Des Moines notes on Boxer outbreak and army post funds
Des Moines dispatch reports sister Clara Groesbeck, a missionary near Hong Kong, citing Boxer killings in north China and expressing hope for redress. Groesbeck and husband plan to stay Swatow as a safe refuge. Army post subscriptions total 21000 with Des Moines still to report. Fortunes of horse show excitement rise as Des Moines gears to host September event under national rules with noted judges. State Bank of Gladbrook forms, capital 500000, with Molter president. Iowa agriculture department supply purchases under scrutiny for stationery needs. possible attorney general opinion sought.
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Frank Halloway
Clara Groesbeck
Hong Kong
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Des Moines College
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Des Moinen
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St. Louis
National Horse Show and Exhibitors’ Association
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Chicago
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New Orleans
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Rice and Sims
Polk County
Robbery on Missouri Pacific Train Atchison
A July 28 robbery halted a Missouri Pacific passenger train near Atchison Kansas. A masked man entered the express car, demanded the money from the messenger John Kreiser, and pistol whipped him. The robber forced Kreiser to open the safe and escaped when the train slowed about a mile outside Atchison. The crew and local authorities pursued, with various names and details reported but the outcome unclear.
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Missouri Pacific
Atchison
John Kreiser
Kreiser
Onuha
Ras Poole Disappears from Nashua After Fifteen Years
Ras Poole, longtime cashier for Lipman Lesser's Nashua bank, vanished several days ago. Officials report no foul play or financial irregularities. Poole left a note to his wife promising to send funds later, stating he had left Nashua for good.
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Nashu
Washua
C. &. Poole
Lipman Lesser’s
Mysteribun
Mets
Mr. Poole
Sarah E
Paris
Beating Two Highwaymen at Potosi Landing
Dubuque grocer Peter Hansen narrowly escaped with his life after a desperate encounter with two highwaymen at the Potosi Wix steamboat landing fifteen miles north of Dubuque. He had gone to close a team deal offered by a telephone message, was attacked when only a short distance from the road, wounded in the right arm, and fought off the assailants who fled into the woods.
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Dubuque
Peter Hansen
Potosi
Wix
Here
Wisconsin
Hansen
Archbishop Keane Named Archbishop of Dubuque
A report from Archbishop Kain in Paris confirms Archbishop Keane of Washington, now under oculist care in Bressells, is appointed to Dubuque. The letter notes he may bring official proof home, a departure from the usual papal legation transmission.
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Kain
Dubuque
Washington
St. Louis
Paris
Keane
Catholic University of Washington
Bressells
Town
Farmer Wanek Killed In Hay Mowing Accident Near Amana
In Iowa City July 25 farmer Joseph Wanek four miles SE of Amana perished when his mowing seat was thrown by a driven horse panic. The mower blade severed both legs and the man died as horses charged downhill, leaving a bleeding, lifeless body.
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Iowa City
Joseph Wanek
Amana
Wanek
Engineer injured in whirling machine mishap at White Star Tandy
In We Mars on July 24 engineer James Krall suffered a severe thigh injury when a high speed wringing machine burst. A piece of iron struck ten year old Jessie Mitchell on the forehead, causing a deep cut and narrowly missing a fatal blow.
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We Mars
James Krall
White Star Tandy
Jessie Mitchell
Middle-of-the-border party plans convention in Des Moines
The populint convention of the middle-of-the-road branch will be held in Des Moines on August 28 during the state fair. A call will be issued soon by Talitor Weeks. A full state ticket will be placed in the field, with efforts to secure Wharton Barker as presidential candidate.
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Das Mariner
Winterset
Damaged Grain Shipment Reported in Rockwell City
In Rockwell City on July 24 a round of heavy freight cars was damaged as grain spilled from a stalled vessel. The loss is estimated at a significant sum, with shipments and duties unsettled as crews work to salvage what remains.
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Rockwell City
Supal Graki
Les Vest
Lhasa
Untite Galng ttt Fort Dodge Hill 240 De Tooghnan reports
Fort Dodge area reports a locally noted event with unclear details and scattered references to officials and observers. The fragment mentions Welster county, Opthahuin, Toolepste Fall, and Pe Host with disrupted phrases and names, indicating a partially legible notice or diary-like clipping.
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Fort Dodge
Hill
de Tooghnan
Welster
Spovitie
Contracts for new Soldiers' Home buildings far above bids
Marshalltown July 21 seven bids opened for the Soldiers' Home projects. State Architect Liebbe and board member Downie say bids run about 40 percent higher than expected. Contractors insist buildings cannot be built for less than bid figures, plans revised later to reduce costs toward appropriations.
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Marshalltown
Tlome
John Downie
I. P. Liebbe
Architee
Mysterious Death of Jonathan Crater in Dubuque
Jonathan Crater, a brilliant musician long in town, died after a sudden illness. Once married to the daughter of a Santa Fe railroad VP, he later separated and wed Mrs Johann Welsh two weeks earlier. He left his body to the State University of Town for dissection.
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Dubuque
Nly
Jonathan Crater
Santa Fe Railroad
Crater
Die
Huque
Johann Welsh
Medical Department
The
State University of Town
Colonel Latin Attacken Ottumwa Incident
Colonel TL Lailin of Ottumwa was attacked by Mrs Thomas Gallagher, wife of a saloon keeper, with a horsewhip near her husband’s business. Lailin wrested the whip, the assailant retreated home. Narratives vary over cause, with Gallagher claiming abuse and slander, which Lailin denies.
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Latin
Openings Planned in County Mound Excavations by State
Curator Aldrich of the State Historical Department will visit the county in coming weeks to open six or seven mound sites between the Skiave Shelley bridge and the 46-to-1 bridge on both sides of the quiver. He has secured specimens including jipes axes Maortiurs and knives and will employ a crew for thorough excavation once land access is arranged. A large saber of valuable Th. Hida is noted as a key find in the scene.
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Aldrich
State Historical Department
Skiave Shelley
Ife
Unknown death by own action near Trapice
Hunterville reports a man found dead by hanging from a tree limb with rope near Central on July 27. The body appears to have been there several days and identity is not yet established.
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Trapice
Central
Widow of Baldwin Farmer Found Hanged in Barn Loft
Mrs. Tita Volpe, wife of a well known farmer near Baldwin, was found dead by hanging in the barn loft. No cause is known.
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Clinton
Tita Volpe
Baldwin
Lightning claims life of Miss Selma Bren near Oxeeolki
A young woman identified as Miss Selma Bren from the Oxeeolki area was struck and killed by lightning. The report notes Miss Bren resided in the locality and was observed with a shawl when the fatal incident occurred. Further details are sparse in the fragment.
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Elma Brenmain
Oxeeolki
Euma Yindles
Death In Farmhouse Tragedy Affects Widow
A farmer's wife, living several miles from Ulehwin in Jackson County, died in what appears to be self harm. Neighbors found her body after a loud disturbance was heard in the dark. The scene showed no external injuries, and no reason is given for the alleged self inflicted death. authorities investigate but rule none.
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Vyolpel
Ulehwin
Militia Called Out as New Orleans Battles Disorder
In New Orleans during last night and today a black man was killed and about six others badly wounded. White mobs attacked black residents, forcing many from the streets. Mayor Capdevielle ordered 500 special policemen and Gov Heard sent 1,300 state militia to restore order and protect port business, prompting a shutdown of wholesale districts and riverfront activity.
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Seriou
Govenor Heard
Promy
Capdeviclle
Cuban frauds probe brands Rathbone guilty of neglect
Washington July 27 official investigation by Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow declares Director General Rathbone guilty of gross official neglect and fraudulent practices. Bristow finds Neely embezzlements totaling at least 131713 and says Rathbone should answer for unauthorized per diems personal expenses and unaccounted warrants. Thompson of Havana is implicated in the fraud network.
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Washington
Bristow
Rathbone
Charles F. W. Neely
Thompson
Havana
Neely
Mr. Rathbone
Foreigners Panic at Hankow Amid Native Hostility
A Russo–Sinian report from Hankow notes foreigners are in a constant panic due to native hostility, with American and British consuls advising families to move to Shanghai. The viceroy orders protections, while a Russian unit traveling to Port Arthur loses fifteen killed and many wounded after clashes with locals.
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St. Petersburg
Trussiani
Shanghai
Nugsian
Seoul
M. ‘Pavloff
Port Arthur
Yang
Ifteen
Fierce Fight at Panama Between Gove Troops and Rebels
In Colon Colombia on July 27 a fierce engagement continues between government troops and insurgents around Panama. Many killed or wounded. a four hours armistice to tend the injured and bury the dead. The steamer Bernard Hull arrived at Colon from Savannah with 1,000 government reinforcements. General Campos Serrano, governor of the department, brought them. A cable between Colon and Jamaica has been repaired.
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Colon
Colombia
Panama
Bernard Hull
Savanilla
Campos Serrano
Jamaica
Telegram from Consul Goodnow on killings at Yaoting
A telegram from Consul Goodnow reports that foreigners and many native Christians were killed at Yaoting near Shanghai. Misions burned and Americans mentioned include the Sincox family and Miss Gould and Morrill. The cablegram reports disturbances at Yunay and places Yaoting about seventy five miles southwest of Peking.
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Washington
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Yaoting
Sincox
Taylor
Pekin
Gould
Morrill
Customs Office
Yunay
State Department
Note from Peking relays danger to legations
Washington July 26 A cable from Commander Thomas reports Conger July 4 message received July 21 from Peking stating danger of general massacre by Chinese soldiers at the legation and that the city is without a government except the Chinese army Relief forces would face heavy opposition entry into Pekin likely to be hotly contested This confirms the minister alive on July 4 and disputes an earlier massacre story from June 27 while casting doubt on the July 6 report
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Santiago
J. W. Reynolds
Joe Wheeler
United States Army
Reynolds
Mousange
Peking
Washington
Brooklyn
Chomas
Navy Department
Che Foo
Conger
Sin
Tg Legation
Elt
Fo Ius Siupre
Pekin
Thomas
Sore — Straits
Shanghai
Admiral Seymour Report Denies Chinese Killings Tale
Report from Admiral Seymour’s camp contradicts sensational claims that he killed wounded during the Peking relief mission. The U S N officers who returned from the Orient say the dispatch highlights bravery of allied troops guarding the wounded and evacuating them by flatboats while others fought Chinese forces. General MacArthur notes another Philippines municipal government established at Vigan under the Philippines commission. M J Worley indicates a special train and show scenery for the state fair, with twelve cars of costumes to be stored nearby.
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Buuta
San Francisco
Smyeour
Moru
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Peking
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Orient
Hong Kong
Tiensin
Wigan
Washington
MacArthur
War Department
Philippines
Philippines Commission
Vigan
Tuzon
Young
Aguinaldo
M. J. Worley
Orientals
van Houten
Fatal Belfast Boat Collision Kills Five Passengers
Five people died and over thirty were injured when the steamers Dromedary and Alligator collided near Belfast Lough during an excursion. Panic on deck led to trampling and several injuries requiring amputations as boats were launched and survivors rescued. More likely drownings feared.
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Belfast Lough
Dromedary
Alligator
General Rising Expected in China Amid Missionary Refugees
Shanghai correspondent reports a general uprising in China deemed certain, with missionaries ordered to seek refuge at Shanghai or Tong Kong. Refugees are arriving from various regions in pitiable condition.
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London
Shanghai
The
Daily Express
China
Empire
Tong Kong
Hwang Hsu To Tie Kaiser In Crisis
Paris July 24 Berlin telegram from the Limes correspondent reports China deplores Tarai von Ket terer murder by rebels and says murderers are pursued and will be punished Leals hopes that the religions of man With Cierny will not guide this state of things
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Limes
China
Emeperor William
Tarai von Ketterer
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Arma
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Missionaries blamed for China trouble by Rev Halsey
Rev Dr A W Halsey of the Presbyterian foreign missions board criticizes missionaries for stirring trouble in China. He cites a letter from Dr A D Farles and warns Christians against political entanglements and sensational journalism while noting European powers seized all ports from Port Arthur to Hong Kong. He argues Gordon should have stayed disengaged.
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New York
Ivy
A. W. Halsey
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
China
Bedford Presbyterian Church
A. D. Farles
Halsey
Port Arthur
Hong Kong
Gordon
Progressive Party
Russians Hard Pressed In Charbin Front
A July 22 dispatch from General Grodekoff reports Russian forces at Charbin under heavy strain. 205 men with a convoy of Chinese Christians were attacked by Boxers on July 12 after leaving Te Lin July 7, with ammunition running low and Charbin defenses stretched. Manchuria sees daily threats as rebels and marauders overrun the region, and local governors lack authority while families along the railway are concentrated.
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St. Petersburg
Grodekoff
Khabarovsk
Odessa
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Te Lin
Churcin
Groderkoff
Manchuria
Czar Opposes Conquest Friction in Russian Councils
London dispatch reports differences in the council of war with General Kouropatkin favoring a 100000-man Manchuria drive while Emperor Nicholas II seeks limited operations to defend and pacify frontier districts. The czarist view: no conquests, only securing borders and steering China toward calmer waters amid civil strife. Also notes U.S. action forbidding arms exports to China and guidance to customs to detain shipments that could aid insurgents impacting Americans.
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Hls
London
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Czarig
Lynching and assaults shock Huntsville residents
Elijah Clark, a Black man, was lynched near the crime scene after assaulting a 1-year-old girl in Huntsville. Wounded by bullets, William Vining was severely hurt while trying to intervene as the mob acted. A separate naval telegram mentions the Oregon and dispatches from Washington, with unclear details on the rest of the events.
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Ata
Elijah Clark
Susan Priest
Elis
William Vining
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