United States Russia China Talks Note and Encampment Brief
The note from Russia criticizing Li Hung Chang communications is echoed by the United States as it informs China efforts. The Thirty-fourth National Encampment of the Grand Army of the Republic in Chicago elected Leo Bassieur as Commander-in-Chief and named new senior officers. The next national encampment is planned for Denver in 1901.
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United States
Russia
Li Hung Chang
China
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Leo Bassieur
St. Louis
E. C. Milliken
Maine
Frank Seamons
Tennessee
A. Grahms
California
Denver
Cal
Fatal streetcar accident on Stalstead street
One man died instantly another will die of injuries after being swept from a footboard of a south bound Stalstead street cable as it met a wagon loaded with scrap iron. A large iron piece hung over the wagon and toppled the men into the street. The wagon driver was arrested.
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Stalstead Street
Fire at Narragansett Park Camel Sheds Kills Eight Horses
A blaze at the Narragansett park grand circuit race meeting in Providence consumed camel sheds and stables before horses could be moved. Eight animals died from suffocation or burns, including Ace Mark A and Aymon Jim, all owned by St. Simon of Ontario. The fire also threatened nearby exhibition halls.
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Providence
Narragansett Park
Ace
Mark A
Aymon Jim
St. Simon
Ontario
Canada
Tornado Kills Farmer and Children Near Wapella
A tornado passed over Wapella and killed farmer Augustus Mc Donald and his two children while they attempted to reach the cellar. Mrs McDonald was seriously injured as the dwelling was lifted high into the air. Many town buildings suffered severe damage.
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Wapella
Main
Augustus McDonald
McDonald
McDonalds
William Black Hanged at Belaire Md for Assault
William Black, colored, was hanged at Belaire Maryland for the criminal assault of 13 year old Miss Jennie Bradford who lived near Aberdeen. He faced the scaffold in a state bordering on collapse but died with considerable calmness.
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William Black
Belaire
Black
Jennie Bradford
Aberdeen
German Warships to Protect Yangtse Valley
In Hankow, Emperor William instructed the German consul to tell the German trading community that protection for the Yangtse valley would be provided on the arrival of nine warships now en route to China. The note follows an appeal from Germans in Hankow for aid.
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China
Hankow
William
Yang Tse
Masked Robbers Strike Union Pacific Overland Flyer
Four masked men robbed the Union Pacific Overland Flyer near Tipton Wyoming, blew up the express car, and looted the safe. The express company will cover losses and offers a $1,000 reward for capture. a posse pursues the robbers.
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Union Pacific
Tipton Wyoming
Express Company
Poisoning at Prospect Ohio reunion sickens twenty eight
Twenty eight people were poisoned at an outdoor Biggerstaff family reunion in Prospect Ohio. Several remained in serious condition and not out of danger until the next day. The outbreak is believed to stem from a salad consumed by many guests.
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Prospect
Ohio
Biggerstaff
Oregon and German Battleships Ordered to Wu Sung
The Oregon and four German battleships are ordered to Wu Sung with an official announcement made in Shanghai. The move marks a significant naval deployment amid tense international developments.
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Oregon
Shanghai
United States
Wu Sung
Knights of Pythins pick San Francisco for encampment
O H Fethers elected Supreme Chancellor by 88 votes to 59 as Sampie serves as present Chancellor. The choice sets the next Knights of Pythins encampment in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Knights of Pythins
O.H. Fethers
Sampie
Osage and Kaw Populations Rise in Oklahoma
The Pawhuska Oklahoma special reports census figures for 1900 show Osage people at 1783, up from 1768 in 1899 and Kaw population at 217, up from 208, suggesting a general tribal population increase across Oklahoma.
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Pawhuska
Okla
Oklahoma
C. A. Mitschner
Osages
Kaws
Corbett Wins KO Victory Over McCoy at MSG
James J. Corbett defeated Kid McCoy by knockout in the round at Madison Square Garden in New York City, securing a decisive ring triumph.
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James J. Corbett
Kid’ McCoy
Madison Square Garden
New York City
Parade of Heroes From the Civil War Crowd Chicago Streets
Thirty thousand old soldiers lined Michigan avenue as about a half million spectators watched the Grand Army veterans in a grand parade. The march featured scarred veterans, bands, and horse units under bright August sun with post commanders guiding companies from Standolph Street to the Illinois Central station. Police formed a line as the procession stretched along the thoroughfares amid crowded sidewalks and roaring crowds.
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Chicago
Michigan Boulevard
Grand Army
Standolph Street
Michigan Avenue
Ilinois Central Station
Veterans Parade of the Grand Army Marches in Poignant Pageant
Thousands of World War I era veterans and posts from across the nation joined a solemn parade led by Gen. James H. Wood through a Court of Honor. The mile-long procession featured flags, banners, and veterans from Wisconsin, Pennsylvania, Ohio, New York, Massachusetts, and many states, with 196 posts represented and about thirty thousand marchers.
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James H. Wood
Marshall
Army Arch
Court of Honor
Daniel KE. Sicklus
New York
Lecorting
Lafayette
Old Guard
Washington
Amons
Nelson A. Miles
Duke and Duchess de Arcos
Woman's Relief Corps
G. A. Tt
Army Nurses’ Association
Stars and Stripes
Banner of Peace
Joseph Lt. Wood
Citizens’ Committee
J Strong
Wisconsin
Grand Army
Iron Brigade
Edward 3. Brags
Badger State
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Bidwell-Wilkeson
Buffalo
Massachusetts
Connecticut
New Jersey
Maine
California
Nevada
Rhode Island
New Hampshire
Vermont
Virginia
North Carolina
Maryland
Michigan
Nebraska
Iowa
Indiana
Colorado
Wyoming
Kansas
Delaware
Minnesota
Missouri
Oregon
Kentucky
West Virginia
South Dakota
Arkansas
Tennessee
Mississippi
Texas
Idaho
Arizona
Illinois
United States
Grand Army of the Republic Membership and Losses Data
The Adjutant General reports G A R totals for year ending June 30 1900 show 271 981 total members and 6 110 posts in good standing. There were 9 660 drops from rolls and a 2.8 percent death loss the highest aside from 1890 409 484 invadership peaked in 1890 with 409 484 members and $124 expended for veteran relief during the year.
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Grand Army of the Republic
Adjt
Thomas J. Stewart
BAU A Newsa
Les Olojaone
Peenseess
LLNIT
TSG
Adjutant General
New York
Pennsylvania
Size of the Parade Estimates 40 000 in Line
Estimates place the number of men in line at fully 30 000 with a total parade size of 40 000, as supported by Maj. Gen. Miles and Commander-in-chief Shaw. The article details department passage times and counts for the largest units.
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Miles
Shaw
Rail traffic to the G A R encampment tops city demand
Conservative estimates by IT passenger officials show nearly 300 000 people came from distances to Chicago for the G A R encampment over three days. Many veterans could not find beds as 400 to 1 500 beds remained unoccupied and hotels filled early.
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Chicago
Armory
Washington Boulevard
Curtis Street
Veteran Dies During Parade March in Michigan
Charles Beckwith of Algansee Michigan, 65, marching with Sheridan Post No 4 in the Michigan department parade, collapsed and died of heart disease and exhaustion.
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Charles Beckwith
Algansee
Mich
Sheridan Post
No. 4
Department of Michigan
Rassieur Chosen Chief of Grand Army Encampment
Maj. Leo Rassieur of St. Louis was named commander of the Grand Army of the Republic for the coming year after his name was presented at the thirty fourth annual encampment in Studebaker Hall and won unanimous support from delegates. The election followed a 9 o clock special order with Post Commander William Warner of Kansas City presenting the Missouri candidate and Adj Gen Stewart of Pennsylvania seconding the nomination.
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Grand Army
St. Louis
Leo Rassieur
Grand Army of the Republic
Studebaker Hall
William Warrner
Kansas City
Missourian
Adj
Stewart
Pennsylvania
National officers elected in standard rotation terms
Minniken of Maine was elected senior vice commander Frank Seaman of Tennessee senior vice commander and John A Wilkins of Ohio surgeon general. A Drahms of California chosen chaplain chief. appointments typically revisit national offices by reappointment.
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Minniken
Maine
Frank Seaman
Tennessee
John A. Wilkins
Ohio
A. Drahms
California
Commander Shaw Addresses Old Soldiers on Pension, Memorial Day
The commander-in-chief reviews veterans work since election, urges a pension court of appeals, and notes tensions with H. Clay Evans. He backs consolidating sons and fathers, supports Memorial Day on Sunday, and cites Adjutant General figures showing 276,642 members as of June 30, 1900 with 11,319 deaths that year. The parade's oldest marcher, 95-year-old William Taylor of La Crosse, served in four wars including the Civil War.
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Pension Office
Pension Court of Appeals
H. Clay Evans
Commissioner of Pensions
Gen. Shaw
Woman's Relief Corps
Ladies
Grand Army
Sons of Veterans
Adjutant General
William Taylor
la Crosse
Wis
Fourteenth
Wisconsin Infantry
McKinley Unable to Attend G A R Reunion in Chicago
President McKinley announced Saturday he cannot attend the Grand Army of the Republic reunion in Chicago due to ongoing urgent public business.
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McKinley
Chicago
Pension rolls show net gain despite pendings
General Shaw j reports 991,519 pensioners on July 1, 18s with 45,338 new names, totaling 1,036,863. Deaths and other drops reduce the roll by 43,334, leaving 993,529. Net gain 20,010 in the year. Claims pending total 437,104.
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Gen. Shaw J
Summary of State Department Resources by Inspector General
Inspector General M. J. Cummings releases a report detailing the strength and resources of the various state departments. The essential facts are condensed in the following summary.
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M. J. Cummings
Railways See Busy Summer Amid Growth and Policy Shifts
Wisconsin Central earns 103 404 in week two of August. Lake Chautauqua traffic strengthens Erie line. Kansas City routes borrow freight cars to meet volume. Northwestern starts Chicago Mason City sleeping car service. Chicago and Eastern Illinois issues En Route to the Southland booklet. Eight miles of Grand Trunk track relayed Sunday setting a possible world record. Clinton Iowa roundhouse claimed largest in the world with capacity for fifty locomotives. Northern Pacific ends traffic pact with Oregon Railway into Portland. Toledo St Louis and Western aims to join top class lines and add full vestibuled trains. Lane murder prompts Adams Express and allies to bar ride in express cars without written permission. Chicago and Eastern Illinois reports twelve months ending June 30 earnings at 2 085 million and net 2 800 million, up 216 629 from prior year.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Mason City
Iowa
Northwestern Line
Grand Trunk Road
Chicago and Northwestern Road
Clinton
Northern Pacific
Oregon Railway and Navigation Company
Portland
Ore
Norton
Toledo, St. Louis
Western Road
Lane
Adams Express Company
Chicago and
Eastern Illinois
Horrible Scenes in Pekin Reported by Chicago Record
Chicago Record shares Robert Coltman Jr. dispatch from Pekin describing the siege and fall of officials bodies in streets looting by Boxers and Chinese troops relief by foreign forces arriving after eight weeks of bombardment. The account notes 65 killed and 140 wounded among 600 defenders and extensive loot at the legation district.
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Chicago Record
Robert Coltman, Jr
Pekin
Shanghai
Baron von Ketteler
Forbidden City
Te Pei-tang
Thital
Tsungli-Yamen
Legation Street
Yang-tsun
Tien-tsin
Botha's Brave Stand in the Boer War
The Boers under General Botha and De Wet fight gallantly but faces likely defeat as British forces under Buller French and Pole-Carew press a strong entrenched position. London hopes the war ends soon and sends reinforcements, while uncertainties about China's turmoil may affect Boer fortunes.
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Pretoria
Zown
Dewet
Botha
Lord Roberts
Buller
French
Pole-Carew
London
Africa
China
England
Cuban school teachers visit to study American methods
Over 1 000 Cuban school teachers have arrived in the United States aboard four army transports to learn U S educational methods. They impressed audiences in Boston and the Cuban visitors attracted many admirers in New York as groups of fifty were shown around the city. Field Marshal Lord Roberts orders burning of farms in Cape Town in punishment for railway destruction. Fifty farmers are fined and one eighth of land value levied in the decree.
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Boston
New York
Cape Town
Lord Roberts
Bank of England Governor Named Lord High Commissioner
Lord Leven, governor of the Bank of England, is named to serve as Lord High Commissioner to the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland for the fourth time. Lord Salisbury told the Society for the Propagation of the Gospel that missionaries are not popular in British foreign office circles.
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Lord Leven
Bank of England
General Assembly
Church of Scotland
Lord Salisbury
London
Society For the Propagation of the Gospel
British Foreign. Office
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