Imperial Chinese Crisis Deepens as Tien-Tsin Siege Extends
Reports from Shanghai and London on June 29 detail continued siege of Tien-Tsin, with Admiral Seymour surrounded after a failed night retreat. Relieving column, including American marines, engages Chinese forces amid high casualties on all sides. Dispatches cite burns of Peking palace, legations under threat, and ongoing efforts to reinforce relief efforts.
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Shanghai
Lin
Nankin
Peking
London
Bay
Daily Express
Tien- Tsin
Nieh
Tien-Tsin
Seymour
Dorward
Admiral Seymour
Thie Iren
Lofa
Taku
Tse Chulin
Paris
Yunan
Foreign Office
Hong Kong
Kwang Province
Mrs McLarr Dies on Train Near Columbus Junction
Mrs McLarr of Nichols Iowa died aboard the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern train while en route from Nichols to Mt Pleasant asylum. Her two sons accompanied her and her body was taken off the train at Columbus Junction for burial. Cause of death unknown but believed to be natural due to her infirmity.
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McLarr
Nichols
Columbus Junction
Iowa
Mt. Pleasant
Burlington
Cedar Rapids
Boston roasted coffees sold by Hartman and Fitman agency
Hartman and Fitman sole agents sold Boston roasted coffees to 25 families over the past week through Dwinell Wright and Co. Buyers enjoyed the fresh beans and reliable service as part of the local supply.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dwinell, Wright & Co
Boston
Hartman & Fitman
Democrats in Doubt Over Possible Kansas City Convention
Special to the Journal from Kansas City Missouri June 29 reports uncertainty about the Democratic convention program temp chairman nominees for the presidency and vice presidency with Sulzer Shively and Towne mentioned but not favored. Decorations are prepared for arriving delegations as Republicans set Tuesday for a Teller temporary chair and J N Brown as permanent.
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Kansas City
Sulzer
Shively
Indiana
Gryan
Teller
Colorado
J. N. Brown
Ohio
A Day's Conflagrations Fire kills and injures firemen
A Pittsburg fire at Best Bras Brass Foundry machine shops killed David Williams and injured ten firefighters. In Chicago Ruddy Bros Packing House burned with $50,000 loss. Buffalo rendering works at Wilson Rendering Works suffered a $300,000 fire loss.
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Pittsburg
David Williams
Best Bras
Brass Foundry
Chicago
Ruddy Bros
Buffalo
Wilson Rendering Works
Appointments Made By Commander Davis
Commander Davis of the Iowa G A R announces key posts in Sioux City with R S Rathbun of Clinton named Inspector General Judge Advocate Genl W B Collins of Keokuk Chief Mustering Officer J E Wilkins of Des Moines Senior Aide and Chief of Staff W H Holman of Independence named in the same list.
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Davis
Journal
Sioux City
Iowa
G. A
First Victim of Clinton July Fourth Explosives Dies
Leo Manz, a sixteen year old resident of Clinton Iowa, died from lockjaw after a toy pistol explosion caused a minor burn a week earlier. He was the first fatality in the city related to Fourth of July fireworks.
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Leo Manz
Clinton
Iowa
Pekin Relief Expedition Reaches Tien Tsien with Wounded
A message from Admiral Kempff reports the Pekin relief expedition has entered Tien Tsien with 200 sick and wounded. Ministers and the Pekin party are not with them and no further news is available.
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Pekin
Tien Tsien
Washington
Admiral Kempff
Henderson Renominated by Acclamation in Iowa
Waterloo Iowa June 29 Speaker Henderson was renominated by acclamation yesterday by the Third district Republican convention for his tenth term as a representative in Congress. The nomination was made amid great enthusiasm. Speaker Henderson made a short speech of acceptance.
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Waterloo
Iowa
Henderson
Saloons to Close for Summer in Boone Iowa
Under Judge S M Weaver ruling a saloon petition is insufficient all saloons in Boone will close tomorrow night and remain shut all summer in Boone Iowa on June 29.
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Boone
Iowa
S. M. Weaver
Priest Ordained in Lincoln Neb to Say First Mass
Charles Becker nephew of Father Ruessing was ordained a priest at the cathedral in Lincoln. He will celebrate his first mass at St Mary’s church West Point on July 4. Father Becker begins a two year postgraduate course at Catholic University in Washington.
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Lincoln
Neb
Charles Becker
Father Ruessing
St. Mary’s Church
West Point
Father Becker
Catholic University At
Holmes Sells Fireworks at Wholesale Prices This Season
Holmes offers fireworks at wholesale prices with a 20 percent discount for buyers. The deal targets customers seeking lower costs on common fireworks items this season.
Kansas City Awake Overcoming Convention Hype
Kansas City crowds gear up for the Democratic national convention amid signs of heavy planning at the convention hall. Debates focus on platform unity with Bryan seeking Chicago platform reaffirmation and hints of a vice presidential candidate from New York or Indiana figures. Towne and Silver Republicans are mobilizing parallel efforts.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Chicago
Nebraska
Prohibition Nominee Picks Nicked by Contenders
At the Chicago convention the Prohibition party nominated John G. Woolley for president with Swallow and Metcalf as vice or presidential hopefuls. Swallow declined the nomination. Metcalf won the roll call amid a furor. The platform centers on total prohibition while denouncing the current administration’s policies and White House wine service.
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Chicago
John G. Woolley
Hale Johnson
Illinois
8. C. Swallow
Pennsylvania
Johnson
Woolley
Swallow
A. A. Stevens
S. C. Swallow
America
Henry B. Metcalf
Rhode Island
E. L. Eaton
Des Moines
Thomas R. Caskardon
West Virginia
Jas. A. Tate
United States
White House
Bliss Nominated for Governor by Michigan Republicans
Michigan Republicans at Grand Rapids completed a long convention to nominate Col Aaron T Bliss of Saginaw for governor after nineteen ballots. Other tickets named include O W Robinson for lieutenant governor Fred M Warner for secretary of state and Daniel McCoy for state treasurer with ongoing balloting showing Bliss gaining while Ferry faded.
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Grand Rapids
Mich
Aaron T. Bliss
Saginaw
O. W. Robinson
Houghton
Fred M. Warner
Farmington
Daniel McCoy
Perry F. Powers
Cadillac
H. M. Oren
Saulte Ste. Marie
Edward Wildley
Paw Paw
Delos Fall
Albion
State Board of Education
James H. Thompson
Osceola
Dexter M. Ferry
Detroit
Ferry
Bliss
Stearns
Osborne
O'Donnell
Campbell
Suit of an Ex Convict Involves Shirt Factory Wages
Jackson Michigan June 29 A habeas corpus case heard in the circuit court centers on Frank J. Thompson who, after a three years six months sentence for stealing one dollar, was released as punishment exceeded the statute. While imprisoned he worked at Bronk Ruffington shirt factory among 300 convicts and now sues for wages. Judge Peck took the case under advisement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bronk-Buffington Shirt Company
W. D. Fuller
Grand Rapids
Thompson
Wilson & Cobb
Peck
Bryan Sulzer Buttons Visit Lincoln Nebraska
Vice presidential hopeful Sulzer of New York arrived in Lincoln as he met with Col. Bryan at breakfast and discussed the ticket. He declared no man can be vice president without belief in silver and showcased Bryan Sulzer buttons during the visit. Bryan hosted a Bryan traveling Men's Club delegation presenting a hat badge and umbrella.
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Bryan
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
Sulzer
New York
Col. Bryan
Bryan Traveling Men’s Club
Kansas City
Army and Navy Officers Wanted Across Ranks
About 140 vacancies exist in the lower grades of the army to be filled soon from the ranks West Point and civil life. Many vacancies also exist in the navy. Men have permission to appear before the Army Boards for examination for commissions as second lieutenants. Officers are needed in Cuba and the Philippines as well as in the United States.
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Army
Navy
Washington, D. C
West Point
Cuba
Philippines
United States
Anti-Heat Club Meets At Hine Bros Store
The advertisement promotes the Anti-Heat Club meeting every summer at Hine Bros store. It highlights summer goods such as straw hats madras shirts and silk handkerchiefs and claims Hine Bros offers more of these items on the street than any other retailer.
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Hine Bros
Drought Blights Northwest Wheat With Millions Plowed
Special dispatches from Minnesota North Dakota and South Dakota report no relief from a long drought. Over 1,000,000 acres have been plowed up as stalks fail to head or ripen, and Duluth and Minneapolis mills foresee no wheat to grind or ship. Estimates vary but expect only partial crops, with figures far below last year.
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Chicago
The
Tribune
Northwest
Minnesota
North Dakota
South Dakota
Duluth
Minneapolis
Grafton
Bismarck
Mayville
Fargo
Red River Valley
Manitoba
Giant plant sale at Kranz place on Eight Street
The Kranz place formerly on Eight Street and Iowa Avenue and recently occupied by Aug Schmidt was sold today. The entire florist stock including plants palms and flowers will be sold at remarkably low prices. The sale begins tomorrow and lasts only a short time offering a large fine stock at the lowest prices.
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Eight Street
Iowa Ave
Kranz
Aug Schmidt
Hat Pin Sale Continues By F W Swan
F W Swan extends sale of hat pins for one more day with bargains in town. Pins valued at 25c 35c and 50c offered at 10c each for quick sale.
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F. W. Swan
Captured Soldier Returns From Insurgent Lines
Washington June 29 Gen Arthur reports Private Atkins captured by insurgents has been sent in He notes Capt Roberts and Private McIntyre of the 35th are in good health All three were taken near San Miguel
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Washington
Gen. MacArthur
Atkins
Roberts
McIntrye
35Th
San Miguel
Benjamin H Snell Hanged After Domestic Abuse Case
Benjamin H Snell was hanged at 12 07 today after a trial for the murder of Lizzie Weisenberger aged thirteen. He killed her last August by severing her throat after she moved from his house where he employed her as a domestic. Her parents alleged he had taken liberties with the girl.
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Washington
Benjamin H. Snell
Snell
Lizzie Weisenberger
Iowa Soldier Drowns in San Antonio Ferry Work
Washington reports Gen Arthur cabled that Lieut. Paul Draper of the Twenty second Infantry was drowned yesterday at San Antonio while working on a ferry. Draper hailed from Valleyview Iowa.
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Washington
Gen. MacArthur
Lieut
Paul Draper
Twenty-second Infantry
San Antonio
Draper
Valleyview
Iowa
Firework Sale Promises Biggest Line at Holmes'
A citywide fireworks promotion at Holmes' store claims the largest selection and deepest discounts in town with wholesale prices on major brands. Customers expect broad stock, street opening hours, and special bundles for Fourth of July celebrations.
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Holmes
Perfume Display At Muscatine Store
John J. Coady, the enterprising druggist at Reppert's old stand, has placed an extensive order for fine perfumes. He expects the lot to arrive next week and will display them for customers to see.
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John J. Coady
Reppert
Cooler Weather Across Iowa Forecast
Partly cloudy tonight and Saturday with possible showers in the extreme west portion. Cooler in the southeast tonight as indicated by the Chicago special weather bulletin dated June 29.
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Chicago
Iowa
Local Briefs Highlight Sudden Misfortunes and Social News
Herman Gremmel was a business passenger on the Western this morning. Fred Crook had a valuable dog killed on Mulberry last evening by a street car. Washington Chapter Royal Arch Masons expect a pleasant meeting with B A degree conferred on three candidates. Mrs. Rudolph Schmidt returns from California with health improved. Miss Hattie Schmidt accompanied her mother from Minnesota and will visit friends before Mr Schmidt returns to manage business affairs.
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Fred Crook
Mulberry
Washington
Royal Arch Masons
Rudolph Schmidt
California
Minneapolis
St. Paul
Hattie
Caton College
Quiet wedding at 257 South Chambers street
The ceremony joined Ada Barger and J A Lukens in a simple June 27 wedding at the Barger home in Galesburg. Best man John Lukens stood beside the groom, with Dr T W McVery officiating and a wedding supper following. The newlyweds plan to visit Ottumwa before settling in Burlington. Attendants from Ottumwa included Ma bel Lukens.
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Daily Republican Register
Galesburg
W. A. Barger
South
Chambers Street
Ada Barger
J. A. Lukens
Burlington
Town
John Lukens
T. W. McVery
Ottumwa
Mr. Lukens
Mabel Lukens
Knights of Pythias Meeting Request at Castle Hall
Work in rank of esquire this evening at Castle Hall Wyoming Lodge No. 76. All members in good standing requested to attend. J. C. Coster, C. C.
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Castle Hall
Wyoming Lodge No
J. C. Coster
C. C
Chicago Markets Report From Special Dispatch
Chicago markets update notes H J Toher and H E McKay of the Mascatine office in Chicago with a post office telephone reference dated June 29 1900.
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H J. Toher
H. E. McKayana
Mascatine
M Post
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Ah Sin
Kempff
China
Pekin Legations
Michigan
Charles A. Towne
Towne
Probie
Ionists
Woolley and Metcalf
Rum Power
Herman Gremmel
Florida
Adam Hild’s
East Second Street
Lukens-Barger
Knights of Pythias
Chicago, IL
Nwa
Jaume
Omaha
Canan Ee
Northwestern
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