Peking Taken as Allied Armies Enter City
Allied forces capture Peking amid stubborn resistance. Foreign legations are safe per Remey and Fowler cables. Chinese government seeks U.S. help to open peace talks as empress dowager and emperor depart Peking. Crickets invade Kalamazoo causing business disruption.
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Washington
Peking
United States
Remey
Fowler
Chefoo
Consul Fowler
Admiral Remey
Bureau of Navigation
Taoku
Prince Yungedo
Charffee
Legation
New York City
Imperial City
Forbidden City
Mulral Remey
Shanghai
Tientsin
Tragedy in Farley Missouri Ends In Shootings
In Leavenworth Kansas on August 21 three men and one woman were killed in Farley Missouri. Dr Sturley Harrington shot his mother in law Mrs William Wallace aged 70 his uncle James Wallace aged 72 and Platte county sheriff J P Dillingham who tried to arrest him. Harrington was then shot by Henry Dillingham. The affair followed Harrington threatening to kill his wife while drinking. All victims were respected Platte county residents.
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Leavenworth
Kan
Farley
Missouri
Sturley Harrington
William Wallace
James Wallace
Platte County
J. P. Dillingham
Harrington
Henry Dillingham
American exhibitors win 1981 Paris prizes
Paris reports show the United States earned 1981 awards at the exposition including 220 grand prizes, 486 gold medals, 583 silver medals, 422 bronze medals and 270 honorable mentions. American farm products mines forestry cottons woolens silks harvesting machinery sewing machines printing presses and more received top honors.
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Paris
America
Big plant burned at Kelly Ax Manufacturing plant
A fire destroyed the Kelly Ax Manufacturing company plant in Alexandria Indiana, valued at 800000 dollars. It was one of the citys largest factories and the worlds largest ax factory, employing 800 to 1000 men when running. The plant had just expanded output by a third and was well insured.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Alexandria
Kelly Ax Manufacturing Company
Tornado Destroys South Side of Sheboygan
A tornado ripped through Sheboygan Wisconsin on August 21 destroying 75 buildings with estimated damage of 104000 dollars. No deaths occurred though hundreds suffered minor injuries as the storm tracked from northwest to southeast across a two mile by two block district housing workers and homeowners.
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Sheboygan
Wis
Tex. Lynching Case Ends with Life Sentences
In Henderson county on May 1899 Joseph Wilkerson former Justice of the Peace and alleged mob leader in the Humphries lynching faces life. J A Johns Sam Hall and John F Maddis pleaded guilty to murder in the first degree and each drawn life terms, closing eight Humphries lynching cases.
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Palestine
Tex
Joseph Wilkerson
Humphries
Henderson County
J. A. Johns
Sam Hall
John F Maddis
Kidnapper Ingersoll goes insane after asylum confinement
Joliet Illinois August 18 Ezra Ann Ingersoll of Painesville Ohio, who abducted Gerald Lapiner in May 1898 and hid him for months in Chicago, has gone insane after a year in the state penitentiary and was sent to Kankakee insane asylum. Also at Cheat of Gold Greeneburg Pennsylvania on August 22 Executors of Mrs Sabina Beers estate say they found sixteen thousand dollars in a chest in the Madison house, five thousand of it in gold.
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Joliet, HI
Ezra Ann Ingersoll
Painesville
Gerald Lapiner
Chicago
State
Kankakee Insane Asylum
Greeneburg
Sabina Beer
Madison
Farmers national congress opens twentieth annual convention
Colorado Springs hosts the farmers' national congress in its twentieth annual convention with 23 states represented. Gov. Thomas welcomed the delegates to the state.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Farmers’ National Congress
Thomas
Minnesota Judge William Mitchell Dies in Alexandria
Minnesota Supreme Court former Associate Justice William Mitchell died suddenly in Alexandria at an early morning hour, the apoplexy ending a long public career. Also reported: James Carroll and wife celebrate 75th wedding anniversary near Nashville at their summer home. Kensico freight collision kills seven.
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St. Paul, Minn
William Mitchell
Minnesota Supreme Court
Alexandria
Minn
Nashville
James Carroll
Here
Many Open Desertions from Bryan as German Voters Split
Will County Democrats oppose Bryan’s platform as German and other voters tilt to McKinley. The letter cites John P. Conrad of Peotone and several registered Democrats like Dr R K Henry, Robert Norman, George Conklin, and F C Tasek who say they will support McKinley for prosperity and expansion.
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Will County
Democratea
Bryan
John P. Conrad
Peotone
Joliet
McKinney
Will
William McKinley
RK. WO Henry
McKinley
John Cann
Robert Norman
Democratic Central Committee
George Conklin
Sumner
Kankakee
F C Tasem
United States grammar sparks debate on unity and colonies
The Chicago Chronicle attacks Senator Davis for favoring a singular United States and warns that Bryan’s “constitution follows the flag” claim would imply Hawaii Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines are mere possessions. The piece argues the U S is a federal union with coequal entities and that expansions lack constitutional admission.
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The
Chicago Chronicle
CK Davis
United States
Enya
Copperheads
Bryan
Philippines
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
United—States
Wages Increase for Macomb Foundry Molders
Eighteen molders at Fisher's foundry in Macomb share in rising prosperity as they began drawing pay on an increased wage scale. The raise adds between 20 and 25 cents per man each day, following a prior rise of 35 to 45 cents less than two years ago.
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Fisher’s
Macomb
Wool growers learn free wool lesson in time
Mr. Bryan a member of the ways and means committee declares I am for free wool and has never wavered in that stance. The wool growers have had a clear object lesson illustrating the free wool business in practice.
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Bryan
Ways and Vaeans
Local notes on Elwood Elmwood moves and public works
Marshall residents relocate to Elmwood and announcements detail John Thompson’s continental tour and Prof Tra Ong’s continued Peru school superintendency with a $100 salary raise. Toluca parochial residence planned, plus a gravel of community events, clubs, storms, and a reputed LaPrairie ghost sighting report.
Local Remedy Claims Cure for Cholera and Diarrhoea
Stev A Power of Temporia Kansas reports using Chamberlain's Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy with two doses to cure bilious colic and diarrhoea. He notes a neighbor who failed with two other doctors improved after one dose and was fully cured, with sale by Dr Powell.
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Stev A
Temporia
Dr Powell
Hennepin Week of Visits and Local Happenings
Local residents in Hennepin report visits from Fred T Beers and family J Barton Davis and family and Bert Eliott and Myra Codding among others. A Henry Tuesday trip, threshing returns after rain, and multiple guest appearances mark a busy week. The Wilson brothers travel toward Washington for Northwestern Railroad business. a nine girl five boy fishing party enjoys a cool Saturday outing with no fish caught.
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Hennepin
C.T' Law
Fred T. Beers
Putnam County
J. Barton Davis
Henry
Pawnee
Dr Hendrick
Jos Helsinger
Sadie Stewart
Los Angeles
Cal
Williamson Durley Tweedsy
Bert Davis
Byra
Leech
Wheeling
West Virginia
Albert Hurin
Peru
Dixon
Allwood
Cooper Wagon Co
Dubuque
Iowa
Lydia Wood
Granville
Auburba
Wilson Bros
Black Hill Way
South Dakota
Willie Durley
Willie
Bureau County
Washington, D.C
Northwestern Railroad Company
Bert Eliott
la Salle
Myra Codding
Chicago
Addie Curley
Amos T. Purviance
Miss Codding
Field Museum of Chicago
Local Notes From Granville and Surroundings
Rain delays threshing causing damage to grain in shocks. Hannah Beives hosts a friend from Indiana as Harvey Latnes plans to attend the institute at Granville next week. A dozen attend the Pawnee Bila Wild Wert show at Henry and parade the street. A young friend visits Mr and Mrs Harvey Allen for an enjoyable evening. Mr C B Dagger remains in his room as health improves slowly. Florid Sunday school plans to attend the Clear Creek Bonrene gathering on Saturday August 24. Dick Wils buys Henry Clemens property for 625 dollars. Willis to start a grocery business. Last Friday many young folks attend the Old Settlers meeting at Lacon, transported by Joe Sauck and his team.
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Hannah Beives
Indiana
Harvey Latnes
Granville
Henry
Harvey Allen
C.B. Dagger
Dagger
Hus
Clear Creek Bon Rene
Dick Wils
Henry Clemens
Deininger
Willis
Old Settlers
Lacon
Joe Sauck
Tent show set for village as visitors frequent local families
Mt Palatine residents host Mrs Curry of Ohio and Mrs Henning with guests from Chicago St Louis Bensonville and Tonica. Irene McGee and Jessie Dales travel notes appear as locals report excursions and home visits. A barn repair by Doane and Forte from Tonica wraps up the week.
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Barker
Ilke McGee
Irene
Chicago
Daniel Williams
Niagara
Jessie Dales
St Louis
Mrsen
Carrie McGiee
Bensonville
Ind
Lostant
C.J Graham
Mra Curry
Tonico
T. (. Heming
Bert Gardner
Frank Powell
Frank
Etta Smith
Henry
Mra Geo Travis
Doane
Forte
Tonica
Strawn
Baby Arrives As Anderson Family Welcomes Daughter Rachel
Mrs Jesse P Anderson and family hosted visitors including Mr and Mrs James RR Robinson and sons. A blue eyed girl arrived early Friday morning Aug 17 to join C. F. Anderson and wife. She is named Rachel after both grandmothers. Both mother and baby are doing well.
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Jesse P Anderson
Walter
James
RR. Robinson
Seleyr
Henry
Anderson-Dill
C. F. Anderson
Rachel
Babe
New Great South American Kidney Cure Promises Quick Relief
Relief in six hours for kidney bladder and back pain with prompt action on urinary retention. Suitable for male or female patients. Sold at Dr Powell's drug store.
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Dr Powell
Publishers' Columinad Republican Printing Services
The Republican office offers Judge ment Notes Promissory Notes and Receipt Books. It sells choice box stationery and ruled tablets at low prices. It does artistic printing and handles hand bills sale bills letter heads note heads bill heads and more with prompt service and on time delivery.
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Columin
Republican
Remedy Brings Swift Relief in Child’s Diarrhoea Case
A William Oregon parent, J. H. Doak, reports his baby suffered severe diarrhoea. After doctors failed to cure, Chamberlain's Colic Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy was used and provided immediate relief. Sold by Dr Powell.
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J. H. Doak
Williams
Oregon
Chamberlain
Powell
Hoar Attacks Bryan in Anti Imperialist Rhetoric
Massachusetts Senator Hoar delivers a vigorous reply to William Jennings Bryan's acceptance speech. He accuses Bryan of hypocrisy over the Spanish treaty, imperialism, and plans to alter the Supreme Court, warning that a Bryan victory would align with the party seeking disenfranchisement and currency violations while praising the opposing party for aiding workers and farmers.
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Massachusetts
Hoar
Bryan
Spain
Supreme Court
Supreme Court of
Thenited
Beefore
England
Farmer renounces Democratic ticket after high rate loan reveal
A Macon county farmer recalls voting for Bryan in 1896 over silver, then borrows from Decatur agents at 5 percent with no commission, mortgaging his farm to pay a 100 dollar McKinley commission. He says he has voted his last Democratic ticket.
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Macon County
Bryan
McKinley
Decatur
Sixteen to One and the Two Parties
A political snapshot argues that sixteen applicants chase one job under Democratic misrule in 1806, while prosperity under Republican leadership in 1900 creates sixteen jobs for each unemployed man. The speaker asserts the rightness of the sixteen depends on which party governs.
Minors favor liberal extensions to rural free delivery routes
Local farmers praise four years of Republican leadership extending rural free mail delivery. They urge continuation of the policies, noting new routes are constantly being established and express hope for ongoing improvements in service.
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