Peace talk in China amid Boxer aftermath urged
Dispatch from Peking reports Li Ming Chang and Prince Ching calling for peace and punishment for Boxer accomplices. Powers’d plenipotentiaries seek indemnities, restoration of old treaty benefits with national adjustments, and immediate ceasefire. Conger at the state department relays that negotiations may begin in Peking with French and other powers proposing settlements to reconcile divergent views.
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Gud
Taung-Lieyasun
Maxt Wiest Punt
Washington
Conger
State Department
Prince Ching
TW Hung Chang
M. Thiebaut
Km State Department
Peking
Mc. Conger
Ghinese
Mt. Conger
Elected Senator in Vermont Legislature
Former Mov. W. BP. Diingham was elected United States senator by the Vermont legislature on Thursday. The choice came on the first ballot after GA. Stouby withdrew and Democratic members who had backed Leaven Jhvale ton switched to support Diingham, indicating a party realignment in the vote.
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Montpelier
Mov
W. BP. Diingham
United States
Vermont
GA. Stouby
Leaven Jhvaleton
Diling- Aham
Train accident claims life of 65 year old Louisville man
A 65 year old man, Walter G Townsend, died in Louisville after attempting to jump from a moving train in a bid to escape being killed. Fog obscured the locomotive as it passed, leaving Townsend trapped between the cars before the train ran him down.
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Louisville
Walter G. Townsend
Turin
United States
Powder Causes A Hitch In Mine Strike Talks
Reports from Scranton and Reading indicate United Mine Workers officials delay in ending the coal strike. Talks center on powder price reductions and a ten percent wage increase, with Mitchell silent awaiting a national executive meeting. A labor demonstration is planned in Scranton next Monday led by UMW leaders. The powder issue remains a sticking point as operators offer till April 1 with continued pay advances. Indianapolis announces next UMW convention dates and officer nominations for 1901.
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Uazteton. Pa
United Mine Workers
Mitchel
Healls
Scranton
Wegex
Reading Company
Mitehel
Mitchell
Linion- Mine
Mursday
Sig Eoal
Fresident Nichols
United Ming Workers
Ing
T. Th. Nichols
John T. Dempsey
Fred Dileher
Indianapolis
Ind
Get
W. 3. Wilson
United Ming Workers of America
Danmary
Fperation of Labor
Wiscon s ta te News Oldest twins from Oshkosh pass aged 85
The article notes the oldest twins in the country, born Sedel-Trish descent, linked to Oshkosh Wisconsin. Mrs Wo and Mrs Trautmay of Auburn New York formed the pair, both widowed, with long marriages, and dating to 1837. They lived in Oshkosh since moving with their families.
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AM. Trautmay
Auburn
Oshkosh
Sultan Wiwera
Warwick
Orange County
New York
Philinda
Dale
Amanda
Yrautinan
Mra
Balloon ascent ends in death at Gays Mills fair
Dashed up Deab A P Deer an aeronaut of Chicago fell to his death at Gays Mills from a balloon ascended to 200 feet. The ascent at a fair drew 5 000 witnesses. The balloon exploded and dropped 100 feet before the parachute opened. Deer lost his hold after a jerk as Lis bouly Feil struck. Deer died within minutes. it was his 321st ascent in 12 years.
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A. P. Deer
Chicago
Gays Mills
Deer
Lis Bouly Feil
Lived 104 Years and Notable Deaths Across Lands
An obituary note recounts Mrs. John Lawless dying in Morrison at 104 after a long life spanning Ireland England and Scotland. She met Queen Victoria as a child and was related to British General Hogin. The piece also reports Arthur T Thomas a former West Superior city engineer shot hunting near Chippewa Minice. Judge James Demkina, after cataract surgery, returns to court reading without glasses.
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John Lawless
Morrison
Ireland
Sy Minlake
Arthur ‘T. ‘Thomas
West Superior
United States
James Demkina
St. Joseph's Hospital
Milwaukee
Baptist State Convention Officers Elected
At Beaver Dam the Baptist state convention named officers including President E. T. Lindsay of Milwaukee First Vice President Judge B. F. Dunwiddie of Janesville Second Vice President C. B. Webb of Kohler Treasurer F. C. Dinsmore of Delavan and Secretary Rev. D. W. Hulbert of Wauwatosa in a recent session.
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Baptist State Convention
Beaver Dam
E. T. Lindsay
Milwaukee
B. F. Dunwide Die
Janesville
C. B. Webb
Qehko
F. C. Dinsmore
Delavan
D. W. Hulbert
Wauwatosa
Deaths and Disasters Across Wisconsin in Turbulent Period
A string of incidents from Crawford to Sheboygan details deaths by self harm and accidents, farm losses from high water, robberies, and new free delivery routes. Notable items include William Tower’s suicide in Freeman, Edna referenced in Milwaukee, a 17 year old fatally shot during a hunt near Monticello, and a fatal jump from a Great Northern elevator in West Superior.
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William Tower
Freeman
Crawford County
la Crosse
Descobel
Grant County
Albert Fiebrants
Milwaukee
Kenosha
Edna
Methodist Church
Marridge
Ganriel Zimmerman
Monticello
Diamond Match Company
Oshkosh
Fred Zimmerman
Merrill
Peter Vopliski
Puloghi
Hnselt
Mex Tyle
Poxli
Frank Wond
Chicago
Great Northerns
West Surprecinos
Sheboygan Coal Company
Plea Change in Michigan Defense Fraud Case
Det. 19% Col Harold A Smith assistant quartermaster general at the time the state was defrauded pled guilty to a $40,000 convalent purchase fraud in circuit court. He was sentenced to pay 3200 or be confined two years. the fine was paid. Drowned Dead. Salt City principal Joseph Whitely collapsed from brain hemorrhage in a restaurant Thursday.
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Tansing
Mich
Harold A. Smith
Conny Jallor
Balthake City
Ull
Joseph Whitely
Salt Tribe City
Af UN
British Reenter Bloemhof Near Kinberley
Cape Town reports unopposed entry into Bloemhof near Kinberley on October 1 after advancing from Machadodorp. British losses include three officers and eight men killed and several wounded as Lord Roberts notes Boer activity across a wide front with engagements near Meiselberg and Carolibia.
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Cape Tuvan
Iloenbuf
Kinberley
London
Gri
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Machadodorp
Meiselberg
Suboi
Vench
Carolbia Yexzterde
Lord Maberts
Durban
Vrvtwid
Bethune
Cape Town
de Wet
Lindley
Kroonstid
Rebels Overpower Detachment on Luzon Patrol
A detachment of the twenty-fourth regiment repairing telegraph lines near Sion dase in Neuvo Beija province on October 19 was attacked by 200 rebels and scattered. Seven Americans reached San Jose. others likely captured. Nearby, Gen. Alveres and escort captured rebel headquarters without resistance. The report notes ongoing hostilities in Mindanao and Luzon amid broader unrest across the Philippines.
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Manila
Mong-Kong
Twenty
Sion Dase
Neuvo Beija
Isle de Luzon
San Jose
Jéltiot
Fortieth
Ovedui¢ Ts
Telands
Mindanos
Gien
Alveres
Imortant
Mixdanne
Arbitration move gains wide support at Hague
Washington notes the Hinasikum proposal for a international court of arbitration to settle disputes involving indemnities. Adherence from the United States and major powers signals strong momentum toward a formal Hague conference. Paris reports cabinet acceptance of a negotiation framework with the French note. London notes Chinese peace talks opening in Peking at the tsung-li-yamen with powers.
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Washington
Hinasikum
International Court of Arbitration of the Magur
Ika
Mike Wollant
the Hague
Che Hague
United States
Ator
George Gray
Delaware
Paris
Elysee Palace
Me Delcasse
London
Chih Lo Peng Gi
Tsung-Li-Vmen
Fatal railway wrecks kill three in two incidents
A deadly rail accident near Chicago claimed three lives and injured five others as a New York and Boston express derailed on the Lake Shore and Michigan Southern line. In Edgemoor Indiana a freight wreck demolished two engines, killed one, and injured two. Additional reports note a Chicago and Alton incident with multiple fatalities and other scattered events across the nation.
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Chiengs
Del
Chicago
New York and
Toston Express
Shore & Michigan Southern
South Chinnga
Terough
Dveman
Bidet
Tah
George Douglas
Wrani
Cleveland
Edgemoor
Ind
JHE FALL ELECTIONS IN NOVEMBER STATES AND TICKETS
New York sparses the nation as ten presidential and vice presidential candidates are named for the November 6 election. Ballots won not be uniform but major parties will field tickets in most states with varying counts for state tickets and legislatures.
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New York
Fem
Lhneig
Indiana
Colorado
Kaho
Kentucky
Michigan
North Dakota
Ohio
Pennsylvania
Wisconsin
Connecticut
Velaivare
Machusetts
Minnesota
Manbraska
Kansas
South Dakota
Exas
Washington
Missouri
New Hampshire
West Virginia
Florida
Nevada
Tennessee
Utah
South Carolina
Maine
Oregon
Vermont
Congressimen
Alabama
Arkansas
California
Georgia
Louisiana
Maryland
Misissippi
New Jersey
North Carolina
Virginia
Wyoming
Montana
New Huangpshire
Texas
Alinoig
Massachusetts
Delaware
Miouizmin
Idlaho
Nebraska
Nomination Letter From Bryan Cited By Lincoln Republicans
Oct 20 A letter notes the nomination of the silver Lincoln republicans was canceled Friday by Mr. Bryan. It is addressed to Samuel W apahiasehuthman and other members of the notification committee. The letter expresses gratitude for support and fidelity shown in the four years since the convention held at Kansas City on July 4. Bryan emphasizes that the money question was key but condemns Republican policies as contrary to self-government. He pledges to serve the public and defend equality of rights under the flag, to protect the interests of the people who pay taxes and serve in war.
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Bryan
Samuel W
Aphiasehuthman
Amls
Kansas City
Mhe Unger
Republican Party
Poth
Kruger Fled To Gelderland Embarks For Holland
Mr. Kruger was secretly taken at five in the morning on a Dutch cruiser Gelderland to sail for Holland. Refugees condemn his escape fearing Boer attack. He left in a hired carriage with De Haymann, passing the customs house to board at the pier.
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Tarenza Marques
Get
Kruger
Nelock
Gelderland
Holland
Custom House
Sal
China Hurries Talks As U S Studies Negotiations
Washington dispatch reports China pushes for talks starting Saturday in Peking to settle the Chinese question. State Department notes Ambassador Conyers has authority to begin negotiations without further orders. Reports also note a Japanese advance guard entering Tsi-Ting-fen with minimal resistance. In other news a Mobile&Ohio freight wreck near Cairo kills two men. The Kentucky sails for China with gunboats Wickes and Annapolis to follow.
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Washington
Peking
State Department
WIT Son
China
Kentucky
Wickelhire
Annapolis
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Mai
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Reenter Bloemhof
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Opyoord
Fitipinos
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Telnee Hohenlohe
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Kolvische Zeitung
Prince Hohenlohe
Wiliam
Count Votr Buelow
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Mount
Spencer County
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Abraham Tinacon
Nancy Hanks
Imperial Trouma
Mientsin
Ostoh
Sittung Chang
Hong Kong
Admairal Ho
Sun Chun
Canton
Hans
Lllingis Steel Company
Ed. Wat Fington
Charles T. McCullough
Kived, Tielaware
O. Get
Martin Sayres
Alyria
Tey
Tgyey
Hester Street
Hesenuts
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Devereux Shields
WHR
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Pontis
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Richard Jordan
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Tonilon
Daily Express
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South Africa
Lord Worsley
Osecola
Wis
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Juyek
Claim Falls
Warld
Calmubug
Ohio Supreme Court
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Vencenelin
Venexteg
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Veesna
Cal
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Frese
Ungar
Wilhelimina
Meury
Mecklenburg
Belwerins
Feu Cupardiies
Megan
Silver Line
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Viney
Cairo
Mobile & Ghia
Mobile & Ohia
Oliver
Jonesboro
Louis Palla li
Digi Messenger
New Orleans
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