Revolt Spreads Across China With Bloodshed At Pekin
London reports say Chinese sources confirm foreign legations in Pekin remain safe, but turmoil escalates as Tuan and Tsing authorities are blamed for chaos. Accounts describe rivers of blood at the Tako forts and mutilated corpses inside captured ports. Russian forces reportedly fired on Boxer crowds, killing hundreds as Japan reacts to the crisis.
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Pekin
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Tuan
Seesibin
Expedition to Foo Chow Aims Landing at Foo Chow
A Daily Mail dispatch from Yokohama reports plans for an expedition to Foo Chow with intent to land at the coastal area. Details on dates and participants are sparse, but the movement signals renewed overseas activity and potential strategic implications.
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Daily Mail
Yokohama
Foo Chow
Steamers Barred From Proceeding to Che Foo
Shanghai reports merchant steamers cannot head to Che Foo as tensions rise in the Yangtze valley. No British–Nanking-Wu Chang accord exists, hindering northward shipping and communications with Tien Tein and Pekin. Siu is said to be executing many suspects daily while the Un daunted arrives as a precautionary show of force.
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Yang Tse Kiang
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Nashville man plans to organize a cooperative phone company
Mr. Hake T. Walker of Nashville visited Anniston yesterday and today and will return in about ten days to organize a cooperative telephone company. He has had success in forming cooperative phone systems in several Southern cities.
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Walker
Anniston
Foley's Kidney Cure Promoted For Kidney Trouble
An advertisement warns against ignoring backache or signs of kidney trouble and promotes Foley's Kidney Cure as a promising remedy for Bright's disease diabetes and gravel.
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Bright
Ylam Drug Co
Kennesaw Cigars Offer Satisfaction Promise
A brief promotional note urges customers to buy a Kennesaw cigar next time for guaranteed satisfaction, signaling a focused sales pitch rather than a broader feature or review.
Teddy Roosevelt for Vice President Nomination
Philadelphia June 21 delegates nominate William McKinley for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president at the Republican national convention. McKinley named by acclamation after roll call. Roosevelt secures 925 votes with 928 cast. one delegate abstains as the convention adjourns at 2:15 pm.
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William McKinley
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Republican Platform Promotes Gold Standard and Expansion
A summary of yesterday's Republican platform highlights support for the gold standard and tariff protection, denunciation of free silver, and pledges to extend rural free delivery, reclaim arid lands, admit territories as states, and build an isthmian canal. It also calls for immigration controls, native public service hires abroad, a Commerce and Industries Department, and adherence to the Monroe Doctrine, with aims to terminate war taxes.
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Dr Barnwell Set to Succeed As Alabama Bishop
In Alabama news Rev Henry Barnwell of Selma will assume the Episcopal bishopric after Bishop Wilmer's death. He recently served as bishop coadjutor and was pastor of St John’s church in Selma. Consecration is expected soon in Selma with several bishops attending.
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Wilmer
Episcopal Church of Alabama
Henry Barnwell
Selma
Barnwell
St. John’s Church
Jackson
Episcopal Church
City Court This Week Rountree Murder Case Heads to Jury
The city court proceedings focus on the Rountree murder case with the jury expected to retire this afternoon to begin deliberations. The trial features testimony from witnesses and defense arguments outlining the events surrounding the alleged crime.
Rountree Murder Case Heads Docket After Jeff Rountree Trial
State v Jeff Rountree for the murder of James Richards is given to the jury at 1 pm. Juror B B Maddle fell ill and was replaced as the trial continues with many witnesses. Several other defendants face varied charges as the June term approaches, with most cases likely to be left for next week.
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James Richards
B. B. Maddle
Beat 5
Sam McClellen
Dick Ramsey
Jule Davis
Thomas
Yancey Hendrix
Sam McClellan
Fred Langdon
Congressional Committee Meeting On Nomination Method
The chairman of the congressional executive committee calls a meeting for next Tuesday June 26 at 3 p m at Shelby Springs to reconsider nominating a congressman from this district after the state committee overturned the district committee and ordered a convention.
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Shelby Springs
Congressional Executive Committee
District Committee
Parson Kans Woman Seeks Relief From Severe Asthma
Miss Maude Dickins of Parson Kansas describes eight years of severe asthma with multiple attacks last year and states Foley's Tar offered no relief. The note reflects personal health struggle and ineffective remedies.
Populist caucus names Adams Wood and McKinstry for state tickets
In Birmingham the Alabama Populists nominated Samuel M. Adams for governor, M. W. Wood for state treasurer, and O. L. McKinstry for superintendent of education. N. B. Speer presided, John Pearson was secretary, and Grattan K. Crowe attended. Adams may accept. the full ticket goes to the secretary of state for filing and August election voting.
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Cullman
O. L. McKinstry
Pickens
Alabama Populists
Birmingham
N. B. Speer
St. Clair
John Pearson
Chilton
Charman Grattan K. Crowe
Judge Adams
Montgomery
Adams
Alabama
Bibb County
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Cullman People’s Party
McKinstry
Patent Records Free With Six Months Star Subscription
The Evening Star offers a limited number of Patent Record copies from Baltimore sent free for one year with each paid six months subscription to the Star. Apply now, as copies are limited. Price for Star service is 2.50.
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Elam Drug Co Promotes Banner Salve for Cycling Aches
Advertisement from Elam Drug Co promotes Banner Salve to ease cuts and bruises from cycling. It claims quick healing after injuries.
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