Massacre of Missionaries Reported in Pao Ting Py
Details from Shanghai recount the killing of missionaries including Dr. and Mrs. C. R. Hodge of Philadelphia and Rev. Frank Simcox of Oil City Pa. Mrs. Simcox died a heroine after firing at attackers. Sixteen Protestant missionaries reportedly murdered by Boxers near Feng Choo Fu and Tai Ku. Troops depart Pekin to seek vengeance. War rumors and diplomatic signals follow.
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Shanghai
Pao Ting Py
C. R. Hodge
Philadelphia
Frank Simcox
Oil City
Ex-President Cleveland Denies Bryan Support Claim
In Cincinnati on September 8 ex-President Cleveland replies to a Times Star query about supporting Bryan. He states there is no authority for such a statement and denies the report.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
Bryan
Cleveland
The
Times Star
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El Paso Rabbi Zielonka Engaged to Dora Schatzki
The engagement of Rabbi Zielonka of El Paso to Miss Dora Schatzki of San Antonio is announced.
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San Antonio
Zielonka
Fel Paso
Mies Dora Schatzki
Canadian Rifles Post Attacked by Boers Near Wonderfontein
Canadian troops near Wonderfontein faced a Boer bombardment as a post of 125 men from the Canadian Rifles was attacked with two guns. The report cites Canere Roberts.
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London
Canere Roberts
Canadian Rifles
Wonderfontein
Statehood Jubilee in San Francisco Celebrates California’s 50th anniversary
San Francisco marks California's fiftieth anniversary with a naval parade and sham battle. All port vessels, yachts, and government ships join the waterfront display as fireworks light the bay. Interior city concerts and fireworks accompany the water show.
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San Francisco
Cal
California
Todsey
Notables Arrive in New York From Europe on St Louis
Aboard the American liner St Louis from Southampton, many prominent figures reached New York including Mr and Mrs Edwin Gould John Philip Sousa Lord Francis Hope Wayne MacVeagh and Chas Emory Smith Mrs Garret A Hobert widow of the late vice president was also aboard the St Louis The passenger list marks the advance guard of Americans returning from the European season.
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New York
Europe
St. Louis
Southampton
Edwin Gould
John Philip Sousa
Lord Francis Hope
Wayne MacVeagh
Chas. Emory Smith
Garret A. Hobert
Ratification Campaign Opens in Youngstown Ohio
The republican campaign was formally opened in Youngstown with national figures present. Senator Hanna supervises the monster ratification meeting to be held tonight. Senator Foraker, Senators Depew and Lodge, and Gov. Nash will preside and speak. Republican clubs from surrounding states attend.
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Youngstown. O
Hanna
Foraker
Depew
Lodge Gov. Nash
Ohio
Republicans Conquer Maine With Monster Meetings
In Maine, Republicans claim victory after a widespread campaign across about fifteen cities and towns. The party halted their efforts with the general election approaching on Monday, following more than 700 speeches delivered since August 20 by prominent national figures.
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Portland
Maine
Wyoming Monitor to be launched in San Francisco today
The United States monitor Wyoming will be launched from Union Iron works in San Francisco this afternoon. Governor Richards of Wyoming and his staff attend to witness the naming ceremony of the state’s namesake ship.
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San Francisco
Cal
United States
Wyoming
Union Iron Company
Richards
Murderer Escapes Jail By Burrowing From Cell
Freehold New Jersey September 8 William Bullock a condemned murderer escaped last night by digging under his cell and through the brick foundation He likely had outside help Bullock killed chief of police Welsh during the escape
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Freehold
N. J
William Bullock
New Copper River Gold Fields Reported
News from the steamer Bertha states new gold fields are opened 840 miles up the Copper River Alaska. Coarse gold appears on the surface and the ore runs about seventy five percent copper.
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Seattle
Bertha
Alaska
Copper
Walla Walla Brings Smallpox Case to Victoria Quarantine
The steamer Walla Walla arrived in Victoria with 163 passengers from San Francisco and a smallpox case. The vessel was ordered into quarantine for three weeks.
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Victoria
B. C
Walla Walla
San Francisco
McKinley to Publish Acceptance Letter Monday Morning
Washington dispatch says President McKinley will unveil a strong letter outlining campaign issues. The missive reportedly defends imperialism, highlights outcomes in Cuba Puerto Rico and the Philippines, and argues for the gold standard to sustain national prosperity.
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New York
Washington
The
Herald Eays
McKinley
Elands
Spain
Jhe
Cuba
Portobico
Congress
Philippines
Philippine Commission
Labor War Looms as Coal Miners Prepare to Strike
Scranton reports a looming labor conflict as miners edge toward a strike. The union seeks arbitration. father Philip's plan proposed a mixed panel. Indianaapolis claims no public charges yet but signals a possible nationwide callout of 143,000 anthracite workers.
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Scranton
Phhilips
Hazleton
Indianapolis
Mine Workers’ Executive Board
Mitchell
De Wet Joins Theron For Raid On British Lines
General De Wet with 1 000 men joins Theron in raids on British lines near Johannesburg threatening the city. The united force reaches 1 700 with no field guns. Lydenburg occupied after a flank move by Ian Hamilton and Roberts forces as Buller advances to seize the town with little resistance.
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Pretoria
de Wet
Theron
Johannesburg
Lydenburg
London
War Office
Dundonald
Brock le Hurst
Nz Buller
Ian Hamilton
Roberts
Buller
Guardian appointment for Germain DeMeutes estate
A. H. Richards was today appointed guardian of the estate of Germain DeMeutes. His bond was fixed at $6000.
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A. H. Richards
Germain DeMeutes
Compromise Adopted At Chamber Meeting On Rio Grande Dam
A El Paso chamber of commerce board meeting ended late with a compromise resolution backing the Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation Company and urging swift settlement of related litigation. Directors present included Morehead Martinez Berkey Emerson Browne Dillon Smith Hart Boyd and Russell. Captain Hart defended dam projects but questioned board influence on legal strategy.
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Department of Justice
Washington
State Department
Territorial Supreme Court
New Mexico
Elephant Butte Dam
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Rio Grande Dam and Irrigation Company
Mesilla Valley
el Paso
Beit
Rio Grande Dam & Irrigation Company
Chamber of
Juan Hart
Nathan Boyd
Russell
Freudenthal
Irrigation Committee
Board of Directors
Supreme Court of New Mexico
Boyd
Hart
Endeavorers Return Home After European Sojourn
The North German Lloyd steamer Trave brought back over 365 Christian Endeavorers stranded in Europe as funds for the group tour ran out. About 1000 travelers sailed from New York in July to see the Paris exposition, with many stuck in Paris for three weeks awaiting funds. Most passengers were from Philadelphia, Providence, and other eastern cities, and they had their baggage with them on the Trave to depart immediately.
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Lloyd
Trave
Europe
Christian Endeavor
Paris
Philadelphia
Providence
Child Rescued After 36 Hours in Muddy Lake
In St Joseph Missouri a 19 month old named Joseph Falco was found after 36 hours in Kizer's lake with only his head above water. He had left home Wednesday evening and was missing until discovered buried to the hip in mud. He was warmed fed and doctors expect a full recovery.
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St. Joseph, Mo
Kizer’s Lake
Joseph Falco
Alleged plot to kill the pope reported from Rome
The Perserveranza says an American based anarchist council condemns people to death and the Vatican guards have stepped up precautions to protect the pope.
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Rome
America
Perserveranza
Council of
Anarchists
Vatican
Street cars restored in Austin after dam destruction
The electric street car service is reestablished in Austin after seven months of inactivity caused by the Colorado river dam destruction on April 7. The electric light plant has also been placed in operation.
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Austin
Colorado River
Lancashire mills halt as September cotton supply cuts loom
British cotton goods manufacturers in Manchester announced a September boycott of American spot cotton. The decision could force a shutdown of mills in Lancashire for an unspecified period, affecting production and regional workers.
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Manchester
England
Lancashire
Ground broken for Missouri Kansas Texas railroad extension
Ground was broken at Hunter for the extension of the Missouri Kansas Texas railroad from San Marcos to San Antonio. The event marks progress on the rail project connecting San Antonio with the line through Hunter.
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San Antonio
Hunter
Missouri, Kansas and Texas
San Marcos
Bonds Approved for San Antonio Street Improvements
Special dispatch from San Antonio reports that bonds totaling 300000 dollars for street paving have been approved by authorities in Austin. Proceeds will be spent immediately on street improvement projects in the city.
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San Antonio
Austin
Cleveland Declines Arbitration Board Post
Cleveland declines the president's appointment to the international board of arbitration. Former President Harrison has accepted the post.
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Washington
Cleveland
International Board of Arbitration
Harrison
Metal Market New York Silver Copper Prices
New York metal market report dated September 8 shows silver at 4.00 per ounce and copper at 1.62 per pound with brief price readings.
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New York
Mexican Money Quotation in El Pro Today
The El Pro publishes current Mexican peso exchange figures noting prices around 48 and 49 in the local market. Experts advise checking latest figures before transactions.
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el Pro Today
Outrageous Acts at Texas Republican County Convention
A Herald report from San Antonio describes clashes at the Bexar county convention in Beethoven hall with Green and Hawley factions. Police barred Hawley supporters, one confrontation injures a marcher named Boone, and factions plan parallel conventions with potential state repercussions and funding boasts.
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Austin
Bexar County
Herald
G. G. Clifford
Fred Terrell
United States Internal Revenue
Beethoven Hall
McConahban
Scott
Bennett
Thompson
Raffee
B J. Crowther
Buck Hice
el Paso
Hawley
Wai
Boone
Crowther
Billy
Clifford
Terrell
Col E. B. Terrell
Chas W. Ogden
Col. Terrell
Dr. Clifford
Green
Beethoven Ball
Hanna
National Committee
Hawley Ponie
Republicans Meeting Called in County Court Room
The Republicans will convene at eight o clock in the county court room at the court house to organize a campaign club. All Republicans in the city are urged to attend.
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E.e Y Republicsno
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