Expiatory Mission to Kaiser Causes Chinese Friction
London Times report notes Emperor William demands Prince Chun bow and protocol aligned with other ambassadors. Berlin and Beijing officials debate signing edicts before or after ceremonies, with Chinese sources providing the most reliable account of the dispute over reception rituals and responsibility for the tension.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
Peking
Times
William
Prince Chun
Kotow
China
Mumm von Schwartzenstein
Anat
Berliner Neueste Nachrichten
The
Berlin
Baron von Ketteler
Noone
Kwang Su
Prince Chun Arrives in Potsdam From Switzerland
Prince Chun arrived in Potsdam this afternoon from Switzerland. He was greeted at the railroad station by the Town Commandant and the Chief of Police and driven to the Orangery in Sans Souci Park.
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Associated Press
Potsdam
Prince Chun
Switzerland
Sans Souci Park
Emperor William to receive Prince Chun in Berlin
Berlin reports say Emperor William will host Prince Chun in a private audience before Friday’s manoeuvres. Baron von Richthofen attends. Count von Bilow absent. Kien-Chang acts as interpreter as China’s envoy faces a muted reception. Prince Chun may depart Berlin soon after the meeting. Basel notes Prince Chun has invited to visit the United States, Italy, Belgium, Britain, and Japan, with plans to proceed to Italy and Belgium after Berlin and then return via the United States and Japan.
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Berlin
Emperor William
Prince Chun
Baron von Richthofen
Count von Bilow
Kien-Chang
Rince Chun
China
Prince Chuna
William
Legation
O'mutz
Basel
United States
Italy
Belgium
Greatee
Japan
Leavin
England
Fatal floods in China raise Yangtse relief effort
Cable dispatches from Rev. Arthur H. Smith report terrible Yangtse floods in China. The Shanghai relief committee, including Consuls merchants and missionaries, plans to distribute funds and transfer excess to Yangtse if needed. A second cable endorses the relief committee’s decision.
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The
Christian Herald
Arthur H. Smith
Men-Tsin
Klopach
New York
Richard
Shanghai
Smith
Bhanghali
Yang-tse Relief Committee
Klopsch
Index to Departments and Topics Listed
An index page listing departments and sections by page number including Financial Affairs Amusements Business Courts Legal Intelligence and Foreign Mails Corporations and other topics with commodity prices and notices. It notes Wheat No 2 grade Corn Oats Cotton Iron Butter and creamery prices, and references movers arrivals and out of town buyers.
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Brooks Heavy
Eater
Business Iones
Legal
nee _ enna ag Sarin
Iintelligence
Aires
Pa Service
Famine Fund to Aid Flood Sufferers Expanded
The committee plans to use the unexpended balance of the famine fund to extend relief operations. Work will start immediately in Shanghai and Kiang-Su province where the flood has caused deaths and property damage.
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Shanghai
Kiang-Su
Mr Squiers Curios Stir Speculation on Loot Return
Washington officials cast doubt on a New York Times tale that Legation Secretary Squiers returns from Peking with loot. They note he is a passionate collector who amassed curios in Japan and China, implying his haul may be legitimate acquisitions rather than looted goods.
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Washington
State Department
Legation
Squiers
Peking
Japan
Mr. Lee
China
Joot
English Wheat Prices Review Ends August Year
The Times reports the cereal year ended August 31 with low wheat price fluctuations. The weekly average price of English wheat varied only 7d per quarter, far smaller than three years earlier during the Spanish American war and U.S. speculation.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
The
Times Today
United States
England
Wales
French Religious Orders Enter Belgium Despite Bishops Action
Brussels reports that French religious orders continue to arrive in Belgium under the law of associations despite bishops opposition. The latest group comes from the College of the Immaculate Conception at Laval.
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London
NEW York Times
Brussels
the Times
Belgium
College of the Immaculate Conception
Laval
Loubet to Present Sevres Table Service to Czarina
Paris dispatch to The Times reports President Loubet will present to the Czarina a magnificent Sevres table service of thirty pieces as a souvenir of her visit to France. The decorations depict dancing girls.
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Loxpon
Attempt to Indict Baron Banffy Stirs Hungarians
Vienna report says Hungarian Parliament reassembled amid excitement over a petition seeking indictment of ex Premier Baron Banffy for alleged plot to overthrow the Constitution. Premier Szell calls the charge nonsensical.
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London Times
New York Times
London
Vienna
The
Times
Baron Banffy
Herr von Szell
Czar's Guards Arrest Supposed Anarchists
In Copenhagen two suspects, German and Italian speaking, were arrested near the imperial château after the Czar's arrival, believed tied to a Berlin anarchist group. Paris reports reveal Cabinet measures for Emperor Nicholas safety during his France visit. possible Paris trip on Sept 20 remains uncertain as official plans evolved.
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Copenhagen
Imperial Party
Berlin
Paris
Cabinet
Nicholas
France
M. J Waldeck- Rousseau
Loubet
Danes Cool to the Czar Amid Finnish Question
The Times cites Copenhagen dispatch noting Danish public indifference to the Czar during his visit, linked to Finnish questions and Pan-Scandinavian sentiment. It claims the Emperors will not visit Copenhagen.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
the Times
Copenhagen
Finland
Scandinavia
Danish
Merchants Press Demand for Action on Police Corruption
D. Le Roy Dresser, president of the Merchants Association, writes Col. Michael C. Murphy urging investigation and removal of officers implicated in illegal activities. He argues for an efficient, nonpolitical police administration and warns that misconduct harms commerce and public trust.
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D. le Roy Dresser
Merchants” Association
Murphy
New York
Merchants’ Association
Robberies Reported in New York Police Courts
Police courts yesterday heard cases of robberies across Manhattan and Hoboken. Motorman John Crowley was assaulted on Lexington Avenue and robbed of 21.75. four men were arrested after a brief fight. Suspects include Jacob Schneitder and George Sheehan, all held in 1000 bail. Other incidents include a shoe store burglary attempt on First Avenue with Buckner identified as Xavier Dyangza, and looting cases in Centre Street and Jefferson Market Court.
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John Crowley
Lexington Avenue
Wolff
Wood
Jacob Schneitder
Third Street
Joseph Fletcher
Seventy-seventh Street
George McLean
George Sheehan
Adolph Deutsch
First Avenue
McAuliffe
East Fifty-first Street
Buckner
Cee
Xavier Dyangza
Joseph Jacobs
Madison Street
Euilip Pheelberg
Mercer Street
Centre Street
Deuel
Shem
Elmira Reformatory
Thomas Weston
Chicago
Jefferson Market Court
George Wilson
East Thirty- Seeen
James Robinson
Forty-sixth Street
West Thirty-first Street
Devanney
Tenderloin
Thomas_ Kane
East Thirtieth Street
James Geddy
West Twenty-first Street
Geddy
Kane
Thomas Johnson
Potter Place
Morrisania Court
James Barnes
O Neill to be tried for insubordination at HQ
Police Commissioner Murphy announced Policeman Edward O Neill will be placed on trial for insubordination after defying Deputy Commissioner Devery in the trial room at headquarters. Second Deputy Commissioner York will likely conduct the case. Murphy says O Neill has leveled charges against the Police Department and that he is deter...
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O'Neill
Devéry
Murphy
Philbin
Justice Fursman
Merchants’ Association
Frank Moss
New York
Col. Murphy
York
Supreme Court
Devery
Moss
Edward O'Neill
Police Department
Great $400000 international yacht bet agreed in Pittsburg
An English syndicate led by Walter J. Kingsley and a Pittsburgh group including William I. Mustin arranged a historic wager of 400000. Stakes are 150000 British pounds against 250000 dollars with a secret stakeholder set to receive 5 percent of the American share.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Walter J. Kingsley
London
Mustin
Kingsley
Asbury Park
New York
Carr, Moore & Brydon
Shamrock
Ustin
E Shamrock
England
Mr. Mustin
Lipton
Miss Morgan Kills Deer in Colorado Hunt
In western Colorado near Glenwood Springs, Prof. Henry T. Osborn and family return from a four week expedition on the Williams River with Miss Morgan, daughter of J Pierpont Morgan, after a successful deer hunt. The party included guides and pack horses. Six deer antlers were recovered. three bucks were killed, two by Miss Morgan whose marksmanship is noted.
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Glenwood Springs
Col
Colorado
Henry T. Osborn
J. Osborn
Miss Morgan
United States Offers Mediation in Venezuela Colombia Rift
Washington reports Secretary Hay urged Venezuela and Colombia to seek peaceful settlement. The U S would deplore any action threatening Isthmian transit or neutrally held territory and would consider treaty obligations if war loomed. Caracas and La Guayra notes show mixed responses and pressure from both sides.
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Washington
Hay
Caracas
Bogota
Venezuela
Colombia
United States
Mr. Hay
Enezuela
Sefior Pulido
Bowen
la Guayra
Castro
Mr. Bowen
McKinley
Schwab Buys Riverside Block for Mansion Project
Charles M. Schwab purchaser of the Orphan Asylum Society tract bounded by Riverside Drive West End Avenue and Seventy third to Seventy fourth Streets. Final contracts signed. price near 2 million dollars. Title not taken until Oct 1 1902 with plans for a grand Riverside Drive residence and possible resale of an easterly portion.
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Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Riverside Drive
West End Avenue
Seventy-third
Seventy-fourth Streets
Orphan Asylum Society
City of New York
Jesse C. Bennett
Schwab
Osgood -Pell « Co
Douglas Robinson
Charles S. Brown & Co
Willard Aitchell
Bennett
Renee
Carnegie
Upper Fifth Avenue
Upper West Side
Gov Odell for President Receives High Praise in Chicago
Henry Wade Rogers former Northwestern University president now Yale Law School professor praises Gov Odell of New York in Chicago remarks. He hails Odell as a remarkable governor and capable administrator likely to win national nomination with strong East and New York backing.
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Chicago
Henry Wade Rogers
Northwestern University
Yale Law School
Rogers
Odell
Newark
New York
It Saves Half a Day Arrives Buffalo Noon Train
Rail notice notes the Lackawanna line noon train to Buffalo arrives in New York with service improvements. Transit update highlights faster connections and reduced travel time.
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Lackawanna
Buffalo Ruits
New York
Buffalo
Morocco Frontier Pact Hopes Amid Tangier Report
Abdul Krim says a Franco Moroccan frontier accord may be satisfactory but not permanent and hopes it will ease unrest until direct talks between the Sultan and the French minister to Morocco. Spain seeks restitution for two kidnapped children with a Sept. 12 deadline for action.
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London Times
New York Times
London
Abdul Krim
Morocco
Paris
St. Petersburg
Times
Tangier
Spain
Franco Turkish Situation Deepens After Paris Action
London report cites The Times Paris correspondent saying Munir Bey Turkish Ambassador has practically received his passports. Cabinet move indicates a growing rupture as the Sultan misreads France’s resolve during its celebrations.
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London Times
New York Times
London
Paris
the Times
Munir Bey
France
Ophir Arrives at St Vincent With Duke and Duchess On Board
Royal yacht Ophir reaches St Vincent Cape Verde Islands carrying the Duke and Duchess of Cornwall and York. The voyage from the Cape was pleasant and heat not oppressive. Two escorting cruisers coaled at St Helena. Boer prisoners there are well treated with regular food and money. some are members of the St Helena Club.
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London Times-New
Youk Times
London
Times
St. Vincent
Cape Verde Islands
Ophir
Duke and Duchess of Cornwall
York
Cape
St. Helena
Methodist Conference Opens with Hopeful Messages
The Archbishop of Canterbury and the Bishop of London sent letters to the Methodist Ecumenical Conference opening today expressing hearty goodwill and praying for God's blessing on the delegates. The communications appear in The Christian Commonwealth, with editor's notes praising the greetings as warmly received by Methodists worldwide.
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London Times
New York
E Times
London
Canterbury
Methodist Ecumenical Conference
The
Christian Commonwealth
Methodist Conference Opens in London With American Delegates
The Methodist Conference starts at Wesley's Chapel in London tomorrow with a large turnout of American participants. Nineteen American bishops and 270 delegates are to take part, and Bishop Galloway of Jackson Mississippi will deliver the opening sermon.
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London
Wesley
Bishop Galloway
Jackson
Miss
Queen and King Honor Empress Elizabeth in Vienna
The Times reports the King and Queen of Roumania visited the Capuchin Church vaults in Vienna. They laid a laurel and edelweiss wreath on Empress Elizabeths tomb with a blank verse dedication by Carmen Sylva. The poem praises Elizabeth as akin to those with great free thought and places flowers of the Carpathians at her feet.
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London Times
NEW York Times
London
the Times
Vienna
Roumania
Elizabeth
Carmen Sylva
Massachusetts Democrats pick Josiah Quincy for governor
The Democratic State Committee in Massachusetts confirms Josiah Quincy as the gubernatorial nominee to oppose Gov. Crane, ending Bryanite influence. Charles S. Hamlin and William A. Garton abandon their bids, and a Quincy manifesto is anticipated. George Fred Williams is ignored as the Kansas City platform is reaffirmed.
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New York Times
Boston
Bryanites
Massachusetts
Democratic State Committee
Pany
Charles S. Hamlin
William A. Garton
Josiah Quincy
Evernee
Crane
Mr. Quincy
George Fred Williams
Kansas City
Boston Wedding Ties Amherst and Mount Holyoke Grads
In King's Chapel Boston a noon wedding linked Amherst 1888 graduate groom and officiant who are brothers with the bride and several wedding party members all Mount Holyoke graduates. The bride Miss Elizabeth Woodward, daughter of Mrs Harriet Woodward, and Rev James Alexander Fairley of Nutley N J officiated.
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Boston
King's Chapel
Amherst
Mount Holyoke
Elizabeth Ware Woodward
Harriet B. Woodward
Jamaica Plain
James Alexander Fairley
Nutley
N. J
N.J
A Were Fairley
Suit seeks to void dividends at Electric Vehicle Company
Richard Siegman, stockholder, sues Isaac L. Rice and others in the Court of Chancery to declare illegal about 330 000 in dividends paid from capital. The suit claims the firm lost 5 million, borrowed 1.5 million, and mortgaged 1.675 million while directors including Rice Day Regan Shea and Astor’s agent Chapman voted for the distribution. Siegman seeks repayment to the treasury and director liability.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Chancery
Richard Siegman
Isaac L. Rice
George H. Day
Thomas J. Regan
Daniel Shea
Martin Maloney
John Jacob Astor
Electric Vehicle Company
Rice
Day
Régan
Shea
Albert A. Polk
Siegman
Big Electric Combination of Philadelphia Traction and Light Firms
Philadelphia capitalists plan a union of all electric railway and electric light firms under one umbrella. The merger, expected to exceed 100 million dollars, would include the Jaction Company and the Electric pany, along with new rapid transit firms and utilities in the city and region. The objective is to operate the various companies more economically.
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Philadelphia
Jaction Company
Philadelphia Electric Pany
Electric °Any of America
American Raipee Company
Tariff Revision Favored by Manufacturers Group
Philadelphia executives of the National Association of Manufacturers prepare to decide on calling a convention to press Congress for tariff reform and reciprocity treaties. Reports from Detroit's convention show strong support for both aims, with delegates to be elected from local associations ahead of the December Congress session.
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Philadelphia
National Association of Manufacturers
Association
Detroit
National Association
Congress
Wife Reclaims Lost Thousand Dollar Bill After Reward
Alexander Walker reported losing a thousand-dollar bill after withdrawing 1 800 dollars. He offered 200 dollars for its return and deposited the money with police. Later his wife produced the bill claiming she had paid it under the parlor sofa, prompting questions over the reward. Police hold the 200 dollars awaiting Walker’s appearance.
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Washington
Alexander Walker
Walker
Women as Bank Tellers Begin Quiet Change at Royal Trust Bank
In Chicago on September 3, special to The New York Times reports thirteen young women have taken teller duties at the Royal Trust Bank. Management says women suit the detail work better than men and the move is not a replacement plan, just a foothold for broader opportunities.
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Chicago
Royal Trust Bank
Body of Prof Morris Sutphen Recovered After Boat Collision
The body of Morris Cc. Sutphen of Morristown, a Johns Hopkins Latin professor, was recovered at Highland Beach after his boat overturned in a collision with a draw on Saturday evening. Sutphen, 33, had been boating with three companions when the incident occurred.
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M. Cc. Sutphen
New York Times
Long Branch
N. J
Morris C. Sutphen
Morristown
Johns Hopkins University
Highland Beach
Sutphen
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