Chinese Crisis Tensions Rise As Powers Seek Unity
Washington reports after a cabinet meeting that the administration seeks a united approach among Britain Russia Germany and others over the China crisis. Aligned with dispatch tampering concerns an American warship may reopen direct communications. Portusak arrives to file charges against Leary in Guam.
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Washington
Earl Li
Germany
Peking
Tien Tsin
Efu
Shanghai
Remey
Leary
San Francisco
Frank P. Portusak
Guam
Honolulu
Portusak
Charleston
Chinese emissaries arrive to aid reform move in America
Leung Kaising a Chinese youth arrives in San Francisco with two secretaries to act as personal representatives of the Chinese emperor and promote reform among Chinese residents. In Paris, Admiral Courreles reports a council of admirals will hold Li Hung Chang aboard ship until negotiations with China begin.
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San Francisco
Li Hung Chang
Paris
Courreles
Chiwaters
Imirals
Peking
China
Death of August Kittman Linked to X-Ray Burns
In St Paul on August 29 a physician and family report death from burns received during an x ray treatment. Kittman had a prior streetcar accident last winter and had multiple doctors treating him as x ray photographs of his injuries were sought. The photographing physician denied serious burns.
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St. Paul
August Kittman
Kittman
Order on oleomargarine use in Cuba issued by General Wood
By direction of the secretary of war General Wood has issued an order governing oleomargarine in Cuba. Imported oleomargarine must bear the word plainly marked in plain Roman letters and be sold only from packages so marked. No tax is placed upon oleomargarine entering Cuba.
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Cuba
Washington
Secretary of War
Wood
Big Incendiary Fire Destroys Multiple Winnipeg Firms
An incendiary blaze in downtown Winnipeg destroyed Conway's auction rooms Haliday's commission warehouse Kanzie's plumbing establishment and Bruce's millinery store along with several small offices. Several similar fires have occurred in recent days but caused little damage due to quick suppression.
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Winnipeg
Conway’s
Haliday
Kanzie
Bruce’s Millinery
Claims by colored men seek damages from New York City
Seven claims for damages against New York City were filed with Comptroller Coler by colored men alleging police clubbing during the recent race riots. Six claims seek 15000 each and one seeks 25000. This moves toward suits in the supreme court.
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New York
Coler
Supreme Court
New Incorporations in Columbus and Cincinnati
Columbus August 29 First Baptist church in Pomeroy, Engineer Publishing company increase from 20000 to 30000. Cleveland Hess ische Unterstutzung Verein Cincinnati.
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Columbus
First Baptist Church
Pomeroy
Engineer Publishing Company
Cleveland
Hessische Untersteutzungs Verin
Cincinnati
Fire destroys rear of Cherry hotel in Washington D C
The rear of the Cherry hotel burned in Washington D C on August 29. All kitchen equipment rear lodging rooms and supplies were destroyed. Loss estimated at 2000 pounds.
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Washington D. H., O
Cherry Hotel
British forces take Bergendal amid Boer positions
London reports from Belfast Transvaal dated Aug 29 say General Buller’s troops captured Bergendal a strong hill fort held by General Botha’s force. Heavy losses on both sides. Generals French and Pole-Carew continue engaging the Boer main positions as a Cape Town dispatch of a Boer defeat remains unconfirmed.
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London
Lord Roberts
Belfast
Transvaal
Buller
Bergendal
Botha
Machadodorp
Lydenburg
French
Pole-Carew
Cape Town
Fusion talks progress among Boise silver party leaders
Boise city on August 29 reports leaders of three silver parties are pursuing a fusion plan. No final agreement announced yet but observers expect an arrangement. It is understood three Democrats may concede seats to the Populists to clear the path.
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Boise City
Winona Bible Conference Closes at Winona Lake
The Winona Bible conference near Winona Lake closes its 10 day session with a hillside service described as a spiritual lovefeast. It drew about 1500 attendees including many eminent divines from across the country.
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Winona
Warsaw
Ind
Denver Leads in Push for 1901 Grand Army Encampment
Chicago reports near unanimous support for holding the 1901 Grand Army encampment in a western city with Denver in front. Veterans cite cooler Rocky Mountain weather and novelty. Denver organizers host the business meeting and social events as thousands attend the parade review and receptions. Charles Beckwith of Algensea dies during the procession. General Edward S. Bragg is re elected president of the Iron Brigade.
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Chicago
Grand Army
Denver
Rocky Mountains
Grand Army of the Republic
Studebaker Theater
Shaw
Harrison
J. L. Longenecker
Illinois
Louis Wagner
Memorial Hall
Down Town
Army of Veterans
Nelson A. Miles
Daniel E. Sickles
Duke D’arcos
Charles Beckwith
Algensea
Mich
Michigan Avenue
Madison Street
Edward S. Bragg
Iron Brigade
Brigade
Anthracite Strike Looms as Miners Stand Firm
Hazelton Pa Aug 29 striking miners threaten a 140000 worker walkout within ten days if operators reject the United Mine Workers scale demands including abolition of company stores and dictation, semi monthly cash pay, and wage increases 10 to 20 percent.
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Hazelton
United Mine Workers
Mine Workers’ Organization
Chicago
United Mine Workers’ Union
Bandits Rob Mulato Home in Chihuahua Robbery
In Mulato Chihuahua Mexico a group of masked robbers tied Leandro Carrasco and another man and stole 1200 dollars plus other goods. Four bandits were pursued and shot after the incident.
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Palyo
Tex
Mulato
State of
Chihuahua
Mexico
Leandro Carrasco
News of the World Roundup of Early 20th Century Incidents
Reports from Akron Baltimore Denver Cincinnati and surrounding areas describe train fatalities robberies highway holdups and political notes. Notable names include Paul Webb Ed Malga Joseph Bannatt Flora Betts H H Striditon H J Ford and Jesse James with unsolved mystery and a claimed detective among the slain.
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News of the World
Akron
Baltimore
Denver
Cincinnati
Paul Webb
Ed Malga
United States
Ecuador
Cleveland
Joseph Bannatt
Flora M. Betts
Smith
H. H. Striditon
New York
Richmond man charged after fatal Waco stabbing
Richmond Kentucky August 29 William Embry fatally wounded Steve Ray during a knife attack in Waco. Embry placed under heavy bond awaiting grand jury action.
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Richmond
Waco
William Embry
Steve Ray
Embry
Plague Death Reported in Glasgow Family
A family member previously reported ill with the plague has died, marking the second plague fatality. Forty families remain isolated as health measures continue.
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Glasgow
Baseball scores and standings from multiple games
Baseball results from Chicago Brooklyn Boston Indianapolis Detroit Cleveland and Buffalo. Scoring lines show runs by inning and final tallies with listed batteries and umpires. Notable games include Chicago beating St Louis 8 1, Philadelphia defeating Brooklyn 16 2, and New York beating Boston 9 2 in the American League action.
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Chicago
St. Louis
Griffith
Dexter
Young and Criger
Empiie
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Frazer and McFarland, Kitson and Farrell
Baseball scores from Mansfield Wheeling Dayton and Toledo
In 12 innings Mansfield over Anderson 4 0. Wheeling outlasted Fort Wayne 8 5. Wheeling then won 5 3 at Fort Wayne. Dayton defeated Marion 3 2. Toledo defeated Newcastle 11 8.
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Mansfield
Anderson
Wheeling
Fort Wayne
Dayton
Marion
Toledo
Newcastle
Tart Winners at Tracks Across Three Tracks
At Sheepshead Bay Beau Ormonde Belle of Troy Demurrer Lady Massey Klondike King Bramble win races. At Hawthorne Audie John A Morris Prestar Wild Pirate Maggie Davis Scale triumph. At St Louis Mona B Kate Freeman Percy B Glenlake Seething Eight Bells prevail.
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Sheepshead Bay
Beau Ormonde
Belle of Troy
Demurrer
Lady Massey
Klondike
King Bramble
Hawthorne
Audie
John A. Morris
Prestar
Wild Pirate
Maggie Davis
Scale
St. Louis
Mona B
Kate Freeman
Percy B
Glenlake
Seething
Eight Bells
Weather Forecast For Wor Oble And Regions
Generally fair conditions across Wor Oble Kentucky West Virginia and Qediasa with light winds Thursday. No precipitation expected and temperatures mild across the area.
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Kentucky
West Virginia
Qediasa
Kentucky House Poised On Goebel Law Repeal Debate
Kentucky lawmakers in an extra session debate election law changes tied to the Goebel law. Democrats expect defeat of outright repeal while GOP leaders foresee a narrow senate majority and possible passage. Dems nominate Ed O Leigh as clerk with William Thorne Jr and John Miles filling key posts.
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House
Beckham
Frankfort
Kentuck
Senate
Dyer
Hill
Watkins
Bell
Tolin
Furnish
Harbeson
William Goebel
Ed O. Leigh
Paducah
William P. Thorne, Jr
Eminence
John E. Miles
Leigh
Market Reports Grain and Stock Prices Across U S Cities
Aug 28 price survey covers cattle hogs and sheep in Chicago Cleveland Pittsburg Buffalo and New York with values for steers cows calves hogs and lambs. No 2 wheat corn oats prices listed. regional variations noted including Texas and western stock figures.
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Chicago
Texas
Cleveland
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Ohio
Delaine
Toledo
Baltimore
Alabama's Speed Trial Sets 17 Knot Average
The United States battleship Alabama completed an official speed trial with an average speed of 17 knots. The report from Boston dated August 29 details the vessel’s performance and confirms the measured pace during testing.
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Alabama
Boston
United States
British minister to Mexico named as Dun sickens
R G Dun gravely ill prompts appointment of George Granville as British minister to Mexico. Fires sweep forest reserves near Los Angeles while census figures show Boston and San Francisco populations and Alliance, Ohio, listed. Hiram Sharp executed in Atlanta for wife murder. Alfred Bingen, NY broker, suicides at Long Branch. Lord Roberts takes over as commander in chief from Lord Wolseley.
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R. G. Dun
George Granville
Mexico
Los Angeles
Cal
Hiram Sharp
Atlanta
Boston
San Francisco
Alliance
Alfred Bingen
New York
Long Branch
N. J
Lord Roberts
Lord Wolseley
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McCoy
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William ST
Pate
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