United States replies to Li Hung Chang outlines negotiating stance
Washington confirms it will not enter negotiations while China lacks a capable government to restrain hostilities. The note preserves courtesy but is firm, signaling readiness to negotiate later, with papers of Chinese representatives examined by a conference, and Wu and others acknowledged as official envoys.
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Uncle Sam
Li Ming Chang
Washington
United States
Li Hung Chang
China
Peking
Tientsin
Love Feast Nomination At Convention In Battle Creek
A probate judge was the first office discussed with W C Gage of Battle Creek slated to present James Henry of the city for nomination. Henry praised as a paragon. S M Reed of Albion seconded. Garfield moved unanimous. Eckford delegate George Gibbs voted no and objected to acclamation. Miles Curtis led to the tellers casting for Henry after remarks. Sheriff was the next office with Dr L M Gillette proposing Sheriff Williams for renomination.
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Gora
I’. E. McNary
Leroy
Dr. Gillette
Battle Creek
R. B. Hart
L. B. Tompkins
Hart
Miles Curtis
Allen
Bob Smith
McNary
Jordan Ar Hart
Woinuss
Mr. Allen
G. H. Dasksin
J.d.mapes
Albion
Clarendon
Homer
Marshall
Tekonsha
Newton
Simmons
Daskam
R. A. Carpenter
Patterson
Hatch
J.D. Mapes
L. E. Stewart
L. KE. Clawson
Battle
Dr. Robinson
Dr. Church
J. J. DeShane
Tellera
J. Patterton
Pratt Cortright
L. C. Robinson
Eckford
F. W. Dickey
George H. Southworth
W. A. Crosby
W. J. Garfield
Southworth Garfield
Robinson
W.C. Gage
James Henry
Henry
S. M. Reed
George Gibbs
Gibbs
LM. Gillette
Namie
Williams
Renomi
Political pointers and county convention notes
Four years after leading anti Bryan revolt Eugene Pringle now presides over a Bryan and Stevenson club. Phelps of Ceresca is groomed for county treasurer by Democrats. Democratic convention times revised to 11 a m to finish before noon. Senate race setup against Dr A D Bangham. incumbent is F M Brown. Dyspepsia cure advertised with Knox Stomach Tablets.
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Eaton County
Eugene Pringle
Jackson
Bryan
Free Silver
Albion Mirror
Bryan and Stevenson Club
Phelps
Ceresca
State Senate
A. D. Bangham
Homer
Bathe Creek
4. M. Brown
Kalamazoo County
Calhoun County
Kalamazoo
Knox
Republican Convention Renominates A D Keep decisively
The Republican representative convention met briefly at four minutes past the hour with a small crowd. A. D. Eldred was named temporary chairman and L. S. Warren temporary secretary. Credentials three and resolutions were arranged, and BE P Keep of Tekonsha was nominated for representative. Keep expressed appreciation and pledged to continue past service. The convention adjourned.
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Southworth
David Walkenshaw
Committee On
L. S. Warren
Albion
BE. P. Keep
Tekonsha
Keep
S. M. Reed
McKinley Roosevelt club formed in Marshall at G A R Ball
Named officers were elected and ward committees appointed at a McKinley club meeting held at G A R Ball. The club name was changed to McKinley and Roosevelt club of Marshall, with aims to organize the county and contest control for two years. Officers include President J J DeShane and Secretary J P Gallas.
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McKinley Club
G. A. R. Ball
Rough Rider
McKinley and Roosevelt Club
Marshall
J. J. DeShane
J. BP. Gallas
W. ‘Te. Phelps
I. H. Whitmore
G. B. Wright
C. Page
L. 8. Page
John McConnell
M. E
Laberteaux
E. H
City News Highlights From Lyon Lake And Albion Events
Labor day will be celebrated at Lyon lake with a big band concert by The Albion band. A ground carnival advertises two weeks at Devil's Lake with railroads offering special rates. A new furnace by Marshall Furnace Co. is installed at Mrs J R Cummings West Prospect St. Miss Bertha Dobbins owns a new trap. A daughter was born Tuesday to Mr and Mrs Fred Kipper on Fast State Street. The sale of seats for In the Rogue's Gallery starts tomorrow at Swartwout & Swartwout's with 15 cent tickets for opening night.
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Lyon Lake
Albion Band
Fred Kipper
Fast State Street
Albion Bard
Marshall Furnace Co
Branil
J. R. Cummings
West Prospect Street
Tred Mason
Nellie Hopkins
Orson Avery
Devil's Lake
Albion
Austin
Rogue's Gallery
Harry Shannon Company
Eagle Opera Houses
Swartwout & Swartwout
P. Wood
Dan Hagan
Foyle Street
John Rentschler
Michigan Central runs $5 excursion to Petoskey Sept 4
Railroad notes report Michigan Central will operate a five dollar round trip excursion to Petoskey on September 4. Telegraph poles are staged in Michigan Central yards for line work as crews renew poles from west to east, blanketing the route except between the city and Battle Creek. An open excursion rate applies for the prohibition convention in Lansing August 28 and 29 with sale dates August 27 and 28 in lower Michigan and August 2 and 27 in upper Michigan. Tickets return by August 30 or 31 respectively. no sale on August 29.
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Michigan Central
Battle Creek
Michigan
Lansing
Lower Peninsula
Upper Peninsula
Personal notices from Daily News list visiting and trips
Asa Townsend of Louisville is in the city. J. Stevenson went to Homer. Miss Ella Mensch of Jackson visiting. O Ball of Albion township and W D Church of Grand Rapids in the city. Mrs A G Ames of Jackson returned home. Drain Commissioner Mead and Henry Mumaw visited Homer and Jackson. Mrs Wm Easterly of Chicago visiting relatives. Miss Ada Walz to Chicago for ten days. Charles Pierce and Miss Nellie Pierce of Coldwater guests at the Royal. Miss R Farley of Adrian visiting Zoe Ward’s home. E L Pen of Marion College and Luella Conger of Litchfield guests of Pendell. D W Finley of Chesaning returned home. Al Burton left for Eckford. Nettie Easterly and Mrs Win Easterly of Chicayzo visiting Mrs Marvin Patterson at Wilders. Mr and Mrs Louis Tillman to Buffalo. Tillman foreman of Cincinnati Northern bridge gang.
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O. Ball
Albion Township
W. D. Church
Grand Rapids
A. G. Ames
Jackson
Mead
Homer
Henry Mumaw
Wm. Johnson
James Henry
Detroit
W. ©. Gage
Battle Creek
Wm. Easterly
Chicago
Luella Conger
Litchfield
al. Burton
Eckford
Toledo
Nettie Easterly
Win Easterly
Chicayzo
Wilders
Marvin Patterson
Louis Tillman
Buffalo
Mr. Tillman
Cincinnati Northern Bridge Gang
Death by own action on roof ends in dummy fall
At Hatch block a man apparently leapt from the roof causing a crowd to gather as Pete Wiggins reported a suicide. The body lay on the sidewalk with a torn frame and straw from a dummy scattered about. the accident damaged a telephone wire but caused no other harm.
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Pete Wiggins
Pete
Statesman
Rose
Hatch
Trial of Fred Hoffman adjourned to September 5
The case against Fred Hoffman charged with malicious destruction of property was heard by Justice Smith in Albion and adjourned to September 5. The boy is described as half-witted and is said to be supported by a well off father who has abandoned him.
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Fred Hoffman
Albion
Marriages Recorded in Battle Creek Area
Marriage licenses list Frank W Calvert and Louise M Allen of Battle Creek. Ray Van Winkle and Maggie Wilk gon of Battle Creek. Wm Edgett of Battle Creek sang Edith Knapp of Grand Rapids. Charles Cotton and Hazel Casteline of Newton. Cornelius Pyle and Flora Lee of Battle Creek. Bert Mitchell and Mabel French of Tekonsha.
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Wm. Edgett
Battle Creek
Edith Knapp
Grand Rapids
Charles Cotton
Hazel Casteline
Newton
Cornelius Pyle
Flora Lee
Battle Greek
Bert Mitchell
Mabel French
Tekonsha
Markets Update Grain and Livestock Prices August
Chicago reports mixed grain trading with wheat weak and corn easing, oats steady, potatoes steady, and eggs firming. live poultry steady and hens holding. New York notes stronger spring wheat demand with No. 2 red at 0.15, corn and oats steady. hogs active on packing and shipping, various price ranges across cattle and mixed livestock. overall market uncertainty persists.
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Chicago
Teygtae
Cohrn
Doog
Evye
New York
Pennsylvania
Midrk
Wester
South Omaha
Texas
Open for business at Bush and Wright's cider gul ty
Cider gul ty open for business near the Christian church corner, West end Bancrep and Gherry Sia, inviting customers to bring apples and enjoy heat and lean.
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Bush & Wright
West End
Bancrep
Gherry Sia
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Joseph L. Hooper
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Chas Colwell
H. H. Bidwell
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West State St
J. Nagel’s Store
Tokonsha Man
Biyle
City News
Vida Vary
East Mansion Street
E.B. Hughes
Undertakers
Ngwa
Daily News
Petoskey
Asa Townsend
Louisville
Stevena
Ella Mensch
D. W. Finley
Chesaning
James Finley
E. B
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Frank W. Calvert and
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Ray van Winkle
Maggie Wilkogon
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