President McKinley Attends Niece Mabel Baer Wedding
President McKinley and party arrive in Somerset to attend Miss Mabel McKinley and Dr. Hermanus L. Baer wedding. Notables include G B Cortelyou, P M Rixey, A J Leonard, N P Weaver, and many Philadelphia and New York guests with lavish gifts noted.
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Navy
A. J. Leonard
N. P. Weaver
S. TB. Hago
Baltimore & Ohio Passenger Department
Gaze
Smith
Corbin
the Treasury
Dawes
Sternberg
Crowninshield
Luddington
W. A. Stone
Helen McKinley
Grace McKinley
Mary Barber
Sarah Puncan
Charles R. Miller
John Wilty
Canton
Nora Jarvis
New York
Lucy Scull
Somerset
Dr. Baer
Matilda Snyder
Miss McKinley
Katherine Mr. Endsley
Wilbur
McKinley Wedding Set in Somerset Pennsylvania
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley arrive at Somerset for the wedding of Miss McKinley to Lewis Baer of Philadelphia. Guests include Mr and Mrs John Dalzell and Mr and Mrs William Gibson of Pittsburgh, Rev D Parker Morgan to officiate, an open veranda supper, and a pink themed ceremony with gifts and a notable guest list.
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Ohio
Pennsylvania
New York
Washington
Lewis Baer
Frances Frey
William Fairman
D. Orville Horwitz
John R. Leslie
Aldine Willing
John Dalzell
William Gibson
Pittsburg
Benjamin Cheney
Boston
Frank A. Munsey
Bryan Grew by College Yells in Chicago Address
William J. Bryan spoke to Chicago audiences on September 10 urging his presidential candidacy. He addressed a Sherman House reception by the Nebraska Bryan Club of Chicago and spoke to over 1,000 at Kent Theatre University of Chicago. He attacked trusts and imperialism amid audience questions, stressing race issues as a warning against division.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
United States
Sherman House
Nebraska Bryan Club of
University of Chicago
Kent Theatre
Nebraska
Colonel Bryan
Billy Bryan
Billy McKinley
Billy Harper
Harper
Roy McCaskill
Students’ Council
D. R. Richberg
Mr. McCaskill
Philippines
North Carolina
Illinois
Ohio
L Bryan
Brary
Man intoxicated wife fears as carbolic acid scare
John H. Shumway, 34, of 691 Tremont Street, drank what his wife believed to be a half pint of carbolic acid. He was taken to City Hospital by Station 6 officers. No poison traces were found. the man was severely intoxicated and the incident appeared to be alcohol related.
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John H. Shumway
Tremont Street
Shumway
Food Scarce in Pekin as Foreign Powers Seek Order
In Pekin on August 31, British Americans Japanese and Russians issue proclamations defining districts for order and promising protection to inhabitants while urging a resumption of business. Food shortages loom as no produce arrives and troops may withdraw before winter. prince Ching is rumored to move the Emperor, with Li Hung Chang likely to assist in settlement talks.
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Pekin
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Meachern Leads In New Haven Six Day Race
In New Haven Connecticut the six days bike race opened at the Coliseum board track with several accidents to pacing machines. Competitors were Archie McEachern Robbie Walthour and Charlie Miller replaced by James Moran from Chelsea. Walthour punctured in the twenty second mile and the eleven minutes needed to finish were added to the hour, ending the first night with McEachern leading at 42 27, Walthour second Moran third.
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New Haven
Conn
New Haven Coliseum Board
Robbie Walthour
Archie McEachern
Charlie Miller
James Moran
Chelsea
Mass
Miller
Hartford
Walthour
Nine Hour Day Demanded by Local Metal Trades
Metal polishers buffers platers and brass workers in the city press for a nine hour day through BKB J Liynch international president of the union. Shreve Crump and Low, a manufacturing firm, first to accede, will adopt nine hour shifts after September 17 for workers in the establishment.
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BKB
Withdrawal of U S Troops From China to Be Prepared
Washington dispatch details General Chaffee's view that U S troops should withdraw from China this autumn while preserving leverage. The plan calls for keeping forces available to return rapidly if needed, with troops quartered in the Philippines and a potential claims commission to secure indemnities and treaty rights. Diplomatic moves with Russia and Britain Germany influence Pekin, open door policy, and trade protections.
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Great Britain
Germany
Pekin
Hay
United States
China
Chagffee
Philippines
Missionaries Reported Murdered in China Uprising
United States consul general John Goodnow says about 93 British and American missionaries were likely killed during the China uprising. Of confirmed deaths 22 were Americans, including 8 men, 8 women, 6 children, and 34 were British, with 9 men, 15 women, and 10 children. Strong proof ties 37 more to Tai Yuen, where 10 men, 13 women, and 7 children are reported killed.
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Shanghai
John Goodnow
United States
China
Chi Li
Shan Li
Tai Yuen
The
Associated Press
Imperial edict grants Li Hung Chang extraordinary powers
Washington dispatch reports Li Hung Chang awarded an imperial edict giving him complete discretion to settle the Chinese trouble. The edict, dated two weeks prior, authorizes terms without imperial reference and aims to meet objections to his peace negotiating power. Minister Wu presented it to the State Department.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
State Department
Italy Proposes China Peace Talks in Three Points
From Rome comes a note from Foreign Minister Marquis Visconti Venosta proposing negotiations with China. The plan calls for Pekin's evacuation after peace preliminaries are signed, powers aiding China in shouldering indemnities, and collective guarantees to preserve China's territorial integrity.
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Paris
Rome
Visconti Venosta
China
Pekin
Oregon Arrives at Woo Sung for Draft Limitations
The Navy Department was informed the battleship Oregon arrived at Woo Sung near Shanghai today and will remain there because its draught prevents sailing to Shanghai. The gunboat Nashville has also reached Shanghai from Che Foo, per the department.
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Washington
Navy Department
Oregon
Woo Sung
Shanghai
Che Foo
Nashville
Ward 15 Democrats Meet at Bethesda Hall to Endorse Creed
A meeting of Democrats of Ward 15 is set for 7 30 p m at Room 15 Bethesda Hall 4099 West Broadway. The purpose is to endorse David W Creed for Representative. Tapment speakers will address the gathering.
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Ward 15
West Broadway
Bethesda Hall
David W. Creed
Tapment
Nelson Beats Stinson in Two-Lap Motor Pace Record
Johnnie Nelson of Chicago defeats W. C. Stinson of Cambridge by two laps in a 25 mile motor paced race at Brockton's Shoe City oval. Nelson finishes 89:36 3-5 for 26 miles, setting a new mark, while Stinson protests the race citing extra tandem involvement. Other results include M. L. Hurley winning the half mile open and G. B. Chase taking the one mile handicap.
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Brockton
Johnnie Nelson
Chicago
W. C. Stinson
Cambridge
Shoe City Oval
Stinson
Nelson
Michael
M. L. Hurley
Boston
G. P. Chase
John DuBois
M. Ll
Hurley
G. B. Chase
Archie Rollins
New Bedford
G. B Chase
John Nelson
Bar Harbor Naval Fete Nears Departure of British Squadron
Bar Harbor Me September 10 Visitors swell as the British squadron nears departure. A cruise up Somes Sound aboard the US gunboat Scorpion delighted about 200 including admirals and officers. Echoes from Eagle Cliff were heard as the Scorpion anchored for lunch amid calm waters.
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Bar Harbor
Somes Sound
United States
Eagle Cliff
Robert Amory
J. S. Kennedy
Wright
North Atlantic
Bedford
Johnston Livingston
Butler Duncan
J. Montgomery Sears
J.S. Kennedy
Deasy
J. Madison Taylor
Upshur
Schofield
U.S. A
Eumond Cobes
Keating
Contest in Cambridge caucuses lists five candidates
The Cambridge Republicans filed their lists of names to be voted upon at the coming caucuses last night. In only one ward will there be a contest. Ward 4, with two representatives, has five candidates: Ex-Alderman Eben H Googins, ex-Councilman Albert K. Hughes, William A. Lathrop, Alderman Hamilton M. H. Perkins, and Councilman William J. Rounds.
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Cambridge
Eben H Googins
Albert KE. Hughes
William A. Lathrop
Hamilton MH
Perkins
William J. Rounds
Elkes Breaks His Record at Shoe City Trials
Brockton Sept 10 Harry Elkes rode ten miles motor paced in 15 26 during afternoon practice for races at the Shoe City oval clocked by J C Kerrison this time improves his recognized mark though not an official record.
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Brockton
Shoe City Oval
Harry Elkes
Craig Loses Middleweight Title Fight at Wonderland Gym
London September 10 Frank Craig known as the Harlem coffee cooler was defeated in four rounds by George Gardiner of Lovrell Mass at Wonderland gymnasium Witcheapel. The bout was spoiled by hugging and clinching throughout prompting blame on Craig for rough tactics and alleged fouls.
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London
Wonderland
Wittechapel
England
Frank Craig
Harlem
George Gardiner
Lovrell
Mass
Ris
Ehafiy
St Efled
Gage Discusses Maine Vote and McKinley Letter
Secretary of the Treasury Lyman Gage, in Boston with Mrs. Gage and the Nickersons, comments on Maine election results and McKinley’s acceptance letter. He predicts a Republican national victory, defends Vermont outcomes as local, and says Olney’s Bryan vote matters little. He asserts McKinley’s health is robust and rebuts death rumors.
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United States Treasury
Lyman Gaga
Gage
R. C. Nickerson
New York
Touraine
McKinley
Mr. Bryan
Mr. Olney
Bryan
Maine
Post
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James Russell
Alfonso Lattimore
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Ernest Kemnswill
Rederick F. Smith
Charles R. Saunders
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John P. Sullivan
John H. Quinlan
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