New York Capitalists Close San Keavies Mines
Capitalists from New York have closed the famous group of San Keavies mines in Arizona. The seven extensively developed mines lie 16 miles south of Tucson and were formerly held by Boston owners. Manfred von Matuschka of Bilesia and Miss Ella Walker of Detroit were married at Detroit. Miss Walker is granddaughter of Hiram Walker, founder of Walkerville distillery.
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Astori Acknowledges The Kind You Have Always Bought
A Chicago echo teacher Isabella Fulion visiting sister in Reading California committed death by her own action by throwing herself in front of a crane under the previous administration. Her act followed dissatisfaction with the White House Sinclair award and presiding use of op. The report notes Astori involvement and a tragic self harm incident during the era referenced.
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Chicago Echo
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Electrician shocks man at church door in Newberg
An unknown man lay unconscious at the He mery church doorway in Newberg morning. William Beakes Jr., an electrician, had charged a knob with electricity. The man touched the knob and fainted, later stating he sought shelter but remembered nothing after the shock.
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Brothers indistinguishable Burhside baptist impersonation tale
Two brothers living near Harrodsburg Kentucky are nearly identical in appearance. One joined the Baptist church and when about to be immersed found he had no suitable clothes and sent his brother ten cents to be baptized in his place.
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Breach Between England and Russia Grows Over China Crisis
A Shanghai dispatch reports Kang Yuwei's brother arrested in Pekin and condemned to death. Li Hung Chang leads rival factions while Li’s foe is under treason charges. Rumors say deposed emperor died Sept 21. Russia offers 10000 troops to protect the dowager empress. British fleet divides duties to halt Russian landings.
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Pekin
Claude Macdonald
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Shang Kwan
Shafter Recalls Havana Landing Delays and Santiago Campaign
General Shafter, at a reunion in Constantine, recounts the Havana landing shift to Santiago after Admiral Sampson urged the move. He notes Civil War hardships, including scarce supplies, pounding coffee in a rag, and disastrous roads, with 500 to 800 men sick daily. He says the surrender of Toral’s army finally ended the war.
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Santiago
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Putore of Daw a Sandwich Islands Government Vision
In Septembers interview Senator Morgan supports a territorial Hawaii for now with a future path to statehood. He cites a local legislature, presidentially appointed territorial officers, and U S control of customs and postal services while residents govern other matters. Annexation promises growth aided by the Nicaragua canal opening.
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United States
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Territory of
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Nicaragua Canal
Arrests in Peking shake Li Hung Chang's rivals
London dispatch reports Chang Yen Hoon a Cantonese rival of Li Hung Chang has been arrested for harboring Kang Yuwei and is under trial by the board of punishment. His removal boosts Li Hung Chang's power while empress's return is welcomed by officials though the public remains indifferent. Kang Yuche is declared outlaw with arrest ordered.
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Kang Yuwhe
Board of Punishment
Kang Yuche
Rumor of Chinese emperor's death unsettles Hong Kong
London reports from the Daily Telegraph Hong Kong correspondent that there is no confirmation yet but strong evidence suggests the emperor died on Sept 21 after issuing edicts naming the dowager regent. Yang and Chang Yen Hoon are believed innocent of poisoning charges.
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Daily Telegraph
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Washington
Roosevelt Heads It At New York Convention Slate
Saratoga N Y Sept 27 The leaders claim control of the Republican state convention unveil a slate headed by Theodore Roosevelt for governor with Timothy L Woodruff as lieutenant governor John T McDonough as secretary of state William J Morgan as comptroller John P Jaey as state treasurer and John E Smith as attorney general Chauncey Depew is expected to nominate Roosevelt The Black delegates have not decided who will present the governor’s name to the convention.
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Timothy L. Woodruff
John T. McDonough
William J. Morgan
John P. Jaey
John E. Smith
Chauncey Depew
Guinea Pigs Peers Named Directors Of Failed Firms
London reports reveal peers who chaired unprofitable companies. The Critic lists 75 peers, 190 companies, and £64 million capital, with over half of the holdings yielding no dividends. Lord Donogh More tops the list with fourteen directorships, followed by the Earl of Essex and Lord Arthur Butler.
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Earl of Essex
Arthur Batler
Gold laden Samoa arrives with Klondike cargo
The Seattle schooner Samoa reaches from St Michaels Alaska with 53 Klondikers and gold dust valued at about 100000. Officers expect the steamer Bertha to depart St Michaels on Sept 13 for San Francisco carrying one of the season’s largest gold cargos estimated between 2500000 and 3000000.
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Prairie fires devastate Major Burke stock farm near Aberdeen
Prairie fires raged near Major L. A. Burke's stock farm, 15 miles west of Aberdeen, over the past two days. The flames burned 1,200 acres of pasture and destroyed 30 tons of hay, with numerous smaller losses reported in the vicinity.
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L. A. Burke
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Alger at Chickamauga Press Exaggeration Questioned
Secretary Alger and Surgeon General Sternberg toured Chickamauga Park hospitals amid controversy. Alger defended the War Department saying press reports overstated conditions and promised full facts. He cited the rush to equip 250000 volunteers from the Spanish War and noted initial shortages were expected. Fault, he said, lies with camp commanders if medicines or life necessities were lacking.
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Chaplain McIntyre Ill. proceedings delayed
Chaplain J. P. McIntyre of the battleship Oregon is stricken with nervous prostration in Denver. A court martial planned for next week over his criticism of Admiral Sampson and Captain Evans in the Santiago battle may be postponed due to his illness.
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Hood's Sarsaparilla and Pills Promise Quick Cures
Advertises Head's Sarsaparilla as America's greatest medicine with strong public confidence. Claims cure for simple and serious ailments and promotes Hood's Pills for liver ills. Mailed order offered for 25 cents from C I Hood & Co in Lowell.
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C.I. Hoop & Co
Lowell
Steamer Australia Arrives From Hawaii At San Francisco
The Australia docked from Honolulu bringing General Merriam and five sick soldiers including Lieutenants Wallace and Teney. Honolulu was quiet on departure as residents celebrated annexation and looked to align island government with the United States. Arizona and Scandia were reported to be sailing with troops and treasure for Manila and other destinations.
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Department of California
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Woodbury Accepts War Investigation Committee Seat
Ex Governor Urban A Woodbury has accepted a position on the war investigation commission. He will leave for Washington Friday to attend Saturdays meeting and he previously served in the Union army during the Civil War.
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Urban A. Woodbury
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Banking house offer eyed for Chicago Great Western control
An authority on Chicago Great Western affairs confirmed that a prominent banking house has made an offer to purchase control of the railroad. No further details or timeline were provided regarding the potential absorption by the Baltimore and Ohio or other developments.
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New York
Chicago Great Western
Baltimore and Ohio
Twelve Firms Give In Strike Settlements Reported in Brockton
In Brockton Massachusetts on September 22 the loom and laser strike narrows as 12 of 26 shops report settlements. Union officials say the stoppage is not as widespread or prolonged as first feared, with many firms returning workers.
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Zarlinden Reappointed as Military Governor of Paris
Paris reports the cabinet council reappointed General Zarlinden to the post of military governor of Paris. He previously held the position before joining the minister of war portfolio, after M. Cavaignac resigned from the post.
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