China asks U S to aid mediation over Pekin crisis
Washington reports China asked the United States to use its good offices for mediation. Secretary Hay awaits definite Pekin information before pledging action while European powers doubt the Conger dispatch. An imperial decree blames the Christian Mission Association and orders protection for foreigners citing deaths of a Japanese chancellor and a German minister.
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Washington
United States
China
State Department
Hay
Canton
Pekin
Hay Dispatch
Conger
Goodnow
Shanghai
Liu
Christian Mission Association
Not Much Light From Minister Conger Through Captain Thomas
Washington dispatch reports the minister's message through Captain Thomas adds little credibility to the Wu dispatch. It suggests Conger believed earlier messages were sent and may have issued multiple similar dispatches. Minister Wu remains under double guard to prevent accidents.
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Minister Conger
Capt
Thomas
Washington
Conger
Minister Wu
Foreigners Dead In Pekin Believed Died Early July
Lord Salisbury told Ambassador Choate he had strong reasons to believe the foreigners in Pekin perished on either July 6 or 7. The notice frames the fate as near certain based on official reporting.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Choate
Pekin
Chaffee Cables About Health and Sails for Taku
General Chaffee reports from Nagasaki that he and his troops arrived in good health. He sails for Taku today and expresses gratitude for his promotion to major general.
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Chaffee
Washington
Nagasaki
Taku
Kempff’s Refusal to Bomb Taku Cited by Washington
Kempff’s report explains his decision not to bombard Taku. He states he was not authorized to initiate war with a peaceful nation and that his limit is to protect American interests.
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Washington
German Officials Cite Conger Message As A Week Old
Berlin on July 21 reports German officials regard Conger’s message as a week old. The Kaiser will not retreat or alter course and will stand firm in the face of the situation.
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Conger
Berlin
Besieged Panama Towns in Revolt Amid Ongoing Fighting
Panamal area besieged by revolutionists with fighting ongoing on the outskirts. Two hundred killed since rebels arrived Friday. Government forces hope to hold out to reinforcements. Hospital filled with wounded and dying. General Losada among the fallen. Streets deserted. A decree has been issued.
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Panama
Pamag
Losada
Daughters of the American Revolution Address at Devils Lake
Devils Lake July 20 events feature Mrs. Holley of Bismarck giving a DAR address at the Chautauqua meeting. Dixie Jubilee singers perform plantation tunes, Miss Marion Lindsay sings, and Nettie Honey recites My Wedding Day. DAR aims honor veterans, promote patriotism, and support monuments across 31,000 members.
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Nettie Honey
Park River
Wounded Ninth Infantry to Be Sent to Yokohama Hospital
Admiral Rumey reports from Taku on July 20 that major Russian reports claim Pekin legations hold out. Wounded Ninth Infantry officers Major Regan Captain Noyes Bookmiller Lieutenants Lawton Scoffel and Second Lieutenant Jolly aboard the Solace. About thirty wounded will be sent to Yokohama hospital.
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Washington
Admiral Remey
Taku
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Regan
Noyes
Bookmiller
Lawton
Scoffel
Ninth Infantry
Jolly
Marine Corps
Marine Corps, Sick, Are Now Aboard the Solace
Yokohama Hospital
States' Spanish War claims totals and allowances
The auditor's wartime report shows Minnesota filed 166,044 with 18,933 allowed leaving 148,011 due. North Dakota claimed 12,041 with 11,245 allowed leaving 793 unpaid. South Dakota claims 14,277 with 14,111 allowed leaving 166 unpaid. Wisconsin state agent paid 80,306 of 88,166 claimed leaving 7,770. Iowa filed 147,644 with 91,483 allowed leaving 56,161 due.
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Washington
War Department
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Iowa
Hay Fire Ravages Big Meadow Near Englevale
A fire likely started by a worker smoking a pipe while stacking hay in a large meadow near Englevale, fourteen miles southwest of Lisbon, destroyed about a thousand tons of hay from stock and ground. Principal losers include Hon. T. J. Dwire, P. W. Mook, and W. E. Loomer, with Dwire reportedly losing 200 tons. Violent southwesterly winds on Friday and Saturday fueled several dangerous prairie fires.
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Lisbon
N. D
Big Meadow
Englevale
T. J. Dwire
P. W. Mook
W. E. Loomer
How Liscum Fell in Tien Tsun Action
A Chefoo dispatch recounts Col. Liscum leading his Ninth through a gate into a cul de sac at Tien Tsun on July 13. Under fire from 3000 rifles he raised the colors at 12:30 then was shot in the abdomen. He urged his men to press on and not retreat.
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New York
Chefoo
Tien Tsin
Doorwards
Liscum
Doorward
Fife
Arrival of Chaffee at Nagasaki with Sixth Cavalry
The department reports the transport Grant has arrived at Nagasaki carrying General Chaffee and the Sixth Cavalry. The dispatch confirms their arrival and a military presence in port.
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Chaffee
Washington
Nagasaki
Grant
Sixth Cavalry
Electric Light Suit Fights Fargo Rival Companies
In Fargo a district court case seeks to block Fargo Edison Co from erecting poles and lines near Fargo Gas and Electric Co under a 1881 franchise. Judge Pollock hears the temporary injunction while experts from Nebr as well as A W Zohr testify. The dispute centers on exclusive lighting rights and Edison line expansion toward the south side.
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Fargo
Council of Fargo
Pollock
Fargo Gas & Electric Co
Fargo Edison Co
Fargo Company
Brooks
Nebraska University
A. W. Zohr
Manhattan Company
St. Paul
Edison Company
Hughes Electric Co
Edison Co
South Eighth
Ninth Streets
Murders in Assault on Italian Trader Sparks Marine Toll
In New York a quarrel between Italian traders ends with Private Pierce of the Fifth Marines killed and Private James Costigan wounded after taunting by Luigi Longubuco, an Italian grocer, in the early hours. A mob-like incident centered on Italian merchants escalated.
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Marine Corps
New York
Lugi Longubuco
Pierce
James Costigan
Rufus' Trouble in Hot Springs Hoodwink
A letter reports Rufus Usuum of Hot Springs Ark seeking health who fainted in a storm after chasing his hat. He rested at a colored woman’s house, was robbed of his money by neighbors, and finally jailed after police were summoned.
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Rufus Usuum
Hot Springs
Ark
Rufus
Inmate Faces Possible Lawsuit Over Jail Conditions
A man held for days in a hot cell without adequate food or water suffered greatly and was released after a doctor's intervention. He may sue the city for how he was treated.
Fargo City Votes Record Tax Levy For City Purposes
Fargo city council approves annual tax budget totaling 71 002 dollars up from 60 500 with 5 402 increase. General fund 44 002 Bond interest 11 400 Sinking fund 12 000 Improvement districts 1 to 5 4 500 plus school levy rising to 55 000 and a new buildings item of 40 000. County and state mills slated to rise overall taxes to historic highs.
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Fargo
Johnson
Cummings
Donaldson
Roberts
Prairie Fire Losses Near Steele North Dakota
Reports from Steele North Dakota dated July 25 describe prairie fires sparked by lightning and a hay and pasture toll. Nearby losses include 125 tons of hay and risk to buildings for J H Traux plus a new barn for Mr Dean, with 300 tons of hay cut and standing for William Messdorf and extensive range damage into Logan Emmons counties. Losses total about $2,000 with crops greatly light. Local officials and clergy fought flames from 10 a m to 6 10 p m as 95 to 100 degree heat aided the blaze. A separate fire near Sterling burned Pete Randoms house.
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Steele
N. D
J. H. Traux
Dean
J. A. Durham
C. D
William Messdorf
Logan
Emmons
C. H. Blake
Kidder
Stanley
Allen
Lyons
Robinson
Smith
Mercury
Sterling
Pete Random
Telegraph wire could encircle world many times
A statement notes that the telegraph wire used in the United States would span nearly fifteen circumnavigations of the globe, illustrating the expansive reach imagined for communications infrastructure.
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United States
Ministers to be brought to Tien Tsin under escort
Washington reports Minister Wu received a cable from Sheng stating Pekin's foreign ministers will be escorted to Tien Tsin. They are said to be supplied with food and protected by the Chinese government. McKinley says a peaceful settlement hinges on ministers' safety and restored communication.
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Sheng
Tien Tsin
Washington
Shanghai
Pekin
McKinley
Northern Pacific Orders More Equipment
The Northern Pacific confirms continued procurement of railroad gear. Contracts include Lackawanna Iron and Steel for 404 thousand dollars of steel rails, Illinois Steel for 200 thousand dollars of rails, and a Chicago firm for forty flat cars. Rails fund extensions in North Dakota, flat cars haul logs in Northern Minnesota, plus other heavy purchases for next year.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Lackawanna Iron and Steel Works
Illinois Steel Company
Chicago
North Dakota
Minnesota
Reception Honors Governor Nominee Wipperman in Wahpeton
A grand reception for Max Wipperman, fusion governor nominee, was held at Wahpeton court house grounds. The Maroon band played as lanterns lit the area and speakers included Gustave Schuler, Judge Lauder, George W. Freerks, Frank Orcutt, and Senator P J McCumber who urged voters to entrust state affairs to Mr Wiperman.
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Commonwealth
Mr. Wipperman
Receiver Appointed for North Dakota Telephone and Electrical Co
Judge Glaspell appointed Attorney J A Murphy of Jamestown as receiver for the North Dakota Telephone and Electrical Company a local concern with assets around 25000. The Smith and Rogers Lumber Co sought the appointment after hearings Saturday. The business operated in Foster Wells and Eddy counties with owners living in the area. the line was recent and reportedly profitable but was not.
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Jamestown
Glaspell
J. A. Murphy
North Dakota Telephone and Electrical Company
Foster
Wells
Eddy
Smith & Rogers Lumber Company
Trainmen Killed in Landslide Crash at King's Coulee
Milwaukee passenger train struck a landslide at King's Coulee in Wabasha Minnesota at 2 a m. Engineer Hathaway and Fireman Thomas were killed when the engine overturned sliding down the slope.
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Wabazha
Minn
Milwaukee
King’s Coulee
Hathaway
Thomas
Charley Thompson to Enter West Point After Change
Jamestown reports Charles Thompson receives telegram that Burrows of Grand Forks cannot attend West Point. Charley, now the alternate, must go and will depart tonight to face the examination, with clear acceptance expected. The appointment originated from a Senator.
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Jamestown
Chas. Thompson
Burrows
Grand Forks
West Point Military Academy
Charley
West Point
Bright Young Man Receives Four-Year Academy Appointment
Charley McCumber is named lieutenant after four years at the academy. He studied at Ann Arbor University last year and passed all exams easily, hailed as one of the state's brightest young men.
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McCumber
Academy
Charley
Ann Arbor University
Senator La Moure Talks With St Paul Dispatch
In a Windsor interview Senator La Moure of North Dakota discusses the state convention, Pembina politics, and the outcome. He states he had few delegates, denies exerting favors, and predicts McKinley will win the state by a large margin with the ticket elected.
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Jud
St. Paul
la Moure
North Dakota
Dispatch
Windsor
Winship
Driscoll
Sphinx
Pembina
McKinley
Northern Pacific retrenchment amid wheat damage reports
Reports from New York on July 25 indicate retrenchment in Northern Pacific expenses due to wheat damage in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Some improvements are deferred and unbuilt branches may remain protected. No pay cut for track workers until cold weather. Western Montana and Pacific states show strong traffic prospects. Lamont and Kendrick's Pacific coast trip is linked to trans Pacific traffic.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Dakotas
Minnesota
Montana
Washington
Oregon
Pacific States
Messrs. Lamont and
Kendrick
Pacific Coast
Fatalities in Windsor Collar Factory Chemical Explosion
A Windsor Collar company room blast and ensuing fire in Chicago killed Ella Mc Claughlin and an unknown woman. Viola Ritter, Grace Peterson, and an unknown man suffered fatal burns as four women and five men faced injuries. the exact loss is reported as nominal.
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Chicago
Windsor Collar Company
Ella McClaughlin
Viola Ritter
Grace Peterson
Goebel Case Witness Recalls January Office Visits
Georgetown Kentucky July 25 Robert Noaks was recalled in the Goebel case and asked to fix the times he visited Powers office and Taylor's office on January 23. He did so. Private Secretary Todd testified seeing Youtsey and Powers in consultation with a gun across Powers legs.
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Goebel
Georgetown
Robert Noaks
Powers
Taylor
Todd
Youtsey
Defense in Jester trial begins testimony
New London, July 25. The defense started submitting testimony in the Jester trial this morning. Four witnesses, challenging key points from the prosecution, were placed on the stand.
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New London
Jealousy Drives Murder Suicide in Chicago
In Chicago this morning Ludwig Rasmus sen shot and killed Mrs. Augusta Bergenthal at her home and then killed himself. Jealousy was the motive cited.
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Chicago
Ludwig Rasmussen
Augusta Bergenthal
Fugitives report troops kill Boxers in Shanghai
Fugitives from the interior claim imperial troops are killing Boxers on sight in Shanghai as they accuse the fighters of plunging into a hopeless struggle.
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Shanghai
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Kempff
Colon
Yokohama
Tien Tain
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