War Delay Foreshadows Boer Conflict and Peace Talks
A lengthy dispatch from South Africa describes Britain delaying hostilities while reinforcing Natal and considering peace moves. Officials seek to deter Boers, with Pretoria and London signaling possible demands, troop movements, and potential negotiations as the Cape colony mobilizes and cabinet discussions proceed.
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Eanders
Segrt
Great Britain
Fridais
Pieterweaniteburg
Natal
Wirard
Majuni
Uhre
Termaeitzburg
Joneph Chamyberiain
Colonial Office
Pretoria
Neitzin
Sasie
Chanberlain
Winte Fur de
Elveles
Cape Cylony
Huta
Lesat Net
Sven
Aingetios
Treipe
Malta
Etrainer
Natel
Altwesons
First-Olim
Fabtai
Thonsaiden
Jelitina
Crete
Cape
Daredam Natal
Rumors of Boer War Tensions Reach Prime Stage
Dispatches from Natal and Pretoria describe rising military activity as Transvaal and British forces prepare for possible conflict. Reports note preparations by both sides, rail movements into Transvaal territory, and warnings of martial law amid tense political meetings in the Bechuanaland region.
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Rivemfogtein Sind Dlegeherets
Transvaal
Fretorta
Pigtermaritzburg
Natal
Beira
New Castle
Trankvaal
India
Stauth Rion
Disastrous earthquake hits Aidin Menderes valley
In Smyrna Asia Mitor on September 21 a severe earthquake struck Aidin near the Menderes valley southeast of Smyrna. Hundreds of people were killed in the disaster destroying homes and injuring many.
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Smyrna
Asia
Mitor
Aidin
Mender
Menderes
Woodward avenue monument destroyed by public safety action
A damaged ornate structure built to honor local leaders along Woodward Avenue was found strained and collapsed. Public works crews demolished the unsafe remains after incidents of shifting and a nearby sidewalk issue. Officials announced safety concerns and completed the removal today.
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Deirett
Goth
Tyhich
Soin
Todeep
Ozark
Trent Nean An
Wreh
Nnne
Henspeter
Patriarchs
Grand Lodze
Tody
Sovereien
Apical Wits
Wichita Bankruptcy Seeks $116000 From Investor Group
The Daviddon investment company of Wichita has failed, owing $116,000. A receiver has sued Arthur E. Sewall, former vice president candidate in 18g, for his Habiniyan auto exhorler. Sewall reportedly owned $10 worth of stock and is liable for the debt under Kansas law.
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Wichita
Sept
Daviddon Investment Company
Arthur E. Sewall
Formice
Habiniyan Auto
Sewall
Kansas
May ship plans for presidents western tour
President plans a western trip with stops in Galesburg on October 7 and St Paul to welcome Minnesota volunteers returning from the Philippines. The schedule hints at adjustments amid China trade tensions and a potential Manila celebrations shutdown if events collapse.
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Washington
Chinacn
Galesburg
St Paul
Philippines
Ie Mesa
Yellow Fever Report Signals New Cases and Deaths
Official advices from the Marine Hospital Service report new yellow fever cases and a death at Key West yesterday. Additional cases are noted in New Orleans as the fever spreads, with warnings of possible further spread to surrounding areas.
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Washington
Key West
Wwe
Orieana
Wgaaber
Surrender at Paris House Ends Siege by Antisemitic Leader
Paris, Sept 20. M Guerin, the antisemitic leader besieged in a central Paris house on Rue de Chabrote for six weeks, surrendered to government authorities as thousands gathered and a fire brigade stood by. The abrupt capitulation followed a demonstration that led to the city block’s upheaval and the seizure of property tied to a merger involving the American Hide & Leather Company.
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Paris
M. Guerin
Restraining Order Blocks Dept Store Enforcement in St Louis
An order restrains Hugh J. Kedy from enforcing the department store law granted at the legislature session. Judge Zachritz issued the restraining order with petitioners represented by Ne Judson. The case seeks to prevent actions until a full hearing on the merits. Also notes a marriage license issued in Topeka for Gurninghouse and Pear A. Clerk.
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St Louis
Iis
Hugh J. Kedy
St. Bens
Judes Zachritz
T Ne Judson
Brady
Zachrite
Camne
Surrender of M Guerin Described At Fort Cha Spawal
Descriptions detail a guarded surrender at a cavalry barracks lane as municipal guards and police surround M Guerin’s residence. Cavalry, carbine armed, hold bridges while crowds await a feared storm. Guerin appears at a window, but yields. he is taken to the Central depot in the Palais de Justice as onlookers react with mixed sarcasm and relief.
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M. Guerin
M Cavalry
Adunfcpal
Belne
Ghroris Als
Rue de Chabrole
M_ Guerin
Palate de Justice
Tre de la City
Seine
Alaraé
Polivemin
Cha- Spawal
Troupe Ami Guard
St. Guerin An Cartisan
Wrex
Permanent organization of American Hide & Leather company formed
New York September 26 1900 a temporary board of directors will be replaced by a permanent one in this city today The directors are listed as Thomas C Hamman K White B C Cottle J F Barmadett C H Buswell Charles W Tidd W L Wadleish William Beckner A Downing Albert Bernard Ryan Thomas Kernan John M Mur rough OCR text confirms this corporate move as the new board is established in New York with names of listed directors.
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New York
Che
American Hide & Leather Company
Thomas C. Hamman
K. White
B.C. Cottle
F. Barmadett
C.H. Buswell
Charles W .Tidd
VW. Wadleish
William Beckner
A. Me Downing
Albert Bernard
Ryan
Thomas Kernan
John
American Klondike Tales of Cape Nome Riches
Gen Shafter reports a dispatch from Fort St Michael August 31 describing vast wealth in the Cape Nome district. About 1,000 to 2,000 people may be stranded on the beach awaiting transport as gold yields reach $18 to $250 per day per man. Transportation cuts and Treasury orders are urged to meet the emergency. Weather notes forecast fair to warm, with varied winds.
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Washington
Treasury Department
Cane Nome
Cup Country
Klondike
Serent Te Te Ness
Fort Behart
Wall
Nere
Topeka Plans Grand Reception for Twentieth Kansas Regiment
Topeka men outline a carnival gallery of events for the Twentieth Kansas regiment. Electric dome illumination, fireworks from the capitol roof, continuous vaudeville, and a grand ball are proposed with concerts, street entertainments, and a soldiers’ rest tent on state house grounds. Local leaders urge speedy organizing and state support.
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Kansas
Twentieth
Noom
Topeka
Twentieth Hansas
Representative Hall
Topeka Karnival Knights
Capitol Dome
Capital
Flambeau
Senate
Kansas Avenue
Kansas Regiment
Kansas Boys
T. J. Anderson
Commercial Eld
Executive Council
Edison
Capitol
Ure Dome
State House
Telott
Atchison
Charles K. Boltitay
Nein
Katens
Vaudevill
Toorick
John Waters
Todeka
Mr. A
Dana
Northern Masons Hold Annual Supreme Council Session
The st annual session of the Supreme Council Ancient Accepted Scottish Rite for the Northern Masonic jurisdiction opened in Philadelphia. Senor R de Zayas Enrique of Mexico attended, and dignitaries from Canada and Mexico were present. The grand commander's address reported forty five active members, three deaths, and 050 honorary members. it noted Spanish American war effects and new U S territories under Spanish Masonic control. three day session continues.
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Supreams Council
Philadelphia
Supreme Council
United States
Besan
Senor
R. de Zayas Enrique
Mexico
Prsident Diag
Soverglen
Israel Stearns
Sovereien
Canada
Ninth Annual Meeting of the American Electro-Therapeutic Association
Washington, Sept. 20. The ninth annual meeting of the American Electro-Therapeutic Association is in session with many physicians from across the country. Papers on electricity in medicine and surgery will be presented. New members elected include Albert C. Geyser of New York City, Wm. Bo Ready of Scranton, Gustavus M. Bleich of Chico, A. Minshall of Northampton, Win. B. Snow of New York, Dudley Fulton of Battle Creek, Mick L. Judd of Philadelphia, Maurice V. Pilkin of Boston, and Elijah W. Smith of Terre Haute Indiana.
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Washington
American Electro- Therapeutic Association
Wishtang
Stafford
Catholic University
Albert C. Geyser
New York City
Bo Ready
Scranton
Gustavus M. Bleich
Chico
A. Minshall
Northampton
Mars
Win
B. Snow
Dudley Fulton
Battle Creek
Mick LD Judd
Philadelphia
Maurice V. Pilkin
Boxton
Elijah W Smith
Terre Haute
Ind
Death at Spooner Saloon Ties Real Estate Man Maxwell
In St Paul a rumor says Andrew M. Maxwell, a well known real estate man, was drugged, robbed, and killed at a Spooner Wisconsin saloon. Maxwell had bought a Spooner farm, imported blue ribbon cattle, and recently drew money from his bank, according to Mrs Maxwell.
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St. Paul
Andrew M. Maxwell
Spooner
Wis
Maxwell
St. Pato
Secretary Root Affirms Sufficient Ships To Manila By Christmas
Washington reports telegrams from San Francisco indicate the quartermaster has secured vessels to replace those sent to Manila. The Thomas is expected to be ready by October 1, with Logan possibly completed by November 7. Meudets homes.
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Washington
Root
Manila
San Francisco
Thomas
Colored bead waiters convention opens in Chicago church
Chicago September 21 a national convention of colored bead waiters will convene at Belbeil African Methodist Episcopal church. It marks the first national gathering of its kind and aims to improve waiting service among colored workers with attendees from across the country.
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Chicago
Belbeil African Methodist Episcopal Church
New Orleans
Washington
Navy Department
San Juan de Porto Rico
Santo Domingo
Dreyfus Secretly Freed and Sent Toward Nantes
In Rennes at 2 am Captain Alfred Dreyfus was released from imprisonment and quietly escorted to Vern to board a train for Nantes. The departure, arranged by officials including M. Viguie and the prefect, went unnoticed by most local residents as Dreyfus traveled in an unpublicized fashion. Aiding figures, including Me Thier Dreyfus and Dreyfus’s companions, accompanied him to the station and onto the Nantes-bound train.
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Rennes
Fray
Alyfred Dreyfus
Devitt Feland
Vern
Nantes
M. Viguie
Dureault
Verd le Ene
Methier Dreyfus
Nantes White
Dreyfus
Renness Tent
Devil's Island
Dreytes
Mtelee Ta~ Bari
Reia
Ae Bir
Alfred
Mathieu Dineyfue
Mme, Dreyfus
Rennés
Friwnde
Four Killed in BNSF Passenger Train Collision Near Kansas City
A northbound passenger train on the St Louis San Francisco line collided with a freight train fifteen miles southeast of Kansas City this morning. Four people died and four were seriously injured including engineers Fred W. Laker and L. P. Halleck, and express messenger Fred A. Smith. Names and injuries are reported for several crew members from Springfield, Clinton, and Borine Field. The accident left debris and burned bodies with detail scarce beyond initial casualty reports.
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Kansas City
St Loui de San Francisco
BF. Rendick
Sprinetud
Charles Rider
Springfield
Sta
Missencer
Halelson
Clinton
Brnkeman
Iman
Fred W. Laker
Springfiahl
Gineer
L. P. Halleck
Postal Cierk
Borine Fleld
Fred A. Smith
Springticht
Express
W. Haislett
Fretabe
Smallpox Outbreak Reported in San Francisco
San Francisco reports three well developed and four suspected smallpox cases at the Providence hospital. Officials fear three suspects show unmistakable symptoms of the disease. Cases are linked to the First Regiment as authorities mobilize epidemic controls at the General Hospital.
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San Francisco
General Hospital
Effy
Mnirty
Band to Lead Corp Carnival Parade in Atchison
The Marshall band plans to travel to Atchison to lead the Corp Carnival parade Thursday morning, contradicting earlier announcements of not attending. Some band members had feared interference but have organized the necessary arrangements to participate.
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Marshall
Atchison
Corp
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