Record of the Week: Fall of Pekin Legation Amid Boxer Assault
Telegraph reports a Chinese attack on the British legation in Pekin. Boxers breached walls after a defense by legation staff ended with all foreigners killed. Survivors formed a square with women and children. Roaring violence ended only after demolitions, with many foreigners roasted, bodies decapitated, andChristian quarters massacred.
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Shanghai
Shan Tung
Pekin
Thames
Kansas City Special Report on Damaged Corn Crop
Reports from Kansas corn counties say rain has been scarce for three to four weeks and extreme heat with parching winds has caused major damage. Letters from Mitchell Cloud Clay Dickinson Reno and others note the crop is half destroyed with more losses likely unless rains return soon. President Kemper of the Board of Trade estimates 70 percent of the crop is the best outcome possible if rain resumes, with no rain in sight.
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Kansas City
Cran Men
Kansas
Jewel
Stith Phillips
Mitchell
Cloud
Clay
Dickinson
Reno
Kemper
Board of Trade
Discovery of Pure Water Paves Island Irrigation Plans
Scientists report a find on Piawadi island of a pure water spring near Taneaun street. The water is to be channeled to steel plantations at Jower elevations for irrigation. Subterranean streams tapped recently yield a continuous 20,000,000 gallon daily flow to the Oa plantation, the island's largest.
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Piawadi
Bao Ta Ani
Root on annexation in Cuban constitutional convention
Secretary Root commented positively on annexation at the Cuban voting constitution convention. He said annexation could be raised but Cuban independence comes first under congressional declaration, and any annexation would be for Cuba to decide later.
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Root
Cuba
Republican Executive Committee Names National Executive Members
The Republican Executive Committee announces the national executive committee members. Grame Stewart Jinois Ilenry Payne Wisconsin Richard C. Wherens Missouri J. H. Manley Maine M. L. Scott West Virginia Frederick S. Gibba New York Franklin Murphes New Jersey Myran Ty Nerrick Ohio Harry B. New Indiana Chairman M. J. Planna Secretary Perry S. Keat Treasurer Cornelius N. Jiliss.
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Republican Executive Committee
Anna
Grame Stewart
Jinois
Ilenry
Payne
Wisconsin
Richard C. Wherens
Missourii
J. H. Manley
Maine
M. L. Scott
West Virginia
Frederick S. Gibba
New York
Franklin Murphes
New Jersey
Myran Ty
Nerrick
Ohio
Harry B. New
Iidiana
M. J. Planna
Perry S. Keat
Cornelius N. Jiliss
Push for International Cable Linking China To Outside World
Efforts have continued for several days to arrange a transcontinental cable connecting Chinese bases with Shanghai Port Arthur or Yokohama to improve rapid communications with foreign nations.
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China
Shanghai
Port Arthur
Yokohama
Kieth Held Without Bail in Indiana Murder Case
Joseph D Kieth of Boothville Indiana is held without bail to face murder charges in the death of Nora Kifer whose body was found in Pigeon Creek north of Evansville Indiana weeks earlier Kieth provided damaging testimony against the father while the defense offered no testimony in return
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Joseph D. Kieth
Boothville
Ind
Nora Kifer
Pigeon Creek
Evansville
Kieth
Saloon Held Up at Fort Wayne by Two Masked Men
Two men in a bogey robbed Herman Heersehe’s saloon in Fort Wayne Indiana at noon Saturday. They escaped with cash and valuables totaling 4600 dollars.
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Herman Heersehe
Fort Wayne
Ind
Illness of Captain Coghlan Reported in Telegram
A telegram to relatives in Bloomington Indiana announced the critical illness of Captain Coghlan commander of the Raleigh in the Manila battle. He suffered pneumonia and an operation was required. his recovery is doubtful. He is with his wife in Colorado Springs.
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Bloomington
Ind
Coghlan
Raleigh
Manila
Colorado Springs
Melville Ingram slain in Dana Indiana quarrel over Ethel Sims
Melville Ingram was killed at Dana Indiana by Tot Crawall in a dispute over Ethel Sims whom Ingram had been paying attention to.
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Melville Ingram
Dana Ind
Tot Crawall
Ethel Sims
Outlaws Battle US Marshals at Black Dog Ford
United States marshal and one outlaw died and two other outlaws were wounded in a battle at Black Dog ford on the Arkansas river, forty miles east of Glencoe Oklahoma. Four gunmen exchanged fire. the fight lasted about an hour with both sides exhausted of ammunition.
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United States
Black Dog Ford
Glencoe
Okla
Arkansas River
Osage Nation
Baniits
Desperate Prisoner Is Hanged After Gunfire Fight
Randolph Evans, a Black man described as a murderer, was executed in Quitman Mississippi after a violent confrontation with Sheriff Dobbs and deputies. Evans allegedly attacked officers with improvised iron piping, breaking forearms before be ing finally hanged despite cursing up to the drop. Last December he killed in Clarke County and refused last rites.
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Randolph Evans
Quitman
Miss
Dobbs
Clarke County
Mowever
Evans
Man Killed in Self Defense on Alton Train in Missouri
William Willbuskey, a Chicago passenger, went insane as the train halted at Slater. He attacked officials with a coupling pin and water cooler, was shot through the stomach by Roadmaster Troy, and died the next morning. A coroner's jury exonerated Troy.
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William Willbuskey
Chicago
Alton
Slater
Kie
Troy
Willboskey
Stolen Locomotive Wreck Injures One Man
In Garay California three tramps stole an engine while the crew was away. William T. St. Clair remained at the machine and was badly injured when it derailed at a curve near Ridgway. A wrecking crew found him nearby with a broken heart as he rested.
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Onamid
Wiliam T. St. Clair
Gtaray
Cal
St. Clair
Ridgway
St. Chair
Die
Chief Police Fends Off Robbers in Calvary Drive
In a St Louis police court Chief Campbell and his wife were driving near Calvary cemetery when four men confronted them. Campbell fired his revolver after order was given, knocked one man down, and captured another for carrying concealed weapons while two assailants fled. The chief and his wife escaped unharmed.
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St. Louis
Campbell
Calvary Cemetery
Boy Bandits Run A Robbery Den In Jersey City
Police found a thieves retreat under 84 Morris street Jersey City fitted with Oriental splendor and artsy decor. Three youths Joseph Guhren 14 Thomas Cosgrove 12 and Frank Curbill 10 were brought before Magistrate Hoos for identification. Their mother asked for reform school custody. The gang allegedly collected goods worth several hundred dollars but refused to name other members.
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Morris Street
Jersey City
Hoos
Joseph Guhren
Thomas Cosgrove
Frank Curbill
Abundance of Pure Water Found on Island Above Sea Level
A discovery on the island of Uogan reveals vast underground water flows 1500 to 2000 feet above sea level. The water is suitable for irrigation of sugar plantations and is projected to yield around 1,000,000 gallons daily. Water drains into subterranean lava beds, supporting large irrigation needs.
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Uogan
Marvelous Montana Gold Strike By Two Michigan Men
Reported discovery of a rich gold ledge in Montana by two Michigan men promises a fortune, with near million dollar potential and several partners named. The find is described as the richest in Montana in many years, drawing attention from prospectors and investors and suggesting operations may soon expand across the region.
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Montana
Michigan
Tromowldel
Morten Bar
Telens
Christopher Miller Tod Set
Cam Jden
Mich
Mamntana
Strike Renewed at St Louis Amid Transit Clash
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Workers revival vote to resume fight against St Louis Transit Company after alleged contract violations. 5000 members reportedly participate in renewed strike and boycott across the city.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Transit Company
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Imploves of America
Exer
Death of Mrs. Olin Castle Leads to Murder Charge
Mrs. Olin Castle dies in Eldorado Inn after throat was cut on June 22 by Jessie Morrison. Following the death, the assault with intent to kill charge against Morrison is dropped and she faces a first degree murder charge.
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Olin Castle
Jessie Morrison
Eldorado, Inn
Miss Morrison
Pekin Legations Safe Says Wu Receives Message
Chinese minister in Washington reports Sheng, director of telegraphs, assures the legations in Pekin are safe and that imperial troops are engaging the Boxers in defense of the capital.
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Pekin
Washington
Sheng
Robbers Hit Express Car on No 4 Train
Six men held up the No 4 fast express between New Orleans and Chicago two miles south of Wickliffe Kentucky and robbed the express car of about $10,000 in cash. Local authorities launch investigation and search for suspects.
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Linais Central
New Orleans
Chicago
Wickliffe
Kky
Postoffice System Planned for Philippines
United States Postoffice Inspector James W. Erwin of San Francisco has orders from Washington to proceed at once to the Philippines to aid in organizing the postal system in the islands.
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Postoffice System
Philippines
United States Postoffice
James W. Erwin
San Francisco
Washington
Islands
Unpopular Black Man Defeated to Passing by Mob
Henry Jefferson a Black resident of Green's Bayou Fexus was defeated to passing by a mob of unknown men. He had been unpopular and forced to leave the settlement earlier but returned.
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Henry Jefferson
Green's Bayou
Unknown Disease Strikes Columbia Louisiana Town
An epidemic of mysterious symptoms has hit Columbia Louisiana with many deaths and no recoveries among those afflicted. Local residents fear a spreading plague as authorities seek answers.
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Columbia
Louisiana
Two Cars Collide Injuring Dozens in Springfield
A Springfield Ohio crash on Layton Spring Road left about twenty hurt as a car carrying church picnic attendees collided with another vehicle. Armstrong suffered a broken leg and internal injuries. most passengers were injured. No cause given. In Chicago at Washington Park lagoon a rowboat accident killed two girls and two young men with a fifth survivor rescued by nearby boaters.
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Sprugfield
Urbina
Springfield
Ohio
Motornain
Chives Armstrong
Washington Park Lagoon
Chicago
Nissen Makes Historic Niagara Rapids Ride
Thousands witnessed Peter Nissen of Chicago navigate the whirlpool rapids below Niagara Falls in a self built spiral boat. The daring excursion, watched by a large crowd, was described as unmatched in Niagara history.
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Nissen
Fef. M. Bowser
Peter Nissen
Chicago
Niagara Falls
Niagara
Fire at Elder Dempster sheds in Liverpool docks
A large blaze broke out at Elder Dempster & Co sheds on Liverpool docks. Palm oil storage ignited and flames spread to steamers Benguela Benny and Oren, which were towed to safety.
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Liverpool
Elder, Dempster & Co
Benguela
Benny
Oren
Divine Healer Fined $2500 in Boston Court
Francis Truth advertised as a divine healer. He appeared in the U S Circuit Court in Boston and, after withdrawing his not guilty plea, pleaded guilty and was fined $2,500 which he paid.
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Francis Truth
United States
Boston
Seattle Shooting Ends in Tragedy and Suicide
In Seattle Pete Peterson once of Chicago fatally wounded his sweetheart Annie Eiking then fired at officers, killing himself. None of the officers were harmed.
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Seattle
Pete Peterson
Chicago
Annie Eiking
Cannibals Attack Coast in New Britain Incident
A Sydney report states Bushmen from Cape Oxford were killed and eaten by cannibals on the New Britain coast. The German government is preparing actions to punish the cannibals.
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New Britain
Cape Oxford
Sydney
German Treaty Closed Sealing Reciprocity Accord
Secretary Ray and the German ambassador sign the long awaited reciprocity convention between the United States and Germany. The article notes a crushing Allied defeat with 19,000 troops reported slain near Vien-Tsin in China.
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United States
Ray
Germn
Vien-Tsin
Oregon at Che-Foo Arrives Navy Informed
The Navy Department in Washington is informed that the Oregon has arrived at Che-Foo. The ship will proceed to Japan to dock for repairs.
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Oregon
Che-Foo
Navy Department
Washington
Ure
Japan
Epen
Dolphin Voyage Tumbles From Calm to Chaos
The Dolphin arrived in San Francisco from New York after a voyage marked by mutiny threats and a steward placed in irons. Capt. O'Brien said a show of arms kept the crew from mutiny while storms near Montevideo and a hurricane endangered the ship. In the Straits of Magellan natives attempted to fire the vessel and at Cor neal Chili coal passers threatened to kill all aboard until troops were sent to restore order.
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Dolphin
San Francisco
New York
O'Brien
Montevideo
Straits of Magellan
Coronel
Chili
Bride 15 Sold At The Altar In Montana Comedy
An Austrian arrival Miss Lillian Meier changed her mind at the altar in Stockett and married best man Joseph Kunz after agreeing to a $65 settlement with groom Christopher Schmidt who had been left angry but consented to switch roles and proceed with the ceremony.
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Austria
Christopher Schmidt
Lillian Meier
Joseph Kunz
Stockett, Mont
Schmidt
Kunz
Train Wreck and Robbery Across Early Rail News
A Baltimore and Ohio wreck near Polsom station south of Philadelphia followed by a high speed derailment suggests robbery as the cause, with one serious injury and a money car reportedly missing. Other items note a Scottish Andes railroad contract worth 16 million dollars and a Mexico train hold up on the Moextean Central.
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Baltimore and Ohio
Polsom Station
Philadelphia
Mexico
Santa Eulalia Station
KihweAhua
Moextean Central
Phus Thay
Teeming Ship Mobdean Sails for 200 Landsmen Cruise
The teeming ship Mobdean captained by Drake has an ov e jute commission at Mare Island San Francisco. In a few days it will take aboard about 200 landsmen recruited in the Host and then embark on an eighteen weeks cruise.
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Mobdean
Drake
Mare Island
San Francisco
Yue Mobtean
Fiona Runs Aground Off Codroy
The Canadian colonial cruiser Fiona ran aground near Codroy after a collision with a foe. The steamer Reguins attempted to tow her free but was unsuccessful.
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Fiona
Codroy
Reguins
Fire Destroys Box Factory at Mittin Street Wharf
Fire swept the Thomas B. Rice & Son box factory at Mittin street wharf in Philadelphia almost destroying the facility. Estimated loss set at fifty thousand dollars.
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Thomas B. Rice & Son
Mittin Street Wharf
Philadelphia
Markets Report of Diverse U S Commodities Across Cities
The article lists livestock and grain prices by city including Chicago Indianapolis St Louis Cincinnati Detroit Toledo Milwaukee Buffalo and Buffalo markets. Prices cover cattle hogs sheep wheat corn oats rye butter eggs and clover seed with varied quotes per region.
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Chicago
Indianapolis
Ste
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Detroit
Cuith
Toledo
St. Fuffalo Cettle
Sheen
Jester Trial Opens in Missouri Murder Case Thirty Years Old
Alexander Jester, now about seventy, goes on trial at New London Mo for the murder of Gilbert Gates brother of John W Gates Chicago billionaire president of the American Wire and Steel Co The case features Jester’s escape from jail and his sister as chief witness The story traces back to DeKalb County and fort Scott with Gates describing Jester and a trick buffalo calf in a dated letter from Middle Grove Missouri
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Alex Jester
Gilbert Cites
John W. Cintes
New London
Gilbert Gates
Alexander Jester
John W. Gates
Chicago
American Wire and Steel Company
West
Alex Jboter
Gates
DeKalb County
Kansas
Custer
Arkansas Run
Santa Ire
Finois
Mississippi River
Alex
Jester
Fort Scott
Decatur
Indiana
Middle Grove
Young Gates
Iwansas
Wichitz
Paris
Mexico
Cornelia Street
Sedgwick County
Missouri
Shawnee
W. A. Hill
John SV. Gates
Hill
The
Christian Church
Flore
British Defeat at Nitral's Nek Highlighted in Dispatches
Reports from South Africa recount a British setback at Nitrals Nek with over 200 casualties. Col Roberts wounded and captured. Lincolnshires blamed for heavy losses. Boers described in khaki uniforms firing from 400 yards, with De Wet leading 10 000 men south of Bethlehem and Steyn possibly present.
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Nitral’s Nek
South Africa
Pretoria
Col. Roberts
Groller
Derdepoort
Lord Roberts
Vroonstadt
de Wet
Bethlehem
Clements
Paget
Retei Nek
Steyn
Lindley
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Trip Through the Rapids Survives Niagara Whirlpool Ride
Peter Nissen, alias Mr Bowser, a former Chicago bookkeeper, rode a two inch pine boat named the Fool Killer through Niagara's whirlpool in a spectacle before about 10 000 spectators. The craft four airtight compartments and a 1250 pound keel, started 3 57 and entered the whirlpool at 4 50 as it drifted and overturned multiple times before submersion.
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Niagara
Peter Nissen
Chicago
Mr. Bowser
Ife
Iis
Noted Murder Case Traced to Salvationist Jester Returns
The narrative recounts the pursuit and capture of a man known as Jester, linked to the Gates murder. Witnesses locate the murder camp, a farmer confirms Jester’s presence with Gates, and Jester is captured with belongings of the missing boy. Later revelations connect the suspect to Shawnee, Oklahoma, and New London trial proceedings unfold.
Young Baptists Meet at Music Hall in Cincinnati
The tenth annual convention of the Baptist Young People's Union of America opened in Music Hall Cincinnati with a large attendance. President John H. Chapman presided and Committees were announced. Speakers included Dr E E B Chivers Carey Emerson H M Wharton and others addressing polyglot missions in America and foreign fields. Officers were elected.
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The
Baptist Young People’s Union of America
Music Blall
Cincinnati
John H. Chapman
Baptists of
Chapman
E. E B. Chivers
Chicago
Board of Managers
Frank Moody
Milwaukee
Perry
Ohio
Mexico
H. R. Mosely
Santiago
Cuba
Porto Rico
HL. L. Morehouse
New York
Pensions Issuances Rise Sharp in Fiscal Year
The Bureau of Pensions issued 105,567 certificates in the past fiscal year, up 14,000 from the prior year, including 40,037 original issues, 4,352 restorations, and 60,578 for increases and related actions. The horse trade reports strength as 150,000 horses and mules arrived in South Africa since the war began.
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Bureau of Pensions
South Africa
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Thomas Guest
English, Ind
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Knoxville, Tenn
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Heenador Association of Scotland
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Quita
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H. O. Havemeyer, Jr
Charlotte Whiting
Augustus Whiting
Harry O. Travemever
Theodore A. Travemever
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Newport
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Canton
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Mass
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