Waiting For The Clouds To Roll By In Pekin
Press reports indicate Chinese officials in Pekin may seek settlement talks any moment as German troops arrive and gunboat Castine sails to Amoy. Conger's dispatch notes 2000 Germans and ministers from Tsung-Li Yamen expected, signaling possible informal Chinese negotiations and protection of American interests.
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Chaffee
Foreign Office
Pekin
Castine
Amoy
Warehington
Rte
Madelaya
Tien- Tein
Adviers
Mini
Conger
China
Pouerlve
Rome
Amey
Harvest of Crime Baffles West Virginia Towns
Widespread violence reports from Dinges Clover’s Gap and nearby areas detail three men shot or attacked within 24 hours. Ira Ellis is seriously wounded after an ambush on Island Creek. Louis Elmore’s horse was shot. Rev. Millard Stafford was shot but expected to recover. Authorities probe unsolved cases amid multiple assaults and attempted murders.
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Dinges
W. Va
Island Creek
Ira Ellis
Louis Elmore
Millard Stafford
Guyan
New City Rising in Philippines Says Army Doctor
Boston Aug 27 Dr Joseph J Curry member of the board of army medical officers visiting his home on leave from Manila comments on Philippine conditions. He says US troops have cleared disease and improved sanitation creating a new city of Monta and notes that native physicians work with inspectors and laboratories aid disease control. He cites progress in education health and reconstruction while cautioning that land ownership and social tensions persist and will require years to settle.
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Clover's Gap
W. Va
Clarence McNearey
Vinnie
Tillie Yost
Bila Wells
Metz
Yosteisters
McNearey
Mise Welle
Boston
Joseph J. Curry
Board of Army Medical Officers
Philippine Islands
Manila
United States
Monta
Healtl
God Aasietniite
Poasent
Philippines
Ore Handlers on Strike at Cleveland Docks
About 10 iron ore handlers at Cleveland File railway docks walked out today after owners of the steamer Simon J. Murphy refused extra payment for unloading a wet cargo. A settlement near Erie prompted plans to extend the strike to the Cleveland and Toledo railroad docks, potentially involving 1,400 workers.
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Cleveland
File Railway
City
Mumber
Simon J. Murphy
Erie
Coeveladd
Ittleang Wallroad
Millionaire rancher Herndon faces court order in Kentucky
Rhdes Herndon, a Scott county cattle king valued at nearly a million dollars, was escorted to a court hearing in Lexington Kentucky after being ordered from a restaurant where he and friends had dined. The incident centers on a restraining or stay action linked to legal proceedings.
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Laxington
Rhdes Herndon
Scott County
Herndon
Toone Renominated. Adlai Brovenson Named Alternative VP Hope
In Chicago at the People's Party national convention the selection of Charles A. Toone as vice presidential nominee was accepted after dispute. Adlai Brovenson was proposed as an alternative nominee.
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Charles A. Toone
Hominee
Adlai Brovenson
Oyster Outlook Shows Damage to Oysters This Season
A New York report from the oyster district indicates the season opening next Saturday will be hindered by damage from storms and mining activity. The blast of Storm Starfire and minor diversions have caused heavy bivalve losses, dampening prospects for a strong season.
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New York
Oyter
Starfie
Bubonic plague cases in Hoegon Scotland reported
Three family members father mother and child diagnosed with bubonic plague placed under medical authority in Hoegon Scotland as officials monitor the situation Aug 7.
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Hoegon
Scotland
Plague in Scotland Impacts Coal Exchange Sale
London reports on August 27 that a U S cow was offered at the coal exchange sale but faced no competition. The incident appears to have minimal impact on prices and no clear market effect is noted. The text is fragmented with unclear details.
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London
Prieta
Christian Scientist Treated Man. Death Follows
Philadelphia August 27 The coroner investigates the death of Glilea J Burgess 24 from consumption after six months of Christian Science treatment by Mrs Brownell. The patient fell ill last winter and, despite prayers, was later given medical care but died Saturday night. The attending physician notified the coroner.
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Philadelphia
Glilea J. Burgess
Brownell
Burgess
Boers Fight Britons Along Thirty Mile Front
Lord Roberts reports fierce Sunday combat along a 30 mile front near Machadodorp. Boers held ground with heavy guns and stubborn defense as British forces under Bruce Hamilton claim victory at Winburg. Boer general Olivier captured in the engagement.
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London
Lord Roberts
Belfast
Long Toms
Machadodorp
Wbout
Pretoria
Olivier
Bruce Hamilton
Winburg
Orange River Colony
Thought World's End Near
Railroaders in Curbdrland Maryland report a subterranean explosion two miles from Horton near the West Virginia Central line. Earth heated as investigators approached yet no eruption visible. Villagers feared apocalyptic event as they searched the mountains for cause.
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Curbdrland
Horton
West Virginia Central Railroad
Acme
Bear Shot Within Duluth City Limits
In Duluth Minnesota on August 8 year a city lawyer named Wilkon shot a two hundred pound black bear inside the city limits. The bear had wandered into Lester Park lured by wild berries and made its way into the area.
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Duluth
Minn
Wilkon
Lester Park
Tennessee Republican split in Knoxville near Evans factions
Senator Manna plans to intervene in the Tennessee Republican rift between Brownlow supporters and the Clay Evans faction to favor Evans. Evans partisans threaten to cause trouble as tensions rise in Knoxville on August 7.
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Eknoxvilly
Tom
Manna
Brownlow
Clay Evans
Naval Parade Highlights Grand Army Encampment
Chicago Aug 27 veterans of the salt water paraded with Farragut Dupont Porter ships plus Dewey Sampson veterans. The naval march along Lake Michigan drew tens of thousands while government vessels towed barges and flotillas with reservists. Reunions filled halls as leaders spoke at the Coliseum and athletic club banquet amid plans for twenty six state reunions and the upcoming Grand Army parade. William J Bryan declined attendance citing President McKinley’s absence to avoid partisanship.
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Dupont
Porter
Dewey
Sampson
Chicago
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Grenerathon
Montlijo
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Santines Harbor
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Lake Michigan
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Murrows
Michigan
Scofield
Wisconsin
Albert TD. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Menumnt
Indiana
James G. Flanders
Milwaukee
Charles G. Dawes
United States Philippines Commission Clarifies Roles
Manila date shows the Philippine Commission issuing clarifications on its powers and stance following President McKinley’s directives. Officials seek to explain how their actions align with colonial governance and the expectations of Filipino governance.
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Manila
Aus
United States
MyKinley
Edmunds backs McKinley while opposing expansion policy
Ex Senator George F. Edmunds of Vermont, visiting Fabyan House, says he opposes expansion as a national policy yet supports McKinley’s re election. He defends the China army move as emergency action, criticizes the Democratic plank on Imperialism, and warns against Bryan on silver.
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N. H
George F. Edmunds
Vermont
McKinley
United States
China
Ndmunda
Edmunds
Philippines
Bryan
Congress
Notiaa
Mr. Edmunds
Dbrvyan
Treasury
Mob violence leaves Gilman devastated amid arson and death
In Gilman Illinois a mob killed two people and wounded several others after a malpractice claim surrounding Dr Charlotte M Wright. The Wright property was torched as she lay unconscious with a shoulder wound and no arrests had been made.
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Gilman
Jessie Salter
Outaktrta
Charlotte M. Wright
Wright
John Milsteads
Mike Ryan
George Willoughby
Standard O11 Company
Peter Mauer
John Meyers
Mrs. Wright
Thieves Steal Amalgam Worth 3000 From Cyanide Plant
In Helina Montana on August 27 thieves broke into the Jay Govid cyanide plant office and stole $3,000 worth of gold amalgam. The material was reported as hot from the furnace when removed, signaling a bold daylight theft at the facility.
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Helina
Mont
Amiy
Drowning Death of Anthony Michonis at Pitteton Town
Anthony Michonis aged 43 drowned while boating on the Sillywohan river near Pitteton town. He was in a boat with two friends when a second boat approached. while offering a drink the boat capsized, and Michonis disappeared to the bottom. His body was recovered shortly before midnight.
Movements of Steamships Across Ports
Shipping reports show arrivals at New York and Havre including the Southwark Antwerp Grower Kurhirch Bremer and Southampton Georgie Liverpool. Departures list Tels geovia Hamburg via Chetbours Devil Liverpool and Elmuria from New York. Lisard-Pawed Statendach New York to Rotterdam.
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Ave
Southwark
Antwerp
Grower Kurhirch
Bremer
Southampton
Georgie
Liverpool
Tels Geovia
Hamburg
Chetbours
Devil
Havre
Mretagne
Glogow
Arived
Atlamvia
Elmuria
Lisard
Pawed
Statendach
Rotterdam
Fitz Retires From Prize Ring
New York August 27 Robert Fitzsimmons tonight announced his retirement from boxing He failed to land a heavyweight title bout with James J Jeffries before the Horton Inn expires at midnight next Friday He declared I am through with fighting I will retire from the ring and will not claim the championship from Jeffries He said he is ready to meet him next Friday but Jeffries is in no condition to fight and Fitzsimmons will go out with the Horton law
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New York
Robert Fritzsliamens
James J. Jeffries
Horton Inn
Jeffries
Iam
Ring
Horton Law
The Cost of Mob Rule in Akron Riot
Akron residents estimate the cost of mob rule at about 200 daily for 600 National Guard troops plus special police. Damages and losses near a half million dollars are anticipated. State troops were withdrawn as conditions remained peaceful.
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Akron
Olo National Guard
Wanotndkerta
Negro Preacher Responds to White Assault in New York
In Ava New York George Lima a Black preacher fatally wounded a white man who attacked Mrs. Clarke Walner at her Gravesend home before attempting to escape a mob. The mob feared light scrutiny of his race as danger grew.
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New York
Ava
Montrose Judge Moldum Named Chief Justice
Governor Stote commissions Judge J Brewster Moldum of Montrose as chief justice of the supreme court to fill the vacancy from the death of Judge Henry Green. The vacancy caused by Green’s passing will be filled upon the governor's return from Chicago on September 3.
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Harrisbury
Stote
J. Brewster Moldum
Montrose
Supreme Court
Henry Green
Chicago
Population figures for Malthyete and Denver in 1900 census
Washington reports Malthyete Maryland has a population of about 19000, a rise of around 171 percent from 1890. Denver Colorado records show about 10672 residents, while the 1900 census lists Denvir’s population around 25400, with a republication note on growth.
Mine Workers Session in Hazleton Without Operators Present
The United Mine Workers convention in Wilkes-Barre adjourned after a brief morning session in Hazleton. Delegates heard from D C Gallagher who warned miners may strike if leadership calls for action, while President Mitchell urged caution and a potential amicable settlement. The afternoon focused on scale committee revisions with a final vote expected tomorrow. Operators did not attend. no immediate trouble anticipated in Wilkes-Barre and surrounding areas.
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Wilkes-Barre
Tingleton
The
United Mine Workers
D. C. Gallagher
Plymouth
Mitchell
Anethradites
Mine Workers’ Union
Benjamin James
Jeanesville
John Fahey
Shamokin
Aanyar Coneenn
Is He Charley Ross Revealed in Philadelphia Kidnapping Case
A man jailed for vagrancy in Philadelphia claims to be Charley Ross, the missing boy kidnapped nearly 28 years ago. He tells a detailed tale matching the famous mystery, while another version questions his assertion. investigators seek corroboration amid the puzzling case.
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Poughkevjah
Charley Thom
Philadelphia
Rees
Green Goods Man Held in Philadelphia Bail Hearing
Charles Spinner, accused of running a green goods operation, claimed to be in New York at his home. He was held in $1000 bail for a further hearing today by the United States Commissioner on charges of using the mails to defraud.
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New York
Suleile
Vendome Hotel
Proadway
Fortieth Street
H. J. Ford
Boston
Spadeon
Baltimore
Fitz4immons
Sharkey
Coney Island
Spudson
Ford
Mores Lewis
Grand Street
Otto Dietrich
Nasex Market Court
Philadelphia
Charles Spinner
Wio
United States Commission
Ceslas
Pope circular signals on Italian throne change
A Vatican circular notes modification of papal rights over Rome province and asserts recognition of the new king of Italy, while reserving no right beyond Sardinia. The document references the pope’s stance amid questions on the throne and church authority.
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Trome
Vatican
Papal
Rome
Italy
Sardinia
Jealous Wife Kills Rival in Kentucky Woods
In Somerset Kentucky Mrs Seropia Sellers was lured from home by Nancy Huntley and her daughter Phoebe King. They ambushed her in the woods and burned her to death. Sellers and Huntley had been intimate relations.
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Somerset
Aus
Seropia Sellers
Nancy Huntley
Phoebe King
Mra
Sellera
Mr. Hunley
Steamship Obie Arrives from Nome With Passengers
The steamship Obie arrived in Seattle from Nome carrying 82 passengers and an insured amount of 145000 dollars. Gold shipments followed the Klondike rush with the balance of funds arriving from Nome.
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Seattle
Wash
Obie
Nome
Mill Blast Claims Engineer in Portland Explosion
The boiler explosion at Thomas Drew's saw mill near Geneva Vernon Vernon Finkbone, engineer of the Walter, was fatally injured and died this evening. The accident occurred when the boiler blew at the mill in Portland Indiana.
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Portland
Ind
Thomas Drew
Geneva
Vernon Finkbone
Walter
General News Digest From The Morning Tribune
The morning paper reports on a sweeping China situation change and calls for drastic action by United Ming workers. It notes veterans encamped in Chicago and discusses a former senator endorsing Muhintey. Local courts, school board meetings, and civic appointments are highlighted along with minor crime and industrial news.
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United Ming Workers
Vetera
Chicago
Ratnivds
Muhintey
Democratic primary results in Monron County show clear winner
In Monron County the Democratic primary tally favors former state senator Joseph Bh over Representative Cogle for the congressional endorsement by a wide margin. Rodgers and Burnett are also noted for their respective positions and the race highlights a shift toward M. Luther Michuoty for the memorial role.
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Stendeburg
Aug
Monron County
Tate
Joaeph
Cogl Baved
Rodgers
Burnett
Ona M. Luthor Michuoty
Weather Forecast for Washington Today and Wednesday
Partly cloudy weather expected in Washington today and Wednesday. Light to moderate winds from the west accompany the warm temperatures across the region.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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