Conger Alive Appeal Reaches State Department Cipher Message
Minister Wu succeeds in delivering a cipher dispatch from Pekin stating Conger is alive up to that time and urging quick relief to avert massacre. The State Department confirms receipt of telegrams via Shanghai taotai and Shanghai consul general and forwards Conger’s reply through the same cipher channels.
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Secretary of State
Conger
State Department
Shanghai
Shantung
Taocti of
Tsung-li-yamen
Unknown Message Surfaces Behind Forgery Doubt
The ministers message remained unseen by Minister Wu while the State Department treats it as genuine, arguing forgery is impossible under the circumstances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ter Wu
State Department
Conger in Danger Urges Relief From Foreign Fire
Secretary Long dispatched a telegram to Admiral Remey at Che Foo reporting that Conger is under fire in a British legation. He telegraphs that only swift relief can avert a general massacre and urges all possible efforts for rescue.
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Washington
Long
Remey
Che Foo
Conger
Foreigners Reported Massacred in Pekin Crisis
Washington dispatch dated July 20 quotes Shanghai papers claiming all foreigners in Pekin were massacred. Consul-general Fowler in Chen’yo asks the Shantung governor for confirmation. The governor says Pekin’s last city jailers’ courier left July 11 and ministers were alive, but rebels broke into Pekin’s western city to kill.
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Washington
Fowler
Chen'yo
Shanghai
Pekin
Massa
Orders from Chaffee to proceed to Pekin with care
Washington July 20 Gen Chaffee will receive new instructions from Secretary Hay on his arrival in China. He is told to move without delay to Pekin to protect American lives and property while acting with other forces. The note says the country is not at war with China and to avoid international complications.
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Hay
China
Pekin
Emperor seeks French mediation in China
Paris telegraphs report Emperor Kwang Hsu asked Premier Delcasse for French mediation in China in a July 19 message relayed by Chinese minister Yu Keng. The telegram does not address the safety of foreigners in Pekin.
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Mier Delcasse
Emperor Kwang Hsu
China
Policy on China Outlined by Washington Cabine
Washington July 20 policy memo states the United States will not join powers in partitioning China. It seeks influence to deter slice of China, preserve territorial and governmental integrity per Hay note. The U S will not declare war, will join powers to restore order and punish guilty, and help establish a stable government.
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Washington
United States
China
Hay
Boxers plunder burn and threaten foreigners in Pekin
May 28 dispatch from Mrs. W. F. Walker in Pekin reports Boxers plundering and burning, forcing rail disruptions between Pekin and Tien-Tsin. US sailors arrive. missionaries seek protection as governments delay action. Walker notes plans to leave Pekin after conference and move toward Pei-Tai-Ho.
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R. T. Carr
New Jersey St
W. F. Walker
Pekin
United States
Tien-Tsin
Here
Pei-Tai-Ho
Esther
America
Che-Foo
Walker
Kill the Foreign Devil Army Emblems Rise in Defiant Attack
A Telegraph dispatch from Canton dated July 17 reports Chinese soldiers defy a vice regal order against ill treating foreigners by assaulting an American medical missionary and shouting Kill the foreign devil Six soldiers were beheaded in the incident with the story noted as continued on the newspaper's second page Eye Catarrh Try Hoyts Powder Blood Case referenced.
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London
Telegraph
Canton
Indiana Democrats Outline $13 500 Campaign Assessments
The Indiana Democratic state committee adjourned after setting campaign assessments for nominees totaling 13 500. Key sums include Governor 2 000 Lieutenant Governor 400 Secretary of State 2 000 Treasurer 2 000 Auditor 2 000 Supreme Court Reporter 700 Attorney General 1 000 Statistician 700 Superintendent 700 Supreme Court Judges 1 000 each. National committee ready to spend 500 000 if needed to win Indiana this fall.
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Democratic State Committee
Supreme Court
National Committee
Indiana
Durbin's Coming Promises Big Night at O P Morton Club
The O P Morton club readies a Friday program featuring Col W T Durbin and Fred Landis. Members recount a childhood prank on Landis when he slept in the Pennsylvania shops in Logansport, his face painted by workers amid much laughter.
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O. P. Morton Club
Col. W. T. Durbin
Fred Landis
Landis
Logansport
Pennsylvania
Democratic county convention appoints assistant sergeants at arms
These assistant sergeants-at-arms have been appointed for Saturday's democratic county convention. The list includes Timothy Griffin William Colbert M H Cain Charles Murphy W H Schmidt George Yarmouth Percy F Tail Frank Walcott Bernard Korbly James Ryan Henry Langenburg Joseph Bruce George Kuhn John Cronin W D Welsh F P Baker James Hignight John V W Monaghan D W Munden Joseph Pierson Samuel Pfindler Perry C Apple Wallace Mains Frank Klein James Blue C K Smith George Hardin.
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Timothy Griffin
Wiliam Colbert
M. H. Cain
Charles Murphy
W. H. Schmidt
George Yarmouth
Percy F. Tail
Frank Walcott
Bernard Korbly
James Ryan
Henry Langenburg
Joseph Bruce
George Kuhn
John Cronin
W. D. Welsh
F. P. Baker
James Hignight
John V W. Monaghan
D. W. Munden
Joseph Pierson
Knife Stabbing Case Sent to Grand Jury
Dan Rissey was sent to the grand jury on Friday for stabbing his best friend John Donnelly while intoxicated on W Maryland St. The only witness was A L Gross a deaf barber, who acted as interpreter. Donnelly wounded near the heart remains in concern as Riley testified his friendship but said he was too drunk to know his actions.
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Dan Rissey
John Donnelly
Maryland-st. A
L. Gross
Maryland St
Frank Groninger
Riley
Donnelly
Weather outlook and social event at Broad Ripple
Forecast for Indianapolis area through 8 p m July 21 calls for occasional thunder showers Friday night and possibly Saturday. Temperatures noted at 7 am 74, noon 83, and 2 pm 86. The Indianapolis Aquatic Club hosted a smoker on its house boat at Broad Ripple Thursday night featuring a negro boys music troupe and a five round boxing match between Ben Harper and Chip Caldwell.
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Indianapolis
Indianapolis Aquatic Club
Broad Ripple
Ben Harper
Chip” Caldwell
Indianapolis Military to Perform Concert on Bates House Balcony
The Indianapolis Military brand will stage its usual concert on the Bates House balcony this Saturday at 7 30 p m. Tickets or further details were not provided in the notice.
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Indianapolis
Bates House
Railroads and telephone firms face state tax board hearings
The State Tax Board will hear representatives from the C and E I and Big Four railroads Tuesday and Wednesday, L E and W Thursday, C H and J Friday, and the Elgin Joliet and Eastern Broad. About 125 telephone companies are to be taxed this year with a 40 increase. Assessments shift from pole to wire mileage though per mile rate drops, total assessment unchanged.
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Big Four
State Tax Board
H& J. Railroad
Elgin
Joliet & Eastern
Black Diamond Express To New York Advertised
Buffalo departure at noon on the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a la carte dining car service and luxurious parlor and day coaches en route to New York. New planes priced at 168 dollars are advertised at Wulschner's while Boaton's Hat Store promotes cheap hats.
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Black Diamond Express
Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
St Pauls New Chimes Ring in Welcome Sunday
A new 18 bells chime is installed in the St Pauls Evangelical Lutheran Church tower at McCarty and New Jersey streets. The bells, largest in Indiana, were crafted by the R W Van Duren Co of Cincinnati and weigh about 18 000 pounds total. They span C to G in the second octave enabling full chorals and hymns. the gift of the church youth and a longtime member.
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St. Paul’s Evangelical Lutheran Church
McCarty and
New
Duren Company
Cincinnati
St. Paul
Christchurch
Fund Rises to 15000 for Street Carnival Parade
Manager Hugh McGowan of the Street Railway Company proposes using street cars for floats at the carnival next fall and pledges to double his contribution if needed. Promoters expect half the needed funds by Saturday night as the drive already reaches fifteen thousand dollars.
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Hugh McGowan
Street Railway Company
Marvelous Escape From Broken Neck
W A Clark a painter of 916 Camp St employed by Fertig and Revers was struck on the neck by a board from the seventh floor of the Kew Vonnegut building on Washington St Friday. Doctors say it is a miracle his neck was not broken and he may have spinal trouble but is expected to recover. He walked to the dispensary.
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W. A. Clark
Camp St
Fertig & Revers
Kew
Vonnegut
Washington St
Barbecue Revival Sparks Night of Overflow Crowd
A Blaken street revival led by Rev. Griffin, dubbed God's prize fighter, drew a raucous crowd as chairs broke and dust flew. Two visiting preachers and several white women joined the shouts. Free barbecue and drinks offered at Howard and McClavnsts. Meetings nightly in West Indianapolis with plans for a 2000 seat hall and a St. Louis style revival. Sunday Jubilee singer Hawkins to attend.
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Blaken St
Griffin
Howard and McClavnsts
Reed
Mullen
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Hawkins
Witnesses Go Fishing in State Case
The state case against John Jennings and John Samuels, both colored, for assault tied to a fight was continued in criminal court until Tuesday. Some witnesses have gone fishing on White River, and the court cannot locate them. Judge Alford sharply rebuked Attorney Salem Clark for asking his own witness an impeaching question before the impeached testimony was introduced.
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John Jennings
John Samuels
White River
Alford
Salem Clark
Canteen Button Idea Questioned by Republican Leader
District 7 Republican committeeman Joseph B. Kealing doubts a button picturing a canteen will win favor with Republicans. He believes other designs may be chosen that avoid misinterpretation.
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Joseph B. Kealing
Blacksmith Metten Incarcerated After Violence Charge
Frank A Metten a 60 year old blacksmith from Arsen akave was jailed Friday after being declared insane. He was arrested for violence following a recent incident in which he choked his wife almost to death.
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Frank A. Metten
Arsenakave
Man Refuses Payout After Creek Rescue Trial Reaches Supreme Court
Marion Retherford of Grant county sued Highley after rescuers led by Retherford and William Miller saved Highley’s wife from a creek during a 1898 freshet and earned a $1,000 reward he then refused to pay. The case escalated to the supreme court as Highley appeals the judgment.
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Supreme Court
Marion Retherford
Pipe Creek
Mier
Grant County
Highley
Retherford
William Miller
Vandalia defines new flag station near Terre Haute
The Vandalia rail line sets up a flag station 30 miles east of Terre Haute at Hadden-Knowe. Corporal Hughes leads 18 recruits en route to Fort Sheridan to join the Fifth Infantry bound for China. A new trial is granted in Hardwick versus McGarvey over $1,000 damages after a Majestic building death. Local officers and officers in residence address a campfire hosted by the Seventieth regiment at Bethany Park with several named speakers.
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Milles
Terre Haute
Hadden-Knowe
Charles Hughes
Indianapolis
Fort Sheridan
Fifth Infantry
China
G. E. Hardwick
Charles McGarvey
Hardwick
Majestic
Col
Merrill
Seventieth Regiment
Bethany Park
Dan Ransdell
Maj
Graham
Lafayette
G. W. Grubbs
Martinsville
R. M. Smock
John E. Cleland
A. W. Reagan
Mooresville
Lieut. Bennett
Shelbyville
Lieut. Sander Long
Midsummer Shot Highlights Limited Club Scores
The report notes Elmer Neal posting the best score of the day at 260 in a midsummer shooting event. B H Tripp followed with 127 as the second best. Clubs were closed Thursday afternoon.
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Elmer Neal
H. Tripp
Alleged malpractice dispute over Dr Brown and Mrs Gess
William Gess, a colored rag picker, sues the city over his wife Anna Gess treatment by Dr Brown at the dispensary. He alleges a May injection led to a swollen arm, hospital stay, and alleged insanity labeling by officials. Doctors dispute insanity and morphine use. amputation was avoided and healing occurred.
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William Gess
E. Wabash Sr
Anna
Brown
Chesapeake St
Ife
Smock and Lockman
Gess
Ludlow
New York Store Picnic At Broad Ripple Field Day
The first annual field day and picnic of New York store employees drew 400 clerks in a parade of five special cars. Prizes included silk ties, umbrellas, gloves, and other goods as events ranged from races to a tug of war. Managers and workers waved ribbons and cheered as Gay reviewed the procession before an evening dance and prize awards.
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New York
Broad Ripple
Park
Gay
Real Estate Bar 4 Gains Promised in THE SUNS Ad Section
Rare real estate bargains and bar-4 gains are highlighted in THE SUNS popular liners on page A7. Additional appealing wants are listed in the same issue. The notices promise payment and feature entries possibly including Mr. Kealing and Joseph Kealing in a Friday context.
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4 SUN
Threatening Letter Targets Finley Anderson in Powers Case
A Louisville dated letter threatening Finley Anderson, a witness in the Powers case, warns of death if he testifies against John Powers. The note, signed by F A and bearing skull and crossbones, accuses Anderson of lying and references Goebel’s fate.
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Georgetown
Finley Anderson
Powers
Louisville
John Powers
Pp. S
F. A
Taylor
Young Woman Testifies In Powers Case Goebel Shooting
Miss Annie Weist of Louisville testified in the Powers trial describing the Goebel shooting scene at the auditor's office in Frankfort and noting three shots toward the secretary of state's office. Susie Snuffer of Williamsburg read a letter from Caleb Powers in which he warned of fighting if robbed and stated he would rather fight than be robbed.
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Georgetown
Annie Weist
Louisville
Frankfort
Goebel
Powers
Secretary of State
Youtsey
Goa
House of Representatives
Beckham Wins Nomination For Governorship In Kentucky
In Lexington Tennessee Governor Beckham wins the Democratic nomination at 3 a.m. Friday to seek a second term. The platform backs the national party, calls for Goebel law changes, ensures party representation on election boards, condemns Goebel's assassination, and supports civil liberty. The Beckham administration is endorsed and the militia controversy from 1899 is cited.
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National Democratic
Goebel
Gov. Bradley
Iss
Gov. Beckham
Resolutions Committee
Beckham
Disputed Hartman Grove Lease Faces Void Claim
August, William and Frederick Hartman and Hattie Bremen file a cross complaint against Irvington residents seeking to void the Hartman Grove lease. They allege illegal immoral practices were allowed by the present contract and that the grove was leased by their deceased father to stop such acts. The suit mentions a provision prohibiting immoral acts and a travelers’ boon related to Wild Strawberry cures.
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William and
Frederick
Hartman
Hattie
S. Bremen
Irvington
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