Explosion on City of Trenton: nine dead and twenty missing
Philadelphia reports the boiler explosion on the steamer City of Trenton traveling up the Delaware River. Nine dead, at least 20 missing, many believed aboard. Investigations by Fire Marshal, Coroner, police, and US boiler inspectors proceed as survivors are examined and the cause is sought.
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Philadelphia
Trenton
Delaware
N. J
Lattimer
Dugan
Police Department
United States
Inspector Rodie Examines Trenton Hall After Explosion
Rodie of New York led a preliminary interior inspection of the City of Trenton hall with company officials and local boiler inspectors. He found no cause but offered a theory on the accident, which he declined to disclose. The port boiler rests submerged away from the steamer’s beachable area, hindering inspection.
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Rodie
New York
Trenton
Two Die and Twenty-Eight Hurt in New York Train Derailment
A Northern Central accommodation train derailed near Fairville New York killing Engineer William Mosher and tickets agent Howard Tubbs. Twenty eight injured, two in critical condition. Fire and steam pipes burst scalding many passengers as cars toppled at 40 mph after engine left track near a gravel pit. emergency crews and five doctors rushed from Newark and Sodus Point to aid victims.
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Newark
N. Y
Sodus Point
Northern Central Railroad
Fairville
William Mosher
Howard Tubbs
Sodus
Presbyterian revision progress at Westminster confession sessions
In Saratoga New York on August 30 the Presbyterian committee on Westminster revision held two executive sessions. Dr Johnsons section worked on a short statement of the reformed faith. Dr Dickeys section focused on amendments to the confession including a decoratory statement. Dr Nicholls section outlined a supplementary statement on Gods love for the world and missions.
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Sartoga
N. Y
Presbyterian Committee On
Johnson
Dickey
Nicholl
Plow Makers in Chicago Eye Nationwide Consolidation
Nearly 30 U.S. plow manufacturers met in Chicago to discuss uniting all plow interests. Afterward officials said consolidation is nearly assured and the organization would symbolize about 60 million dollars in potential representation.
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Chicago
United States
Warning to Russia in Balkans Rumor of Troop Build Up
A newspaper notice warns Russia to keep hands off the Balkans amid rumors of troop massing on Romania’s frontier. Reports mention torpedo boats moved toward the Danube and alleged Armenian massacres as part of a broader extermination plan.
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Russia
Roumanian
Kilia
Danube
Balkans
Austria
Asia
Berlin
Manchuria
Venezuela Insurgents Gain Control Amid Venezuelan Border Rout
Colombian official press notes insurgent leader Rangel Garbiras holds Pachira province across from Maracaibo while Gonzales Vencia commands about 10 000 troops on the Santander frontier to assert Colombia sovereignty. Luis Carlos Rico predicts peace between Venezuela and Colombia with mutual understanding.
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Colon
Colombia
Combian
Cartasena
Pachira
Venezuela
Maracaibo
Rangel Garbiras
Gonzales Vencia
Santander
Luis Carlos
Armenian Massacre Described As Systematic Extermination
Ali Nouri Bey, former Turkish consul in Rotterdam, asserts in the Daily Mail that the Armenian slaughter by Kurds has resumed as part of a regular extermination system. He warns the death toll will rise with European outcry and pressure on the sultan, predicting annual repetition until all Armenians are killed.
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London
The
Daily Mail
Ali Nouri Bey
Rotterdam
Europe
Phillips confirms Hawkeye interview on Iowa governor race
Burlington Hawkeye prints Hon. Thomas J. Phillips signed statement confirming the interview quoted earlier. Phillips says he is satisfied with the party platform and will stand on the Butler substitute as nominated by the convention.
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Burlington
Hawkeye
Thomas J. Phillips
Iowa
The
Phillips
Butler
Chinese Mission to Germany Faces Prolonged Stalemate
Berlin reports say Prince Chun’s expiatory mission to Germany remains unresolved as Lu Hi Houan, the Chinese minister, may not return to Berlin after meeting Prince Chun in Basel. Germany’s firms press invites to Prince Chun to visit factories seeking orders while tensions linger for weeks.
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Berlin
Germany
Prince Chun
China
Lu Hi Houan
Basel
William
Three Candidates Named For Greater New York Mayor
The Citizens' union conference committee selects three of six candidates for fusion nomination to run for mayor of Greater New York. Named are George Foster Peabody, Bird S Coler, and Seth Low. The other three names remain conjectural.
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New York
The
Citizens’ Union
General Conference
anti-Tammany Organization
Greater
George Foster Peabody
Bird S. Coler
Seth Low
Columbia University
Minnie Healy Mine Closed Under State Supreme Court Injunction
Butte Montana Monday August 30 The Minnie Healy mine was shut down and all workers laid off after the state supreme court issued an injunction restraining F Augustus Heinze from operating the mine while an appeal of Judge Harney’s ruling in Heinze’s favor proceeds. A hearing on vacation of the injunction was scheduled for Wednesday but had not concluded at adjournment.
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Butte, Mon
State Supreme Court
F. Augustus Heinze
Minnie Healy
Harney
Heinze
Steamships for Pacific Trade by Northern Pacific
The Mail and Express reports the Northern Pacific will build two large steamships for Pacific and China trade. Each ship will be about 18 000 tons, roughly triple the capacity of a typical ocean freighter, modeled after the Great Northern's New London plans.
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New York
The
Mail and Express
Northern Pacific
China
New London
Conn
Great Northern
Resolutions Adopted by United Mine Workers Convention
Hazleton Pa Aug 36 The union adopts written agreements with coal companies and strict contract compliance. Card inspection system continues as is and Mitchell and district presidents are authorized to meet with companies on card inspection and contract violations. They may call a strike if current contracts are not honored.
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Hazleton
Committee On
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Duluth Brewers to Strike Over Wage Increase and Hours
Duluth Aug 30. Brewery Workers' union votes to strike if city breweries do not sign a contract raising wages about ten dollars a month and reducing daily hours from ten to nine by Saturday night. Current pay is 950 a month for ordinary workers and 60 for head men. Negotiations have stalled as employers refuse to budge.
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Duluth
Brewery Workers’ Union
Colombian War Chief Signals Victory and Neutrality
A Bogota official says General Pedro Ospino confirms that in 15 days Colombian forces have destroyed nearly all guerrillas. He notes Colombia remains neutral toward Ecuador and Venezuela, while rebels gain from neighbor support and Venezuelan frontier munitions. He says Colombian fronts are well defended and ready to repel invasions.
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New York
Associated Presa
Bogota
Pedro Cpd. Ospino
Colombia
Ecuador
Venezuela
Cucuta
Rangel Garbiras
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Reincorporates
New articles of incorporation for the Chicago and Northwestern Railroad company were filed by J. B. Redfield in Omaha. The filing anticipates the Northwestern absorbing the Sioux City and Pacific road, which was bought at auction from the government. Capital stock is $63,000,000. filing fee $6,385.
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Omaha
Chicago and Northwestern Railroad Company
J. B. Redfield
Chicago
Northwestern
Sioux City and
Pacific Road
Rev Hugh Black Arrives to Preach at Fifth Avenue Church
The Edinburgh preacher Rev Hugh Black has arrived aboard the Germanic from Liverpool at New York. He will preach four consecutive Sundays at Fifth Avenue Presbyterian during Pastor George P Purvis’s vacation. Other city churches Brick and Rodgers plan to hear him for possible calls. The American Federation of Labor, based in Washington, grants Porto Rico a general state charter.
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New York
Hugh Black
Edinburg
Scotland
Liverpool
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
George P. Purvis
Brick and Rodgers Presbyterian
Washington
American Federation of Labor
Porto Rico
Mills Race To Reopen Amid Union Strike Turmoil
Pittsburg reports show United States Steel mills flooded with applications from former workers as non-union crews attract labor. Amalgamated leaders insist union ranks stay strong while Star mill prep accelerates to restart, prompting acclimation by the waiting men.
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Pittsburg
United States Steel Corporation
Amalagamted Association
Amalgamated
Star Mills
Chicago
Piper
Star
Fall Cloth Styles Arrive at Cress Goods Store
New fall touches arrive in popular fabrics including Paque Cloths Mel roses Poude Spies Tenriettas Coverts Premelles Venetian Armure Broad Cloths and many more. The store invites shoppers to compare quality and prices in its large stock.
Bargain Tickings for This Week at Low Prices
Advertising note offering feather tickings and straw tickings at reduced weekly prices. Mentions 8 and 19 cent fancy feather tickings, and 144 ets 124 cent straw tickings per yard, urging customers to visit before stock runs out. Includes vague terms and currency styling.
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Cccevisais
Elite Petticoats Lead All Others for Comfort
Advertisement notes comfortable petticoats with adjustable top and nonbunching waist. Describes black and fancy options in cotton and silk, priced from 1.00 to 10.00 each.
Popular Skirt Line Draws Customers With Low Prices
A local retailer advertises a wide range of skirts starting at 20 cents, promising affordable options that aim to please shoppers with value and variety. The notice emphasizes low prices and customer satisfaction.
American Girl Shoes Advertise Value and Style
Ladies urged to seek American Girl $2.50 shoes for women and girls. The ad promises fashionable appearance and durability with guaranteed full satisfaction and wires.
Claeson Searched For In Schley Inquiry Witness Role
The judge advocate seeks Gustaf E. Claeson who manned the wheel on the Texas at Santiago. Claeson’s listed next of kin is Gertrude Swanson of Torghatten Sweden, but a cable to Sweden yields no reply. He enlisted in Boston and left the Vermont in New York on July 8, 1899.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Gustaf E. Claeson
Claeson
Texas
Santiago
Gertrude Swanson
Torggaten
Torlhatten
Sweden
Boston
Vermont
New York
Strikes Loom At Big Four Coal Mines In Kansas
In Fort Scott Kansas guards are being posted by companies to shield non union workers as 4000 miners in the district prepare to strike on September 1. In Guthrie Oklahoma a convention is planned October 12 for all residents named Smith to form an annual reunion group with an estimated 2000 Smiths in the territory.
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Fort Scott
Kan
Kansas
Guthrie
O. T
Oklahoma
Smith
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