Empire plots Syria outlet as Egypt deal seals alliance
London reports a Britain Germany alliance in lines of Chamberlain speech may be completed. Germany to back Britain on mixed Egyptian tribunals in exchange for Britain recognizing Germany's claim to use Syria as an outlet for surplus population. Emperor William eyes Palestine and Jerusalem tour to dedicate German church and build a school and hospital.
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Insurgent Activity in Southern Islands Reported
From the Philippines dispatch notes several shiploads of insurgent troops invading the southern islands to seize assets before peace terms. General Rio commands gunboats energetically, while insurgents capture Romblon and Palawan, finding treasure totaling 42000 dollars. Prisoners have arrived. Hong Kong insurgent delegates may meet U.S. Consul Williams to seek settlement.
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Fire destroys Geisel plant in St Louis storm of flames
The A Geisel Manufacturing Co plant at Clark Ave and Second St in St Louis burned mid Thursday night. Estimated losses total 180000 with 100000 stock 40000 tools and machinery and 40000 building. Insurance on stock plus building listed at 105000 125000 respectively. Fire Chief Swingley called it one of his hottest fires. Surrounding structures narrowly escaped ignition as tinder dry conditions prevailed. In another report a note from Berlin says U.S.Spain peace restored and German naval protection in the Philippines to be reduced while border restoration continues.
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Mercy Meets a Rebuff as Barton Returns to U S
In Havana on September 2, Clara Barton and her staff sail back to Tampa aboard the Clinton after McKinley directs them to cease relief work for now. Barton pays a $500 customs fine under protest for a missing manifest. Spanish forces prepare to embark weapons, while cargoes of sugar leave for the United States amid low stock. A lightning strike damages the military governor palace. Francisco Garcia Valenti, once a political prisoner, is released. Several vessels enter port, including the Comet and the George W. Childs.
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Chased in Cuban waters by mysterious schooner
Kingston reports Jamaica schooners trading with Cuban ports were chased along the coast of Cuba by a mysterious armed schooner. The Carmita and passenger Dr Gobini were attacked between Cape Cruz and Niquero. Carmita returned fire and repelled the assault. Jamaica to seek U S government representations through British envoy.
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Striking Predictions From Hanna Coal Co Manager
Cleveland Sept 3 In an interview Manager Young of the M A Hanna Coal Co predicts a major national coal strike early next year lasting months. He says miners will fight wage reductions and notes West Virginia miners work cheaply with efforts to organize them in vain.
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Charity Party Sparks Family Quarrel in Detroit Free Press
In a Detroit Free Press item, two daughters plan a charity party to aid the poor, while their father storms at the disruption. He mockingly decries the event as tornfoolery, yet the girls insist on duty, noting their last drive raised 13.50 and dad offers 20.50 if they tone it down.
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No Wonder the Query at Chickamauga Hospital
A nurse reads news of Cervera’s fleet destruction at Chickamauga hospital. A fever patient cries out about Brooklyn’s pitcher, asking who pitched for Brooklyn, capturing a moment of wartime news overheard in a medical setting.
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Heroes of War from the Chicago Times-Herald
A profile of A Schiffeneder of 161 Sedgwick Chicago, an Austrian immigrant and Civil War veteran. He served in Company A 26th Wisconsin Volunteers, fought at Gettysburg and in Sherman’s Georgia campaign, endured prison and sickness, credits Dr Williams Pink Pills for Pale People with curing his catarrh and appetite loss, and remains active in the Grand Army in Chicago.
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Simperling Comment Sparks Light Remark
A brief Chicago Evening News quote praises Simperling as a superb bore yet notes his departure would leave only a small hole in the world, capturing a witty social lament in a single compact snippet.
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