Convention Deliberates on Pension Policy and Memorial Day
Chicago Aug 30. Convention proceedings show no specific declaration or recommendation from the pension committee. The report discusses past work by G A R committees, debates pension office criticisms, and notes opposition to changing Memorial Day. The field hospital treated 92. Louis Anderson died at 71. James Merrick of Maine collapsed from heat.
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Chicago
ALA
Grand Army
Studebaker Hall
Pension Committee
G. A. R. Comtees
Pension Office
Adjt
Stewart
Johnson
Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Rassieur
St. Louis
Denverangi
Salt Lake
Louis Anderson
Rockford
James I. Merrick
Department of Maine
Prison Visit Ends in Self Inflicted Wound
In San Francisco Aug 30 Mrs Lou Sontag wife of Paul Sontag a former Pullman employee attempted suicide in a city prison after her husband and Fred Stoepke Chicago men confronted the couple and their children near their home An armed man accidentally shot a child during the disturbance Mrs Sontag was wounded serious but not fatal. detectives took the family to the U S prison for further handling.
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N Francisco
Loumtag
Paul
Pullman
Fred Stoepke
Chicago
Sontag
Knights of Khorassan Parade Ends In Crowd Confusion
Detroit August 30 The grand electrical and fireworks parade of the Knights of Khorassan drew 2,500 marchers but caused heavy crowding and confusion as there were no police arrangements. Knights in ornate oriental dress floated with torches and swords while many features were lost to spectators before a Jefferson Park barbecue event.
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Detroit
Mich
Knights of Khorassan
Maybury
Jefferson Park
Kellogg Defends Crenshaw Over Transport Neglect Claims
Dr. P B Kellogg, just back from two years as a Philippine surgeon, denies neglect accusations by Capt Crenshaw of Atlanta in the Sherman transport incident. He says Crenshaw was mortally wounded and asked to return home, that Crenshaw received full care, and Kellogg assisted him during delirium periods.
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Battle Creek
Mich
Kellogg
Philippines
Sherman
Crenshaw
Atlanta
War Dept. has no information on Capt Crenshaw case
The War Department reports no information about alleged ill treatment of Capt. Crenshaw of Georgia who died in Atlanta. His father’s telegram to the War Department did not mention any mistreatment and carried no reference to the transport Sherman.
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Washington
War Department
Capt. Crenshaw
Georgia
Atlanta
Sherman
Attempted mob hanging at Mhoons Landing ends before execution
In Mhoons Landing Mississippi on August 30 Charley Wilson a Black man from Greenville was seized by a pursuing group of men intending to hang him as the alleged Dick Johnson murderer. The mob halted when they noted a facial scar on Wilson that Johnson did not share.
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Mhoon’s Landing
Miss
Charley Wilson
Greenville
Dick Johnson
Tom Mike
Mhoon
Torrebio
Cahuilla
Tingaivash
Wife of Sentenced Man Reacts in Union Hill
New York reports Mrs. Bresci at Union Hill New Jersey learns her husband Gaetano Bresci has been sentenced to life imprisonment for the murder of Hum bert of Italy. She weeps then laments the injustice and says she would prefer death to life in prison.
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New York
Humbert
Italy
Fairbanks Rumored 1920 Presidential Candidate Flight
In Topeka a rumor says Senator Charles W. Fairbanks of Indiana may run for president in four years. His western tour next month is said to be for networking and boosting his national profile, though his itinerary remains his own. In Gloucester officials expect Admiral Dewey to visit Rockport soon and join warships near Bar Harbor for joint festivities with the American and British fleets.
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Topeka
Kan
Charles W. Fairbanks
Indiana
National Committee
Gloucester
Adm
Dewey
Rockport
Adm. Dewey
Bar Harbor
Polk
President Polk
Nashville
Tenn
Statehouse Yard
Bryan to Tour West Virginia After Labor Day Speech
Lincoln Neb Aug 30 That West Virginia will receive early Bryan attention is definite He will spend three days in the state next week departing Chicago after delivering his Labor Day speech in that city Monday He will devote Wednesday and Thursday to West Virginia.
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Lincoln
West Virginia
Bryan
Chicago
Long Cabinet Session Deliberates China Policy Abroad
Washington notes the August cabinet meeting extended to 5:30 PM, debating China policy amid rising diplomatic tensions. A document for transmission abroad was prepared though its content remains undisclosed. Dispatches mention Li Hung Chang seeking peacemaking roles and rumors of Boxer forces losses.
Russia to declare relief of Peking legations near
Washington Aug 30 The St Petersburg dispatch to London says Russia will soon notify powers that relief of the Peking legations completes its military task. The government discounts further operations and signals a near end to the Chinese campaign.
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Washington
St. Petersburg
London
Russia
Peking Legations
Cabinet Session Deliberates On Secret Diplomatic Document
The cabinet discusses a sensitive diplomatic document whose contents remain undisclosed while officials expect a public release in a few days. Acting Secretary Adee attended the session and assisted in diplomacy in the absence of Secretary Hay.
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Adee
Hay
Delays in Cable Communications Linked to Boxers
A Che-Foo cablegram dated August 29 shows delays in messages between Washington and Peking occurred beyond Che-Foo, likely on the Taku to Peking military line, blamed on marauding Boxer parties interfering with camp communications.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Fowler
Che-Foo
Peking
Shanghai
Taku
England's Policy Ashore and Aboard in China Crisis
The Aug 30 London dispatch notes growing difficulties in the Chinese imbroglio and references Mr. Brodrick's emphatic declaration. It references Thorncomb and British stance amid tensions with China.
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London
Mr. Brodrick
Thorncomb
Government debates on foreign troop withdrawal from Peking
The cabinet discussed urging withdrawal of foreign forces from Peking and the need for allies to act similarly. A State Department reply outlining this government's stance to the Russian government was prepared for the ambassador in St Petersburg with a copy to the Russian chargé in Washington. Officials would not disclose specifics of the reply.
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Peking
State Department
St. Petersburg
Shen-Si Governor Invites Foreigners to Protection
Yu the governor of Shen-Si reportedly invited foreigners in the province to his protection. About August 21 fifty accepted the invitation and were massacred.
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Che-Feo
Shen-Si
Russians Depart Tien-Tsin En Route to Peking
One thousand Russians have left Tien-Tsin for Peking, reported from Tien-Tsin on August 23 via Che-Foo on August 30. The movement indicates continued migration or strategic transfer between Russian and Chinese hubs in the period.
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Peking
Tien-Tsin
Che-Foo
Census lists 20 largest U S cities with Detroit pending
Washington reports the census of the 20 largest cities is complete except Detroit. Director Merriam releases figures for cities of 25 000 population or more. A second list includes 131 cities with results to be issued periodically as counts continue.
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Washington
United States
Detroit
Mich
Merriam
Sullivan Benefit At Madison Square Garden Raises Large Sum
John L. Sullivan received a rousing benefit at the Twentieth Century club in Madison Square Garden. Proceeds from ticket sales and subscriptions will be sizable and placed in trust by a committee to invest the funds and pay the interest to Sullivan.
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New York
John L. Sullivan
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Sullivan
Presbyterian Clergyman Dr Francia McCabe Dead at 7 Years in Topeka
Topeka Kansas August 30 Reverend Dr Francia McCabe a Presbyterian minister widely known in the West died after a brief illness. He was 7 years in the ministry and served in Indiana and several western states.
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Topeka
Kan
Francia
McCabe
West
Indiana
Census figure for Patterson New Jersey rises sharply
Telegrams report Patterson New Jersey census reaching 105 171 an increase of 34 24 percent. The Canada Pacific railroad strike settled on a compromise. Co L Walters nominated by populist convention of the Tenth Texas district. Michigan prohibitionists nominate a state ticket headed by Prof Goodrich of Albion for governor. US transports with Cuban teachers return to Havana. Italy protests Germany meat law as breach of a commercial treaty.
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Patterson
N. J
Canadian Pacific Railroad
Co. L. Walters
Texas
Michigan
Prof
Goodrich
Albion
Burglary at St Joseph Post Office and Other 1900s Briefs
Summary of Wednesday brief items including a St Joseph post office burglary with losses between 2000 and 5000 dollars. Italian king Humbert killer Angelo Bresei found guilty and sentenced to life. Archbishop Hennessy will probate leaving 1000000 dollars. Germany orders four battleships 393 feet long 11000 tons. Kentucky seeks repeal and replacement of Goebel election law. Russia plans to notify powers regarding Peking legations relief as final allied objective. G A R reports 276662 members in good standing June 30 with 6778 posts. total enrolled 306136. Powers diverge on China exit while cabinet discusses avoiding US involvement. Germany and Italy refuse to recognize Li Hung Chang in peace talks.
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China
United States
Germany
Italy
Li Hung Chang
Rail iron imports rise from England into Mexico
City of Mexico reports that importation of railway iron and steel from England has increased this year due to higher material prices in the United States.
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England
City of
Mexico
United States
The National Game Innings Brooklyn vs Philadelphia
Baseball box score style summary shows teams Brooklyn Philadelphia Chicago St Louis New York Boston with inning by inning runs and pitchers McGinnity Howell McGuire Orth McFarland and others. Umpires listed Thurstump Emslie Swartwood.
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REE
Brooklyn
IL Philad’a
McGinnity
Howell and
McGuire
Orth and
McFarland
Pire
Thurst
R.ele
Chicago
St.Louis
Garvin
Taylor
Dexter
Sudhoff
Robinson
Emslie
RH E
New York
Boston
Carrick and
Pet
Pittsburgh
Philadelphia
Cincinnati
ATS
Grain and live stock market roundup from Cincinnati and Chicago
Markets report mixed prices for flour and grain with bid ranges for spring and winter variants. Wheat and corn futures listed alongside on track bids and liv e stock quotes for hogs cattle sheep lambs and veal calves across Cincinnati Chicago and East Buffalo, noting receipts and shipment figures.
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Cincinnati
City
Chicago
East Buffalo
Indian mind cures and the Navajo Apache medicine men
The piece discusses traditional Indian healing blending faith, herbs, and spiritual rites, noting shamanic charms and fakery. It highlights Torrebio of Cahuilla and Roc Jones of Cataract Canyon as leading, successful medicine men, and recounts scenes of incantations and dubious cures used to persuade patients of their power.
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Cahuilla
Cal
M.D
North America
Old Roc Jones
Cataract Canyon
Arizona
Roc Jones
Wallapai
Rod Jones
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P. 8. Kellogg
Mrs. Bresci
Senator Fairbanks
Alled Forces
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Morning Post
Prince Ching
Yang Lu
Prince Tuan
Great Britain
Harvard
Havana
St. Joseph, Mich
Angelo Bresei
Hennessy
Dubuque, Ia
St. Paul, Minn
Kentucky
Phildelphia
California
Old Torrebio
San Jacinto
Juan Diego
The
Mount San Mateo
Torrebio Apapos
Cahuillas
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