Welcome by Li Hung Chang to New York and Waldorf salute
New York on Aug 2 witnessed the grand reception for Li Hung Chang, head of the Chinese mission, aboard the Dolphin under General Ruger. Eleven U S ships lined the harbor as the Chinese statesman toured Broadway to the Waldorf, escorted by the Sixth Cavalry and naval detachments. The visit includes a banquet, police protection, and interest from Russians and Americans alike in his modern reforms and railroad plans for China.
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Massichisetts
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Pestis
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Newfork
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China
Dolphin
Ruger
Yang
Suite
White Squadron
Moscow
Li Hung Chang
Hung Chang
Suez Canal
Cleveland
Li Bung Chang
Wal
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Si Hung Chang
Hon
Wiliam
Whitney
Waldorf
Li Hing Chang
Chinatown
Bang Chang
Beard
St Louis
America
Stan
Governor's Island
Li Hung
Fragmentary political report from an old centered page
A garbled OCR passage references figures such as Senator Senn and Mr Urang along with dates and actions, mentioning battles and claims about authority and timing. Names and places are largely unclear, with many misread words and incomplete phrases. The fragment hints at political maneuvering and supposed dates but provides no coherent narrative or verifiable details.
Hill street legend Harry Hill dies in Corayt era
An obituary notes the passing of Harry Hill, longtime proprietor of Hill's Place on Crosby Streets in Corayt, once famed as a genial, trustworthy host who kept and returned thousands of dollars for patrons. The piece recalls his nickname the “sayingest man” and his quarrels with police, along with stories of protectors and his decline after a turbulent era.
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Deattaie
Crosby Streets
United States
New York City
Ibis
Hill
Ceronyilies
Edwards
Harry Hill
Wade
Pennsylvania Postmaster at Merion Station Ends Life
A Pennsylvania postmaster and rail line agent, William Ry Dederick, 5 years in the service, shot himself in his office at Merion Station yesterday morning. He died within half an hour after being found and was unconscious during the interim.
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Sacide
Pennsylvania
Phn Priposa
Anzete
Willam Ry Dederick
Pennsylvan
Merion Station
Baltimore
Argyle Mackay
Washington
City
College of Physicians and Surgeons
Bryan Campaign Stops Stir Rural New York
August 2 reports from western New York show William J. Bryan drawing large rural crowds during a campaign tour. He speaks amid husky voice while noting support for the Chicago convention platform, urging alignment with the Democratic national program and cautioning against tax and monetary policy disputes. The day includes stops at towns from Niagara to Knowlesville with crowds, a farmers picnic, and demonstrations. separate item notes a grim murder-suicide in Bass City as neighbors discover a travel agent’s family slain.
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William J. Brrap
Raosrking
Bryan
Buffalo
New York
Tolliwads
Mr. Brray
Brian
Senator Hill
Hinkley
Brean
Chicago
Sam
Acceptiot
Niagara
Brownsville
Lockport
Knowlesville
Port
Chaiman
United States
Iya
Brrap
Columbus
WomanS slaying and senate primary notes
A rejected suitor, Gerrie Van Horn, attacked Mrs Josephine Westcot in her cellar, slashing her throat. she lies dying in hospital as the assailant is unnamed. In political news, Democratic primary results show Evans leading Earle and Dascan with a call for a second primary on September 5.
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Siaiz
Beraxtoyv
Gerrie van Born
Josephine Westcotr
van Horn
Boss
Van
United States
Cormata
Pamary
Gove: Evans
United States Senate
Josph Earle
Dascan
Sepp
Republican League hears McKinley envoy address in Cavtus
The National Republican Inague committee met in Cavtus on Aug 2 with Major McKinley’s supporters and a list of prominent delegates from multiple states. McKinley praised the young Republicans and promoted confidence in the party’s financial policy amid a sizable East Ohio United Brethren conference delegation.
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New Jerer
W. F. Poucher
New Jersey
George W. Ruch
Penneylvania
Higgins
New Jerey
Mos Dowkey
Mivouri
Coneixinsa Howell
Con- Klean McEwan
New Jereay
Guad- Hoo
United States
Campeaigne
Mir
Gounluve
Lauswer
East Ohio
United Brethren Conference
League
J. 5
Mhls
Fire at Ontonagon Amidst Destruction and Disorder
Dispatches report fires rekindled at Ontonagon Michigan threatening remaining structures and tents. Hundreds fought flames for hours as liquor hoards sparked unrest and relief efforts faced hoodlum interference prompting possible troop intervention. Nearby Rockland faces approaching forest fires as authorities struggle to keep order.
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MiLwackEe
Duspatches
Fontonsgon
Mich
Ontonagon
Rockland
Curotagon
Turret Atrocities Seize Ottoman Bank Rift in Constantinople
Aug 22 dispatch from Constantinople reports Armenians seizing the Ottoman bank, fighting with troops and police. Casualties and looting occur across Galata and surrounding districts. Armenians threaten to use revolvers as authorities struggle to restore order. several directors escape to a yacht guarded by British and Turkish forces.
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CoNaras Tisorty
Artoonuians
Edgar Vincent
Dhe Galata
Bora
Strest
Beltish Charg
Michael Hornet
Yentis Pasha
Belpog
Differvat En Basshes
Armerdat
Vinewnt
Yildix
Air
Vincent
Tey
Mr. Viscont
Gulaare
Imogene
Dolmabagtrhe
Tophanos
Galata
Perm
Cavairy
Roumkapon
Loxney
Aug
Daily News
Constantinople
Thursisy
Tuan
Athens
Financial market dullness amid trade and currency shifts
The week shows no rise in prices as wholesale trade centers report constant shipments and improved foreign exchange. Declines in production by manufacturers contrast with stronger merchant activity and higher loan demand, while the week ends with more bank deposits and easing expectations as the election nears.
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Gemral Dusiteses
Halfore
Tesuidwille
Kaasae
Oil Financial
Cette Ag
New
Var
Wotton
New Whet
National League and Eastern League results with scattered notices
Baseball scores from Philadelphia Boston Brooklyn Baltimore New York Washington and Rochester plus a Seminole revolt report. Notable items include a white man marriage land grab contention and a physician’s suicide attempt followed by mob violence at a political gathering in Arkansas and Fort Santa Ack.
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Chicago
Broklyn-Brooklyn
Lonokeville
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Cincinnati
New York
St Louis
Washington
Washingtont
Ly Pitesburg
Hochestar
Buffalo
Rochester
Epelnfield
Springfield
Scranton
Bag
PegeohindeFpaeitenge
Wilkebarre
Fort Santa
Ack
Hugh A Dinsmore
Arkansas
Engeltine
van Buren County
Dingmore
Stock and produce markets mixed amid war drift in Aug
The New York and Philadelphia exchanges showed mixed, steady to lower activity in stocks and grains, with corn easing and creamery prices holding. Live cattle and sheep moved steadily higher, while hogs varied. prices reflected tightening money and weaker gold imports amid wartime tensions. A caption notes Elia Peter and Etta Thomes Galther in Bilicott City, with a Bilicott City encounter cited.
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Philadelphia
Baltimore & Ohio
Texana
Colorados
Csives Swady
SSG Cs
East Liserty
Castle Stre
Bess Mehuni
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Ernest J. Enabe
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Wilbur F. Jackson
Nat'l Bank
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James D. Mason
Winslow Willa
WM. P. Harvey
Prissard
Barker Johnson
Predsrick, MD
Southern Mutual Building and Loan Association OF
Atlanta
Northern Department
Baltimore, Md
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Annus
Monthe
Disselves
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Peanelin
Smith
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Harry C. Seefer
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WM. V. Albaugh
Aker Johnson
Pusrequaen Frederick, SD
William A. Mansfield Barker
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Ernest Helfenstein
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William Wilcoxon
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Goi Jour of Appeals
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Hamoud bin Mohammed bin Said
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Steinwaerder
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George M. Hinnter
Maurice Lisandre Barillas
Guatemals
Senator Tillman
Sounth
Carolina Rester
Arch
Joe Chornski
Winfred
Washington, T D. C
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Indian Harbor
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COLES
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Naval Department
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Hartford
Athletics
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Wilhington
Neweark
Genera
Atraicht
Corn Lower Angat
Space Bay Ga
Elia Peter Adl
Bilicott City
Sad Etta Thomes H. Galther
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