Imperial Edict on Escort for Ministers in Pekin
Washington reports an imperial edict dated August 2 requiring Jung Lu to provide a sufficient escort to protect foreign ministers when they depart Pekin. The edict allows plain language communications with foreign governments and orders immediate attention by the tsungli yamen for telegraphic messages.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Chang
Liu Kun
Tien Tsin
Jung Lu
Pekin
British notification reports battle near Tien Tsun
British admiral at Chefoo issues first official notice of the Penzang battle. Telegram dated Aug 6 states allies attacked entrenched Chinese positions two miles from Tien Tsin, Chinese driven out, allies advance toward Pekin by land and river. Waldersee named commander in Chefoo of allied forces in China.
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Tien Tsin
London
Penzang
Chefoo
Pekin
Unexplained Crime in China Sparks Global Alarm
London notes Parliament prorogued until October as the queen warns China crimes demand punishment. In Africa Invaders pushed beyond frontiers, Orange annexation seen as step to union of races and stable governance. Jamestown reports a dry lake bed survey stake found, suggesting extended dry period since last lake exposure. Water scarcity hits stock and springs. a South Dakota sheep herd struggles for water. Raine may help.
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Victoria
London
Orange
China
Jamestown
W. English
Fiy
South Dakota
Raine
Electric Light Rivalry Roars in Fargo Streets
Fargo observers report a clash between rival electric light companies near the courthouse on Ninth street and on Second, with activity centered in that area as the dispute continues.
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Fargo
Electric
Court House
Ninth Street
Edison and Fargo Gas clash over pole moves and injunction
The Edison Co and Fargo Gas & Electric Co maneuver to align on poles under an injunction. Edison lagged a few points early, while opponents narrowed the gap as the afternoon progressed. Cass County figures show real estate assessments totaling 10,026,151 with 1,082,874 acres, average value per acre 6.56, and structural valuations around 1,727,000.
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Edison Co
Fargo Gas & Electric Co
Edison
Edison Company
Cass County
State Board of Equalization
Bismarel
Lucas
Fargo Township
Amenia Township
Lake Township
Budge Chairman Chosen As Unity Rally Returns
At Grand Forks on August 1 the Republican committee elected William Budge as chairman and M H Jewell as secretary with Grand Forks headquarters. A resolution bases next state convention apportionment on the lowest vote for any ticket candidate outside rail commissioners to curb favorite son voting. McGillivray named Sixth district member as executive committee undecided amid strong enthusiasm and a rally planned for tonight.
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Grand Forks
Republican Committee
William Budge
M. H. Jewell
McGillivray
Fusion Campaign Organizes at Fargo with Ticket Withdrawals
Fargo August 1 The fusion state central committee met at the Metropole. Members include H D Allert Langdon Frank Wilder Mandan M N Early Wahpeton Thomas Kleinogel Fargo E C Carruth Grand Forks J B Eaton Fargo and J L Cashel Grafton Thomas Kleinogel chosen chairman B C Carruth secretary Fargo as headquarters Plans for the campaign were discussed and assessments set L Staynh eim nominated for railroad commissioner expressed desire to withdraw but delegates kept him as candidate Frank Williams of Grand Forks withdrew as secretary of state with J J Stampen of Grand Forks to fill the post The conference was joined by M A Wipperman M A Hildreth J K McGinnis L Staynheim John Carmody W R Kellogg M N Early The Cass county acreage under cultivation this year totals 746 830 facing 778 028 in 1899 with 31 792 acres less than last year and 880 43074 acres of farm lands in Cass county
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Fargo
Fusion State Central Committee
Metropole
H. D. Allert
Langdon
Frank Wilder
Grand Forks
L. Stavnheim
Staynheim
Frank Williams
J. J. Stampen
Grand Forks County
M. A. Wipperman
M. A. Hildreth
Congress
3. K. McGinnis
L. Staynheim
Allroad
John Carmody
W. R. Kellogg
Jamestown
M. N. Early
Wahpeton
Cass County
Washington prepares reply to test Imperial Edict
Washington officials draft a message to Minister Conger to test the imperial edict and press China to open communication. Secretary Root will wire the plan to President McKinley for approval, aiming for Pekin this afternoon. The note emphasizes holding China to strict accountability if harm comes to diplomats. Admiral Remey reports a naval action at Taku and Chefoo with Japanese taking Peltzang and the movement likely to Yang Tsun.
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Washington
Ang. S
Conger
Dcipatch
State Department
Root
McKinley
Canton
Pekin
Legations
China
Remey
Taku Ang
Chefoo Ang
Chaffee
Peltzang
Yang "Tsun
Sheriff Puts Stop To Blind Pigs In Richland County
Wahpeton August 4 Sheriff Jones with search warrants and injunction orders, backed by Ed McDonald of the state enforcement league, raided Hankinson and Lidgerwood saloons known as blind pigs. They found alcohol and bar fixtures at Hankinson's Er nest Kriesel, at Frank Glagner now Pan Kunert, J. P. Glassner, and Julius Jasmer. The places were locked after orders served. In Lidgerwood only a small amount of whisky and a beer case remained in Gates hotel sample room, then locked up.
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Richland County
Lidgerwood
Wahpeton
Jones
Ed McDonald
State Enforcement League
Hankinson
Dan Jones
Frank Mckenzie
H. G. Rasmussen
A. ©. Sunderhaus
Enforcement League
Ernest Kriesel
Frank Glagner
Pan Kunert
Hamm Brewing Co
J. P. Glassner
Iin
Julius Jasmer
Lidgerwool
B. C. Gates
Masked robbers hold up postmaster in New England
Deputy Postmaster Noble of New England near Dickinson was robbed last night after being held at gunpoint. The thieves took little money from the till while neglecting five hundred dollars in cash and checks belonging to the adjacent store in the same building. Noble was walked about half a mile before the robbers fled.
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New England
Dickinson
Noble
Rainfall Saturday and Sunday causes untold damage yet may help tropes
Fargo reports that weekend rainfall caused untold damage to crops and tropes, though some analysts suggest the wet spell could have a beneficial effect in the longer term.
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Fargo
Storm Damage Cuts Across Prairie Fields Yet To Be Dry
The report details widespread crop harm from a weekend storm. Precipitation reached unusual levels, leaving damp ground and lodged grain in many counties. If dampness persists, thousands of bushels may rot or sprout, with grain in shock likely to spread to dry areas.
British Telegram From Pekin Details Boxer War Casualties
In the house of commons a telegram from the British minister in Pekin dated August 3 reports that shelling ceased July 16 but Chinese Boxer and government positions fired intermittently. Casualties since July 20 described as slight with sixty killed and 11 wounded. Fortifications strengthened and refugees in the legation.
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London
House of Commons
Pekin
Crowds honor Democratic nominee Bryan in Indianapolis
Large crowds greeted Bryan Stevenson and party in Indianapolis August, with a parade from Grand Military Park to a reception at Mrs. Fanvre's home. Mayor Taggart welcomed them as Hendricks and Turpie names were cited. About 30,144 people cheered as Bryan spoke on Townes withdrawal and party priorities, while Republicans posted a McKinley Roosevelt lithograph.
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Indianapolis
Bryan
Stevenson
Grand Hotel
Franke Fanvre
Roosevelt
Grand Ti Military Park
Gerrard
Notification Committee
Taggart
Hendricks
McDonald Gray
Turpie
Jones
Congressman Richardson
Tennessee
Towne
Suse
State Board of Equalization Convenes at Capitol
The State Board of Equalization met at the Capitol this morning with Governor Fancher, State Auditor Cariblom, State Treasurer Driscoll and Commissioner Thomas in attendance. Preliminary figures indicate a substantial rise in assessed values statewide as assessors return more property at higher values.
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State Board of Equalization
Capitol
Vons
Fancher
Carlblom
Driscoll
Thomas
Cowan
Cariblom
Bengon
McHenry
About &Ss
State Board
State Board of Equalization Hears Property Assessments
The state board elected A. D. Litas as clerk Mrs M N Stevens as stenographer and D J Mecillis as messenger. They resumed sessions to review county land values with a focus on personal property taxation while noting incomplete abstracts and missing counties. Railroad assessments were discussed with representatives from Northwestern Great Northern Northern Pacific seeking relief on branch lines, though reductions are considered unlikely.
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State Board of Equalization
A. D. Litas
M. N. Stevens
D. J. Mecillis
Cowan
State Board
Cass County
Traill County
Messrs
Foster
Northwestern
Wilkinson
Great Northern
Duke of
Threshing Boom Opens Red River Valley Season
Anstett Bros. using an eight hub gasoline rig thresh 1 055 bushels of wheat for James Caldwell on a Brule country farm north of Oowie city. W A Higham and J F Stokes witnessed opening threshing with five hundred teams and a two man crew. The grain quality was high and the yield appears to be at least 16 to 18 bushels per acre, early in the season with August as the threshing start.
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Red River Valley
Grand Forks
Aug
Anstett Bros
W. H. Higham
James Caldwell
Brule Country
Oowie City
W. A. Higham
J. 4. Stokes
Stokes
Augusta
Daota
Mt. Higham
SLAIN BY INDIANS IN NORTH DAKOTA FARMING FAMILY KILLED
Lewiston reports R C Snook of Ardagh township and his family were killed by Indians near Rugby North Dakota after Snook fired on men trying to steal horses. The tragedy, read as a Pennsylvania paper’s tale, drew sympathy for the Snook family and questions about distant misperceptions. Grand Forks hosts a Republican rally with remarks by J M Devine Judge Corliss John M Cochran and others as the state central committee convened.
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North Dakota
Pierce County Tribune
Pennsylvania
Lewiston
R. C. Snook
Ardagh Township
Rugby
N. D
Grand Forks
Republican State Central Committee
J. M. Devine
Judge Corliss
John M. Cochrane
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Cologne
the Gazette
Pield Marshal Waldersee
Republican State Committee
Wm. Budge
Fusion Campaign
Rolla
Getcholl
Devils Lake
Badger Republicans
Miwaukee
Ang
LaFollette
Jawwaleh
Minnewaukan
A. A. Lindahl
C. L. Beaverstadt
Echoola
Torger Sinnens
E. L. Bergland
Edward Iseaca
George Dickinson
George Duncan
E. L. Yager
Boar
Stite
Assoel‘linn
Lourd Chesen
Waahhion & Great Pails
Sionta Mile
Chautani
Yin
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