Banister Shoes Win Grand Gold at Parla Exposition
Banister Shoes touted as best after winning the Gold Medal at the Parla Exposition. The note recalls prior honors in Vienna 1873 Philadelphia 18 Orleans 1884-45 and Chicago, signaling broad acclaim. The catalog lists a range of footwear styles including Vici Kid Shoes Shell Cordovan and French Calfskin with heavy soles and leather linings.
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Banisten
Parla
Banister
Vienna
Philadelphia
Orleans
Chicago
Vici
Shell Cordovan
Russia
Russia writes circular on Pekin crisis aims and troop moves
The Official Messenger publishes a circular to Russian ministers abroad dated August 25 outlining imperial aims in China. It stresses protecting the Pekin legation, safeguarding Russians, aiding the Chinese government, and maintaining unity with other powers. It notes Russia’s Manchuria measures and plans to move the mission to Tien Tain while awaiting a legal Chinese government.
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St. Petersburg
Washington
Atlee
Pei Chi Li
Russia
Pekin
China
New Chwang
Blagovestchensk
Manchurian
Manchuria
New Chiang
Tien Tain
Rusala
M. de Giers
Linovitch
Tien Tein
Fastest in the World: Atlantic Mail Steamers Planned
London dispatch details Dover port use by a US owned Atlantic Shipping Company forming to run weekly mail steamers between New York and England. Berehaven Ireland chosen as first Atlantic port with rail link to Rosslare and rapid Paddington arrival. Steamers aim 25 knots, subsidized by US for mail carriage, with service via Havre and Dover to Flushing.
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New York
London
Dover
United States
Atlantic Shipping Company
England
Berehaven
Ireland
Bantry Bay
Rosslare
Great Western Railway of England
Fishguard
Wales
Malls
Paddington
Queenstown
Atlantic
Imperial officials seek admission to fugitive court dispatches
Dispatches allege imperial figures are attempting to join a fugitive imperial court. A German legation is to be set up at Bhanghal, pending Field Marshal Yon Walder’s arrival in China.
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Bhanghal
China
Yon Walderwee
Peace Commission and MacArthur Rule in Philippines
Manila announces instructions defining the commission of peace powers alongside General MacArthur. Legislative authority covers imports taxation and appointments. MacArthur remains chief executive with civil governments under limited supervision. Military forces stay to quell insurrection and brigandage, obeying civil authority for law and order.
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Manila
Government of the Philippines
Commission of Peace
General MacArthur
Secretary of War
Congress Othenwige
Commission
MacArthur
Lmited
Fearful Loss As Californian Missing At Sea
The steamer Californian bound from San Francisco to Manila with almost 8,000 tons of army supplies is overdue by about 15 days after 40 days at sea. Rumors say a shaft break or other accident may have occurred. Maiden voyage, 488 feet, 16,000 ton capacity, owned by American Hawaiian Steamship Company and chartered to the government. Captain George D. Morrison was assigned to command after coming from New York.
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San Francisco
Manila
Philippines
Honolulu
The
Union
Works
American- Hawaiian Steamship Company
Geore D. Morrison
Iran
New York
Murderous Epileptic Kills Father in Mine
In Bellville Illinois a 20 year old named Charles Moody, an epileptic, killed his father John Moody while both worked in the Glendale coal mine. He struck with a pick, death immediate. Moody is jailed and shows no remorse, stating he is glad he killed his father.
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Chicago
Bellville
Charles Moody
John Moody
Glendale
Moody
Speculation on Southern Pacific Presidency Change
In San Francisco rumors say Speyers, representing Southern Pacific control, plan to elect a new president. New York dispatches mention a connection to a candidate linked with a company. Locally, H Huntington or Charles H Tweed are favored, though no definite decision is known as Huntington and Stubbs remain east.
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San Francisco
Southern Pacific
New York
Speyers
Somne Tian Hot
C. P. Huntington
H Huntington
J.C. Stubbs
East
H. E. Huntington
Charles H. Tweed
Andree Left Buoy Report From Norway
Captain Grendahl telegraphs from Bkjeryoe Norway that Andre's buoy No 4 was found containing a July 1 entry. It notes an ongoing voyage with conditions described as at 250 metres altitude, heading north east with undeviating compass, four carrier pigeons dispatched, and good weather. The crew reports over ice and good spirits.
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Btockholm
Grendahl
Bkjeryoe
Norway
Andre
Greenwich
Panic at Chicago depot injures score in stampede
A panicked crowd at a joint ticket agency on Clark Street in Chicago crowded the entrance during a rush for return coupons of 4 A. R. campment tickets. A woman fainted and a plate glass window shattered as several people were knocked down. Police restored order. none seriously hurt and most treated at a nearby drug store.
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Chicago
Clark Street
A. R
Onder
American coal operators eye European markets for English demand
London reports indicate American coal operators and agents push deals abroad to supply French and Russian navies with West Virginia steam coal. W P Read of Chicago aims to deliver Pennsylvania Run of Mine to Mediterranean ports, while President Casa of the Pennsylvania Railroad travels to Paris. Robert Pitcairn plans transcontinental transport schemes, amid hopes Britons will buy U S coal to replace shortages.
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London
England
W. P. Read
Chicago
Paris
West Virginia
E. M. Hopkins
Philadelphia
Pennsylvania
Hopkins
Associated Press
Casa
Pennsylvania Railway
Robert Pitcairn
Pittsburg
Mediterranean
Black Sea
United States
Enelind
Deutschland Sets Transatlantic Speed Records Again
New York reports the Hamburg-American steamer Deutschland has broken eastern and western transatlantic records with a 5 days 12 hours 29 minutes voyage from Cherbourg to Sandy Hook. Average speed 23.2 knots, 584 nautical miles in the distance, and six daily runs are cited amid moderate winds and hazy weather.
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New York
Deutschland
Cherbourg Harbor
Bandy Hook
Hamburg
Southampton
Cherbourg
Sandy Hook
Resignation Triggers Cabinet Shakeup in New Brunswick
Frederickson New Brunswick Sept 1 The resignation of Henry R Emerson premier and cabinet reorganization arise from Canadian and provincial relations rather than a government crisis. Ottawa contemplates dissolving the house. Premier Briere may resign to bolster Liberal gains. Emerson may seek a seat in Parliament.
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Frederickson
N. B
Henry R. Emerson
Premer
New Brunswick
Ottawa
House of Commons
Briereson
Fis
Mmerson
House of Cummins
Exchanged Tunes At Aden Welcome For Von Waldersee
Berlin reports Field Marshal Von Waldersee cabled Emperor William from Aden confirming a cordial reception on entering the port. The French troopship Lachampagne trailed the vessel with marching bands. the German band answered with the Marseillaise while the French band played the German anthem. The marshal was formally welcomed by the British consular resident and then continued toward China.
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Berlin
von Waldersee
Willsiam
Aden
Lachampagne
Feld Marshal
China
Popular Cuban leader named for Cuban constitutional convention
New York dispatch reports Senor Salvador Cisneros Betancourt, former Cuban president, received a cable from Puerto Principe stating he would be chosen as a delegate to Cuba's constitutional convention, with districts offering to send him as their representative.
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New York
Salvador Cisneros Betancourt
Cuba
Puerto Princie
Senor Cisnero Seeks Puerto Principe Return After Mission
Senor Cisnero, who carried a petition to President McKinley demanding immediate independence for the island, completes his mission in the country and will sail home today preferring Puerto Principe, his former home.
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Tve
Puerto Principe
Mas Kinley
Senor Cisnerom
Bryan arrives in Chicago for talks with Democratic leaders
Burlington train brings W. J. Bryan to Chicago at 10 am with private secretary and reporters. He is greeted by Bryan Nebraska club officers and Democratic headquarters officials, meets Senator Jones and committee members, and travels on to South Bend Indiana for an evening speech.
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Chicago
Burlington
W. J. Bryan
Hie
Bryan Nebraska Club
Senator Jones
South Bend
Ind
Britain Hesitates on China Policy as Salisbury Favors Proposals
London reports indicate Britain has not publicly stated its stance on the Chinese crisis. Yet, indications point to Lord Salisbury supporting the principle of the American-Russian proposals, though he may seek modifications.
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London
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Cotton Mills Shut Down in Fall River Industry
Forty four cotton mills operated by 24 corporations halted operations today in Fall River Massachusetts until September 10. The shutdown affects about 17 400 workers with roughly three quarters of the firms nearing a month of curtailment under the general agreement.
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Fall River
Mass
Secretary Hay Well Denies Illness In Telegraph
Concord New Hampshire September 1 Senior Chancellor received a telegram from Secretary of State Hay at Lake Bunappee denying he is seriously ill. He said his indisposition was slight and he is now in his usual health.
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Concord
N. H
Hay
Lake Bunappee
Montana and national briefs in condensed telegram form
A roundup of late 19th century notices covers Marshal von Waldersee nearing China, a New Orleans financial loss from Friday, a smelter worker's suicide in East Helena, fusion talks between Idaho Democrats and populists, a Providence race track fire loss including the trotter Ace, the American Bar Association choosing Denver for next year, a Montana Christian church convention, Edward Washburn's death, frontier clashes between Roumania and Bulgaria, a Utah or Wyoming train robbery note near Hay Stacks, a Salt Lake bicycle record, Russia’s control of Manchuria, Siberian railroad shipments, a coal miners strike in Kansas, Montana boxing victory by Bil Oglesby, a drowning near Billings, and Catholic clergy incorporation in Helena with a possible Jefferies-Corbett boxing term note.
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Salt Lake
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Corbett
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