Home from China confident of peace among oriental belligerents
John W. Foster, arriving in Washington as China’s peace negotiator with Japan, states there is good reason to expect permanent peace based on the Shimonoseki treaty. He notes Japan’s terms may widen given Liao Tung’s retrocession and China’s faithful conduct. Foster says rupture would likely involve European meddling, and he wishes to spend his remaining years in the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Foster
China
Washington
John W. Foster
Japan
Shimonoseki
Liao Tung
Battle in Cuba Rebels Reported to Fight Near Manzanillo
Reports from Havana describe a major clash near Manzanillo in Santiago de Cuba province where about 3 600 insurgents under Gen Nabi were said to occupy strong positions. Spanish Maj Sanchez pursued an attack with Col Aznar but insurgents captured the messenger and countered, driving the troops from the defile after a fierce engagement that left hundreds dead on the field.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Havana
Manzanillo
Maj.Sanchez
Nabi
Santiago de ‘Guba
Sanchez
Col
Azuar
Maj. Sanches
Aznar
Nandhez
Wien
Weiner
Fora
Canato
Ingurgens
Simen Ja
Arrival of Washtena brings rails to San Francisco line
Arrived with Hee Earls the steamer Washtena reported wranked in the Straits of Magellan has arrived in San Francisco with a cargo of rails for the San Francisco and San Joaquin Valley road. Also notes on London ministry appointments and the Good Templars adjournment, plus Vesuvius lava activity and a mob incident in Jeffersonville Indiana.
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Hee Earls
San Francisco
Washtena
Straits of Magellan
New York
San Francisco and
San Joaquin Valley
Violence Threatens As Town Gripped By Strife Over Labor Payments
Tensions flare as Asiolis and Rockport Railroad employees settle debts to 150 Italian laborers, sparking violence. The town is under martial guard with women and children terrified, bridges and public spots booby trapped with fire risks. Deputies patrol under sheriff and marshal. priests urge peace amid looming clash.
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Asiolis
Rockport
GOOD MIDSUMMER TRADE AND TRADE OUTLOOK
New York special RG Dun & Co weekly review of trade notes better crop prospects, rising retail distribution, and active demand for goods with wage gains for many. Wool and cotton goods strengthen, speculation wanes, and crop yields improve. Commercial failures dip in first half of 1895 vs 1894, with lower liabilities across manufacturing and trading sectors.
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York
RG. Dun & Co
Chicago Storm Toll and Local Drowning Tragedy
A fierce wind and rainstorm swept Chicago causing property damage and multiple drownings. Three men in a rowboat perished while a yacht weathered the gale. A street signal-tower accident near Ada Street injured a man fatally.
Leon Strauss Dead In Chicago After Accident
Leon Strauss ex rabbi of Galleville Hi well known in Jewish circles throughout the west died in hospital at age 70 after being struck by a car.
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Leon Strauss
Chicago
Galleville
West
Boston Fourth of July Parade Ends in Fatal Shootings
Boston celebration in East Boston turned violent when parade spectators and paraders clashed over a float depicting the Little Red School House linked to the A P A. Gunfire killed John Wills and wounded Patrick Kelley, with others injured as police dispersed the mob.
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Boston
Patriotic Societies of
East Boston
John W. Wills
Michael Boyle
Stewart
Patrick Kelley
Bates
Little Red School House
A. P.A
Board of Aldermen
Putnam Street
Boarder Street
John Wills
Patrick A. Kelley
Storm and Flood Ravage Elie sour Village in Shannon County
A massive storm and cloudburst devastated Elie sour Village on the Current River, Shannon County. Twelve people were killed and eight missing as 30 buildings were destroyed, streets turned to rivers, and many residents fled with only the clothes on their backs.
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Eliesour Village
Springfield
Winona
Kangay City
Fort South
Atemphis Stailroad
Shannon County
Hey G. W. Drumican
G. W. Dhincan
Ataitie Dangan
Aira
Crawford
Coalfield unrest and militia mobilization in West Virginia
West Virginia reports show Gov. Corkle ordering the Second Regiment under arms to Pocahontas and Elkhorn coal fields as miners clash with foreign laborers. Rioting spans the Elkhorn region with houses burned. trains blocked at Kekam by armed strikers. U S marshals plan to protect trains as deputies mass at Huntington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pocahontas
Virginia Chatterton
W.va
Afc- Corkle
Pecahontas
Winchesters
Norfolk and Western
Kekam
United States
Huntington
Elkhorn
Wheeling
W. Va
Tiinger
Mrs Dunn Wins Dowry Rights in Dunn Property Suit
In Council Bluffs District Court Judge Smith rules Mrs. Dunn, war widow and first undivorced wife of Stephen Dunn, owns the dowry and right to his estate. About eighty acres are involved, with large farm and city holdings in Pottawattamie Mill and Fremont Counties totaling near $25,000. The two former wives meet amicably and reside with Dunn's sons. further title challenges are anticipated.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pottawattamie
Mill
Fremont
Dunn
Stephen Dunn
Bold Train Robbery Attempt At Afton Unfolds
A group of six to seven burly tramps tried to board a Burlington freight at Afton. They assaulted engineer J W Gale and brakeman Arthur Fleming with guns and stones. Three suspects were jailed on assault with intent to commit great bodily injury. The crew held firm and reached Creston escorted by troops. arrests occurred between Creston and Afton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Burlington
Afton
Trians
J. W. Gale
Arthur Fleming
Creston
Creston Bil Afton
Balloons Score a Victory in Des Moines Case
Judge Spurrier ignites opposition to fifty eight erlouns who agreed to abide by the Presenian decision. Women opposed the petition and secured signatures for anti-consent effort. Federation of churches admits defeat. A contest looms over new religious influence and city council powers amid a heated public debate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baloons
Spurrier
Des Moines
Ramon
Federation of Churches
Ifm
Phe Andeate
Rexolutinga
Cannell
Asterina
Revalgij
Reneces Ergy
New Fury Law and Indictments Stir Local News
Reports note potential grand jury actions under a new law affecting fall court terms, with officials fearing effects on indictments. Health updates include diphtheria outbreaks in Rowne under control, two children improving after anti-toxin care. Creston hears Motcalf embezzlement case. Clinton County jurors count 5,770 eligible. Guttenberg ex-mayor’s son dies in accident. forgery arrest in Newton. Des Moines Iowa State Bar meeting. multiple local incidents and public notices summarized.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sinica
Clinton County
Mississippi River
Clinton
Guttenberg
Seeiormer
Chas. Newhouse
Leadville
Cal
Ewton
Cdinton
Iewa
State Bar Association of
Des Moines
Boone convention nominates J A Ericson for State Senator
The Republican convention at Boone nominated CG J A Ericson for State Senator. Delegates to the State convention were not instructed. Also reported are the Dubuque archdiocese priests retreat ending, a seminary project costing 150000 with 38000 subscribed, a skunk farm venture in Woodbury County, and a statewide milk audit by the State Dairy Commissioner amid tuberculosis tests and related restrictions.
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Fepublicsu Emniy Covention
Boone
CG. J.A. Ericson
Archdiocese of
Dubuque
Woodbury County
Lake Choboji
James Prandergast
Tts
Clinton
Beaner
Walla
Saunders
John
Amamosa
William
Morrison
Orville
Missouri
Tedferson City
Palmyra
Abe
Junira
Cifficera Vagee
Canora
Thea
Sher
Clarenes
Davenperl
Joliet
Clara Bawrenee
Mr. Draverport
Uaceagort
Africa
Jies Maines
Styrenport
Councy Bini
Trowe
Lawrefer
Tingenomri
Mise Lawrence
Ee County
Sheridan Towrahip
Sentf
Elaimis
Pocahontas County
Cairo
Hamilton County
Ghose
Green
Magle
Hancock
Claremnor Jackson
Washington
Marshalliowa Hias
Pinrry
Gress
Roches
Dulles
Supreme Gram Lodge
Fowa
Barlington Hey
Chapman
Alighei
Northwestern Indian Teachers Association Convention Opens in Sioux City
About 800 teachers attended the second annual convention of the Northwestern Indian Teachers Association at the YMCA auditorium in Sioux City with 200 more expected. Speeches by Rev. W. W. Bartlett and Superintendent Brats welcomed delegates, while Congressman Pickler and Rev. J Egad spoke on Indian education and labor. Miss Lucy Maley discussed Kindergarten Work Among the Indians. Capt. Beck and Superintendents Watson also addressed the gathering on the educated Indian’s future and prospects for educated Indians.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Northwestern Indian Teachers’ Association
Young Men’ Christian Association
W. W. Bartlett
Brats
Davis
Flamdrean
S.D
Pickler
South Dakota
J. Egad
Clontarf
Lucy “Maley
Qapt
Beck
Winnebago
Watson
Menominee, Wis
Fortune Promises $100000 to Wandering George Valentine
A San Francisco fortune teller claims George Valentine, a young Towan now in the West, will inherit $109000 from his late mother Lucy Valentine held in trust for 25 years if found. His mother, a widow with farms in Lewistown, died last December, leaving the sum to be managed for him though he has long been out of reach.
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Jaeah Kark
Floyd
Jie Moaiber
Wheneser Davenport
Anit
Thaslert's
Davenport
San
Siso
Gie Stadenta
Ocean
Will Frost
Grestan
Snadl Stremm
Winggal
Frost
Fn Tors Tey
San Francisco
George
Valentine
Towan
Chicago
George Valentine
Lucy “Valentine
Lews
Butte
Mont
California
Embezzler Henry Johnson Traced From Honolulu to San Francisco
Henry Johnson former Muscatine County treasurer accused of embezzling about 80000 and fleeing. He arrived in San Francisco from Honolulu aboard the Australia with Sheriff Wylie. Johnson admitted identity upon arrest but claimed a smaller sum due to his confederates. He faces forgery charges tied to forged signatures to obtain the missing funds.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Johnson
Muscatine County
San Trancisco
Honolulu
Australia
FL Wylie
Sharif
Johnson
Afa
Sheriih Wyite
Honointerss
Uncertain inmate linked to forgery case noise from Creton jail
A letter-like fragment states a woman confined in Creton county jail for seventeen days last fall faces forgery charges. It claims she led damages against Union Canine ry over health impacts from confinement. The text refers to age and a basement location, and hints at a long pattern of suits.
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Shes Flia
Shesh
Créaton
Eris
Sat
Sioux City man linked to fatal assault faces trial
The accused, identified as Tom Afaee, is jailed in county custody with serious injuries. Police found eight officers in the van along with razors and a revolver. Ele Mang of Keniz and Thur d Turd are named in a separate case related to abuse and escape attempts.
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Tom Afaee
Ig Cie Reulan
Sioux City
Hueso
Mars
Wandages
Sioux City Suits and Disappearances Stir Local Life
Cecl Millien as receiver for Northern Investment sues Boston Investment for 1000.40 damages alleging officers shared to strengthen Boston. Separately WTL Lisle, a prominent Sioux City society man, vanishes amid fraud theory. wife suspects insanity. Conrad Kohl bound for grand jury over Dockery shooting. Iowa Lumbermen meet in Dubuque with moonlight river trip. mutual insurance costs drop to half old rates.
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Ack
Northern Investment Company
Sioux City
Boston Investment Company
Northern
Boston
Wtl
Lisle
Ingerson & West, 7
Higar
Kohl
Gerad Dorg
Conrad Kohl
Win
Dockery
le Mars
Justice Tones
Lie
Grand
Iowa
Dubuque
Archbishop Hennessy to Build Catholic Seminary at Pubnque
Archbishop Hennessy announces plans to build a Catholic theological seminary at Pubnque with a project cost of $180,000 this year. Initial construction will begin soon as the effort proceeds under church supervision.
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Te Hare
Hennessy
Hieadt
Pubnque
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A. G. Murray
Gentemen
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Senler
Fronton
Ohio
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Likena
Sutton
Ayood
Ruth
Fisther
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Lid
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