Czar and Kaiser Meet at Sea In Imperial Yacht Salute
At Dantzic the Czar and Kaiser met at sea as the Russian Standard and German Hohenzollern led a procession of cruisers. A luncheon followed with officials aboard. the Czar and Kaiser greeted warmly and inspected the guard of honor. The Pole Star has reached Kiel with the Czarina and children.
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Hohenzollern
Standart
Count Pliaten
Kaiser
Standert
Count von Buelow
Count von Eulenberg
Baron Fredericks
Count von Schileffen
Admiral von Hoffman
Admiral von Tierpita
Hohensollern
Imperial Bridge
Stanfart
Paris
Berlin
Kiel
London money market eases as Gage actions curb gold fears
The Times notes abundant money and easier discount trends while Secretary Gage’s measures relieve pressure ahead of expected early gold shipments. Austro Dutch exchange fell, British stock market idle except for South American bonds and American rails. Bank of England reports no gold operations and India bill tenders exceed applications. Transvaal cable reports August gold output at restarted mines.
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Gage
London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
London
Times Today
New York
Stock Exchange
McKinley
Bank of England
India
Bank
Transvaal
Castles given to French nuns for quarters in Holland
Count Duniel places Castle Dussen in Holland at the disposal of French Dominican nuns who will take quarters there. The presence of French bodies appears less stirring in Holland than in Catholic Belgium.
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Belgium
London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia
Brussels
Delcasse Credits Pekin Protocol as French Basis
Paris September 12 At a Cabinet meeting Foreign Minister Delcasse said the protocol signed at Pekin reproduced France proposed to the powers and was accepted by all as the negotiation basis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
M. Delcasse
Pekin
France
German Tariff Talks Set By Government Delegates
Berlin reports that government officials and experts will hold a conference on tariffs. The Cologne Gazette notes discussions follow recent proposals with expected firm stances from German negotiators and representatives from industry.
Tariff Bill Talks Set to Open September 20
Government representatives and experts for affected interests will begin discussions on September 20 and likely run for ten days.
Alleged Plot to Kill Joseph Chamberlain Surfaces in London
In Clerkenwell, Faugeron, a Frenchman, is charged with murder of Herman Jung after Jung allegedly discussed killing Colonial Secretary Joseph Chamberlain to reward Faugeron with £10 for clothes. Faugeron claims self defense after Jung attacked him in a shop. Jung, a noted Socialist and last survivor of a Marxist group, helped form the Red Internationale in London in 1864.
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London
Martial Faugeron
Clerkenwell
Herman Jung
Joseph Chamberlain
Pangeron
Jung
Chamberlain
Carl Marx
Red Internationale
General Depre Defeated and Boer Commandos Captured
Lord Kitchener reports from Pretoria that Methuen engaged De Larey in Great Marnes Valley on September 6 and 8, driving them from a strong position. The Boers left six dead on September 6 and twelve on September 8, while forty-one prisoners were captured. Colonel Clobe killed Van Der Merwe and another Boer, taking thirty-seven prisoners from 300. A court martial in Pretoria tried ten burghers for neutrality violations, with testimony about spies and a Netherlands relief committee payment. About twenty more arrests were expected.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
Pretoria
van der Merwe
Netherlands Relief Committee
Schaap
Netherlands
Pth
de Wilde
Netherlands Ef Committee
Netherlands Railway
Schaap Ong
Coster
Sult
Congal
Webber
Messrs
Burns
Begg
Lohmann
Morice
Council of State rejects Christian population measure
In Constantinople on September 12 the Council of State unanimously rejected a proposed measure for Christians. Sheik Halislam's son, youngest assembly member, denounced one law for Muslims and another for Christians and said he would repeat his remarks before the Sultan. The outburst caused considerable excitement.
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London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
Constantinople
Council of State
Sheik Halislam
Spain to press Morocco for release of captives
Madrid reports Spain fixed a deadline of September 12 for releasing a Spanish boy and girl seized by Moorish tribes. The government seeks their release, cash compensation, and punishment of the tribes. Other powers are said to back Spain, with a threat to move warships into Moorish waters if demands are unmet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Madrid
Spain
Japan's Finances Show 1.5 Million Dollar Surplus
The Tokyo treasury reports a healthy balance with a surplus of 3,000,000 yen about 1,500,000 dollars for the last fiscal year despite expenditures for the China expedition. The note appears in the London Times and New York Times syndicated coverage via the Philadelphia Times datelined Tokyo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Imperial Treasury
London Times
New York Times
Philadelphia Times
China
Telegraphic Short Takes From Across The Nation
Brief notices report racial tensions in Decatur Texas with threats to leave town. Louisiana Purchase Exposition stockholders discuss a 20 percent subscription payment. New Haven Connecticut endures a cloudburst with 3.15 inches of rain in 45 minutes. A Leadville Colorado bartender is killed during a robbery in a teens district. The G Catholic Verein of North America plans a session at St. Louis and Connecticut hosts a post inspector Williams in Chattanooga.
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Decatur
Texas
New Haven
Cong
Joseph Mae
Leadville
Col
Catholic Verein
North America
B Conn
Eeeerar
St. Nex
Louis
Inspector Wiliams
Chattamn
New York Fight to Name a Mayor Shapes Up
The anti Tammany faction backs an independent Democrat for mayor with ties to no railroads or contracts. Coler supporters press Brooklyn delegates to revive his Citizens Union bid while wary of Platt’s pressure and unit rule risks.
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Philadelphia Times
New York
Astor House
John D. Crimmins
Lst
Philbin
Goddard
Crimmins
Knox
Friends of
Coler
Citizens’ Union
Brooklyn
M. J. Flaherty
Ludwig Nissen
Willis. L. Ogden
Nissen
Friends of Comptroller
Citizens’ Union Convention
Colerites
Abet
Controller Coler
Platt
Honeymoon in Cell After Robbery and Marriage
Katie, 16, and Edward Cotton, 22, allegedly eloped after stealing $450 and silverware from Catherine England of 2325 North 26th St. The couple wed in New York and are now jailed at City Hall on larceny charges following their return. Detectives Stils led to their custody.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Catherine England
Katie
Edoward Cotton
New York
City Hall
North Twenty-sixth Street
Cotton
Stils
Great Coal Deal in Prospect on New River
Roanoke Virginia dispatch reports West Virginia preparing for a major coal deal with New York capital. Chilton McCorkle and Chilton have held twenty day options on every New River coal operation, with renewal requiring a $20 000 deposit to extend.
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West Virginia
New York
Roanoke
West Virgia
Mssrs
Chilton
McCorkle
New York Capital
New River
Bridge Work Stoppage Reported at Morrisville Bridge
Workmen on the Morrisville Key and Trent Railway were ordered to halt operations on a canal bridge on the th street by officials of the Lee and Navigation Company. The stoppage followed claims the bridge was too low for trains, a charge denied by trolley interests.
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Philadelphia Timms
Morrisville
Morrieville, Key and Trent Railway
Th Street Canal
Lee and Navigation Company
Noted Pike outlaw Kelley shoots rival in Freelong
September Kelley, a feared Pike county outlaw, killed a man near Freelong. Kelley then went to William Jones and opened fire, shooting the victim twice in the breast as Toons left the area. Local authorities seek leads in the revenge case reported by a Philadelphia special.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Freelong
Kelley
Pike County
William Jon
Philadelphia
James
Barber Shop Blown Up in Cripple Creek
At midnight in Cripple Creek Colorado barbers shop of John Tyler on South Third street was blown up by dynamite. The explosion damaged nearby property and union organizers suspected in the incident as a barbers union effort.
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Cripple Creek
Col
John Tyler
South Third Street
PE. We
Pabeetomk
Barbers’ Union
Ambler man Spike McAllister in alkali whisky mixup
Ambler resident George McAllister known as Spike drank alkali thinking it was whisky and suffered ill effects. The rough spelling and garbled OCR suggest a brief local crime or incident note about the error and its consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George McAllister
Ambler
Grand Jury Probes Sunday Liquor and Bribery in Atlantic City
Atlantic City officials and saloon keepers face a grand jury urged by Supreme Court Justice Hendrickson to indict liquor sellers and bribery suspects over Sunday alcohol violations. Council members and a boardwalk cafe proprietor linked to license payments may appear. Subpoenas issued for Atlantic City witnesses as the panel moves to swift action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
Hendrickson
N. J
Supreme Court
Hendrie
Grand Jury
Cimen
Council
Law and Order League
State League
Justice Hendrickson
Court House
May's Landing
State building site chosen for Charleston exposition
Pennsylvania State Commission selects site at the grounds for the State building for the Charleston and West Indian Exposition. Architect Philip H. Johnson of Philadelphia is elected. Construction contract to be awarded at Harrisburg on September 24.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia Times
Charleston
D. C
Pennsylvania
Philip H. Johnson
Philadelphia
Harrisburg
John C. Grady
J. D. Cameron
Donegal
Joseph G. Darlington
Philadelphia Union League
Frank M. Zeller
Joseph M. Gazzami
Paul H. Gaitler
E. J. Stackpole
John Hamilton
R. M. Kopp
Allegheny
H. K. Dougherty
Grove City
Merchants and Miners Get Pier Lease at Race Street Wharf
The Merchants and Miners Transportation Company secured permission to rent part of the new Race Street pier from Chief Pierre after offering to pay 86,000 yearly. The plan includes semi weekly sailings to Savannah from the port with a lease set at 500 dollars a month.
Trolley Victim Identified In Front Of Car Incident
Florence Fleming a 26 year old married woman of 830 Jackson street was identified as the victim killed by a car on the Southwestern trolley at Sixteenth stand Moyamensing avenue early Monday. Mrs Ella Scholz identified her. The inquest noted she slipped from the roadside and jumped in front of the car. A jury ruled death accidental.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moyamensing Avenue
Florence Fleming
Jackson Street
Ella Scholz
Weather Outlook Shows Showers and Cooler Temperatures
Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey and Delaware expect probably cloudy Thursday then Friday showers and cooler with fresh southerly winds. Eastern New York forecasts generally fair Thursday and Friday showers with cooler, light to fresh westerly winds. Western Pennsylvania sees showers Thursday with variable winds turning to brisk southerly.
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Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
New York
Weather bulletin notes temperature and rainfall excess
A Philadelphia weather notice reports daily temperature excess and accumulated rainfall since January 1. It details September 1 readings and mentions ongoing excess in rainfall totals, reflecting a period of unusual warmth and precipitation in the region.
Arrivals of Ocean Liners at New York Harbor
Ocean liner arrivals listed include Occeante from Liverpool to New York, Werra from Naples to New York, Deutschland from Plymouth to New York, and St. Louis from Segthamptes to New York.
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Occeante
New York
Laveepool
Werra
Naples
Deutschland
Plymouth
Ae St. Louis
Segthamptes
Schley Inquiry Opens as Witnesses Ready in Washington
All members of the Schley Court of Inquiry have arrived in Washington. A large list of witnesses stands ready, but the session is expected to be brief. Government officials hint Admiral Sampson may not be called, and formalities aim to minimize ceremony at the naval yard.
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Washington
Schley Court of Inquiry
Howson
Sampson
Navy Yard
Admiral Dewey
Schley
Mesars
Whison
Rayner
Edward W. Eberle
Albert A. Ackerman
Johnson
R. BE. Nim
Oregon
Santiago
Charles Webster
Admiral Schley
Brooklyn
Admiral Mowleon
Etr. Frost
Boston Record
Hopwieon
Naval court opens with Howison challenged for competency
The court seated at 1 o clock with Admiral Dewey at center and Benham Howison on either side. Testimony will focus on whether Rear Admiral Howison may serve on the court after Schley’s counsel alleges he expressed a hostile opinion. Witnesses named include Captain Cook and several officers from the Oregon and Brooklyn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Dewey
Benham
Howison
Lemly
E. P. Hanna
Stayton
Mr. Hulse
Admiral Schley
Schley
Dewey
Howleen
Secretary of the Navy
Francis A. Cook
Brooklyn
Albany correspondent’s testimony reviewed by counsel
Counsel examined George B. E. Graham of Albany, the newspaper correspondent aboard Admiral Schrey’s flagship during the Santiago campaign, and reviewed lines of his testimony with him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George BE. Graham
Albany
Admiral Schrey
Santiago
Meade Faces Court Martial After Battle of Charges
A four week court of inquiry at the Brooklyn Navy Yard found Colonel Robert L. Meade guilty of drunkenness on duty during a Marine Corps inspection. Major Lauchheimer and Colonel Denny were acquitted of Meade's charges. The court recommended a court martial for Meade on counts of false swearing and counter charging in the inquiry.
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Washington
Navy
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Marine Corps
C. H. Lauchheimer
F. L. Denny
Robert L. Meade
Meade
Lauchheimer
Colonel Denny
Denny
Boys Charged in Denver Murder Case
In West Denver a bullet killed 11 year old Homer Reachard. Police say eight boys, including Sam Gaul 14 Casey Gaul 12 Chester John 14 Paul 14 Henry Brune 18 Charles Brune 14 Roy Brune 12 and cousin George Brune 14, are arrested on suspicion with detectives alleging a prior quarrel led to stoning and shooting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Col
Homer Reashard
West
Sam
Casey Gaul
Chester John
Paul
Henry
Charles
Roy Brune
George W. Brune
Reachard
General Stewart May Lose Leg
An examination will be held tomorrow night to decide if Adjutant General Stewart’s injured leg can be saved. The news comes on his 53rd birthday as friends send flowers and well wishes while visitors are not allowed.
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Philadelphia Times
Harrisburg
Stewart
Four Die At Grace Crossing In Train Collision
At Grace Crossing on September 11 a Lake Erie and Western passenger train struck a spring wagon, killing Frankieenas ania, their 18 otek child, Nathan, and Mrs. Niceum's brother. The wagon halted near tracks before moving forward.
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Philadelphia Times
Ie Saseraina
Tnd
Frankieenas Ania
Otek
Nathan
Niceum
Lake Erie and Western
Train jumps track near Hazleton injuring two engineers
A passenger train from Philadelphia to Hazleton derailed one mile east of the city while traveling about fifty mph. Engineer Frank Bowman and fireman Philip Adams were seriously injured. About seventy five passengers on board escaped injury as the locomotive was badly wrecked.
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Philadelphia Times
Hazleton
Philadelphia
Here
Frank Bowman
Air Philip Adams
Splinter Causes Fatal Lockjaw in Pottsville Boy
William Gluntse aged 12 died at his Pottsville home from lockjaw after a splinter drove into his toe weeks earlier. Although the splinter was removed a fragment remained and caused fatal suffering.
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Philadelphia Times
Pottsville
William Gluntse
Diamond Diggers Probe Beach for Lost Articles
The Diamond Diggers comb the Atlantic City beach under the boardwalk searching sand for dropped items. They recovered buttons pins pennies dimes various jewelry and odds and ends. A solid gold ring was found by one worker.
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Philadelphia Times
Atlantic
City
Veteran William Harrington Dies at 101 in Bronx Home
William Harrington 101 died at his daughter Mrs. G Odell’s home in the Bronx. Born in Delaware he served in the War of 1812 as a powder monkey on the gunboat Met during the Seminole and Mexican campaigns and the Civil War with the Sixty-sixth New York Volunteers.
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New York
William Harrington
Odell
Bronx
Delaware
Steamer Pokanoket Encounters Heavy Storm Near Petty's Island
The steamer Pokanoket departing Philadelphia at five o'clock ran into a severe gale off the upper end of Petty's Island. Awnings were torn and chairs blown about the deck as the vessel was deflected by the wind. Columbia also suffered torn awnings but there was no panic aboard.
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Philadelphia Times
Morrisville
Ember
Philadelphia
Petty’s Island
Columbia
Affidavit by Telephone Valid in Baltimore Case
An affidavit by Cele ne taken by a Justice of Notary in Baltimore County appears valid under Judge Mennai Burke's ruling. The document supports a subsequent legal action in the circuit court.
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Baltimore
Cele
Mennai Burke
T Circuit Court
Baltimore County
Na Pcetalas Agen Fof
Teachiver
Virginia Convention Deliberations Heat Up Over Bill of Rights
In Richmond Virginia on September 111 the constitutional convention again consumed the day in discussion of the state bill of rights. Delegates debated priorities and potential amendments as members argued over the scope of civil liberties and protections. The session reflected ongoing tensions between reformers and critics seeking clearer guarantees.
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Virginia
Richmond
President's condition improves as nourishment increases
Buffalo dispatch reports the President’s temperature and pulse showing improvement. Doctors note no blood poisoning, and the patient is able to take more nourishment with meals, while Mrs. McKinley remains cheerful amid cabinet talks on pending business.
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Thp
Pr. M. Rixey
M. D. Mann
Roswen Park
Herman Mynter
Eugene Waldin
Charles McCburney
B. Cortelyou
President McKinley Improves. Doctors See Recovery
September 11 report states President McKinley remains in favorable condition as surgeons mark the first two bullet holes nearly healed. The bullet encystment in back muscle is suspected, while abdomen incision heals. care continues at Milburn residence with late-night conference and cautious optimism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
McKinley
McBurney
Thes
Milburn
Wasdin
Mynter
Fragmentary 1900s era news items mix violence and politics
A Frankford man opposes the President and talks of removal from the neighborhood. Notes on polling, a meeting to organize a bureau, and support for Mes a Stevenson for judge. Reports on President McKinley improving, Emma Goldman held for murder, and various European campaigns and battles.
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David Arndt
Frankford
Dew
Race Street
Erchants
Potinns
Nation i
Emoier
Lesb Af Ib
Veeers
Mesa i
Stevenson
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