Iowa News: Railroad Brakeman Injured in Cheroker Turmoil
Frank Elser, a brakeman on the Minois Central, mangled foot in a coupling mishap at the gravel pit near Cheroker. Ottumwa Colonel Ladin publicly horsewhipped after a heated dispute over alleged slander. A 15-year-old shooter accident in Sioux City kills 15-year-old Eugene Nugent during a display. Various labor, crime, and political actions ripple through towns including Marion, Boone, Rock Rapids, and Dubuque with threats, shortages, and a poster for ex-prisoners of war gathering in Chicago.
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Minois Central
Cheroker
T. T. Ladin
Ottumwa
Kansans City
Mies
Thomas Gallagher
Sioux City
Jud
Gregory Monnahan
Chum
Eugene Nugent
Yornng Monahan
Nugent
Jad
Wilkins
Iowa Union Ex-Prisoners of War Association
Chicago
West
Jaws
Wd. Stuckey
Pekin
Tipton
Miss Brown
Dirs. Malley
Bintey
Dubuque
Elis
Howard
Tie
Winth
Virgil Barker
CG. & NL OW
Scranton
Enfield
Jefferson
Wright
Carrell
Morganstown
W. Va
Rob Rapids
Charles Becker
Doon Township
Linn
Shrader
Justice Smith
Rocker
Old Settlers
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Raack
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Pocahetus
Winneng
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Ayoa
Egresk
Pocalwatas
Yenes
Gowrie
Yeing Bay
Vocalontas
Cele
Willy
Mason Lewis
Keokuk
Wapello
Willer Davis
Naut
Mystery of Peking Dispatch Exposed by Chinese Officials
Ministers appeal over belated, amazing news from Washington claims Yuan Shikai governor of Shantung and Sheng Suan director of telegraph and railways knew the contents of the Conger dispatch before it reached Washington. A Shanghai Consul cites a letter stating a telegram was sent from Conger to Washington, revealing a cipher dispatch tests Chinese sincerity.
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Peking
State Department
Yuan Shi ‘Kiah
Shantung
Sheng Suan Iwi
Chinese Telegraph and Railways
Amperion
Geodyow
Shanghai
Yuan Shi Kinh
Iua
Conger
Yuan
Hay
Sheng
Czar Opposes Conquest in Russian War Council
London reports from the Daily Mail that Russian war minister General Kouropatkine wants 100,000 men to clear rebels from Manchuria, while Emperor Nicholas prefers defense and frontier pacification. Two strong armies face Chinese forces as factions argue over expansion versus stabilization.
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London
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Foreigners in a Panic at Hankow Amid Hostility
Telegram from Hankow dated July 22 reports foreigners in constant panic due to native hostility influenced by events in the northern provinces. American and British consuls urge families to move to Shanghai, but no indications of imminent, serious disturbances. The viceroy has taken steps to reassure foreigners. The Russian minister in Seoul notes a unit leaving Port Arthur for Pyang Yang, with casualties and fierce fighting at bayonet point.
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Hankow
St. Petersburg
Shanghai
Seoul
M. Payloff
Port Arthur
Pyang Yang
Robber Boards Express Car Near Atchison
A rail robbery occurred when a masked man halted a Missouri Pacific passenger train near Atchison Kansas after it left the city. He threatened messenger John Kreiser with a revolver, pressed for the safe’s contents, learned the safe would open only in Omaha, seized a silver watch, and ordered Kreiser to pull the air rake before the train slowed. Police arrested a colored suspect named Havis hours later.
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Atchison, Kan
Didy
Missouri Pacific
Atchison
John Kreiser
Tod
Kreiser
Omaha
Atebsen
Cmed Havis
Municipal government established at Vigan Philippines
General Mac Arthur announces a new municipal government in Vigan on Luzon’s northwest coast. The dispatch notes the area’s historic links to Young’s forces during Aguinaldo’s last strength, while Welsh and American officials prepare for exhibits and a state fair train visit.
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Vigan
Washington
MacArthur
Philippines
Luevon
UN Point Aude
Young
Aguimide
King Humbert Killed in Italy Assassination
Monan Italy July 30 King Wine bert assassinated during a royal aid distribution for a gymnastic event. He was shot thrice as he entered his carriage. one bullet pierced the heart and he died within minutes. The alleged killer Angelo Bressi claimed Tuscany origin and was seized with crowd protection.
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Monan
Italy
Winebert
Angelo Bressi
Me Oassassin
Tre
Angelo Tressi
Prato
Tuscany
Geronimo Fiercely Described as Mad War Chief
A historical account portrays Geronimo as a bloodthirsty, mad Apache war chief after decades in captivity. It details his violent rise, battles with Mexican forces, and eventual surrender to U.S. troops before transfers to Mount Vernon and Fort Sill, highlighting the immense cost and casualties of the pursuit.
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Southwest
Victorio
Geronimo
Miles
Lawton
Four Peaks
Prescott
Arizona
Mount Vernon
Ala
Fort Sin
Foreigners killed in Taoting amid vast Shanghai terror
A cable from Consul Goodnow reports that at Taoting near Peking all foreigners and many native Christians were killed as the min symbols were burned. The message, sent on July 8, notes the chaotic situation with references to Sincox family and Misses Gonkti and Morrill, amid other unrest across China.
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Goodnow
Washington
Shanghai
Taoting
Americarre Sincox
Tavior
Pekin
Gonkti
Morrill
Yuna
State Department
Peking
Panama
Wild Time in New Orleans Ends in Bloodshed and Death
A chaotic daytime battle in New Orleans left multiple fatalities and injuries as a lone criminal fired on police, soldiers, and bystanders. Chief targets included Sergeant Gabriel Partens and Corporal John Fo borty, with several officers and citizens wounded or killed. The mob gathered around the square as Charles, alleged desperado, was captured and executed amid rumors over his identity and the alleged accuracy of his shots.
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Degro
Twe Omoers
Torn
New Orleans
Tne
Gabriel Partens
Amdy Vial Karem
Alfred J. 0 Moemthal
John Fo Borty
Job Vanvite
Pronko H. Byars
ALS
Lecter
Wera Vespenida
Robert Chaylee
Captain Day
Tatrolman Lenah
Oliver Morn
Charles
Tre
Fie
Startling Wharton Callen Testimony in Hoebel Case in Georgetown
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 20 Wharton Golden testified in the Goebel Powers case, detailing remarks by Gov. Taylor and Powers. He described plans to mobilize mountain feudists for Frankfort, with money from Powers and others. receipts from mountain men were entered as evidence. A Harrods Creek area witness recalled Charles Finley threatening action if the legislature did not drop the case, with Powers present. The report also notes a Shanghai dispatch about a Russian banker’s departure from Peking and the destruction of legations, including mentions of ministers and Sir Robert Hart.
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Sioux City
Homer C. Hansen
Bill Wilson
Omaha
Sioux City Baseball Nine
Wilson
Mickey
Jessie Pierce
Kansas City
Robert Bapewell
First Methodist Church
Rock Rapids
Hansen
Pierce
Julies
Cornelius Congdon
Fbck & Johison
Divington Road
Gatavia
Rowe
Muslington
Churity Bros
Wharton Callen
Hoebel
Georgetown
Powers
Wharton Golden
Taylor
London
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Peking
Robert Hart
Russians hard pressed at Charbin amid Boxer uprisings
A dispatch from General Grode koff warns Charbin faces a desperate stand as 15 000 Boxers threaten to overrun Manchuria. Russian forces split to defend the town amid bayonet fighting with Chinese Christians, women and children. Local governors lack authority while fanatics dominate the region.
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Charbin
St. Petersburg
Drodekov
Whabarovsk
Odessa
Te Lin
Jugoviteh
Het
Grodekoff
Manchuria
Yellow fever outbreak hits U S troops in Cuba
In Pinas del Rio the Seventh United States cavalry and First United States infantry report nine deaths this month and eleven active cases. General Lee orders camps moved three miles inland and strict quarantine. Chief surgeon to lead outbreak investigation and prepare disinfection before the First Infantry sails home. The Oregon reports docked and ship structural strength intact.
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Sarpgeonens
Brad Wayans
Leanen
Havana
Yvellosy
Cuba
Uwiwarman
Weroan
Seventh
United States Cavalry
United States Infantry
Pinas del Rio
Lee
United States
Beclare Conger on Chinese Edicts and Protections
Washington July 24 dispatch from Consul Goodnow at Shanghai reports Prince oun wires that a Yangman officer saw ministers on the Ysths nose injured as an attack began. The notice does not specify the dispatch recipient, indicating a variance with Conger’s dated report about the legation being under attack.
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Reguru
Washington
Deepartment
Goodnow
Shanghai
Prince Oun
Teung Lyaman
Conger
Des Moines Notes On Missionaries and Local Affairs
Des Moines notes report missionary letters from Clara Groesbeck in Tong Kong and Swatow noting Boxer unrest and refuge. Iowa counties report a state tax assessment rise near 15 million, while army post funding and subscriptions total about 21 thousand. Des Moines horse show plans, national exhibit rules, and local bank incorporation details also appear.
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Brook Talloway
Clara Groesbeck
Tong Kong
China
Tiune
Gloravsbeck
Long Nong
Des Moines
Des Moines College
Boxers
North Shing
Demir
Swatow
Hong Kong
Kansas City
St. Louis
New York
Chicago
Deri- Ver
San Francisco
New Orlean
Aristocrac
Armour
Ashbrook Rice and Sims
Pol County
Four British Missionaries Killed in Shan Si Massacre
From Che Foo dated July 27 the Daily Express reports four British missionaries killed in Tung Chau Shan Si province. A general massacre of foreigners is said to have occurred over eight days as churches burned and foreigners faced violence. A British cruiser Bonaventure departed Woo Sung to seize Vine Aw Hipage. At Mineral Ridge a streetcar derailment near Mineré Tudge injured forty people as a car touting incident sent a train to the tracks.
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Shan-Si
Tung Chau
London
Sheen
Shangbia
Bonaventure
Woo Sung
Jung Chang An
Comedi
Niles
Mineré Tudge
Mineral Ridge
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