Germans Aim to Retain China as Colony Says Prince Oukhtomsly
A St Petersburg dispatch quotes Prince Oukhtomsly, Russo-Chinese bank head, on the unsettled China situation. He says Germans intend to stay in Peking, seek Yang Tao for trading, and view Manchuria as a German colony, while Chinese resistance remains strong and unforgiving.
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New York
Prince Oukhtomsky
Peking
St. Petersburg
Herald
Count von Waldersee
Li Hang Chang
Li Hung Chang
Germany
Legations
Prince Oukhtomsly
China
Shan Tang
Chi Li
Manchuria
Yang Tao
Indemnity talks and royal stud sales trend in May reports
In May dispatches Britain nears a 450 million tael indemnity limit for China while US Rockhill argues a lesser sum could be acceptable if necessary. King Edward plans a Sandringham breeding stud shift with sales at Wolverton and future limited breeding. Striking Brooks workers resume with two-thirds back, others idle. Alabama exhibits Pan American show, including a replica of the state capitol in corn. Training ships Topeka and Esson arrive at Port Royal, Comanche repairs. Troops in China to depart for Manila per General Chaffee.
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Jan
The
Generos le Sam
Pexixa
Great Britain
China
United States
Rockhill
America
Edward Enconomlaing
Loxpon
Bandringham
Wolverton Farm
Wolverton
Sandringham
Bravfort
Topeka
Esson
Port Royal Naval Station
Comanche
Uncle Billy Rose Dead Sea War veteran and civic figure
William Rose known as Uncle Billy, a 89 year old South Carolina Black veteran, served as drummer in 1836 Sea War and the Mexican War, fought in the Civil War, and later held office in government circles. He witnessed Lafayette’s 1926 visit, helped transport generals’ bodies, and was buried with military honors despite long political upheavals.
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South Carolina
Conusnia
William Rose
Billy
Cuba
Fenner
Hawley
Me Sweeney
Pierce Butler
Mexico
General Gregg
Fredericksburg
Lafayette
America
Calhoun
Murdered in the pulpit at Harmony Street Baptist Church
In Binwinonam Alabama on May 172 J Rut McEwen a Black preacher was shot from a window while preaching buckshot killed him within thirty minutes. Henry Fletcher is jailed as the prime suspect amid rumors he threatened the preacher over alleged infidelity. Police await investigation as neighbors recall past threats. Also includes an unrelated medical advert for Botanic Blood Balm promising cures for blood poison ulcers cancer and skin diseases.
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Binwinonam
Ala
J. Rut McEwen
Henry Fletcher
Fletcher
McEwen
Harmony Street
Blood Balm Co
Atlanta
Civil Service Annual Report Details Examinations and Appeals
The annual report of Chief Examiner ALR. Server shows 1,047 people took examinations for federal appointments, with 210 for the department and 16 for local positions. It notes delays and questions about Porto Rico nominees, expenses cut to fund new systems in Hawaii and Puerto Rico, and calls for more examiners and better examiner training.
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Wasiivatos
ALR
Orningl
Tourepock
Porto Reco
Porto Rees
Aes
United States
Hawaii
Moro Rico
Supreme Court
Boards of Examiners
Presbyterians Move to Revise Creed at General Assembly
In Pincaprimma May 27 the Presbyterian general assembly debated creed revision with a push to finish today. Dr Moffatt offered an amendment to guide a brief reform statement to the next assembly for clarity, and the body approved it by a large majority. The assembly then adopted the majority report with revisions to commissions and continued the revision committee, naming Dr W H Roberts secretary. Chamberlains Stomach and Liver Tablets advertised.
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Pincaprirma
Presbyterian General Assembly
Koon
Fifth Avenue
New York
General Assembly
Janes D. Moffatt
D. D
Washington and Jefferson University
Moffare
Mofatt
Dr. Moffatt
Menare
Enhree
Dr. Nicholls
St. Louis
Johnson
Toto
Theoderator
Drayer
Baker
Minton
Dickey
Assembly
W. H. Roberts
Philadelphia
Chamberlain
H. R. Palmer & Sona
Railroad rumor revives on Northern Pacific control
New York May 27 Interest grows over control of the Northern Pacific following rumors that the Union Pacific syndicate bought all Northern Pacific holdings of Edward D Adams. Adams on the company board reportedly sold 5,000 to 7,000 shares and was selected to sell at a high price after a recent stock corner. Berlin bank holdings denial cited. no party has commented. An official statement is expected before the fall director elections.
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Northern Pacific
New York
Northern Pacific Railroad
Union Pacifico Syndicate
Edward D. Adama
Adama
Adams
Deutsche Bank of Berlin
Berlin
Savannah revival meetings claim thousands converted
Sam Jones in Gavanwah describes conversions and public changes from revival meetings in Savannah. He notes increased sobriety and public handshakes, claiming 1,000 converts and 5,000 afterward at the platform. Also reports Lowland crops destroyed by Roanoke river floods near Raceton with 200 acres of wheat lost and multi‑million dollar food damage, plus heavy rainfall continuing.
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Raceton
Aycock
Caledonia
Roanoke
Progress in Greensboro chartered street railway plan
The Greensboro aldermen granted a 30 year charter to the Greensboro Electric company to build and operate an electric street railway. Work must start within six months, 6 miles in service in 14 months, and lights for the city and power for the waterworks ready by January. The firm, led by M D Harr and John Karr of New York, bought a charter from the 1849 Gailford Power company, and deposited a $1,000 certified check as good faith.
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Greinstone
Board of Aldermen
Greensboro Electric Company
Greensboro
The Wash Goods Stock At Zenith On Sale
Our stock is at its zenith with a rich, varied collection of prints and fabrics. Fifty striped, plaid and checked Madras options. 32 inch width and standard yard prices from 15 to 25 cents. Also new dimities batistes organdies percale ginghams chambrays cotton foulards and more priced 10 12 4 18 20 and 25 cents per yard.
Sheer White Fabrics and New Embroideries Featured
The catalog highlights snow white materials like Persian Lawns Sheer Swisses Wash Chiffons Batiste Claire French Costume Cloth and more. A large stock of White Piques priced 15 20 25 and 35 cents a yard plus over 5 000 yards of embroideries from New York in Edgeings Insertions and Swiss Nainsook and Cambric. Also shows Lace Galoon Bands in black and white.
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Simon Michael
New York
Dress Goods and Silks: Unusual sale features in Athens
Unusual offerings in silks and dress goods. This week promises one of the grandest dress goods and silk opportunities of the season with sale prices well below value. New Dollars collarettes and grenadine ties at 24 cents, new four in hand ties at 50 cents, plus summer hats and millinery ahead of prior seasons. Hundred rolls of Japanese mattings arrive with select designs. Also new rugs curtains carpets and shades. Ladies Lisle and gauze undervests 10 to 50 cents. Complete line of muslin underwear including chemises corset covers gowns skirts and drawers.
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Athens
Plush parasols to close at half price this season
A local retailer announces the closing sale of all Ladies and Children's Fancy Parasols at about half their actual value, inviting shoppers to take advantage of the fashionable stock before it is gone.
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Brooks Locomotive Works
O'Connell
Alabama
Haffalo
Burraco
Snd
Port Royal
War Department
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Taka
An Pare
Troopa
Chine
Manila
Uncle Billy" Rose
Hooke Avi
Sterling Kianeb
Christon
the Civil Service
Thacher
Ann Johnson
Abbeville
Coum Thacher Medicine Company
Chattanooga
Tenn
Northern Assembly
Sam Jones
Gavanwah
Tam Jones
Secon
Gorteriay
Noel
Rmccrss
Tierra
Ats
Atiais Amd
Eli
Savanan
Amd
Testis
Beanes
Dioues
Savannah
Taberheck
Savannat
Sarene Stealisn Rewedy Company
Chicago
Pritapetriuta
Philadelphia Horse Show Association
St. Martin's Green
Wissahickon Heights
Dety
Jacksonville
Fla
Scamen Infantry
Forward
Hamilton
Hemming Park
Charleston
Denver
Colorado Fuel and Iron Company
Pueblo Planta
Pinvapetruta
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Scranton
Heeps Mules
Upgee Lee le
St.Louis, Mo
Michael Bros
Ladies Neckwear
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