Christians in Danger and Key Captures From Manila Cable
Circling the globe dispatch reports Christians in Pekin peril following a message to President McKinley warning of danger and seeking protection. Separate dispatch from Manila cites the capture of generals Hizon and Cavestany as pivotal, signaling guerrilla leaders seeking American supremacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Peking
Methodist Episcopal Board
New York
Washington
Davis
Gamewell
Missionary Society
Pekin
Megers
McKinley
A. B. Leonard
MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Hizon
Mexico
Alcala
Pangasinan
Luzon
Corbin
Governor Shaw Hurt In Des Moines Train Collision
In Des Moines Iowa a Chicago and Northwestern regular passenger train collided near Ames with a special train. Engineer Thomas Smith was killed. other enginemen jumped unharmed. Governors Shaw injury included a temple cut and bruised arm. he can resume his journey.
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Shaw
Des Moines
Iowa
Chicago and Northwestern
Ames
Thomas Smith
Chicago
Philadelphia
Daring of Two Robbers at Anhauser-Busch Office
In broad daylight two men entered the Anhauser-Busch Brewing Company office in St. Paul Minnesota and forced their way into the safe with revolvers. They were pursued by workers and fought police before capture. Authorities identify them as Jim Rogan and George Ballford but the men claimed George Dixon and George Ballford. Dixon was wounded in the melee. Most of the money was recovered. Schley Declines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Anhauser-Busch Brewing Company
St. Paul
Minn
Brewagy
Jim Rogan
George Ballford
George Dixdn
Dixon
Marines Massed in China Warn of Escalating Crisis
Washington regards the China situation as serious and orders all possible naval personnel to Chinese waters. About 250 Marines and blue jackets are reported ashore in China as part of the mobilization from ships in the Far East.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Washington
Far East
Fire destroys Goodwin farm near Newfield. five perish
A fire at George Goodwin's farm near Newfield Maine killed George Goodwin his sons Scott and Fred Murch and housekeeper Mrs Elsie Horne. The origin is unknown and investigators search for a cause.
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George Goodwin
Newfield
Maine
Scott Goodwin
Fred
Murch
Elsie Horne
Otis Declares Troops Not Needed in Philippines
Gen Otis tells the President no additional troops are required in the Philippines and suggests some forces could be reassigned to duty in China. A separate report notes the re election of Genator Wetmore and a fire at the Paris Exposition damaging the Boging and Hersegovine national pavilion amid Boer rumors of moves toward Johannesburg.
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Otis
Gen
Philippines
China
Blase
Boging and Hersegovine
Kern For Governor Platform Adopted And Debates
Indianapolis reports delegates to the State Democratic convention nominate John W. Kern for Governor on the first ballot after a rain soaked start. 1,527 delegates and 2,500 spectators fill the hall as Samuel M. Ralston addresses the assembly amid political mobilization for the Kansas City convention era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
John W. Kern
B. F. Shiveley
Frank B. Burke
N. J. Bozarth
Martin
State Committee
Assembly
Samuel M. Ralston
Ralston
Kern
Burke
Bozarth
Shiveley
C. G. Conn
Elkhart
John C. Lawler
Salem
John R. Simpson
Johannes Kopelke
Mason J. Niblack
Lawler
Kopelke Ceeseess
Simpson
Niblack
Messrs. Simpson
Kopelke
Adam Heimberger
New Albany
John W. Minor
Jerome Herff
Peru
C. P. Drummond
Plymouth
Henry G. Yergin
Indiana Democratic Convention Adopts Platform and Nominees
The Indiana Democratic convention endorsed a platform pledging allegiance to the Chicago platform of 1896 and urging support for William Jennings Bryan. Delegates chose John Worth Kern for Governor and named a full slate including Lawler for Lieutenant Governor and Heimberger, Minor, Herff, and others for state offices.
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John W. Kern
Gover John C. Lawler
Adam Helmberger
John W. Minor
Derome Herff
C. P. Drummond
Supreme Court
Henry G. Yergin
Superintendent of Public Instruction
Charles A. Greathouse
State Statistician
Edward Horus
Supreme Judges
George Reinhart
J. M. Adair
Samuel E. Moras
Hugh M. Daugherty
James Murdock
Geo. B. Menzies
Holzman
Committee On Resolutions
Indiana
Jefferson
Chicago
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Transvaal
Orange Free State
England
Repubican
Aduiipis Committee of Permanent Organisaion
Elecit
Allen Zollars
Forticholas Cerantt
Versailles
Samuel. Morse
Polls
Hugh Doneberty
Blus
Beapshot at Smoke in London Police Use Cameras
The camera is brought into requisition in London to identify black smoke. Police take snapshots whenever clouds of smoke appear to aid identifications and adverts.
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London
St Louis Riots End in Deaths After Streetcar Strike clash
Four men are dead and many injured after a massive strike riot in St. Louis. Deputies and National Guard confronted 500 strikers on Washington Avenue near Sixth Street. A brick sparked gunfire as both sides exchanged shots with shotguns and pistols. sixteen prisoners were later captured.
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St. Louis
Washington Avenue
Sixth Street
East St. Louis
Lindell Avenue
Webster
Missouri National Guard
St. Louisans
Lindell Hotel
Mayoral Supervision in Ice Trust Case Sparks Outcry
The ice trust known as the American Ice Company of New York imposes a 60 cent rate per hundred pounds, up from 30 cents, prompting a court fight over its city dealings. Mayor Van Wyck faces scrutiny for stock holdings and dock leases tied to the trust, with officials and citizens demanding answers on his involvement.
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Ice Trust
American Ice Company of
New York
The
Ice Corporation
van Wyck
Saeur
China Punishes Brooks Murderers and Funds Local Chapel
The Chinese government penalizes alleged murderers of English missionary Brooks in Chan Tung with beheading, strangulation, life and ten year sentences. A monument and a nearby chapel funded by 7500 taels (about 5000 dollars) are planned, though claims say the killers were substitutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Department of State
Brooks
Chan-Tung
China
Galusha A. Grow
Congress
Grow
John Sherman
Sherman
Hitt
Ilinois
Harrison Calla
Kentucky district 4 unanimously renominates Davis Smith for Congress
Notes of Current Events report that Kentucky district 4 unanimously re nominated Davis Smith for Congress. The item mentions a political development and reflects party unity in the district.
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Kentucky
Davis Smith
Congress
Chicago Board of Trade
Welland Canal
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Schrey
Admiral Schley
G South Atlantic
Kansas City
Wetmore
Pain
Johannesburg
Bryan
Joan W. Kern
William J. Bryan
Committee On Permanent Organization
Committee On
Claude Mathews
Sys
John Worth Kern
Oho
Howard County
University of Michigan
Kokomo
Ind
State Senate
John Wannamaker
True
Philadelphian
Prince of Wales
Edward I
Wale
George II
Europe
White House
Gage
Roswell Beardaley
North Lansing
Tompkina County
United States Supreme Court
J. A.barte Bam
Texas
Lucia V
Ed C
Secretary of War
Capt. Carter
Engineer Corps
Leavenworth Prison
Speaker Henderson
Battle of
Corinth
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