Taly Tries to Obtain a Test in China Crisis
News from multiple capitals reports mixed assertions on Chinese legations safety and possible actions against China. Dispatches claim Li Hung Chang transport plans and viceroy refusals, with rumors of Prince Tuan’s death and Kaiser appeals to European monarchs for unity against the yellow peril.
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Yong Kong
Canton
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Prince Tuan
London
Daily Express
Peking
Emperor William
Victoria
Emperor Nicholas
Francis Joseph
Humbert
China
Vorwaerts
Kaiser
Second China
London Telegraph Reveals Qing Decree on Legations Safety
London dispatches summarize an imperial decree issued July 24 stating that foreigners are safe and provisions will be supplied to legations. Reports from Shanghai and Chefoo note conflicting claims about the legations under fire, with no clear aid from Chinese authorities and rumors of possible rescue or safety arrangements.
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Brussels
Tien-Tsin
Chefoo
London
Chih Chen Lo Luh
Sheng
Baron von Ketteler
Lega
Peking
Daily Mail
Shanghai
Claude MacDonald
Chaina
Claude
Daily News
China
Queen Victoria
Marquis of Salisbury
The
Daily Express
Sir Claude Macdonald
Li Hung Chang
Morning Post
Prince Ching
Emperor urges ruthless assault to avenge ambassador outrage
A dispatch from Keri reports the emperor addressing troops at Fremerhaven before sailing for China. He vows no quarter and no prisoners, urging their weapons to ensure a 1,000 year deterrent against Chinese boarding German vessels and to pave civilization’s path.
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Keri
Fremerhaven
China
Parsons College Names Rev F W Hinitt President
Fairfield Iowa July 28 trustees of Parsons college elected Rev F W Hinitt of Ottumwa M A Ph D Presbyterian minister as president after initial hesitation. The appointment follows pressure from supporters and ends a vacancy in the college leadership.
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Fairfield College
F. W.hinitt
Ottumwa
Fairfield
Parsons College
Willis G. Craig
F. W. Hinitt
Presbyterian Church of
Fatal Accident at Keithsburg Claims Harold Gray
In Aledo Texas on July 28 seven year old Harold Gray, son of William Gray of Fburg, ran from his yard to a wagon and was crushed when the wheels passed over his body. He died instantly before help could reach him. The incident occurred near the family residence as the wagon approached.
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Harold Gray
Aledo
Harold
William Gray
F Burg
Clear Lake as a Charming Summer Resort Pamphlet
The Central Passenger Department of the Iowa Central releases a new pamphlet titled Clear Lake Iowa and the Oaks. It promotes Clear Lake as a cool retreat with sections on sailing bathing and the Oaks Hotel and highlights viewable water scenes and the toboggan slide. The pamphlet is distributed at summer resorts and through railway agents and Geo. S. Batty at Marshalltown Iowa.
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Iowa Central
Clear Lake
Iwa
Iowa Cental
Geo. S. Batty
Iowa Central Ry
Marshalltown
Iowa
Leysen's Shoe Store Summer Sale Ad
Summer shoes must go with cut prices of twenty five percent on all tan and chocolate footwear. See Leysen's Shoe Store for details and sizes.
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Leysen’s
Ohio woman hosts ice cream social for funeral costs
An Ohio woman organized an ice cream social to raise funds for her husband’s funeral expenses, while noting the undertaker’s family kept a bouquet on the table after the service.
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Ohio
Ministers Safe Amid Qing Dispatches and Allied Efforts
A July dispatch from Chee Foo reports the Chinese governor Youen stating ministers are well and receiving provisions. An imperial edict confirms some ministers are safe, excluding the German, with forces urged to press for minister release. Further notes cite Yuan Shikai and Tung Fu Liang amid palace power plays and allied moves toward Pekin.
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Washington
Fowler
Chee Foo
Youen
Yuan
London
Tung Fu Liang
Tuan
Fu Liang
New York
the Tribune
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Dewet Offers Surrender If Followers May Return Home
Central News reports Christian Dewet, who evaded the British in the Orange River colony, offering to surrender on condition that his followers be allowed to return home unmolested. Roberts answered with unconditional terms.
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London
Central News
Christian Dewet
Orange River
Roberts
Lady Randolph Churchill Weds at St Pauls Church
London July 28 Lady Randolph Churchill and Lieut Cornwallis West were married at St Pauls church at 11 o'clock. The bride entered with her son Winston. The ceremony was simple and the church not crowded.
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Lady Churchill
London
Lady Randolph Churchill
Lieut
Cornwallis West
St. Paul's Church
Winston
Socialist Laborists Arrested After Street Meeting
Val Remmel socialist labor vice presidential candidate Paul Dinger Ohio congressional hopeful and William G Cowan Pennsylvania candidate were held at the South Thirteenth police station after a street meeting without a police permit. They were charged with violating city ordinance and later released on forfeits.
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Pittsburg
Val Remmel
Socialist Labor
Paul Dinger
Cleveland
Twenty-First
Ohio
William G. Cowan
Pennsylvania
South Thirteenth
Bradley
Remmel
Dinger
Cowan
Riot Quieting After New Orleans Riots
In New Orleans on July 28 the twelfth victim, Corporal Sally, died at 4 am after shots from the desperado Charles. Six rioters were hanged by the mob, and six Black men were dispatched. The parish prison holds rioters as authorities declare the situation under control and streets remain empty.
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New Orleans
Sally
Elks Fair Adds Evening Athletic Meets at Combination Park
Boston spectators will see athletic meets during the Elks fair at Combination Park. John Graham of the B A directs events, with John Gentry and Joe Patchen set to race. The two mile lap track is prepared and top U S athletes are present. Prizes are liberal.
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Boston
Mass
Combination Park
John Graham
B. A
John Gentry
Joe Patchen
Promoter Plans Dubuque Boxing Fights Amid Law Clamp
Senator Houseman of Chicago aims to stage several boxing bouts in Dubuque during race week next month. He intends to sidestep Iowa anti prize fight laws by forming a club and selling membership tickets granting admission. Local opposition is unlikely.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Sen. Houseman
Chicago
Ill
Blumenthal Elevated to Prince by Emperor William
Berlin reports Emperor William honors Field Marshal Count von Blumenthal by raising him to prince status. Blumenthal, aged 90, served as chief of staff to Emperor Frederick II during the wars of 1866 and 1870 71.
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Berlin
William
Count von Blumenthal
Blumenthal
Frederick II
Man Missing From Cedar Rapids Traveling Man Leaves for Muscatine
John A. Wells, a traveling man from Cedar Rapids, left July 3 for Muscatine to start work for John Sutely & Co. of Chicago. His letters and goods remain uncalled for at Muscatine. He is in poor health and feared to be ill among strangers. He has not reached Muscatine.
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Cedar Rapids
Iowa
John A. Wells
Council Bluffs
Muscatine
Chicago
Missing Chicago agent vanishes on Muscatine route
An agent for John Sutely & Co. of Chicago fails to arrive in Muscatine. His wife from Cedar Rapids fears illness or danger, as no mail or registers show him and a consignment waits at Rock Island freight house. Marshal Balluff and police search, noting a distinct ring with the letter W and a gray mustache.
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John Sutely & Co
Chicago
Rock Island
Wells
Cedar Rapids
Muscatine
United States to Purchase Two Philippine Islands
Washington July 28 arrangements nearly complete for U S purchase from Spain of Cibitu and Cagayan islands left by the Paris treaty. The islands lie in the Philippine archipelago and the price is not disclosed.
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United States
Philippine Islands
Washington, D. C
Spain
Cibitu
Cagayan
Traveling Man in Trouble in Marshalltown Iowa
Mary J. Van Derveer files in district court for permanent alimony against Ed W. Van Derveer a traveling man from Marshalltown She seeks economic support while not pursuing a divorce The petition cites abandonment and misused sale funds to the husband’s private use and recalls a Boone incident involving Marshalltown men posing as unmarried to gain favor with local girls.
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Marshalltown
Iowa
Ed. W. van Derveer
Mary J. van Derveer
Sunday Fair and Iowa Showers Forecast
Chicago July 28 Special Indications for Iowa call for tonight showers and thunderstorms followed by Sunday fair and cooler conditions. The forecast notes scattered activity across the state with cooler temperatures expected later in the weekend.
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Chicago
Iowa
Sunstroke Advice From City Physician For Hot Weather
The Chicago board of health physician urges cooling tips for sunstrokes. Advice includes staying cool, seeking shade, ventilating the head, and removing hats. Distinguishes heat exhaustion and heat stroke with symptoms and treatment, warns on mortality and long-term impact, and notes the danger of muggy weather.
Local notes include factory closure and social events
The Franklin button factory closes today for boiler cleaning. J S Bowlsby of Conesville brings 25 melons to C C Smith’s, averaging 25 pounds. Miss Anna Bishop hosts a party for cousin Miss Mabel Crossman of Chicago next Tuesday. Barbara Stevens gets 30 days for drunkenness by Judge Rowan. The Haywood family visits from East Front Street. Ornamental painter Frank Kennedy visits his brother after twenty years. Panchet’s band holds a Friday concert. Muscatine county poultry men plan a meeting to organize and plan a winter show. The wedding of Fred E Norwood and Miss Hattie Ribbink tomorrow at the groom’s parents’ home in South Muscatine. Immediate relatives only. he works in Burlington.
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Fred E. Norwood
Hattie Ribbink
South Muscatine
Burlington
Hat Worn By Woman Sparks Gossip In Boarding House
A woman overhears two country residents mock her wearing a rough rider hat. They joke that the owner of the hat should kiss her if he enters the house and finds her wearing it, reflecting small town gossip and dated gender norms.
Low Rates to Chicago Via B C R N Ry for National Encampment
Special train rates to Chicago via the British Columbia River and Northern Railway for the Grand Army of the Republic encampment from August 27 to September 1. Good service, fast time, and courteous employees. For rates and limits, contact your nearest agent.
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Chicago
Lady Orient Chainless Bicycle Featured by Schmidt Bros
Schmidt Bros showcases the Lady Orient chainless bicycle with focus on its design and availability. The item appears in a local retail window and highlights a modern bicycle option for urban riders.
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Lady Orient
Schmidt Bros
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Keithsburg
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Ese
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Conger
Chicago—Mail
Marshal Balluff
Chicago Board of Health
Theos
Franklin
J S. Bowlsby
Conesville
C. C. Smith
Anna Bishop
Mabel Crossman
Barbara Stevens
T. E. Haywood
Chas. Kincaid
East Front Street
Frank Kennedy
Panchet
Muscatine County
Court House
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