Ecuador Accuses Colombia of Intervening with Warships
A Washington cablegram from Cali reports Ecuador has intervened against Colombia with a prepared navy and warships near the frontier. Colombia plans to deploy war vessels in Pacific waters to counter the move and to confront rebel forces on the Isthmus of Panama. The Ecuadorian shift follows prior neutrality as unrest grows around Bocas del Toro, with troops so far sent from the south to Barranquilla.
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Ranger at Panama
A cable message from Commander Fields reports the arrival of the U S S Ranger at Panama and notes affairs are quiet on the Panama side.
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Washington
Navy Department
Fields
Panama
Fortifying the Isthmus Move Regarded at Barranquilla
At the Colombian legation in Washington the arrival of 1000 Colombian troops at Barranquilla is viewed as a step to fortify the isthmus and to curb the disorder reportedly spreading in the region.
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Washington
Barranquilla
Mediation Offer Accepted by Colombia via Dr. Silva
Dr. Silva, Colombian minister, has sent a formal written acceptance to the United States for Colombia of the American mediation proposal. The letter is dated August 27, three days after Secretary Hay extended the mediation offer.
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Washington
Silva
State Department
Colombia
Hay
Caracas
Blanco
Arthur Webb Incites Theater Rumpus Over Bald-Headed Patron
Arthur Webb colored of 26 Harwich Street started a scene in an uptown playhouse last night. He taunted actors and audience, then pelted a bald man with a feather. A fight broke out, officers separated the combatants, and Webb was taken to the station with bruises while lamenting the bald man was not arrested.
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Harwich Street
Webb
Brett
Wright
Emma Johnson
Seneca Street
Station 5
City Hospital
Essex Club Banquet Launches Congressional Booms in Salisbury Beach
At a Salisbury Beach Essex County Republican Club banquet Ambassador George von L Meyer was saluted as a potential sixth district candidate. Senators Hoar and Gardner drew attention while Col lector Gill and other federal officials attended. Governor Council and district attorney races dominated discussions as party leaders and postmasters mingled amid cheers and strategic chatter.
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George von L. Meyer
United States
Court of Rome
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Essex Club
Hoar
George P. Lawrence
James D. Gill
Internal Revenue
J. J. McCarthy
Boston
A. H. Washburn
District Attorney’s Office
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Essex County
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Meyer
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A. P. Gardner
Gardner
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Shaw
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Scott
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Lynn
Marshall
Gloucester
John F. Robinson
John H. Pousland
John D. H. Gauss
Gill
Internal Revenue Department
McCrillis
Essex
Gil
Sam W. George
Eix
Sawyer
Fight for Control in Dorchester Ward 20 Democratic Club
The Ward 2 Democratic Club of Dorchester Ward 20 reorganized after a recent municipal caucus clash with the ward committee. With a small core, the club previously won big inroads and cast a heavy vote, surprising many. Several planning meetings have been held for upcoming State and municipal caucuses, and a permanent organization was formed with officers named.
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Democratic Club
Dorchester
Newport Society at Races at Bateman's Point
Newport society attended a Rhode Island Jockey Club meet at Bateman's Point on September 5. Seven starters contested the fourth race with Superfluity defeating Oswego by a length after Frosty led at the two furlongs remaining. Foxhall Keene won both two pole races.
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R. I
Bateman’s Point
Rhode Island Jockey Club
Lady Tenny
Frosty
Boston
Superfluity
Oswego
Foxhall Keene
Clifford Favors Harris Committee Formed in Boston
The Harris for Attorney General campaign organized its committee after a meeting at 629 Tremont building. Walter Clifford of New Bedford, partner of W. W. Crapp, was chosen chairman. Harris welcomed the broad regional support signals for his bid.
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Ement
Walter Clifford
New Bedford
W. W. Crapp
Harris
McKinley Ironic Call for Reciprocity at Pan American Grounds
President McKinley addressed a large crowd at the Pan American grounds in Buffalo urging reciprocity and expanded trade. He pressed for a stronger merchant marine, direct commercial lines, and completion of the Isthmian Canal. He met Captain Hobson during a government building tour and planned a Niagara Falls visit with 100 guests.
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N. Y
Esplanade
McKinley
Milburn
Roosevelt Visits Burlington Vermont for Vermont Officers' Reunion
Vice-President Roosevelt arrived in Burlington at 4 30 pm accompanied by Senator Proctor and was met by Colonel LeGrand B. Cannon. He spoke at the Howard Opera House to the Vermont Officers' Reunion Society and attended a banquet at the Van Ness House with Proctor Dillingham and other officials. He plans an informal 10 11 am reception at the Van Ness before sailing on the Elfreda to Isle La Motte for the Vermont Fish and Game League dinner, returning to New York tomorrow night.
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Dillingham
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McCullough
Mansur
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British Charitable Society Plans Delegation for Duke Visit
The British Charitable Society of Boston met at Young's Hotel with about a dozen members. It voted to send a delegate to greet the Duke of Cornwall and York in St John New Brunswick in October, and a 100 delegate deputation from all British societies in America is anticipated for the visit. A welcoming address has been prepared.
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British Charitable Society of Boston
Young‘s Hotel
Duke of Cornwall
York
St. John, N. B
America
St. John
Bradford Platform Outlines Democratic Governor Hopeful Agenda
Gamaliel Bradford outlines a Massachusetts Democratic platform calling for anti corruption measures in the Legislature and stricter lobbying rules. He seeks home rule for Boston, single headed commissions, elimination and reorganization of costly bodies, a cleaning of the State House, public utility controls, corporate taxation, and reform of district delegate selection for conventions.
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American House
Massachusetts
J.gamaliel Bradford
Boston
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