Peace prospects with China Japan rely on Shimotoseiki treaty
Washington reports emphasize that Foster sees potential lasting peace between China and Japan following the Shimonoseki settlement. He notes China’s scrupulous conduct and timely fulfillment of financial engagements. A risk remains European interference and possible future tensions in the Liaochung region. Foster explains his return home after years abroad. Also reported is another Cuban battle near Manzanillo with 4500 insurgents attacked by Spanish forces, heavy fighting, and Cuban losses. A warehouse explosion at Stanl ord Oil Company causes massive damage and fire, with cost estimated over 50000 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boster
Chita
Washinirton
John W- Foster
Japan
Foster
China
Shimotoseiki
Liaochung Peninsula
Shimonoseki
Cuba
Havana
Opa
Forte
Sitioney
Violence erupts as laborers threaten town over unpaid promise
In a tense standoff, ten Italian laborers, angered by unpaid wages from the Indianapolis and Rockport Railroad, seize control of the town, place combustibles on a bridge, and threaten destruction. Women and children flee as deputies guard key sites. a battle is feared, restrained only by pleas from two Catholic priests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Apolis
Rockport
Midsummer trade outlook shows brighter prospects across centers
Dun and Co weekly review notes clearer crop prospects, rising retail activity, and higher wages for many workers. Wool and cotton goods demand strengthen while heavy woolens order books grow. Crop futures hint at improved corn prospects, but widespread commercial and manufacturing failures rise compared with prior years.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
RG. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Seles
Jane
TAO
Tynaar
Ryan
Formicans HIts Chicago Skies Amid Violent Storms
A severe northwest storm hit Chicago with record rain and high winds causing widespread damage. Roofs and basements flooded, several residences struck by lightning, and multiple injuries reported. Three people confirmed missing earlier, with several boats capsized and coast guard crews searching.
Boston Fourth of July riot leaves two dead
In East Boston a Fourth of July parade clash between paraders and spectators escalated into violence. Revolvers fired as stones flew near Putnam Street. John Wills was killed and Patrick Kelley seriously wounded. Police dispersed the crowd. others injured were aided by friends. The dispute centered on a float linked to the Little Red School House and the A P A.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Patriotic Societies of
East Boston
John W. Wills
East Heston
Afiheel Boyla
Stewart
Patrick
Kelley
A. S. Bates
Little Red School House
A. P.A
Board of Aldermen
Putnam Street
Boarder Street
John Wills
Patrick A. Kelley
Storm Devastates Winona Village In Missouri Floods
A rare storm and cloudburst struck Winona on the Current River in Shannon County, Missouri, wiping out much of the town and leaving twelve residents missing. Rescue workers describe scenes of panic as women and children fled rising waters, homes destroyed, and thirty people confirmed dead. Survivors faced exposure with no shelter or food as aid efforts continued.
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Springfield
Winona
Fort Search
Memphis Tailroad
Shannon Coumty
Rey G. W. Duncan
Mara
GW. Duncan
Mattie Dunecan
Mra
Crachard
Dauhter
Duncan
Crawford
George Nevilla
Fin Neville
Loy Wright
Abt Merich
Nevins
Thors
Jer Clnek
Winday
Miners Riot Threatens Pocahontas Coal Fields
Major unrest erupts in the Elkhorn district as West Virginia authorities mobilize the Second Regiment to the Pocahontas coal fields. Miners and foreign laborers clash with armed bands at Kekani, trains halted, US marshals called in to protect routes amid ongoing tong strike violence and arson.
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Pocahontas
West Virginia
Charleston
W. Va
Duntington
Elkhorn
Seond
Eikhorn
Births and Divorce Amid War News From Berlin to Peking
Sister to Ruth and Esther details a birth at Gray Gables with Thr Thaant confirming a 4:80 Samay time and multiple daughters in the president's family. Mrs. Craigie Hecurey seeks divorce on grounds of infidelity. Berlin reports a military balloon explosion injuring three soldiers, one gravely.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ruth
Esther
Buzzards Way
Gray Gables
Ifien
Iil
Tonean
Berlin
Hent
Dowry Granted in Dunn War Widow Case in Iowa
Judge Smith in Council Bluffs awarded Mrs. Dunn the dowry rights to her late husband Stephen Dunn’s property, about eighty acres and city holdings valued near $25,000, largely in Pottawattamie and Fremont counties. The two former wives met. future appeals target remaining estate titles as the district court moves to broader property challenges.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottwattamie
Fremont
Dunn
Stephen Dunn
Inflated Iowa items outline state events and crimes
The report covers a convention in Boonenowinetel CG. 7A, a state senate candidacy, and uninstricted delegates. a Dubyane archdiocese retreat ending with a plan for a 150,000 dollar seminary. a Woodbury County skunk farm at eighty acres netting 1500 last year. a dairy inspection program testing 500 milk samples for tuberculosis. a Sioux raid near Lake Okoboji and Abbie Gardner’s monument. depots and warehouses burned at Lyons with losses around 14,500. a long roster of local arrests and family crimes. legal tax questions on urban township funding. and various mining and lake-dredging notes tending toward speculative land deals.
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Boonenowinetel
A. Ericson
Archdiocese of
Dubyane
Hes
Woodbury County
Lake Okoboji
Abbie Gardner
Clinton
Saunders
John
Amamosa
William
Kentenus
Morrison
Orville
Missoni
Fefferson City
Palmyra
Abe
Cousty Jait
Citicern
Comfors
Sultan
Cinrenen T
Joliet
Lawrence Ware
Davenport
Sactier
Ant
Armeaf
Tinyappurt
Mise
Lawreanne
Sheridan Poscheship
Scott County
Claisns
Smk
Tovahoning
Yigard
Ciear
Phere
Groen
Dagle
Hancock
Beare
Seria
Jackson
Washington
Tuken
Athamas
United States
Harry
Greg
Roehl
Daag
Garam
Burlington
Elo
Education convention for Indians held in Sioux City
The second annual North western Indian Teachers Association convention met at the Young Men's Christian Association auditorium in Sioux City with about 800 teachers present and 200 more expected. Generous lectures covered Indian education, farm training, and outlooks for educated Indians, led by Superintendent Kratz, Davis, Egad, and others. In a separate note, a San Francisco dispatch reports George Valentine, a Towan youth, stands to inherit 109000 from his late mother under a trust, with $100000 fortune awaiting if he proves elusive.
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Sinus Ciy
W.i. Hallam
Northwestern Indian Teachers’ Association
Crristian Association
Sioux City
Theresa
W. W. Bartlett
Kratx
Welene—Ing
Davis
Flanbeau
S. D
Pickler
South Dakota
M. J. Egad
Clontarf
Mfinn
Inci
Lacy “Maley
Beck
Winnebago
Watson
Menominee, W
Sulons
Chicago
Butte
Mont
California
George
Embezzler Henry Johnson Arrested After Honolulu Flight
Former Muscatine County treasurer Henry Johnson, accused of embezzling about $80,000 in municipal funds, arrives in San Francisco from Honolulu aboard the Australia with Th. F. Wylie. Johnson admits identity and disputes charges, claiming only 2,000 was missing and that he had compensated with lands. Authorities in Hawaii pursue forgery-related requisition papers.
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Honolulu
Henry Johnson
Muscatine County
San Francisco
Australia
Th. F. Wylie
Magentine County
Johnson
Arrister
Hopoluty
Namie
Creston Jail Confinement Links to Forgery Suit
A county jail inmate confined seventeen days last fall on forgery charges at Creston sues Union County for damages claiming health decline from confinement. He, a 19 year old, alleges the jail basement caused illness and condemns the confinement as punitive.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Brea
Hom
Sheek
Creston Severteen
Aganlet Union Connery
Leary
Ofsimary Teive
Sored Temes
Meeting of Tawa Lumbermon and Northeastern Towa Turbermor
A session at Pobugue overlapped with a moonlight river excursion. Mutual insurance costs from the past year were halved. Avehbichap Tennessy announced plans to bill a theology seminary at Dubuque. Estimated cost $180, owned by WHE, tied to last year’s undertaking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tawa Lumbermon
Towa Turbermor
Pobugue
Te Ware
Catholic Seminary
Avehbichap Tennessy
Hurt Re
Dubuque
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Harken
Stanlord Oil Company
Lig
Tuten
Nraing
St James
Minn
Eorge 3. Domain
Ndlerk
Enuri
Watonsran
Qintad
Hig Toad
Kan Wranelsco
Washleva
San Ppantisco
San Joaquin Valley
Loden
Charles Pearson
Lock
A. G. Murray
Good Templars
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Hell Shane
Naples
Sédi
Detersonciie
Adil Boate
Wittin
Elf
Ada Street
Jean
Charles Klein
Olin Ross
Charles L. Shook
Hattie 1
Twenty-Sixth Street
Carcas
Venezuela
Gener
Blanco
Sentinel
Hinev
Havana Special
Arambuare
Jost
Santa Cruz
Trenton
Ohio
Russell, Ky
Charles Sutton
Homer Likens
Likens
Sutton
Leon Aransas Tend
Ahiagy
Tenn Strange
Ganevilly
Nero
Miritia
Craigie Hecurey
Pearl Craig
Oliver Nobbs
Feay
Peking Speaini
Tassias
Bax
Iowa
Afton
I. W. Cole
Arthur Fenning
Gght
Creston
Cresta Bind Aftop
Spurvier
Des Moines
Selouns
Corinne Senvink
Hay Council
New Fry Law
Grand Jury
Wiohtherig
Myra
Tiwe
Shearsamente
Merrilf
County Atornex
Distriet Court
Metcalfim
New Castle
Ginton Camnty
Gullenberg
Seirgesl
Qhas
Leni Tlle
Cal
Newton
Inwa Packing Company
State Bar Association of Towa
Dar Moines
Cinadion
Artal Chicks
Ploga
Neeamashing
Will Frost
Oyeston
Ringcoat
Frost
Mace
Tom Mace
Mai
Dotliwan
Flateal
Iver
Ives
Maes
Rand
Clintone Wall
Woodbury
Black
Northern Frestment Company
Thoston Investment Company
Northern
Strangther
Wil. Lyste
Ue Seas
Tagerson & West
Kobl Belt
Tetha Geant Dors
Conrad Koll
Win. Deckery
May
le Mars
Justice Jones
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