Kwang Hsu Seeks foreign aid to restore order in China
Reports from London and Washington detail Emperor Kwang Hsu urging Russia Britain and Japan to aid in quelling the Boxer rebellion and preserving the Qing government. Dispatches indicate legation safety in Peking and empress dowager's renewed control with prime minister Yung Lu.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Kwang Hsu
Peking
Nankin
Washington
China
News From Peking Still Uncertain Amid Far East Tension
London reports no authentic news from Peking as Boxer forces resist around Tianjin with Imperial troops and heavy artillery. The fighting on July 3 and 4 inflicted British losses of 30 and left 75,000 Chinese attackers facing 14,400 defenders aided by Japanese and Russian guns, with German casualties as well. A torrential rainfall then interrupted the crisis.
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Tien- Tsin
Terrible
Shanghai
Peking
The
London
Far East
Legations
Tien-Tsin
Position on China Outlined in Hay Circular to Powers
Secretary Hay circulates a message to European governments stating the United States seeks peace with China while protecting American lives and property. The policy aims to open Pekin, rescue officials and missionaries, safeguard American interests, prevent disorder from spreading, and preserve Chinese territorial integrity and equal trade rights.
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Washington
United States
China
Hay
Peking
News from Shanghai Affected by Peking Telegraph Manager
London reports Shanghai news is hard to obtain as Sheng the administrator of telegraphs and railroads controls Peking updates. Officials with large landholdings are said to push for peace and likely assist foreigners in maintaining order.
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London
Shanghai
Sheng
Peking
Severe Losses Reported as Tien Tsin Battles Intensify
Shanghai reports July 11 fighting at Tien Tsin after the July 6 repulse. Russians bury 200 in the clash. Chinese bombard the city walls. allied defenders fear collapse without reinforcement. Foreigners believed alive. Japan to send another division. executions for looting.
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Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Huan Shi Kai
Shantung
Pekin
Man
Seymour
Japan
China
Sharp Fight at Bethlehem Recovers Lost Gun
Lord Roberts reports Bethlehem was entered July 7 by Clem ents and Paget forces after a flag of truce denial by De Wet. Munster Fusiliers and Yorkshire light infantry took key positions, securing the town by noon and forcing a retreat. The Royal Irish captured a Seventy seventh battery gun lost at Stormberg amid light casualties.
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Gatacre
Stormberg
London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Munster Fusiliers
Yorkshire Light Infantry
Clements
Paget
Royal Irish
Reciprocity with Germany Entering U S Markets
Secretary Hay and the German ambassador signed a reciprocity convention effective in a few days by presidential proclamation. The agreement mirrors the France deal, reducing duties on still wines argols paintings and statuary from Germany without Senate approval under the Dingley act.
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Washington
United States
Germany
Hay
France
Senate
Dingley
Train Wreckers Loot Cash In Paducah Express Heist
Paducah Kentucky July 11 six men stopped an Illinois Central passenger train overpowered the messenger. They blew the express car safe taking 10000 dollars. The engine was cut free and ran to the Missouri line with revolver threats. Passengers were untouched. Two suspects pursued. B and O money train wrecked in Chester Pennsylvania July 11. Wrecked engine and five cars, one laden with a large sum. No injuries. Repeated attempts had preceded the act.
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Paducah
Wickliffe
Ilinois Central
Chester
Baltimore & Ohio
West Virginia Republicans Convene in Charleston Convention
In Charleston on July 11 the Republican state convention began to nominate the state ticket. Officials say more offices are at stake than in any prior West Virginia campaign, signaling high importance of this gathering.
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West Virginia
Charleston
W. Yea
Elks Debate Next Convention Site in Rival Cities
In Atlantic City the Elks weighed future convention sites with Richmond Virginia and Milwaukee as leading contenders. George Reynolds of Saginaw led a parade of ten thousand Elks and was to be re elected secretary. Reynolds reported 73 000 members with receipts 441 000 and treasury balance 29 000. Judge Fisher of Jamestown New York was elected Grand Exalted Ruler.
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Atlantic City
N. J
the Elks
Richmond
Milwaukee
Elks
George Reynolds
Saginaw
Treasury
Judge Fisher
Jamestown
N. Y
Loan Association Exhibit at Paris Convention
The Loan and Trust Building Association League of Wisconsin met in annual session in La Crosse on July 11. A program of papers and addresses was presented. A membership and operations statement of the league was shown at the Paris Exposition.
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Loan Association
Paris
la Crosse
Wis
Loan and Trust Building Association League of Wisconsin
The Goebel Murder Case in Georgetown Kentucky
The first man searched this morning was Col. Jack Chinn, witness for the prosecution. The argument for continuance was continued and which motion was overruled.
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Georgetown
Col
Jack Chinn
Reward Offered in Des Moines Murder Case
Governor Shaw will offer tomorrow a reward of 509 for evidence to convict the murderer of Mabel Schofield whose body was found in the Des Moines river last October. Citizens say they have positive evidence and clues to identity the killer. The case stirred Des Moines and Iowa, with many arrests made then and all suspects dismissed.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Mabel Schofield
Macksburg
Sells Discusses 16 to 1 Platform Stance
Vinton Iowa July 10 Hon Cato Sells says he bore responsibility for inserting a 16 to 1 declaration in the Democratic platform. He noted Bryan felt strongly about the issue and that the convention might have faced serious consequences if his wishes were ignored. He chose to risk misinterpretation to avoid embarrassing the party and its leader.
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Vinton
Iowa
Cato Sells
Bryan
Democratic Party
Bryan Begins Material for Democratic Campaign Book
Lincoln July 11 report states W. J. Bryan started work on the material for the party’s campaign textbook. He has no vacation plans and nothing definite yet about speeches or their number.
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Lincoln
W. J. Bryan
Flowers laid at miners graves in Mullan ceremony
On July 11 at Mullan Idaho the annual flower laying ceremony for miners graves proceeds despite past threats of arrest. Last year relatives were warned they would be arrested if they gathered but a number still placed flowers privately and there was no organized demonstration this year.
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Mullan
Idaho
Coeur d’ Alene
Heavy Claims In Suit Over New York Railroad
A hearing was called in the Lorain Steel Company versus the Forty Second Steel Manhattanville and St. Nicholas Avenue Railroad Company case filed June 1 in the United States Circuit Court. Claims exceed 6 million dollars with the largest at about 4.9 million by the Third Avenue By. and Lorain's claim at 243600.
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New York
Lorain Steel Company
Forty-Second Steel
Manhattanville and
St. Nicholas Avenue
United States Circuit Court
Third Avenue By
Lorain Company
Women Golf Championship Tournament Opens at Hackensack
New York July 11. Competition for the silver cup presented to the Hackensack Golf Club by Mrs. Frank Poor begins today. Eighteen holes scratch and similar contests will be held each Wednesday until a woman wins the cup twice and claims the championship title.
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New York
Hackensack Golf Club
Frank Poor
Deutschland the Fastest Liner Afloat
The Deutschland of the Hamburg American Line arrives in New York after a maiden deep sea voyage from Hamburg on the 5th. Reported as the fastest liner afloat, her rival in size is the Oceanic of White Star Line, which remains larger.
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New York
Deutschland
Hamburg-American Line
Hamburg
Oceanic
White Star Line
Plot to Kill McKinley Frustrated by U S Detectives
World report from July 11 claims a conspiracy by Spanish and Cuban agents posed to kill President McKinley with New York ties. A weakened plotter sent a warning letter. Secretary Dick and Chairman Odell then involved detectives who verified serious allegations and warned the president guarded at Canton.
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New York
McKinley
Republican National Committee
Charles Dick
Odell
Hanna
Canton
World
National Committee
Cleveland
Hannah
New York World
State Republican Committee
Col
Dick the Crank
Baby Drowns After Wandering Into Vermilion River Near Fairbury
In Fairbury Iowa on July 11 the 16 month old daughter of Charles Friant, living six miles north of town, wandered away and was found dead in the Vermilion river a mile from home after neighbors and townspeople searched all night.
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Fairbury, Is
Charles Friant
Vermilion River
Friant
Morrison pleads not guilty in arson murder case
South Bend Indiana July 11 J W Morrison held for trial after preliminary hearing before Judge Whitcomb on charges of murder in the first degree and arson. He was remanded to jail without bail Morrison told reporters the explosion came from escaping gas Vincennes Indiana July 11 trustees elect Professor W H Hershman to presidency of Vincennes University to succeed A H Yoder who resigned to publish a Chicago college paper Vin cennes college is the oldest in the state.
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South Bend
Ind
J. W. Morrison
Morrison
Whitcomb
Vincennes
Vincennes University
W. H. Hershman
A. H. Yoder
Chicago
Vincennes College
Michigan Naval Reserves Begin Cruise. Ship Sinks Rudder
Detroit report states Michigan Naval reserves began their annual cruise on Monday but many stopped at the Detroit river mouth. Their old ship the Michigan lost its rudder at Orleans street and was towed to dry dock for repairs.
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Detroit
Michigan Naval Reserves
Detroit River
Michigan
Orleans Street
Intuition Warns Woman as Husband Laments Late Return
A woman relies on intuition to sense her husband’s deception after he returns home at 2 a.m. and offers explanations. The line between truth and doubt shapes their uneasy night.
Fair Weather In Iowa Indications From Chicago July 11
Chicago July 11 indicates fair weather for Iowa with clear skies tonight and Thursday. Offshore forecast suggests stable conditions and light winds across the region.
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Chicago
Iowa
Weaver in Des Moines Prepares for Republican Campaign
Chairman Weaver stays in Des Moines through the week meeting with leading Republicans and organizing campaign work. Poll books distributed to workers and preliminary canvass underway as preparations for the convention in August proceed.
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Des Moines
Iowa
Weaver
Opera House Project Advances in Muscatine
A 25 member Commercial Club committee approved Johnston bond and contracts for the Muscatine Opera House. Delays due to weather, labor disruptions, and Johnston illness push completion to December 1, 1900. Giesler named trustee. site secured. ground clearing to begin.
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Johnston
J. L. Giesler
Opera House
Little
J. W. Eells
Joe van Lent
H. J. Mahin
Muscatine
Opera House Committee
Commercial Club
Geo. H. Johnston
Nickel Plate Trains Offer Easy Links to Buffalo and Chautauqua Lake
Nickel Plate trains connect at Buffalo with eastern lines and at Brocton for Chautauqua Lake points on Nos. 4 and 6. The service runs day and night with early morning and evening options. Up to date drawing rooms and sleeping cars are available on all trains. Dining cars offer meals priced from two cents to one dollar with no extra fare. For more details contact Mr. J. Y. Calahan at 111 Adams Street Chicago TI No. 22.
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Nickel Plate Road
Buffalo
Eastern
Brocton
Chautauqua Lake
Chautauqqua Lake
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
Chicago
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