Uncertain 1900s political and foreign affairs notes
The article reports on a range of political appointments and deaths, plus the 1900s foreign crises. It mentions John Jenni being lynched in Crersavell Alabama, J. M. Green becoming president of a national association at a Charleston meeting, and an explosion at Gaston & Maine yards in Somerville Massachusetts with multiple fatalities. It covers U.S. political nominations in multiple states, and international stories on China Boxer Rebellion developments, foreign legations, and Allied actions in Asia, including casualties and diplomatic notes from Europe and the Ottoman sphere. It notes other deaths and political shifts, including McKinley and Roosevelt nominations and various state-level electoral items.
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Bert
West Point
John Jenni
Crersavell
Ala
Lawless Hess
Cape Nowe
J. M. Green
Trenton
Te National Aduentigne
Charleston
D. C
Gaston & Maine
Somerville
Mass
Worldwide News Summary From a Turbulent Week
News items report Vernon Texas quarrel deaths including Joke and Edward Trewer, a Chicago pilot through Niagara, a Calico Hill tragedy from a food incident, and a lynching in Green's Bayou. Philadelphia murder suicide by Mrs Shunts. silk firm Jiimill & Booth in New York facing $301,000. Grain stocks show large U.S. supplies. National Educational Association meets in Charleston. Santa Fe railroads to burn oil in California. Macau and Canton's conspiracies discussed. Civil, political and industrial items include oil, jettisoned ships, and rebuilding fires in Illinois and Wisconsin. Cap Nome crowds under martial law. Peru explosion feared earthquake. reciprocity pact between U.S. and Germany. Harper & Bros plant sale.
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Vernon
Tex
Joke
Edward Trewer
BLK
Norris
Veter Nixsen
Chicago
Lowt
Wink
Calico
Ark
Tron
Henry Detferson
Green's Bayou
Elizabeth Shunts
Philadelphia
Jiimill & Booth
New York
United States
Haves
John Bonn
Plainfield N.l
National Educational Association
Charleston
Santa Fe
California
Ena
Haxcau
Es-Queens
New London
Alexander Jester
Gales
Komrpanios
Hida
League of Americas
Milwaukee
Apialo
McKinley
Canton
Germany
Walnut
Til
Ciba
Wiehington Yak
Dede Wirkliffe
Cincinnati
Aenylor Tanne Eays
Meltine Jey
Saleu
Thenadee Ameria
Plymouth
Sandy Hook
Global war updates and strange headlines from a torn era
A digest of scattered reports notes Rear Admiral Kempf of American naval command in Chinese waters arriving with unconfirmed plans amid global tensions. Observations include extreme winter across Austria, a German Russian Britain and Japan split speculation in Germany, and a British caravan near Pretoria. Reports claim US Ireland accord approved by Italian chamber, Royal Swedish offers rewards, Andree’s balloon expedition, and insurrection chatter in northern China. Cannibalism in New Britain, diplomacy turmoil over Conger, proclamation in Nebraska politics, and drought and crop signals in Minnesota. Miscellaneous items cover missing financiers, record bicycle feats, party leadership shifts, and the Christian Endeavor conference in London.
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China
Germany
Russia
Japan
Cerraaniy
Moers
Niteuissek
Pretoria
United States
Irely
Talian Chamber of Deputies
Oscar
Sweden
Andree
Clark
Christian Ludeavarens
London
New Britain
United States court settles case from 108 years ago
A historic court decision in the United States resolves a 108 year old case. The report mentions various distant items including New York Masonic jurisdiction, the Prince of Wales paper editing ambition, and other disparate notes about churches, conventions, and regional curiosities. The jumble reflects a compilation of minor items from diverse topics.
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United States Court of Elaine
New York
Masonic Grand Ladeu
Prince of Wales
Treland
Tatheran Church
Goncord
N. H
League of Americas Mothers
Chicago
Civil Engineers
Tondo
Windsor Cantre
Missouri
Buffalo Courtly
M. Nigghakehiianin
Giessen
United States
Gis Nial
Charlestown Hayy
Battle at Peking Amid Global Dispatches
A collage of 1900 era reports cites Chinese officials on the Peking siege with Prince Tuan at center and Prince Ching and Gen. Wang Wen Shao killed. Telegrams from Shanghai, Yokohama, and Washington note European and Japanese reactions, troop movements, and deteriorating legations while speculating on further expeditions and humanitarian aims.
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London
Shanihai
Daily Mail
Positon
Peking
Prince Tuan
Tsai Yin
Yin Lip
Sin Yu
Lexatlone
Upan
Prince Ching
Wang Wen Shao
Berlin
Li Hung Chal
Li Ming Chung
Shanghai
The
Express
Hailey
H. M
Aurora
Lientsin
New York
Herald
Tientsin
Muhlen
Hotel de Peling
Sir Robert Hart
Yuan Shu Ki
Taotai Sheng
Yokohama
Japan
China
Hhe Press
Rusia
Germany
Ching
Commercial Cable Company
Great Northern Telegraph Company
Chefoo
Canton
Daily Telegraph
Rong Chang
Hamburg
Boersenhalle
Hamburg-Anernim Line
Lloyd Line
Washington
Legation
Yokio
Baron von Weitsler
Yeking
Tokio
Siberian
Germain
Lientyin
Train Held Up Near Wickliffe in Kentucky Robbery
Illinois Central fast train from New Orleans to Chicago was held up near Wickliffe Kentucky at 1:80 in the morning. Six robbers hijacked the engine and express car, looted valuables, dropped two bundles, and fled into Missouri. Fireman J J Fryisch was struck with a revolver butt. About $10,000 plus dropped money recovered. robbers fled toward Fort Jefferson as an armed posse pursues.
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Paducah
New Orleans
Chicago
Wickliffe
J. J. Fryisch
Cumber
Fort Jefferson
Ohio River
Missouri Shore
Missouri
Kentucky
Ision
Jackson
Istouri
Democratic campaign opener in Lincoln attracts large crowds
The informal start of the Democratic presidential campaign in Lincoln drew about 13 000 attendees from distant points. In the afternoon 3000 filled the Auditorium to hear Bryan Towne and Weaver, while 10000 gathered on the capital grounds in the evening. Stevenson attended the evening event and received an ovation.
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Lincoln
Neb
Lincoln ‘Lhesay
Nebraska
Williamy J. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
James B. Weaver
Brgan
Stevenson
Bryan
Towne
Stesvenson
Prominent Fairs and Cholera Famine Deaths Decline
The Bombay governor reports last week in June saw 10 320 cholera cases and 6 312 fatalities in famine districts. Total deaths among relief workers reached Ged The British authorities note 6 093 000 people received benefits or aid as part of relief efforts.
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Bombay
Forest Office
Reflection sets tone as electoral votes pour in
In the approach to December 1, the electoral colleges gathered in chief towns to cast votes for president. Returns will trickle from distant states while a large majority favor Gen. insuring his reelection for a four year term. Meanwhile Catton mills in Fall River suspend production for four weeks to comply with an agreement, risking 20,000 jobs as operations halt. Lithle Rogk is noted as duty &-son, and Judge A. Williante of the United States District Court of Arkansas dies Saturday, a veteran appointee since 1809.
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Diae
City of Mexico
Tay
Catton
Fall River
Qurtgihpent
Lithle Rogk
Ark
Duty &—Son
Doen A. Williante
Distriet Ootros
Ar Hates
Muuiten Eprugs
Diapoulesy
Ted Igeut
Terrible Oil Tank Explosion Shocks Somerville Yard
Rostac July 13 an oil tank exploded at Somerville near the old McLean asylum in the Hoston and Maine yard. The blast injured nearly 60 people, with two reported dead. Victims were burned or crushed while watching a fire in the coal and merchandise yards. Ambulances and trains rushed injured to Cambridge and Massachusetts General Hospitals.
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Rostac
Somerville
Lees
Cambridge
Massachusetts General Hospitals
Hoston & Maine
McLean Asylum
Union Oil Company
Huse
Snd
Boston
Boers Victorious Report From Pretoria Front
Lord Troberts dispatch to the War Office dated Pretoria July 14 describes a Boer attack on the right rear and right flank. Nitral's Nek, held by Scots Greys and Lincolnshire, fell after heavy artillery fire and horse casualties. Reinforcements arrived too late. casualties feared heavy. Simultaneous actions near Durdeport and Heidelberg report Boer arms surrender ongoing.
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London
Lord Troberts
War Office
Pretoria
Roy
Nitral
Nek
Scots Greys
Royal Artilery
Lincolnshire Regiment
Gomra
Garrizon
Nitegal
Crocodile River
Rustenburg
Godfrey
Greys
Linco
Durdepoart
Dragasas
Tieut
Lewland
Heidelberg
Notifying Bryan and Stevenson as Democratic nominees
Washington reports William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E Stevenson will be formally notified as Democratic presidential nominees on August 8 in a ceremony anticipated to draw a massive New York City crowd at Madison Square Garden. Nebraska and other states hold party conventions proceeding through July 13 with delegate selections and ticket details announced.
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Washington
William Jennings Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Democratic Party
Tne Gianapelie
Jnd
Representative Richardson
Tennessee
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Jones
Richardson
Tryan
Charles 8. Thomas
Colorado
Stevens
Chito
Madigan Square
Gareden
New York City
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
William A. Paynter
Boone County
Gilbert
York County
Clay County
P. J. Carey
Smmders
Frank Teanson
H. Meiber
We A
Garrett
W. G. Swan
Meter Ebherson
Robert Obertelder
Wente
Hughes
Onee
Tandon
Daly
House of Commons
Colonies
Mr. Chamberlain
Alfenders
Pacific
Canada
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