Sultan Ready for War and French Diplomatic Strain
Constantinople reports the sultan declares readiness to face France in war and the Porte orders 300 German guns for Salonica defense with harbor mine lays. The French embassy flag is lowered and consuls remain to protect interests as tensions rise. Constans alleges the sultan tried to prevaricate and France insists on firm posture for negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porte
Vienna
The Tageblatt
Constantinople
France
Salonica
M. Constans
Turkey
SULTANA WILY FOX
Constans
London
Daily Mail
Orient express
Thieves Break Into Mystic Post Office at Irwinville
Thieves entered the Mystic post office on the Tifton and North Eastern railroad in Irwinville Georgia last night. They removed the cash drawer and stole two money order books. An attempt was made to set the building on fire but failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Irwinville
Mystic
Tifton and Northeastern railroad
Arbitration plan backed by Window Glass union head in Pittsburg
In Pittsburg Aug 29 progress on the steel strike continued with the Star plant expanding to two shifts to run two mills, while unions reject claims of a quick settlement. Simon Burns proposes an arbitration panel including Archbishop Ireland and Bishop Potter to end the walkout with Shaffer’s approval. Bishop predicts favorable settlement talks in Columbus. Cincinnati reports most Third district mills back non compromise stance and demand union scales.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burna
Window Glass Makers’ Association
Saya
Shaffer
Pittsburg
steel corporation
Star
American Tin Plate company
Monongahela
Demmier
Simon Burns
Window Glass Workers association
Burns
Archbishop Ireland
Bishop Potter
Seth Lew
Bishop
Columbus
Joseph Bishop
state board of arbitration
Cincinnati
Charles H. Davis
Third
Amalgamated Association
American Lime and Stone Company formed in Pennsylvania
Pittsburg August 29 The prospectus and underwriters agreement for the American Lime and Stone company outline a six million dollar capital, 2 million 30 year gold bonds at 6 percent, 2 million preferred stock at 7 percent cumulative, and 2 million common stock for Pennsylvania firms along the Pennsylvania and Reading lines. Significant remarks from mine workers report may write agreements. National Secretary Wilson and President Mitchell urge written contracts and compliance or mining stoppage. Dowager Empress Frederick will leaves 11.6 million marks to heirs, six children receive 1 million each. Louis Hubbard of Princeton dies from hydrophobia after dog bite.
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Pennsylvania
Pittsburg
American Lime and Stone company
American Trust company
Reading
Hazleton
McAdoo
Wilson
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Empress Frederick
Homburg
Knights Rich Trophies At Knights Drill Contest
In Louisville Kentucky the Colorado Commandery No 1 from Denver won first prize in a Knights drill competition before 18000 spectators judged by three army officers and a Knights Templar representative. St Bernard No 35 took second with Golden Gate No 16 and Henselman No 15 third and fourth. California Commandery No 1 won best mounted appearance. Other entrants included Columbia Commandery No 2 Washington and Allegheny No 35 Pittsburgh. Detroit Commandery No 1 staged a display drill and Michigan law barred Wolverines from prize drills.
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Louisvie
Colorado Commandery No. 1
Denver
Knights of Templars
E Knights
St. Bernard No
Golden Gate No
San Francisco
Henselman
Cincinnati
California
Detroit Commandery No. 1
Detroit
Wolverines
Knights
Michigan
mounted commandery
Kentucky belles
State Camp P S of A Opposes Catholic Institution Funds
Harrisburg August 29 The second day of the State Camp P S of A session elected officers and heard resolutions protesting a 10 000 appropriation to the Philadelphia Fatland Protectorate a Catholic institution The resolutions condemn Governor Stone's approval and urge subordinate camps to identify and defeat the senators and representatives who backed the measure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
P. O S. of A
William J. Noll
William G. Thomas
Samuel M. Beidler
Irwin $. Smith
William Weand
Philadelphia
Baseball scores yesterday and league standings
American League results include Boston 4 Detroit 2 Pittsburg 7 St Louis 6 in other games Philadelphia 13 New York 4 Chicago and Washington split doubleheader Cleveland won twice over Washington. National League games featured Pittsburg 7 St Louis 0 Brooklyn 5 Boston 1 Philadelphia 13 New York 4 Chicago 0 Cincinnati 4. Standings show Pittsburg Boston Philadelphia St Louis Chicago Brooklyn in top five with varying win percentages.
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Boston
Detroit
Baltimore
Milwaukee
Philadelphia
Chicago
Washington
Cleveland
Pittsburg
St. Louis
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
Tyee dee
Boston SL
Philaphia
St. Lows
Phila
Nebraska Republicans Nominate Ticket at State Convention
Nebraska Republicans, after conflict and uncertainty, approve a party platform and nominate Samuel H. Sedgwick for supreme court justice Carl J. Ernst and H L Gould for university regents. Governor Savage’s parole of ex state treasurer Bartley triggers debate and is rejected by the convention with Bartley to return to prison. Separate item reports Pittsburgh, Johnstown, Ebensburg road chief Patterson resigning over no funds and unsafe track conditions.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
the supreme court
Samuel H. Sedgwick
York county
Regents of the university
Carl J. Ernst
Lancaster
H. L. Gould
Keith
Savage
Joseph
Bartley
committee on
parol
Public list of 37 witnesses for Schley court inquiry
Washington reports Captain James Parker released a public list of 37 witnesses for the forthcoming court of inquiry into Admiral Schley, with six or seven more names likely from the navy to be disclosed later. Prominent names include Rear Admirals Watson and Barker and Captains Clark and Cook among others.
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Parker
Washington
James Parker
Schley
navy
Schrey
J. C. Watson
A. 5. Barker
C. E. Clark
F. A. Cook
N. &. Mason
A. C. Hodgson
Alex. Sharp, Jr
James H. Sears
Thomas D. Griffin
W. R. Rush
Brooklyn
Hunting Bossie Francis Ends in Lynch Threats
Missouri mob drills the woods for Bossie Francis, the Black man accused of raping and murdering Miss Mary Henderson at Columbus. Bloodhounds scarce as 500 posse members scour the area. They vow to string Bud Francis if he aids his brother, with lynching likely if caught.
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Missouri
Kansas City
Bossie" Francis
Mary Henderson
Columbus
Francis
Bud Francis
Centerview
Easton Mayor Targeted in Estate Habeas Corpus Case
A habeas corpus action seeks to force Howard A. Hartzel former Easton mayor and executor to produce Edward C. Bruce heir to John Gould estate valued around 3100,000. Harmon Ruffa Seattle lawyer alleges Bruce is confined in Easton to deprive him of his rightful inheritance. Gould, who left Easton during the 1849 gold rush, reportedly struck it rich in the west.
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Easton
Faston
John Gould
Seattle
Wash
BR. W. Ruffa
Howard A. Hartzel
Edward C. Bruce
Gould
Ruffin
Hartzell
Bruce
Stewart's Condition Serious After Runaway Injury
Harrisburg Aug 29 The Adjutant General Stewart remains in serious condition with a broken left leg after a Sunday night runaway accident. Surgeon General Shoemaker says the general's status is alarming and, by order, relatives are forbidden from visiting at Harrisburg hospital. Marietta Ga Aug 29 A trestle on the Atlanta Knoxville and Northern railroad near Ethjay collapsed as a freight passed. The engineer was killed and two trainmen fatally injured.
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Pennsylvania
Harrisburg
Stewart
Shoemaker
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Philadelphia
Harrisburg hospital
Marietta
Atlanta, Knoxville and Northern
Ethjay
City of Trenton steamboat explosion toll rises
The steamer City of Trenton exploded its port boiler while crossing from Philadelphia to Trenton, killing 11 and injuring many more. Fires, wreckage, and a missing crew prompted a search as authorities report the boiler carried only 150 pounds of steam. The disaster occurred near Torresdale and left passengers clinging to wreckage and in water, with boats and launches still seeking victims.
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Baitera
Philadelphia
Bieamboat
Trenton
Wilmington Steamboat company
Nod
Elizabeth Green
J. D. Chew
Arthur Lanning
James O'Connell
Matt Mable
August Mable
Torresdale
Murphy
oiier
Bryson
Burlington
N. J
Bristol
W. A. Worrell
Torrendale
Harrison
Delaware river
Vanderveer
Curry
Worrell
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nea
Fia Syrup Co
CALIFORNIA FIG SYRUP CO
FRANCISCO
CAL
LOUISVILL
Soriale
EBERT & SONS
TRERS
Deytons
SUITEYS
MARKEY'S
NORTH MARKET
SEFREET
ROHRBACK
SULTAN
Cumberland
J. F. Snyder
Baltimore and Ohio
Grafton
Snyder
Newburg
W. Va
Coleman’s
Coleman
W. W. JEFFERSON
Danville
WILLIAMSON'S
JAMES
ERNEST HELFENSTEIN
Frederick, Md
Tar News
SEMWAMTED
Tin Plate Company
NEW LIME STONE TRUST
Hubbard
Princeton
Louis Hubbard
Mercer Hospital
Colorado
Crack Commandery of
Templars
Kentucky
Oklahoma
Ardmore
I. T
Troy
Cora Bells
Don Petty
Tishomingo
Shamrock
Sandy Hook
Southwest Spit
Staten Island
U. S. OF A. OBJECTS
WILLIAM S. DEVERY
ose eee nes fein” Intent
Altoona
Frank G. Patterson
Pittsburg, Johnstown, Ebensburg and Eastern railroad
the
Wopsononock
Samuel P. Langdon
Patterson
prasenger
Wilkesbarre
Wilkesharre
Wyoming Valley Electric railroad
Anna O'Donnell
Noah Steele
McGinnity
Johnson
American League
Connolly
Orlando Harvey
Margate
Hancock
Manila
Fourth Cavalry
George Howard
Wetumpha
Ala
BOSSIE” FRANCIS
LECAL BATTLE FOM
STEAMBOAT
CITY OF TRENTON
John Phillips
Pimouth
Lackawanna
Scranton Pa
Lackawwanna road
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