Imperial Rescript Names Witte Finance Head in Russia
Aug 30 report from St Peters burg says an imperial rescript dated Aug 2 appoints Witte as minister of finance and head of the ministerial committee with orders to speed the Russo German commercial treaty. Pleske named as his successor while Ple hve interests gain. A prefectural commission arrests and banishes workers to prevent strikes with broad police powers.
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Witte
Committee of Ministers
Ministry of Finance
M. Pleske
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M. Witte
Finance
Peterhof
Czar
M. Pleave
Interior
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Plehve
Dayton man charged in Shide murder arrives with detectives
Charles Stimmel, accused of killing Joseph W. Shide, the Dayton bookkeeper shot last November, arrived tonight under detective guard. He had been living in Denver since April and police found burglar tools at his Denver home.
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Charles Stimmel
Joseph W. Shide
Spain Denies a Canard Report
MADRID August 3 The minister of the interior refutes an American report that thirty officers were arrested for a conspiracy to stop the Queen mother from returning to Spain from Vienna as absolutely unfounded.
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Interior
America
Spain
Vienna
Teething Remedy Ad Promotes Mrs Winslow’s Soothing Vine
An old advertisement extols Mrs Winslow’s Soothing VINE as a fifty year remedy for teething children. It claims gum-softening, pain relief, digestion support, and bowel regulation, urging purchase at five or ten cents. The text uses period notes and broad health claims typical of early patent medicine ads.
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Mit
Bette
Wage pact ends Glass Workers talks with 10 percent raise
Detroit Aug 2 The wage committee of Window Glass Workers of America and Independent and Federation Glass Companies reach a pact. They suspend wage scales until country stock is exhausted and agree no factory resumption without a general order. A uniform 10 percent raise over Burns scale is set, with price lists withdrawn and prices raised. Manufacturers to meet in Columbus to decide the advance.
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Window Glass Workers of America
Window Glass Company
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Columbus
Most Important Glass Strike Peace Reached at Detroit
In Pittsburg glass workers view the Detroit agreement as the most significant in years. The two unions end their feud, wage scales align, and cooperative plants gain parity, ending their prior special treatment. Factories delay new stock until stock depletion, risking idleness for thousands of skilled workers until demand returns in November.
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Pittsburg
Aug
Detroit
Secretary Wilson Praises Agriculture Department Work
Special to the Indianapolis Journal outlines Secretary Wilson's view of Agriculture Department value. He frames it as an investment yielding returns by boosting farmer profits, gathering and spreading data, and aiding commerce. He notes the Weather Bureau’s growing utility, meat inspection, and expanding services to rural communities and larders of life.
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Aug. W
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Florida
Mother's Double Crime Shocks New York Mother Attacks Daughter
In New York a 30 year old mother Kathleen Johnson attempted to cut her seven year old daughter Alice with a carving knife at Fifth Avenue and 101st Street. She then slashed her own left wrist and throat with the same blade dying from injuries while the child survived. Authorities label the case a supposed insanity incident as investigators examine the apartment scene.
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Alice
Milk for Cities Bulletin Warns of Improvement Yet to Come
Washington August 30 The Agriculture Department issues a bulletin on milk quality for urban supply noting improved handling but room for betterment. It highlights transportation issues, variable local regulations, and over alarm. The report cites vast sales figures and broad store coverage in New York City with inconsistent delivery patterns across cities.
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New Orleans
New York City
Cuban scholars honor Professor Bovie widow
In Havana authorities and Cuban literary figures send a special address unfolded in a Cuban flag to the widow of Professor Bovie. The late philosopher, a strong defender of Cuban independence, is remembered by Havana University professors. The government plans to purchase two of his works for the National Library and the University.
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Bovie
Easor
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Yhievice University
Kid Curry Gang Foiled by Detectives Near Malta
Logan known outlaw Harvey Logan alias Kid Curry led a planned Great Northern hold up near Malta Montana but detectives on the engine thwarted the attempt. Three suspicious men boarded the westbound flyer, two tried to climb the tender, then fled into darkness as officers aimed revolvers. For days trains along Glasgow to Havre have been guarded by armed crews and detectives after a tip that Logan was back in Montana. The bandits were heavily armed, with Malta close to Wagner, the scene of a prior Great Northern raid.
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Kid Curry
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Knoxville
Martyr's Death Song Shen Chien's Last Message to World
The Chinese reformer Shen Chien, beheaded for reformist causes, left a verse farewell in prison. His lines reference Manchuria, divided treaties, and betrayal by officials Ching Kuen and Chung Lang. He notes the fate of Hu Kwang men and the historic 1898 executions.
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Shen Chien
Rizal
Chen Chi
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Manchuria
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Ching Chuan
Chung Lang
Chiang
Ching Kuen
Board of Punishments
Kunan
Kwang-Tung
Prominent Bow Wong Society Member Shoots Self in Honolulu
Charles Akai, a leading Bow Wong Society figure, killed himself in Honolulu today by shooting through the head after returning from China. He faced persecution for his reform record and had been expelled from a Chinese college, leaving him despondent over remaining there.
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Charles Akai
Bow Wong Society
China
Silver Jubilee Mass at St Patrick’s Minok Draws Many Priests
Bloomington IL Aug The consecration services and celebration of St Patrick’s Church silver jubilee at Minok drew fifty priests and several hundred laymen from Illinois. Bishop Spalding of Peoria preached after a priest procession. Apostolic Delegate Falconi of Washington assisted in the exercises.
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Mad Steer Scatters a Picnic at Racine Park
In Racine Wisconsin at the first annual butchers picnic held at Sunnyside Park a mad steer escaped and charged through a crowd of about 1000 injuring four people. More than a hundred people dropped to their knees and three women fainted as the frightened crowd scattered.
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American shoe trade and Russian export push threaten Central America market
The report notes Russia expanding cotton and iron trade with government support, while American shoe makers face boycott in Bogota and Spain gains, with Consul advice to ship mid quality goods and build trust. American exports to Germany and Rhodesia growth cited, and U S iron and steel leads globally with rising output and per capita production details.
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United States
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Yankee Bunker Fire Flare At Newport Harbor
The flagship Yankee of the naval training squadron, flying Rear Admiral Wise’s flag, entered Newport Harbor with a midship bunker aflame after smoke appeared on the gun deck Thursday. About 200 tons of coal were moved off the bunker, leaving around 300 tons, while the crew continued shifting coal to combat the fire. Admiral Wise planned to inspect the training station and the training ship Monongahela, which will sail to League Island for repairs.
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Monongahela
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Pittsburg Steamer Burns to Water’s Edge at Sandwich Dock
The passenger steamer Pittsburg, operating Cleveland to Sault Ste Marie, owned by Georgian Bay Transportation, burned to the water’s edge at its Sandwich Ontario dock in the early hours. The crew were uninjured.
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Aug
Pittsburg
Cleveland
Sault Ste Marie
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Georgian Bay Transportation Colony
W. J. Brown
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Ont
Fourth Saengerfest Draws Swiss-American Singers to Detroit
Swiss-American singing societies from Buffalo to Cleveland competed for prizes at the fourth Saengerfest hosted by the Swiss-American Central Saengerbund in Detroit Turner Hall filled with residents and invited guests Mayor Maybury welcomed visitors as afternoon and evening programs featured mass choruses and individual performances with prizes and wreaths to be awarded tomorrow night.
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Mich
Helvetia Sin Society
Buffalo
N. Y
Columbus
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Rhine
Society of
Akron
Gemichtechor Choir
Canton
Schweizer Maennerchor
Cleveland
Fatherland
Schweizer
Pen Picture of De Witte the Great Minister of Russia
A portrait of Sergius de Witte ce as a cautious, diligent finance and commerce minister under Nicholas II. Born to German immigrants, he rose from hardship, educating himself, and climbing from Southern Russia railways to chief of finance. His modest, quiet leadership earns trust from the Czar, the people, and Europe as he advances thrift and progress.
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Commerce
Finance
Raffalovich
Paris
de Witte
Russia
Vishnu
Pinante
Europe
The Spenders Named Among Best American Books by Editors
Prof. Harry Thurston Peck editor of the Bookman ranks The Spenders as one of the two best American books of the past year. The Journal will begin serial publication of the story meat on Sunday September 6 and continue in weekday issues.
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