Money for Missions States Letter to American Prelates
London reports Cardinal Vaughan dispatching Francis Henry to the U S and Canada to solicit funds for heathen missions and noting England's small Catholic population cannot sustain distant missions unaided. Vatican letters to U S archbishops cited no US vacancies. Canada proposed as a field due to language and scarcity of sisters. Corrigan successor appointment delayed to late November or December with Farley possibly among candidates.
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London
Cardinal Vaughan
Westminster
Francis Henry
St. Joseph’s Missionary College
United States
Canada
St Joseph’s College
England
Rome
France
Vatican
Dominion
Corrigan
Washington
John M. Farley
Legation
Distribution of Fair estate moves to California
New York August 16 The Evening World reports Mrs Anna J Nelson mother of the late Mrs Charles Fair and her son G Nelson will travel from Newmarket New Jersey to San Francisco Sunday to hire lawyers for the Fair estate distribution. George Harvey of San Francisco prompted the trip. Local heirs in the east include Elizabeth Bunnell Union New Jersey Laura Leonard Caldwell New Jersey William B Smith Newmarket New Jersey and Lesler family relatives. In San Francisco a key issue is who died first with Mrs Fair's estate around 350000. Paris notes both Mr and Mrs Fair likely died about the same time.
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New York
Evening World
Anna J. Nelson
Charles Fair
G. Nelson
Fair
Newmarket
N. J
San Francisco
George Harvey
Edward Lefler
Ciy
Mr. Lefler
Caldwell
Wiliam B. Smith
Lesler
Power suit hearing focuses on Northern Pacific merger
The hearing before Special Examiner Mabie in Peter Power's suit to stop stock transfer to Northern Securities continued. Much of the day explored how plaintiffs were funded in related actions against Great Northern, tied to Elsworth Ives Chapman and Milton F. Boden.
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New York
Richard A. Mabie
Peter Power
Northern Pacific Railroad
Northern Securities Company
Great Northern Railroad
Elsworth Ives Chapman
Milton F. Bonden
Spiritualist Luther H. K. Marsh Dies in Middletown at 89
Luther H. K. Marsh a widely noted Spiritualist died at his Middletown home yesterday after several weeks illness. He was 89 years old.
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Middletown
N. Y
Luther HK. Marsh
Senator McMillan Rites Held At Detroit
Funeral services for Senator James McMillan were held at his Detroit residence on Jefferson Avenue. State and federal leaders attended, including Governor Bliss and numerous congressional members. The private interment followed at Elmwood cemetery in the McMillan mausoleum.
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Detroit
James McMillan
Manchester
Mass
Jefferson Avenue
Congress
A. T. Bliss
Wanna
Ohio
Foraker
Kean
New Jersey
McComas
Maryland
Allison
Iowa
Lodge
Massachusetts
Burrows
Michigan
Fairbanks
Indiana
Cockrill
Missouri
Gallinger
New Hampshire
District of Columbia
McFarland and Riddle
Handel
Alfred H. Barr
Jesus
Mr. Harr
Elmwood Cemetery
McMillan Mausoleum
Infernal Machine Plot Aimed at Pattison Uncovered
Philadelphia reports reveal an attempted assassination of Robert E. Pattison, former Pennsylvania governor and Democratic nominee. A gunpowder filled infernal machine mailed as "ore samples" lacked an ignition mechanism, with suspects under surveillance. An anonymous letter to The North American aided the alert, and tests by Navy Lt. Delano confirmed the powder’s dangerous caliber.
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Philadelphia
Robert E. Pattison
Pennsylvania
Pattison
Express
League Island Navy Yard
Delano
Ft. Mifflin
Philadelphia North American
Bingham House
Patinson
Postoffice
Post Ofice
Judge sustains strike to Hahn petition in habeas case
Mansfield Ohio August 16 Common Pleas Judge Campbell ruled to strike from William Hahn’s amended petition the claim that the requisition was not in good faith but filed to collect a debt by court process. Six Hahn depositions alleging collusion were rejected. Testimony about threats to indict Hahn was limited. hearing continued.
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Brucker
New York
Hahn
Campbell
Todd
G A R Encampment Program Planned for 1902
Washington Aug 16 The G A R headquarter session led by General T Torrance adopted the encampment program for October 1902 with events from October 5 patriotic services to October 10 sessions and a grand October 8 review by the president and commander in chief plus a Mount Vernon excursion for delegates and a public welcome.
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Washington
T. Torrance
New York Avenue Presbyterian Church
Wallace Radcliffe
St. Patrick's Catholic Church
D. J. Stafford
D. D
S. E. Faunce
Mount Vernon
Convention Hall
Warner
Citizens’ Committee
General Torrance
United States
President orders biweekly cable on servicemen deaths
Oyster Bay August 16 The president ordered that the names of enlisted men who die in the Philippines be cabled to the United States every two weeks. The measure revives the former practice discontinued after the volunteer army left the archipelago. The topic arose during a luncheon with visitors.
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Philippines
Chinese Officials Accused of Pocketing War Tax Revenue
Washington reports two Chinese proclamations, one an imperial edict on funding the war indemnity and the other Governor Yuan’s order to curb weapons amid Boxer unrest. The edict notes China plans a plan to meet indemnity and fears heavy taxation will oppress the people and cause disorder, with officials accused of filling their own pockets.
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Washington
Yuan
Chi-li
China
Railroads in Bitter Fight Sparks Pittsburg Strife
Two hundred railroad laborers guarded by barricades on South First street faced an approaching force of Pittsburg and Lake Erie workers aiming to block Wabash access. A Tinplate Company bid to shift wage stance via Amalgamated association conference looms in New York. Also, Captain L Hillard of St. Louis died after being struck by a Baltimore and Ohio train near Mountain Lake Park Maryland.
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Pittsburg
South First Street
Pittsburg and
Lake Erie
Fanhandle Bridge
American Tinplate Company
Amalgamated Association
New York
T. J. Shaffer
Mountain Lake Park
Cumberland
Captainl. Hillard
St. Louis
Baltimore and Ohio
Hotel Chautanqua
Trade Prospects Improved Amid Mixed Steel Demand
New York August 16 R G Dun & Co Weekly Review notes improved prospects due to labor dispute adjustments though anthracite coal strikes persist and supplies tighten. Merchandise distribution faces freight blockades while pig iron output remains strong though below May highs. demand is an abnormal constraint. Coke production tops 250000 tons weekly in Connellsville, but shipments lag and weekly failures rise to 196 from 168 a year ago.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Connellsville
United States
Flurry in New York money rate spurs market moves
A 6 percent wall rate surge unsettles traders as Friday loans roll over to Monday. Subscriptions for Oregon Short Line collateral bonds forced large loan shifts, with $14.5 million due. After demand satisfied, rates eased near 4 percent. Cash changes favor New York. currency movement supports state receipts while New York exchange at Chicago sank to par.
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New York
Stock Exchange
Oregon
Northern Securities Etock
United States
United States Steel
New York Exchange
Chicago
Oh no my bushland will not go to amusements alone
A humorous exchange quotes a young speaker saying his companion will not attend places of amusement without him. The other character remarks on a “splendid man” and asks about marriage, learning they will be married for seven weeks next Tuesday. The snippet is from the Chicago Stecord-Herald.
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Chicago
Stecord-Herald
John Ruskosky
Panel Street
Draddock
Annie
Coromeresse
MM. McGeary Ruskosky
William Heidenrich
Lowry Street
Deserve Township
Allegengate
Pa Fle
Frank McCullough
William &. Dunn
Efaldiune Street
Third Avenue
Wittshburg
Charles Callant
Donn
Homeopathic Hospital
Moore
Riley
Water Street
Commons
Parliament
Westminster Gazette
American Games Yesterday and Today Scores
Yesterday results show luvtroit beat Philadelphia 11 to 4. Detroit 2 Philadelphia 5 in the second. St Louis defeated Washington 6 to 2. Chicago 1 Baltimore 5. Other games listed include Cleveland 5 Baltimore 1 and St Louis 2 Washington 6. Today schedules feature Philadelphia at Pittsburg New York at Chicago Boston at Cincinnati Brooklyn at St Louis Chicago at Philadelphia Cleveland at Washington St Louis at Baltimore and Detroit at Boston.
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Luvtroit
Philadelphia
Detroit
St. Louis
Washington
Chicago
Boston
Cleveland
Baltimore
Pittsburg
New York
Cincinnati
Brooklyn
Pittsburg Teat
Chicago Beeen
Boston Sae Eee
Bt. Louis
Tri State Events Highlight Local Tragedies and Incidents
A roundup of accidents crimes and incidents across Ohio Pennsylvania and West Virginia includes T J Dailey fatally kicked by a horse in East Liverpool John Hannon in serious condition after morphine overdose in New Castle Frank Gallagher of Ford City arrested for arson attempt Thomas Potts jailed in East Liverpool for street attacks a young McCooey girl dies playing with matches and a string of fires drownings and legal actions at Toledo Columbus Cambridge and Marietta totaling numerous injuries executions and investigations by local authorities.
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T. J. Dailey
East Liverpool
John Hannon
New Castle
Frank Gallagher
Ford City
Thomas Potts
Patrick McCooey
Youngstown
Union Holiness Association
Bentleysville
Wesley Hinish
Cumberland
Elkins
W. Va
Patrick Tahaney
Toledo
George S. Clair
Orville DeLand
Fairfield
Wis
New Lake Shore
National Union of Northwestern Ohio
Lucas County Cabinet
Walbridge Park
Henry A. Kulhauser
Union Casualty and Surety Company
St. Louis
James J. Karr
Pittsburg Coal Company
Minersville
Pomeroy
Columbus
Guy Goble
Citizens’ League
Donovan
Water Street
Board of Ohio Penitentiary Managers
Patrick Grady
Hamilton County
Cambridge
Cambridge Trick and Tile Company
Marietta
Everett Rowland
Massive fire devastates Howell & Son complex in Hamilton
A large blaze began in the basement of T. W. Howell & Son on High street, spreading to the Mehrum block and causing extensive damage. Howell & Son suffers over 175000 in losses, with Mehrum block at 10000 and the bank building at 30000. Cincinnati Fire Department sent two engines, arriving after control.
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Hamilton, C
Cra
T. W. Howell & Son
High Street
Howell Linck
Second National Bank
Mehrum
Creighton and Hooven
Howell
Holbrook Bros
Bank
Cincinnati Fire Department
Smart cotton gowns and mercerised fashions previewed
Fashion notes describe dainty cotton gowns in pink and deep red glace linen and white trims. Mercerised fabrics with black velvet ribbon and chantilly lace create dressy looks. Silk petticoats replace cumbersome cambric gowns, and ready wear includes embroidered lace and crochet details. JUDIC CHOLLET.
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Chantilly
What is Worn Dresny and Serevicenhle Bons A New Tallor Viade
Fashion notes praise pietoresque gowns with discreet individuality. Silk petal boas imitate roses and poppies. Neckgear shifts to a large hat collar of Flace, veiled by a plaited moussehoe de soie collar with hand veining and lace insertions.
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Jace
Dressy Tailor Made Garment Described in Ad
A vintage fashion item highlights a lace collar over chiffon with chiffon ends, marahou beads for cold days, and smart neckpieces in black or ecru lace with velvets ribbons. A serviceable tailor made shown in the cut features a blouse coat with embroidered silk revers, puff sleeves of corded silk, and a skirt with five folds trimmed by taffeta piping. Judic Choulret.
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