Siege on in China missions still in city
A dispatch from Chengtu reports a 1,800 man garrison holding the capital amid Chinese attacks. Foreigners are believed confined to a Canadian mission compound as rioters strike four points and are repulsed. Messages describe walls damaged, troops deployed, and uncertain relief prospects as the siege persists.
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Sze
Hue
Talen
Tenoer
Carengtu
Guarch
Messianaries
Aowetel
Sehoan
Fontinue
Leval
Cupathi
Alway
Dondoan
Erine
Pais
Tour
Chengtu
Cis
Admits He Slew Girl and Confesses to Lake Tossing
Madhur Wis Sept 1 an inquest reports John A Johnson confessed to abducting and murdering 7 year old Annie Lemberge. He described dragging the child from her bed, beating her, and throwing the body into Lake Monona to evade lynching fears. He was sentenced to life imprisonment after court appearance. authorities postponed further statements.
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John A. Johnson
Lake
Madhur
Annie Lemberge
Lelie Moet
Anthea Lenevan
Johnson
Andrew Brewn
Sida
Prinan
Dabneon
Bela
Dan
Pave Johnson
Atruck Ter Amconseurs
Wattid
Neute
Javread Police
Easner
Lake Monona
Waupun
Will Forgive Wife Husband Ill in Bed as Kidnapping Claim Rises
Sister of Frederick Noble claims Louise Suydam pursued the Brooklyn plumber’s son, asserting she sought him continually. Neither Noble nor Suydam’s wife face legal action as the husband vows no legal steps while mystery remains about their whereabouts.
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New York
Luovise White
Turstay
Fredevich Noble
Brooklyn
Bine Point
Louise
Ted
Sundain
Hrederiul
Miva Noth
Sisdam
Luther
Miss Noble
Saadams
Tan
Fred
Surdaan
Susikan
Suydam
Francis
Walter
Hlm
Noble
Frederick Noble
Tompkins Avenue
Chinese turmoil tests central and local power across regions
Citing fears of uprisings and floods on the Yangtze, observers compare China’s crisis to feudal Europe as the central government contends with provincial rivals. An American squadron led by New Orleans naval commander Millidock advances toward Hankow, signaling a widening naval operation up the river from Nanking toward deeper water routes. Local observers worry for Szechuan and other provinces amid mounting dangers.
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Teas
Yangtze
Tos
Thos Zee Imum
Europe
Japan
Ois
Sqladron
Purgy
New Orleans
Yangtze River
Shengien
Nanking
Citkwam
Millidock
Oymer
Hankew
Eitaas
Szechuan
Woman jailed as witch after Allentown scare
New York seamstress Meta Timerman was jailed in Allentown Pennsylvania amid Salem witchcraft style accusations. Insults, theft of her luggage, street hooting, and stones marked her brief stay before she was driven from the city after 48 hours.
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Wedhington
Alentown
Salem
Meta Tmmermian
New York
Kimerman
Thimerman
Allentown
Knef
Kipps
Stokes
$50 000 For Not Smoking In The Washington Pot
Los Angeles Sept 15 Don Gates son of A H Gates of South Pasadena received $50 000 as a present for not smoking before age 15 The Gates Lumber Company founder made a will with four sons Charles Don Th and Frederick The pledge was kept by Charles until he smoked again two years ago and he claimed his share of the business
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Los Angeles
Don Gates
A. H. Gates
South Pasadena
Gates
Gates Lumber Company
Arkansas
Charles
Don
Frederick
Teavison
Iis
New England
Canada
Tarff
Treasury 10 Drop 80 Due to Funds Shortage in 1912
Draftsmen, about 70 of whom are to be dismissed, face layoffs as the Treasury Department trims the supervising architect's office after Congress failed to provide an additional $200,000. Assistant Secretary I C Bailey says the reduction aligns with the law against a deficit, with leaves of absence offered if needed.
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Congress
Oh Hailey
Treasmy Department
Alr. Batley
Department
Supervising Architect
I. C. Bailey
Committee On Appropriations
Treasury Department
Widow of Jim Fisk Stricken with Paralysis in Rosary
Benton Massachusetts Sept 1 Mrs Fisk widow of Jim Fisk who was killed by Stokes in a New York hotel in 1871 lies in ailing condition after a stroke. Fear she may not recover and her seven year old child has lived in seclusion since her husband’s death.
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Washington Bos Benton- Mass
Fisk
Jim Fisk
Stokes
New York
South Rostern
Trix
Mount Etna erupts with growing disaster and railroad threat
Catania September 1 Mount Etna's eruption intensifies with 73 new fissures since the outbreak. Lava flows approach northern stations including Molo and Alcantara, workers remove rails and transportable gear to safety. Crest is edulating as emergency measures unfold. River of Java grows, destroying homes in invaded districts. Florence reports a strong quake causing panic but little damage. Siena also sees shocks and toppled chimneys.
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Catania
Sicily
Mount Etna
Molo
Alcantara
Java
Florence
Italy
Siena
Tuscany
Firebug Collins Released from Asylum in Capital
Thomas J. Collins, 36, once called the capital’s most notorious firebug for setting nineteen fires, is released from the asylum as cured of insanity. Police officials warn he remains unsafe at liberty and will be taken to Florida by relatives. Authorities note alcohol and cigarettes fueled his condition. district attorneys plan tight supervision to prevent further danger.
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Johnson Af Raowins
Omaise
Teohis
Tiernot
Jamson
Nelson
Donovem
Coates
Emerson Law
Liberty
Florida
Sylvester
Thomas J. Collins
Ninth Street
Collins
Criminal Court No
Governors Island
N. J
Paterson
District Supreme Court
Fowler
Auburn
Cal
Onort
Maj
Central Office
Trace Hin
Will
Washington
United States District Attorney’s Office
Jace
Andharm
Gino
Convicts Leave San Quentin for Admission Day Outing
Nearly two thousand inmates at San Quentin prison walked outside the walls on Admission day, spending over three hours in a beaming, orderly procession. Warden Kloyle described it as part of a new policy trusting prisoners and treating them as human beings, with no guards during the excursion.
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Washington Post
San Francisco
San Quentin Prison
Kloyle
Lord Suffield Marries Mire Rich in Secrecy
Special Cable notes the secret marriage last month of Lord Suffield, an octogenarian peer and close confidant of King Edward, to Mire Rich, widow of a colonel. Details are scarce but the event ties to aristocratic circles and long-standing ties to the era.
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Baron Lochee of
Gowrie
Washingtons
London
Edmund Robertson
Baron Lochee
Amy
Washington Post
Lord SuMeni
Mire
Rich
Lord Suffield
Edward
Vighting Continues at Chengiu Admits Killing Life Girl
Government and military notes from today cover ongoing conflict near Chengiu with reports on a life girl’s death and a broader inquiry into the incident. Other items note political figures, defense moves, and public questions.
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Agen
Chengiu
Life
Suydam
Treasury
Liberty
Atwood
Maine
Taft
Navy Yard
France
Smith Girl
Army
Navy
Fleet
Hawkins
Farmers
Lewis Hooff
Admiral Ching
Mme. Hames
Davidson
Hutchins
Maine Vote in Doubt After Limestone Report Discrepancy
Governor Plaisted to Augusta to confer with the Canvassing Board as Maine's special Prohibition repeal election remains undecided after late returns. Limestone town discrepancy prompts official canvass and possible 48 vote shift, with 60,525 to 69,070 repeal advantage per state totals. Official results await governor and council review to settle the outcome.
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Plaisted
Spring Lake
Augusta
Portland. Me
Mundax
Limestone
Associated Press
Secretary of State
Juwyls
Pudnight
Secretary of State, Including the Thirteen Towns Supplied To Mr. Davis
Lear
Aroostook County
New Brunswick
Fort Fairfield
Xii
Trov
Frederick W. Plaisted
Maine
Conference of Governors
Prohibition
May Impeach Gov Blease in South Carolina
Opposition leaders in South Carolina gather evidence for impeachment of Gov Cole L Blease. They plan to file proceedings when the legislature meets in January. Blease warned of impeachment threats and said removal would allow a run for the U S Senate.
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South Carolina
Washington Post
Columbia
S.C
Spartanburs
Juli
Blease
United States Senate
Chinese Informer Killed in New York
A Chinese informer Wong Ben Young was found murdered in his sleeping rooms above his restaurant in Tiny Tem tonight. Police report DS agents of a smuggling gang had prior information given to this government and the Chinese government.
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New York
Wong Ben Young
Emi
Taft praised by executives as pilgrims visit Beverly
President Taft is praised for his policies as commercial leaders show support and discuss the issues of the day. Baron Uchida, about to leave for Japan, visits Parramatta while others call upon him and pilgrims head to Beverly to hear his planned tour remarks on political questions.
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Business New England
Ceer
Taft
Herbert Daevidson
Worcester
New England Association of
Parramatta
Beverly
Baron Uchida
Japan
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