Allies Drive Chinamen from Fortifications at Pei Tang
Four thousand Russians three thousand Germans and one thousand French troops with Austro Marine detachments attacked the Pei Tang forts at dawn. The forts were found deserted by noon with a few dead Chinamen. Over three thousand escaped in daylight. Forts badly damaged by Russian artillery. British Italian forces delayed. News from Taku and Washington details vary with diplomatic rumors in London about appointments and policy.
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Taku
Pei Tang
Ford's London Letter on British Politics and South Africa
New York writer I N Ford reports that election results in Britain are seen as a foregone conclusion with the Liberal Unionists likely to gain little and government power extended. The piece foresees cabinet reshuffles including Lansdowne and Grogan stepping down, Devonshire exiting, and Chamberlain rising to prominence amid a South Africa settlement debate.
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New York
Dutch Africa
British Africa
Lord Lansdowne
Viscount Grogs
Duke of Devonshire
War Office
Gosehen
Admiralty
Mr. Chamberlain
Barge Sunk Blocking St Clair River Channel
The Martin barge towed by the Maurice I Glover sank in the St Clair River entrance rapids after a collision with the Yuma. Captain James Lawless and crew members are missing along with one sailor. Channel navigation is blocked. tugs search Lake Huron while wrecks Fontain and Martin Hie lie nearby and may require blasting to clear the channel.
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Port Huron
Mich
Martin
Maurice I. Glover
St. Clair River
Yuma
James Lawless
Loirn
Wm. Ross
Toledo
Bacon
Lake Huron
Fontain
Martin Hie
Big Fire Destroys Brooklyn Grain Warehouses
A major blaze in Brooklyn consumes the large grain warehouses and elevators at the Atlantic dock with fears of losses reaching at least half a million dollars. Adjacent Ney's stores also caught fire, escalating the damage.
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New York
Atlantic Dock
Brooklyn
Ney’s
Robber Holds Up Northern Pacific Train in Spokane
A masked bandit robbed a westbound Northern Pacific passenger train in Spokane at 1 AM, escaping with about $500 in cash several watches and jewelry. A separate note mentions Spokane’s intermediate baseball team playing Rossland Stars at 4 PM tomorrow at the recreation grounds.
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Spokane
Wash
Northern Pacific
Rossland Stars
Recreation Grounds
Troops Guard Anthracite Region After Shootings
In Hazelton and Shenandoah Pennsylvania calmness returned as about 2,500 soldiers arrived to enforce martial law. One man, Mike Yuckavaga, was killed outright and Annie Rogers and Edwin Clarke were wounded but recovering. Collieries remained idle and deputies monitored strikers to prevent further clashes.
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Hazelton
Lehigh
Shenandoah
Reading Company
Sheriff Toole
Mike Yuckavaga
Annie Rogers
J. P
Gobin
Pennsylvania National Guard
St. Nicholas
Mahony City
Edwin Clarke
Lost Creek
William Penn
WHAT DEWEY SAYS
Admiral Dewey in Sayville discussed the Hobson interview noting the young man may not have intended harm and may not have said what is alleged. He named the vessels Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon and Don Juan de Austria as among the least damaged in Manila, with Naval Constructor Copps present.
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New York
Dewney
Sayville
S. 1
Hobson
Isla de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Don Juan de Austria
Manila
Copps
Divers save Spanish ships at Cavite and Hong Kong
In a detailed account, divers and experts from Hong Kong examined Spanish vessels, saving three of a dozen and raising them for repair at Cavite. The ships later sailed to Hong Kong for further work, while the speaker denies claiming these ships were sunk and describes witnessing Reina Maria Christina struck by an eight inch shell.
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Hong Kong
Cavite
Hobson
Montojo
British forces crush Boer convoy near Hart River
Lord Roberts reports Hart River action where Me thuen destroyed a Boer convoy west of Klockdorp, recaptured a 15 pounder from Colenso, and seized 26 wagons 8 000 cattle 4 000 sheep 20 000 rounds of ammo and 28 prisoners. Hildyard seized Vryheidspruit on Sept 19 driving Boers from a strong position. British casualties were light. Clery captured a Hollander American aligned with Theron’s scouts confirming the Rona death.
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Pretoria
Republic and Grand Forks Railroad Incorporation Report
Articles of incorporation filed in Olympia establish the Republic and Grand Forks Railroad Company with 1 000 000 capital to build a standard gauge line from near the international boundary at Nelson Ferry County to Republic Washington. Seven trustees named include James Stratton and Henry Gardiner. Route runs along Kettle River Curlew Lake to Republic with telegraph lines and town sites included. The same company previously secured a Victoria franchise.
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Republic, Wash
Republic and Grand Forks Railroad Company
Olympia
Kettle River
United States
Dominion of Canada
Nelson
Ferry County
Washington
Republic
Ferry
James Robert Stratton
Toronto
Canada
Thomas Patrick Coffee
Loronto
Tracey Willian Holand
Grand Forks
B.C
Wyle Cooper Morris
San Pail
City of
Victoria
Nelson-Kaslo Lake Service Suspended After Steamer Nelson Wreck
The Nelson Kaslo route is temporarily withdrawn as the steamer Nelson, wrecked near Midge Creek, undergoes repairs. Captain Gore and a wrecking crew towed the vessel to Nelson, with repairs expected to take about a week. passengers were alarmed but safety measures kept everyone aboard.
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Nelson
Midge Creek
Canadian Pacific
W. F. Anderson
C. P.R
Kaslo
Gore
Appointment of U S Senator in Utah Creates Vacuum
Governor Wells and Secretary Hammond escorted Governor Roosevelt to Salt Lake City while Judge O W Powers of Salt Lake City was appointed United States Senator by Aquila Nebeker acting as Governor. The Democratic fight between A W McCune and W N King ended in deadlock as the seat remained vacant.
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Chicago
Tribune
Salt Lake
Utah
Wells
Hammond
Idaho
Roosevelt
O. W. Powers
United States
Aquila Nebeker
Senate
A. W. McCune
W. N. King
Nebeker
Legal advisers defend Nebeker action despite difficulties
Legal advisers insist Nebeker's action was valid though challenges exist. The appointment was drawn in proper form, signed and witnessed, with formal acceptance to be filed with the Secretary of State.
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Nebeker
Canadian News In Brief Sept 22 Highlights
Trades Congress re elects Ralph Smith M P P Nanaimo as president of the congress in Ottawa. British Columbia executive elected with vice presidents James Wilks Nelson N McLaren Rossland George Bartley Vancouver Thomas Wigg Victoria. Conservatives nominate M Couper Notary to oppose Liberal M P Monet in La Prairie Napierville. Sifton murder trial delayed due to lack of medical witnesses in London. Lightning damage reported in Ontario towns Newmarket Cobourg Port Hope Lindsay. Gowans Kent Co large crockery warehouse basement fire in Toronto. Allan liner Buenos Ayrean detained at Gros Isle quarantine due to bubonic plague risk.
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Ottawa
the Trades Congress
Ralph Smith
M. P.P
Nanaimo
I. C
British Columbia
James Wilks
Nelson
N. McLaren
Rossland
George Bartley
Vancouver
Thomas Wigg
Victoria
Montreal
la Prairie
Napierville
M. Couper
Mr. Monet
M. P
Toronto
Sifton
London
St. Thomas
Gowans, Kent & Co
Quebec
Glasgow
Montrenal
Grose Isle Quarantine
Canada
Bloody hangings follow jail break in Pontichatoula
In Tangipoach parish four Black inmates were hanged after the Pontichatoula jail was broken open and prisoners accused of robbing Henry Tlelfelter's family were removed from their cells. Vienna and Shanghai reports note Li Hung Chang's arrival and reception. The item mixes in unrest and a mix of regional dispatches.
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New Orleans
Tangipoach Parish
Pontichatoula
Henry Tlelfelter
Shenandoah
Yestery
Schuylkill County
Dullets
New York
Lewis Albert Sayre
London
Spectator
Refagso Ph
Russel Sage
Western Union Company
War Office
Lord Roberts
Chinamen Refuse City Revenue Tax in Nelson Jail
Nineteen Chinese residents of Nelson were jailed after being found guilty of refusing to pay the city revenue tax. Twenty-five were herded to the city jail, with only six paying, and the rest facing fines of five dollars or ten days imprisonment. The incident followed simultaneous provincial and city tax collection efforts, amid claims of hard times and limited funds.
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Nelson
Crease
Thompson
Chinatown
Victoria News Special Letter Home and Quarantine Row
Victoria notes Pvt Clark Gamble returns to a royal welcome with a large city turnout. A morning paper column accuses the quarantine station of mismanagement. Captain Hall and Parantine Officer Dr Watt deny the charges and defend officials. Funeral of Joseph Wilson set for tomorrow. brother William due from the east. A Slocan Drill jab at Nelson literary critics sparring over mining items and place names.
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Victoria
B. C
Clark Gamble
Transvaal
Fust Levening
Ihe Isn
B.C, Gamble
Walla Walla
Hall
Parantine
Watt
Joseph Willson
William Wilson
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Pei
Tang
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Remey
Lord Cromer
Foreign Office
General Kitchener
Mr. Balfour
Sir Michael Hicks-Beach
Aldershot Gang
Lord Salisbury
Lord Halbury
Edward Clarke
Lord Russell
South Africa
Richard Webster
Robert Findlay
Francis Jean
Germany
England
China
Great Britain
Pekin
Ford
Dewey
Mr. Hobson
Methuen
U.S
Newmarket
Cobourg
Port Hope
Lindsay
Ont
W. Young
Mr. Bullock-Webster
Greenwood
Doc Elwell
Victoria News
Tillis
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