Gomez declines national party nomination for Cuban constitutional convention
Havana dispatch reports General Maximo Gomez refused the National party’s offer to sign the nomination for Cuba’s constitutional convention. The telegrams show mixed stances on US relations and possible protectorate. Teachers at the Tacon theatre riot briefly over seating, police arrest several, later resolved with box seating. Governor General Wood’s tour finds good order, improvements underway, no hunger, and a growing public school system aiming to educate 200000 children.
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Havana
Maximo Gomez
National Party
McKinley
United States
Cuba
Tacon
Wood
Jucaro
Sa Vana
Gen Gordon comments on Grand Army action in schools
Atlanta report quotes General John B Gordon condemning selective schoolbooks as bent to perpetuate prejudice. He recalls 20 years of urging neutral history and says efforts to bias students against either region will fail. Also brief items from Wisconsin and Washington report on a Bible-carrying standoff, a street robbery and a naval ship nearing trial.
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Atlanta
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
John B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
R. E. Lee
South
Direct telegraph communication opens with new German cable
New York reports that direct telegraph communication with Germany was opened as the new German cable began operation. Four messages were sent to or from the German emperor signaling the start of the link.
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New York
United of Germany
Luieyi
Nothing Cheap About Her Bride Rejects Brass Ring
A Kalamazoo woman Mrs Cora B Erard refused to marry Charles Miller over a cheap gilt ring despite an officiant and guests present. The bride to be had met Miller on the street mistaking him for another and paid for a marriage license with the ring purchase. She is a widow with five children.
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Kalamazo
Mich
Cora B. Erard
Charles Miller
Miller
Lansing
John A. Keenough
Deadwood
Estella A. Timmerman
Bay View
Inch
Greenough
Black Hills
Mayor Enforces Love Free Night in Peru Ill
In Peru Illinois on September 1 Mayor Hoerner testifies against a city ordinance banning love making after nine p m. Three couples were arrested for acts deemed lovesick and sentimental. Mothers arrive during the mayoral address and the court scene ends with the couples released and warned to curb romance.
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Peru
Ill
Hoerner
Frank Brutska
Jessie Moolane
Joseph Holstein
Julie Bergsian
Gerald Poley
Minerva Fanted
Markets report cattle hog and grain prices across regions
Estimated hog receipts 16 000 with pigs to heavy packing and shipping lots selling around 5.15 to 5.30. Cattle receipts 2 000 with steers and cows quoted from 2.50 to 6.20 and related varieties. Sheep receipts 9 000 with western and native lambs priced 3.90 to 5.20. East Buffalo quotes include hogs 5.60 to 5.70 and cattle and sheep ranges. St Louis and Milwaukee grain prices listed for wheat corn oats rye barley and other grains.
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Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
Buffalo
St. Louis
Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Ohio
Russia Denies Territorial Aims in China
The U S State Department released a memorandum from Acting Secretary Adee dated August 29 1900 summarizing Russia's statements on China. Russia says it seeks no territorial gain and will withdraw troops when order is restored, joining negotiations with other powers once China regains legitimacy.
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Washington
State Department
China
Adee
Russia
Eking
Nieuwhwang
Peking
Adlee Endorses Principles for China Policy After Pe King Relief
Adlee states agreement with initial aims and outlines continued aims shared by powers. The measures seek protection of foreign life and property in China, safeguard treaty rights, prevent disorders from spreading, and preserve Chinese territorial integrity and equal trade for all powers.
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Adlee
Peking
China
Proposals For Peking Occupation And Other News
The acting secretary outlines a joint occupation of Peking under a clear understanding among powers to restore the Chinese government and enable new treaties with reparations guarantees. He notes withdrawal once such authority is established and urges a unified power consensus to sustain policy. Other items: Myers and De Germo jailed for gas pipe theft. a woman passenger protests a coach mismatch on a Southern railway line. rural free delivery announced for three towns. Mary M Newton funds a new observatory in Meadville in memory of her husband Captain D C Newton.
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China
Peking
United States
Russia
Chicago
Mary M. Newton
Batavia, Ills
Newton Observatory
Allegheny, College
Meadville
D.C. Newton
Gen Harrison Mum Will Not Be Drawn Out by Politicos
New York Herald dispatch sent a staff correspondent to interview General Harrison in the Adirondack mountains. He will remain in retreat until October and will not discuss public matters or political parties while resting, though some old friends expect him to appear late in the campaign.
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Indianapolis
New York
New York Herald
Harrison
Adirondack
Parachute Man Rescued After Narrow Escape at Fair
A balloon and parachute failed to rise, dragging near buildings and nearly ending a life. The aviator fell about 100 feet but survived with only bruises after the parachute failed to open. Also reported are baseball scores from Chicago and Brooklyn games and a rescue at Rock Island where George R. Davis perished saving nine boys from a toboggan boat accident.
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Waukesha
Wis
Rock Island, Ill
George R. Davis
Davenport Leader
Black Hawk Watch Tower
Davis
Tracy Newburg
Gans Defeats Hawkins In Third Round At Broadway Club
Joe Gans of Baltimore knocks out Cal Hawkins of California in the third round of a bout billed for twenty five rounds at the Broadway Athletic Club New York. The earlier match three months ago ended quicker for Gans. Hawkins was knocked unconscious by a strong jaw blow in the final round.
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New York
Broadway Athletic Club
Joe Gans
Baltimore
Cal Hawkins
California
Gans
Hawkins
Republican convention nominates full state ticket in Virginia Nevada
The Republican state convention closed at midnight Thursday and named a full slate. The platform endorses President McKinley’s administration, calls for broad use of silver as money, and denounces the disfranchisement of black citizens.
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Virginia
Nev
McKinley
Woodworker shoots wife then kills himself in Chicago home
Joseph Sedelecak, 1083 West North Avenue, shot his wife in the doorway, then turned the gun on himself, striking his temple. Physicians report both will recover. The couple had been separated.
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Chicago
Joseph Sedelecak
West North Avenue
Midland Coal Co Buys 1100 Acres Near Linton Indiana
The Midland coal company closed a major deal by purchasing 1100 acres of coal land seven miles north of Linton in Wright township Greene county. The land contains two coal veins four and six feet thick and sinking of a shaft to the six foot vein has begun.
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Linton
Ind
Midland Coal Company
Wright Township
Greene County
Campaign Kickoff Set in Minneapolis with Beveridge Talk
St Paul Sept 1 The Republican state central committee will open the state campaign in Minneapolis on Sept 27 with Senator Beveridge of Indiana addressing a grand party rally at the Exposition building.
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St. Paul
Republican State Central Committee
Minneapolis
Beveridge
Indiana
Andree buoy No 4 found with message from the dead
Telegraph from Stockholm reports Andree's buoy No 4 recovered at Skjerve Norway containing July 11 entry about voyage progress at 250 meters altitude, northward compass readings undeviated, four carrier pigeons sent west, and rough ice ahead with good weather and high spirits. St. Louis college awaits new Jesuit head after transfers in Milwaukee.
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Grendahl
Skjervee
Norway
Andree
Greenwich
Jesuit College
Milwaukee
Father Rogers
Marquette College
St. Louis College
Jesuit Institute
Rome
Big strike looms in coal mines as 140000 men may idle
Indianapolis dispatch reports President John Mitchell of the United Mine Workers predicting a vast anthracite strike in Pennsylvania. He says a 20 percent wage rise and ends to tonnage rules are demanded, risking 75,000 quitters on day one and possible removal of 140,000 workers if ordered.
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Indianapolis
Pensylvania
United States
John Mitchell
United Mine Workers
Mitchell
Hazelton
Mine Workers’ Organization
Miners Lock Coal Creek Mines As Wage Talks Fail
In Knoxville on September 1 the annual miners contract won't be signed due to failure of miners and operators at Coal Creek to agree on wages. About 8,000 miners in Coal Creek Jellico Middlesboro and nearby areas face mine closures until September 10. The dispute centers on a 17 percent wage raise eight hour workdays and twice monthly pay. union and operators remain hopeful for a solution.
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Knoxville
Tenn
Coal Creek
Jellico
Middlesboro
Goal Creek
Labor unrest halts paving crew in LaCrosse
The concrete crew on forty blocks of brick paving for Huston & Co. struck and quit en masse in LaCrosse after racial tensions with local workers. White supervisors claim the laborers are being blocked from directing the work, signaling looming trouble. In Leavenworth, six hundred coal miners in three shafts struck for 0 cents more than last year’s 76 cent rate, as talks continue with operators who refuse the demand.
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LaCrosse
Wis
Huston & Co
Huston
Leavenworth
Kas
Deaths and notable events across cities in brief
The report notes the death of David Sinton in Cincinnati at 98 with a $20,000,000 fortune and a Cincinnati Times-Star heir. a "Jack-the-peeper" incident in Eaton Rapids. BE. S. Washburn of the KC Port Scott and Memphis railroad dies at Rye Beach Maine. Ladies of the G A R elect officers in Chicago. Colonel Bryan departs Lincoln for Chicago en route to South Bend with no family aboard.
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Cincinnati
David Sinton
Pittsburg
Charles I’, Taft
Cincinnati Times-Star
Taft
Philippine Commission
Kansas City
The
Star
BE. S. Washburn
Kansas City, Portscott and Memphis Railroad
Rye Beach
Maine
Lincoln, Neb
Bryan
Burlington
Chicago
South Bend
Ind
Colis P. Huntington Estate Valued At 69 Million
Estate of Colis P. Huntington inventoried at 69 650 000 dollars. Quincy Wisconsin population tallies 36 252 persons, up from 31 444 in 1800. Welsh coal miners strike continues with uncertain impact on production and labor relations.
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Collis P. Hunington
Quincy
Als
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