Shoot Us Now That We May Die Like Men
Dispatch from Tien Tsin describes brutal torture of wounded and prisoners by Chinese forces during a Pekin relief retreat. Admiral Seymour ordered to shoot his own wounded. Allied troops, including Americans, French, Japanese, and Welsh Fusiliers, fought three hours to breach the city walls but could not secure a retreat.
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New York
Journal Art Advertiser
Tien Tsin
Seximour
Pekin
Wwe
Woreila
Nese
Neda
Fall of Tien Tsin Ends Chinese Resistance
Allied forces breached the walls of Tien Tsin on July 1 and captured the forts and native city. Casualties ran into hundreds, with Russians Japanese and Anglo French troops leading the assault. The attack destroyed guns and caused widespread damage as Western forces secured the railway emplacements and arsenals.
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Terahon
Patyat
The
Daily Mail Today
Prss
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Germany
West Arsenal
Chi
Emerson H Ligcem War Service Record Summary
Emerson H Ligcem of Vermont served in the United States Army. He fought in key Virginia battles including Gettysburg and Petersburg, served with the Army of the Potomac, and commanded his regiment in the Philippines and China campaigns. He was wounded at San Juan Hill, Cuba, and later led troops in Taku China before April 18.
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Pirovetorh Ogptaip
United States Army
Thurch
Richmond
Army of the Potomac
Tear Mountain
Pytershure
San Juan Hah
Cuba
Puippine Islands
Eighth Army Corps
Hee
Phtlippines
Shen
Taku
China
Revered figure's heavenly marriage views spark church debate
A religious leader, George Jarah Bohwerrfurth, announces his belief that heavenly marriage vows supersede earthly unions, provoking mothers and parishioners. The discussion unfolds amid questions about doctrinal inspiration and longstanding creeds as supporters and critics weigh the implications.
Pekin Officials Mass Petition Prompted Tragic Return
Washington special reports a crowd of 3,000 Pekin Chinese officials in government service petitioned Prince Tuan to protect foreigners. The prince allegedly ordered the petitioners killed, and the order was carried out.
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Washington
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Li Hung Chang outlines dual mission to Pekin
In Canton July 16 Li Hung Chang tells foreign consuls his Pekin mission aims to save ministers and secure peace with allies. He vows protection for foreigners, seeks safe conduct, and notes warnings from Lord Salisbury and M. Delcass de about missionaries' safety. He travels armed only with a guard, worried for the ministers and his own safety.
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Tandon
Daily Telegraph
Canton
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
China
Earl Li
Lord Salisbury
Mt Delcasse
Lfe
Extra Session Probable Washington Special
Military circles expect an extra session of Congress to be necessary to address the Chinese crisis. The President has authority but lacks resources and troops to act. Adjutant General Corbin can muster limited forces, deemed inadequate to protect American interests or demand reparations.
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Washington
Corbin
China
Stods
Two Girls in Murder Confession Split Over Past Crimes
Eliza Wise, younger daughter, testified that James Hardy and Elmer Miller planned and carried out the murder. She said the pair considered killing her parents and that she and her sister knew of the plot. The case shocked the community as defense claims collapsed and a confession emerged.
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Atebee
Moan Sgiendad
Bso
Eliza Wise
James Hardy
Elmer Miller
Pratinaliy
Othe Phot
Faith Curists In Jaie Philadelphia Inquest
Coroner Dugan commits to prison two faith curists who ran Beuleh orphan age of the first baptized holiness association after a seven months old infant died. H F Sollenberger and Ezra Sheets from LinesIn Nebraska ran the house with nine children and five adults. Autopsy shows gastric enteritis and no medical care given, their claim religion forbids medical aid.
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Phiadeiphia
Beuleh
First Baptized Holiness Association
Dugan
H. FE. Sollenberger
Ezra Sheets
LinesIn
Neb
National Wall Paper Trust Dissolved After Stockholders Meet
The National Wall Paper Company once known as the National wall paper trust has been driven from the business by onside competition and will be dissolved. Stockholders decided at a Tuesday meeting in this city prompting winding up of Continental Wall Paper Company which had allied with the National. The two groups controlled thirteen and seventeen factories respectively in the combined output.
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New York
National Wall Paper Company
National Wall Paper Trust
Continental Wall Paper Company
National
Train Splits a Building in St Joseph Collision
A Rock Island passenger train Sunday pushed a freight train off the track and through a building seventy feet square owned by the St Joseph Plow Company, completely destroying the structure. J M Ford president of the plow company and First National Bank, Secretary McPowell and Superintendent C J Borden narrowly escaped death, Ford slightly injured.
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St. Joseph
St. Joseph Plow Company
J. M. Ford
Plow Compiany
First National Bank
McPowell
C. J. Borden
Ford
Powers trial witness recounts alleged threats at Barbourville meeting
Finley Anderson, son of the Barbourville hotel proprietor, testified in Georgetown on Tuesday that Powers threatened to kill enough legislators to secure a majority and to kill Goebel if unable to find someone to do so. He quoted Powers saying Goebel would never be Governor and that if no one else could be found, Powers would kill him himself.
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Powers
Georgetown
Finley Anderson
Barbourville
Goebel
President McKinley Leaves Canton for Washington
The president departed Canton Ohio on Monday night due to the gravity of the Chinese crisis. He travels to Washington to address the emergency.
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McKinley
Canton
Washington
Canning Industry Grows Across Indiana Counties
A broad look at Indiana's canning expansion highlights Tipton and surrounding counties. Peas drive profits with 650 acres and 50,000 canneries in Tipton area, employing 200 plus workers. Indiana now ranks second in canning, producing large tomato and pea outputs, with implications for wage and farm income. The piece notes a Hartford City glass plant and priest-led ventures boosting local industry.
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Indiana
Tipton
Tipton County
New Albany Magistrate John House Reopens After Amputation
The renowned Jeffersonville wedding magistrate John House, famed for uniting more than 3,900 couples, is back at his desk after a leg amputation. He had surgery four weeks ago and now uses crutches while continuing to perform ceremonies, including midnight weddings and others on bridges, carriages, or ferries.
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New Albany
John House
Jeffersonville
Gretna
Ohio River
Justices of the Peace
Squire House
Kentucky
Louisville
Disinherited William Hazard Lives Frugal Salem Recluse
William Hazard once heir to Sir Francis Hazard lives in a small brick house on the town’s edge. The 63 year old, white haired man, a former officer in the English army, traveled through hardship after being stripped of funds by New York bounty scalpers. He and his wife moved to Salem where she found hotel work and he became a laborer. After years of drinking his wife left him as their two sons joined the army and served at Santiago. Now he is sober, well educated, and speaks several languages in quiet retirement.
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Salem
Hazard
America
United States Army
New York
Wisconsin
Santiago
Indiana Mas Abroed and Swift Wright Named Leaders
Former Logansport Daily Journal editor and proprietor Swift Wright becomes prime minister to President Jimenez of San Domingo. Wright was in Cuba during Jimenezs revolution and joined the expedition as the native leader began for San Domingo.
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Swift Wright
Logansport Daily Journal
Jiminez
San Domingo
Wright
Cuba
Wright Accom
Tort Wayne Struck by Severe Storm Leaves Damage and Injury
A powerful electrical storm swept Tort Wayne on Monday lasting five hours. It damaged property as lightning struck several houses and rain flooded streets and cellars. One man, James Olive, was shocked and may not recover.
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James Olive
Lebanon Special: Willoughby Lewis Attacks Judge Pierce
Willoughby Lewis a lumber dealer assaulted and seriously injured Judge J L Pierce a prominent attorney Saturday night in Lewis meat market Pierce was Mrs Lewis lawyer in divorce proceedings and may lose an eye Lewis was driven off Pierce on the prostrate form at gunpoint by John Wurtzler in whose meat market the affray occurred
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Lebanon
Willoughby Lewis
J. L. Pierce
Pierce
Lewis
John Wurtzler
Mooney Family Horse Accident in Columbus Fatalities
Ed Mooney and family pleasure driving Sunday evening when a dog spooked their horse, throwing all to the ground. Two children and Miss Gray escaped with slight bruises. Mr Mooney died at midnight and Miss Talbott may die. Deceased was senior member of W W Mooney and Sons, owners of the world’s largest tannery in Columbus.
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Columbus Special
Ed Mooney
Gray
Mr. Mooney
Talbott
W. W. Mooney & Sons
Cyrus Laughlin Dies in Back-Home Fire Accident
In Muncie a 64 year old man Cyrus Laughlin, son of Hiomer Laughlin, was burned to death Monday evening in the rear of his home where neighborhood children were playing camping out. The straw tick was emptied there and Cyrus is believed to have lit a match igniting the straw. The door was locked and he could not escape. cries brought help too late.
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Muncie
Cyrus
Hiomer Laughlin
Uss
Nighborhood
Fatal Row Over a Board Bill In Albany Riot
During a board bill dispute in Albany Tuesday morning Arch Dye shot Peter Kern 55 through the heart killing him instantly. Dye was arrested and claims self defense. Kern leaves a family.
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Albany
Arch
Dye
Peter Kern
Kern
Rockville plans 10000 grant for Blass bottle plant project
Report lists Rockville to give 10000 and land to the Blass bottle plant, plus names Will Hill Bellmore and W J Tyner in connection with the move. Notes a 7 percent death in Tipton and other scattered items including Noblesville lightning death and Ossian grief insanity.
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Rockville
Will Hill
Bellmore
W. J. Tyner
Tipton
John Miller
Noblesville
Norway
John Brannigan
Ossian
Cicero
Shelbyville
Carlton
More troops urged to secure American sovereignty in Philippines
General MacArthur faces demand for 100000 soldiers as authorities warn Mindanao Mindanao and Sulu will see fierce fighting. Moros and archbishop influence complicate campaigns while Loyalist forces push through Luzon provinces during the rainy season.
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Manila
General MacArthur
Lawton
Philippines
Philippine Islands
Cebu
Panay
Samar
Leyte
Mindanao
Sulu
Associated Press
Luzon
Young
Tinio
Agliipay
Noscaleda
Dood
Third Cavalry
Batoe
Asipay
Kitchener
Khartum
Chapelle
Indianapolis set as notice meeting for Stevenson nomination
At Indianapolis a meeting to notify William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E. Stevenson of their presidential nomination by the Kansas City convention will be held in August. A strong remonstration is expected as Mayor Taggart pushes to move the Democratic national headquarters from Chicago to Indianapolis.
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William 4. Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Taggart
Chicago
Income Tax Omitted From National Platform
S. E. Morss editor of the Indianapolis Sentinel reports from the Kansas City convention that a resolution favoring an income tax and election of Senators by the people was included in the platform but, due to an unaccountable error, omitted from the transcribed document shown to the press.
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S. E. Morss
Indianapolis
Kansas City
Yerkes Nominated by Kentucky Republicans for Governor
The Kentucky Republican State Convention in Louisville nominated Hon. John W. Yerkes of Danville for governor to fill the vacancy caused by William Goebel’s death. The platform highlights the Goebel election law and the unusual election to be held this year.
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Louisville
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Shelby County
Goebel
Kentucky
William Goebel
Beckham
China Declares War on Russia Amid Blagoveshensk Siege
A Daily Mail dispatch from St. Petersburg asserts China has declared war on Russia. Chinese troops and boxers seized a Russian transport with munitions near Aigun, killed the escort, then attacked Blagovreshensk on the Amur. The garrison held briefly before being overwhelmed and the town burned.
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London
Daily Mail
St. Petersburg
China
Russia
T Heor
Aigun
Amur
Blavogrebensk
Tragic Baltimore Murder Suicide Shocked Neighborhood
Louis Kisen a shoemaker killed his wife Sarah and 13 month old Morris with a razor then wounded 3 half year old Harry in East Lexington street apartments before taking his own life Police found Eisen dead with a severed head and Mrs Eisen in a corner with throat cut while the infant lay in a carriage a disturbing scene for officers and onlookers
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Baltimore
Louis Kisen
Sarah
Morris
Harry
East Lexington Street
Eisen
Mob Attacks Chinamen in Kansas City Laundry
Incensed by the Boxers murders a crowd of men and boys gathered around Ah Sing’s Chinese laundry. They threw stones and threatened to kill the inmates. Police dispersed the mob and Sing organized night guards to protect the laundry.
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Kansas City
Ah Sing
Sing
Tarantulas Bite Trainmen Delay Mexican Traffic
In Cuernavaca area Mexico the Mexico Cuernavaca Pacific railroad faces delays as scorpions and tarantulas swarm Igala and nearby points. Trainmen report bites and operations slow. Iguana? officials offer a bounty for pests and many workers, including men and boys, are engaged in extermination efforts.
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Cuernavaca
Mexico
Igala
Germany uses horse and dog meat rising with price
Consul General Guenther reports from Frankfurt that high meat prices push Germans to eat horse and dog meat. He criticizes a new meat inspection bill for failing to protect consumers and excluding many quality products, noting increasing horse meat consumption.
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Washington
Germany
Guenther
Frankfort
State Department
Cloudburst in Coleman Texas Kills Dozen. Bridges Swept
A Monday cloudburst in Coleman Texas killed at least twelve people and caused severe property damage. Railroad bridges were carried away and many farms were flooded, reshaping the landscape and challenging rescue efforts.
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Coleman
Texas
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