Four drownings and a death by burning reported in Penasburg incident
August 20 in Pillsburg records four drownings and one fatal burn. Uhbris Pafenbach, 30, fell from a raft into the Allegheny river and drowned. Edward G. Shillinger, 3, fell from a raft and drowned. James Gallagher and Hugh McGrady, boys, drowned together while swimming in the Monongahela. Gallagher perished in the rescue effort. Mrs. Mar Boyd, wife of a New York and Cleveland Steel official at Oak Hill, burned to death after an oil mixup caused an explosion. her husband and neighbors attempted to save her, but the house burned to the ground.
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Facer
Persesa
Pillsburg
Uhbris Pafenbach
Allegheny River
Edward GC. Shillinger
Bob
James Gallagher
Hugh McGrady
Monongahela
Smk
Grady
Gallagher
Mar
Boyd
New York and
Cleveland
Oak Hill
Westward views on Pekin siege and Empress Dowager
London reports that Admiral Bruce and Chinese resistance intensify with street fighting around Pekin. Advices from Shanghai note viceroys Han Kow and Nanking demand respect for the empress dowager and threaten consuls. Dispatches cite deaths, bombardment, and the hidden emperor and court, while lines from Remey and Chaffee detail the legation relief and ongoing combat within the city.
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London
Bruce
Shanghai
Pakin
Ore
Chans Chi Tung
Hankow
Liu Kunyi
Nankin
Li Ping Hong
Cheng
Chang Lui Lin
Pekin
Daily Express
Hong Kong
Novoe Vremya
Russia
Imeer
Taku
Prince Yungedo
Chaffee
Legation
Forbidden City
Remey
Shen Si
Capi
Colombian Rebels Surrender Near San Vicente
Gen Alban, governor and military commander of the Panama department, reports via dispatch from Socorro the absolute surrender of rebel leaders Vargas Santos, Facion Soto and Uribe at San Vicente, with Gen Uribe moved to Barranca as part of the capitulation. Germany's Sugar Output Rises to 1.534 Million Tons in Latest Year.
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Colon
Colombia
Alban
Department of Panama
Socorro
Vargas Santos
Facion Soto
Uribe
San Vicente
Barranca
De Wet Seeks Surrender as De Wet Moves East
Pretoria reports Gen De Wet sent a flag of truce from North Commando Nek to Gen Baden-Powell asking terms for surrender. Baden-Powell demanded terms. De Wet offered. Lord Kitchener criticized for failing to overtake De Wet as Roberts tightens harsh orders against burghers and parole violators. Lieut Cordua defends parole breach and conspiracy attempt amid Staats artillery trial debates.
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Kitchener
Chayed
Tim
Ian
Pretoria
de Wet
North Commando Nek
Baden-Powell
Haden-Powell
Cordua
Staats Ar Lery
Lord Roberts
Leut. Cordna
Gano
Paris and world news snippets from The News
The shah of Persia spent 1 600 000 in Paris purchases. New York received 212 079.54 for India's famine relief. Paris consulate sees many Americans stranded. Actor Robert Mantel wed Marie Booth Russell. James W. McKenna of Elizabeth may die from blood poisoning. Bryan to be notified of his nomination August 23 at Topeka. Paris exposition rail collapse killed two and injured fifty. Severe electrical storm in South Jersey damaged fruit. War Department contracts Kansas City packing house for 250 000 pounds bacon for shipment to Chris.
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Paris
New York
India
Robert Mantel
Marie Booth Russell
James W. McKenna
Elizabeth
N. J
William J. Bryan
Topeka
Kan
South Jersey
War Department
Kansas City
Chris
Attempted Train Wreck Foiled In Atlantic City
Atlantic City August 18 an attempt to wreck the outward bound Pennsylvania train near the meadows was thwarted by engineer Willetta who spotted an obstruction and slowed the engine reversing to avert disaster as passengers endured a jolt. Population of Greater New York shows 3,437,202 as city counts rise by 944,611 in the decade.
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Pennsylvania Railroad
Willetta
York
Washington
New York
Manhattan
Bronx
Brooklyn
Richmond
Queens
Baseball Records Standings in Race for National League
standings show Brooklyn and Pittsburgh leading with Philadelphia and Chicago behind. Saturday results: Cincinnati 3 Philadelphia 0. Chicago 5 New York 2. Pittsburgh 4 Brooklyn. St Louis 1 at St Louis. Sunday: Chicago 2 New York 1. St Louis 6 Cincinnati 4.
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Lenanet Pennept
Brookimm Pitsberg
Philad'a
Chicago
New York
Satcrdat
Cincinnati-Cincinnati
Philadelphia
Pittsboro
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
St. Louis
St Louis
Sundat
Chlcago
Powers Convicted of Complicity and Sentenced for Life
The jury found Caleb Powers guilty of complicity in the Renawr Goebel case and sentenced him to life imprisonment. The room erupted with a stand in favor of the verdict as Powers vowed appeal and his attorneys prepared a new trial motion. He denounced the proceedings as a political farce and mockery of justice while pledging to remain steadfast to his beliefs.
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Caleb Potils
Furaiek
Crema
Powers
Reid
Jink Powers
Tns
Taylor
Noble Woren
Democratic Party
Courts of Justice
Draven
Vetera
Larkest Ax Factory Burned At Alexandria Ind
The Kelly Ax Manufacturing plant, worth about 80000 dollars, was destroyed by fire last night. It was the world’s largest ax factory employing about 300 workers when at full capacity. The plant’s relocation enlarged output by one third. It stood north of the city beyond the city limits. water supply was cut and firefighting could not reach the flames. The factory was well insured.
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Chaffee
Washington. Ing
Gen. Chaffee
War Department
Pekin
Navy Department
Remey
Legations Grounds
Hghki
Washington
Legation
Fourteenth Infantry
R&y
Ninth Infantry
Fourteenth Regiment
Larkest Ax
Alexandria
Ind
Kelly Ax Manufacturing Company
Cuban Teachers Make Transit From Jersey City To New York
Cuban teachers arriving after a journey from Boston and Washington boarded waiting boats in Jersey City and were transported down the river to welcome cities. They will proceed to Philadelphia on Thursday, with elaborate entertainments noted along the way.
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New York
Cohee
Bostom
Washington
Jersey City
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