Delegates in Philadelphia for Junior Order convention
Hundreds of delegates gather for the fortieth state convention of the Junior Order in Philadelphia. Daughters of America open their sessions, officers are chosen, reports read, and two sessions planned with a Laurel Hill picnic. Anticipated officers and candidates are named, with open-air Bauer band concert and city tours for delegates.
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Wasdred
Wyoming Avenue
Wotowlock
Lyceum
State Council
Dnl
Dhe
Amora
Grand Army Hall
Philadelphia
Jermyn
Bureau of Information
Powell Building
Bauers Band
Wyoming
Bauer
Revere
Alexander
Laurel Hill Park
Daughters of America
Schubert Quartette
Chas. K. Campbell
Ella PL. Moyer
Contention Over National Council Name Change and Representation
Antiadministration forces push to rename the national council and shrink elected delegate representation. Critics argue the plan favors standing pastors and teachers, concentrates power in counties, and inflates costs for new regulations and printing. The old system allotted delegates by state size, but reform would curb this expansion.
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National Council
Hirty
Couseil
Wiis
Daughters of America Hold Session in Grand Army Hall
The Daughters of America met at Grand Army Hall over First National Bank, continuing business to 5 pm. Officers reported gains in membership and finances, with sessions set for Laurel Hill park picnic and a conference to conclude today.
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Daughters of America
Grand Army Hall
First National Bank
Charles BK. Campbell
McKeesport
Sadie Lowry
Murriebunge
Mila Po Maya
Allentown
Qaniriant
Krisbinng Pletcher
Dun- More
UHL
Maggie Jean
Terone
T. A. Fierilg
Scranton
W. A. Frankfort
Lancaster
Uwemitex
Laurhe L. Wholf
York
Alfred
Philadelphia
Magete Milliken
Harrisburg
Magete McClenahan
Catasauquan
Emma Bartholomew
Catasauqua
Emma Te Frits
Sarah IL. Whitehouse
Elmer E. Kingeald
Hokendauqua
Annie B. Weaver
Macy H. Noble
Charles G. Weaver
Philadephia
Fox
Ulrich
Bethlehem
Elizabeth Hancock
Keesport
Annie Smith
Homestead
Maoud
Gandy
Duquesne
Sarah C. Maxwell
McKeexport
Marie Powell
Carrie Clemens
Carmel
Cerbig
Ella Moyer
Mise Christiana Pletehor
Dunmore
Maggie Ulrich
Little Wolf
T. A. Gerbig
Mary Noble
Laurel Hill Park
T' Elahth
Opening of Lycem theatre convention in Altoona
The convention opens this morning with welcomes by Mager Mole and Binte Conneditor 4onge A Powers of Altoona. Rev OF . Pieres of Penn Avenue Baptist Church offers prayer and credentials reports are first on the agenda. The meeting outlines officer elections for a vice councillor and treasurer.
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Howe
Prosecution of Royalist Conspiracy Trial Opens in Paris Court
The senate, acting as a high court, begins trial of twenty two politicians including Deroulede and Habert on charges of conspiracy against the government. Indictment details royalist plots, mob violence plans, and attempts to overthrow the constitutional regime with messages between royalist leaders and their agents.
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Paris
Senate
Justics
Politielane i
Mim. de Motrtheouart
Derouleds
Maree Hebert
Thietwud
Kairon
Vaux
Jiles Guerin
M. Ternerd
Inia
Tai P.m
Paitioree
Ines
Repul Iic
Juelion
M. Fatilero
M. Fatheves
Ellenve
M. Bernard
MM. Deroulede
Marcel Habert
League of Ritriots
M. Guerin
anti-Bemetic League
M. Iu Bue
M. Baffert
Godefroy
Chevally
Royalist
Goelettes
Thar
League of Patriots
Devaulede
More Habert
Royalist League
Orleas
M. Buffett
Mariendad
M. Fallieres
M. Buffet
Duke of Orleans
Bohemia
M. Derouleds
Place de le Nation
Elysee Palace
al. Deroulede
Brugsel
M. Deroulede
Saint Cloud
Theater de la Repubiiequa
Parie
Senate debate delays trial as indictments read
The indictment reading triggered a walkout of Mernard and colleagues and led to a closed doors session. Senators debated admittance for the price representation before the parliamentary inquiry and their competence to sit as a high court.
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Eal
M. Mernard
Senate
M. Fal- Herles
Plague Breaks Out in Paraguay and Hong Kong
Buenos Ayres reports the Hiuhonic Plague has broken out in Asuncion Paraguay and Hong Kong. Twenty deaths occurred in Paraguay last week and Hong Kong saw fourteen new cases officially reported.
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Paraguay
Hong Kong
Illinois Race Riots Reach Herrin Arrests Near Carterville
Reports from Springheld and Carterville Indiana state governors, sheriffs, and Colonel Bennett confirm 27 men arrested near Herrin on murder charges after a riot. Mayor Zimmerman accuses Governor Tanner of pressuring citizens to sign an assurance in exchange for troop withdrawal.
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Herrin
Zimmerman
Carterville
Springheld
Chovernor Tanner Hue
Colonel Bennett
Chay
Marlon
Bennett
Carbondale
Tanner
ODD FELLOW MEETING IN DETROIT HINTS AT REFORMS
Detroit Sept 1 The convention considers mileage cuts for delegates from 10 to 6 and 10 cents for east and west attendees. Abolition of visiting cards is proposed to ease lodge visits. No officer elections are planned this year as terms continue. Admission of negroes to the L O L FL is debated with likely rejection. Rebekah branch seeks representation on the supreme body, facing opposition.
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Detroit
Young
Maryland
Severvlangre
Hoots Mountains
Sovereien Grand Ledane
Rebbekah
Washington Bent Officers and Soldiers Named in Cablegram
A cablegram lists multiple fallen or dead soldiers and officers by name and unit across several infantry and cavalry regiments, including James M. Leach seventeenth infantry and Charles F Wilson fourth cavalry, with additional names such as James J Mhewles twenty third infantry and Matthew Kecheer seventeenth infantry. The message records casualties in a formal roll call format.
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Washington
Bent
Gener
James M. Leach
Seventeenth Infantry
John W. Hayes
Ninth Infantry
James Harrington
Fourteenth Infantry
Ith
Martin Miller
Flist
Conley Angle
Sixteenth Infantry
Mth
Willan T. Henry
Fourth
Tith
Cook Goa
Lelor
Twenty-second
Oto Johnson
Klenry T. McMeatlon
Twelfth
Phillip Morris
Pourth Infantry
China protests Otis order to expel Chinese from the Philippines
The Chinese government through Minister Wu Tingfang lodges a formal protest with the U S State Department over General Otis's order expelling Chinese from the Philippines. Washington reports say the move affects Chinese communities and trade ties, with Secretary Root to review international law and military implications.
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Wu Ting Fang
State Department
Washington
Philippines
United States
Te Nin Inter
Wu Ting Fane
General Oils
Ching Ere
Chinese Legation
Relly Guartera
Otis
Asron Ie
China
Local News Roundup and Front Page Briefs
A compact morning summary covers weather indications and regional briefs. It notes international protest over exclusion, local theater death, and business and industrial updates in Scranton and surrounding county areas.
German pledge of help in event of war with Britain
Berlin reports that Germany will assist President Kruger if war breaks out with Great Britain and that consuls in the Transvaal were told to inform German volunteers they would serve Kruger at their own risk. London dispatches confirm Heers massing near the border with Boer detachments near Laings Nek and above Buffalo River.
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Great Britain
Kruger
Berlin
Associated Press
Transvaal
London
South Africa
Heers
Laings Nek
Nagi Uons
Buffalo River
Bank Wins Insurance Policy Case Against Widow
In Trenton court of chancery, First National Bank of Asbury Park failed to recover $3,700 from Evelena White widow of Washington White. The bank argued premiums came from creditors’ money, but the court found Mrs. White had sufficient separate income and that creditors have no claim on the $1000 life insurance proceeds.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Chancery
First National
Asbury Park
Evelena White
Washington White
White
Naval officer weds in Newport amid North Atlantic squadron
Lieutenant Commander Cameron Meh Winglow of the U S N married Miss Dore Havemesinr daughter of Mrs Theodore A Havemeyer in Newport. A large fashionable assembly attended including many North Atlantic squadron officers in full uniform.
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Newport
New German Lloyd Steamer Breaks Eastbound Record
New York agents report the Kater Wilhelm Der Grose arrived Cherbourg this forenoon after a five day seventeen hour fifty six minute voyage from New York. The record beats their previous eastbound trip by about three hours.
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New York
Lloydineuve
Kater Wilhelm der Grosee
Cherbourg
Mine Fire at Burnside Slopes Delays Work
A Sept fire of unknown origin broke out in the Burnside mine slope. Workers battled the blaze as abandoned sections in the Sterling area were cleared to allow top-work. Fire crews planned to box up the fire and slush with culm to contain the flames.
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Shamohkin
Burnside
Striking Nanticoke Miners Face Supply Strain
In Nanticoke the strike by miners has entered its second month with about 190 workers idle. Local merchants have donated fowl, meat, and other provisions while volunteers supply meals as families cope with the halted labor.
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Wilkenlorre
Sept. W
Nanticoke
Porto Rico relief goods set to ship this week
The communeary department will receive 906 tons of contributed provisions for Porto Rico this week and will purchase enough to make 1 400 men to ship on the transport leaving.
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Washington
Sept
Porto Rico
Governor appoints forestry commissioner for eighth term
Governor Stone today reappointed Dr. J. T. Rothrock of Weeteheeter as state commissioner of forestry. Rothrock was first appointed eight years ago by Governor Puttigan and was renewed at the end of the initial term by General Hastings.
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Hurricburg
Sept
Stone
J. T. Rothrock
Weeteheeter
Rothrock
Puttigan
Hastings
Officials Protest Schley Assignment to South Atlantic Squad
Washington officials led by Governor Lowndes Senator Wellington Mayor Malater and General Felix Angus formally protested the appointment of Rear Admiral Schley to command the South Atlantic squadron. The delegation met the president for about thirty minutes and spoke without Schley’s knowledge.
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Admiral Schley
South Atlantic
Washington
Lowndes
Wellington
Malater
Fallmore
Felix Angus
Schley
Schrey
National Reception Plans for Admiral Dewey in Washington
Arrangements for a two day reception in Washington for Admiral Dewey on October 2 and 3 are nearing completion. General Nelson A. Miles names Adjutant General Corbin as chief of staff and Major John A. Johnson as chief aide. The parade will include about 200 men from military civic patriotic and secret organizations. The escort to the capitol will be mounted and include visiting state governors and staff representatives of arms navy and government executive offices and prominent citizens.
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Washington
Admiral Dewey
Nelson A. Miles
Corbin
Stat
John A. Johnson
Ehief
Ademiral Dewey
Lone
Ewond
Congress
Chicago to Host Democratic National Committee Center
Chicago will serve as the working center of the Democratic national committee for the coming presidential election. J. G. Johnson of Kansas will oversee the work with an executive committee meeting in Chicago every sixty days to confer and plan.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Executive Committee
J. G. Johnson
Kansas
Stone
Judi
E Johnson
J. M. Head
Tennessee
George Pred Williams
Massachusetts
J. Mintfey
Pennsylvania
J.B. O Brien
Minnesota
Mr. Johnson
Chicago Faust Festival Suspended Over Labor Dispute
Chicago authorities suspend all preparations for the fall festival as unions and the festival committee clash over labor actions. Chairman Trunz orders halting further fund payments until unions announce whether they will strike the Federal building, threatening the cornerstone ceremony and festival arches.
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Chicago
Trunz
Third Regiment Officers Meet in Philadelphia Tonight
A meeting of the officers of the Third Regiment National Guard of Pennsylvania was held in Philadelphia. Iowa plans to take the regiment to New York for participation in a ceremony. The Tenth Pennsylvania will accompany them to New York and will be the guest of the Third when they pass through on route ten toward the metropolis.
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Philadelphia
Iowa
New York
Penneyvivaniy
Bent Trouble as Workers Demand Higher Wages at War Time
New York labor meeting reports show workers demand 22 for house labor during war effort. Officials say at least one major employer has agreed to the union's wage demands with others possible after today’s discussions.
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New York
Bent
Watertown Appraises Interweal Property Value
The appraisal of the personal property of the intervewel P Flower is placed at 0 781 060 dollars, based on stock values as of May 1 last.
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Watertown
Body found in water at Coney Island boardwalk
The body of a woman was discovered today in the water at the foot of the Coney Island boardwalk. The corpse was headless and without arms and feet and showed signs of long immersion.
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New York
Coney Island
British Steamers Targeted in Pacific Pursuits and Navy Plans
Reported clashes near Luzon and Subig Bay involve the American gunboats Pampangan and others pursuing British steamers Yuen Sang and Diamete. Misidentifications are noted, with brief apologies issued. Washington reports Admiral Watson not yet informed on the Subig Bay bombardment. Navy plans for a new campaign and possible cooperation with General Otis are discussed amid Spanish prisoner issues in Hong Kong.
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Watson
Subig Bay
Manila
Hong Kong
Eundout
Washington
Admiral Watson
Navy Department
Bubig Bay
Ota
Eoble
Manila Bay
Cavite
Notso
Admiral Montejo
Dewey
Buble
London
Reusters
Hong Kens
Manik
Aguinalde
Otis
Manila Situation Sees Major Jones Returning to Washington
Major Jones, quartermaster at Manila since its capture, arrives aboard the Coptic from the Pacific and will report to Washington. He says a forward movement against the insurgents is underway and believes 61,000 American troops may be needed on Luzon for ten years to preserve peace.
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San Francisco
Major
Ry Jones
Manila
Hong Kong
Yokohama
Honolulu
Washington
Jones
Luaon
Sixteen More Victims of Thursday Hurricane Reported
Johns N F Sept 8 reports say sixteen additional deaths increased the hurricane toll. The schooner Angler sank off Piacontinuuy with five men lost, Lily May ashore at Mistaken Point with fewer crew, and Daisy lost one man overboard and later perished drowning three others.
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Johns
N. F
Piacontinuuy
Lily May
Mistaken Point
Daisy
Order of Chosen Friends Meet to Elect Leaders
The supreme council of the Order of Chosen Friends met today and will stay through the week. Delegates from across the country gathered to nominate 7000 members and elect a general officer, with reports to be submitted during the session.
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Indjinunolie
Supreme Council
Order of Chosen Friends
Totay
Owter
Ofieera
Emperor William's Trip to Sweden Reported
Emperor William has traveled to Sweden with Alfred Hierlin and Bont listed among those noted in dispatches. The journey's purpose and schedule remain unspecified in the brief item.
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Emperor William
Hierlin
Sweden
Weather Forecast for Washington Tuesday Update
Forecast notes rain on Tuesday in Washington and likely Tuesday night. Wednesday should be fair and cooler with variable winds from the Cronk southerly direction. Current outlook calls for milder conditions later midweek.
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Washington
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