From the Vabazh to Peking and Curiosities of 19th Century
A scrambled digest of naval careers and world affairs. Admiral Kent’s assignments from 1866 through 1898 are noted, including Mare Island and Pearl Harbor era commands, plus an orient shift to command in Peking. The piece weaves in anecdotes about ships, Boxers in China, Turkish time reckoning, and oddball incidents from varied locales. It mixes military, political and cultural vignettes with humor and archived recollections.
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Saya
Xork Tribune
Aduiral Kenzott
Vabazh
Navy Yard
Mare Jalan
Mare Jaland
Longie Ablei
Iake’ Aimiral Kent
China
Europe
Becayee
Henry Clay
Kentucky
Koenigeberg
Ted Betn
New Sager
Buffalo County
Ned
Micehalf
Wight
Catastrophic Fire Ravages Sioux Falls Business District
July 3 Sioux Falls endured a devastating blaze that destroyed the Cataract House and Hollister block, with losses totaling over 175000. Fire started in a bookstore stock of fireworks and heavily damaged the surrounding stores, telegraph office, and nearby buildings. Insurance covered much of the hotel loss, while water damage affected Hyde’s jeweler and other tenants. Firefighters confined the blaze with substantial efforts, aided by adjacent structures to prevent spread.
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Martin Grinske
Altmont
Joneph Johnson
Willard Tribbitt
Weford
George Ts Almond
Altamont
Grunske
Arion Agricultural Club
Busines
Tames
Witherspoon
Preent
Yankton
Seattle
the &Londike
Dakota
Chief Strike Bee
Yankton Reservation
Mr. Witherspoon
William Mahanna
Prebnd
Odda
Schilling
Nicholl
St- Paul
Hunt
White River
Mar- Bed
Newton W. Gilbert
Jodiana
South Dakota
Oncoma
Glacestone
Oncoma Ly
Gilbert
Charick Conlin
Hurley
Wanar
Andre Campbell Ha
Wilmot
Wuniotimpton
Kent Cay
Mehan
Roberts County
Mu Frome
Pearl Townario
Sully
Ortesian
Sully County
Mre. Nordin
Agaiiat
T. J. Berner
Wileton, Lakes
South Dakota Eclectic Medical Ansociation
Sobrce
Ietabera
Sioux Fells
Catarict
Thin City
Holligter
Sioux
Sicily Falix Savings Bank
Weatert Union Telegraph
American 6
Buildink
Clmculty
Catreact
Carson Bray
George IL
Love
Laddierd
Buxhaim € Stern
He Rou
Wach
Cate
Joss
W. D. Simons
Weel
Fern Hyde
C.H. Vincent
Hyde
Holilater-Beveridge
Western Union ‘Telegraph Company
Offien
Buiding
Ing
Northwestern Telephone, Company
Hol Hster-Beveridge
Aldn
New York Visitors and Coal Price Increases Noted
Mawkeyo visitors to the Metropolis register at hotels including Den Molies Daly Park Avenue Note Astorhowe and Broadway Central. Coal roads announce a 26 cent per ton price rise starting July 6. An accident near Fairburn, S D injures We lby Talhey on the Elkhorn railroad project. he is hospitalized with serious injuries but expected to recover.
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New York
den Molies
G Daly
Park Avenue
E. Young
Mex Konger
I.E. Walker
Broadway Central
W. D. Condit
Antorhowe
Leas
BL. Bails
Davenport
W. Hottendort
Antorhouse
Hheldon
J. McCandrews
Cosmopolitin
H. Luge
Clarida
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Herald Saunte
Atlantic
Auchenslore
Hyerett Nbbard
Miss Mivebarker
Min Thompson
2. Thompson
Avtar Pubaee
Bayless
Miss Baylesn
Grand Hotel
Herlown
Wet Springs
Webley
Talhey
Elkhorn
Fairburn
Ate Chinen
Log
Fe Broneyn
Philadelphia Noston
Biv Tere
General Roberts Explains Hospital Shortfalls during War
Lord Roberts answers critics on hospital arrangements at Bloemfontein and Paardeburg, detailing 4000 sick before departure, 16 tents lacking, and 3470 deaths from enteric fever amid rapid army movements. He cites exhausted troops and harsh sanitary conditions as major factors.
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Moephal
Sas
Arsianien Nike Iegard Corres Lee Wi Holperta Zegarding
Jérie
Krooniit
Bord Methuen
Kroonstadtt
War Office
Lord Roberta
Lord Roberts
Te Muguatants Committer of Inquiny
Bloemfontein
Auch
Zoemfontein
Oregon Reported Ashore Near Chefoo Island
Shanghai reports the United States battleship Oregon ashore on Hoo Ke in the Amjao Tao group about fifty miles north of Chefoo. A steamer of the Indo-Curtin Steam Navigation Co. has gone to her assistance. Washington has no official confirmation by midnight. Admiral Tenney ordered the vessel toward Hong Kong, with 164 sailors and marines aboard from Manila.
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Shanghai
Oregon
Hoo Ke
Amjao Tao
Chefon
Indo-Cuitin Steam
London
Thea
United States
Oren
Moo Tee
Chetoo
Monsrk
Jardine, Mathieson & Co
Washington
Tenney Wow
Hong Kong
Tain
Wilde Jx
Manila
Zafiro
Strikers Push for City Bus Lines Expansion
Louis, Mo July 2 Work to organize suburban bus lines to compete with the transit company gains momentum. Twenty two vehicles now run regularly as plans to divide the city into districts and establish regular fines are discussed to improve service. A public appeal will seek support for establishing these lines. Nearly 1,600 employees fear riding transit cars amid company contention. A vote by the Car Builders and Finishers union will decide the next steps.
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St.Louls
Eimployes
Syabatn
Louis
Natabahing
Wirikérn
Lio Bt
Lenin ‘Tranalt Company
St. Low Car Company
Chiirch
Teansit Company
Firnlehers’ Tinkon
Fire devastates Heat Manufacturing machine shops
One person was killed and eleven firemen injured when walls collapsed during a morning blaze at Heat Manufacturing Company machine shops in Dutsburg on May 2. About $100,000 worth of property was destroyed as flames erupted and crews battled the fire in challenging conditions.
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Dutsburg
Maly 2
Davia Williana
Heat Manufacturing Company
Fire Rings Hoboken As Three Ocean Liners Burn
A massive blaze at Hoboken and Jersey City ships roared across piers of the North German Lloyd, Bremen and Main. Fire swept two days of commerce, killed or missing hundreds, and left wreckage spanning blocks while crews hunted for bodies and salvaged debris.
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Beeng
Kcene
Hoboken
Plera
Palmer-Campbell ‘Company
Debria
Lea
Hodien
Weehawkin
Saale
Guty
Tife
Ulmont
Kanony
Adolimi
Jersey Clifs Hospital
Rolghmann
Ommistian
Christ's Capital
Torrey City
Cordts
Mie
Velana
Jeraty Ae Tay
Fred
Jongehoremin
Elter
Vennel
Handell
Melinski
Mainj
Reen
Reichest
VAUI
Pointer
Sander
Terman
Bremen
Aykim Portal
Schumacher
Cary
Baale
Hoboken Mone
Mrner
Ernesm
Jornev City
Weablan
Bani
Java
Medala
Porkete
Baillyan Street
Brooklyn
Rooklyn
Nortly River
New York
ADMIRAL PHILIP IS DEAD
Rear Admiral John W. Philip, commandant of the Brooklyn navy yard and former commander of the battleship Texas, died this afternoon of heart disease after a sudden decline. He had been in apparently good health until about 6 40 that day when he grew violently ill and was attended through the night by the yard physician. He had served in the Battle of Bantingo as captain of the Texas and commanded during the engagement that made the famous cruiser.
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Adler Wa
Hadeon Bay Company
Frederick
Scotland
John Kelley
Mortel
Kelley
Pierce
Klandreau
Washington
Treasurys
Kinla
Merce
Indian Office
Joseph Tureck
J. R. Humphreyycoabjer
Tank of
Willow Lakes
Tureck
Trene
New York
John W. Philip
Trooklyn Navy Yard
Wan
Philip
Bantingo
Cantor President and Wife Receive Warm Welcome
President Mokine ey and Mrs Mokine ey arrived in Canton at 10 30 this morning to a cordial reception. The North Market area buzzed with local citizens as a 698 strong reception committee and townsfolk gathered in a festive welcome blending informal crowds and a ceremonial welcome.
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Canton
C. Suly
Mokineey
North Market
Nand
Conrad
Ramana
Sentenced to death in high profile murder case
The Prine Carl Murderer Gili was convicted and sentenced to death. The prisoner admitted the killings, claiming acts were to avenge himself and expressing remorse for the slayings aboard the Prince Care. Authorities note he was found sane and confesses the crimes.
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Prine Carl
Gili
Fockholm
Talya
Telat
Oregon Runs On A Reef Near Chefoo In 1890s Report
Washington dispatch dated July 3 reports Captain Wille of the Oregon sending a cablegram from Chefoo stating the ship ran aground fifty miles west of Vale. Relief boats soundings in 51.5 fathoms, water forward and ample light, with possible lighterage by steamer from Chefoo if weather permits. Tide flurries and strong currents hinder rescue. officials note hope the Oregon may be freed with favorable conditions though the season brings storms in the Mnese waters.
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Wille
Oregon
Chefos
Mic
Vale
Iris
Wilde
Chefoo
Hawke Myht
Pechill
Pinnacle Rock
Double Lotstom
Chetoo
Three Lives Lost In Tugboat Sinking Off Fort Moron
July 3 report from Miah details the sinking of a tugboat named Teller while towing a schooner Werona near Fort Moron. Three crewmen perished: AB Holmes engineer John Icirk and George Molener. Captain Joan Cornall, May Coral, and others were rescued as the vessel began to leak and sank after a beaching attempt failed.
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Hicke
Thule
Fort Moron
Miah
Tue Marine
Waller-wink
St Chute
AB Holmes
John Icirk
George Molener
Nieman
Detroit
Joan Cornall
May Coral
Teller
Notable Stop Delights Fans on Morning Fast Train
Crowds along the line cheered during brief stops of the fast train with long ovations. Demonstrations highlighted ALS junce note, Salem, Seton and other manufacturers as crowds lined platforms and shop windows. The president and Mrs Meliniey acknowledged greetings with bows and hats, appearing in high spirits.
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ALS Junce
Salem, Seton
Towun
Tewe
Presidente
Mra
Meliniey
German Minister Ketteler Murdered in Peking
Shanghai and Washington reports recount that German Minister von Ketteler was killed by Chinese troops and Boxers on June 18 as he traveled to the Tsing Hua or Dang Thuamen area. Telegraphs from Chefoo and Nanking describe foreign buildings burned, numerous deaths among legation staff and servants, and rising alarm over a potential foreign intervention. The American navy notes casualties among U.S. personnel and ships preparing to assist, while rumors swirl about relief expeditions and shifting loyalties in Beijing.
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Gilchrist
Greenock
Canongats
Edinburgh
Glichrint
Blanung
King-Shau
Dynasty
Foakwang
Pu Chin
Turkey
Shanghai
Dang Thuamen
Chefoo
Haronyou Kotteler
Peking
Yume Tur
London
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Legation Street
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Legation
Sienna
Daily Mail
Maron von Ketteler
Express
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Juine
Bere Knvir
Pekin
Xankin
Lin Yup Yi
Trin
American forces in Tien Tsin relief actions described
The article reports Admiral Kempf urging restraint while detailing June relief efforts at Tien Tsin. Major Waller commands 140 Marines with 500 naval troops, 16,000 troops total including 4,200 British and 1,300 Germans, and casualties among Privates Hunter and Nicholas, Sergeant Taylor, and Corporal Pedekke among others. The dispatch notes torpedo boats, Chinese mine explosions, and Allied advances toward the city amid a tense diplomatic backdrop.
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Peking
Kempit
Waller
Tien
Kempft Har
Fame
New City
Jaynes
Newark
Tien Tain Dy
Tien Tsin
Craddock
Beitleh
Military College
Wille
John Hunter
Sergent Taylor
Pedeleke
Tinh
Irwin
Det Fingell
Amon
Nickolas
Atill
Kempft
CONFIRMS KEMPFFIS REPORT ON CHINA POLICY
In Washington July 3 secretary Ung reviewed the Chinese situation with top officials. He said no policy change warranted and no further instructions would be sent to naval forces in China nor more troops dispatched. A cable from Connkal Ragsdale reported heavy fighting near Tien Tkin with American losses and local ministers giving 24 hours to quit Peking, but residents remained.
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Connal
Peking
Washington
Ung
Thin Atnge
Wue
China
Wren
Conkal Ragsdale
French Reinforcements Arrive as Marseille Transport Sets Sail
The French Marseille convoy plans to embark twenty six officers and twenty soldiers along with a battery of flankers and ammunition aboard a transport vessel. A second transport Symone is scheduled to depart with one hundred men and six hundred tons of war material for China.
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Marseiilex
Daly 3
Cachur
Roosevelt in Oklahoma City trip noted by reporter
Cleveland and New York sources report President Roosevelt's planned stop in Oklahoma City for a rough-underprennto event. He was seen by reporters en route, with discussions focusing on Roosevelt’s political aims and reactions from various audiences.
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Noosevelt
Oklahoma
Hank
Purplis
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