Transports Depart Manila for California and West Coast
General Otis reports four transports in harbor at Manila with cargoes discharged. The Pennsylvania coaling and taking on recruits for southern waters, leaves on the 6th. the Sheridan coaling and sails for San Francisco on the 8th with Montana and South Dakota troops. Valencia and Zealandia need 1100 tons coal. sailing is delayed by a looming typhoon.
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Washington
War Department
Otis
Manila
Pennsylvania
Sheridan
San Francisco
Montana
South Dakota
Valencia
Zealandia
Pennsylvanians Landed From Transport Senator at San Francisco
The Pennsylvania regiment arrived at the Presidio after landing from the Senator, escorted by Nebraska troops. A vast crowd cheered as they passed through the business district, with a parade featuring heavy batteries, a regimental band, and the color bearers. Colonel Barnett led the Pennsylvanians, mourning the late Colonel Hawkins whose sword carried crepe.
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San Francisco
Pennsylvania
Nebraska
Presidio
Keystone State
Oregon
Utah
84 Artiltery
Nebraska Regiment
Barnett
Hawkins
Indians Gather In Force In Narrows Of Yaqui War
A Globe-Democrat dispatch reports two Gatling guns and a detachment of Mexican Army artillery heading from El Paso toward the Yaqui conflict in Sonora. Reinforcements move from Chihuahua and Durango as emissaries urge Yaqui workers to join the fighting. Rumors say Yaqui laborers in mining camps and haciendas disappear while small bands travel at night toward the south. Fear mounts of a repeat of the August 193 siege on the Mexican customs house as hostilities intensify.
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St. Louis
Globe-Democrat
Nogales
Ariz
Mexico
el Paso
Chihuahua
Durango
Sonora
Arizona
Hague Peace Conference Review Ends in Hopeful Tone
The official messenger publishes a government communique praising the Hague conference findings. It notes delays in a final armament settlement while urging lighter military burdens and mediation by a third power to foster international peace.
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St. Petersburg
Hague
Philippine Likely Agriculture Vast but Land Owned by Church
San Francisco Aug 3 The Call reports interviews with Oregon volunteers who spent long years in the Philippines. They view the land as suitable for American agriculture except wheat. They say best lands belong to church authorities and would need purchase. They oppose granting Philippine citizenship to natives and deem American labor laws unsuitable. climate is seen as too harsh for poor men seeking better conditions.
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San Francisco
Oregon
Islands
Philippines
Goldiers
United &Tlthough
Islanda
Shamrock Sails From Fairlie With Lipton Aboard
The Shamrock departs Fairlie bound for open water escorted by Sir Thomas Lipton aboard steam yacht Erin amid cheering crowds. Spectators line the banks as flags fly and the anthem Rule Britannia reverberates, marking the departure with festive ceremony.
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Glasgow
Shamrock
Fairlie
Thomas Lipton
Erin
Ing
Assassination in Kingston Clouded by Dominican Crisis
Kingston reports muffled by San Domingo actions as government presses to suppress news of Heureaux's assassination and a rumored San Domingo revolution. Dispatches indicate difficulty in obtaining verifiable details amid regional turmoil.
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Kingston
Jamaica
San Domingo
Heureaux
Assassination Attempt Against Dominican President Sparks Attack on Moca
A messenger report from Hayti says the assassination was not planned as part of the revolution. Insurgents aimed to seize Moca to decapitate the government but lacked means for a prolonged war. Heureaux’s sudden departure threatened the plot until a watcher acted. After failing at Moca, the rebels retreated to mountain strongholds to gain arms for a future move on Porto Plata.
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Hayti
Moca
Heureaux
Porto Plata
Cause of the Trouble in Canadian Banking Collapse
The Times links Montreal bank troubles to a surge of Canadian mining speculation led by Klondike fields. Wealth reports spurred by Chilkoot risks drew capital from banks as investors bought mine shares, diverting savings from ordinary use. The fall of Banque Ville Mare and Tanque Jacques Carder suspensions followed from this capital drain.
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New York
the Times
Montreal
Canada
Toronto
Chilkoot Pass
Suppression of Havana paper denounced as mistake
General Carlos Garcia says blocking the Havana Recon centrado is a serious error. He warns that suppressing papers for criticizing Spanish methods recalls old Spanish practice and mocks General Ludian’s action as aiding corrupt authority. He stresses free speech and free press as essential to independence and liberty.
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New York
the Times
Washington
Carlos Garcia
Havana
Ludian
United States
Cuba
Ludiow
Reonke
Senator Jones Nears Return From Europe
A Washington dispatch reports Senator Jones of Arkansas wished to return home from Europe by September 10 but delayed by doctors until October 1. He writes he feels as well as ever and has no heart attack fears, and he is not eager to seek the party chairmanship, though resignation would cause a scramble for the post.
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York
Washington
Jesaf Arkansas
Europe
Henes
Mes
Democratic Committee
Quiet In Cleveland Signals Winding Down Boycott
In Cleveland Ohio the city rested quietly as troops were withdrawn and the last company of soldiers likely to be ordered home. A noticeable rise in passenger traffic on the Big Consolidated cars and observers tracking the boycott believe it is waning after tense days.
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Cleveland, O
Rush Work on the Buffalo Navy Yard Alterations Ordered
Orders from Washington direct the Boston Navy Yard to hasten repairs and alterations on the cruiser Buffalo. The ship will be fitted for duty between Portland and Manila and towed to meet the ready tug in commission, accelerating readiness for the Caribbean and Pacific theaters.
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New York
Navy Yards
Washa
Rush
Portland
Manila
Floor collapses at East Liverpool dance injuring audience
In Wellsville last night a floor collapse dropped about 200 people into a cellar during a dance. The fall was about 12 feet. Many were injured but no fatal injuries were reported. several suffered broken bones or other hurts.
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East Liverpool
Wellsville
Origin of Fever: Disease Under Control and Troops to Plum Island
Washington August 3 Marine hospital officials in Hampton traced a former inmate of the goldie home named William Thomas as bringing yellow fever to the area. He traveled from Santiago last July and showed a mild fever later. He then moved to Columbus City Washington. high altitude reduced infection risk. General Merritt directs troops to Plum Island in Long Island Sound per Surgeon General Wyman’s urging.
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Washington
Marine Hospital
Hampton
Goldie Home
William Thomas
Santiago
Phoebus
Columbus City
Wash
Wyman
Thomas
Fort Monroe
Merritt
War Department
Plum Island
Long Island Sound
Army of Forty Thousand Likely for Philippines, Root Seeks Supplies
Washington reports in the last two days that Secretary Root contemplates an army of about 40,000 available men for the Philippines. He has asked bureau chiefs about equipment and supplies, signaling a plan to increase forces in the eastern archipelago.
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Washington
Aug
War Department
Root
Philippines
No Packages For Yukon Delayed By Post Office Rule
Washington dispatch reports Third Assistant Postmaster Madden issued orders denying parcel mail to the Yukon district while letters and postal cards may be sent to the Yukon territory. Some portmasters have failed to obey the rule, causing delays for those sending clothing and other items to friends in the Yukon. Postmasters are instructed to decline all parcel mail to the Yukon.
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New York
Ave
the Times
Washington
Madden
Yukon District
Yukon Territory
Kome
Wallace Idaho seeks new trial in Wardner murder case
Attorneys for Paul Corcoval, sought for the Wardner murder in April, have filed for a new trial in Wallace Idaho. Officials in Wallace and surrounding areas report local political and industrial activity, including Northern Pacific planning a Sunset Peak ore-to-tine line. Fire in New York damaged power facility worth about 200000. Newport News reports on Hampton quarantine conditions and Governor Godwin. David Connell fled Cripple Creek after mob scene. MinneapMetro cyclist A A Tlansen breaks 1000 mile record in a time of 14 hours 1 minute. Grand Trunk shop workers strike looms as negotiations hinge on Superintend Mushfield’s statements.
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Wallace
Idaho
Paul Corcoval
Wardner
Waho
Mel= ten
Sunset Peak
New York
Gaey
New
Caveiny
Newport News
Hampton
Godwin R Wi
Minneapolis
Minn
Augpworth
T. A. Edge
London
England
A. A. Tlansen
Hateseo
Port Huron
Mich
Grand Trunk Incomotive
Mushfield
Largest a Stock introduces new carpet selections
Hennessy’s continues as the leading house for carpet and drapery in the state. The store showcases new carpets from top manufacturers, including exclusive patterns and colors. Featured varieties include Bigelow and Lowell Axminsters, La Vorrette Axminsters, heavy Axminsters, Brussels, Cordova Brussels, Tapestries, and several Velvets and all wool options.
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Hennessy's
Rich Rugs Offerings From Oriental and Domestic Lines
Butte store promotes extensive stock of rare and common rugs from Persia and Turkey. Highlights include Axminster, Wilton, Moquette and Smyrna patterns with varied pricing. Large assortment aims to attract families seeking eastern weaver art.
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Butte
Persia
Turkey
Willoh
Smyrna
Novel Draperies and Portieres in Rich Velvet Shades
Draperies and portieres offered in embroidered velvet with green brown maroon red pink Nile green copper and gold tones. Derby Portieres in Bagdad and Danish stripes floral and Oriental designs. Corded curtains cross stripes white rope curtains lace curtains cotton tapestries damask and more to order with artistic touches for cozy corners and smoking berths.
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Tderby
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