China to Accept Joint Note to End Chinese Crisis
Peking dispatches report Li Hung Chang ill and absent as Prince Ching presents the joint note to foreign envoys. The court urges a speedy reply and peace, with ministers in Paris and London noting China’s likely prompt compliance and potential imperial punishment for instigators.
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Peking
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Senor
B. J. de Cologan
China
Paris
Havas
J. J. de Cologan
Sian Fu
He Had Two Wives Tale of Davenport Doctor’s Heir
Davenport December twenty six. Dr P Walter Connaughton a noted city character died last August after running a cure all establishment. A Louisiana man calling himself Charles Connaughton claims to be his son and seeks ten thousand dollars bank balance left by the doctor, contesting Mrs Connaughton No 2 for the money. The second marriage before the first wife died and the claim of paternity are disputed.
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Davenport
Walter Connaughton
Merrimac
Hampton Roads
Louisiana
Charles Connaughton
Russia Jeers at Monroe Doctrine Shift and British Case
In St. Petersburg reports the Novoe Vremya cites the U S senate indictment of England over the Clayton Bulwer treaty as not unusual noting changing conditions require treaty changes Russia recalls 1870 Black Sea warship pledge and the Bourse Gazette says Russia welcomes Americas diplomatic win over England and allies with America on Monroe doctrine influence in China.
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St. Petersburg
Novoe Vremya
United States Senate
Russia
Black Sea
Bourse Gazette
America
England
Europe
China
Smallpox Epidemic Threat Hits Iowa Cities
Southeastern Iowa faces a smallpox scare with Keokuk and Montrose harboring cases. Keokuk reports one case and an Eagle hotel quarantine with eighteen guarded residents. Montrose shows seven cases. Illinois and nearby Iowa areas also report rising cases, prompting strong containment actions.
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Ft. Madison
Iowa
Keokuk
Montrose
Eagle
Illinois
Horse Thief Captured After Crossing River
West Liberty reports a horse thief who stole Alfred Brown’s horse Saturday night was captured in Davenport Monday. Constable Wiley transported the suspect to town Tuesday morning. the thief was caught while crossing the Mississippi River. The horse was recovered and returned to its owner.
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West Liberty
Alfred Brown
Davenport
Wiley
Mississippi River
Britstown Evacuated as Thornycroft’s Troops Enter
Lord Kitchener reports Thornycroft mounted infantry occupy Britstown with no opposition. Boers retreat north toward Prioska. Regular rail service restored between Cape Town and De Aar though delays persist from heavy rains. London commentary notes continuing South Africa campaign and need for remounts and rapid mobility.
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London
Lord Kitchener
War Office
DeAar
Kimberley
New York Tribune
South Africa
Cape Town
Cape Colony
Seilf
Divorce tale labeled fake hangs over Illinois couple
Mount Pleasant Iowa reports the alleged divorce of Warren Beckwith from Jessie Lincoln is dismissed as a fake by locals close to both, noting Beckwith’s Burlington railroad job in Creston and plans to visit Chicago for holidays. Mrs Lincoln’s family travels from New York. no court filing is on record.
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Mount Pleasant
Ila
Warren Beckwith
Jessie Lincoln
Beckwith
Burlington Railroad
Creston
Chicago
Robert Tincoln
New York
Fifth Avenue
Lincolns
Miler
Discovery in Kentucky Vault Links Goebel Case to Clerk
A state auditor’s vault search in Frat fort Kentucky yielded a cartridge box with eight smokeless powder car tridges matching a bullet from the hackberry tree. The find links Henry Youtsey to the Goebel assassination via his service as a clerk with access to the vault and to George Barnes who testified seeing Youtsey with a cartridge box.
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Fort, Ky
State Auditor's Office
Senator Goebel
Henry Youtsey
Goebel
Senator Allison Not Ill Keeps Legislative Bill Sessions
Washington dispatch reports Senator Allison is not unwell and continues daily sub committee sessions on the legislative bill. He leads the panel in Senator Custom's absence as the committee meets Saturday today and plans to meet Wednesday and daily thereafter until completion.
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Washington
Dubuque
Des Moines
Allison
Custom
Pan American Exposition Stamps Planned for 1901 Sale
Government in manufacturing six to ten cent stamps previewing the Pan American Exposition. Stamps feature a large lake steamer or train image with color coded borders and denominations from one to ten cents. Colors align with current denominational schemes and will be available in post offices early next year.
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Buffalo
N. Y
Lipton envoy Barrie to discuss campaign needs in London
Sir Thomas Lipton cabled his representative Davis Barrie to sail on the St. Louis for London. Barrie's visit is expected to cover arrangements for Lipton's campaign opening next August, with Lipton known for long lead planning.
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New York
Thomas Lipton
Davis Barrie
London
Barrie
St. Louis
Thomas
Malvern Girl Dies by Hanging Over Study Worries
Inez Gibson twelve year old daughter of F D Gibson grocer of Malvern killed herself by hanging with her jumping rope Friday afternoon. She was despondent over being behind in her studies and the tragedy occurred at home.
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Malvern
Inez Gibson
F. D. Gibson
Daylight Ride Buffalo to New York Pleases Travelers
A daylight trip from Buffalo to New York via the Lehigh Valley Railroad offers passengers a comfortable journey with every amenity described as most pleasant and enjoyable.
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Buffalo
New York
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Stops the Cough and Cures the Cold in One Day
Larative Bromo Quinine Tablets promise a cure for a cold in one day with “No CrE, No Pay” and a price of 25 cents. The ad emphasizes fast relief and simple purchase.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Relief for Dyspepsia
A patient from Flanagan Kentucky credits Hood's Sarsaparilla with curing years of dyspepsia improving appetite, reducing stomach tenderness, and restoring energy. The ad warns against substitutes and urges buying only Hood's to keep promises of cure.
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Hood
Fiood
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