Mediation Sought as Chinese Government Seeks Peace
London reports Sir Halliday Macartney says Pekin devotions near Pekin to proceed to Tientsin. President agrees to mediate between Chinese government and powers under conditions Chinese must meet. U.S. aims for relief of foreign missionaries and protection of foreigners in China while restoring order. Officials indicate European powers doubt Conger message but U.S. proceeds cautiously. Delcasse says Che Foo reports ministers safe and government acting to protect them.
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London
Halliday MacArties
Tientsin
Washington
Tins
Secrenaine
Pekin
United States
Tsigors
Tzodaes
Peksu
Chinna
Oat Chuton
Stans Department
State Department
Europe
Haay
Gregonow
Hay
Paris
M. Delcasse
Chee Foo
London Divided In Its Opinion Regarding Legationers Safety
London reports on a Chinese dispatch from Sheng Shanghai dated July 23 detailing moves to secure foreign ministers and escort them to Tianjin. Russian and Chinese war plans clash as war council debates troop levels, with calls to restore telegraphs to prove ministers safe amid Boxer threats. Li Hongzhang allegedly aims to unite Chinese forces with allies to quell the Boxers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Chi Chen Lo Feng Luh
Sheng
Chinese Railways and Telegraphs
Tactal
Shanghai
Lekin
Tsung Li Yamen
Wen Jui
Yung Cu
Tientxin
Shan Tang
Pekto
A &J. Petersburg
Pekin
Walrer
Li Hung Chang
Hae
Remey Will Investigate Cable from Navy Office
Washington July 24 the bureau of navigation received a cablegram from Rear Admiral Aseluey at Yuka July 22 stating Going Tigutslo today to look into matters leaving senior officer here Newark gone Nagasaki for docking.
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Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Yuka
Newark
Nagasak
Docklig
Miss Morrison to Face New Preliminary Hearing in Castle Slaying
Eldorado Kansas July 24 Jessie Morrison charged with killing Mrs Olin Castle by a razor July 20 will undergo another preliminary hearing Judge Randall denied quashing habeas corpus and set new date for Aug 10 Bromoe ad incorrect line in ad padding included.
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Eldorado
Kan
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Randall
Probate Court
Hamlet Recital Sparks Friendly Roast at Night Club
A young man attempts to entertain but fears failure after reciting Hamlet's soliloquy. Sue reproaches him, saying she does not find it funny, reflecting a lighthearted, intimate exchange captured by the Washington Star.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington Star
Cured Asthma Claim for Forey’s Honey and Tax Marketed
Lawson Elvidge of Barrington asserts chronic asthma relief after using Forey’s Honey and Tax. The ad claims the remedy provides positive relief in all asthma cases and warns to avoid substitutes, recommending all druggists carry the product.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lawson Elvidge
Barrington
Forey
Powers Trial Sees New Claims and Court Tension
Georgetown Ky July 24 Powers trial uncovers new sensational points with a courtroom clash between ex Governor Brown and the judge. Witnesses describe Powers’ efforts to keep mountain men sober and orderly and discuss Goebel’s shooting location.
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Georgetown
Powers
John Young Brown
Brown
John Ricketts
Barbourville
Wade H. Watts
Henry Youtsey
Ricketts
Mountain Army
Frankfort
Goebel
Murray
Taylor
Collier
Quarantine Rises Over Nome Smallpox Crisis in Alaska
Capt J T Cantwell of the Nunivak reports dire conditions at Nome with a smallpox epidemic prompting quarantine at St Michaels. Refugees from Nome are moved to Egg Island. Transportation firms aid patrols with three steam launches to enforce containment.
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Washington
J. T. Cantwell
Nunivak
Yukon River
St. Michaels
Alaska
Shoemaker
Revenue Cutter Service
Nome
St. Michaela
Revenue Cutter
Army
Egg Island
Cape Nome
Cantwell
Berlin Doubts Chinese Assurances on Pekin Legations
Berlin officials and press question the safety of the Pekin legations. They speculate the Conger dispatch may have been released to influence Washington or crafted to mislead, possibly tied to Dr. Von Bergen and Sir Robert Hart and a cipher key.
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Berlin
Pekin
Foreign Office
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Geronimo Rumored to Be Mad While Held at Fort Sul
Vinita July 24 reports after a long imprisonment the Apache leader Geronimo is described as stark mad in a Fort Sul cell. The dispatch portrays him as a ferocious, bloodthirsty figure enduring confinement rather than humanity.
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Vinita
I. T
Geronimo
Fort Sul
OQ. T
Fighting rages three days at Derdepoort as British suffer losses
Machadodorp reports heavy fighting over three days with the Hoers inflicting severe British losses at Derdepoort. Six hundred women and children from Victoria including Mesdames Kruger Botha and Meyer have arrived at Barberton.
Farmer William Robbins Killed by Binder Accident at Harvest
Horton Ind July 24 William Robbins a local farmer was fatally injured when caught in a binder while harvesting. He suffered severe trauma including the loss of a leg and an arm before being moved home where he died en route.
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Horton
Ind
William Robbins
Markets byWi re Prevailing Prices For Grain
Indianapolis Grain and Livestock report July 23 lists Wheat July 764c No. 2 red weak TOM4ec Corn steady No 1 mixed 42 Oats steady No 2 mixed 25c Cattle steady at 3.50 5.50 Ruges steady at 4.75 4.24 Sheep quiet at 2.50 3.50 Lambs quiet at 4.50 5.50
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York
Louisville
Grain and Livestock Prices Across Markets Reported
Louisville grain and cattle show steady cattle and hog values with mixed wheat and no clear trend. Cincinnati corn and wheat hold near. Chicago cattle and hogs show active to weak, while New York and Toledo list variable cash prices across grain and livestock sectors.
Fort Wayne Bookkeeper Ellert Sought For Embezzlement Case
Fort Wayne July 24. B J Ellert a bookkeeper for a prominent abstract firm is being sought by victims after stealing about 3000 dollars. He earned signatures from well to do people for documents involved in property transfers then used them to obtain promissory notes. Ellert, once president of the local Spanish War Veterans camp, had recently lost his job amid crooked transactions.
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John
Caleb Powers
Gen. Collier
Hows
Gibson
PD. W. Gray
Taylor
W. Bb. Reeder
Knox County
Charles Finley
Barbourville
Frankfort
Finley
Goebel
Wade H. Watts
Adjutant General's
Green Golden
Lieut. Ricketts
Lilly
Fluto
Henry Youtsey
Secretary of State
Youtsey
John H. Ricketts
Barboursville Military Company
John Powers
W. H. Culton
Fort Wayne
B. J. Ellert
Efflert
Ellert
New Religion Emerges as Auburn Pastor Forms New Age Church
The Rev. Abraham Ribbany, former pastor of the Congregational church in Auburn Indiana, resigns from his church and launches the New Age church. His associate, The First Ray editor, aims to feed the multitude with practical truths rather than dogmatic debates and promises a forthcoming edition of the Bible separating pure teachings from legends. Johnhany, born in Syria, converted to Christianity, later graduated from Oberlin College.
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Auburn
Ind
Abraham Ribbany
Congregational Church
New Age Church
Whvang
Jihhany
Syria
Ameren
Oberlin College
Evansville Tragedy Claims Window Dresser Awenices
Evansville report of the death of Awenices a 27 year old window dresser who resided with his sister Mrs Bopp. Found dead in bed yesterday after a period of heavy drinking and recent job loss. He claimed to have been in fights but showed no external injuries.
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Evansville
Led
Awenices
Depot ships supplies for U S forces in China
Jeffersonville Indiana July 24 The United States quartermaster depot has received a requisition for supplies for U S forces in China including transport wagons duplicate parts of wagons 500 large field mounts clothing shovels and tools. Fifteen car loads will depart for Seattle in a few days.
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Jeffersonville
Ind
United States Quartermaster’s
United States
China
Seattle
Burglary at Young America Post Office Captures Loot
A burglar struck the Young America post office and telephone station in Logansport Indiana, was discovered fleeing by a pursuing posse after shots were fired. He dropped a sack containing small change and $75 in postage stamps before escaping.
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Logansport
Ind
Young America
Escnape
Cadetship Changes in North Manchester
Charles HL Snorf, selected for a cadetship at West Lott, failed to pass examinations and returned home. The vacancy is filled by Roger Bowell, son of Cass County auditor, who will depart east immediately to take the tests.
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Manchester
Tod
Charles HL Snorf
West Lott
Roger Bowell
Cass County
Hares Imported From London At Great Cost To Wabash Firm
Nathan Meyer of the Wabash Belgian Hare Company reports the arrival of the most expensive pair of rabbits ever brought to America from London. The two hares, described as very sturdy with finest fur, cost 5000 dollars. In Indianapolis Henry C McJoy, a foundry worker, lost both legs when a Vandalla locomotive ran over him in front of the west side offices, requiring amputation.
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Wabash
Bnd
Nathan Meyeer
London
America
Indianapolis
Daly
Henry C. Mc Joy
Aought Yarediuister
Vandalla
Lightning Burns Mishawaka Area Barn Killing Horses
Lightning struck the George Geyer barn near Mishawaka causing a fire that ruined the structure and damaged two horses and other property. Estimated loss is 2000 dollars with light insurance.
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Routh Bend. Ltd
George Geyer
Mishawaka
Efficient Service Letter Reaches Indiana Recipient
A letter mailed in Nottingham England addressed to Ernest Morris at 514 Mulberry Street, Terre Haute, Indiana, was delivered after several delivery attempts in the state. The envelope, marked June 19, shows it came first to Indiana and then was traced to Mulberry Streets in the state. Morris plans to forward the envelope to prove the postal service efficiency.
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Mulberry Street
Indiana
Terre Haute
Ind
Nottingham
England
Ernest Morris
Morrie
Norris
United States Postal Service
85 year old New Albany man shot in Memphis
New Albany Indiana July 24 police report a telegram stating Charles Eisenbauer an 85 year old unmarried stave maker of New Albany was shot and killed in Memphis Saturday night details of the killing not provided
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New Albany
Ind
Poice
Charles Eisenbauer
Stave Murher
Memphis
Freys celebrate 30th wedding anniversary in Syracuse
Syracuse Indiana July 24 Mr and Mrs David Frey of this place have celebrated their 30th wedding anniversary. For more than half a century Mr Frey has resided in this county.
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Syracuse
Ind
David Frey
Fatal Belt Accident at Patriot Planing Mill
Richard Boggs, an employee at the local planing mill in Patriot Indiana, was instantly killed when he was caught in a belt yesterday. Nearly every bone in his body was broken according to reports.
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Patriot
Ind
Richard Boggs
Saloonkeeper William Judd Dies by Own Action in Danville
William Judd a saloonist of Washington Indiana died by self inflicted morphine poisoning while visiting relatives in Danville Illinois. He traveled to the Illinois town for a visit and died there. The death occurred on July 24 and is reported from Washington.
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Saloon Heeper
Washington, Ind
Wiliam Judd
Danville
Ills
Lynching of Elijah Clark Sparked by Attack on 13 Year Old
In Huntsville Alabama a mob overpowered sheriff guards, dragged Elijah Clark a Black suspect who assaulted Susan Priest, a 13 year old girl, from the jail. Clark was hanged near the crime site as about 1500 people watched. A mob gunfire followed as 100 bullets pierced the body before militia arrived.
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Hantsville
Ala
Elijah Clark
Susan Priest
Vuans
Whitiam Vining
Jair
Clark
Dallas
Hfere
Moore
Miss Priest
War News and Miscellaneous World Events Brief
News items report drownings in the Warrior river near Akron Alabama, a prison execution at Sing Sing, a cyclist killed in Honolulu, and rail and telegraph moves by General De Wet. A warehouse fire in St Paul causes major losses. Treasury balances show available cash and gold reserves. Notes on Honolulu voting friction, Admiral Seymour’s China relief, and potential U.S. Army promotions. British Parliament passes a bill restricting arms export near hostile nations.
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Warrior River
Akron
Ale
Joseph Mullen
Sing Sing
Yentergsy
Emile Ubkbrecht
United States
Honolulu
General de Wet
Lord Roberts
St. Paul
War Department
Chaffee
Hig
Coolidge
Tilentsin
Christian County
Treasury
Divantia
Dole
Boards of
Admiral Seymour
Pekin
Exition
Chinera
Frederick [ Grant
Thomas H. Barry
China
House of Jords
Ste
NY Advertised Dealer Guarantees Banner Salve
Local druggists advertise Banner Salve as a universal remedy for totter eczema piles sprains cuts scalds burns ulcers and other open sores claiming full guarantee from a New York dealer.
Monument to Scorpion surveyors to be marked at Scorpion Key
A Colon dispatch reports the United States auxiliary gunboat Scorpion arrived at Cartagena as the canal commission vessel. A marble monument will be erected on Scorpion Key to honor the 1854 canal survey by the expedition and the current survey, commemorating the canal work. Dr. D. B. Cargile notes cures with Electric Bitters, praising it as a blood purifier and tonic. Offered by O. D. Encetel for 50 cents with guarantee.
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United States Auxiliary
Scorpion
American Canal Commission
Colombia
Cartagena
Colon
New York Sun
Scorpion Key
San Blas
D. B. Cargile
Washita
I. T
O. D. Encetel
Gauaranteed
Jebb’s Greek Room Plaster Incident Sparks Puns
In Glasgow University a plaster piece fell on Professor Jebb during a rhetoric class led by Professor Weltch. The Greek room stood beneath the rhetoric quarters attracting 200 students who applauded loudly, prompting the startled quip about premises and conclusions.
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Jebb
Glasgow University
Weltch
Veltch
Military tailors in England pressed to contribute to relief fund
Boer war era tailors and accoutrement makers in England are urged to donate to the army relief fund. A political note accompanies a Women’s Rights item asserting many so called female weaknesses stem from kidney issues and endorsing Foey’s Enyey Cure for women. All druggists.
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England
Army Relief Fund
Foey
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