Chinese Government Rebuffs Free Communications Proposal
A dispatch from Shanghai records a reply to a proposal for free communication between foreign powers and Chinese authorities. The Chinese government asserts it will not extend communication until diplomats are free to operate and lives and liberties are secured. The note urges Imperial authorities to engage with the relief expedition in cooperation.
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Imyarrance
Conger
Mr. Goodpow
Adon Pekin
Goodoow
Shanghai
Earl
Peknia
J Celf
Earl Liemrnesty
Cbna
Hay
Boxers and Taiping Reforms Suffer in Pekin Siege
A July report from Victoria, B C recounts chaotic events in Pekin where Boxers and Manchu troops swarmed the capital. Foreign legations faced daily assaults, fires burned homes, and foreigners fled amid widespread killings and looting.
Anarchists Meet in Paterson Discuss Italy Situation
Several hundred anarchists gathered at Bartholdi Hall in Paterson New Jersey to discuss Italy’s situation. Pasquale Frank led the meeting and attacked sedition by newspapers while Steeve, editor of a Paterson anarchist publication, spoke from his view that violence is justified for social change. Resolutions condemned Brevasl’s act as a response to oppression and called for a society without violence.
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New York
Bartholdi Bms
Paterson
N. J
Italy
Caliass
Pasqualle Frank
Opeo- Ine
Semvpapera
Fedgs
Esteve
Aker
Breascl
Breset
Charles HB. Petrie
Bresci’s arrest and Italian royal crisis unfold
Rome reports Bresci remains agitated as police report collusion links and multiple arrests. Bresci’s brother and associates are detained at Prato. U S government weighs legal options for conspirators linked to King Humbert’s assassination amid Italy’s rapprochement efforts.
Fire destroys Wheat Elevator at Valley View
The Valley View grain elevator ten miles south of Gainesville owned by Cameron Mill and Elevator Co of Fort Worth burned this morning. It destroyed 10008 bushels of wheat in a total loss, with partial insurance coverage.
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Gainesville
Texas
Valley View
Cameron Mill and Elevator Company of
Fort Worth
Fire damages Corsicana home. most residents saved
At noon on August 1 a two story residence of C J Walton on West Fourth avenue Corsicana was partly destroyed by fire. Damage to the residence about 200 dollars. In France the amount 1800 dollars. There was 600 dollars insurance on household goods.
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Corsicana
Corulcana
Texas
C.J. Walton
Weat
Fourth Avenue
France
Exiled Colorado dwelling burned. Henry Colly affected
A dwelling in Colorado burned to the ground this morning at 5 o'clock. Henry Colly awoke to smoke and escaped. An adjoining premier was partially damaged. Cause unknown. Loss is covered by insurance.
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Colorado
Henry Colly
Colly
Plot to Kill Humbert Unfolds Across Europe
Italian police report witnesses to the assassination of King Humbert describe four or more suspects near the royal carriage wearing neckerchiefs. A Rome dispatch says authorities found evidence of an American plot to murder Humbert and trigger similar crimes across Europe.
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Rome
Milan
Humbert
Breiol
Brese
Awl Cortere Dela Italla
Pallice
America
Europe
Nicaragua Congress Convenes as Zelaya Ends Canal Concession
Managua reports the Nicaragua congress met at dusk with President Zelaya addressing the assembly. He announced the termination of the Maritime Canal concession and proclaimed the Euro-Organized canal concession as existing.
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Managua
Nicaragua
Galveston
Fia
Zelaya
Maritime Canal Company
Euro-Oragta Cmal
President Ze laya Proclaims Craxgin Eyste Canal Confession
Washington notes President Ze laya announced the Craxgin-Eyste canal confession in Nicaragua. The move follows the native government entering an arrangement with that syndicate and draws mixed reactions from officials about maintaining the Biatuyono for a period.
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Washington
Zelaya
Nicaragua
Chrisen
Island cession report transfers Manus and Tulia to U S Navy
Irumeander Benjamin F. Tiley, in charge of the United States naval station at Tuula Samoa, reports a formal Instrument of Cession transferring islands Manus Tulia and adjacent waters to Commander Tilley for the U S government, outlining latitude and longitude bounds and district designation.
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Washington
Irumeander
Benjamin F. Tiley
Unite States
Tuula
Samoa
Navy Department
Tuttle
United States
Tilley
Manus
Tulsia
Mleirice
Futile
July commercial failures and liabilities report
Reports to R G Dun Co show July failures in New York totaling 793 with liabilities of 0.77L4968. Canadian July failures were 2.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
National and regional notes mix diplomacy and local incidents
Washington hosts cabinet talks over China policy as Li Hung Chang seeks rapid talks with Beijing. Reports say a Chinese force en route to Pekin destroyed a Christian town, killing five foreigners and many locals. Local stories cover trials, inspections, strikes, and civic events across Texas and nearby states.
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Washington
United States
Furl Lj
Li Ming Chang
Agalhet
China
Hay
Li Hung Chang
Huny
Yang Lu
Europe
Han
Pekin
Unclear historic note with multiple events in turmoil
Fragmentary report describes anarchist arrests in an erg arrogantly worded text. It mentions an attempted assassination against the shah of Persia in Paris. It notes Mitzsimmons in poor condition and a trotting Italian Croesus setting a world record. Stock market activity appears minimal with Wheat down a cent and provisions rising slightly.
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Attmore
Mitzsimmons
Gtaliian Croesus
North State election yields large Democratic majority
In a bitterly contested race the Democratic Party won a wide majority, defeating Marion Butler and reshaping the North State legislature to Democratic control. A state amendment to disenfranchise Black voters drew intense support and opposition, while Livingston College faculty backed the amendment. Results showed heavy white turnout with many Black voters abstaining, and Simmons predicted a Democratic majority of about 60,000 with most of the legislature in Democratic hands.
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N. Cy
Almust
Old North
Todew
Marion Butler
United States Rensior
Maison
Atirta Io G
Regielature
Livingston College
Salisbury
South
Senatore Hutter
Pritchard
Rolind
Spencer RB. Adame
Chariau
Aycovk
Meenklemberg
Charlotte
Cantern
New Fiunover
Simmons
Bryan Outlines Work Plan for August
William J. Bryan today outlined his work for the month. After notification at Indianapolis he will proceed to Chicago for a few days to consult with members of the National committee.
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Lincoln
Chicago
National Grant Army of the Republic
Lincon
Lincoin
Nob
William J. Bryan
Indianapolis
National Committee
Bryan to Lead Own Campaign as Democratic Nominee
Chicago August 3 The record today says William J Bryan will conduct his own campaign with manager Wir Bryan returning to Chicago after Indianapolis to work with party leaders. Adlai Stevenson will join them for planning a united campaign with a large Chicago session to map future strategy. The National committee chair J Johnson confirms Bryan may stay three or four days for the planning session.
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Wir
Bryan
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Campren
Indiaplinolis
Ciledge
J. #. Johnson
Adial EB
Indianapolis
Aryan
Firgenta
McCreary Elected Democratic State Campaign Chairman
The Democratic State central committee in Covington Kentucky elected former Governor James B. McCreary as chairman of the state campaign committee.
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McCreary
Covington
Democratic State Central Committee
James B. McCreary
Yellow Fever at Tampa Two Cases Reported
Florida health officials announce two yellow fever cases in Tampa with suspected wider reach. Quarantine orders issued on travel to and from Tampa. State officers alerted across Jacksonville and the South. Mobile adopts measures to prevent fever via Mobile Bay.
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Caleb Powers
Sharn
Fis
Mobile Bay
Key Wes
Fla
J. Y. Porter
Florida
Weedon
Tampa
Porter
Jacksonville
Mobile
Ala
Alabama
Board of Health
Attempt on Persian Shah’s Life In Paris Front of Palace
A man disguised as a carpenter attempted to shoot the shah of Persia as his carriage left the Paris palace. The grand vizier seized the gun, police overpowered the assailant, who remained silent about motive or nationality. The shah continued the trip under protection with added guards for Loubet and the French court.
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Thes
Sonscience
Sha
Phih
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Brois de Boulogne
Seine
Heyres
Aeuussin
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Thad
Tunly
Poxtell Paris
Shah
Agali
BR Carpenter
Wil
Veinhlinh
Allew
Lorento
Ghab
Pont Alexander Ill
Saine
Sevres
Lindau
Hols de Boulogne
Gus
Briycly
Alexander Ilbridge
Aken
Borres
Guelious
Avandem
Stan
France
Secret Service
Parie
Loubet
McKinley arrives in Washington amid short news items
Brief dispatches note President McKinley in Washington. China war wounded reach Naogasaki homeward. Louisville population 204701, up 40000 since 1800. Dukes elected governor in Choctaw Nation. Kinloch Jockey Club forms, new track near St Louis. American Protective League ends ties with national officers. Italian clerical journals critique king’s death. Nine dead from mushroom misidentification near Harvey, Texas. Fighting reported between Maya Indians and Mexican troops near Viketan. New York Herald says borrowers enjoy easy money as Alaska gold exports rise. banks report strong output.
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McKinley
China
Naogasaki
Louisville
J. T
Judes J. W. Dukes
T. Lovis
Kinloch
Nialy
Chacagu
J. A. Norris
Harvey
Peace Norris
Maud Norris
Thomson Norris
Obituaries From Centerville Area Dated July Dates
A series of brief notices report the deaths of several residents across Texas towns including Centerville Navapota Seguin Plane Hill and nearby areas. Names include O Baker Raymond Hammock Le Grand Lowrance Ernest Fabianio and P F Gerlich with ages and short burial notes.
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Hakir
Centerville
Texas
O. Baker
Raymond
Seguin
P. FP
Gerlich
Local Obituaries From Texas Newspapers Across Counties
A compilation of obituary items notes deaths and memorials across Texas towns. Names include Harriett Meredith Brazoria Edna Hathwon Columbia Agnes Thurmond Victoria Avelingrim San Diego William Hubard Cluck Texas and Fuchs Carming with details on ages, affiliations, and family ties.
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Brazoria
Texas
Mis
Edna Hathwon
Bravos
Delra Town
Maida
Cams Wee Columbia
Gidson
Hkush
Gibson
Terrain Church
Bath Husk
Sarah South
Frank Sa Yestering
Yong
LG Boa
Gy Presbyteran
Thurmond
Victoria
Texay
Agnea Thurmond
How Thurmond
hLomine
Hom J. D. Mite
San Diego
Huburd
Antonie
M. Cluck
J. P. Higg
Waltlog
Yen
Fuchs
Tew
Carmi
la Babu
Lorenz Fup
Hlpping Couple Drowned In Currant River Tragedy
In Poplar Bluff Missouri Augustus Hendricks aged 17 and Paul eioping a companion drowned while attempting to flee from the girl named in the report. The Currant River incident occurred as authorities investigated the circumstances of the fatal drowning.
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Poplar Bluff
Augustus Hendricks
Paul ¥ Eioping
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