Chinese envoy is given passports in war warning report
Loxpoy July 19 reports Russia mobilizing troops as China's invasion of Amur province signals war. Russian czar may act independently, possibly advancing on Peking. London notes allied powers may also declare war. Chinese fleet and thousands of troops prepare for action near Manchuria, Shanghai, and Tianjin, with Prince Tuan directing operations.
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Loxpoy
Murdock
Pritchard Morgan, M. P
Korea
London
Vindoustock
Moscow
Russia
Siberia
Manchuria
Ite
Lonpox
Amur
St. Petersburg
Hoe
Aleoas
Peking
Pacific
China
France
United States
Germany
Berlin
Im Hal
Czar
Empire
Mcuny
Bhan Hai Kwan
Nanking
Tien Tain
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Japan
Yellow Sea
Sacoast
Forte
Suchor
Boenach
Li Hung Chang
Petersburg
Rassola
Atlanta Man Seeks TRO Over Chattanooga Bonds
In Chattanooga on July 30, a federal suit filed by Atlanta attorney P. Gore represents Walter Tomlinson and wife to halt payment of 30-year, 5 percent bonds issued to aid the Cincinnati Southern railway. The city shows funds are available via a sinking fund. A temporary restraining order was granted, delaying payment pending court decision.
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Atlanta
Cuattanoooa
P. Gores
Walter Tomlinson
Chattanooga
Goreo
Franklin Dies of Wounds and Murders in Burke County
J F Franklin died from wounds after being shot the prior week. Four Black suspects are charged with his murder, with twelve criminals jailed for murder in town. Governor Candler had offered a reward for the Wilking, Jones and Corker ponds case. Police report W A Disheroon killed a man named Charles Matthews after an incident with the man and his wife. DeWitt's Witch Hazel Balm is claimed genuine. beware counterfeits.
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Varxranomno
J. F. Franklin
Wilking
Jones & Corker’s Ponds
Candler
Burke County
W. A. Disheroon
Charles Matthews
Matthews
Allie
Disheroon
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Palmer & Sons
Troops Prepare to Sail for China from San Francisco
San Francisco reports Third artillery ordered into camp at the Presidio with instructions for immediate departure to China or the Philippines. Clothing and outfits issued, transport loading underway on steamers Strathgry and others, with 10,000 men expected on water within a fortnight. Airing contracts for 242 field ranges and large cargo orders indicate mobilization for a large expedition.
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San Francisco
Third Artillery
Presidio
China
Philippines
Washington
Strathgyr
Hamburg-American Line
Germany
Pacific Mail Company
City of Paris
City of Sydney
Colon
Manila
Tropics
Pueblo
Puget Sound
Uncle Sam
Hancock
United States ’ Department
United States Subsistence Department
Russians Gain Tian Tsin as City Falls to International Troops
Reports from Tian Tsin indicate heavy casualties for both sides as Russians seize the city with international forces. Chinese losses listed around 1,200 dead and wounded, while overall Chinese casualties and civilian toll rise. Dispatches note danger remains in Peking and troop movements under Sir Francis Grenfell.
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Tian
Fierce Boxers Torture Missionary in China While Others Slain
From Victoria B C July 19 Advices from North China describe the brutal killing of Rev H V Norman and Rev Robinson among early American missionaries. Norman was captured near a mission by Li the local headman he was chained to a stake pricked with sharp sticks and tortured with molten lead poured on his nude body before being strangled to death Robinson was killed without prolonged agony. Several mission converts were also martyred some forced to recant and subjected to brutal public penalties at the temple of idols.
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Victoria
B. C
North China
H. V. Norman
Robinson
Tien Tsin
Norman
Powers case opens with debate over admissibility of prior talks
In Gronantony Kentucky on July 17 the Powers murder case opened with a long court debate about admitting or excluding evidence from before Senator Goebel’s death. Witness Calton described conversations with Youtzey and Powers urging caution and promising to target conspirators. A railroad lawyer discussed transporting mountaineers to Frankfort as risk factors while witnesses claimed guards and badges were used to identify mounting men.
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Gronantony
Powers
Goebel
Calton
Youtzey
Transportatom
Panty
Painter
Farboro
Shay
Witners
Rooter
Frankfort
Govaylor
Coalton
Oman Ani
Owens
Culton
Oregon and Nashville Reach Kare for Repairs
The Navy reports Captain Wilde of the Oregon sent a Kare dated dispatch about docking plans after arrival. It asks whether to make permanent repairs requiring about 60 days or patch and return to duty, with Secretary Lang urging to patch if safety allows.
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Lang
Masty
Oregon
Taku
Charleston Plans Waterworks and Electric Light Plant
Charleston city council adopted plans to secure an adequate water supply from the Edisto river, 10 miles away, at an estimated cost of 1,600,000. The project includes a daily supply and shared city utility planning, with emphasis on public works for the Edisto River source.
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Charleston
Cnanteston
Edisto
Astor apologizes after insulting Milne in Pall Mall Gazette
William Waldorf Astor rebuts a grave blunder after public insult to Captain Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne in a Pall Mall Gazette paragraph. The row stems from a misunderstanding about Milne’s presence at Mrs Astor’s home on a Thursday evening. Milne is absolved of intentional discourtesy on reconsideration.
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Lonpoy
William Waldorf Astor
Archibald Berkeley Milne
Pubtow
Pall Mall
Rlcclay Milne
Astor
Bert Milne
Beckham Plans Extra Session to Amend Goebel Law
At a late July conference in Senator Blackburn's room Governor Beckham secured a plan to call an extra legislative session to amend the Goebel election law. The accord satisfied Becknam adherents and avoided a platform rift, leaving the specifics to the legislature. Additional notes report the death of Colonel Adam Baker, and a London discount-rate rise from 3 to 4 percent.
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Beckham
Lextxotos
Blackburn
Goebel
Becknam
The Saving of Alum in Imitation Baking Powders
The article warns that imitation baking powders almost always contain alum and states alum makes the food unwholesome, urging readers to avoid alum-containing products and seek safer alternatives.
Battle details from Tien Tain clash reported
Newly received dispatches recount allied forces attacking Tien Tain after a day of heavy fighting. British sailors shielded retirement with volleys as Americans evacuated wounded under fire. Officers wounded include Reagan Boolamiller Noyes and Lang Lawton. Marine Davis killed Leones. Butler Long and others wounded.
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Tien Tain
Branca
Boolamiller
Discord Among Powers and U S Position Maintained
United States will maintain the position defined by Secretary Hay. In lack of direct China news, attention focuses on speculative reports from Meuxns indicating discord among allied powers. No government intent to interfere with the Chinese minister here or to follow European examples in communications with the Chinese government.
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United States
Hay
Wasurvotoy
China
Ohtteau
Revolution spreads as Chinese forces resist allied advance
Suanonat dispatch notes the north Chinese forces holding firm against international troops, signaling inevitable upheaval in the south. Foreign women and children have been asked to evacuate near Po yao lah neekta as several stations and channels are burned, with Kiang and Han Kow named in the disrupted region.
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Suanonat
Agerie
Po Yao Lah
Neekta
Tatonsris
Chaels
He Petit
Kiang
Han Kow
Interest in Jester case grows nationwide
New London Missouri July 19 interest in the Jester murder trial rises as letters and telegrams from across the country seek details about the defendant and alleged victim. The case has drawn national attention with a witness recalling Jester in 1871 near Naples Illinois on a state road to Jacksonville and a remark about a supper visit and a fatal confrontation.
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Wecuma
New London
Kansas
Missouri
Illinois
Sylvester Allen
Scott County
Naples
Ills
Jacksonville
Alexander Jester
Meriton
Dad
Beckham Still Confident At Convention Fight
Lexington Ky July 14 Beckham camp remains confident as opposition claims gains in the race for delegates. Beckham supporters say they hold a majority in key committees and control the convention while rivals say they have chipped away at Beckham’s instructed vote and threaten a prolonged meeting.
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Lexisgton
Beckham
Seay
Neorlednek
Molvarn
Lewis
Tarvin
Pryor
Garnet
Beokmen
Sanford's Novel Cane with Built in Winchester Rifle
In Monticello Alabama on July 19 J W A Sanford Jr unveils a walking cane that conceals a .81 caliber Winchester rifle. The device fires with a twist triggering a hidden mechanism as the stick splits to reveal the barrel and firing action. The report notes the weapon among counterfeit concerns and warns to seek DeWitt's Witch Hazel Salve from Palmer & Sons. Dr M O Fulcher, a contract surgeon from Waynesboro Georgia, is ordered to Manila for duty with the 1st Battalion Harbor Regiment, after serving as assistant surgeon with the same regiment on the island of __________________________________
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Winchester
Moxtocmeny
Ala
J. W. A. Sanford, Jr
Sanford
DeWitt
DeWitt's
Palmer & Sons
Fulcher
Psiuppines
Waynespono
M. O. Fulcher
Backett's Harbor
N. Y
Waynesboro
Frightful Death in Ocala Accident
An accident at a mill near Ocala, Florida, claimed the life of Woodard, a Black man. The report notes a troubled scene with a turning stone and mention of a cold remedy misused as a confection. The brief text is fragmentary and unclear in places.
Lucy Cobb Institute to Resume on Wednesday
Lucy Cobb Institute at GrorarA plans to resume operations on Wednesday September 12. For catalogue and information apply to IM. A. Lipscomb, Prin.
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Lucy Cobb Institute
Grorara
IM. A. Lipscomb
Prin
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Tien Txin
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Stewes
McKinley
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Eee
Jefferson Barracks
Adam Baker
Bouth Bexp
Ind
Adam 3. Baker
South Bend Wagon Company
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