War cloud rises in South as Colombia eyes Venezuela
The Herald says George J. Gould’s yacht Atalanta, armed and ready, will sail soon from New York on a mission. travelers report Colombia plans to hold Venezuela responsible for rebels who crossed into Colombia. About 1,200 rebels crossed, 500 government troops died, total war losses around 12,000. Colombia may seek indemnity of 5,000 dollars per killed soldier, totaling 2.5 million, a demand Venezuela rejects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Venezuela
New York
Herald Gays
George J. Gould
Atalanta
Central America
United States of Colombia
Colombia
Colombian
American Bar Association Holds Election at Saratoga
The American Bar Association closed its 23rd annual meeting in Saratoga New York with a brief session. The committee reports on uniform laws and law reporting and digests were adopted. Officers elected include Edward Wetmore as president John Hinkley as secretary and Francis Rawle as treasurer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hinkley
Baltimore
Francis Rawle
Philadelphia
Monnett urges voters to dissolve trusts through elections
In Columbus a speech at Labor Day picnic by former Attorney General Monnett proclaims state and national laws strong enough to destroy trusts if enforced. He calls labor groups to study data and elect officials who will uphold laws to curb monopolies, warning of corruption and neglect.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ormer
Monnett
Quotable remark on Roverty from the New York Telegram
The New York Telegram quotes a view that Roverty is excellent to recall but bad to inhabit or plan for, noting Mr. Carnegie found no appeal in it and his later stride away drew wide admiration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roverty
Carnegie
Age
New York Telegram
Russia’s Proposals Deepen Peking Crisis Rumors
London reports intensified suspicions over Russia’s aims as the European concert fractures. Britain Japan and the triple alliance may resist leaving Peking, while France allies with Russia. Li Hung Chang meets Rockhill and awaits potential German Russian concert. News from Peking notes limited Chinese movement and stalled travel of missionaries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hugland
Russia
Great Britain
Japan
Peking
Daily Telegraph
McKinley
United States
China
France
Daily, Telegraph
Lord Salisbury
Austria
Italy
Germany
England
Kang Chung
Li Hung Chang
Rockhill
Tarl Ll
Prince Tuan
Shan Si
Shanghai
Daily News
Marl Li
the Times
Wirting
Berlin
Tien Tsin
Harmony urged as foreigner status in China amid panic
William Woodville Rockhill warns that disunity among powers would force all foreigners to leave China. He calls for coordinated action to settle foreigners’ status now, noting Li Hung Chang’s attempts to pit nations against each other. A financial panic worsens tensions in Shanghai.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
William Woodville Rockhill
United States
China
Associated Press
Li Hung Chang
Peking
Russia and Peking: Russian Move Stuns Shanghai Officials
Reports from European capitals claim Russia will withdraw from Peking, shocking Shanghai officials who doubt the action amid history of Russian occupation. The foreign powers rely on Russia to control routes, with Taku harbor closure cited as moment affecting troop provisioning and the wider crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Russia
Peking
Ina Stauch
Taku Harbor
Dce
United States Sends Troops and Supplies for Peking Openings
Washington dispatches say 5,000 American troops will be split between Peking Mentala and Taku for winter quarters. Abundant supplies are arriving and being rapidly forwarded to Peking. It is reported that Minister Conger pushes Li Hung Chang to attend a conference in Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peking Mentala
Taku
Peking
United States
Conger
Li Hung Chang
No New Developments In Chinese Situation As Diplomats Await
Washington reports no major changes in the Chinese crisis with officials noting reticence and no public information on the Russo American withdrawal proposals. Telegraphic links between Tien Tsin and Peking are disrupted, delaying final replies and word from Conger. Acting Secretary Adee says no telegrams of consequence have arrived.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Peking
Tien Tsin
Adee
State Department
Conger
Ravaging the Pei No Valley
Report from Taku on August 20 describes widespread looting and destruction by foreign troops along the Pei Ho region. Civilians suffer famine era misery as bands of roaming soldiers commit robbery and murder with little restraint amid the chaos between Men Tsin and Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pei No
Taku
Pei Ho
Men Tsin
Peking
Arkansas Democratic landslide in governor race
Arkansas voters elected the entire Democratic ticket led by Governor candidate Jeff Davis of Pope County. Early returns show a lighter statewide turnout, with H L Remmel gaining ground for the Republican gubernatorial race. Estimated totals place Davis at about 100,000 votes, Remmel at 40,000, Files at 3,000, giving Davis a margin near 57,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Rock
Ark
Jeff Davis
Pope County
Arkansas
H. L. Remmel
Davis
Remmel
Files
TWO ST. LOUIS OFFICERS KILLED BY ELECTRIC SHOCK
Two policemen Nicholas Beckman and John P Looney were fatally shocked while using police telephone receivers in St Louis. Eleven other officers were injured with burns as an 8000 volt line caused the accident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Nicholas Beckman
John P. Looney
Roosevelt and Bryan Review Marchers in Chicago
Chicago labor unions paraded down Michigan Avenue past the Auditorium Hotel where Bryan and Roosevelt stood with Towne Mason and other leaders. The two candidates received cheers as they passed. They then joined a labor luncheon described as a flag of truce with no political remarks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Roosevelt
Bryan
Chicago
Organized Labor of
William J. Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Michigan
Auditorium Hotel
Charles A. Towne
William E. Mason
Michigan Avenue
Jackson Boulevard
Trades Union
Mrs W A Dillworth Elected in Detroit Report
Mrs. W. A. Dillworth was elected in Detroit amid lodge proceedings with officials reporting on the supreme lodge chapter status and related matters. The brief item notes organizational leadership and ongoing activities within the fraternal group.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
W. A. Dillworth
Detroit
The
Supreme-Lodge
Deadly rear end crash near Hatfield kills thirteen
Thirteen people died and over 30 were injured in a derailment and rear end collision on the Bethlehem branch near Hatfield Pennsylvania. An excursion train bound for Atlantic City struck the milk train at 6 45 am causing widespread wreckage and chaotic rescue efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bethlehem
Philadelphia and Reading
Hatfield
Thomas Day
Allentown
Mamie Kaelin
Telford
Godfrey Kaelin
Mamie
William Blackburn
Ambler
Harold Landis
Ackerman
John David
Albert J. Wagner
Wilson Crosland
South Bethlehem
Michael J. Tighe
Abraham Transue, Jr
Gertrude Burkhardt
Atlantic City
Union Depot
Catasauqua
Railroad Accident at Chesapeake Junction Kills Conductor
An excursion train returning from Chesapeake Beach ran into an open switch and collided with empty cars, causing the death of Conductor Gilbert and injuries to three others at Chesapeake Junction, Maryland last night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Chesapeake Railway
Chesapeake Junction
Gilbert
Chesapeake Beach
Tragedy at Oswego Junction Kills Four
A fast mail train struck a carriage near Oswego Junction four miles west of Syracuse. Patrick J. Foley Allen Foley sister and Josephine I Blanchard of Syracuse were killed and Michael Maroney injured. The party were on a pleasure drive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
Oswego Junction
Here
Patrick J. Foley
Allen Foley
Josephine I. Blanchard
Michael Maroney
Work on Stilwell's Line Advancing in Mexico Corridor
A Sept 3 report states a corps of engineers from Kansas City will depart for Mexico to start construction of 75 miles of the Kansas City Mexico and Orient railway linking Port Stilwell on the Pacific coast to Fuerte. The work is to be done entirely by Mexican laborers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stilwell
Kansas City
Sept
3A Corps of Engineers
Mexico
Kansas
City
and Orient Railway
Port Stilwell
Pacific Coast
Erminus
Fuerte
Peace Commission Sets Civil Government Plan for 18 Months
The commission will organize municipalities starting with Pampanga province and push reforms in civil and criminal codes to establish a central civil government within 18 months. Twelve Americans, including two captains and two lieutenants, have been killed in the past two weeks amid rebels and banditry as Spaniards and foreigners mock the new arrangements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
P Peace Commission
United States
Pampanga
Boers Invest Ladybrand Garrison Amid Fires in Basutoland
In Ladybrand Basutoland Cmdos under Fourill Grobelar Beemer and Hassebrock with 200 Theron scouts besiege the British garrison. The garrison stores are burning and surrender seems possible. General Hunter rushes to relieve them. London reports Lord Roberts proclaims Transvaal a part of the British dominions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladybrand
Maseru
Basutoland
Fourill
Grobelar
Beemer
Hassebrock
Theron
Scopts
Hunter
London
Belfast
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Plague Spreads to Govan on Clyde in Glasgow
Plague area extends to Govan on the Clyde left bank. A boy died Saturday and authorities confirm bubonic plague. Three more suspected cases reported in Glasgow as medical officials push containment measures.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Scotland
Govan
the Clyde
Son shoots farmer in domestic quarrel exonerated by jury
Cedar Rapids Iowa September 4. During a quarrel over a trivial matter A Woods a farmer near Mirtelle was assaulted by his wife and was shot and killed instantly by his 18 year old son who was exonerated by the coroner s jury.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar ‘Rapids
A. Woods
Mirtelle
Standings of the Western National and American Pennant Races
The clipping outlines current standings in the Western, National and American baseball pennant races. It highlights leading teams, recent performance, and jockeying for position as the season progresses.
Live Stock Markets Chicago News Report
Cattle receipts 24 000 steady to higher Texans strong butchers steady prices top at 6.10 for a carload of best steers. hog receipts 29 000 steady to slightly lower with close 3.45 top. sheep receipts 24 000 with lambs mostly 10-15 cents lower and goods to choice wethers 8.60 to 8.75.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas
Texas Bulls
Svextern
South Omaha Live Stock Receipts Report
South Omaha cattle receipts show varied prices across categories with stronger demand for native beef steers and western Texas cattle. Cows and heifers rise 10 to 15 cents, stockers and feeders firm, bulk sales around 5.00 to 5.06, with overall activity described as slow.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Omaha
Omaha
Texas
Also Mentioned on This Page
Officers OF
American Bar
Seanghal
Donger
Lhague
Denver
Des Moines
Rioux City
Pueblo Settee
St. Joseph
National Lhague
St. Pat
Brooklyn
Chicago A
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
T. Louis
Ston Aenes
Milwaukee
Cleveland
An Tuchanan
Lis
Affalo
Minneapolis
Sia Cy
E. C. Dewitt & CO
L. J. Williams
Dinion Trimunx
Venice
Ste
Sedawe
Sheriff's Blan
Bond
Osth
Ioiahen
R. Oss
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!