Invasion of American Rapid Transit Links London Reform
London clerks note turmoil of South Africa war and rail transit woes. American capital moves to modernize London’s transport with new underground lines and fiberoptic traction. Rumors link Charles T. Yerkes to controlling Cross, Hampstead routes while plans unfold for a 120 mile suburban rail network in northern England.
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London
Trafalgar Square
Cinseat
Ronan
Charles T. Yerkes
Chicago
New York
Caaring Cross
Ewaton &Hampstead
Smith
Associated Press
Yerkes
Manchester
Liverstoo
Golton
England
Messia
Tom
Albert Johnson
Coal Market
Diplomatic speculation on China crisis from London
London dispatch reports Lord Salisbury at the foreign office with no clear resolution to the China situation. The Times leans toward Morrison's view while diplomats cite possible German Russian understandings, predicting continued British Pekin presence and unresolved imperial palace power dynamics.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Lord Salisbury
China
Dirk
Vosges
the Times
Morrison
Germany
Russia
Japan
Franz Pekin
England
South Africa
Rusela
Far East
Pekin
Tongland
Russa
Many ships at Nome harbor with gold and passengers
The steam ship Cleveland reached Seattle from Nome after a 14 day voyage carrying 164 passengers and 50000 dollars in gold. Nome harbor lists vessels including Charles D. Lane Alliance Aloha Discovery Valencia Kimball Elk Seven Sisters St Paul and Laula Walch with Valencia due to depart Seattle around September 2.
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Seattle
Wash
Cleveland
Nome
Nome Harbor
Charles D. Lane
Alliance
Aloha
Discovery
Valencia
Kimball
Elk
Seven Sisters
St. Paul
Laula Walch
Withdrawal rumor shocks Shanghai as Pekin evacuation questioned
Reports from Shanghai on September 13 claim allies may withdraw from Pekin provoking panic. Locals doubt any advance to Pekin occurred and view the evacuation as a staged fabrication. Observers warn a hard lesson is needed to avert future unrest in China.
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Shanghai
Pekin
China
City 13 Hopeful Foreign Shipping Will Be Resumed
Galveston reports steady progress toward rebuilding after disaster. General McKibbon plans withdrawal but assures restoration of property and rapid return of rail and bridge links. Railroads mobilize crews to Virginia Point to Galveston to enable outgoing shipments by the bridge’s completion. City officials and medical leaders inspect damaged institutions and debris removal continues as water supply meets needs.
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Galveston
Genuri McKirben
Aterm
Galvesto
Houston
Mekilopen
War Department
Associated Press
Galénel L. J. Polk
Santa Fey
Tre Veaton
Polkard Toon
Associated Prosar
Virginia Point
Wharf Inter
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Ory
Prather
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Breckenridge
McKibbon
Havana Customs Receipts for August 1900 Decline
Washington reports the division of customs and insular affairs released Havana’s August 1900 receipts totaling 970,926 dollars. The statement details the month’s revenue at the Havana custom house, with figures reflecting the era’s tax collection.
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Washington
Havana Custom ‘House
Americans in Venezuela Improve Under Loomis Leave
Washington reports Frank Loomis United States minister to Venezuela arrived on leave. He says conditions were quiet and improving, with coffee prices rising and American capital flowing into Venezuela. An American firm plans gas illumination in Caracas and lighting plants at La Guira for long distance power transmission.
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Baltimore & Ohio Syndicate
Laod
Carnegie and
Piccairn
Marseilles
Odessa
United States
Butana
Lord Balisbury
Lord Paunce
Ote
Washington
Sir Henry Howard
The
Hague
Luxemburg
Teltien Ieuan
Mougster
Genie W. Tipsa
Washington, D. C
Diplomatic Service
Frank Loomis
Venezuela
Loomis
Conners
Caracas
la Guayro
Carncag
la Guira
Colombia
Britons Hopeful Over The War
A New York dispatch notes Lord Roberts accelerates general elections amid dissolving parliament. Machadodorp bulletins claim fifteen thousand Boer prisoners and growing pressure on Boer forces. Reports cite Buller, Plev, and Hart supporting decisive moves toward Nelsons and Barberton. analysts predict last major battle near Nelapruit with dispersal of Commandant Vilejoen’s forces. The elections are not likely to wait for war’s end.
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New York
Tribune
London
Lord Salisbury
Lord Roberts
Machadodorp
Kruger
Transvaal
Dentency
Machoodorp
Boor
Redvers Buller
Lor
Spoirzieop
Bother
Polen Tarew
Hamilton
Prench
Greally
Barberton
Hart
Clements
Stund
Nelapruit
Vile Joen
Komatipourt
Venezuela Loss of Territory Forecast in Dispute
In Venezuela and Colombia border talks the two commissioners appointed to delim it the boundary line proceed with work after Loomis’s remark. Analysts believe under the 1896 mediation Spain acted as arbitrator between Venezuela and Colombia and that Venezuela may lose nearly a quarter of its territory west of the Nugra River, as the dispute unfolds.
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Loomia
Caracas
Venezuela
Great Britain
Veneguwa
Colombia
Loomis
Spain
Veneguili
Calom- Via
la Nugra
Portland Relief Fund Reaches Galveston Sufferers
Portland Oregon reports a relief contribution of 1000 dollars for Galveston sufferers. The note appears in a broad city page with terse notices and readers’ queries. The item reflects a civic response amid a broader set of humor and commentary fragments from the era.
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Portland
Ore
Galveston
Special to the Public Crystal Spring water and dances
The notice describes weekly Crystal Spring gatherings and dancing events at a local venue. It mentions weekly clean water and Monday plunges, Sunday dancing, and private parties with music by Langlois and a band. It advertises Fixcelsior oil by Sherman Gadertaker for easier machine operation.
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Crystal
Stockholders Meeting Notice at Butte Hotel Company
The annual meeting of the stockholders of the Butte Hotel Company will be held at the office of the galt company, the McDermott hotel, on Monday September 24 at 8 o'clock p.m. for election of officers and other business. Also notices Northern Pacific Saturday and Sunday round trip tickets to Butte, Twin Bridges, Whitehall, Pipestone with prices.
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Butte Hotel Company
Galt
McDermott
H. I. Wilson
Whitehall
State School of Mines Announces Montana Course and Land Office Notices
The Montana State School of Mines offers a four year program in mining and electrical engineering with two 40 week terms per year, beginning September 1. The Land Office in Helena announces approved survey points for townships and sale of survey entries beginning October 6, 1900. Sutton's New Theatre Company in Silver Bow County certifies capital stock at ten thousand shares and records officers and sworn statements by officials.
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State School of
Sijnes
Antte
Montana
Realdenta
Mont
United Brat Land Office
Heléna
Mant
Register
Recviver
Tandin
Townships
George D. Greene
Sutton’s New Theatre Company
Silverdon
Sulton’s
New Theatre Company
Naa Ween
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McCaleb
Havana
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Penelope
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Alice
Union
Indianapolis
Stockholders’ Meeting
State School OF Mines
Sutton's New Theater Company
W. J. Keeler
W. 4. Keeler
J. K. Heslet
Cm. Parr
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Penne Ee Wines
Wyoming
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Hutto
Universal Silver Party
Silvia
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James W. Curran
Butt Montana
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Tne Révin
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Grantto
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Suimp, M, & M
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Chas. L. Sint & Cs
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North Main Street
Wutte
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Reid
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Miike
Chas, L. Smith & Co
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Contoy & Morley
South Butte
Eorner
M'Milian & Floyd
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Nation Store
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Adness Potter Company
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Ine Aulee
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Thompson Investment CO
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Orien
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Privo
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Dakota
South
Arizona
I Thompson Investment CO
Broadway
Madam Mditha
Priday
Idaho Street
Dusold and
Carson
West Granite Street
Mee Et Mazin
Rabie Alvice
Alvorcos
National Undertaking Company
E. Quartz
Westside
Crooklyn Ranch
Jefferson
Langlois Stable
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Mountain
Mra
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Dinemont
Butte
AARP
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Listle Block
Home Loan Company
B. Rombauer, Assayer
Carney & Head
C. H. Rowan
Milwaukee, Wis
Allen
Olmstead
la Roy
N.Y
J.D McGregor
J. E. Tuite
S. Montana St
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