Powers Oppose Evacuation of Peking Paris Dispatches
Washington reports from Gen. Porter and the Berlin chargé d affaires indicate major powers favor keeping troops at Peking. Germany and France align, with Austria and Italy likely to follow Germany. Britain and Japan weigh remaining, while Russia maintains its stance.
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Washington
Peking
United States
Paris
Horace Porter
Russia
Porter
Berlin
Germany
Jackson
Italy
Austria
Great Britain
Japan
France
London
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Office
Washington note draft tensions in Chinese settlement talks
Washington reports say a new note from the United States is being prepared after talks between the president Secretary Root and Acting Secretary Hill. Officials debate Li Hung Chang's status and plans for a Chinese peace commission while discussing potential detention and acceptability for peace roles. France and Germany were silent on calls but observed the Chinese situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Berlin
Paris
Root
Hill
Adee
United States
Li Hung Chang
Earl Li
M. Thiebaut
Baron Speck Vonternbere
Heavy Chinese clashes reported around Shan Tung
London reports 2000 boxers killed or wounded in fighting with Gen Yuan Shi Kin's troops. Disaffection runs high at Sun Chau. A wealthy Chi naman's residence at Tai Ping Fu is besieged by 300 robbers. Wu Chau prefect seeks aid and telegraphs for 400 reinforcements.
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London
Yuan Shi Kin
Shan Tung
Hong Kong
Wu Chau
Sun
German Troops Land in Shanghai Amid Cheers and Escorts
The first battalion of German troops arrived in Shanghai on Thursday aboard the Batavia. Foreign consuls and detachments of French and Russian troops welcomed them and escorted the unit to camp as German bands played.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Batavia
Labor Unions Declared Pools Violating Iowa Law
Justice Halloran ruled in Ryan v Weitz & Son that labor unions are pools or trusts under Iowa code 5060 as unions regulate a commodity. Ryan appeals with Des Moines Teamsters backing. district court and possibly supreme court will decide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Ilanloran
Ryan
Charles Weitz & Son
Halloran
Teamsters’ Union of
District Court
Supreme Court
SHAM BATTLE OF MANILA INCIDENT AT NEBRASKA PARK
A section of the amphitheater at the baseball park in Lincoln Nebraska collapsed during a Thursday night Manila battle production injuring several people. Most injuries were sprains and fractures to ankles wrists fingers and limbs with two serious spine injuries reported.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Manila
Navy tests Carnegie plate for Arkansas armor at Indian Head
The Bureau of Naval Ordnance conducted a test at Indian Head proving ground on September 7. A 6 inch gun fired two shots at 1,968 feet per second to evaluate a Carnegie plate for group 2 side armor on the monitor Arkansas under construction at Newport News. The plate passed the test and the group was accepted ballistically for the government.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Bureau of Naval Ordnance
Indian Head Proving Ground
Monitor
Arkansas
Newport News
Russia After American Coal Contract Said to Be Signed
Baron Ferson the Russian naval agent met Wm. Lamb of a Pocahontas coal firm in Norfolk to discuss coal supply for the Russian navy. In London Budapest police claim to have captured a gang of wholesale note forgers including lawyer Takata and painter Frau Kovarz. Takata attempted suicide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Russia
Norfolk
London
Budapest
Vienna
Daily Mail
Takata
Frau Kovarz
Breach of Promise Suit Settled in Oakland
The $50,000 breach of promise case filed by Widow Julia Calhoun against F A Wuandeburg has been compromised in Oakland California. Wuandeburg, a Hawaiian sugar planter and millionaire, settled for property and $40,000 in cash.
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Oakland
Cal
Julia Calhoun
F. A. Wuandeburg
Wandeburg
Big Anthracite Strike Threat Looms Friday
The United Mine Workers executive board faces a possible nationwide effect if a general strike is ordered. About 142 000 miners in Pennsylvania’s anthracite belts could halt operations affecting up to one million people. Hazelton would host UMWA headquarters with operators given until Saturday to meet miner demands.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Pennsylvania
United Mine Workers’ of America
John Mitchell
W. D. Ryan
Illinois District
Illinois
Ilinois
National Board
Ryan
National Board of the United Mine Workers
Schuylkill
Susquehanna
Northumberland
Luzerne
Columbia
Carbon
Dauphin Counties
Hazelton
United Mine Workers
A New Volcano Near Colima Disturbs Natives in Mexico
A new volcano erupted about 30 miles southeast of the old Colima in Mexico. Natives near the base fled in alarm but returned after danger subsided. Local scientists expect the small volcano to vanish soon. Separately in Wichita Kansas, ex-Governor Lewelling’s funeral was held with services at Plymouth Church and burial at Maple Grove Cemetery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guadalajara
Mexico
Colima
Wichita
Kan
Lewelling
Plymouth Congregational Church
Maple Grove Cemetery
Sth United States Infantry Battalion Entrain For Overseas
Fort Snelling Minnesota September 7 The second battalion of the 5th United States Infantry with four companies the non commissioned staff and band under Maj F Stretch entrained for San Francisco and the Philippines heading abroad for duty
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Fort Snelling
Minn
Sth United States Infantry
Maj. F. Stretch
San Francisco
Philippines
Restless McClernand Failing. Paralyzed and Weak in Springfield
Springfield dispatch reports Gen John McClernand grew weaker on Thursday amid a restless day. Dr Bow erock says he cannot retain food due to paralysis of the bowels, as of Sept 7 in Springfield, NL.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Bowerock
John McClernand
Catholic Bodies to Unite Formation of a national federation planned
Advices from Washington report a major meeting of Catholic priests and laymen to convene in Philadelphia on September 17 under Archbishop Ryan. Delegates from all U S sections and Catholic benevolent and fraternal societies totaling about 150000 members are expected. The goal is a federation for the general good of all groups. The Catholic Knights of America are said to have initiated the move following Bishop MacFaul's suggestion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philadelphia
Ryan
United States
Catholic Benevolent and Fraternal
Episcopal Authority
Catholic Knights of America
MacFaul
Trenton
N. J
Navy to Bring Home Spanish War Remains
The Navy Department plans repatriation of 105 sailors and Marines who died or were killed in action since April 21, 1898. Five officers, 57 Navy enlisted, and 43 Marine enlisted will be interred in U S locations chosen by next of kin or at a National cemetery near San Francisco. unclaimed West Indies and Atlantic remains go to Arlington.
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Washington
Navy Department
Navy
Marine Corps
United States
National Cemetery
San Francisco
West Indies
Atlantic Points
Arlington Cemetery
Here
Cleveland bids for G. A. R. encampment after traffic rate setback
Cleveland officials and G. A. R. posts, aided by the Business Men's Convention league, move to secure the next encampment after the Western Traffic association refused the 1 cent per mile rate Denver was to offer. Strong local support favors Cleveland as the site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Western Traffic Association
Denver
Grand Army of the Republic
Business Men's Convention League
Hoosier State Doings Male Escort Fined
In Indianapolis a stylish young woman in male disguise, Cora De Vere from Rushville, appeared in city court as a female masquerading as a man. She was fined, and her escort Austin Bootse, a local businessman, also faced a small fine.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Chappie
Happie
Cora de Vere
Rushville
Austin Bootse
Taggart mining syndicate takes Lindsay copper mines
Indianapolis Sept 7 The Taggart led mining syndicate wins possession of the Lindsay copper mines at Nogales Mexico after Mexican authorities dispossess Greene Consolidated Co. Five guards were arrested as most men withdrew. Ex Consul General Morss Dr Henry Jamison and W H Schmidt are Indiana backers of Mayor Taggart in the venture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Taggart
Lindsay Copper Mines
Nogales
Mex
Greene Consolidated Co
Greene Co
Clark
Montana
Taggart Company
Cananea
Morss
Henry Jamison
W. H. Schmidt
Window Glass Workers in Muncie Strike Action
Muncie Indiana September 7 workers from window glass plants called from the factories for a long meeting. Resolutions barred unskilled workers from joining the union and pledged to refuse work with non union men slated by American Window Glass Co. A committee to join Local 300 was sent, with plans to cooperate in the dispute. No long siege anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie
Ind
American Window Glass Co
L. A
Missing Soldiers From 27th Infantry In Asia Conflict
Washington reports to the war department that First Lieut. Richard Henry Brewer of Company F and Private O Flaherty left Novalichis for Manila on July 13 and have not been heard from since. Brewer carried $1,000 in Mexican currency and authorities fear they were captured by Ladrones. Brewer is grandson of Judge Brewer of Annapolis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
War Department
Richard Henry Brewer
27Th Infantry
O'Flaherty
Novalichis
Manila
Brewer
Judge Brewer
Annapolis
Highland farm foreman kills inmate in failed arrest
Vincennes dispatch reports Joseph Hughey, foreman at Highland farm, shot John C. White after White resisted arrest at the Highland Catholic orphans' asylum. White had attacked workers and drawn a weapon. Hughey shot him in the groin with a shotgun, White dying one hour later. Hughey surrendered to the sheriff for inquiry. In Goshen, Orrin Wallace, who claimed to be a federal officer, was arraigned and discharged as insane due to heat exhaustion two years prior.
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Vincennes
Ind
Highland Catholic Orphans’ Asylum
Joseph Hughey
Highland Farm
John C. White
White
Hughey
Indianapolis
Orrin Wallace
Goshen
South Bend
Herod
Two Men Found Dead on Railroad Identified
Identity of two men found dead near Sexton Iowa established by papers on them. They are August Carlquist of Boone and Jens Graveson of Indianapolis. Both were shot through the lungs and pockets rifled indicating murder.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Algona
Sexton
August Carlvquist
Boone
Jens Graveson
Indianapolis
Earthquake at Lituaya Bay Kills Five Indians
Seattle reports the Aug 11 quake at Lituaya Bay caused vast damage. The steamer Bertha provides details. Indians describe two heavy shocks felt during the disaster.
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Seattle
Wash
Lituaya Bay
Bertha
Santa Fe denies backing Kansas & Southern rail project
Topeka Sept 7 General Manager Mudge of the Santa Fe denies reports that the railroad is backing the Kansas & Southern short line proposed for Pottawomie County Kansas to connect Nebraska with Oklahoma via a north south route.
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Topeka
Kan
Mudge
The
Santa Fe
Kansas & Southern Railroad
Pottawomie County
Kansas
Nebraska
Oklahoma
Suit Filed Over Malpractice in Shoulder Injury
In Tipton circuit court, carpenter Joseph S. Johnson seeks 10000 damages from Dr. Bert V. Chance alleging malpractice in dressing and treating an injury to the shoulder joint.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ind
Tipton Circuit
Joseph S. Johnson
Bert V. Chance
Expected Revolution in Guatemala Reported from Tapachula
Advices from Guatemala indicate rising unrest and business paralysis as revolutionary forces gain momentum. President Cabrera’s position is described as insecure amid the upheaval.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Guatemala
Tapachula
Mexico
Cabrera
Erskine M. Phelps Improves After Illness
Chicago Sept 7 Erskine M Phelps the Chicago millionaire merchant who had been seriously ill for several days was reported greatly improved Thursday night
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Erskine M. Phelps
Bishop Hartzell Names New Secretary
Bishop Joseph C. Hartzell of the Methodist Episcopal church appoints Henry G. Gough of Peoria as his secretary and helper on his African work to resume after the Central Illinois conference this month. In Winona Minnesota Prof Atkinson asks for National Education Association help to send normal graduates as teachers to the Philippines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartzell
Peoria
Ill
Joseph C. Hartzell
Methodist Episcopal Church
Henry G. Gough
Winona, Minn
Atkinson
Philippines
Shepard
National Educational Association
Islands
73d Regimental Association Elects Officers in Indiana
South Bend Sept 7 The 73d Regimental association elected John Fuller Chesterton Ind as president J C Cole Woodville as vice president E K Barnhill Plymouth as secretary and treasurer The next annual meeting will be held in Chesterton during the first week of September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Bend
Ind
73D Regimental Association
John Fuller
Chesterton
J.C. Cole
Woodville
E. K. Barnhill
Plymouth
Fourth-class postmasters named in Indiana
Washington Sept 7 The following fourth class postmasters in Indiana were appointed Thursday Crown Center Morgan county Wm A Lietzman vice Chas O Pruitt resigned
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Washington
Indiana
Crown Center
Morgan County
Wm. A. Lietzman
Chas. O. Pruitt
England to Send 1000 Soldiers for Lourenco Marques
London dispatch reports England will immediately deploy 1,000 troops to Lourenco Marques to deter Boer violations along the Portuguese East Africa frontier. The move aims to safeguard the frontier region and maintain order amid tensions with Boer forces.
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Lourenco Marques
London
England
East Africa
Treasury balances report shows cash and gold reserves
Washington on September 7 released balances from the general fund excluding the 150 million gold reserve in the division of redemption. Available cash equals 134 million 116 thousand 2485 dollars with gold at 68 million 337 thousand 144 dollars.
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Washington
Treasury
General Fund
Rural free delivery to begin at Ellsworth Indiana
Washington September 7 Rural free delivery service will be established September 15 at Ellsworth Vigo county Indiana with Wm A Farmers carrier Dillsboro Indiana September 7 The B & 0 SW has completed its double track from Milan to Aurors distance of 18 miles
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Washington
Ellsworth
Vigo County
Indiana
Wm. A. Farmer
Dillsboro
Ind
Milan
Aurors
Telegraphic Briefities from Across the Nation and Abroad
News notes recounting Munich brewer Mathias Pschorr read by the public, Governor Lind renominated by Minnesota Democrats, Buffalo comptroller Morgan dead, Salic emperors bones reinterred, Italian embassy to Kaiser, locusts harming Nicaragua corn, coffee trees hit by fungus in Matagalpa and Jinotega, Maurice Gray announces Miss Fanchon Thompson engagement for opera tours, Bryan’s West Virginia campaign concludes with a social event, West Virginia to Milwaukee and Chicago tour dates, Bryan and Tarvin speak at a Democratic picnic in Milwaukee, death of Joseph Anderson of United States Glass Co. in Pittsburgh.
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Wm. J. Morgan
Buffalo
State of
New York
Cathedral of
Spies
William
Victor Emmanuel Tit
Italy
Nicaragua
Matagalpa
Jenotega
Maurice Gray
Fanchon Thompson
Chicago
National Game Innings Scores Across Teams
Baseball game summaries show several matchups with line scores and battery assignments. Games include Brooklyn at Pittsburgh ending after darkness with Kennedy Kitson and Farrell vs Leever Zimmer and umpires O Day. Philadelphia, Chicago, and New York with St Louis Boston Cincinnati also appear in compact scorelines.
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Rhe
Brooklyn
Pittsburgh
Kennedy
Kitson
Farrell
Leever
Zimmer
O'Day
Rae
Philad
Chicago
Iraser
Bernhard
MccFarland
Jacklitsch
Callahan
Donohue
Dexter
Emslie
New York
St. Louis
Doheny, Mathewson
Bowerman
Sudhoff
Robinson
Gaffney
R.H.E
Boston
Cincinnati
Lewis and Clarke
Scott, Kahoe and Peitz
Snyder
Philadelphia
Markets Report from Cincinnati and Chicago Commodities
Flours listed with multiple grades and prices, grains show No. 2 red wheat and No. 2 mixed corn on track. Live stock prices: hogs, cattle, sheep, lambs, and veal calves with varied ranges. Chicago futures note mixed wheat, corn, oats, and provisions. East Buffalo cattle and hog receipts slight, prices steady to lower.
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Cincinnati
City
Chicago
East Buffalo
N. C
Verses on Hope and Time by Various Authors
A collage of poems notes on enduring friendship love and memory. Readed pieces include Helen F. Boyden on hope beyond despair and lasting affection, a Boston Globe reflection on a transforming face, a Dreamaway Place vignette by Annie Willis McCullough, and Jennie Betts Hartswick’s Courage praising effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston Globe
Poetic Fragments On Faith Joy And Arcady Echoes
Fragmentary poems reflect faith verses longing for Arcady and insight on sorrow and laughter. The texts mention a prayerful figure in white, nature’s balance, and reflections by Washington Star and Century magazines. The pieces cite E Kiser Beatrice Hanscom and Theodoala Garrison in brief quotes.
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Powers
Peking Suchay
China
Barry
Imperial Palace
Palace Grounds
Taku
Gen. Barry
Europe
National
Hourd
Gen. McClernand
G. A. R. Encampment
Cleveland, G
Hoosier State
Indiana Mining Syndicate
Lieut. Brewer
Millionaire Phelps
Teachers For the Philippines
New Indiana
Rural Delivery Service
Mathias Pschorr
Hacker
Munich
John Lind
Minnesota
Bryan
West Virginia
Wheeling
W. Va
W. J. Bryan
Deer Park
Clarksburg
Parkersburg
Milwaukee
Wis
Judge Tarvin
Kentucky
Joseph Anderson
United States Glass Co
Helen F. Boyden
N. S
Lilles
Dreamland
Annie Willis McCullough
Fair Isle
Jennie Betts Hartswick
N. Y
E. Kiser
Chicago Times-Herald
Washington Star
Arcady
Phyllis
Beatrice Hanscom
Century
Theodoala
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