Chinese Joint Cablegram Reassures On Pekin Conditions
A July dispatch from Pekin relays three statements showing foreign ministers protected and Li Hung Chang appointed viceroy of China. Wu, the Chinese minister, voices confidence in the cablegram and criticizes rumors from unknown sources while meeting Secretary Hay.
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Washington
Saly
Root
Liu-Kim-Yi
Nankin
Chang-Chih-Tunz
Tientain
Karl
Huong Chang
North China
China
State Department
Hay
Li Hung Chang
Chi Li
Pekin
Allies Attack Tientsin Forts in Prolonged Assault
Allied forces breach the wall at Tientsin on July 14, seize the forts and native city after heavy fighting. Russians and Japanese suffer the greatest casualties as 800 killed or wounded reported across Thursday to Saturday. American British Japanese Austrian troops participate in sorties and gun captures amid fires and evacuations.
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Che Foo
Thentalo
Selace
Cohmitn Beatien
Ke Lewleg
Jiavis
Nemley
Bother
Leonard
Army
Giscum
Majora Reagan
Lee
Noyes
Brewster
Borkimiler
Naylor
Hammond
Waldren
Tientsin
Shanghai
Hood's Sarsaparilla as Health Builder Architect Theme
An old advertisement voice urges readers to become architects of their fortune by choosing Hood's Sarsaparilla as the health builder. It claims the tonic cleanses and strengthens the blood, laying a firm foundation for lasting wellness.
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Buider
Hood
Hood's
Hopeful shift in Washington on Chinese crisis after Tientsin news
In Washington July 18 a more hopeful mood grows after Allied victory at Tientsin and Wu cables confirming Pekin ministers' safety. The cabinet discussed no immediate need for an extra Congress session, citing military options without new troops and daily hopes for authoritative news from Pekin.
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Washington
Tientsin
Gram
Pekin
White House
Root
Congress
Secretary Long
China
Conger
China and Russia on brink of war in Manchuria clash
A sensational dispatch from St. Petersburg claims China has declared war on Russia over Manchuria disturbances. Reports describe Chinese troops and Boxers seizing a transport, bombardment of Bhigovrelensk, and heavy Russian losses amid frontier tensions.
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London
The
Daily Mail
St. Petersburg
China
Russia
Algun
Amur
Bhigovrelensk
Manchuria
Miloister
Powers Case Rehearses Motives and Mountain Troops in Kentucky
Georgetown Kentucky July 18 testimony in the Powers case reveals plans by Caleb Powers and allies to march mountaineer forces to Frankfort to influence the legislature. Witnesses recount discussions of killing Democrats, arming troops in civilian dress, and delivering armory keys as part of a broader alleged conspiracy. Local militia leaders describe prior conversations about moving troops to Frankfort and awaiting orders from Gov Taylor.
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Georgetown
Powers
Lucy Brock
Findlay Anderson
Caleb Powers
Frankfort
Legislative Anu
J. F. Hawn
Barbourville Military Company
Powers Brothers
Hawn
John Powers
Leutenants
Lieut
Gibson
James Watts
Williamsburg
Li Hung Chang seeks peace while saving ministers in Pekin
Canton July 18 Li Hung Chang declares his mission in Pekin is two fold to save foreign ministers and to secure favorable terms of peace with the allied powers. He cites cables from Lord Salisbury and M Delcasse demanding protection for missionaries and threatening retaliation if ministers are harmed. Anoka Minn July 18 The Wise murder case at Anoka is solved with Eliza Wise confessing that James Burdy and Elmer Miller planned the shooting of Willan Wise and his wife for money and with the intent to share the loot with the Wise sisters and their suitors.
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Canton
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Lves
China
Earl St
Pekio
Lord Salisbury
M. Delcasse
Anoka
Minn
Willan Wise
Eliza Wise
James Elurdy
Elmer Miller
Cosmpolitan magazine figure killed in warehouse fire
Chicago July 18 192? Thomas I Ca Mil western representative of Cosmopolitan magazine died in a blaze that destroyed the Vehmeyr broom corn Warehouse Monday night. Firemen found his mangled remains among the ruins yesterday.
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Chicago
Thomas I. Ca- Mil
Cosmopolitan
Vehmeyr
Bia
Harmonious Action in Kentucky GOP Nomination and Adjournment
The Kentucky Republican state convention nominated Hon. John W. Yerkes of Danville for governor and adjourned within three hours. The event featured tributes to the Democratic party while opposing Goebel election law and welcoming Democrats who opposed it.
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Louisville
John W. Yerkes
Danville
Goebel
Kentucky
Wiliam Goebel
Beckham
United States
Debve
Taylor
Yerkes
W. 8. Taylor
Flood Claims Eleven Dead Near Coleman Texas
Coleman Texas July 18 The number of dead from Monday's cloud burst may never be known. Eleven people are known to have perished in the flash floods and campers in the valley below Coleman are believed swept away. Others are likely drowned as hundreds search creeks below the town for bodies.
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Coleman
Tex
US expeditionary force to China numbered 10 665 strong
The adjutant general's office released a detailed War Department statement on the equipment of the expeditionary force sent to China. The total strength across all arms stands at 10 665 men and could rise by 2 000 or 3 000 more.
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Washington
Adjutant General's Office
War Department
United States
China
Former Governor Bradley declines GOP congressional nomination
Various brief items report political shifts and curiosities including former Governor W C Bradley of Kentucky declining the Republican nomination for the Eighth district. Other notes mention Lima jail escape, Cuban cattle disease, a boxing bout financing, Roumanian politics, treasury balances, Salem fire, Texas troop supply for China, and quo warranto actions against transit and streetcar companies.
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W. C. Bradley
Kentucky
Lima
Paria
Cuba
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Madison Square Garden
Ob Fitzsimmons
Gus Robila
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Cantacuzene
Treasury
British Colonial Office
Stuart
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Africa
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Salem
W. Va
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Scurry
Texas
China
Sny
Edward C. Crow
Missouri State Supreme Court
St. Leula Transit Company
Allway Company
National Way Company
Embezzler August Muhler Arrested in Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne the arrest of August Muhler a society man and Kiz Eckert Packing bookkeeper for embezzling two thousand dollars shocks local circles. He had disappeared weeks earlier while a wealthy builder’s daughter Minnie Kraft who he had pursued also left town. Sheriff Melching found him in Omaha and he was brought back to jail claiming he married Kraft in Chicago.
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August Muhler
Muhler
F. Muhbler
Kiz Eckert Packing Company
Minnie Kraft
Melching
Omaha
Asaya
Miss Kraft
Chicago
Indiana Governors Three Regiments and Three Batteries Ready
Gov. Mount announces Indiana has three regiments and three batteries fully equipped for service and ready to respond to a call for volunteers to go to China. Troops will camp at Fairview Park near Indianapolis next Monday. Indiana briefed the president on readiness. Editors to Take a Sail for Put-in-Bay midsummer meeting. Lake Erie and Western railroad to carry them to Sandusky for a boat to the island.
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Gov. Mount
McKinley
United States
Washington
Indiana
Atveriva P
Indiana National Guard
Cal
Fairview Park
State Association
Put-in-Bay
Lake Erie and Western Railroad
Sandusky
Lake Resort
A Fruitless Quest
South Bend Indiana July 18 A Mishawaka man Norman Weaver searches with his four children for his missing wife who abandoned him about a year ago. He travels on foot with his flock and recently returned from St Joseph Michigan after a 100 mile trek yielding no clue.
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South Bend
Ind
Norman Weaver
Mishawaka
Weaver
Sle
St. Joe, Mich
Indiana Man Convicted in Missouri Murder Case
George Ray of Anderson Indiana, 23, married, was sentenced to 10 years in Missouri after accompanying his cousin Mrs Thornton to a Crathage area murder scene where her husband was found dead. Mrs Thornton received a 10 year sentence as accessory.
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Indiana
Anderson
Ind
George. Ray
Missouri
May
Thornton
Carthage
Midsummer Brawls Reported From Old State Capital
Corydon Indiana July 18 several brawls reported in the county recent days. John Krone in alarming condition at Lacoma after a stab near the heart at a dance. Claude Feree shot in arm and chest as he used a knife. New Middletown scene of Melt between Fred Lillpop and John A Smith. Smith struck with a pitchfork and badly hurt. Bradford fight left Charles Sheloff with a stomach blow and temporary unconsciousness.
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Corydon
Ind
John Krone
Lacoma
Claude Feree
Feree
Peck
New Middletown
Fred Lillpop
John A. Smith
Smith
Bradford
Charles Sheloff
Wounded Maj Lee, Civil War Veteran from Greencastle
Maj Lee of Greencastle Ind is reported wounded at the battle of Tientsin last Friday. He went into the regular army from the volunteers and served with the expedition under Gen Sherman protecting the U S frontier during the Maximilian disturbance in Mexico.
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Greencastle
Ind
Maj. Lee
Tientsin
Volunteer Army
Sherman
United States Frontier
Mexico
Nellie Berger Recovers After Assault by Clyde Jones
Doctors report Nellie Berger improves after injuries from Clyde Jones assault. She regains strength and can walk about the house as the fear of her attacker fades.
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Joly JS
Nellie Berger
Clyde Jones
Local man “Tot” Parnall held for murder in Dana county
Dana Indiana July 18 authorities have located Tot Parnall, charged with killing Melvin Tagram near the county last Thursday. He was found near Decatur Illinois and will be returned for trial. His father William Darnall, a respected farmer, hopes his son faces the charge.
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Dana
Ind
Parnall
Melvin Tagram Inoa
Decatur
Uls
William Darnall
Bhaull
Bit
Tragedy Strikes Elwood Woman in Suicide Pact
Rebecca fat ton, a young woman living with Anthony Ugh and family in Elwood, Indiana, died by swallowing rat poison. She left no note explaining her act and concealed her intent from her hosts until it was too late for medical aid.
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Elwood
Ind
Rebecca [Fatton
Anthony Ugh
Gilchrist Firm Plans Nitroglycerin Factory Near Alexandria
Alexandria Indiana July 18 Gilchrist Gilchrist and Goldrich prepare to build a three magazine nitroglycerin factory near Alexandria to supply oil and wax well shooters in the region.
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Alexandria
Ind
Gilchrist, Gilchrist & Goldrich
Sheriff Killed as Prisoner Shoots at Home
Bentonville Arkansas July 18 Sheriff Garrett of McDonald county Missouri was shot and killed by George Fisher at Southwest City Fisher who was in custody had entered the home to get clothing and secreted a pistol then fired as he stepped outside the house The killer was under arrest at the time of the shooting.
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Bentonville
Ark
Garrett
McDonald County
George Fisher
Southwest City
Fisher
Promotions Following Col Liscum's Death in Philippines
Washington reports the death of Col. E. H. Liscum of the 9th Infantry triggers promotion of Lieut Col. Charles F. Robe of the 17th Infantry to colonel of the 5th Infantry and Maj. L. M. O'Brien of the 17th to lieutenant colonel of the 17th. Col. Robe serves with his regiment in the Philippines.
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Washington
E. H. Liscum
9Th Infantry
Charles F. Robe
17Th Infantry
Sth Infantry
Lo. M. O'Brien
Leutenant
Col. Robe
Philippines
Infant death leads to prison for orphanage curists
Philadelphia reports Coroner Dugan ordered two faith curists who ran the Buelab Orphanage of the Mire Baptized Holiness association to prison after the death of a seven month old infant.
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Philadelphia
Buelab
Mire
Theodore Roosevelt at New York rally stirs massive crowd
Gov. Theodore Roosevelt addressed a large enthusiastic crowd in an auditorium last night. Thousands filled the streets and doors before the 7 pm start as the National Republican league clubs convention scene fell short of the reception Roosevelt drew.
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Rt. Paul
Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Tnside
National Republican League Clubs
Empire State
Mrs Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Promises Relief
Advertisment extols Lydia E Pinkham's Vegetable Compound as a cure for female ailments. It claims most disorders arise from derangement of the female system and urges women to obtain the medicine and Mrs Pinkham's free advice from Lynn Massachusetts.
Breakfast and okra stew served with vegetables
Breakfast items include strawberries with hulls fried liver with crisp bacon Lyonnaise potatoes iced sliced tomatoes Parker House rolls and coffee. Stewed chra instructs washing okra, simmering with butter and vinegar, then serving garnished with hard boiled eggs. vegetables should be served immediately.
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Parker House
Little Things Worth Knowing in Modern Customs
A glimpse of evolving wedding customs notes brides mark trousseaus with initials of the new name, and photographers arrange bridal parties for church or home portraits. A Paris physician promotes strawberry face poultice to smooth wrinkles, while kisses give way to handshakes as the standard greeting among women and families.
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Paris
Philadelphia Inquirer
Female ailments and home cures in a midwest ad note
A fragmented advertisement type note touts female kidney health and a KipNiy cure for women. It mentions Siberia acetylene lighting and promotes Banner Salve for skin and wound issues.
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