Boers Must Yield Unyielding British Predominance Sparks Debate
In Parliament Joseph Chamberlain denounces Transvaal rejection of inquiries into franchise reform effects on outlanders. He warns that British policy cannot tolerate the Transvaal stance and that Natal, defense measures, and contingency plans are being prepared. The exchange signals deep tensions over South Africa and outlander grievances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Africa
Great Britain
London
Joseph Chamberlain
Transvant
Nauti
Natal
Econner
House of Commons
Chamberisin
Sani Alpica
Sugeroin Tower
Troubles in French Guiana Rise Amid English Hostility
Cayenne reports mounting anti English sentiment across French Guiana after recent disturbances during national festivities. A French sergeant major killed and another Englishman wounded following a dispute, provoking fear among British residents. Talks of diplomatic intervention, mine development in the interior, and a railroad plan accompany efforts to safeguard Britons and secure relief for the bereaved. The Franco Brazilian talks show no progress on a boundary issue, while mining aims reflect a wider push to open the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kineston
Dni
Cayenne
Rue Liberte
French Guiana
Newark Manufacturer Delegation Visits National Export Exposition
Governor Voorhees of New Jersey will accompany Newark manufacturers visiting the grounds and buildings of the national export exposition tomorrow. Newark mayor James M. Seymour and A. C. Jenkinson, president of the Newark board, are part of the delegation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Voorhee
New Jersey
Newark
James M. Seymour
A. C. Jenkinson
Newark Board
Hayti Sets Firm Stance Against Dominican Insurgents
President Sam announces that Dominican insurgents will not be permitted to operate on Haytian territory. Haytian forces seize arms at Fort Liberté destined for insurgents and arrest several Dominicans for neutrality violations. Francisco Deetjen is held as arms are found in his custody. General Pablo Heyes leads insurgents as government forces clash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sam
Ter
Pierre Plat
Haytien
Fort Liberte
Hayti
Francisco Deetjen
Prealdens #om
Dominnionan
Corders
Pablo Heyes
Iron Trade Signals Price Rally Across Steel Markets
The American Manufacturer and Iron World report widespread pressure in the iron trade. Valley furnaces hike prices for pletron while demand for coke and foundry pig remains high. mills, rails, and button alloys show shifting costs as new orders outpace supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg, Ag
Tron World
Farmice
Prudente
Pittebure
Valley
Connellaville
Pennsylvania
Connellsville
Tron Dare
Chicago
Mt. Louis
Bron and Steel
Ifm
No Hall For Jeffries and Boxing Exhibition Notes
London reports discuss William A. Tirady facing dialing issues after a proposed Mitchell boxing exhibition. The sporting club reportedly closed as Mitchell, training in Brighton, has spoken with Brody and Jeffries and seeks to meet the American in peak form if Brady secures a venue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William A. Tirady
Belo
Mitchell
Brighton
Brody
Jeffries
Brady
Ottawa Express Wreck Near Coteau Junction Kills Seven
The Ottawa express on the Canada Atlantic line wrecked near Coteau Junction at 2:10 AM with seven dead. Victims include George McQuaid Ottawa fireman Wilton O’Connor Edith Storrs Ottawa Mies Ryan Maniwaki Quebec Joseph Hechelon Montreal Miss Rechelon Montreal. Several injured but not seriously.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Ont
Ottawa Express
Jeff Mottren
Canada Atlantic
Coteau Junction
Cheorge McCuaz
Wilton O'Connor
Edeward Storrs
Mies Ryan
Maniwaki
Que
Joseph Hechelon
Mia
Rechelon
Miss Rechelon
Montreal
Council votes on resolution in New York meeting
In New York the council debated a resolution on the hull of records. Councilmen Conly Doyle and Francisce opposed it while Murray abstained. Support hinged on President Gukeenheimer joining and voting in favor to reach two votes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York, Aig
E.cboo
Hull of Recards
Conly
Doyle
Francisce
Murray
Gukeenheimer
Pawtucket Disbands In New England Baseball League
The Pawtucket team in the New Magrant League is disbanded as the league ends the season with Taunton Manchester Newport and Portland clubs remaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pawtucket
Rob
Auei
Taunton
Manchester
Newport
Portland
Democrats Open Pennsylvania Campaign With Formal Acceptance
Williamsport August 9 Democrats outline state campaign issues led by Representative William T. Creasy of Columbus Counts. Judge Leslie Mestrezat and Charles J. Reilly accept nominations for Supreme Court and Superior Court. Creasy plans kick off at Bath, with headquarters move to Philadelphia. Prominent attendees include J K P Hall, J Kerr, and W Lowden. Visitors enjoy a trolley ride to the Log Boom.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Pennsylvania
William T. Creasy
Leslie Mestrezat
Union Town
Charles J. Reilly
Williamaport
Namine
Supreme Court
Superior Court
Creasy
Northampton County Democracy
Bath
State Democratic Committee
Hartishire
Philadelphia
John &. Milling
Erie
James M. Guffey
Pittsburg
Ehatronn
Tiling
Flea Dirévuedd
Banne
Jide Mosinregat
Gsahd
Mir
Ime
Wy Yori
Ite Pst
la Secure
Upiman
Mike
Reilly
J. K. P. Hall
Elk
BR. K. Polk
Danville
Howard Mutecler
Euston
James Kerr
Chardesily
John Garmin
Nanticoke
Charlee J. Donnelly
William H. Lowden
Allentown
Willian Brennan
Steamboat Excursion Planned by Local Democratic Group
The Young Men's Democratic association of Williamaport organizes a river excursion. An executive committee meeting of the Democratic editors association decided to hold a Pittsburgh gathering in September.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Young Men's Democratic Association of
Williamaport
Binte Democratic Editoridussoviation
Pittsburg
Female Thieves Dominate Testimony at City Robbery Hearing
New York investigators heard how often men are robbed in the Tenderloin Bowery and other districts after midnight as women burglars target them. Subpoenas numbered 250 but many victims could not be found. witnesses described robberies in disreputable houses and possible police ties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mazer Legislative Investigating Committee
Bowery
Mors
Moon
Mose
Toni
Optum
Oftys
Anti Boycott Meeting in Cleveland Calls for Peaceful Reform
About 500 Cleveland businessmen gathered at the chamber of commerce to launch a $1000 fund to uncover those dynamiting streetcars amid boycott protests. Speakers denounced the boycott and disorder while endorsing Mayor Purley and municipal ownership as a peaceful remedy to strikes and public unrest.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland Aug. C
Cleveland
Jd. G. Wy
Cowlee
Jomee HW
Pattenon
Mayer Purley
Seonle Park
Mager So HL Jones
Tolude
Das
Hicevert Lab
Wei
Seth
Bam
Gboolite
Tn Elirt
T Yan
Races at McKee's Rocks Driving Park
Pittsburg Aus 2A crowd attended Whag's Yoke at McKee's Rocks Driving Park. Daisy Biger won the first five heats at 21.75 seconds. Red Ball placed fourth in the Ember Day event. Bunne Dilley and Tarilor Maries also filled top positions across heats.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Aus
McKee
Rocks
Muavorites Oenin
Hemule
Pire
Puteyr
Lome
Ridbinn Geltemo
Bunne Dilley
Foes
Tarilor Maries
Daisy Biger
Fewrniy Hevete
Trey
Transatlantic passenger arrivals and clearances listed
A string of ships and routes shows arrivals and clearances in August. Vessels from Bremen Hamburg Southampton and Antwerp proceed to New York Liverpool and Staten Island with several named ports and passenger movements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bremen
Teutondle
Lagerpents
Friedrich Biertunic
Brogien
Southampton
Augusta Victoria
Hamburg
Chorbowrwer Smee Armyerces
Silloul
St. Louis
Bouthampten
Luby
Westernland
Antwerp
Teuton
Liverpont
Trave
Kuffale
Cufle
Liverpool
Public Grounds Appointment Roundup In Harrisburg
A list of names and titles appears for proposed appointments on public grounds and buildings in Harrisburg and surrounding areas. Individuals include Charles Peters from Mintrintury as policeman on the grounds, with James Dock of Hat Tishure and Ramiel BD among others, plus Andrew McKee and William Crook in Harrisburg and nearby towns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Charles Peters
Mintrintury
James Dock
Hat
Tishure
Ramiel
Darrisebur
Rithonl Chellen
Marrinure
Wierrisburn
Andrew McKee
Willam Crook
Morrisburg
Tire
Cloakmakers Win Return to Work in New York Fog of Strife
More than 60 cloak makers employed by a Broadway firm resumed work today after a wage demand was met. General Secretary Levy of the United Brotherhood of Cloakmakers says over 2000 will return to work tomorrow under similar conditions amid ongoing bargaining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Arg
Broadway Firth
Acua
Levy
United Brotherhood of Cloakmakers
Pension reforms cited in Pennsylvania list of names
A fragment lists pension reform measures and associated names across Pennsylvania counties including Luzerne Bradford Susquehanna and Wyoming. Names such as Charles Dat tor Henry Creek John G Taylor Leona Bradford and Edward Thatcher appear with numbers and local titles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Onlamil
Thomas Gordon
Beran
Top
Edward ©. Thatcher
Alford
Sisauchinia
Thomas A. Bimpron
Boranton
Dreyfus Court- Martial Proceedings Extend Public Session
Rennes Aug 9 The Dreyfus court martial recessed last night after a long morning session with General Chanoine near completing his explanation of the dossier. About 400 documents are under review with fifty disposed of yesterday including several written in German. Public sessions resume Saturday morning as police tighten security and barring crowds along the Lycee and Avenue de la Cour.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rennes
France
Dreyfus Court-Marthal
Chanoine
Mini
M. Paleologue
Foreign Office
Trevius
Vestarday
He Lycee
Chondarmes iWlene
Persotie
Honee
Touwse
Elas
Abe
Putlee
Dreyfus
Avenue de la Co
Yestomiauy
Man Severely Injured In Freight Train Runover Amputations
William O'Brien of East Market Street was run over by the Delaware Larkawanda and Western freight near Great Bend while riding a city freight car. He had both legs amputated below and above the knee at Lackawanna Hospital. Doctors Fulton Weaver and Wisenberg operated. his condition is reported as very serious.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William O'Brien
East Market Street
Delaware
Larkawanda
Western
Great Bend
Lackawanna Hospital
Fulton
President and party sail to Volcowr and back
Plattsburg Aug. This afternoon the president and Mrs McKinks with other members of the president's party sailed aboard the Elfrida to Volcowr where they visited Sibier's summer home but did not stop, returning to the hotel dock at 4 am. Major General Hutton called, and talks of a conference with General Wiles on Philippine command ensue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Plattsburg
Opaehek
Mere. McKinks
Mre
Hobart
Elfrida
Corgreseman Sibier
Volcowr
Hutton
Hutton, of Otrown
Comilaj
Laurence
Draumemond
Sea Guards
Offewa
Lelleyve
Pieor
Wiles
Warington
Philippine Islands
Arvordiun
Soldier Dies from Morphine Tetanus Inquest Reveals
Bertram Galland, a Santiago campaign veteran living in New York, died in Pennsylvania Hospital after a rusty morphine syringe caused tetanus. The coroner's inquest disclosed he contracted morphine in Cuba and used injections, leading to his death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Bertram
Clalland
Santiago Campulen
Pennsylvania Hospital
Cuba
New York
General Sherwood Endorsed by Toledo Delegates
Delegates at the Democratic convention in Toledo endorsed General Sherwood for governor contrary to some speculation that John R. Kilgore would gain more support. If Sherwood fails, most delegates are expected to favor Kil.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toledo
Aug
I. RK. Sherweod
John RK. McLooan
Sherwood
Kil- Som PI
News Summary: 1940s Headlines and Local Scranton Roundup
Morning notes report thunderstorms and military headlines including MacArthur in the Philippines, Boer resistance, Dreyfus aid, and Whitneys budget. Local Scranton updates cover weather, industry, and witness exams with brief notices on elections and conventions.
Four Omaha Firemen Die in Mercer Chemical Building Blaze
A November 11 fire in Omaha at the Mercer Chemical Company on Harney Street killed four firefighters Joseph Addins Otto Geicke George Benson Charles Hepfier and injured others. The blaze caused a live wire shock during lowering operations and a collapse of a faulty extension ladder trapping men. Several rescuers were revived after collapse with varying success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Neb
Mercer Chemical Company
Harney
Iselh
Joseph Addins
Heutenant
Otto Geicke
Tillerman
George Benson
Charles Hepfier
Gieorge Farmer
Albert Tiverton
the Chemical Company
Fran Blink
Suil- Wendy
Carrie
Hopper
Pindh
Ceiske
Walter Gearhardt
Wien
Hading
Horse Racing and Race Card Notes From Fort Riley Meet
The Fort Riley track hosts a grand circuit meeting with Buffalo Aue TUT SAN in attendance. Winners include a 22 trot by Poate 008 and George Chirtiey leading Bevite in a delay protest seeking a board review if the win is denied. Carney favorites and Veni duo place well. Abe wins the free-shirall tar hindiy with Furke. A brisk card features 210 and 260 pace events with several close finishes and a notable confrontation between Daredevil and Gawnon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buffalo
Fort Rile
Moe
Cotton
George Chirtiey
Whelal
Board of Ree View
Carney
Ina Chi Fintah
Abe
Death Toll and Civic Names Feature In Brooklyn Notice
The death notice recalls Adlantii My Nooy Athe Parker a brother of governor Parker and a longtime mail carrier. J M Welles died after a dog cart incident at the Catholic church of Trans-Nirotation in Brooklyn. He was a well known local price tyer and served in the area for years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adlantii
Hoorion Parker
FB Parker
Penneyvivanty Tollroad
Mail Puolpila
New York
Aug
Heor
J. M. Welles
Philippine regiments begin the weed out process
Washington reports the Philippine regiments have started the screening to reduce their numbers. An order published today outlines the new quotas and the Aygehayies of pony thoroemults are named in the reform actions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Arrest in Big Connol Tracks Explosive Plot Uncovered
Moreland police announce the arrest of an 18 year old, charged with placing explosives on Big Connol finted tracks during the mid June incident. Authorities say the arrest is an important breakthrough in the case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moreland
Charnel
Word
Kell elected county chair in Yorks Republican meeting
York Pa Aug 9 delegates elect John F.V Kell as county chairman defeating Robert Bair. Resolutions endorsed state administration and praised Governor Stone as an example of independence and propriety.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
York
Toiuy
John FV
Kell
Robert
Grovernor
Weather Outlook for Washington and Pennsylvania Regions
Forecast calls for unsettled weather with showers and thunderstorms on Thursday. Expect somewhat higher temperatures Thursday and Friday with fresh southerly winds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington, Alig
Americans Press Advance from San Fernando in Philippines
Details from Manila report General MacArthur’s forces covering five miles in five hours and pushing six miles along the railway toward Angeles as Filipino defenses fall back toward Por le. Casualties running high with 150 rebels believed killed. weather hot and troops exhausted. Captain Dweems notes a Filipino fakir was captured for predicting Manila’s fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tico
Deems
Moniia
Hall
Mantha
MacArthur
San Fernando
Angeles
San Pernanda
Minet Theo
Porle
Angeles le
Manila
Hell's New Thirty-sixth Regiment
Forth Cavalry
Gevern Alinses
Dallas
Immanuel
Maanila
Heporta
Eas
Cheneral Hall
Calomie
Sian
Ofelock
Lows
Mexico
Teoope
Iowa Regiment
Seventeenth
Twenty Second
Wheaton
Ninth
Twelfth Regiment
Belle Regiment
Liscum
Sixteenth Powiment
Hell'a
Moll
Mar
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Miles
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