McCartney Persists and China Mediation Sought
The report from London and Paris outlines Sir Malliday Biacartney stating the Peking legations are safe and set to move to Tien-Tsin, with French and Shanghai officials relaying that foreign ministers remain safe though tensions rise. A Chinese official notes plans to escort ministers to Tien-Tsin to halt military actions, while a Daily Mail correspondent cites reports of attempted evacuations and heavy shelling around Peking.
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Irondon
Malliday Biacartney
London
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Paris
M. Delcasse
Shefoo
Overnor
Taotai Sheng
Chih Chen Lo Feng Luh
Sheng
Chinese Railways and Telegraphs
Taotai
Shanghai
Tsungdi-Yamen
Wen Jui
Yung la
Tien- Tsin
Daily Mail
Shan-Tung
Ma E
Shinshe
President signals conditional mediation on China crisis
Washington July 24 The president agrees to mediate between the Chinese imperial government and the powers but only if China first meets specified conditions. The stance echoes Hay principles and supports relief for foreign missionaries in Peking while seeking order and protection for all foreigners. Wu delivered the Chinese appeal to Secretary Hay, and after a day of consideration the president sent a formal reply to the state department.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Peking
United States
China
Canton
Goodnow
Europe
Man Finds Despair in Gambling Draws Death in Iowa Barn
In Mt. Pleasant Iowa July 24 coroner inquest reveals Geo Thompson found hanging in J W Thompson’s barn after loss of job and $90 gamble. He rode to Burlington on No 6 and was seen later. pills, possibly morphine, found on him. Funeral held at Martin Tucker residence. burial nearby.
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Mt. Pleasant
Iowa
Geo. Thompson
J. W. Thompson
Canaan Township
Burlington
Will Weibley
Thompson Barn
Martin Tucker
Police Killings Shock New Orleans in Alley Shootout
Police Captain John T. Day and Officer Peter J. Lamb were shot dead at two in the morning by Robert Charles, a Black man, in an alley beside a cottage housing Black residents. Earlier, officers Aucoin Mora and Cantrelle wounded suspect Charles and Leonard Pierce during a burglary arrest attempt. Charles fled and later killed Day and Lamb before escaping again.
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New Orleans
John T. Day
Peter J. Lamb
Robert Charles
Aucoin
Mora
Cantrelle
Charles
Leonard Pierce
Clear Lake and the Oaks pamphlet promotes summer resort
The Iowa Central publishes a pamphlet entitled Clear Lake, Iowa, and the Oaks describing Clear Lake as a charming summer resort with sections on sailing bathing the Oaks hotel and how to reach the area. It features half tone engravings and a frontispiece and is available from railway agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A at Iowa Central Ry Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iowa
Iowa Cental
Geo. S. Batty
Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Pleasant Outings to Black Hawk Tower by Young Steamer
A day trip on the steamer Young to Nock Island and electric cars to Black Hawk Tower offers improved attractions. The 60 mile ride costs 75 cents, with free round trip tickets for Tower party groups of ten or more from Rock Island. Basket dinners are well accommodated. The Young departs Muscatine at 6:30 a.m. on Sunday Monday Wednesday and Friday, returning by 7:45 p.m. Further information via agent Wm. G. Block.
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Young
Nock Island
Black Hawk Tower
Rock Island
Black Hawk
Muscatine
Wm. G. Block
National Commerce Congress Opens in Paris
The National Congress of Commerce and Industry convened in Paris today. George J. Corey, former consul to Amsterdam and president of the National Commercial and Industrial League of America, serves as a U.S. delegate.
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Paris
National Congress of Commerce and Industry
George J. Corey
Amsterdam
National Commercial and Industrial League of America
United States
Horse Struck by Lightning in Goshen Yard
Hugh Zyberth of Goshen township lost a horse struck by lightning while it ran loose in the feed yard during a night of loud thunder. No further loss reported and the incident was covered by insurance.
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Hugh Zyberth
Goshen Township
Hunters Return From North Trip With Giant Fish Tale
J A Townsley S Plumly and J C Parnard have spent several weeks north fishing and hunting. The last report claims the fish reached eleven feet.
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J. A. Townsley
S. Plumly
J. C. Parnard
Chinese ministers escorted to Tien-Tsin under protection
Official cables from Shanghai state that Chinese authorities plan to bring the Pekin ministers to Tien-Tsin under escort with food and protection. McKinley notes settlement possible if ministers survive. Separate dispatches report near term battle near New Chiang and UK cabinet election chatter.
War department reports Grant arrives at Nagasaki with Sixth Cavalry
The war department announces the transport Grant has arrived at Nagasaki carrying General Chaffee and the Sixth Cavalry. The report notes casualties and confirms the presence of American forces among foreign troops.
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Washington
War Department
Nagasaki
Grant
Chaffee
Sixth Cavalry
Iowa Soldier Boy Killed by Train in Mt. Vernon
Victor E. Hahn of Mt. Vernon, a private in company C, 49th Iowa, who had served in the Spanish war with Tipton’s company F, was struck by a train and killed instantly in Mt. Vernon after alighting from a train and slipping under the wheels following a drill in Cedar Rapids.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
Victor E. Hahn
Mt. Vernon
Tipton
Fire destroys St. Paul Cold Storage plant in $800000 loss
A fire at dawn destroyed the St. Paul Cold Storage warehouse causing an estimated $800,000 in damage, with most of the loss covered by insurance. The blaze began early this morning in St. Paul Minnesota.
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St. Paul
St. Paul, Minn
Firemen's Tournament Opens at La Salle
The annual State Firemen's Association tournament began at La Salle Florida today and runs through July 26. Chief Sweenie of Chicago led an exhibition with his famous firemen, the event's featured attraction of the forenoon.
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la Salle
State Firemen’s Association
Sweenie
Chicago
Silver Republicans in Convention At Fort Scott
Fort Scott Kansas July 24 The state convention of Silver Republicans opened today drawing a large crowd of white metal enthusiasts from across the state Harmony prevails Bryan and Stevenson will be endorsed by the convention
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Fort Scott
Kan
Silver Republicans
Harmony
Bryan and
Stevenson
Fatal crossing crash near Mattoon injures cab passenger
In Mattoon Illinois on July 24 a cab was struck at an Illinois Central crossing by a freight train. William Bosley and Thomas Bartles were killed and Mrs Walter, a cab passenger, was badly injured.
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Mattoon
Ills
Wm. Bosley
Thomas Bartles
Walter
Illinois Central
Outing to Clear Lake Iowa with Excursion Rate
The M. N. & S&S offer very low rate round trips to Clear Lake including optional board and lodging at Whitaker's Lakeshore hotel. The Northwest League Assembly meets at the lake from July 27 to Aug 10. Rev. Thomas Harrison conducts the Iowa State camp meeting July 17 to 26. Gen O E Howard will attend and a grand camp-fire is planned. For details visit the depot, A. L. Lindner, Genl Agent.
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Clear Lake
Whitaker's
Lakeshore
Iowa
Northwest League Assembly
Thomas Harrison
O. E. Howard
M. N
A. L. Lindner
Panama Revolution Forces Lozada to Flee
Rebels seize Panama city after two clashes with government troops. Gen Lozada flees aboard the British ship Leander as about fifteen hundred rebels arrive, with battles at Corozal. rail traffic continues but business is suspended. Gen Emilio Ferreraro leads the revolutionary forces.
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Panama
Lozada
Leander
Corozall
Emilio Ferreraro
Milwaukee passenger hits landslide. two railway workers die
In Kinsscooler, near Wabasha Minnesota, the Milwaukee passenger train collided with a landslide at 2 AM. Engineer Hathaway and Fireman Thomas were killed when the engine overturned.
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Wabasha, Minn
Milwaukee
Kinsscooler
Hathaway
Thomas
Mor mon proselyting meeting ends amid eggs hurled
Two Mormon elders in Fairfield County held a hall meeting to proselyte. After several gatherings, local youths gathered eggs with intent to throw them at Brigham Young followers. The elders, unable to rely on law protection, departed.
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Courant
Shelbyville, Inc
Fairland
Brigham Young
Man Clears Tracks Before Passenger Train Near Three Lakes
On Saturday night eighteen ties were stacked on tracks five miles south of Three Lakes Wisconsin. Laborer Alex Swen from Wilson & Co.'s Stella Junction camp removed the obstruction just before a passenger train arrived. He also cleared large stones from a nearby bridge to prevent danger.
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Three Lakes
Wis
Alex Swen
Wilson & Co
Stella Junction
Swan
Forty-ninth Iowa Regiment Holds City Encampment
Cedar Rapids announces the annual encampment of the Forty-ninth Iowa regiment set for August 7 to 15. This first reunion since mustering out in Savannah in May 1899 follows months of duty in Cuba with elaborate arrangements planned for the soldiers' entertainment.
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Cedar Rapids
Forty-ninth
Iowa
Savannah
Cuba
Morrison to Face Second Preliminary Hearing in Castle Slaying
Eldorado Kansas reports Miss Jessie Morrison charged with fatally slashing Mrs Olin Castle July 20. Judge Randall overruled the state's motion to quash habeas corpus and ordered another preliminary hearing for August 10.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Randall
Probate Court
Two Men Found Shot Near Savannah Along Tracks
Two unknown young men were found dead beside the Chicago and Great Western tracks at Savannah twelve miles north of St. Joseph. Both victims were well dressed with bullet holes in the back of the heads. Authorities suspect they were murdered on a train and discarded. A coroner's jury is probing the case.
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St. Joseph
Savannah
Here
Monsoon Remains Favorable Across India Except Gujarat Regions
The viceroy telegraphs Lord George Hamilton that the monsoon stays favorable this week with rain needed for fodder in Gujarat Kathiawar Baroda and Rajputana West where cultivation is at a standstill.
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London
India
Storm Hits Railroad Workers Injuring Kipfer and Rogers
During a severe storm with rain hail and lightning two railroad section men, John Kipfer and John Rogers, were seriously injured. Local reports say they may survive but could be crippled.
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Kenton
John Kipfer
John Rogers
Milwaukee clothier petition in bankruptcy filed
Harpke and Maier of Milwaukee filed a petition in bankruptcy on July 24. Liabilities total 1,031 and assets 22,220. Creditors are primarily eastern firms.
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Milwaukee
Harpke & Maier, Clothiers
Eleven Negroes Drowned In River Skiff Capsize
Eleven black men drowned in the Warrior River near Akron Alabama when a skiff capsized. Rescue efforts followed as authorities investigated the incident that occurred yesterday.
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Tuscalooga
Ala
Warrior River
Akon
Gun Club Meeting at Wapello This Week
The Muscatine and Southern Railroad will offer round trip tickets from Muscatine to Wapello and return at 90 cents for the meeting on July 26 and 27. M N S R R agent L Lindner announces the sale.
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Gun Club
Wapello
Muscatine
L. Lindner
Gen’l
Wednesday Fair. Chicago Special Indication for Iowa Showers
Chicago weather notice for July 24 forecasts showers tonight across Iowa region. Strong winds and seasonal humidity accompany the system. Local residents advised to carry umbrellas and secure outdoor objects as rain moves in from the north.
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Chicago
Iowa
Wilton Eyes Artesian Wells Over River Water Plan
Wilton discusses abundant water sources with artesian wells as cheaper, purer water option than a river reservoir. A traction engine pumps water during boiler repairs at the city plant. The doctors and lawyers vs clerks baseball game is moved to Wednesday at 2 30 p m with experts on both sides. Mrs Hiram Johnson and daughter visit from Caldwell Kan. Miss Emma Miller takes a vacation with her sister Mamie. Merideth of West Liberty visits the Curtis sisters. Homer Curtis hosts his brother and wife over the weekend.
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Wilton
Teeple
Muscatine
Hiram Johnson
Helen
Caldwell
Kan
Geo. Warren
Emma Miller
Mamie
Rock Island
Miss Merideth
West Liberty
Curtis
Homer Curtis
Mr. Curtis
Misapprehension over Louisa county delegation
Journal reports a rumored split over the Republican Des Moines delegation with Ex-Senator Carpenter and Chairman Weaver allegedly left out. Local Louisa Republicans deny any discord noting Carpenter declined a delegation spot and Weaver’s high role as state chairman.
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Journal
Columbus Junction
Carpenter
Weaver
Des Moines
Louisa County
Iowa State Meetings Drive Low Fare Round Trips
The Iowa Central Railway announces discounted round trip tickets for several Iowa events. Listings include Iowa City Annual meeting of the Iowa State Bar Association July 17 18 Waterloo Chautauqua Assembly July 4 20 with one and one third fare, Des Moines Midland Chautauqua July 10 24, and other gatherings such as the Biennial Saengerfest in Burlington and the Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly. Certificate plan fares apply many dates with routes within 100 miles of Waterloo and various camps and assemblies through August 26.
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Iowa
Iowa Central Railway
Iowa City
Iowa State Bar Association
Waterloo
Chautauqua Assembly
Burlington
Northwest
Des Moines
Des Moines Midland Chatauuqua Assembly
Young People’s Camp Meeting
Mississippi Valley Spiritualist Association
Iowa Falls
Iowa Baptist Sunday School Assembly
Clear Lake
Firemen Seek Special Rates for Cedar Rapids Tournament
Muscatine firemen visited Cedar Rapids to arrange special transit for the August 7 to 10 tournament. A dedicated train departs at 7 am, with round trip tickets priced at £1 for uniformed firemen and $1.50 for civilians. The volunteers target the parade prize of $100 for the largest number.
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Muscatine
Cedar Rapids
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George Thompson
Tien Tsin
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Tle Near
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New Chiang
England
MacDonald
Foreign Office
America
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