Republicans Follow Paths of Monarchy in Democratic Clubs
Indianapolis October 4 Governor McMillin of Tennessee chaired the National Association of Democratic Clubs session praising organization and predicting Bryan’s victory. Speakers included Adlai E. Stevenson and William J Bryan who urged unity, denounced imperialism, and endorsed club-driven campaign funding.
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Indianapolis
Ind
McMillin
Tennessee
National Association of Democratic Clubs
W. R. Hearst
Settlement plan for China negotiations gains momentum
Washington outlines Franco Russian proposals for punishing Chinese offenders, banning arms shipments, and indemnities with guarantees. The United States weighs temporary measures and warns against permanent foreign footholds. Germany’s note on Prince Tuan prompts a cautious, joint response as Canton opens further talks.
United States Advances China Policy With German Note
Washington reports a secretary Hay note to the German chargé d affaires approving Germanys proposal on punishing Chinese criminals. It directs Minister Conger to identify offenders, assess adequacy of punishments, and confirm actual enforcement, signaling improved U S Germany cooperation.
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Washington
Hay
Baron Speck von Sternberg
Germany
United States
Conger
China
Berlin
Aaron Sternberg
United Tesus
Via
Funeral arrangements for Baron von Kettler, German minister
The dowager empress ordered top officials to plan a grand funeral for Baron von Kettner the late German minister to China and to select a memorial temple in Beijing. Trade prefect fienteln to meet the body on arrival. port officials to render high honors. An imperial edict degrades several Boxer movement figures.
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Taku
Baron von Kettner
China
Fienteln
Prince Tuan
Lan Yi
Wang Yi
Tung Fundeg
Kian
Triads in Revolt Across Canton and South China
A Hongkong dispatch reports a serious uprising by Triads in Canton with the southern region in ferment as triad activity surges and authorities scramble for control amid broader political strains in China. The London papers focus on election returns and European diplomacy regarding the German note, with China news highlighting shifts in leadership and unrest.
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London
Daily News
United States
William
China
Great Britain
Pekin
Tientsin
Gaselee
Piemy
Morning Post
Taku
Shantung
Shanghai
Manchuria
Chinese Commissariat
Chingkiang
Shensi
Daily Mail
Hongkong
Canton
Transports Ordered to Move US Troops From China to Philippines
Washington reports General MacArthur orders immediate withdrawal of nearly 4,000 US troops from China to the Philippines. Four transports Warren Sumner Indiana Garonne will carry troops from Taku to Manila with capacities of 1200 774 90 and 4 respectively. Indiana already sails from Manila toward Taku. two to three freight boats will haul heavy arms and Cavalry and Infantry equipment.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Philippines
Taku
Manila
United States
Tientsin
Pekin
Legation Guard
Chaffee
China
Warren
Sumner
Indiana
Garonne
Aku
Germany proposes joint review of China punishment Edict
Berlin reports Germany issued a second note to the powers on punishing those named in the Chinese emperor's Sept 29 edict. The note asks whether the list is correct if the penalties fit the case and how powers can oversee enforcement. A general understanding among powers may be possible.
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China
Pekin
Taku
Sea
Car
M. Debeasac
State Department
Germany
Berlin
Foreign Office
Associated Press
Tuan
Troops Must Remain
At a Tientsin meeting American citizens adopted a resolution deploring the planned withdrawal of U S troops from Northern China They urge the government to maintain a sufficient force to protect American mercantile and military interests until the dispute is settled.
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Tientsin
Oct. L
United States
China
Cilles
French envoy presents China settlement proposition to Hay
Washington on October 4 M Thiebaut the French charge d affaires presented to Secretary Hay the French government proposal for China settlement The terms are not yet published pending presidential review The contents reportedly call for an embargo on further sales of firearms and munitions of war to China the razing of Chinese fortresses and simultaneous punishment of Chinese leaders with the settlement negotiations
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Washington
M. Thiebaut
Hay
China
Boxers Attacked German Units Near Pekin
Shanghai dispatch reports 2000 Boxers clashed with two German battalions at Kaukumen near Pekin. Boxers reportedly lost 400 men, Germans 5. Germans burning Boxers villages around Pekin.
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London
Shanghai
Kaukumen
Wekin
Pekin
Japanese Expedition Returns to Pekin After Minor Resistance
The Japanese expedition has returned to Pekin after meeting slight resistance at Yaifalik. The Boxers regroup in villages once allied forces depart, and such expeditions have limited impact on their activity.
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Pekin
Yaifalik
Bryan Speech Urges Club Help For Campaign Funds
The speaker appeals to clubs to raise money and assist in vote getting and counting to support a party platform. He criticizes trusts, questions military spending vs education, and argues for broader popular funding and involvement. The address ends noting continued discussion on page two.
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Spain
McKinley
Augustus Thomas
New York
Committee On Resolutions
Kansas City
South Africa
Pennsylvania
Anthracite Coal Trust
Europe
Mr. Bryan
R. C. McClelland
Committee On Permanent Organization
W. K. Hearst
Max Simsen
Marcus Daly
Mva McDonald Wallis
Washington, L. C
Maria FE. Walker
Chicero
National
Republican Party
Bryan
Miners reject 10 percent raise as strike widens in coal fields
Hazelton Pa Oct 4 Union leaders report no striker accepted the 10 percent boost offered by large coal companies. Several mines close in Schuylkill with Reading Co. failing to operate. Mitchell says the union is awaiting operator moves while organizing drives expand in Panther Creek and Lackawanna valleys and preparations for a possible anthracite miners convention in Scranton continue.
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Hazelton
Schuylkill
Reading Company
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Scranton
Freeland
Scranton Coal Strike Idle as Operators Offer No Unified Plan
In Scranton Pennsylvania all collieries idle despite preparations by the Delaware Lackawanna Western to operate. Miners reject 10 percent wage offers unless endorsed by a United Mine Workers convention led by John Mitchell. Organizers say no convention likely and a mass strike meeting is planned for next Wednesday to match the Wilkes-Barre demonstration.
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Pond Creek
Wilkesbarre
J. Latrobe
Thomas MacFarland
United Mine Workers
Panther Creek Valley
Mitchell
Lackawanna Valley
Scranton
John Mitchell
Dilcher
Hazelton
Dileher
Mr. Ditcher
District Leader Stops March of Angry Miners
Three thousand strikers led by a band and 500 state-picker boys began a march from Mount Carmel toward Treverton to press miners to stay home, but district secretary George Hartline persuaded them to disperse. The Reading Coal & Iron Co sent deputies, and Treverton’s mine planned to stay closed until the strike is settled. Only North Franklin colliery at Treverton remains in operation, employing about seven workers and guarded by authorities.
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Shamokin
Mount Carmel
Treverton
Northumberland County
North Franklin
Mogt Carmel
Reading Coal & Iron Company
Schuylkill County
Gobin
Shenandoah
Fahey
Ninth Mining District
Pottsville
George Hartline
Green Fudge
Commerce
Hartline
North Pranklin
Trew
Schuylkill
Reading Company
Reading Company Collieries Reported by General Superintendent
Philadelphia October 4 according to General Superintendent Luther s report to President Harris of the Reading company three additional collieries of that company are to be opened this year and a larger force employed. The announcement comes as part of a broader plan to expand coal production and improve railroad services.
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Philadelphia
Luther
Harris
Reading Company
Long Strike Seen in Shenandoah Area
In Shenandoah Pennsylvania October 4 union leader Mr Potter reports that concessions from the Philadelphia and Reading Coal and Iron Company failed to win back striking workers in the Berks Kill region. Strikers will stay out unless ordered by the Mine Workers convention or President Mitchell. Local foreign unions form committee to study distress among striking families. no cases reported yet.
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Shenandoah
Philadephia *& Reading Deal and Iron Company
Behaylkill
Potter
Mitchell
Loal
Deputies Mobilize For North Franklin Colliery Guard
A special train carrying five carloads of emergency deputies passed through Shamekip on the Schuylkill County route toward Trever ton to guard the North Franklin colliery tonight. Between 10 and 2,000 men are stationed at Mt. Carmel and will march shortly. General Gobin is aware of the contemplated operation and will ensure readiness of the troops.
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Shamekip
Del
Schuylkill County
Treverton
North Franklin
Mt. Carmel
Gobin
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