Four young women drown at Ocean City surf
Four Philadelphia residents, Elsie and Virginia Lowe and Misses Jeppie and Birdie Londate, aged 15 to 23, were lost in heavy surf at Ocean City near Fourteenth Street. Mrs. Meehan and a life guard attempted rescues. two bodies recovered after allies brought rest back to shore. Mrs. Meehan revived. Rescuers saved one life. others perished. Also reports on Pittsburgh theft case, rural free delivery, iron workers strike, and a Grant descendant birth.
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Minister Conger Safe in Pekin Amid Siege Doubts
Washington reports doubt has given way to certainty that Minister Conger and the Pekin legation members, with the allied marines, survived the siege and are likely to be released. Dispatches from Tien Tsin detail ongoing defense, casualties, and expectations of reinforcements as European commanders debate campaign timing and a possible joint action with China against the Boxers.
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Chinese Crisis Deepens as Allies Advance on Pekin
British dispatches from Shanghai quote fears that the Chinese will resist the Pekin advance strongly. Ministers are viewed as hostage by Beijing and the fate of foreign forces hinges on the outcome. Japanese-led preparations intensify while reinforcements reach Tien Tsin.
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Germans not dictatorial in Pekin crisis says Berlin
Berlin officials deny insistence on a single commander for allied forces and warn the world will view delays in rescuing legations with astonishment. Germany offers troops under any acceptable commander while postponement is blamed on admirals for military and climate reasons. Meanwhile a dispatch claims the US seeks Chaffee as commander but Germany and Japan deny it.
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Tien Tsin
Confesses to Double Murder in Waco Case
Waco Texas August reports Duncan McLennan Sr confessed to killing his son Duncan McLennan Jr and son-in-law W C Kingsbury after a Sunday night dispute at Kingsbury’s home. McLennan says a quarrel led to the deaths in a moment of anger with motive cited as financial difficulties.
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Monument to Catawba Indians in South Carolina
Columbia S C August 1 yesterday at Fort Hill North Carolina a monument was dedicated to the 17 Catawba Indians who served in the Seventeenth South Carolina regiment Confederate States Several of these braves were killed in battle The widows of three are pensioned by the state of South Carolina The Catawba nation is a reservation of 3000 acres given the Indians by the state A great battle was fought between Cherokees and Catawbas in the Seventeenth century and a thousand braves fell on each side The Catawbas came from Canada to South Carolina three hundred years ago numbering 12060 Today they number but 75
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Bryan son remembers father during nomination in Kansas City
Fragmentary OCR notes recall Willem J. Bryar tired speech then heading home to a beloved nest. Mentions Bryan Jr. Willan Jennings Bryan and a July nomination in Kansas City as part of the public figure’s life and family context.
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Kansas City
Powers on Goebel trial closes testimony in Kentucky case
In Georgetown Kentucky former Secretary of State Caleb Powers finished his testimony with cross examination begun. He discussed guns in his office deflecting responsibility and explained a 1907 letter claiming the party’s demoralized state. The case also mentions statements about Goebel potentially becoming governor and an injunction against testimony.
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Murdered Monarch Noted Historian Dead
A chaotic obituary spread reports the murder of Humbert and the ascent of a new king. Italy’s governors and citizens show calm as officials note the death in Rome and the plan to transport the king’s remains. Verdi or Mascagni may compose a requiem as the nation mourns.
Canton hosts dinner for 13 at McKinley home
At Canton last evening Mr and Mrs McKinley entertained a party of 13 friends. Other notes include Frank Gallagher wanted in Nariona Pa on arson charges arrested at St Joseph Mo and George Daniels a US consul died in London. Anti imperialists denounce Senator Hoar for backing McKinley. Kentucky Governor Beckham plans extra legislature session to amend Goebel law. John Nelson beat Jimmy Michael in a 29 mile bicycle race at Charles River Park Boston Time 32.9 1 5. The British court mourns for King Humbert Aug 2–23 and Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha Aug 2–Sept 13. Rosenburg incident linked to Roose-Town feud leaves James Coleman killed and James Roose wounded.
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Death of Duke Albert of Saxe Coburg and Coburg
The death of Prince Alfred’s brother Duke Albert of Saxe Coburg and Coburg occurs at Rosenau Castle after a cancerous growth at the tongue. He endured suffocation and underwent a planned tracheotomy yet died peacefully. Rumors say intemperance contributed to his decline. guardians will oversee succession to the duchy. Meanwhile George Dixon loses to Tommy Sullivan at Coney Island. Dixon’s arm broken in seventh round.
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Remarkable Swim Across Illinois to St Louis
Athlete Jona C. Meyers swam 8 miles from Altea Illinois to St Louis yesterday in sixty six hours. He was not greatly fatigued at the time Meyers had wagered he could complete the distance to win a prize.
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