Pekin Massacre Report From Shanghai Dispatch
A Shanghai dispatch to the Daily Mail cites a native employee who escaped Pekin. He says most legation residents were dead or hopeless, and that Sir Robert Hart died on July 2. Li Hung Chang is held as a hostage awaiting proof of foreigners’ safety. word of survivors is promised within five days. Foreign relief columns are said to be forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Hart
Li Hung
Pekin
Shang Li
Taku
International board to conduct China war urged
Washington July 26 reports say an international board of strategy would run the China war if the United States has a say. The idea suppresses national pride by giving the commanding officer from each nation a seat on a single allied leadership panel. General Chaft ee is instructed to preserve American forces and act with the allies within plenary powers, though no precedent exists for uniting so many nationalities into one command.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
International Board of Strategy
Chaffee
War Department
Native fears rise as troops near Canton city
In Canton on July 26 natives grow uneasy fearing foreign troops may attack. The local mandarin, influenced by local feeling, asked on Wednesday about British intentions, signaling rising tensions in the city.
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Canton
Mining the Rivers in China During Li Hung Chang Visit
A Shanghai dispatch reports mines are being laid by Chinese in major rivers while warlike preparations persist. The timing coincides with Li Hung Chang's visit, and suspicions about his true aims are rising.
Navy dispatch from Taku reports on Tientsin actions
The navy department received a dispatch via Che-Foo from Admiral Remy dated July 24 at Taku, July 2, stating Col Meade confines Mare Island hospital for rheumatism and Maj Walter takes command of the regiment. It asserts that obtainable information clears marines of any imputation of burning houses or looting at Tientsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Remy
Taku
Che-Foo
Col. Meade
Mare Island Hospital
Maj
Walter
Tiert-Tsin
Disturbances Spread in Korea Amid Regional Tensions
Beoul and Chemulpo report growing unrest in Korea as combat spreads. Chinese forces killed 80 Russians at Antung and defeated others moving toward Port Arthur to Pyong Yang. survivors reach Wiju. A leading paper calls for government to side with Russia to permit Japan's troop deployment to Korea.
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Yokohama
Beoul
Chemulpo
Korea
Antung
Port Arthur
Pyong Yang
Wiju
Russia
Japan
Foreigners at Hai Nan face peril colonial dispatch
A Hong Kong dispatch reports Hai Nan governor cannot protect foreigners any longer. American missions urge Consul Wildman to deploy a warship to rescue them. Three men three women and three children are believed murdered. The island, 300 miles southwest of Hong Kong, is claimed by France.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
Hai Nan
Wildman
Local Jewelry Offerette by J P Mullally at Circle 28
An advertisement notes a safe purchase for a child and promotes a general line of jewelry and spectacles from J P Mullally located at 28 Circle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. P. Mullally
Circle
Cox Seeks State Senate as Gas Meter Debate Divides Democrats
Ex-police judge Charles E. Cox weighs a state senate bid with allies urging candidacy while many Democratic hopefuls condemn gas meters. Organizers say most candidates oppose meters, citing costs and consumer rights. several named figures deny candidacy.
Democrats favor Burke in looming congressional race
Democrats accept friends of James E McCullough that he is not in the race and anticipate Frank E Burke as the nominee. Praise for Booker continues but Burke is still believed to be the likely nominee with broad Democratic support forming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James E. McCullough
Frank E. Burke
Booker
Burke
Hoover Case Continued Over Milk Adulteration Charge
The case of Harry Hoover dairyman at Thirtieth Street and Broadway was continued in police court Thursday pending further chemical tests. James Wilson testified he bought two gallons of milk from a stranger that morning for Dr. Robinson’s home on N Alabamast. Dr. Geis says signs of the poison may vanish soon and a conviction hinges on cooperation between the defendant's chemist and the city chemist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harry Hoover
Thirtieth-st
Broadway
James Wilson
Robinson
N. Alabamast
Geis
Pittsburg Printer Hurt In Fortville Wreck
J. C. Sullivan a Pittsburg printer suffered a broken leg and a badly bruised head and was taken to St Vincent's hospital after being caught in wreckage near the track at Fortville when two cuts of cars collided Thursday morning while he stood nearby on Wednesday
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. C. Sullivan
Pittsburg
St. Vincent's Hospital
Fortville
Star Pointer and Guy Wilkes Appraised On Tax Duplicate
Cleveland July 2 Star Pointer the race horse once bought by ex Congressman W J White for 15000 was added to the tax duplicate at 69 dollars 50 cents. Fellow racer Guy Wilkes also valued at 69 dollars 50 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Star Pointer
W. J. White
Guy Wilkes
Pants Sale Tomorrow At Bargain Price
A brief item notes pants priced at 1.95 tomorrow, signaling a progress sale on durable apparel. Deals center on midrange garments as shoppers anticipate lower costs and increased stock.
What Happened to 40000 Park Fund in City Hall Scandal
Mayor Taggart and Controller Johnson held a long secret finance talks about a missing park fund of 40000 dollars. They fear council approval for a 125000 dollar temporary loan before Aug 1, while the city shows a small cash balance and ongoing expenses. The piece covers city funds, delinquent licenses, and political maneuvering ahead of elections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Taggart
Johnson
Wisconsin Bridge Company
Park Board
Board of Works
Board of Safety
Water Company
New Ice Concern Enters The Field In Indianapolis
The National ice delivery company led by Charles A. Naughton plans ten cent ice per hundred with 500 car loads contracted. Ice will be dumped at Bee line yards, wagons ready by Sept 1, and prices rise for delivered ice. Backers include Cincinnati and Chicago interests. a 500 worker factory is envisioned with an undetermined location. Naughton praises Indianapolis streets as ideal for ice wagon business.
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Bee Line
Cincinnati
Indiana
Indianapolis
Chicago
Naughton
Mr. Naughton
James French
Robert Reynolds
J. M. Cullen
Tippecanoe County Officials Appeal to Supreme Court
The Tippecanoe County commissioners have appealed to the state supreme court in the case against David H. Flynn former county clerk to compel payment of fees collected during his tenure into the county treasury. Judgment in the lower court favored Flynn.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tippecanoe County
Supreme Court
David H. Flynn
Fis
Indiana ice king vows to defend trade against new company
Sterling R. Holt declares in a bold statement that Cincinnati and Chicago winds warn of a price war. He pledges not to sit idly while a new company tries to capture trade and asserts local ice firms can endure a costly fight, arguing freight costs make ten cent sales unprofitable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sterling R. Holt
Indiana
Cincinnati
Chicago
Romance Snatched From Military Life in Camp Kitchen
In Indianapolis a National Guard camp relives romance and discipline amid review day duties. Private Adkins faces court martial for sleeping on guard while Corporal Nichols faces a porch incident with a local family. Battery A hosts an Irish wake and a stag dance, as 24 hours in the camp kitchen dampen romantic notions. Officials debate rail rates for a political meeting, with Democrats pressing discrimination claims and Indianapolis seeking relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Adkins
Battery A
Maj. Gilbert
Nichols
Indianapolis
Prisoner Foiled In Pepper Escape Plot
Deputy sheriff A W Wiltsie narrowly escaped loss of his eye as prisoner Hart, awaiting transfer for petty larceny, concealed red pepper on his sleeve and may have planned to blind the deputy and escape. Hart is believed to have planned the attack during court. Mabel Johnson sued her husband William for divorce, alleging he left a year ago with another woman. Hollweg and Reese ask federal court to declare Harrisburg resident H Frank Strain bankrupt, claiming a debt of $1,000 and insolvency.
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Hari
W.lsie
Mabel Johnson
William
Hollweg & Reese
H. Frank Strain
Harrisburg
Denunciation of premiums at building and loan convention
A small group attended the United States league of building and loan convention. Julius Stern of Chicago spoke on obstacles to associations and future guidance, while Carroll D. Wright’s paper was read by the secretary. Gerald Fitzgerald of Grand Rapids urged abolishing premiums for money, arguing they serve no morale or legal purpose now that ample funds are available.
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United States League of Building and Loan
Julius Stern
Chicago
Carroll D. Wright
United States Labor Commissioner
United States
Gerald Fitzgerald
Grand Rapids
Mich
Political Arena Dispatch on GOP Campaign Roles
Editor Murat Halstead to aid the Republican National Committee in Chicago campaign work. Thousands seek work at Republican national headquarters in Chicago with endorsements by state committeemen before appointments. Ohio editor McClure predicts a McKinley victory and a strong Ohio majority. Michigan Democrats nominate a ticket led by Governor Maybury and named state officials.
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Murat Halstead
Republican National Committee
Chicago
Republican National Headquarters
McClure
Ohio State Journal
Columbus
Lentz
Ohio
McKinley
Car Backed Into Wagon Injury Claims Conductor Carelessness
Joseph Farnsworth, driver for Putnam Creamery, is homebound at 1221 N Senate Ave with injuries after a street car backed into his wagon at Fort Wayne Avenue and Alabama Street. Farnsworth says the car failed to take the switch and the conductor was not on the rear platform. He jumped as the wagon was pushed along, contents spilled.
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Senate-ave
Fort Wayne-ave
Alabamast
Farnsworth
Evangelist Griffin Draws Large Crowds in West Indianapolis
The Texas Evangelist Griffin preaches at tent meetings in West Indianapolis with both White and Negro attendees. A special sermon for Hebrews is planned for Friday night as religious excitement rises and meetings attract large crowds.
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Griffin
Indianapolis
Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York by Lehigh Valley RR
A Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers a pleasant journey with every comfort. Passengers enjoy smooth service, scenic views, and a relaxed travel pace typical of daylight trains of the era.
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Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New pianos at Wulschner's Schissel's Bath sale
New pianos offered for sixteen dollars at Wulschner's Schissel's Swimming Bath located at West and Cancl. The notice lists price and location with a casual sale vibe.
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Wulschner
Schissel’s Swimming Bath
West and
Cancl
Temp
Peter Kealing's Death Ends Pioneer Indianapolis Blacksmith Era
Peter Kealing a pioneer mechanic and blacksmith died from acute dysentery on a Wednesday evening He came from Germany to Marion county and after arriving worked at the Nation and Brookville roads intersection He fell from a wagon four years ago and never recovered He is survived by a widow and children Mrs BD Lancaster Mrs William H Lewig Mrs Louis Morgan Mrs Ralph H B Kennington Dr J M Spencer and Attorney Joseph B Kealing
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Peter Kealing
America
Germany
Marion County
Nationst
Brookville
BD. Lancaster
William H. Lewig
Louis Morgan
Ralph HB. Kennington
J. M. Spencer
Joseph B. Kealing
Weather Forecast for Indian Spells and Vicinity
Forecast covers 36 hours to 8 p.m. July 27. Fair weather expected, with a warmer Thursday night and fair conditions on Friday. Temperatures recorded: 7 a.m. 67, noon 78, 2 p.m. 72.
Bethany Park Features Sham Battle by Boys' Brigade
At Bethany Park Thursday the Boys' prigrade under Capt Thomas Teggart Jr staged a sham battle to marching patriotic music from the Plainfield reform school band. Secretary Orcutt filed his annual report as events planned for Friday include Christian union day and an illustrated lecture by John L Brandt on the Briton and the Boer. Memorial notices for A M Atkinson will be held Friday and Rev L L Carepenter, longtime Bethany association president, will speak.
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Bethany Park
Prigrade
Thomas Teggart
Plainfield
Orcutt
Christian Union
John L. Brandt
Nevices
A. M. Atkinson
L. L. Carepenter
Bethany Association
Will Apeek
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Shanghai
Daily Mail
Board OF Strategy
Kingdom Come
Shanghai Dispatch
Li Hung Chang
Col. Meade III
Charles E. Cox
State Senate
Andrew M. Sweeney
Henry Harmening
W. B. McDonald
New Augusta
Richard M. Coleman
J. M. Laiff
John Blus
Henry 5. Cox
D. T. Praigg
Joseph Bristow
W.W.W. Robbins
Emmet C. Ryan
Wm. E. Bailey
Wm. H. Beerman
Clarence Wier
J. W. Hungate
Lawrence Township
Frank E. Walcott
Senate
John H. Kingsbury
House
Charles E., Cox
Tom Taggart
Henry C. Cox
John Blue
Emmett C. Ryan
Ye Burke
Hoover
Uncle Sam
Mr. Johnson
Bookwalter
Charles Bookwalter
Republian
Controller Johnson
NEW Ice Concern
the National Ice Delivery Company
Charles A. Naughton
Mr. Holt
Bryan
National Guard
Gov. Mount
Barnett
Bryan and
Stevenson
Martin
Case
Indianapolis Passenger Association
Taggert
National Committee
Indianapolis Board of Trade, Commercial Club
Indiana Railroads
Indiana Committee
Walsh
Executive Committee
Wiltsie
A. W. Wiltsie
Thursty
Charles Farley
Jeffersonville
Hart ‘Was On
Ppsmiums
Michigan
Wm. C. Maybury
John W. Ewing
Charles F. Sundstrom
State Land Office
George Winans
Hiram B Wadson
James O'Hara
Stephen H. Langdon
Joseph Farnsworth
Nam Creamery Company
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