Boers in England greeted by officials on royal visit
Generals Botha, Dewet, and Delarey arrive in Southampton to a hearty welcome from government and public. They meet Joseph Chamberlain, Earl Roberts, and General Kitchener aboard the Niagara and Wildfire before heading to London to raise a fund for families of dead Boers. The reception continues with King Edward, Queen Alexandra, and Princess Victoria aboard the royal yacht.
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United States
Southampton
Botha Dewet
Delarey
Niagara
Joseph Chamberlain
Earl Roberts
General Kitchener
Mrs. Chamberlain
Lady Roberts
Abram Fischer
Hague
London
Holland
Lucas Meyer
Dewet
South Africa
Ness
Cowes
Roberto
Lord Kitchener
King Edward
Commander In Chief
Associated Press
Queen Alexandra
Princess Victoria
Fire Hits Bergerman Building in Pueblo Colorado
At 2 a m the Bergerman building fire caused 75000 in losses. L Florman’s stock of fine pictures paints and wallpaper perilously burned, nearly 36000. An unknown man at the back door rode away on a bicycle shortly before the blaze. Also noted, O R N agent from Walla Walla County doubts hog profitability and Pacific coast packers lowering prices. A 11 year old girl Rosa Rupnow, daughter of Julus and Mrs Rupnow, was accidentally shot and killed near Spokane on Indian Prairie about 35 miles northwest.
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Pueblo
Col
Bergerman
L. Florman
Little Rosa Rupnow
Julus Rupnow
Indian Prairie
Spokane
Anthracite miners strike faces firm stand in fourteenth week
Indianapolis reports the anthracite strike remains firm with 179,000 workers on strike and sustained funds for relief. W. B. Wilson cites no wage gains for temptation to return. officers note broad support among miners and ongoing assistance from the national organization. A separate update from Wilkesbarre notes non-reporting Duryea workers and Mitchell’s departure to Indianapolis amid confirmations of the strike’s resilience.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Mineworkers’ Journal
United Mineworkers’ of America
W. B. Wilson
Wilson
Census Bureau
Split Daughter's Mend Rocked Victoria Murder Shock
Victoria British Columbia August 19 Mrs John Fleming killed her daughter Pearl a two year old school teacher by splitting her head open with an axe in a tragic family incident authorities report the cause remains under investigation forensic details pending confirmation from local police and coroner officials
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Victoria
B. C
John Fleming
Pearl
British War Ships Parade At Spithead In Coronation Show
King Edward reviews home fleet for first time since accession in a colorful Spithead display off Portsmouth. Thousands watch as ships, flags, and royal salutes unfold in a morning parade end with a heavy rainstorm and gale soaking the crowds and city decorations.
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Portsmouth
Edward
Spithead
Solent
Charles Hotham
Royal Sovereign
Isle of Wight
Ascio
Asami
Takahago
Carlo Alberto
Carlos I
Uneas
Royal Yacht
Victoria
Alberta
King Edward
Queen Alexandra
Osborne
Albert
Victoria and Albert
Creek Nation to Pass From Existence After Land Allotments
Muskogee Okla Aug 19 With land allotments starting this week the Creek nation will pass out of existence A copy of President Roosevelts proclamation ratifying the Creek supplemental agreement was received tonight by the United States marshal Chief Porter of the Creeks has 300 land deeds ready for issuance.
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Muskogee
I. T
Roosevelt
United States
Porter
Frank Andrews Convicted in Bank Misappropriation
Detroit August 19 Frank C Andrews former vice president of the wrecked City Savings bank was found guilty this afternoon of misapplying funds after a month's trial An appeal will be taken to the supreme court and a stay of proceedings for days was granted
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Detroit
Frank C. Andrews
City Savings Bank
Supreme Court
Trade trends show improved prospects amid labor issues
R G Dun weekly review reports improved prospects despite ongoing labor controversies and a unchanged anthracite coal situation nearing depletion. Freight blockades interrupt merchandise distribution as pig iron production looks better than expected and shoe makers secure fall orders while leather prices rise and hides surge.
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R. G. Dun & Co
Texas
United States
Schwab to retire from active business life
A Pittsburg Dispatch special from Loretto Pa reports President Charles M Schwab of United States Steel has accepted doctors advice to retire indefinitely from active work He plans to seek quiet foreign clime far from the strenuous life of industry Also Detroit Aug 19 reports the probate filing of the late Senator James McMillan estate valued between 6 and 10 million dollars.
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Pittsburg
Pittsburg Dispatch
Loretto
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Ife
America
Detroit
Mich
James McMillan
Verdi Box Factory Destroyed by Fire in Nevada
A Verdi Mill and Lumber box factory in Verdi, Nevada, was entirely burned last night. Machinery and two carloads of finished boxes were lost, with a total value of forty nine thousand dollars. The report contrasts Russian tenor Ssobinoff earning twenty four thousand rubles yearly with Jean De Reszke’s United States monthly season pay.
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Reno, Nev
Verdi, Nev
Verdi Mill & Lumber Company
Ssobinoff
Jean de Reszke
United States
Old Favorites The Star Spangled Banner Poem
A historic reminiscence of the Star Spangled Banner with stanzas echoed in varied spellings and misread lines, attributing the poem to Francis Scott Key. The text contains corrupted phrases and repeated refrains about freedom, bravery, and national pride.
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Francis Scott Key
Japanese Seppuku Bravery Tale Ends In Death by Action
The article discusses the Japanese practice of seppuku or harakiri as a means to avoid public disgrace, citing Gama Guchi’s self-inflicted death after his father blamed him for losing 200 men to an avalanche. It recounts origin, social roles of warriors, and notable anecdotes, concluding with a satirical note on social behavior.
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Anow
Japan
Gama- Guchi
Tokio
Retired Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke, Army Hero, Passes List
Maj. Gen. John R. Brooke, long a leading figure in the U S Army from Civil War battles to Spanish American War and governor of Cuba, retires after a storied career. Born near Pottstown Pa he rose from farming to command roles in the Army of the Potomac and later led forces in Porto Rico Cuba and the department of the east at Governor's Island. He is described as a towering six footer weighing over 260 pounds with a sturdy, regally featured presence.
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John R. Brooke
United States Army
Cuba
Department of the East
Schuylkill
Pottstown
West Chester Military Academy
John RB Brooke
Martranft
Fourth
Pennsylvania
Brooke
Gov. Curtin
Fifty-third Pennsylvania
Army of the Potomac
McClellan
Appomatox
Chicago
Spain
Porto Rico
Leonard Wood
Governor's Island
Delarey’s Home in Unharmed Boer War Zone
Delarey the Boer general has returned to his home in a war torn district that endured heavy fighting yet remains practically intact. Methuen aimed at Roolvantjesfontein twenty miles away during a historic raid and release. A French company now offers to relieve parliamentary candidates of election worries by promising to repay a third of fees if the candidate fails. Some men are known by the company they keep.
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Delarey
Methuen
Roolvantjesfontein
France
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