Secretary Hay Replies to Li Hung Chang Open Negotiations End
Washington Aug 3 Secretary Hay's reply to Li Hung Chang ends negotiations with China. The note brands Chinese conduct unfriendly and hints at possible war as preparations for Pekin remain. Officials expect China to accept four conditions, opening negotiations and avoiding entanglement among powers.
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Li Hung Chang
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Jess
Pekin
Washington
United States
United States Praised for Action in China Crisis
The National Zeitung lauds America for decisive steps in Pekin after direct news from Mr. Conger. It notes Mr. Hay pressed for speedy relief and mentions a possible purely American expedition if needed.
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National Zeitung
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China
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Hay
Bomb Explodes in Paterson City Hall Vault
An accidental blast rocked the old Paterson New Jersey city hall vault used as a recorder s court injuring two men slightly. Police had seized a dynamite bomb from an Italian bombmaker a month earlier and kept it for safekeeping before the mishap.
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Beddoes Defeats Ashantis With Forge of 400 Men
Major H R Beddoes with 400 troops and two guns moved on July 24 to locate the Ashanti warcamp. After a days of fighting the Ashantis 8 000 strong resisted but were defeated. Beddoes reports heavy losses and says more troops will be needed to finish the campaign.
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Eloping Couple Drowns Crossing Currant River
In Missouri on August 3, Mar tha Hendricks and Paula Farner, an eloping pair, drowned while crossing Currant River to escape an angry father. Their skiff struck a snag and overturned leaving both swept away by the swift current.
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Russia to Seek New Loan in United States
St. Petersburg correspondent reports Prince Yedhtevsky will depart for America soon to negotiate a significant new loan for Russia, aiming to secure vital financial business in the United States.
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Cabinet Discusses Cuba Election Law Change
Havana Aug 8 The cabinet conferred with General Wood on modifying the electoral law and proposed dividing the island into districts of 50 000 electors each for tha.
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Delegates Chosen for Constitutional Convention
General Wood approved a modification selecting 31 delegates to the constitutional convention. The measure defines the delegate pool and outlines the selection process to ensure representation and oversight in the forthcoming convention.
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End of Boer War Near Says London Dispatch
A London dispatch to The Tribune says the war in South Africa is nearing its end with British forces closing in on Boer forces. Reports claim 400 prisoners in the Ithlehem hills and Olivier leading a 1000-man force toward Harrismith. Free State columns are split and surrounded. both sides suffer from hunger, cold, and inadequate supplies.
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the Tribune
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Botha Seeks Clarification on Prinsloo Surrender
The Daily Mail reports Pretoria leader Commandant General Botha weakening by sending a messenger to Lord Roberts. He asks for confirmation of Prinsloo's surrender and seeks permission to communicate with General Christian Dewet.
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Pretoria
Daily Mail
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Lord Roberts
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Christian Dewet
Yellow Fever Reported in Tampa Triggers Quarantine
Dr. J Porter Florida health officer in Key West reports two yellow fever cases in Tampa and orders strict quarantine on all travel to and from the city. He directs authorities in Jacksonville and railroad agents to enforce the measure. AlabamaGovernor issues quarantine against Tampa upon receiving confirmation of the outbreak.
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Jacksonville
Minnesota Democrats Reelect L A Rosing Chairman
The Minnesota Democratic state central committee met at the Merchants hotel in St Paul and re elected L A Rosing as chairman. The executive committee was named with members from Annandale Minneapolis Cannon Falls and other towns and will finalize by appointing a secretary and treasurer.
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Minnesota Democratic
Merchants Hotel
L. A. Rosing
W. S. Huntington
Annandale
Elija Barton
Minneapolis
William Gausewitz
Qwatonna
Cannon Falls
W. H. Harries
Caledonia
M. BE. Mathews
Marshall
T. O’oppyer
Renville
Humphrey Barton
H. 9. Irwin
W. F. Ewert
Sauk Rapids
C. W. Stanton
Appleton
Hawaiian Planters Seek Porto Ricans for Hawaii Labor
S T Alexander of the Hawaiian Planters Association sailed from San Juan aboard the Caracas to New York. He has toured Porto Rico persuading workers to emigrate to Hawaii and left agents with power to contract, though transport arrangements remain unsettled.
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Hawaiian Planters’ Association
New York
Caracas
Alexander
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Hawaii
Minnesota Supreme Court Decides Against Certaig Firms
Minnesota Supreme Court upholds a lower court ruling in favor of the Railroad and Warehouse Commission. The case United States Express Company v. State ex rel RRW Commission concerns the commission's powers and the obligations of a class of companies under its jurisdiction. The order requiring the company to provide requested information is affirmed.
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Supreme Court
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United States Express Company
Appellant Commission
Four Chinese Women Held as Slaves in Chicago Markets
Chicago authorities were urged by Acting Mayor Walker to free four Chinese women reported purchased by Chicago Chinese exhibitors at the Omaha exposition. Claimed price was $5,000 per woman, with nearly two years of captivity noted. The report suggests police action to liberate the women.
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Omaha Exposition
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Telegraphic Brevities Include News From China To Illinois
The Solace carrying the sick from China reached Nagasaki on its homeward run. Rural free delivery begins in Winnebago City Minnesota. The steamer Maripoga departed Purney Nova Scotia for San Francisco with 350000 pounds of gold. Three died in the Norris home near Harvey Illinois after eating toadstools mistaken for mushrooms.
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North Carolina Elects Democrats and Enacts Negro Disfranchisement
In a bitter campaign Democrats and white supremacy won by about 30 000 with the amendment to disfranchise most Black voters. Charles Aycock is elected governor and the legislature is all Democratic. Livingston College voted for the amendment amid a high turnout, while fusion opponents were led by Butler and Pritchard.
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Marion Butler
United States
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Butler
Pritchard
Charles B. Aycock
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Disorderly Scenes as Cork MP Suspended by Speaker
London August 3. Irish Nationalist Dr Charley Tanner of Cork’s middle division is suspended for one night after a disorderly departure and insults to the chairman. He defies the chair and exits amid shouting as the house reads the protest.
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Nicaraguan Congress Receives Zelaya Address
Managua Aug 3 The Nicaraguan congress convened and was addressed by President Zelaya who declared the country’s financial condition improved. He terminated the Maritime Canal concession and proclaimed the Eyre Cragin canal concession. He backed extending the national railroad as government policy. The address was met with enthusiasm.
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Nicaragua
Maritime Canal Company
Finest quality in years new wheat arriving at Minneapolis market
Reports from Minneapolis market indicate the new wheat crop will be the finest in years. The grain is heavy bright and clean with strong gluten. expected milling yield should be high and flour quality solid. The weight per bushel may exceed last year by a pound or more and demand premium over old wheat.
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Baseball Scores and National News from August
At Detroit the Tigers beat Chicago 6 to 3 in American League action. In the National League Philadelphia topped St Louis 10 to 6 while New York defeated Chicago 6 to 5. Brooklyn shaded Boston 8 to 7. The Deutsche Tages Zeitung calls for coal mine nationalization amid high prices. James Richardson, House minority leader, is renominated by Democrats in Tennessee's Fifth district.
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Exercise For Him and Miners in Crisis Reports
A humorous exchange about golf drives appears in the Philadelphia Press. The piece notes many Philippine Island inhabitants never knew Spanish rule. It adds a remark that miners report fewer personal crises than other workers.
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