Wu Ting-fang Denies London Transfer Rumor
Washington September 2 Chinese Minister Wu Ting-fang says there is no truth to London's transfer story. He would rather remain in Washington and notes no vacancy if London is retained. He would not interpret possible transfer as a promotion.
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Court of St. James
St. Petersburg
United States
Peace conference to be held by Friends in Philadelphia this winter
The Society of Friends plans a Philadelphia peace conference this winter. Ex Governor Pattison says fusion is yet to be considered by the Democratic city organization and will only be known after party elections. Delie city committee distributed primary election registration papers. Union party canvass shows many voters on assessor lists padded. Labor Day celebrations were more widespread than in recent years. Steam yacht Vespasian rescued John Ryerson after an explosion caused by pumping water. Snyder county Democrats nominate Jacob Gilbert for Judge. Friends of Andrew A. Leiser fail to secure indorsement. Resolutions denounce Governor Stone and state machine while praising Pattison. Delaware County raid on Bow Pool foiled by gamblers warned. Train wreck injuries reported. General news describes Wu Ting-fang not seeking London transfer and US duties in archipelago reform. Bryen delivers oration. Philadelphia woman Josephine Eastwick involved in London court case. others linked to railway and diplomatic matters.
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Yachts Fail To Finish Inside The Time Limit
Newport R I September 2 The second official trial race of the Columbia and the Constitution failed to finish within the five and a half hour time limit due to light winds. At 6 30 pm the contest ended two miles east of Brenton's Reef lightship with the Columbia leading by about a quarter mile. The triangular course saw shifting wind as both yachts battled to the finish before the race was called off.
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Revolution Menaces Shah in Persia Widespread uprising spreads in Tehran
A Teheran dispatch dated August 31 reports a broad revolutionary movement across Persia fueled by discontent with Russia loan talks. The Grand Vizier is accused of betrayal and reform failure. martial law is declared in the capital as mobs threaten officials and the shah Muzaffar-ed-din, born 1853, rules with heir apparent Mohammed Ali Mirza noted.
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German mine help discharged in declining business
A Cologne dispatch reports widespread layoffs in coal mines and industrial plants as business falls. Discharged workers are mainly Italian and Polish, returning home in troops. Weekly miners wage cuts total 400,000 marks. Meanwhile large quantities of old iron are shipped to the United States and leaving Hamburg as ballast in coming days.
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Cyclist Turns Highwayman by Adventurous Australian
An Australian cyclist last night halted the White Cliffs mail coach near Hilpania, wounded a passenger, seized the mails and valuables valued at $5,000, and escaped. The incident occurred in Sydney on September 2, with police continuing pursuit.
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Kaiser Witnesses Sham Fight in Berlin Parade Substitution
In Berlin today Emperor William and foreign military attaches observed a staged drill by the Garde Du Corps Regiments near Berlin to replace the usual autumn parade, marking a ceremonial display rather than a real review.
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New Jersey Democrats Call Oct 1 Trenton Convention
Democratic State Chairman William B Gourley of New Jersey issued a call for a convention to be held in Taylor's Opera House Trenton October 1. Mayor James M Seymour of Newark remains the leading candidate for the nomination.
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Trenton
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Newark
No Cotton Clique Rumor Winds Through New York Yarn Trade
A dispatch from New York yesterday reports a Philadelphia yarn merchants coterie selling yarn at 1 cent below market, stirring irregularities. Schell Taylor & Longstreth of Chestnut street deny any remedy or price manipulation, noting weak demand and a downward trend across mills as the season proceeds.
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Mine Strike Shuts Sonman Shaft Cars Demand Shins Saved
In Altoona on September 2 two hundred workers at the Shumaker mine in Sonman strike after operators require them to steer mine cars by hand to protect the power haulage system. The action halts operations as workers protest the unsafe practice. Timms reports from Taos PuHila.
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American woman held for forgery in London case
Marie Josephine Eastwick, daughter of Edward F. Eastwick, a Philadelphia connection of the Miles family, was arraigned at Guild Hall police court on a £500,000 railway certificate forgery. The hearing remanded her until September 9 with health and sanity tests to follow.
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Notable Bank Expert Advises Purchase of Steel Shares
The defense proceedings reveal J. P. Morgan's advice to a client to buy United States Steel common stock as a public indicator of anticipated price rise. The defendant’s father consented to a search of his daughter’s trunks, with the prisoner’s comment, and she is remanded until September 9. Special health precautions and medical examination are planned, while counsel cites temporary insanity.
Squandered a fortune Miss Eastwick inherited $100000
Miss Marie Josephine Eastwick daughter of Edward P. Eastwick of Philadelphia and her Miles estate heiress sister Hulda, once wealthy, traveled the United States and Europe. She spent about $100000, faced nervous exhaustion, and repeatedly lost money in stock markets. Relatives fear her mind was affected by recent misfortune and an al forgery claim emerges.
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Flood Devastates Cleveland Districts But No Lives Lost
Heavy rains cause major property damage across Cleveland with Emanuel Episcopal Church on Euclid Avenue heavily flooded to four feet. No fatalities reported. many homes require rebuilding as roadways and street improvements cave in. Glen Park Place scenes show houses narrowly spared by nearby homes acting as barriers.
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Jealous Lover Uses Pistol in Walpole Tragedy
At Walpole Massachusetts Frederick L. Jenks a 30 year old machinist shot Myra Belle Spear and Charles Malers of Norwood during a quarrel over an attentive relationship. Malers grappled with Jenks and was shot four inches below the m breast Jenks then shot himself near the heart. Jenks is not expected to live and is a Spanish War veteran.
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Troops to Quell Riot Sent to Fort Screven
A telephone message from Tybee Island reports rioting in Savannah on September 2 as labor unions celebrate. A special train was dispatched to Fort Screven to bring regular soldiers to quell the disturbance.
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Tybee Island
Fort Screven
Rescued from the Undertow at Cape May
Special to the Philadelphia Times describes Captain Brown's lifeboat rescuing Ramon Vianna a 16 year old boy son of M Viana cigar manufacturer of Broad Street and Columbia Avenue Philadelphia from a dangerous undertow while swimming at Cape May He twice sank before救 ashore and was revived after water was removed from his lungs
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Cape May
Captain Brown
Ramon Vianna
M. Viana
Broad Street
Columbia Avenue
Phiphia
Tulatta Sentenced for Manslaughter in Umbrella Killing
Franklin September 2 Geetona Tulatta convicted of manslaughter was sentenced to one year and nine months in the Western tertiary. Tulatta killed Joe Caramontca with an umbrella rod in a daytime incident.
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Philadelphia
Timma
Franklin
Pittsburgh Political Fight Ends In Temporary Settlement
Pennsylvania Republican leaders meet at Atlantic City to settle Pittsburgh troubles. Senator Flinn pledges loyalty to the State ticket while opposing city government. Governor Stone declines comment. A later plan keeps Recorder Brown in place through November, with Quay's influence shaping state leadership.
Brown Chooses New Public Charities Director in Pittsburgh
In Pittsburgh on September 2, William Nisbet is named director of the Department of Public Charities and Corrections, succeeding John M. Anderson who was removed by RB A. M. Brown after reviewing a Labor Day demonstration.
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Pittsburg
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Department of Public Charities and Corrections
Wiliam W. Nisbet
Harrisburg
RB A. M. Brown
East End
Boer Arrested for Treason in London
London September 3 A sensational phase of the Anglo Boer war opens with the arrest of Dr Krause former Governor of Johannesburg on high treason charges after surrendering the city key to Lord Roberts He faces Bow Street arraignment amid expected sensational testimony He had been living in Britain four months and is alleged to have sent information to the Boers Boers to be deported from concentration camps to coastal towns for food relief and rations a Montrose troop transport arrives at Bermuda with British soldiers and Boer prisoners Amb Choate warns no damages claims after Sept 15 Captain Reichman report cites Irish American ambulance members mutinied at Pretoria removing Red Cross badges
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Squiers Leaves Pekin With Noted Chinese Art Collection
H G Squiers secretary of the United States legation in Pekin began a homeward leave today carrying a vast collection of Chinese art. Experts call it among the most complete extant, mainly porcelains bronzes and carvings from palaces. He plans to donate the collection to the New York Metropolitan Museum of Art. Departure of the Third Bombay Cavalry from Tien Tsin was blocked at General Creagh's request due to larger local garrisons.
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French Evacuation of Palace and City Reported
Paris dispatch states that M De Lavessar confirms the French have handed over the Palace of Ancestors and the Imperial City to Chinese plenipotentiaries. Only one French battalion remains in the French quarter as Pao-Ting-Fu and adjacent areas are evacuated after tricolor salutes.
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Pekin
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Weather forecast for Tueday and Wednesday regionwide
Eastern New York Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware fair Tuesday and Wednesday with light east winds. New York fair Tuesday and Wednesday turning northeast. Pennsylvania warmer with fair Wednesday and lighter west winds.
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Delaware
Wednesworth
Weather Summary From Philadelphia Midsea 1801
United States Weather Bureau report from Philadelphia notes rain and sunshine levels for the day, with a high temperature near 38 degrees and 30.8 q rainfall units. It records an excess in temperature since September 1 and since January 1, and shows 3.7 inches of excess rainfall overall.
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Philadelphia
Arrivals of Ocean Liners
Two ships named Friedrich der Grosse and Wilhelm der Grosse arrive from Southampton, with New New Wilhelm der Grosse also listed, indicating arrivals from Southampton.
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Pattison silent about fusion after the primaries
Philadelphia Democratic city chairman Robert Pattison declined to discuss party fusion, DA nominee, or separate ticket plans after the primaries. He stressed building organization and ward-level activity, with mass meetings planned after ticket naming. The Democratic city committee met to finalize county and judicial conventions.
Purge of Voter Lists by Union Party Officials
Union party headquarters at the Lafayette Hotel plans a thorough purge of voter lists amid widespread padding. Secretary Clement says divisions show thousands of illegal names, with 75 to 80 per division. many are deceased or moved. Assessors and party members will erase fake entries and scrutinize new registrations to curb illegal voting.
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Lafayette Hotel
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Dukedom for Salisbury At Coronation Reported
London September 2 The Birmingham Daily Post reports King Edward will likely confer a dukedom on Lord Salisbury during the coronation.
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Lord Salisbury
Miner rescuers award from London disaster
London reports four miners Andrew Carnegie gave fifty dollars each to Shedion Law Jones and Dick for conspicuous bravery in rescuing comrades during the recent Doini Aristie Pewtbaktre disaster.
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