and Algeria as French forces prepare for possible action. The expo commission plans two major fetes in September and closes November 5. Postcards and images face crackdowns amid protests by Rueberanger and Paris opera figures.
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Associated Press
Paris
China
Loubet
M. del Casse
Pekin
Forbidden City
Russia
Manchuria
Shanghai
France
Foreign Office
United States
Li Hung Chang
Yunnan
Sgechuen
Count von Waldersee
Count Waldersee
Bismarck
Babylon
Marseilles
Toulon
Mediterranean
Algeria
Tunis
Far East
Frene
Rueberanger
Opera
Ballet
Seine
Fire at Birkenfeld Strauss factory causes large loss
Fire swept the top floor of the Birkenfeld Strauss company building on Wooster Street in New York today causing about 300000 dollars in damage. The blaze broke out in the Wooster Street facility housing the ladies underwear maker. No further details on injuries or cause are provided.
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New York
Wooster Street
Birkenfeld- Strauss Company
Tube Investigation Cities Named by Congress
Washington reports the cities where the pneumatic tube service investigation ordered by Congress will be conducted. Officials have not yet released the full list, but the inquiry targets major urban centers to assess feasibility and safety of tube networks.
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Washington
Congress
Post Office Investigation Planned Across Major Cities
Selected cities include New York Brooklyn Boston Philadelphia Washington New Orleans San Francisco Denver St Louis Chicago and Cincinnati. Investigation will be led by local postmasters and railway service division superintendents with a national postal expert committee reviewing reports and visiting each city aided by engineers and specialists.
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Post Office Department
New York
Brooklyn
Boston
Philadelphia
Washington
New Orleans
San Francisco
Denver
St. Louis
Chicago
Cincinnati
Packing house workers face wage cut strike threat
In St. Joseph Missouri on August 2 1920 twenty thousand packing house workers nationwide may lose jobs if a Sept. 15 strike proceeds. The Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America led by President Donnelly press for an equitable scale while Kansas City and Omaha packers push for cuts. The dispute centers on wages about 3 dollars per week and union support among the packing house workforce.
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St. Joseph
Kansas City
Omaha
Donnelly
Amalgamated Meat Cutters and Butcher Workmen of North America
Washington fusionists scramble toward state conventions
In Seattle on August 25 the fusion race for governor tightens. John R. Rogers leads Democratic supporters, Charles Voorhees surges, A V Faucet lingers to unite factions, and James Hamilton Lewis denies candidacy. Populists oppose Rogers, while an independent ticket may arise if he wins.
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Seattle
Wash
John R. Rogers
Charles Voorhees
A. V. Faucet
Pierce County
Rogers
James Hamilton Lewis
Voorhees
Turner
Three Drowned at Findlay Lake Bathing Tragedy
At Findlay Lake in Chautauqua county New York three young women drowned while swimming near the lake house. Missing were Miss Mamie Carr 18 from Northeast Pennsylvania Miss Pearl Palmer 19 also of Northeast Pa and Miss Lily Conkle 19 of Pittsburgh.
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Findlay Lake
Cory
Chautauqua County
N. Y
Mamie Carr
Northeast
Lily Conkle
Pittsburg
Lake House
Five Smacks Found Adrift After Gulf Gale
A furious gale off the Gulf of Georgia left five overturned smacks detected about 15 miles from Vancouver. All occupants, two to five per boat, are believed drowned and as yet their names are unknown.
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Vancouver
B. C
Gulf of Georgia
Akron Quiet After Soldier Patrols
Akron Ohio reports no trouble last night aside from soldiers patrolling the city as residents resume peaceful routines.
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Akron
Ohio
Tragic Circus Tragedy: Hans Olsen Killed in Yard Accident
Hans Olsen of Bonner is killed when a circus train drags him under wheels in a Missoula yard. The body found after 8:40 p m, identified by friend Martin Erickson. coroner to hold inquest. Olsen leaves a wife and five children.
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Standard
Missoula
Hans Olsen
Bonner
Olsen
J. E. Staley
Martin Erickson
Erickson
Conroy
Woody Street
Mr. Conroy
Bonner Mills
Totman
la Crosse
Wie
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Andrew Dol. White
Krasse Zeitung
White
Maine
Count von Solms
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Navy
von Holleben
Carlebad
Gansé Klein
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Astoria Regatta
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