Venezuela accuses Colombia of frontier raids with Colombian regiments
Venezuelan officials report that troops invading Venezuela included regiments Sucre Bomboms Giraldot Vencedores Tenerife and seventeen more under Colombian officers and that prisoners wore Colombian uniforms. Tomas Tarra, Colombia’s chargé d’affaires in Washington, awaits family as Caracas cites aid to rebels in Colombia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sener Herran
Colombia
Washington
Lar
Congalés Veléncia
Caracas
San
Venezuela
Sucre
Bomboms
Giraldot
Vencedores
Tenerife
Gasparini
Pedro Leon Canal
Biascos
Cucuta
Senor
Tomas Tarras
Colombia Seeks No Landing of Foreign Marines for Isthmus Traffic
The Colombian minister Dr Carlos Martinez Silva returned to Washington from Greenbrier West Virginia saying Colombia does not want foreign forces landed to maintain traffic on the Isthmus of Panama. He cited Bogota cables stating traffic is free and secure due to Colombian efforts and that the United States would act only if Colombia requests it. He also denied territorial designs by the U S and said Venezuela trouble should not cause serious rupture.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Carlos Martines Sliva
W. Va
Panama
Silva
Colombia
Bogota
United States
United
Venezuela
Cine Ieahaal
Germany shields business interests in South American rift
Berlin papers report Germany will not join American quarrels but will protect German business interests there. The Post argues Monroe doctrine concerns are unfounded as action is nonpolitical and protective. Paris journals note US Colombia Venezuela relations are of limited immediate interest amid a contract dispute with a French enterprise.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Aus
Poat
Germany
Post
United States
Washington
Wet Weather Probable Main on Sunday Rising Temperatures in Indiana
Forecast for Sunday and Monday calls for unsettled weather in Ohio with occasional rain and fresh easterly winds. Indiana and Illinois expect rain Sunday and likely Monday, with rising temperatures in southern areas Sunday and fresh northeasterly winds. Local observations from Saturday show barometer, temperature, and wind data, with noted highs and lows and precipitation totals. Richard H. Sullivan, observer, temporarily in charge.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
Washington
Ohio
Illinois
R.A
Richard H. Sullivan
Movements of steamers from major ports
Shipping news lists arrivals and sailings across multiple ports on August 17. Notable entries include Lucania and Pretoria arriving in New York via Liverpool routes, Etruria and Siberian sailing to New York and Philadelphia respectively, Vaderland arriving at Antwerp from New York, and Bar Charvess arriving at Southampton for Bremen with several other listed vessels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lucania
Liverpool
Pretoria
Hamburg
Plymouth
Cherbourg
Menominee
London
Potsdam
Rotterdam
Boone
Anchoria
Glasgow
Umbria
Taurte
Etruria
Siberian
Philadelphia
Antwerp
Vaderland
Southwark
Havre
la Noemanfe
L’ Aquitaine
Southampton
Bar- Charvess
Bremen
St. Paul
Sarmatian
Montreal
Warships race to preserve treaty in isthmus turmoil
The Navy Department moves quickly to reinforce Panama with three ships within twenty four hours. Machias departs Hampton Roads after weather relief, while Iowa sails from San Francisco toward Panama. Ranger leaves San Diego and joins plan as foreign cruisers gather at Colon, with Geier and Niobe headed to the isthmus.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Machias
Hampton Roads
Cape Hatteras
Weather Bureau
Atlantic
Norfolk Navy Yard
Iowa
San Francisco
Panama
Department
Ranger
San Diego
Cal
Suchet
Colon
Brazil
Niobe
Geier
Pacific
Steamer Canada Arrives From Venezuelan Ports
The Canada from Venezuelan ports reached Galveston via Sabanilla on Aug 17 in tranquil conditions. Dr. Rico Colombian minister to Venezuela was a passenger for Barranquilla and left without his passport. General Jeffreys also arrived aboard the Canada and departed with the gunboat General Pinson at Sabanilla, along with General Aiban onboard.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Colombia
Galveston
Canada
Sabanilla
Rico
Venezuela
Barranquilla
General Jeffreys
General Pinson
Naot
General Aiban
Sabanilia
Military posts established along Panama Railroad line
The government has placed troops at all stations on the Panama Railroad for protection against rebel attacks. No rebel activity was reported yesterday and confidence grows with the troop presence. The French cruiser Suchet is coaling at the railroad wharf and several officers visited Panama on an excursion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Panama
Suchet
War on fallen women in New York heats up
Deputy Police Commissioner Devery accuses derelict women of being pushed from tenements for politics. Robert Grier Monroe counters that the committee of fifteen will drive this class from tenements with the new tenement house law. Murphy says the plan is a political attack aimed at Tammany Hall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Devery
Robert Grier Monroe
Committee of Fifteen
Monroe
Murphy
Tammany Hall
Maj Davidson to again try Washington auto gun carriage
Major R P Davidson plans a second attempt from Chicago to Washington next Tuesday in two steam automobile gun carriages with Colt rapid-fire guns. He carries a message from General Otis to General Miles, travels mainly at night to avoid traffic, and is accompanied by seven Northwestern Military Academy cadets. The trip tests feasibility of such rapid-response tours in emergencies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
R. P. Davidson
Washington
Davidson
General Otis
Miles
Northwestern Military Academy
Major Davidson
Cardinal Gibbons Comes Home to Queenstown Welcome
Cardinal Gibbons, aboard the Etruria en route to New York, was hosted by the Bishop of Cloyne in Queenstown. He received addresses from Catholic societies and the Town Council praising Catholic progress in America. He noted his Irish roots, Irish birthplace, and pride in Irish religious work supporting U.S. prosperity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Queenstown
Cardinal Gibbons
Etruria
Liverpool
New York
Clo
America
Timore
United States
Queer Case at Winchester Rural Paternity Charge Ends
Bud Clark son of John Clark a farmer near Winchester Indiana was arrested on a paternity charge in a case labeled State ex rel Lillie Arnolds. He pleaded guilty before the Justice who set a sum to pay the young woman, paid it and was released.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis Journal
Winchester
Ind
Bud" Clark
John Clark
Lillie Arnolds
Clark
Arnold
Crum of Winchester Founder of Charles Broadway Rouss Dies
RICHMOND Va Aug 17 Charles L Crum a Winchester merchant who started Charles Broadway Rouss in business died at his home. He and Rouss served in the Confederate army. After the war Crum loaned Rouss the money that helped launch the New York business later worth millions. SYRACUSE Aug 17 Dr RB Kettrel of Winona Miss died at Fourth Lake postereny. he led the hospital at San Juan hill in the Santiago campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Charles L. Crum
Winchester
Charles Broadway Rouss
Rum
Rouse
Crum
Rouss
New York
Syracuse
N. Y
RB. H. Kettrel
Winona
Miss
Fourth Lake
Postereny
San Juan Hill
Santiago
Fire damages at Dresden pottery plant and Wells Hageman warehouse
Aug 17 reports from East Liverpool and Travers City describe fires causing eight dollar loss at the Dresden pottery packing sheds with destruction of ware and a near panic among two workers before all escaped. In Michigan a Wells Hageman Hasket Company fruit warehouse burned, with losses between 375,000 and 100,000 dollars, partly insured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Liverpool
Dresden
Travers City
Mich
Wells Hageman Hasket Company
Garment Workers Elect Officers and Steel Strike Support
Baltimore reports the Garment Workers of American adjourned after choosing officers led by B. A. Larger and Henry White. Delegates to the AFL were elected, and the union vows aid to steel workers amid a wage dispute with A. Steuber Manufacturing. The convention also blocks use of the union label for sweatshop clothing and reviews the Heilbronn case.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Cleveland
Garment Workers of American
B. A. Larger
Cincinnati
Henry White
New York
A. J. Bromley
Utica
N. Y
Thomas J. Crouchter
Brooklyn
John A. McKenna
Boston
August Herzfelder
Bejamin
A. Steuber Manufacturing Company
Streator
Canton la
Heilbronn
Buffalo
American Federation of Labor
Louisville
New Rules Adopted by International Typographical Union
The forty seventh annual convention in Birmingham ended at 11 am adjourned to meet in Cincinnati next year. The constitution will use plurality rule for president and secretary treasurer elections. A special assessment for label agitation was approved. Machine tender assistants gain union membership. Nonunion printers testimony excluded when a union member is on trial. Resolutions of thanks adopted. Delegates left on noon trains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Birmingham
Ala
International Typographical Union
Cincinnati
Laws Committee
Grain ships blocked by port strike in San Francisco harbor
In San Francisco twenty nine deep water grain ships tied up, totaling about 564,746 tons, plus four idle grain vessels and four Calif ornia cargo ships unable to load due to the strike. Also fifteen ships chartered for Hawaiian sugar runs await crew. In Chicago iron workers vote to contribute 50 cents daily to strike fund, aiming for about 2500 dollars weekly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Cal
California
Hawaiian Island
Ware-Out Movement in Fall River Faces Setback
The August 17 report from Fall River Mass notes the circulating wage reduction petition likely to be withdrawn soon. Few new signatures appear, notably missing treasurers the promoters seek. M. D. Borden's published interview damages the movement, making its defeat seem likely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fall River
Mass
Joy at Pittsburg Choir Concert Concludes
A double quartet of male voices performed in Pittsburg, featuring chiefly Welsh singers from Gas City who work at the tin plate works and are members of the Amalgamated Association.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gas City
Tin Plate
Amalgamated Association
Davis Blames Schwab in Amalgamated Union Rift
Charles H. Davis of Newport Kentucky, head of the Amalgamated Association’s Third district, plans district mills tour and says the union is ready to fight. He accuses Schwab of refusing concessions and cites his $1,000,000 yearly salary as a stake in the dispute. Davis praises Shaffer as a strong president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Charles H. Davis
Newport
Asociation
Davis
Morgan
Schwab
Shaffer
Association
Muncie Iron Workers Lodge Committees Elect Leader
Five Muncie lodges of the Amalgamated Association meet to organize committees. Otto Sellers of Midland Lodge elected president to lead a fundraiser for strikers. A canvass will start Monday. A local saloon owner donates two bars for two days to the strikers, providing stock free and keeping all receipts, about 1000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolia Journal
Muncie
Ind
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Tin and Steel Workers
Otto Sellers
Midland Lodge
Labor leaders in Cleveland elusive at conference site
In Cleveland on August 17 no trace was found of a reported labor leaders conference. Samuel Gompers remained unfound by reporters and had not appeared at the Hollenden Hotel, the alleged conference location.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Samuel Gompers
Hollenden Hotel
Former Union Member Comments on Strike in South Chicago
A former Amalgamated Association member discusses the strike, noting rumors Shaffer took the second trick and that South Chicago workers have rebelled. He suggests a contract exists with the Federal Steel Company of Illinois, asserting the matter may settle before the game ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shaffer
Chicago
Federal Steel Company of
Illinois
Strike talk hints at steel trust pressure in South Chicago
A former Amalgamated Association leader predicts a hard hit to the steel trust as South Chicago workers press a binding contract dispute. He cites untapped job openings, unease over Welsh plate sourcing, and union solidarity across building trades to paralyze plants.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States Steel Corporation
Statehouse
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Iron Workers’ Journal
Amalgamated Association
Een
Tin Workers’ Protective Association
Tin Plate Protective Association
Shaffer
Gompers
Trust
Federation of Labor
Chicago
Steel Trust
Will Accept Presidency of Dennison University
Charles W. Perkins of Boston reports that Rev. Dr. Emory W. Hunt, pastor of Clarendon Street Baptist Church, has resigned to become president of Dennison University at Granville Ohio. Hunt, a longtime trustee, helped raise 150000 dollars for endowment and previously led Ashland Avenue Baptist in Toledo Ohio.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Charles W. Perkins
Clarendon-street
Emory W. Hunt
Europe
Dennison University
Granville
Dr Wood Resigns At Stanford Accepts Columbia Post
Dr T D Wood resigns as professor of hygiene and organic training at Stanford University and accepts a similar position at Teachers College Columbia University.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Stanford University
Cal
T. D. Wood
Teachers’ College
Columbia University
Kansas Wesleyan Chancellor Declines New Orleans University Presidency
Salina Kansas August 17 M E Phillips who has just been re elected chancellor of Kansas Wesleyan University here has declined the presidency of the New Orleans University recently offered him.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Salina
Kan
M. E. Phillips
Kansas Wesleyan University
New Orleans University
Davitt Speaks Twice At Irish Picnic In Milwaukee
Michael Davitt, Irish patriot, addressed two large audiences at Schlitz Park during the annual Irishmen picnic in Milwaukee. He spoke on Ireland in the afternoon, echoing themes from Chicago, and in the evening praised General Botha and the Boer War, urging unity and liberty for a free republic versus English domination.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wis
Michael Davitt
Schlitz Park
Ireland
Chicago
Davitt
Botha
South Africa
England
Suits Filed to Recover 13000 From Knights Endowment Bank
In Chicago on August 17 the Supreme Lodge of the Knights of Pythias filed suit in the Circuit Court to recover 13000 alleged to have been withdrawn from the Endowment Bank. Defendants named are John A. Piney, former president of the board of control, and Henry B. Stolt, former secretary of the body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Endowment Bank
Knights of Pythias
Sureme Lodge
Order
John A. Piney
Board of Control
Henry B. Stolt
Montgomery man sentenced in attempted criminal assault case
Sanford Jacobi, convicted of attempting to criminally assault Miss Lizzie Parker of Clinton, Alabama, was sentenced in Montgomery today to twenty years in the state penitentiary. The case drew wide attention after a lengthy legal fight to return him from New Orleans. This was the third trial, with an appeal to the Alabama Supreme Court planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montgomery
Ala
Sanford Jacobi
Lizzie Parker
Clinton
Jacobi
Jacobs
New Orleans
Alabama
State Supreme Court
Missing Abruzzi Expedition Members Searched in Norway
In Christiania on August 17 the Stoekken expedition arrived at Sande tore after probing Franz Josef Land’s south coast for missing explorers. No trace of the young Stoekken or other Abruzzi expedition members was found. The party erected a memorial stone at Ca Flora gifted by the Duke of Abruzzi.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Christiania
Norway
Stoekken
Sandetore
Franz Josef
Ca Flora
Abruzzi
Boston man Douglass held on $15000 bond in embezzlement case
Wm E Douglass formerly assistant teller of the Guarant Trust and Safe Deposit Company of Philadelphia was arrested as a fugitive from justice. He declined to return to Philadelphia without requisition papers and was held on $15000 bond to appear Thursday as Philadelphia authorities seek documents. He is charged with embezzling $13000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Wm. E. Douglass
Guarant Trust and Safe Deposit Company of
Philadelphia
Douglass
Robbed bookkeeper loses 1000 on street car in Grand Rapids
Frank Bennett, bookkeeper for the Grand Rapids Gas Engine and Yacht Company, was robbed of 1000 after drawing funds at noon to pay workers. He carried the money in a valise on a street car. the valise was found later in a downtown restaurant closet, emptied. No trace of the thieves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Mich
Frank Bennett
Grand Rapids Gas Engine and Yacht Company
Mayflower eyed as presidential yacht in navy yard rumor
In New York on August 17 a naval rumor says the converted yacht Mayflower may be repaired and refitted for President McKinley’s official yacht. It notes last year the Mayflower served Governor Allen of Porto Rico and suggests the Dolphin dispatch boat will be assigned to Porto Rico.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Navy Yard
President McKinley
Allen
Porto Rico
Dolphin
Lucania Wireless Message Gap Raises Confusion
NEW YORK Aug 17 Messages by the Marconi system were received from the steamship Lucania off Nantucket lightship last night but on board the Lucania it was said that nothing transmitted from shore could be understood during quarantine today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Marconi
Lucania
Natucket
Knights Templars Conclave Arrivals District Prep for 100000 Visitors
California Commandery plans to lead 150 Sir Knights and 50 ladies from San Francisco to Louisville for the August conclave. They will stop in Denver and Chicago en route, with receptions at the Galt House. City decor includes a large electric arch, palms, and thousands of lights as preparations surge ahead for the multi day event.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Louisville
Aus
Knights Templars
California Commandery
No. 1
San Francisco
Denver
Chicago
Galt House
J. T. Gathright
Hotels Committee
Fourth Avenue
Broadways
Court of Honor
Jefferson Street
Fifth
Sixth Streets
Templar
Iece
Arab Life In the Desert Explored In Harmsworth Article
Percy L Parker describes today’s Arab as fascinating at home in oases along the Sahara. He notes Biskra and 360 oases, palm groves, mud-brick two story houses, roof walks for women, and Bedouin caravans. The burnous cloak, red leather shoes, and vibrant markets contrast with European dress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Percy L. Parker
Harmsworth Magazine
Saraha
Biskra
French Sahara
Algeria
The Piano as a Nuisance
A Chicago Tribune opinion arguing piano playing as business activity harms neighbors and lowers property values. It mocks time restrictions and notes devices that enable piano play at all hours. It urges considerate behavior and references public sentiment toward reducing nuisance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Tribune
Benares Described as Strangest Saddest City on Earth
Flora Annie Steel writes of Benares in Frank Leslie's Popular Monthly, depicting the city as a place where sacred rites and stark poverty mingle. The essay contrasts temples, shrines, incense scents, and alleys with decaying tenements and ritual purity fears, portraying a landscape of stark spiritual tension.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Flora
Annie Steel
Frank Leslie
Popular Monthly
Benares
Rome
Miller wins seventh stage Paris Brest bicycle race
Miller of Chicago won the seventh stage of the Paris to Brest and return race covering 1900 kilometers and reached Brest at 6:37 AM. Lesna passed Mayence at 8:35 PM, followed by Garin 30 meters behind in better condition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Miller
Chicago
Brest
Lesna
Mayence
Garin
Smelter Robber Pleads Guilty in Vault Heist
Crockett Cal Aug 17 John Winters charged with robbing the Selby Company vault of bullion exceeding 30000 in value had his preliminary exam this morning and pleaded guilty.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crockett, Cal
John Winters
Selby Company
American Slang Abroad and British Language Purity
A discussion of how American phrases spread in London and the mixed British response. Norman Hapgood notes editors and critics lament English purity while admiring vivid American slang as used by Twain, Harte, and Ade. Observations cover lift vs elevator, phrases like happen along, call down, and rounds of culture clash in language.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Norman Hapgood
New York
London
Paris
United States
Australia
A. B. Walkley
Austin
Jen
Ade
Macaulay
Milton
Elizabeth
Dooley
Ireland
Mark Twain
Bret Harte
Hawthorne
Hyde Park
Olympia
Levoy
George Ade
An Unhappy Woman's Night At the Progressive Card Party
A Chicago Post narrator recalls a disastrous evening at a progressive party poker game. She, unsure of card handling, struggles with shuffling and dealing, notes an imperfect deck, mixed fortunes, and a fall from the frontrunners as she endures blunders and social embarrassment.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Impore
Bull
Aoa
Fairy godmother to her child through health and happiness
An advertisement extols Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription for pregnant women and new mothers. It claims the medicine calms nerves, boosts appetite, aids sleep, and ensures a healthy, well formed baby. Anecdotal testimonials from Mrs. H. C. Andersen describe improved health and a successful confinement after use.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jane
Ull
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Journal Des Debats
France
M Drogolic
Concordia
Ty D
Lake City
Wefield
Eld
Garment Workers' Convention
National
Pittsburg
Munccle Lodges
Amalgamated As
E. W. Hunt
Pulpit
Dr. Wood
Endowment Bank, K. of P
J. A. Hinsey
President
Leana
Gerritt
Archibald
E.wash
Tion
Magdalen College
Oxford
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