Imperial Edict Allows Peking Ministers Free News Exchange
An August 2 imperial decree orders Chinese ministers in Peking to communicate openly with their governments and to depart for Tientsin under escort. Reports from Shanghai and Washington discuss safety for Conger and Squiers’ legation staff, while Li Hongzhang and Yuan Shih-kai relay telegrams about escort talks amid Tientsin fighting.
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Cheng
Shanghai
Peking
Tientsin
Cape May
N. J
Temps
Li Hung Chang
Conger
Squiers
Vien
State Department
Washington
Minister Wu
Taola
Yuan Shih-Kai
Shantung
Fowler
Cheifoo
tsung-Hiyamen
Gov. Yuan
Goodnow
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Foreign Office
YU Lien Yuen
Royal Wedding and Political Amnesty in Belgrade
Belgrade reports King Alexander wed Mine Draga Maschin with pomp. The king issued amnesty and pardons, including to former radical premier Tauschanovich. Debs Accepts. Eugene V Debs sends acceptance letter as presidential nominee. Death of a Veteran. Col Thomas St Roberts dies in Detroit at 72, veteran of Civil War provost marshal service.
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Belgrade
Alexander
Draga Maschin
Premmier
Tauschanovich
Debs
Springfield
Mass
Eugene WV. Debs
Social-Democratic Party
William Butscher
Detroit
Mich
Thomas St. Roberts
Cincinnati
Roberts
The
Loyal Legion
Homewood Catcher Killed by Foul Tip In Game
In Pittsburgh on August 6 a foul tip struck Charles Snyder the catcher for the Homewood Athletic Club over the heart and killed him during a game against the Lawrenceville Grays at Homewood.
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Pittsburgh
Homeswood Athletic Club
Lawrenceville Grays
Homewood
Charles Snyder
Homewood Club
Would-be Assassin Targets Persian Shah in Paris
An assassin tried to shoot Muzaffer ed-Din the shah of Persia in Paris on Thursday morning. A gunman broke through police lines and mounted the carriage steps before being disarmed. A warning letter had warned of an imminent attack during the shah’s stay in Paris.
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Persia
Muzaffer ed-Din
Piazza di
Naples
Proclamation on the Death of Italy’s King Victorio Emmanuele III
King Victor Emmanuel III addresses Italians after the assassination of the king of Italy. He praises the fallen monarch’s courage, vows to uphold the dynasty's traditions, and emphasizes loyalty to institutions and the Italian people during a moment of profound sorrow.
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Paris
Italy
Monza
Victor Emmanuel III
Gaetano Bresci Portraits and Humbert Memorials Across News
Mainland reflections on the Italian king Humbert as Monza burial honors are described. A New Jersey inquiry confirms steps to probe a plot against Humbert and other monarchs, awaiting Italy's information for full prosecution.
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Humbert
Savoy
Rome
Monza
Margherita
House of Savoy
New York
Goyv. Voorhees
Elizabeth
N. J
New Jersey
Drowning Tragedy in Muskegon Lake
In Muskegon Michigan on August 2 a boat capsized about a mile from shore killing two men John Mortvedt and Charles Erickson and a young woman Selma Telefson. Three other occupants survived. Mortvedt righted the craft and saved two girls. This brings the local drowning toll to nine in under six weeks.
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Muskegon, Mich
Muskegon Lake
John Mortvedt
Charles Erickson
Selma Telefson
Mortvedt
Jester Acquitted in 29 Year Old Murder Trial
Alexander Jester, an octogenarian from New London, Mo., was acquitted in Kansas City after a two week trial for the 29 year old murder of Gilbert Gates. The jury reached a verdict on the third ballot.
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Jester
Kansas City
Times
New London
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Allied Forces Engage Chinese on Peitsang Front
Washington dispatches report 16 000 allied troops clashing with Chinese at Peitsang near Tientsin with an estimated 1 200 killed or wounded. Analysts debate outcome and impact on Beijing while Li Ping Hung and Prince Tuan's influence raises foreign policy concerns.
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Washington
Manduay
Peitsang
Peking
Li Ping Hung
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Prince Tuan
China
Tuan-Li
Advance on Peking Begun by Allied Forces
The allied expedition of about 20 000 troops with 170 guns moved toward Peking on Aug 3 with a target to reach the city by Aug 12. Reports from Shanghai and London note rising violence in northern China and a potential massacre of Christians as forces converge.
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Peking
St. Petersburg
Grodekoff
Hung Hun
Augustoff
Novokijevskoye
Postja
Daily Express
Chefoo
Expresa
Shan Si
Tsang-Lyamen
Li Ping Han
Pao- Ting
Goodnow
Washington
Shantung
Flave Just
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Warang
Tientsin
Yuan
Liu-Kun-Yi
Nanking
Sheng
Taotai
London
Standard
The
Daily News
Li Hung Chang
Arcola
Ill
Broomcorn
Toledo tycoon Dennis Coughlin dies after long illness
Dennis Coghlin, wealthiest man in Toledo and northwest Ohio, died at his home after a lingering illness. He owned major business blocks, held bank stock, and owned large brewery interests. A native of Ireland, he was about 80 and valued at roughly $15,000,000.
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Toledo
Dennis Coghlin
Ohio
Ireland
Southern car combine signs wage scale for mills
Message from Amalgamated Association headquarters says the wage scale has been signed by the southern car combine for all its mills in the south. Result is work for about 1,300 men.
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Pittsburgh
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Southern Car Combine
Jealous husband shoots wife in Jackson murder
Edward Lett, a colored ex convict, shot his wife twice at their home in Jackson Michigan on Monday night, killing her instantly. Jealousy is believed to have incited Lett to the killing. He was immediately arrested.
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Jackson
Mich
Edward Lett
Lett
Sle
Mason City
Harry Wheelock
Anamosa Penitentiary
Burgess
Lineman Killed by Live Wire Near Anderson
Ed Steinbaugh a Union Traction lineman died at a 30 foot pole north of Anderson Ind while repairing when he touched a live wire. He is the third worker killed by electricity in the area within a week.
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Anderson
Ind
Ed Steinbaugh
Union Traction Company
Tie
Heat Kills Five in Chicago as Severe Weather Persists
Five people died in Chicago from extreme heat on Monday and many others were overcome. Weather bureau warns the torrid spell will continue for several days.
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Hent
Chicago
Weather Bureau
Bubonic Plague Reported in London Aug. 3
Washington telegram from Past Assistant Surgeon Thomas confirms four plague cases and two deaths in London with bacteriological proof. He predicts no further spread. Also: Botha weakening, Prinsloo surrender rumors, and Kruger Botha proclamation to compensate farm damage if burghers stay with commandos.
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Marine Hospital Service
Thomas
London
Marine Hospital
Pretoria
Daily Mail
Botha
Lord Roberts
Prinsloo
Christian de Wet
Kruger
Gen. Botha
Iowa Republicans Nominate Ticket at Des Moines Convention
The Iowa Republican State Convention in Des Moines nominated W. B. Martin for Secretary of State I. I. Merriam for Auditor G. S. Gilbertson for Treasurer C. W. Mullan for Attorney General Emil McClain for Supreme Court Judge and D. J. Palmer for Railroad Commissioner The platform endorses Gov Shaw administration and backs the national ticket.
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Des Moines
Ill
W. B. Martin
Greenfield
I. I. Merriam
Manchester
G. S. Gilbertson
Forest City
C. W. Mullan
Waterloo
Supreme Court
Emil McClain
Iowa City
D. J. Palmer
Washington
Sopp's Arm Fire Destroys Mill Town in White Bay
A forest fire at Sopp's Arm White Bay Newfoundland destroyed a large sawmill several million feet of lumber and 120 houses. The settlement was wiped out as residents were evacuated by a coal schooner delivering mail steamers.
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Sopp’s Arm
White Bay
Doubt His Word Aboard On Peking Relief Efforts
London reports a Shanghai special stating Li Hang Chang claims ministers left Peking for Tientsin with Gen Yang Lu in command of the escort, but consuls doubt the statement. Across cables, edicts say ministers were safe July 31, and allied relief efforts toward Peking began August 4 with fighting possible near Tientsin.
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London
Shanghai
Li Hang Chang
Peking
Tientsin
Yang Lu
Earl Li
Yamen
Daily Mail
Remey
Taussig
Peitsang
St. Petersburg
Russia
United States
China
Monon Train Collision Kills Fireman At South Raub
Lafayette Indiana August 7 a southbound Monon passenger train No 3 collided with a light engine at South Raub ten miles south of Lafayette Fireman James Hudson was instantly killed Engineers Louis Raub and Henry Whitesel were injured Whitesel likely fatally scalded Eugene McCool brakeman was badly bruised and may die Conductor C T Callahan seriously injured No passengers harmed wrecking crew working to clear track
Brutal murder of Annie Brunton shocks Brandenburg
The mutilated body of widow Annie Brunton, 35, was found on Cedar Grove road. Her nephew Jesse Durham, 27, confessed to killing her with a hickory club after a church wedding. Durham was hurried to Louisville as lynching loomed. he had recently left an insane asylum.
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Brandenburg
Annie Brunton
Cedar Grove Road
Trains Collide in Arkansas Kill Five Injured Two
A collision on the St. Louis Southwestern line near Aurich Arkansas killed five men and seriously injured two others when a switch failure caused passenger train No. 3 to crash into the freight caboose. The passenger engine and baggage car were wrecked and four freight cars demolished.
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Ark
St. Louis Southwestern
Cotton Belt
Aurich
Here
Cuban teachers visit Washington to pay respects to president
A delegation of Cuban school teachers studying English at Harvard will tour Washington on the 15th to meet the U S president and inspect public institutions and attractions of the national capital.
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Washington
Harvard Uuniversity
Cambridge
Mass
United States
US Gunboat Castine Officer Drowns in Shanghai
Assistant Surgeon Stoughton of the United States gunboat Castine was drowned in Shanghai on August 7, according to local dispatches.
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Shanghai
Stoughton
United States
Powers Trial Week Five Opens in Goebel Conspiracy Case
Georgetown Ky August 7 the fifth week of ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers trial for alleged complicity in the Goebel murder conspiracy began Monday with defense expected to wrap up by Friday or Saturday. Witnesses described Arsenal guard duties and actions in the Capitol area during the assassination week.
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Caleb Powers
Goebel
John Young Brown
Powers
D. B. Walcutt
Frankfort
Walcutt
State Arsenal
Adjt
Collier
R. C. Blandford
Marion County
Secretary of State
Gov. Taylor
Steve Sharp
Lexington
Stout
Youtsey
Gray Falconer
Berry
Sharp
Alabama voters elect Democrats and shape assembly gains
Alabama election returns show Democrats led by William J. Samford winning a large statewide victory with gains in the general assembly. Republicans populists and prohibitionists lag as Democrats claim over 50,000 majority. a constitutional convention to limit negro influence is favored.
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Birmingham
Ala
General Assembly
Alabama
William J. Samford
Lee County
Capt. Smith
State Campaign Committee
Morgan
Underwood
William Richardson
Madison County
Joe Wheeler
Congress
Johnston
Trade review notes mixed signals for iron and steel markets
New York reports R G Dun & Co Weekly Review of Trade notes falling prices for some raw materials and manufactured goods while buyers show confidence the decline may end. Steel bars sold at 90 cents per 100 pounds as Chicago activity remains high, with 110000 tons of bars and plates contracted. Failures rise to 228 in the United States and 24 in Canada. Bradstreet’s adds that conditions favor buyers but midsummer demand is below expectations. rail earnings rise, and crops look strong with large apple yields.
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New York
Dun & Co
Chicago
United States
Canada
Bradstreet's
Noted historian John C Ridpath dies in Indiana
John Clark Ridpath LL D prominent historian dies in Presbyterian Hospital at 5 30 PM Tuesday after a long illness. Born April 1841 in Putnam County Indiana he taught at DePauw University later becoming professor of history and political philosophy. His many works include Academic History of the United States Popular History of the United States Life and Work of Garfield Cyclopaedia of Universal History Life and Times of Gladstone. He also edited Arena Magazine and ran for Congress in Indiana in 1896ord coach
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New York
John Clark Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
Putnam County
Ind
Asbury
da Pauw) University
Thorntown
Lawrenceburg
de Pauw
United States
Garfield
da Pauw
James G. Blaine
Gladstone
Arena Magazine
Boston
Congress
Indiana
North Carolina Election Returns Signal Democratic Lead
Raleigh Aug 4 The latest returns show Democratic majorities totaling 64 678 while fusion votes stand at 5 125 giving a net Democratic edge of 59 553. Senate seats 38 Democrats 9 fusionists with three doubtful. House 95 Democrats 13 fusionists with 12 doubtful. Rumor of McKinley support dispelled as Simmons notes Bryan will carry the state. Voter turnout includes many absentees among black residents.
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Raleigh
I. C
Senate
House
Butler
North Carolina
McKinley
Simmons
Democratic
Bryan
Democrats Open State Campaign in Peoria Parade and Rallies
Campaign opened in Peoria Illinois with county convention nominating a ticket in the afternoon and a large parade to the Tabernacle. State auditor candidate George Parsons spoke on imperialism while attorney general candidate James Todd urged antitrust action and Samuel Alsehuler received strong enthusiasm.
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Peoria
Ill
Tabernacle
George Parsons
James Todd
Samuel Alsehuler
Wolcott Accepts Ambassadorship to Italy
Washington August 2 Roger Wolcott has accepted the president's offer to be ambassador to Italy succeeding Draper whose resignation takes effect in about six weeks. The new envoy will assume office in fall after a Paris to United States visit during the interim.
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Washington
Roger Wolcott
Italy
Draper
Paris
United States
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