Massacre News From China Delayed Telegrams Reach London
Dispatches from Peking and Tien Tsin outline moves amid unrest in China. Prince Ching seeks talks with allies while Yu Hsien is alleged to have invited foreigners for protection and later presided over a massacre. Authorities arrest Chinese officials tied to attacks on legations and reopen customs under Sir Robert Hart.
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London
Peking
Prince Ching
Associated Press
Chefoo
Shan-Si
Chang Li
Tsung-Li-Yramen
Robert Hart
Chun Li
Chung
Tien-Tsin
Tsung-Li-Ramen
Na-Tung
Ching-Hsin
Chung Li
Chinese Imperial Maritime Customs
Dispatch From Minister Conger Delayed for Dating Policy
Washington reports Conger’s dispatch from China arrived at the state department without a date. The note, like a prior one, shows no material change in the situation and prompts steps to date all future China dispatches. Officials hope Russia yields, and discuss Prince Ching’s return to Peking to head a provisional government restoring stability for a final settlement.
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Washington
Conger
State Department
Peking
China
Russia
Prince Ching
Arkansas elects Democratic ticket led by Jeff Davis governor
The entire Democratic ticket headed by Jeff Davis of Pepe county was elected in Arkansas yesterday. H. L. Remmel, Republican candidate for governor, improved his vote total but likely reduces the usual Democratic majority. No opposition to Democrats except for the governorship.
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Tittle Rock
Ark
Jeff Davis
Pepe County
Arkansas
H. L. Remmel
Double Tragedy in Million Village Jealousy Sparks Shootings
In Million, six miles east of Valley View, Nannie Burton shot and killed Rome Million then wounded herself. Rome Million died instantly and Burton, colored, survived but with no chance of recovery. Jealousy was cited as the motive.
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Valley View
Sky
Million
Here
Nannie Burton
Rome Million
Stops the Cough and Cures the Cold Claim
An old advertisement claims Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets stop a cough and work off the cold in one day with no cure no pay. Price five cents? per unit.
Father Reunites With Daughter After 38 Years
In Okemos Michigan a father, John Ireland, 72, finally meets his daughter Mrs Edgerly whom he left when she was seven as he fought in the Civil War. Ireland, born in England and naturalized in New York after 1848, located in Kansas before learning his daughter lived nearby during a G A R encampment and traveling to her home.
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Okemos
Mich
John Ireland
England
New York
New York City
Kansas
Ireland
Public Entertainment Turmoil After Horsewhipping Near State House
Anna McGarrity was severely horsewhipped by Mrs. John Ankrom after being found with Ankrom's husband near the state house. A crowd watched as Ankrom fought three men who tried to rescue McGarrity, then attacked them. McGarrity suffered severe facial bruises and torn clothing.
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Springfield
Anna McGarrity
John Ankrom
Ankrom
State House
Baseball Scores From League Games Across Cities
Scores from yesterday show Chicago and Brooklyn games with Chicago losing 5 to 9 in the first and 7 to 10 in the second. Cincinnati defeated New York 10 to 4, then 6 to 10, in the New York series. Boston routed Pittsburgh 7 to 14 in the second game, while Philadelphia beat St Louis 10 to 4 and 10 to 4 in the doubleheader. American League matchups include Detroit defeating Chicago 7 to 6 then 2 to 0, Cleveland shutting out Milwaukee 1 to 0, and Indianapolis beating Kansas City 3 to 1 with a 2 to 1 loss in the second game.
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Chicago
Brooklyn
New York
Cincinnati
Boston
Pittsburgh
Pittsburg
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Detroit
Cleveland
Milwaukee
Oren Seeks Mandamus to Force City Tax Rolls
Attorney General Horace M. Oren arrived in Port Huron to compel the city to show cause why its assessment rolls should not be produced before the state tax commission. The case will be heard by Judge Whipple with Judge Atkinson disqualified. Oren asked for a Sept. 13 hearing date.
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Port Huron
Mich
Horace M. Oren
State Tax Commission
Whipple
Atkinson
Oren
Wild West show ties to Rockford teacher’s breakdown
Miss Clara M. Kendall a Rockford teacher became violently insane after attending a Beloit Wild West show. She is restrained in Winnebago county jail with two men and a nurse. Heat and excitement blamed for the episode. In Evansville lightning kills Pike county farmer John Gladish. Miss Lizzie Dehoney struck and likely to die.
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Rockford
Beloit
Clara M. Kendall
Winnebago County
Evansville
Ind
John Gladish
Pike County
Lizzie Dehoney
Mull's Lightning Pain Killer Ad
An old advertisement proclaims Mull's Lightning Pain Killer kills any pain instantly whether internal or external and guarantees absolute purity. Sold for 25¢ and 50¢ at all druggists.
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Mull
Extra Strain and the Need for Strength from Dr. Pierce
Overworked workers seek strength not stimulants. Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery is promoted as nourishing for stomach nerves and blood, with no alcohol or narcotics. A Marengo Indiana reader, Edward Jacobs, credits the medicine and his recovery after liver trouble and malaria.
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Pierce
Edward Jacobs
Marengo
Crawford Co
Indiana
Juror defies court orders in Indiana contempt case
In Elkhart Justice Young of Goshen held jurors in a lockup after a two man trespass case failed to reach verdict. While he and the constable stepped out for refreshments juror David Hodges climbed a transom and escaped. Hodges faces punishment for contempt of court.
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Elkhart
Ind
Justice Young
Goshen
Young
David Hodges
Hodges
Automaton Walker Built in Tonawanda by Louis Perew
Louis Philip Perew, a local inventor, completed a seven foot five inch automaton attached to a carriage. The walking giant in a white duck suit mimics human gait with knee hip and ankle motion, concealing its machine nature. A cross country trip from New York to San Francisco is planned on a $25,000 wager, possibly to advertise the Pan-American Exposition.
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Tonawanda
Louis Philip Perew
New York City
San Francisco
Recluse prospector John Mac Donald dies in Basin Montana
Butte reports veteran prospector John Mac Donald of Ras in Cataract district died after a week of illness. He lived alone at the Eva May mine for twenty years and declined to discuss his past or origins in Scotland. He left an estate worth 50 000 to 60 000 in cash securities and mining claims.
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Rasin
Iris
Foraker denies a report in Ohio campaign mobilization
Cincinnati reports Senator Foraker opens the Ohio Republican campaign in Youngstown next Saturday. He disputes a Columbus telegram claiming he seeks the presidency in 2004, calling it an absolute lie and asking for publication of his denial. A Manila dispatch notes MacArthur on Bohol island with limited casualties. geography included.
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Foraker
Ohio
Youngstown
French Lick Springs
Columbus
Washington
War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Hughes
Bohol
Lovack
Forty-fourth Volunteer Infantry
Carmen
Mindanao
Cebu
Sawmill Fire at Scranton Destroys Oneonta Mill Yard
Fire at Oneonta Lumber Company in Scranton Manifee county wipes out mill, store, and merchandise. Mill idle before fire and now 100 workers lose jobs. Loss estimated at 60,000 dollars. Owned by eastern capitalists.
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Mt. Sterling
Oneonta Lumber Company
Scranton
Manifee County
Murder at Piketon halts train return to Waverly
William Woods a freight conductor for Ohio Southern was killed while sleeping beside a Norfolk and Western water tank at Piketon as his train waited to return to Waverly. His head was battered. A suspected negro figure is described as a sensational lead.
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Waverly
William Woods
Ohio Southern
Norfolk and Western
Piketon
Crown Prince William Promoted to First Lieutenant
Berlin announces Crown Prince William has been promoted to first lieutenant in the First Regiment of Guards. Emperor William presented the patent noting the prince had done his duty well. The heir, 18, turns 19 on May 16.
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Berlin
William
Guards
Emperor William
Prince William
Death of James A. Castle at 60 in Chicago carriage ride
James A. Castle, father of George Castile of the Kohl & Castle theatrical firm, died suddenly in a carriage while en route to his home at 420 Thirty-fourth Street. The fatal illness was heart disease. He was 60 years old.
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Chicago
James A. Castle
George Castile
Kohl & Castle
Thirty-fourth Street
Castle
Transvaal Formed as Part of British Dominions
Under date of Be fast Sept 1 Lord Roberts reports that a proclamation issued under July 4 warrant announces the Transvaal will henceforth form part of her majesty's dominions.
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London
Befast
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Lightning Pain Killer Ad Excerpt
An old retail note promotes Kill that pain fulls Lightning Pain Kifer priced at 25 cents and available at all druggists.
Connecticut Republicans Gather for State Convention
New Haven September 4 Republicans meet in the state convention with no expected upset to the machine ticket and dissension from the Cornwall delegation at May's gathering not anticipated to recur.
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Connecticut
New Haven
Conn
State Committee
Corwall
To Dismiss Ice Trust Case In New York Court
In Saratoga New York on September 4 the Attorney General moved to dismiss an appeal by the Ice Trust from Justice Chester s decision. This would allow Referee Nussbaum to continue examining the officers of the ice company. The motion argued the special term order is not applicable to the appellate division.
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Ice “Trust
Saratoga
N. Y
Superior Court
Davies
Ice Trust
Justice Chester
Refree Nussbaum
Ice Company
Republicans in New York Nominate State Ticket
Saratoga N Y September 4 Republicans meet to nominate a full state ticket and presidential electors. A lively race for governor appears likely with Serena E Payne and Benjamin B Odell as leading candidates. Lt Gov Woodruff likely to be renominated for a minor ticket place.
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New York
Saratoga
N. Y
Serena E. Payne
Benjamin B. Odell
Woodruff
Vermont elections in St Albans complete state offices
Vermont voters in St Albans on September 4 select a full slate of state officers and fill both Assembly and Senate seats. The report notes expectations of a Republican victory, reflecting a long-standing GOP strength with little anticipated change this year.
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St. Albams
Assembly
Senate
Spanish American Veterans Meet in Washington Reunion
Spanish American War veterans gather in Washington D C for a three day reunion with strong enthusiasm. Attendees recall Cuban and Porto Rican campaigns as the convention opens today and continues through the weekend.
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Washington, D. C
Hair Renewer Ad Promises Full Growth in Humeston
An Advocate newspaper ad from Humeston Iowa hypes Beggs Hair Renewer with claims of restoring hair color and full growth. It features a testimonial by J A Linder editor and urges readers to Try it now at J J Havercamps.
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J. A. Linder
Advocate
Humeston
Iowa
J. J. Havercamp’s
State Republican Convention Opens in Utah
Provo Utah Sept 4 The Republicans of Utah hold a convention to nominate a full state ticket and electors E H Callister of Salt Lake City chairs The delegation is one for every 55 votes cast in the last congressional campaign No breaks are expected.
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Provo
Utah
E. H. Callister
Salt Lake City
Mills Reopen as Saco Works Return to Full Time
The Saco mills in Biddeford Maine started up on full time today. Pepperell and Laconia mills will begin within days. Closures previously strained the industrial sector are easing with renewed activity.
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Biddeford
Saco
Pepperell
Laconia
Doans Kidney Pills Endorsements Travel Across Iowa
The Muscatine article cites Iowa City testimony from John Hands of 9 Dubuque St. praising Doan's Kidney Pills for Mrs Hands kidney relief after years of disordered health. Endorsements from local druggists and customers are noted with Havercamp's store prompting inquiries. Doan's price is 50 cents per box. Foster Milburn Co. is sole US agent.
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Muscatine
Iowa City
John Hands
Dubuque St
Dean
Hands
Havercamp’s
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United States
Doan’s
Summer Schedule of Street Car Services
The timetable lists street car departures from the company office at 5 50 a m and every 20 minutes to 11 00 p m. From South Muscatine at 6 05 a m to 11 15 p m every 20 minutes, with other lines from 6 00 a m to 11 10 p m and Park Place to 11 00 p m. First car from the office at 8 00 p m runs every 30 minutes to 10 00 p m then every 20 minutes to 11 00 p m, with 10 10 p m from end of line. No passenger delivery after 11 10 p m.
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South Muscatine
Park Place
Fair Grounds
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