Gold and Silver Production in 1901 Declines in U S
In 1901 the United States produced 3,085,300 ounces of gold valued at 78,666,700 dollars, down 504,300 dollars from 1900. California led gains, while Alaska saw the largest decline due to late season and litigation. Silver output fell 5 percent from 1900, with Utah Park City district and Nevada and New Mexico among gainers. Total precious metal value reached 111,795,100 dollars, down 2 percent. San Francisco report notes Roosevelt's planned West Coast visit with family.
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Bank Robbers Haul From Aberdeen First National Bank
Aberdeen D Aug 26 The First National Bank of this city was robbed of 3300 in silver and nickels entry made through the cellar crowbars dug into the vault no clue to the professionals insured. Treasury balances at Washington Aug 26 show available cash 26089044 gold 108536845.
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Demand a Special Session to End the Strike
NEW YORK Aug 26 Roosevelt to be urged to call a special congressional session to end the post strike. Central Federated Union, representing 260000 workers, made the decision at their meeting. New double track in use in Creston Iowa opens Burlington line to Prescott. Oregon Railroad and Navigation carries 1,640,460 passengers in two fiscal years with no fatalities.
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Roosevelt on trusts draws cautious plans in London press
London editors assess President Roosevelt as weighing government supervision of capitalistic rings. The Havening Standard calls his stance tempered and practical though hard to implement. The Pall Mall Gazette notes he will curb giant enterprises while recognizing commerce trends toward concentration needing guidance.
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Indians to Get Money Soon
Omaha reports Senator Millard has word the first installment of 100000 dollars voted by Congress to the Winnebago Indians will be paid soon. The delay was due to the interior secretary’s absence. papers will be signed on his return in Washington next week. Payment timing depends on official bond disbursement to the agent and may take about two weeks for full completion. Maine Makes Her Record
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Bowen Denies Partiality In Philippine School System
The Bureau of Insular Affairs released the Bowen report on charges that the Philippine school system served as a proselyting agency for Catholicism and favored Catholics. Frank H. Bowen, acting general superintendent of public instruction, defended the system in Manila after the charges were sent from Washington and a reply was sent to Acting Governor Wright.
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Large Cattle Shipments At Belle Fourche
Belle Fourche August 26 The Elkhorn railroad has 470 stock cars ready to load with beef cattle for shipment today and tomorrow. About 12 000 head are held within ten miles of town awaiting transport as cars arrive.
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Woman jumps from Raids bridge into Mississippi
An unidentified woman about 60 leapt from the Raids bridge into the Mississippi River in St. Louis. W. E. Fitzgerald saw her on the railing, restrained her, then heard a splash after she stepped back and disappeared into darkness. The incident ends with no reported rescue.
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General Samuel L. Casey Dead in Missouri at 81
General Samuel L. Casey died at his son George Casey's home in Missouri. A former Kentucky congressman during the Civil War, he supported President Lincoln and undertook several confidential missions for Lincoln. He was 81 and had no serious illness before a recent decline.
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No Trouble Expected in Fair Estate Settlement
Mrs. Hanna Nelson arrives in San Francisco with her son A G Nelson and relatives from New Jersey. Estate talks point to a out of court settlement with no contest anticipated, with letters of administration likely and possible additions to property or funds to relatives.
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Edict Ordered Punishment for Missionary Murders
In Pekin an edict orders punishment for the murderers of English missionary Lewis and Australian missionary Bruce at Chen Chou Ho Nam province. The act arose from superstitious anger over a cholera outbreak blamed on the missionaries who had just arrived and were welcomed. The government regrets the killings and promises reparation.
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Hanna Talks of the Strike in Buffalo Visit
United States Senator Hanna arrived in Buffalo from Niagara Falls and for the first time says he has abandoned efforts to end the coal strike. He urges operators to meet miners in arbitration, stating he has exhausted his power and sees no chance while miners alone seek arbitration. He believes miners will not yield while they can fight.
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Oklahoma Adds Chickasha By 98th Meridian Survey
Advices from Washington state the interior department approved the Johnson and Kidder survey of the 98th meridian placing Chickasha four miles east of the existing boundary between Oklahoma and the Chickasaw nation in Indian Territory. The decision adds Chickasha as a major commercial and railroad center in the southwest.
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Taft Defends Course in Freedom Sedition Case
Manila August 25 Governor Taft testified that many former insurgent leaders guilty by American standards were appointed to civil posts. He noted they were loyal, earnest, and influential among their people, and that their wartime conduct was viewed differently by them. He added civil authorities found their administration satisfactory.
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Taft Arrives in Manila Amid Broad Welcome
Civil Governor Taft lands aboard the General Alvala to a holiday atmosphere in Manila. Twenty thousand locals greet him as he outlines Rome talks and urges patience while stressing a fair, nonexploitative future for the Philippines. General Chaffee returns from the south and seeks restraint with Moro leaders to avoid conflict.
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Cholera Death Toll Rises as Luzon Struggles
Official Manila cholera totals reach 25 1414 cases and 18 046 deaths, with undercounts suspected. Luzon provinces show severe outbreaks including 414 cases and 317 deaths in Ilocos Norte last Saturday. Ladrones ambush native constabulary near Magdalena, Sorsogon, killing one officer and wounding two as 70 officers pursue the band.
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Holman Jumps Into Sea for Naval Officer’s Death
Ensign Frederick R. Holman of the U S Navy died August 13 aboard the Celtic while en route from Manila to Sydney for provisions for the Philippines forces. He reportedly jumped overboard, likely due to ill health. A native of Colorado, he was appointed from Iowa in 1898. his father in New York City has been notified.
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Funeral for General Sigel Ends Quietly at Woodlawn
Taps sounded for General Wranz Sigel in a simple ceremony. Surviving comrades stood by the flag covered coffin as eulogies were delivered. The veteran was laid to rest at Woodlawn cemetery amid a convoy of scarred veterans and tattered flags. Laborers Scarce in Mexico as Contractors Seek Workers. Laborers scarce in Mexico as T B Fitzsimmons reports no local hires despite trips across the republic. Tampico sources note contractors shipped 1,600 Jamaican laborers to meet railway needs.
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British steamer Bernard Hall carries 600 Colombian troops
The British steamer Bernard Hall from Liverpool, chartered by the Colombian government, arrived at Colon from Savanilla with 600 government soldiers aboard.
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Russia Shaken by Violent Earthquakes Near St. Petersburg
St. Petersburg correspondent of the Daily Mall cables that violent earthquakes were felt last Friday at Andishan and Pavlovek near St. Petersburg, Russia. Local reports are scarce and details remain unclear as tremors affect the region.
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Death of Archduchess Margars Sophie After Operation
Archduchess Margars Sophie of Austria wife of Albert duke of Wurtemburg died in Gunden Austria following an operation for appendicitis. The report notes she passed away after surgical treatment on August 26.
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Army and Navy to Clash in Joint War Maneuvers
Washington announces joint army and navy maneuvers set to begin August 29. Major MacArthur and Rear Admiral Higginson have approved the plan. Instructions for the war game will be issued from Washington and later released with the war board’s problem and contest rules.
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Oklahoma couple charged with murder in Wildman dispute
William Smiley a former deputy sheriff at St Joseph Missouri and his wife were arrested in the Wichita mountains and moved toward Lawton. They and Charles Dixon are charged with the murder of Edward Winn and the shooting of Alexander Winn on August 14 near Wildman Oklahoma Territory over a mineral claim dispute.
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Lipton in Automobile Accident Near London
Sir Thomas Lipton was in an auto crash while en route from his country house. His twelve horsepower car skidded on streetcar rails at St Woodgren and struck the iron railing, wrecking the vehicle and smashing railing for a distance, but Lipton escaped with a shock and minor bruises.
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