News in Brief From Far Lands and Domestic Turmoil
A son and heir is born to Russia’s imperial family while Prince Henry of Prussia plans a St. Louis fair visit. W J Bryan loses a bid for part of the Bennett estate. Reports claim Russian ships at Port Arthur scattered and the Vladivostok squadron may be active. Riots, strikes, and clashes plague Chicago and Oregon, with Armenian murders and Turkish garrisons retorted.
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Prince Henry
Prussia
St. Louis Fair
W.J. Bryan
Bennett
Christian Home aid for homeless children in Council Bluffs
A heartfelt appeal recounts a pastor Rev J G Lemen who opened his home to orphans twenty one years ago. The Christian Home near Council Bluffs now cares for about two hundred fifteen children with twenty five cottages and a large network of donors and supporters.
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J.G Lemen
Council Bluffa
Lemen
Papa
Inter Bhavan
Christian Home
Christan
Council Bluffs
Armenian massacre feared as Kurds invade Bayarid province
Aug. 13 London reports James Bryce MP received a telegram stating Kurdish incursions into Bayarid province threaten Armenians with massacre. Turkish soldiers pursued Armenians after 500 fled toward the frontier. fighting ensued with casualties on both sides.
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Pearce
London
James Bryce
Hows of Commons
Bayarid
Secretary Hay to protest Russia over Arabia cargo seizure
Secretary Hay moves to file a formal protest with Russia over the Vladivostok prize court seizure of part of the Hamburg-American steamer Arabia cargo. He plans to include affidavits showing flour was shipped to commercial houses in Japan and not to Japanese agents, seeking release or reimbursement.
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Hay
Russia
Arabia
Minieer McCormick
Washington
Thay
Prise Court
Vladivostok
McCormick
Petersburg
Vladivoetok
St Petersburg
Japan
State Department
Powers Stay Out Revealed in Turkish Rights Talks
A trusted source says the United States will not be drawn into conflict with great powers over Ottoman Empire rights. President Roosevelt will not have U S interference as Signatory powers seek equal rights for American subjects. Two ambassadors, Baron von Sternberg and Baron Hengel-Muller, traveled from Bar Harbor and Lennox to discuss assurances.
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Washington
United States
Turkey
Baron von Sternberg
Germany
Baron Hengel- Muller
Austria
Ottman
Bar Harbor
Lennox
Maenate
Roosevelt
Maine
State of Siege Rumor Denied by Foreign Office
The foreign office confirms a repeat message from Bucense Ayres that four states of siege have been prepared in the republic of Paraguay, though details or sources remain unclear.
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Osige
Republic of
Paraguay
Japanese Flanking Move Raises Tensions Near Liao Yang
Report from St. Petersburg notes Japanese preparations aiming to flank Liao Yang and cut Kuropatkin's northward retreat. Strong forces advance from Siamatse and Yinkow while Chinese and Formosan contingents mix, triggering fears of Chinese unrest and possible entanglement with foreign powers. General Yuan and General Ma hold northern positions, ready to act if neutrality gaps appear.
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St. Petersburg
Liao Yang
Sintaqpé
Thich
Lise Yang
Siamatse
Flark
Mel
Formoss
Preas
Liao
Yang
Yuan
Shi Kai
Alaska may fault in free mail rule change
Washington dispatch reports the post office department issued an order removing weight limits on free class mail to foreign destinations where domestic rates do not apply. The move, spurred by New York bankers, invites criticism for Alaska discrimination as miners previously sought lighter restrictions to ship gold by mail. Shippers lobbied through Congress. regulators had refused earlier but now amend rules to ease banks in shipping securities abroad.
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Washington, D. C
Port Office Department
New York
Alaska
Department
Ex Senator George Veet Dies After Prolonged Illness
West Springs Missouri August 10 ex Senator George Veet died after weeks of declining health. He remained conscious until Sunday morning then slipped into coma and died peacefully with his wife Dr Jarvis his son Abues der and daughter Mrs George P Jackson near at his bedside The body was taken for interment aboard the Kansas and Texas railroad car late yesterday.
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Sweet Springs
George Veet
Pulee
Dr. Jarvis
Senator Vest
Abues
Esport
Kansas & Texas Railroad
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