Foreign Ministers in Peking Siege Message Sparks Relief Push
A cipher message from Minister Conger, received via Shanghai, claims continued shelling from Chinese troops and urges immediate relief to prevent a general massacre. U S officials confirm the dispatch as authentic and discuss its impact on policy and relief efforts for besieged foreigners in Peking.
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Washington
Conger Tat
Peking
State Department
Aster
Conger
General Goodnew
Shanghai
Shantung
Taotai Shang
Tsungs' Yamen
Massae
Fube Department
Day
Conput
Leng
Remey
Desshon
London
Heside
Goodnew
Fowler
United States
Christendom
E. Am
Fowler Washington
Chefon
Slaui-Tung
Taung- Myamen
Teking
Shane Lung
Yuan
Shan-Lung
London Skeptical On Conger Dispatch Doubts Rise
London skeptical over the authenticity of the Conger dispatch. Officials and press doubt its genuineness, citing cipher issues and possible falsified dating. Reports mention diplomatic ambiguity, with memorial service plans unsettled and officials refusing full disclosure.
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Conger
London
Lepe
Mere. Conger
Magnificent G A R Court of Honor Planned for Chicago
Chicago hosts the 44th national encampment of the G A R from August 26 to September 1 with a mile long court of honor on Michigan Avenue featuring 9 arches at Van Buren and a park Row end, cost around 25000 dollars, and illuminated by searchlights and Corinthian colonnades. The effort includes free quarters and lodging for veterans and families, utilizing 26000 cots across city halls and schools, with coordination led by Capt Peters and Capt Jos A McCartney and information via the Temple bureau of information.
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Chicago
Michigan Avenue
McKinley
Court of Honor
van Buren Street
Park Row
Grand Army
Navy
Court of Hon
Haa
Petera
Capt. Peters
Jos. A. MaCartney
Temple
Bureau of Information
J. J. Tobias
Marshall
H. H. Mil
Grand Jury Petition from Cortyis Heads to Judge Smith
Prosecutor Hatch received another grand jury petition from Cortyis with 36 names started in February. It will be forwarded to Judge Smith to be filed with prior petitions. Sheriff Williams returned from the state sheriff convention reporting profits for attendees. Homer store Buck and Roberts clothing was burglarized Wednesday night with about 200 dollars in clothing missing. door left open. Turnkey Turner searched Homer but found no clue. watch is being kept for suspects.
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Hatch
Smith
Mr. Hatch
Cortyis
Sheriff Williams
Buck & RoBards Clothing
Homer
Lurner
Howell Case Dismissed In Local Court
In Justice Den nican's court Monday Dog Warden Alooge Howell faced pointing a gun charges. Only two witnesses Mrs. Fyare Moon and Harry Weller testified before a dismissal was announced. Testimony was read and signed as the case was dropped to avoid circuit court.
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Alooge Howell
Hodes
Justioe Dennican
Fyare Moon
Harry Weller
Tegas
Waa
Finiahed
Ma Dennison
Petter
Marriage Licenses Listed For Several Couples In Michigan
A list of marriage licenses shows William d. Hardens of Deerfield and Winifred Potter of Albion. Albert J. Curr of Detroit and Margaret W. Durning of Detroit. Myra Hawkins of Collins and Enna C. Robinson of Charlotte. William Sherwood of Kalamazoo and Katherine Towssend of Battle Creek. Charles Verne Mitchell and Lola M. Freneu of Battle Creek. Thomas B. Whalen of Battle Creek and Minnie M. Bishop of Flint. J Elinor Rouse of Lansing and Ida Li May of Cokousha. Francis Flynn and Anna F. O’Leary of Battle Creek. Aubrouse P. Carlisle of Nottaway and Jennie R. Gordon of Battle Creek. Also a dated notice from Wirsusutounx Illinois and an endorsement from Eva J. Sweet about Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin at the Soldiers' Widows' Home.
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Charles Verne Mitchell
Lola M. Freneu
Battle Creek
Thomas B. Whalen
Minnie M. Bishop
Flint
J Elinor Rouse
Lansing
Ida Li May
Cokousha
Francis Flynn
Anna F. O'Leary
Aubrouse P. Carlisle
Nottaway
Jennie R. Gordon
Ill
W. B. Cauldwell
Dean
Dr. Caldwel
Eva J. Sweet
Peculiar Accident at Lyon Lake Affects Tekonsha Woman
Mrs. Bliss of Tekonsha, formerly Miss Hamblanchard, was riding a Lyon lake toboggan when her partner failed to board. She slid alone, fainted, and dragged her husband under water in a desperate grasp. Rescued after an hour, she was taken home unconscious.
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Tekonsha
New Nutantatic Device For Coupling Cars Invented
J M Smith foreman at Cincinnati Northern unveils a new automatic coupling device for cars aimed at linking air and steam pipes when joined. If uncoupled, both pipes would disconnect, preventing leaks. Locals anticipate market use and royalties, with trials planned on Cincinnati Northern trains within weeks.
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J. M. Smith
Cinceibnati Northern
Cincinusti Northern
Cinemnati Northern
Arthur Taylor shoots Mrs Green then wounds self in Kalamazoo
Arthur Taylor, known as the Michigan Cyclone, fired on Mrs Will ie Green after a quarrel, then shot himself. Both were hospitalized with injuries from a gunshot at the Green home. Witness Mrs Henley described the scene as Green lay wounded and Taylor turned the pistol on himself. Green and Taylor had a troubled relationship with prior elopement attempts and disputes. Taylor remained under care as doctors attempted to remove bullets.
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Arthur Taylor
Michigan
Igata Kalamazoo Hospital
Willie Green
Taylor
Burgess Hospital
Arthur
Theam
Michigan Central
Tne
Jackson
Bosman, Young and la Grone
Atrack Taylor
Texas
Lapiece
Gruen
Aly
Henley
Reons
Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin Ad Read Daily News
A vintage advertisement urges readers to cure indigestion and tiredness with Dr Caldwell’s Syrup Pepsin. It promises quick relief and promotes daily news as the source of local updates, typical of old newspaper copy.
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Dr. Caldwell
A. L. Bisdenach
Calhoun County Teachers to Meet August 18 at Court House
The executive committee met at the office of School Commissioner Burnham to set the date for the association's regular annual meeting. Walter Scott and H. J. Day attended. The gathering will occur at the courthouse on Saturday afternoon August 18 with a program prepared by the committee. Members are urged to attend. This notice also advertises Hall's Catarrh Cure and Hall's Pills, claiming cure and recommending purchase.
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Calhoun County Teachers Association
Burnham
Walter Scott
Convis
H. J. Day
Fredonia
Court House
Courtiaswuit
Tris
Bridge collapse to cost Homer township repair damages
A bridge under Beedon and Aldrich's threaking machine near Homer failed after a rotten stringer gave way on Thursday. The engine and separator fell into water and mud. the men escaped unharmed. The incident causes a two mile detour into Homer and threatens the season's work and repair costs for the equipment.
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Homer
Beedon & Aldrich
Windstorm Blows Down Barns and Trees Near Verona Road
A Friday windstorm caused extensive country damage north of the Verona road. Sixty feet of a large sheep barn at the S. W. Stone farm was blown from its foundation, 13 fruit trees uprooted, and two horses were killed by lightning at Arthur Diy’s place. Fences and trees toppled, windmills fell, and several structures in nearby areas suffered varying harm.
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Brower’s
Mabrey’s
Verona
S. W. Stone
Arthur Diy
Stone Place
William Powell
Garrett Casey
Disastrous Fire Destroys Nut Plant and Laundry at Battle Creek
A two building blaze at Battle Creek destroyed the Sauitas Nut Food company's plant and adjoining Sanitarium laundry at midnight Saturday. Loss totals $20,000, with $10,400 on buildings and $10,000 on contents and machinery. The Sanitarium occupied both structures. staff and patients displaced. Insurance fully covers losses.
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Sauitas Nut Food Company
Battle Creek
Sanitarium
Battle Greek
Seun
Sanitas Company
The
Institution
Nut Food Company
Dut
Maccinery
Sausariuu
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Rondon Freas
Edwin Hurd Conger
China
Hoot
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Menu
Lafe
Brussels
Lelgian Cousul
Sheng
Weking
Tientsin
Skeptical
Walliday Mincartiey
Toudor
Sax
Hu Teanon
Willed Bs
Burlington
Dallmad
St. Louis
Bias
Paris
John Joseph Keane
Catholic University of America
Washington, D. C
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Ireland
Kain
Bar
Ohieaga
Wenner
Convia Township
Phowight
Enougl
William d. Hardens
Deerfieid
Winifred Potter
Albion
Albert J. Curr
Detroit
Margaret W. Durning
Myra Hawkins
Collins
Enna C. Robinson
Charlotte
William Sherwood
Kalamazoo
Katherine Towssend
Lyon
Wis
Feyr
Arthurs — Anours
Mra
Green
Revelver
Calbchin
Cwass
Halls
Hall
W. J. Coenzy & Co
Toledo, Ohio
Homer Township
Broken Bridge
S. W. Stanes Corm
Arthur Day
Fales
Physicians Directory
Cuas
J. Carson
M.D. Greent Howe
Fast Graduate Hospital
Chietga
Offen Hors
P.m. Omtieen
Martin Black
Starr King Ghurgh
M. D. Olea
Grerno
Starn
George JL Greenh
North Fagis
Fred TL Warris
Amiley
Atate
Helen M. Parker
John Butler
N. B. Sherman
Hart's
K. G
Brewer's Dry Good
Madisor St
Marshall Ava
W. H. Rowland
Dentisi
Grane Bros
F. G. Powers
Dental Parlors
Wes
BLOOK
Marshall, Mich
R. L. Jackson
Tojiion
7. M. Parsons
North
Hamilton St
West Statepstreet, Marshall, Mich
Owen
Metropolitan Life
L. A. Palmer
Eagle
W. A. Tillotson
Justice of the Peace
State Street
Brewer's
B. Mrap
Shepherd's
Greene
Tex Bel
Bolfink
Herb'strout
R. Schley
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