Rumors and tensions stain Chinese relief saga and police violence
London dispatch summarizes chaotic China news with rumors of Li Hung Chang’s fate and allied forces near Pekin. Reports cite cautious generals, disputed advances, and a last push to a Tien Tsin relief. In the U S, Sheriff Raumbaugh and Deputy Alexander cuff suspects after a Grand Rapids raid, with a jailhouse break and outlaws escaping custody.
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New York
the Tribune
London
China
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Tien Tain
Fteble
Seymour
Ruasula
Legatiang
Hoon Nas
Tompatean
Capfiah
Raumbaugh
Sherif Alexander
Hubbars
Grand Rapids
Uthens
Rns
Grand Rapids Yanteriday
Hell
Olen
Arma
Wihuigsta
Preparations for an Advance Reported in New York Herald
The Herald notes imminent Peain advance preparations with commandeered freight carriages and halted commercial activity. Northward transport of heavy equipment is under way as allied forces ready to push toward Pekin amid signs of dispatches from Washington and possible Russian troop movements northeast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlonts
Maeve Veen
New York
the Herald
Landrone
Chinero
Washington
Shanhalkwan
Pekin
Miles Wants to Go to China in August News
The Herald reports Colonel Nelson W. Miley has applied for service in China but not granted. War Department notes General Chaffee remains assigned to command troops in China while Miley’s offer is under review. A Washington dispatch confirms rapid reinforcements scheduled for August departures including the Garonne Warren Belgian King and Rosecrans with cavalry siege batteries and artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Irom Wheltligiow
Nelson WH. Miley
China
War Department
Chaffee
Arni
Miles
Far East
Herald
Washington
Garonne
Warren
Rosecrans
BELIAGE RENT CIRCUS GANG RISES TO TERROR LINKED
A militia squad pursued a circus manager and alleged ringleaders from Duluth Minnesota on a special train at 9 PM to quell a terror wave in northern Minnesota. The pursuit aimed to stop a spree spanning Grand Rapids and other towns over the past three to four days as officers clashed with desperadoes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Duluth
Minn
Bidwelllet
North Pacific
Grand Rapids
Minnesota
Aheriff
Wes
American Fruit Trade Anew in Europe Officials Report
New Jersey state entomologist Prof John Sulith returned from abroad detailing European handling of American fruit. He notes Holland bans many American fruits while Belgium accepts few. Germany appears rigid but flexible under trade rules. He warns stricter treatment by American fruit suppliers could ease foreign access. auctions determine goods and prices. A separate note cites a pending U S Germany agricultural pact allowing certain fresh and evaporated fruits with reduced duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
John 8. Sulith
New Jersey
Sulth
Smith
Holland
Belgian
Germany
Anid
Smmtth Welleven
San Jose
Prices Surge Across Puerto Rico Amid Currency Confusion
Widespread price rises sweep Puerto Rico as currency exchange misunderstandings ripple through the island. Officials say no more silver will be minted after August, fueling fears of a peso devaluation and market hoarding. Reports describe shortages, shop closures, and tensions as vendors push higher prices and residents seek relief amid the unsettled economy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Puerto Rico
Pras
Tarouga
Abies Aba
Inn Elly
London Money Market Shows Nervousness Over Government Demands
A New York Times financial dispatch notes the English money market growing anxious over Treasury demand for another 14,000,000 pounds to add to existing borrowing. Sir Michael Hicks Beach faces 18,000,000 pounds in treasury bids, with Bank of England support keeping rates low amid discards of credit from the market.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Times
Ondon Financial
Anslows
Michael Hicks-Beach
Treasury
Bank of Goglant
Bos
Bank of Bongland
Chinese Reform Association gains ground in Chinatown
Telegraphic tips notes the New York branch of the Chinese Empire Reform association gradually gaining ground in Chinatown. A separate dispatch from Cloquet reports a riotous circus train bus arriving at 1:30 m, surrounded by soldiers from Duluth. A San Francisco note says the transport Logan has arrived from Manila with refugee missionaries aboard after a thirty nine day voyage via Nagasaki and Yokohama.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chinese Empire Reform Association Ia
Chinatown
Duluth
Mini
Cloquet
Nourresia
San Francisco
Logan
Manila
Nagasaki
Yokohama
China
Land Claim Ruled Adverse by U S District Court
Judge Hook of the U S district court ruled against claimants seeking 140 acres of land in Leavenworth Kansas. The decision affects the principal business portion and home on the parcel as described in the record.
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Leavenworth
Kaw
Hook
United States
Brenham Budget Notes Local Church Repair and Events
August 3 Brenham Texas reports a Methodist church completed repairs costing several thousand dollars with a special service led by Dr J L Mansey. The piece mentions band support, local regimental players, and upcoming social events and community improvements including cemetery association meetings and lawn tennis gatherings. Ben S Rogers returns from Troy after delivering an Isthmian picnic address.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brenham
Texas
Methodist Church
Kollay
Second Regiment
J. L. Mansey
Texas Lawn ‘Onnis Association
Ladies Cemetery Association
Mary Kors
Ben
Hrogera
Troy
Horera
Old Settlers Reunion Delights Wood County Residents
The Wood County Old Settlers reunion closed a two day gathering in Quitman bringing back many longtime residents and friends. Notable attendees included Williat S. Herndon, Jacwa Hoge, Prof. Strother, Judge Pietions, Jot Gunter, James of Quanah, W. McGib, M. O. Luankford, Marry Kateman, Judge Jarvia, Captain W. M. Giles, and James L Ruy deverven. The program featured music from state talents and speeches by guests, with children marching and a final note of satisfaction from all attendees.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quitman
Tessie
Wood Vantity
Wearesdias
Pest Ueast
Wood County
Williat S
Patalee
James L Ruy
Fednion
Ike Gunter
Alba
Oil Boom Increases Activity At Corsicana Texas
In Corsicana Texas July oil operations show 29 producing wells with 35 barrels from a Clayton lease well drilled by Baker Todd and White. Eight hours of natural flow reported. Local figures predict a strong Central Texas oil year despite typhoid fever fatalities. Edward Boyle dies and Ben Fortson departs for Marlin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cornicana
Texas
Riga
Clayton
Corsionea
Baker, Todd & White
Bride-to-be dies in Texas kitchen fire accident
In Navasota Texas yesterday 19 year old Mrs George Brooker living at Planteryville attempted to start a fire by pouring out of a gallon can onto burning wood. The can exploded showering her with flames and burning her head and body. The blaze spread to the house and furniture before flames were extinguished.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alutint
George Brooker
Planteryville
Confederate pension drive and local visits stir Andean activity
The White Man's Union plans a low key, non partisan blur at Andean on August 1 with speakers from Promix Wenen and Galveston. visitors include McCarty Taytor and Buel. local residents Wynne Cason and others attend events. County court opens Monday with ten cases on the docket. Judge Powell's funeral note. Emichs welcomed a daughter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Andean
Tépais
White Man's Union Association
Hay
Promix Wenen
Mra
Salle Buel
Galveston
Trlenda
Somes McCarty
Familyool Taytor
McCarty
A. Sith
Houston
Oxcar Wynne
I Hunteville
Cason Haw
Henderson Fowler
Cameron
Miles Galile D
Womack
Abilene
Miewes Tucks
Grimes County
Colone
W. Meachium
Hintavilla
B. H. Powell
Flory
W. W. Emich
Palmer illness calls for Turner family visit
Bouls Texas audit 3 ilessis TD and W A Turner were summoned to Palmer yesterday due to their aged father Mr Thoman Turner’s serious illness. Mrs T H Mofraffie has returned from Europe after a coffee course. Work begins on a new Young Men’s Christian Association building, set to enhance the city area. The steamer Humboldt arrived from the north with 200000 in gold and 100 passengers.
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Bouls
Texas
Ilessis, TD
W. A. Turner
Palmer
Thoman Turner
T. H.mofraffie
Europe
Mumo
Eareat
Youpe Men's Christian Association
The Missionaries and the War in China Sermon
The Rev J C Maron at Central Christian Church argues against forcing Christianity and defends mission work in China. He cites Acts and Morrison’s work, frames missions as voluntary, and warns against anti missionary prejudice while urging gospel driven reform at home and abroad.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J.C. Maron
Central Christian Church
Hig Church
China
Macedonia
Masonaald
Paul
Ching
Christ
Tim
Qanorte
Satan
Pan
Crode
Corintianity
Almple Mosnel
Robert “Morrison
England
New York
Malacca
Wolatry
Jis
Americas
America
Manila
Brewers
Milwaukee
Bandeta
Wall Street
Jesus
Dissenters Ejected From Margaretta Saroly Society Meeting
Prominent Margaretta Saroly Society members report a tense meeting held yesterday to plan memorial services for King Humbert following his assassination. Italian attendees briefly obstructed steps toward the service and were escorted out. Proceedings show unanimous action to hold a general memorial service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretta Saroly Society
Humbert
Spelie
Plaice
Sociery
Pheae
Memorial Service Honors Late King Humbert of Italy
The Margaretta Savoia society of the Knights of Pythios held a meeting to plan funeral services for the late King Humbert of Italy. A solemn high mass will be performed at the Church of the Annotation on Thursday at 10 4 m. Members will meet at the Morgets of Pythius ball at 8 40 a. m. and march with a brass band to the church, return to the Knights of Pythiae hall, with city and county officials invited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Margaretta Savoia Society
Knights of Pythios
Knights of Pythiae
Hebrew School Organized at Orthodox Synagogue
A meeting at the Orthodox synagogue near Preston Street formed a Hebrew sect. Officers elected: Har rixon president, Greenberg vice president, Harrison secretary, Blu treasurer, Eppstein Horovite and Zuber trustees. Sixty five members joined. a committee led by WN Paul and others to draft a constitution.
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Yeaterfuy Otterpoon
Preston
He Harricon
B. Greenberg
M. Hmarrison
J. Blu
WN. Paul
Ray
Epprtein
Joe Schniner
D. Trash
Will Wed in Pennsylvania Miller to wed Miss Ackley in Spring Hill
W W Miller a local attorney for Union Central Life Insurance traveled from Missouri Kansas and Texas railroad yesterday evening toward Spring Hill Pennsylvania to marry Miss Emma E Ackley a popular resident. After their wedding they will tour Niagara Falls Detroit Des Moines and Marshalltown Iowa to visit relatives before returning to Houston. They plan to be at home at 1412 Walker Avenue.
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Pennsylvania
W. W. Miller
Union Central Life Insurance Company
Gineinnati
Missouri, Kansas and Texas Railroad
Spring Hil
Emma E. Ackley
Houston
Miller
Niagara
Paris
Detroit
Des Moines
Marshalltown
Iowa
The Top of the Ozarks Pamphlet Promotion Mentioned
The fragment notes an illustrated pamphlet titled The Top of the Ozarks from Century building in St Louis and mentions a Frisco Line route through the Ozarks. It also advertises Kates Ling s Drug Store at 502 Main Street corner Prairie Avenue offering fresh drugs at reasonable prices.
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Hurvig
Sory
Ozarks
Foom
Louis
The
Ktesling
Main Street
Corner Prairie Avenue
East Texas exhibit lauded at meeting and town growth noted
William Doherty praises East Texas advertising gains and melons from Nacogdoches, while Huntington’s branch road expansion hints at timber and cotton future. He and engineer Goedrick discuss new stores, rail links to Lufkin, and upcoming No Tau-Oh meeting at the Cotton Exchange. Health Officer warns about pushy membership solicitations.
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Huntington
PF. B. Goedrith
Houston and Toads Central
Lawlor
Texas
Lufkin
Personal mentions of travelers and arrivals at local hotels
State Entomologist Fred W. Mally registered yesterday at the Lablor. Crow of Bugls with his wife and daughter at the Bristol. A Patrik, a Martin real estate man, at the Hutching Roum yesterday. Chav Sweetman, clerk at the Drisvey hotel, enjoying a few days outing at Surfside. Mr and Mrs A C Smith of Molumbug Texas among guests at the [isto. Gough of Ware returning from Nome yesterday. F S Taylor, Dallas commercial etc guest at the Lawlor yesterday. M Moore of Angleton registered at the Humhing yesterday. A M D Watson proprietor of the Lattice? fell yesterday afternoon on a cohort trip to Galveston. C Horton of Wharton and L A Gulfe of St Louis stopping forday at the Eutehina. Mewes J M. Wy Ford and J B Smith of Shreveport lumbermen registered yesterday at the Lawlor.
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Fred W. Mally
Lablor
Crow
Bugls
Bristol
A. Patrik
Martin
Hutching Roum
Chav
Sweetman
Drisvey Hetel
Surfaide
A. C. Smith
Molumbug Texas
G. Ta Gough
Ware
Latham
F. S. Taylor
Dallaw
Lawlor Yeateray
M. D. Watson
Latcom
Galveston
Moscoe
C. Horton
Wharton
L. AL
Gulfe
St. Louis
Eutehina
Mewes
J. MM. Wy Ford
J. B. Smith
Shreveport
Lawlor
Camp John G Walker reunion scheduled in Bryan Texas
August notes in Dryun News indicate Camp John G Walker USGC V Madisonville will hold its annual reunion in Bryan August 3 4 and 5 with a large local turnout expected. A Knights of Kadeeh lodge formed in Bryan reports strong membership and officers elected include A J Buchanan vice chancellor L L Melante chancellor H O Boatwright treasurer T F P Bovett sergeant at arms WB Grice guard and EL W Somay.
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Dryun News
Bryan
Texas
John G. Walker
US GC. V
Madisonville
The
Knights of Kadeeh
Followltiz
A. J. Buchanan
Shyyesiiiits
le L. Melante
The Baby Teething Remedy Review
A brief note recalls old advert claims for Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a teething aid for children. It touts soothing effects and claims to ease pain wind colic and diarrhoea while urging use as a remedy.
Hotel Rates at Sour Lake Cut for August to October
Rates from August 1 to October 1 range from $1.00 to $2.00 per day depending on room type. Includes best hoard and unlimited mineral water. Encourages travelers to visit now to save money next winter and enjoy low bean prices.
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Sour Lake
Stacy Pharmacy Ad Promises Prompt Delivery and Mail Orders
Complete stock new French drugs drug sundries and toilet articles. Prescription work a neuralty. Phone 44 night bell. 616 Main St under Capitol Hotel.
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W. Ll. Stacy Pharmacy CO
Main ST
Capitol Hotel
Sour Lake mineral waters praised by longtime patron
An elderly guest extols Sour Lake baths claiming the waters are stronger than ever. He notes a month there could help many from nearby areas against disease and promotes the baths as cheap and harmless curative medicine.
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Sour Lake
Jagrippe
Rice in Southerns Growth and Possibility for Rice
A report from Texas discusses the potential for expanding rice farming in the southern region, noting large tracts of land, irrigation needs, and proposed infrastructure. It highlights producer Mr. George J. Meland and others advocating cultivation, with estimates of 60,000 acres and strong State-wide impact if agrarian conditions improve.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George J. Meland
Gabre
Moi Toe
Isis
Gmberg
Alolus
Atin
Siheda
Mols Citgrece
Jett
Fae
Texdy
Galveston
Diya Bao
Pt Anstey
Jraeph HH
Herpes
Cor
Niterbo Brothers
Cthemes Toxsa
Houston Train Tickets and Hotel Offer Highlighted
A fragmented notice describes transport from Houston to a destination hotel with transfer from station and a $4,340 rate. It mentions newly refitted facilities, grand hotel status, and guests offered free mineral water while spending winter vacation at Lake Springs company properties.
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7 & Ti
Houston
Lake Springs Company
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