Mother Jones Plans Army of 1200 Child Workers to Washington
Mother Jones told the Central Labor Union and Bartenders Union that child labor is widespread in sweatshops and factories, saying she will lead an army of 1200 children to Washington next winter. She noted a favorable reaction from her New Jersey tour and said Roosevelt’s letter remains undisclosed. She sought a presidential interview but was refused, which she welcomed as allowing freer action.
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Wilmington
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Philadelphia
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China to Open Ports and Sign Treaty October
Washington reports Minister ConeBerat from Pekin secured a written promise from Printe Ching to sign a treaty on October 8 with the United States. The accord would guarantee that Mikden and Tatung Tao shall be open ports, marking a significant step in Manchuria opening and the open door principle.
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Washington
Cone
Berat
Pekin
Ching
United States
Mikden
Tatung Tao
Receiver appointed for Union Iron Works in city
In the United States circuit court Judge ruled to appoint a receiver for Union Iron Works after a petition by Roland R. Conklin and others. James Smith of Newark, NJ named receiver. Decision follows ancillary proceedings pattern to align with primary court actions. Also reports of Miss Maude Crofton’s suicide at Richard Grundy Sanitarium in St Dennis Maryland after three months of treatment for nervous trouble.
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Union Iron Works
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James Smith
Newark
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Insurrection spreads in Macedonia sparks Turkish mobilization
Sofia reports 600 Bashi-Bazouks pillaging Christian villages in Debre and Okrida under Albanian chiefs with authorities alleged to aid them. Berlin notes Monastir river shows mutilated bodies of women and children. Constantinople orders 52 new battalions, about 62 000 troops from European provinces as insurrection grows.
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Turkey
Sofia
Bulgaria
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Debre
Okrida
Berlin
Aig
Frankfort Zeitung
Monastir
Callsi
Constantinople
Wendelstram
Powers seek peace as war fears tremble
In notes from multiple nations the effort to keep Russia Austria and Turkey from a wider war is stressed. France and Germany reportedly back Russia’s approach while Bulgaria aims to hold calm to prevent a broader conflict.
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Russia
Bulgaria
France
Germany
Austria
Turkey
Canal Treaty Rejected by Colombian Congress
The Panamanian canal treaty was unanimously rejected by Colombia's congress. President Marroquin was authorized to negotiate a new treaty without further ratification, but its bases may be unacceptable to the United States. Official circles see potential to reopen negotiations, amid concerns over sovereignty and transfer of the canal concession.
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United States
Bogota
Marroquin
congress
Panana,Cahal Company
government of the
senate
Congressmen Lucius N Littauer and glove contracts
Lucius N Littauer of New York has long been allied with President Roosevelt over army supply issues. A Massachusetts or New England glove manufacturer in Gloveraville is noted in connection with contract interests and political backing.
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Lucius
Littauer
New York
Unclear OCR fragment on national encampment and railroads
Fragmented text mentions Grand Army of the Republic members arriving weekly for a national encampment meeting in an unspecified place. References potential railroad construction in Washington and correspondence between Root and Governor Taft about a permanent solution. Also notes unrest in Luzon Island.
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Grand Amy of the Republic
Denver
Washington
Taft
Luton
Pope Donates $20,000 to Rome Poor Relief
Rome Aug 18 The pope gave $20,000 for distribution to Rome’s poor and his health appears improved as he hosts audiences. He questions Prince Chigi about conclave duties and later greets Prince Orsini, inviting him to keep his office despite his previous resignation over policy concerns.
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Rome
Prince Chigi
Prince Orsini
papal
Leo XIII
Pope Pius XI Enjoys Vatican Garden Drive and Walk
Pope Pius XI left his apartment for a two hour open air outing in the Vatican gardens his condition improving after a fainting spell. Doctors Lapponi and Davenezia advised rest and avoidance of work, while the pontiff joked that catching up would be hard if he stopped now. A private audience with Rome's mayor preceded authorization for a new telegraph installation at the pope’s birthplace, funded by the government.
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Rome
Drs. Lapponi
Davenezia
Pius XI
Vatican
Risse
ralaister
Car Fire on Streetcar Triggers Panic in Buffalo
Crowded East Ferry streetcar blew its controller sparking a blaze that shut the car down after two blocks. Ten injured, four seriously, as passengers leapt from platforms amid a frantic rush to safety after the switch failure.
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East Ferry
flow Butte
Mont
Ane
Butte
Murphy
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