UBSN Teachers Welcome in Philadelphia after Ocean Crossing
The UBSN teachers totaling 1,367 arrived in Philadelphia aboard army transports Swick Cook Rawlins and McPherson after night anchorage at Reedy Island. A city welcome by Mayor Ashbridge and a reception in Horticultural Hall opened a visit including University of Pennsylvania Girard College and Girls Normal School. They head home after a public dance and will tour local institutions tomorrow.
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Phladelphia
Philadelphia
Fubor
Cuba
Alexis EK. Frye
Swick
Cook
Rawlins
McPherson
Reedy Island
Samoses
Board of Education
Chestnut Street
Independence Hall
Ashbridge
Horticultural Hall
Tedsay
University of Penia
Girard Colege
Girls Normal School
Detained Jack the Ripper Found Aboard Ship to Halifax
On the steamer Asyrian docked in Halifax a Swedish ex-convict Johann Hannu, accused of nine murders, was located after attempting to land. Canada blocked his landing, placed him under bond, and confined him aboard the ship as it sailed toward Philadelphia. The high‑profile prisoner, described as powerful, remained under guard during the voyage.
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Lancaster
William Joyce
John Scott
William Frazier
Baltimore County
Scott
Joyce
Todel
James Moody
Alberton
Sweden
Halifax
N. 5
Johann Hanou
Yertibias
Winnipeg
Stockholm
Department of Agriculture
Hanna
Glasgow
Northwest
Clay
Hannu
Asvriang
Philadelphia
Mexican Addresses the Farmers in Mexico Progress
In Colorado Springs, Jose Romero of the Mexican legation spoke on general agriculture and rapid progress in Mexico. He praised U S interest in Mexico’s resources and forecast bright outcomes in the coming years. In Harrisburg, Knights of Prihias of Pennsylvania installed new officers at their annual convention. Allentown will host the next meeting.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Congress
Senor Jose Romero
Washington
United States
Mexico
Kauichis
Burglars Hit Everett Furnace Office in Bedford
Bedford Pennsylvania August 24 burglars forced the safe at the Everett furnace office and took 100 dollars and numerous postage stamps. They damaged a second safe and broke the combination then fled. Rolls payoff was kept in the safe but the payroll cash was untouched.
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Belgiate
Bix
Bedford
Everett
Embezzlement Charge Tangles Pittston Official
Henry Garrison, agent for a Pittston building and loan association, was arrested in Elmira New York on embezzlement charges. He faced a hearing with bail set at 1.40 dollars and the next hearing scheduled for Monday. Garrison previously served as principal of West Pittston public schools.
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Wilkesbarre
Henry Garrison
Building and Loan Association
Pittston
Elmira
NX. C
Garrison
Public Schools of
West Pittston
Populist Speech at State Capital Rally Endorses Silver and Reform
The event at the state capital featured speakers from the Populist and Democratic sides discussing currency reform, the silver issue, tariffs, and labor protections. They argued for greenback redemption, an income tax, and opposition to trusts and militarism while stressing the farmer’s burden and the need for labor bureau cohesion with Democrats. The crowd filled the spa house and central grounds as banners and chants rose.
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Topeka
Ras
Aut Berea
National Jepultse Party
National Minetars League
United States
Blate
AW. Rucker
Monetary League
Thomas W. Patterson
Cotorady
Bryan
Republican Party
Eweda Party
Democratic Party
Aed
Ife
Relief of Pekin Sparks Fires and Debates in War's Wake
Dispatches from Pekin describe fires and fighting after the relief of Pekin. Reports show a split among generals and authorities, with some urging restraint and others aiming to punish. Sentries guarded imperial spoils while foreigners evacuated, and Manchurian gains for Russia are noted amid continuing Korean unrest.
Government to Halt China Troop Sendings
Washington Aug 24 The government will send no additional troops to China. About 4,000 already at sea and 2,000 more awaiting orders will be redirected to Manila via Nagasaki once they touch at the noted port. Secretary Root says the force now available at Taku will total 5,000 with Gen Chaffee, deemed sufficient for current needs. A Pekin dispatch dated Aug 18 was received yesterday.
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Gar Forres
China
Washington
Far East
Manila
Nagasaki
Root
Taku
Hancock
Gen. Chaffee
Chaffee
Pekin
Rewasd
Cesar
Taka
Chaffe
Sigaal Corps
Tien Tsin
United States
Germany
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Ching
Capture of Pekin and Allied Actions Reported
Dispatches describe fighting near Pekin with transport disruption due to destruction by Chinese forces. Reports note telegraph lines cut, American and German actions, and a lethal engagement at Chefoo where Capt. Reilly died and several privates were wounded. The Japanese and German efforts to supply China are outlined with plans to ship military provisions via San Francisco.
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Pekin
Chefoo
Imperial Palace
Reilly
Germany
Chinkigten
Teane
San Francisco
China
Hamburg-American Steamship Line
States
Fragmented Nuggety World Wire Text
Distorted data lists city populations and figures for Cleveland and Columbus. Mentions of Andrew Carner in Scotland stumping for Bryan and a request for investigation into a New York race riot. References to famine in India, hospital conditions in Atlanta, and a Roosevelt requisition for Arthur J. Harris.
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Philadelphia
Andrew Carner
Scotland
Bryan
Cleveland
Columbus
India
Elizabeth Hutchinson
Atlanta
Roosevelt
New York
Arthur J. Harris
Thorpe
Nea ¥ City
Washington
Sonu
RECORD ENTHUSIASTIC ATTENDANCE AT G A R ENCAMPMENT
Chicago reports show a projected record crowd for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment next week with as many as 75,000 veterans and total visitors possibly reaching 750,000. President McKinley may not attend due to other duties, while Washington’s encampment of 1896 is expected to be surpassed.
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McKinley Ting
Chicago
G. A. KR
Washington
Cortelyou
Grand Army of the Republic
Brave Reacher Drowned in Passaic River Rescue
New York Aug 24 Phillip barber Paterson NJ aided in rescuing three drowning girls in the Passaic River yesterday but perished themselves. The incident followed the drowning of 4 year old Tithe Press and the 11 year old Sarah and 15 year old Press. Ipp and others pulled the children out but Ipp, unable to swim, died in a deep pool.
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Reacher
New York
Philipp
Barber
Paterson
N. J
Passaic River
Tithe Press
Sarah
Press
Ipp
Tister
Willem Joshua Levering
Baltimore
Til
Susquehanna River
Safe Harbor
Charles Fisher
Philadelphia forger Otis L Glynn arrested in Dubois
Otis L Glynn of Philadelphia is under arrest in Dubois after an informant tip from Williamsport. The alleged swindler posed as a manager of a Philadelphia commercial collective agency with victims including banks and large businesses. A $250 reward was offered for his capture.
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Windler
Dubois
Otis L. Glynn
Philadelphia
Williamsport
Glynn
Agenicy
Death of Fairman Rogers at Vienna on return visit
Vienna August 24 Fairman Rogers civil engineer and renowned coachman died here Wednesday after a brief illness He had lived in Paris during his absence from Philadelphia and was visiting the Austrian capital when struck down Rogers was in his sixth year of age maintaining a notable career in engineering and social circles
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Elizabeth
W. Va
Samuel Sheppard
Fairman Roger
Vienna
Fairman Rogers
Aioq
Rogers
Paris
Philgaethie
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