Proposals From Chin Aimed at Peace Negotiations
Washington reports Conger relayed by cable the substance of Chinese proposals by Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching as a basis for peace talks. The note suggests punishments for Boxer officials and offers indemnities for legations while proposing counters to the French note and possible new treaties. The Times calls the Chinese stance arrogant and warns it could hinder progress. Shanghai reports anti foreign sentiment grows with arrests of Chinese in settlements and rice tribute to the Yangtse indicates viceroyal support for the Empress Dowager.
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Washington
Conger
State Department
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Cong
London
the Times
Peking
Morrison
Li Hung
Chang
China
Europe
Pinchon
Shanghai
Taotai
Paris
Havas
Pu Chan
Prince Tuan
Pod Ting Fu
We Nan
French to Honor Kruger Arrives in Marseille for State Reception
Reports from Paris via cable say ex president Kruger will land in Marseille and pass through Paris amid grand honors as Marseilles prepares a formal welcome. Boers sabotage rail lines and telecoms around Pretoria causing heavy security needs. John Sherman’s condition steady but weakening with partial consciousness and a worsening cough.
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New York
Times
Paris
Kruger
Marseilles
America
Longnecker Convicted in Mail Fraud Case
In Iowa a Dayton, Ohio doctor, O Longnecker, was found guilty by a United States court for improper use of the mails. He faces a five year maximum imprisonment or a $5000 fine or both for the offense. The Oct. 46 report also notes related regional incidents across Waterloo West Point Burlington Des Moines Muscatine Atlantic including a farmer found shot and a defaulter school official.
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Dr. Longnecker
Waterloo
United States
O. Longnecker
Dayton
West Point
Eberhardt Fette
John Smutzer
Indictment Against Wilcox in Murder Case
The grand jury returned an indictment against Henry Wilcox for first degree murder of his father A. J. Wilcox near Lake City. Judge Church denied bail. Wilcox to be jailed awaiting trial, likely this term of court.
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Wilcox
Rockwell City
Henry Wilcox
Lake City
A. J. Wilcox
Masons Welcome Parvin at Des Moines Convention
The grand chapter of Royal Arch Masons welcomed Theodore Parvin of Cedar Rapids in Des Moines on Oct 18. Parvin, 85, is famed as the nestor of Iowa Masonry and a lifelong member. the gathering is seen as incomplete without his attendance and cooperation.
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Atlantic
Frank Downey
Massena
Bert Sullivan
Masons
Parvin
Des Moines
Grand Chapter
Royal Arch Masons
Theodore Parvin
Cedar Rapids
Nestor
Iowa Masonry
Masonic Order
Iowa
Mary G. Hay
New York
Family Feud Ends in Child Shot in Linn Grove Area
In Sioux Rapids Iowa on October 17 Charles White fatally wounds his brother Frank White during a quarrel. Frank holds a 6 year old girl who is shot in the breast as a bullet tears through his leg. The child likely dies. Charles remains in hiding.
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Sioux Rapids
Charles White
Frank White
Edwin White
Linn Grove
Frank
Charles’ i
Grain and Livestock Market Summary from Chicago and Midwest
Chicago and Kansas City markets show mixed moves with wheat lower on weak cables and export demand, corn and oats slipping slightly, and live stock prices steady to higher in Chicago and Kansas City. Cattle receipts near 6 to 8 thousand, hogs about 20 thousand, sheep strong to weak across regions with regional price ranges noted.
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Chicago
Cori
boKe
STAC
Dee
Jatie
Texans
Texas Fed
Texas Grasn
Texas Bulls
Texas
Kansas City
South Omaha
Mount Carmel Social Notes and Church Anniversary
Rev Merrifield's family visits and a Brown party with oranges bananas and cake. W A Bell and Simpson Finnell work on threshing and feeders. Robert Noblitt returns to see his girl. Martha Griffin to New York. Road work improves the area as Mt Carmel church marks Mr and Mrs W D Morrow thirty fourth anniversary with a dinner and gifts. The Sunday school plans a supper to fund church repairs. Mrs Borchers listed among attendees.
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Merrifield
Criss Brown
W. A. Bell
Hanna Charges Bryan With Public Lying In South Dakota Tour
In Sioux Falls Hanna denounces Bryan for public lying from the rostrum and rebukes reports about Governor Roosevelt. The campaign included 14 speeches in southeast South Dakota, a torchlight procession, and large crowds at Mitchell before moving toward Nebraska.
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Hanna
Bryan
Sioux Falls
South Dakota
Irye
Senator Pettigrew
Northwest
Sioux City
Nebraska
William J. Bryan
Omaha
Hanna and
Wrye
Mitchell
Roosevelt
Southwest
Unreadable Letter Yields Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Claim
A recent letter could not be read. only legible portion mentions Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepgin as a remedy for indigestion. Bartlett & Doyle are noted in relation to the misread communication.
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Buny
Pretoria
Dime Store Potpourri of Remedies and Soaps
A jumble of medical nostrums and soaps advertised for sale by Tyler & McAdoo and H. R. Wright. Claims include Maple City Soap whitening clothing, Rocky Mountain Tea boosting health, Ha's Catarrh Cure internal use, Hall's Family Pills, Rector pile remedy with a free pipe, and Bartlett & Doyle offerings.
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H. R. Wright
Tyler & McAdoo
Rocky Mountain Tea
Maple City
Hall
Rector
Bartlett & Doyle
Reward for Catarrh Cure Claim By F J Cheney Co
A hundred dollar reward is offered for a catarrh case that cannot be cured by Hall's Catarrh Cure. F J Cheney & Co., Toledo, Ohio, props. The signers state they have known F J Cheney for 15 years and believe him honest and financially able to meet obligations.
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Hall
F. J. Cnayvzey & Co
Props
Toledo, CO
F. J. Cheney
Ag Cua Wet
Truaz
Toledo,o
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