Allies Reach Pekin Relief Expected In A Week
Brussels reports Belgian minister in Shanghai says troops marching on Pekin are 50 miles from Pientsin and should be in Pekin within eight days. Dispatches from London and Shanghai describe imperial decrees, Boxer activity, and Allied authorities coordinating relief as siege endurance continues and hospital care remains strong.
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Dre
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Tekin
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Peking
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Tsung 14
Yamen
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Tientsin
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Regation
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Legation
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Morrison
England
Lord Salisbury
Crafty Proposition Li Hung Chang Bickering For Delivery
Washington August 2 The Chinese Imperial government presses negotiation to obtain the abandonment of the international legation in Pekin. Lt Hung Chang cables indicate a desire to secure the ministers at Pekin and their delivery to Vienna if feasible.
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Li Hung Chang
Washington
Pekin
State Department
Lt Hung Chang
Wientsta
United States plans extend to Pekin amid Boxer tension
The article discusses the US position on securing safe delivery of ministers, opposing Chinese concessions. It notes naval forward movement urged by Secretary Long, with Gen. Chaffee’s flexible orders and no current push for him to be chief commander, while diplomatic developments remain uncertain.
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Pekin
Conger
Taku
Tientsin
United States Army
Gen. Chaffee
Nagasaki
Root
War Department
Perjury charge in Kentucky case linked to Georgetown witness
Georgetown witnesses and defense attorneys clash in a Peters case proceedings. George F. Weaver, once a prosecution witness described as a Chiow stall, allegedly from Colorado, is arrested on a warciut for perjury. Defense claims Weaver was not in Frankfort on the assassination day and was there only until last Saturday night. Reverend John Stamper, Wharton Golden’s brother, testifies and is pressed on cross examination after admitting a prior friendship with Powers and an offer of money to Crosden to leave the state.
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Goell
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Wernver
John Stamper
Wharton Golden
Powers
Crosden
Rumor of assassination attempt on King Alexander
A Belgrade rumor claims an attempted assassination of King Alexander while driving through Vienna. it reports the king was shot at but uninjured. The story is unconfirmed. The rest of the notes discuss hog prices and general reflections on conduct with neighbors.
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Four year old girl quotes angels at church playtime
A child says angels were afraid when a dog arrives at the walk. The note appears in a Sunday school scene. A drug ad claims Foey's Kroxsey Curr will cure kidney disorder, urging readers to visit doctors for backaches.
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Kroxsey
New London man Alexander Jester is acquitted in murder trial
In New London Missouri on August 2 octogenarian Alexander Jester was found not guilty of the 29 year old murder of Gilbert Gates after three ballots. The crowd cheered as jurors read the verdict and Jester embraced his supporters before leaving for Oklahoma to join his family.
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Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Mayer
Erby
Joseph Barry
Barry
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Chen
Alex Foster
Lfe
Buffalo Calf
Ptulen Lane
Atde Npo
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Adee Hae
Jester
Oklahoma
Hionte
Turbulent politics and violence reported in scattered notices
Disjointed items cite Boland faction leaks in Nashville, a fatal shooting in Moore County, Democratic party forecasts in Charlotte, a transport ship with 1000 soldiers sailing to China, a premature explosion in Knoxville, and Mount Tacoma’s plume in Tacoma.
Exultant anarchists rejoice over King Humbert murder
A large anarchist gathering near a Baltimore and Ohio mine mouth at Bhaner station Pittsburg Aug 2 praised the assassination of King Humbert. G Cianncabila led speeches denouncing Bresci and sent a cable to Italy celebrating the death.
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Bresei
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Sarneeo
Ghrorrt
Yolwughoany
Scott
Pittsburg Coal Company
Vesterday
Hoboken
Issie
Westimerehind
Prevailing Prices for Grain Cattle and Provisions on Aug 1
Grain and livestock prices listed with Wheat oats corn and cattle values. Wheat and corn hold steady while cattle, hogs, sheep and lambs show mixed but steady figures. notes include prices for futures and terminology typical of market summaries.
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Tie Corp
Sioa
Sd Tsa
Randolph County farmer dies amid mental crisis report
James Welch a Randolph County farmer aged Sir reportedly died after brooding over threatened insanity. He left home to his barn telling his wife he would fetch something, then reportedly consumed a substance and died. The incident adds to a Long List of recent Indiana personal crisis reports.
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Jamies Welch
Randolph County
Indiana
James Welch
Aed
Sheep Attack at Manchester Ends in Drowning and Disease Fear
On August 2 in North Manchester Indiana a sheep stampede by a group of animals led to several deaths after a sheep fled toward the river and fell in. The incident prompted fears of disease as others showed symptoms. Also Manchester College trustees invited a German Baptist church official to review finances amid tension between students and trustees in the prior term.
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Oumaber
Joshua McCormick
Tod
Harvey Harris
Ole
North Monnchester
Ind
Manchester College
Ehirel Toner
Tight Town Kokomo Enforces Law After Powwow
In Kokomo Indiana Aug 2 strict law enforcement follows a powwow with Dr J L Puckett resigning as head of the police board citing conscience. City accepts resignation and orders enforcement. Marshal Taylor hands control to the police board and gambling houses are ordered to cease. Saloon hours to be observed. In Indianapolis Aug 2 Bryan and Stevenson campaign team to notify Wednesday from Chicago arrival Tuesday evening via Big Four. Notification at Military Park Wednesday at 2 30 PM.
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J. L. Puckett
Taylor
Indianapolis
Bryan
Stevenson
Pary
Big Four
Chicago
Brand
Military Park
Infant death after morphine dose in Bicknell mother
Mrs Edward Philips of Bicknell gave her baby morphine to make it sleep while she attended church. The infant died within an hour from the drug's effects in Vincennes where the report states the incident occurred on August 2.
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Edward Philips
Bicknell
Express firm signs on amid local agent dispute
Reports from Greenwaste Indiana state the entire American Express force has resigned due to trouble with the local agent. Chicago notes a youth leaped from a moving train while en route to a Chicago institution, dying at the scene. Ottawa and Lasalle entries reference a teenage incident and a Lasalle location. New York reports a Tivoli raid seizing 200 well dressed patrons amid efforts to suppress the Tenderloin resort.
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American Express Company
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New York
Tivoli
Tenderloin
Disappearance Mystery Baffles City Police
In Laporte a strange case arises around Andrew TDomphey a prominent dealer from the city After a white man and another person reportedly drove him toward Detroit he vanished few days later Witnesses recall a heavy sum of money in his possession and a planned departure leading to questions.
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Laporte
Andrew Tdomphey
Detroit
Dumphrey
Fire devastates Winnington Seaford building in August
A major blaze in Winnington, Delaware and Seaford last night caused about 350000 in damage. The fire began at seven and took five hours to control.
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Seaford
Annual emancipation celebration draws Northern Tadiana crowds
crowds gathered in Urete Da for the second annual emancipation celebration. Speakers included Woalliam TH. Prook of Marion delivering welcome remarks and Curtey Brewer of Tadianapolis re sponding. Adhisan W. Sweeney of Indianapo li, Wabash gave the day’s address. Meanwhile fish law unrest saw a 400 pound haul from the Mississinewa river.
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Urete
Woalliam
Prook
Marion
Curtey Brewer
Tadianapolis
Adhisan W. Sweeney
Indianapoli
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Mississinewa
Viiner Strike at George's Creek Ends. Mine Resumes
Cumberland Maryland August 2 The strike of the viiners of George's Creek in operation since April was broken yesterday with miners from every company resuming work.
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George's Creek
Bromide vs Bromolabeled Drug Promotes Laxative Quinine Tablet
An old remedy note warns that Laxative Bromo-Quinine tablets labeled as Bromo may contain Bromide. Consumers are advised to check labels and buy only from druggists to avoid mislabeled products.
McKinley Returns as Boers Evacuate Machadodorp
A compilation of varied items: McKinley back in Washington. Boers retreating toward Lydenburg. German censorship steps. Texas cotton mill charters totaling 1.475 million. St Paul city charter upheld by Supreme Court. gold outflow expected to pause. Convoy Ohio fire losses estimated 80 000 to 100 000. Cardin nominated for Kentucky governor by Populists. Nicaragua seizes Marine Canal Co property. Roger Wolcott offered and commissioned as US ambassador to Italy. New York deputy collector John Clark jailed for 12 000 embezzlement. Gordon to attend Chicago encampment. wheat trading fluctuations in NY. Kipling testifies on hospital inquiries. probate court grants Hoyt release with guardian appointment. Mrs Dutton touts Foury's Honey and Tar as cure for whooping cough.
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Italy
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Rudrard Kipling
Woodstock
Cape Town
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Enardian
Syrue Fics Cleanses the System Gently and Effectually
An 19th century style remedy advertises Syrue Fics as a gentle and effective laxative. It claims to cleanse the system using well known laxative principles and presents the preparation as suitable for bilious or costive conditions.
Electric Bitters credited with saving a life in Philadelphia
John Oliver of Philadelphia recounts a dreadful illness resisting three doctors. He credits electric Bitters with a rapid recovery after three weeks of use, claiming they saved his life. Also reported is a Pittsburgh Post item about a man who killed two miles of snakes on a railroad line in southwestern Pennsylvania during a wet spring.
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O. SD. Knoefel
Pennsylvania
Jack MecDavitt
Pittsburg
The Congo Free State Era and Notable Remedies
Fragmented text mentions the Congo Free State era and a claim about cures for consumption. It references Gatien from the 1800s, Forey’s Hoxry and Tar, and a universal promise that these preparations cure cold, strengthen lungs, and cure incipient consumption.
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