Battle at Pekin and Chinese relief reports
London July 13 dispatches relay claims Nieh detoured into Peking with 9000 troops as he fought Prince Tuan's forces, rescuing Prince Ching. Seymour reports Tien-Tsin fighting, bombardments, and growing Russian and Japanese presence. Temps notes no European telegram since June 24 and hints legation massacre may have occurred.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Vthe
China
Shanghai
Nieh
Peking
Prince Tuan
Prince Ching
Eking
Tien-Tsin
Chefoo
Robert Hart
Paris
Tempse
Europe
Washington Receives Chinese Edict As Bona Fide Imperial Expression
Washington July 13 The Chinese government edict is treated as a genuine imperial expression here despite London reports that Prince Tuan authored it. Chinese officials say the dispatch arrived in Chinese numerals and followed the official route from Peking to Shanghai then to ministers worldwide, arriving in Washington complete and sanctioned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
London
Prince Tuan
Peking
Chili
Shanghai
China
State Department
Conger
Pekin
Weather favorable in Illinois crops and farm work
The Weather Bureau for Illinois reports the week ended July 9 was excellent for crop growth and farm work. Dry spells reduced prior excessive rains while good rains occurred where dryness had been too great.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Ills
Weather Bureau
Illinois
Illinoisan Widow Drops Dead While Shopping in Fort Scott
Mrs. C Turner, wife of a prominent Illinois land gentleman and formerly Mrs. Carrie L. Iburn of Jacksonville, collapsed and died downtown while awaiting a doctor after a brief illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Scott
Kas
Turner
Carrie L
Iburn
Jacksonville
Oil Tank Explosion Kills Two in Somerville Yard
A burning oil tank car exploded at the Toston & Maine freight yards in East Somerville on July 13. Two men, Joseph Hayden and Rufus Fellows, were killed, two fatally burned, and many injured as twenty five cars burned and a loss of twenty five thousand dollars occurred. The fire raged throughout the night and hospitals report crowded conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
East Somerville
Mass
Toston & Maine
Joseph Hayden
Rufus Fellows
Death of Edwin R. Lucas Former Clinton Resident
Edwin R. Lucas, longtime Clinton resident and former postmaster, died in Chicago. He lived in Clinton for twenty five years, then moved to Chicago. Lucas also served as county treasurer for fourteen years and was a private in the Twenty sixth Iowa. He belonged to Beldin post G A R at Missouri Valley Iowa. Earlier periods included stints in Cedar Rapids and Missouri Valley.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Chicago
Edwin R. Lucas
Twenty
Iowa
Beldin Post
Missouri Valley
Cedar Rapids
The New Republican Committeemen
Cleveland Ohio July 13 These are the men who compose the new Republican national executive committee Ifanna of Ohio chairman H C Payne of Wisconsin vice Perry S Heath of Indiana secretary Cornelius Bliss of New York treasurer Joseph Manley of Maine Richard Gerens of Missouri Graette Stewart of Illinois N B Scott of West Virginia Harry New of Indiana F S Gibbs of New York Myron T Herrick of Ohio
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Republican
Cleveland
Ohio
New Republican National Executive Committee
Ifanna
H. C. Payne
Wisconsin
Perry 5. Heath
Indiana
Cornelius Bliss
New York
Joseph Manley
Maine
Richard Gerens
Missouri
Graette Stewart
Illinois
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Harry New
F. S. Gibbs
Myron T. Herrick
Washington Democrats and Populists to Combine
A fusion conference in Tacoma Washington today plans a 600 delegate convention with 250 populists 250 democrats and 100 silver republicans. The ticket will run under the democratic name.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Return Bout Planned for Neill and Moffatt in San Francisco
San Francisco July 13. Neil and Moffatt meet for a twenty round return bout under the National Athletic Club. Neill agrees to Moffatt terms with Moffatt to receive 80 percent of both fighters share if he wins and 50 percent if he loses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Neil
Moffatt
National Athletic Club
Neill
O'Brien to Box McFadden in Broadway Boxing Match
Jack O'Brien and George McFadden agree to a twenty five round bout at the Broadway Athletic Club in New York on July 13. Their last match was a slashing affair and this rematch is billed as equally compelling.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
O’brien
McFadden
New York
Jack O’brien
George McFadden
Broadway Athletic Club
Nhat
Iowa News Briefs Highlight Accidents and Local Affairs
A Le Mars lad John Leonard was seriously injured when a wagon fell and wheels passed over him. Des Moines residents discuss divorce after 26 years of marriage. Exchange National Bank of Leon gains $35 000 capital authorized by the comptroller. Red Oak’s Nellie Hiliker robbed of $37. Marshalltown horses frightened by a passing engine escape into darkness. Fifteen people poisoned by arsenic in bread near Remsen. Des Moines elevator operator J J Mitchell injured between elevator and wall. Du buque’s Henry Canter narrowly escapes serious injury from a street car fender. Ottumwa hosts thirteenth annual grand lodge session of A F and A M. Julius Mueche’s barn near Le Mars destroyed by lightning. four horses and a stallion perish, loss about 4000. Des Moines area banks named reserve agents for Ayrshire First National. Fort Dodge Mrs C Talbot badly burned in a gasoline explosion. her daughter saves life by smothering flames.
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John Leonard
le Mars
Martha Edwinson
Des Moines
Comptroller
Exchange National Bank of Leon
Nellie Hiliker
Red Oak
Marshalltown
Frank
Remsen
J. J. Mitchell
Henry Canter
Dubuque
United Grand Lodge of
Iowa
A. F
A. M
Ottumwa
Julius Mueche
Comptroller of the Currency
Citizens’ National Bank of Des Moines
Continental National Bank of Chicago
First National Bank of Ayrshire
C. Talbot
Fort Dodge
Massacre Report Over Pekin foreigners July 6
Dispatches from London Washington and Tokyo report that foreigners in Pekin were murdered on July 6 or 7 as boxers and soldiers attacked the legations. Official notices differ, but fear grows that a vast slaughter has occurred with seven hundred foreigners in Pekin and ministers' safety in doubt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Central News
Tocay
Pekin
Foreign Office
Washington
State Department
Consul Goodnow
Shanghai
Shang Tung
Fatal Iowa Lightning Claims Two Lives in Dubuque
During a severe storm in Dubuque Iowa Flossie McQuillan was killed by lightning as she lay in bed Nellie Short sleeping beside her was badly burned Several buildings suffered strikes and damage in the same storm
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iowa
Flossie McQuillan
Nellie Short
Crowds at Waterloo Chautauqua hear Dolliver and Clark on Imperialism
July 13 in Waterloo Iowa crowds gathered for a special Chautauqua day to hear the joint debate on imperialism between Dolliver and Cham Clark of Missouri. Thousands from across the nation attended this landmark event with interest high.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Waterloo
Dolliver
Cham Clark
Iowa
Refusal leads to arrest in county census case
Ottumwa Iowa July 13 George Skidmore of Delta was arrested after refusing to answer census questions. Deputy US Marshal W S Richards held him for grand jury action at Keokuk with $200 bond. First such case in Iowa this division. Conviction carries up to $200 fine and 30 days jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Iowa
George Skidmore
Delta
United States
W. S. Richards
F. M. Hunter
Keokuk
Arm Cut By Saw at Lower Mill
George Schott, employed at the slab saw in the lower mill, received a bad cut to the forearm this afternoon when he was caught by the saw. The wound reached the bone and will likely incapacitate him for some time.
British Heavy Losses in Transvaal Engagement Near Pretoria
Thirty survivors of the Nitrals-Nek disaster reached Pretoria on Wednesday with reports of very heavy British losses. Reinforcements from Pretoria halted the Boer advance. Mahon captured Boer positions near Rietfontain with small losses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Transvaal
Pretoria
Mahon
Rietfortein
Thirteenth annual grand lodge closes with installation
The thirteenth annual grand lodge of colored A. F. and A. M. in Ottumwa ends with a public installation of officers, a ball and banquet. For 1901 the meeting will be in Albia starting the second Monday in July. Officers elected include Grand Master I. L. Brown Marshalltown and deputy grand master Robert Johnson Osceola.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottumwa
Grand Lodge of Colored
A. F
A. M
Albia
I. L. Brown
Marshalltown
Robert Johnson
Oskaloosa
J. Calvin Wheeler
Frank Blaeburn
Des Moines
Willaim Coulson
A. A. Bland
Keokuk
Victim of Tramps Near Wathkins A Chicago Youth
Clinton July 13. Lew Mathews of Chicago was found along the Northwestern tracks near Wathkins. He had been visiting over the Fourth and started west the day before a fatal accident. A companion also aged man was with him. They boarded a box car for a free ride when a gang of tramps interrupted. The companion escaped and reported here after walking along the track.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton
Wathkins
Lew Mathews
Chicago
Cedar Rapids
Mathew
Mathews
A Woman's True Work in the World and Education Debate
A July Ladies' Home Journal essay argues a woman's main role is marriage and motherhood rather than career. It critiques college education for girls, saying four years away from family life leave them ill prepared for daily domestic tasks and nursing duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ladies’ Home Journal
College
Lfe
Bruised by Street Car Accident Highlights City Footpath Hazard
Mrs McMacklin was injured after stepping into the street car path while walking along a sidewalk near the track. She fell against the car steps and bruised her leg as the street car passed. The article notes pedestrians have used the track as a footpath and that the company will install signs and not be responsible for future accidents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
McMacklin
Wound Heals Slowly After Leg Injury to Henry Franklin
Henry Franklin suffers a deep leg wound from a recent kick and a bone injury is suspected. Friends express hope for a swift recovery and his return home soon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry Franklin
Mr. Franklin
Paris Pastimes Prompt a Traveler’s Afterglow
A Chicago Post reader recalls the afterglow of a Paris visit likening it to the morning after a convivial party. He notes pockets of small proofs like car tickets and a quarter, concluding he must have enjoyed Paris even more than a typical night out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago Post
Paris
Modern Woodmen Picnic and Log Rolling at Rock Island
The Rock Island hosts a Modern Woodmen Picnic and log rolling on July 18 with a special train from Washington at 4 0 0 a m to Muscatine at 4 15 a m and return leaving Rock Island about 11 0 0 p m Round trip fare 50 cents. C C M Gould urges attendance for a tri cities day trip.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rock Island, Ill
Rock Island
Washington
Muscatine
Tri-Cities
Cc. M. Gould
Old buildings on Second and Walnut sold for opera house site
The lot corner Second and Walnut where a new opera house will rise saw two structures sold at 2:30 pm by order of promoter Mr. Johnston. Highest bid came from Elijah Baker at 351 dollars for a frame dwelling and a brick one story building, to be removed promptly.
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Second and
Walnut Street
Johnston
E. Baker
J. K. Miller
C. C. Smith
W. EB. Bond
Nevens
Elijah Baker
F. P. Sawyer
Phil Fahey
Barry & Sons
van Ader
South Muscatine Lumber Company
Thomas Kane
Racine
Wis
Special Sale of Photo Supplies by Oscar Grossheim
Having sold my ground floor studio to C Fremont Townsend Co I will hold a special sale of all photo supply goods and a large quantity of picture frames art goods and show cases These goods must all be sold in the next few days Call at once Oscar Grossheim 317 E 2d St
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
C. Fremont Townsend & Co
Oscar Grossheim
E. 2d
Christian Endeavor Convention Opens in Wesley Chapel
The Christian Endeavor convention began today at Wesley Chapel in London with services starting at 7 o'clock and continuing hourly throughout the day with sermons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Christian Endeavor Convention
Wesley Chapel
Red Nose Question Sparks Schoolroom Moment
A girl asks an other why her nose looks so red, igniting a brief moment of teasing in the classroom. The exchange highlights peer pressure and self image among students.
Special excursions to Colorado and Utah dates listed
Special excursions to Colorado and Utah on June 20 July 9 17 and August 1. Round trip excursion tickets limited for return to Oct. 31st sold to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden at single fare plus 2 dollars. Call any ticket agent of the B C R N Ry for tickets and full information or address John G Farmer A G P T A B C R N Ry or Rapids Ia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Utah
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Jno
G. Farmer
T. A
Ambassadors Announce Severance with Sublime Porte
In Detroit Journal style, diplomats declare a break in relations with the Sublime Porte. The ambassador proclaims no more ultimatums, while the sultan retorts about light reading. Public calm masks private despair as he fears enui and death.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detriot Journal
Sublime Porte
Yildiz
Enui
Weather Forecast For Chicago And Iowa
Showers and thunderstorms expected tonight with some cooling winds. Saturday should be fair with warmer conditions in the eastern portion. Northern and southern Iowa showery activity indicated by the forecast.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Iowa
Safe crackers bagged after Iowa store burglary
In State Center four burglars tried to blow open the Nason and Whitehill store safe. A fusillade occurred with citizens, two burglars were captured, but Ben Whitehill was wounded in the leg. The captured men are described as old crooks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
State Center
Nason
Whitehill
Ben Whitehill
Local notes and social items from Davenport area
Morning passenger John W. McKee travels on Davenport business. Mrs. J. D. Miller and son Henry return from an extended east trip. L Angerbach advertises fresh groceries at low prices. Doc Townsend of South Muscatine buys a complete pump repairing outfit and may take a new partner. Harry Klaffenbach, Journal printer, out with toe trouble. Hunter family and Maze Shellabarger visit journals in city yesterday. Event Journal run with Hess and many others joining in.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Doc Townsend
South Muscatine
Ts. Hunter
Little Daughter
Maze, Shellabarger
F. E. Sheldon
Nyvey
The Charm of Country Living in Suburban Life
An article from July Ladies' Home Journal argues the benefits of living in the country or suburbs for businessmen. It notes cleaner air, better sleep, and easy rail access to cities, claiming interest grows with railroad expansion and that country living can be hard to abandon once tried.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Edward
Ladies’ Home Journal
Nickel Plate summer express trains offer extensive sightseeing routes
The Nickel Plate Road announces daily No. 4 from Chicago at 2 30 p m for Niagara Falls St Lawrence River Thousand Islands Adirondack Catskills and all lower Canadian points as well as Rochester Syracuse Rome Utica and Genoese Mohawk valleys and northern eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey regions including Elimira Binghamton Scranton Wilkes Barre and Chautauqua Lake areas. On timing cars meals range 35 cents to one dollar with no excess fare and lowest rates. Contact nearest agent or General Agent J Y Calahan at 111 Adams Street.
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Chicago
Niagara Falls
St. Lawrence River
Thousand Islands
Adirondack
Catskill Mountains
Rochester
Seracuse
Rome
Utica
Geneesee
Mohawk
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Elmira
Binghampton
Scranton
Wilkesbarre
Chautauqua Lake
Nickel Plate Road
J. Y. Calahan
Adams Street
President McKinley Rides Daily With General Corbin
President McKinley regularly goes horseback riding every day accompanied by General Corbin. The routine underscores their close working relationship and the annual practice during the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
President McKinley
General Corbin
One-Millionth Pension Certificate Filed and Paid
On June 1 the government recorded and completed payment for the one-millionth pension certificate, marking a milestone in the program.
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Seymour
News OF the State
Eigners
More
Rible
George Schott
Slab Law
Geo. Schott
Mrs. McMacklin
Opera House
Co. E.’s In
The
Daily Journal
John W. McKee
Davenport
J. D. Miller
Henry Miller
L. Angerbach
Harry Klaffenbach
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