William's Avengers Seek Territory and Blood
Washington reports little new on China beyond Conger's message praising relief efforts. The arrival of German troops signals potential imperial ambitions, risking wider conflict as powers weigh peace against possible war and U S demands to preserve a Chinese empire.
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William's
Avengers
BLOOD
Pekin
Germany
William
Russia
England
Japan
United States
China
London dispatch questions Pekin disaster tale
London reports cast doubt on the St Petersburg sensational dispatch claiming an allied defeat in Pekin. The British press treats the Pekin disaster claim as unconfirmed and hedges on its credibility.
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London
St. Petersburg
Pekin
War report from Taku claims Col Wint repelled attack
The State Department releases a dispatch dated Aug 23 from Taku stating Col Wint marooned at 4 am and engaged a large enemy force seven miles from the city. He dispersed them, about 100 killed. Americans suffered five wounded. Wil cable ames wounded soon after. Signed Chaffee.
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Washington
State Department
Taku
Col. Wint
Wil Cable Ames
Chaffee
Chinese court report details empress and emperor status
In Shanghai on August 28, reports say the dowager empress and the emperor are involved in events at Tai Yuen Fu, about 250 miles southwest of Pekin.
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Shanghai
E. Tai Yuen Fu
Pekin
Gunboat Castine Ordered to Airoy
Washington dispatch states the gunboat Castine, then at Shanghai, has been ordered to Airoy as a precaution amid rising tensions.
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Washington
Castine
Shanhai
Airoy
France adopts US policy in China says Gen Kamaguchio
Pekin is reported clear of Chinese troops as France follows American policy in China. The Arethusa, a US water distilling ship, sailed from Philadelphia with ordinance and 20 tons of ammunition and aims to reach China around Oct 18. Japanese cavalry found the emperor and dowager empress resting briefly near Mansan after leaving Pekin. General Mao escorted the imperial party with 500 horsemen and 20 wagons.
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France
United States
China
Kamaguchio
Pekin
Arethusa
Philadelphia
Mansan
Gen. Mao
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours ending 8 p.m. August 29. Fair weather expected Tuesday night and Wednesday. Readings show 7 a.m. temperature at 73, noon at 82, and 2 p.m. at 83.
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Indianapolis
Two Women Tried After Neighborhood Dispute
Tillie Baumgaard and Anna Hibben faced charges in Justice Stout's court for provoke amid a local quarrel. Hibben filed a complaint against Baumgaard who retaliated, and Baumgaard fainted when the warrant was served by Constable Glass on Monday.
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Tillie Baumgaard
Anna Hibben
Jewelry Ad Teases Diamond Ring Purchase at Monument Place
An advertisement cites J. P. Mullally diamonds and jewelry at 28 Monument Place and touts Usena gold and silver polish as the best. It mentions new planes priced at $165 and a feed for horses, with Wulschner's and Dustiens Osta Deons metal pawn noted for fixtures.
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Monument Place
Veterans Parade Drenches Chicago With G A R Spirit
More than 30 000 veterans from 7 000 posts march in review for three hours led by Chief marshal Col. J H Wood. Commander in chief Shaw arrives escorted by Lafayette post New York as 50 battle flags from Columbia post Chicago are paraded and honored.
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Chicago
Col
J. H. Wood
Shaw
Lafayette
New York
Columbia Post
No. 706
Coliseum
Grand Army of the Republic
Palmer House
Gen. Miles
Miles
Bryan telegram Declines Reunion Appearances
Mr Bryan informs Executive Director Harper that with President McKinley detained in public business he declines to attend the reunion to avoid even a hint of partisanship.
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Bryan
Harper
McKinley
Mount Responds to Toast At Chicago G A R Banquet
At the Iron Brigade banquet during the G A R encampment in Chicago on Monday night Governor Mount answered the toast titled The new birth of our country with remarks reflecting on national renewal.
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Iron Brigade
Chicago
Gov. Mount
Ovation for D Arcos at Iron Brigade Banquet
Duke d Arcos the Spanish ambassador to the United States received a standing tribute at a Chicago G A R encampment banquet. Toastmaster McConnell led the audience in toasting him and General Bragg waved a Spanish flag as the Duke expressed gratitude and pride in the Iron Brigade.
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Chicago
Duke d‘Arcos
Minster
United States
Spain
Iron Brigade
McConnell
Duke d' Arcos
Gen
Bragg
Mr. McConnell
Duke d'Arcos
Santiago
Lake Front
Soldier from Eau Claire Reunited After Encampment Crash
Wm. H. White, a veteran from Eau Claire Wisconsin, traveled with his wife and children to the encampment. He became separated in the crash and after police searches failed he slept at detective headquarters. The distress drove him to insanity during the night.
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Chicago
Wm. H. White
Eau Claire
Wis
Dentist Worth Relocated and Advertising Blood Cure
The item notes Dr. Worth, a dentist, moved to 433 Stevenson Building and lists old telephone numbers. It advertises a blood cure with a claim of recovery and mentions contact details for appointments.
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C. BE. Worth
Stevenson Building
Tel
Beveridge to Tour West from Chicago to Omaha
Senator Beveridge plans a cross country speaking tour beginning in Chicago on September 25 in reply to Bryan. He departs September 26 at 6 30 p m for Minneapolis and continues to Fargo N D Helena Tacoma Portland San Francisco Salt Lake City Denver Topeka Omaha with a Kansas City stop en route.
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Senator Beveridge
Chicago
Wm. J.bryan
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Fargo
N. C
Helena
Mont
Tacoma
Wash
Portland
Ore
San Francisco
Salt Lake City
Denver
Topeka
Omaha
Kansas City
Pingree vows Republican ticket despite Hanna dislike
Detroit August 28 Gov Pingree comments on political stance this year he will vote Republican to oppose Hanna but would switch to Democrat if Michigan Legislature remains Republican and fails to repeal special railroad charters.
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Detroit
Mich
Pingree
Michigan
He’ll Work for Bryan A Young Indianapolis Attorney Switches Parties
Sherman Steele, a Notre Dame graduate and nephew of Gen T. Sherman, announces his shift from Republicans to the Democratic Party. His conversion is seen as a striking change with strong connections to James G. Blaine and Ohio Senator Ewing. Steele plans to campaign actively, aided by his oratorical gifts, as he weighs his political future.
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Sherman Steele
Indianapolis
Gen . T. Sherman
James G. Blaine
Mr. Steele
Ewing
Senator Ewing
Ohio
Notre Dame
F. L. McGhee
Minnesota
Ireland
Col
W. A. Pledger
Atlanta
Taggart
Gen. Taylor
South
Ma Bryan
Bryan Hinders Labor Day Chicago Speaking Tour
Lincoln August 28 Bryan prepared a lengthy personal speaking tour but will not travel Sunday. If he leaves Saturday night he would reach Chicago Sunday. he favors leaving Sunday night but will not. He wired for a Chicago area appointment and praised Mr Stevenson’s populist endorsement. platform principles.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Chicago
Vicechairman Johnson
Scripps-McRae Press Association
Stevenson
Kansas City
Stevenson Named Populist VP Arouses Antifusion Chief Parker
Chicago dispatch reports Jos Parker, antifusion leader, condemning Stevenson's nomination as populist vice president. He says fusion populists are absorbed by Democrats and will fail to appear on ballots in 31 states. Pettigrew and Butler offer cautious reactions while Butler plans support for Stevenson. Roosevelt is critiqued with a claim about San Juan troops and Roosevelt’s position.
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Chicago
Stevenson
Jos. Parker
Democracy
Pettigrew
Butler
Gov. Roosevelt
San Juan
Democratic activity reported for Indiana and Illinois races
Secretary McDonald predicts Indiana gold Democrats will support McKinley. Prof George H Mader of Corydon endorses McKinley and Roosevelt. Sept 5 meeting features Senator Fairbanks. Marion marching club debuts in new uniforms. Democratic meetings led by A M Sweeney and B F Shively with Bryan vignettes organized by Henry Freedman and others. German American clubs appoint officers and plan HQ. national pop committee meets in Chicago. Illinois governor candidate A C Van Tine forecasts surprise votes for both old parties.
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McDonald
State
Gold Democratic Committee
Indiana
McKinley
George H. Mader
Corydon
Roosevelt
John L. Griffiths
Senator Fairbanks
Marion Marching Club
Democratic Clubs’ Agitation Committee
Fred Grossart
Joseph Schaub
August Tamm
Julius Reinecke
National Pop Committee
Chicago
A. C. van Tine
Illinois
Letter Urges Daytime Democratic Paper For Workers
At a tent meeting on Monday night Charles P. Auginbaugh of 1110 Malottave read a letter urging the creation or procurement of a democratic afternoon newspaper for laboring men who lack time to read morning papers. The letter calls on the national organization to address workers needs.
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Charles P. Auginbaugh
Malottave
National
Democratic clubs grow nationwide amid Hearst push in Indiana
The Democratic National Association nears 2.2 million members as Indiana clubs expand under Bryan stalwarts led by J. F. Callen. A 1,240 member Indianapolis unit is described as the largest yet enrolled, with Helen Gougar expected to organize women auxiliaries. Meetings and tent events are planned at Sheldon Street and Hill Avenue venues through the week as branches unite and officers consider a statewide federation.
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Democratic State Committee
National Association of Democratic Clubs
National Association
J. F. Callen
Bryan Stalwarts
Hearst
Stalwarts
John Meddert
Fred Loftin
Harrison Ogborn
F. J. van Vorhis
T. A. Crutcher
Worth Wright
Capt. Brouse
Allen Jensnings
Helen Gougar
Sheldon-st
Hill-ave
Delaware and
South-sts
Henry Warrum
Mark Turner
Greene Smith
Salem Clarke
F. J. Reinhard
New Ward 1 Marching Club
Tom Hinson
Holt and Pickens Enter Bryan Field in Gilded Era
The New York Journal lists Sterling R. Holt S O Pickens August M Kuhn James L Keach and F J Van Verhis as Republicans seeking Bryan. All except Van Verhis have long been Democrats allied with the gala wing. Kuhn and Keach have aligned with the party for months while Holt and Pickens are away from the city and oppose the free silver plank in the Democratic platform.
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Bryan
New York Journal
Sterling R. Holt
S. O. Pickens
August M. Kuhn
James L.keach
F. J. van Verhis
van Verhis
Messrs. Kuhn
Keach
Messrs. Holt
Pickens
Leona Ludden and Al fred E Hay Wed in Madrid
Leona Ludden of Madrid Spain and Alfred E Hay an engineer were married by Justice Stout on Monday afternoon. The Justice was impressed by the Spanish bride noting her olive skin pearly teeth and sharp black eyes and calling her wonderfully pretty.
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Leona Ludden
Madrid
Spain
Alfred E. Hay
Justice Stout
Five Article Stock Includes Beds Mattresses and Boxes
The listing notes only five article types for sale: brass and iron beds, mattresses, springs, pillows, and dress boxes with up to date styles and prices. Monorasy at 10 Mageghureta avenue is referenced as the location.
Afro American Council meeting debates nonpartisan aims
About 200 delegates gathered in the Indiana state capitol for the third national Afro American Council convention. Speakers urged nonpartisanship, praised progress, and warned that mob violence harms all, with leaders from Indianapolis and national figures urging unity and civic rights.
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Henry Freedman
Edward W. Little
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