Volcano Threat Looms Over Elgin Geho Area
Reports say Vestivius is growing more active and nearby residents fear danger though experts see no immediate risk. The ascent road summit has been destroyed and four English travelers burned while attempting the climb. A Melbourne charity stamp issue raised about £3,500 from penny and two penny stamps with elaborate designs of colonial troops.
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Vestivius
Bose
Java
Melbourne
Patriote Fund
Oldest Family Bible and Poe Cherry Tree Tale
The Baltimore American notes Capt. George W. Wood owns the country’s oldest family Bible, brought to America in 1630. It also mentions a Fordham cherry tree linked to Edgar Allan Poe, slated for removal by Woodchoppers for street improvements, with owner Dr. E J Chauvet preserving relics.
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Baltimore American
George W. Wood
Eutaw Place
Hiia
Edgar Allan Poe
New York
Fordham
Poe
E. J. Chauvet
Automobiles from 1828 London drawing excite Troy Times
A Troy Times correspondent notes a Boston Athenaeum copy from April 15 1828 showing a London depict tion of an automobile by inventor Gurney. The coach like steam propelled vehicle could be driven by a skilled operator and was predicted to gain universal use if perfected. The piece mentions a man named Gurvey deserves to be remembered.
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Troy Times
Boston Athenaeum
London
Gurney
Gurvey
Dreserves
In Hands of God and Courage in Crisis
A New Hampshire physician escaped a blast and recalled three thoughts in the moment: I am a dead man, what will become of my family, we are all in the hands of God. The Prince of Wales echoed the line on his first public appearance after an assassination attempt, saying We are all in the hands of God. The piece ponders whether helpless dependence in danger could become a steady source of joy.
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New Hampshire
Prince of Wales
England
Foxes Raised by Boys Near Red Bank Den Clues
Three boys John Bain Lewis Shumate and Lloyd covered a fox den on the Miami River bank near Redbank with a kennel and sight cords. The parent foxes likely released the young, cords chewed apart, leaving the kits loose as observed by Farmer Lloyd. A Manila postal fraud tale follows the local animal incident.
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Miami River
Redbank
John Bain
Lewis Shumate
Lloyd
Havana
Ohio
Manila
San Francisco
Honolula
Gulam
Ilofla
Negro
Jolo
Hongkong
Yorkohama
Ohig
Republican state convention tickets for Minnesota
The Minnesota Republican convention in St Paul named Nelson for re election endorsing Van Sant for governor Smith for lieutenant governor Douglas for attorney general Block for treasurer Start for chief justice Collins for associate justice Muller Mills Staples and others as railroad and railroad pension commissioners The assembly featured Senator Carter of Montana and a parade of nominations and ballots with Nelson Roosevelt and McKinley referenced in support The platform backed the Philadelphia convention and the current national administration
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United States
St. Paul
Secretary of State
Tnlead
Carter
Montana
Mie
W. E. Steel
Fleunepin
K. G. Evans
B. J. Hardstrom
Ed Bostad
S. J. Ray
H. Bert Miller
W. CG. Wihlteman
Patrick H. Morrison
S. Mitchell
Vandiver
G. L. Silton
Moe
A. Pidgeon
E. W. Rossmen
W. D. Smith
J. ¥. Jacobson
G.S. Ives
M. B. Bunnell
R. G. Evans
Knute Nelson
C. B. Gould
Winona
S. R. van Sant
George W. Somerville
Lyndon A. Smith
Henry Felg
Martin
Clay
W. BR. Douglas
Capri van Sant
McKinley
Kuarte Nelson
Donopett
Eustle
Wiliam Henry Eustis
Cmpaign
Yor
Sam Lunngram
B. PB
Sfoblom
A. J. Nordin
Z. J. Lamen
B. Molander
Plbe
Hansen
Moersta
Nordin
Stahlen
Peter TE. Hansen
Anit Lia
Waanimens
Vor Yallv
J.C. Troward
Joseph OG. Miller
Fea 14
Melis
Job W. Lloyd
C.F. Staples
Aln. Thre
Philadelphia
Mohin
Jey
Roosevelt
Party Platform Endorses Reforms and Senator Nelson’s Reappointment
The platform condemns trusts and favors competition to reduce prices and protect labor with an eight hour day. It backs direct election of US senators, strong enforcement of transportation laws, and lawfulness in rates. Senate Nelson is nominated to serve another term as Davis and Nelson receive praise for their roles. Chairman Young to appoint the state central committee and convention adjourns.
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McKinley
Interir
Davis
Nelson
United States
Congress
Bomer- Ville
Chiirman Young
Relieving forces drive Chinese from besieged legations
American and British troops push toward Peking after Admiral Seymour’s relief column engages entrenched Chinese forces. Casualties include Americans killed and wounded, Belgians, Germans, and Russians among the others. Communications and railway links to Tianjin are reported restored as forces prepare to reinforce the capital. The fate of legation staff remains uncertain with mixed dispatches from Shanghai and Washington.
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Leufon
Tue
Tmepisin
Nieh
Shanghai
Wien Isin
Col Dorward
Seymour
Ameetn Marines
Lofa
Segimmony
Fien-tsin
Tse
Seyimour
Funation
Ten-tain
Seymon
Yaku
Tien Isin
Peking
Tse Chulin
Daily Telegraph
Daily Express
Salemnly
Wao Sung
Washington
Conger
Tien-tsu
Legalot
Dawson Gold and Dawson Gold Exports at Seattle Office
Reports indicate wealth from the Kiondike transit through the Seattle Assay Office. Since June 1 1900 gold received exceeds 1 000 000 dollars with July receipts forecast over 5 600 000. Deposits increased by gold from Dawson via the stammer Tosalle from Skagway with 3400 ounces deposited, value about 2 000 000 dollars.
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Seattle
Jung
Unter States
Skagway
Luewilay
British and Boer Forces Engage in Wide Skirmishes
London reports General Botha shows great activity with patrols across broad country areas and near British outposts. Attacks near Pienaarspoort and Springs are noted as Botha and Dewet split forces to advance west and south. Daily Telegraph interview with Conan Doyle mentions hospital strain and Roberts forces nearing Dewet, while Burdett-Coutts’s charges are debated.
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London
Botha
Piiwrspoort
Pole-Carew
Ani
Springs
Dewet
Ile
Lord Roberts
Colwman
Conan Doyle
Tace
Daily Telegraph
Pretoria
Vo Miore
William A. Burdette
Goutis
Westminster
Alum Baking Powders in Senate Report on Adulteration
Senate committee on manufactures reports widespread adulteration in baking powders including many with alum. A list names products such as Calumet Palace Amedd Bengal Atlas Chapman Superior and others made in Chicago and St Paul. The piece urges public access to accurate ingredient info for consumer protection.
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Senate
Congress
Jaques Mfg. Co
Chicago
Calumet
Calumet Baking Powder Co
Palace
Palace Making Powder Co
Gt. Paul
Cameo Making Powder Co
Grant Chemical Co
Bengal
Griggs, Covrer & Co
Atlas
Belaanapatgt & Co
Thapman
Ly Shapman & sraithCo
Eddy Seseo
Iddy & Nay
Bt. Louis
Superior Powder Co
St. Paul
Alum, & Co
Markets Report From Grain and Livestock Prices
Milwaukee and Chicago market details show flour and grain moves with No 1 Northern flour at 82 1 2 cents, No 2 northern at 81 80 and corn around 42 1 8 to 42 1 2, cattle and hog prices across Sioux City, Chicago and St Paul with varied ranges, and a drowning incident noted in Boston fishing party tragedy.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Northern
Chicago
Northern Springs
Sic
Sioux City
Towa
Gattle — Reeves
South St. Paul
St. Paul
Minneapolis
Aly
Bard
Worthvn
Adventures and Bard Fighting of the Russians?llers near Peking
Dispatches from Admiral Seymour describe allied advance to Anting twelve miles from Peking, heavy fighting and a retreat, with capture of rice and vast stores of modern arms and ammunition. Relief depends on future operations as the situation develops.
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Peking
Ron
London
Boxers Attack Along River Front in China Campaign
Reports describe eight days of clashes near Lang Yang Anting and Yang-tsun as Boxers and imperial troops suffer heavy losses while British American French and Japanese forces attempt to hold lines. After rail damage and scarce provisions a retreat to Tianjin is ordered with casualties tallied and legation members unconfirmed.
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Lang Yang
Lofa
Anting
Tientsin
Peking
Boxera
Yang-tsun
Thentein
Foreign notes on Kempff envoy and Chinese crisis
The dispatches show Kempff’s failure to locate The Missing People and critique the lack of a system to track events at Peking. Officials discuss a possible European Japan accord on a pro tempore settlement, noting the U S is not a party but would welcome non selfish cooperation if it exists.
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Kempff
Chaffee
Takw
Guerrilla Actions Reported From Several Places
London dispatch reports active Boer guerrilla operations in Orange River Colony across multiple sites. LORD Roberts notes Lindley engagements on June 26 with reinforced enemies and a attacked convoy, causing casualties and a rear guard action. Additional skirmishes near Vicksburg and Vaalkop yield mixed losses and loot, while farmers along the Vaal River surrender.
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London
Orange River Colony
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Daget
Lindey
Lindley
Grenfull
Vicksburg
Boyes
Vaehkop
Bpitzkop
Hiumter
Vaal
Ranite
Springs
Johannesburg
Geenst
Lieut
North
Machadedorp
Winburg
Lourenzo Marqus
The
Times
Oregon Battlehip Goes Ashore Near Chefu Island
Reports from Shanghai and London state the United States battleship Oregon ran aground in fog off Hockle Island, about thirty five miles north of Chefu. Jardine Mathieson & Co. sent assistance while Washington awaited official details as Admiral Remey previously ordered her deployment toward Taku.
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Shanghai
United States
Oregon
Hoo
London
Hockle Island
Chefu
Messrs. Jardine
Washington
Remey
Hang Kong
Taku
Wilde
Hongkong
Tas
Tongkong
Manila
Znfiro
Chety
Large De von Copper Plant Destroyed by Fire
Solomonville July 1 Fire at the De von Copper works Mono consumed the entire plant including the 150 ton concentrator smelter farmers and converters. The blaze will leave many workers unemployed. Tondon July 1 Gen Buller telegrams Lord Strathcona praising his regiment for aiding forces.
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Solomonville
Devon Copper Company
Mono
Strathconan
Tondon
Gen. Buller
Goebel Suspect Warrants In Tennessee Requisition
Robert Noakes of Belstol Yeun a railroad man 18 the Goebel suspect heard yesterday no warrant issued. Requisition was made on the governor of Tennessee.
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Goebel
Frankfort
Robert Noakes
Belstol
Yeun
Tennessee
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Pien-tsin
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