Strained US Turkey relations amid long pending claims
The state department acknowledged renewed tension with Turkey over Americans’ losses during the Armenian outbreak and the Stone abduction case, but officials refused to detail the current state of affairs. Minister Leichman has authority to act as needed, with confidence in his handling.
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Associated Press
Washington
State Department
United States
Turkey
Leichman
Apairs at Hayti Grow Worse Across Haiti
Kingston reports the revolution spreading across Haiti with daily worsening conditions. Reliable sources say Petit Gonave was burned by followers of Callisthème Fouchard, a presidential aspirant, while Cape Haitien blockade by Crete-a-Pierrit has been abandoned and business halted in most towns.
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Kingston
Hayth
Ats
Petit Gonve
Callistheme Fouchird
Cape Huytien
Crete-a-Pierrit
Haytl
County Conventions Nominate Ticket Across Pa
In Huntingdon the Democratic county convention names Petrikin McCahan Hutchison H. D. David W. E B. Wilson David B. Heck with several offices left open to be filled by anti Quay Republicans forming a fusion ticket. Williamsport and Lycoming outline tickets with Foresman Cochran Opp Smith Castner Hower Troxell Rothfuss Bastian and Goehrig plus Fenstaker Hill. In Pottsville the Thirteenth district Democrats nominate James W. Ryon for Congress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Huntingdon
Democrattic County
Harry W. Petrikin
David McCahan
Register and Recorder
T. J. Hutchison
H. H. David
W. E B. Wilson
David B. Heck
Harrison Speet
George W. Yorum
Williamsport
Lycoming County
Congres
Seth T. Foresman
J. Henry Cochran
P. J. Opp
Amos Smith
Assembly
L. M. Castner
Henry Hower
H. G. Troxell
Reuben Rothfuss
Samuel Bastian
W. M. Goehrig
Charles 8. Fenstamaker
Steve Hill
Pottsville
Thirteenth Congressional District
James W. Ryon
Congress
Schwab Heads to Europe from Altoona for France Treatment
Charles M. Schwab travels by private car Loretto to New York then sails for Europe. He plans a course of treatment at mineral springs in France for an ailment described as nerve trouble. An Altoona friend, F. D. Raupp, reports Schwab feels better and reflects on boyhood scenes along his journey.
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Scwab
Loretto
New York
Charles M. Schwab
United States Steel Corporation
Joseph Schwab
Europe
Europe?”’ Was Asked Mr. Schwab
London
The
Daily Chronicle
Steel Trust
Altoona
France
F. D. Raupp
Ife
Mr. Saupp
A O H Convention Opens in Wilkes-Barre
Delegates to the A O H state convention attended services at St Marys Church in Wilkes-Barre. Father Dunn gave the address and City Solicitor McHugh welcomed delegates to Columbus hall. John Lynch spoke, E J Moore welcomed, James O Sullivan praised Pennsylvania Hibernians, and reports showed the order prosperous.
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Associated Press
Wilkes-Barre
St. Mary's Catholic Church
Father Dunn
Luzerene County
Columbus Hall
Charles McHugh
Price
Donahue
Philadelphia
John Lynch
Luzerne County
E. J. Moore
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Father McMahon
Schuylkill
Father Sullivan
Erie
Shooting in Nesquehoning touches labor unrest
General Gobin and staff set up temporary headquarters in Shenandoah area as funeral plans for Patrick Sharpe proceed after he was killed by deputy during a strike incident. Officials probe the shooting, with Thomas Duffy and Peter Gallagher traveling to Lansford and Mauch Chunk to pursue counsel. Deputy McKinroyle admits the shooting, claiming self defense.
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Tamaqua
Gobin
Twelfth Regiment
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Shenandough
Punther Creek Valley
Shenandoah
Patrick Sharpe
Nesquehoning
Zehmir
Lehigh Coal Company
Familly
Lansford
Thomas Duffy
Sharpe
Mauch Chunk
McKinroyle
No Mental Change in Robert Remington
Edward D. Remington, brother of Robert Reading Remington who killed himself at the Newport Reading Room, arrived from Pittsburgh and left for Williampport Pennsylvania with two clerks to take statements about the death. He said he was extremely surprised by papers attributing the death to self action.
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Associated Press
Newport
R. I
Edward D. Remington
Robert Reading Remington
Pittsburg
Williamaport
Remington
Robert Remington
eMr
Remington Brother Reported Mentally Stable Before Death
The last sighting in April showed no mental change. On a New York visit he questioned associates who denied any imbalance. The body lay at the undertaker and the casket bore roses from friends.
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van Alen
New York
Robert Remington
Japanese Cruiser Ordered to Torishima for Rescue
Exclusive wire from Yokohama reports the cruiser Tachiho ordered to Torishima to aid survivors after volcanic eruption Aug 13 15. Island residents totaling 150 were reported killed, prompting the call for relief efforts.
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Yokohama
Tachiho
Marshus Island
Torishima
Wreck On The Pennsylvania Near Belmar Station
A rear collision at Belmar New Jersey involved a Pennsylvania train bound north and an empty Central Railroad of New Jersey train. Six cars wrecked, multiple deaths and injuries, including a 13 year old girl Aliee Bignett, with crews missing and fires and steam injuries noted. The scene saw wreckage thirty feet high and depot damage.
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Associated Press
Asbury Park
N. J
Pennsylvania
New York and Long Branch
Belmar
Central Railroad of New Jersey
Central
Fitzpatrick
Towle
M May
Aliee Bigwett
Rahway
Harry van Note
Position of Operators in Anthracite Talks
New York August 19 The presidents of the anthracite coal roads held their weekly conference. Truesdale DL&W says there is no basis for rumors of concessions to end the strike and that work should resume in time for fall demand. Operators will not discuss business with outsiders.
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Associated Press
New York
Anthracite Coal Roads
Truesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad Company
Notable deaths and labor clash across three towns
In Tarentum Rev William Lynch aged 87 longtime pastor of James Methodist Episcopal Creighton dies of paralysis. In Missoula Charlots Indian scout of the Rocky mountain district dies at Flathead reservation, with claims his death opens the area to settlement. In Hasleton workers clash at Klondike washery near Parkview halting operations and suspending plant work.
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Tarentum
William Lynch
James Methodist Episcopal Church
Creighton
Pittsburg
Paralysls
Missoula
Bront
Charlots
Rocky Mountain District
Flathead Reservation
Charlot
Associated Press
Hasleton
Aig. W
Klondike Washery
Parkview
Shaw Discusses Tariff Changes and Meat Trade
Secretary Leslie M. Shaw argues for selective tariff readjustment rather than a full revision. He cautions against pledges to congress candidates and contends the tariff is not the mother of trusts but fosters conditions for capital and labor cooperation. He cites meat packing concerns, farm interests, and recent stockyard trends to illustrate potential impacts.
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Congress
Friends of Protection
Republican Party
McKinley
Buffalo
United States
Sam
Butchers
Mhy Packer
Mexico
South America
Chicago
They All Interdependent in Prosperity And Tariffs
The speech urges unity among diverse American regions to support work and prosperity. It cites Daniel Webster on employment feeding bread and calls for a Republican Congress with strong cross-regional cooperation to adjust tariff items without prolonged debate. The speaker appeals to manufacturers farmers miners and traders across New England Pennsylvania Ohio Michigan and western districts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South America
Daniel Webster
New England
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Ohio
Michigan
Middle West
Paris
Editors Are Arrested for Courier-Herald Criticism
Exclusive AP report from Wilkes Barre notes warrants issued for Charles Thain editor and John Mullery business manager of the Courier-Herald over alleged unfair label of workers and ridicule of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western company. They were held on 12,000 bail for a Friday hearing after previously posting 11,000 bail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles Thain
John Mullery
Wilkes-Barre
Courier-Herald
Wyoming
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Company
Thain
Mullery
Pollock
Finn
New Fur Seal Rookery Found in Aleutian Islands
Exclusive report from The Associated Press notes Captain Shoe maker of the revenue cutter Manning reports a new fur seal rookery near the western Aleutians. Lieutenant Berthoff observed unbranded seals on Bouldger Island, 3 600 miles west of San Francisco, amid inquiries into other rookeries and possible rendezvous away from the Pribiloffs.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Captan Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
Charles H. McLellan
Manning
Aleutian Islands
Shoemaker
Long Chain of Islands
Bertholtent
Bouldyer
Pribiloff Islands
Bouldger
Bering Sea
Pacific Ocean
San Francisco
Berthoff
Ford
Bingham Lodge Firemen Ratify Agreement with Manhattan Railway
Members of J. F. Bingham lodge ratified the pact between Manhattan Railway Company and the grievance committee of firemen and engineers. Secretary Wells stated the action ends the matter though bad feeling lingers between firemen and railway officers.
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New York
J. F. Bingham Lodge
Brotherhood of
Toogmotive
Manhattan Railway Company
Wells
Allied Building Trades Fund Boxes Aim For $1000 Weekly
The Philadelphia council of Allied Building Trades has secured over four glass contribution boxes to collect donations for striking coal miners. Boxes will be placed in hotels, restaurants, drug stores and office buildings to raise at least $1,000 each week.
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Philadelphia
Council of Allied Building Trades
Counsell of Allied Building Trades
Four Men Burned In Tunnel Derrick Work Incident
Four workers in the Rapid Transit tunnel suffered severe facial and body burns from a backdraft while operating a large engine. Injured are Aller Blumb, Hans Fredericksen, Hubert Boderton, and John Fitzpatrick. Doctors fear all may lose their eyesight.
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New York
Aller Blumb
Hans Fredericksen
Hibert Bodertoan
John Fitzpatrick
Return bout planned after town bout ends in punishment show
In Bult Lake Utah on August 10 Jack Root and George Gardner teased a comeback match within two months after their last night bout. Arrangements were taking shape this morning between Root and Gardise representatives for the rematch.
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Associated Press
Bult Lake
Utah
Jack Root
George Gardner
Root
Gardise
The White Elephant Proprietor Butch Thompson Dies
Charles H. Thompson known as Butch Thompson died at Saratoga after long illness from Brights disease and cirrhosis of the liver. A famed gambler, he built wealth while running the White Elephant with Al Smith in New York and betting on races. Born in Norway 62 years ago, he leaves two sisters and property valued at $500000. Burial is set for Thursday at Glenside cemetery.
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Saratoga
Associated Prona
N. Y
Charles H. Thompson
Butch” Thompson
Long Branch
Bright
Thompson
Norway
al Smith
New York City
Glenside
Delaware Regulars Nominate Ticket and Back Roosevelt
The Regular Republicans in Dover nominate Dr. L. H. Ball for Congress, Martin B. Burris for state treasurer, Parnell B. Norman for auditor, and endorse President Roosevelt's administration with support for 1904 renomination. The platform praises McKinley era reciprocity and Cuba trade quotes. no senatorial reference. Union Republicans set Sept. 2 convention. In Kent, J. Abbott loses renomination to Alvin Connor. Allee reelected state senator.
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Associated Press
Dover
Del
Congress
L. H. Ball
Martin B. Burris
Parnell B. Norman
Roosevelt
Delaware
Cuba
McKinley
Buffalo Exposition
United States
Union Republicans
Addicks
Kent County
Reunion of Veterans Elects Officers in Lancaster
At the Lancaster Aug 19 survivors of the Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery, 112th Pennsylvania, elected officers for the group. Christian Wise of Lancaster was chosen president with James Gibson, Frankford, Jerome Buck of Philadelphia as vice presidents, G W Ward of Philadelphia as secretary, and W H Berger of Philadelphia as treasurer.
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Lancaster
Second Pennsylvania Heavy Artillery
One Hundred and Twelfth Pennsylvania
Christian Wise
James Gibson
Frankford
Jerome Buck
Philadelphia
John W. Gray
Camden
G. W. Ward
W. H. Berger
Shooting at Mt Gretna National Guard rifle range scores
Mount Gretna Lebanon Aug 19 The first day of practice scores at the state rifle range show mixed results with some high marks. The best average will determine the state team for the national shoot. Krag Jorgensen rifles used for the first time. Adjutant General Stewart visited camp and will stay several days as guest of Col Patterson.
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Associated Press
Lebanon
National Guard
Mt. Gretna
Fem Girton
Stewart
W. K. Patterson
Races Postponed at Readeville Grand Circuit
Boston reporters say the grand circuit trotting at Readeville was postponed today due to rain and wet track conditions.
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Boston
Readeville
Venezuelan Revolutionists Seize Cumana Ports Amid Warship Rumors
Venezuelan revolutionists occupy Cumana in Bodrum province without a fight as government forces retreat to Margarita aboard the Ossun. News says British warships under an admiral may visit La Guaira, while revolutionaries already hold Ciudad Bolivar La Vela de Coro Carupano Barcelona and Cumana.
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la Guaira
Velutini
Cumana
Margarita
Ossun
Venezuela
Barcelona
Ciudad Bolivar
Guaira
Cano Colorado
la Vela de Coro
Carupano
Cu Inuna
Grand Lodge Officers Elected In Knights of Pythias Session
Sunbury August 12 The state grand lodge Knights of Pythias convened with about five hundred delegates. Two sessions yielded officer elections and reports. Keeper of records shows 469 lodges and 43 635 members. Officers chosen include Grand chancellor George M Fletcher Eric vice chancellor Calvin Tomlinson Newtown, prelate W E Foltz Chambersburg.
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Sunbury
Knights of Pythias
Keeper of Records
George M. Fletcher
Eric
Calvin Tomlinson
Newtown
W. E. Foltz
Chambersburg
George Hawks
Philadelphia
Willis H. Faber
Wil Hamsport
Thomas W. Conway
Gayley
G. W. Broadhead
Montrose
Willam B. Hart
Iglesias Arrested in Aguadilla Over Labor Pamphlet
Santiago Iglesias, president of the Federation of Workmen of Porto Rico, was arrested at Aguadilla for issuing a pamphlet attacking Insular authorities amid the recent labor strike. He posted bail $500 and previously faced December 1901 imprisonment on a conspiracy charge later reversed by the island Supreme Court.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Santiago Iglesias
Federation of Workmen of
Aguadilla
Island
Aglesius
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Noted
Steamship arrivals and sailings listed for major ports. New York shows arrivals including Kronprinz Wilhelm and Friesland with Bremen and Hamburg links. Antwerps arrival includes Friesland and York, while Plymouth Cherbourg passages mark activity at Boulogne Potsdam bound for Rotterdam.
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Associated Press
New York
Kronpring Wilhelm
Teustonic
Liverpool
Stuls
Bouthampton
Kaiserina Theresia
Brémen
Plymouth
Weather data for August 19, 1903
Local weather record shows a high of 88 degrees and a low around 68. Humidity and precipitation figures are noted with an 0.85 inch total fall and 1? time period indicated.
Weather Forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania
Washington reports a forecast for Wednesday and Thursday in Eastern Pennsylvania. Partly cloudy Wednesday with moderate temperatures and fair Thursday. Light to fresh north winds accompany the conditions.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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Hayti
Schwab
Associated Proms
A. O. H. Convention
Wilkes- Barre
First Business Ses
Sion
M’elmoyle
Shaw
Secretary of the Treasury
Morrisville
Leslie M. Shaw
Venue Service
Associated Preas
Manhattan
Thirteenth Regiment
Silat
City
Sheridan
Nor's Troop
16Th
Vner
Mi Gove'nor's
Willemstad
Curracao
Bermudese
Grand Lodge
Iglesias
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