State Department Withholds Conger Telegram Content
Officials in Washington say a message from Minister Conger has been received but date uncertain. The content will not be made public and is not a reply to the August 8 telegram. Campaign in China is nearing a critical stage, as translated notes circulate privately.
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Campaign in China Rapidly Approaching Crisis Stage
Washington reports a cipher message from Beijing routed via Wu to the State Department. Acting Sec. of State Adee and Secretary Root consider the contents unknown as officials anticipate either a diplomatic backdown or armed action near Pekin. General Chaffee reports opposition at major northern cities en route to Pekin.
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Indemnity for Chinese outrages to fund American relief
A high U.S. official said the indemnity for every American killed or maimed in the China outrages would be large enough to support those families for life. The plan envisions monetary compensation, possible stationing of warships, and protections for officials, with later details on assurances and enforcement.
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European Churchyard Desecrated Report From Tien Tsin Dispatch
A semi official dispatch from Tien Tsin dated Aug 15 reports that during the night of July 31 the bombardment of the foreign legations resumed and the European churchyard was desecrated. The item notes other local happenings across Iowa and the Midwest including a man fatally struck by lightning and a drowning incident at Horseshoe Lake.
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Judge Hendershott Dead Prominent Iowa Jurist Passes Away
The death of Judge Henry B. Hendershott occurred at his Otomwin home after a six month illness. A native of Ohio he was 141 years old and came to Iowa in 1837, first settling at Burlington. He had lived in Ottawa since 1844 and earned recognition in Wapello county as a leading pioneer and state developer.
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Remley declines to sue over Jones case funds
Attorney General Milton Remley refuses to file suit against Chris Jones, Clerk of the Supreme Court, over fees allegedly diverted from the state treasury to a personal account. He says the state executive council overreached by ordering action rather than requesting it and asserts the council’s resolution preempted his ground for action.
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Death of Mister Huntington at Pine Knot camp
Co P Bentington president of Southern Pacific Railroad died at Pine Knot Adirondacks after a choking spell. He had been in unusually good health and died within three quarters of an hour of the attack with his wife and secretary at his bedside. Estate estimated between forty and fifty million dollars.
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Continental Assurance still doing business in Indiana
Des Moines reports Continental Assurance Association of North America continues to solicit in Indiana despite a state auditor debarment. Three agents have solicited health insurance here since July, while home offices were listed in Hammond Indiana. Debarment cites violation of statutes prohibiting health insurance solicitation.
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Brown Land and Loan Co Offers Quick Loans and Farm Listings
Brown Land and Loan Co of Sarrestorg offers money loans with no delay to borrowers. Papers signed, 3 percent interest and option to pay $100 or multiples on principal anytime. Large list of improved farms and wild lands for sale. deeds provided. abstracts tarnished. 1st County Bank items.
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