Turkish acceptance of Russian demands sparks calls for intervention
Tewfik Pasha met the Russian ambassador and announced Turkey’s full acceptance of Russian demands and a request for withdrawal of the Russian squadron from Turkish waters. European residents fear imminent intervention as fighting intensifies around Krushevo Merihoro and Florina with reports of fusillerats near Florina and peasant arms surrender.
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Constantinople
Tewfik Pasha
Krushevo
Merihoro
Florina
Peristeri
Monestir
Iniadia
E ’ Ene
Turkey
Yester
Consuls seek court-martial over Uskub killings
At Uskub the Austrian and Russian consuls urged the Vali to court-martial officers and soldiers who fired on Bulgarian workers repairing the railway. The Vali refused responsibility, deferring to Vil Pasha. Bulgarian agents report no Turkish village burned, while Krushevo fleeing families describe massacres and ruined streets.
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Sofia
Uskub
Vali
Vil Pasha
Macedonia
Salonica
Ionia
Krushevo
Menastir
Krusheve
Roumania
Burgas
Autonomye
Vasilike
Urunkei
Poturnakovo
Skirmishes Reported Around Vodena Drama and Nish Move
Reports from Salonica detail skirmishes near Vodena and Oshore with small bands in the Deirean district. A large band crossed the frontier toward Drama, prompting reinforcement requests and talk of a Christian Albanian volunteer corps. Servian bands form for action, while Turkish families flee Nish and Vranja toward Satonica. The Macedonian revolutionary committee warned consuls they cannot prevent reprisals, and Boris r a hoff addresses Turkish notables asserting insurgents will attack only in self defense.
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Salonica
Vodena
Oshore
Deirean
Drama
Eld Servia
Nish
Vranja
Satonica
Macedonian Revolutionary Committee
Monastir
Ven
Boris Rafoft
Negotiations Accelerate on Macedonian Settlement Plan
London reports that major powers are in talks toward an early plan to settle the Macedonian crisis. A Foreign Office official cautions that a definite agreement is premature, amid persistent Belgian and other quarter influences shaping the discussions.
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London
Associated Press
Foreign Office
Balkan Powers Seek Coercive Steps in Macedonia
The article notes an emerging agreement among major powers to cooperate on Macedonian reform and to pressure Bulgaria and Greece. It reports warnings from Britain’s ambassador in Constantinople clarifying parliamentary remarks by Balfour, and mentions a Vienna meeting between Count Goluchowski and Roumanian premier Sturdza about possible war scenarios. Brussels reports an understanding to suppress the revolt with reforms, followed by withdrawal and restoration of Turkish sovereignty once peace returns.
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Balfour
Sofia
The
Times
Constantinople
Porte
Great Britain
Vienna
Goluchowski
Sturdza
Goluuchowski
Bulgaria
Turkey
Peter of Servia
Belgrade
Rrad
Brussels
Independence Belge
Macedonia
British Fleet Not Sent Denial From Admiralty
London officials deny the Daily Chronicle report that Admiral Domville commanding the Mediterranean squadron off Portugal had orders to send ships toward Salonica. They say no British force will be dispatched to Turkish waters and no action is expected.
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London
Admiralty Today
Daily Chronicle
Domville
Portugal
Salonica
Associated Press
Paghs
Sale of a Gas Plant Outgrowth of Legal Tangle in Addicks
George Wharton Pepper, receiver for Bay State Gas, sold Wilmington property for 25000 dollars under a Delaware district court order. John Dobson of Wilmington Gas and Electric bought the asset. suit charges J E Edwards Addicks and J Frank Alee with stock fraud in a 75 million dollar issue.
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Addicks
Wilmington
Del
George Wharton Pepper
Bay State Gas Company
United States Court For
District of Delaware
Wilmington Coal Gas Company
John Dobson
Wilmington Gas and Electric Company
United States
Geoge Wharton Pepper
Philadelphia
Delaware
J. E. Edwards Addicks
J. Frank Alee
Bay
Union President Urges Arbitration Over Strikes
Fort Wayne Aug 20 John C Mitchell president of the International Stationary Firemen's Union returns from a year abroad home from a tour of labor leaders. He warns Parry may overwhelm unions by organizing the unorganized and advocates arbitration as essential, strikes only as last resort, noting jealousy and rigid demands among members. He has broadened his outlook through travels and sees value in peaceful dispute resolution.
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Indianapolis Journal
Fort Wayne
John C. Mitchell
International Stationary Firemen’s Union
Europe
D. M. Parry
Parry
Gompers
Indianapolis
Canada
Mexico
Mitchell
Boston to Host 1904 Grand Army Encampment
In San Francisco the Grand Army of the Republic chose Boston as the encampment site for 1904 and elected Illinois native John C. Black as commander in chief. Other officers named include Mason Keene and Harry Kessler with many reports and receptions noted as the gathering proceeds.
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Boston
San Francisco
Grand Army of the Republic
John C. Black
Illinois
Mason Keene
Alabama
Harry Kessler
Montana
George A. Harmon
Ohio
Winfield Scott
Arizona
Mark Hopkins Institute of Art
Naval Reserve
Mare Island Navy Yard
Charles Burrows
District of
Kansas
A. W. Smith
Alfred B. Byers
Flag Committee
Congress
Kimball
Washington
Women's Relief Corps
Association of Army Uses
Ladies
Grand Army
Genes Cc. Black
See
Stolen Tray of Diamonds At Local Jewelry Store
Canton reports a man smashed the show window of W. A. Wortman’s jewelry store and seized a tray containing two dollars worth of diamonds before escaping amid crowds of shoppers.
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Canton
W. A. Wortman
Mint chief buys 160000 ounces silver for Philippine coinage
The director of the mint today purchased 160,000 ounces of silver for the Philippine coinage, paying an average of 58 cents per ounce.
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Washington
Aug
Lord Salisbury Dying as Former Premier Nears End
Lord Salisbury, aged statesman of Britain, lies critically ill in London from Brights disease aggravated by a recent minor accident. Bulletin at 10 PM reports no hope of recovery, with a brief rally earlier. Viscount Cranbourne notes he had been improving until last week when a chair-arm accident worsened heart and circulation.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Bright
Viscount Cranbourne
Hanged suspect after child murder near Halifax
In Halifax North Carolina a 13 year old girl Mary Jenkins was found dead in Captain Griffin’s stable with a throat cut. A Black worker, found with the keys, knife, and blood on him, was hanged by a crowd after he confessed to assault and murder. The mob fired on the corpse and dispersed without further incident.
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Halifax
N. C
Mary Jenkins
Griffin
Germany and American Aid Each Other in Prosperous Times
Berlin interview excerpt quotes James Speyer of New York saying Germany has nothing to fear from American competition while the United States prospers. He notes American prosperity supports German exports and urges Germans to cultivate American goodwill.
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Germany
Berlin
James Speyer
New York
Frankfort Zeitung Today
United States
America
Plans for State Fair Board of Agriculture Final Arrangements
State Board of Agriculture met in the Statehouse to finalize plans for the fair including expanding stables to double horse capacity and booking what may be the greatest horse exhibition in Indiana. Chariot race was dropped as impractical. Sousa concerts set for Tomlinson Hall and fair week with two grounds concerts and four city performances. grounds admission only charged for concerts. Members listed include Haines Mason Niblack Corydon Tilson Nowlin Knode Porter Wallace Conger Beauchamp Hadhey Claypool Blackstock Thompson Cunningham Benjamin McDonald and others.
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State Board of Agriculture
Statehouse
James E. McDonald
Ligonier
Indiana
Ensley
Sousa
Fair
Tomlinson Hall
Fairgrounds
J. C. Haines
Pe Mason J
Niblack
Vincennes
L. Corydon
John Tilson
Franklin
H. L. Nowlin
Goadlford
Knode Porter
Hagerstown
David Wallace
Indianapolis
Sid Conger
Shelbyville
W. T. Beauchamp
Terre Haute
Oscar Hadhey
Danville
Claypool
Muncie
W. M. Blackstock
Lafayette
J. L. Thompson
Gas City
Joseph Cunningham
Peru
CC. B. Benjamin
Leroy
J. E. McDonald
Soldiers Clash Ends with Heavy Casualties and Chiefs Killed
The encounter left seven hundred enemy combatants dead including the former Sultan of Sekete and most chiefs. British forces suffered eleven killed including one officer and sixty two wounded. The enemy offered stubborn house to house resistance.
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Sekete
Four Small Banks Close After Beaumont Bank Failure
Beaumont August 2 An Oliver led action sees Citizens' National Bank close its doors and order Frost Groesbeck Barron and Hubbard City banks not to reopen, suspending payments for now. The banks share overdrafts with Citizens' and are not yet shown as in broader trouble. Bank Examiner Logan refuses to disclose details.
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Citizens’ National
Beaumont
Logan
Roy
Bowen Raps Germany in Berlin Interview
Herbert W. Bowen United States minister to Venezuela says he does not find it odd to represent two nations before The Hague tribunal and supports Baron Von Sternberg, noting German press attacks on him. Bowen asserts U.S. government stands with the weak against the strong. He cites friendship for Sternberg as seen by Germany as a sin.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger Today
Herbert W. Bowen
United States
Venezuela
President Roosevelt affirms union limits on government laws
In Oyster Bay on August 20, President Roosevelt sent copies of two letters to Cabinet members clarifying that government printing office policy upholds US laws over union rules. The letters state unions may exist but cannot override federal law, and call for departments to follow this principle consistently.
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Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
William A. Miller
Government Printing Office
Miller
Bookbinders’ Union
Barnes
Cordleyou
Cortleyou
United States
Anthracite
Speculation Killing Cotton Industry Paralyzed by Campaign
Secretary Wilson blames speculative movement for rising raw cotton prices and closing mills. He says European nations with cotton lands in Africa push to develop independent cotton production, luring high class American scientists abroad. He notes Egypt’s irrigation expansion and 12 cent cotton as incentives to boost global output while U S efforts aim to hybridize staples at home. Race context mentions Shamrock and a misfired first contest due to weather and delay.
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Washington
Wilson
Agricultural Department
Africa
United States
Egypt
Nile Valley
Great Dam
Asia
Reliance Beats Shamrock II In Fifteen Mile Race Shot at Sandy Hook
In a light wind race off Sandy Hook Reliance overtook Shamrock II after a choppy beat to windward. The course ran fifteen miles to windward and back with rain and shifting breeze challenging both boats. Reliance led early and widened the gap to finish about sixteen minutes ahead in the conditions feared to favor the challenger.
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New York
Sandy Hook
America
Thomas Lipton
England
Shamrock
Ocean Race Course
Nega Highlands
Jersey
Barra
Wringe
Reliance
Challenger
Challe
Shamrock Isl
Ngee Reliance
New York Yacht Club Regatta Committee
Shamrock Ili
Advanta
Leeward
Destruction of Burmi Town by British Force
Dispatches from Zungura northern Nigeria dated Aug 17 report Burmi town destroyed by a British force of thirty whites and five accompanying forces. Details indicate swift action by colonial troops in the region.
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London
Colonial Office
Zungura
Nigeria
Burmi
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Minton
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