London Says All Is Well Amid China Crisis
London reports optimism as Ninth United States infantry arrives at Taku and foreign forces consolidate in China. Russia endorses Japanese cooperation in pacifying China with no limit on troops, while Taotai Sheng and Yang Lu hint at power struggles and cautious neutrality among provinces.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Peking
St. Petersburg
Russia
China
Japan
London
Daily Mail
Chefoo
United States
Taku
Prince Ching
Taotai Sheng
Shanghai
Sheng
Yang Lu
Prince Tuan
Peking News
Heng
Couriers from the Capital Report on Tienshien and Beijing
Dispatches from July 1 describe British and Chinese authorities reacting to Boxers and foreigner threats at Tiensin and Peking. Reports say two officials opposed to the Boxers were assassinated and Empress Dowager safeguards are debated as Prince Tuan pressures to retake Tiensin.
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Tien-Tsin
Peking
Sir Claude MacDonald
Sir Robert Hart
Baron von Ketteler
Robert Hart
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Ching
Tuan
Taku
Pe-Chih Aial Shen Tung
M. S. Terrible
Strike Ordered Renewed After Cleveland Similar
St Louis transit workers renew boycott on all company lines at 5 am after a July 2 settlement breached claims. Affidavits allege company hiring in violation of terms, company president Whittaker denies. Attorney Lehmann offers to submit breach question to Folk, but plan is rejected and strike is resumed.
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St. Louis
St. Louis Transit Company
Street Railway Men’s Union
West End Coliseum
Whittaker
Beer in Militia Camps Sparks Local Debate
Springfield and militia camps heat up over beer. General Fitz-Simons denies claims he would ignore W C T U protests or favor unlimited beer for his troops. Colonel Stuart opposes beer and enforces state supplied rations. Beer is served in the First Seventh and Eighth regiments.
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Springfield, Is
Fitz-Simons
Springfield
Stuart
Warrant Issued for Ex-Senator Vilas Over Smoke Nuisance
Madison police issue arrest warrant for ex Senator W T Vilas on smoke ordinance violation after soot from his Pioneer block smokestack allegedly fouled streets and stores for over a block. Colonel Vilas vows better coal. City Attorney Alward will monitor case.
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Madison, Wis
W.T. Vilas
Pioneer Block
Vilas
Alward
Family in Arkansas Dies After Poisonous Mushroom Meal
News from Little Rock says an entire nine member Fink family near Calico Rock Marion county died after eating poisonous toadstools believed to be mushrooms. W. J. Fink 40, Mary Lee Fink 30, John E. Fink 18, Keakle 13, Sigel 11, Well 9, Rose Lee 7, Melan 6, infant perished after a hearty dinner containing mushrooms.
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Little Rock
Ark
Calico Rock
Marion County
W. J. Fink
Mary Lee Fink
John EB. Fink
Keakle Fink
Sigel Fink
Well Fink
Rose Lee Fink
Melan Fink
Bodies of Drowned Seamen Found at Sea Near Long Island
Philadelphia reports the ER. E. Bird schooner arrived from Fall River with several drowned seamen in oilskins. Bodies drifted seaward and none showed ship identity. Crew initially mistook them for living. believed wreck occurred on shoals between Shinnecock and Southampton.
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Philadelphia
ER. E. Birdsail
Fall River
Shinnecock
Southampton
Demand for Ship Draughtsmen
Civil service examinations for ship draughtsmen are held today in New York. Many eligible positions await successful applicants. The branch attracts more demand from qualified candidates than supply in most cases.
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New York
Princess Maria Louise Marries Prince Maximilian in Austria
The marriage of Princess Maria Louise of Cumberland and Prince Maximilian of Baden occurred today in Gmunden Upper Austria. The couple will enter Carstaut in a festive ceremony and later travel to Salem on Lake Constance.
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Berlin
Maria Louise of Cumberland
Maximilian of
Baden
Gmunden
Upper Austria
Carstaut
Peir
Salem
Lake of Constance
Local Belfry Tour Prompted by Clerical Visit
A visitor group touring an old village church is told the bell rings only for the lord bishop’s visit or major calamities such as fire or flood, highlighting the church’s traditional signals.
Circular to Ministers on China Crisis and Protection Policy
Reports from Washington and Shanghai detail Secretary Hay issuing circulars to ambassadors defining US stance in China. Pekin described as in anarchy with aims to rescue officials and missionaries and safeguard treaty rights and open trade. Other dispatches note legations dispersing, palace seizures, and 20000 foreign troops needed for Tien Tsin and Taku. Empress Dowager reportedly left Pekin.
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Washington
Hay
China
Pekin
Vienna
Zentra
Taku
Tien Tsin
Palmer Says Bryan Could Split Democrats with Populist Shift
General John M. Palmer declares Bryan could win by seducing the Democratic party toward Populism and backing silver bullion to raise gold prices. He predicts a Democratic convention and a ticket emerging.
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Journal
Springfield
John M. Palmer
Bryan
Democratic Party
Troops Leave Manila Dispatch Details from MacArthur
The War Department released a dispatch from MacArthur at noon stating the thirteenth and fourteenth infantry and fifth artillery depart Manila for Taku. It also recommends dispatching a first regiment in addition, with the unit remaining in the States.
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Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Taku
States
Street Car Strike Reopens Quietly in St. Louis
The St. Louis street car strike resumed at 5 a.m. today but operations continued without interruption. There is no violence reported.
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St. Louis
T. Louis
Hovcott
Summer discount rates from BBrmington Railway to major meetings
The Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway offers reduced summer fares to prominent events including the National Educational Association in Charleston July 7 to 13, the Baptist Young People's Union in Cincinnati July 12 to 15, the G A R National Encampment in Chicago August 27 to September 1, the Knights of Pythias biennial in Detroit August 27 to September 1, and the National Republican League in St Paul July 17 to 19. A booklet Okoboji Outing is available.
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Bbrmington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Charleston
S. C
Annnusel
National Educational Association
Cincinnati
Baptist Young Peoples Union of America
Chicago
Detroit
Mich
Knigits
Pythias
St. Paul
Minn
National Republican League of the United States
Jno. G. Farmer, A. G. P
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Grinnell Contractor Wins Extra Payment Proceeding
Judge Scott ruled for Sampson on July 2 awarding $1 500 to cover added costs in building the Cooper school. The case arose from delays and material price increases after George Sampson won the bid at 10 290. The board planned to make good the loss by court order, and the matter may go higher.
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Sampson
Scott
Hicher
Goebel Murder Trial Resumes Amid Absence of Key Witnesses
In Gerzetown Kentucky on July 10 the Goebel assassination trial reopened with standard weapon searches at court. Defense witnesses were listed and given time to prepare affidavits for continuance as fifty witnesses failed to appear. The court granted a delay until 2 PM, signaling a postponement strategy.
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Gerzetown
Goebel
Renounces Faith Shocks Rockford Messiah Scott Heaven Owner
Schweinforth, famed as the alleged Messiah and owner of the "Heaven" venue, declares renunciation of his faith and says he will depart from the Heaven immediately, shaking local followers and observers in Rockford Illinois.
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Schweinfurth
Illinois
Rockford, Ill
Social Democratic Iowa Convention Called for Oskaloosa
A call from A. W. Ricker for a Social Democratic party convention in Oskaloosa on October 10, 1900 outlines representation by counties and branches, a 109 o'clock a m start, and agendas including nominating a state and electoral ticket and district congress candidates.
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Lone Tree
Social Democratic Party of
Iowa
Oskaloosa
Social Democratic Party
Congress
A. W. Ricker
South Dakota Ranchmen Fought Mosquito Bite
C H Skekel of Tyndall two prominent South Dakota ranchmen was brought to Sioux City near death from a mosquito bite. He was carried to a sleeper car and sent to Chicago for specialist treatment for poison bites.
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Sioux City
Iowa
C. H Skekel
Tyndall
South Dakota
Milwaukee
St. Paul
Chicago
Pension Matters Pressing In Canter Ohio
Secretary Cortelyon denies the president rented to Washington after nomination notice. The president stimulates nine drive with Mrs Stalinier and attends to applications for pensions.
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Canter
Ohio
Cortelyon
Washington
Stalinier
Fiks Convention In Session At Atlantic City
The fourteenth Ennust convention of the Etsheren opened in Atlantic City New Jersey with about ten thousand in attendance on July 10.
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Fiks
Atlantic City
N. J
Relative's Baby Comparison Noted by Women
Observation notes that each woman compares every baby she sees with the baby among her own kin. This universal behavior reflects social bonding and maternal instinct across communities.
Democratic Oratory Plans Nebrasha Meeting
July 10 Lincoln reports note ratification at 2 PM with speakers Davis from Missouri and Texas and Senator Allen. Evening events feature Towne, Gen Weaver, and Rep Shafroth of Colorado with short addresses by Bryan and Stevenson. Bryan plans to begin campaign mid August at Lincoln or Indianapolis awaiting nomination notification.
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Lincoln
Davis
Missouri
Texas
Senator Alien
Towne
Gen. Weaver
Shafroth
Colorado
Bryan
Stevenson
Indianapolis
President to Return After Nomination After Denton Report
It is announced the president will return to Washington immediately after notification of his nomination at Denton. The decision stems from the seriousness of affairs in China and his vacation will resume once the Chinese program is settled.
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Washington,d. C
Denton
China
Sioux City Brewery in Trouble Over German Grudge
The Ger mans of Sioux City oppose Eugene Lutz and O C Tredway who bar beer at Scheutzen Park, Sioux City Brewing Company holds beer privileges there. Germania society forms a committee to seek unity with labor and business groups for a mass meeting to pressure the pair. Other German groups may advance similar action this week.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Eugene Lutz
O. C. Tredway
Scheutzen Park
Messrs Lutz
Tredway
Lutz
Louisa County McKinley Rough Rider clubs organized
Wapello Iowa July 10 Chairman Hurley under the Republican State Central Committee plans to form McKinley Rough Rider clubs across Louisa county. The Wapello Republicans through a subcommittee led by George R Mehl have secured 100 members with potential growth to double. Committees will organize clubs in each town. Rules will follow state party actions. The Louisa Republicans aim for their largest majority for the Republican ticket.
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Wapello
Iowa
Hurley
Republican State Central Committee
McKinley Rough Rider
Louisa County
Wapello Republicans
George R. Miehl
Journalists Take Lona Trip to New York and Niagara
The Georgia Press Association met in Atlanta and will travel to New York with a stop in Washington. They will spend Thursday and Thursday night in New York, proceed to Niagara Friday for a two day stay, then return to New York before heading back to Atlanta.
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Atlanta
Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Meet Opens in Fort Worth
The Texas Cotton Seed Crushers Association holds its annual meeting in Fort Worth with full attendance. Members will read short papers on all facets of the business. Last year’s San Antonio meeting proved directly profitable for members.
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Ft. Worth
Tex
Texas Cotton
Republican Leaguers Meet in Decatur Convention
The State Convention of Republican League Clubs opens in Decatur Illinois with several hundred delegates present. Lieut. Gov. Northcott delivers the morning speech as John Parker of Rock Island is favored to win the presidency.
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Decatur
Ill
Republican League
Lfieut
Northcott
John Parker
Rock Island
Showers to Night in Chicago Weather Note
Showers and possibly thunderstorms tonight with Wednesday fair conditions. Iowa indications note showers. Weather forecast emphasizes scattered activity and improving conditions by midweek.
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Chicago
Iowa
Court Doings in Giesler versus Chesebro matter and wills
Judge Wolfe and Judge Brannan held court at the courthouse and Judge Carskaddan's office. The case centers on an assignment from A A Ball & Co and alleges Samuel T Chesebro possessed notes valued at 7200 not accounted for by the assignees. The trial had not progressed far. The will of Dorothea Drury was admitted to probate with Dudley Drury named executor. The will of Mary A Gilbert was admitted to probate with Geo H Styles named executor without bond.
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Giesler
Chesebro
Wolfe
Court House
Brannan
Carskaddan
Jayne & Hoffman
Samuel T. Chesebro
Lef
C. E. Chesebro
Dorothea Drury
Dudley Drury
Mary A. Gilbert
Geo. H. Styles
Wilton Improves In Business And Home Structures
Wilton shows a building boom with carpenters painters brick and stone masons busy. A new elevator extension for M C Ott will rise 84 feet with a larger footprint. The Muscatine District Camp Meeting is planned for Aug 7 to 17 and local social events include a lawn party at F Bacon's and wedding notices for Arthur Bevah Cooling and Mary Clarke Clement in Faribault Minnesota.
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Wilton
M. C. Ott
Muscatine District
M. EF
F. Bacon
Arthur Bevah Cooling
Mary Clarke Clement
Faribault
Minn
May Woodhouse
Lowell
Mass
J. L. Woodhouse
S. H. Wise
Muscatine
Gladden
Mrs. Exner
Muscatine Track Team Suffers Setback From Mishap
Muscatine went into a meet against Burlington with Bert Hill a key scorer. While riding a bicycle on the track his pedal struck a something and he was thrown, injuring his right leg and internal injuries forcing him out for some time. He was expected to win the pole vault and help in broad and high jumps.
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Muscatine
Burlington
Bert Hill
Bert
Court of Honor session at Woodman Hall
The Court of Honor held a notable meeting at Woodman Hall last evening. Twelve candidates were introduced into both beneficiary and fraternal decrees. Grandview Court No. 706 invites Muscatine Court members and friends to a lawn fete and musical entertainment on Friday July 13 with a special train from Muscatine at 7:59 p m arriving at 11:20 p m round trip fare 30 cents.
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Court of Honor
Woodman Hall
Grandview Court No
Grandview
Muscatine Court
Grandview Court
Muscatine N. & S
Rock Island Paints Depot and Flag Houses
The Rock Island company is repainting the wooden structures along their line in the city, with the depot and flag houses especially prominent in the fresh coats of paint.
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Rock Island
Educator Seen By Some As Teacher Of Preheld Beliefs
A saying notes that certain men view an educator as someone who instructs them in ideas they already hold. The remark suggests skepticism about teaching that reinforces existing beliefs.
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Goodnow
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Princes’ Palace
Prince’s Palace
The
Grinnell
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Nebraska
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