Chinese foreign policy and Boxer turmoil dominate talks
A dispatch reports Western diplomats debating China’s expulsion of foreigners during the Pekin crisis. Marquis Ito calls it the era’s greatest eastern crisis as Rockhill notes dangers to permanent foreign status, trade freedom, and unified diplomacy. Officials in Shanghai report tampered messages and panic in Chinese markets as Hung Chang and viceroys maneuver amid negotiations. Li Hung Chang meets the French consul in Shanghai to discuss the crisis without disclosure.
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Li Hung
Li Mung Chang
Americans Fired Out At Pekin Camp
German demand to seize all buildings and grounds of the American camp in the German concession. A new U.S. camp will be established outside the city as 5,000 troops are divided among Pekin Tien Tsin and Taku for winter. United States Minister Conger seeks Li Hung Chang conference.
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Conger
Li Hung Chang
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W. D. Huddleston
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Weather summary across Atlantic coast cities
The report covers forecasts for Washington and Boston, fair and warmer conditions Monday with possible local showers and cooler nights, plus southerly winds. Portland notes detailed daily readings with temperatures near mid seventies, clear to cloudy conditions, and varying wind directions across multiple cities.
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Reign of Terror Bites Luzon as Insurgents Roil Areas
Associated Press dispatch from Manila dated September 2 reports a reign of terror by insurgents and criminals in northern and southern Luzon, suppressing civilian friendliness toward Americans. The note notes increased insurgent activities, casualties among U S troops, and heavy troop presence. It cites rising revenues under American rule and plans to organize municipalities and establish civil government within eighteen months. Twelve Americans, including two captains and two lieutenants, have been killed in the past two weeks.
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Attempted murder report shocks Moosehead guides
Herman Templeton a renowned Moosehead region guide and game warden faced an attempted killing while paddling on the West Branch of the Penobscot. Returning sportsmen report a loud shot near shore as he prepared to dock, leaving details still emerging. Templeton’s anti poaching efforts have earned him enmity among local guides.
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Herman Timpleton
Moosehead Lake
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Penobscot
Ariie
Assassin Attempts Murder on River as Templeton Escapes
Templeton was fired upon while paddling a canoe in heavy growth. He followed moccasin tracks and a discharged cartridge for miles, with a would be assassin hidden up river. Guides vow to uncover the culprit amid a tense frontier pursuit and wind blown night.
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Fleet at Bar Harbor Bar Harbor September 2 cruiser New York anchors
The U.S. cruiser New York flagship of the North Atlantic squadron under Rear Admiral Farquhar anchored in Bar Harbor after a clear day and night voyage from Newport. The squadron includes Texas Indians Massachusetts Kentucky Kearsarge with Scorpion auxiliary gunboat. British squadron to arrive Tuesday. Reception planned with local officials and residents. fog offshore may delay ships.
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Odell Heads New York Republican Ticket at Saratoga
At Saratoga on September 2, there is a draft NY Republican platform endorsing McKinley and Roosevelt, backing Cuba and the Philippines, and outlining policy on taxes, transit, water supply, labor hours, tenements, and canal financing. The slate names Odell for governor, Woodruff for lieutenant governor, Morgan for comptroller, McDonough for secretary of state, Bond for state engineer, Davies for attorney general, and Jackel for state treasurer, with expected unanimous support for Woodruff's third-term bid.
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B. Odell, Jr
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William J. Morgan
Erie
John It, McDonough
Albany
Edward A. Bond
Jefferson
John ©. Davies
Oneida
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New York State
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New York
New York City
Republican Party
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Train Crash at Hatfield Kills Thirteen and Injures Many
A rear end collision between an excursion train from Bethlehem and Allentown and a milk train near Hatfield Pennsylvania killed thirteen and injured over thirty. The survivor list includes Miss Annie Sherry and Mamie Kaelin among the dead. engineers and passengers sustained severe injuries. The wreck destroyed two passenger cars and left a scene of horror as rescue teams and doctors treated the injured and removed bodies.
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Annie Sherry
Robert Miller
South
Richard Bachman
William, Ehret
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South Bethlehem
Charles McGonigle
Allentown
Thomas Day
Mamie Kaelin
Selford
Godfrey Kaelin
Mamie
William Blackburn
Ambler
Harold Landis
Askermann
John David
Albert J. Wagner
Wilson Crossland
Michael*j. Tighe
Abraham ‘Uransue, Jr
William Burkhardt
Gertude Burkhardt
John Betchley
Carrie Bachman
W. H. Rosenberry
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Montgomery County
Lansdale
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Sion
Souderton
Wellington H. Rosanberg
Lansdale, & Arepresentative
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All Done But Voting In Vermont Campaign
Montpelier Vermont September 2 statewide campaign closings mark election eve as Republicans and Democrats spar over calmed canvass. Local committees, flagging ratings, platform speeches and literature drive shape Tuesday balloting with Grout and Dillingham Senate bids intensifying the contest. Republicans reportedly forego last 40,000 plurality while Democrats count gains amid final street rallies and sanatoria issues.
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National Committee
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William W. Grout
William P. Dillingham
United States
Sea Girl New Jersey rifle range action ends
Sea Girl, New Jersey, September. After two days of firing on the ranges of the New Jersey Rifle Association, the military and local forces conclude their exercise with no further incidents.
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