Foreign fleet silences Taku fort in China clash
Shanghai reports the international naval force at Taku silenced the fort after an ultimatum, then occupied the position. Japanese gunboat arrives. Pekin legations reportedly taken. American Ninth infantry ordered toward China from Madison barracks, with Manila drafts tightening the war department. Further fleet movements and diplomatic telegrams unfold from Washington to London.
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Shanghai
Taku
Chee Foo
Chifa
Washington
China
Philippines
Madison Barracks
New York
Manila
War Department
Department
Navy Department
Remey
Cavite
Taussig
Kempf
London
South Africa
Mrs Dewey III Not in Serious Danger
Washington reports Admiral Dewey's wife ill but not in immediate danger. condition described as not serious, while the legation remains attacked.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mrs. Dewey III
Legation
Washington
Admiral Dewey
Roosevelt Seen Likely Nominated for Vice President
Philadelphia dispatch reports Roosevelt of New York near certain to be chosen as the Republican vice presidential candidate despite efforts to discourage the move. Delegates from multiple states express strong support while Roosevelt declines comment, with several senators and congressmen predicting acceptance if forced by the convention.
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Philadelphia
Roosevelt
New York
McKinley
Platt
Penrose
Pennsylvania
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Depew
Woodruff
Thurston
Nebraska
Representative Taylor
Ohio
Hanna
Foraker
Allison
Iowa
Dolliver
Kansas City
Bryan
Fitzhugh Lee
General Gordon
Gen
Wheeler
Delliver
Bliss
Scott
General Greene
Burrows
Carter
Joe Manley
Disbanding Posse Amid Transit Strike Bullish News
In St Louis on June 18 the sheriff announced he would not need deputies longer and urged disbanding the posse. Women were attacked during Sunday rioting on the South Side as the transit strike neared resolution with cars running regularly and Owl cars to resume this week.
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St. Louis
South St. Louis
Pohlman
Posse
Baumhreff
National American council to push stand on lynching at convention
Washington June 18 The National American council names a committee led by Representative White the only colored member of Congress to press the Republican national convention to take a firm stand on lynching and ballot violations in the south The panel will seek a strong formal stance at the gathering.
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Washington
National American Council
Representative White
Congress
South
Boston Civic Parade Highlights Mardi Gras Floats
Boston observers saw a civic parade organized by the city council with various groups receiving stipends for participation. The carnival association, funded by a $2,500 city appropriation, controlled the morning events, and fireworks and band concerts were planned for the evening. Floats from the New Orleans Mardi Gras carnival stood out as a key feature.
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Boston
Mass
Carnival Association
Charleston Playground
New Orleans
Special Train to Denver From Chicago via Omaha
A special Chicago to Denver train will depart at 4 45 p m with connections from Muscatine. The Rock Island offers round trip Special Homeseekers tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden at one fare plus 2 00 return by Oct 31 1900. For details call at the Passenger depot Co M Gould Agent.
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Chicago
Denver
Omaha
West Liberty
Wilton
Muscatine
Rock Island
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Colo
Salt Lake City
Ogden
Utah
Co. M. Gould
Novelty horse race entries sought with staged legs
Entries for a novelty race will be received until July 1. Horses must walk the first half mile, trot or pace the second half mile, and go as you please the third half mile. Drive to whatever you please. Purse fifteen dollars with five dollars for the winner of each half mile. Entry free. Horses with records or tracked horses barred. Send entries to Leonard M. Neyens.
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Leonard M. Neyens
Markets by Wire Kansas City and Chicago Livestock Prices
Kansas City and Chicago report cattle receipts and prices for June 18 with drops for beves Texans and stockers on Kansas City market and mixed hogs and sheep figures. Cattle top ranges reach around 5.85 in Chicago and hogs near 5.25 with lambs up to 7.25.
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Kansas City
Chicago
Municipal Warship for New York Police Boat Patrol
New York will add a municipal warship as the Patrol goes into dry dock. Several thousand dollars will transform the police boat with a conning-tower like extension, signal apparatus, and rapid fire guns to resemble a warship suitable for harbor duties.
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New York
Kentucky
Man kills ex wife in Flora after divorce. family shot
In Flora Indiana on June 18 Perry Barnard fatally shot his former wife Jennie Davis who had recently obtained a divorce. He also wounded Jennie Davis’s mother and their three year old daughter as they returned from church in front of the Davis home.
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Journal
Flora
Ind
Perry Barnard
Jennie Davis
Davis
Cuban Bride Marries New York Physician in City Ceremony
In New York on June 18 the romance from Cuba ended in a wedding between Aurita del de Marcias, descendant of Spain’s James Del la Torres, and Dr. M. A. Xigues of Puerto Principe. A reception at the Hotel Majestic followed. They plan a European honeymoon. The bride owns large Cuban island holdings. the groom plans a country estate outside Puerto Principe named Carnojiro.
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New York
Cuba
Aurita del de Marcias
James del la Torres
Spain
M. A. Xigues
Puerto Principe
Majestic
Europe
Carnojiro
Okoboji Outing Booklet Offered For Desirable Lakeside Stay
An advertising note invites readers to receive a descriptive booklet on Okoboji and Spirit Lakes. It touts lakeside cottages and hotels, promises rate listings, and urges sending for the booklet before spaces fill. Cedar Rapids based Jno G. Farmer signs as A G P T A B and C R N Ry representative.
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Okoboji
Spirit Lakes
Jno
G. Farmer
C. R
N. Ry
Cedar Rapids
Government Transferred Steyn Opposes Surrender in Boer Dispatch
A Cape Town dispatch reports the Boer government moved from Almakaar to the east side of Neispruit. Kruger would likely surrender but for Steyn's opposition. Boer forces count about 5,000 against the British advance. Louis Seymour, an American engineer, was killed by an explosive bullet in Orange River Colony. Sir Gordon Sprigg forms a new Cape Cabinet.
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London
Lorenzo
Marques
Almakaar
Neispruit
Machadorp
Kruger
Steyn
Pretoria
Orange River Colony
Louis Seymour
Eckstein
Cape Town
Gordon Sprigg
Cape
St Louis and Illinois Electric Railway Granted Incorporation
Secretary of State grants license to form the St Louis and Illinois Electric Railway. The line will run from East Saint Louis to Edwardsville, Illinois, enabling an electric rail link between the two cities.
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Illinois
Journal
Springfield
Ill
Secretary of State
St. Louis & Illinois Electric Railway
East Louis
Edwardsville
Barbara Aubh Stands Trial for Perjury in Langerman Case
New York June 18 Barbara Aubh is on trial before Justice Fursman charged with perjury. She had confessed in 1895 to perjuring herself in the Langerman criminal assault case after his sensational trial and conviction. Langerman was discharged. Miss Aubh has been free on bail for some time.
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New York
Barbara Aubh
Fursman
Walter Langerman
Goff
Langerman
Miss Aub
Cambridge Y M C A Women’s Auxiliary to Honor Miss Helen Gould
The Cambridge Y M C A Women's Auxiliary will host a reception for Miss Helen Gould this evening in the Y M C A parlors. A musical program will follow in Durrell Hall featuring notable musicians.
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Cambridge
Mass
Cambridge Y. M. C. A
Helen Gould
Durrell Hall
Railway tax hearing on AT S F property valuation
Jefferson City Missouri June 18 The State Board of Equalization begins hearings on the Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe railroad application for a moderate valuation of its property.
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Jefferson City
State Board of Equalization
Atchison Topeka and Santa Fe Railroad
Street Fair Opens in Stocton for One-Week Carnival
Street Fair and Trades Carnival in Stocton California opened today under the merchants and manufacturers association. The event runs for one week featuring local merchants displays and carnival activities.
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Stocton
Cal
Merchants and Manufacturers’ Association
Local News Summary From Princeton To Letts And Beyond
Mr Benchauch of Princeton Jr departs for home tonight. Mrs W W Harrison of St John Kansas visiting John Eade. Alma Brindley Alber son of Washington return home on the Firefly. Iowa Lodge No 2 A F and A M holds special meeting at 7 30 pm with 3rd degree. Mary Eade and Myrtle Flint visit relatives in Letts. Button Workers Union holds special meeting at Trades Assembly hall at 8 pm. Eagle Point camping party returns from a cabin week. Mrs S L Waide of Chicago arrivals and illness noted at the Cadle home.
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Iowa Lodge No. 2
A. F
A. M
Button Workers Union
Trades Assembly Hall
S. L. Waide
Chicago
Chas. Cadle
Hood's Sarsaparilla Ad Claim
An advertisement asserts that saying your blood is impure and appetite poor shows a need for Hood's Sarsaparilla and urges starting the remedy immediately.
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Hood
Fair to Night and Tuesday For Iowa
Chicago dispatch says Iowa shows fair weather tonight and Tuesday. A June 18 note from the network lists fair skies likely across the state with mild temperatures and no precipitation expected.
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Chicago
Iowa
Solar Spots Signal Heat Wave Ahead
Paris report cites Abbe Mireux using the exposition telescope to confirm a large sun spot group about twenty five thousand miles across. He predicts continued sun activity in July August and September, forecasting excessive heat in the period.
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Paris
Abbe Mireux
Abbe
Texas Hibernians Meet Opens In Houston
The biennial Convention of the state meeting of Hibernians opened in Houston Texas for a three days session.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Texas Hibernians
Houston
Tex
Hibernians
City to Erect New Opera House This Summer
G H Johnston and Capt Ament arrive in the city on the eve of starting the site selection. Ground will be broken by week end and construction is to begin at the earliest opportunity this summer. Johnston will stay until work is well under way.
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W. D. Ament
Mr. Johnson
City house site narrowed to Iowa/Second streets options
With building certainty, officials focus on two sites Iowa avenue at Third street and a corner at Second and Walnut. Business leaders near the Second street site ready to offer about 2500 as a bonus. Avenue supporters argue it serves the business district best.
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Iowa Avenue
Third Street
Second and
Walnut
Second Street
Johnston and Ament Seek Club Backing for New City House
Messrs Johnston and Ament plan to present their proposals to the Commercial Club to avoid animosity in selection. East Second street offers a financial inducement, while Avenue location could provide extra winter quarters for Aments’ show but requires costly foundation due to a sewer. Bids are nearly set and a building should start soon, aiming for completion before snow flies. The project promises top state status and rival Davenport House. Several premier American acts are already booked for the season.
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Messrs. Johnston
Ament
East Second Street
Capt
Davenport House
Association of Allied Arts Meets in Brooklyn
The American Association of Allied Arts held its regular meeting in Brooklyn today. The next meeting is scheduled for Monday, September 17.
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Association of Allied Arts
Brooklyn
New York
American Association of Allied Arts
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Minter of Foreign Affairs Today
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Yunnan
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Republican Party
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D. M
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Council Bluffs
George French
Davenport
Governor Shaw
Street Car Company
Denver, Col
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Ogden, Utah
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Princeton, Jr
W. W. Harrison
St. John, Kan
John Eade
Alma Brindley
Alberson
Mary Eade
Myrtle Flint
Letts
Eagle Point
Opera
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Capt. Ament In
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Front Street
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