Warships Gather in Chinese Waters Draw Navy Toward Port
The Hull Index reports foreign fleets assembling at Tien Tsin near Pekin with anxiety rising. Admiral Dewey is ordered to dispatch two warships toward the Chinese capital. European officials face hostile crowds during the Moon festival. Russian and Wellis legations boost guards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dewey
China
State Department
Conger
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Long
Legation
Port Arthur
Wellis
Wei-shei-Wei
Disorders in Paris Alarm Foreign Residents
Disorderly demonstrations in Paris alarm foreign residents as a Dreyfus protest led by M. Vressence disrupted Salle Wagran. Police arrested Am. Prossguee, M. Vaughan, and Deputy Mary amid scattered local clashes. Several injuries reported. six arrests held. Fears of a larger exodus and further disturbances persist among hotel guests and expatriates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dreyfus
Paris
M. Vressence
Salle Wagran
MM. Vressence
AM. Prossguee
M. Vaughan
Ancore
Mary
Libre Sarcle
Fight for Nine Hour Day Movement Urges Unity
A nationwide labor drive seeks a nine hour rail and factory workday with coordinated action by all unions. The campaign began last year and aims to pressure employers through telegraphic orders and widespread sympathy strikes. The movement foresees a nationwide stoppage if goals are not met by a stated date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tia
Lgnn
Ip Bael
Buk
Lismenia
Forest fires checked in Colorado region wide
Reports from Denver and other points say forest fires have spread for a week or two but were checked by snow and rain. In Glenwood area fires are nearly extinguished, west slope fires under control, though smouldering may continue into spring with later dry spells and possible new outbreaks. Hundreds of thousands of timber losses reported across mountains to the west.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Buow
Hain
Colorado
Denver
Cola
Varios Points
Chardiane
Glenwood
Thahe Sprf
Fortrel
New Military Department Created In Porto Rico
President issues executive order creating Porto Rico as a new military department named United Department of Porto Rico with Major General John J. Brooke in command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Porto Rico
Uic Department of
En. John J. Brooke
Savannah Faces West Indian Cyclone Toll 1893 Echoes
South Atlantic coastal cities endure a daylong cyclone with winds 50 to 70 mph. Savannah avoids major damage but sea islands suffer heavy losses to rice, crops, and property. Eight-foot high flood closes inland areas. quarantine wharves damaged. four anchored vessels driven ashore. Local fatalities include a drowning on a remote island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Savannah
Georgia
South Carolina
South Carolina Sea
Dhs
Savannah River
Five Men Shot Dead in Murfreesboro Tragedy
A northern Cannon County incident near Murfreesboro ends in the deaths of five men after a conflict over a judgment sale. Hollingsworth and allies fled, guns fired, four men killed and another wounded, with ongoing community unrest. A Shanghai dispatch reports the Chinese emperor’s suicide alleged after dowager empress affairs. A separate West Coast shooting kills a wife then ends the killer’s life. Political maneuvers in New York involve Henry Geier’s stance on the free silver issue and gubernatorial prospects.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Murfreesboro
Cannon County
Wour
Lona
John Hollingsworth
Wellingsworth
Wigeamns
Bary Hollingsworth
Hrihakyer
Shanghai
China
Afaira
Cina
Eni
Kawstnesu
Tung Chi
Jia Wa
Gian
Fie
Hien Feng
Kwangsa
Kuang Iisu
Kwangsu
Tunghi
Central
Kwansanw
Windy disaster hits Crystal and nearby towns
A severe wind storm raged over Crystal and surrounding areas, demolishing a large brick engine building near the Main River. Town damage extended to other properties, telegraph lines were down for hours, and flood control was affected as winds swept through the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Crystal
Alla Mie
Prilay
Bette
Aguinaldo Renounces Dictator Role and Becomes President
Emilio Aguinaldo renounces the title of dictator and assumes the presidency of the Philippine Republic at Malolos as the declaration of independence is ratified amid festivities. A review of troops and a state ball attended by foreigners and American officials marked the event. A translated Philippine constitution, proclaimed at Malolos, details the new government with four secretaries and a provincial representation body.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Aguinaldo
Malolos
Philippine Islands
Agoneille
Washington
Paris
Licialoranil
Republic
The
Philippines
Iurine and Commerce
Interior
Finance
Ascienlture
Tale of Texas Savagery Mapped as Fatal Farmhouse Crime
Porter's Creek near El Camp Texas reports an atrocinous murder of Ottoe Harmes by his wife and Julius Marmes the nephew. Julius infatuated with Harmes wife they allegedly struck him with an ox Rendered on sleeping man the body hidden in a corn field and burned to death then buried remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottoe Harmes
Porter's Creek
el Camp
Texas
Ctto Llarmes
Julius Marmes
Julius
Mes. Marmes
Harmes
Tarmes
Entering the Cabinet Swearing in of John Hay and Others
A chaotic OCR style summary notes Col. John Hay taking oath as secretary of grace and Col. John Flay sworn as secretary of state. Ceremony reportedly in the White House. The piece parrots various misread names and events including arrests connected to a murder and international conflicts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John Hay
Seccretary of Grace
John Flay
Ald
al Om. Fristay
President's Inn
Austies Taran
Supreme Couth
Tay
Chicago and Louisville Market Prices for Cattle Hogs and Grains
Market snippets from Chicago and several cities list cattle prices from common to prime, hogs, sheep, and wheat with bids ranging widely. References include Indianapolis Cincinnati Toledo Milwaukee and New York markets showing varied quotes for No 1 No 2 oats corn rye and creamery products.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Tinlinnapolis
Chinier
Camiman
Dh SR
Wdo
Cincinnati
Toledo
Milwaukee
York
Chaice
New York
jAntier
Miners in 4 Riot in Panayill Streets
A deadly clash erupted in Panayill as imported black miners and strikers fought in the business district. Shots fired twice wounded several, with Deputy Baldwin and Deputy Bishop injured. One person is reported dead as police detained a black man amid the riot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Panayill
Pans
Chicago
Potieemin Smuilk
Soul
Penwell
David McGavie
Agi
Fred
Degrees
Penwell Stockade
Wiliam Baldwin
H. F E. Bishop
Thomas F Bayard Dies Statesman and Diplomat Passes
Thomas I Bayard former Secretary of State and ambassador to England died at Skarlfteln, the home of his son in law, Dedham Mass. After a long illness arterial decay affected kidneys, heart and brain. He faded peacefully as relatives gathered, lasting decline marked by periods of sleep and near unresponsiveness. He married Tabitha Lee in 1850, leaving twelve children. his Harvard wife died early in his public service, and a second marriage to Mary Wilmer of Washington produced additional issue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Passey
Thomas I
Berard
England
Skarlfteln
Warren
Dedham
Mass
Be. Barach
Mr. Bayard
Periol
Saldam
Mt Intervalk
Teyard Wan
Totina
Joseph Lee
Baltimore
Union
Harvard
Hime
Mary Wi Ismter
Washington
Whi. Reven
British Seize Fashoda and Forcibly Disable French Forces
General Kitchener reported that British forces compelled French Major Marchand to retire from Fashoda after a failed standoff. British garrisoning of Keraf and Thirteen Sudanese battalions alongside Cameronians secured the position while Gedarif saw a decisive Egyptian-led rout of forces opposing British control.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kitehauer
Fancasion
Kitchaher Foumnd
Fashoda
Marchand
Kitchener
London
Fragmented wartime notes on imperial affairs and naval losses
A garbled wartime dispatch lists various topics from Crete and the Khalifa to Manila and Manila soldiers, mentioning hunger, supply strains, and naval movements. It references critics of imperialism, anti imperialist voices, and calls for attention to troop morale and transport losses, with multiple misread names and places.
Ida Grove Postmaster Frank Burns Dies After Short Illness
Ida Grove pioneer and longtime public servant Frank Burns died at his home after a brief illness of pleurisy and complications. A prominent Republican, Burns served twelve terms as mayor, eight as county treasurer, twenty on the school board, and was appointed postmaster about a year before his death. He arrived in Ida County in 1869 and was widely respected across northwest Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Burns
Ida County
Ida Grove
Burnsevlue
Iowa
Ar. Burns
Handr
Ar. Turns
Former Iowan Arrested in Indiana for Bank Robbery
Well known in Corning, Iowa, J.A. Dignan is under arrest at Bora, Indiana, charged with robbing a bank there and assaulting its proprietor. He lived in Corning for years, had a farm, saved money, and carried a large bank balance. He was rumored volatile, often sleeping in cars, and a fire in 1895 linked him to murder suspicions. Authorities received letters from Corning officials and others asserting his innocence, while a jewelry description and watch raised suspicions at the time of arrest. The case intertwines with local violence reports and ongoing investigations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indiana
J.A. Dignan
Bora
Ind
Corning
Awas
Tio
Dial
Lignan
Corn
First National Bank
C. Morton
Eugene Battannier
Flora
Balore
OG. A. Jonson
Carning Jeweler
Megas
Norton
Unbalanced by Misfortune in New York Telegraphic Searches
Absent since September 24 in New York home, D0 Eshbaugh president of the New Kargaal Dean and Tat Co of Des Moines has been sought by receivers and officers. He is feared mentally deranged and no word has reached Des Moines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Eshbaugh
Kargaal Dean and Tat Company
Des Moines
Atawdiya
New York
Anl
Ab Des Maiges
Wema
Will Keen Up the Fight For Davenport Bishop Seat
The Episcopalians opposing the FIA election confirm they will not accept the Davenport election. They vow to continue the fight against Dr. Thomas E. Green and prevent his re election at the peculiar diocese convention in Davenport in December.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fia
Thomas E. Green
Announea
Davenport
Derenilier
Iowa Girl in Dayton City Chronicles and Court Actions
Miss Mary Fellows, a farmer teacher from Ames list school, writes from Alaska to Ames Watshin and takes a cashier job with North American Trading and Transportation Co at 3.5 salary with expenses. seeks 310000 damages. A. Mosher of Treton, charged with abortion and acquitted, sues Rey, WL Cole and others for damages for conspiracy and prosecution. Sioux County court term to hear cases in November. A page notes a broken foot incident at a Waterton opera lens manager’s son and Archbishop Thomas’s anniversary celebration in Dakota last week.
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Iowa
Dayton City
Mary Fellows
Ames List
Alaska
Ames
Watshin
North American Trading and Transportation Company
Paulson City
de. A. TY. Mosher
Treton
Cran Jary
Suert Rey
WL Cole
Postoffice Burglary At Leighton Reported
A Sunday night burglary at the Leighton post office saw the safe door blown open with a blast. Stamps money and valuable items were taken along with cutlery gear and cigars. Local authorities investigate the theft and recoveries are ongoing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Leighton Postofice
Bisdnanes
Stedenyalae
Fireman Killed in War Time Incident
A fireman named Hilfed was reported killed in action during the wars at Marshalsterea. The home town believed to be Saint Joseph, Missouri, with details unclear due to damaged text.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalsterea
Joseph
Northwest Town Conference appoints year officials list
The Northwest Town Conference names appointments for the ensuing year across districts Sioux City Whitfield Estherville and Fort Dodge with presiding elders and numerous assigned officers and locations including Cherokee LeMars Estherville Gowrie Spencer Fort Dodge Algona and more. The long roster covers many churches and circuits with numerous names such as J. I. Trimble L. Tamtory Ashton E. Harrington A. J. Slessory J. Hughes and G. W. Pratt among others.
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Northwest Town
Segsion
Exinnetsburg
Sioux City
J. I. Trimble
Olfier
Akron
Cherokee
J. W. Southwei
Ulderarden
C. I. Kick
Molly Springs
G. Dude
Dretot
J. A. Smith
Larrabee and
Sloan
G. P. Tathaway
Sutherland
W. H. Monteomery
Wesley
Chapel
Farr
Westilel
Hotely
Kiss
Whiting
N. L. Hotchkiss
Sheldon
OR. Hastings
L. Tamtory Ashton
Erias
Ayshin ‘Ja
E. Harrington
Curlew
D. Mrens
A. de “Archibald
Estherville
A. Ft
G. W. Shiedwur
Ful
Ki. Mayhood
Towort
A. W. Lued
Lake Vark
Clearwater
Lavelineoil
Ff. Shoerankers
Laurens
TA. Quiso
Little Rock
tGeorge
O.M. van Martera
Marathon
He. W
Ite
Milford
Feutly
Mt Chapel
Wal Ellig
Ocheydan
A. Jones
Veteraas
Hilder
Prinighor
Phoepkk
Rael Rapis
G. W. Mahood
Rock Valley
Rolfe
R.C. Glass
Ruthven
C. C. Bryan
Santort
James Hughes
Shetdoo
L. W. Dlehee
Sibley
W. A. Jilliciy
Manspo
George
Newell
Tomeroy
Dbarveys
Radcliffe
A. J
Slessory
Rockwell City
Nips Rudland
Interesting Town Home Dairymen's Association Meeting and Local Incidents
Readers encounter a garbled, era-appropriate record of a dairy association gathering in Iowa, plus a string of sensational incidents. Reports mention a fatal gasoline explosion, a lawsuit over alleged indignities, a near miss at a land, a tree of burglaries, a gardener assaulted, a jack o lantern scare, a bellhop surviving a freight elevator incident, and various local civic notes. The piece also references a county board vote on a financing proposition and a murder trial outcome in Burlington, all told in a brisk, period-voiced local news style.
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HULL
Hull, Iowa
Sioux County
Trans-Pacific
Canadian Pacific Railway
Trans-Pacife
Tartar
Athenian
Vannecouver
Vindivesingh
National Assembly
Phlippine Islands
Smith
Hille
Layer, Mich
Clarence Benjanin Stink Amid
South Atlantic
Cyslone
Sit West Coart
Tidianspeth
Josh
George May Noth
New Fork
Shaless
Henry Gieeren
Silveviles
van Wyck Aml Thooseyvelt
Jay
Sal
Uwissicidin Repubicancelps
Wichita
Rita
James Allison
United States
Broter Kille
Michael Thompson
Astland
Thomas
Michael
Guilford
Maney Guilford
Guidge
Manna Gill
Onto
Riford
Fidwt
Scotland Yard
Liverpool
Visesyoag Lalants
Madrid
Ue Visoryas
Irlinds
Antigua
Congress of Postmasters
Terkrane
Inveniann
Vansay
Bag
Alashgorb
Russia
Pendley Fertilizer Company
Wrmouth
Almut
Thomas F. Bayard
Britain
Crete
Sud Initgioriona Cays
Oaly
Vwo
Neweas
Cee Lheares
Deaney
Davies
Vouen Prada
Saanais
Sai
Manila
Aags
Bhafler
Carl Rehurz
Newa
Beott
Tie
Sweater
Tirakeman
Waterton Opera Lense
Hennessy
Tleniae
Eascern
Abuany
Idarthave
T AL. Meise
Kingster
Lee
Lake View
Chitiek Juice Cie
TG. lerts-Delitine
Tate.rian
Mapletep
W. W. Brown
Odehetr
WL. Carr
Mepon
J.C. Shirk
Guimby and
Goodelope
Fd. Moore
Hac Cly
Eloo
Joluson
Schatler
Siithdand
Cufts
Turin
Wall
Temas Max. Well
Wastin
VLC
Thomas Wall Lake
Te Be Cassel
West Side
W. A. Highards
Algona
Pendelly
Algona Circuit
Act
Brynhy Arnibroac
Gliberty Bancregio
Gelmand
Wien
Whitleid
Brith
Hush Hay
Bulalo Center
Movers
Borchipal
Waller
Hart
Dg. i. Warititent
Clarion
M. A. Tatily
Tlaar Take
W. T. McDonald
Cornish
Davis
W. W. Metitlre
Eaglestore
FLW
W. Maynart Forest City
Beaty
Garner
W. F. Giessen
Goldfeld
Tor
Eng
AtUunab Humboldt
Jess Jiutening
F. B. Moreman
Kyrie
Mathie
Livermore
Irvin Gréen
Larrerne
Winker
Papejoy
A. T. Gerpenter
Henkick
R.A. Hartock
J. W. Patieteon
Hewen
Superied
Braledate
Thampeon
E. Vinkitiesohs Vertura
A. PO
Weeeley HL
Weet Bend
Tennart
Whittestare
Ertiert Clean
Wantitesk
Alnerfsoh
Iowa Stata
Eldorado
Arthur Greenaimeyer
Siany City
CIA Dutyider
Usc
Eliott
Peter Popke
Atlantice
Walter Tainadel
Cedar Weapila
Starlings
Snehee
Tawa Maccabees
Hwiey
Mar How
A. AL Potter
Ceogaatyiy
Burlington
Hare
Pease Wlds
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