Big Battle Imminent for To-Morrow in China News
London reports Sir Claude MacDonald dispatch noting truce breaches and need for rapid relief to prevent legation retreat. Dispatches from Pekin detail Chinese occupation of ruins and imminent assault while Japanese guards face dwindling ammunition. Shanghai predicts Sunday clash near Yanetsun with Ma in command of ten thousand troops as Russian, French, American, English and Japanese forces position for advance.
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London
Central News
Claude MacDonald
Pekin
Daily News
Shiba
Shanghai
Yanetsun
Tien Tsin
Tragic Harvey Funeral for Norris Family Poisoning Victims
Chicago August 4. Mrs Mary E Norris and her two children Maud and Thomas died from ingesting fungi last Sunday. Funeral services will be held at Hazelwood cemetery with the mother carried by the Eastern Star and the children by Thornton church Sunday school. Reverend John Williams led the service at the Norris home. Eva Norris taught nearby Beloit and Alice age 17 avoided danger by being away in Chicago.
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Chicago
Harvey
Mary E. Norris
Maud
Thomas
Hazelwood Cemetery
Eastern Star
Thornton Church
John Williams
Norris Home
Homewood
Eva
Beloit
Wis
Norrises
Alice
Ohio Knights of Pythias union meets in Cleveland
The annual gathering of the Ohio Knights of Pythias is held in Cleveland with about 3000 visiting members from across the state. Activities include a parade and a flag presentation to the Second Ohio Regiment by the Rathbone Sisters of Cleveland.
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Cleveland
Ohio Knights of Pythias
Ohio Regiment
Rathbone Sisters
Republican Convention Sees McKinley Roosevelt Endorsement
Burlington Kansas hosts the Republican County Convention at the opera house with strong support for McKinley and Roosevelt. A full county ticket will be nominated before adjournment as the party adopts the national platform.
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Burlington
Kansas
Opera House
McKinley
Roosevelt
Worcester Hibernians Hold Field Day
Worcester mass Aug 4 The field day of the Order of Hibernians of Worcester is being held this afternoon. Events include a half mile run 125 yard dash handicap broad and running jump and shot put. A special 100 yard race between two fast professionals is also arranged.
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Worcester Hibernians
Worcester
Mass
Order of Hibernians of
Confederate Veterans Meet at Fisher Hill Reunion
The Confederate veterans reunion at Fisher Hill Virginia is underway under Stover Camp of Strasburg auspices. Attendance exceeds last year’s 7,009 with Hon A J Montayne Virginia Attorney General delivering the oration at the event.
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Fisher Hill
Stover Camp
Confederate Veterans of
Extended deadline for Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty signing
The period for exchanging ratifications of the Hay-Pauncefote canal treaty has been extended by seven months. The extension pushes beyond President McKinley’s term.
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Washington
McKinley
Rochester Militia Camps at Cen sus Lake
Rochester militia units the First and Eighth Separate Companies began camp at Cen sus Lake today. Captains Henderson and Smith accompanied the companies and will stay through the camp period until it ends on the 11th.
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Rochester
N. Y
Census Lake
Henderson
Smith
Cigar Makers Celebrate Fortieth Anniversary
Cincinnati cigar makers Union No 4 marks the 40th anniversary with attendees from nearly all Ohio cities joining in the celebration in Cincinnati.
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Cincinnati
Union No. 4
Gents' Gold Rings Arrive At I Nierel and Son's
A fine line of gents' gold rings has just arrived at I Nierel and Son's. The store advertises new stock suitable for gift or personal wear.
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Just
I, Nierel & Son's
Dr. Fulliam Acquitted By Medical Board
Des Moines reports the state board of medical examiners found Dr. Fulliam of Muscatine not guilty of incompetency for failing to report smallpox cases but reprimanded him by the president Dr. Bartlett. Three cases were before the board. one continued to November while Dr. J W Crofford of Lamont faced trial awaiting further testimony.
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Des Moines
Board of Medical Examiners
Fulliam
Muscatine
Fulham
Bartlett
J. W. Crofford
Lamont
Crofford
Value of Wifes Affections Judged At One Cent
In Batavia Ohio on August 4 judge Parrott granted a new trial in Ross v Knott after a jury awarded 1 cent in damages for alienation of a wife s affection in a suit seeking 6000. The court found the verdict inadequate and ordered a retrial.
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Batavia
Parrott
Common Pleas Court
Ross
Knott
Wage Cut Reported at American Steel Wire Mills
Joliet Illinois August 4 1915 report says a straight 15 percent wage reduction has been implemented by the American Steel Wire company affecting all workers. The firm employs about 2 000 men across four local mills.
Russell Sage at eighty four today in New York
New York Aug 4 Russell Sage celebrates his eighty fourth birthday. The Wall Street financier remains vigorous and sharp, still directing major deals and maintaining strong business facilities as he did decades ago.
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New York
Russel Sage
Wall Street
Tennis Tournament Closes at Wilkinsburg
The annual tennis tournament in Wilkinsburg N Y, begun July 16, closed today. Players will depart for homes across the country tonight. The event proved financially and entertainingly the most successful in the association’s history.
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Wilkinsburg
N. Y
Sterling Readies for Catholic Knights Convention
Sterling I Aug 4 Preparations are nearly complete for the biennial meeting of the Catholic Knights of America to be held here this month. Delegates from major cities and towns are expected and Sterling will host a royal entertainment.
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Sterling
Catholic Knights of America
Advance of Allied Army to Pekin Reported
Washington dispatches confirm the main column began advancing toward Pekin on the third after reconnaissance. The force likely totals no less than 25 000 across all services. Also noted is a Taotai Shanghai telegram corroborating Yuan Shikai’s message about not sending cypher telegrams due to ongoing fighting in Tien Tsin. In the Philippines insurgent action near San Isidro Luzon, Lt Alstaettler and fifteen men were attacked. all were killed or captured and several wounded, with prisoners promised humane treatment.
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Washington
Pekin
Chaffee
War Department
Tien Tsin
Taotai
Shanghai
Yuan Shikae
Shantung
Fowler
Tsung Li Yamen
Yuan
MacArthur
Alstaettler
San Isidro
Luzon
Richard Vichler
Chas. Newman
Walter Brewer
Edward Long
Tistaettler
Henry Crenshaw
Arthur Bates
Charles Fuehsinger
Edward Cromer
George Knaub
William Gerritty
John Coughlan
Robert Taylor
Foraker Confident on Republican Prospects in Coming Elections
Senator Foraker, speaking from Washington, voiced strong confidence in Republican chances, doubting that Bryan will win as many states as in 1896. He expects Ohio Indiana Illinois and West Virginia to lean Republican, and may see McKinley carry Kentucky and Maryland. He noted no extra session for Congress and described his injured hand as a concern. He plans to rest at Spring Lake.
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Washington
Foraker
Bryan
Rocky Mountains
South
Congress
Ohio
Indiana
Illncis
West Virginia
Iirois
McKinley
Kentucky
Maryland
Senator Foraker
Philadelphia
Spring Lake
Ottumwa Merchant Injured in Horse Incident
Ottumwa Aug. 4 Last evening J. A. Philipps suffered a severe cut and multiple bruises when a horse kicked him as he prepared to barn the animal. Dr. Brockman treated the injuries which required several stitches. The buggy dash board was damaged in the incident.
Archbishop Hennessy Will Leaves Million To Relatives And Church
The will of Archbishop John Hennessy of Dubuque Iowa filed for probate in St Paul names executors Roger Rayn and Clement Johannes. The estate totals about 1 million with 400000 in Minnesota real estate and the rest in Iowa. Minnesota parcels go to nine relatives while Iowa property goes to relatives and church sisterhoods.
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St. Paul
John Hennessy
Dubuque
Iowa
Roger Rayn
Clement Johannes
Minnesota
Westchester Republican Convention Opens in White Plains
White Plains N Y Aug 4 The Westchester County Republican Convention is under way with full delegations present. Nominations for county offices and campaign planning dominate the agenda as the gathering proceeds.
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White Plains
N. Y
Soldiers At Rifle Practice In Flushing New York
Marksmen and sharpshooters of the Seventeenth Separate Company hold rifle practice at Flushing Cong Island today under an earlier order. The unit is well represented and shows commendable improvement in this class of military service.
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Flushing
Cong Island
N. Y
Married 27 Days Ends in Malaria Death at Williamsburg
Prof Francis E Lenacher dies after contracting malarial fever on his wedding trip to Charleston. Married July 3 to Jessie F E Popham of Iowa City, they attended the National Teachers Association. he dies 27 days later due to fever and liver trouble. Mrs Lenacher mourns deeply. News items note anarchist warnings in London, a possible Gen Christian Lewet death, Manchuria proclamations, Beers raid casualties near Kiroonstadt, and a grateful cable from Victor Emmanuel to the President.
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Iowa City
Francis E. Lenocher
Williamsburg
Jessie FE. Popham
That City
National Teachers’ Association
Charleston
D. C
Lenocher
New Proposition Nearing Approval for Muscatine Electric Projects
The Journal reports a near certainty of a city proposition from the Electric Light and Power Co for improvements in Muscatine. City council may see a plan offering favorable rates and street railway upgrades including a car line to East Hill and Weed Park, a savillion at the park costing at least 4000, and extended lighting with more all night lights. Chicago capitalists have acquired Huttig’s stake to back at least 100000 in Muscatine property improvements.
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Weed Park
Electric Light & Power Co
Huttig’s
Chicago
Muscatine
East Hill
South Muscatine
Knights of the Golden Eagle Hold Bucks Reunion
Chalfont Bucks County hosts the Knights of the Golden Eagle annual reunion with baseball and sports for about 690 attendees. Distinguished speakers include Grand Master of Records Barnes and John C McKenny of Philadelphia and J Webster of Perkasie. Quakertown Band provides music.
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Chalfont. Pa
Knights of the Golden Eagle
Bucks County
Barnes and John C. McKenny
Philadelphia
J. Webster
Perkasie
Quakertown
Embarkation Day Observed by Knights of Columbus in AC
Atlantic City honors Embarkation Day with a grand gathering of over 3,000 Knights of Columbus at the pier. Speakers include Bishop James A. McFaul of Trenton Supreme Knight Edward L. Hearn and National Chaplain Rev. Garrett J. Barry.
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Atlantic City
N. J
Knights of Columbus
James A. McFaul
Trenton
Edward L. Hearn
Garrett J. Barry
Court of Honor Bins at I. Nierel and Son's
A local Court of Honor meeting at I. Nierel and Son's venue ends with new bins and organizing items. The club discussed procurement and display standards for future ceremonies.
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I. Nierel & Son's
Mercantile Marine Congress Opens in Paris
The international mercantile marine congress opened in Paris with delegates from the United States and nearly every country represented. Delegates show much interest in proceedings as the congress begins.
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Mercantile Marine Congress
Paris
United States
Dougherty and Feltz Battle For Bantam Crown in Brooklyn
Danny Dougherty the champion faces Tommy Feltz of Brooklyn tonight at the Greenwood Athletic Club for the world bantam title. Oddsmakers favor Dougherty as the bout draws near.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
Danny Dougherty
Tommy Feltz
Greenwood Athletic Club
Dougherty
Board of Trade Adopts Five Minute Citations
Chicago August 4 The Board of Trade amended its rules to allow five minute citations, a move seen as a blow to telegraph companies operating in the area.
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Chicago
Board of Trade
Hammock Weather Finds Still Cheap at Hine Bros
A brief ad notes remaining hammocks available at Hine Brothers, offering low prices for buyers seeking bargains on outdoor comforts. The copy emphasizes affordability and limited stock in a local shop setting.
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Hine Bros
Sterling silver novelties at I. N. Son’s
Sterling silver novelty items advertised at I. N. Son’s store. The listing highlights assorted decorative pieces and small gifts priced for holiday shoppers.
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I. N & Son's
Schmidt Bros Latest In Writing Papers
Schmidt Bros presents the latest options in writing papers with emphasis on quality materials and timely completion for students and professionals seeking reliable research and drafting support.
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Schmidt Bros
Anarchist Plots and Dewet Reported Dead
Gen C DeWet is reported dead as tensions rise over uprisings and foreign interference. A Chinese issued proclamation targets Russians and Boers, while a train wreck is linked to hostile actions and a British president receives a cable message.
Free Muscatine city directories near finish for delivery
The Journal reports most of its free city directories are complete and will be delivered Wednesday or Thursday. Over half are done, stacked in Seaton's printery, and praised by readers as a beauty for every Muscatine family. Subscribers can get a six month subscription and the book free.
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Journal
Seaton
Muscatine
The Chicago Craze My Tiger Lily at Schmidt Bros
The Chicago Craze debuts the song My Tiger Lily at Schmidt Brothers venue. The act performs live and promotes the new tune to patrons during the evening showcase.
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Chicago
Tiger Lily
Schmidt Bros
Warm Weather Indications for Iowa This Weekend
Chicago Aug 4 special indicators call for fair weather tonight and Sunday with only isolated showers in western portions. Local temperatures expected to rise into summer ranges as patterns remain unsettled.
Straw Hats Cut Prices at Hine Bros
Hine Bros offer discounts on straw hats as summer demand rises. shoppers find lower prices on wide brim and fashion styles, with in-store display signs inviting customers to save.
Suspect George Gertrude Eludes Police Amid Stores Robbery Probe
Police continue search for George Gertrude linked to recent break ins at Colin's clothing and Thompson's hardware. Reported living in a river cabin boat, no trace of the suspect or Bertie Davy’s father’s claim that his son was in Mr Cohn's store with the suspect.
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George Gertrude
Colin
Thompson
Walter Day
Bertie Davy
Journal Office
Georgee Gertrude
Mr. Cohn’s
Death of Miss Mary Swain After Davenport Operation
Mary Swain died after a tumor removal operation performed Thursday in Davenport. She had gone there for surgery, but could not recover from the shock. Immediate relatives reside in Wilton township. The remains will be brought to this county for burial.
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Mary Swain
Davenport
Wilton Township
Stein's New Furniture Stock Draws Quick Rush
A large crowd would rush to Stein's as he offers a fine stock of new furniture at prices near the purchase cost. Stein buys in volume so his selling prices often match or beat rival buying prices. Save money by trading at Stein's.
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Stein
Stein's
New Panitorium Cleaning Service Ad on Iowa Avenue
An old ad invites ladies to have skirts or suits cleaned at the New Panitorium on Iowa avenue. They offer pickup and delivery by phone and glove cleaning for fifteen cents per pair.
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The
Journal
Iowa Avenue
Muscatine
Neckwear at Hine Bros Court of Honor pins at I Nierel
Neckwear display at Hine Brothers draws attention while Court of Honor pins are listed at I Nierel. The item highlights local shops and a ceremonial meeting.
The Brute Photo Exchange Dialogue
A short exchange between wife and husband centers on selecting a photograph of mamma. The husband prefers a traveling dress image, arguing it does not show a better likeness but captures her traveling attire.
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Ture
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Chineese Raundarines
Manchuria
Ritory
Lord Roberts
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Stowe
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Victor Emmanuel
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Braun
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Lara Celt
Joe Phillips
Delaware
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Muscatne
Wm. Crouch
Squire Tappe
Denver
Hershey
Kaiser's
Adelle Hayward
Charles Kirecaid
West Liberty
Frank Kincaid
L. B. Hix
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I Min . Nievel
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