American Bishops Shine In Missionary Celebration
American bishops praise in London the missionary celebration with eloquence and force. Westminster Gazette notes their rich rhetoric from humor to pathos, saying English speakers lag behind and Prime Minister and primate enjoyed the display.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McKinley
Kansas City
America
Princeton
Brighton
London Athletic Club
Cregan
Associated Press
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Mich
Chicago
New York
Doune
Dudley
Westminster Gazette
Mild Interest Seen In Philadelphia Republican Convention
Editorials and cables show only mild interest in the Republican National Convention in Philadelphia as outcomes appear foregone. Journalists from English papers report limited engagement and expect the result to be largely settled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Nation
Philadelphia
Jenglish
Troops Ambushed on Tagayan River Relieved by Reinforcements
A detachment of 400 Fortieth volunteer infantry men and four officers, under Capt. Millar, moved June 13 up the Tagayan river and were ambushed by insurgents in a strong position. Fifty troops were sent for reinforcement but a position could not be secured and the force withdrew to a coast post. Casualties listed include Capt. M. Roberts and several others wounded or dead, full details not yet received.
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Great Britain
Voelda
Washington
War Department
Macarthur
Manila
Corbin
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Millar
Tagayan
MH. Roberts
H. Coles
John Haywood
Fred Holloway
John Pelham
Frank Salisbury
Jesse G. Moody
Michael J. McQuirk
Co. I
Walter B. Eliott
Thomas Millar
Jem Efig
James W. Jeffries
Roxie Wheaton
George H
Free expert medical consultations at British Institute
Nine eminent doctors from the British Medical Institute offer free consultations and minor surgeries at Suite 314 Bank and Insurance Building. All services are without charge for three months if patients call before July 11, with only medicines excluded. The clinic pledges cure where possible and will advise against unnecessary treatments.
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Wal
British Medical Institute
Bank and Insurance
B. F. French
Anxious Friends Worry Miss Cecile Payne Missing in Pekin
Miss Cecile Payne, once a Dubuque student and Chicago resident, traveled to Pekin as French instructress for Conger’s children. Friends fear she may be a Boxer victim as Chinese unrest worsens. No news has come from Pekin or Congers. U.S. State Department seeks information.
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Cecile Payne
Pekin
Miss Payne
Dubuque
Stiila
Chicago
China
Conger
Isaster
State Department
Death of a former Dubuquer John W. Cox of Alden Iowa
John W. Cox born November 1844 in Dubuque died in Alden Iowa after a stomach illness that worsened over months. He lived in Dubuque and Fast Dubuque before moving to Alden survived by his wife Mrs D. D. Myers sister and ten children five Cox brothers with only W G Cox remaining. Funeral scheduled for 4 30 in Alden with family members traveling from Dubuque and Clinton Missouri to attend.
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Dubuque
John W. Cox
Alden
Iowa
Cox
Finley Hospital
Finley
Richard Cox
Ninth
Main Streets
Offce
D. D. Myers
Corkery
Fast Dubuque
Hardin County
W. G. Cox
Central
Church Directory listing multiple congregations and times
The directory lists service times and pastors for First and Second Presbyterian churches, St. John’s Methodist, St. Luke’s, First Church of Christ Scientist, and Congregational, plus Catholic parishes St. Raphael’s St. Patrick’s St. Mary’s Sacred Heart Holy Ghost St Anthony’s St Columbrian. It notes sermon topics, Bible classes, and Holy Communion arrangements, including a diocesan visit. It ends with a health advisory recommending Syrup of Figs as a remedy if needed.
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First Presbyterian Church
Eleventh and Locusists
W. O. Ruston
D. D
John A. Ruston
Second Presbyterian
Thirteenth and Locust Streets
Owen Davies Odell
St. John's Church
EF. W. Keator
St. John Baptist
Theodore N. Morrison
Iowa
ST. Luke's Church
Main and
Twelfth Streets
Arnold Shanklin
H. H. Green
Holy Communion
Zepworth League
First Church OF Christ, Scientist
First Congregational
Locust
Tenth Streets
C. A. Wight
Platteville
Wis
ST. Mary's Church
Fifteenth
White Streets
Father C. Johannes
Sacred Heart Church
Eagle Point
Windsor Avenues
Valley Forge to Become State Skatepark Initiative
The Philadelphia Inquirer reports a plan to purchase historic Valley Forge as a skatepark property. A committee seeks support from patriotic societies and Americans with Washington ties to back the effort while pledging not to infringe Valley Barge Association rights. The goal is state stewardship to preserve Revolutionary landmarks.
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Philadelphia Inquirer
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Washington
Valley Barge Association
Healthful Living Ad Claims Bright Appearance
An advertisement extols a woman’s health from good food and outdoor activity, noting her glowing form and blooming face. It promotes Syrup of Figs as a gentle cleansing laxative, attributed to the California Fig Syrup Co. only.
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California Fig Syrup Co
Daisy's Renovator Victim of Drugging Allegations
A short notice states Daisy's Renovator, described as a wonderful Wiener dog, was reportedly harmed by drugging. The fragment provides limited details and lacks clear sources or full context.
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Daisy
Wien Vengrates
Drugaizts
Army worm invades Missouri sand bars near Yankton
The army worm outbreak along the Missouri riverfront in Yankton South Dakota has stripped twenty to thirty acres of willow and driven J. C. Schoot from his farmhouse. The infestation is spreading westward, threatening more crops and gardens in the area.
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Yankton
S. D
Missouri
J. C. Schoot
Army worm described as genuine pests marching through crops
The piece notes army worms measuring two to three inches, called the genuine army worm, said to sweep all vegetables clear as they move.
Dr. King’s New Life Pills Ad Claim
An advertisement touts Dr. King’s New Life Pills as a safe cure for constipation and a remedy for stomach liver kidneys and bowels. The copy claims powerful effects on organs nerves and brain and promotes sale for 25 cents at T. W. Ruete’s drug store.
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Dr. King
T. W. Ruete
Golden Rule park charity begun by Chicago man
Charles A. Joslyn Jr in Chicago establishes a Golden Rule park as social regeneration inviting neighborhood children to weekly gatherings at his home. He will distribute flowers and provide ice cream and cake while teaching do unto others as you would have them do unto you. His past attempt to launch a similar party lacked neighbor support.
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Chicago News
Charles A. Joslyn, Jr
Troy Street
Joslyn
Portrait of a Rochester Bookkeeper Individual
Tall and angular, 38 years old, he hails from Rochester Minnesota and works as a bookkeeper.
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Rochester, Minn
Bidding Open for Dubuque Alley Improvement Contract
The city invites sealed proposals for macadamizing 1007 square yards and cutting 1125 cubic yards of an alley between Burch and Summit from West Fifth to Fenelon. Bids due June 28 1900 at 7 20 p m with 75 dollar certified check. City to reject any bid.
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The
City Recorder
Burch Street
Summit Street
West Fifth Street
Fenelon Street
Blake
Dubuque
Cedar Rapids Native Sues Over Arrest in Federal Case
Phea-Pa-Ha also known as Jim Peters, Tama Indian, sues U S Indian Agent W W G Malin of Tama and G W Nellis superintendent of the Toledo boarding school for 58000 dollars claiming false arrest and imprisonment. The suit is linked to the Selah-Puck-a-Chee abduction case where agents tried to separate an Indian groom and bride.
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Cedar Rapids
Phea-Pa- Ha
Jim Peters
W.W. G. Malin
Tama
G. W. Nellis
United States
Toledo
Indian denial of town citizenship and marriage note
The petitioner Peters asserts he is 37 and tribal Indian under Sac and Fox laws, living with the tribe for thirty years and not a Town citizen. He proclaims he has always been a good Indian and has no criminal record in Town or the United States, contesting persecutions by the named defendants. An established Chicago firm seeks a district office manager in Dubuque with a salary of 1500 dollars yearly plus commission, requiring 150 to 2500 dollars stock upfront to avoid bonds, stock due after one year if not renewed.
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London
Dune
Europe
Rex Card
Citra
Aed
Bronte
Vienna
Yokohama
Paris
Berlin
China
Associated Press
Iirlteh
Pelein
Officiul
Lintala
Beuts Alistiary
KEY City Gas CO
Main Street
Peters
Jim
United States
Oh‘o Corporation
Dubuque
C. W. Walker
Hartford Building
Chicago
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Lord Salsbury
Japan
Russia
Tinight
United Forces
England
Tagayan River
A. A. Wyman
Dubuquer
Church Directory
YO Bay Valley Forge
Monster Devil Fish
Golden Rule Park
Dubuque Star Brewing Company
Bechtel’s
W. l. Douglas
H.c. Bechtel
Wilson Bros
Aes
Richardson’s Men’s Shoes
Vici Kid
Richardson
Bott Bros
Onarch Pleist
M. Schmitt
Sixth Street
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