War Preparations and Logistical Plans for Taku Assault
Washington reports that the war and navy departments are preparing for a possible winter campaign in China. General Ludington coordinates fuel and provisions for six months at Taku with basing shifts via Nagasaki and extensive supply lists. General Weston considers rationing and pruning supplies to essential items for troops while awaiting transport feasibility.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanu
Wile
Nagasaki
Tuvday
Uwe
Jana
Ludinglia
Cace Foo
Gotaes
Taku
J. FL. Weston
Budsiflomce
Eix Mottha
Hancock
Lwesty-Aix Olliere
Weston
Chima
Joose
Weston Hijids
Fayoma
Sireson
Sternberg
Ching
Elevated men seek relief from unpaid long shifts
Brooklyn Rapid Transit motormen and conductors file a grievance with President Rossiter. Readiers' letter cites long waits, low pay for trips, calls for ten hour straight runs at $2, overtime at $1.50 daily, protection from Sunday and holiday overwork, and job security concerns amid delays.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Brooklyn
Kavy
Rossiter
Aed
British peers clash over war plans and Wolseley talks
In London on August 3 the House of Lords heatedly debated invasion fears and war offices. Lord Rosebery challenged Lord Lansdowne and Lord Wolseley to publicly align on military plans, arguing the nation cannot rely on the War Office alone. The premier Lord Salisbury noted the issue remains unresolved and the matter was dropped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tribune
London
South Africa
Hunter
Lord Kitchener
Dewot
Frederickstad
Biden-Powell
Rustemberg
Hampton
Lord Methuen
Cutpalen
Lord Wolseley
War Office
Mr. Chamberlain
Parlement
Bloemfontel
Lord Rosebery
Lanndowne
House of
Lord Reatebery
Marquis of
Assist Ant Condu ctors Debate Rail Title Change
New York August 3 railroads discuss dropping the term brakemen on passenger trains in favor of assistant conductors as air brakes reduce manual braking. Advocates argue the change reflects duties and frequent promotions to conductors. Debate to be raised at the Brotherhood of Railway Trainmen meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bacwuse
Husidees
Brotherhood of Railway ‘Tralmen
Rumors Inverted on Chinese Massacres In 19th Century Dispatch
A New York report quotes Womion on alleged barbarities by Chinese and writes that sensational dispatches about Christian massacres and English beheadings lack trustworthy sources. The piece notes media exaggeration and the public’s muted reaction to unverified intelligence about Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Adrenauch
the Tribune
Pekin
Anarchy Suppressed Resolution From Italian Unification Plea
The National AIAD B001ALon of Brooklyn representing twenty three branch societies held a main meeting and passed resolutions urging the Italian government to unite income plans to oppress anarchy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Aucunt 3
AIAD
Brooklyn
Italy
Gorman to Depart Democratic National Headquarters Plan
Announcement from New York Democratic State headquarters says National offices will move to the St. James building with Senator Gorman of Maryland sharing space with Chairman Jones. Gorman will control campaign management and begin active work in Maryland in September through the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National
St. James
Senator Gorman
Maryland
Jones
Senator Jones
Itoa
Dave
Journal and Advertiser
Gorman
Sugar Imports Rise at Port of New York
Importations of sugar increased at the Port of New York as reports indicate higher arrival volumes for the month of August. The data reflects growing demand and shifting trade patterns affecting local markets and pricing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frat month shows $6.5 million in sugar division sales
Michael Nathan of the sugar division notes an increase of about £2,000,000 over the same month last year. He attributes the rise to higher refined product prices in the country and cites this as the likely reason for the surge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admistant
Appratner
Lchael Nathan
Appratssr
Atoren Gard
Nathan
Brenham Budget Highlights Local Business and Personal News
Brenham workers finish a section and plan two months more in the Brenham area for repair jobs on the Frisco line from Oxecola to Springfield. The Bellville crew remains, and other sites between Dewey and Bellville will see team and masonry work. Various notices include a fishing party, a wedding announcement for Will H. Mayes and Miss Anna Marshall, and visits by Hon. Heber Stone to Mexico for lumber duty concessions. Reports note a smallpox spread near Whitman, deaths, price drops in ice stock, Brenham mill activity, a large hull shed, and a new railroad track to load hulls.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Langtry Sons’ Construction Company
Oxecola
Springfield
Bellville
N. D. Parlin
Post
Anna Marshall
Brownwood
Mayes
Texas Prom Association
Associaton
Heber Stone
Hhe
J. D. Giddings Stone
Caltillo
Mexico
Constitution
Hughes
Whitman
Messrs
Wilson
Somers
Mead Hubert
Justice Hughes
Dr. Cox
J.C. Fischer
Placher Brothers
Dessers
Vealock
Hrenbam Comprees, Ol and Manufacturing Company
Central Railroad
Hulbourne
H. Gardner
J. BY
George BE. Olothlar
la Porte
Ben Schmid
J. T. Browning
R. A. Glenecke
Sadine Pass Jetties Contract Nears Completion
Belmont Texas August 3 Major H M Adame government engineer in charge of harbor improvements at Sabine Pass arrived from the East and will inspect the jetties. The contract for the work will be completed by August 10 after about three years of construction. The project, run by Mesare Variabio Law of Chicago, cost about 1.5 million dollars with the east jetty extended 500 feet and the west jetty 600 feet. Riprap and granite were placed on sunk brush jetties, deepening Sabine Pass channel to twenty five feet, with river currents expected to further deepen the channel. The firm plans to move equipment to Fernandina Florida for another contract.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Witl
Belmont
Texas
H. M. Adame
Sabloe Pawn
Urraveer
Congremmay Cooper
Mesare, Variabio & Law
Chicago
Mir
George Lederle
Post
Sabine Pass
Lederley
Sabine
Neches
Sabine Paes Christle & Law
Fernandino
Fla
Rother Rge
Sebine Pass
Adams
Port Arthur Chennel
Noches
Rees
Roseman
Wariness over routes and official guidance persists
A fragmented note discusses forwarding a board's report to proper parties in Washington. It states the author has never been asked for an opinion and will not provide one. It mentions keeping Mr. Cooper in a regional capacity and notes engineers and congressmen as the only helpful actors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Cooper
Many Texas Couples Tie the Knot in July Weddings
A flurry of July marriages across Texas unites numerous couples including George Williamson and Dora Beatty in Decatur, Wesley Brown and Frances Vrick in Bynnis, H. M. Price and Dora Crawford near Midlothian, and Albert L. Johnson with Gertrude Lake in Rockport. Other pairs wed in Denton, Hillsboro, Sherman, Paris, and Marshall as Justice, Squire, and pastors preside over ceremonies in homes, courthouses, and churches amid families and communities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Chandler
Lautad Robiteon
Pilot Point
Wilson - Piproe
Denton
Texas
Laney Wilton
Misa Danay Pierce
Squire Hopkina
Price-Crawford
Midoihian
H. M.price
Dora Crawford
Abernathy - Stockton
Paris
Texin
W. A. Abernathy
L Stockton
Fpanula County
Justice of the Peace
Love
Moore - Curley
Hillsboro
G. Moore
Grandview
Maury Curley
Filen
Franklin
J. P. Howard
Wheeler - Jones
Teday
J. Wheeler
J. A. Jones
Prairie Chapel
Court House
MURPHY + CROSS
Marshall
Murphy
Howston
Sadie Croca
Thin City
J. E. McLown
Howson
White - Stanley
Tyler
L. White
Misa Ola Stanlevy
Johinson - Lake
Rockport
Tex
Lamar
Mies Gertrude Lake
Papalote
Uation Sheldon
Falulips-Stanks
Hosebud
B. T. Phillipe
Travia
Sterke
Cameron
Roberts
Looney-Grippen
iMecKinney
Suly
Will Looney
Berle Griffin
Groosaportson
Adolph Otto Groos
Kyle
J. L. Mahan
Texas Specials and Local Notes Across Texas Towns
A collage of brief items from Marshall to Denison covers crime mishaps, town growth and reunions. Roy Pennington, 15, killed by a runaway wagon. grasshopper damage in Garden City. cotton pickers en route through San Diego. population notes for Gonzales. Tyler and nearby cities exceed 8000. Dallas County Farmers reunion with Judge Nah as speaker. July post office receipts in Sherman up. legal notices in Denison about a receiver. a rheumatic shoulder remedy advertised by Chamberlain's Pain Balm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dallas
L Hance
Fort Worth
Tyler
Jef D. Burne
Cense
Washington
Manshalli
Palestine
Xaluas
Dallas County Planvers’ Association
Ecasion
Thomas F. Nah
Sherman
Clarke
S Mamager
Irocksfort
Bkat
Geranton
Yachtaman
State Stenographers’ Association
Citizens’ Billding ‘Wid Loan Association of
Denison
Wipprecht Wins City Victory in Hearne Texas
Hearne Texas dated August 1 reports Mr W W Wipprecht a Bryan citizen winning in the city yesterday. The notice mentions Mr A L Bowere of the International as part of the brief snippet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hearne
Texas
W. W. Wipprecht
Bryan
A. L. Bowere
The
International
Local Notables Make Minor Moves Amid Rail Traffic Shifts
Mr D. 8 Sessions of Monla and Mr J C Renfro traveled between towns. Monarit G Hart and F B Pryor returned from Wooten Wells seeking better health. L W Carr departed via C W B for Calvert. Houston and Texas Central added an extra gravel train for Pin Oak bridge repairs after last year’s flood.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Great Northern Railway
D. 8
Sessions
Monla
Hearne
J. C. Renfro
Franklin
Monarit
G. Hart
F. B. Pryor
Wooten Wells
L. W. Carr
C., W. and
B. W
Calvert
Houston and Texas Central Railroad
Local Obituaries from Texas Towns July Passings
A list of obituaries from multiple Texas towns dated July with deaths reported in Memphis Decatur Sherman Mount Vernon Roanoke Marella Corsicana Waxahachie Marshall Gilmer Big Springs Lubbock County Pryor Bryan Denton and more. Notable ages include 20 65 19 7 75 72 and references to burial places and survivors.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hopkinson
Marshall
Texas
Minton
Sherman
Mary Minton
Honton
Moughan
Gilmer
Upshur
J. Mowshucs
Brannan
Dillkboro
Sarah Brannan
Moxaty
Wolffarth
Big Springs
Textha
Ulster
Mra Lens Newman Wolfarth
Bastin Wolffarth
Lubbock County
Watkine
Corsicana
L. Fo Witkinn
Malkc Whitt
Turner
Waxihship
Walter Turner
Hor
Thin County
Wyatt -Pryan
Towns
Clark Wyatt
Orange Locals Report Weddings and Community Updates
Orange Texas August 1 report includes the marriage of T J Langton of Houston to Belle Rat chy of Orange with Rev J T Binnton officiating. Also noted that Orange Ironworks won a contract to build new dry kilns for Lutterer Moore Lumber, and Dr Allison of Lake Charles will preach at the Orange Presbyterian Church next Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orange
Texas
T. J. Langton
Houston
Mists Belle Ratchy
J. T. Binnton
Southern Pacific
Orange Ironworks
Lutterer & Moore Lumber Company
Allison
Lake Charles
Presbyterian Ensurch
J. T. Morne
Arkantak
W. H. Stark
Loteher & Moore Lumber Company
Willameport
Sumer
Tryon Personal Notices Compile Local Visits
August 3 Hon John N Henderson judge of the Court of Criminal Appeals. Robert Howell gone to New Orleans. Mr and Mrs W C Brooks visiting in Naveota. Judge A C Brier returned from Joadsboro. Mr and Mrs J T Hines returned from a month in pants in Colorado. Dechard of Austin visiting RS. Mr and Mrs B E Skettlew. Mr and Mrs M D Cole returned from Calventon. Rev John R Dunn of Calvert visited today. Mr and Mrs J W English left for New York. Prof W A Watking returned from Kavtman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tryon
Bryan
John N. Henderson
Court of Criminal Appeals
Robert Howell
New Orleans
W. C. Brooks
Navaeota
A. C. Brier
Joadsboro
J. T. Hines
Pants
Colorado
Colorado Jus Murs Dechard of Austin Is Visiting RS. W
BE. l. Skettlew
M. D. Cole
Calventon
John R. Dunn
Calvert
J. W. English
Whitert
New York
W. A. Watking
Kavtman
Local Notes From Lockhart City Report August Visit and Departures
Conductor Davis and his family return from a month visiting relatives in Georgia and Alabama. Frank F. Roberts, a Spanish War veteran and son of Dr. E. K. Roberts, completes law studies at Danville Institute and will practice in Caldwell County. Joe Binanks and binopothor left Tuesday for New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lockhart
Texas
Davis
San Antonio and
Aramas Pass
Georgia
Alabama
Frank &. Roberts
E. K. Roberts
Dale
Law Department
Danville
Ind
Caldwell County
Joe Binanks
Binopothor
New York
Paro Ointment Fails to Cure. Refund Promise Opts No Pay
An advertisement proclaims a no cure no pay offer for Paro Ointment claiming it cures black heads on the face. The copy asserts refunds if not effective and asks readers to send money for the product.
Two Die After Train Strikes Sleeping Men in Denison
Claud Craig and Charley Overs, both about 18, sons of prominent citizens, were fatally injured in Denison Texas when they were struck by a train while asleep on the tracks late at night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denison
Texas
Claud Craig
Charley Overs
India
Chronic Constipation Cure Sold by Candy Cathartic
Promotional card claims a guaranteed remedy for chronic constipation labeled Candy Cathartic. The ad lists pack sizes 100 250 and a price of 50c. It presents the product as the most important recent discovery and urges purchase.
Brighton Cup Preview Fronted by Lucas and Melbourne's Prince
Brighton cup prospects center on Sidney Lucas and Prince of Melbourne with Ethelbert Imp McClurg and Herbert in close contention. Jockeys Maher Van Kuren Bullman Spencer and others ride and weigh in at about 8 oclock. race promises a lively field and potential upset.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Little Road Rport
Brighton
Ethelbert
Maher
Prince McChurg
van Kuren
Imp
Mitonolly
Idney Lavar
Bullman
Prince of
John
Jancy Lucas
Washington
Prince of Melbourne
Rihelbert
Bethel
Bers
Penwinnilly
Prince McClurg
Ae Siogld
Blarbert
Unclear Race Card Items From St Louis Meeting
Fragmented text lists horses times and distances from a St Louis card. Mentions multiple names such as Milb Marie Brown Loka Kilty, Tandanto Anica Silent Miie, Colonel Gay and Lakeview Belle with times around 1:16 and 1:02 for furlongs or mile formats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Furlovee
Lakeview Belle
Muargurat F Staff
Hawthorne Feature Race Highlights and Record Push
At Hawthorne Chicago Augier and Pluk Cowt led with a strong showing in the Atta race. The day showcased several sprint and mile events with notable runs by Van Hoorebake Pirate J and Fancy Wood. The program included multiple horse time records and close finishes across four furlongs to the mile distances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Augier
Pluk Cowt
Hawthorne
Hig Tie
Lagy
Fonde
Edith W
Wood Stick
van Hoorebake
Pirate J
Patmonion
Imo Bildhy
Fancy Wood
Regen
Barbara M
Herd Koo
Dibeolate
Nobleman
Honey Boy
Troe
Ming Lica
Thompson
Warrior
Thira Meader
Tin Giiney
Brighton Beach Race Results Highlight Mixed Favorites
At Brighton Beach Hesolia New York on August 1 favorites faltered with several races reaching the wire. Key finishes included four in close calls across five furlongs and later events with Times around 1:01 to 1:02 for distances from five to six furlongs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brighton Beach
Hesolia
New York
Crithton Hearn
Hoehampton
Lave
Budd
Kamara
Herbert
General Mart Gray
Doweyn
Kid Cox
Bis Firlongs
Sly Christophur Tingo
Unclear Saratoga race day with multiple near-misses
At Saratoga track on August 4 choices were upset as favorites failed to win. Five and a half furlongs saw Dillionaire Den with Thompson aboard, time 1:00. Mile race had The Awazon and Queen of Bong among entrants, time 1:01. Additional stakes events listed horses like Auge Gare ter Han Lady Schorr and Miliwtream Gala Hay with varied times, reflecting a day of unexpected outcomes and inconsistent results.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Saratoga
N.Y
Sara Foma
Dillionaire Denoe Thompson
Awazon
Gare Ter Han
Lady Schorr
Miliwtream
Gala Hay
Poat
Time Life
Mily
Misternth
Penrefal
Precurer
Moron
Grand Circuit Meets in Columbus. multiple pacing trots held
In Columbus Ohio on August 2 the grand circuit meeting opened with pacing races highlighted by Bonile Direct winning the beep race in 2 19. Major stakes included Purse 190 with Admirs taking 2 0?4 time and Braden, Anney J. Majer, Rota Hala among starters. Lord Derby won the 2 1 class trot with time 21% and Honnie Dirent took 2 1! with best time by Johnny Agot. Other contenders included Grave Onward Arnis Hurns Gooree EB Hutton Walter Biifth Lady Piper Fried monk and Prince Exum.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Columbus
Ohio
Bonile Direct
Admirs
Bo Surn
Payne
Braden
Anney J. Majer
Rota Hala
Circle
Lord Derby
Hay Welding
Mambrina King
Geers
Grave
Arnis Hurns
Rhes
Gooree EB
Hutton
Walter Biifth
Cinne
Pane
Honnie Dirent
Black Horse
Dtreet
McHenry
Johnny Agot
Lady Piper
Friedmonk
Light
Prince Exum
Sunday’s Game Between Galveaton and Firemen
A large crowd is expected as Galveaton visits the town to clash with the Firemen in an engaging football game. Local supporters anticipate an exciting match despite uncertain weather and field conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Galveaton
Gam
Galvesley Team Taps Notable Ex Pros In Local Showdown
Chitley Weber Stoighot and Olea join Galvesley with pitcher Slerdovich, a top state amateur, in solid form. Firemen and Roundes prepare for a tough game as public interest rises. Sid Proctor to umpire, promising fair decisions at this community match. Ladies admitted free at both gates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chitley Weber
Stoighot
Olea
Galvesley
Slerdovich
Sid Proctor
Formation of an International Union of Metal Workers
In Indianapolis the preliminary work to form the International Union of Metal Workers has been compiled. Chicago was chosen for the headquarter. Officers named include President Charles J. McCarthy and Treasurer O. Sherman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
International Union of Metal Workers
Deplemaicy
Chicago
Allen's Foil-Kude Shoe Powder Miracle Comfort
Foil-Kude powder relieves burning aching feet and swelling by drawing out moisture and cooling instantly. Claims quick relief and long lasting comfort with a trial packet offered free. Sold by druggists and stores, address in Le Roy New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Allen
Ty Toni
Stumpon
le Roy
N.Y
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Sinld
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SHORT
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William Duke
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Reijwah
Childran
Mr. Langston
Miss Montelitr
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McClurg
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Loat
Pat
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Boston Craem
Poail
Sr. Hale
New York i
Cacaro
Ceeesannansene Setree
Indianapolis Jiwaukne
Sepeesapen
Cleveland
Manhattan
Mammoth Clothier
C. L
Theo. Bering
Main and Capitol
Jas. Bute
AJAX
Aluse
Hesston
Reo
W. Bey
Kiesling
Aati
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