Deraw the Train Plan Aimed to Derail King Emmanual to Berlin
Geneva dispatch reports 23 Italians linked to an anarchist plot to derail the king of Italy’s train en route to Berlin. King Victor Emmanuel departed Race for Berlin, greeted by crowds and Swiss officials in Geschenen. Train then continued toward Berlin after a ceremonial reception and exchanged pleasantries with President Zemp.
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Geneva
Daily Express
Emmanuel
Berlin
Rome
Victor Emmanuel
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Signor Prinetti
Geschenen
Switzerland
Italy
Klondike gold yield to fall says Canadian envoy
Washington reports by George H Hees show Klondike output dropping from 24 million dollars last year to an estimated 14 million this year. No new discoveries in over a year and Dawson sees ten applicants per job as waves of prospectors arrive despite shrinking prospects.
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Klondike
George H. Hees
Dawson
Canadian Manufacturers’ Association
Yukon Territory
State Department
United States
Brush
Niagara Walls
Hees
Hess
Swift to Be Head
An eastern capitalist visiting Omaha stated that a packing companies merger is progressing with G. F. Swift as head of the combined group and Michael Cudahy as chairman of the board. It was noted B A Cudahy and Armour would temporarily retire but hold stock in the amalgamated association.
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Omaha
G. F. Swift
Michael Cudahy
B.A. Cudahy
Uy Ogden Armour
Amalgamated Association
Pratt Woman Dies From Lumpy Jaw Disease
In Pratt Kansas on August 27 Mrs Kim ball died from lumpy jaw contracted from cattle. Mr Cochrane of the Pratt Republican was brought to a local hospital in the city seriously affected by the disease.
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Kimball
Cochrane
Pratt Republican
Dusty Mont Pelee detonation reports reach Dominica
Advices from Dominica say Monday afternoon clouds of dust were seen toward Mont Pelee and detonations were heard at long intervals.
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ST. Thomas
D. W
Dominica
Mont. Pelee
Nebraska Crop Conditions Report for Week End Aug 26
The U S Department of Agriculture climate bulletin shows Nebraska had a wet cool week with rainfall mostly above normal, eastern and southern areas receiving 1 to 4 inches while the northwest saw under half an inch. Hang and threshing were delayed and hay damaged. corn looks healthy and likely large yield though ripening lags.
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United States Department of Agriculture, Climate and Crop Bulletin
Weather Bureau
Nebraska
Western
Weather Limits Wheat and Corn Across Regions
The weekly agricultural summary notes East of the Rockies faced cool wet conditions, delaying corn maturity in the northern belt while southern areas expect an excellent early corn crop. Spring wheat harvesting is hindered by showers in the Red River valley. damp, discolored wheat reported in Iowa and southern Minnesota. Oregon harvests about three quarters done and Washington finish soon with average yields, below expectations in Washington.
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The
Agricultural Department
Rocky Mountains
Missouri Valley
Totten Belt
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic States
Pacific Coast
Iowa
Red River Valley
Minnesota
Oregon
Army Tries New Longfield Rifle Sight
The Army Ordnance Bureau tests a Longfield telescoping sight at several posts, extending parallel to the barrel. Philippines receives halo bayonets as troops favor the curved blade for close combat, while cavalrymen seek detach bolo bayonets for brush-clearing capabilities.
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Washington
Army Ordnance Bureau
Philippines
Miles to Philippines for inspection of army violations
Boston August 27 Secretary Corlearyou said General Miles will go to the Philippines with the president's permission to inspect army violations there. The statement confirms Miles's assignment to review conditions in the Philippine islands.
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Boston
Miles
Philippine Islands
Corlelyou
Philippines
Gold and Silver Output in United States for 1901 Falls Slightly
George E. Roberts, director of the mint, reports U S gold production in 1901 at 3,085,500 ounces valued $78,666,700, down $504,300 from 1900. Ten of nineteen gold yielding states show gains led by California and Nevada. Alaska sees the biggest drop due to late season and litigation. Silver output totals 65,214,000 ounces valued $33,128,400, down 2,498,000 ounces from 1900, with gains in Park City district and some states. Total value of all precious metals $111,795,100, down 2% from 1900.
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Washington
George E. Roberts
Mint
United States
Roberts
California
Nevada
Tonopah
Nye County
South Dakota
Idaho
Oregon
Alaska
Colorado
Walmost
Ayilet Park City
New Mexico
Montana
Roosevelt to Visit Coast
United States Senator A G Foster of Washington says President Roosevelt will reach the Pacific coast next fall and stay in San Francisco for at least three days with his wife and family. Foster, en route to Honolulu, notes a crown lands inquiry group is meeting there and expects Senator Mitchell to arrive today. The President will tour cities along the way through Washington and Montana and return via the Union Pacific.
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San Francisco
United States
A. G. Foster
Washington
Foster
Honolulu
Mitchell
Pacific Coast
Montana
Union Pacific
Bank Robbers Haul From Aberdeen First National Bank
In Aberdeen North Dakota August 20 robbers entered through the cellar to the rear office using crowbars to breach a vault area. They took about 3800 dollars in silver and nickels. The safe was untouched and no clue has been found. Insurance covers the loss. Treasury balance report notes available cash 206 million and gold around 108.5 million in the general fund.
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First National Bank
Treasury
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Sug
Demand a Special Session to End Coal Strike
President Roosevelt will be asked to call a special session of Congress to end the coal strike. The demand was decided at a meeting of the Central Federated Union, which represents 250,000 workers in New York.
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Roosevelt
Congress
Central Federated Union
Roosevelt Trust Views Stir British Press
London newspapers digest President Roosevelt's remarks on trusts. The Evening Standard says his definition fits a temperate mind and notes government supervision of capitalistic rings is theoretically feasible but hard to implement. The Pall Mall Gazette argues his stance aims to curb giant enterprises while acknowledging commerce trends toward concentration needing guidance.
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Roosevelt
London
Evening Standard
Pall Mall Gazette
Bowen Denies Partiality in Philippine School Probe
The Bureau of Insular Affairs released Frank H. Bowen report on accusations that Philippine schools were used to proselytize and to favor Catholicism. The document, sent to Manila, responds to charges filed in the United States and was addressed to Acting Governor Wright.
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Washington
Bureau of Insular Affairs
War Department
Frank H. Bowen
Philippine Islands
United States
Islands
Manila
Wright
Large Cattle Shipments From Elkhorn Railroad Yard
BELLE FOURCHE South Dakota August 26 The Elkhorn railroad has 470 stock cars here to be loaded with beef cattle for shipment today and tomorrow Nearly 12 000 head of cattle are being held within ten miles awaiting shipment and cars are arriving as fast as possible Also a separate report from St Louis on August 26 describes an unidentified woman about 60 who leapt from the Mads bridge into the Mississippi River after a bridge observer saw her on the railing and then heard a splash
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Belle Fourche
S. D
Elkhorn Railroad
Eads
Louis
Mads
Mississippi
W. EB. Pitzgerald
Gannot Tempt the Boers.
London report says Boer generals on the continent act properly and resist schemes of mischief. General Botha's call for burghers to respect British law and be faithful subjects enhances English esteem.
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Gannot
London
Botha
South Africa
No Trouble Is Expected to Settle Fair Estate
San Francisco reports Mrs Hanna Nelson and her son A G Nelson arriving to settle the Charlies Fair estate. Conflicting relatives plan to avoid court battles with no contest anticipated. Compromise terms including administration letters and possible property transfers are under discussion.
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Hanna Nelson
Charlies Fair
Newmarket
N. J
A. G. Nelson
Plainfield
Charles Fair
Charles 5. Neal
Fair
Reno
Smith
Colorado
Joseph Harvey
Hermann Qelrichs
Edict vows punishment for Chen Chou missionary killings
Pekin reports an edict ordering punishment for the murderers of English missionary Lewis and Australian Druned at Chen Chou in Ho Nan province. The killings followed a superstitious mob frenzy blaming the pair for a cholera outbreak, as the government expresses regret and promises reparation.
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Pekin
Lewis
Druned
Chen Chou
Ho Nan
Hanna ends bid to end coal strike in arbitration
United States Senator Hanna arrived in Buffalo from Niagara Falls and announced he abandons efforts to end the coal strike. He says operators should meet miners in arbitration, but there is no chance while only miners seek arbitration. He believes miners will not concede while they can demand more.
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N. Y
United States
Hanna
Niagara Falls
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