Evolution of the new school criminal and famed hobo thieves
The article surveys the shift from genteel house burglars to a larger, more dangerous class led by the so called hobo thief. It recounts figures such as Colonel Parker of Texas Nip Watson St. Paul Tip William Thornton and John Joyce Cranes. It notes Desmond’s views on evolving criminals and recounts key captures and trials in St. Louis and beyond.
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Delaware
Desmond
St. Louis
Sunday Republic
Colonel] Parker
Texas
East St. Louis
Lone Star
Illinois
City
Watson
Grand Opera House
Mary Anderson
John Joyce
Scot” Crane
Flanigan
Billy
St. Paul Tip
William Thornton
New Orleans
San Francisco
Frisco
Ocean
New England
Hunt
Judge Foote on Wording a Simple Orange Gift
The Topeka judge contrasts a plain transfer with a lawyer drafted deed that overcomplicates an orange gift. He notes a lawyer would include every conceivable right from biting to giving away the rind and pulp, despite the simple intent.
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Foote
Topeka
E- City Journal
Fire devastates warehouse and ships. deaths reported
A windstorm causes damage at Ironton and Chattanooga Rapids. a fire destroys a large Cold Storage and Warehouse facility with losses. Brent killed William Hilton at Corbin Kentucky and Joseph Mullen and wife electrocuted at Sing Sing. Rev Daniel Shively dies at Peru Indiana aged 66 from neuralgia of the heart.
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Corbin
Brent
William Hilton
Joseph Mullen
Sing Sing
Ironton
John A. Barsanti
Chi
Chattanooga Rapids
Peary
Daniel Shively
Dunkard
Peru
Ind
Harrison Re-Elected by Seventieth Indiana Regiment
Indianapolis July 21 at the annual reunion of the Seventieth Indiana regiment opposition arose when the nominating committee urged ex president Harrison be re elected head of the association. Some said he had not attended for years yet a vote elected General Harrison to lead.
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Harrison
Indianapolis
Seventieth
Indiana
Powerful Torpedo Demonstration Off Newport
An underwater explosion from a Whitehead torpedo with a service war head was set off in Newport bay to demonstrate to naval college instructors and North Atlantic squadron officers. Fired at a rock at 600 yards, the blast shattered the rock and proved the device effective. The torpedo cost $2300.
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Newport
Naval War College
North Atlantic Squadron
Mysterious Illness Triggers Fears of Epidemic in Greenwood
In Greenwood county three deaths have occurred from a illness resembling cholera morbus. Sunday Samuel Allen died while Mrs. John Glover and Mrs. West Bauer also died suddenly in the same manner. The town is excited and fears an epidemic as physicians struggle to treat the ill. two other victims are reported.
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Pana
Isis
Greenwood
Samuel Allen
John Glover
West Bauer
Mediation Offers Conditional Step in Peking Crisis
The president agrees to mediate between China and the powers if Chinese government first meets specified conditions. The move aims to secure relief for foreign missionaries in Peking and protect all foreigners, with terms based on Secretary Hay's principles and the Chinese appeal. Minister Wu will relay the appeal and the president’s response will be publicly released.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Peking
United States
China
Canton
State Department weighs Conger message objections and confirmation
Consul General Goodnow warned Secretary Hay against accepting the Conger message without verification. The state department has thoroughly considered the document and weighed the numerous objections in all its aspects.
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Goodnow
Hay
State Department
Unverified messages amid European suspicions in early crisis
The text discusses doubts about a potentially genuine message, Admiral Remy traveling by sea to reach Peking, and delays in the Grant reaching Nagasaki. It notes Prince Tuan and Yuan confusion over a telegram, causing a temporary state department ripple as officials reassessed the source’s reliability.
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Europe
Remy
Department
Pei-Ho
Taku
Tien Tsin
Long
Peking
War Department
Nagasaki
Chaffee
Goodnow
Prince Tuan
State Department
Yuan
Tuan
Widely Different Import From Flowery Kingdom Reported
London reports two dispatches from Shanghai and Peking detailing Chinese officials statements on foreign ministers, military escort to Tien Tsin, and a Shan Tung official account of missionaries being captured and executed amid heavy shelling in Peking.
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Flowery Kingdom
London
Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh
Sheng
Chinese Railways and Telegraphs
Taotai
Shanghai
Peking
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Wen Jui
Yung Lu
Tien Tsin
Daily Mail
Shan Tung
Berlin Doubts Over Peking Legation Safety
The Berlin government and press doubt Chinese assurances about the safety of the Peking legations. The foreign office weighs theories about the Conger dispatch, its possible suppression, or a deception crafted to influence Washington. It also notes Japan’s honest cooperation with the powers.
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Germany
Berlin
Peking
Foreign Office
Conger
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Washington
Japan
What Russia Desires In War Council Clash
London dispatch reports Russia split over Manchuria. General Konopatkin pushes 100000 troops to crush rebels while Emperor Nicholas favors defense only to pacify frontier districts. He argues allied and Russian forces should confront China, not seek conquests, to steer the Chinese state toward stability.
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Russia
London
St. Petersburg
Daily Mail
Russian Council of War
Konopatkin
Manchuria
Nicholas
Generals Grant Barry and Wilson poised for China duty
Washington reports Brigadier Generals Frederick D. Grant Thomas H. Barry and James H. Wilson are slated for assignment with the China military division under Major General Chaffee. Grant now serves near Manila while Barry and Wilson await official orders for China duty. Supplies for US forces in China authorized at Jeffersonville depot include 150 transport wagons 500 field ranges uniforms shovels tools and parts with 15 carloads to depart for Seattle soon.
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Washington
Frederick D. Grant
Thomas H. Barry
China
James H. Wilson
A. Chaffee
Grant
Philippines
Manilla
Jeffersonville
Ind
United States Quartermaster’s
United States
Seattle
French Consul Reports Safe Ministers in Peking
French Foreign Minister Delcasse received a Chefu telegram stating reliable news from Peking that all foreign ministers are safe and the government is taking steps to protect them. A West Point hurry order sends Company E engineers to San Francisco for an August sail. Missionaries of the Hauge, Norwegian synod, have safely reached Shanghai via telegram from Rev. T. H. Hilme.
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Paris
M. Delcasse
Chefu
Peking
West Point
Battalion of Engineers
San Francisco
Shanghai
Red Wing
Minn
T. H. Hilme
Hauge
Legations Reported Safe and China Deployment Planned
London reports Sir Halliday Macartney says the Peking legations are safe and bound for Tien Tsin. In Cincinnati officers at Fort Thomas prepare a regiment to be sent to China from the United States.
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London
Sir Halliday MacArtney
Peking
Tien Tsin
China
Cincinnati
Fort Thomas
Boers Aggressive Reported From Machadodorp
The Daily Express quotes Machadodorp dated July 23 reporting severe fighting over three days with the Boers inflicting heavy losses on the British at Der deport.
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London
Daily Express
Machadodorp
Derdeport
Democratic Campaign HQ Set at Chicago Auditorium
The Democratic national committee established campaign headquarters in Chicago. Senator James K. Jones arranged for the national headquarters to occupy a second floor suite of 14 rooms in the Auditorium hotel, formerly used by the Paris exposition commissioners, to handle campaign business.
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Democratic
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Auditorium
James K. Jones
Educate Your Bowels With Cascarets
A nostalgic health claim promotes Cascarets as a candy cathartic to cure constipation. The ad asserts a money back refund if the product fails, referencing druggists and the maker 2c and D. C. C. in bold resale language.
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D. C.C
Kumassi Relief Follows English Column Entry into Ashanti Lands
Fumsu July 24 The Kumassi relief column arrived back from Kumassi after departing July 17 with about 20 officers, 70 invalids. Willcocks used a western route via Picci, surprising Ashanti forces. He seized two villages by bayonet, faced 4000 Ashanti at stockades near Ekwanda, and ordered a bayonet rush through thick brushes. Casualties included two officers wounded, two natives killed and 17 wounded. Return march faced no opposition.
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Fumsu
Kumassi
Mii
Willcock
Ekwanda
Stockades
Willcocks
A Brilliant Dash Against Chinese Forts At Tsin
A detachment of American troops assisted by English fusiliers attacked a Chinese battery at Tsin. They charged a large fort under heavy fire, engaged in close combat, and captured eight large modern guns along with carts and accessories. The Chinese suffered heavy losses as they fled under coordinated fire.
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New York
Chefu
Tsin
Will Have Another Hearing In Olin Castle Killing Case
Eldorado Kan July 24 Miss J Morrison charged with killing Olin Castle by cutting her throat with a razor July 20 will have another hearing in probate court overruled the state's attorney motion to quash the habeas corpus proceedings and ordered another hearing August 10 Morrison was ordered held at the time set for her appearance court She had been previously ordered sent to jail at Wichita
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Eldorado
Kan
J Morrison
Olin Castle
Towne Letter Held Back Deliberations in Chicago Meeting
Lincoln July 24 Towne’s letter of acceptance or wishes is withheld until the national central committees of the Democrats and Populists discuss the matter. A conference is expected in Chicago early in August to settle the position.
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Towne
Lincoln
Neb
Tow
Chicago
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