Rumors of Balfour successor in ministry note
London reports hint at Lord Balfour of Burleigh replacing Lord George Hamilton in the India Office. Curzon's influence, Swaziland tensions, rail industry talk in Europe, and Seddon’s departure color a busy imperial week. Albany cruiser arrives Devonport. Lipton’s Cup challenge looms pending a signal. Botha’s generals seek European aid.
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India Office
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Lord Curzon
Whitehall
Closer Union With Canada Gains Ground in New England
A Boston dispatch notes rising sentiment for reciprocity and closer ties with Canada. E N Foss, a XIth District congressional candidate, and Representative Lovering advocate the idea, with other New England lawmakers quietly signaling support. Canadian officials warn of tariffs if talks stall, as Sir Wilfrid Laurier seeks reciprocity with Europe to capture Canadian markets. Low transit rates to multiple western and British Columbian points advertised by a rail ad.
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Canada
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Congress
Lovering
United States
Wilfrid Laurier
New England
North
Tammany Hall in Turmoil as Croker Exit Feared
A powerful Tammany leader laments deep factional split described as thirty five camps within the organization. He says only Croker or a figure like him can unify Tammany, while Devery defies party control, claiming the Bill Devery party stance and threatening to head his own delegation to the State convention amid ongoing leadership defections and failed unity efforts.
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Carroll
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Tammany Organization
Paddock Urges Adult Education To Curb Evils
The Rev. Robert L. Paddock, rector of the Church of the Holy Apostles, urged education of adults to improve voter information and curb harmful habits. He called for lectures on history, literature, science, and government, then applying knowledge to life, and asked congregants to bring spiritual ideals into practical life. He also stressed educating children in the morning sermon.
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Church of the Holy Apostles
Paddock
Vast Army's War Play Invasion Of Empire By Russians
Frankfort on the Oder Sept 7 In autumn maneuvers 92 000 troops spread across two allied armies. Blues presumed Russians press toward the Oder river junction at Frankfort while Reds defend with Third Army Corps and Guards division. Foreign officers from Italy Austria Great Britain Russia and the United States attend with Emperor Wilhelm observing.
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Austria
Great Britain
Russia
United States
Earl Roberts
Kelly Kenny
French
Ian Hamilton
Guidi to be consecrated in Rome on Sept 29
Monsignor Guidi will be consecrated as Apostolic Delegate in the Philippine Islands on September 29, with Cardinal Rampolla officiating. The report notes a time change in New York to Point Pleasant service via Pennsylvania Railroad and mentions an advertisement for a Hudson River Day Line excursion to Poquepisie offering a 150 mile sail with music.
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Rampolla
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Baron von Mumm Denies U S Ambassadorship Move
Baron von Mumm von Schwartznstein, German Minister Plenipotentiary at Pekin, denies reports he will be appointed Ambassador to the United States. He leaves for home on six months’ leave, may return via China, and counts Roosevelt among friends. Royal banquets used Moet champagne, signaling royal approval. The Sth Century Limited is New York Central’s 20 hour train.
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Powder House Explosion Kills One Five Hurt at Fort Winthrop
A massive blast at government powder magazines on Fort Winthrop Gov ernor's Island in upper Boston Harbor killed Albert H. Cotton of Somerville and injured five others. Hundreds watched as six tons of powder exploded, damaging nearby buildings and shaking Fast Boston and South Boston. The cause remains unknown amid guarded island premises led by Sergeant Thomas J. Shaw.
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Filibuster Rumors Surround Maid of Patuca Voyage
A tiny Baltimore steamer Maid of Patuca sails for South America amid claims of arming Colombian insurgents. Reports say she carries dynamite rifles and ammunition. Crew appears heavily armed and experienced filibusters. Vessel is small and copper bottomed, built in Cleveland.
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Honduras
Oscar H steamer arrival sets passenger record from Scandinavia
The Scandinavian-American Line steamer Oscar H from Copenhagen and Christiania arrived with 1,326 passengers, the largest from Norway and Sweden on a single voyage, and in the fastest time yet. Saloon passengers included Edward Nan, Dr. Bulkley, Louis S. Carmark, H. A. CozaS, and Dr. D. Emory Holman. Luxurious Overland Limited train to California advertised with electric lighting and route via Chicago, North Western, Union Pacific, and Southern Pacific. Offices listed on Broadway.
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Germans Sink Haytian Gunboat Créte-a-Pierrot
Cape Haitien and Port au Prince dispatch report German gunboat Panther sinking the Firminist gunboat Créte-a-Pierrot at Gonaives harbor after giving crew time to abandon ship. Panther later towed off the crew, with some survivors and others drowned. General Jumeau reportedly seizes Mirabalais as Firminists face setback.
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Troubles of the Black Republic reach Cape Haytien
The German gunboat Panther arrived at Port au Prince as Germany protests the seizure of the Markomannia at Cape Haytien. The Crete a Pierrot, long acting for Firmin, seized the steamer with arms aboard, provoking notes of piracy and demanding satisfaction. Three presidential candidates are named including Firmin, with history as Haytian minister and diplomat.
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German envoy Count Quadt Wykradt Isny seen in Manchester
Count Quadt Wykradt Isny of the German Embassy was seen in Manchester on September 7 regarding the sinking of the gunboat Créte-a-Pierrot by the Panther. He said he had not heard of any international trouble arising.
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Break up Your Cold with Jaynes Expectorant Ad
A fragment notes an advertisement for Jaynes Expectorant urging readers to break up a cold. It also mentions a comparison of The New York Tribune circulation in August 1902 showing a 15 percent daily gain and 10 percent Sunday gain, with the moral drawn from the ad.
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