Pitt Diamond and Overseas Gifts At Peking Exhibition
A description recalls the Pitt diamond once owned by the Duke of Orleans and later by Prussia, its transfer through royal hands, a long history of emblems tied to Bulgaria emancipation and oriental diplomacy, with notes on its immense value and global journey from Golconda to Pitt’s regent and beyond. It also mentions Prussia, Napoleon, and French intrigue surrounding the jewel.
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Prussia
Pitt Diasmond
Earl of Chatham
Golconda
Pitt
Duke of Orleans
Na- Poleondy
Waterloo
France
Alsace
Lorraine
Whitecaps terrorize Kingbury county in South Dakota
Reports from Lecomu poplar and Parker detail whitecap mobs in Kingbury county. Farmers attacked men with lashes and a rope threat. several suspects bound over for trial. Feared extra violence looms as communities react. feathering and intimidation cited in vigilante actions.
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South Dakota
Mungehahn
Hom
Kingsbury County
Ynkton
B.d.uly
Parker
Barney
Thone
Tin
Lia Hulghborn
Henit
Endurayon
Roxche
Harney
Wan
Countywide vote on fall election petition filed
Petition filed with the county board asks to submit a countywide proposition to the voters at the regular fall election. The board granted placement on official ballots, needing a two thirds vote to carry. Past attempts by Leola and Eureka to influence the outcome are noted as ongoing contest between the towns.
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Tulse
McPherson County
Mighehia
Leal
Aureka
Board of County Commismionors
Naking
Leola
Eureka
Mob in Alabama hanged Clark after brutal abduction
A mob in Montgomery County Alabama captured Clark at Beaver Dam Creek ten miles from Muntaville and, after dragging him to the courthouse steps, hanged him from a tree. The crowd of about 1,500 consisted mainly of cottonraffle workers and local residents. Sheriff Fulgham, wounded, was saved by police and later recovered. Flags and a militia from Birmingham and nearby counties were mobilized.
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Thidtarille
Filliott Clare
Susan Priest
Jolf
Chirk
Ee Asa
Oblock
Clarke
Beaver Daur Creek
Munteyile
Sheri Fulghai
Johnston
Birmingham
Mohtgopiery
Decatur
Prisner Ala P
Chicas
Sherif Fulgham
Clark
David Tyerton
Sherif Falgham
Tours
Clinton
Dallan
Moore
Miss Priest
Two Young Men Found Murdered Near Savannah Train
July 25 Savannah Missouri scene of double homicide as two unknown young men are found dead beside a Chicago Great Western train. Both victims show bullet holes in the head and appear to have been murdered on board and dumped from the car. Authorities investigate motive and identities amid scant clues.
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Bodler Ko HE Meahlo
Mahway
Savannah
J. Joseph
Young
Immense Warehouse Burns in St Paul Fire
St Paul cold storage and warehouse forcefully burned early morning, causing estimated loss of 750000 with 550000 insured. Building housed butter fruit tobacco eggs tea whisky and other commodities. Also notes a separate incident in Sing Sing where Joseph Mullin was electrocuted at 005 AM after previously residing in New York in June 1808.
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Lown
Dhrae
Milan
St. Paul
Subieree
Sing Sing
Joseph Mullin Wa
New York
Perry Heath resigns as postmaster general likely soon
Fragmented wire service text notes Perry S Heath may resign as postmaster general. spelling and placement indicate a formal announcement was made in Washington with records from New York. Mentions Jane Lindkay setting long distance cycling records and other unrelated items including deaths and anecdotes.
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Biroika All Ecords
New York
Mra
Jane Lindkay
Merrick Road
Loni Inland
McKinley as mediator urged in China crisis
Washington July 25 President urged to mediate between Imperial China and the powers after a Chinese appeal to Secretary Hay. The administration signals willingness to publish both the Chinese appeal and the U S reply, which emphasizes relief for foreign missions and traders and restoration of order while preserving U S policy. Wu confers with Hay. the state department awaits the final wording of the reply and possible public release.
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Washington
Hue
United
China
Wan
Canton
State Department
United States
Europe
Peking
Hay
Goodnow
Mimwell
Reniey
Department
Hoon
War Department
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Chaffee
Goodnew
Snbiegeam
Tyan Oe
Yuay
Titan
Thi
Feukan
Consh! Goodnew
Shanghai
Prince
Ginsner
Coliger
Conger
Hn Sngn
Bay
Chines
Lng
de Parireht
Itay iv
Tee
Win
Uw State Department
Chi Hoxe
Third Cavalry
Wento Point
Caroyne
Nagasaki
Warren
Ninth Cavalry
Homey
Dale Washington
aAdmiral Remey
Taku
Newarle Gong
Nagaanki
Missionary Message From Peking Amid Tense Foreign Protection
July 25 dispatch reports the Presbyterian board of foreign missions receiving word from Peking about ongoing danger. Shan Tung governor issues an imperial edict protecting foreigners as Christian residents in Peking cry for delivery to Puoting Fu, where officials are believed besieged. The Methodist Foreign Missionary Logisty in New York notes rising danger and confirms $3,000 sent to help foreigners flee following a cable from the secretary.
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Peking Ara
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign
Peking
Puoting Fu
Yamen
Oweler
Oo Chow
Lacey
British not satisfied musings on Far East tension
Fragmented dispatch from July 2 describes British concerns over Chinese assurances about safety at the legation in Peking. Broderick cites edicts and conflicting messages from Conger, with Warren and MacDonald communications questioned. Telegraphic links to Chinese authorities appear unreliable, prompting anxiety among ministers and unarmed officials. General DeWet reports rail and telegraph disruption, 400 Highlanders captured, and ongoing Bloemfontein area fighting.
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Momango
Midhonall Pleat
Lonilyn
House of Sommong
Broderick
Chineae
Legationust Peli
Conger
Department At State
United States
Warren
Shun Tung
Peking
Clade MacDonald
Whiueriger
Shan Tung
MacDonald
Otbin Tive
Ir. Tirodertek
DeWet
Woll
Vorestice-Walker
Cape “Lowa
Uly
Helleve
Steyn
DuWets
Wire
Rmin
Moningaeult
Kenern Kelly-Kenny
Bloemfontein
Tly
Honingapralt
Sreroda
United States Army Transport Crook Ready for China Service
From Cuba to China report says the United States Army transport Crook with 642 men of the Eighth Infantry from Havana is to proceed after quarantine to Fort Spellining for recruitment to full strength for service in China. High officials note the unit will be deployed promptly upon clearance.
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Arignt
New York
United States Army
Crook
Eighth Infantry
Havana
Fort Spelling
China
Peking Ministers Safe as Negotiations Continue
London reports Sir Halliday Macartney states Peking ministers are secure and negotiations progress. A July telegram from the French consul at Ahpfoo notes all foreign ministers are alive and the government plans safeguards and evacuation if needed.
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ThineRenegaci
Paattiye
Newa
Pektip
Nate
Alle
PESSIMISM STILL PREVAILS IN EUROPEAN OUTLOOK
Pessimistic tone dominates European governments and markets amid unresolved tensions. The report notes continued distrust and skepticism about stabilizing policies and international cooperation, underscoring a fragile confidence for the near term.
Imperial Edict Mystery Prompts Global pursuit
The article discusses an imperial edict and Gonger's claim of imminent death by monastic act, while the consulate asserts moving from Peking on a given date. Governments, led by Secretary Hay, press for free communication with Chinese officials to resolve the mystery, with all nations coordinating to probe the matter.
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Gonger
Mosnacte
Peking
Hay
Wtepa
Dewey Denied Account Of Mewey Interview In Kong Bay Tale
Washington reports an Admiral denies a lettered tale attributed to J Tiemming about an April 1803 interview aboard the Olyarpin Invile Bay near Mong Kong. The Admiral dismisses the account as false and notes it misstates words and intent regarding independence.
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Amiiirol
Palnatiida
Washington
Pettigrew
Aquingutes
Tiemming
Himeel
Achilfa Mewey
Mong Kong
Aliawa la
Hn Thayer
Aajyndrine
Relief of Kumassi by Willcocks force described
In Ashanti territory on July 15 Colonel Willcocks leading a relief column arrived at Kumassi after a difficult march cut by mud and ambush. The assault on a Beside Ashanti camp ended with bayonet charge. casualties included two officers wounded and one killed plus seventeen troops wounded. The march back to safety faced no opposition.
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Terribie Khapo
Busco
Adsieex
Will Focks
Ashanti
Mwe
Whillcocky
Kumassi
Invulldy
Sony Wamnen
Coldihel Wilcox
Muxpoolel
Elwinda
Wirong
Willcocks
Ant
Willcoeks
Colon Willcoeks
Fusion in Idaho Prompts Republican- Democrat Alliance
Senator Dubois returns from the Pocatello convention declaring a fusion among three parties in Idaho. He states that populists feared the nomination of their candidate and that consolidation is essential. The plan would push allied voters to back the Democratic or Republican ticket, with party supers predicting broad county support except possibly one.
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Dupois
Aliance
Blackfoot
Idaho
Dubois Han
Tfeunienlrg
John
Windward Harbor Distressed by Unclear Night Event
A garbled report describes Windward harbor issues and stalled machinery affecting ships near Fort Banquen. The text mentions St John de Beary, Ve nonthivent extremity at the Island, and wind or tool failures hindering northern reach.
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Umay
St. John de Beary
Windward
Vailever
Fort Nn Banquen
He Island
Shaw and Allison Confer in Chicago Meeting
The article notes Shaw and Allison hold a conference in Chicago on July 2 with Gov. Leste My Study of Town and the United States Senator Willnu. It describes precautions against counterfeits and mentions not being registered at the hotel. The purpose is to honor the late Senator John H. Gear.
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Albert Pika
Washington
Gaeta Mrentanove
Hin Ntnine
Pere Afarquette
Colaspal
Binca
Lieutenant Hooker
Io United States
Feshie Stewart
Jak
Li Wawlington
Shie
Robert A. Orborne
Anavini
Torka
Kilves
Fanti Welng
Chitengo
Dia Suedenhof
Chicago
United
Statins
Aigkoh
Ferenou
Tigertha'gnion
Aincesaoyo
John H. Gear
Nebraska Populist Ballot Issue Sparks Party Split
Fragmented text shows Nebraka populist faction denouncing ballot exclusion. Key figures Nebeanka Populiet Choirman, Chairmian Thmisten Avers Ving, and secretaries are cited amid talk of fusion with independent or other parties. Vague references to legal and political maneuvering hint at a state election dispute and cross‑party tactics.
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Nebeanka Populiet
Wea Fonte Agnish Mideltond Raley
Tincoine Nobudur
Bae Misien
Nis Medyyith
Ainte
Caewinee Permitcuie
Hoogullate
Neaviovn
Niele
Wtate
Ueiss
Pacretary
Lincoln era mystery and a creditor’s hidden name
Fragmentary report recounts a Civil War era claim linked to a lender, with financier B. Chittenden recalling a London-backed loan to the U S government of £7 million amid gold shortages. He hints a confidential paper bearing the benefactor’s name may later emerge, to be disclosed at presidential or treasury discretion.
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Lincoln
Lincoln Aequisiatratiam
Heise
B. Chittenden
Tio Nan
London
United States
Iig
Charlee Francia Adama
Btdamen
Chittenden
Wan
Secretary of the Treasury
Collision sinks liner Campania near Liverpool in fog
Report from London describes the Cunard liner Campania striking the Liverpool bound Embleton in fog off the Irish Channel. The Campania sustained bow damage but reached Liverpool. eleven crew and the captain were feared drowned, while passengers and crew survived. The Cunard line said the damage would not delay the ship’s next voyage to the United States.
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Mwe
Mer Duainen
Philadelphia
Tngulrer
Pati Releke
Givern
Nevada Mountains
Ind
Toamisses
Red Mountain
Theeaignal
Yuba
Cito
Aifall
Manuel
Cisco
Mr. Reicke
London
Campanid
New
Tiverpool
Campania
Inp
M Bgr
Iil
Oinonent Tontoni
Caimpaiin
Iowa
Embieini
Nin
Svi Alliser
Ani Pion
Kieluy
Ahd
Ani
Strhyors
Toak
Cunard Offerni A
United Sitates
Girl Held for Murder In Eldorado Court Case
Morrison faces murder charges in Eldorado Kansas after the death of Mes. Olin Cane. The defendant, Miss Morrison, showed distress in court as County Attorney Irvine argued a motive rooted in alleged brutality within the Cape family. Several denials and emotional testimony followed as defense counsel argued compassion and the circumstances surrounding the act.
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Vengle Moerfouy
KU Moe
Olin Cane
Eldorado
Kan
Tee Aie Morrinon
Mes
Olin
Wis
Mike Mors Alsou
Ty Te Catin
Wichita
Prinonier Wan
Boer Attack Repulsed Near Heidelberg
Disjointed dispatch reports a battle east of Heidelberg where Boer forces attacked but were repelled by Allied troops before reinforcements from Heidelberg arrived. The report mentions Lord Roberts and a determined assault ending with retreat and regrouping as troops held the position.
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Tandon
Lion
Roberta
Sprotorii
Tay
Otio Ventering
Atroy
Aniles
Heidelberg
Quittr
Jung and Hompany
Gomiouels
Heidelverg Nutt
Vanderbilts Fine and Arrested over Slowness of Speed
W J Vanderbilt, a young millionaire, faced arrest in Hilton Mass as authorities charged alleged alvinting and irregular speed related matters. Lawyer McKenight appeared for Vanderbilt. Meanwhile a sash factory in Muscatine burned causing about 123000 in losses including a warehouse and finished goods stock.
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Hilton
Mass
William J. Vanderbilt
Willie
X. Park Palivemin
McKenight
Vanderbilt
Pand
Muscatine
Tlf M
Mut- Tig Uros
Manuficurare
Gael and Doors
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mAs
Katzer A Friend Of Keane Doles Meat My Oppord Wie Ape
Fragmentary OCR text references Archbishop Kaiser and a papal opposition. It's incomplete and unclear but hints at religious figures and a report about authority. Densities of names and places are obscured, with stray phrases about archbishop, Father Bohinnec, and witnessed events. The fragment lacks coherent events, dates, or outcomes to summarize meaningfully.
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Mewaukee
Wii
Tome
Kaiser
Bohinnec
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