World News Briefs from Pekin to South Africa
China reports three unsettled points in Pekin as Prince Chun delays apology mission to Berlin and Li Hung Chang cites alleged imperial messengers for signing. Other items note labor strikes in Joliet Chicago and Philadelphia, naval and political maneuvering, obituaries, and misc. domestic and international notes from across the globe.
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Pekin
Prince Chun
Berlin
Alsst
Japan
Li Hung Chang
Peking
Prince Chan
Baron von Kettelar
Basle
Switzerland
Germany
Chan
von Kerreler
Multiple Disasters and Deaths Across Nations and States
A scattered report covers sand bank collapses causing deaths, shipboard and rail incidents, robberies, and fires. Notable items include a Baltimore death, a Crimean War veteran’s passing, a mill blaze, and a stage robbery. Legislative, railroad, and global events feature trials, resignations, and diplomatic tensions involving Turkey France Colombia and Venezuela.
Dolliver backs Shaw as Iowa lines up for 1904
Senator Nollixer in Chicago stated Governor Shaw will be the presidential candidate and Iowa will back Shaw through the middle of next week. He noted Vice President Roosevelt is popular but not confirmed as launching a 1904 boom. Shaw holds strong ties in Iowa and nationwide.
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Chicago
Nollixer
Iowa
Yestanlay
Shaw
Vie
Dolliver
Roosevelt
Vic
Town
Lau Lie M. Shaw
Towa
Lae
Safe, Conservative Leader Earns Noted Governing Record
A respected, prudent figure gains acclaim beyond his state as governor. His tenure is described as among the most successful in the Commonwealth’s history, reflecting a strong reputation and steady leadership.
Grain rate hike approved by Twin City Chicago lines
St Paul Aug 31 The Twin City Chicago lines agreed to a grain rate increase from Minneapolis to Chicago to 73 percent.
Ecumenical Methodist Conference to Convene in London
Delegates from the United States and Canada join 300 Americans and 200 English at the ecumenical Methodist Episcopal church gathering in London. Gambling and intemperance, ministers' drinking, biblical criticism, and Methodist education are on the program as leaders from multiple nations participate for twelve days.
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Methodial Episcopal Church
London
Methodist Episcopal Church
Salvation Army
All England
C. M. Galloway
Chill
Brasil
Mexico
Atkinson
West Virginia
Chas B. Love
Wilmington
Del
John J. Tigert
Charles J. Litle
Garrett Biblical Institute
Eleven Wreck Victims Die
A Southern Central rail wreck on the Northern Central line Thursday is reported to have killed eleven people. Among the dead are A Park Burgess and Mrs Burgess of Syracuse, Francs But h of Newark, Mrs James Ford of Newark, Mrs Anne Kane of Elmira, William Meagher of Sodus, Point Howard Tubbs of Elmira, Mrs L H Hood of Seneca Falls, Mrs C H Bradley of Seneca Falls, Mrs Elizabeth Todd of Newark, Mrs G Edwards of St Paul, and Mrs C G Edwards of St Paul. One victim died at Rochester hospital. three more injured are expected to die.
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Ter
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Syracuse
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Elmira
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Sodus
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Baldwin Zeigler Arctic Expedition Reaches Camp Zeigler
Christiania August 31 reports Steamer Mthjof landed the Baldwin Zeigler arctic expedition at Camp Zeigler latitude 80.24 north longitude 33.52 east Alger island. All members in good health, dogs and ponies in excellent condition after a month at sea. The party left Camp Zeigler August 23 and planned to begin northward August 24 via interchannel route across Markham Sound and between Austria Sound and the British Channel.
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Christiania
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Frithiot
Baliwin
North
Priest Makes Trouble In Appleton Wedding
Appleton Wisconsin report says Daniel McDonald and Maud Sherry could not marry due to religious differences. McDonald is Roman Catholic and Sherry Congregationalist. wedding planned by a Protestant minister collapsed after Father Fitzmau rice of St Mary’s learned of the irregular arrangements and threatened action.
Wedding Postponed Over Unconditional Excommunication
A wedding is indefinitely postponed after a dispute over who can conduct the service. The church requires a Catholic priest to officiate, leading to the halt of the ceremony and related plans. The clash centers on religious authority and the couple’s faith practice.
Omaha Packers Strike Spurs Wage Demands in Omaha
One hundred skilled butchers and 3 600 unskilled workers in South Omaha packing houses demand a wage increase and have given the packers until Monday to sign the scale. Leaders say a national move to improve scale is planned, but South Omaha packers give no indication of yielding to the demands.
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Monnday
South Omaha
Hays
Abe
Plot to kill Chicago Polish priest revealed in trial
In Chicago on August 21 testimony in a trial of five parishioners showed a plot to kill Bishop Koslowski an independent Polish Catholic priest. A watchman at the church hospital was offered a bribe to his name.
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Chicago
Koslowski
Church Hospital
Gen Ludlow Dead Warrior Who Served In Philippines Dies
Brig Gen William Ludlow A S A died of consumption in New Jersey yesterday. He first fell ill upon arrival in the Philippines in May and was sent home for treatment. His death ends a noted service record in the American expeditionary force.
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New York
William Ludlow
Yent
N. J
Griscom
Ness
Philippines
Nebraska Grand Army Reunion At Hastings Rally
Nebraska veterans gathered in Hastings on August 11 for a grand reunion with Governors Savage of Nebraska and Shaw of Iowa attending. Both leaders spoke at Camp Lawton last evening to a large crowd of spectators.
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Neb
Savage
Nebraska
Shaw
Iowa
Camp Lawton
Waukesha Elopement in St. Joseph Michigan
Miss Lillie Warden of Waukesha and William Seehau er of Chicago wed at St. Joseph Michigan on August 17. Miss Warden is daughter of A F Warren editor and publisher of the Waukesha County Dispatch and former mayor.
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Wis
Lillie Warden
William Seehauer
Chicago
St. Joseph
Mich
Detective Probing Continues In City Scandals Trial
Aug 1 report from CMcago notes detectives Tracey and Cramer were summoned for a trial in ongoing city corruption probes. No new developments emerged as the investigation wrapped up in the afternoon and a decision is anticipated today.
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Cmcago
Tracey
Cramer
Miners Convention Adjourns in Hazleton Pa
Hazleton Pa August 21 The miners convention adjourned yesterday afternoon. District executive boards are authorized to declare local strikes where last spring's agreements were violated by companies. Plans will begin immediately by Mitchell and district presidents for a joint conference with operators.
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Mitchell
Poole Defeats Smith In Glen View Golf Semifinal
Abram Poole Jr of Onwentsia defeats Bruce D. Smith by one up in the Glen View tournament semifinal. Poole advances to face William Holabird Sr in the final for the club championship prize.
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Chicago
Bruce D. Smith
Glen View
Abram Poole, Jr
Onwentsia
Poole
William Holabird
Big wreck in Washingtons near Kalispell City
Spokane Washington Aug 27 A disastrous wreck occurred last night on the Great Northern near Kalispell City. Seventeen people are reported killed.
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Washington
I¢ly
Great Northern
Kalispell City
Catholics Accept Winnipeg School Settlement Terms
Winnipeg report states Catholics have practically accepted settlement terms for the school question. Catholic schools will come under the control of the public board in Manitoba. The move indicates broader integration of Catholic education within public school administration in Winnipeg Australia.
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