Petroleum Peril Sparks Calls for Regulation and Study
The article warns of a rising danger from petroleum fires across the country, citing Philadelphia data from 1891 to 1900 and urging state action. It notes oil and gasoline hazards rival gunpowder in potential destruction and discusses municipal regulation and a proposed state commission. It also reports the League of American Municipalities gathering in Jamestown and hints at labor movement recovery in Moline.
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Locust Street
Philadelphia
Saya
New York
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Milwaukee
Belgian poster laws and US coal figures contrasted
The article surveys Brussels poster rules for permits, display limits, tax rates, and storage of copies at the police bureau, then shifts to British coal output and value comparisons with the United States, noting 1900 production, prices, and global share, followed by a scathing aside on stepmothers and a quip about Carrie Nation.
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British Board of Trade
England
United Kingdom
United States
German Empire
France
Great Britain
Moss Stirring NY Police Faces Mocking Label
A cryptic line refers to Mr. Moss who has been provoking New York police authorities, with observers noting he is not a mossbuck and wryly downplaying his impact.
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Mr. Moss
New York
Mossbuck
Chinese Protocol Delays Stir Unease in Peking
In Peking delays by Chinese plenipotentiaries to sign the protocol raise uneasy views among foreign powers though officials do not expect a defiance. Decrees on punishments and exam suspension are seen as likely before signatures. Prince Ching relays edicts to the empress dowager while Li Wang Chang steps back from active talks and Earl Li faces renewed pressure.
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Peking
China
Prince Ching
Li Wang Chang
Earl Li
Japan
Better Men Sought in China Edicts Urge Talent
The Washington state department reports from Mr Squires charge d affaires at Peking that recent edicts from the empress dowager urge officials to appoint capable men to government, promote liberty in classical exams, and add political economy studies to the old regime. The note notes abuses and corruption under prior boards.
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Washington
State Department
Squires
P& King
China
Fight at Paria Hippodrome Leaves Tamer Injured
An artist sketches a clash at the Paria Hippodrome where a son argues with a tiger tamer. The tiger sinks on the tamer injuring his face as he exits the cage. Spectators in the audience reel in fear as a protest against such exhibitions is crushed by a volatile Paris crowd.
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Paria Hippodrome
Officials vow to root out evils and reform administration
A formal directive calls all officials to assist in stamping out corruption and establishing a better governance system. It emphasizes strengthened oversight and ethical standards across departments.
Engineer Criticizes Water Tunnel Air System
Milwaukee engineer Benzenburg, summoned by Cleveland Mayor Johnson, inspected the city water tunnel and faulted the fresh air pipes for ending beyond the locks. He argued extending the pipes to the tunnel face would ensure constant fresh air and prevent contamination by gases near workers.
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Cleveland, O
Benzenburg
Milwaukee
Johnson
Detroy Ang J4 Wollum Held on Nashville Killing Suspicion
An arrest was made Saturday in Nashville on suspicion of killing a local sportsman. The suspect, age 40, claims to be a sailor from 1808 and is being held as police appeal for information in the case.
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Detroy Ang
Spotcsman
Nasheette
Tego
Young
Nashville
Waterspout Devastates Ohio County Area In Kentucky
Reports from Owensboro Kentucky describe a violent waterspout on Barnett's Creek in Ohio County washing away houses and drowning livestock. The Rough River backed up for ten miles by the flood water, with fears that lives have been lost in the disaster.
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Owensboro
Rarnett’s Creek
Ohio County
Bride and Then Widow Tells Tragic Tale at Sea Spoil
Atlantic City, Aug 24. Quar termaster Joseph Matthews of the US cruiser Newark died early Saturday after an operation. He had married Friday to Miss Eva May Salm of Camden just before the procedure and was injured when his head struck the sand diving from the boardwalk on Aug 18. Matthews had returned from the Philippines and was on a brief leave.
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Atlantic City
N.J
Joseph Matthews
United States
Newark
Eva May Salm
Camden
Matthews
Philippines
Whit
Migs Sam
Northwestern University to Elect New President Bashford
Aug 24 reports James Whitford Bashford president of Ohio Wesleyan University has been chosen for Northwestern. He is to be offered the post on arrival in Chicago if he accepts. Trustees are to meet in September to complete election. Close friends expect he will accept.
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Chicago
James Whitford Bashford
Ohio Wesleyan University
Northwestern University
California
Jr Hashford
Ballet Girls Seek Protection In Public Welfare Meeting
About 100 ballet and chorus girls convene this week to discuss protection measures for performers. A proposed plan includes a white list of theatrical managers who protect workers, to be circulated with a demand that the public patronize only named managers.
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Republican” Consolidated
Journal’ Printing Company, Incorporated
Fes
16Th Street
Journal Building
Moline
Tlinois
J. Maurice Farnham
Warren L. Eastman
Thomas J. Stanley
George E. Holt
Ilinois
League of American Municipalities
Jamestown
League
New England
Pacific Coast
South
Central States
Middle West
J. Emil Johnson
PR Na Ronna
Casaline
Belgium
Brussels
Board of Aldermen
Council
Hartford
Carrie Nation
Bien
Chang
Soapidion
Quartermaster Joseph Matthews
A. C. Woodyatt
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