Foreign Consuls in Shanghai Fail to Resolve Crisis
The Shanghai meeting of foreign consuls led by John Goodnow yielded no action to end the standoff over Russian and Japanese ships in Shanghai Harbor. Russian and Japanese representatives resisted collective measures, while instructions were sent to each government awaiting further orders.US officials have avoided entangling in China's neutrality dispute.
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Washington Post
Shanghai
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Tactal
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Peking
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M Kleinmenoff
M Odagiri
Askold
Grozovoil
China
M Odagin
Kleinmenoff
Berlin
Foreign Office
Knappe
Chauncey
State Department
Goodrow
United States
Britain and Russia clash over China neutrality crisis
London reports centered on Shanghai where British officials press for U S initiative to maintain Chinese neutrality. Russia denies neutrality violation over Chefoo telegraph plant while arguing criser repairs do not breach neutrality. Berlin and Paris likely back U S stand, with an Anglo French coordinated approach expected if intervention at Shanghai is needed. Continued on third page.
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Foreign Office
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Ryeststeln
Chefoo
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Chefoo Harbor
Criser
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Berlin
France
Westminster
Truce in New York political feud eyed in primaries
After a National Executive Committee meeting in New York, harmony was reported between Murphy and McCarren for state and national campaigns. Victor Dowling was placed in charge of Greater New York organization, with Roche and Meyer outlining duties to mobilize the Democratic vote while tensions remain.
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Greater New York
National Executive Committee
Roche
Up State
Meyer
New York
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National Committee
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State Executive Committee
Patrick H. McCarren
Cord Meyer
Democratic State Committee
William S Rocie
Greater
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Mr Dowling
Democratic National
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C. F. Murphy
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Bar Harbor
John R. Meean
Charles F. Murphy
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Taggart
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Executive Committee
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New Jersey
Martin
Virginia
Defiancey Nicoll
George Foster Penabody
Belmont
Teggart
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Tammeny
Memers
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William F. Sheehan
Maine
Frank J. Cannon
Utah
Frank Clark
Stanchfield Likely Dem Nomination For New York Governor
Rochester Aug 22 J B Stanchfield of Elmira a former governor candidate has written to Charles J Bissell announcing he will accept the Democratic nomination for chief executive of New York if offered He has been publicly mentioned as a candidate but previously did not express willingness to accept a nomination.
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Elmira
Charles J. Bissell
Stanchfield
Wilson Opens in Vermont Campaign Night in Manchester
Four speakers of national prominence opened the Republican Presidential campaign in Vermont with Robert T. Lincoln presiding. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson led the program, discussing party aims, the Philippine question, and tariffs, and noting U S manufactured goods sell cheaper here than abroad. Brief remarks followed by Senators Redfield Proctor and William P. Dillingham.
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England
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Republican Party
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Payne Arrives in Chicago to Advise Western Republicans
Postmaster General Henry C. Payne arrived in Chicago for a two day conference with Western members of the Republican national executive committee. Senior campaign managers including Harry New and Frank O. Lowden sought his guidance on campaign strategy and knotty problems facing the party. Payne recalled his 1900 Chicago HQ role and expressed optimism about the outlook.
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Vilas for Governor urged by Southern Wisconsin Democrats
Janesville Wisconsin August 22 William F Vilas of Madison former Senator and Cleveland cabinet member urged as governor by Southern Wisconsin delegation at Oshkosh convention. Also Lodge confers with President Roosevelt on political matters at Sagamore Hill and intends to depart for New England soon. Idaho Democrat declines state auditor nomination. Major J B Johnson endorsed for Congress by Roosevelting Fairbanks club in Richmond. Drowning in Meramec River during rapids attempt near Glencoe Missouri. body not recovered. Niagara Falls excursion train from Washington August 26 to October 14 advertised by Pennsylvania Rail Road with vestibuled coaches and parlor cars.
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Court action planned after Cripple Creek deportations
H N Hein erdinger and J B Hall of Interstate Mercantile seek federal injunctions and compensation for losses after being deported from Cripple Creek. Ex-governor Thomas to file suits against mob leaders. no protection sought from Gov Peabody. Union miner tensions fuel a potential federal intervention as others prepare affidavits for President Roosevelt.
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Cripple Creek
Charles S&s Thomas
Teller County
Gov. Peabody
Thomas Parfet
Roosevelt
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Fifteen Dead in St Paul Tornado Disaster
A fierce tornado last night killed fifteen people in the Twin Cities with St Paul suffering about 1 million dollars in damage and Minneapolis about 1 million. Outside districts face another 500000 in crop and farm losses, pushing total property damage to at least 2500000.
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Miam
Minneapolis
IDENTIFIED AS MURDERER Butler Holt Linked to Maud Allen Killing
Newberry D C August 22 Butler Holt arrested Saturday was identified by Bertha Medlin of Columbia as the man suspected in the Maud Allan murder in Columbia two weeks earlier. The victim was found in a house she shared with a man whose description matched police records. Holt had recently married Lula Ajlen of Newberry and left for Columbia the day before the body was discovered.
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Maud Allen
Columbus
Newberry
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Threat of Road Strike Tests Unified Labor Unity
In New York on August 22, the two locals of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Firemen and the local of the Brotherhood of Locomotive Engineers voted nearly unanimously to back their leaders. They empowered the joint grievance committee to negotiate with Interborough officials and, if needed, summon grand chiefs to New York. If talks with L road officials fail, the international heads may be called, and a strike could follow with support from international bodies.
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Blackmail Letter Threatens Italian Leader in Chicago
Antonio Scarbaro, a prominent Italian resident on the North Side, sought police help after receiving a death threat demanding 10000 dollars for "The Five Skeletons." The missive warned of violence toward Italians and cited recent deaths, setting August 14 for payment at Chicago and Western avenues. Scarbaro, ill at the time, delayed action until now.
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South Dakota Tornado Hits Willow Lakes and Bryant
A severe windstorm in Hamlin County near Willow Lakes and Bryant on August 22 killed Mr. Erickson and Mrs. H Schilling and injured about thirty. Likelier fatalities include Mr. and Mrs. L B Smith and Schilling's son and daughter. Willow Lakes suffered extensive destruction with churches schools and depots ruined and rail cars overturned. Agricultural losses loom heavy for area farmers.
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Hamlin County
South Dakota
Erickson
Willow Lakes
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Bryant
L. B. Smith
Great Northern
Hamise
Doctor Attacks Wife Then Attacks County Attorney
Dr L J Jones of Benjamin Texas beat his wife with a knife as she slept and stabbed her to death He pursued County Attorney Brookson at his home and attacked him with the same weapon Brookson knocked him down broke his hip and had him arrested Mrs Jones sought a divorce and Brookson represented her In El Paso Silver City New Mexico suffered a flood after a cloud burst washing away about fifty homes and flooding rail lines and bridges while no deaths were reported Visitas We Find an Enjoyable Outing trip to Point Comfort Gary Meamer appears at eke
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Tex
L. J. Jones
Benjamin
Brookson
el Paso
Silver City
N. M
Santa Fe
Whitewater
Gary Meamer
China a Grave Problem for Powers
The issue outlines rising tensions among great powers over China's fate, with commentary on strategic stakes and potential foreign interventions shaping the global balance of power.
Cloud of Murder Lifted as Brothers Meet by Chance
Grand Rapids, Aug 22 Two Van Lieu brothers Edward of Grand Rapids and Cornelius of Pasadena met by accident in a city hotel ending a twenty year rift. One had been tried for murder of the other. Edward claimed self defense in Oneida County and was discharged after two trials. The reunion prompts a plan to return to the family home and settle the mystery.
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Onelds County
Delay in Beavers Case Holds Up Trial Move
New York Aug 22 George W Beavers indicted postoffice official faces delay as attorneys file with Brooklyn US Circuit Court a memorandum challenging indictments for removal to the District of Columbia. The document will reach Judge Thomas on return, likely in fall after Judge Ray rules in Senator Green’s Binghamton case. Beavers’ team had sent Washington papers for a second Supreme Court appeal.
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George W Beavers
United States Circuit Court
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District of Columbia
United States
Thomas
Ray
Senator Green
Binghamton
Washington
Supreme Court of the United States
Counterfeit Plate Maker Arrests In St Louis
William W Wynne of Atlanta Ga was arrested in St Louis at Atlanta police request and confessed to making plates used in a large recent counterfeit money operation There is no record of prior crime and authorities say Wynne acted alone in creating the plates earning 300 dollars for one set
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Secret Service
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Hoar Quiet Night After Critical Illness in Worcester
A bulletin from Senator George F. Hoar's home reports the senator asleep with little change in condition though improving slightly in the last day. Gen Rockwood Hoar says a quiet night is expected while Dr Warren Gilman notes continued weakness and a fragile, improving state. In Chicago, two bathers drown at Robins Terrace due to cramps while swimming out beyond their depth.
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George F. Hoar
Rockwood Hoar
Warren R. Gilman
Chicago
Aus
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Martin Zronsin
John Winan
Two Killed by Train in Williamsport Area
In Williamsport Pennsylvania on Aug 22 a Northern Central passenger train struck a milk wagon near Canton killing D G Lindley the driver and Jacob Miller a boy riding with him. Willis Weary another boy was fatally injured and both horses were killed. Launching of Battleship Louisiana Newport News Aug 2 10 m. Take Norfolk Washington Steam Boat Co steamer 6 3 p m day Aug 3% Staterooms for round trip reserved.
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D. G. Lindley
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Willis Weary
Newport. News
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Rewards for lynchers in Alabama cases announced
Acting Gov Cunningham in Montgomery on August 22 offered rewards for mob participants in three lynchings. $150 for the first conviction in each case and $100 for the next two. The targets include Will Roberts killed July 6 in Pickens County Rufus Lessuerg killed August 16 in Marengo County and Will Avery killed last Saturday at Cordova. He pledged to use all state powers to stop lynchings and punishing those involved.
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Cunningham
Will Roberts
Pickens County
Rufus Lessuerg
Marengo County
Will Avery
Cordova
Bose
Mrs Cor Delia Botkin Sentenced To Life In San Quentin
Mrs Cor Delia Botkin was sentenced by Superior Judge Carroll Cook to life imprisonment in San Quentin for the murder of Mrs John P Dunning in Dover Delaware by poisoned candy mailed from San Francisco. The judge lamented he could not impose the death penalty as the jury fixed the punishment. An appeal will be filed and one case was continued until September.
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Cal
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Carroll Cook
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Dover
Del
Cook
DROWNED IN BOSTON HARBOR CATBOAT TRAGEDY
Three Cambridge residents die when a catboat capsizes near Boston Light during a harbor sail. Carl Lindquist, 39, Mary Anderson, 19, and Ralph Jacobson, 15, perish. Harriet Anderson and Carl Umbert rescued from the water as a squall drives the vessel under. The Gloucester schooner William H. Crosa aids two survivors. crewman steering the Viscen acts to reach the hat before capsizing. The accident highlights harbor dangers and quick rescue efforts by nearby craft.
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Mary Andorson
Lindquist
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Gloucester
William H. Crosa
Harriet Ancerson
Carl Umbert
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