Turks Prepare 10 Kill Christians Across Macedonian Uprising
Aread Macedonian uprising expands with seven districts in revolt as revolutionary committees denounce atrocities by Bulgarians and accuse Turkish forces of planning mass killings of Christians. Italian naval readiness to protect Italian subjects amid tensions in the region.
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Macedonian Revolutionary Committee
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Ushub
le Vilayet
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Adrianople
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Ikonomdff
Madjitott
Europe
Tzonchef
Macedonian Committee
Thrilling Night on Lake Steamer Alice Stafford
One hundred and fifty passengers on the steamer Alice Stafford bound from Chicago to Grand Haven faced a violent Lake Michigan storm overnight. Safety valves failed and fear of explosion grew as fires were extinguished after twelve hours adrift in a rough sea. Tow boat H W Williams sighted the vessel and towed her to St Joseph Michigan.
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Chicago
Alice Stafford
Grand Haven
Michigan
Lake Michigan
Stafford
H. W. Williams
St. Joseph
Threats at the Field of Honor voiced by B O K
The note warns a hostile challenger to meet in the field of honor and promises to shoot intruders. It asks neutrals to announce themselves before approaching after dark to prove they are not assassins, signed by B O K.
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Uses Club Without Cause in Heloft Incident
Aug. 12 three ugly wounds on August Haugrund's head are said to result from Officer Frank Walrod swinging his club against the man’s skull three or four times without provocation. Haugrund and Julius Dirsch allege there was no reason for the attack and that Haugrund was not drunk. Walrod claims self defense and says Haugrund was drunk and attempted to resist. he did not arrest him, aiming to get him home. George Wheatman notes Haugrund drinks beer occasionally but has never seen him intoxicated.
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Wie
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Frank Walrod
Claa
Julius Dirsch
George Wheatman
Taft as War Department? Root to resign before London trip
Washington dispatch states Secretary Root may resign before sailing for London with the Alaskan commission so Roosevelt can appoint a new War Secretary if needed after Congress convenes. The timing hinges on securing a successor to Secretary Root and potential cabinet shifts.
Secretary of War Seeks Possible Retirement and Alaska Mission
The text discusses Secretary Root possibly retiring, delaying departure until the general staff plan is in place. It notes a potential successor, Governor Tait, and Root’s ongoing London duties and War Department liaison. It mentions the Alaska boundary commission, long delays, and Root’s desire to return to New York legal practice.
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Tait
London
War Department
Ivim
General Staff
Vatican System Must Be Changed Amid Pope’s Illness
Rome August 17 The pope improves but doctors warn the Vatican health system risks abuse and require safeguards. Dr Lapponi notes cautious behavior while Davenezia urges reform to prevent rest deprivation and preserve the pontiff’s strength. Sisters from Venice plan to travel to Rome.
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Lapponi
Vatican
Davenezia
Leo
Iis
Venice
Lave
Gloomway man bites finger amid delirium tremens episode
Jace Brown, confined in the jaunty workhouse, bit off his left finger yesterday morning during a delirium tremens attack. He was jailed for 30 days and upon arrival at the workhouse suffered another delirium tremens episode.
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Wis
Jace Brown
Unfavorable News for Panama Canal Treaty Ratification
From Bogota the latest telegram says seven senators back ratification and 17 oppose. Unless a radical change occurs, all efforts to secure ratification will fail.
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Panama
Bogota
Poisoned milk or meat hits Arey camp in Canandaigua
A Canandaigua New York camp for natural defense students was struck by illness as 30 members mainly from New York state fell ill after consuming milk or meat suspected of poisoning. The incident prompted investigations and safety checks at the lakeside camp. In other news, John Lehman, head of the St. Louis World's Fair, told Secretary Shaw the expo would open to visitors in May 1904.
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N. Y
A. L. Arey
Canandigua Lake
New York
St. Louis
Washington
John Lehraers
Extensive Plans for Athletics at the World's Fair in St. Louis Next Year
The Olympic Games committee added to next year's program in St Louis and named a new committee led by Walter Liginger of Milwaukee with regional athletic association members. Sectional reps will oversee total arrangements and game exhibitions, with a college athletics committee and a new emphasis on physical training and child friendly events in constrained spaces.
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St. Louis
Walter Liginger
Milwaukee
City Ste
Miles Favors General Black at Grand Army Encampment Visit
Lately retired head of the United States Army, Gen. Miles, stopped in Omaha on a San Francisco-bound trip. He denied seeking the Grand Army of the Republic commander position, praising Gen. John C. Black and saying he would attend as a visitor. About 2,000 people greeted him at the station amid escorts, officials, and G. A. R. posts. The pause included a brief informal reception and remarks reiterating his longtime interest in the G. A. R. and its activities.
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Attemas Grand Army Encampment
Omaha
Aus
San Francisco
Inpehief
Grand Army
Miles
Tan
John C. Black
Hin
Jean C. Bates
Mickey
Wisconsin Shiloh monument design adopted for statue
Milwaukee August 12 the Wisconsin Shiloh monument commission selected W R Hodges of St Louis to design the bronze statue to be placed on the Shiloh battlefield. Robert T Bringhurst also of St Louis won the contract to cast the bronze figure. The 70 foot high statue shows a dying color sergeant supported by a colonel with the soldier’s head in the colonel’s arm while the other arm holds the sergeant’s hand. Bronze panels will depict the Wisconsin coat of arms and three other battle scenes. Kitsog of Boston won second prize after twenty four designs were recalled.
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Wisconsin Shiloh Monument
W. R. Hodges
St Louis
Chirtieta
Wisconsin
Shiloh
Robert T. Bringhurst
St. Louis
Columble
Catholic Foresters Session Opens in Dubuque
In Dubuque Iowa the international biennial convention of the Catholic Order of Foresters opened with Mayor Berg welcoming delegates. Key races for officers focus on treasurer with T J Callen from Milwaukee favored unless Chicago backs John J Stephen. Debates over liquor dealer exclusion fail to pass but dealers placed in a hazardous class. Four hundred attended the delegates banquet last night.
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Ore
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Milwaukee
Chidago
John + J. Stephen
Gulcago
Callen
Protests Grow Over Wisconsin Child Labor Enforcement
Loud protests erupt as Labor Commissioner Erickson strictly enforces the new child labor law. Warrants issue for several manufacturers in smaller towns while inspectors report many underage workers withdrawn in Oshkosh Kenosha and other cities. Officials say the stricter statute improves protection and aims to reduce child employment statewide.
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Cibis
Labnr
Halford Igricason
Oshia P.4
Hall Claire
Kenosha
Bureau
Wit vouSin
Wisconsin
Automobilist Drowns After Car Veers Into Canal
Fort Plain New York August 12 Henry Spaulding an expert automobilist was drowned yesterday when his car left the road and plunged into the Erie canal near Fort Plain. Spaulding attempted to escape the vehicle but was unable to swim. The accident occurred during a maneuver on a rural road complicating recovery efforts.
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N. Y
Henry Spaulding
Almost Perfect Counterfeit Note Discovered
The secret service found a new counterfeit ten dollar silver certificate dated August 12. The note mimics a 1891 design with letter D and the Henderson portrait. It appears printed from photo mechanical plates and three specimens have been seen, all numbered 7019345.
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Washington
Secret Service
Tillman Register
Hendricks
McKenzie targets vindication in North Dakota race
North Dakota politics show prominent figures like Chief Engineer Alex McKenzie pushing the Republican machine toward a strong bid in the next campaign. McKenzie eyes a national committeeman post as a path to vindication, with E. Y. Sailes and others mentioned as potential governor candidates and Jamour and Ham as influential supporters shaping the party line.
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N. II
Alex McKenzie
A.M. Noyes
Coxtroyes
North Dakota
St. Paul
McKenzie
Lamoure
Haugborough
Tudge Noyes
Trig
Mehengle
Kenzie
Bismarck Paladium
Sarles
Yishero
Wisconsin
Imachine
Tri Rhat
Sartles
J. J. Hill
Northern Pacific
Lig and Lamoure
Malta quake shocks city in minutes of panic
A violent earthquake lasting about a minute startled Malta and caused alarm. In Missouri a flyer derailment near Schell City injured two and left seventeen lightly hurt as trains derailed and ditched. In Omaha federal judge Munger ruled against Union Pacific, forcing use of the Missouri River bridge for the Great Western railway.
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London Catholic Herald
Vincenzo Vanantelli
Wall Street
Schell City
Engin
Omaha
Juségé Munger
Chitago Great Westers
Railway 9
Union Pacific
Great Wester
Missouri River
England may scrutinize alien immigration report
London August 12 The royal commission on alien immigration issued its report. It recommends state control on immigration of certain classes into the United Kingdom, proposes regulators and the establishment of a department of immigration.
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Royal Commission On
United Kingdom
Department of Immigration
Alankinton Bank Litigation Settled by Judge Order
Milwaukee August 12 The Plankinton bank litigation after ten years in court was settled yesterday by Judge Tarrant under the assignee's plan. After overruling creditor objections he deemed it best for all interests to end the litigation.
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Li Wallon
Milwaukee
Tarrant
Personal crisis ends in tragedy at Auditorium hotel
In Chicago on August 12 Mrs. Mark Gordon shot herself in the Auditor ium hotel in the early Sunday hours. She succumbed to her wounds at midnight, according to reports detailing the incident and ensuing medical status.
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Mark Gordon
Auditorium Hotel
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