General News Highlights from Early 20th Century Dispatches
Cotton buyers in Atlanta announce partnership with Richmond P. Hobson. A North Creek and Blue Mountain stage robbery near Northriver New York ends with the attackers killed and passengers robbed, mail sacked, and the robbers escape. Delaware Lackawanna & Western rail workers in Scranton walk out for eight hours at ten hours pay, gaining no concession. Congress faces river and barber bill prospects near $40 million. Pekin marks the legation relief anniversary with minimal notices as American officers host a banquet for British and American civilians. Arch Rock in San Francisco Bay is destroyed by blasting 90 tons of nitroglycerine to clear the obstruction. War Secretary Sanger orders 10 new coast artillery companies formed from existing troops and recruits. Catholic Order of Foresters at Detroit conventions elects officers. General Irving Hale of Colorado elected president of the Army of the Philippines reunion in Salt Lake City with next encampment planned in Council Bluffs Iowa.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Richmond P. Hobson
North Creek
Blue Mountain
Northriver
Warren County
New York
United States Mail
Delaware, Lackawanna & Western Company
Scranton
Congress
Legations
Alomat
Pekin
E Veea
Arch Rock
San Franciso Bay
Alvarez Island
Rock Point
Sanger
Coast Artillery
Council Bluffs, In
Army of the Philippines
Salt Lake City
Oregon Delegates Sought For National Farmers Congress
Governor Geer asked to appoint delegates to represent Oregon at the National Farmers Congress in Sioux Falls South Dakota from October 1 to 10 1901. The report also notes a high scoring baseball game in Portland and other regional items including obituaries and industry notes.
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Geer
Oregon
National Farmers’ Congress
Sioux Falls
Portland
Seattle
Foundation of Strength Through Digestion
The text asserts a strong foundation for a strong body lies in a robust stomach. It promotes Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery as a cure for stomach ailments and diges tion problems, claiming it aids digestion and nutrient absorption, with Dr. Pierce's Pleasant Pellets supporting its action when laxative help is needed.
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Pierce
Golden
Dr. Pierce
Laxas
Textile Workers Call General Strike Across Mills
The Textile Workers' council voted to strike thirty thousand members unless a 15 percent wage cut is rescinded. Reports from Joliet and Pittsburgh note mixed reactions, with layoffs and potential nationwide impact expected as mills pause operations.
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Fall River, Mage
Textile Workers’ Council
Manufacturers’ Association
Exports Exceed Imports In July United States Trade
July foreign commerce shows total imports at 72.8 million dollars and exports at 100.0 million, creating a large excess of exports over imports for the month. For seven months ending July 1901 imports reach 400.95 million and exports 330.86 million, marking notable year‑over‑year rises.
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Washington
Aug. K
United States
Treasury Bureau of Statiation
Raynor Retained as Counsel for Admiral Schley
Maryland attorney Raynor has been retained to represent Rear Admiral Schley in the upcoming court of inquiry hearing. He received Schley’s letter Sunday and immediately accepted, saying he will study the case and preparations will occur over four weeks to review movements from Hampton Roads to Santiago and related dispatches between Navy leadership and Schley.
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Baltimore
Sedley
Hampton Monde
Santiago
Navy
Sampaou
Sampoon
Hebley
Crown Prince of Germany Arrives in London at Carlton Hotel
The Crown Prince of Germany arrived in London this morning en route to Paris and will stay about four days at the Carlton Hotel. American visitors noted the scene as the royal party proceeded toward Scott and Hass.
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Jucog
London
Crown Prince of
Germany
Carlton Hotel
Scoland
Wheat market slips on weak cables then recovers
The New York market report shows a weak wheat start on lower cables with some buying on the break lifting prices to near 76.75. Liverpool closed lower at 77 8, New York opened 74 7 8 and edged down to 76 1/2 before finishing around 77. Stocks were lower and money stood at 4?4 percent.
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New York
Liverpool
Gulf Storm Moves Northward With Substantial Damage Reported
Aug. 16 reports from Mobile New Orleans and Gulf coast cities describe extensive property damage and high winds as storm moves up the Atlantic coast. Officials note few injuries but several buildings mills and canals inundated and vessels sunk while subsidence begins in Mobile area and Machias awaits further subsidence.
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Atlantic
Gia
Atlanta
Mobile
New Orleans
Washington
Weather Bureau
Gulf
Montagmery
Ala
Bucktown
Sweet End
Toulouse Street
Second Street
Neptune
Machias
Norfolk
Machian
Aterm
Missiesippi Sound
Nowrigane
Mississippi Sound
Transvaal News From Amsterdam and Battle Reports
Reports from Amsterdam claim Lydensburg has been recaptured and Commandant Hotha freed 1000 men after attacking a refuge camp at Middleburg. 4000 recalled colonials reportedly defected to the Boers. English scouts ambushed near New Hotheala. Erasmus in captivity after being wounded near Steinburg. Near Bloemfontein a farm house raid by South Australians ends with several killed and wounded. Liquor seizure in Topeka ends in public destruction by health authorities.
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Amsterdam
Howra’ Europaain
Transvaal
Lydensburg
Hotha
Middleburg
Huntish Ranka
Middleouta
Tranavas
New Hotheala
Erasmus
Tranevaal
Steinburg
Bloemfontein
London
Mays
Herein
Hous Leu Wan
Fractured OCR Text from Local Notice Remains Unclear
A damaged OCR fragment mentions local matters with unclear names and dates, reflecting a partial notice. Readable items include stray phrases about costs and holidays, offering little concrete fact. The record preserves the fragmentary status without adding unverified details.
Governor Out of Danger and Dion Dies from Wound
Ex Governor Stone recovering from dysentery, not in danger. John Dion dies from wounds suffered in a fight in Lowell, Massachusetts, where he was injured the previous night.
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Steve
Sonia
Btone
Dion
Lowell
Mass
John Dion
Frisco Fight Rages as Negotiations Collapse
In San Francisco on August 16, the Employers' association rejects conciliations and any concessions, ending union negotiations. Strikers refuse further talks, signaling a full escalation with both sides preparing for war.
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San Francisco
Employers' Association
Federation
Excursionists Rescued After Catalina Grounding
Thirty three excursionists aboard the vessel Donohue were swept onto reefs at Finher man's bay Catalina Island late Wednesday night. Found waist deep in water clinging to rocks they were rescued by the steamer Queen. Several injured. The Donohue floated this morning.
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Catalina Island
Los Angeles
Donohue
Finherman's Bay
Queen
Chinese Protocol Signed to Bind Powers
Foreign ministers signed the preliminary protocol in Pekin to bind their governments to its provisions and future changes. It is expected the Chinese and foreign representatives will sign the protocol on Tuesday.
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Pekin
McDonald freed as extradition request fails
London reports James McDonald who confessed paying 1000 from an Oregon lumber firm was discharged after U S authorities declined to seek extradition. Washington notes Navy orders Ranger to Panama to safeguard American interests amid Colombian unrest. East Astoria mourns Frederick Wickman head of the Finnish Brotherhood wounded by a heart condition.
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London
James McDonald
Oregon, Lumber
Washington
Navy Department
Ranger
San Diego
Panama
Frederick Wickman
Astoria Brotherhood
Gab
East
Astoria
Weeday
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Maryland Council General
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