Japan Plans 22000 Troops in China Amid China Crisis
Tokyo dispatch confirms Japan will reinforce in China with 22,000 troops, boosting forces already there. London reports Russia grants Japan a free hand to act, with May 27 note clarifying liberty of action. U.S. aims to restore order with up to 15000 troops, avoiding dismemberment of China. The capital turmoil grows as proforeign factions suffer heavy losses.
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Washington
Tokio
China
London
Japan
St. Petersburg
Pekin
Peking
Baron Hayashi
Tacle Sam
United States
War Department
Chi Na
News of terrible import from China rumors of massacres reach Shanghai
A Shanghai dispatch dated July 5 reports rumors of mass killings of foreigners in Peking and seven teen Chicago area missionaries allegedly murdered. The account claims Prince Tuan ordered killings and describes Chinese atrocities. Troops under General Tung Fu-hsien move toward Peking as relief seems impossible.
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London
Shanghai
Peking
Prince Tuan
China
Chicago
Tung-Fuh-Siunge
Tien- Tsin
Tien-Tsin
Quanshi Kai
Steamboat Rock Destroyed by Cyclone and Flood
Marshalltown Iowa reports a cyclone and heavy rain sweeping Steamboat Rock last evening destroying the village. The Iowa River has risen five feet here within an hour, confirming some of the damage.
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Marshalltown
Steamboat Rock
Iowa
America the Champion Holds Stamford Bridge Meet Title
Special report from London notes the international amateur championships at Stamford Bridge with ten thousand in attendance. Duffy of Georgetown wins the hundred yards in ten seconds, Bennett of English takes the mile, Kranzelin of Pennsylvania wins hurdles, Sheldon of New York takes shot put, Creagan of Princeton wins half mile, Baxter of Pennsylvania clears six feet eight inches in high jump. America leads with seven wins in twelve events, one event pending.
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London
Stamford Bridge
Duffy
Georgetown University
Bennett
Kranzelin
Pennsylvania
Sheldon
New York
Creagan
Princeton
Baxter
America
Captain Huston Dead in Manila Typhoid Strike
Manila dispatches report Captain Huston of the 47th Infantry died of typhoid fever in Manila. He previously served with the Rough Riders in Cuba.
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Manila
Washington
Huston
Rough Riders’ Company
Cuba
Colonel Pettit Acquitted by Court Martial in Manila
A court martial in Manila acquits Col. Pettit who was charged with turning over Filipino prisoners to the village president for execution. The ruling ends the case after a trial that drew international attention to wartime conduct.
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Manila
Col. Pettit
Local promoter defends funding of Muscatine July matinee
Leonard M. Neyens states he financed the Fourth of July matinee at the fairgrounds with his own money and four weeks of work, aside from a $50 donation from local firms. He disputes rumors of streetcar company funding and notes attendees were mostly from outside the town, while none of the streetcar money was used in the conflagration.
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Fair Grounds
Ihereby
Muscatine
Leonard M. Neyens
Lost ring offered for return to Doughertys
A gold ring marked Ada J Dougherty is being offered for return to John B Dougherty with a reward. Thompson's Book Store advertises three new pianos of first class makes priced from 59 to 75 dollars, urging quick sale. Prof Charles T Grade sailed from New York on Der Kaiser Frederick for a European tour amid Hoboken fire scare about his travel plans on William der Grosse.
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Ada J. Dougherty
John B. Dougherty
Thompson's Book Store
Charles T. Grade
New York
Hoboken
Journal claims fair coverage and rapid news delivery
The Journal asserts its role as a real newspaper delivering news fairly to all, reporting comprehensively on the Democratic National Convention with telegraphic dispatches and ground reports. It notes higher readership and sales, highlighting Stevenson's nomination announced minutes before press.
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Journal
Iowa
Muscatine
Stevenson
Kansas City
Bryan receives early support as campaign moves forward
Montana delegates greeted Bryan at 1 40 am in Lincoln Nebraska and Bryan spoke from the porch vowing not to concede the state to Republicans. Omaha's Jacksonian Club visited at four, Illinois delegates arrive Sunday, and Mrs Bland sent congratulations. National Democrats plan to meet Bryan Monday to discuss campaign strategy. Nebraskans return disappointed in Towne but Bryan offered comfort while hinting at Stevenson tensions.
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Lincoln
Neb
Montana
Bryan
Jacksonian Club
Omaha
Illinois
R. P. Bland
National Committee
Towne
Stevenson
Supreme Court Hearing On Habeas Corpus Case Involving Kansas City Soliciters
Topeka Kansas July 6 The Supreme Court hears the habeas corpus case brought by C W Fairchild for C C Corum and W O Robinson two Kansas City men arrested at Kingman for soliciting without a license They argued city peddler ordinances clash with interstate commerce and cited a Bergen Ottawa ruling.
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Topeka
Kan
Supreme Court
C. W. Fairchild
C. C. Corum
W. O. Robinson
Kansas City
Kingman
Bergen
Ottawa
W. C C. Hork
Kansas
Corum and Robinson
Fairchild
Americans Compete With English In London Athletic Games
The college athletic games in London began this afternoon with American teams including Princeton Syracuse Pennsylvania Georgetown Michigan and Chicago and the New York Athletic Club. After the events the Americans sail for Paris to take part in the Olympian games scheduled July 14 to July 21.
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London
Eng
America
England
Princeton
Syracuse
Pennsylvania
Georgetown
Michigan
Chicago
New New York Athletic Club
Paris
Americans Finish Russian Cruiser Varing at Cramp’s Yard
Work on the Russian protected cruiser Varing at Cramp's shipyard near Philadelphia is near completion. The vessel is expected to depart soon after a trial trip during which her Russian made guns were loaded and steam was raised. The crew arrived several weeks ago having crossed the Atlantic on an ocean liner.
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Philadelphia
Varing
Cramp’s
Are They All Dead Are They All Dead
Reports from July 7 dispute earlier claims about massacres at Pekin. Conflicting cables say British legation and foreigners survived July 2 and July 3, while other sources note ongoing Boxer attacks and troop movements toward Nanking.
Celebration warms illinois county Fourth with success
Rev Shepard and children journeyed to relatives for Fourth festivities. A light Tuesday shower improved farming ground for the holiday joy. Nearby visitors from Logan Iowa, including Mrs M J Brayton, returned home after a protracted stay. The event drew large crowds, raised about $200 for Woodmer lodge, and featured Muscatine band and local vocalists. Dr Robertson delivered a noted oration and Louie Morehead recited well. Farmers report improving corn and crops with strong hay and mixed grain yields, while W Pepper sold substantial farm gear. Mrs John Brunn and children visit from Rock Island seeking relief from heat.
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Gillman
Iowa
Woodmer Lodge
Muscatine
C. van Dolah
H. van Dolah
Artesian
W. Pepper
John Brunn
Rock Island
Wm. Tyler
Artificial Lakes for Kansas Irrigation Project
A syndicate of Kansas City capitalists has acquired land eight miles north of Great Bend to create a lake for irrigation. The natural basin twelve by six miles will become a lake once dammed, with a forty foot wide ditch connecting the Arkansas river. Estimated expenditure tops $200,000 as canals will water- Redeem worthless land and form a western Kansas summer resort.
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Great Bend
Kan
Kansas City
Arkansas River
Kansas
Brighton Handicap Set for Afternoon Feature Race
The Brighton Handicap at one and a quarter miles is the final highlight of the spring turf series in New York. Probable runners include Ethelbert Kinley Mack Jean Beraud Batten Algol Bangle John Bright Box and Voter with weights listed for each entrant.
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New York
Brighton
Brooklyn
Metropolitan
Ethelbert
Imp
Kinley Mack
Jean Beraud
Batten
Algol
Bangle
John Bright
Box
Voter
Fifth Regiment Georgia Volunteers Go Camp Life at Cumberland Island
The Fifth Regiment Georgia Volunteers under Col Park Woodward began a camp at Cumberland Island today and will stay through July 16. The 550 enlisted men hail from Rome LaGrange Newnan Cartersville Kingston and Atlanta. Daily excursions will let friends view camp life, and military discipline will be stricter this year.
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Georgia
Atlanta
Georgia Volunteers
Park Woodward
Cumberland Island
Rome
LaGrange
Newnan
Carterville
Kingston
YMC A Bible Conference Opens at Faglesmere
The Y M C A Bible Conference began in Faglesmere Pa with strong attendance and favorable conditions. Bible study is scheduled for mornings and evenings through July 15 with afternoons set aside for recreations. Noted spiritual teachers are among the participants.
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Y.M.C. A. Bible Conference
Faglesmere
Iuly
Young Men’s Christian Association
Ballot Instructions and Proposition Set for Vote
The ballot to be prepared for voting will bear specific instructions and the proposition. It outlines the official voting steps and the measure to be considered by voters in the upcoming election.
How to Vote Instructions for City Ballots
The notice explains voting marks for Yes and No choices on ballots, including where to place marks after each word and how signatures and designations appear. It notes yellow paper printing and the city recorder Bert C. Benham’s official signature, with emphasis on voter understanding to prevent lost ballots.
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Bert C. Benham
Mrs. Astor Sails From Europe To Return To Beechwood
A cable message from New York reports Mrs William Astor has sailed from Europe and will head to Beechwood Newport upon arrival. She plans to entertain as usual this summer.
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New York
William Astor
Europe
Beechwood
Newport
Passenger Suicide on Santa Fe Train near Joliet
A Santa Fe passenger, believed to be Charles H. Le Roy of Fullerton California, killed himself on a train near Joliet Illinois this morning.
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Joliet, al
Santa Fe
Charles H. LeRoy
Fullerton
California
Resolve to Decide and Act to Seize Opportunity
A succinct motivational line urges decisive action toward goals. It highlights that hesitation lowers success chances and emphasizes the need to commit and follow through to accomplish tasks. The message centers on personal agency and timely effort.
Weather forecast for Iowa showers and storms
Showers and thunder storms expected tonight with indications from Chicago. Sunday likely fair with moderate temperatures across Iowa.
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Chicago
Iowa
Muscatine voters urged to fund a free public library
A Muscatine civic coalition argues for a free public library funded by a one mill tax, praising Mr. Musser's $30,000 gift for building and ground, and asserting broad access, open hours, and community benefit for all residents. The appeal lists supporting organizations and calls for a favorable vote on the 12th.
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Musser
Muscatine
Moderata
Muscating
Massachusetts
Mississippi Valley
Muscatine Lecture & Library Association
Muscatine Trades & Labor Assembly
Muscatine Typographical Union
Muscatine Commercial Club
de Molay Commandery
Iowa Lodge
A. F. & A. M. Hawkeye Lodge
A. F. & A. M. Washington
R. A. M. Muscatine Lodge
P. Miriam Rebecca
OO. F. Wyoming Lodge
K. of P
Muscatine District
Coast of Honor
Muscatine Tribe
O. R. M. Shelby Norman Woman's Relief Corps
Bend City
Todge
Modern Brotherhood of America
Mechanics’ Aid Sociey
English Lutheran Church Announces Regular Services
Rev. Murphy returns from a Southern trip and will lead regular services in Judge Rowan's hall on 2nd Street. Tomorrow's services are at 10 45 p m and 2 p m with Sunday school at 6 15 p m. All are invited to join in worship and support the English Lutheran church in the city.
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English Lutheran Church
Murphy
Judge
Outing for Commercial Travellers marks eleventh anniversary
Commercial travellers of Pittsburgh pause at Cascade Park for a city outing celebrating the eleventh anniversary of their organization.
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Pittsburg
Cascade Park
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Yang Lu
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Kang Yih
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Good Now
Yokohama
Illinois City, Ill
Mrs. Astor
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