Bold Robbery in Iowa and Chinese War News
A Chinese crisis report from Shanghai says Li Hung Chang informed consuls that ministers left Peking for Tien-Tsin with General Yung Lu in command. In Iowa a Cresco farmhouse robbery ended with masked men stealing valuables and escaping on foot after binding the family.
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London
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Yung Lu
Earl Li
Washington
Remey
Taus- Big
Navy Department
Pietsang
Daught
Peitsang
Taussig
Cresco
N. C. Peckham
Peckham
Desperate foe cautioned in speech after minister’s assassination
The speaker stressed soldiers should recall they face a desperate foe. Germany mourns the assassination of Baron von Ketteler, a man of high regard whose death left a strong impression.
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Germany
Baron von Ketteler
First Official Statement Fixing the Time in Pekin Relief
London reports the allied advance began on Aug 4 and relief efforts toward Pekin face checks. Chinese officials insist ministers are safe and explain plans to escort them to Tien Tsin while hostages are used to stop the march. Li Hung Chang denies further territorial cession.
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London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Remey
Taussig
Pietsang
House of Commons
Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh
Lord Salisbury
Tsung l Yamen
Yamen
Lokal Anzeiger
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
China
Earl II
Tuan
No Quarter Advice Misinterpreted by German Emperor
Ambassador White in New York says William II did not intend to order soldiers to give China no quarter. He notes French papers misread the speech and cites the Paris paper that sparked the interpretation. The emperor is emotional but can restrain himself.
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New York
White
China
William
Paris
Mob Law in Michigan Forcing Families From Homes
In Farmington Michigan on August 7 a large crowd drove Frank Billings and Mark Cooley and their families from houses one mile west of the village. They were given three hours to move with goods loaded into wagons as the mob jeered and fired occasional shots. Both men refused to comment while neighbors approved the expulsion.
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Farmington
Mich
Frank Billings
Mark Cooley
Billings
Cooley
Four More Special Trains For The West Via Rock Island
Four additional homeseekers trains to Colorado points Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake and Ogden will run August 7 21 September 4 and 18 leaving Chicago at 445 p m each date. Direct connection with Wilton line train from Muscatine at 920 p m arriving Denver 915 p m next day. Tickets on sale on those dates and valid to October 31st. Visit the depot for Colorado booklets and full details by phone or in person.
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Rock Island
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake
Ogden
Colorado Points
Chicago
Wilton Line
Muscatine
Colorado
Decorators Prepare Indianapolis for Bryan and Stevenson Nomination
In Indianapolis on August 7 the city decorates for the notification of Bryan and Stevenson by the Kansas City convention. A special train bringing the candidates and friends will arrive and be met by Mayor Thomas Taggart and the notification committee at the depot. They will be escorted to the State Democratic headquarters for a reception before the official notification.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Bryan
Stevenson
Kansas City
Thomas Taggart
Democratic
Aggerated claims on Nome gold prospects spark alarm
A July 22 treasury letter from Cape Nome Alaska, quoted by an ex-employee, disputes reports of disease and death while warning that smallpox fears are over. It notes dry conditions hinder mining on Anvil Creek, water shortages limit sluicing, and transportation costs for workers rise as dredging fails and winter logistics loom.
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Washington
Treasury
Department
Cape Nome
Alaska
Oregon
Anvil Creek
Nome
Cuban school teachers to visit Washington in August
About 1 400 Cuban teachers studying English at Harvard will visit Washington August 18 to meet the president and view public institutions. The trip from Cuba to Boston and on to New York is funded by Boston citizens. meals in Washington are to be funded by a public fund if raised. The president has promised to adjust his schedule to receive them.
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Peking
War Department
Seat of War
Washington
Telesanz
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
United States
Corbin
New York
Cuba
Massachusetts
Boston
White House
Firemen Muster Draws 90 000 Visitors in Portland Maine
Portland Maine Aug 7 Today marks firemen day in Home Week celebrations as about 90 000 visitors gather to watch the muster. A Minneapolis special train carrying nearly 500 Minnesotans arrived last night. The parade features twelve Maine National Guard companies, fifteen New England fire engines, and 10 000 participants including firefighters and civilians. The afternoon is filled with athletic sports.
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Portland
Minneapolis
Maine
National Guard
New England
Beggs Hair Renewer Promises Cure for Baldness
An advertisement urging readers to use Beggs Hair Renewer claims it cures scalp diseases stops hair loss and promotes new growth on bald heads. Guaranteed satisfaction. Sold at J. J. Havercam's.
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J. J. Havercamn
Missouri's Big Horse Show Opens in Jefferson City
The Missouri Horse Breeders' Association opened its big horse show in Jefferson City today. The display of fine horses is the greatest the society has ever had and attendance is large. The show runs through the evening of August 9.
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Missouri
Jefferson City
Missouri Horse Breeders’ Association
Taking Coal to China. Vallejo, Cal. Aug. 7
The collier Nero sailed from Vallejo with a cargo of coal bound for United States ships serving in Chinese waters.
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China
Vallejo
Cal
Nero
United States
Alderman Linck Disappearance Solved in Springfield
Racine Wis Aug 7 The mystery of Alderman J Linck s disappearance was solved by a telegram from the Springfield Ill chief of police. The message says Linck is there with a woman, likely the Racine woman who left the city when he vanished and with whom he was very much in fatuation.
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Racine, Wis
J. Linck
Springfield
His
Linck
Racine
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Ad Claims Instant Cure
An old advertisement touts Mull's Lightning Pain Killer as a universal remedy that claims to kill any pain instantly for internal or external use. The pitch guarantees purity and lists 25¢ and 50¢ prices at all druggists.
Missing Joliet farmer Henry Stanley Feared Dead
Joliet Illinois August seventh. Henry Stanley a well to do farmer of Florence township has been missing since last Friday and it is feared he died from heat. A searching party has been out since his disappearance but cannot locate him. Stanley is a young man recently married.
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Joliet, Ill
Henry Stanley
Florence Township
Stanley
Mull's Lightning Cough Cure Ad
A compact 25 cent cough remedy ad promoting Mull's Lightning Cough Cure to stop a lingering cough quickly.
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Mull
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