Boer generals visit King Edward aboard royal yacht
Boer generals Botha Dewet and Delarey reached London, traveled to Cowes to meet King Edward on the Victoria and Albert, were hosted by General Roberts and Lord Kitchener, and toured the fleet aboard the Wildfire. They praised the reception and spoke briefly with the king and Queen Alexandra before returning to London.
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London
Botha
Dewet
Delarey
South Africa
Cowes
King Edward
Victoria and Albert
Southampton
General Roberts
Lord Kitchener
Earl Roberts
Waterloo Station
Associated Press
General Botha
Vryheid
Natal
Spithead
Chamberlain
Edward
Wildfire
Nigeria
Pythians Elect Officers at Supreme Lodge Meeting
Tracey R. Bangs of Grand Forks North Dakota was exalted to supreme chancellor by unanimous vote of the supreme lodge. Other officers elected include Charles E. Shriveley Indiana as supreme vice chancellor and George E. Church California as supreme prelate. Louisville Kentucky named next meeting place.
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Tracey” Or Bangs
North Dakota
San Francisco
Tracey R. Bangs
Grand Forks
N. D
Knights of Pythias
Supreme Lodge
Ogden H. Fethers
Charles E. Shriveley
Indiana
George E. Church
California
C. F. Easley
New Mexico
William Simmons
Delaware
Church
Simmons
Hasley
Supreme Master of Arms
L. F. Carnsworth
R. L. C. White
Thomas D. Meareast
John W. Thompson
Washington, D. C
Louisville
Supreme Assembly of the Pythian Sisterhood
W. A. Dilworth
Nebraska
WRECKS OFF AFRICAN COAST TWO BRITISH BARKS GO DOWN
Reports from Cape Town reveal two British barks lost in a storm off the African coast. The Highfields sank quickly with 23 crew drowned, while Brutus and Highfields captain Dunham and ten men clung to a floating bridge before washing away. Rescues followed after six hours in the water. The incident was clarified from an initial erroneous report. The piece also notes the opening of the National Bible Conference in Warsaw Indiana with 1500 ministers, led by Rev J Wilbur Chapman, urging stronger Christ preaching.
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Cape Town
Highlands
Highfields
Dunham
Dallachie
National Bible Conference
Warsaw
Ind
Winona
J. Wilbur ‘Chapman
Churches of
Imperial Troops Crush Rebel HQ in Sze Chuan
Viceroy reports that imperial forces assaulted the rebel headquarters at nichawan on August 12. About one thousand rebels were killed and their leader Tong You Hung captured and executed.
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Peking
Sze Chuan
Nichawan
Tong You Hung
Printers Pass Many Laws In Eight Hour Day Campaign
The International Typographical Union in Cincinnati concludes a weeklong session with 300 propositions and resolutions. A push for a nine-member committee on wages versus taxation fails. An auxiliary vote endorses organizing women workers. A bold plan for an aggressive universal eight hour law is adopted for the next year.
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WII
Cincinnati
International Typographical Union
International Ladies’ Auxiliary
Lynch
Union of Pressmen
Gunboat Boyaca Captured by Colombian Revolutionaries
Reports from Agua Dulce state the government gunboat Boyaca was seized after a naval engagement. About 300 government troops led by General Ortiz and Henao, plus munitions and provisions, were captured along with a gasoline launch. The Boyaca had sailed from Panama on July 29 to reinforce Morales Berti’s command.
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Allen
San Jose de Costa Rica
Agua Dulce
Ortiz
Henao
Boyaca
Panama
Morales Berti
Race Riot in Texas Over Singing at Creosote Works
In Houston on August 16 eleven white men were jailed after a clash with Black workers at the Southern Pacific creosote plant seven miles from the city. Casualties include Nelson Randall killed, Bill Anderson wounded, and William Hamilton fatally or seriously hurt. Whites, who were erecting oil tanks, complained of Negro singing near a boarding car and rioted after Randall arrived with a rifle.
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Houston
Tex
Southern Pacific Creosote Works
Nelson Randall
Bill Anderson
William Hamilton
Creosote Works
Southern Pacific
Grain rate reductions to hit the Northwest within a week
President James J. Hill announced that grain rate cuts promised by the Great Northern and Northern Pacific systems will take effect within a week across Minnesota and the Dakotas. He said the reductions will benefit northwestern farmers and apply to the entire Northwest, with other lines joining in. Farm areas will benefit widely.
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Hill
St. Paul
Minnesota
Dakotas
Great Northern
Northern Pacific
James J. Hill
Northwest
Northwestern
Revival of Taffeta for Dust Coats and Evening Wear
Revival of taffeta fabrics highlights dust coats, evening wraps, and dressy gowns. Glace silks prove practical, resisting rain, while dust cloaks in poppy red adopt Japanese fashion with lace collars and turned back cuffs. The addition of a ...
Lace Collars Highlight Revival in Elegant Evening Wear
Fashion notes praise taffeta revival for smart evening dress and dust cloaks. Lace trimmed empire yoke cloaks with scalloped turnover collars showcase bright season colors and wide sleeves, while plain colors dominate and shots remain available for light reflections. Judic Chollet.
Dressy gowns and accessories of pale chiffons and silks
Chiffon picture hats in pale shades are trimmed with lace or jewels. Mitts and openwork gloves in fine silk are making a revival. A tulle boa with flower petals complements hats. Silk mull dresses, inexpensive and chiffon-like, feature many tucks, trains, and ruffles. Louis Quinze patent leather slippers with gold buckles complete the look.
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Tattersall’s
Furnhingistores
Anderson Bros
Dillon, Montana
TO Sale Stable
S. S. Patterson
Wholesale Liquors & Cigars
Salt Lake City
Burlington
Chicago
Denver
Omaha
ME Hou
West Second South
R. &. Neslen
P. S
Dillon Brewery
J. L. Weiser
Prop
Superior
Dillon
Nartz
Jacer
Montana
Morrison's
Tribune
Gr .Louis Restaurant
A. C. Gronas
Dillon, Mont
Agaufion
China
United States
Fleet
King
Pythians
Texas
Chiffon
Ureka
Standard Oil Company
F C. DeWitt & Co
Central Pharmaay
Ely
ELY Bos
Warren St
New York
Clifton
Arizona
Messrs
Ely Bros
Deru M. Porren
Mer. Ariz
Gold M.co. Messrs
Exy Bros
Proberta
Cal
Franx I
Kinpurarinz
Wasy Vin Do Cinchona Co
Des Moines
Iowa
City Drug Store
Hayfever
E. W. VoaxEn
Gen. Mgr
Bedrock, Salmon & Gibbonsville Stage Co
U. S. Mail
Salmon City Shoupe
Gibbonsyville
Ida
Leesburg
Blackbird
Forney
Yellow Jacket
Silvercreek
Prairie Basin
Salmonver
Red Rock
Mont
Care Stage Co
F. W. Vogier
W. Vogler
Stockmen's Directory
Philip Lovell
Kona
AIF
L. Stons
N. G
Seoy
Imome Gay
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