London incredulous on Li Hung Chang Peking mission
Washington reports Admiral Remey arrives at Chefoo with two battalions of the Ninth infantry while Chinese dispatches from Canton claim Li Hung Chang has left for Peking. Telegraphs describe a perilous Tien Tsin situation with verging retreat and urging reinforcements.
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Li Hung Chang
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Chefoo
Ninth Infantry
Meade
Tien- Tsin
Seymour
Paris
M. Delcasse
Canton
Legations
London
Robert Hart
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Europe
Russia
Decree At Peking Examines Boxer Uprising
Washington reports a sixth moon decree from the Chinese government disavowing Boxer responsibility while promising severe punishment for anarchists after foreign troops arrive. It notes missionaries and locals were affected as legations faced stray gunfire and guards patrolled the city amid rioting.
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Washington
Wrent
Peking
Tal
Tsungz-Hua
Seymour
Taku
Baron von Kettel- Te
Hanna Denies Fake Plot Against President McKinley
Senator Hanna dismissed the New York newspaper claim of a planned assassination as false and hearsay with no truth. In Newburgh, Chairman Odell says he found either a crank or a Baron Munchausen and notes his inquiry prompted extra security measures for the president.
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Cleveland
Hanna
McKinley
New York
Newburgh
N. Y
B. B. Odell
Republican State Committee
Occupation of Bethlehem Advances in Orange River Colony
London reports by Lord Roberts show progress as Bethlehem falls to Paget and Clements. De Wet loses his main supply center and withdraws toward Harrismith while Wrede and Harrismith remain under threat. British control narrows in the Orange River Colony as reinforcements to China become more feasible within a fortnight.
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London
Lord Roberts
Orange River Colony
China
Gethlehem
Paget
Clements
de Wet
Harrismith
Istanct
Wrede
Herrismith
Grange River
Wholesale Runaway of 21 Horses in Marshalltown
Twenty one head of horses owned by W. B. Martin of Curtis Nebraska escaped from the Northwestern stock yards near midnight Tuesday as they were being unloaded. Panic spread from engine noise and surroundings. they fled west through a cave opening and disappeared into darkness. A search party rode out at dawn to track them.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
W. B. Martin
Curtis
Neb
Northwestern
Belated dispatch reports Chinese actions around Pekin
A unsigned Kempff era dispatch dated Taku the 12th arrives via Siberia via Nacaski claiming Corman troops burned Tsung Li Yamen at Pekin. It says Chinese moved field coordinates to wall locations and advised subjects to leave. Heavy gunfire heard near Pekin after leaving the city.
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Washington
Kempff
Taku
Pekin
Corman
Tsung Li Yamen
Grinz
Siberia
Nacaski
New Order of Knights of Khoratsen Established in Munice
A formal institution of the new enriel order takes place with 588 members enrolled. Members drawn from many towns across the state attend the dramatic rite, marking a restructuring after issues with the original list.
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Order of Knights of
Ports Being Pillaged in Far East Seaports
London reports that Nieuchwang has been sacked and burned while the Machuria railroad is wrecked. Unprotected port outskirts are being pillaged across the region.
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London
Port Arthur
Nieuchwang
Machuria
Chamberlain Seeks Parliament Dissolution Amid Boer War Fears
Manchester report says Chamberlain aims to dissolve parliament and appeal to the country before the Boer war extends. Experts say hostilities may last two years and Boers remain unreconcilable to British rule.
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Manchester
the Guardian
Chamberlain
May Change Headquarters for Democratic Campaign
Chicago reports Democratic leaders may move campaign headquarters to another city due to high quarters costs. Cities under consideration include New York Washington St. Louis Cincinnati and Columbus. Chairman Jones departs for a summer resort tonight.
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Chicago
New York
Washington
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Columbus
Jones
Trolley Collision Injures Twenty in Springfield
A trolley car rolling downhill collided with a car carrying sixty excursionists in Springfield Ohio this morning. Twenty persons were injured some fatally with motor man Armstrong in critical condition and expected to die.
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Springfield
Ohio
Armstrong
Fractured Skull Hits Hedrick Hay Crew
Hedrick Iowa July 12 Monday afternoon Howard Sperry fifteen year old son of Editor Sperry of the Hedrick Herald sustained a skull fracture while putting up hay. The pulley rope came unfastened and fell on his head. Doctors J P D Henry and S A Spilman Ottumwa operated and the boy is expected to recover.
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Hedrick
Iowa
Howard Sperry
Sperry
Hedrick Herald
Temporary receiver appointed for Massachusetts Real Estate Co
In Boston on July 12 Judge in the United States circuit court named a temporary receiver for the Massachusetts Real Estate company. The firm holds properties in Town Minnesota and Massachusetts valued at about 2 592 169 dollars.
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Boston
Judee Colt
United States
Massachusetts Real Estate Company
Minnesota
Massachusetts
No More Troops for China Policy Declared
Secretary Root says the government does not intend to send additional troops to China. Upon arrival of those already ordered, U S forces in China will total 11,509, a force the President has deemed sufficient.
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Washington
Root
China
Porto Rico
Philippines
Major Lacey Renominated by Sixth District in Albia
Ottumwa reports Major John F. Lacey was unanimously renominated for Congress by the sixth district Republican convention at Albia yesterday afternoon. Resolutions endorsed Lacey's record.
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Ottumwa
Iowa
John F. Lacey
Albia
Lacey
Democrats nominate W. H. Oldham for attorney general
Lincoln reports that on July 12 the Democrats backed W. H. Oldham for attorney general to appear on the Fusion ticket.
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Lincoln
W. H. Oldham
Fusion
Chinese Troubles Hit Kentucky Ginseng Markets
Reader notes Chinese troubles reverberate in Kentucky mountain districts as ginseng prices tumble from 3.75 to 2.25 per pound in recent months. Farmers report many living on the herb trade with demand and prices slipping amid broader unrest.
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Kentucky
China
Ames Bern
To Encourage Siren
Dialogues show Mr Newpop urging quiet home time while Mrs Newpop insists they must call. The exchange hints at a secretive family moment with the baby listening nearby.
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Siren
Boy Fatally Shot in Farm Accident Near Albia
In Albia Iowa July 12 a 13 year old, Willie Freeman, died after pulling a loaded shotgun trigger on a farm near Noah Miller. He and another youth planned to kill a dog. the gun discharged while the oldest Miller boy was away tying the animal to a tree. Freeman died a few hours later.
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Albia
Noah Miller
Willie Freeman
Willie
Bushmen party killed and eaten by Cannibal Kanakas
In Victoria British Columbia on July 12 reports state a native Bushman party was killed and eaten by Cannibal Kanakas. The group was captured while landing for trading purposes.
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Victoria
B. C
Saniana
Annual League of Wheelmen Meet Frosts Out
Milwaukee July 12 The annual league meet drew about seven hundred spectators. Buffalo is favored to host the next gathering.
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Milwaukee
League of Wheelmen
Buffalo
Populists Renominate Gov Poynter in Lincoln
In Lincoln on July 12 the Populist party renominated Governor Poynter. The Silver Republicans selected E. A. Gilbert as their lieutenant governor nominee.
Birthplace of Our Independence on a Hot Summer Day
A visit to Independence Hall reveals portraits of the signers and the Liberty Bell with its crack. The site is cool and busy with about 300 visitors daily, including many on the Fourth of July, drawing people from every state and nation.
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Independence
Saturday Evening Post
Independence Hall
Worthless Car Skins Reborn As Gloves Plan
Secretary Wilson notes dogs skins and dog hair have value as gloves, a plan linked to using car hides as a resource. He cites Mongolia and Manchuria where cold prompts demand for dog pelts and hair, and mentions dogs given as wedding gifts.
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Saturday Evening Post
Wilson
Nebraska
Manchuria
Mongolia
Asia
Iowa Central Ry Low Excursion Fares to Denver and West
OnJuly 9 17 and August 1 1900 the Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden Utah and parts of South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets returnable until October 31 1500. Ask ticket agents for full particulars or address Geo S Batty G P T A Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central Ry
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Glenwood Springs Corp
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
South Dakota
Wyoming
Iown Central
Geo. S. Batty
Marshalltown
Iowa
Prospects of Pleasure in Indianapolis Press
The Indianapolis Press notes enthusiasm for Teddy Roosevelt’s nomination and praises him as a capable fighter for the party. It comments on the debate over correct pronunciation of his name and reflects optimism about the political contest ahead.
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Indianapolis
Hogan
Teddy
Grogan
Gorry
Do Not Stone the Baby When You Rock the Cradle
A proverb-like line cautions against harming the vulnerable while attempting to influence or discipline. The saying uses cradle imagery to urge restraint and thoughtful action. It reflects social ethics about care and consequences.
McKinley Receives Loyal Support At Canton Ceremony
Thousands gather at the McKinley home in Canton as Senator Lodge delivers a message praising Republican unity and policy. President McKinley accepts a unanimous renomination and outlines pledges on gold standard tariffs and the Philippines amid China concerns. A banquet follows the speeches.
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Lodge
McKinley
Philippines
China
Philadelphia
Antilles
Republican Party
Roosevelt formally nominated for vice president in Oyster Bay
Gov Roosevelt was notified of his Republican vice presidential nomination at his summer home in Oyster Bay. Com mitteeman Wolcott and about 100 guests arrived, Roosevelt welcomed them, Wolcott delivered the keynote, and Roosevelt pledged to help elect McKinley before a luncheon for the committee.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Cleveland
Oyster Bay
Long Island
Roosevelt
Wolcott
House
New York
The Fire Breaks Out During Singers Rehearsal
A Philadelphia North American item reports a theater fire alert with a tenor shouting The house is a fire and the manager ordering silence as the audience must exit quickly while performers continue singing.
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Philadelphia
Weather hints for Iowa forecast by Chicago July weather service
Iowa hints show a fair and warmer night with improving conditions. Friday is expected to be generally fair with continued warmth across the state.
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Chicago
Iowa
Not Giving Up Air Power in City Traction Tests
In a morning interview H H Vreeland president of the Metropolitan Street Railway defends continued air power despite costly underground work. He cites experiments with compressed air on Twenty eighth and Twenty ninth streets and storage battery tests on Thirty fourth street while preparing new rail and motor equipment to erase earlier defects.
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H. H. Vreeland
Metropolitan Street Railway
Fifty-ninth
Twenty-third Streets
Twenty-eighth
Twentyninth Streets
Thirty-fourth Street
Twenty-ninth
Enire
Sousa in Paris and Home: A Portrait of Vance Thompson
The Saturday Evening Post feature recalls Mr. Sousa's Paris reception as his band stirs homesickness among Parisians. Sousa shares memories of his father a music teacher who preferred rest, while anecdotes reveal family life and a relaxed studio mood in Mayer's Paris space.
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Vance Thompson
Evening Post
Sousa
Paris
Gavroche
Mr. Sousa
Tim
He Mayer
Tony
Mother
Real Trouble
A brief exchange cites fear of higher taxes as a motive for leaving a community. The puckish pair quip that it is not tax hikes but the fear of collection that spurs action.
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Puck
Ground Bought for Muscatine Opera House
Mr. Johnston, builder of Muscatine's opera house, announced this morning that the Sawyer lot across from the Kemble House on Walnut was purchased. The deed was turned over today, the consideration price recorded as $7,500, and Johnston said further preparations were in progress for significant work on the project.
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Mr. Johnston
Muscatine
Opera House
Sawyer Lot
Kemble House
Walnut
Johnston
Marriage of George H. Schreurs and Effie M. Hupp
Last evening the marriage took place at Rev H D Herr’s residence corner Fourth and Pine streets with a small ceremony. The couple, well known in the city, received congratulations from friends. Howard secured an extra coach for the Court of Honor excursion in a three coach train to Grandview with a 30 round trip fare. John P Fishburn census enumerator was a business passenger for Davenport on the Firefly. Miss Nellie Robertson was a morning passenger on the Firefly for Davenport.
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George H. Schreurs
Effie M. Hupp
H. D. Herr
Fourth and
Pine Streets
Howard
Court of Honor
Grandview
Johin P. Fishburn
Davenport
Nellie Robertson
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