Bryan Returns Home Arrives Aboard Princess Irene
William J Bryan and party arrive in New York aboard the Princess Irene after a world tour. He faces a stormy voyage yet reports improved health and plans to attend Madison Square Garden events. Crowds greet the steamer as he sails to the Illini yacht for further reception.
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New York
William J- 7
United States
J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Princess Irene
Mrs. Bryan
Miss Bryan
Len. Nixon
Illini
Bryan
Madison Square Garden
London
Jones
Atlantic Yacht Club
Sea Gate
Depositors Gather Outside Real Estate Trust Office
A large Philadelphia crowd gathered at Broad and Chestnut near the Real Estate Trust company building. Police formed a line to keep the crowd back as depositors sought news about their money amid no demonstrations.
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Philadelphia
Broad
Chestnut Streets
Favor of Favored Nation Tariff Extends to Spain
Washington announces American goods in Spanish warehouses will receive favored nation treatment starting September 1 as per a dispatch from Ambassador Collier in Madrid to the State Department.
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Washington
Spain
United States
State Department
Madrid
Collier
Turks Inva de Persia in Margovan District
Persian ambassador reports Turkish troops occupy the Margovan district near Teheran with about twenty five villages. The Turkish government denies the encroachment but the ambassador protests to the Porte and seeks recall of the troops.
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Constantinople
Teheran
Margovan
Porte
Special Detective Bodley Slain in Ottawa
Ottawa Kan Aug 30 O G Bodley an AT S F railway detective was shot twice by unknown persons while attempting an arrest. He died without regaining consciousness. Recent freight car thefts had led the railway company to assign special detectives to the area.
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Ottawa
Kan
O. G. Bodley
An. Atchison, Topeka and Santa Fe Railway
Bodiey
Car men refuse Calhoun call to return to work
San Francisco August 30 The Car Men’s union issues a firm statement rejecting President Calhoun’s invitation to return to work. The union demands the company negotiate with the union, not individual workers, as talks continue. Calhoun said the cars will operate but could not specify when.
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San Francisco
Carmen's Union
Calhoun
Chmmpany
Philadelphia Real Estate Firm Receivership Seen Temporary
At a Philadelphia conference with directors, Receiver Earle expressed optimism the Real Estate company failure is temporary. He expects bank reopening within days, believes trust funds remain intact, and notes no misused collateral. Some directors pursue $3.5 million to match a $7 million Clearing Fund, while church funds are thought secure. The scene around the bank remains orderly amid public concern.
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Philadelphia
Earle
Hipple
John H. Converse
Presbyterian Church
Death shadow over Hipple case and church trust
In Philadelphia on August 30 the death of Frank K. Hipple former Real Estate Trust Co president is linked to secret business dealings that wrecked the bank once trusted by Presbyterians. Authorities consider possible suicide and an inquiry may probe how Hipple died while church funds faced exposure.
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Philadelphia
Frank K. Hipple
Railways Seek Extension to File New Rate Schedules
Washington August 30 carriers under the railroad rate law request extra time to file with the Interstate Commerce Commission their proposed schedules of rates. Each company seeks extension to present rates for coal and related services and to respond to commission requirements.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Commission
Officers Washed Overboard From Balakani Near London
A report from London notes two officers were washed overboard from the steamship Balakani traveling from Philadelphia to London. The vessel, dated August 11, encountered heavy seas and the incident is under investigation as a possible loss at sea.
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London
Balakani
Philadel
Cei
Reyerboare
Dore
Wicket Brokers to Quit in Twin Cities
A St. Paul railroad ticket broker announces that railroad ticket scalpers will vanish in St. Paul Minneapolis and Duluth after next Friday. Local sellers say licenses cannot help as most tickets are marked not transferable, and several brokers have already closed their St Paul office.
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St. Paul
Minneapolis
Duluth
ABA Opens 29th Annual Meeting in State Capitol Hall
President George R. Peckoff led the meeting of the American Bar Association in St Paul at the state capitol hall. The crowded session featured the president's annual address reviewing statutory changes since the last convention.
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New Capitol
St. Paul
Aug
George R. Peckoff
American Bar Association
House of Representatives
New State Capitol
Twin City
Liberal press wary of land ukase amid reforms
In St Petersburg Aug 30 liberal papers greet the government ukase on land distribution to peasants but doubt it will master the situation. Some hail it as concession after Goremykin’s non possumus reply, while others warn late concessions may miss reconciliation. The imperial income from the land portion last year rose to $2,343,000.
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St. Petersburg
Goremykin
Russia
Long list of crimes details terrorism toll and losses
Official statistics for last week report 101 gendarmes police and soldiers killed or wounded 92. 291 private persons harmed. 34 spirit shops looted. Private and individual institutions lost 180815 dollars while state institutions lost 84981 dollars. Armed attempts to rob banks and houses were noted.
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St. Petersbu
Steamer City of Hudson Burned at Water's Edge
The City of Hudson, a passenger steamer operating between La Crosse and Brownsville Wisconsin, burned to the water’s edge off Brownsville while officers and crew slept. The incident left no immediate report of injuries.
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Hudson
la Crosse
Wis
City of
Brownsville
Minn
Russia Consul Wounded in Tientsin Shooting
The Russian consul M. Laptev was shot in Tientsin, injuring him and a fellow countryman. Police investigate the incident and seek suspects in connection with the assault at the consular area.
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Tientsin
Ang
Russia
M. Laptew
Pursuit of Rebels Direction of the Main in Surgent Body
A terse report notes the pursuit of rebels and the movement of the main force in a surging battle. The text emphasizes operational direction and military activity without graphic detail or names. References to bodies or casualties are non-specific and framed as ongoing combat actions.
Guerra May Take the Offensive in Cuban Conflict
Havana August 30. Colonel Y leads government forces from Pinar del Rio in pursuit of Pino Guerra whose forces number about 2000. Guerra seeks to avoid bloodshed, but leaders expect a battle if he does not strike first. Insurrection impacts tobacco and sugar interests but crops could endure weeks longer with no material damage.
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Havana
Pino Guerra
Pinar del Rio
San Juan Deez
Guerra
Will Organize Junta in Cuba Insurgent Move Reported
Aug 30 in New York dispatches say Major Augustin Castellanos brought a message from Colonel Guerra in Pinar del Rio calling for U S intervention for a new presidential election. He sought authorization to represent the insurrectos and organize a junta in the United States. Castellanos denied rebels planned to lay down arms.
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New York
Cuba
Pino Guerra
Pinar del Rio
Augustin Castellanos
Guerra
Tampa
Havana
Uni
Charles M
Major Castellanos
Thisty
Rebels suffer major setback as leaders surrender in Cuba
The Matanzas governor reports General Garcia reached Punto de Mayabon with Colonel Leiseca and Major Almeida, top lieutenants of ex-Congressman Mendieta, who surrendered with arms, ammunition, and horses. The move is deemed a severe blow to the Santa Clara insurrection.
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Havana
Matanzas
Garcia
Punto de Mayabon
Leiseca
Almeida
Carlos Mendieta
Santa Clara
Insurgents Pull Up Rail on Cuban Central Line
In Havana Aug 30 report says insurgents removed rails from sections of the Cuban Central railroad in the southern Santa Clara province. Separately seventeen recruits from a rural guard company, accused of planning desertion to the insurgents, were arrested and jailed.
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Havana
Cuban Central Railroad
Santa Clara
Government forces advance as Col Avalos attacks rebels
Havana reports Colonel Avalos leading a large gun force from San Juan des Martines toward rebel positions. The movement signals a planned attack as government troops press the offensive in the region.
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Havana
Avalos
San Juan Des Martines
Pino Gu
Victimized Tradesmen in London Scam Targeting Hotel Guests
A con man posing as a Harvard associate deceived merchants and tradesmen in London by sending parcels with bills to be paid at the hotel. Victims included grocers tailors and other providers who transferred funds before realizing the sender had left. The scheme centered on a man using the name A. Newall and involved church fair discussions and false charitable contributions.
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London
Harvard
Man
A A. Newall
Timea seys sends strikebreakers to quell New York rail strike
New York reports a special train from San Francisco under James Farley carrying 1,100 heavy caliber strikebreakers to end the big street railroad strike. Three Farley trains cross the continent aiming to save a day on the average schedule. 2,500 miles remain as Farley heads to the coast.
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New York
San Francisco
James Farley
Farley
York
New York Stock Market Opens With Strong Tone Amid Gains
The stock market opened with a strong and active tone as Canadian issues led with a six point gain. St Paul rose to 175% after ex rights and ex dividends while Pennsylvanias large trading supported early gains.
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New York
Philadelphia
Eeeras
St. Paul
Pennsylvania
Pacific
Louisville
Nashville
Gresbao
Ontario
Chesapeake and Ohio
Locomotive
Osawatomie Hosts Female Centennial Battle Observance
In Osawatomie Kansas a female centennial celebration marks the historic battle site where abolitionists first opposed slavery. Troops B and G of the Ninth Cavalry led by General George Morgan patrol the area as hundreds gather for the event.
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Osawatomie
Kan
Ninth Cavalry
Gener George Morgan
Short weight lard suits filed against major firms
Chicago authorities announce lawsuits against Armour Co Morris Co Swift Co and Anglo American Provision Co for selling short weight lard after inspectors bought five pound pails at the stock yards and found them three to twelve ounces light.
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Chicago
Joseph Grein
Armour 2 Co
Nekson Morris & Co
Swift & Co
Anglo-American Provision Company
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