Japan Takes Formosa Quietly After Quick Victory
Amoy dispatch reports Formosa ceded by China to Japan after a brief land and sea operation. Japanese forces landed at Kelung and Tamsui, capturing forts with minimal resistance, while Chinese troops reportedly plundered towns and fled. A German-flagged pay ship delivered funds to pay troops, who then attacked civilians and seized valuables.
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China
Jane
Victoria
B. C
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Formosa
Liehang Fang
John W. Foster
Kelung
Admiral Kabayama
Lord Li
Japan
Peking
Shanghai
Canton
Imperial Guard
Port Arthur
Shimonoseki
Tamsui
Ormosan
Assault on the Arthur Ends With Chinese Port Battle
The Arthur, attacked by shore batteries and soldiers, fought all night and escaped after heavy fire. Captain Jennesen paid a ransom from the paymaster funds as Chinese forces suffered many casualties, including a slain Chinese captain and several wounded, before the German warship Iltis intervened. Ex-President Tang and 2,500 soldiers fled to Canton with the Kwongmo.
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Aell
Wsath
Arthur
Sheila
Titis
Iltis
Tang
Amoy
Canton
W. Barrett
Sons
Harringtons Successor Moore as Weather Chief Prospects
Washington July 3 Professor W A Moore of Chicago recommended by Secretary Morton as new head of the weather bureau is regarded as a top forecaster with near flawless accuracy. He previously led Milwaukee forecasts and excelled during severe cold waves last winter. Moore is said to be Republican, about forty, and long-serving in the bureau.
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Weather Bureau
Harrington
Mendenhall
Major Dunwoody
Washington
Moore
Milwaukee
Chicago
Morton
Courthouse Burned in Tennessee Fire Mystery
The Lexington courthouse in Henderson County Tennessee burned at 3 30 am destroying court records and offices. Trustees clerk and circuit court records were lost with no insurance. A forged warrants probe had begun recently, suggesting potential arson or foul play.
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Tenn
Lexington
Henderson County
Tennessee
Lexington Corporation
Trustees
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Chancery Office
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Tristee Essary
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Iustice
Penel
United States
F. M. Tavis
Circuit
Fire destroys Centre courthouse in Cherokee County
Gadsden Ala July 3 Special for the second time in thirteen years the courthouse at Centre Cherokee county was destroyed by an incendiary fire. About 1 oclock this morning the building was found in full blaze with the clerk s vaults open and all the books and records burned. The court house cost 13000 and was insured for 1000. The jail narrowly escaped destruction as well.
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Gadsden
Ala
Centre
Cherokee County
Cherokee
Sig
Aloa
Quits Public Life Gladstone Retires From Politics
London July 2 Mr Gladstone announces retirement from political life in a letter to Midlothian electors. He reflects on a century of reform, praising liberal policy and leaders like Peel and Canning, and urges Scotland to continue its wise, temperate politics. Lord Rosebery responds, calling the late government overthrown by a fatal censure, urging Northern Britain to reassess subjection to Parliament.
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Gladstone
Midlothian
Liberal Party
Peel
Canning
Scotland
Moschery
Lord Rosebery
Midlothian Liberal Association
Ireland
Wales
England
Gladstones
Bismarck Improves After Alarming Reports
July 3 reports from Friedrichsruhe say Prince Bismarck is much better and not in danger. He walked to the castle gate to greet crowds and plans recuperation at Gastein. Earlier alarm about his condition drew telegrams from many, tied to his wife’s death and recent exertions.
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Prince Bismarck
Gastein
North Sea
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Hamburg
Hamburger Nachriehten
France
Liemerck
London
Standard Will To Morrow
Berlin
Schweninger
Krupp
Torr
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Whisky Trust War Ends as Reorganization Committee Scores Victory
Chicago July 3 The reorganization committee of the whisky trust completes its two day bid for a judicial sale, agreeing on terms. Judge Showalter will sign once a clean copy is provided, with sale by auction in Cook County at a $9 900 000 upset price and a $100 000 cash deposit. The court may take back property if mismanaged. The Greenhut and Morris factions have waged a long dispute since January 28 when Greenhut was appointed receiver.
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Chicago
The
Whisky Trust
Greenhut-Morris
Showalter
Cook County
Trust
Greenhut
Seventh Day Adventists Trial In Graysville Case
In Graysville Tennessee the circuit court heard days of trial as Seventh Day Adventists faced charges for observing their Sabbath. Judge James G. Parks presided, and many defendants were found guilty while they argued their actions reflected religious duty. The case drew attention for prominent locals convicted and for violations tied to Sunday work and home activities.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Graysville
Rheatoun
Tennessee
James G. Parks
J. A. Fletcher
Court hears renewed appeal bid by minority stockholders
The court heard a renewed bid by minority stockholders to be made parties of record in the reorganization case. Attorneys Walker and Eddy argued for inclusion as parties or co-complainants, warning of perceived injustices in the denied right to participate. Ex-Judge Moran said objections by Greenhut and Morris obstruct court business, while Bir. Walker urged selling the entire property rather than the cream. The reorganization committee currently has about 1,400,000 to carry on, with no cash payment of the previously required 70,000.
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Eddy
Waller
Moran
Greenhut
Morris
Bir
Walker
Greenhut-Morris
Captain's Wife Wields Revolver To Stop Attack At Sea
Apalachicola July 3. On the schooner George L. Drake mate C B Sweet was stabbed by Nelson Gardner a colored sailor. The captain's wife appeared with a pistol and ordered Gardner to desist or she would shoot. Gardner was jailed in iron and later taken to fall. Gardner failed to post a $10 bond when arraigned before a U S commissioner.
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Apalachicola
Fla
George L. Drake
Falvest
C. B. Sweet
Nelson Gardner
Apalachicala
Sweet
Gardner
United States
Senator Quay Drawn Into Hastings Bid Telegram
Philadelphia July 3 Senator Quay received word Bradford county would back Governor Hastings and sent a telegram to ex Lieutenant Governor Davies calling the move a cold blooded stab in a mercenary political assassination.
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Philadelphia
Quay
Bradford County
Hastings
Davies
Abner Taylor Upbraided by Secretary Morton Reply
Colonel Abner Taylor a congressman and key Farwell Chicago syndicate member who helped build the Texas state capitol and acquired vast land grants criticized Secretary Morton for admitting Mexican cattle duty free over the Texas border. Morton’s reply mocks Taylor and his associates in sharp terms.
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Abner Taylor
Washington
Congress
Farwell Chicago Syndicate
Texas
Morton
Convictions Stir Morals Debate In Rural Court
A rural court convicted several residents of minor offenses tied to Sabbath breaking. Judges lamented punishing honest citizens while upholding flawed laws, noting the public place wording and state Supreme Court actions. Defendants refused fines and were jailed amid public tension.
Empress of China Arrives. Foster Returns Home
The Empress of China docked yesterday with Hon. John W. Foster aboard. Foster, former U S secretary of state, declined to discuss his orient mission, saying it was successful and concluded. He proceeded to Washington. Also note the Democratic State Convention committee chose September 3 at Wilthow Savage in Clearfield for the nominating event.
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Vancouver
Ply
Orient
John W. Foster
United States
Philadelphia
Democrat Nom Vete Tee
Wilthow Savage
Clearfield
Cerrr
Silver Sweeping Mississippi: Stone Fights for Silver
Jackson Mississippi July 3 Governor Stone a U S senate candidate fired his campaign gun today at Natchez. He is ill and unable to canvass. Free silver opponents led by Lowery Hooker Allen and Monty have rallied. Counties holding conventions backed McLaurin for governor and silver resolutions. Pontotoc selected delegates pledged 16 to 1 for McLaurin and W D Holder for auditor. No other candidates endorsed.
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Jackson
Miss
United States Senate
George
Natchez
Senate
Lowery
Hooker
Allen
Monty
McLaurin
Pontotoc
W. D. Holder
Dined by the Kanucks in Quebec Dinner Hosts Georgia Editors
The Georgia Press Association members arrived in Quebec and were entertained at a dinner by the Quebec Press Association at the Chateau Frontenac. Lieutenant Colonel Faucher de Saint Maurice welcomed the Americans while the Georgia president praised crossing borders to educate the masses toward higher aspirations and civilization.
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Quebec Press Association
Quebec
Georgia Press Association
Chateau Frontenac
Faucher de Saint Maurice
Georgia Association
Fitzsimmons Acquitted In Riordan Death Case
Syracuse July 3 Bob Fitzsimmons a famed pugilist is freed after a week long trial on charges tied to the death of sparring partner Don Riordan. The jury returned an acquittal verdict promptly amid a loud crowd and a brief disturbance in Onondaga County Court House as celebrations erupted early for the Fourth of July.
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Bob Fitzsimmons
Don Riordan
Foreman
Onondaga
Ross
Bob Fisimmons
Frederick Trouse
Corbett Fitzgerald Fight Denied License by Comptroller
Austin July 3 State Comptroller Finley declared the Corbett Fitzsimmons contest unlawful for money. He said the 1888 occupation tax for fights was repealed by later law and no license should be issued or taxes accepted for a pugilistic event in Texas.
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Finley
Austin
Tex
Dallas
Courts of Criminal Appeals
Dallas County
Texas
They Will Fight in Texas Despite Finley Ruling
Dan A. Stuart of the Florida Athletic Club asserts no Texas law bars glove matches and the Corbett Fitzsimmons bout will go ahead in October. Work on the Galveston arena starts soon with one million feet of lumber bought. Bright Eyes of Dallas and John Cavanaugh of Buffalo slated to fight there tomorrow. Thirty seven Texas prize fights occurred in the past year with no official interference.
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Dallas
Tex
Dan A. Stuart
Florida Athletic Club
R. W. Finley
Texas
John Cavanaugh
Buffalo
Galveston
Wert Gordon Killed in Suspected Accident
Wert Gordon son of Colonel J C Gordon of Chickamauga died Tuesday night after a possible wagon fall while reportedly suffering apoplexy. He was twenty six years old and some doubted it was an accident. News items also report rubber shoe price hikes set for September first by United States Rubber Company and discuss a political shakeup as Speaker Meyer dies from nervous prostration. The new chancery appeals court officials were sworn in Nashville with the first session set for September first as the state board of equalization plans to meet soon.
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Teun
J.—Spectald
Wert Gordon
J. C. Gordon
Chickamauga
Gordon
New York
New Brunswick
N. J
United States Rubber Company
Aaitfer
Nashville
Enn
M. Bartien
L. Virgon
William Nell
Court of Chancery’ Appeals
State Board of Equalization
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