Agreement by Viceroys to Protect Missionaries in South China
Paris reports a cable from the viceroys of Nanking and Hankow outlining an agreement with Shanghai consuls to protect missionaries and foreign merchants in southern and eastern China. Articles cover protection of lives and property, foreign warship conduct, and limits near Shanghai arsenals. consuls have not yet signed, awaiting their governments' authorization.
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Paris
Nanking
Hankow
Shanghai
China
M. Delcasse
Nankin
Mankow
Yang-tse-Klang
Fouchow
Yang-tse- Kiang
Woo Sung
Seymour’s March Reaches Auting Amid Rice and Arms
The narrative describes Admiral Seymour leading allied forces toward Auting near Peking, their retreat decision, and the seizure of rice stocks as part of the holdout in the Far East. Immense stores of rice and modern arms and ammunition are reported as fallouts of the campaign.
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London
Seymour
Auting
Peking
Rice
Democratic Convention Debates Silver Issue and 16 to 1 Pact
Kansas City reports a circulating plan to nominate Bryan on July 4 at the national Democratic convention despite other business. Debate centers on whether the platform should specifically declare for 16 to 1 silver coinage or simply reaffirm Chicago platform. Opinions vary among ex-Governor Stone Augustus Van Wyck and western delegates with fears of trimming.
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Kansas City
Bryan
Chicago
J. L. Woods Merrill
United States Monetary League
Williams Sees 16 to 1 Rule as Silver Bullet for Platform
George Fred Williams, Massachusetts Democrat and convention delegate, arrived in Kansas City and denounced ex Senator Hill as seeking to modify the 1896 platform. Williams demands a specific 16 to 1 declaration, insisting no deviation will be acceptable. He criticizes Hill’s attitude and notes that Cox and Murphy differ by willing to accept the platform as is. The running mate question looms as undecided with many candidates and few clear declinations.
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George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Kansas City
Williams
Hill
Croker
Philadelphia
Allied and Chinese forces clash amid Pekin advance
Washington reports Admiral Kempff states ministers at Peking were ordered to leave on the 19th but refused. Pekin relief force attacked by imperial troops. McCalla's command suffered four killed and twenty five wounded. Gen McCalla and Ensign Taussig wounded. Over fourteen thousand troops ashore. Shanghai notes Viceroy Chang Tung blames Kanyi for disturbances. Manila dispatches Logan and Sherman arriving. Aquino surrenders to Grant. A war council convened in Washington with Hay, Long, and Root. Chee Foo reports a large Boxer advance raising foreign security fears.
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Seymour
Admiralty
Tien-Tsin
Chefoo
Peking
Lang Yang
Lofa
Anting
Yang Tsun
Imperial
Johnson
Washington
Admiral Kempff
Pekin
McCalla
Gen. McCalla
Ensign Taussig
Shanghai
Chang Tung
Kanyi
Tien Tsin
Manila
Acquino
Grant
Secretary of State
Hay
Long
Root
Political Battle Lines Shift Toward New York and Indiana
Webster Davis of Kansas City, formerly assistant secretary of the interior, plans to push for a strong plank backing the Boers at the national platform. He says he failed to influence Philadelphia but will campaign in Kansas City to secure support.
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Kansas City
Webster Davis
Philadelphia
Democratic committee approves convention preparations in Baltimore
Kansas City dispatch reports the sub committee of the national Democratic committee met at the Baltimore hotel. They submitted reports on delegate provisions and progress toward the convention hall, which will be ready. Temporary chairman discussion was noted but no action taken as final decision rests with the national committee.
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Kansas City
National Democratic Committee
Baltimore Hotel
National Committee
Bryan convention debate over visiting before nomination
Lincoln June 30 The difference of opinion exists today whether Croker Hill Murphy are to visit Bryan before the convention assembles. Bryan is pleasant to everybody but dumb on subject. Former Governor Stone of Missouri said he did not know whether Bryan would be nominated July 4. He believed the platform should be adopted before the nomination and that both could be made that day. This indicates the trend of events.
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Lincoln
Croker
Hill
Democratic Congressional Nominations Listed for June
Special to the Journal from Chicago notes the Democratic Congressional nominations. First Leon Ohrenstein, second J. J. Feeley, third G. P. Foster, fourth J. McAndrews, fifth W. P. Mahoney, sixth Emil Hoehster, seventh Wm. Peacock.
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the Journal
Chicago
Leon Ohrenstein
J. J. Feeley
G. P. Foster
J. McAndrews
W. P. Mahoney
Emil Hoehster
Wm. Peacock
Train Strikes Handcar Near Mineola. Fatal Injuries Feared
A passenger train struck a handcar near Mineola at 7 30 yesterday morning injuring three railway linemen. A D Fengler of Bremond Texas likely fatally hurt, E H Miller and J A Sumner seriously injured but not fatally. Fengler, center of the car, was thrown forty feet and remains unconscious. the others were treated at St Bernard's hospital in Council Bluffs.
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Council Bluffs
Omaha & St. Louis
Mineola
A. D. Fengler
E. H. Miller
J. A. Sumner
Fengler
St. Bernard's Hospital
Bremond
Texas
Double Tragedy in Albia: Husband Kills Wife then Ends Own Life
Ottumwa Iowa June 30 Richard Bell an Albia man shot and killed his wife at her father Oliver Marshall's home then killed himself at 2 30 yesterday afternoon Domestic troubles led to the tragedy Bell and his wife were seen together on the town edge last night the wife had filed for divorce to be heard next term Bell attempted reconciliation before the shooting
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Ottumwa
Iowa
Richard Bell
Albia
Bell
Oregon struck Pinnacle rock in fog causing serious damage
The Oregon was struck by a rock near Pinnacle rock while in fog south of How Ke light Gulf of Pe Chi Li. Water flooded forward compartments as two boats sounded. Iris and Zafiro were dispatched to assist. Marines likely to be landed. tow to Nagasaki expected after repairs.
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Washington
Navy Department
Chee Foo
Iris
Oregon
Rodgers, Nashville
How Ke Light
Gulf of
Pe Chi Li
Pinnacle Rock
Wilde
Zafiro
The
Nagasaki
Japan
Sioux City man held on conspiracy to rob and murder
Homer Robb alias Homer Chase is jailed in Sioux City Iowa on charges of conspiracy to rob and murder linked to an attack on Chris Schroeder a Dunlap tailor seized on a Missouri River sand bar on June 10 Schroeder was stripped of his clothes robbed of $40 and left unconscious Robb denies guilt with police investigation ongoing regarding the incident.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Homer Robb
Homer Chase
Chris Schroeder
Barrett Bros
Dunlap
Missouri River
Schroeder
Robb
Puddling Scale Adopted At Metal Workers Convention
The puddling or boiling scale, adopted last May at the Metal Workers' Convention in Indianapolis, goes into operation tomorrow. Employers in iron and steel will base wages on a sliding scale tied to monthly selling prices, with minimum and maximum limits to curb extreme market fluctuations.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Metal Workers
Iron and Steel
Rural Free Delivery to Begin Statewide in South Carolina
Charleston report notes that starting tomorrow the rural mail-delivery system will be put into operation across the state after successful tests in several regions. The move will extend mail service benefits to rural areas and align South Carolina with other states offering rural delivery.
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Charleston
S. C
South Carolina
Palmetto
McKinley Arrives in Canton to Large Civic Welcome
President McKinley and party reached Canton at 10 35 a m to a crowd of about five thousand at the depot. A parade with the Grand Army and a band escorted the President to his cottage as the town wore a festive air.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
Grand Army
Anti Prize Fighting Law Takes Effect
Des Moines Iowa June 30 Listers anti prize fight bill passed by the last legislature goes into effect tomorrow It imposes severe penalties on anyone connected with a boxing match or prize fight including spectators
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Des Moines
Iowa
Lister
Aid For Breweries In New Beer Package Law
Washington reports that the law abolishing small beer packages reaches effect tomorrow. The measure, requested by breweries and enacted by Congress last session, bans one sixth and one eighth barrels.
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Washington
Congress
Second Anniversary Battle San Juan
Washington plans a second anniversary commemoration with events and flights tomorrow to mark the occasion. Local officials coordinate activities and military participants for the anniversary observance.
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San Juan
Thunderstorms Possible in Iowa After Fair Night
Weather bulletin notes generally fair skies tonight in Iowa with a chance of thunderstorms Sunday. Warm temperatures expected in the eastern and central portions.
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Chicago
Iowa
Roosevelt at Waterloo Promise Speaks in Campaign Stop
Governor Roosevelt pledges to speak in Waterloo during the campaign as Lansing reports a smallpox scare. A riverman stricken with illness is quarantined, raising public health concerns.
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Dubuque
Iowa
Roosevelt
Henderson
Waterloo
Lansing
New Assessments Take Effect in New York City
New York notes that assessments go into effect tomorrow and the city nears its debt limit yet will have about Nine million dollars in surplus. Real estate valuations rise by ninety million six hundred thousand dollars and ten percent of this amount will be added to the debt limit.
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New York
Battle of Hanover Commemoration in Philadelphia
The formal dedication of cannon tablets and flags on Centre Square to honor the Battle of Hanover on June 30, 1863 occurs today. Survivors of General Kilpatrick's cavalry were especially invited to attend.
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Philadelphia
Centre Sanuare
Hanover
United Workers Convention Opens in Birmingham
The Alabama Division of the United Workers of America meets in Birmingham to set a wage scale for the new year beginning July 1. Leaders plan to outline pay levels and bargaining aims for the upcoming cycle.
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Birmingham
Ala
Alabama Division of the
United Workers of America
Tug Sinks. Three Lives Lost in Lake St. Clair
The tug Marion Teller sank after springing a leak in Lake St. Clair last night. Engineer Al Holmes, fireman George Meissner, and deckhand John Kirk, 60, drowned in the incident.
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Detroit
Marion Teller
Lake St. Clair
al Holmes
George Meissner
John Kirk
Chicago Horse Market Buoys on Reduced Arrivals
About 1,100 horses arrive in Chicago this week, 700 and 400 head below last week and a year ago, yet demand remains steady. Prices show little rise from last week, with activity improving as buyers anticipate lean receipts next week. Wednesday is a yard holiday, trading hampered by the national holiday. late sales list varied prices across draft horses, chunks, drivers, farm chunks, carriage teams, saddle ponies, branded unbroken horses, and plugs.
Barge Luella Stranded Near Geneva Island For Repairs
The Henrietta from Davenport aided the sunken Luella, which lies in fourteen inches of water above Geneva island. The Arctic pumps sand to free it while river men fear deeper-draft boats risk sticking between Davenport and here. The Monarch with shells is late, likely stuck on a bar.
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Henrietta
Davenport
Luella
Geneva Island
Arctic
Presbyterian Church Morning Worship and Union Service
Morning worship at 10 30 with the Sacrament of the Lord’s Supper observed. Sunday school at 2 with Dr J T Martin as superintendent. Union services in Court Square at 6 30 led by Rev C L Stafford D D of the M E church. Company E meeting at the lecture room of the church. J N
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