CAPTAIN CRENSHAW CHARGES DETHRONE HURT ON SHIPBOARD
Captain Crenshaw, 25, died in Atlanta after recounting alleged shipboard mistreatment during transit from Manila to San Francisco. He claimed guards disturbed him and refused care for a wound from the battle of Pucela, while confined with other sailors during storms in the China seas. An operation was performed in Atlanta, and his uncle accompanied him home. The Weldon mine near Leadville, Colorado, was destroyed by fire, with an engineer likely fatally burned as miners evacuated safely.
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Lendville
Colo
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Leiuy
Fie
Census and global incidents in brief
The Boston census shows 560892 residents, up from 448477 in 1890. An anarchist was arrested in Carrare Italy for plotting to kill Victor Emmanuel I. Cartwright Wisconsin saw its business district destroyed by fire. German autumn maneuvers will include a French army representative for the first time. The U S Army transport Lawson arrived at Seattle from Nome with 220 passengers, including several destitute miners aided at a cost.
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Boston
Carrara
Italy
Victor Emanuel I
Cartwright
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United States Army
Lawson
Seattle
Wash
Nome
A 20th Century Remedy Promises Quick Health Results
The passage extols a remedy as the era’s best for swift, miraculous results for both people and machines. It emphasizes efficiency and promptness, claiming the remedy delivers the fastest relief in the shortest time.
Miners Seek Wage and Policy Gains in United Strike Push
Hazleton Aug 29 workers seethe as coal operators face union demands. The United Mine Workers threaten a nationwide strike affecting 149,000 miners if wages powder costs and other grievances are not settled. President Mitchell backs action by Indianapolis guidance.
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Imermer Vuees
National Executive Board
Indianapolis
Mitchell
State Committee
Father Philips
St. Gabriel's Church
Lehigh
Schuylkill
Upper Luzerke
Lackawanna
Hazieton
Upper Schuylkill
Shamokin
Mer
Miners to Strike Bituminous Fields Threatens Output Drop
Chicago August 28 reports say coal miners threaten a statewide strike in the Bituminous fields. State and national union leaders hold conferees with officers as funds are prepared to support a stoppage. If it happens, $1 per worker could be the first weekly assessment, with hundreds of thousands available from national and local treasuries to sustain the action.
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Chicago
Enton
National Executive Board
Naonal
Learch Nay
Slam
Hlinots
The South Carolina Contest in August Primary
In Columbia a Democratic primary race featured a clash over dispensary versus prohibition. Prohibition nominee A Hoyt faced dispensary backers led by Governor M B McSweeney and figures like F B Gary and Patterson. Tillman’s involvement split voters. Hoyt led McSweeney by about 10 600 votes with September 11 primaries forthcoming.
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A. Hoyt
Greenville
M. B. McSweesy
B. Gary
House of Representatives
A. Howard Patterann
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Tillman
Col. Hart
Col Hoyt
Jead McSwry
Hoyt
MecSweenrr
Alabama's Magnificent Speed on Her Official Trial Trip
Boston Aug 29 a new queen of the American navy the United States battleship Alabama won top honors in a historic speed trial averaging 17 knots for four hours beating earlier marks though not by large margins built by the Cramp shipyard Philadelphia the Alabama showcased a new design with an average speed of 17 knots under standard conditions while the Iowa had been slightly faster in previous trials.
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United States
Iowa
Cramps
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Kentucky
Kearsarge
Englsh
Government vows to resist foreign pressure in China crisis
Washington notes indicate U S officials report China communications dateless and plan to establish own channels possibly via a warship between Shanghai and Chefoo to ensure messages. Rapid shore cable progress may open line within a week. General Chaffee signals limited aims, avoiding prolonged siege. diplomacy seen as key to resolving the Chinese crisis with no coercion by foreign coalitions. Officials affirm commitment to Hay notes as basis for joint action and deny retreat. Pekin refugee inquiry names Miss Condit Smith and other relatives in Milwaukee and Chicago.
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United States
China
Shanghai
Chefoo
Taku
Manila
Tedar
Berau
Hay
State Department
Tien Tsiu
Condit-Smith
Prisoner Li Hung Chang held by the Admirals report unconfirmed
Aug 23 Lonion reports no confirmation of Li Hung Chang detention. Dispatches from Pekin describe Boxers in Imperial Park but show movement southward to clear the country. Admirals reportedly plan to hold Li Hung Chang on board until peace talks with the powers begin.
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China
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Daily News
Hong Kong
The
Times
North River
Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
John c. Woolley
H. B. Metcalf
Dickey
Silas C. Swallow
Yat Niet
Philadelphia
Marching Veterans Parade Tops Grand Army Review
Michigan veterans led a four hour parade along Michigan Avenue with about 20 000 participants saluting dignitaries including General Miles and Commander Shaw Weather was ideal for the event though some veterans faltered Charles Beckwith of Algonac Mich collapsed and died as the line passed Madison Street Old Abe the Wisconsin war eagle and flags drew cheers Town veterans sang for Speaker Henderson and Iowa banners added to the pageantry After the parade the crowd dispersed to social events and a Memorial Hall reception with the Grand Army of the Republic business session underway in Studebaker theater
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Shaw
Washington
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Nelson A. Miles
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