G A R Encampment Concludes with Denver as Next Meeting
The Grand Army of the Republic finished its business in Chicago with writers elected by acclamation and Denver, California selected as the next annual encampment site. Delegates approved a bill for a Court of Appeals to handle pension applications and ratified auxiliary recognition while praising Clara Barton and supporting rail rate guarantees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Cal
Congress
Court ‘of Appeals
Leo Bassieur
St. Louis
E. C. Milliken
Portland
Frank Seamon
Knoxville
Fenn
John A. Wilkins
Delta
Rev
A. Drahms
San Quentin
Committee
Daughters of Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
John FE. Gillman
Massachusetts
Women’s Alliance
Clara Barton
Red Cross Society
Mary L. Carr
Longmont
Col
Belle M. Satterlee
Abdie R. Flagg
Battle Creek
Mich
Sarah E. Phil
Syracuse
N. Y
Washark
Mystery Shifts to Jewelry Theft Motive in Stridiron Slaying
New York police believe Harold H. Stridiron was shot by John H. Esson during a dispute over Miss Lilian Hayes jewels. A mysterious caller retrieved a jewelry package from Tom O Rourke at the Delavan house, police say, containing items worth about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Harold M. Stridiron
John H Esson
Harold H. Stridiron
Chicago
John H. Esson
Stridiron
Lilian Hayes
Esson
New York Hospital
Burns
Lockwood
Broadway
Delavan House
Tom O’rourke
O’rourke
H. H. Bond
Vendome
Striditon
Riverside Drive
Miss Hayes
Capt.Burns
Transport Thomas Arrives with Wounded from Orient
The United States transport Thomas reaches San Francisco with a large cargo of sick and wounded soldiers marines and officers. Capt Edwin V Bookmiller of the 9th Infantry led the advance at the Chinese outer works. 137 discharged soldiers 31 prisoners and 5 stowaways are aboard. In New York a Corbett McCoy match ends in Corbett's favor within five rounds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
United States
Thomas
Orient
Tien-Tsin
Edwin V. Bookmiller
9Th
United States Infantry
China
Yokohama
Manila
9Th Infantry
New York
James J. Corbett
Charles
Kid”) McCoy
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Corbett
McCoy
Telegraphic Link Opens U S Germany Cable
Direct telegraphic communication between the United States and Germany began via the German cable and Commercial Cable system from New York to Fayal then Emden. Telegrams of congratulations flowed between Emperor William and President McKinley.
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New York
United States
Germany
Commercial Cable Company
Fayal
Emden
Emperor William
McKinley
Governor McSweeney Leads in South Carolina Governor Race
In Columbia South Carolina August 31 with about 76 000 votes reported and 4000 to 5000 to hear from Governor McSweeney leads Col James A Hoyt prohibition candidate by about 3000 votes Col Jim Tillman nephew of the senator leads in the race for Lieutenant Governor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbia
S. C
McSweeney
James A. Hoyt
Jim Tillman
Secretary Hay’s Condition Improves in Washington Reports
Alarming rumors about Secretary of State Hay’s health were contradicted in Washington. Hay remains in frequent contact with the president and the state department, with advices from Aim indicating constant improvement as of late August.
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Washington
Hay
State Department
Aim
United States and Russia Seek Chinese Troop Withdrawal
Washington reports the US government has acted on Russia’s proposal to withdraw troops from Peking and now awaits replies from major powers. Nations agree on avoiding formal war with China while pursuing negotiations to restore order and protect foreign lives, with Russia stressing its actions were military and temporary.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Peking
China
Russia
Chu
Li Hung Chang
United Staes
Japan
Surprise in England and Chinese crisis dominate press
London reports call the Russo American plan the surprise of the day as allies weigh a mixed policy stance. U S notes seek multi power input to settle China while China’s capital alarm and Japanese troop withdrawals shape the crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Russia
Peking
Daily Mail
Tsung Li- Yamen
Smuggling Rivalry Sparks General Shooting at Great Slave Lake
Winnipeg dispatch says a trade dispute between American and Canadian traders led to widespread shooting in the Great Slave Lake region. Americans accused of smuggling and whisky sales faced Edmonton traders' fury, with Indians siding with Americans. About 15 Americans fled into timber. August Briese of Seattle was fatally wounded, others injured. Mounted police dispatched as fears of wider unrest rise.
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Winnipeg
Manitoba
Couillad
Great Slave Lake District
Edmonton
August Briese
Seattle
Cyclone Devastates Mafeking Hospital. Casualties Reported
A Mafeking cyclone did major damage, unroofing buildings and leveling the camp hospital, causing illness and suffering among patients. One person died and two were hurt with several narrow escapes. In Huntsville Alabama, watchman J Head was accidentally killed by his 12 year old son when a shot struck him in the hip. the coroner's jury exonerated the boy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mafeking
Huntsville
Ala
Head
Merrimac Mills
John
Democrats Nominate Bolte in Missouri Contest
Democrats in the 10th Missouri district nominate Lieut. Gov. A H Bolte for Congress in Somerset. The report notes other Democratic selections including W N Birdsall for Iowa district 3 and W N Carr for Pennsylvania district 24, while Glasgow reports bubonic plague cases and rural free delivery begins September 15 in three towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri
A. H. Bolte
Congress
Somerset
Henry Maxwell
Baron Farnham
London
1849
W. N. Carr
Uniontown
Pennsylvania
Glasgow
Scotland
John F. Miller
Pittsburgh
Post Office Department
LaPorte
Ind
Mt. Sterling
Pawpaw
Mich
Consul Wilcox recalled to Hankow duties resume
The state department orders Consul Wilcox to return to Hankow and resume his duties there. Maj. Leo Bassieur of St. Louis is unanimously elected commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
State Department
Wilcox
Hankow
Maj
Leo Bassieur
St. Louis
Grand Army of the Republic
Baseball results from yesterday include wins by Brooklyn Pittsburgh and New York
The report lists multiple games with outcomes and pitchers. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia in a rain affected match while Boston beat New York and Pittsburgh edged St Louis. Umpires were Emslie Hurst Swartwood and O'Day.
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Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
New York
R. HE
Chi
Callahan
Dexter
Newton
Kahoe
Emslie
RHE
Philad’a
Weyhing
Farrell
Dunn
McFarland
Zimmer
Jones
Criger
O’day
Pet
Philadelphia
Boston
Chicago
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Market report from Cincinnati and Chicago grain and livestock
Cincinnati and Chicago markets show mixed grain prices with wheat at No 2 red around 76 cents on track and corn at 43 cents. Hog and cattle ranges listed with select hogs around 5 1 2 dollars and cattle up to 5 40 with various grades. Buffalo delivery noted with cattle receipts and prices steady.
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Cincinnati
de City
Cate Tle
Chicago
East Buffalo
N. Y
Fancies of Fashion and New Summer Tailor Gowns
A Chicago fashion column surveys growing sleeve sizes, linen gowns, and novel blends of silk and linen for summer tailormade looks. It notes hand painted muslins, foulards, Marie Antoinette influences, and the shift to sheer yokes, lace trims, and elegant tea gowns with French cashmere and striped taffeta ensembles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Kate Gardner
England's Army in India and its Diverse Regiments
The Indian army totals 300,000 under Great Britain with 230,000 native and 70,000 British troops. About 20,000 enrolled European volunteers and a nearly 200,000 strong native police, led by white officers, bolster the force. Each regiment splits into ten companies by nation such as Goorkhas Sikhs Dogras Pathans and Punjabis to deter mutiny.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
India
Great Britain
Mauser Gunshot Fatality in East Surent District
Jeremiah O Leary of East Surent was shot during the sensation. A Mauser bullet penetrated the brain. He lay after the incident and was found by MacCormac and removed to Pietermaritzburg for treatment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mauser
Jeremiah O'Leary
East Sur
Pietermaritzburg
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Court of Appeals
Shaw
Bnj
Leo Rassieur
South Carolina
New Chiang
Rustia
St. Petersburg
Morgen
Amoy
Hong Kong
Isis
Formosa
Taku
Gaseles
Sir Alfred Gaselez
Canadian Pacific Railway
W. N. Birdsall
Waterloo
Iowa
Fuchau
Niji
Shantung
Supreme Lodge Knight of
Pythias
Ogden H. Fethers
Janesville
Wis
Marie Antoinette
Louis
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