China Crisis Deepens as Foreign Action Sparks Disorder
London reports say Admiral Seymour’s relief column uncertain after Lang Fang exit with fighting. Tien Tsin bombardment blamed on Chinese regulars amid Boxer myths. Iltis commander Yans dies from Taku wounds. Washington links China turmoil to foreign telegraph and rail projects and anti foreign sentiment. Railway lines connect Pekin to Tien Tsin and extend toward Paoting.
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London
China
Seymour
Pekin
Shanghai
Lang Fang
Tien Tsin
Kempf
Washington
Directory Bureau
Flowery Kingdom
Shang Aaiwan
Paoting
Long says vice presidency honor valued over cabinet role
Boston June 22 John D Long deflects questions on the convention result saying he is not disappointed, the vice presidency would be an honor but he values his department and its work. He denies resigning from the cabinet as reports claimed.
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Journal
Boston
John D. Long
Movement aims to feed starving Indians of Arizona
A relief movement in Los Angeles on June 22 seeks to ship starving Pine and Gila Reservation Indians to the San Joaquin Valley Labor demand there for fruit harvest and crop work prompts Thomas E. Hughes of Fresno County to enlist railroad transport.
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Los Angeles
Cal
Pine and
Gila
Arizona
Thomas E. Hughes
Fresno County
San Joaquin Valley
Bayard Taylor Paints Roosevelt Portrait for Paris Exposition
Yonkers July 22. Bayard Taylor the portrait painter is painting a portrait of Governor Roosevelt. The picture was ordered by the New York commission of the Paris Exposition and will be exhibited in the New York building at Paris.
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Yonkers
Bargain Shoes at Wilson and Cherry The Shoemen
355 pairs ladies black and tan oxfords sizes 2 5 to 4 include a toe feature 50c bargain unheard of in misses and children's shoes and slippers Wilson and Cherry The Shoemen offer value and variety for shoppers in search of affordable footwear.
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Wilson & Cherry
British suffer heavy losses in Boer fighting near Pretoria
A Pretoria dispatch says Roberts attacked Botha twelve miles east of Pretoria with intermittent fighting until Wednesday. Boers retreated as British cavalry pursued to Bronkhorst Spruit and Donkersoek. British losses reach 129 killed and wounded. Roberts to link with Buller as Hamilton's column joins at Springs. Baden-Powell reports Steyn and two cornet captured at Rustenberg.
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Journal
London
Central
Pretoria
Roberts
Botha
Bronkhorst Spruit
Donkersoek
Middlebury
Buller
Jan Hamilton
Heidelberg
Baden-Powell
Steyn
Rustenberg
Suburban Railroad and Union Reach Amicable Understanding
The St. Louis Street Railway Company and the labor union have agreed to settle their differences without a new arbitration board. Management and union officials announced today that the dispute will be resolved amicably, avoiding further formal proceedings.
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St. Louis Street Railway Company
Union
Journal
St. Louis
Georgia Bank Officials Tour East Coast Cities
Mr. W. S. Whitham, president of thirty two Georgia banks, arrived in Asbury Park with cashiers and officials. The party of about one hundred traveled from Atlanta by special train, visiting Norfolk Virginia Beach Hampton Roads Washington and Philadelphia before heading to New York. In Hampton Roads they were greeted by Mr. Ramsey of Baltimore who recounted the Monitor Merrimac clash. A New York City tour is planned for next week.
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Asbury Park
N. J
W. S. Whitham
Ramsey
Baltimore
New York City
Kansas City and Chicago Markets Report Cattle and Hogs Mixed
Kansas City receipts 2300 cattle steady with natives 4.50 to 5.25 and stockers 3.75 to 4.90 while hogs run 106300 with top 5.20 and 5.00 to 5.50 bulk. Sheep 300 steady with muttons 4.50 to 5.60 and lambs 4.50 to 6.75. Chicago receipts 15000 cattle up 10 cents with beeves 4.70 to 5.75 Teans 3.80 to 5.00, hogs 19000 up 5 to 7 cents mixed 5.95 to 5.22 heavy 5.10 to 5.22, light 5.00 to 5.12. sheep 10000 dull 4.00 to 5.00, lambs 4.50 to 6.75.
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The
Journal
Kansas City
Texas
Chicago
Sharkey Ruhlin Fight Looms at Coney Island Club
Interest grows in the Sharkey Ruhlin bout set for next Tuesday at the Coney Island Athletic Club. Sharkey remains betting favorite though Ruhlin backers expect even money. Jim Corbett to advise Ruhlin. Ruhlin training at Bath Beach in top condition while Sharkey shapes up at Sheepshead.
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the Journal
New York
Sharkey-Ruhlin
Coney Island Athletic Club
Sharkey
Ruhlin
Jim Corbett
Bath Beach
Sheepshead
Woodruff Denies New York Governor Candidacy
Philadelphia June 22 Lieutenant Governor Woodruff denied plans to seek the New York governorship. He dismissed chatter about a Senate ambition to succeed Platt, saying he would not be a candidate for governor or Senate.
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Journal
Philadelphia
Woodruff
New York
Platt
United States
Ready for Chinese Boxers in Cleburne Texas
Captain I Co Bridges of the Moss guards asks Governor Saurnes to notify President McKinley the guards are ready to fight the Chinese boxers and would leave immediately if ordered.
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Cleburne
Texas
I Co. Bridges
Moss Guards
Saurnes
McKinley
Filled With Bullet Holes
Richmond, June 22 Albert Alton a black man accused Wednesday of insulting a woman at Medford North Carolina was found yesterday and filled with bullet holes by unknown assailants.
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Journal
Richmond
Albert Alton
Medford
N. C
Cape Parliament Convenes in Cape Colony
London dispatch reports the Cape Parliament opening today with formal ceremonies and the assembly ready to discuss colonial governance. Delegates from Cape Town and surrounding districts attend as the session begins under parliamentary procedures.
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London
Cape Colony
When a Fellow's Collar Pinches He Needs a Mighty Oration
A brief quip notes that discomfort from a tight collar can be eased only by a strong speech, implying humor about rhetoric overpowering trivial pains. The line suggests a playful view of oratory’s unexpected power.
Schley Sees Himself Too Old for National Life
Washington June 22 Rear Admiral Schley, who has said he would not accept the vice presidential nomination, writes to W A Crowfutt that he remains wary of politics. He calls himself an old sailor and says he has spent forty years learning danger at sea and hopes to avoid public office.
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Journal
Washington
Schley
W. A. Crowfutt
Roosevelt Declines New Field Seeks No Political Rise
In a speech Roosevelt declares no political ambitions and plans to stay in familiar leadership roles. Schley thanks supporters but notes they will guard him against conflicting wishes. Also, Senator Platt reacts positively to Roosevelt's selection at the Philadelphia convention, calling it the people’s choice.
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Tekovore Roosevelt
Schley
New York
Platt
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
President Begins Move to Canton Home
Washington dispatch says the president has started removal to Canton Ohio with much White House furniture hauled out for packing and shipment. The president and his wife will stay at their Canton home next week.
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The
Journal
Washington
Canton
White House
Ohio
Forty-niners of Meadville Hold Annual Reunion
Meadville Pennsylvania June 22 annual reunion of the old Forty-niners at Ponce de Leon Springs with Hon James Sheakley ex Governor of Alaska present. Only ten of the old group remaining.
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Meadville
Ponce de. Leon Springs
James Sheakley
Greenville
Alaska
Fine fat young spring chickens at George Lindley grocery
A brief grocery notice reports fresh spring chickens available at the George Lindley store. No further details provided.
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George Lindley Grocery
First Campaign Club Organized in Newport News
Newport News June 22 report states the Huntington Republican League Club organized what is believed to be the first McKinley and Roosevelt club in the city. The gathering aimed to support the Republican ticket with local backing and volunteer organization.
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Newport News
Huntington Republican League
Army and Navy Club Reunion in Connecticut at Fort Griswold
The annual Army and Navy Club of Connecticut reunion occurs tonight at Fort Griswold Norwich Conn June 22 and brings together former service members for fellowship and remembrance.
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Army and Navy Club Reunion
Norwich
Conn
Army and Navy Club of Connecticut
Fort Griswold
Spring Chickens At Lindle's Cash Grocery
A short item notes spring poultry available at Lindle's Cash Grocery with emphasis on fresh stock and seasonal sale. No further details provided.
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Lindle’s Cash Grocery
Eastern papers praise McKinley Roosevelt ticket
In New York on June 22 trade papers praise McKinley’s renomination as fully earned. The Sun lauds Roosevelt for fresh air youth and strong convictions. The Herald questions Democratic nominees and warns against Bryanism while The World cites McKinley’s strength and prosperity ties. The Journal calls the Republican ticket the best possible pick.
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Journal
New York
the Sun
McKinley
Roosevelt
Sun
Herald
Independent
United Party
Democratic
Republican Party
Fire Rages Through Pittsburg Printing Plant
Fire broke out in the rear of Eichbaum & Co. printing establishment on Fifth Avenue. Within minutes the five story building was ablaze and spread to nearby structures on Wood Street and Fifth Avenue. All city engines are on scene as the Hussey building adjoins burns and the blaze threatens banks offices and restaurants. Loss estimated high as fire continues.
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Journal
Pittsburg
Eichbaum & Co
Fifth Avenue
Hussey
Richbaum’'s
Wood Street
Baltimore and Ohio Railroad
Bennet & Co
McCoy & Co
Paulson, Karcher
United States Express Co
Joseph Wilson
Exchange National Bank
Pratt
Quiet in St. Louis as transit runs amid no strike
St. Louis report notes no street disorders on June 22 with Transit Co. cars operating on all lines. An armed posse hovered near barracks and car sheds, but no strike activity was evident. Motorman Miles Whitman, a Milwaukee arrival, died aboard his car from heart disease.
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The
Journal
St. Louis
Transit Co
Miles Whitman
Milwaukee
Fourteen Negroes Drown Crossing Pungo River
News from Raleigh reports fourteen Black men drowned when their boat capsized crossing the Pungo River on their way to church during a squall. No bodies have yet been recovered.
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Pungo River
The
Journal
Raleigh
N. C
Church
Balloonist Ledyard Dies In Lake Drowning
Toledo man Arthur Ledyard, famed aeronaut, ascended in a balloon yesterday. A gust drove the craft into the lake and he drowned before rescue crews could reach him.
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Journal
Toledo
Ohio
Arthur Ledyard
Ledyard
Senator Hanna Targets New York and Chicago for Campaign HQ
Philadelphia dispatch notes Senator Hanna departing for Cleveland and forecasting campaign headquarters to be set up in New York and Chicago. The remark highlights strategy as he heads home on June 22.
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Philadelphia
Hanna
Cleveland
New York
Chicago
Local notices include marriage and accident reports
Last night Nettie Bell Will and Geo Kurtz married at Rev F C Klein’s home and will reside on West Seventh street. A Woodmen member August Krause was injured when a hand car caused a skull fracture. the lodge sent funds and aid to him in Adrian Michigan. Also a Jersey cow and a Norman brood mare and colt were for sale at Lindle’s grocery 113 Boone street.
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Boone Street
Nettie Bell Will
Geo. Kurtz
F. C. Klein
West Seventh Street
August Krause
Adrain
Mich
Milwaukee Carnival Opens With Week of Jollity
Milwaukee stages a midsummer festival week with Rex on a barge, a floral parade, an automobile parade, and an electric pageant. A Friday hot time allows street frolics from one to six, concluding with the midsummer night’s festival.
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The
Journal
Milwaukee
Rex
Desperate street duel in Huntsville ends fatally
In Huntsville Alabama on June 22 E E Dean and David H Sanders exchanged gunfire after rumors linked Sanders to Dean's wife. Sanders received two shots in the abdomen and one in the leg while Dean was hit in the back and left breast. Both men are mortally wounded.
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the Journal
Huntsville
Ala
E. E. Dean
David H. Sanders
Sanders
Dean
Last Day of Institute Highlights Teaching Methods
The teachers' institute closed this afternoon with morning sessions on moral instruction using textbooks. Prof Witter impressed with didactics and school law coverage while drawing work depicted an Indian wigwam. Music by a quartet pleased the crowd. total expenses run to seven hundred dollars with plans to meet obligations.
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Witter
O’shea
Ethel Riemcke
True Batterson
Slyvia Robertson
Mabel Othmer
Demise of Mrs J J Russell Reported in City
Word reached the city of the death of Mrs J J Russell last Wednesday night. Telegram was sent by her son John Russell. Mrs Neilie Kane Russell, a Wilton township native, lived in the city and county most of her life. Remains will be brought here for interment arriving on Saturday morning by the 8 o clock train.
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J. J. Russell
John Russell
Neilie Kane Russell
Wilton Township
Ride the Orient See It at Schmidt Bros
Promotional line urging readers to view the Orient display or event at Schmidt Brothers store, inviting engagement with a local business showcase. The message emphasizes curiosity and a call to visit the venue for viewing opportunities.
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Schmidt Bros
Generally Fairweather Outlook for Chicago Tonight and Saturday
Weather bulletin from Chicago on June 22 predicts generally fair conditions tonight and into Saturday. Minor warming and southerly winds noted with no precipitation expected.
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Chicago
Diet Kitchen for Poor Babies Opens in Chicago
A social settlement innovation at the Rouse Mission on 32nd and Wallace streets launches a diet kitchen for babies. From June through summer 300 to 500 infants will receive daily milk water broth and cereal with nurse care when ill. Fees start at 70 cents weekly for families able to pay. others charged by means, no free service. Nurses from St Parabas Guild will oversee sick babies during morning inspections from 6 29 to 9 20.
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Chicago
Rouse Mission
32Nd
Wallace Streets
Mission
St. Parnabas Guild of
Miriam Rebekah Lodge Hosts Regional Delegates Convention
The Miriam Rebekah Lodge in Wapello hosts about 150 delegates from Liberty and Nichols lodges for a first step toward a permanent organization. Delegations from Wapello Columbus Junction West Liberty and Nichols attend with dinners and an afternoon program. Supper at five and an eight o'clock program with social session follow.
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Miriam Rebekah Lodge
Wapello
Columbus Junction
West Liberty
Nichols
Miriam Lodge
Harry Atkins
Retta Cottrell
Young People Meet At District Convention
The district youth convention gathered at the Congregational church with small attendance due to weather and limited publicity. Joe Hanley chaired the session as topics covered included The Duties of a President by Miss Lilian Hayes and The Qualities of a Successful Leader by Jos R. Hanley.
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Congregational Church
Joe Hanley
Lilian Hayes
Jos R. Hanley
Hattie Baker
Horace H. J. Herr
Margaret Allbee
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Crease
Yans
Iltis
Taku
Political Life
Lindle’s Grocery
Milwaukee Carnival
Jollity
Strikers
Panies
Tration Board
Alabama
Diet Kitchen
Rebekah
Wapello, Columbus Junction
West
Liberty and Nichols Represented
Fraternity
Fred Gall
Horace Bean
Will Otto
P. G. Wheatright
Harmon Otto
Jno. Imber
H. A. Plitt
Wm. DeFort
Jnc. Grim
Carrie Rhodes
L. Winter
America Bean
Julia Davis
Minnie Tallenhurst
Jas. McChesney
Lilly Shipman
Miss Shipman
Dick Fitzgerald
Miss Townsend
Ora Bishop
Williams
Dotson
Breneman
Gallup
Clark
Brett
Hunt
Edmundson
Owens
Vanhorne
Bracket
Reynolds
Dr. Cleese
Rifenberg
Foster
van Anken
Miss Corbett
Alta Reinhart
Sarah Reinhart
Hermon
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