War in China Reports of Boxers Near Pekin and Missionary Threats
Bondou June 7 special reports most legations in Pekin sending families away Chinese residents fleeing and two Russian officers reportedly murdered after wives were assaulted Boxers have caused major railroad damage with losses estimated around five million dollars Situation worsens as British minister seeks more marines and imperial edict orders suppression of Boxers US minister Conger seeks to protect American lives while debates rise over sending additional marines or ships to the region Admiral Kempff commands the China station and potential US relief measures are under consideration.
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Bondou
Manghai
Pekin
Legation
Yuon Fn
Port Arthur
Louis Kempff
Peking
Claude Bilacdonald
Feng Tai
Bi Xrs
United States
Peo
Ling-lu
Department
Conger Bamg
United States Legation
Dekin
Tselena
Princeton
Tei-lo
Tien Tsin
Kempft
China Station
Boxers are scum of population says Rev Mr Lowerly
London June 7 Rev Mr Lowerly who spent two decades in China arrived from Paoing Fu and told AP the Boxers lack formal leadership. He says they use modern weapons supplied by the imperial family, drill to frenzy and believe invulnerability. The empress dowager fears foreign reformers and may unleash force to stop them, risking disaster to foreign interests if Pekin is invaded.
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London
China
Teles Eph
Great Boivin
South Africa
Pekin
Times
Fimes
Far East
Russia
Japan
Lowerly
Pao-ing-Fu
Associated Press
Tung
Wido- Chou
Whinister Conger Granted Authority for China Protection
Washington June 7 The friends of American missionaries in the disturbed zone in China press for an aggressive policy. State Department faces pressure as inquiries arise about passive U S naval actions in Chinese waters and Russian activities in the region.
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Washington
Friends of the American
China
State Department
United States
London Dispatch Reports Boer Retreat From Pretoria Preparations Underway
London reports military operations in South Africa at a standstill as Lord Roberts refits at Pretoria for a long chase toward Lydenburg. Boers under General Botha conduct rear guard actions to delay the British and cover a retreat along the railway. Lindley yields 500 Yeomanry including several peers, while Lydenburg hosts a Boer cartridge factory and reserve stores with native labor for fortification.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Lydenburg
Dis
Botha
Lourenzo Marques
Lindley
Earl of
Ex Senator Mitchell Declines Wisconsin Governor Nomination
Milwaukee June 7 Ex United States Senator John L Mitchell returned from Berlin and said he would not accept the Wisconsin Democrats bid for governor. He commented on the presidential scene stating Bryan is the strongest Democrat who can lead the ticket.
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Milwaukee
Wis
United States
John L. Mitchell
Berlin
Germany
Wisconsin
Bryan
Baseball Scores From League Games Yesterday
Chicago June reports scores from major leagues with results in Philadelphia Pittsburgh six to three Philadelphia, Brooklyn eight Chicago three, Boston twelve St Louis six, New York eleven Cincinnati, Milwaukee three Detroit zero, Minneapolis six Indianapolis five, Kansas City six Buffalo three, Chicago rain noted.
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Chicago
Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Brooklyn
Boston
St. Louis
New York
Cincinnati
New Yorks
Milwaukee
Detroit
Milwakee
Minneapolis
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Buffalo
Fitzsimmons Unable To Box For June Bout
New York June 7 Robert Fitzsimmons was examined at Bellevue hospital by Dr John H Sullivan who announced he is suffering from an abscess on his left knuckle. The hand was injured in a recent bout with Duankhorst and has caused him great pain. Dr Sullivan gave a certificate of injury and said he could not box Ruhlin on June 15.
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Fitzsimmons
New York
Robert Fitzsimmons
Bellevue Hospital
John H. Sullivan
Fitzsimmons Fis
Fitzsimons
Duankhorst
Sullivan
Ruhlin
Rain brings showers to range country in South Dakota
Reports from Pierre and West Superior describe good rainfall over a broad range area easing drought. Cattle freed from range restrictions as water holes fill and feed improves. A child in West Superior suffers a fall from a ladder injuring teeth. doctors hope to save them.
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South Dakota
Pierre
S.o
Jane
West Superior
Wisdune
Thorson
Pice
Washington Banker Notes Postponed Reunion Bid
June reports say a U S Senator called at the White House to urge a reunion of the Union Veteran Legion in Fort Wayne on September day. The president will decide after advisement. In a separate item a bank in Watseka is robbed of fourteen thousand notes and one thousand cash.
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Washington
All Banks
Union Veteran Legion
Fort Wayne
Tnd
Tb and i
Watseka
Ills
Bank of
Isnovan
Iroquois County
Lls
C.J. Jolson
Police Constable Fights Off Attack and Shoots in Saloon
Chicago report details Constable Conrad A Peterson enforcing an execution writ at John Scholz s Lincoln Crawford saloon. Scholz s dog attack and a lead pipe blow felled Peterson who then shot Scholz and a dog, Scholz dying minutes later. Peterson surrendered, jailed at Sheffield Ave station. Scholz formerly a blacksmith on Lincoln Roscoe, had recently bought the saloon with proceeds from a wage lawsuit by Anton Pabst for 45 dollars.
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Chicago
Conrad A .Peterson
Diane Dow
Peterson
Nils Olsen
John Scholz
Scholz
Lincoln
Crawford Avenues
Seholz
Jacob Grau
D Peterse
Sheffield Avenue
Lincoln Avenue
Roscoe Street
Anton Pabst
End of a marital failure ends in fatal shooting
Olney Illinois reports Christ Iasler, a leading merchant, shot his former son in law Charles ONeill after a troubled marriage ending in divorce. ONeill had harassed the Hasler family with falsehoods, and had served four years in Chester prison for assault. Hasler, son of wealthy parents, was arrested and released on bond with twenty five business men as sureties. Public sympathy favors Hasler.
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Hasler
O'lKean
Railway Sale Confirmed and Illinois Central Line Change
Judge Allen in the United States circuit court confirmed the sale of the Peoria Decatur Evansville railway round at Lincoln under foreclosure in favor of Central Trust Company. Illinois Central plans to abandon the Big Four route on June 17 and resume using the old St Louis Peoria and Northern tracks to operate the Daylight Limited and Diamond Special between Chicago and St Louis via Springfield.
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Springfield
Ills
Peoria, Decatur and Evansville
Central Trust Company
William A. Heilman
Teoria
Decatur and Evansville
Allen
Tnited States Circuit Court
Therson Chamberlain
New Yok
Lincoln
Brown
Associated Press
Ilinois Central
Chicago
St. Louis
Pana
Elope ment of James Ilvin and ALiss May garer Tlarding
A social sensation in Quincy arises from the elopement and marriage of James Ilvin and ALiss May garer Tlarding at Alton. The groom is the son of a soda-water manufacturer, and the bride is sister of Lieutenant Eugene Trarding of the military corps, now stationed at Manthe, and sister-in-law to Charles T. Dasty, author of In Old Wen tney.
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Quincy
Pune
James Ilvin
Aliss Maygarer Tlarding
Alton
Eugene Trarding
Miwine Corps
Manthe Mod
Charles T. Dasty
Old Wentney
Intercollegiate Oratorial Contest Shown By Four Colleges
An intercollegiate oratorical contest was held Tuesday night with Bethany College West Virginia Pirain College Ohio Butler College Indiana and Wareka College Ohio as contestants. Winners were Fisher first and Cary second with speakers including John Ry Carr and Coch. Capitalists announce large ELUCASe works in Eureka to employ 100 to 150 workers and build brick plants near Udi hois Sugar Refining company. Joseph Meder 30 shot by stepson John Lerimmer 20 in Chicago at 588a7r Page street. Meder to Mercy hospital and expected to recover. Strikes continue as Spring Valley miners fail to resume work after alleged overnight breakout. no settlement reached.
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Eureka
Tris
Bethany College of
West Virginia
Pirain College of
Ohio
Butler College of
Indiana
Wareka College
Bisher
Mureka
John Ry. Carr
Butler
Be. Cochran
Bethany
J.T Cervin
Hitam
Pisher
Cary
Chicago
Joseph Meder
John Lerimmer
Page Street
Ateder
Mercy Hospital
Jokes About Towns and City Stereotypes
The Boston Journal notes American humor about cities. It cites Eugene Field, Philadelphia, Chicago, Boston, and Chelsea jokes reflecting reputations of Windy City, erudition, and local color. Americans enjoy witty digs while sometimes missing the point.
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Eugene Field
Washington
Commie
Chicago
Windy City
Gearler
New York
Boston
Lake Michigan
Chelsea
Bay
Boston Journal
The Jack Rabbit Migration Into Missouri Far East
A long note on jack rabbits spreading from western plains into Jackson County Missouri as civilization pushes east. Observers predict growing numbers in the central west while noting historical sightings and the animal’s shift toward cultivated corn. The piece also includes an advertisement for Dr. Pierce’s Favorite Prescription, claiming it restores womanly health and offers a free medical book upon mailing stamps.
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Jackson County
Central West
Kansas
Missouri
D’ouglis
Leavenworth
Elis
der. Pierce
Cascade Laundry Seeks Public Patronage for Prompt Service
An owner announces Cascade laundry will provide first class work on short notice with personal attention and careful handling of garments. Washing called for and delivered promptly. Located near First National Bank, contact Gero G McCarry.
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Cascade
Firat National Bank
G. McCarry
Boer Envoys Speak in Chicago and Plan a Midwest Tour
Four thousand attendees at the Auditorium heard Boer envoys denounce Great Britain. Wolmarans heads to Grant House Michigan and will speak in Chicago suburbs before Springfield. Montagu White with Ischer and Wessels joins in tours to Holland, Michigan, Grand Rapids, and Davenport as the party moves toward Baltimore.
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Chicago
Great Britain
Chcago
Wolmarans
Hite
Chrautad Haven
Holland
Mbaskegon
Rand Rapids
Colmbus
Montagu White
Wolmaranus
Ischer and Wessels
Philip Wessels
T. M. de Vrenin
Davenport
Taffe
Baltimore
Report on Coeur d Alenes Tabor trials ends
The majority report of the house committee on military affairs concludes no labor conspiracy. It says the district had been in insurrection since 1902, culminating in 1909 with riot. Idaho governor justified in federal troops, president praised for sending them. Habeas corpus not suspended. free speech not denied. Gen Merriam commended for prudence and soldiery. A Winnipeg wind storm then hit Minneapolis with a cyclone causing property damage and injuries including Edward Hartwell's death.
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Washington
House Committee On Military Affairs
Coeur d' Alene Tabor Trea Mies
Idaho
Merriam
Senate Confirms Multiple Diplomatic Posts Today
The Senate confirmed nominations including J Bowron of Carthagena named consul at Carthavena Spain and E El 2d Winslow of Illinois now consul general at Stockholm to be secretary of legation and consul general. Also all yesterday’s appointments except Robert L P Kennedy of Ohio to be agent on the United States Chile claims commission.
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Senate
Washington
J. Bowron
Carthavena
Spain
E. EL 2D. Winslow
Illinois
Stockholm
Legation
Miu
Robert LP
JK Kennedy
Olio
United States
Chile
Mayor Makes a Grand Sweep in St Paul
Robert A. Smith was inaugurated for his fourth term as mayor of St. Paul on Tuesday June 7. Within minutes after the ceremony several vacancies in the police department were filled, as Republicans hold the office for four years. In Wisconsin, Tyne T Dudley J Spaulding a noted lumberman in Black River Falls is reported dangerously ill at his home with Dr Critchell of Chicago summoned.
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St. Paul
Minn
Robert A. Smith
McKinley
Black River Falls
Wis
Tyne T
Dudley J. Spaulding
Dr. Critchell
Chicago
Spaulding
Wisconsin
Dutch to Boycott England Cape Town Invitation Scheme
Dutch anti British agitation prompts Cape Town policy moves as June reports note boycotting efforts targeting England and inviting American and continental firms to set up branches here. Authorities push to counter isolation while promoting local business ties and foreign investment opportunities.
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England
Cape Town
Markets Report From Chicago and Milwaukee
Chicago prices list wheat oats pork lard short ribs and produce with mixed futures and cash bids. cattle and hogs show varied quotations and receipts. Milwaukee grain and oats steady to higher with No 1 and No 2 white oats detailed.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Los Cormm
Osh
Ceee
Lextra
Feres
Catuee
Texas
Milwaukee
Northern
Convention Excursion Fares On Certificate Plan
National Association of Credit Men meeting in Milwaukee June 12 to 14. Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets June 8 to 14, return by June 18, at one and one third fare. Inquiries to G P T A F H Lord, 116 Adams St Chicago. Also two hundred mile region one and one third fare July 8 and 4 return July 5. J B Sweatt, Agent.
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National Association of Credit Men
Milwaukee
Wis
Chicago Great Western Ry
C.G. W. Ry
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Chicago
J. B. Sweatt
United Norwegian Lutheran Church Meeting in Minneapolis in 1900
The Chicago Great Western Railway offers excursion tickets on a certificate plan for June 9 to 15 with return by June 25 at a fare of one third above the round trip. Inquiries to any C. G. W. Ry agent or F. H. Lord G P T A 1181 Adams St Chicago.
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United Norwegian Lutheran Church
Minneapolis
Chicago Great Western Ry
F. H. Lord
G. P
T.A
Conventions Heads Set for 1900 Varied City Dates
The Republican National Convention meets in Philadelphia on June 19 1900 with tickets on sale June 14 to 16. Prohibition in Chicago on June 27 28 with tickets June 26 to 27. Democratic in Kansas City on July 4 1900 with tickets July 2 to 4. Chicago Great Western Railway promotes Maple Leaf Route with vestibuled trains free chair cars dining service and sleeping cars at one round trip fare. Contact agents or F H Lord to book.
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Republican
Philadelphia
Prohibition
Chicago
Democratic
Kansas City
Chicago Great Western Ry
Lara
Chicago Great Western
F. H. Lord
Adams St
Zidw
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