Chinese Rebellion Starts in Manchuria
Berlin dispatch reports rising tensions in the Far East as Chinese forces in Manchuria target Russian troops and authorities. The Macedonian insurrection deepens the regional crisis, with Bulgarian anger growing over border murders and Turkish rail interests. Germany remains passive, seeking to join efforts to avert wider war.
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Far East
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Bulgaria
British warship not ordered to sail from Salonica
The Admiralty denied the Daily Chronicle report that Admiral Domville's Mediterranean squadron near Portugal was ordered to dispatch ships to Turkish waters. Officials said no such action was taken and Italy remains committed to cooperation with the Powers.
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Salonica
Italy
Macedonia
Reliance Two Miles Ahead When Race Was Called Off
New York August 20 Reliance and Shamrock III defend the America's Cup in a 30-mile offshore duel off Sandy Hook. After a day of shifting winds and squalls, Reliance led but the committee voided the race as the wind failed to sustain a finish before 4:30 PM deadline.
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Sturt
Ireward
Mark Aml
Yachting Rivalry: Reliance Leads Shamrock in Drifting Race
Marconi wireless updates show Reliance and Shamrock trading lead as wind shifts and becalm conditions turn a coastal race near Long Branch into a drifting contest. Shamrock lags while Reliance builds a widening margin toward the outer mark with balloon topsail in use.
Powers to Settle the Macedonian Troubles
London reports ongoing negotiations among the great powers on a new plan to settle the Macedonian troubles. A foreign office official cautioned that no definite agreement has been reached, though notes are being exchanged and the scheme may align with Belgian newspaper references.
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Foreign Office
Independence Belge
Brussels
United States Wants a Fight in McMullen Speech
Senator McMullen warns Canada of potential U S aggression as the Grand Trunk Pacific bill moves to a second reading. He cites U S agitation and gunboat buildup on the rear Lakes and says the northern railroad cannot be built soon enough. He adds the United States seeks a fight with a European nation after the Spanish War.
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McMullen
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United States
Grand Trunk Pacific Company
Ife
Senate
United
Spain
Senator Charged with big fraud in Bay State stock case
In Wilmington Delaware the United States Circuit court heard a bill by George W Pepper receiver of Bay State Gas against Senator J Edward Addicks and J Frank Alle d alleging a 1.5 million share stock allocation to Addicks without consideration in a deal valued at about 75 million. Also reported Hiram J Scroggan, a turfman, died in Louisville from stomach trouble.
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Evening Telegram
Wilmington
Del
United States
George Wharton Pepper
Bay State Gas Company
Delaware
J. Edward Addicks
J. Frank Alled
Addicks
Bay State Gax Company
Salisbury in critical condition at Aug 20 report
London August 20 reports Lord Salisbury in critical condition. The illness includes nervous prostration and Brights disease. Medical bulletin notes worsening symptoms and concern for his health.
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Lord Salisbury
Bright
Two Highwaymen Put To Flight At St Charles Hotel
St Louis August 20 Two highwaymen attempting to rob the St Charles hotel were driven off by Clerk Dawson with a revolver one suspect Joseph Wright probably mortally wounded. Deputy Constable McAuliffe driving near the hotel was shot and killed. Wright says he saw McAuliffe earlier. authorities suspect McAuliffe of complicity.
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Dawson
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Tokeman Cremins
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Wright
Sullivan Guilty By Jury in Missouri Bribery Case
Kansas City report says State Senator William P. Sullivan was found guilty of soliciting a bribe for three votes on the anti slum bill during the last Legislature. His punishment was fixed at a $100 fine. The same despatch notes a convention discussion in Cincinnati on stenography topics.
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Jefferson City
William P. Sullivan
Rising China unrest sparks Anglo Russian counterpoise
Port Arthur dispatch notes rising across Chinese provinces threatening national upheaval. It reports The Novy Krai urges Anglo Russian cooperation to counter German and British interests and curb Japanese moves on Corea Strait amid Manchuria tensions.
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Novkkrai
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America
Settlement of Claims by Diplomatic Intervention
New York reports United States Minister Beauprie delivered a note on behalf of Secretary Hay to Colombia demanding that all American claims be settled by diplomatic intervention rather than in local courts. Reports from Barranquilla note General Visquez Cobos, former military chief of Panama, held by military escort in Bogota after a July coup, and that Alfredo Vasquez Cobos resigned his portfolio.
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Alfredo Vasquez Cobos
G A R Encampment Opens in San Francisco at Grand Opera House
The 37th Grand Army encampment convened in San Francisco on August 20 at the Grand Opera House. Delegates filled the hall as General Stewart opened the meeting and delivered the annual report. Reports from senior and junior officers covered national cemeteries, auxiliary progress, flood relief, and treasury gains.
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Commonwealth of
Reliance Withdraws in Race After Official Start Times
At 3 15 pm the course showed no change with Reliance leading by two miles toward the mark. By 3 40 pm Reliance rounded the outer mark and headed for Sandy Hook lighthouse while Shamrock withdrew. race officially declared off with start times Shamrock 11 01 14 and Reliance 11 01 47.
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Shamrock
Lack Faith in Shamrock Winning
London readers express doubt about the Shamrock’s chances in the America’s Cup races. Despite goodwill for Sir Thomas Lipton’s yacht, confidence remains limited and betting outcomes are not evident.
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London
Thomas Lipton
America
Crew Escape From Sinking Steamer Queen of the West
The ore steamer Queen of the West bound from Cleveland to Erie sprang a leak and sank off Fairport Ohio. Fifteen crew members and two daughters of the engineer were rescued by the steamer Dodorous after a narrow escape from drowning. One seaman was seriously injured.
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Fairport
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Street Cars In Collision In St Louis And St Paul
In St Louis a Bellefontaine street car jumped the track at full speed and collided with an oncoming car injuring several passengers including Alex Witner who suffered internal injuries and Millie Murphy cut by glass. In St Paul Major Charles F. E. Kilbourne army paymaster remains seriously ill with a stomach ulcer and the outlook is doubtful.
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Bellefontaine
Alex Witner
Misa Lala Murphy
Police Nab Berglar in Fashionable West Forty-seventh Theft
New York reporters recount how detectives cornered George Robinson alias Harry W. Brooks after a rooftop fusillade. He is hospitalized and has led police to his upscale apartments, uncovering $10,000 in furs dresses jewels and laces and evidence of a long running ornate crime spree. The suspect claims a buried past and vows no further digging. jewelry traced to owners. many items valued at hundreds of dollars per piece.
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George Robinson
Harry W. Brooks
Meni
George
Dresgn
Waya
Ermine
Persia
Masked Men Kill Boy in Wis Robbery
In Washburn Wisconsin on August 20 two masked men robbed a boarding house occupant Joseph Tall at Sioux River Peet and shot Willie Ernest twelve years old killing him. A posse pursues the suspects while authorities investigate the brutal crime.
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Bease
Joseph Tall
Sioux River
Peet
Wigptrt
Willie Ernest
Bat & Posse
Pura
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