Columbia Named Defender in America's Cup Race
Newport R I Sept 6 The yacht Columbia champion of 1899 has been chosen to defend the America's Cup against the Shamrock. A two hour conference of the challenge committee, chaired by Commodore Ledyard, concluded Columbia showed steadier performance than the Constitution. Some disappointment voiced by Constitution manager W Butler Duncan Jr. in London commentary noted sails as a fault. In Washington, Gen Chauncey McKeever U S A retired dies at a health resort near Hanover Germany.
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War Department
Chauncey McKeever
Yiimgen
Hanover
Germany
Methodists decline to hear archbishop messages at conference
London Sept 6 The ecumenical Methodist conference unanimously declines to hear the secretary read the Canterbury archbishop and London bishop messages urging unity with Episcopalians The move follows the messages being addressed to a religious newspaper editor rather than the conference Rev J Bowman Stephenson of England notes proper approach would have avoided the issue Milwaukee Sept 6 A fire at Wisconsin Manufacturing Co chairs plant threatens town losses 50 60 thousand dollars with partial insurance coverage The company itself faces 40 50 thousand dollars insured for 9 500 Fire crews from nearby towns assist spreading panic among citizens
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Ecumenical Methodist Conference
Canterbury
J Bowman Stephnson
England
Milwaukee
Jefferson
Wis
Wisconsin Manufacturing Company
Johnson's Creek
Fort Atkinson
Watertown
Janesville
Troops Strengthen Isthmus As Barranquilla Dispatches
Washington reports 1000 Colombian troops arrive at Barranquilla to bolster the isthmus defense amid rising unrest around Bocas del Toro. Earlier, 50 troops garrisoned the fermus, but growing trouble demands a stronger force along the isthmus. President Roosevelt spoke in Burlington and visited Prout before the Vernet Officers Reunion at Howard opera house. The Urania launchers, recently bought for 17000, were seen at the water’s edge.
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Bocas del Toro
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Prout
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Proctor
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Roosevelt
Saoets Loddo
Howard Opera House
President McKinley speaks at Pan-American Expo in Buffalo
President McKinley and Mrs McKinley led a large crowd at the Pan-American exposition in Buffalo on September 6. He urged reciprocity, the Isthmian canal, and a Pacific cable while praising Blaine and calling for peaceful trade, with a reception after the address and visits to multiple pavilions and a stadium review.
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Pan-American Congress
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Honduras
Cuba
Chile
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Porto Rico
Ecuador
New York State Commission
New York State
Diplomatic Corps
Milburn
Trains Collide in Dallas Freight Wreck Kills Horses
A Texas and Pacific freight train collided with a Gulf Colorado and Sante Fe passenger train near the eastern Dallas crossing on Thursday at 3 pm. The freight engine overturned, killing 15 to 20 horses and mules. a clerk named Jackson of Waco was found buried under the freight cab.
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Prince Kinsey murder trial set and related cases
The case of Will Prince charged with conspiring with his father mother and sister Lulu Prince Kennedy to murder Philip H Kennedy a Merchants Dispatch contracting agent was set for trial September 25. The Kennedy woman already convicted with a ten year penitentiary sentence may post bail to testify. Tornado reports from Benkelman Nebraska describe severe damage with one death likely at J B Reynolds ranch and multiple injuries. In Broken Bow Nebraska the Farmers Bank of Custer County closed under state banking authorities due to slow collections and poor paper. Indianapolis is to host the Gen Lawton monument at the Delaware Street court house approach with a full length bronze statue by Sculptor French.
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Lorolye
Lulu Prince-Kennedy
Philip H Kennedy
Merchants' Dispatch Company
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Broken Bow
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State Banking Buar
Indianapolis
Ind
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French
Peace in sight May hinge on secret Amalgamated talks
Pittsburg observers say the steel strike may be largely settled though no side will speak. The Amalgamated advisory board met behind guarded doors while Shaffer and Williams disappeared, fueling New York visits and rumors of a peace plan. In New York the conciliation committee resumed talks as leaders pressed for a settlement and possible arbitration.
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Amalgamated Advisory Board
Shaffer
Williams
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Haas
Schwaib
Amalgamated Association
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Ashland House
Mitchell
Ateel Corporation
Steel Corporation
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Tin Plate Workers’ International Association
Labor unrest and steel talks extend time for offer
Reports from Pittsburgh and surrounding mills indicate ongoing labor tensions. Schwab reportedly extends the acceptance deadline for his offer to Friday evening. Separately, Joiliet and Swansea strikers hold talks with no major outcomes while London confirms Lieutenant General Thomas Kelly-Kenny as adjutant general to the forces.
Death at a Dinner Party in New York
Mrs Peters aged 26 drank carbolic acid at a dinner hosted by Mr and Mrs Albert F Peters in New York. She died after doctors were summoned. the act followed a reproof from her husband in front of guests. The tragedy occurred during the September 6 event.
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New York
Albert F Peters
Peters
Petera
Navy to summon witnesses for Schley court of inquiry
The navy department sent telegrams to about 15 witnesses from the east coast regions including Newport Philadelphia and New York. They will travel to Washington for conferences with Admiral Schley and his attorneys then return to their posts and be recalled when needed for the court proceedings.
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Navy Department
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New York
Indiana Judge Dead at Fort Wayne Times
Forte Haute September 6. Judge Ambrose B Carlton a leading western Indiana figure died aged 76 He earlier partnered with Senator Voorhees then served eight years as United States commissioner for Utah appointed by President Arthur.
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Indiana
Senator Voorhees
United States
Utah
Arthur
Alleged Swindlers Arrested in Bank Forgery Plot
Chicago police arrested Richard Davis Harry Sheldon and John Simonson on Thursday as they tried to defraud the Metropolitan National Bank of 582.83 with forged checks. Three such checks bearing the name were found on their person. Also a separate item notes Pringe Chun and the new Chinese minister Kien Se being formally prevented from a press event in Berlin.
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