Japanese claims on Pekin crisis and conflicting reports
London dispatches report ongoing rumors of mass killings in Pekin with contradictory statements from the Japanese embassy and Central News. Dispatched notes from Shanghai and Canton indicate uncertain fortunes of foreign residents, with Li Hung Chang’s movements unsettled and calls to seize Taku forts to relieve Tien Tein.
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London
Pekin
Central News
Prince Chang
Prince Tuan
Shanghai
Nieh
Broderick
House of Commons
Taku
Tien Tein
United States Urged Umpire Role in China Arbitration
A Japanese official favors the United States as an unbiased arbiter of claims against China in possible arbitration. He cites the US disinterest and readiness to defend an open door policy for all nations. Meanwhile Shanghai reports July refugees from Tientsin arriving by steamer after the bombardment and sowing of streets by Chinese forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Formosa
United States
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Kansas City Market Cattle Hogs And Sheep Report
Kansas City market report shows cattle receipts at 3 272 with slow to 10 lower and top cattle 5 30 for natives. hogs receipts 14 489 opened up 5 74 higher but closed with gains eroded. sheep receipts 629 with steady lambs around 3 00 to 76 00 and native wethers 4 00 to 4 25.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Republican executive committee lineup named
THIS COMMITTEE CLEVELAND Ohio July 13 The republican executive committee is as follows M A Hanns Ohio chair man Henry C Payne Wisconsin vice chairman Perry S Heath Indiana secretary Cornelius N Bliss New York treasurer Joseph Manley Maine Richard C Kerens Missouri Greene Stewart Illinois N B Scott West Virginia Harry SQ New Indiana F S Gibbs New York Myron T Herrick Ohio
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Cleveland
Ohio
M. A. Hanns
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Perry S. Heath
Indiana
Cornelius N. Bliss
New York
Joseph Manley
Maine
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
Greene Stewart
Illinois
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Harry SQ. New
F. S. Gibbs
Myron T. Herrick
Franchise Tax Suit Filed Against Texas and Pacific Railway
Dallas county filed a franchise tax suit against the Texas and Pacific railway for taxes with interest totaling 300000.1125 dollars. The prayer for judgment is 500000 dollars. Additional suits against nonpaying corporations are planned in coming days.
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Dallas
The
Texas and Pacific Railway
Dallas County
McGovern Eras Contest Draws Betting Interest
In New York on July 13 betting on the McGovern-Eras contest is at evens as Erne makes weight at 127 pounds and claims strength. McGovern is described as in grand shape and confident of victory.
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New York
Wsam
Evens
Erne
McGovern
Slugging Match Set for Broadway Athletic Club Tonight
New York July 13. Jack Bonner of Wilkes Barre and Bill Barnaban of the city are billed for a 25 rounds contest at the Broadway Athletic Club tonight. Both men are heavy hitters promising a slugging battle.
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New York
Jack Bonner
Wilkesbarre
Bill Barnaban
Broadway Athletic Club
Train wreck in Delaware Lackawanna line claims four lives
Four people died and several were injured in a wreck on the Delaware Lackawanna and Western railway near Stroudsburg Pennsylvania last night.
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Stroudsburg
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railway
Escaped Safely Colony and His Wife Are Safe At Last
A reported incident ends with Colony and his wife confirmed safe after a tense situation. Authorities provided no further details on the events leading to their safe return.
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Colony
His
Governor and Lady Hodgeson Escape to Accra
Sir Frederick Hodgeson and Lady Hodgeson arrived in Accra with signs of ordeal after escaping besieged Kumassi. A friendly native guided them through lines disguising themselves while carriers suffered near starvation. In Montana Pryor Gap reports two thousand Crow Indians celebrate with gifts estimated at six thousand dollars amid war dance concerns.
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Accra
Gold Coast
Sir Frederick Hodgeson
Lady Hodgeson
Kumassi
Beseiger
Hope
Sir Frederick
Lady Hodge
Isis
Billings
Mont
Pryor Gap
Pryor
Precious gems drop in imports at New York port
New York reports a sharp decline in precious stones examined and passed at the port over the past year, totaling about 3 million dollars less than last year. The drop is blamed on industry disturbances and the Kimberley siege, with four months of no diamond mining. A rough shortage and higher cut diamond prices persist, with offers exceeding importers' bids by about 4 percent.
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New York
Kimnerley
First Cotton Bale Sells for Charity in Sinton
The first bale of the year marketed in the United States sold in Sinton on Wednesday for twelve and a half cents a pound to a New Orleans firm. The proceeds will be distributed to charitable institutions after exchanges.
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Austin
United States
Sinton
New Orleans
Casualties Report From Nitral's Nek Side in Pretoria
London dispatch reports at Nitral's Nek near Pretoria two officers killed and Colonel Roberts commander of the Livcologhiree wounded with a prisoner among the casualties.
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London
Nitral’s Nek Weet
Pretoria
Roberts
Livcologhiree
Heavy Floods Ravage Galicia Province
Vienna dispatch reports heavy floods in Galicia province inundating towns and causing widespread damage. The early notice notes towns submerged and the extent of destruction rising as waters advance.
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Vienna
Galicia
Washburn Wire to Build Factory in Phillipsdale
Providence July 13. Washburn Wire company to begin a new wire factory at Phillipsdale. Granted ten year tax exemption by East Providence town council. Fourteen acre site includes water rights and strong railroad shipping facilities. Construction to move forward rapidly.
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Providence
Phillipsdale
Washburn Wire Company
Steel and Wire Trust
East Providence
Eceregei
Smpie
Boy Rescued by Father After Drowning Plunge
In New York on July 13 Bob Fitzsimmons Jr. was saved from drowning when his father Bob Fitzsimmons senior leapt into the water after the 3 year old slipped beyond his depth and sank when his life preserver failed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Krobet, Fitzsimmons, Jr
Chicago Great Western shops burn in St Paul
St Paul July 13 The Chicago Great Western shops began burning this afternoon. The loss already amounts to about 150 000 dollars. Twenty to twenty five buildings were involved or damaged as the blaze spread across the yard.
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ST Paul
Chicago Great Western
British Consul Reports Cuba Year 1899 Disappointment
The British consul in Cuba notes 1899 as the first year of American rule marked by disappointment. Trade revival, capital inflow, and public works did not materialize, though officials acted honestly. The report adds that a permanent form of government is the missing element beyond their control.
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London
Cuba
Fumigation Begins in Chinese Quarters Across New York
Chinese quarters in Manhattan Brooklyn and Coney Island start fumigation after the health board votes a large sum for the operation. The San Francisco plague outbreak prompted the action. Many residents fear the process leave and will not return until completion.
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New York
Manhattan
Brooklyn
Coney Isand
Board of Health
San Francisco
Health Board
Milton Graves Named New New Mexico Game Warden
Milton S. Graves of Lincoln county was appointed by Governor Otero to serve as state game warden on July 13 in Santa Fe.
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Santa FE
N. M
Milton S. Graves
Lincoln County
Otero
Kansas City Invites Texas Stockmen For October Festivities
The Kansas City Live Stock Exchange extends a warm invitation to Texas cattle growers to visit Kansas City in October. Hosting shows include the national Shorthorn and Hereford events and a Kansas City horse show with generous hospitality. Free city attractions, a grand banquet, and special hotel rates are planned to welcome guests from Texas live stock associations.
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Kansas City
Texas
World Christian Endeavor convention opens in London
Representatives from every Christian country gather for the World's Christian Endeavor convention in Alexandra Park and city venues. About 50 000 visitors expected with thousands of Americans present. Noted speakers include Charles Sheldon Lorimer Pugh Nourse Ward Law Thompson and Spurgeon among others. Final day features wide schedule and international demonstration.
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London
Christian Endeavor
Alexandra Park
City Temple
Charles Sheldon
Lorimer
Boston
Central Hall
Dr. Pugh
Cardiff
Bishop Arnett
Ohio
Ward Law Thompson
Robert Nourse
New York
Thomas Eddy
Auburn
Charles Bright
Australia
Www. Willman
Upper Congo
Dr. Clark
J. Willis Baer
R Thomas
Brooklys
Thomas Spurgeon
Cleveland Comments on Democratic Platform
Former President Grover Cleveland at Grey Gables criticized the Kansas City platform for lacking harmony within the party and for proposing free silver at 1 to 1. He refused to discuss the Democratic ticket, saying any remarks would be used for political purposes.
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Grover Cleveland
Grey Gibbs
Kansas City
Alamogordo College Project Progress Report
Rev C C Waller from Alamogordo visited to discuss the educational institution he is establishing there. The first building will be pressed brick with Alamo gordo marble trim, windows and doors framed accordingly. Surveying of lots contracted to C D McClintock. Alamogordo citizens have raised 34000 in a bonus. The fires building will be completed in time for the coming winter term.
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C. C. Waller
Alamogordo
George S. Bove Dominates Bastrop Races on July 9
George S. Bove won all the races at Bastrop on July 9 and received 4 pre.
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George S. Bove
Bastrop
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Japan
Liberal
Foreign Office
Pekin Legations
Washington
State Department
LI Hung Chang
Department of State
U.S
Conger
Kansas City Market
the Herald
New York Tribune
Age Orgies
Nitral’s Nek
Bob Fitz
Greater
Entertainment
Lone Star
Christian
Semble
International Society of Christian
New York Herald
the Baptist College
Bovee
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