England’s Policy of Inactivity Over Pekin Crisis
London reports a cautious British stance as Lord Salisbury’s return nears, with diplomats and publics noting hesitancy, possible delay in decisive action, and a readiness to back a favorable Chinese settlement once acceptable commissioners are appointed. Washington praise and UK domestic criticism color the scene amid a tense diplomatic moment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
London
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Pekin
Perdue
Diplomatic Corps
England
Foreign Office
United States
Choate
Switzerland
William Rocklili
Cough Cure Ad Promises Fast Cold Relief
Advertises Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets claiming stops the cough and cures a cold in one day with a No Cure No Pay offer priced at 25 cents.
Garrick wins Championship as track records fall at Sheepshead Bay
At Sheepshead Bay the fall meeting closed with a big crowd and a strong card. David Garrick upset the odds to win the Championship over Ethelbert by a neck, in a track record 3 56. Jack Joyner trains both contenders amid postrace criticism of Spencer on Sthelbert. Other results include Beau Gallant taking the Great Eastern at six furlongs and Plato and Old Tank dead heating in the steeplechase.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Sept
Coney Island Jockey Club
Sheepshead Bay
David Garrick
Ethelbert
Duerr
Hindoo
Spencer
Sthelbert
Buliman
Jack Joyner
Tolomon
Mauga
Salve
Modrine
Lady Uneas
Belle of Lexington
Beau Gallant
Dublin
Far Rockaway
Duorr
Plato
Old Tank
Captain Pearsal
Maximo Gomez
Compensation
Al#tke
Mint Sauce Breaks Track Record in Harlem Stakes Victory
Mint Sauce captured the Harlem Stakes at nine furlongs in 1:52 1-5, finishing in a common canter. Other results: First race seven furlongs Jim W. won. Second race six furlongs Jiminez won. Third race six furlongs Tayon won. Fifth race six furlongs Hindoo Net won. Sixth race mile selling Headwater won. Seventh race mile selling Branch won.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Mint Sauce
Harlem
Jim W
Jack Weber
Juanetta
Jiminez
Duelist
Wild Pirate
Tayon
Highland Lad
Chappaqua
Pinochle
Hindoo Net
San Durango
Handpress
Thrive
Star Chamber
Owensboro
Aloha IL
Al Lone Triumphs In Six Furlongs At St Louis
Results from St Louis racing report Al Lone winning the first race at six furlongs with Doralice second and Revenue third in 1 15. Second race saw Hurd Gillock win over Tony Lepping and Merriman in 1 H . Other six furlong sprints list Benham over Kindred and FdL in 1 15. W J Baker captures six and a half furlongs with Noble man and Hi Necker third in 1 21. Alice Turner wins the mile and a sixteenth handicap with Malay and Eugenia 8 in 1 18. Orris wins the mile and an eighth selling, Sprung and Governor Boyd follow in 1 58.
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St. Louis
Sept
al Lone
Doralice
Revenue
Hurd Gillock
Tony Lepping
Merriman
selling—Benham
Kindred
Fdl
W. J. Baker
Nobleman
Hi Necker
Alice Turner
Malay
Eugenia
Wireless telegraphy proofs at British Association session
Sir William Henry Preece reported during the Physical Science section in Bradford that wireless telegraphy can transmit audible signals six to eight miles across the sea without wires. He said the system is practical for commercial use and could connect ships at sea to shore and to other vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bradford
England
British Association For the Advancement of Science
William Henary Preece
British Post Office
Daggett to Be Promoted Brigadier General in Washington
It is believed the president will accept General Chaffee s recommendation and promote Colonel Aaron B Daggett of the 14th Infantry to brigadier general. The move would follow General Wheeler s upcoming retirement, with Daggett planning to retire to open another vacancy for advancement.
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Washington, Sept
Chaffee
Aaron 8. Daggett
14Th Infantry
Joseph Wheeler
Ceneral Chaffee
Daggett
Hartford & Helena Railroad Incorporation Reported
Boise reports that Articles of Incorporation have been filed for the Hartford & Helena Railroad to build along the east side of the Snake River from Olds Ferry near Huntington. The project is tied to AO. R. & N. interests with W. Thomas Hart named but declining to discuss his involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boise, Idaho
Rept
Hartford & Helena Railroad Company
Flooding reports from Galveston warn of rising waters
San Antonio received word via telegraph that John Glerard drowned as Galveston flooded. The message left Galveston at 8:50 p.m. and described residents seeking higher ground in heavy rain as lower parts of the city flooded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Antonio
Texas
Galveston
Jerry Glerard
John
Plague cases rise as two more admitted in Glasgow
An official bulletin from Glasgow dated Sept. 8 reports two additional bubonic plague cases admitted to the hospital and nine more people placed under observation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Walla Walla Freed From Quarantine Tonight
The steamer Walla Walla is released from quarantine this evening in Victoria B C though passengers and crew remain under detention. Authorities continue to assess the ship and individuals on board as the quarantine status changes.
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Victoria, B
Walla Walla
Diplomatic Difficul ties of the Chinese Situation in 1900
Berlin dispatch notes Germany resists withdrawal from Pekin and argues prolonging the war may benefit peace. Li Hung Chang's credentials are questioned as China’s peace plenipotentiary. Germany Russia and other powers weigh replies amid China crisis and naval maneuvers at Stettin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
L! Hung Chang
Associated Preas
Berlin
Germany
Associated Press
Pekin
Russia
Foreign Office
China
Li Hung Chang
Mumm von Schwarzenstein
Shanghai
Washington
United States
Kotowed
One Man Save From a Wreck Prompts Public Interest
A life-saving remedy by Dr. Pierce draws attention when saving a single life but loses impact with repetition. The Golden Medical Discovery is praised for helping lung conditions without alcohol or narcotics. Moses Miles of Wyoming credits it with curing asthma after four bottles, and the paper offers The People’s Common Sense Medical Adviser free with stamps to cover mailing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. Pierce
Deetor Pierce
Moses Miles
Hilliard, Uinta Co
Wyoming
Pierce
People’s Common Sense
R. Vv. Pierce
Buffalo, N. Y
Riots Sparked by Boy Ernest Winter Incident
The incident involving the boy Ernest Winter triggered a wave of anti Semite riots that erupted weeks later, drawing participation from local groups and prompting officials to call for calm and investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ernest Winter
Missionaries Killed in Shansi Province Ambush
Ten American missionaries and three American children, two Danish missionaries, and one British missionary were killed in late July while en route from Tenchowfu and Taiku. The Tenchowfu group fell to a Chinese assault during travel. Taiku survivors were slain at the station.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Shanghai
Shanshi Province
Tenchowfu
C. W. Prince
E. R. Atwater
American Board
Prince
Mrs. Ellen Foster Stumps for McKinley in Utah Visit
Mrs. J. Ellen Foster of Washington, D. C. arrived in Salt Lake City at the request of the Republican National Committee. She says she has been assigned to campaign in Kansas Colorado Utah Idaho and South Dakota, stating there is a battle in Utah and she is sent West for that purpose.
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Salt Lake
Utah
J. Ellen Foster
Washington
PD. C
Republican National Committee
Kansas
Colorado
Idaho
South Dakota
McKinley
Chicago Sevent Open hostilities resume as 3000 union carpenters quit
In Chicago the Sept Open hostilities between contractors and union laborers resumed at noon with about 3000 union carpenters quitting work. They demand a half holiday on Saturday while contractors refuse except during summer. The large building trades strike continues affecting 40 000 workers.
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Chicagos
Conference ends without agreement on bar mill puddling scale
Detroit, September 8. After six days of talks on the bar mill and puddling scale the conference committee of the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and representatives of major iron and steel manufacturers adjourned this afternoon without reaching a deal. The adjournment is subject to recall by either side.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Amalgamated Association of Tron and Steel Workers
Great Iron and Steel Manufacturers
Population shifts in Oakland Atlanta Bridgeport totals
Census Bureau figures show Oakland California 1866 5000? population. 1890 48 682 up 37.55 percent. Atlanta 89 972 vs 65 535 up 37.14 percent. Bridgeport Connecticut 70 996 vs 48 866 up 45.29 percent.
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Washington
Sept
Census Bureau
Oakland
Cal
Atlanta
Bridgeport
Conn
Two Hoys Killed in Abandoned Shaft Accidents
Two boys, Ulyasus Welly aged 12 and George Oglesby, were killed by damp in an abandoned shaft at New Castle. Welly went down to retrieve a chicken and was followed by Oglesby. both were overcome by vapor and fell to the shaft bottom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Ulyasus Welly
George Oglesby
New Castle
Oglesby
Whittemore Wins Ninth New Jersey Rifle Tourney
In Seagirt during the ninth annual New Jersey Rifle Association event Captain F. W. Whittemore of the fourth regiment New Jersey National Guard won in the president's prize and championship competition scoring 262 of 300.
China Will Withdraw From Pekin In German British Pressure
The article notes Russia’s stance to withdraw troops from Pekin regardless of Germany and Great Britain’s support or opposition, while Russia asserts it will maintain its decision if the others fail to agree. The piece references St. Petersburg and Septembers context in the diplomatic exchange.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Germany
Great Britain
Russia
Ste
Pekin
Shoulder Dislocation After Horse Drag Near Depot
Special Dispatch reports attorney Sidney Fox was dragged by a frightened horse near the depot in Red Lodge this afternoon and sustained a dislocated shoulder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Red Lodge
Sept
Sidney Fox
Washington official declares violent insanity in Duluth visit
M. M. Whit tington of Washington, an official of the United States title commission, who has been in the city for several days, was taken home today in a violent state of insanity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
M. M. Whittington
Washington
United States Tite Commission
Watson Wears Wooden Shoes To Win Indiana Race
Secretary of State Hon. Union B. Hunt recalls James E. Watson campaign tactics in which Watson wore fleece lined wooden shoes borrowed from a medical friend to appeal to German voters. The tactic helped Watson secure a 400 vote plurality over the strong opponent W. S. Holman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Union B. Hunt
Indiana
James FE. Watson
Holman
Congress
Mr. Hunt
Watson
Waten
Kokomo Council Pushes Police Board to Tame E
Kokomo Indiana city council passed a resolution urging the police board to ease enforcement at saloons and gambling houses. The move widens clashes with the law and order faction and leaves the town drier than before.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kokomo
Ind
Forger Scams With Watercolor Bills Exposed by Secret Service
Captain Porter of the U S secret service arrested Thomas Kelly and Axel Marx of 865 Grand Avenue for altering currency. Agents found raised ones and twos transformed into fives and tens using a scraping knife watercolors wax and precise handwork. The men confessed to raising and passing bills after arrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Captain Porter
United States Secret Service
Thomas Kelly
Axel Marx
Grand Avenue
United States
Chicago Chronicle
Porter
Caution urged after surge of raised money fraud
Captain Porter described a flood of counterfeit bills and warned the public to inspect money carefully. He noted many fakes pass through due to careless cash handling and urged people to verify quality and quantity of change to prevent losses. He advised vigilance by all money handlers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porter
McCusker Wins Five Mile International Swim at Boston
American champion J L McCusker of Everett Mass takes the five mile race at the Chutes grounds in 10 48 with English Australian champion Percy Cavill withdrawing near the finish due to cramps. Earlier the pair raced a quarter mile where Cavill veered off course and McCusker won by three yards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Mass
J. L. McCusker
Everett
Percy F. Cavill
Chutes Grounds
Cavill
Mecusker
McCusker
General John McClernand Near Death in Springfield
Springfield reports General John McClernand suffered a severe shock late Friday night and for a time his life was despaired of. By morning he rallied but remains very weak and unable to take nourishment with death expected at any hour.
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Springfield
John McClernand
Mine workers told to stay on the job in Shamokin
Shamokin Pa September 8 all the superintendents of the local collieries issued notice to the men that the mines will not cease operations and that all men wishing to continue work tomorrow will be given full protection.
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Germany
Stettin
Baltic
von Koester
Bonn
China
Diet
Prussia
Koenitz
Israelsky
Shamokin
MacNamara Magnetic Healing Institute Praised by Clients
The MacNamara School of Magnetic Healing in Salt Lake City promotes German Swiss and Stanhope Weltmer methods plus Drs Forest Sage and Price. Notable testimonials include Judge Barthh cured in two and a half weeks and Judge Breeze’s eye witness accounts of rapid cures. Courses range from 8 to 200 dollars with Utah diplomas.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanhope
Weltmer
Forest
Sage
Price
MacNamara School of Magnetic Healing
Temple Street
Salt Lake City
Utah
G. W. Barthh
Supreme Court of Utah
MacNamara
Breeze
Atlas Block
Judge Burriss
William Cross
Hutte
Mont
T. Marr
Butte
A. M. Marshall
Gladstone House
Bha
George Zimmerman
Snydertown
John Dynch
Danville
MacNamara Institute
P. Foulk
Prof. MacNamara
John Soytch
McNamara
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