Cockran urges mediation in Transvaal crisis and US ally views
Ex congressman Bourke Cockran writes to President McKinley arguing for moral restraint over war in the Transvaal dispute. He advocates friendly mediation, warns against criminal aggression in attempting to control foreign electoral laws, and questions Anglo American alliance motives. He also cites ongoing US Philippines policy debates and public opinion's power.
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New York
W. Bourke Cockran
McKinley
Transvaal
Christendom
Great Britain
Boer Republic
Chamberlain
England
United States
South Africa
Combination Assured in Texas Livestock Venture
George B. Loving of Fort Worth says the livestock combination is practically assured after a Waldorf conference with New York and Boston capitalists. He plans a New York return after the Dewey day bustle to finalize an organization with at least 20 million dollars in capital and control of most ranches and livestock across Texas New Mexico and Arizona. Thirty five additional ranch owners have given options.
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New York
George B. Loving
Fort Worth
Texas
Waldorf-Astora
Boston
Mr. Loving
New Mexico
Arizona
Reed's Expansion Views in Portland Discussion
A special to the Tribune from Portland Maine reports Thomas B Reed participated in a discussion with two Portland men on the war in the Philippines. He clearly stated his sentiments while one companion, described as a radical expansionist, commented that to continue expansion would be necessary.
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New York
the Tribune
Portland
Thomas B. Reed
Philippines
Governor Denies Respite for Allen Ahead of Hanging
Inter Mountain reports that Governor Smith refused a respite for Joseph Allen sentenced to hang tomorrow. Despite pleas by Allen’s mother Lena Allen and others, the governor said a stay would require resentencing. The gallows were prepared for a 9am execution with strict entry rules and no statement expected from Allen.
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Inter Mountain
Helena
Joseph Allen
Lena Allen
Charles Dahler
Helena Clarke
Allen
Davidson
Vanderbilt Will Set to Shape Charity Plans and Inheritances
The Vanderbilt estate in New York faces a will likely directed to charity interests. Cornelius Vanderbilt, Jr. has reconciled with his parents after a marriage dispute with Grace Wilson. Upon Cornelius’s death William K. Vanderbilt will head the family, and the social world may see major changes as large mansions pass to heirs.
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New York
Cornelius Vanderbit
Cor Helius Vanderbilt, Jr
Misa Grace Wilson
Cornelius Vanderbilt
William K
Mr. Vanderbilt
Vanderbilt
TARTAR DELAYED AS MADE BY DISCHARGED SOLDIERS
Washington dispatches reveal confusion over the army transport Tartar held at Hong Kong for alleged overcrowding. Details show 1145 capacity with 1142 soldiers aboard and 61 cabin passengers, and reports of a lack of dock space in Nagasaki. Officials seek clearance to return troops home while alliances and bimetallic lobbying accompany the transport saga.
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Washington
War Department
Hong Kong
Root
White House
Chamberlain
State Department
Metcalf
Twentieth
Kansas
Tong ‘Kong
Corbin
Manila
Tartar
Major Long
Nagasaki
San Francisco
Otis
Pia
Immediate Reply in Britain and South Africa Tension
Dispatches report Britain seeks an immediate reply to calm the Transvaal crisis as Kruger and Krane's terms cause debate. Officials deny hopelessness while Ready to aid, South Africa remains divided amid calls for border actions and possible mobilization.
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London
Tie Merase
Transvaal
Kran Beve
Uber
Ce Bilteh
Che Mackie
Rand
Capeton
Autonomy Rejected by Pilipino Congress Nlo Americas Offer
Manila report details a Filipino reply to a U S sovereignty offer. Ambrovlo Riangares is named as author of the response which cites race prejudice and US actions as reasons for rejecting autonomy under sovereignty. The document reiterates anti American arguments from prior appeals and thanks the offerors for autonomy.
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Manila
Pilipino Congress
Nlo Americas
Ambrovlo Riangares
Supreme Court
Sis
Lackey Fatally Injured After Fall From Sulky
Chicago dispatch reports John Lackey, prominent race horse breeder and owner of the Lackey stable in Muncie Ind, was severely injured after his sulky horse stumbled on the track. He was thrown about 20 feet and may die from his injuries.
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Chicago
Boundaries Modified For Olympic Reserve in County
The Clilium county commission has asked the Interior to modify the Olympic reserve boundaries. They claim over three fourths of the agricultural land in the county would be removed, risking government aid and potential bankruptcy for local farmers. Four hundred one thousand acres of land are included in the reserve.
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Clilium
Olympic Reserve
Yo Pelief
Union of Silver Clubs Leader Hails National Amalgamation
James Po Tarvin of Covington in the Ohio Valley League is credited with sparking a national movement to unite silver organizations across the country. The Record notes his vision of Chicago as the central hub from which this drive would radiate.
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Bimetallic Association
Allen W. Clark
Ohio Valley League
Tarvin
J. P. Altgeld
Altgeld
United Bimetallic Organization
Clark
Chicago
Judge Tarvin
Kentucky
Goebel
Mill consolidation dispute unsettles Fall River mills
A New York dispatch reports mills in Fall River face a choice between Barrow Wade Guthrie & Co offered consolidation or forming a local syndicate. William M. Wood met with treasurers and urged cooperation with Barrow syndicate to protect Fall River interests, while Flint-Wood links weaken. The meeting included figures not linked to the Bayne movement, implying mixed positions among participants.
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New York
Fall River Saga
Stock Hive
Barrow, Wade, Guthrie & Co
William M. Wood
C. V. Remington
Wood
Flint-Wood
Baron, Wade, Guthrie & Co
Mills
Int
Fall River
Dreyfus case sparks mixed UK reactions
London papers discuss letters urging and withdrawing from the Paris exposition while the British government shows no plan to respond. Max O'Rell criticizes public sympathy for Dreyfus as potentially unjust, arguing innocence and global support could have led to acquittal if in England or Germany.
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London
Max O'Rell
Paul Blovet
Daily Chronicle
Dreyfus
England
Germany
Dreyfus Controversy Rumors Spur Paris Political Plea
An Hoxton Post report claims Generals Hoget and Mercier pressured President Goubet to pardon Captain Dreyfus if the Jewish committee drops the case. The note suggests shifting Dreyfus away from major French cities amid the anti Dreyfusard appeal.
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Hoxton
SepteeThe Post Today
Jing
Paris
Hoget
Mercier
Goubet
Dreyfue
Dreyfus Ho
France
Senator Clark's Views On Montana Demotion And Exposition
Senator Chirk of Montana arrived in Washington and left briefly for a dem onellation tied to Montana’s regiment. He criticized a verdict as biased and warned attention would shift to other issues while noting no government action to withdraw American participation in the exposition.
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Washington
Chirk
Montana
Perepenee
Avery
Cone Ets
An Earl an Actor to Debut Soon in New York
An Earl an Actor in New York in September plans a debut on the stage. The Earl, who has spent time in the comic company, will adapt The Ice as a profession. Charles Frolman has engaged him for the farce Wheels Within and his initial appearance will be at Madison Square Theater in New York.
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New York
Eari
Yarmonth
Newwl
Charles Frolman
Madison Square Theater
Wheels
Treasury Anticipates October Interest Payment
Washington September 13 The secretary of the treasury forecast the money stringency easing in New York expects an October interest of 86,596,026 due on the four percent bonds of 1807. The secretary’s action was taken without solicitation.
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Washington
New York
Urge Kruger to Yield in Pretoria Dispatch
A special dispatch from Pretoria says leaders of the Afrikanderbund telegraphed to President Kruger urging him to yield to Chamberlain's final demands.
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London
Sey W
Pretoria
Afrikanderbund
Kruger
Dress Goods Opening at Hennessy’s Fall Fabrics Show
The Dress Goods Buyer Tom Redmond unveils a stunning fall fabric selection at Hennessy’s this week. Leading European and American manufacturers vie for representation, promising a comprehensive line of elegant textures and imports. Numerous fabrics are already available in-store.
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Tom Redmond
Europe
America
Hennessy's
Watch Hennessys Windows Show Faddish Golf Suitings
The window display features Golf Suitings, English Suitings and Onglish Plaids for Golf Capes, Tourists Capes Cloaks and Skirts. They are praised as the season’s swellest and most versatile fabrics with plain and richly colored plaid options. The shop touts wide variety from delicate French weaves to sturdy Scotch English textures.
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