Quiet in Scranton Anthracite Strike Amid Talks of Resumption
Across Scranton Pennsylvania quiet prevailed among strikers on August 2 as strike leaders discussed withdrawing, with several collieries potentially to start. Authorities warned of possible sheriff or soldier action if resumed. In Charleston, Judge 8 opened an injunction docket at 9 to speed hearings on miners accused of action violations.
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Scranton
Er al Gobin
Charleston
W. Va
Hop growers optimistic on high prices this season
In Seattle on August 2 hop growers in Ashineton report contracting prices at twenty to twenty two cents per pound, the first sustained rise noted. Market conditions appear solid, prompting many growers to wait for still higher figures as they anticipate profits this year.
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Seattle
Ashineton
Roosevelt and the Press Luncheon With Nation's Leaders
At Oyster Bay on August 2 the president hosted a luncheon for prominent editors and officials including Charles Nagel Silas McBee G B McHarvey Edward Kent and Senator Millard The gathering centered on Cuban reciprocity policy and ongoing talks with the president regarding trade and press relations Dietrich was noted among Millard's colleagues as a fellow opponent of the reciprocity plan.
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Oyster Bay
Charles Nagel
St. Louis
Silas McBee
The
Churchman
G. B. McHarvey
Harper's Magazine
Edward Kent
New York
Senator Millard
Nebraska
C. W. Hindman
Chicago Inter-Ocean
Millard
Dietrich
Reid Is Back Returned to New York With His Coronation Party
Special Ambassador Whitelaw Reid and his party arrived in New York aboard the steamer Philadelphia today from Southampton.
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New York
Philadelphi
Fromampton
Whitelaw Reid
No Time for May May Yohe Seeks Help from Police
London August 2 May Yohe applied to Scotland Yard to help locate Strong but the police gave no aid saying they would not intervene. The report notes her urgent request amid parasitic media attention and public interest in the missing captain.
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London
Scotland Yard
Attempt on Life of President Loubet Was a Failure
Paris August 2 The Presse this morning reports an attempted attack on President Loubet. A suspect was seized as the would be assassin fired a pistol at the president but the shot failed to injure him. The incident caused a brief panic among officials and onlookers in the crowd.
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Loubet
Paris
Presse
Schurman Makes a Bluff at Chautauqua Assembly
President Schurman of Cornell University addressed Chautauqua on August 2. He noted the Antis had won the immediate crowd but warned the key test will be when the Pennsylvania legislature begins its work.
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Cornell Univers
Antis
Phil
Venezuelan Trouble Amid Uncertain Attack Plans
Washington report says the united revolutionary army is about 100 miles away from Caracas. President Bowen notes no decision yet on an attack and suggests nothing decisive may occur for a week.
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Washington
Bowen Cebles
Caracas
United Revolutionary Army
National professional all around championships at Locust street grounds
Boston August 2 professional track and field meet draws attention as scarce high level events nearby. Entries include Harry Gill of Ottawa and other top athletes. Events cover 100 yard dash 16 pound hammer pole vault 120 yard high hurdles throwing 66 pound weight running broad jump and one mile run.
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Mass
Locust Street
Harry Gill
Ottawa
Train wreck in India kills sixteen natives
Calcutta Aug 2 A railway accident at Khatauli station Morut derailed a train killing sixteen natives and injuring twenty one natives and nine Europeans.
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Calcutta
India
Khatauli
Morut
Nationwide Vets Honor in Capital Plans For 30th Encampment
Washington reports that General Torrence and Quartermaster Burrows will visit next week to finalize arrangements for the 30th national encampment of the Grand Army. The program, parade line, and features will be set, with tents housing veterans unable to pay for hotels and a model army hospital planned on the White Lot. Medical care and ambulance service will be organized for casualties near fireworks crowds.
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Grand Army
Torrence
Burrows
War Department
Nun Commits Suicide Jump After Forced Expulsion
Aug. 2. A nun expelled from her religious home by government enforcement of the law of association became insane this morning and leaped from a second-story window crying I am flying to heaven. She was found unconscious.
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Nice
Law of Association
Governor Gage loses bid to bar testimony in libel suit
San Francisco August 2 Judge Fritz refused Governor Gage's request to exclude testimony alleging collusion in the libel suit against Spreckels and Leak. A writ prohibiting the hearing was served and returnable Friday, sought by Los Angeles District Attorney John C Reeves on behalf of California’s people.
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Fritz
Gage
Messrs. Spreckyes
Boardman
Cook
John C Reeves
Los Angeles
California
Good for Galveston as New York steamer sails west
A New York steamer sails to Galveston marking a shift of Southern Pacific transcontinental freight from New Orleans to Galveston. The move, urged by Collis Huntington, could cut rail miles and expand Texas trade, with Galveston building new wharves after a storm delayed work. Annual trade through Galveston projected at 30 million in imports and 20 million in exports.
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New York
Galveston
Texas
Morgan Line
Southern Pacific Trans-Continental
New Orleans
Southern Pacific
Bubonic plague deaths reported in San Francisco
Three July bubonic plague deaths occurred in the United States all in San Francisco. The Marine Hospital Service reported the dates as July 11, 13 and 20.
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Washington
United States
San Francisco
Marine Hospital Service
Notorious Queer Notices and Odd Classified Snatches
A World style column quotes quirky notices and garbled ads reflecting social pretensions and odd desires. It cites a widow seeking two sons, pans for punching, and a cryptic movable head-piece item, plus a fence inscription about tails and cages. The piece laments excuses that excuse faults rather than condemn them.
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Kent
New York World
Tracy Seen Near Almira Triggers Eastward Search
Seattle Aug 2 report confirms Tracy was seen near Almira. He startled campera at the roadside by stampeding their horses, supporting the theory he is moving east. Posse formations are underway in all towns as officers pursue the fugitive.
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Seattle
Tracy
Almira
Campera
Bryan criticized for clinging to past campaigns
The San Francisco Star argues Mr. Bryan could be tying the party to past alignments by denouncing any movement not echoing the 1896 and 1900 campaigns. It urges state party conventions to frame their own platforms, select candidates, and leaders without outside criticism.
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Bryan
San Francisco Star
Educating the Farmer for Higher Producer Life
Hon. James Wilson declares farmers should be educated for their life work not leisure. He calls for expanded teacher recruitment from primary to post graduate levels and for applied science in farming through new faculties, laboratories, and cross disciplinary research to aid producers.
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James Wilson
Secretary of Agriculture
Iowa Exhibit at St Louis World Fair to feature pictures
Iowa plans a large photographic display at the World’s Fair in St Louis. The exhibit will include scenic scenes, evolution of country homes over fifty years, and the growth of state institutions and industries. A magnificent Iowa building will accompany the展示.
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Iowa
St. Louis
Smallpox Alert At Salem Penitentiary
A light outbreak of smallpox is reported at the Salem penitentiary, with officials saying no wider epidemic is feared and steps are being taken to monitor inmates and staff.
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Salem Penitentiary
No Prize Fight Between Young Corbett and McGovern
Norwich Conn Aug 2 United States Attorney Lucas said there would be no fight between Young Corbett and Terry McGovern at New London though scheduled for the 29th He defined his position after appeals by several of the best citizens and leaves for Canada today.
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Young Corbett
Terry McGovern
Norwich
Conn
United States
Lucas
Canada
New London
Emperor William sails to England for Cowes visit
Berlin reports Emperor William departed Kiel aboard the imperial yacht Hohenzollern and will stay at Cowes during regatta week. His American built Meteor III will race for the king's cup, though officials say the trip has no political significance.
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William
Edward
Cailed
Kiel
Hohenzollern
Cowes
Earthquake subsides as residents return home in Los Alamos
A brief tremor near 3 a.m. was the only disturbance overnight. Residents are moving back into their homes as the Los Alamos area reports the quake’s subsiding.
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Los Alamos
Wheat market wraps up modest gains amid listless trading
Report from I L Ray and Co Pendleton NYSE brokers notes a tame wheat market with firm tone as foreign markets absent. New York opened at 74 1/2 cents and closed at 74 3/4, range 74 1/2 to 75 1/4, holiday in England and Monday. Prices cited for San Francisco and Chicago reflect similar subdued activity with Wheat in Chicago near 60 3/4 cents per bushel.
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Pendleton
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
New York
England
R Bt. Paul
Union Pacific
Steel
Jolly Murder In Salt Lake Mining Scene
J C McCaslin, a prominent Salt Lake mining man, opened fire in Salt Lake City early this morning over family troubles. Lottie Russell a waitress was killed and Max Peters seriously wounded, then McCaslin killed himself. The motive involves alleged taunts over his wife and Peters.
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Salt Lake City
Lottie Russell
Max Peters
J. C. McCaslin
New York Doctor Charged With Libel Over Blackmail Claim
Dr. George Barney was arrested in New York on a libel charge after a Brooklyn paper alleged he circulated a report that the managing editor tried to blackmail him out of 5000 dollars. The case centers on claims connected to inoculating Emma King, the nurse who recently died by her own action.
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New York
George Barney
Emma King
Brooklyn
Barney
Emperor Kuang Heu Celebrated on His 30th Birthday
Pekin marked the 30th birthday of Emperor Kuang Heu with elaborate celebrations in the capital and across the empire. Throughout the day foreign ambassadors and ministers visited the palace to convey congratulations from their rulers.
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Pekin
Kuang Heu
Society at the Rhode Island horse show at Wildfield Farm
Society at the Point Judith Country Club grounds held a horse show in Narragansett Pier on August 2. All classes drew good entries and the event was deemed a splendid initial effort.
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Narragansett Pier
Society
Point Judith Country Club
Wildfield Farm
Mrs Mackay Reported Seriously Ill in London Dispatch
The Dispatch from London on August 2 notes Mrs. Mackay is seriously ill with heart trouble, with concern over her condition and potential medical treatment. The report cites unnamed sources and emphasizes the gravity of her health issue.
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London
Ano investment not a speculation item noted
An unclear note describes an investment as not a speculation with low capitalization. It mentions figures like $1,600,000 and 16,000 and references payments. The text is fragmented and lacks clear entities or context to establish a complete report.
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