United States Defends Treaty Rights in China Crisis
Washington reports Russia Germany and Japan have not declared war on China. Officials say next forty eight hours or two weeks remain uncertain. Dispatches from Chefoo and Pekin are sparse with Chaffee and Conger alerts. Japanese and Russian cavalry move as Chinese forces rally near Pekin.
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Russia
Germany
Japan
United States
China
Pekin
Washington
Jayeui
Chefoo
Russi
Charmany
Department of State
War
Navy
Conger
General Chaffee
Remey
War Department
Chaffee
Department
Tien Tsin
London
Tien Tain
Shanghai
Tien Tzin
Aga
Takahira
Foreign Office
Toklo
Yamaguchi
Wan Shan Shan
Treasury Department
Taku
Nan Yuan
Bhan Tung
Ader
Electrical Storms Leave Damage Across New York Area
Severe electrical storms struck New York and nearby areas causing extensive damage. At Union Hill a Plattdeutscher Verein festival pavilion was struck by lightning, killing two men including Joseph Schoenig of Tinton Hill. Nearby Shamokin reports the worst storm in city history with multiple buildings struck.
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New York
Union Hill
N. Z
Plattdeutscher Verein
Ileltining
Joseph Schoenig
Tinton Hill
Aaron Reed
Mayaville Park
Here
Mt. Carmel
Mehmning
American warship arrives at Morocco amid Tangier murder dispute
A United States warship has arrived in Tangier to back the claim arising from the June murder of Marios Essagin, an un naturalized American who managed Braunsweig & Co. in Fez. The fatal confrontation began after a dispute with a Moroccan priest following a collision with a mule. Essagin fired a revolver in self defense, triggering a mob attack that left him mortally wounded and his body reportedly burned.
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Tangier
Morocco
United States
Marios Essagin
Fez
Braunsweig & Co
Esssigin
Elf
Essigin
Ilfe
Sacred Song Opens the Encampment
Chicago crowds fill the Coliseum for a grand patriotic and sacred song service at the encampment with 13000 attendees and a 100 piece band. Major Shaw and Bishop Fallows preside with early addresses on true patriotism and duties of citizens. An afternoon children’s service drew 16000 attendees and 75000 rail arrivals marked a busy day for veterans and visitors. Major Bassseur tipped to become commander in chief. John C. Black declines candidacy.
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Chicago
Coliseum
Bishop Fallows
Harrison
Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Daniel E. Sickles
Grand Army
FE. G. Wirsch
T. D. Wallace
Golpels
Bishop Follows
B. W. Arnet
Wilberforce
Ohio
Leo Basseeur
St. Louis
John C. Black
Ilinois
Ham
Defiant Viceroy Reports Resistance to Territorial Demands
A Shanghai dispatch dated August 25 quotes Chie Tung viceroy of Han-Kow declaring he will resist any attempt to seize territory or interfere with the armies of various viceroys. The report says Prince Tum, not Prince Tuan, was captured by the Japanese.
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London
Shanghai
Canadian Archie McEachern Beats Jacobeon In Wallshire Track Race
Archie McEachern the Canadian wheelman defeated J. P. Jacobeon in a Tutoh purait race at Wallshire board track today. McEachern led early, extended his advantage, and won in a desperate sprint. The distance was 1 mile 1,120 yards and the time 6 minutes 24 3 5 seconds.
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New York
Archie McEachern
J. P. Jacobeon
Wallshire Board
Jocobeon
McEachern
Jacobean
Cuba Conventions urged to frame a new constitution
Santiago de Cuba Aug 26 Governor General Wood urges unity among Cuban parties for a constitutional convention to draft the fundamental law. He says the United States will back a government serving liberty for all and asks delegates capable of creating a stable, nonpartisan framework. The speech follows strong endorsements from local leaders and church officials.
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Cuba
United States
Santiago de Cuba
Worml
EU Dientiariea
Senor Tamayo
Cola
Cater
San Juan Hill
Cully
Uinta Staten
Altiere
Wood
Ruite
Wis
Tom
McKinley
Arinria Munt
United State
Noha
General Wood
Drowned Baltimoreans William T and Joshua Levering Found
The bodies of William T and Joshua Levering were recovered from the Soequelanna river at Kote Harbor after an apparent canoe capsize last Thursday. Rescuers searched day and night and finally found the brothers at the site of the drowning.
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Lancaster
William T
Joshua Levering
Soequelanna
Kote Harbor
Wight
Aovilong Am Coly
Ex nun Margaret Minehan dies by her own hand aboard liner
On the French line steamer L Aquitaine from Havre a former nun named Margaret Minehan committed suicide by jumping overboard at 3 am on August 29. A Catholic priest conducted burial rites aboard with other passengers assisting. Minehan had left a Roman Catholic institution in France due to perceived disgrace from a romance and planned to visit her brother, a priest in Pennsylvania.
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New York
Reamer L'Aquitaine
Havre
Margaret Minehan
Wana
France
Pennsylvania
Stevenson Possible Pick as Populists Seize Unity
Chicago Aug 26 Adlai E Stevenson may replace Charles A Towne as Populist vice presidential nominee on Bryan ticket if unexpected events do not occur. A party committee poll suggested Stevenson’s selection. Butler and other leaders arrived for talks at Sherman House as unity with Democrats appears likely despite some opposition. Eugene Smith indicated friction is unlikely as Populists push Bryan Stevenson collaboration.
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Chicago
Adlai E. Stevenson
Chas. A. Towne
Butler
Sherman House
Stevenson Altis
Eugene Smith
Bryan
Stevenson
Insurance company activity in Pennsylvania and nearby states report
The annual report by Terael W. Dirlow, insurance commissioner of Inauranon, shows a 62 755 010 rise in life insurance business across Pennsylvania and neighboring states. Total in force across residents includes industrial policies. premiums paid and expenses reflect state and interstate activity with notable figures for life, accident and health lines.
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Norrie
Ava
Terael
W. Dirlow
Inauranon
Lenneylvenia
TER
Uife
Poonavunie
Polly Holdems
Ethyr Atetes
Vote on industrial reform debated by iron workers in Votagetown
A prominent anchor of the Amalgamation of Iron, Steel and TN Workers discusses lodge votes on a revolutionary proposition. The speaker cites progress and expects renewed operations by September, aiming to reach a settlement in the near term.
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Votagetown
Iron, Steel and
Seytembbir J
Lightning fatality shocks Mor wick area in storm
A two year old boy named Ralph Michards was killed by lightning during a severe storm that swept Columbia County. The same weather battered farms nearby, with reports of crop damage and livestock losses including several cows in Wood Township.
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Bloomaburg
Ralph Michards
Morwick
Columbia County
Horning
Wood Township
Local Weather and Rail News Mixed with Regional Updates
Morning weather shows potential storms and brief rainfall across districts. Train services face possible delays as thunderstorms sweep the area. Regional briefs report council actions, miner labor notes, and community updates with no major incidents.
Preaching Against Proposed Strike in United Mine Workers Meeting
United Mine Workers invite operators to a joint conference at Hagleton Pennsylvania to settle grievances. Most delegates remain distant as talks hinge on convention decisions with no immediate strike plans and church leaders urge workers not to strike if ordered. President Mitchell notes outcome rests with the convention.
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United Mine Workers
Hagleton
Mitchell
Father Phillipa
St. Gabriel's Church
Father Perurenus
Phillips
Vespers Club Wins at Paris International Regatta
The Vespers Boat Club of Philadelphia won the senior eight championship at the Paris International Regatta under the Paris exposition. Four crews competed, with Ghent second, Minerva of Amsterdam third, and Germania of Hamburg last. Time for the winning crew was 6 minutes 7.8 seconds.
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Philadelphia
Paris
Ghent
Minerva
Amsterdam
Germania
Hamburg
Chinese Prepare to Resume Battle
Armed Chinese forces are reported to be moving south and west of Pekin with a well entrenched position found by Bengal Lancers four miles southwest. Allied detachments reconnoiter and loot as imperial cities endure tight guard by international authorities. A thanksgiving service was held by British and American legations, missionaries, and marines.
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Bengal Lancers
Pekin
Taku
Imperial City
Forbidden City
Race Riots Erupt in New York After Messenger Shot
In New York augured by the shooting of John Drennin a 20 year old messenger boy by John Davis a negro violence erupted with whites attacking black residents. Bullets from Davis’s revolver wounded Brengan and mobs roamed Sixty second street and Amsterdam Avenue as police dispersed scattered crowds and detained several for disorderly conduct.
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New York
John Drennin
Messenger
John Davis
Brengan
Davie
Sixtieth Street
Amsterdam Avenue
Death Embrace Claims Rescuer in River Tragedy
In Tiniontown Pennsylvania on August 24 Altha T Ritenour died while attempting to save Samuel Trimble of Fast End Pittsburgh who was drowning in the Monongahela River several miles above Point Marion. Both men vanished after being pulled underwater. Ritenour died from the effort.
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Tiniontown
Altha T. Tritenoour
Ramuel Trimble
Pitts Bure
Norves
Monongahela River
Marlon
Ritenour
Maritime Passages and Ports of Call Listed
A garbled transit note lists ships and routes including Fururasha Glasgow Caledonian Liverpool and Campania voyages from New York to Havre Se 1 and Southampton to Cherbourg Antwerp. also entries for Hamburg, Cherbourg and New York calls with Westernland and Frowle Point passages.
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New York
Fururasha
Glasgow
Caledonian
Liverpool
Liard
Havre
Campania
Se 1
Southampton
Deutech
Humburn
Cherbourg
Frowle Point
Paseed
Westernland
Antwerp
Denby Urges Re Election Op Of McKinley In Philippine Row
Chicago Aug 2046 ex minister Charles Denby long time Democrat urges McKinley re election in a letter criticizing Bryan attitude toward the Philippines. Denby argues Bryan aided ratification and questions imperialism stance while reviewing the Philippine commission and its Manila government set to operate September first.
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Chicago
Charles Denby
Indiana
United States
Ching
Philippines
McKinley
Bryan
Republican National Committee
Law Council
Nivesuiry
Manila
Spain
Aguinatto
Chie Aohlofe
Nso
Senate
Beon
Cobalit
Aryan
All Democratsa
Hawsll
Imperialiam
Dinyll
Hyde
Lle
Niyan
Germany
Thia
Mertree
Bern
William A. Bevan
Entiiteys Sons
Willowlé
Superiaken
Denhy
First
Philippine Commission
Anthracite Trade Shows No Major Change
The Ledger reports the anthracite coal trade shows little change with a possible strike discussed by miners and dealers, but buyers remain cautious. Demand remains steady in summer weather, and price prospect rumors for September 2 1/2 cents per ton have little effect on orders.
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Philadelphia
Ledger
Murder in the Cornfield Station Sparks Fatality
Charles Moryer, inventor on the Norfolk and Western railway, was stabbed to death by farmer James Reisier at Valley Crossing station eight miles south of Columbus. Gelder was shot. The dispute arose over cows from Moryer’s herd damaging Gerisler’s plowable field.
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Columbus
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania region outlook
The Eastern Pennsylvania forecast calls for local rain and thunderstorms likely through the day. Breezy conditions shift to a southwest wind as the day progresses.
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Washington
Twenlay
Ponmsylvania
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Carrie
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Carrile
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Mra, Cron, Sr
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Griffin
J. R. Gaussen
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James Lillingstone
Finch
Mould
M.S
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Haynes
Roberts
Sexton
Macaulay
MR. Towne
Adlai Stevenson
Insurance Report
Fx-Coreal Denhy Ure
Nowe
Anil Uomiment
Teeal
Meetionk
Allin
Lool
Weathorston
Hazleton
Vespers Club
Copurlett
Altha Ritenour
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