Fleet Responds Vigorously as War Sparks at Taku Forts
London reports China declares war as Taku forts open fire on an international fleet. British Russian French and Japanese ships bombard the forts for seven hours. Four hundred Chinese killed. two British ships sunk. telegraph lines and railroads destroyed. Legations in Pekin peril. rumors of mass killings and mob attacks emerge from Shanghai.
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Taku
Shan Hei Kwan
Tien Tein
Shanghai
Gues
Almerto
Associated Press
Che Foo
Daily Mail
Pekin
Kang Yi
Ministry of War
Mandshur
Kau
Seymour
Vien Tsin
Legations
Very Heavy Rains Rattle Morrisville Crops
Squire M. Reid of Morrisville reports two of the heaviest rains since 1884. The downpour damaged crops and washed lands, while he is in the city today describing the impact on his area.
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Squire Bb. M. Reid
Morrisville
National Republican Convention Begins Work in Philadelphia
The National Republican convention opened at 12 03 p m with M A Hanna presiding in a packed hall. Senator Wolcott of Colorado served as temporary chairman and the program outlined for June 20 21 includes nominations and balloting with Roosevelt favored for vice president on the first ballot.
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Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Wol
Anniston Carpet Mill Expands Amid Steady Shipments
The Anniston Carpet mill, a leading local industry, shipped twenty six rolls of top grade carpet to a Chicago dealer yesterday. The mill has added several new rooms, and activity is high as trade grows across the country.
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Anniston
Chicago
Quick Relief For Asthma From Foley Honey and Tar
Miss Maude Dickins of Parson Kansas shares eight years of severe asthma and life threatening attacks. She reports Foley s Honey and Tar provided immediate relief every time according to Elam Drug Co endorsement.
Porcelain Tubs at All Prices Offered by Harmson Belcher
Harmson Belcher Plumbing Co advertises porcelain bath tubs and various tub styles at all price points, inviting customers to compare options and shop their selection.
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Harmson- Belcher Plumbing Co’s
General Wheeler Assigned to Lake Department Command
Washington June 19 by direction of the president General Joseph Wheeler yesterday was assigned to command the department of the lakes with headquarters at Chicago. He relieves Brigadier General James F. Wade who had held that command temporarily in conjunction with his regular command the department of the Dakotas.
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Washington
Joseph Wuee'er
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
James IF. Wade
Department of the Dakotas
Patent Records Free With Star Subscription
The Evening Star offers a limited free trial of the Patent Record from Baltimore for one year with each paid six months subscription to the Star priced at $2.50. Apply now, as copies are limited.
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The
Evening Star
Patent Record
Baltimore
Star
Controversy Over Hannah Insanity Claim at Milledgeville
The Atlanta Constitution reports a new inmate Hannah of Polk county at the Milledgeville state sanitarium faces a lunacy writ and challenge to her alleged sanity. If Dr Powell finds illness real she stays. if feigned she is returned for Polk county assault with intent to murder trial.
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Atlanta Constitution
Milledgeville
Friends of O'Brien
Hannah
Polk County
Powell
Jeff Rountree Murder Trial Nearing Deliberation
The Jeff Rountree murder trial for the Jim Richards case at Piedmont progresses with many witnesses examined. Court officials expect the jury to hear the case tomorrow.
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Jeff Rountree
Jim Richards
Piedmont
John McCain Sentenced to Eleven Months in Mines
John McCain, a prisoner from Col., convicted in circuit court last week on selling whisky, was today sentenced by Judge Pelham to eleven months in the mines. Other prisoners convicted during the term paid fines and court costs, and the circuit court adjourned after completing sentencing.
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John McCain
Pelham
New Pratt Bag Company Forms Local Factory
The Pratt Bag company formed by John and J F L Pratt has ordered machinery for a new bag factory to be located in the area within days. The plant aims to start within two weeks, employing thirty to forty workers initially and expanding later.
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Pratt Bag Company
Messrs
John
J. FL. Pratt
J. H. Pratt
Pratt & Yates Bag Company
John Pratt
Ple
Miss Nellie Dodson Weds Henry De Bardeleben
In Chattanooga two weeks before her planned wedding Miss Nellie Dodson, daughter of Colonel M Dodson, secretly married Henry De Bardeleben, son of the noted southern bookmaker Dan De Bardeleben. Colonel Dodson opposed the match and allegedly warned De Bardeleben against approaching his daughter. Dr John White was en route to the city for the planned ceremony.
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Chattanooga
Nellie Dodson
M. Dodson
Cick Georgia
John White
Cernican Springs
Henry de Bardeleben
de Bardeleben
Dan de Bardeleben
Colonel Dodson
Dr White and Young Lady Die Upon Oxford Ties
Dr. White, a Spring Garden native, and a young woman who graduated with him at Oxford College are both well known locally and in Oxford.
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Dr. White
Spring Garden
Oxford College
Oxford
Kennesaw Cigar Ad Promises Satisfaction
A compact advertisement touts a Kennesaw cigar offer with a promise of customer satisfaction. The brief note emphasizes a buy many and enjoy experience, typical of early 20th century tobacco promos.
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Allied Powers
FLEET
London
Berlin
Bryant & CO
Noble Street
Roosevelt
Philadelphia
Tion
M. A. Hanna
Mr. Hanon
Senator Lodge
Lodge
New National Committee
Roll Call
Roll Call of States
Anniston Carpet Company
Product
Gen. Wheeler
Burnett
Bellincrath
Messrs. John and
Ed O'Brien
Pratt & Yates Bag CO
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