Fragments of War and World News Across 19th Century Dispatches
Readable excerpts recount French and German expeditions in 1854, colonial clashes, and mixed U S and British reports. Notable notes on Boer War era casualties, American incidents, trials, and public events, including literary, technological, and social observations with multiple named individuals and institutions.
Sioux Falls Swindle Nets About 250 Dollars From Merchants
A traveling swindler posing as a farmer fleeced about a dozen Sioux Falls merchants of roughly 250 dollars using forged checks drawn on a new Queen City Milling company. Several victims paid with cash or jewelry. the suspect, aided by accomplices, left town toward Chamberlain after the spree. Authorities note the same party has targeted other towns in recent weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victor Smith
New York Press
Dri Budge
Ygyptoloziat
British Univerms
Ike & Farmer
Aude Hla
Aico
Wanner Wilde
Hiv
Chenke
Queen City Milling Company
Dre
Cearge Greene
Qiven City Milling Company
Tayinge
Booth
Charles Skinner
Nir
Skinner
Cheekonil
Sioux Falls
Dell Rapids
Sioux Kalla
Chasiber Mein
Pickpocket Flurry Hits Chamberlain Street
Report describes a pocketbook theft spree in Chamberlain with a Tolerton Stetson team member accused, a purse recovered by the marshal, and crowds gathering for a busy event season. Also notes upcoming Canistorn July 4 celebration, Canton deaths, and Mitchell county delegate meeting outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grnfrere
Owbruwil
Chamberlain
Taveniy
Tolerton, Stetson & No
Soul CIV
Clumber- Inia
Jennt
Wreck Victims From Fond du Lac Area Named
Thirty seven bodies recovered from the wreckage of the Southernan after a wreck a mile and a half from McDonough Bar. Injured survivors were taken to McDonough and Mason. many unidentified bodies remain at the Undertaking establishment. Identified dead include Charles Ateiswa Mate Morascher George Llyd Max Reckeil and others from Fond du Lac area.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dune
Prin Bates
Mabote
Biel
Turner
Pater
Reyland
Adam Wener
Fond du Tae
Charles Ateiswa
Mate Morascher
Aikouh
Grouge Llgyd
Sarron
Max Reckeil
Abblind
Nibwata
Anta; Gay
Jane
McDonoagh
D. A. Gripeith
Hennicut
Ao Donough
Mason
Undertaking
Taylor Breaks Down As Ex Governor Faces Arrest
Nivea Continuauity Shndow Ex Governor William Taylor of Kentucky travels to Nagar Falls with four detectives to face charges linked to the murder of Governor Goubel. Mrs Taylor accompanies him at the hotel, guarded entrances, and one invitation accepted. The party remains under heavy guard while Taylor attends the Republican National Convention as a delegate at large and resists extradition requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Phildelphia
William
Tylor
Nagar Falls
Taylor
Goubel
City
Hawaiian Delegation Backs Democrats at National Convention
The Hawaiian delegation to the Democratic National Convention discusses annexation, native rights, and political alignment. Prince David Kawananakoa emphasizes loyalty to the United States despite seeking better education, industrial growth, and trade, arguing Democrats can aid natives more than Republicans.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kawanokon Sayettt
Clevelyyit
San Francisco
Democritic National Convention
David Kawanukon
King Kulukana
Priscs
David Envil
Ian Nettle
United States
Cleveland
Democratic Party
Nan Tiveo
Coleman Leaves LeMars for Fort Dodge School Post
Fort Dodge selects Ta N Coleman as superintendent of city schools after LeMars departure. He succeeds Whiter, who had held the role for several years, and plans immediate teaching reforms.
Nominating Convention Delivers McKinley Victory Crowd Roars
At the Philadelphia convention Roosevelt is nominated for vice president after McKinley clinches the presidency. Delegates erupt in cheers as Lodge, Mount, and other leaders push the process forward. The Canton band and vast audience swell with fervor during and after the roll call, while Hanna remains party chairman and the committees prepare to notify the ticket.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Couven- Hon
Roosevelt
Manna
New York
Rnosevelt
Rough Rider
Canton
United States
Mckinsey
Merards
Winscot
Fluppeti
Lodgi
Archibishop Ryan
Quay
Nh Manne
Benster Lodge
Oraker
Qoraker
McKinney
Kinley
Pandenjoulim
Hania
Tadinna
Governor Mount
Lodge
Tos Velt
Phair Wan
Thureton
Nebraska
Benator Lodgehen
John W. Yarkes
Kentucky
Rmannis
McKinley
Wiatute
Yerker
Int Lodge
George
California
Mokin Joy
Mount
New New York
Pata
Mellox
Elias Man
Willian McKinley
Glay
Towa Mrenauts Roosevelt
Atubamiy
van Bunt
Bleystaut
Rooserel Ialdate
Sme
Ituteet
Atate
Pampaa Ptutaegs
Fulne
Roosevelt Haad
Chis
Roosevelt Hingels
Wolcott
Gine
Hanna
Wittaucopr
Troosevelt
Ife
Ukenoiphyaton
Hart Chosen Unanimously As West Iowa National Committeeman
Philadelphia June 21 Ernest Eg Hert of Cornell Bluth was unanimously elected as Iowa's national committeeman with no opposition. The delegation also named Georges W. French M. J. Tobin Mabry C. L. Inadale and others to various committees for credentials resolutions and notification duties amid reorganizing Western delegations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Philadelphia
Ernest Eg Hert
Cornell Bluth
George W. French
Davenport
M. J. Tobin
Vinton
Wixconsin
Irina Stevenson
Ernest Ys. Mart
Michigan
Wm. H._ Elliott
Missouri
Richard C. Kerensy Souh
Jeotn M. Green
Wisconsin
H.C. Payne
Indiana
Marty
New
G We Fairbanks
Towa
Geo
W. French
Edw
N. Nigleys
D. P. Dyer
Newranka
B. Roxewater
South Dakota
G. G Bennett
J. J. Treat
T. Jewett
Town
Wilm McParland
Robertson
Nebraska
Henry Togatz
George Rice
Foway
Troy Ontrander
Mignouti
Charles Montler
Nebranka
John I. Exhardt
James Hallevi Wikeonain
Murphis
Op. Heywood
J. C. Madres
William (McPherson
E.A
Tucker
jSouth Dakota
M. P. Noebe
Whrconain
John D
Albrook
Michigans
Pratik jJe Meeker
Owenur Nexbuikka
D. A. Abbott
GT. Collins
Walter Alex
Charlee
Horniggs Towit
Tet
Murshy
Parnell
Mise
Walter Ickeys
Alex
Inverty
Dakothy Beil Dravoh
Wiscony
All Night ANC Session Ends with Committee Shuffle
Report describes an extended ANC meeting in Philadelphia where committees reviewed credentials and seating. Participants moved between rooms as debates continued through the night, with some participants departing as sessions wrapped up.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Philadelphians
Ena
Relief for Tien-Tsin Arrives as Forces Relieve City
International troops move toward Tien-Tsin to lift the siege amid armistice talks. Chinese and Allied leaders debate intervention while Admiral Kempf and naval commands report on Taku and Che Foo actions as foreign nationals seek refuge and safety.
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Tane
Kempf
Tien Tai
Dune Oh
Joo Whey
Bynday
Mita Trin
Peking
Seymour Hin Bee Capturesl
Foreigners safe as Chinese plan stay to leave under order
The French consul in Shanghai reports that the Chinese director of railways informed him all foreign ministers and foreigners at Peking were safe last week and preparing to depart with government authorization. An official dispatch from Saigon says the French cruiser Yauben and the transport Caravene have sailed north with 500 marines and a battery of artillery.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Ehlet
Mnese Nityation
Chi- Anse Miniater
Ing-Fang
Ayneronn
Joopa
Li Tune Chang
Reich
Peking
Yangike Kinng Yailey
Milkter Wi
Secre
Huy
United States
Tong
Dp. Mn
Navy Department
Kempft
Kempf
Stould
Takitur
Taki Forts
Taku
Admiralty
State Department
Conger
Otheer
John Goodnow
Shanghai
London
Bruce
Tien ‘Sin
Wan
Ten Tain
Tien Tain
Traloa
Taki An
Tii
Tien Txin
Troopa
Xick
Wei-Hui- Wei
Jagt
Reymour
Wekinig
Sheng
Chi
Henge
Paris
Xgnern
Railways
Lnk
Saigon
Yauben
Caravene
Salisbury Hopeful on China's Crime Trial and War Risk
The Salisbury article notes Irish Prime Minister's belief that China may resolve its crisis without war, while cautioning no definite future policy on territorial indemnity. In Parliament, Brodrick reports Allied troops reaching Takir with estimates of Japanese German and Russian forces arriving, but no information on inter operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Tondon
Ralinburys
House of Commans
Ten Trin
Foreign Office
Brodrick
Mong Kong
Takir
Inter
McGovern Defeats Dixon in Furious Six-Round Bout
Chicago crowd watched Terry McGovern decisively dominate ex-champion George Dixon at Tattersall's. The wet, relentless fight kept McGovern on the attack with sharp blows and quick combinations while Dixon clung on, prolonging the contest through a vigorous six rounds before the verdict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Terry
Chicago
Terry McGovern
Tattersall's
Kta
George Dixon
Aix
Dixon
Lytrean
Aith Terry
Kel
McGovern
McGovank
Rolund
Udycrasey
McUovern
Boy
Wade
Veterai
Zo Boone
Wong
Ani Ugid
Iowans in New York and Cotton Exchange Notice
Iowa visitors listed among recent arrivals at the Metropole in New York with names like M Fadiman Howell Richman Yehnnon and others. Also reported the June 25 cotton exchange failure of Dens hig Berkins Gole. McGovern declared winner after a boxing event with 4000 spectators and a Thackeray anecdote about a shilling gift to a child at Baden-Powell dinner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hawkeye
Metropolia
Natson
New York
Sioux City
M. Fadiman
Grand Uuto
New Moines
Miss Howell
Manhattan
J. W. Richman
Bartholdi C. George
Weatmanwater
W. Seeberger
Ponta
F. A. Copes
Metropole
L. Gray
Iverett
A. Youhkers
Hoffman
Home
Bhenkley
Bturtevant
Tabard
Siete
Ivan
Alsin
Morripon
Mt Pleasant
D. Smith
Mirraia Mare
Gory
Antsale
C. Z
Yehnnon
Coutts
Bnitie
Weindel
Broadway
Cotton Exchange
Denshig, Berkins & Gole
Small
McGovern
McGovern Wold
McGiovern
Suzelly Harris
Andy Daly
Hisparriai
Tom O'Rourke
Harry Forbes
Dixon
Malachy Hogan
Referen Aril
Thackeray
London
Stor
Baden-Powells
Eoch
Buckle
Whowell
Haden-Powell
Aes
Man of Experience Reports on Canadian Northwest Prospecting
A Canadian govern ment official letter from William Paynt describes an extensive tour through Manitoba Saskatchewan and Alberta in 1800. He details grazing land mixed farming stock quality towns and the prospects for settlements near Regina Prince Albert and Winnipeg. The narrative notes good crops favorable conditions and suggests opportunities for homesteading and ranching with purchasable land and available labor.
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Desiane
Tyelah
Canadian Northwest
Sault Btu
Heck
Alberta
Manitoba
Alobend
Melisa
Winnipeg
Dethiridge
Sfestlelno
Regina
Reginn
Prince Albert
Saykatelitwon
Trice Albert
Saskatchewan
Sakkitobi Wan
Ood
Trenta
Aldo
Selina! Houes
Aso
Ilore U
Dilek Taghie
Rogard
Stoney Creek
Wis
Chia Dretriet
Cher Ji 'O
Wil
Princ Albert
Buldig
Hove
Hume
William Paynt
Grieve
Saginay
Mich
Janda
Melunes
Ta Roche Verndt
der Tin
Evedliel
Thu
Germa
Ruiperdr
Joseph
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Legion of Monks
York ‘Tribune
Ifrance
Germany
Dounlney
Comimanier
Apie
Bren
Lieutens Ant Lrinson
Journalixiy
G. Wy
Breevens
Dally
Mail
Mitchel
Standard
Ladymith
E.G. Partlow
Dally Chronicle
Mafeling
Alfred Bers Yond
Ladys Smith
P. Finley Knight
Belmont
Winston Church
Lamdie
Honaburgs
Herawall
Dallymai
George Uxnch
Morning Herald
Mr. Hotes
Kas
M.P
Nina
Zatchtons Mt. Pks
Tike
Pike
Aoine
Louidans
Jude
Anya
Loch Lynn
Maryland
Josson
Minneapolia
Frink Ay Alden
Chivigo
Simonn
John Alden
Hua Gndt
Dro
Wanterive
Geneva
Yong
Tiehey
Express Companien
Cerro del Mercario
Duranicoy
Europe
Brlinh
Didi
Aia
Wind Dog
Dakota News
Ounistian Pndeavorers
Merttyy
Walker
Binion
Thev Hays
George Merrill
Minneapolis
Minn
Smith
St. Paul
Mitty
Canistorn
McCoole Raunty
Grae Hamilton-Eddy
Mia
Til Jotson
Cinton
Mildy
Moret Field & Co
Mintel
Mitchell
Datymon
Wix
Yaukton
J. J. Johnson
Mande Chileman
A. T. Grenke
Nec
Retary
John Colvin
J. Heal
TW. Saul
Carl Knapp
H.G. Hoyt
A. Carlson
Jospeh Swift
Og.” Helgwson
G. E. Tonks
Wy Higgs
Aca T. Titse
Mars ‘Tin Glennon
Tyler
J. Ko Johnson
Tal Blair
O. Hy Percy
Pierre
Tras Ateider
Oto
St. Loyd
Chillen T
Robert
Vel Bei Boer Allare
Fond du Lacolin Turton
Green Tay
Ernest Guriier
Neenik
Coleman
Lemars
Chicago News
Waxee
Renee
Iahapolis
Ceor
Feala
Rtending
Clala
Boston
Omaha
Denver
Fone
Wekinley and
Labdidates
Neody
Enghtsbati
Niumbarlovine
Lia
Younes
Botliver Ami
Teddy
NEW National Committee
Staten
Philadelphis
Misourcichard G. Keres
Moncina—William II. Dewitt
R. B. Schneider
Ada
P. J. Fisnigan
New Hompshire
Charies ‘. Means
Jersey
Franklin Murphy
Frederick
Gibba
Ond
Carolina
J. C. Pritchard
Sorth
Dakota
Alexander Mckinney
Chio
George B. Cox
Oberon
George Eu-Bteele
Pennsylvania
M. Stanley Quay
Rhode Island
Charles KH. Mrayton
South Carolina
t._ A. Webster
South Dekouv
J. Green
Tannervee
Walter T. Brownlow
Texas
R. Hawley
Viteh
Vermont
James WW. Brock
Virginis
George K. Howden
Neoneorge
Baker
Virginia
Hart
ANC
Tien Tsin
Wu Tigstuig Anka
Rintoy
Mie
Kellipston
Tien Trinchas
Ammerjcon-Russiam
Wriilery Land Engineers
Olevil Gazetts
St. Peters
Ambir
Journal and Advertiser
Che Foo
Alredy
Taki
Lumbertins
Che Fo
Tongshan
Meritsinder
Persanx
Pice
Admiral Kempf
Hye
Salisbury
M'Govern
Ark and Nites
Carter
FeeSa
Carters
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