News From Shanghai Reports Legation Breach in Peking
A July dispatch from Shanghai reports a breach in the wall of the British legation at Peking after a sortie by European defenders. It states that 200 soldiers of General Tung Fuh Siang were killed and the legations remain under threat. The fate of foreigners is described as perilous.
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Shanghai
Shan Tung
Peking
Sheng
Brussels
M. de Favereau
Taotai
Washington
China
Hay
Tuan Fuh Siang
London
Associated Press
Lady Hart
Robert Hart
Serious Runaway Wreck Injures Picnic Party Near Wapello
A large picnic group traveling from New Boston to Wapello, Iowa, suffered serious injuries when a runaway horse in Toolsboro crashed a buggy, badly injuring Myrtle and Lulu Chamberlain and Ella Willits. Mrs. Ballard later sustained a broken thigh after being struck by a bicycle rider in Wapello. the cyclist is said to be fatally injured.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Boston
Ill
M. J. Ballard
Hartsmen Bane
M. Dewy
Harry Bras
Mitchell
South Dakota
Ballard
Wapello
Iowa
Manville Chamberlain
Lulu Chamberlain
Ed. L. Willits
Ella
Vie Willits
Big Horn
Wyoming
Toolsboro
Oakville
Ella Willits
Mrs. Ballard
Pallard
Japs Flank and Cavalry Rout Them in China Dispatch
London reports Admiral Seymour's July 9 dispatch from Tien-Tsin detailing a flank Japanese breakthrough that routed the enemy southwest of the settlement, four guns captured, cavalry pursuit, and an Arsenal seizure with two guns taken. Allied losses were reported small.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Seymour
Tien-Tsin
Shan-Tung
Peking
Legations
Gazelee
Hong Kong
Taku
Bhanghai
Missionaries in China Seek Prayer From US Christians
A note from American missionaries in Shanghai asks the Associated Press to publish a request to the Christian people of the United States. They urge special prayer from every pulpit for government guidance and swift aid for Americans and native converts in extreme peril in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Associated Press
United States
China
Death of Senator Gear in Iowa Ends Long Public Career
Senator John Henry Gear of Iowa died suddenly in his Portland apartments from heart failure early Saturday. Born April 7, 1825 in Ithaca New York, he rose from mayor of Burlington to governor of Iowa and served in the U.S. Senate since 1895. Funeral set for 3 p.m. Wednesday in Burlington. remains traveling from Washington to Iowa.
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Washington
John Tienry Gear
Iowa
Portland
John Henry Gear
Ithaca
N. Y
Galena
Fort Snelling
Iowa Territory
Burlington
Iowa House of Representatives
Treasury
Harrison
Senator Gear
Gear
Travel Agents Offer Paris Trip via New York Steam Lines
Going to Paris offer promotes rail and steamship connections through New York. Agents of the Burlington Cedar Rapids Northern Railway or Jno. G. Farmer advertise travel services from Cedar Rapids Iowa for tickets from all stations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway
Jno
G. Farmer
T. A
Cedar Rapids
Slain in Battle Casts Shock Across Washington
Col. Leiscum commander of the Ninth Regiment is killed in a deadly clash. The attack sparks consternation in Washington and transfixes the nation as news spreads worldwide.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Col. Leiscum
Washington
Allied forces attack at Tien Tsin with heavy losses reported
Admiral Remey cables from Chee Foo describe the morning attack on the native city on the 13th. Americans suffered over thirty dead and several wounded. Col. Liscom and Col. French among the dead. The British, Japanese, and Russians also incur heavy casualties as the assault is repulsed at 7 p.m. Details remain unconfirmed.
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Washington
Admiral Remey
Chee Foo
Col. Liscom
Ninth Infantry
Davis
Marine Corps
Lemley
Butler
Leonard
Liscum
French
25Th Infantry
Regan
Wilcox
Noyes
Buckmiller
Legard
Remey
Tien Tsin
Ninth
War
Navy
State
Manila
Taku
Santiago
Extra session debated to meet emergencies in Congress
The note from Remey says Congress may call an extra session to provide manpower and funds for emergencies. A July dispatch misidentified Col. French of the 25th Infantry as killed. he is on leave in New York from Manila, and the report referred to twenty five Frenchmen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vatican
China
Congress
Washington
Canton
Remey
Ramblers juggle at Alhambra act in New York debut
The Ramblers vaudeville troupe appears in New York for the first time at a restaurant setting with a woman and three men performing as jugglers. Two men pose as waiters while diners in evening dress join the routine, ending with tableware and food juggling as the curtain falls. The group is noted for London fame and will return there in the fall.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
the Ramblers
Alhambra
London
Ta&Ae
Grand Racing Circuit Opens in Detroit
The grand circuit of racing opens in Detroit with purses totaling 50 000 dollars. The Merchants and Manufacturers event for 2 24 class trotters carries 10 000 dollars. The Chamber of Commerce stake offers 5 000 dollars for 2 34 pacers. Additional trotting and pacing stakes total 2 90 dollars each with two events of each type. The circuit then visits Cleveland Columbus Buffalo Glens Falls Boston Hartford Providence New York and Terre Haute on scheduled dates.
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Detroit
Mich
Chamber of Commerce
Cleveland
Columbus
Buffalo
Glens Falls
Boston
Hartford
Providence
New York
Terre Haute
Missouri Pacific Stockholders Meet in St Louis
July 16 A special meeting of Missouri Pacific Railway stockholders is held to act on a new debenture bond issue and to confirm the law relating to stock, capital stock amounts, and debt.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Missouri Pacific
St. Louis
Missouri Pacific Railway
Government Withdraws 5.9 Million From Banks
The Secretary of the Treasury withdrew 5,900,000 dollars from depository banks in Washington on July 16, following the third call issued June 26. The action highlights continued liquidity moves by the Treasury to manage federal funds.
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Washington
Secretary of the Treasury
Demise of Ruth Will Noted In Muscatine Community
Mrs. Ruth Will died at her home in the city shortly after 11 this morning after a two week illness. Born December 23 1838 at Grandview she lived in this area since 1897 and leaves five children Nettie Harry Carrie Thomas and Minnie. Funeral arrangements call for interment at Columbus City after services in Columbus Junction.
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Ruth Will
Muscatine
Grandview
Nettie
Harry
Carrie
Thomas
Minnie
Christian Church
Columbus Junction
Columbus City
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Digestion
Advertorial claims health hinges on digestion and pure blood. Hood's Sarsaparilla is offered as a preventative for stomach and blood disorders and credited with thousands of cures for scrofula salt rheum catarrh dyspepsia rheumatism and related disorders.
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Hood
Opera House Site Undergoes Demolition Work
Workmen began tearing down old buildings today on the site for the new opera house. The frame stable is the first to be moved with brick removal to follow in a few days. The structures are described as very old and not valuable.
Hood's Sarsaparilla Supplies Appetite and Restful Sleep
The text promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a tonic that creates a good appetite and tones the digestive organs. It claims the remedy provides the sweet, restful sleep of childhood and emphasizes the necessity of eating and sleeping for health.
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Hood
Oldest Inhabitant Quip and Courtship Paradox
A wry two sentence note contrasts courtship wisdom with marriage, and recalls Adam as the sole man with an undisputed claim to being the oldest inhabitant. The fragmentary remarks reflect humor and a biblical reference in a period paper style.
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Adam
Butcher Sam Hindman Ends Life in Despondency
Burlington Iowa July 16 Special Sam E Hindman a butcher commits suicide early Sunday by a shotgun shot driven by despondency over illness and family troubles. The report notes no other persons harmed and cites local authorities’ confirmation of the death.
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Burlington
Iowa
Sam E. Hindman
Drownings and Dairy Barn Fire Reported in Cedar Rapids
In Cedar Rapids Iowa on Sunday Harry S West a State Center student drowned in the Cedar River and was recovered soon after. Judge Hubbard's dairy barn burned this morning causing a loss of 7000 with 2000 insured.
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Judge Hubbard
Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Harry S. West
State Center
Cedar River
Chicago Robbers Strike Rosloff’s Saloon
Three men with revolvers held up six patrons at Rosloff's saloon at noon and took $2.50 from the proprietor. A pursuing watchman from the Packing company was shot in the abdomen when he returned fire and one robber was fatally wounded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Rosloff
Des Moines Govt Grants Tax Relief for Packing Plant
The Des Moines Board of Supervisors and city council voted to remit taxes on a proposed packing plant ensuring its immediate establishment in the city. The action comes as a Special resolution in Des Moines Iowa dated July 16.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Des Moines
Iowa
Board of Supervisors
Paymasters Family Sails to Philippines on Duty
Maj. T. C. Goodman paymaster U S Army, long stationed in Chicago, sails for the Philippines today per orders from the paymaster general. His wife and twin daughters, both 20, accompany him on a two year voyage. The paymaster policy limits tropical postings to two days for subordinates.
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Philippines
San Fransico
Cal
Maj
T. C. Goodman
United States Army
Chicago
Tropics
Black Hills Banner Year Attracts Tourists
The Burlington Route advertises lower fares and better service drawing visitors to the Black Hills in 1900. Hot Springs hotels reported strong June occupancy as summer excursions multiply. Burlington will offer cheap trips to Hot Springs July and August with dining cars on fast express trains, return by October 31.
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Burlington
Black Hills
Hot Springs
Hills
Deadwood
Omaha
Custer
Sylvan Lake
Iowa
J. Francis
Neb
Doctors Emphasize Manners as Practical Patient Care
Patients and long suffering seem to be the motto of a good many doctors. No man or woman can afford to be without good manners when they cost so little and are worth so much.
Cooler Forecast for Iowa and Chicago Tonight
Ohio, July 16. The forecast indicates showers tonight with cooler conditions spreading from Iowa to Chicago. Tuesday looks generally fair with a further drop in temperature.
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Chicago
Iowa
Professor Hughlett’s long journey ends in reunion at Petersburg
After ten years away the tired financier returns from the Pacific coast to reclaim his wife Kittie Bradbury and their daughter Leland now two. Once a Randolph-Macon Academy principal he repaid $10,600 stolen funds by teaching and night classes while under a new name. He plans to take a college post in Tennessee.
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Fic
Hughlett
Randolph-Macone Academy
Kittie Bradbury
Leland
Pacific Slope
Mamma
Stanford University
Tennessee
The Oriental Plans Elaborate But Price-Maintained Run
In a note to readers The Oriental states the house will operate on a more elaborate scale than similar establishments yet will keep the entire price range in use.
Lost A Baby Shoe Found On Sixth Street
A baby shoe is reported lost on Sixth Street. Finder should return it to the office at once.
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Sixth Street
Chicago Markets Special Dispatch by H J Toher Co
Chicago markets report from H J Toher & Co brokers with H E McKay manager in Mascatine office dated July 16 1900 provides pricing and market activity details for the day.
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H J. Toher & Co
H. E. McKay
Mascatine
Chicago Market Report Cattle and Hog Prices Drift
Chicago July 16 cattle values range from 4.30 to 5.20 per hundredweight with stockers at 2.90 to 3.50 Texans 3.25 to 4.80 and hogs 3.33 with light and heavy grades showing slight shifts. Pigs unchanged as market summaries note minor adjustments across classes.
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Scan
Omaha
Atlie
Northwestern
Minneapolis
Duluth
Chicago
Ills
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Tien-Tesin
Schinese
Iowa Statesman
Paris
Wali
the Oriental
Opera House
Chicago Robbers
Virginia
Petersburg
A. M. Hughlett
Paci
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