Second Edition 6 A.M War Declared Over Amur Invasion
London dispatch reports a Chinese invasion of the Amur province and a de facto war against Russia. Britain and Germany consider war measures. France and the United States expected to follow. The Chinese army, aided by German officers, is massed near Pekin with up to 1,000,000 men and fifteen first class cruisers preparing operations in the Yellow Sea.
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New York
Urna
London
Amur Province
Fesin
Russia
Itas
Aeter
France
ATES
Japan
Yellow Sea
Defense of Shanghai Movement Dominates European Plans in China
London dispatch notes a major shift in British strategy with Indian troops sailing to Shanghai and Woo ng en route, as Sir Alfred Gosling may unite forces. The British government orders reinforcements to defend Shanghai and Manchuria’s coast, while Li Hung has mobilized 60,000 Black Flags toward Pokin, signaling broader regional tension.
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New York
London
Hong Kong
Thenin
Shangaai
Woong
Alfred Goseles
Bait
Shanghai
China
Li Hunshing
Canton
Ital 4
Oversani
Nhose
Pokin
Thoae
Rmation
Tien Tsin
Taw
Bhinghal-Wwan
Nin
Great Wall
Ted Gaselee
Agion
Mimpalma
Eee
Japanese Commander Appointment Delays Army Embarkation
Tokyo correspondent reports reluctance from Germany and Russia to approve a Japanese commander delaying the deployment of an announced army corps. The Mikado's government has postponed the embarkation as a result.
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Japan
Tokyo
Extrees
Germany
Russia
Price of Tea May Advance Amid China Turbulence
The New York dispatch notes potential tea price increases due to unrest in China but argues tea crops in southern provinces unlikely to be seriously affected unless Boxers succeed in rallying the south. It cites India, Ceylon, and Japan supplying much of the world’s tea and suggests competition would keep prices from rising sharply.
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New York
China
India
Ceylon
Japan
Letter from Bryan to Kean on Bryan nomination
New York reports Patrick Kean released a letter he received from W R Bryan dated Lincoln July 14 1960 praising Bryan and his presidential nomination telegram of congratulation. Bryan says the party faces a crucial election and Kean can aid the cause with high patriotism and conscience. Bryan adds his belief in the superb platform and Kean's ability.
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New York
Patrick ®Gan
United States
Chile
Bryan
Patrick Kean
Lincoln
Net
Larh
W. J. Bryan
Fight With Yaqui Indians Near Romeo Durango
Harry T. Haraldson of New York received a telegram from his mine manager near Romeo in Durango reporting a Monday engagement between Mexican troops and Yaqui Indians. The soldiers, aided by cattlemen, fought hard but were driven off and later tried to surround the Indians without success.
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Phoenix
Ariv
Harry T. Haraldson
New York
Romeo
Durango
Mexico
Jeter
Pullman Manual Training School Receives Will Pledge
Executors of George M. Pullman’s will turn over 1,126,000 to the Pullman free school of manual training for building and maintenance. The board of directors has organized the institution by electing officers and establishing its permanent structure.
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Pullman Manual Taining School
Chicago
George M
School Board Sets Scope of Planned Work
An opinion from the officers and the board of trustees will determine the scope of work for the school project and what efforts will begin.
Boers retreat as British push toward Pretoria frontier
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts repositioning forces to protect the western district near Pretoria. Lord Methuen and General Smith-Dorrien sent from Krugersdorp to Rustenburg to counter Boer operations. Hunter and Rundle pursue Dewet’s commandos toward the Orange River colony while Kruger and Steyn view developments as a strategic diversion.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Hobere
Pretoria
Lord Methuen
Smith Detrien
Krugersdorp
Rustenberg
Western District
Orange River Colony
Hunter
Rundle
Dewet
Lindley
Orange River
Kruger
Steyn
Lindsay Declines Third Ticket Move Plans for 1900s
Senator William Lindsay of Kentucky says he will not join a third ticket this year and plans to practice law in New York after his senate term ends. He was previously linked with Palmer and Buckner in 1896 and agrees to relocate to New York upon leaving office.
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Lindsay
New York
William Lindsay
Kentucky
Palmer
Buckner
Senate
Rain reports across Texas boost cotton and corn yields
Weather notes from Harwood to Texas state counties report recent rains reviving cotton and corn. Counties including Guadalupe, Navarro, San Patricio, Goliad, Caldwell, Grayson, Dallas, Cooke, Parker, Hunt, and Collin detail showers, flooding, and improved crop prospects with varying damage to grain and sustained cotton growth.
Brenham Firemen Celebrate Charter Ball and Remembrance
Brenham marks Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 charter anniversary with a track house dinner attended by city officials and guests. The event recalls the department’s early formation during civil strife and honors past leaders while praising its ongoing service.
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Taylor’s Fort
Hook and Ladder Company No. 1
Brenham
Track House
Henry Harrison
New York City
J. FR. Pennington
Monere
Harrison
Harry Haynes
Wiliam Perry
Teventy
B.D. Harris
Alex Simon
HLCG
Staintyre
Ww . Wood
M. A. Hosly
James A. Wilkine
CG. Giddings
J. G. Rankin
Julian McFarland
WA. Wood
Tiok Pisen
Connos Hose Company
Pts Idtenos
Chemical Engine
Giddinga
Tylon Col- Mers
Aiguale Ani
Arory
Kokinx
Watroustown
Dometrox
W. P. Kwine
Book and Ladder Company
Rainfall Boosts Crops Across Taylor County Area
In Merkel Texas July 17 a four hour heavy rainfall arrived after weeks of drought. Telegraphic reports indicate widespread rain in the Rio Grande division. Crops and pasture grasses badly needed moisture after forty four days without rain.
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Taylor County
Texas
Rio Grande Division
Crop
Grese
Burned-Over Regiment Band Concert Postponed in Waco
The end Regiment band concert in Waco was postponed due to illness of a cast member. The next concert will be led by Miss Lingle Lewis. Mrs Lockett’s concert closes the evening. Rev W S Red preaches at the Presbyterian church Thursday. Rev George Clothier plans to visit with Bronhem family for August 1. County examiners board meets Thursday and Friday. The Junior Boys hold a dance at Lusk’s hall tomorrow night.
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Waco
Lingle Lewis
Lockett
Red
Presbyterian
George Clothier
Bronhem
Lusk’s Hall
Hymeneal Notes From Texarkana And Plantersville Marriages
Texarkana reports unite Henry W. McCurry and Clara Hughes at a residence ceremony with Rev. D F C Timmons officiating. Parker Jones wedding performed by Rev Helles Baptist pastor. John J Metich and Ella Lee Stephenson wed in Navasota Plantersville home of the bride's mother with Rev Eakins. couple on extended wedding tour. Theo Jenking and Ella G Tucker marry at the bride’s father’s home in Blackfoot.
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Navasota
Texas
John J. Metich
Ella Lee Stephenson
Petterday
Plantersville
Eakins
Jenkins-Tucker
Blackfoot
Theo. Jenking
Mies Ella G. Tucker
Blankfoot
Dallas Motormen Go On Strike Against Street Railway
Dallas unionized motormen strike the Dallas Consolidated Street Railway accusing the company of trying to break the No 1 division of the Amalgamated Association. They report suspensions of many members, failed negotiation, and seek arbitration with support from local labor bodies.
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Dallas
Texas
Dallas Consolidated Street Railway Company
Moore
Cabell
Trades Assembly
Federation of Labor
Atrikera
Consolidated Para
Traveray
Consolidetad
Retail Clerks’ Union
Flood Devastates Kerr County and Surrounding Areas
Heavy rains on Sunday produced a flood in Kerrville Texas with twelve inches of rain in one night. The Guadalupe River rose to thirty six feet halting wires and isolating communities. Property losses include farms houses and a rail line bridge near Comfort. initial estimates reach seven thousand dollars with broader damage feared across Dundova and Gilleaspie courses.
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Kerrville
Texas
Guadalupe
Chas, Schreiner
Wity Euffern
San Antonio and
Araneae Pues
Andy
Guadalupe River
Comfort
Dundova
Tragic Domestic Murder Reported In San Antonio
In San Antonio Texas a husband attacked his wife during the early morning while she slept. The husband Ramos fled after the deed and had not been captured by late last night. The murdered woman lay on the bed with pools of blood around her as her infant played nearby.
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Sann Antonio
Texas
Tembella Crug
Ramos
Ventura Raomos
Bastrop Fayers Rifles Prepare for La Porte Encampment
Bastrop Texas July 18 The Bastrop fayers Rifles will leave Bastrop on July 21 for the La Porte encampment. Linemen at the local telephone company expect to finish their work this week as wires are being installed. The Colorado river rose twenty feet yesterday and is falling today. Rev David Walk’s revival meeting gains attendance and will close Sunday night with a lecture Monday night by Rev Walk.
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Bastrop Briefe
Bastrop
Texas
Bastrop Fayers Rifles
la Porte
Colorado
David Walk
Wailwill Adis
Smallpox scare ends in Mason Texas
The Mason Texas smallpox scare is over with no deaths. Only one family in Keorkville contracted it. a member of two from that family had the illness. Dr Grandstaff keeps strict quarantine and will maintain it until danger is over. Keorkville lies about a wile and a half from Mason. The disease was very mild.
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Weatherford
Parker County
Texas
Celeste
Hunt County
Hearletia
Clay County
Dickinson
Galveston County
Round Rock
Witkamson County
Jack County
Jack
Rockdale
Milam County
Kaufenan County
Mason
Keorkville
Grandstaff
Koorkville
Residence Fire Destroys Home in Denison Texas
Residence of Mrs. Hullenbeck at 20 Perry Avenue Denison Denton Texas burned. Building and furniture loss estimated at 1000 dollars with no insurance. An eight fire caused the destruction.
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Denison
Dentron
Texas
Hullenbeck
Perry Avernue
Neck and Neck Finish At Babylon Stakes Disqualification
In a close Babylon Stakes at Brighten Beach Natlyve nosed ahead but was disqualified after a foul, leaving Bombshel and Native to finish in a dead heat. multiple races with times noted followed, including Mile Alsike and other entries at Brighton Beach and Wanlinatin Park.
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New York
Briehton Beach
Bombshetl
Native
Wolaey
Natlyve Wad
Tula
Pauline
Alsike
Harry McCount
Vinnue McClurg
Bive Deve
McLent of
Dare
Timi Uepa
Petra
Lling
Veauvian
David Garrick Herbert
Songater
Marblehead
Tarvin Tine
Unclear Texas Track Meet Results From Fragmentary Text
Fragmented OCR lists多个 runners and times across miles sweetly jumbled with place names Reeves Sehnicahure Schilonbure Mily-St Elmo Strawberry and Sleepy Ick. Entries mention times 15 and 13 with references to governors and various nicknames in a chaotic athletic notes column.
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Reeves
Sehnicahure
Schilonbure
Texas
Mily
St Elmo
Strawberry
Davey Alten
Lady M
Dick Meu
Winey
Nand Mangum
Sleepy Ick
Bily Boy
Bily Boy, Time 13, Threereinht of W tmille—Nellia Cortivinon
Annie
Jaittle Jia
Thineke
Charlie TD
Dally
Andy Boi
Tim
Yvear
Lady Geraldine Wins Mig Staker Trotting Race
In a trotting event at the track today Lady Geraldine led from start to finish to win the Mig Staker. Annie Murns was a late challenger but settled for second as the field finished with Geraldine ahead and Henry 8 faltered on the first turn.
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Geraldine
Annie Murns
Detroit
Meh
Wensen
Rassepont
Annie Minny
Henry
Battin
Phn
Clage Trottore
Moréhante
Twentieth Century Athletic Club Wins Bid for Roblin Pittman Bout
In New York July 19 at Madison Square Garden promoters met to set a boxing title fight between Gud Roblin and Percy Pittaimmors. The Twentieth Century Athletic Club offered the largest share of gross receipts at 50 percent and secured the bout, with Seaside and Wentebedter clubs making smaller offers. Notables including Jin Kennedy Tom O Rourke and others attended the meeting.
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New Yorks
Silly Madden
Gud Roblin
Percy Wilitome
Bol Pitnsiihone
Athiddy
Modieen Square Garden
Roblin
Pittaimmors
Ptarty
Fitedimmons
Bergenhead
Mullin
Bath Teanh
Fool
Offine
Kiteaimmors-Roblin
Hoeping
Amellt Club
Seaside Club
Coney [Aland
Wentebedter Athletic Club
Tuk Aon
Jin Kennedy
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Jed Futssimmons
Tom O'Rourke
Iby Madden
Ruby Lif
Mmaanager
Ye Uirey
UN Woeetchester Club
Percy Iiding
al Mareford
Baltimore
George Conk
Elul
Misdison Square Garden
Eavity
Brate Revolpta
Seanide Athintio
Spilelde Club
Madigan Square
Boston Rally Delivers Four-Run Sixth Inning Victory
In Brooklyn on July 18 the Hick lyns capitalized on Dineen's wild throw after two doubles and two singles to score four runs in the sixth. Farrell contributed with two base hits and brought in three more runs as the offense surged.
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Brooklyn
Boston
Hicklyns
Dineen
Farrell
Bae
Rune
Seorine
Dineen and Sullivans Nope and farrell New York
July 18 reports from New York describe the Ginetyoatin contest amid lawliol errors and pledges involving Quinn Recklew Van Haltene Soore and others. scattered names like Hawley Warne Chienko Detrineo and city teams appear in the noisy OCR fragment with unclear actions or outcomes.
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New York
New Yorks
Quinn
Recklew
van Haltnen
Ine
Matt
Spottay Wood
Hawley
Ont Warne
Austin Men Enter Tennis Tournament in July
A Austin tennis association announces four players from Austin, including Scott and Townes, will compete in a state tournament held in July at a capital city. The event features Houston entrants and other state teams with a focus on local participation.
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Austin
Uing Tennis
Beerham
Texas
Teall
Lowsie
Brenhatwn Lawn ‘Tennis Association
Hum
Astin
Menure
Scott
Nick
Townes
Bon Ee
Corbett and McCoy to Box at Madison Square Garden
New York reports James J. Corbett and Kid McCoy are matched to fight at Madison Square Garden. Agreement details remain unsettled but the date is expected to be fixed for August.
Plan for Texas short line to connect Fort Worth to Gulf
Newspaper notes Stilwell plans an air line from Kansas City to the Gulf area. Talks with Texas short line managers cover a routing from Quanah to the coast via Seymour, Graham, Mineral Wells, Stephenville to Galveston. Construction priorities focus on Quanah to the gulf before a direct Kansas City to Galveston link.
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Huild
Kansas City
The
Gulf
Fort Worth
Texas
Stilwell
Smith
Aweat
Quayeh
Denver
Seymour, Graham, Mineral Wells
Stephenville
Galved
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Slade
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Texas Ave
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Capitol Ave
DR. BU “Choenes
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Portage Aid
Dil, Marte Medicine CO
Binal
Dineen and Sullivans
Nope
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Keneny City
Maneas Clur
Quanah
Gulf Dere
Kansas
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