Treaty Unites Corea and Japan Against China
A telegram from the Japanese legation reports a treaty between Corea and Japan defining their stance toward China. Signed August 26 at Seoul, the alliance aims to secure Corea’s independence, compel Chinese withdrawal, and allow Japanese military support. The pact ends when peace with China is achieved. Navy dispatches list Asiatic Squadron movements and vessel arrivals in Asia and the Pacific.
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Washington
Corea
Japan
China
Corean
Cores
Seoul
Otori
Asiatic Squadron
Navy Department
Petrebos
Yokohama
Bering Sea
Concord
Chemulpo
Monocacy
Tien Isin
Monterey
Seattle
Adame
San Francisco
Expelled California turfman over mare removal
Monroe Salisbury of California was expelled from trotting by judges John D. Barry Henry Hughes and Thomas K. Egbert after allegedly removing the trotting mare Expressive from Fleetwood track without permission. The mare had been entered in the 2 16 class, affecting late Friday heats and leaving backers to lose bets as the race was postponed.
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Monroe Salisbury
California
New York
John D. Barry
Henry Hughes
Thomas K. Egbert
Salisbury
Expressive
Fleetwood
Strontia
Austin
Reporters Barred From War Seat In Hiroshina Dispatch
YoxorraMa Sept 11 reports the mikado and ministers will travel to Hiroshina, with war news censored and foreign reporters barred from the seat of war. Telegraphs and mail routes are controlled, making private wireless dispatches impossible. The Chinese fleet gathers at Wei Hai Wei while both sides see limited action in Corea.
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YoxorraMa
Mikado
Hiroshins
Ceres
Hiroshina
Lonpox
Times
Wei Hai Wei
China
Corean
Corea
Shanghai
Pekin
Gulf of Pechinl
Admiral Ting
Gulf
Belo
Pinces Districte
Labor Strikes Shift Focus Across Cities
Reports from New York Omaha Newark and Newark detail ongoing labor unrest. Cloak and garment cutters expect rapid settlement with bond signing by contractors while Knights of Labor remain uncompromised. Swift & Co coopers in South Omaha threaten renewed action if non union workers stay employed. About five hundred cloak makers in Newark quit over 18 hour workdays seeking a ten hour limit. New Belknport mills restart at old wage rate with roughly 160 operatives returning to work.
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New York
Cloak and Garment Cutters
Knights of Labor
Omaha
Coopers In
Swift & Co
South Omaha
Coopera
Newark
N. J
New Belpforp
Mass
City
Fires Rage Across Michigan Minnesota and Ohio
Fires sweep multiple states with rapid spread and massive losses. In Michigan near Bessemer firefighters and hundreds fight last night as dynamite on hand in a mill raises catastrophe risk. Minnesota reports forest fires in Morrison and Benton counties while Mora area reports rising danger. Ohio’s Dalton fire devastates twenty acres destroying over fifty houses with $200,000 in losses and minimal insurance.
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Bessemer
Mich
Gogebic Hill
Sark Rapids
Minn
Morrison
Benton County
St. Cloup
Mora
Dalton
Ohio
Massillon
Dr Cooke s Party Are Jonas
A New York report states the steamer Portia from Halifax sank the three masted schooner Dora M Franch near Cuddy Hunk Light after collision in fog. Four of five crew aboard Dora M Franch drowned. Dr Cooke and nine Arctic expedition members were aboard Portia, marking their third marine disaster in two months following the loss of Miranda.
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New York
Portia
Halifax
Dora M. Franch
Cuddyhunk Light
Dr. Cooke
Miranda
Cooke
Political Opponents Fight in Lexington Restaurant
County Attorney John R. Allen and Professor Charlies M. Alberti clashed in a Lexington restaurant after a week of hostile stump remarks in Ashland district. Accounts vary whether Allen struck Alberti with a fist or drew a pistol, with Alberti challenging him and the proprietor separating the men.
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Lexington
John R. Allen
Breckinridge
Charlies M. Alverti
Owens
Ashland
Allen
Alberti
Albert
Davis
General Booth Farewell Tour Begins in London
Detachments of the Salvation Army gathered at Euston Station to bid farewell to General Booth who sails for America. He plans to reach New York around October 20 and travel to major northern and western U.S. cities, ending his tour in Seattle, Washington, on December 28.
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LonDon
Salvation Army
Euston
General Booth
America
New York
United States
San Francisco
Seattle
Wash
California Admission Day celebrated in San Jose parade
Thousands of Native Sons and Native Daughters from across California gathered in San Jose to celebrate the 44th anniversary of statehood with a grand parade marking the admission day. The merriment highlighted the state’s enduring heritage and civic pride.
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San Jose
Cal
California
Don Pio Pico Dies. Last Mexican Governor of California
Don Pio Pico, the last Mexican governor of California, died here at age 94. He had been in good health until recent days, with his passing ending a long life tied to California's early political era.
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Offornia
Pio Pico
Calif Nia
Gov Northern Defies English Lynching Inquiry
Savannah dispatch reports Governor Northern denouncing a proposed English committee investigating Southern lynchings. He claims Southern authorities handle affairs, condemns external interference, and accuses England of perfidy including atrocity reports, urging the committee to stay home. He cites recent lynchings in Kansas and Ohio and ethnic violence abroad.
Protection Money and Police How Green Goods Men Paid
Lexow committee hearings reveal police protection for green goods operators in Harlem. William Applegate testifies McNally paid Captain Meakin up to 450 dollars monthly for protection while Patrolman McArdle received 50 dollars weekly. Other witnesses discuss bribe offers and cash-based police complicity.
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New York
Lexow Committee
William Applegate
Jimmy McNally
Harlem
Meakin
Applegate
McNally
McArdle
Alexander J. Howell
Fifth Avenue Presbyterian Church
Captain Williams
James H. Perkins
Brooklyn
Howell
Williams
Railroads Accused of Secret Blacklist Tactics
Omaha labor men allege a hidden blacklist post strike using clearance papers from last employer. They say a crane symbol and a coded imprint on the sheet signals an applicant’s standing, preventing job prospects while remaining invisible to most observers.
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Omaha
Gil
Western Railroads
Actave
Hearing on Union Pacific small rail lines in west
Master In Chan cery Cornish will hear testimony tomorrow on the continued operation by Union Pacific of the small lines in Kansas Wyoming Colorado and Oregon known as the cripple roads The judge will also hear proofs on obligations under several contracts including the lease of the Oregon Railway Navigation line and traffic accounts with multiple affiliated lines The hearing follows a July order by Judge Sanborn of Saint Paul.
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Omaha
Cornish
Union Pacific
Kansas
Wyoming
Colorado
Oregon
Oregon Railway & Navigation
Denver & Guls
Oregon Short Line
Lincoln
St. Joseph
Grand Island
Kansas City
Omana
Sanborn
Paul
Fate of Ezeta Still Unresolved in San Salvador Case
San Francisco Sept 11 The state of Antonio Ezeta and three San Salvador refugees has its fate delayed likely until next week after recalls in the U S district court Judge Morrow sustained a demurrer to lack of jurisdiction and arguments began for the San Salvador government. Ezeta, captivated by admirers at his hotel, received a $5 000 remittance from his brother Carlos and anticipates release. His friends predict he may lead another revolution within six months.
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San Francisco
Cal
Antonio Ezeta
San Salvador
United States District Court
Morrow
General Ezeta
Carlos
Canada Not Free Lumber Under New Tariff Rule
Secretary Carlisle ruled that the reciprocity condition attached to the free admission of lumber does not apply to Canada. He also noted the unlikelihood of appointing inspectors under the McKinley act without appropriation and discussed potential decisions on the free alcohol clause with wood distillers seeking delay. A Havana dispatch reports Spain restoring duties to Cuba and Puerto Rico under the new tariff, while New York customs receipts fell sharply in the first 10 days of the act.
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Washington
Carlisle
New York
Dominion of
Canada
Caffrey
Louisiana
Congress
United States
A. J. Pierce
National Druggists’ Association
Williams
Havans
Uni
Cuba
Madrid
Porto Rico
Treasury Department
United States Surveying Party Reported Killed in Mexico
Washington dispatch reports no confirmation of a massacre of a U.S. Geological Survey party near El Paso. Two survey parties, led by topographers Urquehart and Basgett, were moving toward Fort Davis with crews, cooks, and a geologist in the group.
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United States
Mexico
Washington
el Paso
Fort Davis
Charles Urquehart
Green
C. ©. Basgett
Cook
R. D. Hill
T.V. Vaughn
San Francisco
Mexican International Boundary Commission
Pacific Coast
Rio Grande County
Acienilats From the Coast and Geologist Survey
Stephen Forney
Rio Grande
Ex Miner Killed In Apparent Pistol Trigger Powder Plunge
Duguiow Illinois September 10 George Johnson was killed at mine No 3 by an explosion of a powder can. He said he heard a pistol report before it exploded and a pistol with a string tied to the trigger and cork stopper was found. Clarks involvement alleged though he is at large. Forthright pursuit declared.
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Duguiow
Ill
George Johnson
Johnson
van Clark
Clark
Mrs. Clark
Attempted Wreck On Owyhee Bridge Prompts Search
In Boris Idaho a daring attempt to wreck the west bound Short Line express on the 45 foot Owyhee bridge was foiled when section foreman found a loosened rail and removed fishplates. A rider with a rifle fled as guards and authorities pursued the suspect after shots were fired. Authorities warned of a possible bullion shipment on an east bound train later, and warrants were sworn out for the rider with federal pursuit underway.
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Boris
Idaho
Owyhee Bridge
Namapa
Morris
Boise
United States
Rube Robbins
Owyhee
de Lamar
Silver City
Idaho Societies in Session in Borst
The Idaho Wool Growers' Association closed a meeting at Borst with wage and rate changes, shearing price cut to 5 cents, and anti Wilson bill resolutions. Frank E. Gooding elected president and W. T. Montgomery secretary. Also in session were the Idaho State Medical Society with Dr J M Moore as president and Dr Co L Sweet as secretary, plus the Idaho Grand Lodge of Masons with 55 delegates.
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Capitol Hotel
J. 5. Moore
Pocatello
Co. L. Sweet
Boise
Idaho Grand Lodge of Masons
Printer in North Yakima kills himself with revolver
Seymour Wilson a 22 year old printer who had recently arrived in North Yakima shot himself in the head with a 82 caliber revolver between 2 and 8 am. No cause given though illness and job hunting are noted. He had ties to Minneapolis Typographical Union and Shannon City Iowa Suv and was a member of I C O F. No inquest held as local fraternal group handles remains.
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North Yakima
Wash
Seymour Wilson
Wilsom
Minneapolis Typographical Union
Shannon City
Iowa
Suv
Wilson
Major Whams Trial Opens Court Martial in Vancouver
Major Wham pay master United States Army faces a court-martial in Vancouver Washington on charges of conduct prejudicial to military discipline for not satisfying an old judgment. The panel includes General Otis as president. Defense claims lack of jurisdiction and the court adjourns to Monday.
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Vancouver
Wash
Wham
United States Army
Otis
Deakqears
Columbus
United States
Williams
Doyle's Strange Death on East Galena Street
John Doyle, a young laborer, was killed near 3 am on East Galena Street after visiting Lilite Woods. Witnesses reported a criminal scene through a house hole. Officer Hogan’s revolver discharged as he helped Doyle to his feet, ending the event.
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Hogan
Rafferty
Doyle
Forty Thousand In Parade Veterans March On Pittsburgh
Forts and Allegheny hosts saw forty thousand Union veterans march in a parade. They rode with canes and crutches, cheered by 500000 to 600000 spectators along a fully packed route from the Monongahela house. Weather was ideal as officials elected new officers for naval and army chaplains associations.
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Pittsburg
Allegheny
Monogahela
National Association of Naval Veterans
Will E. Atkin
Cincinnatii
George C. Ireland
Brooklyn
G. W. Shaw
Zanesville
Oslo
J. J. Gillman
Boston
National Association of Army and Navy Chaplains
T. H. Haggerty
Double murder and suicide in Tacoma tragedy
Albert Ehren shot his wife at 1207 South D Street then targeted their child before killing himself. The wife likely survives, the girl unharmed. McEchren, a locomotive fireman briefly described as fatally wounded yet possibly living overnight after the self inflicted head shot. The family had moved from Portland a week earlier amid despondency.
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Tacoma
South D Street
Albert Ehren
McEchren
Portland
Peculiar Predicament for Boston Society People
Two prominent Boston society figures, William A. Depew and Mary E. Jordan, are left in a peculiar predicament after the Massachusetts Supreme Court annuls multiple divorces. Depew, who divorced Josella S. Depew for incompatibility, married Mary Jordan in Kansas City the day after, then toured Europe, while both couples are noted as wealthy and prominent Boston society figures.
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Bostop
Depew
Charles H. Jordan
Boston
Kansas City
Europe
Unknown man drops dead in harvest near Rosalia
In Rosalia Washington on September 10 an unidentified man about 50 collapsed and died at 8 am while harvesting at the R J Kisk farm six miles from town. He arrived Saturday, spoke of two sons near Sprague, wore a dark chinchilla coat and vest, stood about five feet ten, weighed 165 pounds, and had a full beard. workmates did not recognize him.
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Rosaria
Wash
R J. Kisk
Sprague
Bank of Viattamath Enters Receivership in Neb
Citizens bank in PhatTrimMouTHNeb failed to open. Stockholders sought closure and Charles C. Paruialsee named receiver by Judge Chapimusa. Failure attributed to inability to realize on securities. Capital stock 100000, assets 142000, facilities 92000, total loss about 200000 secured by notes of wealthy farmers facing temporary embarrassment.
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Phattrimmouth
Neb
Citizens’ Bank
Chapimusa
Charles C. Paruialsee
Freight Trains Collision Traps Tunnel Kills Two
In Norra Adams Massachusetts on the Freburg road at the Hossac tunnel a rear end collision of trains caused by smoke from a halted engine led to a westbound express filling the tunnel with smoke and an eastbound freight entering blind. Two men were killed outright and three injured seriously in the wreck.
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Norra Adams
Mass
Freburg Road
Hossac Tunnel
Bose
Colossal fraud alleged in New York Canadian scheme
A Texas based chief actor John C Beatty is accused in a major fraud case filed in U S circuit court. The scheme targets New Yorkers and Canadians with losses totaling at least 35500 from a land and irrigation company whose capital was 750000 and stock transfers involved 56000 shares. The case seeks a receiver and declaration that 56000 shares were spurious.
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New York
United States Circuit Court
Lacombe
John C. Beatty
Texas
United States
Canada
James H. Beatty
German and Northwest Insurance Company
Ontario
James ©. Aikin
Benjamin H. Doane
Leo Wormser
F¢R
Colorado River Irrigation Company
Meatty
Arizona
Alta River
Sonora
Mex
Mexico
Jecher
Charles H. Dow
Jobo Dc Beatty
Beatty
Favk
Wecker
Broadway
Philadelphia
Washington
Miles ' H
Eldorado
California
Charles R. Rockwood
Rockwood
Increasing Emigration Prompted by Winter Fears
Foreign laborers rush to Europe as winter approaches, with steamship arrivals from Australia, New Zealand, Hawaii, China, Japan and Central America showing few immigrants. Italian Portuguese and Slavish workers seek the east and Europe. In Chicago the Republican National League executive committee meets at the Grand Pacific to plan the fall campaign and admits the Young Men's Republican League.
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San Francisco
Cal
Australia
New Zealand
Hawaii
China
Japan
Central America
E Tion
East
Europe
Republican National League
Grand Pacific Hotel
Chicago
Young Men’s Republican League
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Don Pio Pico
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Africa
South
Pennsylvania
Franklin Park
Border
Ebzeta
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Masonic Grand Lodge
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