Colombian Liberals Gain Steam in Isthmus Fight
A Rostrum from Colom bia reports the two year revolt growing more serious as Liberals concentrate on the isthmus. Venezuela Ecuador and Nicaragua back Liberal efforts while Colombia's Conservatives face regional support. Diplomacy and risk of international trouble rise amid financial strain and military mobilization on the isthmus.
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Jamaica
Panama
Biberal
Venezuela
Ecuador
Nicaragua
Castro
Alban
Savanilla
Liberal Revolutionary Movement
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Namouna
Albans
United States
New York and Panama News From Aug 26 Dispatches
The steamship Allegheny carried the late consul Washington Irving Shaw’s belongings to Dubois Pennsylvania while M McMillan of Chicago, former consul to Honda, noted Colombia’s unsettled affairs. The gun boat Ranger reached Acapulco after 9 days and 1400 miles, near six and a half knots, with Machias at Colon reported for possible action amid revolutionary outbreaks nearby.
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Allegheny
Carlos Ponthier
Washington Irving Shaw
United States
Baranquilla
United States of Colombia
Dubois
M. McMillan
Chicago
Honda
Colombia
Bogota
Washington
Ranger
San Diego
Cal
Panama
Acapulco
Mexico
Colon
Navy Department
Insurgent Use Sought for 4% Vessel at New Jersey Port
New York reports, per the Tribune, that a 4% vessel at a New Jersey port was hired by insurgents for a fili bustering expedition. The ship would carry part of a consignment of 5,000 rifles, ammunition, and men, to which Gen Uribe Uribe had telegraphed his representative A J Restrepo in the city.
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New York
the Tribune
New Jersey
Boca Del Torro Threatened by Rebels from Bluefields
A report from COLON Colombia dated August 3 states rebels threatening Boca Del Torro are said to hail from Bluefields Nicaragua. The claim follows local circulations about insurgent movements near the town.
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Colon
Colombia
Bluefields
Nicaragua
Scientists at Denver Open Fifty-Second AAAS Convention
Nearly two hundred AAAS members gathered at East Denver High School as the fiftieth convention opened with remarks by Prof. R S Woodward and a welcome from Governor Orman and Mayor Wright. New officers were installed across sections in mathematics, physics, chemistry, engineering, geology, zoology, botany, anthropology, social science, and more. Farewell addresses followed, and a reception with a Colorado Eldwellings lecture by Mrs John Hays Hammond capped the day.
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American Association For the Advancement of Science
East Denver High School
R.S. Woodward
Charles S. Minot
Orman
Wright
Minot
James «. McMahon
Cornell University
D. B. Brace
University of Nebraska
John R. Leng
Northwestern University
Jacoby
C. R. van Hise
University of Wisconsin
New York Botanical Gardens
R. S. Woodward
Columbia University
Davenort
Brashier
Carnegie Technical School
Butler
United States
Woodward
Woman's Club of
Colorado
John Hays Hammond
French Ambassador Leaves Constantinople in Protest
M Constans, France's ambassador, quits Constantinople in displeasure over unpaid French claims. Sultan Abdul Hamid delays, paying part of 700,000 francs to the Quays Company and 606,000 francs to a landholder, while Constans departs aboard the Voutour for Stamboul and later takes a holiday.
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Quays Company
Turkey
M. Constans
London
Paris
Ane
M. Cc
den Oliday
Basie visits to seek apology over You Ketteler assassination
Basel and Basie report that Switzer lands on a pretext to delay as Prince Chun follows orders from Peking. In Seoul dispatches, France demands 5000 in compensation for missionary injuries and punishment for fifty rioters in Quelpaert. Attempts to remove McLeavy Brown as director general of Korean customs fail.
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Switzerland
Baron You" Ketteler
Peking
Prince Chun
Yokohama
Seoul
McLeavy Brown
Loubet Claims Franco Russian Alliance Garments Maneuvers Plan
Paris August notes President Loubet stating the Franco Russian alliance proved useful and that he urged the Czar to attend eastern maneuvers after discussions with M Deleasse. He says the visit was kept secret and that the alliance helped avert a China war. Berlin reports Kaiser visit to Dantzig planned September 10 and naval youth program at Kiel during maneuvers.
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Copenhagen
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Kiel
Dunkirk
Germany
German Navy League
Kiel Chamber of Commerce
British Prisoners Reported in Pretoria Dispatch
Lord Kitchener reports three officers and sixty five men captured near Ladybrand on August 22. One killed, four wounded. prisoners released. Dispatches note Boer letters and continued fighting. Nelken compensation dispute discussed by Newton Crane with Ardah and Milvain denying compensation to those who fought Britain.
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Scheher
Newton Crane
South African Compensation Commission
Charles N. Nelken
Prussia
John Ardah
Foreign Office
Great Britain
Nelken
Crane
Milvain
Relics Unearthed in Royal Palaces Amid King Edward Overhaul
London August 24 The palace restorations ordered by King Edward uncover long sealed spaces in Windsor Castle and St James Palace. A large velvet lined Fourgon full of Queen Anne silver and silver gilt plate was found in a stable unused for a century, likely used for grand dinners at Kew Hampton Court and other estates. A portrait of Queen Caroline by Lawrence was also discovered among paintings in Windsor Castle.
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Horrible Atrocities in Armenia and Macedonia Dispatches
Special dispatches from Odessa and Vienna report Kurdish atrocities in Armenia hill districts and fighting between Turks and Bulgarians in Macedonia with several deaths at Pawsonwitz. A dispatch adds Bulgarians seized five Turks, burned them alive. London reports Aug 27 that the US plans Jibuti as a fleet stopping and revictualing station with American coal depots competing with British coal and coal to Russian vessels.
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Odessa
Vienna
Armenia
Macedonia
Pawsonwitz
Jibuti
United States
Perim
Aden
Marseilles
The
Times
Russia’s Trade Deficit with United States Widens
Moscow reports January to June trade shows Russia imported 16 million roubles more from the United States than it exported to the U.S. The deficit mirrors a similar excess with Germany, while Britain exported nearly 4 million roubles more to Russia than it received. Iron and steel machinery imports show a sharp decline.
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United States
Germany
Great Britain
Automobilers restrained in Ocean avenue race near Newport
Judge Wilbur grants a temporary injunction in the Appellate division restraining the National Automobile Association and others from holding automobile races on Ocean avenue Newport. A hearing for a permanent injunction is set for next Wednesday. The bill, brought by nearby property owners, notes W. K. Vanderbilt Jr. as a prime mover.
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R. L
Wilbur
Supreme Court
National Automobile Association
Ocean Avenue
Newport
W. K. Vanderbilt, Jr
Cleveland Board of Equalization Targets Lake Front Riparian Rights
The city tax board adopted a resolution declaring riparian rights along the lake front taxable. Testimony will be heard tomorrow on properties owned by Lake Shore and Pennsylvania Railroad companies. The disputed four to five mile lake front spans Waverly to Wilson avenues, with manufactories involved and millions of dollars at stake.
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Cleveland
Kruger denounces British actions and defends Boer tactics
In a long Telegraph interview from Hilversum Mr. Kruger condemns Lord Kitchener's proclamation, argues Boer forces are still regular though split, accuses Britain of trampling international law, and says the decree will embitter resistance while offering a path to peace if independent self government and pardons are granted. He calls the Dutch conspiracy claim a lie and signals readiness for reasonable sacrifices.
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Daily Telegraph
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Hilversum
Lord Kitchener
Blomfontein
Lord Itchener
Ers
Notable Passengers Listed for Ocean Liners Majestic and Celtic
The White Star steamer Majestic set to sail from Liverpool next Wednesday via Queenstown will carry Mrs. Leland Stanford of San Francisco and Gen BE C O'Brien. Also listed on the Celtic sailing Aug 30 are A J Cassatt of Philadelphia and Lady Sarah Wilson aunt of the Duke of Marlborough.
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White Star Line
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Queenstown
Leland Stanford
San Francisco
BE. C. O'Brien
A. J. Cassatt
Philadelphia
Sarah Wilson
Duke of Marlborough
Pay decision awaited against armor plate makers
Justice Dept says Navy can withhold approval of royalty reimbursements to Bethlehem and Carnegie steel firms tied to Harvey process. Case centers on Harvey patents and government contracts for armor plate used in Illinois and Wisconsin battleships. Royalty disputes date back to 1893. Court of Claims proceedings to resolve validity of patents and obligations.
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Department of Justice
Beck
Secretary of the Navy
Bethlehem Steel Company
Carnegie Steel Company
Harvey Steel Company
Harvey
Illinois
Wisconsin
United States
Sampson
Bureau of Ordnance
Navy Department
Herbert
United States Circuit Court
District
Pennsylvania
Tinois
Court of Claims
Neely Case Testimony In Cuba Postal Fraud Probe
Washington August 26 The War Department directs attorney H C Lewis to transfer to Gen Wood the testimony of twenty four witnesses in the Neely postal fraud case in Cuba subject to Justice Department consent Among witnesses named is the president and cashier of the Seventh National Bank of New York Havana August 26 E C Westall head of the Havana money order bureau reports missing a $4000 remittance after leaving the omnibus two boys claim a mulatto tossed the packet to a negro in the street Westall on bond of 1000 will await court decision
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Havana
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Westall
Ten Entombed By Perthshire Colliery Collapse
Dozens of workers are trapped after land subsidence at the Doensbristle colliery in Perthshire. A rescue team of four descended into the shaft but did not return, and authorities fear all ten men may have perished.
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London
Doensbristle Collery
Perthshire
Opposition to Wysor amendment at Virginia constitutional convention
In Richmond on August 26 the convention debated the committee on bill of rights for three hours without a vote. Rev. Dr. Dunaway opposed the Wysor amendment seeking to submit the completed Constitution to voters, while Hill Carter supported the majority report allowing disclosure to electors under current terms. Carter argued for closer English American ties.
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Grain trade tension with Russia and US in German markets
The State Department reports Germany’s grain imports from Russia and the United States, showing Russia’s lead in 1807 and the narrowing gap in 1800. Harris notes intensifying US-Russia competition to supply Europe’s nonproducing markets, with canal and rail developments boosting Russia’s export ability and cheaper Atlantic freight needed for US competitiveness. A separate China dispatch details a fire on the warship Arethusa at Handham dock, two Chinese fitters killed, four wounded, and a court of inquiry launched. Forty-six sailors in Japanese ports during Perry ceremonies took French leave. two arrested, rest returned. Imperial edicts urging reforms accompany the reports.
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Arethusa
Handham Dock
Wilmington
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New Orleans
Japanese protest over Treasury health officers action in Honolulu
The Japanese legation has lodged a formal remonstrance with Secretary Hay regarding the treatment of the newly arrived Japanese vice consul and his wife by Dr. Cofer of the Marine Hospital Service quarantine branch. The State Department forwarded the note to the Treasury Department for investigation, which will shape the reply to the Japanese premier. Secretary Hay leaves Washington for his summer home at Newbury, N. H., to resume vacation interrupted by business. Third Assistant Secretary Cridler has nearly recovered from illness and plans to return to Washington next week from Canada.
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United States
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Canton
New Hampshire
Cridler
Washinton
Canada
Wilkes Torpedo Boat to Be Launched at Morris Heights
Washington Aug 26 The torpedo boat Wilkes will be launched at the Gas Engine and Power Company yard Morris Heights N J Sept 28 Miss Elizabeth Wilkes daughter of Rear Admiral Wilkes after whom the craft is named will christen her Admiral Wilkes commanded the San Jacinto when Mason and Slidell were removed from the British ship Trent during the Civil War.
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San Jacinto
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Postal card contracts bid for four years opened in Washington
Seven bids were submitted for supplying postal cards to the government for four years. Albert Daggett of Piedmont West Virginia offered the lowest bid for three billion large size cards at 2 1 5 or 2 7 5 10 cents per thousand and small size cards at 1 7 5 0 100 cents per thousand plus double cards at 4 2 per thousand.
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Albert Daggett
Piedmont
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Navy seeks explanation over Forsythe interview
Washington Aug 26 The Navy Department requests Captain Forsythe to explain an interview tied to the Schrey case in the Spanish war. Secretary Root back in Washington at the War Department focused on insular business from his absence.
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Ap- Sone
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Root
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Filipino Camp Raid and Lukban Fight Reportedly Tied
Manila reports describe Lieutenant Hazzard and Macabebe scouts capturing an American deserter named Howard at Mindoro. Civilians and regulars, including Captain Johnson and Captain Povey, were noted in separate surprise actions against Lukban in Samar. Civil Governor Taft praised Aparri and Cagayan River harbor plans amid the upheaval.
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Mindoro
Hazzard
Third Cavalry
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Ferguson
Col. Atienza
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Philippine Commission
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George Povey
Harold L. Johnson
Lukban
Pambejan
Samar
Oblinger
Pambujan
Taft
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Cagayan
Plague Reports From Canton China Reach United States
Washington reports from the Marine Hospital Service summarize plague in Canton and the wider Kwantung province. Missionaries and American physicians note wider spread along trade routes, with transmission likely place to place and frantic depopulation in affected towns near Swatow and Nam-Leng.
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China
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Hong Kong
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John M. Foster
Swatow
Peerree
Bay
Nam-Leng
Patee
Targes
Ocean Mine Blaze at Herminie Threatens Big Loss
A fierce fire ravages the Ocean mine at Herminie near Irwin. Water was turned in yesterday around noon but could not stop the flames. No one was in the mine when it began burning. The Ocean mine, famed for its electric machinery, faces a likely large loss and several days may pass before extinguishment.
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Islands for sale on St Lawrence in Thousand Island group
The Dominion Department of the Interior will put about five hundred St Lawrence Thousand Island group islands on the market. Islands lie between Kingston and Brookville and vary from five acres to two hundredths of an acre. Plans and sale conditions will be printed, and offers will be received. If multiple applications arise, bidding occurs with the highest bidder winning, and only two islands may go to one applicant.
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Armour Improving After Vacation Illness
Kirk B Armour of Jerome Packing Company Kanes City arrived in Kansas City today from Watkins Glen New York where he was taken seriously ill while on vacation His condition at noon was reported slightly improved by his home physician but he remains very ill
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Siam-Fu
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Kanbas City
Kirk B. Armour
Jermane Packing Comny
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General Olivespie Receives Commendation Letter in Manila
General Ol lespie chief of engineers receives a personal letter from Adjutant General Corbin dated Manila praising the officers and the discipline and soldierly conduct of the engineers battalion that accompanied Corbin on the transport Hancock to the Philippines.
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General Sternberg Recommends Reassignment of Hospital Ship
A personal letter from General Sternberg, visiting the Philippines medical department, reports overall good condition and says the department will not need the hospital ship Retiel further. He recommends turning the vessel over to the quartermaster department.
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Lexington Youths Face Charges After Mob Escape
Lexington report: Macklin Coonwhite, sixteen, and Hays, nine, were brought here tonight from nes to escape a mob. Coonwhite is charged with attempting to… clerical cut off.
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Cardinal Gibbons Homecoming Draws 10000 In Baltimore
Cardinal Gibbons reached Union Station in Baltimore this afternoon to a crowd of about 10 000. Acting Mayor Henry Williams and Charles J Bonaparte led welcome speeches as clergymen and lay followers escorted him to the cathedral. He spoke of the future role of the church in the new possessions and commented on labor issues and conditions in Europe noting differences in disability pay and safety standards while praising care for workers.
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Cardinal Gibbons
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Stone recovers as he declares Senate bid in St Louis
Former Governor William J. Stone, vice chairman of the Democratic national committee, emerges from five weeks of illness at his St Louis office. He announces his candidacy for the United States Senate to succeed G. G. Vest, defends bimetallic coinage, and praises Bryan as the party's most influential figure amid calls for party reorganization.
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Miners Die In Cage Cable Break At Chenea Mine
Four workers plunged 467 feet when the cage cable snapped at a Chenea county mine in Bloomington Aug. The victims listed include Barreto Guiseppe Robbo Bria Benoni Bon Ulla and Thomas Jones. Authorities sent for a cage inspector and the coroner will investigate on arrival.
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Chenea
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Benoni Bon Ulla
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Roblin and Mille cattle theft case at Winnipeg Police Court
R P Rotlin of Manitoba accuses partner D W Mille of stealing six dollars and selling cattle assets while Rotlin was away in the East. Mille was arrested and the case was continued for one week. Rotlin is a well known cattleman in western Canada for two decades.
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Ile
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Ada
Deux Show Opens To-Day At Pan American Exposition
Buffalo news reports the show opening tomorrow at the Pan American Exposition with many prominent people attending the event and plans described as a grand display.
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