Chinese Crisis Deepens as Li Hung Chang Visits New York
The Aug 17 dispatch argues the Boxer uprising worsens, praising Li Hung Chang for calm diplomacy and outlining press ethics among correspondents. It notes New York politics shifting within the Democratic party with Bird S Coler rising as governor hopeful and youth leaders seeking reform.
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John
China
Li Hung Chang
General Grant
Chiasse
Canada
Peking
Prince Li
New York
Democratic Party
Richard Croker
David Bennett Hill
Hill
Ler Bird
S.coler
Race Riots In Georgia Kill Five Cause Wary
Report from Jesup Georgia Aug 18 describes unrest in Liberty City region with hundreds of armed troops patrols two cavalry units and two militia companies. Two white men and three Negroes killed as riots threaten to flare again amid racial tension. Supreme Grove of Druids in Indianapolis Aug 18 held final session approving expenses and elects officers with next meeting planned in Patin-Beay Ohio.
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Jesup
Liberty City
Supreme Grove of Druids
Indianapolis
Supreme Grove
Jon Laws
Supreme Arch
Supreme Rch
Pat-In-Beay
Roosevelt itinerary outline travels to September events
Roosevelt's S ving Chicago Aug 18 reports Henry C Payne laying out Governor Roosevelt's fixed itinerary through Sept 25. Destinations include Saratoga Detroit Grand Rapids South Bend La Crosse Fargo Bismarck Helena Butte Morehead Kentucky and New Orleans area.
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Roosevelt
Chicago
Henry C. Payne
Republican National Committee
Saratoga
Detroit
Grand Rapids
Souch Bend
Lad
Laccrosse
Wis
Fargo
N. D
Bis- Marek
Helena
Mon
Butte
Moz
Powers case nears verdict in Goebel murder trial
Georgetown Kentucky August 18 Caleb Powers trial for accessory to the Goebel murder hears closing arguments as Commonwealth Attorney Franklin and ex Governor Brown clash over evidence. Campbell prosecutes, Brown rebuts asserting Goebel led men to power and the bullet theory is flawed. Judge modifies jury instructions defining unlawful act as incitement orbodily harm. New York meanwhile reports no major race disturbances after nights of tension in the West Side and boxing news notes a rescheduled Fitzsimmons Sharkey bout set for August 25.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Commonwealth
Robert B Franklin
John Young Brown
T. C. Campbell
Campbell
Goebel
Tom Baker
Clay County
Jim Howard
Howard
Berry Howard
Henry Youtsey
Hariang Whitaker
Dick Coombs
W. S
Powers
New York
West Side
Drowning and wreck disasters reported in several cities
Reports from Dawson Alaska recount five drownings after the launch Aquilla wreck on Healy Bay en route to Eagle City. Nome Alaska notes illness rumors unfounded. six smallpox cases isolated with twelve measles and one pneumonia case. Benton Arkansas describes log pile collapse injuring several, with Mrs Bolin dead and Mrs Tackett, and John Harrell Jr. seriously hurt. Berlin notes Germany preparing for winter campaign in China with a dec railroad shipment. Cape Town reports Lord Kitchener guiding garrison after a march to Elands River.
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Seattle
Wash
Dawson
S. BR
Hibbard
Maurice ML Marsden
Jack Lawrence
Steeley
Amial Gration
Healy Bay
Eagle City
Benton
Ark
Pierce Bolin
Z. R. Tackett
John Garrell
Global Haps and Mishaps Resume In Brief
A collage of disasters and notable events from around the world. Mackinac Island burned hotels and cottages. Czar of Russia to visit Paris exposition starting September 16. An express wagon crash near Allentown injures three. train collision near Bethany, Kansas. Chicago Guild hall fire claims lives. Judge Tail Slough dies in Lancaster. Arson in Smithfield causes $75,000 loss. Drowning of Eugenia and Virginia Brandreia near Wales. Coke-oven plant shutdown at Stonesa Virginia due to iron furnace closures, 250 unemployed. Premature dynamite blast near Louisville kills two, injures one. Diamonds found in British Guiana outperform South African stones.
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Globe
Mackinac Island
Czar
Russia
Allentown
United States
Rock Island
Bethude
Kan
Virginia Brandreia
New York
Wales
Dr King’s New Life Pills Promote Quick Health Boost
The ad touts Dr King’s New Life Pills as the busiest, mightiest little remedy for weakness to strength and energy. Bottles sell for 25 cents at C E Anderson’s Drug and Book Store No 2 Forbes Block. One Minute Cough Care is promoted as the fast acting cough remedy.
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Dr King
C E. Anderson
Forbes Block
C. E. Anderson
Americans Held as Anarchists in New York Jail Cleanse
Washington reports two Italians Natalie Ma resca and Michil Guida detained by secret service for potential anarchist ties. They face deportation to Naples if convict status is confirmed, with possible confinement at Ellis Island or Ludlow Street, amid fears of Confederate interference. American prize awards and unrelated sports notes follow.
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New York
China
Regation
Dante
Malboge
Battefield
British Legation
Legation
Chinese Wall
Damascus Steel
Hoover
Agricultural Press of America
Tts Charher
Ohio
Cleveland
Cosmecron
Washington
Willce
United States Secret Service
Natalie Maresca
Michil Guida
New York Harbor
Naples
Italy
Secret Service
Lloyd Line
Arattole Maresea
Michie Guida
Maresea
Moreses
Mediterranean
Elis Island
Waeshitsion
Ellis Island
Ludlow Street
Strike Ends as Union Packagers Return to Work
In Cleveland on August 12 unions in the package freight Handlers section report a settlement restoring workers to pre strike wages. Across the Eréat Southern Pacific system a seven minute economic pause occurred during Col P Huntington’s burial. trains ships and shops halted briefly as news spread.
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Burtiegtoer
Chicago
Southern Pacific
Hines
Cols P. Huntington
New York
St.led
Cleveland
Electrical Bitters restore strength in run down men
Idaville Indiana man J W Gardner testifies that Electrical Bitters cured his loss of appetite and general weakness. He says the remedy gave him renewed strength and a healthy appetite. Available for 50 cents at C E Anderson's Drug Store Forbes Block with guaranteed satisfaction.
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J. W. Gardner
Idaville
Ind
C. E. Anderson
Forbes Block
Bowie
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Elands River
Middlespere
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Kresas Login
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