Prince Chun May Skip Berlin Apology Over Kowtow Dispute
Berlin reports doubt Prince Chun will travel to Berlin to apologize for Baron von Ketteler’s murder. Expiatory mission members say they would rather die than accept terms, objecting to kowtow by Chinese officials and a ceremonial bow to Kaiser Wilhelm.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Basel
Switzerland
Prince Chun
Baron von Ketteler
William
China
China Astonished By Kowtow Controversy In China
London dispatch says Pekin envoys refuse to Kowtow to the Kaiser for a century and Prince Chun may bow in atonement after murder of Baron Von Ketteler. Berlin reports little surprise while Germany pushes to sign the protocol despite missing edicts. Rockhill delays departure uncertain of date. declines French offer to sail to Japan.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
London
China
Pekin
the Times
Prince Chung
Berlin
Times
Germany
Prince Chun
Baron von Ketteler
Rockhill
Japan
Pascal
Paris to greet Czar Nicholas in September visit
Premier Waldeck Rousseau conferred with Foreign Minister Delcasse on the upcoming Russian Emperor visit. President Loubet will travel to Dunkirk on September 17 and board Cassini to meet the Czar, then proceed to Compiegne for a series of engagements including a state banquet and gala theatre performance.
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Paris
M. Waldeck+Rousseau
M. Delcasse
President Loubet
Dunkirk
Cassini
Chamber of Commerce
M. Loubet
Compiegne
Bethany
Rheims
Comegne
Je Theatre
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Pratt Trial Set for October Term in West Chester
The case of William H. Pratt charged with murdering his wife will be heard at the October term of court in West Chester. Pratt’s attorney did not request a change of venue. The report includes stray lines about steel strikers, Duquesne S A, a Cleveland incident, and an unconfirmed reference to Prince Chun, all appearing as garbled text with no clear connection to the case.
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William H. Pratt
St Weat Chester
Tennessee Avenue
Russian Imperial Standart Anchors at Kjoge Bay
The Standart with Emperor Nicholas and Empress Alexandra anchored at Kjoge Bay tonight. The visit may include a nearby trip to Compeigne environs and a possible move of Italian warships to Dun kirk during the Czar's visit.
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Dunkirk
Copenhagen
Standart
Emperor Nicholas
Empress Alexandra
Kjoge Bay
Russian Ambassador Cassini to pursue US settlement
Count Cassini, the Russian ambassador at Washington, left for Paris and then the United States post to settle the tariff dispute with the United States. He met with M. Lamsdorff, M. De Witte, and M. Kovalevski to secure pacific talks and acceptance of Russia’s proposals. American trade suffers in Russia and far eastern Siberia as the tariff war hurts both sides.
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ST. Petersburg
Count Cassini
Washington
Paris
United States
M. Lamsdorff
M. de Witte
M. Kovalevski
Trade and Industrial Department
Cassini
Russia
Siberia
Deserters Signal Shifting Battle in Batangas
Deserters and renegades aided the insurgents during the Batangas engagement with Captain H C Hale’s Twentieth Infantry. Colonel Gracias and fifty men were killed after a three hour fight. The report suggests Miguel Malvar’s capture or surrender would pave the way for peace and military reform to reduce forces to two departments.
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Manila
Batangas Province
H. C. Hale
Gonzales
Gracias
Miguel Malvar
May Execute Boer Spies Trial in Pretoria
Van Aartsen and Trous two Hollanders were court-martialed for breaking neutrality and spying. Evidence from accomplices tied them to a Boer commando expedition August 4 to 9. Judgment pending with possible execution. In the same day a Boer train destruction killed nine and wounded seventeen.
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Philadelphia Times
Pretoria
van Aartsen
Trous
Waterval
Haman
Kraal
Liberals Honor Christian Copenhagen Demonstration
At Amalienborg palace the Liberals honored King Christian with a noon demonstration. The King and Queen Alexandra along with King George and the Dowager Czarina witnessed a deputation thanking him for a Liberal Ministry. The King pledged support for the new government and urged public backing for responsible government.
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Copenhagen
Christian
Amalienborg Palace
Alexandra
George
Czarina
Ecuador passes presidency to General Leonidas Plata
President Alfaro surrendered the office at midnight in line with the constitution and General Leonidas Plata becomes the new leader. The Chilean protected cruiser Ministro Zenteno is anchored in Guayaquil and officers are hosted by the government. Governor Dillon guided a river excursion to strengthen Ecuador Chile ties.
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Guyaquil
Ecuador
Alfaro
Leonidas Plata
Luis A. Dillon
Guayas
Chile
German Shoe Dealers Oppose New Tariff Proposals
The central committee of the German Shoe Dealers presented a petition against higher duties on shoes in the tariff bill. Bat makers organizations will dispatch a deputation to Herr Moeller, Prussian Minister of Commerce, to oppose the proposed duty on felt data.
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Berlin
Central Committee
Bat Makers
Herr Moeller
Italy Doubtful on Dreibund, Reports Say
Berlin dispatch from September 1 cites a Deutsche Revdl article signed Italian Diplomat claiming Italy renewed the Dreibund in 1892 mainly for a commercial treaty with Germany. It asserts Italy now shows little interest in the Dreibund compared with pursuing strong commercial agreements.
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Berlin
Deutsche Revdl
Italy
Germany
Resisted tax collectors spark fatal riots near Cadiz
In Setenli near Cadiz the population rose against tax collectors and a serious clash occurred with reports of several people killed. The unrest signals rising tax tensions in the area and authorities probe the incidents.
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Madrid
Setenli
Cadiz
Jules Verne Goes Blind in French Surprise
Paris report states Jules Verne the author has begun to lose sight, with Amiens noted as a point of reference and his sister cited in the unfolding health news.
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Jules Verne
Paris
Amiens
Nicaragua approves Merry Lancon treaty with United States
Managua reports the Nicaraguan Congress approved the Merry-Lancon commercial treaty with the United States and adjourned. Lawmakers expect to reconvene in January.
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Nicaragua
Managua
United States
Atlantic City Water Famine Strikes Labor Day Holiday
Water famine hits Atlantic City with no flow from 4 PM, leaving hotels, cottages and visitors without sufficient supplies. Officials blame a main break and delays in completing a new steel main, forcing use of limited water for cooking, cleaning and drinking as crowds flee for evening trains.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic City
Water Department
Widow Kathrine Gouldley Dies in Gas Suicide
Mrs Kathrine Gouldley of 2511 North Thirty-fourth street took her life yesterday by inhaling illuminating gas after the death of her husband Charles Gouldley three weeks earlier. She had visited his grave daily in Mount Peace Cemetery and left three letters to her physician, executor, and an undertaker detailing funeral arrangements.
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Katherine Gouldley
North Thirty-fourth Street
Charles Gouldley
Mount Peace Cemetery
Charley
Purge Backed by Civil Service in Chicago Police
The Civil Service Commission recommends firing Lieutenant Peter J. Joyce Detective Sergeant John Cramer and Patrolman John J. Tracy for fraud in expense accounts. Captain Colleran was accused of sharing the money, and the verdict questions the chief of detectives. Acting Mayor Walker praised the board for handling the case firmly. The discharged officers plan to seek court action.
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Chicago
Civil Service Commission
Peter J. Joyce
John Cramer
John J. Tracy
Colleran
Cramer
Tracy
O'Neil
Poisoned foods kill father and daughter in Waterbury incident
In Waterbury Connecticut Joseph Werbeskis and his daughter Mary died after eating fruit or vegetables suspected of containing ptomaine poisoning. His wife and three other children fell dangerously ill with at least one expected to die. The family had cucumbers and pears for supper and may also have eaten mushrooms or toadstools. Dr Deligour linked the illness to ptomaine poisoning.
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Waterbury
Conn
Joseph Werbeskis
Mary
Deligour
Verbeskis
Boat Rocking Near Fatal Accident Off New Castle
Mary Harding and George McGonigle escaped drowning after a boat rocked on the Delaware River near New Castle. The group of five was crabbing after lunch when a disturbance caused two men to rock the craft and a member of the party, Miss Harding, jumped overboard prompting a rescue attempt.
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Philadelphia Times
New Castle
Del
Mary Harding
George McGonigle
Delaware River
Cofield Beach
eSing
Onigie
Cleveland Flood Ravages East Side as Graves Are Undermined
Cleveland wakes to a $1,000,000 flood catastrophe from a cloudburst. Water swirled eight miles by one and a half wide, rupturing culverts and trestles. Families were rescued by rowboats and river lifeboats, with graves at St. Joseph Cemetery undermined and bodies moved by the torrent.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Woodland Hills Avenue
East
Madison Avenue
Dean and
Giddings Brooks
Quincy Street
Vienna Street
Cedar Avenue
East Prospect Street
Linccoln Avenue
Euclid Avenue
Glen Park Place
Heavy rains flood homes at Ninth and Berks streets
In heavy rainfall early yesterday morning water four feet deep flooded homes within a square of Ninth and Berks streets. The heaviest depth was at the corner with water pouring into the sewer for hours. A horse died after being washed away in the flood.
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Ninth
Berks Streets
Berks Street
Ninth Street
Berks
Henry Fricka
Ninth and
Norris Street
Pavement Caves In on Mascher Street Near Girard Avenue
A section of Mascher Street near Girard Avenue sagged at about 1 AM as the asphalt pavement began to settle and four cave-ins about 200 feet long and 15 feet deep opened along the street, exposing broken water mains and sewer lines.
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Girard Avenue
Mascher Street
Gas and Water Mains Break On Girard Avenue Repair Crews Deployed
A car crash on Girard avenue caused the street to be roped off. Water and gas mains broke, filling the hole with water. Yesterday crews repaired the mains and placed workers to fix the damage.
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Girard Avenue
Severe Storm Ravages Hazleton Area with Lightning Damage
September 1 report describes a fierce thunder storm striking Hazleton and nearby areas. Eight houses damaged, basements flooded, garden plots washed away, with several thousand dollars in losses. A Hungarian boarding house saw occupants spared as a bolt hurled them apart. A baby in a cradle survived crushed. In Stockton Mountain area George Johnson was struck, hat torn, chest and abdomen damaged, then moved to his home in critical condition.
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Philadelphia Times
Hazleton
Stockton
George Johnson
Lightning Strikes Oysters Wharf Kills One Injures Two
A severe lightning bolt at the Wilmington oyster wharf at Church street killed John Perkins and injured Abram Hohm and Thomas Rooney. Perkins wore a steel spring in his coat which the bolt burned into his head. Patrolman John Gaynor was shocked while summoning help. all the injured are expected to recover.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Del
Hall
John Perkins
Abram Hohm
Thomas Rooney
Oyster Wharf
Church Street
Perkins
John Gaynor
Bathers Heart Failure Ends Lifelong Swimmer
Frank Howe of Philadelphia drowned near the Iron Pier at Long Branch after swimming several hundred yards from the Hollywood Hotel beach. He suffered heart failure while returning to shore around 5 pm. he was recovered but could not be revived.
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Philadelphia Times
Long Branch
Frank Howe
Philadelphia
Iron Pier
Hollywood Hotel
Howe
Irontier
Man Kills Self At Sylvan Beach Home
Robert M. Wilson former owner of the R. M. Wilson Bath Tub Works shot himself at his Sylvan Beach summer home while his wife and three children were nearby. The family denies self-inflicted death though a close friend recalls he claimed to carry $250000 on his life. Coroner Hubbard investigates.
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Rome
Robert M. Wilson
Mr. Wilson
General Stewart Improving After Fractured Limb
Harrisburg reports Adjutant General Stewart is slowly improving after a fractured limb, with medical attendants predicting ongoing trouble for some time. He rested comfortably and remained in good spirits. Dr. Shoemaker of Philadelphia remains in contact with his physicians.
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Philadelphia
Harrisburg
Stewart
Shoemaker
Thief Returns Stolen Items to Westchester Sheriff
Sheriff William H. Turner received by mail a package from Washington containing two life insurance files, county papers, his book, and $30 in cash stolen in March during President McKinley’s inauguration visit. The thief kept the cash and pocketbook but sent no note.
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Philadelphia Times
Westchester
William H. Turner
Washington
McKinley
Fractured Rib Reported After Camden Wrestling Incident
Frederick Bower, 1147 North Third Street Philadelphia, fell during a friendly wrestling match near Market and Bridge streets Camden. He was taken to Cooper Hospital with a fractured rib.
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Frederick Bower
North Third Street
Philadelphia
Bridge Streeta
Camden
Pages
Cooper Hat
Weather Outlook for Eastern Regions Monday to Tuesday
Generally fair conditions expected across Eastern Pennsylvania, Eastern New York, New Jersey, and Delaware for Monday and Tuesday. Light to fresh east to northeast winds with warmer Tuesday noted in western Pennsylvania and cooler pockets in New England.
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Pennsylvania
New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Western
Bost
Perth
Weather Summary From Sparse OCR Fragment
Readable bits indicate temperature excess totals and rainfall excess since January with a named location Lecomte. Exact figures unclear due to fragmentary OCR.
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Lecomte
Pittsburg Affairs Shut From Governor and Durham
Governor Stone and Insurance Commissioner Durham refuse to discuss Pittsburg affairs while Senator Flinn offers minimal comments. The parties meet at the St Charles and on the steel pier as theories arise about Recorder Brown's removals and Quay's influence, with factions blaming Flinn, Quay, or Brown for political maneuvering.
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Atlantic City
William A. Stone
Pittsburg
Israel W. Durham
Flinn
St. Charles
Rudolph
J. O. Brown
Roger O'Mara
Murphy
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