Experts on Swimming Show How to Survive in Water
The article argues that true danger lies not in cramps but in losing the ability to float. It highlights that only a few truly expert swimmers can outpace breakers, and stresses floating as the key survival skill in salt or fresh water, detailing stance, head position, and breath control.
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New York Sun
Asbury Park
A. P. Sullivan
Philadelphia
Inickerbocker A. C
Foster
Mr. Sullivan
Royal Humane Society
Ireland
Kilkee
Liberty City Race Troubles Loom After Night of Violence
Reports from Jessup Georgia describe Liberty City patrolled by hundreds of armed men and cavalry. Whites flee with families as tension rises following killings of white men by Black individuals in a heavily divided region.
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Liberty City
Liberty Independents
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Kitle
Riot Strife Flares as Sheriff Faces Liberty City Turmoil
A powder blast injures a white man while violence erupts in Liberty City. An alleged shooting wounds Colonel Thomas, a Wayne County politician, and stores burn as a train wreck attempt is blamed on black residents. Sheriff Lyons returns to Jessup with wounded aides, reporting a grim, volatile scene with military company dispatches and rifle stock.
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Jessup
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All Over A Girl in Elliott County Slaying
In Elliott county Kentucky a fatal feud between the Adkins and Howard families escalated after a quarrel over a local young man. Reinforcements arrived from both sides leading to a pitched fight in which one man was killed and another wounded seriously. Adkins family members are jailed in Martinsburg.
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Minister Kills Man After Quarrel in West Virginia
Rev. Thomas Clarke shot and killed John Dempsey on Island Creek in Williamson county. The two men, longtime enemies over a school appointment dispute, clashed when Dempsey threw a hatchet and Clarke returned to fire with a shotgun, fatally wounding him. Clarke plans to surrender.
Emperor Francis Joseph Celebrates His 70th Birthday Today
The report notes Emperor Francis Joseph turning seventy amid updates on a Boston steamer arrival with gold, a Nebraska Kansas speaking tour by Mr. Bryant, a new receiver for Traders Fire Insurance, and rural free delivery slated for Autelia Iowa with a Cony Island bout between Fitzsimmons and Sharkey scheduled for Aug 26.
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Allies Capture Chan Chai Wan in Chinese Theater Action
Berlisi dispatch from Tien Tsin dated Aug. 14 reports Allied forces seized Chan Chai Wan with slight losses. Chinese casualties reach about 500 dead. survivors fled to Tung Chow and Pekin.
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Pekin
Union Democratic Party Tries Mass Meeting in Havana
In Havana the Union Democratic party held its first mass meeting at the Tacon theater drawing about 4,000 attendees. General Layla Rodríguez welcomed entrants while Antonio Glován warned against federalism in Cuba as elections near for a constitutional convention.
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Cuba
Vessels Wrecked Off Cape Horn in Fierce Storm
A Herald dispatch from Montevideo reports many ships wrecked during a violent storm off Cape Horn. Vessels arriving at Port Stanley include two American barks, the BP N Blanchard from Baltimore to San Francisco and the Henry Failing from New York to Hawaii.
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Justice Berlau Rules in Cass Lake Riot Case
The eight syndicate show rioters received judicial decisions by Justice Berlau in Cass Lake Minnesota. J W Beatty and M McGraw are held on 800 bail while H E Billings James Hayes F Heinman and Charles Huggins post 900 bail or face custody in St Louis county jail. William Christian and N Hall were released due to insufficient evidence.
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N- Hall
Trouble for New King in Hallan Capital
Paris reports ministerial discord from a Rome dispatch about the kin and his ministers. Several ministers seek resignation over lack of royal confidence and cabinet changes are expected with parliament. The king signals he will act with young, initiative ministers.
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Temps
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River and Harbor Committee Reception in Duluth
The River and Harbor Committee of the House visited Duluth on August 18. At the Kitchi Gammi club a banquet for 75 preceded a reception attended by about 250 people. Toastmaster Captain R T Lewis led the event with speakers including J J Hill of the Great Northern and Congressman Burton, chair of the committee.
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Northwestern
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Americans Win Fire Apparatus Contest at Paris Exposition
At Vincennes near Paris on August 19 the international fire apparatus contest drew 5000 firefighters from many nations. Chief George Hala of Kansas City and the Kansas City fire brigade impressed judges with rapid harnessing and running and their life saving method, earning a unanimous ovation and first place.
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Roosevelt’s Itinerary Revealed by Payne
Vice Chairman Payne issues the agreed route for Governor Roosevelt’s itinerary with dates and stops in several cities including Saratoga Detroit Grand Forks South Bend La Crosse Bis a jack and Helena with no deviations expected from the plan.
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Holene
Butte
Unfounded Reports Of Nome Epidemic Denied
Lieutenant Jarvis of the revenue cutter service says reports of an epidemic in Nome Alaska are untrue. He cites telegrams noting only measles two cases, pneumonia eighteen, typhoid fever six, smallpox six in isolation, all convalescent.
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Alaska
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Nebraska corn crop improves after heavy rains
Chicago August 18 reports show Nebraska corn conditions greatly improve. Central and eastern parts received three heavy rains that assure maturity and promise a large yield for the season.
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Nebraska
Chicago
Chicago, Burlington and Quincy Railroad
Fall of Pekin Reported by Cablegrams
Official wireless messages from Admiral Remey and Consul Fowler confirm Pekin fell on Aug 15. Japanese forces reportedly entered the capital after obstinate resistance with allied troops. casualties cited include over 100 Japanese and 300 Chinese, with foreign legations declared safe.
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Pekin
Remey
Honor Bound to Protect Native Christians in China
Washington reports cabinet officials say the United States will protect native Chinese Christians, numbering several thousand, in any settlement with China after Pekin. Possible arrangements include relocation to the Philippines. indemnity will cover US campaign costs and missionary victims, not families.
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Pekin
China
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Philippines
Punish The Leaders Across China Urged In London Debate
London discusses ending hostilities with The Morning Post doubting German and others will join a cautious halt. Editorials urge a stern inquiry into outrages and punishment of leaders, possibly pursuing them through China. The Daily Graphic doubts any power will abandon the pact to protect the empire and dynasty.
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French Not In It Forced to Stay at Yang Tsun
Extracts from a dispatch describe Allied forces advancing on Pekin after Yang Tsun. General Ma disappeared during fighting, a council approved the Pekin push, and assault columns were ordered Japanese Russian British American with the French kept at Yang Tsun due to insufficient supplies.
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Missionaries Murdered at Kuchan in China
Shanghai dispatch reports Miss Manchester and Miss Desmond two American missionaries killed at Kuchan near Wonchow in July. Seven others slain. Local officials including the taotai and district military commander refused protection. both officers have been dismissed.
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Germany Accepts News as Campaign in Pekin Grows
Berlin August 18. The news about Pekin's alliance entry is reinforced by no telegrams from the Japanese legation in Berlin. A message dated August 34 says allied forces are about 1011 from the capital, signaling a intensified campaign and heightened tension.
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Pekin
German Press Notes Pekin Fall and Ongoing Chinese Program
The German press accepts Pekin’s fall as fact and expresses joy at part of the Chinese program’s completion. It warns that much remains to be done and highlights continued developments.
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Imperial Customs Office Receives Pekin Message
London Aug 18 a brief message received at the Imperial Customs Office from Che Foo confirms earlier reports that Pekin was relieved on the night of the 15th. The dispatch arrives after Admiral Remey's report did not reach London in time for morning papers.
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Grumplies Vacation Ends In Humorous Farm Mishap
The Detroit Free Press recounts Grumplies return from a month long country sojourn that turns slapstick when he falls into a hay chute after hunting eggs. The farm owner amid sympathy jokes asks did you break the egg while rushing to aid him.
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Detroit Free Press
Bear Holiday Embarrasses Town in Pennsylvania
A dancing bear and its owner toured a Pennsylvania town causing a lengthy scene. The bear controlled events for hours and the duo collected pennies and nickels, leading the owner to celebrate in a nearby saloon. The bear reportedly dominated the owner during the ride in the car.
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Carsuse
United States Foreign Policy and the Rise of Global Power
The article surveys US foreign relations, noting public opinion's influence on diplomacy and a shift from covert to transparent policy. It credits victories over Spain for establishing sea power, outlines territorial gains, and states Hay's notes preserved by Great Britain, Germany, Russia, France, Italy, and Japan. It argues for peaceful expansion, independence from European entanglements, and the United States as a powerful, neutral arbiter in world affairs.
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Bear causes town turmoil in comic chase and chaos
A bear wanders a village causing panic as a barber escapes a swinging bear and the post office shutters close. A lasso ends the creature’s rampage and police arrive, while local notices rail against distant colonial policy and past diplomacy.
Trestle Bridge Planned by Railway Company
Superintendent Bradbury of the Wino na Railway and Light Company says filling across the lake with sand and gravel is difficult, making a trestle bridge the probable and simplest solution. The plan is viewed as the easiest and most satisfactory upon completion.
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