Powers seek central Chinese government and indemnities
London reports Daily Graphic says powers accepted Li Hongzhang and may accept Prince Ching as negotiators. They demand a central government satisfactory to powers and full retribution for legation attacks. No talks on indemnities yet. A Berlin dispatch suggests delay until Marshal von Waldersee arrives.
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Prince Ching
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Marshal von Waldersee
Forsyth to Tour Northeast of Peking to Rescue Christians
Captain William W. Forsyth with 500 of the Sixth United States Cavalry will begin a 10 day reconnaissance and rescue mission in the northeast Peking district. German robbers and local operations spark concern as British forces report flag incidents and Chinese casualties rise. The Takui blast wounded eleven Welch fusileers and several British Indian soldiers. The Washington police guard at the Chinese legation is slated for withdrawal.
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State Department
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Bank Burglary Attempt in Wilton Ends in Escape
At dawn three desperadoes tried to blow the Wilton bank safe near La Crosse Wisconsin but were checked by three passers by who heard the blast. A chase and gun fight followed as the robbers fled the scene amid returning fire.
Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul to abolish two vice president posts
Milwaukee rumor says the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul railway at its annual meeting will abolish the offices of the first and second vice presidents. Roswell Muller, chairman, confirms the plan which is expected to save about 30000 dollars annually.
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Chicago,Milwaukee and St. Paul Company
Gecqnd
Roswell Muller
Chicago board seeks expulsion of Milwaukee brickworkers
The Building Material Trades Council in Chicago demands the Milwaukee brickmakers be expelled for breaking an agreement with Milwaukee masons that effectively bars Chicago brick from new Milwaukee buildings. The Chicago board sent a committee to push the sanction.
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Chicago
Milwaukee
The
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Milwaukee Building Material Trades Council
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Thirteen Million for Camp Bird mine sale in Ouray
The News reports Thomas F. Walsh will receive 13 million dollars from a syndicate of English and American investors led by Alfred Bell and J Pierpont Morgan for the Camp Bird mine at Ouray Colorado. Hammond arrives to inspect the mine for the group. Refuse to Build Their Own Fires note follows on a separate Labor strike in Blougeure Pennsylvania.
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Camp Bird
Ouray
Colo
Alfred Bell
J. Pierpont ‘Morgan
John Hayes
Hammond
Blcougeure
Siddlers
American Car and Foundry Company
Corbett Aims to Align National Sporting Club Plans
James J. Corbett arrived in London from New York and told The Echo his main objective is to secure control of the National Sporting Club and organize it on the same model as American boxing.
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London
James J. Corbett
New York
the Echo
National Sporting Club
National Tribune starts relief drive for G A R members
Washington September 18 The National Tribune begins a relief movement for members of the Grand Army of the Republic. The initiative seeks support for veterans and their families through organized aid efforts.
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G. A. R. Retich Fund
Washington
The
National Tribune
Prayer appeal to end strike by women leaders
M W Sullivan vice president of the International Longshoremen's Association issues an open plea to Christian women to aid in resolving the miners strike through arbitration and prayers. In Chicago coal prices rise amid the walkout signaling possible further shortages. Father Ducey visits Hazleton to assess the strike scene but gives no interview.
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Ena
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Christian Women of America
M. W.sulllivan
International Longshoremens’ Association
Sullivan
Revised list of dead in Galveston disaster
The Houston Post lists 407 lives lost in the Galveston disaster with many names still unconfirmed. About 8,000 people have left Galveston, with 5,000 in Houston receiving care. Survivors take advantage of new exit routes as relief work expands under Governor Sayers who oversees aid beyond provisions.
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Tex
Galveston
the Post
Sayers
Jones Sanguine About Democratic Outlook for November
Senator Jones of Arkansas and Representative Richardson left Washnets for New York City. Richardson resumes work in the Eastern campaign. Jones said the Democratic outlook is very promising and Croker expects a Democratic majority of 100000 in Greater New York.
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Senator Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
Democratic Congressional Committee
New York City
Richardson
New York
Jones
Croker
Greater
New Yorks
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Trial of Chicago grain figure on six counts
Lloyd J. Smith a leading Chicago figure faced trial in Judge Waterman's court after a August indictment on six counts alleging he permitted grain worth 548000 dollars to ship without canceling receipts held by A. O. Slaughter Co. The case centers on 21883 bushels shipped January 16 1900 to J. M. Parr Co of Baltimore.
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Hipmenta
Cincago
Lloyd J. Smith
Waterman
Smith
Chicago Elevator Company
Lins
A. O. Slaughter& Co
J. M. Parr & Co
Baltimore
Iron Workers Strike Cuts Wages at Reading Iron
Bloomsburg Pa Sept 18 600 workers refuse to work as Reading Iron Co enforces a 25 percent wage cut. Plant closed indefinitely amid failed settlement efforts. Other dispatches note political hikes in Des Moines and Philadelphia campaigns plus military and colonial era briefing.
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Reading Iron Company
BloomsBurg
Danville
Fatal Fire at Cincinnati Salvation Army Nursery
A four story Salvation Army day nursery at 403 East Front street in Cincinnati burned. Six occupants suffocated as fire trapped women and children. others were seriously burned. Walter Fisher reported the blaze at 5 05 p m. Mothers working elsewhere returned to morgues and hospitals seeking missing children. The building housed offices on the ground floor and the nursery on upper floors near the riverfront.
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Cincinnati
Salvation Army
East Front Street
Walter Fisher
River Front
Spencer House
Democratic Nominee Bryan Accepts Presidential Nominat
The letter from Hon W J Bryan accepting the Democratic nomination outlines a trust stance affirming no hostility to corporations but urging them to limit activities to their core business. It endorses Chicago platform demands for free coinage at 16 to 1, popular election of senators, direct legislation, and robust labor policy while critiquing administration mismanagement and lightly touching imperialism.
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W.-d. Bryan
Bryan
Chicago
United States
Bryan Ends 17 Hours of Campaign Work in Kansas
William J. Bryan arrived in Pirrsacra Kansas and spoke to large crowds after dinner. He delivered two get speeches and thirteen platform talks from the train at Baxter Columbus Scammon and Weir City, finishing his day after 10 PM.
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Kan
William J. Bryan
Baxter
Columbus
Scammon
Weir City
Galaga
Early Heavy Frost Sweeps Mississippi Valley
The first heavy frost of the season is reported along the Mississippi valley and in Southern Minnesota. Temperatures plunged from 80 to 40 degrees in two days, with frost described as general and in some cases killing. The mis sissippi valley frost marks an unusually early onset this year.
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Mississippi Valley
St. Paul
Minnesota
Milwaukee Road
The Ballrooms and the Dressmaker Suffer for Women
A society queen and her dressmaker endure nervous toil and sleepless nights over a finished gown. The piece links overtaxed life to female ailments and endorses Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a remedy, citing two letter testimonials of relief from chronic female troubles.
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Society
Lydia E. Pinkham
Prices for Household Items in Old Catalog Fragment
An OCR fragment lists small kitchen and home goods with low prices including a nine cent 6 quart covered enamel steel pail a dozen Mason jar lids and a polished hardwood rolling pin with revolving handles indicating typical lowcost domestic hardware in a historical sale.
Enteric fever linked to returning South African troops in England
The report states enteric fever was brought to England by returning South African soldiers. An outbreak is centered in Orton Longueville Northamptonshire where a contagion traced to a member of the Imperial Yeomanry, discharged in August, is under investigation. President McKinley plans to travel to Washington for public business before returning. Admiral Watson, a Kentucky native, leaves Louisville for Michigan seeking relief for poor health after two days with relatives.
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London
Orton Longueville
North Hamptonshire
Imperial Yeomanry
Admiral Watson
Lopisville
John ©. Watson
Kentucky
Michigan
Saldierst Reunion Postponed to November
In Cincinnati on Sept 18 the Society of the Army of the Tennessee announced postponement of its annual reunion from September to November. The Detroit event dates shift to November 1 as the new gathering plan, with details released from headquarters.
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Society of the Army of the Tennessee
Detroit
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