Chinese Panics and British Ultimatum Rise in Shanghai
A Shanghai brief reports a British ultimatum demanding the viceroy of Sichuan be degraded within fourteen days. Fourteen British warships are readied to demonstrate, while Chinese evacuations and Mahommedan unrest spread. The Times notes Western powers seek action after failed Pekin representations.
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Rion
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Ans Ae West
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Martins
Ponceit
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Advanée Coke Wages Rise Across Pittsburgh Area
Pittsburgh special reports a 6 percent wage increase for workers at Advanée Coke and related firms, effective October 1, with coke prices set to rise to 1.09 per ton starting October 16. About 18,000 workers at the Jye't company are affected, and broader regional adoption is expected. Also noted are Japan political events and China tensions, including remarks on Prime Minister ITO and naval movements toward the Yangtze River.
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Pittsburgh
Or. C. Frick Coke Company
Jye't
Lkely
Fire department report from unclear incident scene
A fragmented report describes firefighting efforts amid confusion over participants and locations. Details are garbled, mentioning an organization, a person named Jnawranes, and references to tobacco, but no clear sequence of events or outcomes is established.
Dun and Cos Review of Wheat and Cotton Markets
The weekly Dun and Cos review notes cotton prices rising sharply with export prospects dimming and mills facing higher costs. Wheat prices advance amid tight supplies and unclear crop prospects abroad. Domestic grain receipts and Atlantic port flour exports are down versus last year.
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New York
K.g.dun & Co
Liverpool
Gous
Mit
Atlantia
World grain crop prospects from judd report
Consul General Max Judd at Vienna forwards a Department of State report on the world grain crop. Wheat, rye, barley and oats dip below the ten year average in Europe while corn shows promise. Canada and India show gains, Russia and Austria-Hungary vary. Egypt expects wheat exports as global yields balance near average.
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Washington
Max Judd
Vienna
Department of State
Judd
Canada
India
Austria-Hungary
United States
Great Britain
Ireland
Egypt
Russia
Counterfeiters Run Loose at Kentucky Penitentiary
Special Warden reports inmates Henry Richards and John Martin caught with counterfeit money molds and spurious coins. Richards and Martin were punished and confined. Harvey Johnson found with fake money and bars of metal. A broader counterfeit circulation feared. wrecked molds of plaster and wood.
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Kentucky
Lexington
George
Kentucky Penitentiary
Tse
John Martin
Henry Richards
Perry County
Harvey Johnson
Lea County
Johnson
Richards
Whielft
Trial drama and mining disaster fill city hall crowd
The trial of Theodore Durman or Durant unfolds with defense blaming Rev. Gibson for Blanche Lamont's murder. A Colorado mine explosion kills six, traps four, as officials report powder safety violations and a deadly blast while recovery efforts proceed. Japanese forces reinforce Formosa campaign. in Pittsburgh, bribery inquiries begin in police department fallout. France prepares to redefine the Lords in a new electoral role. France to release captured Brazilians in Cayenne.
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Nypirt
Durrant
Eugene Duprey
Uue
Muanfer
Blanche Lamont
Market quotations drift through slow city cattle and grain rates
Market quotes show slow city cattle at 5.15 to 5.40, hogs around 3.90, and sheep near 2.05 to 10.00. Chicago and Omaha readings list mixed prices for cattle hogs and sheep across shipping grades, No 2 corn and rye on track futures, and September wheat at six cents.
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Slowx City
Chicago
Atfnnespulla
Dee
Andaa
South Omaha
St Paul
Des Moines Saloon Debates and Iowa State Fair Scandal
The Des Moines saloon question resurges as residents press the mayor to explain failure to collect licenses from establishments. Reports warn of overrun private clubs open day and night on Sundays, amid heavy drinking and underground business. Concurrently, detectives report the suspected murder of farmer David Conners near Lenox with evidence of foul play, gunshot wounds, and a coroner’s inquest. The Iowa State Fair finances face scrutiny over large unaudited admissions and alleged widespread pass misuse. Chicago gambling figure L A Thivies, of Davies Warehouse, Des Moines, is indicted for selling privileges to operate wheels of fortune during races. demurrers fail and he faces trial.
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Womell
Gell
Connors
David Conners
Lenox
Conners
Ada
Chienga Munta
Ll. A. Thivies
Davies
Chicago
Sid
Priviteses
Peere Sony
Wheels of Fortune
Duview
Erie
Ta & Gambler
Census increase noted for Town population near two million
Frank Landers chief of the Census Bureau states the decennial count places Town population near 2 035 000 with five year ago at 11 504. Gains mainly from towns of 3 000 to 5 000 while city and rural populations stagnate. Industry statistics not ready for govern months. Death report: Owen Swift 52 dies after leaping from second floor window in Dex Molinos. Agricultural notes: farmers near Waterloo report larger second hay crop.
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Edward Mulloy
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le de Myers
Hlner
Sith
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New Viera
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Dumereis Allegorien Pois
Vins Gerky
Iunken Vagy
Biewena
Aliel Hicks
Lelig
Lelig Responsible For the Deadh al Mes. Lille Hicks
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Ain Waar
Lave
la Plan
Datler Diagdel
Ga Allen
Ensey
Atlin
Uo. Qoet
Ts Sminaed
Shitnett
Mis Uadne
George T. Maker
Davenport
Win Steyh
Wurrington
Wel
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Veter A. Dvy
A. Yuill
Cedar Rapha
Williamn Take
Ciiaton
J. S. Stavy
Aamosa
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Algonns
Eugene
Thomas Burke
Reni
Lehoute
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Vianderneid
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Meo
Blair
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de Tert Ap
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PUNE
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Nebraska
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Council
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Feow
Preltle Gnd
Chicago
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Waterkin
Junlga Volertat
District Court
Ile
Walvonk
Geohmion Witateilcen Lise “of
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Tianibent J
Fragmented 19th century crime and legal notices in Iowa report
The report compiles chaotic excerpts of court actions and local incidents from Des Moines and surrounding counties. It mentions thefts, a creditor case against a New York firm, a gold watch recovered, a religious jubilee celebration, and several legal proceedings involving hay dealers and railways. Notes outline court judgments, attorney fees, and state growth statistics.
JAIL BREAK FEARSOME OUTRAGE TURNS TO TRAGEDY
Desperate theft gang hijacks a vessel near Uranga City as a water chase ends in disaster. Miss Muna Vang Tula dies in a chase incident while Cadell and others face accusations of involvement. Police report a violent confrontation, with a fatal shooting and a damaged dock area. Authorities vow investigations and public safety actions as the community reels.
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Mariner
Uranga City
Fariar
Fig
Turbulent Estate Disputes and Local Tragedies Reported
A tangled local case features wills and property interests with a willful dispute over an estate in which a Masseys and TL 4 Heluimt holdings surface. Parallel reports cover a fatal shooting of a young couple and elopement tensions, plus a series of industrial fires at multiple grain elevators ignited by a bolt, threatening nearby structures and prompting swift responses from emergency crews.
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Massels
Apother
Mary de. Bacon
Bilis
J. A
t.Gee
Emma E. Hartbug
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