Foreign authorities report safety of Peking legations and waning Boxer resolve
Dispatches from Shanghai and London on July 7 to 9 relay that the legations at Peking were safe on July 4 and that Chinese forces under Prince Ching were attacking rebels. Reports note Boxer discouragement, continued bombardments of Tien-Tsin, and a potential reinforcement plan involving US troops and Japanese action to support the legations.
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London
Shanghai
Peking
Conger
Pekin
Prince Ching
Shang Tung
Prince Tuan
Nankin
Tien-Tsin
Seymour
Taku
Warren
Foreign Office
Legations
Place
United States to Dispatch Over Six Thousand Troops to China
Washington July 9 formal orders issued for sending more than 6,000 Army troops from U S posts to the east in a decisive step on the Chinese matter. The dispatch underscores energetic government action, though these troops are described as nominal.
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Washington
United States
British convoy saved in Boer clash near Greylingstad
Lord Roberts reports at Vlakfontein on July 7 a convoy passed Greylingstad after Boer artillery shelling. Thorneycroft’s infantry and howitzers held the ridge as Boers withdrew, while 500 British prisoners from Ladysmith moved toward Acton Homes en route for Ladysmith.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Buller
Ladysmith
Yeomanry
Natal
Reitz
Acton Homes
Desperate Mosquito Bite Leads Rancher to Surgery
C H Skekel of Bonhomme county South Dakota, among the state’s wealthiest ranchers, traveled on a stretcher from Sioux City toward Chicago for an operation to end his pain from a severe mosquito bite. Initial swelling on the neck required lancing, then another incision failed to relieve, and he endured agony with six opiate injections during the 100 mile journey. The case is described as remarkable.
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Sioux City
C. H. Skekel
Bonhomme County
Chicago
Skekel
Fatal Yachting Accident Off Cleveland Sinks Idler
A yacht named Idler owned by John and James Corrigan capsized in a July squall six miles offshore, drowning six people including Mrs. James Corrigan and several Corrigan daughters. Mrs. John Corrigan survived. she and six crewmen were rescued by a fish tug and brought to the harbor.
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Cleveland
Idler
John
James Corrigan
Ida Corrigan
Jane Corrigan
Charles Riley
Etta Corrigan
John Corrigan
Dawes Commission Begins Cherokee Census
Fairland LT July 9 The Dawes Commission today began tallying Cherokee citizens for enrollment. The group had recently traversed the Choctaw and Chickasaw Nations enrolling citizens not yet registered, adding about five thousand to the list.
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Fairland
Dawes Commission
The Sign of Success
Harper's Bazar notes the automobile is a popular success but suggests doubt. The gag line says no doctor has warned about the face or knee or elbow issue the car may cause.
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Harper's Bazar
Hope Fades for Envoys at Pekin Amid War News
John Barrett arrives in Washington to consult Hay on the fate of foreign envoys in Pekin. Sheng telegraphs that two legations endure and ministers are safe, but food and ammunition may be exhausted. Chinese attack on foreign troops at Tientsin repelled with Terrible aiding naval guns.
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Warren
Foreign Office
Peking
Washington
John Barrett
United States
Siam
Hay
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Barrett
Shanghai
Sheng
China
May Strike Again by St Louis Street Car Workers
At a mass meeting in St Louis the street car employees voted to strike again over alleged contract violations. They set a 2 PM deadline for company officials to respond before final action is taken.
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St. Louis
McKinley Busy Crafting Acceptance Speech
Canton and Lincoln dispatches report President McKinley laboring on his acceptance address while handling Washington affairs. In Canton Stevenson arrives and Bryan with Towne and Stone ride a carriage to the hotel amid a large crowd. Towne pledges full support to Bryan and Stevenson as a sub committee discusses the situation.
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McKinley
Stevenson
Bryan
Canton
Ohio
Washington
Lincoln
Bryan Home Guards
Continental Guards
Towne
Stone
National Committee
Professional Women's League Election Sparks Clash
In New York on July 9, the Professional Women's League holds its annual meeting and election. President Mrs A M Palmer seeks re election amid bitter opposition from rival Mrs Edwin Knowles. The group previously faced sharp debate over Mrs Langtry's membership and the supporters were denounced. An effort aims to keep the result secret.
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New York
Professional Women’s League
A. M. Palmer
Edwin Knowles
Memorial to Edmund Burke in Beaconsfield
Quiet ceremonies marked a memory of Edmund Burke in Beaconsfield England. Rector Mr. Cook noted existing memorials include a church mural tablet a brass grave marker and two bells. He proposed a marble relief of Burke in the wall below Reynolds portrait, a suggestion met with enthusiasm.
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Edmund Burke
London
Eng
Beaconsfield
Cook
Burke
Joshua Reynolds
Local Notes on residents and town happenings
Lee Young and Charles Dunham left this morning for Clinton aboard the W J Young. L B Concannon moves from the Island to a new home in South Muscatine. Miss Mary Fahey visits Rock Island for a few days. W B Stewart expands his South Muscatine groc ery by adding an enlarged cellar. Hershey mill welcomes river rise but fears a larger fall to halt operations. Kid Noble faces fines from Fourth of July games. further delay not allowed. A letter with a bug illustration arrives about a poisonous bite spreading among east town children. the insect resembles a small spider and is reportedly dangerous.
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Kid Noble
Journal
A. H. Davis
East 10Th
Boers Suffer Defeat Near Rustenburg on July 7
London reports from Pretoria say Steyn left Bethlehem on July 4 for Foukiesburg with Christian De Wet and other leaders, leading about three thousand men. Gen Mahon drove off three thousand Boers with six guns on July 5. British casualties include four officers and twenty-three men wounded with two missing. Boers attacked Rustenburg garrison July 7 and were repulsed with heavy losses.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Steyn
Bethlehem
Foukiesburg
Basutoland
Christian Dewet
Mahon
Rustenbure
Kentucky Murder Case in Georgetown Change of Venue
The Goebel assassination trial moving from Frankfort to Georgetown drew crowds as two deputies searched entrants for weapons. Judge Cantrell presides. Henry Youtsey’s trial began with jury impaneling under way.
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Georgetown
Goebel
Frankfort
Cantrell
Henry Youtsey
Trial of Alleged Cattle Poisoner in Flint Michigan
Ambrose Thomas of Davison stands trial today charged with poisoning two cows found dead in his orchard on May 18. The cattle belonged to B. P. Thomas, and Paris green is alleged as the poison. The two Thomas men are not related and have prior money disputes.
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Flint
Mien
Ambrose Thomas
Davison
B. P. Thomas
Paris Green
Thomas
Iowa Bar Association Meet Draws 700 Lawyers
Iowa City hosts the Iowa State Bar Association meeting this week with over seven hundred lawyers from across the state attending as stated by Judee Wade and Chancellor McClain.
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Iowa City
Iowa
Judee Wade
McClain
Iowa Bar State Bar Association
Last Rites Paid for S. M. Batterson in Muscatine
The funeral of S. M. Batterson, longtime First M. E. Church member, was held at his East Front street home with Rev. C. L. Stafford officiating. Shelby Norman Post of the G. A. R. attended. The body lay in state among floral offerings and was later laid to rest at the city cemetery under taps by Benny Hannan. pallbearers listed.
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S. M. Batterson
East Front Street
Rev. C. L. Stafford
Batterson
M. E. Church
Shelby Norman Post
Laura Musser
Millie Timm
Messrs. L. Porter
Miller
Benny Hannan
Mother Earth
W. J. Lukens
J. E. Howe
Cal Smith
J. H. Canon
Jerry Carl
Gus Schmidt
Muscatine
Melee at Springer Meat Market Over 65 Cent Bill
A Saturday evening disturbance at Springer’s meat market on Mulberry Street involved a customer C Berry and a clerk. A fight erupted after Berry claimed an 85 cent old bill and a 10 cent fry. Springer and the clerk allegedly abused him with foul language. No arrests were made.
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Springer
Springer’s
Mulberry Street
C. Berry
Barry
Berry
Zeng
J. E. Howe
Ohio Militia Camps in Middletown Gearing for China
Two battalions of the First Regiment Ohio National Guard formed from Cincinnati Hillsboro Wilmington and Middletown companies began a week long camp in Middletown. The units are newly equipped and their presence reflects renewed military interest tied to the China situation.
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Middletown
Ohio
Cincinnati
Hillsboro
Wilmington
China
Fair and Warmer Outlook For Iowa Tonight and Tuesday
Chicago July 9 special indicates fair and warmer weather for Iowa tonight and on Tuesday. The forecast suggests rising temperatures and dry conditions across the state with no major storms expected.
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Chicago
Iowa
Opening Water Mains for Public Inspection
By order of the council the water mains will be opened at two points for public inspection. One at the corner of Iowa Avenue and Second street and the other at Cedar street and Second. The openings are to address rumors that the pipes are deteriorating and to allow assessment before the city decides on buying the water works.
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Iowa Avenue
Second Street
Cedar Street
Nickel Plate Road Offers Summer Tourist Express
The Nickel Plate Road advertises daily express No. 4 leaving Chicago at 2 30 p m with routes to Niagara Falls St Lawrence river Thousand Islands Adirondack Catskill mountains lower Canadian points and to Rochester Syracuse Rome Utica and all Mohawk and Genesee valleys plus northern and eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Elmeria Binghamton Scranton Wilkes Barre and all anthracite regions Also Chautauqua lake trips Dining cars offer meals 35 cents to one dollar No excess fare and the lowest rates Contact nearest agent or general agent J Y Calahan 111 Adams Street Chicago Ill No 2
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Chicago
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Rochester
Seracuse
Rome
Utica
Genessee
Mohawk
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Elmira
Binghampton
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Chautauqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Ill
Calendar gift sparks Aunt Emma’s birthday reminder humor
In Indianapolis humor, Aunt Emma is teased about receiving a calendar as a birthday present. The exchange notes that reminders of time’s passage would increase her misery, reflecting lighthearted domestic wit.
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Indianapolis Press
Emma
White vest highlights homely man in plain attire
A plain man wears a white vest that emphasizes his homely appearance. The simple clothing choice draws attention to ordinary features and an unembellished demeanor.
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch Notes by Toher & Co
A brief market dispatch from Chicago cites W J Toher and Co brokers with H E McKay manager. The Muscatine office is listed with post office and telephone details as of July 9 1900.
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W. J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Muscatine
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