Were Never in Danger Were Never in Danger
A dispatch from Shanghai reports Boxers allegedly slaughtered at a Tsung Chow feast after stacking arms, with attacks on natives and a siege at Paoting Fu. American soldiers refrain from pillage while allied officers condemn foreign conduct amid Pekin hostilities. Amoy tensions rise as British and Japanese forces act to protect interests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Taku
Tien ‘Tsin
Taotai
Tsung Chow
Pekin
Viong Kong
Isis
Formosa
Amoy T
Partic
Ministers Decide To Guard Pekin Gates
Yokohama reports Gen Yamagaiichi says ministers will guard the gates of Pekin. Southern gates are more guarded by Americans while the remainder are Japanese. The Palace of Entnuchs has surrendered and other inmates will be treated with consideration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
Gen. Yamagaichi
Interstate rifle contests open in Sea Girl New Jersey
The inter state rifle contests open in Sea Girl New Jersey and run through September 9 with wide state representation. Cracking marksmen from New York New Jersey Massachusetts DC Minnesota and Tennessee compete for the Hilton trophy and revolver match team honors. Over twenty states expected in the individual America championship.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
N. J
New York
New Jersey
Massachusetts
District of Columbia
Minnesota
Tennessee
Maasachusetts
Georgia
Maryland
America
Veterans Celebrate at Chicago Grand Army Encampment
Veterans attending the Grand Army Encampment in Chicago start a two day program of sport and recreation with lake excursions and a grand illumination of the Court of Honor and fireworks in the Park. Tomorrow adds ball and golf games to the schedule.
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Chicago
Grand Army
Excursion to Fort Wayne by Nickel Plate Route
Round trip fare four dollars for National Encampment Union Veteran Legion members. Tickets on sale September 9 to 12 with return by September 18, 1900. Trains from Chicago at 10 35 am 2 30 pm and 10 30 pm offer vestibuled sleeping cars and first class service. Chicago station at Van Buren and Pacific, elevated loop. City ticket office 111 Adams Street Chicago. John Y. Calahan General Agent 111 Adams Street Chicago.
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Nickel Plate Road
National Encampment Union Veteran Legion
Chicago
van Buren, Street
Pacific Avenue
City
Adams Street
John Y. Calahan
Holland Celebrates Queen's Birthday in Gala Fashion
Amsterdam observes Queen Wilhelmina's twentieth birthday with nationwide gala attire and suspended business. Rumor spreads that the Queen may announce an engagement to Frederick Francis, Grand Duke of Mecklenburg Schwerin, today.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Holland
Amsterdam
Wilhelmina
Frederick Francis
Grand Duke of
Mecklenburg- Schwerin
Eloped in Horse Cars from Dubuque
Two sixteen to eighteen year old girls from prominent Dubuque families ran away Saturday night with two horse jockeys after meeting at a race track. They travelled toward Chicago in a horse car, premeditated by one confiding friend. Parents search Chicago for the girls, with identities withheld.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Chicago
Sultan Abdul Hamid Marks Twenty Fifth Jubilee
Constantinople August 31. Sultan Abdul Hamid celebrates the twenty fifth anniversary of his accession with a grand jubilee. Bosphorus buildings glow with electric lights, mosques and temples hold services, and a vast banquet unfolds for delegations led by the Shah and Balkan rulers. A new city water supply and a university are announced milestones of the celebration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Constantinople
Turkey
Abdul Hamid
Khedive
Balkan
Labor Federation Meeting to Forge Alabama Unity
Organized labor representatives from across Alabama gather in Birmingham on August 31 to form a statewide federation. The meeting aims to complete the labor structure, with delegates allocated by central bodies and union sizes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Organized Labor
Alabama
Birmingham
Ala
Third District Democratic Candidate
Waterloo Iowa August 31 W N Bardsall a young attorney was nominated at the Democratic congressional convention to contest the district with Speaker Henderson. The convention adopted an anti imperialistic resolution endorsing national and state platforms condemning supremacy of force and the evasion of the constitution as now favored by modern Republicanism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Iowa
W. N. Bardsall
Henderson
Union Terminal Railway Wins Temporary Injunction
Sioux City report says Union Terminal Railway Company obtained a temporary injunction against the Northern Railway restraining it from removing buildings or tracks on Terminal property. The Northern plans to use the Milwaukee depot instead of the union passenger station under Terminal control and has been relaying tracks accordingly.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sioux City
Iowa
Union Terminal Railway Company
Terminal Company
Northern
Milwaukee Depot
Union
Northern Company
William Black Hanged in Belair for February assault
William Black, a Black man from Belair Maryland, was hanged this morning for an assault on Jennie Bradford in February. The execution followed legal proceedings in the local court.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Black
Belair, Md
Jennie Bradford
Precautions Against Plague Arrive in Glasgow
Dr. Thomas of the American Hospital service arrives in Glasgow to guard American shipping against the Babonic plague.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Glasgow
Dr. Thomas
American Hospital Service
Census predicts eighty million population, House up by 56
Washington reports Census director Merriam believes the final count will reach eighty million population, excluding Hawaii, Porto Rico, and the Philippines. The increase would add fifty six seats to the House of Representatives.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
House
Washington
Hawaii
Porto Rico
Philippines
Arionites Begin New England Tour For Charity
Two hundred members of the Arion Singing Society and their companions depart New York for a tour of New England. A grand Boston finale features the Orpheus Musical Society. Proceeds from all concerts go to local charitable organizations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arionites
New York
N. Y
Arion Singing Society
New England
Boston
Orpheus Musical Society
Bryan to Venture Eastward on Labor Day Tour
Democratic national committee plans William Jennings Bryan tour stops from South Bend Indiana to Chicago Labor Day Cumberland Maryland West Virginia Milwaukee St Louis and Columbus Ohio with dates Aug 31 through Sept 14 according to the dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Chicago
Democratic National Committee
South Bend
Indiana
Cumberland
Maryland
West Virginia
Milwaukee
St. Louis
Columbus
Ohio
National Biscuit Company Declares Dividends
The National Biscuit Company declares the regular quarterly dividend of 1 percent on preferred stock and 1 percent on common stock. Dividends payable October 15, with books closing October 6 and reopening October 15. Located in New York, August 31.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
National Biscuit Company
Grand Army closes events with steamboat trip to Milwaukee
Chicago on August 31 reports the newly elected Grand Army officers and convention delegates joining a citizens committee entertainment. A steamboat excursion to Milwaukee marked the final function as thousands depart the city.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Grand Army
Citizens Committee
Milwaukee
Train Robbers Secure $100,900 Gold Shipment
Omaha report says bandits who stopped a Union Pacific train near Tipton Wednesday night seized $100,900 in gold shipped to the Philippines to pay soldiers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Omaha
Cheyenne Dispatch
Union Pacific
Tipton
Philippines
Peace in China Moves Toward Open Door and Reparations
The State Department releases correspondence with European capitals asserting Russia will withdraw from New Chwang and that all powers seek no territorial gains in China. A memorandum by Secretary Atlee supports joint occupation of Pekin to secure treaty rights and full reparations, with U S withdrawal after Chinese government restoration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of State
China
Russia
New Chwang
Pekin
United States
Atlee
Clear Lake Emerges as Major Western Summer Resort
Clear Lake Iowa draws prominent vacationers fleeing hotter cites and rival resorts. The lake offers fishing sailing and bathing with upscale hotels and cottages along the shores. The Iowa Central Railway promotes low round trip rates and invites inquiries to Geo S Batty Marshalltown Iowa on services and guides.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
Illinois
Minnesota
Clear Lake
Towa Central Railway
Batty
Marshalltown
Jewelry Robbery Hits Cedar Rapids Store
Cedar Rapids IA August 31 burglars robbed R B Stevenson jewelry store taking 45 watches and 150 rings valued at 1800 dollars.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
R. B. Stevenson
Illinois Central Pacific tourist service to San Francisco begins
Chicago announces a new weekly tourist train from Chicago to San Francisco. The route uses Illinois Central to Denver and Ogden via Rio Grande and Western, then Southern Pacific to San Francisco following a Denver conference among Illinois Central, Rio Grande and Southern Pacific officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago, Ill
Illinois Central Railroad
San Francisco
Illinois Central
Reio Grande
Southern Pacific
Denver
Rio Grande
Ogden
San Franisco
Dutch Indies Celebrate Wilhelmina's Birthday
Curacoa in the Dutch West Indies marks Queen Wilhelmina's birthday with the grandest celebration on record. Fireworks from Rochester, N Y, including set pieces, headline the evening display while business is suspended nationwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Curacoa
Dutch West Indies
Wilhelmina
Rochester
N. Y
Democrats Move National Headquarters to Auditorium Building
Democrats evacuate Unity building offices in Chicago Illinois under lease terms and relocate fourteen rooms on the second to fourth floors with main entrance on Wabash avenue. Campaign paraphernalia is installed in the new quarters as the national campaign is directed from the Auditorium building.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Unity
Auditorium
Wabash Avenue
His Ore Brave Deed
A Baltimore American reflection on hero worship within marriage. A wife seeks bravado in her spouse, while he quietly endorses a life of ordinary deeds, hinting that true heroes do not boast about valor and that a dull husband may still hold heroic depth.
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Baltimore
Mendelssohn
Excursion to Cincinnati and Nearby Cities September 11 1900
Home visitors excursion to Cincinnati Columbus Dayton Sandusky Indianapolis Louisville Findlay Franklin Marion Tiffin Springfield in Ohio and Indiana routes offered by M N S Iowa Central and Big Four with return fares from 8.65 to 11.15 dollars Tickets valid 30 days from sale date for A L Linder Genl Agent contact for details.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Columbus
Dayton
Sandusky
Indianapolis
Louisville
Indiana
Ohio
Iowa Central
Big Four
Findlay
Franklin
Marion
Tiffin
Springfield
A. L. Linder
Gen’l
Clear Lake Pamphlet Promotes Iowa Central Resort
The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central publishes a neat pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks. It describes Clear Lake as a charming summer resort with sections on sailing and bathing the Oaks hotel bath house and toboggan slide illustrated with half tone engravings. Copies available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Iowa Central Ry Marshalltown Iowa.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iwa
Iowal
Geo. S. Batty
Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Fair Weather Promised for Iowa This Weekend
Indications from Chicago report fair weather for Iowa tonight Saturday and probably Sunday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iowa
City crackdown warned on street ball and pigeons
Officials warn residents to observe city ordinances governing street ball games and pigeon breeding. Violations carry misdemeanor charges with penalties as set by Chapters 33 and 34, including fines and enforcement by the marshal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine
Local notes from Sweetland and surroundings
A young Sweetland lady escaped a bicycle accident after dress caught in a wheel and neighbors aided. Residents Harvey Tunison, Niles Sherfey and J. B. Jester return from Colorado. Frank Bamford visits Des Moines for the state fair with sheep. Others travel to Chicago and Ames for work, study, and social visits.
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Sweetland
Harvey Tunison
Niles Sherfey
J. B. Jester
Colorado
Bryan
S. G. Wise
Wilton
M. O. Stanwood
Frank Bamford
Des Moines
John Aldinger
Chicago
John
Jaky van
Junction Fair
U. S. Separator Company
J. W. McClelland
Letts
W. O. van Camp
Waliscta
Towa
J. A. Duffield
M. P. Goff
Muscatine
J. E. van Camp
Charley Hoag
Ames
Races at Junction Result in Early Pacing and Trotting Wins
Willie Glenn won the 2:28 trot in three heats at Junction, with 2:26%4 and 2:25 times. Dandy Jack was runner up followed by Sadel and Vimar. In the 2:25 pace Susan E won heat one, W. W. Saylor took heat two, Cedar Dell won the first pacing heat at the second event, and Sire Brauch won heat two. third heats remained undecided as of press time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Junction
Willie Glenn
Dandy Jack
Sadel
Vimar
Susan E
W. W. Saylor
Cedar Dell
Brauch
Injured at Hershey's Mill
H G Miller an employee at Hershey's mill was struck in the eye by a wood block from a saw this morning. Last reports gave the injury as potentially serious with details not yet known.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hershey's
H. G. Miller
Hershey’s Mill
Cedar Ice Cream Watermelons Sale Promises Big Savings
Lindle markets over 300 Cedar ice cream water melons on sale inviting customers to try one. Local grocer emphasizes value and freshness as summer fruit season advances.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lindle
Webster seeks Muscatine County supervisor nomination
D. D. Webster announces candidacy for county supervisor subject to the action of the Muscatine County Republican convention. He states his bid to win the party nomination and advance to the election.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muscatine County
D. D. Webster
Cedar ice cream and water melons at Lindle’s
The scene notes Cedar ice cream and water melons at G. W. Lindle’s with people contributing to a box. Two girls from the same town tell how the other does not go in the best smrete when at home, adding a light local flavor.
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Frain
Hong Kong
Japs Move
Fort Wayne, Ind
Aerald
Central
Great Clear Lake
Wisconsin
Michiga
Journal
Dutch Indies
Indica
G. W. Lindle’s
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