U S Note Defines China Policy Amid Taft Era Tensions
Washington releases a state department note on China policy amid unrest. It reaffirms protection of American life and property, seeks peaceful relations, and calls for cooperation with other powers to safeguard treaty rights and prevent disorder from spreading, while preserving Chinese territorial integrity.
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Four Firemen Die In Pittsburg Basement Fire
A basement blaze at the T. G. Evans & Co china and glassware building on Fifth Avenue in downtown Pittsburg kills four firemen and injures six others. The fire, blamed on a street roller spark, collapses floors as waterlogged debris traps crew, with bodies buried under wreckage.
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Plot to Assassinate McKinley Reported by New York World
The New York World reports a discovered plot to kill President McKinley believed created by Spanish and Cuban conspirators with New York headquarters. Secretary Dick and Chairman Odell alerted authorities and urged extreme precautions before the president’s Canton trip. Special detectives were assigned to monitor the case.
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Walnut Wisconsin Opera House Burns in Big Fire
A Wednesday night blaze in Walnut Wisconsin destroyed the Opera House and several nearby buildings including Denne West Co's elevator and the Burlington depot. The blaze caused extensive damage with estimates ranging from sixty thousand to seventy five thousand dollars and left multiple structures damaged or uninhabitable. Police report arson and a string of related violence as part of the event, with investigations underway and local officials seeking information on suspects.
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Tennessee Man Presides Over Democratic National Convention
Richard son selected to preside as Tennessee figure leads opening of the Democratic National Convention in Kansas City. Chairman James K. Jones calls the gathering to order amid cheers while speeches include Gov Thomas of Colorado and ex Gov Altgeld Illinois. Readings of the Declaration of Independence follow as crowds roar through a night of rockets and cannon.
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Storm Swamps Kalamazoo Widespread Damage and Flooding
A severe storm hit Kalamazoo Michigan last Saturday bringing a cloudburst hail and a heavy rainfall that lasted about half an hour. The city suffered six inches of rain with widespread flooding damaging lowland crops especially celery and wrecking numerous buildings. No lives were lost, but streets were impassable due to fallen trees and service outages. Reports indicate the storm affected western Michigan towns with large crop and ore cargo losses.
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Labor War in St Louis To Resume Strike
Two thousand five hundred members of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America met in the West End Coliseum to discuss resumption of the strike against the St. Louis Transit Company. A letter from President Whitaker outlined proposals to carry out the July 2 agreement, noting reinstatement of some workers and others to follow, and denying breaching intent. The union, however, refused to strike imminently despite Whitaker’s stance.
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Federal marshal shot in Ky as manhunt leads to deaths
In Kentucky near Maribo deputy U S Marshal Toward Wilson was killed and two bystanders wounded during a county pursuit for Day and other suspects on internal revenue charges. Wilson was fatally shot by Day. Day was then shot by Stamper after Day and two women encountered the visitors.
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Guard Chinese Legation in Washington Amid Outrage Fears
Minster Wu protected by Washington Police after recent insults to the Chinese legation. Police patrols around the official residence and nearby streets intensified as tensions flare over the episode. Market quotations and commodity notes follow in late entries.
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Vast Democratic Convention Hall Awakens Kansas City Crowd
Early Wednesday crowds filled Convention Hall and approaches as fire and celebrations marked the arrival of Democratic delegates. Fire destroyer ruins nearby contrasted with a rebuilt hall ready to host the event. thousands toured the city amid bands, fireworks, and political processions.
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Bryan at the Road Stevenson Earns Second on Democratic Ticket
Stevenson secures second place on the Democratic ticket as Bryan leads the ballot. Territorial races and party slate adjustments shape local politics this week.
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Democratic National Convention Amid Rowdy Debates and Nominations
With two chaotic sessions, the Democratic National Convention adopted the platform amid cheers and protests, and nominated Woodrow Wilson for president amid heated demonstrations. Speakers from Texas Missouri and Milwaukee addressed the crowd as order was restored and sessions concluded late Friday.
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Fragmented Passage Describes Delegation Meeting and Election
An unclear report recounts a ceremonial gathering with a New York delegate and others from various regions. The text mentions a delegation from a Walalian entity, a Philadelphia lawyer, and references to elections, formations, and political reactions amid confusion and noisy crowds.
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