Depew Funds Orchestra Then Orders National Air
In a Varis restaurant Senator Depew gave a contribution to the orchestra and asked them to play the national air. After brief discussion they played A Hot Time in the Old Town. Also notes on locomotive builder workmanship and U.S. progress abroad. Internal Revenue: certificates of deposit not drawn at sight presumed to earn interest and taxed at two cents per 3100 or fraction.
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Varis
Depew
Old Town
Veterans encampment in Cincinnati eyed for low turnout
The annual gathering of veterans of the Mexican War in Cincinnati next week is expected to draw about 50 attendees as the once-numerous Grand Army wanes. A contemporary editorial notes the shift in fashion debates, quipping about men wearing shirtwaists and comfort in hot weather.
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Nto
Cincinnati
The
Minneapolis Tribune
Chinese rulers urged to seek safe links with powers
Disposition exists on all sides to reach a settlement with Pekin if safety for the powers is assured. China's leaders are urged to act with acute intelligence to improve relations with the United States, Europe, and Japan, rather than letting opponents steer events.
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United States
Japan
St Louis Proposed for World’s Fair Site
The Philadelphia Bulletin argues St Louis is ideal for a world’s fair being near the Union’s center and well served by rail and water routes. It notes its midway position between agricultural and manufacturing regions and cites a population close to Philadelphia at the centennial.
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The
Philadelphia Bulletin
St. Louis
Philadelphia
Immigration figures show mixed trends this fiscal year
Assistant Commissioner MacSweeney completed figures for the year ending June 660, noting immigration has generally declined over the past two years. The recently ended year recorded 041,711 immigrants, the highest since 1893 and close to the 1892 total.
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MacSweeney
Corn Exhibit at Paris Expo May Not Affect 1900 Sales
A paragraph notes the Paris exposition exhibit may influence overseas corn sales but the fair opened only weeks before the fiscal year end, so its effect on 1900 figures is likely limited and will be clearer later in the year.
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Paris
Europe
American Exhibitors Win Near Two Thousand Paris Awards
American exhibitors earned nearly two thousand awards at the Paris exposition, proving the breadth and excellence of U S art, manufactures, and natural products. The success reflects credit on United States Commissioner General Earl Peck and his associates, who are highly pleased with the results and the superiority of American products and the American section overall.
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United States
Gen
Earl Peck
Notable European Soldier Praises Japan’s Military Might
A prominent European officer declares Japan a great military power, noting its larger population than France, comparable discipline to Germany, strong general staff, and a rank and file with courage, patriotism, and indifference to death on par with continental conscripts.
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Japan
France
Germany
US Japan ties shape stance on China policy
The article notes a de facto US Japan alignment in China policy. It cites Japan’s hospitality to the United States since the Philippine troubles and her readiness to support US actions, including providing shipyards docks transports and hospitals. It asserts Japan has consistently joined US moves in Chinese operations with notable alacrity.
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United States
Japan
China
Secretary Wilson Addresses Stark County Fair Audience
Secretary Wilson spoke at the Stark County Fair in Canton on September 7. He urged farmers to study soil science, advocated college taught moisture movement, and warned that reliance on old methods harms yield. He cited U S import costs for sugar, coffee, hides, silk, and wool and urged domestic production and expanded home markets. He noted growing demand for scientifically trained farmers and discussed cattle, horses, and meat production trends in the United States.
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Canton
Wilson
Stark County
Washington
United States
Ohio
Orient
West Indies
Novel swindling scheme traced from Maine to California
A broad swindle titled as valuable certificates to be sent via Wells, Fargo & Co. sparked letters from Greenville Junction Maine to Wells Fargo agents. A Halifax chief inspector signed orders claiming the package went to M. J. Byrnes, an absconder, with rewards offered for Byrnes’ capture and package recovery. In several towns peace officers paid the $8 COD and received worthless packages. The express agent was instructed to forward the packages to Frederick Brewster of New York. The scheme reportedly operated in at least a dozen California towns.
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San Francisco
Sept. T
Wells, Faro & Co
Express
Greenville Junction
Douglass W. Hill
Halifax
Nova Scotia
M. J. Byrnes
Byrnes
Frederick Brewster
New York
California
Prairie chicken hunting season and new Illinois game law
Illinois announces open seasons for prairie chicken and other game with dates from August to April. New law bans sale of prairie chickens quails and squirrels. Licenses cost 10.50 dollars and allow hunting in one county from June to June. Prairie chicken season opened under favorable conditions and birds are plentiful this year. Also brief items on a Tacoma ranchman horse whipping his brother in Rockford a 25 year estrangement. A Tuscola wedding and notable Illinois figures include W Selden Gale, former Knox College leader and legislator, plus landscape on crop outlook noting rapid corn maturation but drought hurts southern yields.
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Illinois
State Secretary of
Frank Alling
Tacoma
Wash
Philip Panky
Rockford
Alling
Danky
California Fruit Trade Falls Short This Season
California fruit shipments to eastern points show a drop of 6,110,000 pounds or 235 carloads versus last year. Through last Monday night 4,701 carloads totaling 122,226,000 pounds had been sent east, compared with 4,946 carloads or 128,336,000 pounds the previous year. The short early peach crop drives the decline, though a large grape harvest could push total carloads above last year.
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San Francisco
California
Normal graduates sought for Philippines teaching posts
Winona Minn Sept 7 Prof Atkin son superintendent of instruction in the Philippines has asked Secretary Shephard of the National Educational association to send normal graduates as teachers for the Philippines On three year contracts primary and grammar grade teachers receive 75 to 100 per month superintendents 2000 to 2500 per year All expenses to Manila paid in addition to salaries
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Winona
Minn
Atkinson
Philippines
Shephard
National Educational Association
Manila
Death of Henry W. Erickson in the Philippines
A war department telegrim confirms the death of Henry W. Erickson of Moline, a member of Company A Nineteenth Infantry. He was killed in battle at Christiana P I on August 9.
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Philippine Islands
Henry W. Erickson
Moline
War Department
Erickson
Co. A. Nineteenth Infantry
Christiana
P. I
Follansbee Suicide Shocks Chicago Real Estate Circles
Frank H. Follansbee a wealthy Chicago real estate dealer shot himself after declaring illness untreatable. The suicide occurred in the presence of a trained nurse. He was the son of a retired banker and left no recovery in sight.
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Frank H. Follansbee
Chicago
Ground plowing condition improves state crop report notes progress
The state crop report says ground for plowing is improved and notable progress has been made. In a few localities plowing is finished and correspondents report that a small acreage of wheat will be sown this fall.
Census Bureau Reports Quincy Population Rise
The census bureau announces Quincy now has 36,252 residents, up from 31,494 in 1890. This marks an increase of 4,758 people or about 15.11 percent.
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Census Bureau
Quincy
Germany Leads in Pekin Crisis as Powers Weigh Stay
Washington dispatch reports Germany's refusal to withdraw troops from Pekin and its aim to avoid friction, signaling likely common stance among Britain Austria Italy and others. Russia and France show divergent positions while Japan and the United States weigh follow‑ups as ministers debate Din Pekin policy.
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Washington
Pekin
Berlin
Wmn. Jackson
Germany
Russia
Great Britain
Earthquake at Lituya Bay Destroys Glacial Ice and Kills Indians
Seattle reported an earthquake at Lituya Bay on August 11 caused two strong shocks and massive icefalls from five glaciers. Five Indians drowned on a small island near a glacier face when ice rivers swept into the bay. Chief George, a prominent local figure, was among the victims.
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Seattle
Wash
Lituya Bay
Bertha
Lituvga Bay
Yakutat
Mt. St. Elias
Mt. Fairweather
George
Feud Ends With 3000 Sheep Driven to Plethora of Death
Reports from Sharpsdale Colorado describe a cattlemen and sheep men feud escalating as 3000 sheep were driven over a four hundred foot precipice near Mount Blanco. Cowboys urged the herd toward the cliff while armed factions in the region take up arms.
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Walsenburg
Col
Sharpsdale
Mount Blanco
Colorado
Collapse injures several at Manila battle production
Lincoln Neb Sept 7 During the production last night of the Battle of Manila by Paine's Fireworks Co a section of the ampitheater 75 feet long collapsed injuring a number of persons Some gravely The main injuries were sprains broken ankles wrists fingers and bruises with two spine injuries among the wounded Names and places include Clara Noble Lincoln spine injury Mrs TR Wolcott Lincoln back injury I Butler Lincoln wrist crushed A Naderhoff University Place foot crushed Miss Crawford University Place ankle broken Mrs Lewis Lincoln arm fractured J C Latworth Crescent Ia leg gash J M Kirkwood Crescent Ia back and ankle injuries Possibly a dozen others lightly hurt
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Lincoln
Neb
Manila
Paine’s Fireworks Co
Clara Noble
H. Wolcott
I. Butler
A. Naderhoff
University Place
Miss Crawford
Mrs. Lewis
J.C. Latworth
Crescent
J. M. Kirkwood
Cyclone Devastates Cuban District Sparking Relief Efforts
Havana dispatch reports Trinidad mayor in Casilda seeking aid from the military governor after a Wednesday cyclone destroyed crops and left residents destitute. Santiago wires note 15 inches of rain fell there. The Audiencia fiscal seeks retrial of custom house fraud cases, now before the supreme court for review.
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Havana
Trinidad
Santa Clara
Hag
Casilda
Santiago
Audiencia
Supreme Court
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