Russia War Update Reports Priority to Notify Powers
London dispatch claims Russia will notify powers that relief of the Pekin legations completes its task. Washington cabinet session discussed the Chinese situation amid reports the allied forces faced setbacks while Chinese capital hints at a southward move. General Chaffee allegedly plans to keep 15,000 troops in China through winter.
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Chaffee
China
London
St. Petersburg
Russia
Pekin Legations
Washington
Japanese Move Toward Paoting Fu From Taku
Berlin reports a Tien Tsin dispatch stating Japanese forces are advancing from Taku toward Paoting Fu to occupy it. A German convoy carrying provisions arrived at Pekin on August 22. The Tien Tsin Yang Tun line runs, but the stretch to Pekin is in poor repair.
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Berlin
Tien Tsin
Taku
Paoting Fu
Pekin
Yang Tun
Japanese Take Summer Palace as War Moves South
Pekin reports Japanese troops seized the Summer Palace today while the Winter Palace remains guarded. Russians aim to destroy the palace, Japanese to preserve it as the southward advance begins. Several troops protect converts nearby.
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Pekin
Summer Palace
Winter Palace
Japanese Legation denies Empress Dowager and Emperor captured
Moscow dispatch reports the Japanese Legation denying capture of the Empress Dowager and the Emperor Kwang-su. The Dowager is said to have escaped to Yegol while Kwang-su may be dead. Tsitsikar governor offered peace to Grodekoff who refused negotiations.
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Moscow
Kwang-su
Yegol
Pekin
Tsitsikar
Khabarovsk
Grodekoff
Blight Upon His Name A North Carolinian Appeals to Gov Tyler
William A. Raines of Stokes County North Carolina pleads to Governor Tyler to remove political disabilities. A Confederate cavalry veteran he served bravely in the war and was imprisoned in 1871 for seven years after a clash with a Federal soldier in Prince George County Virginia. He now seeks relief to clear his name before death.
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Richmond
William A. Raines
Stokes County
N.C
Tyler F
Raies
Prince George County
Raines
Virginia
N. C
Tyler
Dems Nominate Ten T Moore Jackson for Congress in West Virginia
In Sistersville August 29 the Democrats of West Virginia's First District nominated Ten T Moore Jackson of Clarksburg Harrison County for Congress to oppose incumbent Republican B B Dovener. Four other aspirants contested. Jackson, though initially unwilling, won on the first ballot. Jackson is a wealthy businessman finishing a short line railroad from Clarksburg to New Marwinsville, opposed by the Baltimore and Ohio. If he accepts, he would make a strong run.
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Sistersville
W. Va
T. Moore Jackson
Clarksburg
Harrison County
Congress
B B. Dovener
Jackson
New Marwinsville
Baltimore and Ohio
Negro lawyer to challenge southern disfranchisement laws in U S Supreme Court
Boston reports Gilea S. Jackson of Richmond Va acting for the National Council of the Constitutional Rights Association engages ex Attorney General A. B. Hillsbury and W. C. P. Breckinridge as counsel to seek review of southern statutes and amendments claimed to disfranchise Negroes The case likely moves through Massachusetts courts toward the state Supreme Court Also various small ads and remedies noted including a real estate rent offer and medicine promotions
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Boston
Gilea $. Jackson
Richmond
National Council of the Constitutional Rights Association
A. B. Hillsbury
W. C. P. Breckinridge
Lexington
Supreme Court of the United States
Massachusets
Supreme Court
Cuba Grown Tobacco Behind John Harper Cigars
In the sunlit Cuban fields the same tobacco that fuels John Harper cigars is grown, showcasing the famed quality tied to his brand and the season's balmy climate.
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Cuba
John Harper
North Carolina political outlook and race issue in 1896
In Virginia and North Carolina politics observers debate party strength in nationwide 1896 elections. Republicans claim possible wins in districts Nine, Ten, Two and perhaps Four, while Democrats defend gains, cite new voting laws, and emphasize the race question as settled yet potentially influencing turnout. Simmons likely to become senator. turnout shaped by constitutional amendment and black voters' role.
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Washington
Virginia
Metropolitan
Walker
North Carolina
Kansas City
Baseball scores from three city matchups
On the Ball Field at Boston Boston 6 New York 5 with 8 hits and 2 errors for New York. Batteries Cuppy Clarke versus Carrick Bowerman. At Brooklyn Brooklyn 8 Philadelphia 8 with 14 hits and 1 error. Meinnerty McGuire Orth McParland. At Chicago Chicago 3 St Louis 3 with 9 hits and 4 errors. Callahan Dex ter Sudhoff Robinson.
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Boston
New York
Cuppy
Clarke
Carrick and Bowerman
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Meinnerty
McGuire
Orth and McParland
Chicago
St. Louis
Callahan
Dexter
Sudhoff
Robinson
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Quick Health Fix
The text touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a simple health solution linking digestion and pure blood. It claims rapid cures for stomach and blood disorders and lists conditions such as catarrh rheumatism and dyspepsia, urging prompt use for well-being.
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Hood
Notice of Iren Sam's departure from Bufield Mercantile
Jennie Sullivan announces Sam is no longer with Bufield Mercantile Company and states future arrangements will be announced. She thanks patrons for past support and asks continued patronage, promising to prioritize patrons’ interests. Phone orders will be promptly filled at the Blue Front.
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Tate Sam
Ie Bufield Mercantile Company
Electric Bitters touted as cure for scrofula and skin diseases
Dr D B Cargile of Washita asserts Electric Bitters cures Mrs Brewer of scrofula and relieves years of suffering. Ad praises Bitters as blood purifier for eczema and ulcers, claims liver and kidney benefits, and warns against counterfeit Witch Hazel Salve versions.
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D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
Brewer
Anarchist Antonio Teprato Arrested in Rome
In Rome on August 22 anarchist Antonio Teprato was arrested at a Carraro wineshop. Authorities found orders from an American branch of the International Brotherhood directing him to "the bug" along with a revolver two poignards and an oily fluid in his portmanteau. He had arrived in Naples as a first class passenger a week earlier and swallowed a paper before police could recover it.
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International Brotherhood
Rome
Antonio Teprato
Naples
Bresci Brings Trial Over King Jumbert Assassination
Milan August 29 Bresci the assassin of King Jumbert was brought to trial in a heavily guarded court. He faced interrogation requests from his counsel Signor Merlino which were denied. Bresci remained calm as soldiers and gendarmes filled the courtroom and an immense crowd gathered outside.
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Milan
Italy
Bresci
Jumbert
Signor Merlino
Pocahontas Republican Ilon Browning Not Active This Year
Ilon James Browning a prominent Pocahontas Republican and mine owner was in the city yesterday. He said he is not taking an active part in politics this year though he may speak briefly before the campaign ends. He expects General Walker to win in the Ninth district over William F. Rhea, noting Democratic opposition to Rhea and Republican opposition to Walker Roanoke Times.
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Ilon
James 8. Browning
Pocahontas
Browning
Tie
Walker
William F. Rhea
Ninth District
Rhea
Roanoke Times
West Virginia grocers to hold state meeting in Charleston
The West Virginia Retail Grocers Association will convene its annual state meeting in Charleston on September 4 and 5. No fewer than 100 delegates are expected. W. E. Godfrey of Cleveland Ohio will give the principal address.
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West Virginia Retail Grocers’ Association
Charleston
W. E. Godfrey
Cleveland
Ohio Merchant
Notable Doubled-Headed Snake Captured in Lewis County
A seven inch, week old doubled headed snake with four eyes and two distinct heads was captured in the upper end of Lewis County. It licks milk with two tongues and appears healthy and alert, reported by Buckhannon Banner.
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Lewis County
Buckhannon Banner
Campaign money and faith fuel political effort this year
A mock editorial notes millions will be spent in politics and compares funding to maintaining health with faith. It mentions a digestive product claim and references H N White.
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