China open door policy seen in new Anglo German accord
London dispatch notes a broad settlement in the Chinese crisis aided by Lord Salisbury with America England and Germany shaping a practical accord. The piece links open door advocacy to U S policy and predicts potential economic gains if the U S election favors sound money and expanded trade. It also cites English views on the American race and imperial policy.
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New York
Isaac N. Ford
London
Morning ‘Tribune of Today
China
Lord Salisbury
Foreign Ministry
Berlin
Europe
America
Japan
Germany
England
McKinley
Russia
Manchuria
United States
Isaac N. Mord
Tribune
Mr. Chamberlain
Sound Money Party
Dunsmuirs Coal Mine Strike Sparks Vancouver Port Theater Plans
Vancouver story notes James Dunsmuir’s economic friction as Scottish miners protest after mass layoffs and a cross-border walkout. The item blends a local stage production update with council news including a poll tax collector’s dismissal and public works discussion.
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Board of Public Works
F. R. C. Beer
GIVES UP Johannesburg War Updates from October Front
Reports from northeast of Kivgersdorp describe ongoing clashes with Boer commandos as guerilla bands resurface. Surrender of English captain Edwards in Krugersdorp follows a Jamieson raid. Colonial forces move to Klipriversberg hills to clear burgher activity. Local fears of stores being cleared and rumors of foreign intervention circulate. Colonel Henry introduces fingerprint-style native registration to aid pass distribution and labor control. A Welsh plague report in London sparks alarm in The Plague New Yor Cage.
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Johannesburg
Kivgersdorp
Edwards
Jamieson
Krugersdorp
Hlandsfontein
Klipriversberg
London Coun ty Council to debate disease outbreak precautions
Tribune correspondent notes the council will be asked to approve measures to guard against a potential outbreak in the metropolis. The move follows advisability of taking precautions and monitoring developments.
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Tribune
London County Council
Capture Reported of 60 US Infantry on Marinedique Island
The report, confirmed by McArthur and Kemp, says about 60 men from the Ninth United States Infantry were captured on Marinedique Island. The Yorktown relief column landed at Torrijos and moved toward Santa Cluse but found no sign of the captives, who had disappeared. Marinedique lies near Luzon and rebels may have taken the prisoners there.
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Manila
Get
Hong Kong
Ninth
United States Infantry
Marinedique Island
McArthur
Kemp
Yorktown
Torrijos
Marinedique
Santa Cluse
Luzon
Chicago, Ill
the Tribune
Chicago
Marie Defenbach
Gibbons
August M. Unger
Frank IH. Smiley
Miss Defenbach
New York
Frank H. Smiley
Luss
Alaska Miners Rescued After Eight Days At Sea
Samuel Dutton and John Bauer, Alaska miners, spent eight days in an open boat after departing Nome on September 15 to circumnavigate the cape. A great storm drove them to sea. they were rescued by the Centennial and brought to Seattle after careful nursing by its officers.
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Bond
Seattle
Samuel Dutton
John Bauer
Alaska
Nome
Cape
I Sea
Centennial
MIKADO MURDER A Nelson amateur light opera plan
The Nelson amateurs prepare a second light opera The Mikado after a successful Pinafore. New performers include Mrs Parry and Miss Johnston with noted leads like Ko Ko by Mr George Williamson, promising a lively stage show for public approval. The piece follows strong musical direction by Herr Steiner and a capable chorus.
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C. B. Winter
Lord High
W. J. Caldwell
Edward Grizelle
Opera House
Nelson
sJson
Herr Steiner
Parry
Davys
Kattsha
Miss Bensusan
Miss Johnston
George Williamson
John Lochore
Intent to murder case hinges on drunken impulse
William Muller survives a Sunday shooting at the Bodega saloon with no danger to life. Frederick Howard, arraigned on a charge of unlawfully wounding with intent, was sober and claimed friendship with Muller. Muller testified that Howard pulled a revolver after being refused entry, shot him multiple times, and fled the scene.
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William Muller
Bodega
Frederick Howard
Howard
Muller
Crease
Olson
War-Torn Transvaal and Orange Free State Seen by U S Consul
Consul Stowe reports from Cape Town on August conditions in the Transvaal and Orange Free State after war. Fences down and burned posts force iron replacements, limited plowing, looming demand for American cereals and agricultural machinery by 1901, meat imports continue, and rail links shift away from a Dutch monopoly.
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Washington
Transvaal
Orange Free State
State Department
United States
Stowe
Cape Town
Cape
Johannesburg
Huarrismith
Orange Colony
Netherlands
Lord Roberts
Imperial decree denounces Boxer movement leaders
Pekin reports an imperial decree from Tai Yuen Fu dated September 25 denouncing the Boxer uprising. Nine ringleaders are designated for punishment while Emperor Kwang Su accepts fault but blames Princess and nobles who aided the movement. Princes Tuan Chung Tsai Lien Ying Nien and officials Shu Chio are named.
Local Masonic Lodge Plans Grand Ball for Building Fund
Members of the local Masonic lodge consider a grand ball soon to raise funds for the building fund. A committee on arrangements has been appointed to organize the event.
Mine workers to convene in Scranton for regional talks
President Mitchell calls a convention for the anthracite districts to meet in Scranton on Friday next. The United Mine Workers based in Hazelton issues the directive authorizing delegates with one vote per hundred on strike and up to five votes per delegate, requiring credentials and local union seals where possible.
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Shenandoah
Mitchell
Scranton
United Mine Workers
Hazelton
Scanton
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