Break in Diplomatic Ties Looms Between Britain and Venezuela
London reports indicate Britain and Venezuela may sever relations soon after disputes over Patos Island and British aid to Venezuelan rebels. British ministers fear collapse of talks as Caracas protests Britain’s flag on Patos, while officials lament Venezuela’s muddled leadership and hope for US intervention.
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Taland of
Patos
London
Associated Press
Great Britain
Venezuela
Caracas
Downing Street
Foreign Office
United States
Goose
Patos Island
Trinidad
Washington
Dispute Over Goose Island US Britain Venezuela
Washington reports no strain in relations between Great Britain and Venezuela. Officials link the tense ties to Goose Island Patos in the Dragon's Mouth between Trinidad and Venezuela. Minister Bowen noted Britain asserting sovereignty and Venezuela protesting the British flag, suggesting no broader diplomatic danger.
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Washington
Great Britain
Venezuela
Department, of State
Department
Patos
Goose Island
Dragon's Mouth
Trinidad
Bowen
Kentucky State Fair Opens in Louisville With Record Exhibits
A massive crowd packed the Downs for the Kentucky State Fair opening in Louisville on September 23, with state officials and notable visitors attending. Organizers reported a record high number of exhibits, emphasizing livestock and fine horses as a standout feature of the showcase.
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Louisville
Palma seeks removal of remaining U S troops
Washington on September 22 President Palma asked for the removal of the remaining United States groups. The request was referred to Secretary Root to determine Cu bans competency to handle coast defense. It is probable the troops will be withdrawn.
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Washington
Palma
United States
Root
Armenian Union Chief Seeks Hay Intervention
Ardashes H. Keleian, president of the Armenian National Union with about 20 000 Armenians in the U S, has written Secretary Hay asking him to intervene with European powers on behalf of Armenians in Turkey.
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St. Louis
Ardashes H. Keleian
Armenian National Union
Hay
Turkey
Panama and Colombia Safe Amid Isthmus Turmoil
Government forces report escapes from Herrera led forces and claim the revolutionary army has abandoned the Chorrera camp and retreated toward Agua Dulce. Colombian reinforcements arrive as Panther cruiser carries marines to Cajon, while Panama reports pacification and a near collapse of the rebellion. Navy confirms traffic on the Isthmus remains free.
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Panama
Herrera
Pnd
Agua Dulce
Revolutionary
Chorrera
Colon
Cajon
Colombia
Panther
League Island Navy Yards
Washington, D. C
Legation
Salazar
Panamia
Navy Department
McLean
Acraga
SHERIFF WILL CALL TROOPS IN SCRANTON VIOLENCE
A proclamation warns miners to halt disturbances or troops will be deployed. In Archibald a 200-strong striker mob ransacked Ontario & Western Raymond washery quarters and drove workers back to safety. Governor orders Thirteenth regiment under arms as deputies arrest three men near Shenandoah.
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Scranton
Charles H. Schadt
Archibald
Raymond Wash
Ontario & Western Company
Shenandoah
Berdall
Girard
Pennsylvania
Gobin
Twelfth Regiment
Pottsville
Hall
No Change in Situation as Strike Enters Twentieth Week
Sept 23 Wilkesbarre reports the Twentieth week of the coal strike shows little change. Officials at coal companies claim output is growing despite the standstill. Strike HQ asserts miners have spies at remaining working mines and stay unalarmed by coal deliveries to market.
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Wilkesbatra
Germany faces meat shortage amid import restrictions
Washington dispatch notes widespread appeals from German municipalities to relax live cattle import bans as meat prices rise. The State Department releases a Berlin embassy note explaining sanitary grounds blocked most imports, with Russia the only source for hogs and Egypt reporting a cholera surge.
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Washington, D.C
Germany
Empire
State Department
Jackson
Berlin
Fleighnoth
Sage Jackson
Russia
Smith
Cairo
Egypt
Charges To Be Lifted On Philippine Affairs Inquiry
Washington September 23 letters from Charles Francis Adams to the president about Philippine affairs were referred to Judge Advocate General Davis with orders to thoroughly investigate. If offenses are found to rest on officers or men, those individuals will be brought to trial.
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San Francisco
Chicago
Flame White
Keziah Boswell
Richmond
Ind
New York
Julian, Morowski
Trenton
N. J
Vatican
Diomo de Falconio
Washington
United States
Canada
Sarah Bound
Harry Bound
Carlinville
John Goff
Roosevelt
von Hunt
Colorado
Kansas City
Walter N. Dimmick
United States Mint
Odessa
Naples
St. Petersburg
Saratos
Orel
Omaha
Earl Caldwell
Union Pacific
Whitehall Company
New York State
Fort Edward
Sandy Hill
Hudson Valley Electric Railway
Dwight Wales
North Geneva
Wis
Wales
Louis Aner
Wisconsin
Kansas
Alaska
Cotella
Kayalsakak
Copper
Treasury
Ida 8
McKinley
Congress
Charles Barr
Columbia
New York Yacht Club
Hamilton
Bloodhounds
Joseph Roth
Charles H. Morgen
Roth
Maleon
Taal
Balucan
Philippine Islands
Batacan
Macon
Hon Hobson
Navy Department
Aick
C. F. Adams
Judge Advocate General
Charles Francis Adams
Philippines
Davis
Des Moines Launched the Largest Massachusetts War Vessel
Des Moines, a steel cruiser built at Fore River Shipyard in Quincy, was launched witnessed by thousands in Boston. Miss Clara N. Carleton and Miss Elsie McComber christened the ship, which measures 202 feet at the waterline and 808 feet overall, with a 16 12 knot speed and a 700 ton coal capacity.
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Boston
Mass
Fore River Ship & Engine Co
Quincy
Massachusetts
Des Moines
Denver
Iowa
A. B. Cummins
Navy Department
Clara N. Carleton
Haverhill
Elsie McComber
Cleveland
Tacoma
Chattanooga
Atlantic
Fore River
Engineer badly hurt at Eagle Ironworks in Des Moines
Des Moines reports Ed Elmquist, an Eagle Ironworks engineer at East Second and Court, was thrown by a revolving engine wheel, sustaining serious injuries while another engineer, Elmauist, repairing a fan over a belt, was tossed onto a steam pipe and fell unconscious. Both men were taken home for care. Elmquist is expected to recover despite a lengthy recovery.
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Des Moines
Ed. Elmquist
Eagle Ironworks
East Second and
Court Avenue
East Third Street
Elmauist
Castro Leads Venezuelan Army Against Mendoza
Willemstad September 22. President Castro of Venezuela departed Valencia for Tocuyito with 6,000 troops and 12 guns to attack the revolutionary army led by General Luciano Mendoza.
Pickett Case Resists Retaxing Costs in Sioux City Suit
A motion to resist the retaxing of costs in the Luella B. Pickett versus Sioux City and Pacific Railroad case has been filed at Onawa. Affidavits from Luella B. Pickett and Thomas D. Healey accompany the filing, dated Sept. 22.
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Pickett
Onawa
Luella
Sioux City & Pacific Railroad
Thos. D. Healey
Massacre of Paoli 125th Anniversary Observed
In West Chester Pennsylvania on September 20 the 125th anniversary of the Paoli Massacre was celebrated with patriotic addresses and exercises at the massacre site near Malvern. A monument marks the event where Anthony Wayne's troops faced a British and American Indian force on the night of September 20, 1777, nearly destroying his army.
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Paoli
West Chester
Malvern
Anthony Wayne
Panic near miss at presidential visit in Cincinnati
In Cincinnati on September 22 a large crowd packed the auditorium where the president spoke. Sparks set a curtain in a nearby hall ablaze and caused a crowd scare as police and officials worked to control the alarm. Captain J B Foraker helped prevent a stampede while the president remained unharmed.
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Cincinnati
Exposition Halls
Muste Hall
Mechanical Hall
Muse Hall
J. B. Foraker
Queen Marie Henriette Rites Planned In Simple Funeral
Brussels mourns as King Leopold travels to Spa and Marie Henriette's remains are moved to Brussels for a plain funeral. Flags fly at half mast and foreign missions are spared. Nearby dispatches report German steamship combines seeking rate stability and anticipated ties to Brazilian trade. Austria Hungary replies to Hay note while Germany discusses Ratmantian Jews in a shifting diplomatic landscape.
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Brussels
Leopold
Spa
Marie Henriette
Fire on St. Paul Aboard Fight Ends Fire on Board
The American line steamship St. Paul, arriving today, reported a 12 hour fire in the clothes room during the voyage. A successful effort was made to suppress the blaze, and the fact of the danger was kept from women passengers while first table men were warned.
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New York
American Line
St. Paul
Will of W S Stratton provides million for city home
The will filed in Colorado Springs leaves 1 million to build a sickness home named the Myron Stratton home and directs estate cash to its maintenance. Relatives receive large bequests including 50 thousand to son I H Stratton if he does not contest. Also 25 thousand goes to the Colorado School for the Deaf and Blind.
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Myron Stratton
Colorado Springs
Col
W. S. Stratton
I. H. Stratton
Toulon
Stampede Kills Seventy Eight at Shiloh Church
Birmingham dispatch details a stampede at Shiloh Negro Baptist church killing seventy eight and injuring many others as about 2000 filled the building. Ambulence crews struggled to move bodies while witnesses described chaotic scenes, with Booker T. Washington among onlookers and no blood seen on victims.
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Birmingham
Ala
Shiloh Negro Baptist Church
House of Worship
Yarioua Undertaking
Booker Tr. Washington
President En Route in Harrisburg Altoona and Pittsburg
The president’s special train reached Harrisburg at 7 10 pm and moved west after a brief stop amid thousands of cheers. In Altoona on Sept 20 the train arrived at 10 33 pm with further cheers and two short talks. A Cincinnati event on Sept 20 outlines elaborate public entertainments and two addresses planned for the following day.
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Harrisburg
Altoona
Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Late Markets By Wire Chicago Livestock Report
Cattle marking about 20 head today with 4,000 head sold this week. Demand steady but packers seek lower prices. steers from 5 to 7 dollars, feeders 4 to 5.50, hogs steady with mixed loads around 7.25 to 7.80, sheep and lambs sold at 3.60 to 4.00 and 4.50 to 5.25 respectively.
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Chicago Livestock
Chicago
Hunte
Market Reports From St Louis And Minneapolis Livestock
St Louis stock market notes show cattle receipts around 500 head with steady demand. Bear steers Bravkers and feeders cows and calves and Texas steers listed with prices across several ranges. Minneapolis grain notes wheat futures for September and December with on track values and various grade references.
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St. Louis
SGU
Texas
Minneapolis Grain
Minneapolis
Kurd
Northern
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N. T. Gilmour
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Toronto
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Philadelphia
William Depew
Bloomington
Francis Hope
May Yohe
Lord Hope
Zubla
Kentucky State Fair
Cargert
Secratary Root
Sec’y Hay
Bay State
Queen
Hamburg
Ostend
Belgium
Platta
Austria
Vienna
Sepe
Austria- Hungary
Neus Freie Presse
Roumanig
Monis
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