Venezuelan Gunboat Fires On Ciudad Bolivar With American Flag
Details arrive from Willemstad of the Restaurador hoisting the American flag and firing on Ciudad Bolivar. US Consul Goldschmidt and Minister Bowen expedited a diplomatic settlement. Venezuela apologizes and salutes twenty one guns at La Guayra. Washington regards the incident as closed with no repetition expected.
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Willemstad
Curacao
Restaurador
Ciudad Bolivar
United States
Goldschmidt
la Guayra
Bowen
Caracas
Senor Lopez Baralt
Venezuela
Venézuela
Washington
Foreign Office
Spain
Ciudad
Bolivar
Marietta
Roosevelt names Tower ambassador to Germany in place of White
Berlin and Washington reports confirm President Roosevelt selected Charlemagne Tower to be ambassador to Germany succeeding Henry White. White’s recall is issued and Tower’s acceptance will vacate the Russia post, with Bellamy Storer expected to move to Madrid and Henry White possibly named ambassador to Spain.
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Berlin
Roosevelt
Charlemagne ‘Tower
Russia
Mr. White
Germany
White
State Department
Waington
Charlemagne Tower
Tower
Bellamy Storer
Madrid
Henry White
Great Britain
Irish Leader John O Donnell Arrest Sparks Dublin Turmoil
Irish nationalist MP for South Sligo John O Donnell was arrested in Clare Merls on a crimes act warrant for allegedly intimidating shopkeepers to join the United Irish League. The league convention was in session and a rescue attempt was feared as police halted the incident at the railroad waiting room. Russia to hand Shan Hai Kwan New Chwang road to China. Marietta and Restauragor vessels seen near Cludad Bolivar amid tense exchange.
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Dublin
John O'Donnell
South Sligo
Clare Merls
United Irish League
League
Merits
O'Donnell
Russia
China
Tien Tsin
Marietta
Cludad Bolivar
The Muse Store Fall Suits for Young Men
The advertisement notes fall suits for young men emphasizing taste and self presentation. It highlights wardrobe options and a refined style, aiming to appeal to era-specific grooming and fashion expectations.
Earthquake in Turkestan Kills Hundreds Across Towns
A dispatch from Berlin dated September 2 reports a severe earthquake in eastern Turkestan on August 22 with shocks continuing to September 3. About 100 killed at Kashgar, 400 in Astyn village, 20 at Jangi, and Aksullsitche town completely destroyed.
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Berlin
Tashkent
Turkestan
Kashgar
Astyn
Jangi
Aksullsitche
Meat Too High for Germans
Berlin reports Bremen and Hamburg legislatures vote to open frontiers to foreign livestock amid rising meat prices. The National Butchers Association notes a 20 percent drop in swine slaughterings over two years, while officials claim scarcity myths. Government stance clashes with agrarian pressure and socialist criticism.
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Berlin
Bremen
Hamburg
National Butchers’ Association
Herr von Fobielski
Cruiser Drake Is a Flyer Fastest Ship in Navy
The armoured cruiser Drake entered Portsmouth harbor at dusk and steamed 24 knots, the fastest recorded by a British cruiser. Touched at Pembroke in March last year, she is 14,000 tons and had an estimated speed of 23 knots.
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Britain
London
Fortmouth Harbor
Pembroke
Buencamino Repudiated by Filipino Federal Party
Manila September. Directors of the Federal Party pass a resolution repudiating Buencamino statement before the congressional committee in Washington last June that he represented the party. They deny that the federals paid his expenses to the United States. Buencamino resigns as director and plans to appeal to party members.
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Manila
Federal Party
Felipe Buencamino
Congressional
Washington
United States
Senor Buencamino
Judge rules railroad passes for state officers legal
Richmond judge Witt ruled that a railroad pass given to a state officer who also works for the railroad is not prohibited by the constitution when clearly shown as compensation for services. The ruling applies to legislators who serve as railway attorneys with transportation specified in their remuneration.
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Richmond
Judge Witt
Hastings Court
Ocean Rules Adopted at International Maritime Conference
Hamburg reports the fifth international maritime committee session opening with U S representatives E P Wheeler J B Jackson Gordon Murphy and G Betts. After debate the conference adopts a drift of collisions and salvage treaty replacing national laws on collision fault proportional liability and full indemnity, with limits on compulsory pilotage in defense.
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Hamburg
International Maritime Committee
E. P. Wheeler
J. B. Jackson
Gordon Murrhy
Anad G. Betts
United States
England
Earthquake Hits Kashgar Region Killing Thousands
A dispatch from Kashgar in Eastern Turkestan reports a tremor that killed about 1,000 people and damaged many villages in the northern province. A rise in temperature followed the main shock, with repeated light quakes in the subsequent days. No Europeans are reported dead. The capital of the Sinkiang province lies at a crossroads to Pekin, India, and the Russian empire.
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Abotta Théusand
Alahabad
India
Pieter
Kashgar
Turkestan
Gays
Ashear
Sinkiang
Pekin
Russian Empire
German stance on Roumania protests reflected in Berlin
Berlin reports Germany will not join a formal protest against anti Jewish measures in Roumania. Berlin indicates independence from continental cabinets, citing risks to Roumanian finances and Premier Sturza. Germany trusts American and British positions to push trade law changes and may use private diplomacy if others agree. Russia and Austria oppose collective action.
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Berlin
Germany
Manne Nia
Russia
Batoum
Roumania
Eas
Roumanis
Sturza
Associated Press
M i
Austria
Vint Sahee
France backs pressure on Roumania over Jewish treatment
Secretary Hay's note on Roumania's treatment of Jews draws growing attention in Paris and official circles. France is expected to support a joint note urging better conditions, with Germany likely to align. US hopes for measurable influence fade while Romania faces remonstrances without guaranteed reforms. A semi official dispatch notes Delcasse may not fully share the American view.
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Paris
Hay
Roumania
Germany
United States
Roumenia
Romania
M. Delcasse
M.dela Passe
Scarlet Coat On Roosevelt
London reports a Daily Chronicle note that a rumor says a movement aims to appoint President Roosevelt as a colonel in a British line regiment. The paper notes precedent is under inquiry and discusses implications for royal and imperial authority.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Roosevelt
Hne
Twelve Days and Several Towns Are Destroyed Shocks
Gazetteers describe Ah-Su in eastern Turkestan as an important trade center with about one hundred foreign traders mostly Russian subjects. The circle around Ah-Su is cited at 180000 population, with 4000 houses in the town itself.
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Ah-Su
Turkestan
Au-Su
French Duel Ends in Death
Pacis September 25. A fatal pistol duel at Wiroflay near Versailles ends with Berkiewicz shot in the head and dying after hospital treatment. Both duelists are 20, sons of Warsaw merchants who came to Paris to study French after a quarrel over a handshake refusal.
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Pacis
Wiroflay
Versailles
Niecengiewiczs
Betkiewicz
Berkiewicz
Warsaw
Paris
Teutonic Rams the Mayo in Mersey Collision
White Star Line steamer Teutonic from New York September 15 collided with the Dublin steamer Mayo in fog on the River Mersey. Mayo sustained considerable damage while Teutonic emerged unhurt.
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Mersey
Liverpool
White Star
Hne
Teutonic
New York
Dublin
Mayo
Maine Man Talks of the Withdrawal in Henderson Race
Congressman Tittlefield of Maine visited Council Bluffs Iowa on return from San Francisco. He said outside Iowa the Henderson withdrawal would have little effect, but in Iowa it would spur Republicans to stronger activity and better gains than last year. He hinted at anti trust measures aligned with President Roosevelt and confirmed he is an avowed candidate for speaker with broad national support.
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Maine
Council Bluffs
Iowa
Tittlefield
San Francisco
Henderson
Roosevelt
House of Representatives
East
Outlaws Killed in Indian Territory Battle Ends With Capture
In Muskogee Indian Territory on September 26 Deputy Marshal Funk and a posse killed two outlaws at Henrietta after a fierce fight and captured two others. One captive is Jim Holbrook of Bert Casey's gang. The dead men's identities are not released. Five gang members were involved. one escaped during the gunfight.
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Indian Territory
Muskogee
Ind. T
United States
Funk
Henrietta
Jim” Hol‘brook
Bert’ Casey
Strong and Yohe Marriage Likely to Take Place Soon
Buenos Ayres reports the anticipated wedding of Putnam Bradlee Strong and May Yohe after their arrival on September 7. observers note possible obstacles and a postponement may ensue, clouding the ceremony date.
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Buenos Ayres
Putnam
Bradlee Strong
May Yohe
Life Lost by Accident In Canada
Leonidas Wilkinson of New Orleans visiting Orillia Ontario was fatally shot when his gun struck a rock crossing a portage on the Muskoka river. A companion, Charles Whitney, bound the arm and carried him 12 miles to Penetanguishene, but Wilkinson died a few hours after arrival. Wilkinson planned to enter Cornell next month. Italian Volcano in Action reported from Rome via Paris says Stromboli has been active with a new conical mass forming at the crater edge reaching about 200 yards high.
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Leonidas Wilkinson
New Orleans
Canada
Orilla
Ontario
Leonidas Spyker ‘Wilkinson
Muskoka River
Charles Whitney
Wilkinson
Penatanguishene
Cornell
Paris
The
Figaro
Rome
Stromboli Island
Sicily
Lange
Bluecoats Fight Colombian Insurgents On Isthmus
United States forces clash with Colombian insurgents as marines repel an assault on a train near Empire station. Cable reports say McLean and Cincinnati crew assisted, with guards using musket but avoiding fire. Panamanian and Colombian tensions rise as naval moves, including the Bogota and Olympia, shape possible intervention.
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Panama
Colombia
Revolutionary
Aguas Dulce
McLean
United States
Cincinnati
Salazar
Bogota
Marmaduke
Padilla
Washington
Navy Department
The
Colon
Empire Station
Russell
Marines
Mason
Moody
Department
Boston Navy Yard
League Island
Norfol
Calon
Olympia
Coghlan
Caribbean
Jas
Morea
San Francisco
West Indies
Montgomery
Marietta
Panther
Swamp Root Ad Ends With Patient Testimony
A reader letter from 1902 praises Dr Kilmer s Swamp Root for kidney trouble after weight loss and weakness. The note claims quick relief and full recovery, urging readers to request a free sample and buy bottles at drug stores, with Kilmer s address in Binghamton New York.
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New Haven
Addison Co
Dr. Kilmer & Co
Binghamton
A.sitll
Dr. Kilmer
Curing Men for 19 Years Seeks Home Treatment Expert
Dr R Leatherman proclaims a 19 year record curing male ailments using Electro-Chemic methods. He advertises a private home treatment system for sexual and general health issues and invites correspondence from Atlanta residents at 600-02 Austell Building, Atlanta Ga.
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Austell Building
Atlanta, Ga
R. Leatherman
M.D
Bids Invited for Atlanta Garbage and Night Soil Service
By order of the board of health sealed bids are invited for five years for collection and disposal of garbage and night soil and cleaning Atlanta streets. Separate bids for garbage only and night soil only, plus cremation or incineration of all waste. Location to be chosen by board. $5,000 certified check required. Right to reject bids reserved. Information to J H Richardson secretary Board of Health Atlanta Ga. Bids opened December 1 1902 at noon in mayor's office.
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Board of Health
Atlanta
J. H. Richardson
Board of
Frealth
Barranquilla Signals Possible U S Naval Response
Barranquilla Colombia answers a request on Santa Marta condition amid rumors of a renewed revolution. Officials believe cables are cut and say a U S warship may be dispatched soon if further word is not received from the consul.
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Barranquilla
Colombia
Santa Marta
United States
Excursion Rates to Washington by Central of Georgia Railway
Low rate excursion tickets to Washington and return offered for G A R reunion. Tickets on Central of Georgia Railway sold October 3 4 6 and 6 from Atlanta stations and through any company agent. Inquire with W H Fogg T P 4 Atlanta Ga or local agent for details.
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Washington, D. C
Central of Georgia Railway
Central of Georgia ‘Railway
Washington
W. H. Fogg
T. P
Atlanta
Earl Dudley Enters Dublin as New Lord Lieutenant
The Earl of Dudley made his state entry into Dublin on horseback with the Duke of Connaught and Countess Dudley. The procession moved through troop-lined streets to the castle, but decorations were sparse and public enthusiasm was minimal.
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Dublin
Earl of Dudley
Lord Leutenant
Ireland
Duke of Connaught
Countess Dudley
Blood stained clothing found in St Louis package
A package left at a business office two weeks ago was opened revealing blood stained clothing and a two pound plated scale. It included a shirt marked B G a collar a baby dress a woman's shirt waist and a servant's apron. Police started an investigation on the theory of a murder.
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St. Louis
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Littlefield
Bluecoats
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Great Western
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