Dowager Captured Amid Allied Push in Pekin
Dispatches from Shanghai report the Dowager Empress and Prince Tuan captured after retreating from Pekin as allies form a provisional government. Li Hung Chang claims reform and conversion, while Pekin remains quiet and communications near Tien Tsin are attacked but repulsed. Casualties and troop movements accompany the latest fronts news.
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Shanhai
Pekin
Chin Fu
Prince Tuan
Tung Fu Hi Sione
Li Hung Chang
Imperial
Chaffee
Shanghai
Chee Foo
Tien Tsin
Murder at Shenandoah Leaves Man Dead in Altercation
Shenandoah Aug 24 Frank Siegler fatally struck William Schultz with a club after a cattle dispute. Schultz died about 4 AM from a fractured skull and brain rupture. Siegler, described as having been acting strangely for two years, is believed to have been insane at the time.
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Shenandoah
Frank Siegler
William Schultz
Siegler
Schultz
Chautauquan Assembly Opens at Riverside Park
Vast numbers of people arrive in Decatur Illinois for the Chautauquan Assembly at Riverside Park opening today. The event runs through September 2 with lectures on political religious and governmental topics attracting a larger audience than last year.
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Decatur
Ill
Riverside Park
Catherine
Goebel Murder Case Trials And Transfers Detailed
Georgetown Ky August 24 Henry Youtsey faces trial in the Goebel murder case with doctors increasingly alarmed by his condition Caleb Powers in shackles was moved to Louisville today He complained of the ironing and expressed distress over the confinement as part of the proceedings
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Georgetown
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Caleb Powers
Louisville
Baron Ketteler's Body Found in Pekin Burial Ground
Berlin reports that Baron Ketteler's body was found buried in a Chinese burial ground near the assassination site. He had bullet wounds in the body and head and will be interred in a Christian cemetery in Pekin.
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Berlin
Anzeiger
Pekin
Ketteler
Rioting Breaks Out in Amor as Marines Land
Consul Johnson at Amor reports rioting has broken out and serious trouble is threatened. U S marines have landed to protect the Japanese delegation.
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Washington
Johnson
Amor
Tragic Death Of Little Dorothy Haight Of Winfield
Dorothy Haight a little over two years old of Winfield Iowa choked to death after a hazel nut lodged in her windpipe. An operation in Burlington failed to remove the object and a lung abscess formed later causing death after a severe coughing spell. Funeral services were held at ten o'clock conducted by Rev. J A Shannon.
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Dorothy Hight
Winfield
Iowa
Dorothy Haight
Burlington
J. A. Shannon
Express Thief Hunt Intensifies in Burlington
Ten expert detectives are on the Burlington case seeking the $20000 express robbery. J L Calhoun of Adams Express and Detective Schumacher join the effort. Officials note a prior $500 silver bag theft may guide the investigation as wallpaper samples and rubber stamp makers are checked for clues.
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Burlington
Iowa
J. L. Calhoun
Adams Express Company
Schumacher
Depot Express
Opening of Paris Regatta with American crews fielded
The international rowing regatta in Paris opens with strong entries from major nations. American oarsmen, led by the Vesper Boat Club four and eight from Philadelphia, aim for top honors though Ten Eyck’s absence in single and double sculls dampens U S prospects.
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Paris
Vesper Boat Club
Philadelphia
Ten Eyck
America
Allegheny Steel and Iron Company plans Pittsburgh charter
The Allegheny Steel and Iron Company, backed by eastern capital, applied for a charter in Pittsburgh. It has bought the Tarentum Iron Company plant for an up-to-date mill and is negotiating to buy Freeport coal and stone quarries for immediate operation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Big Steel Company Incorporated
Pittsburg
Allegheny Steel and Iron Company
Tarentum Iron Company
Freeport
Young Women as Street Car Conductors
Wichita Kan August 24 a novel opening plan for the new street car line from here to Fairmount places women in the role of conductors for the opening day with all proceeds going to charity Promoters are the Welles Circle of the Kings Daughters and the Children’s Home The event draws attention as a notable philanthropic gesture by young women
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Wichita
Kan
Here
Fairmount
Welles
King’s Daughters
Fitzsimmons and Sharkey Put Confidence on Night Fight
New York stories report both fighters declaring peak condition for the bout. Fitzsimmons predicts a ten round limit while Sharkey bets on a quick finish if Fitz fights like Ruhlin. Ruhlin backs Fitz as winner with betting eight to five in his favor.
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Fitzsimmons
New York
Sharkey
Fitz
Ruhlin
Huntington's Will Filed Reveals Major Widow Inheritance
New York news reports the Huntington will made public at noon. The estate’s bulk goes to the widow who inherits the Fifth Avenue mansion and most personal property. Charitable bequests include $109,000 to Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute in Virginia and $25,000 to Chapin Home for the Aged in New York.
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Huntington
New York
Fifth Avenue
Hampton Normal Agricultural Institute
Hampton
Chapin Home For
Sentenced to Death for Kidnap Plot in Pretoria
Pretoria August 24 Lieut Cordna a burgher convicted of instigating a plot to kidnap Roberts has been sentenced to death Roberts approving.
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Pretoria
Lieut
Cordna
Roberts
Indianapolis Census Jump Records Strong Rise
The census of Indianapolis shows a population of 169164, marking a 60.4 percent increase. Washington reports the city’s growth as a major expansion event reflecting postwar urban trends.
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Indianapolis
Washington
Black Diamond Express Leaves Buffalo for New York
The Black Diamond Express departs Buffalo at noon via the Lehigh Valley Railroad headed to New York. The train offers an a la carte dining car, and luxurious parlor and day coaches.
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Buffalo
Lehigh Valley Railroad
New York
Southern Outlook Discussed By Farmers Congress
Colorado Springs, Aug 24 The final day of the Farmers National Congress focused on Southern farming with papers on The State Farmers Congress The Northern Farmer in Dixie and The Farmers Outlook in the South. Speakers included E A Callahan E N Nickey H S Berry and L R Elrick.
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Farmers’ Congress
Colorado Springs
Colo
Farmers’ National Congress
E. A. Callahan
New York
State
E. N. Nickey
Ocean Springs
Miss
Dixie
H.S. Berry
Owensboro
Congress
L. R. Elrick
Colorado
Farmer and the Republic
Stenographers Debate Rights and Privileges at Jubilee
The Silver Jubilee Convention of the New York State Stenographers Association met in Brooklyn for its second day to discuss the rights duties and privileges of court stenographers. Speakers included a Supreme Court justice and a Brooklyn bar member while licensing shorthand writers was proposed for consideration. A committee was appointed to advocate legislation.
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Brooklyn
N. Y
New York
News and Notes on 1896 Campaign in Kansas and Colorado
The column discusses political talking points at Republican meetings in Kansas and doubt about Colorado joining in prosperity. It notes quotes about Bryan voters from 1896, Hanna and trusts, a long potato field exhibit of Kansas prosperity, and claims foreign issues are a Democratic tactic while the Republican platform targets the American voter.
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Bryan
Kansas
Colorado
Hanna
Jones
William Vincent Allen
Pilgrim Congregational Church Sunday Program
At Pilgrim Congregational Church on Sunday August 26 at 7 45 organ voluntary by Mrs Geo Nietzel followed by a song service prayer scripture lesson Dan 1 8 17 pupil exercises and recitations by Johnny Herwig Walter Libhart Moxley Miss Frances Neitzel Nettie Gremmel Gertie Suman Mabel and Hazel Purcell Eva and Irene Ellman Masters Robert Nietzel Harold Hanson Artie Springborn Willie Drauhaus Elda Nietzel and Harold Hanson solo by Helen Dealing Mrs J H St John closing hymn and benediction
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Pilgrim Congregational Church
Geo. Nietzel
Johnny Herwig
Frances Neitzel
Nettie Gremmel
Gertie Suman
Walter Libhart
Helen Dealing
Miss Moxley
E. C. Ingraham
Mabel
Hazel Purcell
Eva
Irene Ellman
Robert Nietzel
Harold Hanson
Artie Springborn
Willie Drauhaus
Miss Mulford
Elda Nietzel
J. H. St. John
Biennial Meeting Call for 1st Iowa Infantry Veteran Association
The executive committee plans a Chicago Biennial during the National Encampment. Members should report Wednesday August 29 1900 from 2 to 5 PM in Room 406 County Building Chicago. Badges and two year dues 50 cents. Treasurer notes treasury is empty and funds must be raised. Signed neo A Stone President Des Moines and J O Stewart Secretary Treasurer Cedar Rapids.
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1St Iowa Infantry Veteran Association
Chicago
Neo. A. Stone
Des Moines
Iowa
J. O. Stewart
Sec
Treas
Cedar Rapids
Lehigh Valley Railroad’s Vestibuled Limited Trains
Lehigh Valley Railroad offers comfortable travel from Buffalo Chicago and the West to New York on vestibuled limited trains with dining car service a la carte for travelers seeking ease and luxury.
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Lehigh Valley Railroad
Buffalo
Chicago
New York
Races and Exhibits Highlight Wapello Fair Attendance
Wapello Iowa August 24 Yesterday afternoon drew a very large crowd for the fair with packed hitching grounds and full Floral Hall. 2:30 pace Chlorine won with times around 2:24 to 2:27 and Scott Trit claimed the mile in 1:49. Stock exhibitions featured top cattle and hogs with numerous first prizes, while entertainers the Baldwins and Prof R Al LaJet provided strong acts drawing more spectators.
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Wapello
Iowa
Wunnells
Curtley
Scott Trit
Russell Canby
Winfield
Angus
Oo BE
Winslow
Cleaverd Pontzius
M. E. Menier
Jerseys
Toolsboro
Co. D. McPherson
Fairfield
W. C. Grndolph
New London
J. W. Edger
Edgar
Orndolph
Cathleen Mavourneen Impresses Full House On Wire
The Robert Sherman Comedy Co presented Cathleen Mavourneen on a 300 foot wire to a full house last night. The Irish comedy drama and its complete cast drew general applause. The Muscatine Street Fair is being advertised here by Harry Scholton and Joe Vanatta.
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Robert Sherman Comedy Co
Cathleen Mavourneen
Muscatine Street
Harry Scholton
Joe Vanatta
California letter praises Journal and Santa Clara crops
E. C. Peasley from Palo Alto writes of bountiful orchard work in Santa Clara Valley with dried peaches plums and prunes and notes Stanford University growth and campus changes. He praises the Journal as a longtime regular reader and expresses thanks for a substantial enclosure.
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Palo Alto
Cal
California
Santa Clara
Stanford University
America
Toam
E. C. Peasley
Civil action over damaged goods in Fryer case
Huttig Bros. sue Chas Fryer and wife for fifteen dollars in a civil case before Squire Tappe this afternoon. Fryer claims his wife not liable since she did not direct the purchase. Fryer has a counter claim of fifty dollars. Jury members include J. B. Jarvis Henry Wells John Duncan John St Leger A J Neidig and George Stoker.
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Huttig Bros
Chas. Fryer
Squire Tappe
Huttie
Fryer
J. B. Jarvis
Henry Wells
John Duncan
John St. Leger
A. J. Neidig
George Stoker
Republican Committees Secure Hall for Campaign Talks
The Republican central committee announces use of the large audience room at the K. P. hall for campaign events. Ward clubs will drill and hold meetings in the same hall, which provides ample space for all club activities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Republican Central Committee
K. P. Hall
Local shopping notes from Van Gent and Scheetz
Local notices promote a Junior Ladies package and cherry phophate at Van Gents and urge readers to buy one of the 49 pound melons as the best in the market. Scheetz's at 111 East Second Street advertises bargains tomorrow. M W Wheeler announces Schillings roasted teas with a satisfaction guarantee.
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van Gents
van Gent's
Scheetz’s
East Second Street
M. W. Wheeler
Schillings
Unsettled Weather Promised
Chicago Aug 24. Indications for Iowa show unsettled weather with thunderstorms this afternoon and tonight and possible activity in the eastern portion Saturday.
Parshall Ice Machine Aims To Cut Ice Cost To 25 Cents
Charles H. Parshall of New York unveils an ice making and refrigeration machine that freezes water to solid ice without chemicals. The system uses a compressor cooler and expansion cycle to produce ice at about 25 cents per ton. The Navy is testing Parshall units to cool magazine stores on warships.
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Charles H. Parshall
New York
Mr. Parshall
Frank Bowman Imports Elegant Wagonette to Muscatine
Muscatine dealer Frank Bowman adds a stylish wagonette with ball bearing wheels and leather upholstery to his growing stock. The twelve passenger vehicle features leather interior and retractable glass to let the breeze in. Seven new driving horses arrive, signaling continued up to date offerings at Bowman's for bargains in horses rigs and outfits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Frank Bowman
Muscatine
Bowman's
Poultry Men Form Muscatine County Association
Local poultry men organized The Muscatine County Poultry and Pet Stock Association to stage a show on January 3 to 5 1901 with F H Shel labarger of West Liberty as judge. Members can contact secretary G M Porter to join and receive a catalogue.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
F. H. Shellabarger
West Liberty
Muscatine
G. M. Porter
Hair Regrowth Claim Ad From Humeston Advocate
An advertised hair remedy from Humeston Iowa promises full scalp disease cure and natural growth. It touts two bottles Beggs Hair Renewer as effective and is endorsed by J A Linder editor of the Advocate. Available at J J Havercamp's.
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J. A. Linder
Advocate
Humeston
Iowa
J. J. Havercamp’s
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Hancock
Arthur Woods
Marine Corps
Tonku
London
Baden Power
Vanderoerwe
Cornet Zeitlech
Buller
Kitchener
Koomati Valley
Chautauquan Assembly
Baron Ketteler
The
Black Diamond Express
News and Notes
Baldwins
R. al LaJett
Republican Headquarters
Gaged
Indica
Muscatiife
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