Great Disaster to Foreigners Attacks in Tien Tsin
Foreign consulates and concessions at Tien Tsin suffer extensive destruction amid bombardment. Reports say fifteen hundred foreigners killed. German gunboat crewman Hans dies. Russian troops occupy the railway station as relief forces are urged. Boxers fight alongside Chinese troops. foreign garrison 3,000 to 3,500 strong. Continuous fighting described over thirty-six hours with fires in several native-occupied areas.
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Shanghai
Ture
Saus
Tien Tein
Hans
Iltis
Taku
China
Portsmouth
Naval Brigade
Chiis
Peilo
Nashville
London
Cheefon
Tien Tsin
Tien-Tsin Battle Report Widens Foreign Danger
Acting Navy Secretary Hackett confirms a cable from Admiral Kempff that Tien-Tsin is under bombardment and that the American consulate and foreign concessions are being destroyed. A relief party of 130 marines under Maj. Welter sails to aid the city as fighting intensifies.
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Washington
Hackett
Admiral Kempff
Che-Iroo
Tien-Tsin
Maj
Welter
London
Kempff
United States Navy Department
Adlapateh
Berlim
Foo
Admiralty
Bruce
Taku
Chefu
Inehbler
Tien-Taly
Fien-Tsir
Hongkong
Wei- Hai-Wei
Yokohama
Pekin
Seymour
Japan
War fears rise as Far East chaos sparks unrest
A shaky Shanghai scene reports a disrupted trade stop page with 10 000 cooties home of work at Shanghai. Robber bands plunder near Sam Chun while Chinese authorities are said powerless. Dispatches from Shanghai claim wholesale slaughter at Pekin with reports of palace sacking by Prince Tuan and possible emperor death and dowager empress disappearance.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fukashima
Rurik Chas
Japan
Taku
Shanghai
Sam-Chun
Pékin
Prince Tuan
Peace Prospects in the Philippines
Two hundred Filipinos met in Manila to seek peaceful terms with Gen. MacArthur. Proposals include amnesty, return of confiscated property, roles for revolutionaries in navy and militia, use of Filipino revenues for soldiers, guaranteed personal rights, central and provincial government, and expulsion of the friars. MacArthur accepted the plans, hoping Aguinaldo would agree to halt hostilities and enable civil negotiations.
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MacArthur
Aguinaldo
Manila
Apuinaldo
Amaricapistas
Senor Paterno
Senor Buencamino
Pio del Pilar
Gety"Garcia
Macabulos
Civil Commission
Americana
Pilipi Ico
Mainila
Ntira
W H Tripp Flags GOP Ticket on His Farm
On ex-Assemblyman W H Tripp’s Wisconsin farm a large banner hoists the names of the Republican presidential and vice presidential candidates with staff atop a high banner. The gesture comes within a day of the National Republican convention in Philadelphia. Tripp hopes for a majority akin to four years ago for Messner and Hobart.
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W. H. Tripp
An & Staff
Philadelphia
Life insurance assignments in debt cases affect proceeds
In Morris v Georgia Loan, S and B Company (Ga) 46 Te R A 506 the court holds that a creditor who takes an assignment of a life policy to secure a debt may retain enough from policy proceeds to cover the debt and any advances to keep the policy in force. Any remaining balance must be paid to the policy’s named beneficiaries.
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Morris Vs
Georgia Loan
S. and B. Company (Ga
Wisconsin Delegation Praises McKinley Roosevelt Ticket
Wisconsin delegates hail the unanimous nomination of McKinley and Roosevelt at Philadelphia. They claim the ticket strengthens the Republican Party in Wisconsin by about 10 000 votes and predict large gains in Congress. Wisconsin officials and delegates laud Mr Wiswell for efficient service and note party resolutions of praise.
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Philadelphia
Badger State
Wiswell
Penn
McKiney
Roosevelt
West
Wisconsin
Joseph B. Treat
Republican Estate Central Committee
McKinley
Dr. Reynolds
Walworth County
Senator Withee
National
Washington
August Luedke
Bernard Leidersdorff
New Yor
J. I. Barber
Buffalo
George N. Winwell
Republicanational
Roosevelt Waved His Wife A Signal At Philadelphia
In Philadelphia on June 22 Mrs Theodora Roosevelt wife of Governor Roosevelt attended the convention as a keen spectator. She wore a pink gown and black feathered hat and exchanged a nod and smile with her husband as he saluted the crowd during his speech. The scene drew many viewers and applause followed the Governor’s remarks as Mrs Roosevelt watched with evident interest. Prof Wantes Parken, principal of the State Normal School at Black River Falls, is visiting friends in the city.
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Philadelphia
Theodors Roosevelt
Roosevelt
McKinley
Booea‘velt
Aire
Wantes Parken
State Normal School
Black River Fale
Minocqua
Wis
Qol
Jennings Bryan
Chicago
George W. Peck
Democratic State Central Committee
Mr. Bryan
Col. Bryan
Milwaukee Road
Merrill
Wausau
Messrs
James 18 Chosen at West Superior in Wisconsin
David G. James of Richland Center was elected department commander of the G A R by a 119 to 102 vote. Mrs Myra Grinnell Beloit became head of the W R C and J C McFarland was named assistant adjutant general. A large crowd witnessed the parade and 73 year old Charles Silberzau carried the department flag.
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West Superior
Wic
David G. James
Richland Center
G. A. KR
Hoytaf
Chippewa Falls
Vicr
D. A
Gnoplain
D. C. Sanborn
Marine
Larse
Robert Ingles
Bayfields Thoodore Riss
Burlington
C. Werden
Deane
Antigoy
A.ickson
Black River Falls
Ict
H. C. Putnam
Brodhead
J. W. Grigran
Madison
W. A. Bennett
Mineral Point
Alex Goldsmith
Milwaukee
W. M. Root
Sheboygan
John WH. Thomas
Berkin
J. R. Mapaera
D. J. Brothers
Kaukan
Anyi IM
Masuu
Rhinelander
B. B. Armstroby
Hiver Falls
H. Keachmab
Wilmot
Goodrich
Fort Atkinson
Worthmin
Baraboo
Albert Blnal
W. B. Gaendell
Wauwatosa
C. Baton
Fond du Lac
Anetin Chrysler Bau Claires
J. W. Evans
Wacneva
D. Kitoude
Antigo
P. OH. Swift
Rice Lake
Council of Administration
W. T. Richardson
M. Rogers
Viroqua
Ay Young
Ocouto
Merton Ber
Plymouth
Wisconsin Yelexans
George J. Thomas
Kaukauna
Beloit
W. R. Ci
Myra Grinnell
Woman's Relief Corps
Mrs. Jones
Ladies
J. W. Ames
River Falla
Seana
A. G. Hall
A. J. Buchen
Martin Groves
H. ¥. B. McDowell
Racine
James
J. C. McFarland
Roosevelt to Visit Kanu Topeka Kansas Campaign Event
Roosevelt plans a speaking tour through Kansas as promised to the Kansas delegation in Philadelphia. Preparations in Topeka for a major campaign event are underway. An explosion in Bakersfield California June 23 killed Byrd Gilmore and Patrick Quinn and destroyed the Southern Pacific roundhouse and twelve engines valued around thirty thousand dollars.
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Roosevelt
Kanu Topeka
Kar
Theo~der
Kansas
Philadelphia
Bakerfield
Cal
Byrd Gilmore
Patrick Quinn
Southern Pacific Roundhouse
Frank Horning is Married in Grand Haven Michigan
Frank Horning formerly of this city and Miss Bertha Ring were married on June 20 at the Episcopal church in Grand Haven Michigan. Horning runs a cigar factory and Bertha King is the daughter of Mrs. Hattie King and was a stenographer and bookkeeper. Friends wish them a happy married life.
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Alisa Bertha King
Grand, Maven
Mich
Frank Horning
Clly
Bertha ‘Ring
Episcopal Church
Grand Haven
Horning
Miss King
Hattie King
P. Rudolph Sa
Pleasant six oclock tea hosted by Wheeler and Jackman
Mrs W G Wheeler and Miss Mable Jackman entertained about forty ladies at a six o clock tea at East street home. Luncheon was served at 6 with the evening ending in a euchre game won by Miss E Louies Williams.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Myre
Wheeler
Mise Marie Jaclmka
W. G. Wheeler
Mable Jackman
Roberts negotiating with Kruger in South Africa war
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts seeking a five day truce with General Botha and possible negotiations with President Kruger. British forces pressed advances near Pretoria with indecisive fighting and Boer forces retreating to Middleburg. Steyn reportedly captured earlier, as renewed efforts aim to end the conflict.
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Roberts
Kruger
England
Africa
London
Spruit
Denkerhook
Middleburg
Kruger London
Juhe
Lord Roberts
Geo. Botha
Lord Robarts
Pretoria
Lightning strikes church during service in Richland Center
A severe thunderstorm hit Gillingham in Richland Center Wisconsin on June 22. The Called Brethren church was struck by lightning during the service. Lewis Peckham was killed instantly while Julian Hart and Foley were injured and Foley was expected to survive. The building was badly wrecked.
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Richland Center
Wis
Called Brethren Church
Gillingham
Lewis Peckham
Julian Hart
Foley
Great Fire Rages in Pittsburg Printing House Blaze
Pittsburg Pa June 22 special Telegram fire started in the printing house of Hichbaum and Co at 1 30 in the afternoon and threatened the entire business district. The adjoining buildings are now burning. A devout matron quips a country visitor about saying grace before meals as the blaze rages nearby.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Special
Hichbaum & Co
Submarine Cable Boat Aims To Ferry Tourists Across Channel
A French inventor designs a submarine boat for Channel crossing to avoid seasickness. It will carry about 250 passengers and make the trip in about an hour. If motive power fails, the craft can detach, surface immediately, and continue by ordinary means.
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English Channel
McKinley Roosevelt Victory Momentum Across States
Republican leaders nationwide express confidence in McKinley and Roosevelt winning next November. Delegation heads forecast sweeping state, senate, and house wins. Hanna elected national chairman, with Chicago as main campaign hub. Wiswell named sergeant at arms, replacing Swords. Burnett County Journal notes unprecedented delinquent tax notice size amid prosperity.
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Bickinley
Theodore Roosevelt
McKinley
Roosevelt
National Senate
House of Representatives
Cleveland
Hanna
Griscom
Philadelphia
Chicago
Wiswell
Sword
National Committee
Arme
H. L. Swords
Swords
George N. Wiewell
Burnett County Journal
Corantsburg
Wis
Rhode Island's New Capitol Awe Inspires Critics
Rhode Island nears completion of its state capital praised for architectural beauty and cost, rivaling capital buildings in few states. Despite Rhode Island's small size and population about equal to Boston's city population, the project is regarded by good judges as unmatched in beauty.
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Rhode Islands
New Capitol
Rhode Island
Union Im Area
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WM. J. Bryan
St. Louis
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Transvaal
Botha
Pittsburg, PA
Henry
New York
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William McKinley
Akron
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