Allied Advances and Rumors on Peking Crisis
Cable reports from Vienna and Hong Kong claim the capture of Peking with allied headquarters at Tung Chau. Washington dispatches describe continued battles around Peking and share Conger’s warning of ongoing assaults on the legations, amid Allied mounting pressure toward a ceasefire and entry into Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vienna
Hong Kong
Peking
Taku
Rome
Claude Macdonald
Tung Chau
Donger
Washington
Inglis
Fanning
Fisher
Turner
King
Tutcher
Kennly
Thomas
Alta
Ryan
Armistice Talks Open With Allied Demands in China
Western powers accept Japan’s armistice terms tied to immediate legation safety or access for allied troops to enter Peking. Wu Ting Fang relays a Chinese request to halt advances to the capital while Li Hung Chang seeks envoy negotiations. Washington cites communications from Wu and a reply from the American commander in China outlining cessation requests.
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London
Daily Express
Kobe
Japan
Peking
Washington
Department of State
Wu Ting Fang
Adee
Earl L Hung Chang
China
Tung Chau
Ta Chin
Fowler
Chefoo
Koffee
War
Li Hung Chang
Confederate veterans oppose Gordon at G A R encampment
The Confederate Association of the Army of the Tennessee in New Orleans protests General J B Gordon attending the Chicago G A R encampment. They call for censuring Gordon for joining such gatherings and approve a resolution decrying reunions of the Blue and Gray while opposing his presence at the Grand Army of the Republic reunion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Confederate Association of the Army of the Tennessee
J. B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
Chicago
Confederate Veterans
Shaw
Atlanta
Chalaron
Gordon
Blue and Gray
John S. Gordon
Grand Army of the Republic
United Confederate Veteranus
How Are They "Raised" Inquisitive Youths Face Court Spikes Case
In Waukesha Walter Preis a young boy confessed in municipal court that he maliciously placed spikes on Vernon railway tracks. He was bound over for trial in September. Be Welch another youth arrested as accomplice was dismissed. In Crawfordsville Indiana Mrs Barbara Manners probate grants $30000 estate to General Missionary society and Methodist board for church extension noting her lifelong gifts to religious and educational institutions.
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Waukesha
Wis
Walter Preis
Vernon
Reg
Be Welch
Crawfordsville
Ind
Barbara Manners
General Missionary Society of the
Methodist Church
Methodist Board For
Manners
Iron Brigade Veteran Reunion at G A R Encampment
The Iron Brigade Veteran association plans a reunion during the G A R encampment with headquarters in Iron Brigade Hall on the second floor of State Street. Comrades may meet, organize impromptu campfires, reminisce, and enjoy local association hospitality throughout the week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Iron Brigade Veteran Association
Iron Brigade Hall
Si State Street
Wisconsin Battleship Nears Completion at Union Ironworks
Washington Aug 17 Another first class battleship is nearly finished the Wisconsin built at Union Ironworks San Francisco her speed trial is planned for about Sept 15 assuming no unforeseen delays
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Wisconsin
Washington
United States Navy
Union Ironworks
San Francisco
Two Thugs Arrested After Saloon Robbery in Decatur
In Decatur Indiana on August 16 two strangers robbed Meyers saloon at 10 am taking a small cash sum. They were arrested following a desperate fight with officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Decatur
Ind
Meyers
To Cure Constipation Forever with Cascarets Candy
An advertisement proclaims Cascarets Candy Cathartic cures constipation and offers a money back guarantee if the product fails. It asserts druggists refund the purchase price.
Fashion Notes Preview Militia Motifs In Millinery Trends
The piece notes rising use of military inspired colors and shapes in fashion as wartime mood persists. It highlights increased bird plumage trimming, wings and plumes, and describes surplice waists with forward folds and scalloped silk bands. It mentions draped soft fabrics, bloused fronts, longlines, tucks, and a new satin under sleeve with lace overlaid.
Millinery Trends Highlight Rough Rider Hats and Ran dolp Styles
The article surveys current millinery, noting the popularity of rough-rider hats and the Ladysmith shape. It praises the Lady Randolph with its dented cup crown and wide brim, describes crown denting and brim shaping, and predicts fall fashions with draped crowns and curved brims. Nor provides details on trims, stitching patterns, and decorative felts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladysmith
Randolp
Carpenter Edward Swanson Dies In Dock Fall At Escanaba
Edward Swanson 26, a carpenter building the Chicago Milwaukee and St. Paul ore dock at Escanaba, fell from the dock into the water striking multiple times and was killed instantly. He was unmarried and a local worker.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Escanaba, Mich
Edward Swanson
Chicago, Milwaukee and St
Deer Plentiful on Baraboo Bluffs as Hunters Prepare
Baraboo Wisconsin reports deer very numerous on the bluffs around Baraboo while chicken flocks along the Wisconsin River and other areas are not as plentiful as in former years. Nimrods already make ready for the coming sport despite game status.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baraboo
Wis
Wisconsin River
Four More Special Trains For the West via Rock Island Route
The Rock Island management adds four homeseekers trains to Colorado points Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake and Ogden on August 7 21 September 4 and 18 leaving Chicago at 445 pm each date. Direct connections with Wilton line from Muscatine at 921 pm arriving Denver 915 pm next day. Tickets on sale these dates and valid return to October 31st. Visit the depot for Colorado booklets or call for information.
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Colorado
Chicago
Wilton Line
Muscatine
Denver
Miller couple to mark sixtieth wedding anniversary
Ft. Wayne Ind Aug 17 Mr and Mrs William L Miller longtime Pleasant township residents Allen county will celebrate the sixtieth anniversary of their marriage at their home nine miles south of Ft Wayne on the 20th inst Mr Miller was born at Chambersburg Pa
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ft. Wayne
Ind
William L. Miller
Pleasant Township
Allen County
Miller
Chambersburg
Costume Design Details for Sleeves and Bertha
The description explains how the collar and sleeves match in material and finish while the round bertha can be either the shown material or satin. The costume features backward plaits forming a flat front or reversed to create a hollow box plait, with stitching ending to allow the fashionable flare to the skirt’s foot.
Incorrigible Boy Escapes after Endangering Crippled Child
Iron River Wisconsin reports a boy known as John alias Butch Teddy lured a crippled younger child in front of a moving locomotive and fled, narrowly avoiding the child's death.
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Iron River
Wis
John
Butch
Teddy
Bankers Elect Officers in Wisconsin Meeting
Milwaukee August 17 officers elected by the Wisconsin Bankers association President H D Smith Appleton and Secretary Charles C Arnold Milwaukee A resolution approving the gold standard law of March 4 1900 was adopted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Bankers’ Association
H. D. Smith
Appleton
Charles C. Arnold
Col Cochranes to Lead Marine Battalion in China
Col Cochranes, United States Marine Corps, to leave San Francisco for China duties today. He is ordered from the Boston Navy Yard to command the Marine Battalion in China, taking over from Col. Robert L Meade who has been invalided home.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Col Cochrane
United States Marine Corps
China
Boston Navy Yard
Marine Battallion
Robt. L. Meade
Hobson Honored On Birthday In Huntsville
Huntsville Alabama Aug 17 birthday of war hero Hobson. Town presented him a handsome silver service. The young naval hero is now on sick leave in his native town to recuperate as the community notes the fading of Hobsonizing days.
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Huntsville
Ala
Alabama
Hobson
Northwestern Railway timetables change in June 1900
The Davenport Rock Island and Northwestern Railway announces new short line services effective June 10 1900. Details cover departures from Davenport Iowa with Nos 2 and 4 routes to Clinton Chicago Omaha Denver and Madison among others and arrivals to Davenport with Nos 1 3 5 7 trains daily except Sundays.
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Tri-Cities
Chica Clinton
Davenport
Iowa
D—Clinton
Beta Dixon
Chicago
Clinton
Omaha
Denver
Co O
Belvidere
Rockford
Iil
Dallesville
Madison
Wis
Clinton Sterling
Dixon
Cedar Rapids
Anamosa
Town
Utah
Pacific Coast Points
Sioux City
Neb
Dixon, Sterling
L. F. Berry
Muscatine North and South Railroad Schedule 1900
Train timetable for Muscatine showing southbound No 3 and northbound No 1 No 2 No 4 second class trains. Stations listed include Muscatine Fruitland Grandview Wapello and Ferrick with daily service except Sunday. Connections with B C R N Burlington and South and Iowa Central to points east west and north.
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Ly. Ly
Arripo
Muscatine
Roundhouse
Fruitland
Grandview
Gwapello
Ferrick Jet
Burlington
Iowa Central
Misprint Ad Claims Kidney Cure From Spurious Brew
An aged advertisement fragment touts a miracle kidney cure by Dr Hobbs and a asparagus pills remedy sold by Sterling Red Star Co in Chicago or New York. The illegible snippet suggests a fraudulently medical claim with promotional hype.
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Hobbs
Sparagus Pi
Adi
Sterling Rea Sty Co
Cuicago
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Krebling
Louis, Mo
Cathartig Trade
Esterting Remedy Company
Colones
Montreal
New Terk
Wittich Bros
Electro Medical Institute
East Second St
Muscatine, Iowa
Dr. Hopkins
A. G. Hopkins, M. D
Gesoline
Geo
B. Fisch
E. P. Day’s
Second Street
F. Giesenhaus
Long & Son
Monogram
Se Cigar
S. G. Stein
S G. Stein
Mull
Pekin
Tug Chow
Shangha
Foreign Office
Tokio
Tung Chan
Conger
Shanghai
Tsi Nan
Tien-Tsin
Earl Ll
The
Iron Brigade
Fashion Notes
Ocis
Roek Island
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake
Ogden
John J. Havercamp’s
E. 2d
Kuechman
McBride & Cope
Reinicke
Mulberry
Madam Hamilton
Oficers of
Col. Cochrane
Traveler’s Guide
Montezuma
L & P, Railroad
Kansas City
St. Joseph
Evans Astead
Wilton Braxce
Wilton
Muscat
Sam
Sham
Davenport, Rock Island“& Northwestern Railway Co
Muscatine North & South Railroad
Louisville
Ad Nashville
Great Central Southern Trunk Line
Kentucky
Tennessee
Mississippi
Florida
Adress
R. J. Wemyss
General Immigration and Industral Agt
Bond's
Bond
East Second Street
M. N. Bond
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