Fifteen Die in Hatfield Virginia Train Collision
A Bethlehem to Atlantic City excursion collided rear end with a milk train at Hatfield 27 miles north of Philadelphia killing fifteen and injuring fourteen. The eleven excursion passengers and four milk train riders perished or were injured as cars splintered and emergency crews and doctors rushed to aid victims. An investigation seeks blame while a large crowd gathered at Bethlehem for updates.
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Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Philadelphia & Reading Railway
Hatfield
Allentown
Atlantic City
Union Depot
Souderton
Slatfield
Vanderbilt starts endowment for Barker Memorial Hospital
George W. Vanderbilt has begun an endowment fund for the Clarence Barker Memorial Hospital at Miltmore. The hospital will be formally opened Tuesday and honors Clarence Barker, a cousin of the Vanderbilts, by Adele Ima Barker Schmit and Virginia Purdy Barker Bacon.
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Asheville
N. C
George W. Vanderbilt
Clarence Barker Memorial
Miltmore
Clarence Barker
Vanderbilts
Adele Ima Barker Schmit
Virginia Purdy Barker Bacon
Otis Succeeds Wheeler in Washington Command
A Washington dispatch reports Gen Otis has succeeded Wheeler in command. The Herald notes Omel Wilkie of the secret service found a crook pasting sticking plaster over a Brockaway $100 counterfeit note to cover its defects. The item reflects the era's security concerns and leadership changes.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
Herald
Omel Wilkie
Secret Service
La Touraine News Report Defends Peck at Exposition
Arthur Valois United States commissioner to the Paris exposition defends Commissioner General Peck against charges of discourtesy to U S representatives. He says Peck recommended Manning Palmer and De Young for Legion of Honor honors and notes the inevitable trouble in a large enterprise with many officials. Also mentions Navy officers and the arrival of Miss Reilly and her aunt in New York.
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New York
Havre
Arthur Valois
United States
General Peck
Peck
Manning
Potter Palmer
Legion of Tonor
Peek
Michael Nl. de Young
F. I. Bruenby
T. P. Toward
F. Moale, Jr
J. W. Chan
U. SN
la Touraine
Asiatic Station
Navy Department
Reilly
Kruger and Steyn Head to Barberton as War Nears End
Pretoria reports Kruger and Steyn have left for Barberton amid fears of Boer raids in the bush. British forces under Buller advance along the Lydenburg road crossing the Crocodile to Dad fontein, battling Boers in the Crocodile mountains. Commandant Theron’s commando robs a supply train at Klip River Station but Stabant’s horse recaptures prisoners. Col Plumer captures 26 Boers east of Pinnars river and seizes wagons cattle and rifles. London reports Lord Roberts proclaims the Transvaal annexed to the British crown. Gen De Wet sighted near Winburg road.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Steyn
Barberton
Buller
Lydenburg Road
Crocodile River
Tdadfontein
Crocodile Mountains
Theron
Klip River
Stabant
Col
Plumer
Pretorius
Pinnars River
London
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Christian de Wet
Daily
Prisoners at St Helena on Masconomo Tour
The British steamer Masconomo, part of the Hagen line, arrived from South Africa via St Helena and St Lucia. It carried army supplies from St John New Brunswick and, after repairs, visited Boer prisoners including Gen Cronje and Col Sheeh at St Helena where 4,000 prisoners are reported cared for and comfortable.
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New York
Masconomo
South Africa
St. Helena
St. Lucia
St. John
N. B
Mann
Cronje
Col. Sheel
St. Tielena
Close of Vermont Campaign Amid Gatherings Across State
The Vermont campaign closed with political gatherings in almost every town and city. Election day is Tuesday. Vermont has long been Republican and its pluralities often match or exceed the Democratic vote, with the license issue and legislative fight expected to influence the ballot.
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Montpelier
Vermont
Lawton freightship to aid destitute Alaskan miners
The US transport Lawton, arriving in ballast from Seattle, will be sent to Cape Nome to relieve destitute miners. Petitioners, led by Gen Randall, seek southbound transport before winter. Lawton, ready in a few days, carries about 700 men. Three deaths occurred in San Francisco from heat.
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San Francisco
United States
Lawton
Seattle
Cape Nome
Rockhill Urges Harmonious Action by Powers Over China
Shanghai dispatch reports William Woodville Rockhill, U S special commissioner, warning that any break in the concert of nations or a foreign policy relaxation would drive foreigners to leave China. He says the crisis in China risks defining foreigners’ status unless the powers act in unity.
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Shanghai
William Woodville Rockhill
United States
China
Chinese Situation Dull In Washington On Weekend
Washington reports little change in the Chinese affair as of Sunday with officials silent on replies to American Russian proposals. Acting Secretary Adee will not reveal powers or answer status, hoping to avoid hampering talks. Diplomatic circles think no conclusive replies have been received and no final decisions made by major powers.
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Washington
Peking
Adee
Celestial Kingdom
Philadelphia
Lancaster
Prince Ching Appointed Regent Faces Liberty Guarantee Issue
Prince Ching has been named regent but fears returning without foreign envoys pledging his liberty. Ten dignitaries in Teking resolve to petition diplomats to urge his return to Peking and seek explanations.
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Prince Ching
Teking
Peking
Foreign affairs and the Chinese crisis amid foreigner exodus
The piece discusses a planned Chinese effort to expel foreigners, noting decrees in the Imperial Gazette and a migration of foreigners to treaty ports. Marquis Ito calls the moment the greatest eastern crisis, while Rockhill warns of diplomacy gaps and tampered messages between Shanghai and Chefoo. Li Hongzhang’s Shanghai role and Russian withdrawal claims are questioned.
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Imperial Gazette
Peking
Marquis Ito
China
Mr. Rockhill
Shanghai
Chee-foo
Li Jlung Chang
Rupture of European Concerts Deepens Suspicion of Russia
London reports that publication of Russian proposals sharpens English distrust and signals a real break in the European concert. Britain, Japan, and the triple alliance may unite to keep forces in Asia. France hesitates. In Tianjin, Germany demands control of US troops camp grounds, planning a new American camp outside the city.
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London
England
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
Peking
Daily Telegraph
MacKinley
United States
Tien-Tsin
Unconfirmed Russian Note in Peking Dispatch
The Official Messenger prints a Peking dispatch dated August 20 from Russian minister M De Giers reporting an unconfirmed development. The note comes from St Petersburg dated September 3 and concerns ongoing diplomatic signals with China.
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St. Petersburg
Peking
M. de Giers
Atlin Fire Destroys Town Blocks in Disaster
Victoria B C Sept 3 The steamship Amur reports a devastating fire at Atlin on Sunday wiping out most of the town Ten leading business blocks were destroyed with losses around 40000 dollars The blaze left Atlin virtually a ghost town and prompted relief efforts from nearby communities.
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Victoria
B. C
Amur
Atlin
Governor Tanner Returns From Western Trip
Springfield Illinois September 3 Governor John R Tanner and his party returned Sunday from a western trip. The brief visit included stops and a summary of the journey with remarks on prospects and state affairs.
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Springfield
Ill
Jno
R. Tanner
Abbreviated telegrams summarize global events
A string of brief items notes a death in Glasgow possibly from bubonic plague, Peru’s customs schedule taking effect January 1, 1901, and predicted Renj. B. Odell Jr. governor nomination. Li Hung Chang met the French consul at Shenzhai with undisclosed topics. Peru debates Chinese immigration limits amid China disturbances. About 400 letter carriers attend Detroit meeting. Jiggs Donahue sold to Pittsburgh, arriving in Brooklyn. Roosevelt visits Chicago and speaks to unions at Electric Park. Santiago de Chile inaugurates electric tramways with hopes for wider adoption.
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Glasgow
Scotland
Peru
Renj. B. Odell, Jr
New York
Li Hung Chang
Shenzhai
China
National Association of Letter Carriers
Detroit
Pittsburgh Baseball Club
Gov. Roosevelt
Chicago
Auditorium Annex
Ile
Electric Park
Ermiguriz
Santiago de Chile
SousaSailed From London on St Louis Loss of 100000
Sunday news notes Sousa, the bandmaster, sailed from London on the St Louis and lost 100000 on the tour. White House preparations for the president’s Canton departure stall as delays grow. Li Hung Chang reports allied losses in Kang Chun attack. Chung Ye and heir apparent reportedly died by own hand at Pao Ting Fu. Empress palace partly destroyed. Chicago guard Fred Lute killed wife and shot himself after typhoid fever. Acting Secretary Adee denies China policy split with Hay. Lu Chuan Lin’s troops amid Boxer action threaten Yuan Shihkai’s forces.
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White House
Canton
McKinley
Li Hung Chang
Kang Chun
Chung Ye
Tung Che
Pao Ting Fu
Empress’ Palace
Chicago
Fred Lute
Adee
Hay
China
Thunderstorm damages Peoria cordage plant machinery
A heavy thunderstorm struck Peoria on Sunday night with lightning hitting the cordage works stack, causing considerable damage to the machinery and likely disrupting operations.
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Peoria
Markets Report from Cincinnati and Buffalo Prices
The Cincinnati market listing shows flour ranges from spring fancy to winter patent and various grades, with grain and oats prices noted for No. 2 red and mixed. Live stock prices include select shippers, packers, and cattle and sheep grade ranges, while Buffalo totals provide cattle and hog shipment figures and price levels. Chicago figures hint at wheat futures with mixed contract data.
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Cincinnati
City
Buffalo
N. Y
Chicago
Early US Road Building Traces Civilization’s Progress
The history shows Britain's medieval road neglect and American turnpike beginnings. Early projects like the 1711 Old York Road linked New York and Philadelphia, transitioning from Indian trails to gravel roads and macadam plans. The Wilderness turnpike and later Philadelphia Lancaster routes fueled westward growth, with Telford and Macadam driving broken stone road development and Jefferson era funding debates shaping federal highway policy.
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Plymouth Rock
New York
Philadelphia
York Road
Wilderness
Shenandoah Valley
Virginia
Holston River
Allegheny Mountains
Cumberland Gap
Kentucky
Ohio
West
Wilderness Turnpike
Potomac River
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Pe Ee of
Lancaster and
United States
England
Telford
Macadam
Jefferson
John C. Calhown
Henry Clay
Jefferso
Congress
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Tsing Yamen
Lu Chuan Lin
Kwang Su Province
Yang Tsung
Yuan Shihkai
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