Imperialism and Chinese negotiations amid European tensions
London dispatch reports the British stance on Li Hung Chang and recognition of China’s government amid imperial pressures. German papers fret over potential eastern adventures while cautious talk of peaceful retirement grows. In the U.S. Roger’s faction wins over Stevens County and Spokane, nominating Ronald for governor.
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London
Icn
Li Hung Chang
Old Salisbury
Gchina
Negolia
Agein
Il Yamen
Na Bens
China
SAO
Auber
Ots
Ting
Dan
Boutelle's condition raises hopes of recovery in Bangor
The Bangor report details Congressman Boutelle’s health after a hotel incident last winter. Doctors describe a history of brain blood issues including a clot and crystallization in the veins, with gradual improvement and cautious optimism for eventual recovery though reentry to active work remains uncertain.
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Boutella
Youngs Hotel
Brighta
Aputello
Fearon
Mls
Eemarke
Admo
Betting On The Middl Corbett McCoy Showdown
New York August 29 Betting reacted to the looming duel between Corbett and McCoy at Madison Square Garden. Rumors spread of Corbett advocates driving the price down while McCoy backers sought favorable terms. Promoters and bettors weighed a rush of money with figures near even money and plans to back the favored fighter once final details and participants appeared.
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New York
MacGoy
Madison Carden
Corbett
Ee McCoy
Riveral
Corti
Sven
McCov
Ren
Gould
Mae
Keely
Ieee
Corbete
Considine
Corbatt
Chicago
Bt Coldwell
Rogers Nominated for Governor at Union Convention
Unclear dispatch reports John Rogers nominated for governor at a convention in Bentey Washington. Vague totals list Rogers with 704 1-2 votes, followed by other figures and references to Democrats and Populists amid three conventions.
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Bentey
Washington
John Rogers
Rogere
Voorhens
Cheetham Sutton Daniels
Roberts Dispatch Signals Buoyant London Over War Outlook
A London dispatch reports buoyant mood in the city and across British offices as Lord Roberts' first move in the South African War suggests Boer forces under Botha are pressed toward Brak, while Kruger's capital falls and Boer hopes dim. The piece notes Russian refugees in London seeking passage or compensation claims.
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New York
The
Tribune
London
Lord Roberts
Botha
Bulter
Machadwiorp
Kruger
Tuesaday
Wrench
Brullér
Dt Brandsfontein
Bullor
Helvetia
Transvaal
Beene
Wittessdit
Colonial Office
Johannesburg
Bent
Apeals
Transvall
Tony
War Office
Hemstead News Notes: Attaway Slaying Convicted in Hempstead
Hempstead Texas August 29 Tom Attaway was found guilty of manslaughter in the killing of Harry Alford near the Montgomery county line. He received a two year penitentiary sentence after an appeal reversed a prior five year verdict. Anderson White hog theft case underway. A hunters party planned to depart for deer and other game. Christine Miller home from Houston visit. Pioneer Unejo George Horton reported ill after a stroke. Hempstead suffers egg famine with prices at 15 cents per dozen. local farmers reassessing profits from poultry.
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C. B. Doran
C. L. Hobinson
Kenry Hertz
Charley Farquhar
Will Wagnon
Charley Meyer
de Plney Woods
Mise Christine Miller
Houston
George Horton
Hempstead
Taft commission to establish civil government in Philippines
Washington reports the Taft commission will begin duties in September, taking over functions of the legislative branch. Major General MacArthur leads inland operations with about 76,000 troops to crush insurgents. Civil government to be limited to towns with no insurrection risk and coordinated with military authorities.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Taft Commission
Philippines
MacArthur
Inlands
Inaurgenta
Arma Dt
Runaway buggy collision injures Mrs Springer in Victoria
In Victoria Texas yesterday Mr Cohlke and his daughter Mrs Ed Springer were thrown from a buggy at Main and Constitution streets. Mrs Springer was unconscious for a time but no lasting injuries were reported. Also noted are routine work returns and family travel updates.
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Victoria News
Victoria
Texas
Cohlke
Ed Springer
Main
Constitution Streets
Honory Crain
Procors
Mian
Roberta Callender
J. E. Buchanan
Seguin
Big Fellers to Fight in Madison Square Garden Match
Corbett and McCoy prepare for a heavyweight title bout at Madison Square Garden on August day. Both fighters train earnestly with McCoy praised for power and resilience while Corbett aims to extend reach and punish early. Betting remains even as experts weigh strength, stamina, and past opponents.
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New York
Corbett
Meloy
MaCoy
Bnitin
Hoowas
Fang
Sharkey
Bath Beach
Putsdinimota
Carson City
Jeffries
Coney Idland
Fitegimmons
McCoy
Hothuen
Dietu
Sul Corbett
Saratoma
Fitasimmona
Shuirkey
Gorbett
Slice
McCay
Sullivan Receives Benefit at Madison Square Garden
New York August 2 The famed boxer Jone L Sullivan headlined a benefit at the Twenty Century Club in Madison Square Garden. Proceeds from ticket and subscription sales will be placed in trust to invest and provide Sullivan with interest income. The program featured Levy, Kehoe, Wolfe, and others with exhibitions and a 12 round main event, plus several side bouts and appearances by Sharkey, Ruhlin, and Jeffries in a lively program before a large crowd.
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New York
Jone L. Sullivan
Madison Square Garden
Sim
Sullivan
Fideunimens
Levy
Kehoe
Troy
Ali
Charley Wolfe
Kehoy
Googe McFadden
Tommy Shortell
Tigounds
George Munroe
Billy Ryad
Monrow
Coluw
Wut White
Monroe
Jim Burke
Mike Laos
Careh Welenhte
Burke
Geirme Dino
Terry McGov
Albany
Harris
Wee
Jim Guider
Roy Fitzemmons
Howe
Jett Thorne
England
Ruhlin
Sharkey
Baseball roundup reports errors and pitching in August games
New York errors costly as Boston wins 2 0. Brooklyn pitcher Orth shuts out Brookline and Brevia notes broken finger for Monte Cron. Chicago crowd heavy with hard hitting and errors. Green drives winning run in 11th with a triple. Players Taylor Garvin Dexter Sudhoff Trobincon noted in the report.
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Brooklyn
Orth
Brookline
Monte Cron
A. Cor
McFarland
Howell
Meciinaley
McGuire
Chicago
Felding
Neeld
Evinly
Linded Green
Scire
Woule
Cence
Dg Taylor
Garvin
Dexter
Sudhoff
Trobincon
G A R Encampment Elects Officers in Chicago Meeting
Veterans of the Grand Army of the Republic met in Studebaker hall Chicago August 4 opening with prayer. President Dawid Murphy was elected with Secretary Toll of Bonnell. Reports highlighted membership and relief funds while plans included a Washington Park sham battle and a militia demonstration.
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Association of the Army of the Fronticer
Chisago
Studebaker Hall
Grand Army of the Republic
Paradd
Council of Administration
Stewart
Takineon
Baker
Shaplath
Grant
Torranes
Robbins
Minton
Molcomb
Gunnvral Cumming
Committee of
M. St. Cummitew
Poste
Thomas 4. Stewart
Pond
Ponte
Posta
Alls
Association of the Army of the Frontier
Dawid Murphiy
St. Louis
Eagoratary
Toln
Bonnell
Chicago
Roselr
Trotiles
Arrow
Washington Park
John A. Owens
Charleston
N. C
Woman's National Asociation of
Charles F. Sherman
Allegheny City
Asnior
Benjamin McCall
al Jeelinay City
Jules Horne
Stephenville
Oho
Naval Veterans’ Association
Frederick B. Masking
Brooklyn
J. A. Miller
Athens
J. ©. Shaw
Path
A. H. Runge
Minneapolis
J. Hogan
Joliet
W. P. Hager
Limnaville
Enelgn
H. Rotler
Eaton
Ohio
W. H. At
Voll
Zanesville
American Bar Association Opens Twenty Third Annual Meeting
The twenty third annual American Bar Association session opened in Saratoga North Carolina with President Manderson delivering the keynote on law and progress in US statutes. Nominations and elections followed with leaders named including Joseph J. Willett William Howe and F C Dillard. Various papers on general law education and legal topics were presented by experts from Chicago Philadelphia and Boston.
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Charles F. Manderson
Saratoga
N. C
American Bar Association
Charlean F. Manderson
Charles Notle Gregory
William Draper ‘Lewis
University of Pennsylvania
Franklin Fish
Boston
Hubert 5. Taylor
Fort Wayne
Inn
James Kaye
Pittsburg
Southern Pacific Presidency Vacancy Not Yet Filled
The Tribune reports no election will be held to fill the Southern Pacific presidency after G. F. Huntington's death. Directors will meet in New York next week for routine business and condolence, with Charles H. Tweed seen as a likely future chairman though not yet committed to any nomination.
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New York
the Tribune
Southern Pacific Railway
G. F. Huntington
Charles H. Tweed
Seo Novige
Huntington
Dulivacy
Tweed
Boen
Dirgaters
New York Attorney Retained Over City Riots
Frank Moen has been retained by a committee of representative colored men to pursue action against those implicated in the outbreak against the weary Indians city. Moen will also represent the city vigilance league in an effort to gather evidence to convict the guilty.
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New York
Frank Moen Nas
India City
Afr
Mons
City Vigilance League
Almilaracion
Political Nominations in Seattle Fusion Convention
The Seattle fusion convention nominated F Robertano and H T Rovald for Congress. Delegates agreed the Democrats should be allowed to bear their name atop the fusion ticket. The platform denounces imperialism militarism and trusts.
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Seattle
Wash
Democrate
Popubats
Wliver
Econventions
F. ©. Robertano
H. T. Rovald
Congress
Democrata
Favora
Cotton States Commissioners Open Meeting with Fertilizer Talks
The Cotton States Commissioners of Agriculture opened a second day of sessions at 11 this morning with discussions on fertilizer composition and labeling. Henry G. Vester of New Orleans promised to send crop figures next Saturday, as the committee on the cane question was reviewed and discussed. Officers for the coming year were elected: Frank Hill of Arean as president, S. L. Patterson of North Carolina as first vice president, W. Leo of Joululann as second vice president, and Royal Dante of Georgia as secretary.
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Raleigh
S.C. Adeast
Cotton Staten Association of Icommizsioners of Agriculture
Welock
Seriou
Henry G. Vester
New Orlana
Eanne
Frank Hill
Arean
L. Patteruin
North Circlinn
Wien
W. Leo
J Oululann
Royal Dante
Georgia
Racing at St Louis Fair Grounds Ends with Jockey Fall
August 22 at the St Louis Fair Grounds a racing card concluded with a fall when jockey Dale was thrown from Dorothy Lee. The mile and a half event featured Pinar deol Rio and Leo Parr among others, with various times listed for each race.
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St. Lowin
St. Louis
Fair Grounds
Dale
Dorothy Lee
Gurhbert
Bresci Convicted in King Humbert Assassination Trial
The Bresci trial in Milan concluded with a life sentence for murder after he admitted targeting practice and bullets prepared to increase lethality. Witnesses described the assassination of King Humbert as crowds gathered and the accused claimed he acted to avenge the oppressed.
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Bresci
Humbert
Italy
Monga
Iin
Signor
Morlino
Requesia
Vlad
Bresei
Adil Ie
Gondaremes
Salvateri
Avogruio Don Contes di Quinta
Jin
Yen
Chen
Laupi
Ramelia
Brest
Jespi
Signor Morling
Moarchy
Gides
Julich
Simnor Martelli
Pwrscone
Beaumont jeweler Charles Kolter found dead at Ogden hotel
Charles H. Kolter a Beaumont jeweler and member of Kolter Brothers was found dead in his room at the Ogden hotel about 10 am. He had shown improved health after weeks of illness but died from kidney hemorrhage. He was 46 and unmarried, born in Pennsylvania and long domiciled in Texas, with plans to be buried in Pennsylvania.
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Beaumont
Texas
Charles H. Kolter
Kolter Brothers
Ogden Hotel
K. Stove
Pennsylvanhand
Orange
jawWeley
Wil Rolter
Crockett Street
F. W. Badger
Charles Kolter
Badger
Orings
Orange Lodge
Old Home Place
Pennsylvania
Southern Pacific
Brenham U F A celebration blue rock contest winners
At Stockbridge park in Brenham during the U F A celebration a blue rock contest awarded first prize to May Gross and second prize to Frank Wa vine of Hampstead. The event ran alongside other activities while weather affected a live bird content portion.
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Brenham
Texas
Stockbridge Park
Orgenigatics
May Gross
Frank Wavine
Hampstead
Knee Pants Suits Undercuts Marked Prices
Local listing advertise knee pants suits in multiple price points from 2.50 to 8.00 with a bold emphasis on every suit being discounted. The fragment suggests a clearance or sale event with varied sizing or styles referenced by price.
Brenham Notes Highlight Local Figures and Court Action
The district reports George A. HI of Austria in Brenham praised as an enterprising elder statesman, attorney J. M. Mathig travels to Belton to defend J. L. Matchet in a killing case set for Thursday. Local scholarships awarded to Carrie Blake and Felix Whitaker, and the Brenham Gun Club plans cups and medals for live bird shoots.
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George A. HI
Austrnia
Hill
Brenham
Amon
J. M. Mathig
Belton
Ameses
J. L. Matchet
Heldenheimer
D. BR. Teague
Thomas
Matchet
Filiens
Carrie Blake
Somerville
Felix Whitaker
Independence
Prairie View
Hos. H. Gondlett
Ben S. Rogers
Bronham Gun Club
A Texas Wonder Promotes Kidney Remedy
An advertisement praises Hall's Great Discovery as a universal cure for kidney and bladder troubles and other ailments. It claims benefits for men women and children, offers a one dollar bottle and two bottle specials, and includes testimonials from physicians.
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Mall
Sobail
P. D. Boxst Lan Mo
Hotston Drug Company
Dontuon
Texas
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