Global and Local News Glimpse Mixed With War Dispatches
The report covers parliamentary moves in Bretued, a Swedish singers festival in Rockford NL with 200 plus participants, stock figures for Missouri Pacific, and Gen Adna Chaffee’s promotion process. It notes U S troop movements in Cuba, census updates for Greater New York, China relief efforts, and various international issues with brief, dense mentions.
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Dominion
Lord Minto
American Union of Swedish Singers
Rockford
la Bretagne
New York
Havie
Missouri Pacific Railway Co
Glen
Lesueur
Jefferson City
Adna BR. Chaffee
War Department
White House
Cas Ced
Rawdines
Santee
Ctina
Tubo
Conthinfartoy
Maryan
Reed Vaart
Phas
Feria Tearger
Gav
Ga Wars
Collisions On The Atlantic Loom Warship Terrible Losses
A series of maritime disasters and war related events fill reports. Fatal ship collision near Pelfast Laneh leaves five dead and many injured aboard Dromedary and Aili 2ater. The Cunard liner Campania en route to Liverpool from New York strikes Embleton near the River Pool, sinking it and drowning or missing several crew. Other items note famine and military dispatches in Asia, a burial in San Antonio for fallen soldiers, and a German heat wave ending with storms damaging orchards and rail freight. Local officials report relief efforts and political mediation signals from Washington while disaster accompanies blasts of news from Europe and the Americas.
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Pelfast Laneh
Dromedary
Doring
Trish Channel
Vista de Cunard Line
New York
Liserpnel
Embleton
New Zenland
Severn
Col
D. W. Sealy
Quartermasters Department
ES Albie
San Antonio
Tiseng
Leela Barhker
Chinatown
Saarhaan
Chicago
St. Ar
Petersburg
Siberia
Purhestan
Semuretehinsk
Evansville Tragedy: Husband Kills Wife Then Self
In Evansville Indiana on Saturday Herman Strauser a railroad man fatally shot his wife four times at her workplace and, after she fell to her knees, killed himself. The couple had been separated with divorce on grounds of failure to provide and she had recently found work as a cook.
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Evansville
Ind
Herman Strauser
Strauser
China Edict Claims Foreign Losses Amid Tien Tsin Clash
The United States receives an Imperial Edict from Wu to Hay dated July 21 affirming protection for foreign subjects and missionaries in open ports. It orders governors to investigate claims for losses not arising from the Tien Tsin attack, signaling an exception for those direct to the siege.
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China
le See
Taku
Legation
Akira
Tier Tsin
Pekihu
Chih-Li
Tien Tsin
Marion couple dispute cited in Marion circuit court
Ithamar Nelson of the Methodist church files in Marion circuit court seeking support and custody remedies. He alleges his wife abuses him and refuses to care for their child while visitors are home, with tensions rising over visits and the child’s health needs.
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Marion
Ind
Ithamar Nelson
Methodist Church
Katie Nelson
Nelson Adekee
Spectacular Wippecanoag Event Draws Big Crowd
A grand gathering in the west features top performers from the Redo Men and a major turnout for an anticipated performance. Keke is named to manage the remnant as preparations wrap for the grand spectacle at the arena this week.
Western transport project faces inspection hurdles
Fragmentary notes describe a Western transport initiative and related inspection hurdles. The garbled text mentions attempts at improvements and potential delays tied to regulatory concerns, with references to technical testing and a tentative schedule. No clear names or dates can be confirmed from the readable portions.
Unreadable OCR Mixup on Local Race Weights Meet
Fragmentary text references weights, a weigh-in schedule, and a Grand facility. Mentions names Payne and Shine Hisaku and a 13 round or 13 weight event. Not enough readable details to confirm event, date, or participants.
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Arversen
Prueis
Barney
Cotten
Doe” Payne
Feathers Fly as Danville Bout Highlights Lightweight Clash
In Danville a featherweight showdown drew attention with Spider KRetaceftuscux and Cal Hare in a tense bout. Tae Taete and Jatyon Teoqinee Glove featured as contenders while Misscars led the charge for Toetana. Harris remained off the action throughout.
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Comrest
Danville
Claca Aden
Toetana
Gallant Dash by Combined Americana and English Troops
A dispatch from Che Foo on July 20 reports American and Foglish troops attacking a Chinese force at Tien Tsin. They captured a large caliber battery after a swift fight, turning the guns on the retreating enemy with no American or British losses. Chinese retreat toward Pekin follows the victory. Paris reports no uprisings in Sze Chuen though some missions are destroyed.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Che Foo
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Paris
Tchong Ning
Sze Chuen
Rise Central Christing church roof garden noted
Columbus notes a church with a roof garden for summertime. Rev Ro PR bereas leads the congregation while Rew Bop Weavers, a farmer, is mentioned among parishioners. A local article fragment describes structures and community roles.
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Columbus
Dadavel
Central Christing
Ro PR Bereas
Tne Duong Pieis
Chivagrets
Chuarch
Marien Examines Gas Melting System Test Outcome
Marien confirms no system for melting gases and reports a practical test that validates its approach. Heal serves as treasurer and backs the method. The provisional results suggest the concept may succeed under expected conditions.
Trial verdict on medical case reported in terse notes
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a trial and verdict involving a Dr Casta and medical briefs. Entities are unclear. content references penal or medical adjudication and a result returned after deliberation.
Prominent Valparaiso Woman Dies in Chesterton
Mrs War Riset Willans of Chesterton has died suddenly at age around 24.0 She was a respected resident and sister of Jerry Simpson of Kansas City. The Valparaiso community mourns the loss of a notable local figure.
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Valparaiso
Ind
Warriset Willans
Chesterton
Anc
Jerry Simpson
Narsas
New Swedish Lutheran Church Dedication Near Porter
The corner stone laying for a new Swedish Lutheran church near Porter marks Day 2c of the project. Rev. Lo Linebrac of Chicago delivers the address as the ceremony proceeds with community attendance and the community milestone noted.
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Valparaise
Dag
Porter
Lo Linebrac
Chiecage
Mace
Stone Molder Charles Eisenhauer Shot Dead in Memphis
New Albany Indiana telegram reports Charles Eisenhauer a stone molder received shot and killed in Memphis Tennessee. The source notes Eisenhauer resided in New Albany and the incident occurred in Memphis. Authorities seek details or confirmation of event.
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New Albany
Ind
Charles Eisenhauer
Memphis. Tenn
Chinese official reports Pekin legations under siege status
A Shanghai dated note cites Pekin info that the tsung-li yamen envoy Won Jui met foreign ministers and found all well except the German. It adds a Shan Tung letter claiming foreign missionaries failed to escape Fexin and that 400 foreigners remained alive amid heavy shelling as legations and other foreigners were declared pressed.
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London
Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh
Shen
Chinese Railways and Telegraphs
Taotai
Shanghai
Pekin
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Won Jui
Shan Tung
Fexin
Ex Sheriff William Anderson Struck by Lightning
In Valparaiso Indiana on July 25 ex sheriff William Anderson living near Knox was killed during a severe storm. He was reported to be 835 years old.
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Valparaiso
Ind
William Anderson
Knox
Christ Irwin Accused in Bourbon Child Shooting
In Bourbon Indiana on July 23 Christ Irwin shot his four year old son in the abdomen while cleaning a gun. Police report the incident occurred at home and the child was rushed to a local hospital for treatment.
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Bourbon
Ind
Christ Irwin
Guo
Museum opens for ancient Jewish worship articles
Rabbi Max Heller of New Orleans has started a museum for the collection and preservation of articles used in ancient Jewish worship. The collection will be kept at Sinai Temple and used in teaching.
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Max Heller
New Orleans
Cole
Sinai Temple
O&i
Wu Accepts the Task to Deliver Conger to Remey
Washington reports that Minister Wu has agreed to a plan to prove the Chinese government’s good faith by delivering Minister Conger and other foreigners into Admiral Remey's custody at Taku. The move aims to reassure the United States and all powers about the safety of foreign ministers in Pekin amid war. The State Department now backs Wu and his associates to show the imperial government’s integrity and truth about the Pekin situation.
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Boston Navy Yard
Reston
Newport
Willie Vanderbit
J. C. W. Beckham
Lexeton
Long
Remey
Conger
Chicago
China
Port Stuhr
Pokio
Nagasaki
India
Baron Curzon
Wid
Lord George Hamilton
Gujarat
Rathiawar
Tiareda
Rajaphputna
Basilan
Department of Mindanao
Jolo
PL 1
Asiatic
United States
Peek
Pekin
Long Island Sound
A. E. Crowe
Clinton W
Washington
State Department
Hay
Fowler
Che Foo
Liu Kun Yih
Tekin
Seaboard
Taku
Peizin
New York
Admiral Remey
Globe
Goodnow
Shanghai
Foreigners Are Murdered in Pekin Thoughts from a Shanghai Engineer
John P. Roberts of Shanghai, an American civil engineer with 38 years in China, was gassed in Chicago on his way to New York. He criticized reports of a large Chinese army and argued the government is weak and the mob rules Pekin. He said 40,000 regular troops would suffice to take Pekin.
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Chicago
John P. Roberts
Shanghai
China
New York
Mr. Roberts
Pekin
Eighth U S Infantry Ships to Fort Snelling From Cuba Return
Companies H and L of the Eighth United States Infantry sailed from New York aboard the Mc Clelland en route to Fort Snelling Minnesota. About 240 men will join the rest of the regiment now en route and then head to China. The move follows a 18 month Cuba posting amid a large dockside crowd and YMCA refreshments. The remaining eight companies were reportedly delayed by a storm off Cape Hatteras and are expected to join soon.
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New York
Eighth United States Infantry
McClelland
Fort Snelling
Minn
New York Central
China
Cuba
Young Men’s Christian Association
Cape Hatteras
Battery rush orders to ship to Nagasaki from Fort Riley
Fort Riley Kansas July 23 rush orders have come for the Seventh United States battery to proceed with all haste to the orient calling for orders at Nagasaki. General Merdiam issued the order in Denver. The battery formed during the Spanish war and has been idle since then. Equipment includes the heaviest caliber guns with mortars and a unit of 250 men and ten officers.
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Fort Riley
Kas
United States
Orient
Nagasaki
Merdiam
Denver
Mortanrs
Man Removes Obstruction That Endangered Passengers
Three Lakes Wisconsin July 23 A laborer Alexander Swan found and cleared ties stacked on the rail line five miles south of town before passenger train No 2 due at 4 29 am could strike them He also cleared large rocks from a bridge north of the site actions that likely saved 30 members of the Three Lakes Rod and Gun club on board the train
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Three Lakes
Wis
Alex. Swan
Swan
Nicaragua Declines Participation in Pan American Exhibit
Managua reports the Nicaraguan government sent a communication to Pan American Exhibition directors stating they will not take part. In Masaya, a lottery concession was awarded to Alex Bermudez. Belgrade notes King Alexander of Servia announced engagement to Mme Draga Maschin, a widow.
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Nicaragua
Managua
Alex. Bermudez
Masaya
Belgrade
Alexander of
Servia
Mme
Draga Maschin
Providential Escape in Campania Embleton Collision
New York reports from the Campania Embleton wreck inquiry describe chaotic deck scenes aboard the Campania. Passengers rushed from staterooms, women in hysterics, sailors clinging to wreckage, and a lifeboat rescue of two crew members amid a damaged topmast and explosives on board.
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New York
The
Herald
London
Embleton
J. Warren
Campania
Bam
Caplain
New Zealand
De Wet Cuts Roberts Line in Bold Boer Raid
Telegraph reports from Gen Forestier-Walker say De Wet cut the railway north of Honingspruit and captured 109 Highlanders and a supply train. Generals Knox and Kelly-Kenny relay details of fighting at Palmetfontein and engagement setbacks as the enemy moves toward Roede Waal and Honingspruit.
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London
de Wet
Lord Roberts
Forestier-Walker
Cape Town
Knox
Steyn
de Wets
Honingspruit
Pretoria
Potchefstroom
Kelly-Kenny
Bloemfontein
Huntsville Lynching of Elijah Clark After Assault Case
Elija h Clark a Negro who assaulted 13 year old Susan Priest is taken from the Huntsville jail by a mob. He is hanged near the crime site after a chaotic rescue attempt by Sheriff Fulgham and a militia response arrives too late. The mob uses tar feathers oil and gunfire. William Vining is wounded.
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Huntsville
Ala
Elijah Clark
Susan Priest
Fulgham
Dallas
Chars
Miss Priest
Clark
Beaver Dacn Creek
Desolate Kumassi Entry Reported by Col Willcocks
Col Willcocks describes Kumassi entry on July 15 as horror and desolation with burned houses and putrid bodies. Native troops were weak and relief officers thanked God for relief. Willcocks left the garrison well supplied with food and ammunition. Dispatch from Admiral Reney notes Taku operations and Newark voyage to Nagasaki.
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Wilcoooks
Calumn
Ashanti
Jata Kumassi
London
Willeceks
Kumassi
Willcocks
Saloonkeeper Fatally Shot in Robbery on Van Buren Street
Chicago July 24. John A. Barsanti a Van Buren street saloonkeeper was fatally wounded when a hold-up man shot him after Barsanti refused to surrender his money at his place of business. The killer remains at large.
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Chicago
John A. Barsanti
van Buren Street
Barsanti
Missionaries of Huge Norwegian Synod Reach Shanghai Safely
A cable from Rev. T. H. Hilme reports that Norwegian Synod missionaries have safely arrived in Shanghai after traveling seven hundred to eight hundred miles from their stations.
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Red Wing
Minn
T. H. Hilme
Mullen Executed at Sing Sing for 1998 Wife Murder
New York reports Joseph Mullen was electrocuted at Sing Sing prison at 6 05 a m for the June 6 1998 murder of his wife in Ihia city.
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New York
Joseph Mullen
Sing Sing
Ihia City
Mother and Son Die in Long Island Launch Explosion
On the Long Island Sound a naptha launch exploded killing Mrs. A. E. Crowe and her 16 year old son Clinton W. instantly. A. E. Crowe was badly injured and hurled into the water with a fractured thigh and internal injuries.
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New York
Long Island Sound
A. E. Crowe
Clinton W
Secretary Hay Engaged In Chinese Dispatch Debate
Secretary Hay was at his desk early, then met the Chinese minister. The department released the edict of the Chinese government while dispatches from around the globe questioned the authenticity of the confinement message. Officials doubt the dispatch and ponder possible sources within the tsung liuamen or a high Chinese official connected to the tsung Hiyayamen.
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Pekin
Tsung Liuamen
Shang
Prince Tuan
President shows willingness to mediate China powers clash
The president signals willingness to mediate between China and the powers under conditions to be met by the Chinese government. The terms are pending publication, align with Secretary May’s principles, and aim to secure relief for foreign missions and protection for foreigners in Pekin. Government press will publish the appeal and response today.
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State Department
Pekin
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