Wars Threat Looms As Powers Strive To Avert War
London reports indicate diplomatic efforts aimed at Constantinople and Sofia to stop massacres in Macedonia. Britain may dispatch a squadron, while Bulgarians and Turks wait on mobilization and lines of supply. General massacre reported near Losengrade as Turkish forces push claims toward cross border action.
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World’s fair exhibits to be ready by December 1
St Louis reports Director of Works Taylor says every exhibit building will be complete by November 1 and ready to receive items by December 1. Washington university group mostly finished. Agriculture building nearest completion by mid October. State buildings show varied progress from 99% to 21% with Iowa leading on the plateau.
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Attack by Fanatics Fails at Philippine Constabulary HQ
One hundred fanatics attacked the San Jose headquarters in Nueva Ecija on Luzon and attempted to storm the post. After a lively skirmish the attackers were repulsed with eight dead and five constabulary killed or wounded.
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Bubonic Plague Reported in Luzon Suburb of Manila
Manila dispatch dated September 17 reports one hundred cases of bubonic plague in Tonda, Manila's northern suburb, with eighty cases resulting in fatalities and nine deaths noted. The disease presence is described as widespread across the Visayas region, indicating a broader outbreak.
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Philippines at the Fair exhibit planned for St Louis
The treasury reports an intended Philippines exhibit at the Louisiana Purchase exposition to showcase products arts and education requiring over 1200 island residents and about 10000 tons of freight. Most freight and passenger movement will arrive by army transports.
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Heavy reward offered for D. J. Kelley in baking powder case
Gov. Dockery in Jefferson City announces a 500 reward for D. J. Kelley, the legislative agent for the 20 million baking powder trust, now in Canada to avoid three bribery indictments tied to the alum baking powder scandal. The 1901 legislature will be summoned as witnesses before the Cole County grand jury, which Attorney General Crow says will remain in session indefinitely.
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Panama Revolt and Panama Canal Would Redraw Isthmus
Press reports say Colombia may not ratify the canal treaty and Panama could declare independence to secure a U S canal route. The proposed boundary would stretch 475 miles as plans to claim the isthmus advance. Panama’s early founding dates to 1518 with Pedro Arias Davila, and Mor gan’s 1671 raid nearly destroyed the city before rebuilding efforts.
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Morgan
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Legislature witnesses investigate uses of railroad passes
Jefferson City reporters note nearly a dozen legislators served before the grand jury as probes touch race track bills convict labor and penitentiary matters along with questions about railroad passes. One member cites rights protections while others discuss passes called mules and inquiries into their use.
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Traps Set for Anglers in New Hampshire
A New York fisherman, unaware of New Hampshire law, was fined 25 dollars after a conductor acting as a game warden measured five trout under length. He was caught on a train returning from fishing, and part of the payment went to the warden. The trick of trimming tails to hide length is noted as a local quirk.
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New York
New Hampshire
New Yorker
Stove in the Sole A warming shoe for all seasons
A New Orleans Times Democrat report describes a foot warming shoe with upper and lower space plates and a hollow sole. A rear flue delivers fuel to heat through a metallic lining, ash is removed via a dedicated opening, and in summer the fuel is dispensed to allow air circulation around the foot.
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N. O. Times- Democrat
A Convenient Farm House Design by John F. Lape
A detailed countryside farmhouse plan by architect John F. Lape of Rensselaer New York outlines a two story residence with a nine foot first floor and eight foot second floor. It includes four family rooms a pantry a china closet a hired man’s room and dedicated ventilation features. Exterior woodwork uses three coats of finish with a moss green roof and dark chimneys. construction cost estimates at 2890 dollars.
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Rensselaer
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