Banister Shoes Show Best at Paris Exposition
Banister’s Shoes claim top honors with the Gold Medal from the Paris Exposition, echoing prior wins in Vienna 1873 Philadelphia 1876 New Orleans 1884-85 and Chicago. The ad touts Viel Kid Shell Cordovan and Calfskin lines with heavy double or single soles, leather linings, and waterproof finishes.
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Best Shoes for Men in All the Toe Shapes and Sizes
The Best Shoes Made for Men offers pairs at $6.00 each in every toe shape and size from 6 to 11. Available in all foot forms and widths from A to BE.
LED IN WAR WILL LEAD IN PEACE
The state department releases the Russian proposal and U S reply on China policy. Russia insists no territorial aims, seeks Pekin legation safety, and to aid repress uprisings. United States endorses a joint approach for peace, open door, and protection of foreign rights while planning a coordinated withdrawal from Pekin.
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Americans Struggle With Late Wagon Transport To Pekin
August 14 Pekin dispatch notes the U S Ninth and Fourteenth infantry units sharing scarce supplies after a hard march to Pekin. Heavy loads reduced to fighting gear as soldiers forego blankets, sleep exhausted in rain. Transport chaos included mule carts, camels, and Chinese pullers, with scattered praise for national pride despite hardships.
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United States policy affirmed in late 1900 note
The text records a formal statement: no obstacle to aid arises from U S action as policy is fixed and proclaimed. Acting Secretary Alvey A Adee directs communication of the note to the foreign affairs minister and invites a response. The date cited is August 29 1900.
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Department of State
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Sons of Veterans College to be built for Grand Army
Chicago August 31 Sons of veterans plan a national college dedicated to the Grand Army of the Republic and Civil War figures. With pledges amounting to over 500000 the campaign moved from planning to action though site location remains undecided. William T Church notes a shift toward a university model with courses in science classical history and military instruction.
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Duels Of Brains Discuss Imperialism And Money
The national civic federation schedules a September meeting to discuss Imperialism money and trusts. A joint discussion will feature leaders like Cornell president Jacob G Schurman and Senator John C Spooner on one side and Carl Schurz Bourke Cochran Samuel Gompers and others on the opposing side.
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New Blood Sought to Lead Southern Pacific
A London to New York dispatch reports Collis P. Huntington’s successors plan injecting new blood into Southern Pacific management. Charles N. Tweed, Huntington’s former adviser, will not become president but will hold a major role as top executives seek an eastern leader to fill Huntington’s vacancy after his death.
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British China policy eyed as electioneering note
London dispatch notes British stance on China remains noncommittal while Lord Salisbury contemplates imperial risks. Broderick’s remarks hint at a possible fall session dissolution for electoral appeal, as Britain readies defenses in Asia and Africa and tracks German and Russian naval movements off North China.
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Parrot Insurance Settlement Report from Helena
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena August 31. The Parrot company will receive 29 475 dollars for the lowest sustained in the destruction of its hoist in the fire a few weeks ago. Richard Lackey an insurance adjuster adjusted the loss with Frank W Young representing the Thuringa Insurance company as special agent. Adjustment commenced August 10 and concluded yesterday. The Insurance on the frame.
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Grand Army aims to form appeals court for pension cases
Telegrams report the Grand Army plans a court of appeals with general jurisdiction in pension matters. The Grand Army encampment will meet next year in Denver, following a western city preference this year.
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Naval movements and port notices from August 31
News Notes by Wire reports multiple maritime movements including the callier Saturn bound for the fleet in China arriving at Gibraltar and the Caesar leaving Colombo en route to Singapore. The training ship Monongahela sails from Havre to Lisbon and New York. Charges against ten immigration service employees in New York are reported. A fatal fall in Tacoma details a miner’s death in Newcastle Washington. Democratic nominations in Iowa’s Tenth and Ninth districts are noted from Rock Island and Council Bluffs.
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Peace talks loom as allied Pekin forces withdraw
The Associated Press reports broad support in European chancelleries for withdrawing allied forces from Pekin to facilitate peace negotiations. Li Hung Chang is favored as intermediary and remains in Shanghai to contact Chinese authorities. Withdrawal is seen as practical to avoid further complications and unrest, with terms and guarantees to follow.
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