China Crisis Weighs on Washington New Plan Hinted
Washington dispatch records intensifying U S diplomacy over China with Minister Wu’s return to the State Department. Officials confer behind locked doors as Washington weighs a potential independent move toward withdrawing troops from Beijing and shaping a Chinese commission.
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Washington
Cape May
State Department
Department
Hil
Atlee
Hill
White House
China
United States
oMems
Pekin
Li Hung Chang Seeks American Expert for Pekin Journey
A Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang requesting an American expert to accompany him to Pekin. United States Consul Goodnow is considering the request and evaluating the proposal.
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London
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
United States
Goodnow
Hatana growers petition General Wood on export duty
Hatana growers have presented a petition to General Wood requesting removal of the export duty on tobacco. The petition concerns only low grade tobacco sent to the United States and mainly destined for Spain, and is reported to be favorably considered.
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Hatana
Tohaeva
United States
Spain
Senator Hill Campaign Stop in Herkimer
Senator Hill spoke in Herkimer on September 7 at Fort Dayton with Judge Bart introducing him. He urged support for Bryan, defended the flag and warned against territorial ambitions, criticizing the current administration’s foreign policy and tariff moves toward Porto Rico. He praised labor and urged united effort for victory.
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N. Y
Pix-Sennator Hill
Bart
Fort Dayton
Hill
Bryan
Senator Hill
Hhis
Porto Rico
United States
Inbor
Burned to Death in Hotel Fire in Williamsport
Fire at Sempsey's hotel barn in Liberty Township Tioga County began at 12:30 this morning destroying the hotel and neighboring shops including Kemble's tricksmith shop Reed's wagon shop Huyler's tailor Ferguson's furniture Woodruff block and the hotel. Guest Chorge Weegand perished in the blaze while others escaped burned clothing and five horses perished in the stables.
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Sempsey
Liberty
Tioga County
Jacob Kemble
Robert Reed
Huyler
Ferguson
Woodruff
Chorge Weegand
Sempaey Hotel
Democracy Leaders Hold Secret Session in New York
An important conference of state Democratic leaders gathered at the Hoffman House New York on September 7. Attendees included Richard Croker ex Senator Edward Murphy Frank Campbell Perry Belmont State Senator H H Metarren Corporation Counsel John Whilen and former Missouri Governor Stone serving as national committee subcommittee chair. They pledged secrecy with only hints of attempts at harmony and possibility of Governor prospects. Murphy and McCarren said harmony is practically assured and the national committee will work with the State Committee in the campaign.
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Hoffman House
Richard Croker
Edward Murphy
Frank Cambell
Perry Belmont
HH. Metarren
Corporation
Collnesel
John Whilen
Stone
Missouri
Justice Marle
Albanswin
Murphy
McCarren
Hugh McLauehliin
Snay
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State Committee
Auccon
Democratic Party
Rane City
New York City
Automobiles Replace Trolley Cars Considered by Union
Detroit September meeting of the executive committee of the National Association of Street Railway Financiers discussed drafting a plan to raise funds with which local unions may purchase automobiles for street railway workers in cities facing ongoing strikes. President Mulion proposed the financing approach to support transport needs during labor disputes.
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Detroit
Mulion Waa
Deadlock Persists in Twentieth Congressional Conference
Johnstown September 7 The deadlock over the Twentieth congressional conference continues after another ballot yields few decisive votes. The conferees adjourned and will reconvene next Monday evening at the Capitol Hotel in this city.
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Johnstown
Capitol Hotel
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances From New York
Ships arrive from Hamburg Southampton and Cherbourg with arrivals including the Trav from Southampton and Victoria from Cherbourg. Vessels clearing include the Bethermane for Savinorne and Mine. Hamburg bound ships depart New York via Weymouth and Zeebrugge with Belgravia and Belgravia passengers heading to Cherbourg and Hamburg.
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Sept
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Fuerstrerio
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Fetewo
Armiced
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Su Tve
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Chabourg
Roosevelt Rally Draws Massive Crowd in Grand Rapids
Governor Roosevelt spoke to a packed Auditorium in Grand Rapids amid a fervent campaign rally. He argued for continued prosperity and warned against Bryan’s silver policy while praising McKinley’s administration and urging trust reform and public accountability.
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Mich
Roosevelt
Powers’ Theatre
Michigan
Bay City
South Bend
William Alden Smith
Battle in South Africa Reported by Lord Roberts
General Hamilton traversed Dalstroom and attacked the enemy's left near Lydenburg as part of a planned right flank. Canadian mounted infantry defended the railway between Pan and Wonderfontein with two guns and a pom pom. Mahon aided but the garrison repelled the assault. several wounded and six men missing.
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Baden-Powell
Tan Hamilton
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Huller
Lydenburg
Pan
Wondersfontein
Mahon
Handers
Moodle
Baden-Powell Honored by Public Ovation at Ape Town
General Baden- Powell arrived in Ape Town to an immense public ovation. The crowd carried him on their shoulders from the railway station to Government House, a half mile march amid cheers despite the early hour.
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Ape Town
Baden- Powell
Government House
Deadlock in 23d District in Pennsylvania
Wyalusing Sept. 7. Twenty third Senatorial district conference at Brown's hotel failed to agree on representation. Bradford and Wyoming factions each nominated candidates B W Lewis and Rh O Erdmisten. Certificates of nomination to be filed and Dauphin county court to decide.
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Brown's
Wyelusing
Bradford
Wyoming
B. W. Lewis
Tunkhannock
Rh. O. Erdmisten
Athens
Dauphin County
Miners Debates Strike Ahead in Wyoming Valley
In Wilkes-Barre and surrounding Wyoming valley meetings miners discussed the UMW decision in Indianapolis. Kingston showed opposition to a strike while Wanamie and Glen Lyon favored it. at Woodward mine only four of 470 voted against a strike. If ordered, Wilkes-Barre would host operators and Hazleton would harbor strikers as guards are readied.
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Wilkes-Barre
Wyoming Valley
United Mine Workers
Indianapolis
Homie
Kingston
Wanamle
Glen Lyon
Woodward
Lackawanna Company
Hazleton
Akron Riot Suspects Charged After City Turmoil
Amirew Carter, brother of the police court clerk, faced charges for participation in the Friel riot. He waived examination and was bound over in 2000 dollars. Contractor Willan Hyat, linked to dynamite used in the city building blast, was also bound over in 2000 dollars.
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Akron
Amirew Carter
Friel
Ite
Willan Hyat
Huntington Water Supply chartered by state department
The Huntington Water Supply company of Beranton received a state charter today in Harrisburg. The capital stock is listed as $000,000. Officials indicated the new corporation will engage in supplying water to the Beranton area.
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Harrisburg
State Department
Huntington Water Supply Company
Beranton
Verdict Blames Crew and Officials for Hatfield Wreck
The coroner's jury in Lansdale, Pennsylvania, finds fault with Engineer John Davis and Conductor Thomas Shelby of the excursion train, telegraph operator D. J. Beicher, train dispatcher W. B. Groves, and others for the Hatfield crash that killed thirteen and injured over fifty. The panel urges stricter signaling and speed rules and notes missed reports by railroad operators.
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Philadelphia and
Reading
Hatfield
John Davis
Thomas Shelby
B. D. Reidler
Bouderton
Groves
Reading Terminal
Philadelphia
William C. Mackburs
Ambler
Matfeld
Philadelphia and Reading Railway
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Philadelphia and Reading Railway Company
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Souderton
Unie
Cordenin Thomas Shelby
Engipore
John Davie
Davis
D. Jr. Beicher
Sawlerton Station
W. BR. Groves
Hendricks
William
Perkasle
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Fenner
Davia
Arbitration Effort Averts Strike In Anthracite Regions
Hazleton Sept 7 United Mine Workers district officers issued a statement seeking to avert a strike by appealing for arbitration after exhausting negotiations for fair wages and conditions. The message, signed by T D Nicholls president district No 1 Moet omax Duffy president district No 7 and John Fahey president district No 4, emphasizes arbitration and conciliation to maintain peace with operators.
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Hazleton
United Mine Workers of America
Pennsylvania
Lesue
Fallowa
T. D. Nicholls
Moet'omax Duffy
John Fahey
Fragmentary OCR Note on Population Figures in Yonkers
The readable text lists population percentages for several locations including Yonkers New York Ravine Wik and denser figures. It cites percentages around 40.0 percent and 8 064 with references to per cent and per cent figures, but the fragmentary source provides no coherent narrative or complete context.
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Rept
Yonkers
SN. W
DSR
Ravine
Wik
Utah State Convention Names Key Officials
At Salt Lake City the Republican convention announced selections for state offices including treasurer and attorney general. The list features Mo, Dah, Welch, and N Z Torter among others, with general instruction on the party leadership lineup.
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Welch
N. Z. Torter
News Briefs and Local Notes Across Scranton Area
The page summarizes diverse items from the region including labor actions, political speeches, and municipal developments. It notes the ongoing general strike, discussions by leaders, South Africa battles, a typhoid epidemic, court matters, and Scranton’s change to second class city status with local infrastructure updates.
Leaders Deliberate as Mine Workers Readying Strike
In Indianapolis the executive board of the United Mine Workers must decide by tomorrow night on permission for the anthracite districts to strike. President Mitchell says a big strike is likely and can be won in thirty days with support from the bituminous districts and substantial aid to workers. Communications will notify district presidents and strike orders will follow, with Mitchell leading the operation to the coal fields.
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Mine Workers of America
Mitchell
Indianapolis
Ept. T
United Mine Workers of America
Lewis
Crams
T. TD. Nichols
Nawticoke
John Fahey
Shamokin
Will Close Mines In Hazardous Strike Rumor
Hazleton reports a circulating rumor that if the Mine Workers national executive board declares a strike tomorrow all operators in the region will close their collieries Sunday night for an indefinite period. Operators deny knowledge of any such plan and say arbitration will not be agreed to.
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Hazleton
Executive Board of
Weather forecast for Eastern Pennsylvania Saturday and Sunday
Washington reports moderate temperatures and partly cloudy skies in Eastern Pennsylvania on Saturday with fresh northwesterly winds. Rain is probable Sunday.
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Washington
Pennsylvania
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