Policy in China: U S notes on Chinese troubles
Washington reports the State Department will publish the identical note delivered to powers defining the United States stance on the Chinese troubles. It reiterates that Washington does not seek war with China and aims to localize disturbances in Chih Li province, urging peace with the empire. The President’s initial position appears to have gained broad support among other powers.
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D. C
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United States
Chih-Li
China
Pekin
Hay
East Asiatic squadron sails for China amid war aims
Kiel reports the East Asiatic squadron has sailed for China as Emperor William and Prince Henry witness the departure. He exhorts officers to avenge German blood yet spare women, and to fight with allied troops. Separately, Manila reports Lieutenant Horace Webster of the 42nd US Volunteer Infantry died from a fall. Labor unrest spreads from Spain to Cuba and the US with strikes and shut downs affecting coal, steel, glass, and mill operations. AFL notes improving unemployment prospects.
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Germany
China
Emperor William
Prince Henry
William
Ecbo
MacArthur
Manila
Horace Webster
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Crop report notes weather impact on wheat and corn
Washington dispatch summarizes July 1 crop conditions from the Department of Agriculture. It cites corn at 89.5, winter wheat 80.8, spring wheat 69.2, and mixed notes on Iowa Missouri Kansas Illinois Indiana Minnesota North and South Dakota. It projects a large corn yield near 2.21 billion bushels and a wheat crop about 37 million bushels, with cotton and other crops showing value gains amid steady weather.
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Washington, D. C
Department of Agriculture
Iowa
Missouri
Kansas
Nebraska
Minnesota
South Dakota
North Dakota
Battle With Cattle Thieves Ends in Shootout Near Glencoe
United States Marshal was killed and three desperadoes mortally wounded and captured in a fighting on the Arkansas River forty miles east of Glencoe Oklahoma. The thieves had stolen a herd from a reservation and were bound for the railroad when overtaken by marshals. Both sides used Winchester and Colt pistols. the leader fell early, two more thugs died, and the last runner was shot down.
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Okla
United States
Arkansas River
Here
Colt
Marthia
Mentier County
J. Howard Wilson
Tipton Day
Gina
Bush
Deaf and Dumb Man Cured by Roof Fall in Pittsburg
Thomas F Tiernan, long deaf and mute for fifty nine years, reportedly spoke after falling from his roof and striking his shoulders on the ground. He was taken to Homeopathic Hospital where doctors attributed the hearing and speech restoration to the shock of the fall.
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Pittsburg
Penn
Thomas F.tiernan
Tiernan
Homeopathic
Six Thousand American Troops Ordered to Philippines for China Service
State Department receives a report from Minister Conger as over 40,000 British troops head to China and Japan readies corps. Boxers resist in Pekin, foreign legations hold out with food and ammunition. The American Maine joins the China relief effort while 2,000 soldiers are dispatched to the Philippines.
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London
Pekin
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Taku
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Prince Cuan
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Prince Tuan
Nanking
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Maine
South Africa
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Danger
Pappines
Brooklyn
Nagasaki
Remey
Chee-Foo
Kempf
War Office
Nine-year-old and seven-year-old edge for life in barnyard bull attack
Williamsport Pennsylvania special report describes Elmer Lamont nine and John Lamont seven saving each other from a vicious farm bull. Elmer drove the bull off with a pitchfork injuring the animal while Johnnie, tossed twice, was pulled to safety by his brother at the fence. Johnnie to recover.
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Penn
Elmer Lamont
Cogan Station
John
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Elmer
American Athletes Triumph in English Championship Games
American athletes dominated Stamford Bridge events with eight wins from twelve starts though not a flawless day. The meet drew a record crowd and featured praise for Krzenstein as the world’s cleverest all round athlete while Sheldon topped the champions and Americans earned cheers at the close.
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London
Amateur Athletic Association
Stamford Bridge
London Athletic Club
Krrenztein
Sheldon
Crow and Passengers Rescued After Yacht Sinks Near Cleveland
In a fierce squall six miles off Cleveland Ohio the yacht Idler owned by John and James Corrigan sank. Six of nine aboard died including Mrs James Corrigan and several Corrigan daughters. Mrs John Corrigan survived with six crew members. A fish tug rescued the survivors and brought them to harbor.
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Idler
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James Corrigan
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Jane Corrigan
Charles Riley
Vetta Corrigan
John Corrigan
Itiley
Four Firemen Die in Pittsburg Store Fire
A blaze at TL Evans & Co on CIS avenue in Pittsburg tore through a clima and glassware shop. Four firefighters were killed by collapsing floors and seven injured as flames overwhelmed the building. Victims named John Lewis, Lt. Crawford, John Griffin, and Max Butterlach. Total loss pegged at about $150,000 to building and stock. The blaze heavily affected T G Evans & Co and the Pittsburg Carpet Company.
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Specia
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Cis Avenue
Dames
John Lewis
Tur Crawford
John Griffin
Max Butterlach
Cnllar
Excelsior
T. G. Evans & Go
Pittsburg Carpet Company
Market Price List from Wisconsin to New England Goods
A dense price sheet lists food items and market values for dairy creamery products, butter, poultry, fruits, vegetables, and grain. It notes a firm tone in trade with multiple regional sources including Wisconsin and Pennsylvania and provides detailed case counts and price ranges for Havana tobacco and related products.
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Havana
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New England
State
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World cotton visible supply shows weekly decline
Secretary Hester reports the world visible cotton supply fell by 148 099 bales from the prior week to 1 404 119 bales. American cotton totals 1 264 119 bales and all other kinds amount to 600 000 bales with Britain and Europe holding 1 177 000 bales afloat or held abroad.
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New Orleans
Hester
Egypt
Brazil
India
Great Britain
Europe
United States
Pausse Boy Burned In Webster After Fire Spreads
Theodore Pausse four year old of Webster Mass was burned to death after his clothing ignited while playing with matches. Neighbors and his grandfather failed to save him as flames spread despite aid. The article notes chaotic reports and multiple unrelated items from the era.
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Mass
Theodore Pausse
Matcher
Ihey
Unfavorable hay outlook amid drought and mixed crops
The report notes very unfavorable hay prospects in New York with many districts at less than a quarter of average yields. Corn, oats, potatoes, tobacco, barley, trust crops and grapes show promise despite the drought. Wheat in Washington has begun harvesting with a conservative 30 000 bushels expected. Brazil’s crops damaged by drought except the north, Canada’s new business season is quiet, and Northwest lumber mills lack logs.
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Northwest
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Ego Slic
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Mississippi
Deumland
London
Nome Alaska Placer Boom Meets Harsh Living Costs
Nome Alaska grows crowded with as many as 25,000 residents drawn by placer mining yet endure high prices and dire conditions. Steamships carry passengers and freight to Nome while others depart for Seattle and San Francisco amid warnings of disease, crime, and harsh travel hardships.
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Bowser Navigates Niagara Rapids in Small Boat
Peter Nissen of Chicago named Bowser undertook a perilous voyage through the Whirlpool Rapids in a twenty foot boat named the Fool-filler, starting at Maid of the Mist landing. The craft rode eddies and speeded through the rapids and whirlpool before rescue by a tow line, leaving Nissen exhausted and unconscious at times.
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