Diplomacy Nears Formal War Over Chinese Legations
Washington reports Secretary Hay has rejected Li Hung Chang’s initial terms demanding free relay of messages and full communication with Minister Conger. The note characterizes China as unfriendly and warns no talks until legations are unimpeded. Officials caution on delicate diplomacy if China accepts in good faith.
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Washington
Hay
Li Hung Chang
China
Tien- Tsin
Peking
United States
Conger
Ministers to be contacted over Peking march arrest
The states consul says ministers will be put in touch with their governments if the allies halt their march on Peking. Chang cannot yet secure a reply. He entrusts the message to M Pinchon the French minister in Peking as the tsung-ti-yamen blocks forwarding cipher messages for the ministers.
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Peking
Chang
M. Pinchon
Tsung-Ti-Yamen
Trial of Caleb Powers in Georgetown Ky
The Powers case defense presented six new witnesses including Col Mengel who produced Governor Taylor’s Jan 18 autograph letter guiding him to follow orders from Adjutant General Collier. Judge Cantrill forbade a witness discussing pay for testimony and blocking reaction to the mountain petitioners resolutions. The defense aims to show petitioners' assembly was not unlawful.
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Georgetown
Mengel
State Guards
Taylor
Goebel
Collier
Cantrill
Wharton Golden
Stoddard Lectures Remembered By Traveler's Note in Chicago
M R Saunders of Chicago promotes John L Stoddard famed traveler and lecturer in foreign lands. Stoddard, aged 48, has given illustrated lectures 3,000 times to five million listeners across the U S and England. He studied 16,000 volumes, traveled 250,000 miles, and produced 4,000 on site photographs.
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M. R. Saunders
Chicago
John L. Stoddard
Stoddard
England
Bayard Taylor
Taylor
New England
Boston
William’s College
Yale University
Boston School of Languages
Britain Defers China Partition Policy and Boosts Relief Efforts
In Parliament, William St. John Brodrick says co operation exists among Tien Tsin commanders with no delay to relief of legations. Cabinet opposes partition of China and favors a China administration without foreign charged armies. Russians reportedly seize forts north of Tien Tsin aiding allied road to Peking. relief force may total 20 000 with 170 guns. Li Hung Chang’s statements to the United States noted by Shanghai consul general.
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London
House of Commons
Foreign Office
William St. John Brodrick
Tien-Tsin
Brodrick
China
Peking
Shanghai
Paris
Li Hung Chang
United
PISTOLS AND COFFEE PERHAPS
A Raleigh letter from Marion Butler to Representative Bellamy of Wilmington hints at a duel over expulsion remarks. Butler challenges Bellamy to act if he intends to expel him, calling out perceived cowardice and mob backing the Red Shirts.
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Raleigh
N. C
Marion Butler
Representative Bellamy
Wilmington
No Negro Need Apply in North Carolina Campaign Victory
Raleigh August 3 Democrats and white supremacy won a bitterly fought election by about 30,000. The vote disfranchisedBlack citizens and shifted the legislature to a Democratic majority, sealing Marion Butler’s bid for re election to the Senate as Republicans and Populists lose power. Voter turnout among Black citizens was notably low.
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Raleigh
N. C
Old North
Marion Butler
United States
French Tansy Wafers Promised Relief for Irregular Menses
French Tansy Wafers are patented from a celebrated French physician’s recipe used privately for years to ease painful and irregular periods. The remedy has been sold for over ten years with thousands reporting relief. Genuine red wrappers with gold print. Price two dollars. La France Drug Co. Importers San Francisco. Available at J. J. Havercamp's Drug Store Muscatine Iowa.
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la France Drug Co
San Francisco
J. J. Havercamp's
Muscatine
Iowa
No To Lac Promises Quick Tobacco Cure
An advertisement promotes No To Lac as a remedy to quit tobacco, claiming it makes weak men strong and offers a guaranteed cure. It offers a free booklet and sample with purchase through Sterling Remedy Co. in Chicago or New York.
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Sterling Remedy Co
Chicaco
New York
Sterling Remedy Company
Chicago
Montreal
Rockhill Sails For China
Major Rockhill who was named special commissioner to China sailed for the Orient from San Francisco today. His mission is described as important and potentially dangerous, and the route chosen aims to save time on the long voyage.
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Rockhill
China
San Francisco
Major Rockhill
United States
Mrs Hobart Finds Recovery in England After Loss
Friends report Mrs Garret A Hobart is in better health after a stay abroad to recuperate from the shock of her husband’s death. She has taken a residence in England and hopes to regain strength soon.
Venice as a sea born city in the Stoddard lecture
The Stoddard Lectures recount Venice born from exile on Adriatic islands after Attila’s ravages. The sea becomes mother and market, forging a republic of wealth as a gateway between Orient and Occident. The lecture promises two hours of matchless Venice descriptions.
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Italy
Attila
Adriatic
Orient
Occident
Venice
Venus
Blue Sea
Testimony to Dr Stoddard's Illustrated Lectures
The speaker extols the value of Dr Stoddard's illustrated lectures now published and urges a full set for every Muscatine home. He praises the edition's presentation, illustrations, diction, and clear descriptions reflecting Stoddard's travel experience and talent.
Best For the Bowels Cas Carets Candy Cathartic Ad
Advertisement touts Cas Carets Candy Cathartic as a universal cure for ailments from headaches to cancer, claiming natural relief with gentle inexpensive relief. It warns to beware of counterfeit boxes and emphasizes the product’s label features C C C stamped on each tablet.
Train Fare to Cedar Rapids Special Outing
An advertisement invites travelers for a special train trip to Cedar Rapids priced at 1.50. The train leaves Muscatine at 7 00 a m on August 8 via B Co R and N Ry. Everyone is welcome.
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Muscatine
C. M. Gould
Agt.b
C. R.&n.ry
Cedar Rapids
N. Ry
Summer Street Car Schedule For South Muscatine Park Place and More
The summer timetable lists street car departures from the company's office for South Muscatine, Park Place, Fair Grounds, Cemetery, and Sundays. Morning starts at 5 50 a m with 20 minute intervals to 11 00 p m, additional lines run to 11 15 p m from South Muscatine, Park Place operates 6 00 a m to 10 40 p m with 20 minute gaps, Fair Grounds 6 00 a m to 11 00 p m with 20 minute gaps, Cemetery 6 10 a m to 11 10 p m, and Sunday service opens at 8 00 a m with half hour then 20 minute intervals to 9 00 p m and final 10 10 from line end.
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South Muscatine
Park Place
Fair Grounds
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