Frontier Uprising Threatens British in India Conflict
Despatches from Bombay report the frontier deteriorating with Khyber Pass fallen to Afridis and Kurran Valley threatened by Orakzais. Troops hold Fort Shabadi while Sawt valley revolts intensify and Tochi valley hosts Mahsud Maziris. Kohat Pass may close amid mobilizing tribes. Indian traders fear 7000 Waziris targeting Bau.
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Bombay
Khyber Pass
Kurran Valley
Kohat
Khyber
Bau
Kurram
Biddeford Officials Reject Saco River Electric Road Petition
Biddeford officials reject the petition to lay tracks through the city streets. The hearing on August 25 ended quickly with a unanimous vote against the request. Promoters say they will proceed to build the line from Bonny Eagle to Saco regardless of the decision.
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Biddeford
Saco River
Bonny Eagle
Saco
Terrible Lynching Rampage Reported in Arkansas
In Little Rock on August 26 reports describe a brutal spree of lynchings across Arkansas. Six men allegedly hanged in Cleburne county, a white man killed at a Kendall picnic, and a black man burned in Drew county. Exact details remain unverified.
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Little Rock
Ark
Arkansas
Cleburne County
Drew County
Pine Blu
Rison
Kendall
T. Johnson
Motera
Orisen
Pine Bluff
Gay Night at Kennebunk River Carnival Lights Up
The annual illumination and river carnival drew upwards of 5000 spectators to Kennebunkport on August 25. Special trains and coaches crowded the area as bonfires, fireworks, and lanterns lit the river. Boats and canoes formed a glowing procession, while clubhouses, hotels, and homes along the banks joined the spectacle.
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Kennebunkport
Charles Bickford on Trial for Abducting Myrtle Adams
In Bath and before the Supreme court, State v Charles H Bickford centers on Myrtle H Adams of Bowdoin alleging abduction and assault. Myrtle recounts a harrowing 1896 journey from Bowdoin through Gardiner Hallowell Augusta to Norridgewock while Bickford assumed multiple disguises and kept her hidden.
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Bath
Supreme Court
State
Charles H. Bickford
Myrtle H. Adams
Bowdoin
Grant Rogers
Charles D. Nowell
Richmond
Bickford
Myrtle E. Adams
D. Oscar Adams
Gardiner
Hallowell
Augusta
North Sidney
Oakland
Fairfield
Skowhegan
Mr. Horne
Nellie Bickford
Norridgewock
Mr. Otis
Mrs
Sarah Adams
Myrtle
Oscar Adams
Joseph W. Otis
Joe Otis
Charles Bickford
Adams
Dr. Price
Old Orchard Fete Day features grand coach parade
Old Orchard hosts an annual coaching parade with hotel coaches and private floats. Congressman John Fitzgerald leads the Bluecoat Redberry club staff riding the Zoo elephant. Prizes go to Hotel Everett and Hotel Fiske barge with other decorated rigs as crowds revel and fireworks close the day.
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Old Orchard
John ¥. Fitzgerald
Massachusetts
Old Orchard House
Boston
Lowell
Lawrence
Redberry Club
Zoo
Rigby
Aldine
Hotel Fiske
Fiske
Sea Shore
Everett
Portland Railroad Company
Irving House
Istter
The
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association
Cleaves House
D. F. Sullivan
Montreal
Richard Sullivan
Bennett and
Milliken
Sea Shore House
Young Ladies’ Charitable Association of Lawnee
Hotel Aldine
T. H. Bird
Mr. Dodworth
Minstrels
Mr. Elliot
Redbury Club
President Names Consul General to St Petersburg and Appraiser
Washington announces William R. Holloway of Indiana is named consul general at St Petersburg Russia with a commission dated August 21. Frank J. Drummond is appointed assistant appraiser of merchandise for the district of New York to succeed C Biglon, removed August 19.
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Washington
William R. Holloway
Indiana
St. Petersburg
Russia
Frank J. Drummond
District of New York
See C. Biglon
Assassination of Uruguay President Borda in Cathedral Death
President J Idiarte Borda of Uruguay was shot dead as he left the Cathedral after a national Independence Day celebration in Montevideo. The assassin, a youth named Arrendone, was arrested. Senor Cuestas, president of the senate, assumed the presidency ad interim.
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Montevideo
J. Idiarte Borda
Senor
Uruguay
Senor Borda
Sar Borda
Borda
Arredonde
Senor Cuestas
Senate
Republic
Assassination of Uruguay President Not Surprising to Officials
Washington reports confirm the August 25 assassination of President Borda, with officials noting prior unrest and a recent revolution. A former assassination attempt by a student Revecca is recalled, and U S ministers conveyed McKinley’s congratulations on Borda’s escape.
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Washington
Borda
Uruguay
Revecca
United States
McKinley
Insul
Securig
Argentine
Urther
Montfedeo Times
State House
Colorado
Steamer Cheang Hy Eteng Founders in Typhoon
Shanghai dispatch reports the steamer Cheang Hy Eteng captained by Scott foundered in a typhoon while en route from Penang to Japan. Of 88 crew members 21 were drowned and captain Scott killed himself as the ship sank. Eleven survivors endured five days in open boats with no water.
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London
Shanghai
Scott
Penang
Areca Islands
Strait of Malacca
Malay Peninsula
Japan
Weather Outlook and Record Across Cities
The report summarizes local forecasts for Boston and Washington with fair, varying winds. Weather bureau records from Portland and multiple cities show temperatures in the 60s to 70s, clear or cloudy skies, and light to moderate wind directions.
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Washington
Portland
Weather Bureau
The
Agricultural Department Weather Bureau
New York
Philadelphia
Albany
Buffalo
Detroit
Chicago
St. Paul
Huron
Oak
Bismarck
Jacksonville
Grand Army Parade in Buffalo Honors McKinley
Buffalo yesterday witnessed a grand parade led by President McKinley with over 45,000 veterans from Illinois Wisconsin Pennsylvania Ohio and more. Secretary Alger rode with the Detroit Post, crowds cheered from Main Street to Delaware Avenue as bands and drums roared and the President acknowledged every salute.
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N. Y
Fort Porter
Lake Erie
Camp Jewett
National Guard of
New York
Iroquois Hotel
Clarkson
Department of Illinois
Department of Wisconsin
General Clarkson
Hotel Niagara
Eagle Street
Niagara
McKinley
Main
Citizens’ Committee
Grand Army of the Republic
Main Street
Seneca Street
Swan Street
Erie County Bank
United States
Money
Grand Army
Wall Town
Glarkson
Genessee
Huron
The
Shield
William McKinees
Delaware Avenue
North Street
Lower Main Street
Wisconsin
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Connecticut
Exchange Street
Massachusetts
Washington Street
New Jersey
Maine
California
Nevada
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
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Potomac
Virginia
North Carolina
Bradford
Erie
Canton
Black
Department of Connecticut
Department of Massachusetts
Governor Black
Washington, D. C
Fairbank Poot
Detroit
Alger
Ith
Lafayette Post
Indiana
Lew Wallace
Minnesota
Reviewing Stand Dramas at Buffalo McKinley Black Arrival
Crowds gathered on the reviewing stand in Buffalo as President McKinley and Governor Black drew the day’s keen attention. The President retired briefly but appeared early, shaping the event for a packed afternoon crowd.
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N. Y
McKinley
Black
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