Mediation Sought Over Dispatch Believed Faked
Washington reports China asked U S aid to mediate with Pekin but Secretary Hay cautions awaiting clearer information. European powers doubt Conger dispatch as genuine while Shanghai consul Goodnow suspects an old Conger message repurposed. Imperial decree blames the Christian Mission Association and vows to protect foreigners and punish killers.
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Washington
United States
China
State Department
Hay
Canton
Pekin
Hay Dispatch
Conger
Bower
Goodnow
Shanghai
Liu
Christian Mission Association
Doubts Cast on Conger Wu Dispatch Credibility
Washington reports indicate Minister Conger through Captain Thomas offers little light on the Wu message credibility. Analysts doubt its genuineness, suspect Conger sent multiple similar dispatches. Minister Wu remains under double guard amid heightened risk. London notes Lord Salisbury’s belief that foreigners in Pekin may have perished around July or shortly thereafter.
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Minister Conger
Capt
Thomas
Washington
Conger
Minister Wu
London
Lord Salisbury
Choate
Pekin
Suly
Chaffee Cables On Nagasaki Arrival And Sails for Taku
General Chaffee reports his arrival with troops in Nagasaki in good health and says he sails for Taku today. He conveys thanks for his major generalship in the dispatch.
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Chaffee
Washington
Nagasaki
Taku
Kempff Refusal to Bomb Taku Cited in War Report
Washington July 25 Kempff's report on his refusal to bombard Taku states allied officers were informed he was not authorized to initiate war with a peacful country and would limit actions to protecting American interests.
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Kempff
Washington
Taku
Kaiser vows no retreat as Berlin notes Conger message
Berlin, in July, regards U.S. Ambassador Conger's message as a week old while the Kaiser refuses to backtrack. The tone signals firm stance and impending policy continuation without concession.
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Berlin
Conger
Besieged Panamnian Towns Amid Revolt Fighting
Panama July 25 reports Pamag besieged by revolutionists. Fighting continues on outskirts with about two hundred dead since Friday. Government forces aim to hold out with reinforcements. hospital absorbs wounded and dying. General Losada among the injured as streets lie deserted. A decree has been issued.
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Panama
Pamag
Losada
Mrs Holley Addresses Devils Lake Chautauqua on Daughters of the American Revolution
Last night at Devils Lake a Chautauqua program featured Mrs. Holley of Bismarck speaking on the Daughters of the American Revolution. The Dixie Jubilee singers and Miss Marion Lindsay performed while a humorous recitation delighted the audience. The talk described the society's origin, aims, and Patriot memorial goals to honor revolutionary descendants and national liberty.
Wounded Ninth Infantry to be sent to Yokohama hospital
Dispatches from Washington report wounded officers and sailors from the Ninth Infantry, including Major Kegan and Lieutenants Lawton, Scoffel, and Jolly, aboard the Solace. About thirty wounded are expected to be sent to Yokohama hospital after Taku reports. The note also covers state war claims audits for Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Wisconsin, and Iowa with balances due and amounts allowed.
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Washington
Admiral Remey
Taku
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Kegan
Noyes
Bookmiller
Lawton
Scoffel
Jolly
Marine Corps
Solace
Yokohama Hospital
War Department
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Wisconsin
Towa
Big Hay Loss From Fire In North Dakota Meadow
A fire near Englevale fourteen miles southwest of Llabon destroyed nearly 2000 tons of hay in stack and on the ground. Workingman smoking a pipe is blamed. Principal sufferers include T. J. Dwire P. W. Mook and W. B. Loomer. Violent southwesterly gales Friday and Saturday fanned several prairie fires making them extremely dangerous.
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Lulabon
N. D
Big Meadow
Englevale
Llabon
Hon
T. J. Dwire
P. W. Mook
W. B. Loomer
How Liscum Fell at Tien Tein
A Chefoo dispatch recounts Col. Liscum's men advancing under fire into a cul de sac at Tien Tsun on July 13 and Liscum being shot after urging his troops to not retreat. The piece notes British and American command miscommunication and cites a blunt order to press on. Also reports General Chaffee and the Sixth Cavalry arriving at Nagasaki aboard the Grant.
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Liscum
New York
Chefoo
Tientsin
Doorwards
Doorward
Chaffee
Washington
Nagasaki
Grant
Sixth Cavalry
Electric Light Suit in Fargo District Court
Fargo Gas & Electric Co sues Fargo Edison Co in district court seeking a temporary injunction to block new poles and circuits on main streets. Judge Pollock hears expert testimony and the case challenges 1881 franchise grants as exclusive and questions authority for an Edison expansion to the south side.
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3UST
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
MAD ITALIANS. MARINE KILLED IN NYC FIGHT
After taunting an Italian grocer Luigi Longuinico Private Pierce of the Fifth Battalion of the Marine Corps was killed and James Costigan wounded in New York City early this morning. The incident followed a quarrel with the Italian tradesman.
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Marine Corps
New York
Lugi Longuinico
Pierce
James Costigan
Rufus Alum Arrested After Storm Misfortune
A letter from Hot Springs Arkansas describes Rufus Alum’s health trip disrupted by a severe storm. He sought shelter at a colored lady’s house, fainted, and his money was stolen by local residents. Police then jailed him.
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Rufus
Rufus Alum
Hot Springs
Ark
Lndy
Man Held in Hot Cell Suffered Enfeebling Deprivation
A jailed individual was kept for days in a small hot cell without adequate food or water and without ice. After several days confinement a doctor’s representations led to release. He may sue the city over the mistreatment.
Fargo Adopts Record Tax Levy To Fund City
Fargo city council approved a 712? thousand dollar tax levy for city purposes, highest in history, with a 44 increase from last year. General fund, bond interest, sinking, and improvement districts are listed. school levy set at 12 thousand for all purposes, plus 40 thousand for a new high school. Alderman Roberts warned the levy could reach seven to eight percent of assessed value.
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Fargo
Johnson
Cummings
Donaldson
Park
Roberts
Prairie Fire Losses Darken Steele Nebraska Area
Prairie fires near Steele North Dakota and surrounding counties burned hay and pasture, with 125 tons of hay lost for J H Traux and 300 tons at William Messdorf. The blaze threatened Steele several hours with officials and residents fighting the flames. Crop prospects deteriorated as rye and flax yields drop and 1,088 acres burned across the county.
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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
Ministers to be brought to Tien Tain under escort
Washington July 24 Minister Wu reports a cable from Sheng saying the foreign ministers at Pekin will be escorted to Tien Tain and supplied with coal under Chinese protection. McKinley says an amicable settlement will be easy after assurance the ministers are alive, danger to lives and property is removed, and lines of communication restored.
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Washington
Sheng
Shanghai
Pekin Ae
Tien Tain T
Csina
McKinley
Ives
Northern Pacific Expands Rail Equipment Purchases
The Northern Pacific confirms new orders for equipment including steel rails from Lackawanna Iron and Steelworks, rails from Minos Steel, and freight cars from a Chicago firm. Rail lines support North Dakota extensions while flat cars haul logs in Northern Minnesota. additional heavy purchases target next year’s traffic.
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Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Lackawanna Iron and Steelworks
HiNi
Minos Steel Company
Chicago
North Dakota
Minnesota
A Little Jolly Reception for Max Wiperman
Wahpeton held a July 4 reception at the courthouse for governor nominee Max Wiperman on a fusion ticket. A Maroon band played and lanterns adorned the grounds while speakers included Gustave Schuler Judge Lau ler George W Freerks and Commander in Chief Frank Orcutt. Senator P J McCumber gave the main address urging support to place state affairs in Wiperman’s hands.
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Wahpeton
Max Wipperman
Court House
Gustave Schuler
Lauler
George W. Freerks
Frank Orcutt
P. J. McCumber
Commonwealth
Wipperman
Receiver Appointed for North Dakota Telephone and Electrical
Judge Glaspell appointed J A Murphy of Jamestown as receiver for the North Dakota Telephone and Electrical company, with operations in Foster Wells and Eddy counties. The Smith Rogers Lumber firm sought the appointment amid ongoing legal arguments. Company property is valued at about 25040 dollars, with owners residing locally. The line was recently established and was expected to yield strong returns, which apparently did not occur.
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Jamestown
Glaspell
J. A. Murphy
North Dakota Telephone and Electrical Company
Foster
Wells
Eddy
Smith & Rogers Lumber Company
Milwaukee passenger hits landslide near King's Coulee
In Wabazha Minnesota at 2 o'clock this morning a Milwaukee passenger train collided with a landslide at King's Coulee. Engineer Hathaway and Fireman Thomas were killed when the engine over turned.
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Wabazha
Minn
Milwaukee
King’s Coulee
Hathaway
Thomas
West Point Appointment for Charley Thompson
Jamestown July 21 Charles Thompson has learned Burrows of Grand Forks cannot attend West Point so Charley Thompson will travel tonight for the academy. He must pass the standard examination but is expected to be accepted. appointment made by a Senator.
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West Point
Jamestown
Chas. Thompson
Burrows
Grand Forks
West Point Military Academy
Charley
Senator Moore Interview Highlights North Dakota Victory Talk
The St Paul Dispatch notes Senator Moore of North Dakota was in the city and interviewed. He discusses Winship and Driscoll, delegate counts, and Pembina politics. Moore predicts McKinley will win North Dakota by a large margin and asserts the ticket will be elected.
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Jud
St. Paul
Moore
North Dakota
Dispatch
Windsor
Winship
Driscoll
Sphinx
Pembina
Pembinu
McKinley
Northern Pacific retrenchment amid wheat damage reports
News from New York on July 25 notes retrenchment in Northern Pacific expenses due to wheat damage in the Dakotas and Minnesota. Some improvements are deferred and protected branches may not be built. The track department workforce remains unchanged, and cold weather halts work. Prospects for traffic in Montana Washington and Oregon are strong with Pacific states expected to see the largest volumes.
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New York
Northern Pacific
Dakotas
Minnesota
Monta
Washington
Oregon
Montana
Pacific States
Mesars
Lamont
Kendrick
Pacific Coast
Violent collar factory explosion claims lives in Chicago
In Windsor Collar company plant room 12 chemicals exploded at noon. Four women and five men were inside as the building burned. Ella Mc Claughlin died attempting to jump from a fourth story window. An unknown girl also perished. Viola River Grace Peterson and an unknown man suffered fatal burns. The loss is nominal. In Kentucky, Robert Noaks recalled in the Goebel case to discuss January visits to Powers and Taylor offices with Todd noting Youtsey and Powers in consultation with a gun nearby.
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Chicago
Windsor Collar Company
Ella McClaughlin
Viola River
Grace Peterson
Goebel
Georgetown
Robert Noaks
Powers
Taylor
Todd
Youtsey
Defense Begins Testimony in Jester Trial at New London
Defense started presenting witnesses in the Jester trial at New London. Four witnesses testified, challenging key prosecution points and offering contradicting testimony.
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New London
Jealousy Sparks Fatal Shooting and Suicide in Chicago
Ludwig Rasmus sen shot and killed Mrs. Augusta Bergenthal at her home in Chicago and then killed himself. Jealousy was cited as the cause. He acted this morning in a fatal domestic tragedy.
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Chicago
Ludwig Rasmussen
Augusta Bergenthal
Imperial troops killing Boxers on sight in Shanghai
Fugitives report imperial forces kill Boxers on sight in Shanghai on July 25, claiming soldiers drove them into a hopeless struggle as the city faced violent crackdown.
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Shanghai
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Colon
Yokohama
Tien Tein
Tien Tain
MacKinley
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