Naval Fight Recounts Japanese Victory Over Chinese Transport
A detailed dispatch from Victoria reports a July 20 naval clash near Gan three Japanese warships Akaitsukima Takachiho and Naniwa defeating Chinese vessels Ts Yuan yitu and Ko Wtsu. The transport Fow Shing was sunk and the dispatch boat captured while the Chinese flag was raised briefly before the boarding party met fire. The Naniwa chased the retreating Ta Yuen for miles as Japanese forces secured the area and news from Yokohama notes ongoing military movements toward Corea and broader war circulation.
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Victoria
Tacoma
Hong Kong
Gan
Akaitsukima
Tokyohihe
Naniwai
Tx Yuet
Ke-Oran
Fow Shing
Eruner
Akaiteubime
Takachiho
Cinsen
Lohar
Neniva Het
Naniwa
Ifakuci Tho
Akutsuluma
Tet Yuen
Ko Wtsu
Ubi
Guyrender
Jansen
Tis Yuen
Japan
Gasan
Jingen
Fusan
Orient Lines
Yokoberme
Chins
Corea
Wyu
Messares
Yokohama
Mikado
General of Police
Avernasp
AnghcaAdvices
Santos
Playa
Melision
Orlando
Samoan Islands
Great Britain
Sapper
The
Times
Shanghaiesys
Snd
Corean
China
Panchuris
Eartha Oo
Execution at dawn draws vast crowd in crowded square
Aug 16 reports describe Caesatio Santo’s open daylight execution watched by many. Windows were filled with fashionable spectators and prices paid for vantage seats were high. A barricade guarded by a regiment, police, and gens armés surrounded the site near Rue Smith and Rue Coursuchet.
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Canassiers
Rus Coursuchet
Niety
Simy
Nantes
Cholera Scare Reported in Dearborn County Indiana
The Indiana health board received notice of a cholera scare in Dearborn County. The daughter of Peter Mann of Wordsburg died after sudden illness and an eleven year old also died after illness. The mother was ill and under observation. outcome unknown. The report stirred alarm though officials urged caution.
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Tsayasavants
Ind
State Health Board
Dearborn
Peter Mann
Wordsburg
Health Board
Alo
Metcalf
Ja Nob
President Cleveland Leaves Washington for Gray Gables
President Cleveland departs Washington by special car for Gray Gables amid malaria fever concerns. Dr O Reilly says rest and fresh air should help, with a return expected mid next week. He carries the tariff bill and river and harbor bill, but the enrolled copy stays behind for now.
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Wasascrox
Cleveland
Washinston
Pennsylvania Railrow
Gray Gables
Thurber
O'Reilly
Washington
Robert D Evans
New York J
New York i
Barry
Outh Swaite
Turner
Georgia
White House
New York
Treasury Department
Coxey's Escape From Camp Liberty Incites Pursuit
Hyarraitz Maryland August 15 General Coxey attempted to remove horses from Camp Liberty. When questioned he declared he was done with the scheme. Five Baltimore police camp guards pursued him. Coxey fled on a horse while the other horses were driven along a back road to recover the property. The pursuers could not overtake him.
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Hyarraitz
Coxey Cutie Neat
Lost Liberty
Eoven
Baltamore
Corey
Coxey
Corn crop saved by rains across multiple counties
Reports from Shelby Chastian and Moultrie counties say corn crops are now practically made after recent rains. Flooding and drought relief arrived with steady rain aiding late corn and pastures across several towns.
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Shelby
Chastian
Moultrie
Pracoor
Kas
Newton
Eldorado
Independence
Death of Sam King Prompted Rattler Dispatch
The steamship Tacoma reports the king of Sam has died. HMS Rattler has been sent to Samese waters to prevent trouble over the succession and maintain order.
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Tacoma
King of Sam
Rattler
Samese
Tariff bill delivery and Indianapolis land dispute noted
Report covers Secretary Carlisle's tariff letter to Senator Hairs and the White House reception of Representative Pearson delivering the tariff bill. It mentions projected revenues vs expenditures, the California plan, and a land claim by Pittsburghers seeking Indiana capitol area ownership amid decades of neglect, with value estimated at $2,000,000.
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Wasaruios
Carlisle
Hairs
Chaiman
Finance Committee
Carlisin
Cael
Cardale
Towles
Tasi
Senate
Lowless
House
Pemson
Chartian
House Committee
Spo
White House
Hyely
Atais
Representative Pearson
Ohio
Teritt Bil
Thurber
Pearson
Cleveland
Fraud Case Ties Bloomingdale Trader to Cheap Butter Scam
Chusian Miller a Bloomingdale grocer and saloonkeeper was jailed after pleading guilty to selling adulterated butter labeled as country butter. The scheme involved Armours butterine bought at 12-14 cents per pound and sold for 20-25 cents, with two local buyers implicated. Miller posted $700 bond and remains in custody until trial.
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Chusian
Ant
Bloomingdale
United States
William Barr
West Main Street
Messrs
Coverdale & Archer
Bare
Marsbal Wilkinson
Gross & Pellens Dingatore
Barr
Miller
Leonard
Armour
Kega
Bond Increase and Fraud Arrest Reported in Aug 17 Update
A Frenchman in custody had bond increased to 10000 after a stabbing incident, with hospital amputation of Julian Perez’s thigh and complex care ongoing. A forged check case led to arrest. the suspect admitted forgery to obtain funds and faces jail after pleading guilty. Indiana politicians in Washington discuss adjournment and campaign plans as Congress winds down in August.
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Pohen
Myers
Dis Barnett
Dannen
Schroeder
Park Trayer
Barcot
China Seeks Large Loan Amid Global Banker Scramble
Berlin financiers, London brokers, and Hong Kong banks discuss a 10 to 16 million tael loan to China aimed at funding war needs. Viceroy Li Hung Chang rebuffed early offers but signs of a secured 1.6 million pound gold loan emerge. Market impact already lifts silver and copper prices as authorities weigh bond terms and repayment schedules through September.
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Hong Kong and Shanghai
Jardine, Mathesound Co
Chingse Toan
China
Li Hung Chang
Chive
Liang Kong and Shanghai
Freo
Berlin
Eun Tein
Losa
London
Hung Chang
Syrup of Figs Promised as Gentle Kidney and Bowel Remedy
The advertisement touts Syrup of Figs as a pleasant tast ing remedy that cleanses the kidneys liver and bowels. It claims quick, gentle action and fever relief, with the product produced from healthy substances and suitable for all. Sold in 50 cent and 1 dollar bottles by leading druggists with no substitutes accepted.
Bee culture and rust reports from Manhattan to Hopatcong
The article discusses bee costumes and protective gear for beekeepers, favoring tight sleeves and veils. It cites Root and a Hopatcong hat as protective gear and describes a rust report from Manhattan on wheat and oats, noting winter survivability, inoculation findings, fungicide spraying limits, and crop condition trends for wheat and oats across 1898 and 1899.
The Guinea Fowl and Tomatoes in Domestic Poultry Lore
An article discusses guinea fowl as a less common table fowl noted for gamey flavor and slow domestication. It covers egg size, nest locations, and advice on cooking young cocks, plus a detailed, separate note on storing tomatoes and avoiding decay. It also references soil fertilization experiments and a remedy testimony for flux.
Low Rates to Linwood Park and Vermilion Resort Excursions
From June 11 to September 20 the Nickel Plate road offers excursion tickets to Vermilion Ohio and return at reduced rates due to Linwood Park a summer resort. Send for a copy of Summer Outings to B F Horner general passenger agent.
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Lake Erie
Déwald
Nickel Plate Road
Vermillion
Linwood Park
B F. Horner
Grocers Markey and Mungovan Mortgage on Calhoun Street
A chattel mortgage was filed in County Recorder Fickel's office by Markey and Mungovan grocers at 356 South Calhoun Street to John Morris Jr as trustee. The business will be under his charge due to hard times and slack business. John Christen liquor dealer and loankeeper signed with wife as assignee Mr Comaten involved. cash shortage forced the move. The business is seen as capable of paying, with Christen to continue operations for two years.
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Gwall
Princess Cash
Echos
Silon
Hamilton National Book
WJ Molt
Br. Argrove
Christopher Pefer
William Pefer
John Mohr
Hamilton Bank
Tolt
Calhoun Sirent
Avelins
Fickel
Markey & Mungovan
South
Calhoun Street
John Morris, Jr
John Christen
Comaten
Christen
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Santo
Carn Ot
Indiana
Wilik
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Chicago
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Democrat Party
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Sixysielan
Morse
Feon
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Pinos
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Fritz Courser
Henniker
Nethe Douglass Stting
Arthur McLean
Rumasaa Cres
Jesse B Strode
Lincoln
Inione Man Monored
San Fraxcisco
W A Merrill
Indiana State Unniversity
University of California
Ming of
Stim Besa
National Affairs
Tuf Thuy
Indianapolis
Rickara Bishop
Lane
Fen
Pinesson
Capitol
Court House
Richard Bishop
Bishop
Ely
W J Witchcock
U. S. Vol
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Buffalo
N . Ely
Alfred W Stavans
Caldwell
Linwood
Annie M. Beam
McKeeaport
Pennsylvania
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Beng
Chamberlain
Mr. Chapman
G F Fells
Bayards
Creighton Avenue
Castoria
Castozia
Ake
Christian Miller
Aly
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Pallas i Ooh Grocers
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Taylor
Atlantic City
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Sharoja
Mra M Boweer
Summat Street
Per Frial
Euusag State Agricultural College
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Craqson Clover
Isutton
Abi
Iowa
Guinea
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Thomas Batte
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Vermillion, Sahloe
Qwounder
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Schenectady, N.Y
Brockville, Ont
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Ilcura
Boston
Bey
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Gady
Cargase
Rock Island &Pacific
Rock Island
Ayer
Denver Pueblo
Colorado
Connor Trehel
Stites
Canada
Gauter Ianager
H. F. Delno &Co
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FIGK
Nashvile
Tenn
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Harrogate
Decatur
Ala
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Plobiste
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S.C
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