Cupid Couples to Wed in Michigan Matrimonial Club
Aug 5. Fifteen Starke County couples will travel to St Joseph Michigan to marry in unison with several hundred spectators. They formed a matrimonial club and paid dues to cover expenses. All will wed at once in a single ceremony. Meanwhile Constable Lang and the father of Ted Darnall race Joe Decatur II as authorities pursue the suspected murderer. The race will feature horse finish on a farm as the pair try to warn Darnell to flee.
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Constab le Lang
Ted” Darnall
Joe Decatur
Darnell
Jack Ingram
Dana
Allied troops capture Tien-Tsin in wall breach victory
Allied forces breach the wall of the Chinese walled city at Tien-Tsin and seize all forts after an attack beginning July 14. Chinese forces were routed. losses for allies on Thursday to Saturday total about 800, with Russians and Japanese suffering the heaviest casualties.
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London
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Admiral Remey confirms report from Che Foo
Washington reports a dispatch from Admiral Remey dated July 17 describing wounded and killed among Marines and Army at Tien Tsin with total losses stated as 775 killed or wounded, and an overall 215 total losses. allies hold the city and forts as Admiral Seymour returns to the fleet and Admiral Alexieff is the ranking officer ashore.
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Washington
Remey
Liscum
Regan
Lee
Noyes
Brewster
Bookmiller
Naylor
Lawton
Hammond
Waldron
Seymour
Admiral Alexieff
Tien-Tsin
Reinforcements Urged To Hold Tien-Tsin
London reports from Tien-Tsin that Japanese forces have landed three shiploads of troops horses water tanks and stores at Taku. Despite rains officers say Pekin could be reached before roads fail but European commanders doubt. Allies may need strong reinforcements or abandon the position.
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London
Daily Express
Tien-Tsin
Taku
Pekin
Ministers Were Safe July 9 Washington Bulletin
The state department bulletin reports Chinese ministers in Washington safe after a telegram from Viceroys and Shen in Shanghai dated July 16. It notes efforts to protect ministers, warns destruction of Tien Tsin would hinder restoration for a century, and mentions Earl Li Hung Chang being reassigned to North China as viceroy of Chih Li.
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Washington
State Department
Lieu Kun Yi
Shang Chih Tung
Nankin
Wu Chang
Shen
Shanghai
London
Tien-Tsin
Li Hung Chang
North China
Chih Li
100000 Troops to Besiege Shanghai
London dispatch reports 100000 Chinese troops armed with Mausers encamped within 40 miles of Shanghai. They are said to be ready to besiege the city if allied forces attack the Wao Sung forts, with foreigners in Pekin already affected by Chinese shells and Gen Tung noted for leading the final rush against the legations.
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London
Shanghai
Globe
Wao Sung
Pekin
No Anti-Chinese Outbreak Felt in San Francisco
San Francisco on July 17 reports Chief of Police Sullivan stating there is no local anti-Chinese sentiment despite Peikin atrocities. He notes no need for extra Chinatown patrols as calm remains in the area.
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San Francisco
Pekin
Sullivan
East
Chinatown
Chicago Police Protect Chinese Residents From Boxer Threats
Chicago chief of police Ripley issued a stringent order to guard Chinese residents against possible attacks sparked by Boxer atrocities. The move aims to avert international incidents affecting indemnification demands.
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Chicago
Ripley
Bromide Act Echoes Bromo War on Drugs
Fragmentary OCR notes reference Bromo act parallels with BROMIDE and Taxatti Bo Quinine. The text mentions availability and Greggista 260 in a political or regulatory context, but content is incomplete and unclear.
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Greggista
Indiana's Soldiers Offer for China Protection
Governor Mount telegram to President McKinley states Indiana had three regiments and three Peltonen fully equipped for service and offers protection for American citizens in China. The message underscores Indiana's readiness and commitment during tense international events.
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Indiana
Ships Fired On Near Aigun Amid Amur Tensions
London telegrams report the Amur governor stating that the steamer Michel and five other vessels bound for Blagoveschensk were halted by Chinese fire near Aigun as they passed. Russian officers claimed orders to block navigation. Capt. Krivtzofft was seized, wounded Col. Goldschmidt and two Cossacks. The Michel reached Blagoveschensk with damage.
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London
Daily Telegraph
St. Petersburg
Amur
Michel
Karbarooka
Wlndivestock
Aigun
Krivitzofft
Col. Goldschmidt
Blagovzestchensk
Col. Goldachmidt
Krivtzoff
Algun
Navy department receipt of summary on Tuesday
Washington July 17 The Navy Department reported receipt of the following information on Tuesday detailing ongoing military measures and schedule updates from official sources.
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Washington
Navy Department
Commander Wilde Reports Oregon Through Simonoseki
From Commander Wilde, dated Tuesday at Moji Japan, the Oregon passes through the Simonoseki straits en route to Kure. All well.
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Wilde
Moji
Japan
Oregon
Simonoseki Straits
Kure
Capture of Tien-Tsin Boosts Allied Pekin Advance
Washington reports the capture of Tien-Tsin as a significant Allied success vital to plans toward Pekin. The base promises strong operations and morale impact, despite Chinese forces holding fortified positions and the high cost of the victory noted by Admiral Remey.
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Washington
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
Remey
Fearful Chinese in New York Take Precautions
In New York Chinatown a secret fear grips residents over Boxer violence in China. Celestials report no danger, yet take precautions by locking doors and buying firearms. Pickets guard the district and police and detectives tighten controls to prevent attacks.
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New York
Chinatown
China
Chinatown Laundrymen Attacked by Crowds in Washington
Charley Mora and Wah Kee Chinese laundrymen were assaulted Monday night by crowds of young men. Mora was struck on the jaw and Kee suffered a big scalp wound from a brick thrown through his laundry door. Violence followed accusations of Boxers, with police seeking the assailants.
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Washington
Charley Mora
Wah Kee
Mora
Kee
China
Reinforcements Needed After Tien-Tsin Victory
London reports danger of overrating Allied victory at Tien-Tsin. Allied troops still require reinforcements to repel a larger Chinese attack. Chinese forces move south toward Tien-Tsin, while Japanese commanders seek a push to Fekin before the rains. Other commanders advocate waiting until September with 50,000 troops.
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London
Tien-Tsin
Tien- Tsin
Fekin
Emperor William Seeks Lead in China Crisis Plan
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor William plans to steer the response to the Chinese settlement crisis. He favors uniting powers to approve a program of military action and reportedly supports the total destruction of Pekin and the creation of a new coastal capital.
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Berlin
William
Pekin
Mission Destroyed By Boxers Near Korean Frontier
Secretary of State received a dispatch from American minister in Korea reporting that on Saturday Boxers destroyed a Catholic mission three miles from the Korean frontier.
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Washington
Allén
Korea
Pope Orders Prayer for Allied China Campaign
Rome reports that allied forces marching on Pekin will be led by a Japanese officer with a German general as chief of staff. The pope has ordered prayers for the success of international troops in China across 360 Roman Catholic churches.
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Rome
Pekin
China
Harry N. Woods Dies After Complicated Intestinal Disease
Harry N. Woods, 87, died at St Vincent's hospital after weeks of illness. A medical consult found a diseased stomach and a surgical opening revealed adherent small intestines tied by growth. Doctors called the case a remarkable fuse and noted the long growth preceded his death.
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Harry N. Woods
St.Vincent's Hospital
First of 400 cases: Woods dies leaving large family
Mr Woods born in the old house at the angle of Pennsylvania Street and Massachusetts Avenue. He was a Marion club member. Surviving siblings include Horace Woods of Woods livery barn, Charley H Frank G and two sisters Mrs Thomas Berry and Mrs F E Morrison now abroad. Funeral from Mrs Berry's home 1025 North Meridian Street Thursday morning. Burial at Crown Hill.
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Mr. Woods
Woods
Angle
Pennsylvania St
Massachusetts Ave
Marion Club
Horace Woods
Charley H
Frank G
Thomas Berry
F. E. Morrison
Meridian St
Crown Hill
Bryan Nomination Rally Could Fill Newby Oval
Local Democrats debate where to reveal William Jennings Bryan's presidential nomination. Newby Oval draws interest for open air display with 17 000 seats and planned grandstands. Monon and Lake Erie trains plus streetcar lines would ease access, while costs to repair St Clair park deter use unless a 30000 price is covered.
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Oval
Monon
Lake Erie
E. M. Johnson
St. Clair Park
Powers
Lew Wallace Denies National Anti Imperialist Role
Gen Lew Wallace flatly denies reports he will preside at an Indianapolis convention of the Anti Imperialistic league on August 16 and 17. He says he is not anti expansionist but supports amending the constitution to require a United States vote on territorial expansion. He mentions Cuba and Canada but excludes the Philippines and plans to back straight party tickets while opposing a national ticket.
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Lew Wallace
The
Anti-imperialistic League
Indianapolis
United States
Cuba
Canada
Philippines
Mrs Grinley Discharged From Stabbing Charge
Mrs Mary Grinley was discharged from a charge of stabbing her husband Tuesday. Judge Daly stated he believed she was guilty in all probability, but there was no evidence to show guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.
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Mary Grinley
Weather forecast for Indianapolis area
The 36 hour forecast ends at 8 8 p m July 18. Cooler and occasional rain expected tonight with fair conditions Tuesday night and Wednesday. Temperature at 7 am is 76 degrees.
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Indianapolis
Rain Force Doubleheader In Chicago Ball Game
Tuesday afternoon game with Chicago was called off at 2 p m due to rain and wet grounds. A doubleheader will be played Wednesday with the first game called at 2 p m Ladies enter free with escort as two ladies attend. Barnes Kellum and Milligan will pitch the games.
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Chicago
Barnes
Kellum
Milligan
Seaton's Hat Store Ad Lets Prices Speak Truth
An old line from Seaton's Hat Store proclaims straw hats are cheap but insists the store never misrepresents prices. Jewelers J. P. Mullally at 38 Cireys Street is also noted in the fragment.
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Seaton’s
Ter
J. P. Mullally
Cireys i
Too Expensive Litter-Box Contract Divides City Council
In a heated push for a bond ordinance, ex-city clerk Stuckmeyer promotes litter-box street venders while opponents question legality. The dispute centers on sidewalk obstruction, city revenue share, and potential political influence tied to Mayor Taggart and allied Republicans and Democrats.
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Stuckmeyer
Johnson
Dore
Perrott
Charley Stuckmeyer
Taggart
Board of Works
Robertson transfers property for 46000 dollars
Alexander M Robertson and Carrie F Robertson transfer to Augustus L Mason the property two doors north of New York street on the south side of Massachusetts avenue for 46000 dollars.
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Alexander M
Carrie F. Robertson
Augustus L. Mason
New York St
Massachusetts Ave
Powers Said He Would Kill Goebel Trial Testimony
Georgetown Ky July 11 Powers trial resumed with sensational testimony from Finley Anderson son of Barbourville hotel owner. Anderson testified Powers boasted of killing Goebel to secure a legislature majority and that Goebel would never be governor. He described plans to summon men and arrange a train while Powers flushed under cross examination.
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Finley Anderson
Barbourville Hotel
Powers
Goebel
Anderson
John L. Powers
Wharton Golden
Charles Finley
Robert Noaks
Young Andersen
Cincinnati
Col. Campbell
Joe Owens
Georgetown
Campbell
Dog for sale in The Suns popular liners page seven
A dog offers for sale appears in The Suns liners on page seven along with other wants including real estate bargains horses and wagons and cameras. The notice invites readers to read the liners which pay.
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SUN
Barbers Elect Leaders at Union Meeting
At a Monday night meetin g of the boss barbers R O Hosea was elected president and John Keightley vice president of the union The journeymen will meet in the Stevenson building Tuesday night to perfect the union started last week Secretly the bosses swore never to disclose the questions discussed Preachers have been urging the bosses to close on Sunday
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Boss Barbers
R. O. Hosea
John Keightley
Journeymen Barbers
Stevenson Bulding
John Claire Bedford harness maker fined for drunkenness
John Claire a Bedford harness maker was fined one dollar for drunkenness. He arrived in town with sixty dollars on Monday but when found by police Monday night he had twenty five cents remaining.
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John Claire
Bedford
Streight Circle Row Splits G A R Ladies Group
The Streight circle members, the former G A R faction, met at 8 Delaware Street Monday night, initiated three, and barred any reference to the old circle. Mrs A D Streight sought withdrawal from the original circle last Friday but was refused. Both factions seek to prove rights to the name amid state confusion. Mrs Streight resigns, while Frisco Chinese ready to fight under the American flag.
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Streight
Delaware St
A. D. Streight
Frisco
Stopover Policy At Niagara Falls For Westbound Passengers
Passengers holding tickets from the West bound for New York or Philadelphia via the Lehigh Valley Railroad may take a stopover at Niagara Falls without any additional charge. This applies to passengers continuing to their destinations on the same itinerary.
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Niagara Falls
New York
Philadelphia
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Dentist EB Worth Plans ROM Building
EB Worth, a dentist, announces plans for a ROM building project. Details indicate removal of 433 Stevenson and a new Ole Tel line 29788. The notice cites company activity and upcoming steps.
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Eb’ Worth
Stevenson
Ole
Bryan shifts to imperialism and trusts in campaign push
Bryan accepts imperialism as the chief issue. He plans a Indianapolis speech on August 8 focusing on imperialism and trusts, while prioritizing party unity. Chairman Jones mentors Stevenson at Minnetonka as they align on issues. Silver is downplayed by key figures, with emphasis on Colorado, Wyoming, Montana and the Dakotas where it may be pressed.
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Jones
Stevenson
Indianapo
Bryan
Minnetonka
Minn
Towne
George Fred Williams
Tatvin
Kentucky
Colorado
Wyomina
Montana
Dakotas
Democrats Outline Plans For Saturday Convention
County democratic chairman Sullivan announces committees for the upcoming Saturday convention. The platform group includes Dunn Gavin Spaan Schrader Ayres Mahoney Reveal Sweeney Cooper. Organization lists Brown Renihan Gray Harrison Schaub. Credentials feature Ayres McKain Cox Mortlaity Lauck Mooney. The call sets Friday primaries and states voters must deposit only one ballot. Candidates offered include treasurer sheriff prosecutor coroner and district 1 and 3 commissioners surveyor and assessor. District 5 Democrats schedule a large July 26 congressional convention with Kern and Williams among attendees. District committeeman Horner is set for nomination.
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Jacob P. Dunn
Frank A. Gavin
Henry Spaan
Frederick Schrader
Levi P. Ayres
John H. Mahoney
William O. Reveal
Andrew M. Sweeney
John J. Cooper
Edgar A. Brown
James Renihan
Pierre Gray
Theodore F. Harrison
Joseph Schaub
Alexander C. Ayres
Arthur A. McKain
Millard Cox
James Mortlaiity
Anthony A. Lauck
Wm.j. Mooney
Income tax plank in official Democratic platform draft
Lincoln Neb July 17 The official draft of the Democratic national platform adopted at Kansas City includes a special plank endorsing the income tax. Robert Rose Bryan's stenographer verified the document and Bryan plans to advocate a strong income tax in his opening Indianapolis speech on August 8.
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Lencoln
Neb
Kansas City
Robert Rose
Bryan
Indianapolis
Roosevelt in Minnesota Amid Republican Club Convention
Theodo Roosevelt dominates the Minnesota Republican Club convention scene in St Paul with a grand welcome. Gov Roosevelt arrives to thunderous ovation and tours the city in an open carriage before addressing grateful crowds at the Minnesota club.
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St, Paul
Minn
Theodo Roosevelt
National League of Republican Clubs
Rough Rider
Roosevelt
Hitand
Ryan House
Citi
Minnesota Club
Kumassi Relieved Fumsu British Gold Coast July
Captain Willcocks relieved Kura besieged by rebels since April and found the garrison strong. Frederick Hodgson and Lal Hodgson escaped to the coast after hardship. Walter Davis, a colored man, attacked Fred Milleman near the canal bank. Milleman was left drained after a clawed grab.
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Fumsu
British Gold Coast
Willcocks
Kura
Walter Davis
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