Sinking of Schooner Maida Blocks Lake Superior Route
The Maida bound for iron ore went aground near St Marys River after parting wheel chains. It struck rocks, bow stove in, forepeak full of water, halting navigation for loaded vessels. Towing fleets and lightering planned. delay likely under 48 hours. Authorities cite no one’s fault and call for an extra channel around the point amid past Houghton wreck concerns.
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St. Marys River
Lake Superior
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Minnesota Steamship Company
Federal Steamship Company
Houghton
Oppose McKinley or Bryan at Indianapolis third party convention
The first day session in Indianapolis devoted to addresses with no action. Independents show strong anti McKinley and Bryan sentiment and hint at a possible third ticket, while anti imperialists scarcely have a ticket. Foreign dispatches discuss Pekin relief progress and allied actions with cautious forecasts.
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Indianapolis
McKinley
Bryan
Attendance Falls Short at Anti-Imperialist League Opening
In Indianapolis on August 17 the National Anti-Imperialistic league opened with about 300 delegates, far from full. Edwin Burritt Smith and George S. Boutwell drew strong enthusiasm in speeches, while a later public meeting drew applause and Boutwell received a long ovation after pledging support for Bryan.
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National Anti-Imperialistic League
Edwin Burritt Smith
Georges. Boutwell
Bourke Cochran
George. Boutwell
Massachusetts
the Treasury
Grant
Bryan
Butler Denies Speaking for McKinley in Telegram
Lincoln Neb August 16 The Independent writes that Chairman Butler of the Populist national committee denied he would back McKinley He telegraphed Report unqualifiedly false I am for Bryan and the People’s party nominee for vice president I am in favor of the committee nominating a candidate Aug 27 I am not a Democrat I am not a Republican Lama Populist I was not for Stevenson in 1892 and am not for him now.
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Southwest Sizzles as Heatwave Grips Kansas
Kansas towns endure the hottest weather in years with many readings above 100 degrees. Salina reports 112 on the streets and 103 in shade, while McPherson hits 107. Corn leaves curl and ears die rapidly across the state as heat intensifies.
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Salina
McPherson
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Gold prospecting sparked by local rock find in Oro
In Oro Minnesota on August 16 Clyde Hawley and Allen Beck found rock containing gold while playing in the hills. The discoverers say gold has appeared here before and the area will be prospected to determine if a vein of ore exists.
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Navy
M. M. Fenner
Fredonia
N. Y
Oro
Minn
Clyde Hawley
Allen Beck
Panama battle toll reported official tally shows rebels 600
Panama August 16. Government commander reports rebel casualties at 600 and government losses at 100 in the recent clash. He also accuses consuls of supporting the rebels and calls their intervention dangerous and pernicious.
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Panama
Hanna to Open the Jersey Campaign in New Jersey
New York Aug 16 Senator M A Hanna will open the Republican campaign in New Jersey presiding at a speech in Asbury Park Auditorium next Tuesday.
Brainerd Shops to Be Enlarged
The Northern Pacific plans $200000 in upgrades at Brainerd Minnesota shops raising total capacity by 150 percent and boosting boiler shop capacity 100 percent while blacksmith shop grows 90 percent.
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Brainerd
Minn
Northern Pacific
Fitzsimmons and Sharkey Set August 25 Rivalry
Bob Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey agreed to fight on August 25 before the Coney Island Sporting Club for a purse of 26000 dollars. Charley White will serve as the referee.
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New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Tom Sharkey
Coney Island Sporting Club
Charley White
Reduced to Sieges on Legations Reported by French Minister
Paris reports from Pekin dated August 9 describe Li Hung Chang tasked to negotiate telegraphically with powers. The French legation is surrounded by hostile forces and under fire as siege conditions constrain operations. The embassy warns negotiations could delay allied relief, risking capture. French troops hold the grounds with siege rations for about 15 days.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Daily Express
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Washington
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Alfred Gasalee
Tung Fuh Siang
Chung
Tung Chau
Chang Kai Wan
Li Hung Chang
M. de Giers
Japan
Yung Lu
Chih Chen Lo Feng Lun
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Consul Ragsdale Receives Cipher From Conger
New York dispatch reports Consul Ragsdale received a cipher message from Minister Conger. The note says the situation is more critical and the Chinese government is trying to force them to leave Pekin. Troops arriving are deemed essential.
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Journal and Advertiser
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Ragsdale
Conger
Pekin
Chinese Minister Reports Safe Chinese Legations in Pekin
The Chinese minister in London told the British foreign office that the foreign legations in Pekin were safe on Monday, August 13. The report comes from London dated August 17.
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Pekin
Lonxpon
Relief force reaches An Ping after Pekin advance
A dispatch from Che Foo reports British and Russian consuls confirm the relief force arrived at An Ping on August 9, about 32 miles from Pekin, with no further opposition encountered.
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Beruinx
Che Foo
An Ping
Pekin
Wind Storm Destroys Pavilion at Grand Army Grounds
A severe August wind in Lincolny Neb disabled the Grand Army reunion site as the big pavilion collapsed and most tents fell. No injuries were reported though women and children were sheltered in nearby buildings.
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Neb
Grand Army Reunion
Wisconsin Battleship Nears Completion at Union Iron Works
Washington Aug 17 another first class battleship is about to be added to the United States navy the Wisconsin building at the Union iron works she will be ready for her official speed trial by Sept 1 if nothing unforeseen occurs
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United States Navy
Wisconsin
Union Iron Works
May Nominate a Ticket in Indianapolis
The National Independents work behind closed doors drafting a statement for the Anti-Imperialist congress. Delegates from the third ticket discuss possibilities but remain noncommittal. R A Widman of New York says representatives oppose both major parties and may back a third ticket, location to be decided.
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Liberty Congress
R. A. Widman
New York
National Party
Pekin to Name Official to Meet Allied Commanders for Safe Legation Conduct
Washington reports reliable sources say Pekin plans to designate a high official to meet commanders of the allied forces at Tung Chow and agree on measures to ensure the safe conduct of foreign legation staff in the capital. Prince Ching is suggested as the possible envoy.
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Pekin
Tung Chow
Chaffee
State’ Department
Europe
Conger
British Troops Reach Shanghai Amid Viceroy Protest
Transports with British troops arrived at Shanghai roadstead on Tuesday. The viceroy protested to Admiral Seymour over the landing, and the admiral reportedly asked for instructions. British residents in Shanghai blame French and Russian consuls for the clash, while Sheng’s American adviser Ferguson resigned and was accepted. An English AP cable notes Stirring ties between American officials and Sheng have drawn English scrutiny.
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Shanghai Roadstead
Admiral Seymour
Shanghai
Seymour
Taotai Sheng
Ferguson
Associated Press
Sheng
Un decipherable dispatch from Pekin crisis
A Che Foo dispatch, mangled in transmission, reportedly contains a message from Minister Conger stating Pekin’s situation is more critical and that the Chinese government seeks to force foreign ministers to leave the imperial city with Chinese escort before relief arrives. The rest is unreadable.
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State Department
Fowler
Che Foo
Conger
Pekin
Imperial City
Message From Goodnow Reports Private Shanghai Dispatch
Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai sent a dispatch to the state department. Its contents will not be made public because it concerns policy and international affairs, and nothing on such questions will be released at present.
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Wasu Hindon
State Department
Goodnow
Shanghai
Deputy hunts arrestees in stamp fraud case at Cooperstown
Faroe North Dakota August 17 Deputy Marshal Davis carried warrants for the arrest of Mrs Arndt and her daughter in Cooperstown. They are charged with using old stamps as current postage. Post office inspector alleges they soaked old stamps and roasted them on letters.
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Davis
Cooperstown
La Crosse Imposes Curfew for Under Sixteen
The La Crosse common council adopted an ordinance requiring children under 16 to be off the streets by 9 pm. The curfew takes effect immediately and will be enforced by the police department following a 12 to 6 vote.
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la Crosse
Wis
Common Council
Ingalls' Condition Unchanged In Las Vegas News
Special from Las Vegas New Mexico reports ex United States Senator John J Ingalls rested well and ate fairly then. His condition remains not materially changed through the night and morning.
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Kansas City
Las Vegas
N. M
United States
John J. Ingalls
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