Invasion of China discussed by officials and Chaffee base
News from Washington reports anxiety in official circles over possible invasion plans in China. General Chaffee’s headquarters are laid at Chefoo with about 5 000 troops expected, mostly from the Philippines, while operations center on Canton if war becomes likely. Dispatches describe vast numbers at Pekin and ongoing foreign expeditions near Tien Tsin and Lang Fang as efforts to reach Pekin continue.
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Canton
Chios
Washington
Chaffee
War Department
Chefon
Nagasaki
Chefco
Chee
Chefoo
Philippines
Lang Kang
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Lang Fang
Tien Tin
Seymour
Low
Baseball score recap with rain postponement in Brooklyn game
On the ball field the Chicago team beat Pittsburg 9 to 2 with 9 hits and 2 errors while Pittsburg had 9 runs 15 hits and 3 errors. St Louis defeated Cincinnati 5 to 4 with 10 hits and 1 error for St Louis and 5 hits 1 error for Cincinnati. Brooklyn and New York game postponed due to rain.
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Chicago
Pittsburg
Killen
Nichols
Tannehall
Scriver
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Habn
Peitz
Young
Criget
Brooklyn
New York
Attend Roanoke Carnival July 2 to 7
An advertisement touts a beauty health decree urging women to stay healthy to remain attractive. It claims constipation or kidney trouble causes pimples and a dull complexion. Electric Bitters is advertised as a remedy to regulate stomach liver and kidneys and purify the blood and improve appearance. It costs 50 cents at drug stores.
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Spratd
A Card of Tanks
Mrs Dory of Des Moines Iowa thanks Chamberlain's Cough Remedy for relief in eighty cases of coughs lung troubles and whooping cough. She expresses lasting indebtedness to the manufacturers and notes it is sold by H N White, Druggist.
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Chamberlain
Dory
Des Moins
Iuwa
H. N. White
One Minute Cough Cure Promises Quick Relief
Reports show that over fifteen hundred jives have been saved through the use of One Minute Cough Cure. Most of these were cases of grippe, croup, asthma, whooping cough, bronchitis and pneumonia. Its early use prevents consumption, H N White.
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H.N. White
Mr J E Lilly Recovers After Typhoid Pneumonia
Hannibal Missouri resident J E Lilly, once bedridden with typhoid fever and pneumonia, credits a rapid recovery to Dr King’s New Discovery. He reports one bottle brought relief, continuing use restored strength. The remedy is advertised as a universal cure with trial bottles available.
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J. E. Lilly
Hannibal
Dr. King
Accused of Four Murders Rocks Noble County Lawsuit
Rushville June 27 Charles F Dale insurance agent and farm owner in Noble County faces a circuit court suit charging he murdered his wife Laura Dale and three Frazees to gain their land. Plaintiffs John H Frazee and two sisters seek to quit title and have Frazee land title vested in themselves. Dale allegedly transferred the land to his brother O M Dale in Chicago May 30. The case has caused a profound sensation.
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Rushville
Lal
Charles F. Dale
Noble Towns
Ship
Circuit
Laura Dale
Ben Frazee
Edward Fraze
Dale
Frazee
John H. Frazee
Lewis Clark
Elmer Hughes
Freze
Laura
Edward Frezee
Mrs. Frazee
Mr. Frazee
Beo Frezee
O. M. Dale
Chicago
WIDESPREAD MALFEASANCE SHOCKS CAPTOWN AT SOLIDER AID
In Capetown on June 27 a painful sensation followed exposure of widespread malfeasance in handling comfort supplies for sick and wounded British soldiers. Officials face inquiries as investigations begin into procurement and distribution lapses.
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Capetown
Unidentified Man Leaps Into Delaware River
An unidentified man jumped from a ferry boat at Sylvana Glen opposite Gloucester into the Delaware River early this morning. No trace of the body has been found.
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Philadelphia
Delaware River
Sylvana Glen
Gloucester
Hood's Sarsaparilla Offers Simple Health Solution
An old health ad claims health rests on digestion and pure blood and promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a quick fix for stomach and blood disorders. It lists cures for scrofula satrium catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and other diseases and praises Hood's Pills as a favorite family cathartic.
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Hood
Local man praises Chamberlain's Pain Balm
A. Bascock of Eric Pennsylvania sprained his left hip while lifting boxes and misdiagnosed as rheumatism. After limited relief from doctors he used Chamberlain's Pain Balm, bought from H N Wotter Druggist, and reports a complete cure. He now recommends it to friends.
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Chamberlain
A. Bascock
Eric
H. N
De Wit's Little Early Risers Pills
Small in size and great in results are De Wit's Little Early Risers, the famous little pills that cleanse the liver and bowels. They do not gripe.
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de Wit
Railroad Stock Schemes Spur Employee Investment and Local Benefit
The Illinois Central and Great Northern railways pioneer worker investment plans. An Employee Investment Company subscribes for 10,000 shares of Great Northern stock, issuing certificates purchasable by staff with earnings up to 5000 dollars. Dividends go to certificate holders, who may withdraw with 6 percent interest. certificates are nontransferable. The scheme aims to align employee and public welfare with company prosperity.
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Pany
Tuey
Great Northern Company
the Railroad Gazette
Lawyers clash as ink battle disrupts circuit court
In Grafton Judge Julia W Holt presides as W G Conley and A M Cunningham clash over oaths of office. Cunningham hurls a red ink filled ink well at Conley. it misses, splattering the wall and bar. Cunningham apologizes. Kerr is jailed for sleeping in court.
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Cunningham
Egyptian ruler arrives in London after illness
The Khedive of Egypt landed in London this morning and was warmly greeted by the Duke of York and other notable figures. He has recovered from a recent illness and is presented to the crowd as he arrives in the capital.
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Duke of York
London
Kbhedive of
Egypt
Clendenin Whitworth Wedding at Whitworth Home
Florence Whitworth and S E K Clendenin wed at G R Whitworth Esq home with Rev J S Stone officiating. Best man H O Whitworth and maid of honor Blanche Green. The couple left by train No 4 for Bullington North Carolina amid rice showers.
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G. R. Whitworth
Florence Whitworth
S. EK. Clendenin
Norfolk and Western
J. S. Stone
H. O
Dr Kings New Life Pill Claim On Health Power
An old advertisement asserts Dr Kings New Life Pill uncorks brain and body power by correcting stomach liver kidneys and bowels disorders. It promises vigor and success and notes a price of 25 cents at all drug stores.
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Dr. King
Dyspepsia Cure Promoted By H N White
The advertisement claims Kodol Dyspepsia Cure digests food for quicker nourishment and stomach relief. It asserts the product heals all stomach troubles, prevents fermentation, and allows eating freely after meals. It is pitched as pleasant and reliable for even severe cases.
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H. N. White
Bucklen Arnica Salve Claims Quick Healing Wonders
The advertisement touts Bucklen's Arnica Salve as a cure for skin eruptions fever sores ulcers and various ailments. It claims effectiveness for boils felons corns warts cuts bruises burns chapped hands chilblains and piles with a 26 cent price and guaranteed cure offered by druggists.
Americans and British First to Enter Tsin
A courier from Seymour reports Americans and British were the first to enter Tien Tsin after a tough race against the Boxers. The Admiral faced heavy pressure and could not hold out beyond two days.
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Ibn Tsin
Seymour
Tien Tsin
Allied Forces Break Through Besieged City Gate
London dispatch notes a dawn breach as 2000 international troops including 150 Americans lift the siege on Tien Tsin area. Chinese and Boxers retreat after heavy shelling. arsenal seized and control restored by noon with Americans and British entering the city. Pekin Europeans reportedly safe per British consul Amoy. Korea rejects Russia concession deals amid unsettled claims on Sesampho assets.
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Tien Tsin
Chinoose
Seymour's exhausted force pressed by Boxers and troops
A dispatch reports Admiral Seymour's eight hundred strong expedition near Tien Tsin under siege by Chinese forces for twelve days. Casualties reach 63 killed and 200 wounded as supplies dwindle and the march toward Pekin stalls with Boxers and Imperial troops both contesting the field.
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Pekin
Tne
Ministers Leave Pekin for Chang Yat Wan Escort
French consul reports ministers departed Pekin by the north gate escorted by Chinese guards and headed toward Chang Yai Wan via the coast. A Shanghai dispatch notes Prince Tuan sending visitors to Sian Fu with escort. Berlin says Germany may add six thousand volunteers to China forces. Yokohama reports an emperor approved a fifteen million yen outlay for Chinese operations. Seoul dispatches warn of rising danger to Christians amid hostilities in Korea.
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Boris
Kinghai
Pekin
Chang Yai Wan
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Sian Fu
Seoul
Korea
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Lilinois Central
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Clendenin
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City
Rezuted
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Peck
Amoy Tel
Cheioo
Soantuoga
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Taku
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