Riots and Looting Reported in Kwang-Tung China
From Hong Kong Aug 11 reports say rioting and looting spread in Kwang-Tung Bays as the viceroy ignores protests. Missions are razed and native Christians killed. Rev. Foster and Rev. Groesbeck warn consul Wildman their mission houses were looted and Christians fear for their lives as the insurrection grows.
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Hong Kong
Bwatow
Kwang-Tung
Tensul
Foster
Groesbeck
Counsul
Wildman
Transul
China
Legations Still Under Fire Will Hold On Indefinitely
Canton reports from Minister Conger that legations are under siege by imperial forces. Tsi Nan says the legations may fall with about 100 wounded and some sickness, but will hold on indefinitely. Message date August 1 and fated August 10.
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Washington
McWaue
Canton
Conger
Tsi-Nan
Pekin
Russia mobilizes 400000 against Mongolians in Far East
A Moscow dispatch reports Russia concentrating 400000 troops in the far east to strike decisive blows on Mongolians beyond recognition. The offensive will begin only after credible success, aiming to secure eastern frontiers and future security.
Russian minister De Giers ordered to leave Pe kin
A St. Petersburg dispatch reports Russian minister at Peking M. De Giers ordered to depart the city with the Chinese government guaranteeing his post.
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London
St. Petersburg
Pekin
M. de Giers
Rumor of Attack on Pekin Legations Reemerges
Paris reports Admiral Courre Jones telegraphs from Taku that rumors say Pekin legations have been attacked again.
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Paris
Courre ‘Jones
Taku
Pekin
War Expenditures Rise as China Campaign Looms
A Washington Special reports August spending by the War Department totals 5.45 million for the first nine days of August, with yearly expenditures at 24.26 million and daily average 715 thousand. It notes total War Department appropriations at 114.22 million and warns of a large upcoming deficiency bill amid the China campaign. Also confirms Yang-Tsun capture with Allied and Russian forces advancing, about 50 killed and one sunstroke death.
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New York
Washington
the Herald
War Department
Fifty Sixth Contess
China
Congress
Yang-Tsun
Remey
Situation Liners Page Offers Job Leads For Employers
The Sun prints the situation columns on page seven, a rare resource for employers and job seekers. Read them all, for they pay and might connect workers with opportunities.
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SUN
Wishard May Hold Down Rates If City Takes Action
Attorney Rooker argues the Chicago board sets Indianapolis fire insurance rates unlawfully under the Sherman anti trust act. He urges local residents and offices like the Commercial club or Board of Trade to seek relief, noting possible conflicts with insurers and district attorney Wishard. Sayles and Wishard unavailable for comment.
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W. V. Rocker
Indianapolis
Chicago
Chicago Fire Insurance Board
Rooker
Wishard
Board of Trade
The
Commercial Club
the Sun
C. F. Sayles
July Death Toll: 663 Babies Died in Hot Milk Scandal
A July health report by Secretary Harry links 663 under five deaths to spoiled milk and formaldehyde use. Officials blame poor milk handling and warm temperatures, with elevator operator noting dirty cows and milkers. Dr Hurry lacks prior-year stats due to law timing.
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Harry
State Health Board
Hurry
New Fire Alarm System Likely With Republican Backing
At a Saturday meeting Mayor Taggart and council members discussed fire department needs sparked by a Woods livery stable fire which halted further talks on minor improvements. Republican Billingsley signaled support for buying a new fire alarm system, while Negley plans to reintroduce an investigation resolution next council session.
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Barratt
Halderman
Billingsley
Negley
Crall and Billingsley
Democrats May Try to Boss It at Anti Imperialist Convention
Reports say local Democrats may seek to control the Anti imperialist league gathering to back Bryan and Stevenson. Lew Wallace Jr notes no boss yet and says a third ticket is highly unlikely while endorsing Democrats remains possible and delegates may discuss McKinley opposition. About 2,600 visitors expected for the concurrent Liberty party meeting.
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McKinley
Eugene Debs
Lew Wallace, Jr
Indiana
League
Lne
Liberty Party
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Weather forecast for Indianapolis and nearby area for the next 36 hours ends at 8 pm August 12 calls for fair conditions Saturday night and Sunday. Temperatures recorded Friday night and Saturday show evening readings around mid to upper 80s with gradual cooling overnight and daytime readings near the mid 70s to upper 80s.
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Indianapolis
Indiana graves of soldiers marked at Chickamauga noted
The National Chickamauga park commission seeks a six member state panel to verify Indiana soldiers’ grave markers in Chickamauga. James R. Carnahan presented the request to Governor Mount. If appointed, members pay their own expenses as no fund exists.
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National
National Commission
Insane Patient Sent to Julietta Hospital For Incurables
Fayette county moves James Dickey in curably insane to Julietta hospital on Friday. He screams for his "ma" while Dr. Trenary and Commissioner McGregor plan dances and entertainments for the incurables in coming weeks, with a new barn at the institution to open next week. Bryan will remain in Chicago until next Wednesday.
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Fayette County
James Dickey
Julietta Hospital
Dr. Trenary
Commissioner McGregor
Trenary
Bryan
Chicago
Heat Prostration Strikes Local Worker At River Bottom Site
James Madin aged 58 of 543 Concord Street was overcome by heat while repairing a house in the river bottoms on Saturday. He was delirious upon arrival of the City dispensary ambulance but recovered after being taken home.
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James Madin
Concord St
Neighborhood fights surge as heat fuels tempers
Squire Stout reports more cases of family and neighborhood clashes in the past week than in the prior four months. He blames the heat for everyone being out of humor and lacking patience with neighbors. Col. John F. Finnerty leaves the Republican fold to back Bryan. Usen markets a metal polish for bar fixtures.
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Squire Stout
Uncle Sam Collects Rent for Public Buildings
Uncle Sam takes possession of vacant buildings and rooms in square 36 for the new federal building and plans to collect rent. Rent due date began August 8. Both churches face rent, with amounts undecided, along with the city’s contribution for the school building.
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Square 36
Will This Start A Gambling Crusade
Albert Murray a gardener near Brightwood paid 178.52 to settle his son Ivy C Murray’s defalcation while in Indianapolis Saturday. He plans a suit against a Massachusetts avenue cigar dealer accused of running a gambling den in conjunction with the store. The move could expose gambling rooms behind curtains where men and boys play for small stakes.
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Albert Murray
Brightwood
Indianapolis
Ivy C. Murray
Progress Laundry
Murray
Massachusetts-ave
Jewelry ad and repair services at Monument Place
An advertisement promotes a jewelry line and repair services at 2 Monument Place by J A Mullally, featuring a Dustieas Newplanes item priced at 165 dollars and a call to examine the line of jewelry.
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J A. Mullally
Bandits Kill Charles Lane on Pennsylvania Express
In Columbus Ohio on August 11 a train robbery left Express messenger Charles Lane dead with eight wounds. Detectives traced three robbers from Milford Center to Marble Cliff as they looted three pouches at Indianapolis with money and valuables. Lane’s books were untouched aside from the unspent cash in his charge.
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Lane
Milford Center
Marble Cliff
Columbus
Messenger Lane
Indianapolis
Bold express robbery tied to Marble Cliff suspects
Two men arrested at Plain City are thought to know the robbery’s details. They expect to identify a man described as about 50, well dressed, 175 pounds with gray chin whiskers, seen near Marble Cliff. Authorities say over $3,000 was taken plus additional funds, with total likely between $5,000 and $11,000.
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Plain City
Marble Cliff
Messenger Lane
Columbus
East
Adams Express
Indianapolis
Louis
Express car robbery and messenger murder on Panhandle line
John J. Henderson of Adams Express says no valuable packages were taken from Indianapolis. only company papers were reported missing. Charles Tane, once at 19 W Vermont St, moved to Columbus with family five months ago. The Panhandle express car robbery and Messenger Lane’s murder on Friday night sparked railroadmen’s alarm in Indianapolis. Train No 8 left on time. Joe Taylor conductor, Ted McGrew engineer, Edward Prince fireman.
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John J. Henderson
Adams Express Company
Indianapolis
Charles Tane
Vermont St
Columbus
Messenger Lane
Panhandle
Lane
Joe Taylor
Ted” McGrew
Edward Prince
Outlaws Killed After Train Robbery Near Hugo Col
In a baroque pursuit near Bartholomew ranch sheriff's posse killed two robbers after a Sunday Union Pacific train hold up near Hugo Col. W J Fay, a passenger, died in the raid. One robber was killed while fleeing and another died in a house fire. The holdup men remain unidentified.
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Goodland, Kas
Union Pacific
Hugo
Col
W.J. Fay
Bartholomew Ranch
Gambling Advice Amid Patent Remedy Promotion
A betting line cites a $100 wager on odds of 16 to 1. The note mentions druggists and Hoyt s Poisons Blood Cure being marketed as a medicine and sold to potential buyers in the coming year.
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Hoyt
Seaton’s Hat Store Ad Promotes Hats and Polish
An old advertisement touts Rough Straw Hats priced at 50 cents at Seaton's hat store. It also promotes Asena gold and silver polish as the best option for shining headwear and metal surfaces.
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Seaton's
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