Ali Baba News from Pekin and Rockhill Leaves China
General Yuan Shi Kai troops enter Pekin to police the city and reform exams. An imperial edict signals Liberal influence with Western history sciences and industrial methods. Minister Rockhill departs Pekin after signing the protocol, to attend the Pan American Congress in Mexico City. Plague letters from Kit Yang describe a devastating toll with many evacuations.
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Pekin
Yuan Shi Kai
Rockhill
Conger
State Department
United States
Mexico
Marine Hospital Service
China
Jacob Speicher
Kit Yang
Hui Lai
Fire in Foo Chow China Stuns Vancouver Sailors
The Tartar reports August 20 blaze that destroyed hundreds of Chinese and European business firms in Foo Chow. Looting followed, soldiers quelled violence, and over one million dollars in damage recorded amid mass casualties. A Japan mountain vanished after an August quake, raising fear of subterranean activity. The Belgika mutiny near Cebu saw a captain killed and ship drift until towed by an American gunboat.
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China
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Pekin
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United States
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Russia
Congressmen in Manila Investigate Philippine Conditions
The Congressional party aboard the transport McClellan has arrived at Manila. They will tour the islands starting Thursday to inspect the administration of affairs and report back to Congress with recommendations for improving conditions. The delegation includes Senators Bacon and others.
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United States
McClellan
Congressional Party
Ma- Dilla
Congress
Bacon
Faint Pennsylvanians Named in State Lineup
Fragmentary OCR lists names including Smith Illinois Burleson Texas Dear mond Missouri Driscoll New York Gaines Tennessee and Green Pennsylvania as part of a regional roster.
The Czars Message Joins With American People in Wish
The Czar Nicholas sends a message to President McKinley from Fredensborg praising his recovery after the attempt on his life. He states he joins the American people and the world in wishing speedier recovery. The note is dated September 9 and addressed to Buffalo, New York.
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McKinley
Buffalo
N. Y
Universal World
Pope to Fight Anarchism
Rome correspondent says the Pope plans joint action by Christian powers against anarchism. He is drafting an encyclical to be published next Monday. Messages of sympathy pour in at the U S Embassy as British bodies condemn Czolgosz act and cabled protests go to Washington.
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McKinley
Rome
Daily Mail
United States
United Kingdom
London Chamber of Commerce
Ecumenical Methodist Conference
Evening Standard
Duke of Cornwall
York
North America
British financiers optimistic on McKinley recovery
Lord Rothschild reported that British markets expect President McKinley to recover and for things to turn out well. He said U.S. finances are strong enough to withstand worst cases and that stock gains reflect belief in McKinley’s recovery rather than coordinated action. He also voiced sorrow over the assassination attempt.
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Lord Rothschild
Associated Press
McKinley
Stock Exchange
United States
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Philadelphia Times
Navy Department
Hay
Gage
Treasury
Miss Eastwick in Court Over Forged Stock Certificate
Marie Josephine Eastwick of Philadelphia appeared at Guild Hall Police Court in London charged with forging a railroad stock certificate valued at £100,000. A printer testified he altered the document under her direction, unaware of its nature. She said it was for a book photo. The case adjourned to September 16.
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London
Marie Josephine Eastwick
Philadelphia
Guild Hall
Kaiser lauds ancestors at Prussia luncheon speech
Emperor William at the Landeshaus luncheon praised the founders of the house of Hohenzollern as existing by God's grace. He urged listeners to follow their illustrious example and work for the common welfare of the fatherland.
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Prussia
William
Landeshaus
House of Hohenzollern
Russia to Build Five 20000-Ton Battleships
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports the Russian government plans construction of five battleships of 20,000 tons each in Russian shipyards, signaling a sizable naval expansion.
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London
St. Petersburg
Ito to visit America for health voyage to San Francisco
Yokohama reports former Japanese premier Marquis Ito will undertake a sea voyage for health reasons. He departs September 18 aboard the Japanese steamer America bound for San Francisco.
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Marquis Ito
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San Francisco
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Stewart May Lose a Leg After Adjutant General Wounded
Harrisburg September 9. Adjutant General Stewart's temperature rose to 102 tonight. Doctors fear infection and a possible amputation of the injured leg to save his life, though several physicians oppose the operation. Special to the Philadelphia Times.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Stewart
Two Bankruptcy Petitions Filed in U S District Court
Trenton New Jersey September 9 In the United States District Court today real estate broker Well Tisher of Woodbury Camden county filed a bankruptcy petition with liabilities of 30311028 and assets of 2710 55 Abraham B Rosell and Catharine A Rosell of Plainfield who have done business as Rosell Co filed a petition with liabilities of 400 19 and assets of 200 exempt property claimed
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Trenton
N. J
United States District Court
Conwell T. Tisher
Woodbury
Camden County
Abraham B. Rosell
Catharine A. Rosell
Plainfield
New York
Jersey City
Rosell & Co
Independent Order of Red Men Holds National Convention in Cincinnati
The annual convention opened in Cincinnati with delegates from 115 tribes. Otis Green of Albia Iowa shot and wounded his wife on Des Moines street, then fatally shot himself. The incident arose from a quarrel. August baggage duties collected totalled $1.
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Cincinnati
United States
Otis Green
Albia
Iowa
Des Moines
En Abootework
Fusion movement gains momentum for Philadelphia election
A Philadelphia Democrat supporting fusion says Governor Pattison aims to unite factions for a city and state reform ticket. He notes tensions with anti fusion Democrats, cites union talks, and argues for complete fusion to elect a broad reform ticket over the Republican machine.
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Philadelphia
Philadelphia Times
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Union Party
Democrats
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Ryan
Alicans
Donnelly Organization
Republican
Stevenson Dems Demand Maxwell Stevenson On Ticket
Philadelphia Times reports multiple Democratic leaders pledge consent to no fusion ticket without Maxwell Stevenson. Ward officials Bennis and Tatem affirm Stevenson must be on the ticket. McManus and Curley offer supporting remarks about Stevenson’s nomination.
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Maxwell Stevenson
Philadelphia Times
Howard A. Bennls
Twenty-second Ward
New York
Morris Tatem
Twelfth Ward
Twell Stevenson
J. McManus
J tLvenson
Matthew Dittman
McGowan
Ward Committee Backs Stevenson for Judge and Benton for Tax Board
The Thirty-seventh ward committee met at 2507 North Tenth Street and unanimously adopted a resolution endorsing Maxwell Stevenson for judge and Charles Benton for the Board of Revision of Taxes. Frederick Arnold chaired the meeting as William Annett spoke in support of Stevenson.
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Maxwell Stevenson
Charles Benton
Board of Revision of Taxes
North Tenth Street
Frederick Arnold
William Annett
Judge Stevenson
Fusion outlook contested by Union and Democratic leaders
The Philadelphia Times reports Union party secretary Geo E. Mapes predicts fusion on the State ticket, while Democrats insist no Republican will be included. Democrats cite Chairman Creasy's letter urging district chairs to avoid fusion amid party renewal.
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Union Party
Philadelphia Times
Geo E. Mapes
Creasy
Political notices from ward committees and temporary organization
The Twenty fifth ward Republican committee adjourned after passing resolutions of sympathy for President McKinley and urging stronger protections. The Union party Tenth ward elected officers J. J. Bailey president Edwin T. Oberholser vice president William T. Querns secretary and J. H. Bailey treasurer with Frank H. Riter and Harry P. Cassidy as city representatives. Unionists Twenty second ward postponed a meeting at Lafayette Hotel due to the attempted assassination, rescheduling to September 17 at Parker's Hall Germantown. A temporary organization formed with William T. Tilden president and S. Spencer Chapman secretary. Tilden may appoint a fifty-member committee to assist.
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J. J. Bailey
Edwin T. Oberholser
William T. Querns
J. H. Bailey
Frank H. Riter
Harry P. Casssidy
Lafayette Hotel
Parker'sall
Germantown
William T. Tilden
Spencer Chapman
Tilden
Anti-Tammany Meet in New York Unites on Mayor Candidates
Representatives from fifteen Anti-Tammany organizations convened in New York to set a schedule of sessions to choose union candidates for Mayor Controller and president of the Board of Aldermen. Colonel Willie L. Ogden led the gathering as they passed resolutions denouncing attacks on President McKinley and advocating stringent treason penalties. They offered deep sympathy to President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley.
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Anti-Tammany General Conference
Board of Aldermen
Willie L. Ogden
McKinley
City Council Denounced by Sermon in Olivet Church
Rev Robert A Elwood preached on Wilmington Robbers at Olivet Presbyterian denouncing council waste and extravagance. He cited the Jamestown convention trip and Buffalo trip as examples of robbery and secret offering, drawing sharp council reaction.
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Philadelphia Times
Wilmington
Robert A. Elwood
Olivet Presbyterian Church
Jamestown
N. Y
Councel
Buffalo
Schwab Uncle Arrested Over Adulterated Lemon Extract
Altoona dispatch reports P. A. Schwab uncle of C. M. Schwab president of the American Steel Corp. arrested on charges of selling adulterated lemon extract. He is among 27 grocers to be arrested in Blair Cambria Clearfield and Somerset counties. Held for further hearing.
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Philadelphia Times
Altoona
P. A. Schwab
American Steel Corporation
James Faust
Blair
Cambria
Clearfield
Somerset Counties
Schwab
Weather outlook shows showers midweek across tri state area
Partly cloudy with light to fresh southerly winds. Tuesday brings partly cloudy skies for Eastern Pennsylvania New York New Jersey Delaware and Western New York with variable winds. Western regions expect showers and warmer conditions Tuesday. Wednesday forecasts call for showers across all zones with southerly or variable winds and interior showers in New Jersey.
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New York
New Jersey
Delaware
Weather summary with temperature and rainfall readings
Sunshine today 66 percent. Temperature deficiency today four degrees. Accumulated excess in temperature since September 1 is 28 degrees. Accumulated excess since January 1 is 14 degrees. Accumulated rainfall deficiency since September is 30 inches.
Arrivals of Ocean Liners Reported
Ocean liner arrivals include Trevé airbraiter from New York and Groster Karfurst-Dremon also arriving from New York. The brief notes indicate transatlantic passages landing with passengers and crew forms.
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Irbraiter
New York
Groster Karfurst
Dremon
President McKinley Nearing Recovery After Crisis
September 9 reports show the President’s respiration 27, pulse 112, temperature 101 as doctors note no bad symptoms. Dr. McBurney predicts rapid recovery though a week remains possible. physicians emphasize continued favorable outlook and no immediate bullet extraction or operation planned.
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President McKinley Nearing Recovery After Shooting
Lifting of the cloud over Buffalo reports the crisis passed and doctors say the President is convalescing. Bulletins show improving strength while Mrs McKinley also recovers and is seen driving, with Secretary Gage and Senator Hanna upbeat about a rapid return to public duties. Roosevelt expresses unwavering confidence and vows to stay near the President until full recovery.
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Knox
Gage
Roosevelt
Ansley Wilcox
Wilson
Inquiries Rise Over City of Trenton Explosion
Inspectors examined engineers and firemen aboard the City of Trenton and questioned boiler conditions. Coroner Dugan will hold a thorough inquest with expert boiler machinists as witnesses.
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Stevenson
Philadelphia Times
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