China treaty signed at Shanghai to benefit Uncle Sam
The American China treaty was signed at Shanghai by Minister Conger Consul General Goodnow and Mr Seaman. It becomes effective for China pending US ratification. It aims to open two Manchurian ports to the United States and bind Russia to treaty terms already agreed for Manchuria. Six principal points cover taxation residence patents mining trade rights and new localities for commerce.
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Washington
Shanghai
Conger
Goodnow
Seaman
United States
State Department
Manchuria
China
Yellow fever cases rise in Laredo area during October period
Laredo reports 25 new yellow fever cases and 1 death on Thursday amid the fourth infection surge. Bulletin lists 143 total cases and 7 deaths to date. Officials say there is no need for alarm, while updates come from Minera and Tampico noting additional cases and fatalities.
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Laredo
Tex
Minera
Nuevo Laredo
United States
Alonzo R. Garrett
Garrett
Monterey
A. C. Earl
Tampico
Sidney R. Frood
Cable Company
Swansea
Wales
Linares
Victoria
Royal Arch Masons Conclude 32nd Triennial Convention
The General Grand Chapter of Royal Arch Masons of the United States adjourned in Little Rock Arkansas on October 9 after installing officers led by Reuben Lemon. J W Taylor received a jewel as retiring general grand high priest. Charters were granted to new chapters in Idaho and San Juan Puerto Rico, while Havana and Manila charters were not acted upon. Delegates and guests toured a cotton plantation with a barbecue entertainment.
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Royal Arch Masons
Little Rock
Ark
United States
Reuben RB
Lemon
Toledo
J. W. Taylor
L Fille
Idaho
San Juan
P. R
Havana
Cuba
Manila
Philippines
HOGG AND MILES TOUR CROWLEY OIL DISTRICT
General Nelson A. Miles former Governor Hogg and party visited Crowley Louisiana for oil field tours after spending Wednesday in the city. Local capitalists welcomed them at the Crowley House before an early Thursday departure for field visits and development sighting.
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Crowle
Crowley
Nelson A. Miles
Hogg
Crowley House
Acadia Parish
Boy’s fall in cotton loft breaks neck near Erath
An eight year old boy, son of Gustave Desorneaux, a farmer near Erath, fell from a loose seed cotton heap in his home loft and broke his neck in an unaccountable accident reported from Abbeville Louisiana on October 9.
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Abbeville
Gustave Desorneaux
Erath
Each Wins Three in World Series Tilt Between Pittsburg and Boston
A crowd of 12 000 watches Boston defeat Pittsburg 6 to 3 in windy conditions. Leever and Dineen split pitching. Boumont of Pittsburg and Parent of Boston stand out for their clubs. The St Louis Americans topple the Nationals 3 to 1 behind seventeen hits while Chicago beats the Nationals 9 to 6.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Leever
Dineen
Beaumont
Parent
Sanders
St. Louis
Nationals
Tillman Testifies in Own Defense in Gonzales Murder Trial
James H. Tillman testified about an hour on his own behalf in the Gonzales murder case in Lexington South Carolina. He spoke calmly stating editorials were fair and denied being a traitor to his uncle while noting Gonzales’ campaign treatment and prior newspaper hostility.
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Lexington
S. C
James H. Tillman
N. G. Gonzales
Mr. Gonzales
Tillman
American Arrested Over Lottery Fraud Allegations
F P Savinson, a newspaper correspondent in City of Mexico, faces charges for uttering statements about local lottery operations and alleged fraud. He claimed foundations for his charges and accused a government official’s wife of winning two large prizes. American investor J W Durst plans to sue, arguing Savinsonien is not a detective and has not invested in lotteries. The case is framed as commercial.
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City of Mexico
F. P. Savinson
J. W. Durst
Savinien
Savinien Ig
Fire Wrecks Northern Pacific Bridge Near Big Timber
A Helena dispatch reports dynamiters initially claimed to have destroyed a Northern Pacific bridge near Big Timber but later details indicate the structure was destroyed by fire starting from an engine. The incident prompts inquiries into the cause and responsible parties.
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St. Paul
Helena
Mont
Big Timber
Rock Island System Stockholders Postpone Bond Issue Action
Davenport Iowa October meeting of Rock Island stockholders failed to act on the proposed 350 million bond issue. Action was deferred to January 7. Directors with expired terms were reelected: R R Cable J N Moore E E Hine Alex E Orr and Ogden Mills. Chilean cabinet resigns in Santiago.
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Davenport
Rock Island
R. R. Cable
J. N. Moore
Chicago
E. E. Hine
Alex E. Orr
Ogden Mills
New York
Fourth Indictment Surrender in Washington Conspiracy Case
George W Beavers surrendered under the fourth indictment in Washington charging conspiracy to defraud the government through contracts for cancelling machines from the Doremus Machine company. Bail set at 5000 dollars, to appear October 27.
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New York
George W. Beavers
Washington
Doremus Machine Company
Tammany Hall Nominates Senator Ahearn For Borough President
Tammany Hall named Senator John F. Ahearn as its candidate for borough president in New York. Party officials expect strong support from voters familiar with his record in the Senate.
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New York
Tammany Hall
John F. Aheern
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A.E. Worley
Uncle Sam
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Miles
Grand Opera House
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