British Alert Amid Transvaal Tensions and Boer Defiance
London reports the Transvaal crisis deepens as British troops mass near the frontier and Boer replies are seen as evasive. Cape Colony remarks predict renewed negotiations or a time-limited cabinet response. Natal dispatches mention an imminent ultimatum and Milner’s demand for Pakeman’s release. About 800 Boers depart Pretoria toward Standerton with Pietermaritzburg troops ready.
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Pakeman
Pretoria
Standerton
Pietermaritzburg
Cape Town Reports Stirring Pretoria Debate Sparks Tension
In Cape Town on September 5 reports of a Pretoria raad debate sparked intense feeling. The controversy centered on Joseph Chamberlain imperial secretary for the colonies and Sir Alfred Milner Cape governor and high commissioner. 1500 workmen met despite rain to urge imperial action to end tension and avert bankruptcy while praising Milner and Rhodes and denouncing Ruger and Schreiner.
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Transvaal
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Rhodes
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Cabinet Meeting Ends With Smiles Amid Tense Transvaal Talk
London reports a large cabinet crowd greeting ministers with smiles as chatter and speculation rise over possible ultimatum to The Transvaal and a Cape Town conference. Times dispatch notes Baden Powell to review troops near Ramathlabama and Boers near the border. Indian notices say huzzars and artillery to depart Zunderabad for The Transvaal on Sept 18.
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Change of Venue Ordered in Henderson County Murder Case
Judge Lipscomb issued a change of venue for the Henderson county grand jury murder case against all defendants except John Greenshaw and Polk. Prisoners are to be moved to Dallas jail until the November term of the Anderson county court. defense favored Dallas, but the judge sent the cases to Palestine.
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Henderson County
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Polk Weeks
Dallas County
Col. Russell
Dallas
Strikes and Disruptions Across Statesprompted by Mines
Reports from Fort Smith Arkansas and Huntington describe fears of a miners strike outbreak as deputy marshals deploy. 500 nonunion workers imported by Kansas and Texas Coal Company inflame strikers seeking endurance. Columbus Ohio notes a deadly sham battle at the State Fair kills a boy and wounds others. London reports Prince Ranjitsinhji nearing an American tour with a star lineup. Baltimore sends 500 tons of hurricane relief to Porto Rico aboard the Wright. Bellville Texas recounts a Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe wreck injuring two. New York records a fire destroying a 500 foot piershed and barge Rahway with $100000 loss. Philadelphia notes the cruiser Detroit heads to La Guayra. Tuskegee reveals the widow of Senator Brace becomes lady principal at Tuskegee Institute. Stewart Castle home sold in Nevada. Tuscola Illinois fair sees lightning strike causing multiple deaths and injuries.
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Huntington
Kansas and Texas Coal Company
Local Jointist Convicted in Prohibitory Case
George Brothers of Larned was found guilty on three counts of violating the prohibitory law. He received a three month jail term and an $800 fine. The judgment is to be appealed to the state supreme court.
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Larned
George Brothers
Supreme Court
Cotton Crop Yields Reach Record National Total
The Commercial Chronicle reports the year ended Sept 1 shows 11,285,888 bales produced, up from 11,180,960 in 1898 and 8,714,011 in 1897. Exports reached 7,862,788 bales with mills consuming 8,647,117. stock on hand stands at 2,297 bales.
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New York
Commerc Financial Chronicle
the Chronicle
Record Low Prices Hit Coffee on Exchange
New York on September 8 reports futures for October coffee at 4.40 cents, the lowest on record, with July futures at 4.55 cents. Brazil cash price also set a record low at 5 1/2 cents. Analysts cite massive global supply and an anticipated 11,000,000 bag crop. August supply rose by 890,000 bags, the largest monthly gain.
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New York
New York Coffee Exchange
Plans for armed poll watchers in Louisville
Republicans report police may be used to intimidate voters at the polls this fall. Precinct committees are forming with pledges to resist police action, armed and assembled to prevent dispersal. Weapons will be carried openly to avoid statutory offense.
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Louisville
Plana
Largest copper still captured in north Georgia
In Cherokee county near Sutall Deputy Collector Barlow Carter seized what is claimed to be the region s largest copper still with a 150 gallon capacity. The plant is linked to a young man named Lowery who was killed months ago after providing its location. The still had been seized before but was stolen again, and authorities have pursued it for nearly three years.
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North Georgia
Barlow Carter
Cherokee County
Sutall
Lowery
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