Embassies in danger in Constantinople
Berlin reports the Turkish government cannot guarantee safety for legations in Constantinople and warns embassies to protect themselves. Paris notes reports of possible marines’ landing but says if any landed it would be police guard ships, not a naval debarkment, with France maintaining two guardships and the Machlas at issue for U S passage if desired.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Porte
Constantinople
Associated Press
Paris
Constan
Turkey
France
United States
Machlas Ttzo
Dardanelles
Breathitt County
Clay County
William Goebel
Marcum
the Pally
Kentucky
Photographer Buque Committed For Sanity Evaluation Threat Letter
Trancié No Buque, 46, a New York photographer, was committed to Bellevue hospital after writing a letter to Secretary of State Hay threatening if a $41,000 claim was not paid. He claims €16,090 invested in Hamburg in 1885 and lost after expulsion for refusal to perform military duty. Magistrate Cornell ordered examination. The police note eight letters to government callers, with the latest promising self defense if not met.
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New York
Buque
Bellevue Hospital
May
Larrison
Hay
Clay
Cornell
Viellevue
Washington Police
Hamburg
Germany
Blaine
Ilay
Troops Overcome by Heat on German Parade
Berlin September 5 2000 soldiers paraded at Leipzig battlefield but many fainted due to a hot wave. The heat affected large parts of Germany with hundreds of troops dropping in ranks during the event.
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Berlin
Leipen
Napoleon
Germany
Tragic discovery of three corpses on Germantown Avenue
Police in Philadelphia report the discovery of a badly decomposed woman a girl and a young man in a Germantown Avenue house. The bodies lay undiscovered for several days and identity has not yet been established.
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Philadelphia
Germantown
Harriman Returns From Europe
New York Sept 5 F I Warriman was a Cedric passenger arriving today. A Mr Harriman returned with his family after surgery for appendicitis. The trip abroad aimed to aid recovery and he said he has improved and is confident he has fully recovered from the operation.
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New York
F. I. Warriman
Mme Therese Wambert Taken to Fresnes Infirmary
Mme Therese Wambert was moved to Fresnes prison early in the morning and placed in the infirmary after complaining of illness.
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Paris
Mme
Therese Wambert
Fresnes
Tragedy in Springfield as Stepmother Kills Daughter Then Herself
Springfield, Missouri September 5 Mrs Anna Bellew aged 23 shot and killed her 18 year old stepdaughter and then killed herself. A note found blamed the family she joined for wrecking her life and gave directions for her burial. The husband Thomas Bellew works in the fire house of the Friare gas company.
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Springfield
Anna, Bellew
Thoman Bellew
Agate
Berlin to Deploy Plainclothes Police for Women Safety
Berlin authorities order plainclothes police to guard women and girls on streets after daytime insults attributed to men. The interior minister directs the police president to organize the special force, noting Berlin sees more such incidents than other continental cities.
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Berlin
Train wreck after washout halts Burlington line
A south bound passenger train on the Hartford Branch of the New York New Haven and Hartford road struck a washout this morning at Burlington Conn and was completely wrecked. A number of passengers are badly injured and medical aid from surrounding towns has been summoned.
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Burlington
Conn
Hartford
New York, Newhaven
New Humpeyhire Road
Arrests shake Belgrade officers amid rumors of cabinet crisis
Belgrade reports twenty eight Kervian army officers, mostly lieutenants, arrested on charges of insubordination. They were released but ordered to remain in quarters as a disciplinary examination proceeds. Local excitement runs high amid cabinet crisis rumors and a possible King Peter return on Sunday.
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Belgrade
Peter
Belle Isle torpedoed at Portsmouth sank at mooring
The old battleship Belle Isle was torpedoed during a sea test at Portsmouth and sank at her mooring after a hull breach experiment. A mock section on the port side filled with an American device caused a column of water, tipping the ship before it settled. The vessel will be raised for further tests despite extensive damage to the hull.
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Portsmouth
Eng
Wan
Pelle Isle
Phottom
War in sight as Turkish forces cross frontier
Reports from Constantinople say Turkey may declare war on Bulgaria with a council of war naming Edam Pasha as commander. Rumors circulate of Turkish troops crossing the frontier. Sofia reports disputes and alleged attacks but some claims are disputed. France and Vienna pieces discuss a rumored Russia Bulgaria alliance and regional neutrality efforts. An Armenian dragoman connected to the Russian embassy was arrested in Constantinople.
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Turkey
Bulgaria
Russia
Constantinople
Berlin
Tageblatt
Council of War
Yiliz
Edam Pasha
Sofia
The
Autonomye
Uskub
Veles
Novaya
Associated Press
Monastir
Paris
Temps
Dnevik
Popoff
Vienna
Sepish
Neue Frié Presse
Nadjebian
Unrest Grows in Military and Public as War Fears Rise
In Constantinople on September 5, high Turkish circles favor peace though military unrest and population strains rise. The Sultan gifts woolen coats to troops and calls for public contributions. Foreign diplomats split on the issue as a Czar and Austrian Emperor meeting looms over Macedonian reforms.
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Constantinople
Mussulmana
Austria
Balkans Crisis Reports Describe Bloodless Neveska Action
London dispatches recount a Bulgarian seizure of Neveska on August 25 followed by a Turkish reoccupation on August 27. About eighty Turkish soldiers surrendered, the rest fled, were disarmed, and later freed. Inquiries suggest officials may have exaggerated Turkish casualties. Diplomatic notes indicate powers seek harmony without Austria Russia occupation plans. Greece defends its Macedonia policy amid Bulgarian actions.
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London
Salonica
Neveska
Klissura
Krushevo
Salt Lake Boy Killed In Hunting Accident
Salt Lake City Sept 6 Albert Oliver 17 was killed near Cottonwood canyon while returning from a hunting trip. He struck a rifle trigger on the seat as he left a wagon, the blow tearing off the top of his head.
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Salt Lake City
Albert Oliver
Cottonwood Canyon
Oliver
Cavalry Sets 160 Mile Ride Record in Six Days
General Bald win led sixty troopers from Fort D. A. Russell on a 160 mile field ride through unsettled country. They completed the route in under six days in the Medicine Bay forest reservation, using the same horse Roosevelt rode from Jaramie to Cheyenne, described as the best he had ridden. General Baldwin is over sixty.
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Denger
Frank Paldsin
Fort D. A. Russell
Medicine Bay Forest Reservation
Baldwin
Roosevelt
Jaramie
Cheyenne
General Baldwin
Indian Jealousy Leads to Murder
In Marshalltown Iowa on September 5 John Scepo an Indian police officer on the Iowa Fa e and Fox reservation at Taman was murdered Frank Earl of Winnebago visiting there was arrested on the crime Jealousy over Cem Oh Pap Ma an 18 year old squaw is cited as the motive The ball was recovered from the Tama river near noon the bullet pierced Scepo s head and his throat was cut The girl is in custody and denies involvement
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Marshalltown
Iowa
John Scepo
Seepo
Karl
Shamrock Water Line Blunder Sparks Debate in London
A New York dispatch to the Daily Mail claims Shamrock's water line design error led to a foregone defeat. The miss in the line allegedly inflated hopes around Sir Thomas Lipton and Tea. Friends of Lipton in Linday challenge the mistake and demand an explanation.
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London
New York
Daily Mail
Shamrock
Thomas Lipton
Tee
Thomas
Linday
Fatal duel on a cattle ranch near Grand Junction
Wim Lafare, a cattleman on the Dolorea river south of Grand Junction Colorado, rode into town and said he shot and killed neighbor E T Massey in a fight. Massey reportedly fired three times while shielding his child. Lafare claims self defense over a water rights dispute.
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Grand Junction
Colo
Wim, Lafare
Dolorea River
E. T. Massey
Lafare
Massey
Murder in Ribera Shocks New Mexico
Neva arrives in Las Vegas reporting the murder of Juan Solano a prominent Ribera citizen. The body was found near the village with his horse. he was shot in the neck and had a knife wound in the throat. The killer remains unknown.
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Las Vegas
N. ML
Neva
Ribera
Juan Solano
Warships Arrive at Port of Beirut Reported
Washington reports Acting Secretary Darling received a cable from Admiral Cotton announcing his arrival at Beirut. Telegrams from Constantinople indicate unrest and an attempted attack on Vice-Consul Magels-sen, with a fifteen year old boy among arrestees. No Marines requested as yet, and squadron moves depend on minister and admiral reports.
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Washington
Darling
Navy
Cotton
Beirut
Constantinople
Leishman
United States
Ravandal
Beilrut
Magelasey
Kavendal
Mr. Magelssen
Missing heir and vast estate loss shock Baltimore society
Baltimore reports William T Tucker, also Willie Tucker, missing as $500000 of his father Wesley A Tucker estate vanishes. Authorities say W T Tucker may be in Central America with mother away. safety deposit box contains securities. a defalcation of $560000 is alleged. Tucker, about 30, known as a high roller, faced a pending suit from Sarah Morris over a $2400 loan.
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Baltimore
William T. Tucker
Wilie Tucker
Tucker
Central America
W. T. Tucker
Wesley A. Tucker
Sarah Gi. Morris
Troops Pitch Tents in Cripple Creek District
Colorado Springs dispatch reports about 1,000 State troops under Brig. Gen. Chase and Adjutant General Bell camping near Victor at daybreak with cargo trains guarded. By tomorrow numbers rise to 1,200 as militia deter lawlessness. no incidents aside from a rear Bull Hill explosion with no injuries.
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Colorado Springs
Cripple Creek
Chase
Bell
Victor
Stratton Independence Mine
Meeker
Zeard
Samuel Lack
Bull Hill
Lack
Commission to investigate physical degeneration of English people
London reports that the government has formed a commission to study alleged physical deterioration of the lower classes in the United Kingdom. Sir William R Anson cited 60,000 children newly attending school as unfit for instruction and the army reports one in three conscripts rejected for physical reasons.
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London
United Kingdom
House of Commons
William R. Anson
Board of Education
Army Medical Service
Deal in coal and coke involving millions
Pittsburg reports contracts signed for Whitney of Whitney, Stephenson & Co to deliver a controlling interest in Monongahela River Consolidated Coal and Coke to Pittsburgh Coal Co. for cash. The deal totals about 132 million dollars with tonnage near 25 million.
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Pittsburg
George J. Whitney
Whitney, Stphenson & Co
Monongahela River
Aggressive Kentucky Democrats Rally at Winchester
A huge crowd estimated 7 000 to 10 000 filled Winchester Kentucky as Governor Beckham and Senators McCreary and Blackburn addressed the opening of the Democratic State campaign. Beckham urged an aggressive open campaign to expose Republican records and compel accountability.
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Winchester
Beckham
McCreary
Blackburn
Quie James
Ship Foundered Near Island Lighthouse in Dense Fog
A large four masted schooner foundered about five miles southeast of the island lighthouse at dawn. No crew trace found, though rescue by passing vessel was possible. Authorities suspect a collision in fog contributed to the loss.
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Block
Aland
Lisa
Oil Tank Hit by Lightning in Montpelier
An oil tank holding 30 000 barrels of crude oil owned by Manhattan Oil Co. was struck by lightning in Montpelier Ind this morning, igniting a fire. A man from Lima Ohio was sent for, and the tank was punctured to release the oil. Loss estimated at 35000 dollars.
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Montpelier
Ind
Petroeum
Manhattan Oil Company
Lima
Ohio
Minute Man wins fast mile at Sheepshead Bay
The Minute Man owned by J. B. Madden gave a blazing mile in 1 38 48 at Sheepshead Bay. Juvenal-Semper Taratua and rival McChesney chased but Minute Man led from start to finish winning by several lengths. MacChesney closed strongly yet failed to overtake the winner.
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New York
J. BE. Madden
Sheephead Bay
Game Aon
Juvenal-Semper Taratua
McChegney
Smithers
MacChesney
Village near Naples Destroyed by Red Fire
Rome reports the village of San Antimo near Naples was destroyed by fire. One woman perished in the blaze.
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Rome
San Antimo
Naples
Cuban Trade Report Cites Reciprocity Effect on British Firms
London Sept 5 The Cuban minister at Hosana Mr Garden reports on Cuba trade for 1902 noting that the prospect of a US Cuba reciprocity pact deters Cuban merchants from dealing with British manufacturers. He warns Britain must unite to retain market share and praises growing vegetable exports and Cuba's broader resource development beyond tobacco and sugar.
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London
Hosana
Garden
Cuba
United States
Congress
Painter Thaddeus First To Paint Present Pope
Rome September 11 J Thaddeus a noted Irish painter known for portraits of Pope Pius IX and other dignitaries has won permission to paint a likeness of the current Pope. When told the Pope’s eyes were dark he replied that they are blue like those of the Irish, and the Pontiff said they share the same race. The Pope is pleased with the portraits and expects a finished work before Christmas.
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Rome
J. Thaddeus
Iriah
Pius IX
Léo Ate
Gladatone
Thaddeus
Santo Domingo Must Settle Up
United States Minister Toweill arrived in San Domingo on a special mission to ensure the 1902 agreement on the Sala and Rei improvement company is fully carried out. Congress authorized a 120000 loan to pay urgent interior debts, to be raised locally and guaranteed by extra export duties on fruit.
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San Domingo
United
Toweill
Sala and Rei
Congress
President Roosevelt Faces No Formal Reception
Roosevelt arrives at Oyater Bay on Sept 3 with no official welcomes. The president will depart for Syracuse tomorrow night where he will address a major speech. Extraordinary precautions safeguard the trip and Secret Service personnel reassess after a recent attempted attack. No public reception planned in Syracuse.
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Roosevelt
Oyater Bay
Syracuse
Wil
Ja Sprequas
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