Germany, France, and Austria Back Pekin Troop Presence
United States sources reveal Germany and France favor staying at Pekin alongside Russia. Italy and Austria likely align with Germany, while Britain remains silent but expected to follow.
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France
Russia
Great Britain
Washington
Pekin
United States
Paris
Horace Porter
Porter
Berlin
Germany
Druckeon
Italy
Austria
Fayer
Bryan Urged to Limit Speeches as Voice Fails
In Lincoln, Nebraska, Chairman Jones announced the Democratic national committee will restrict Mr. Bryan to at most two speeches per day. Bryan’s voice is weak from past strain and a metallic ring after a Topeka trip signals lingering laryngeal trouble. Doctors warned against further strain, shaping plans for only a few rare campaign meetings.
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Topeka
Torture a Chinaman in Chicago Leads to Police Action
A Chinaman in Chicago was suspended by his queue from a telegraph pole and tortured by a gang of local toughs seeking vengeance for Boxer atrocities. A passerby policeman arrived in time to rescue him, ending the assault before further harm.
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Chicago
Toy Hall
Chigago
China
Toy
Miners Strike Threatens as Operators Refuse UMWA Pact
A New York meeting of coal operators in anthracite districts produced a committee to draft a statement outlining operators views and their refusal to recognize the United Mine Workers of America. The long conference aims to present a firm stance amid labor tensions.
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United Mine Workers
New York
United Mine Workers of America
Republicans Sweep Vermont Election With Large Plurality
Vermont voters gave Republicans statewide wins by a large margin. The GOP captured the governorship, likely 92 250 in plurality and a 31 000 majority, with the state senate and most county tickets Republican. Assembly seats heavily GOP, while Democrats claim a slight rise in the next body. In the U S Senate contest, four candidates split returns from 176 towns with Dillingham Grout and Ross carrying preferences and Prouty limited. remaining members listed as Democrats or unpledged.
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Wearn River Hundrex
Vermont
State Senate
General Assembly
United States Senate
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Dillingham
Grout
Ross
Prouty
Sought the Archbishop Crank Demolishes Corrigan Residence
John W Hanley allegedly insane demanded to see Archbishop Corrigan at his New York residence. He rushed into the dining room, demolished furniture and silverware, and was overpowered by the butler. He claimed the archbishop could afford a trip to Rome for a red feather in his cap, or pay to bury his mother in Calvary. A Mexican robbery case in Monclova involved a young American jailed for stealing about 20000 from Wells Fargo Express, with money aboard a Monterey to New York shipment.
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New Yoak
John W. Hanley
John Nestor
Hanley
Father Connolly
Nester
NoxcLova
Meg
Wells Fargo Express Company
United States
Monterey
New York City
Trevino
Mexican International
Mexican Gulf
Monclova
Rio Grande
Ibis
Fire in a hospital prompts patient evacuation in Portland
A hospital blaze at Good Samaritan in Portland Oregon threatened many lives before nurses and nearby helpers evacuated patients. Fire crews gained control and patients not yet moved were returned to safety as the building was secured. Nearby events include strikes, accidents, and other incidents reported in brief across multiple cities.
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Portland
Ore
Pournasp
Good Samaritan Hospital
Imperial City News and Global War Briefs
Reports say German troops have seized a hill near the imperial city with further updates from Peking dated August 25. Notable items include Boer forces in Lydenburg, cattle market quotes, and recent flourishes in grain and livestock prices across major U.S. markets.
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Ae Effiess
Baku
Pekin
Train Robbers Elude Pursuing Posse in Wyoming
Rawkins Wyoming reports pursuees trail fast at Timber Lake as five men who held up a westbound Union Pacific train near Bitter Creek last week remain at large. Express Messenger Wookcook, in charge of the dynamited car, aided by timely action recovered about $6000 from the safe before the robbery, while a single money packet was intercepted.
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Union Pacific
Rawkins
Wyor
Timber Lake
Ommatta
Bitter Creek
Wyo
Express
Wookcook
Wilcox
Woodcock
Population estimate from census figures in 1890s data
Census estimates place the United States population near 75 million with about 78.6 million counted and 80 million punched by clerks. Data show 53,000 districts and an average of 1,426 persons per district, indicating a decade increase of roughly 20 percent since 1880. Official counts are not expected to differ much from these figures.
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United States
Arkansas Democratic Ticket Wins Big in Lone Governor Race
The Democratic ticket led by Hon. Jo Davis of Pops County won Arkansas governor amid lighter than expected turnout. Final tallies show Davis about 100,000 votes, Rommel 80,000, Files 3,000, with a large but not decisive margin. Negro voters increased turnout but not enough to alter result.
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Lirtie Rocs
Ark
Jo Davis
Pops County
Arkansas
Democratc
Davis
Rommel
Files
Empress Defies Allies in China War of Vengeance
The Dowager Empress of China issues an edict of defiance from Tai-Yuan-iu calling viceroys to unite and enroll troops to avenge wrongs by the allied forces. Shanghai reports the court fled Pickin fear of assassination by Christians. rebellion fans in southern provinces amid looted mission stations and a predicted vast uprising.
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China
Muropa
Tai-Yuan-iu
Shanghai
Hongkong
Horrible Orgies of Plunder by Foreign Troops
The Associated Press account from the road between Tianjin and Pekin reports widespread looting and slaughter by Russian and French troops, with Germans English Japanese and Americans showing discipline. Descriptions include mass killings of civilians and destruction of homes, shops and crops, with Russian officers alleged to have neglected restraint.
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Associated Press
Tien Tain
Pekin
Tust
Associated Pross
Taku
Tong Chew
Foreign Revolt Rumors Sweep Canton and Provinces
Circulating placards and pamphlets claim the allies are routed as anti foreign sentiment grows. Mission stations in Kwang-Tung are said destroyed or looted, Native Christians abused, and English speaking Chinese houses reportedly looted as reform groups gain momentum with funds from interior China and abroad.
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Kwang-Tung
Tsongkong
Aguerica
Nannes
Nankin
China
Big Land Sale and Park Grazing Ban Report
Public land sales show between 250000 and 4000000 dollars more revenue than prior year with about 13000 acres disposed. Yellowstone timber reserve grazing denied to prevent Corestores, affecting all forest reserves nationwide. Montana Crow Judians strike wheat contract with US government for Cheyenne studios. labor concerns cited as national unity stir.
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Brakeman killed in Red Oak wreck under freight train
James P. Melkee of Cromwell a Burlington brakeman was killed at Red Oak when run over by a freight train from Omaha No. 76 East bound. He had ordered two tramps out of a furniture car, missed his footing on a ladder and fell beneath the wheels. The report also notes a separate incident of a Wabash passenger train colliding with freight cars in Des Moines causing about $5,000 damage and injuries to five passengers.
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