Emperor Orders No Quarter In China Campaign Speech
Berlin dispatch quotes the German Emperor urging troops bound for China to spare nobody and take no prisoners. The message stresses discipline and German efficiency while warning of a harsh response to any violations, with officials noting the speech aligns with wartime propaganda and fears of a “yellow peril.”
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Lokal Anzei
Bremer
China
Germany
Seid
Sol
Lokal Anzeiger
Lokaliger
Vic
Nicholas
Emperor Joseph
Humbert
Mrn Vorwaerts
Confirms Safety of Legations Amid Tien Tsin Fire
Berlin reports from July 28 show German legation at Pekin in good condition though attacked. Cordes and guards survived with casualties, legation houses damaged but held. British and Japanese sources say legations remained safe after July 17 with no firing through July 22, reinforcing belief in legation safety. Separate item notes wedding events and rural merriment in Mulberry with bells and a reception for Mr and Mrs Stilwell.
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Berlin
Tien Tsin
Foreign Office
Baron von Kettler
Cordes
Legation
Baron Ketteler
London
Pekin
Roy Clark
Mrs. Stilwell
Mr. Stalwell
W. F. Stilwell
Charles Robbins
Burlington
Kansas
That Throbbing Headache Requires New Life Pills
Advertises Dr Kings New Life Pills as a cure for sick and nervous headaches. Claims to purify blood and improve health. States money back if not cured. Sold by H L Tucker Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
H. L. Tucker
Mulberry area notes and community updates from Butler fair week
Maggie Taylor attends the Adrian Institute while locals recount the 8.5 convention at Butler and visitations. A Mulberry base ball club forms as J.R. Stilwell and Miss Ella Robbins wed at the bride’s home. A weekend sale promotes bargain groceries and household goods with White Loaf Flour contest entries and a horse and mule buyer on site.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Maggie Taylor
Adrian
Butler
Cherrington
St. Clair County
Matthews
Lafever
Mulberry
Will Braden
A. Westover
R. L. Braden
Cowan
J.R. Stilwell
Ella Robbins
Rev. Williamson
J. P
J. H. Stilwell
W. F. Stilwell
Peter Morwood
Rev. L. W. Williamson
Mr. Granger
Robin Braden
Mary
Jane Braden
American Envoy Rockhill Heads to Shanghai on Investigative Mission
Special Commissioner William R. Rockhill, sent by the government to assess China’s true situation, travels from Chicago to San Francisco and then sails August 3 to Yokohama aboard the America Maru. He says he will base travels at Shanghai, investigate conditions as allowed, and report to the President and State Department. Mrs. Rockhill accompanies him and plans to stay in Shanghai.
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Chicago
Ill
William R. Rockhill
China
Orient
San Francisco
Pekin
Shanghai
Porcupine Hero of the Michigan Wilderness
In MecCiure's August issue William Davenport Hulbert tells of a porcupine living in Michigan. The tale follows his mischievous escapades, clashes with people and animals, and a misfortune in old age. Photographs by A. R. Dugmore illustrate the piece.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MecCiure
William Davenport Hulbert
Michigan
A. R. Dugmore
Oak Grove Items highlight local birthdays and visits
A. H. Woodfin returns from sister visit. Fred Pontius, Mont McCleary travel within the county and from Kansas. Mr Sharp’s Pleasant Gap hosts a July 25 birthday party for his 75th anniversary with a bountiful dinner and desserts. Community moving toward campaign picnics. Bluebeard.
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A. H. Woodfin
Fred Pontius
Mont McCleary
Kansas
Mr. Sharp
Pleasant Gap
Mr Sharp
Minnie Nafus
Mary Woodfin
Spruce
Carrie Rogers
Dock Smith
Jim Evans
Central College Opens to Women at Lower Cost
Dr E B Craighead presides over Central College Fayette Missouri one of the west s oldest colleges with new Cupples Hall at $25000 and dormitory comfort. Trustees recent action opens all departments to women offering superior education at about half the cost of female colleges and boarding schools. Smith and Wills halls provide board at actual cost. The college lists 450 matriculates last year and a 400 000 loan fund for promising students with limited means. Free catalogue available from Dr Craighead Fayette Mo.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Central College
E. B. Craighead
Cupples
Smith and Wills
Craighead
Fayette
E. Oo. W
Return of the Prodigal and Political Notes
Return of the Prodigal reports Democrats who left in 1896 returning to support the ticket. It cites reasons including Chicago platform beliefs, distrust of trusts, fears of imperial policy, and self government. Mentions W. J. Bryan and political shifts in the East. Also notes marriage licenses for several couples with dates and locations in Missouri.
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Lam
Allegheny Mountains
W._ J. Bryaux
A Happy W others Sratitude to Vegetable Compound
Mrs Ep Ex L Iseer of Devinn Texas expresses deep thanks for Lydia E Pinkham Vegetable Compound. After nine years of illness from prelapsus of the womb she became pregnant again and credits the product with an easy labor and improved health.
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Wes. Pineham
Dean Mes
Lydia E. Pinkham
Devinn Tex
Lydia E. Pinkham Remedies Ad Promises Strength
Testimonial from Emile Schneider of Dermott Michigan praising Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Blood Purifier and Liver Pills. Claims prior fainting spells and near death feel resolved after using the remedies, presenting a strong endorsement of the products' health benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lydia E. Pinkham
Mars
Emile Schneider
Heres Ave
Dermott Mic
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