Allies Tighten Grip as Relief Force Advances at Tien Tsin
Reports from Shanghai and London say a mixed Allied relief force led by Russians and British has broken toward Tien-Tsin, with Japanese and American units supporting. Chinese forces and Boxers resist near Peking and Che Foo, while consuls warn of famine risks and shifting loyalties among provincial leaders.
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London
Shanghai
Peking
Conens Warren
Tien-Tsin
Wgn
Taku
Russians Have Landed 8,000 Men At ‘Taku
Ten-Trin
Taquanese
Plifes
New Chiang
Chi-Foo
Che-Foo
United States
Naashville
Shenrhai
Chitose News
Kong Fang
Tien- Tain
Lonton, Jats
Tien- Tsin
Daily Mail
Uruerels
Prince Ching
Shang Tung
Prince Tuan
Xuadking
Ertin
Sys
Psking
British athletes win international championship title
Fragmentary text notes athletes winning an international championship on Saturday and mentions English competitors and seven records. The damaged report references British participants and a milestone victory but lacks full details.
Acquittal In Manila Court Martial Restores Pettit
Cal. Janes S. Pettit of the 31st Volunteer Infantry was acquitted of violating the sixth article of war in a plan with President Medell of Samboanco for the capture of Juan Ramon. Gen. MacArthur disapproved the court’s finding, Pettit is restored to duty, and Gen. James Bell will replace Brig. Gen. E. B. Williston as provost marshal in Manila with duties to begin July 15. Williston returns home.
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Manila
Cal. Janes S. Pettit
31St Volunteer Infantry
Medell
Samboanco
Juan Ramox
Medel
Orought
MacArthur
Col. Pettit
James Bell
E. B. Williston
Gen. Bell
Gen. Williston
Philippine Cavalry Squadron Formed in Washington
The War Department reports the organization of a Philippine cavalry squadron by Lieut. Col. Wilber E. Wilder of the 45th Infantry U S Volunteers. It comprises four troops of native scouts with up to 120 men per troop and will serve until July 60, 1901 unless discharged earlier. Caloocan barracks named as the squadron rendezvous.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Philippine Cavalry
Wilber E. Wilder
United States Volunteers
Calbiocan
Troops Ordered to Philippines and China Relief Move
Secretary of War Miles and General Corbin authorize dispatch of regular troops to the Philippines to relieve volunteers. If needed they may be diverted to China. The force includes two battalions of infantry and cavalry units plus engineers and is to be shipped by rapid transport from San Francisco and New York.
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Washington
Wen
Miles
Corbin
War Department
3Rd Cavalry
San Francisco
New York
Scouting in Luzon Reports Heavy Casualties
Manila reports show 11 Americans killed and 16 wounded in the past week. Filipino deaths reach 960 with Americans held as prisoners later freed. Ambushes, raids, and punitive expeditions occur from Dadasg to Naie and in Panay with significant insurgent losses. Amnesty provisions influence ongoing operations and rebel concessions.
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Manila
Luzon
United States
Trming
Dadasg
Naie
3D Infantry
Rio Grande
Antigua
Death of Capt. Robert B Huston In Manila Typhoid Fever
Gen. MacArthur dispatch from Manila reports Capt. Robert B Huston of the 47th United States Infantry died of typhoid fever in Manila on Friday. Born January 25, 1864 in Hamistor Ohio he joined from Guthrie, Oklahoma Territory and served in the Rough Riders during the Santiago campaign. He later held ranks as major of volunteers and captain of the 47th Infantry.
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Washington
MacArthur
Manila
Sucanlay
Robert Bb. Huston
United States Infantry
Huston
Hamistor
Guthrie
OG. T
Catain
Rough Riders
Santiago
Indi
47Th Infantry
Queen Brings New Word on Muir Glacier Damage
Tacoma report notes the steamer Queen from Alaska confirms further disintegration of the Muir glacier. The surrounding sea is filled with ice blocks making close inspection by observers impossible to gauge the extent of damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Queen
Alaska
Muir
Ita
Assault by Boers Fights Rattle South Africa Front
London reports from Pretoria describe July 4 battles near the capital as Lieut. Rundle and a patrol were captured by Boer forces. Buller’s line restored to Mecheberg, and 2,631 arms delivered to Gen. Barton. Kruger insists on continuing the fight as De Wet mobilizes in the mountains.
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London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Lieut
Rundle
Greylingstadt
Natal
Heidelberz
Gen. Barton
Sierksdorp
Krugersdorp
Potchefstroom
Transvaal
de Wet
Daily Telegraph
Laurenco Marques
Kruger
Watervnlander
Reitz
Conan Doyle
British Medical Journal
Moenfontein Din
Devle
Paget
War Office
Tretoria
Pleisirfontein
Feenw Kap
Bronerfontein
Ando
Mlanaw Nepige
Bethlehem
Steyn
Veede
Buller
Meicheberg
Sigrhiting
Brabant
Dornberg
Senakal
Winburg
Col. Mahon
Hintton
Broukerspruit
Limmer
Atustonburg
Strathcona
Ender Lieur Anderson
Standerton
Gazaland
Salt and grace lift the soul to holy life in Talmage talk
In a sermon preached abroad, Dr. Talmage compares grace to salt, a vital, abundant force. He argues salt-like grace awakens body and mind, cures spiritual ills, and strengthens faith, citing biblical imagery and examples like Bunyan Newton and Summerfield.
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Dr. Talmage
Norway
Christ
Tiberias
Alhambra
St. Peter's
Solomon
Tyndal
Harvey
David
Jesus
Tle
Sharon
Grace
John Bunyan
John Newton
John Summerfield
Patent Office reports record patents and fees rise
The Patent Office in Washington reports a fiscal year with receipts up by 1,338.22 and patents totaling 26,540, a record. Increases in trademarks and labels are noted and the Commissioner urges building a new, dedicated office to house the patent office.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Patent Office
Sycretoun
Two Black men fatally harmed in April incident
July 8 report notes that Sim Parker and Rel McSwayne, both Black, died in a related incident. Frank C. Parnell was fatally harmed in a separate event described as a fish manner. Riven absolution given according to Catholic rites.
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Fayril
A. la
Sim
Parker
Rel McSwayne
Aera
Frank C. Parnell
Salt of Christ the Gospel Antiseptic Sermon Theme
A religious sermon extols the “salt” of Christ’s gospel as a preservative for homes and society. The speaker warns of hardship for Christians, invokes wartime memories, and uses a story of the Marquis of Lorne and companions meeting a bicycle dealer to illustrate thrift and moral instruction.
Africa as the metropolis of song birds
Metropolia of Song Birds notes Africa may fairly claim the metropolis of song birds. Capt G E Shelley, an English ornithologist, highlights Africa as the winter home for many attractive small birds from northern Europe, including the nightingale and the swallow, with numerous Warblers and other beautiful African species.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Metropolia
G. E. Shelley
Africa
Europe
Eloped Couple Entry Haunts Ex-Auditor Son’s Family
Will F. Wood formerly tied to the Pearl Bryan murder eloped with Blanche Daily aged 18 daughter of ex-Auditor A C Daily. The ceremony happened in Danville New Jersey after Wood traveled from Lebanon Indiana with Daily opposing parents. Police pursued the couple as Daily aimed to intercept them. Wood later served in the Navy at Santiago and returned to social prominence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lebanon
Ind
Will F.wood
Pearl Bryan
Newport
Blanche
State
A. C. Daily
Wood
Lansing
Mich
Danville
Miss Daily
D. M. Wood
Gas main breaks near Fatl Creek in Indianapolis
A natural gas main owned by Indianapolis Gas Co. ruptured below Fatl Creek near Monon tracks. A northbound freight engine ignited the gas, creating a 40 foot flame column as the train passed. No cars burned and all but one brakeman escaped unharmed. the break was not repaired for hours.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Indianapolis Gas Co. Save Way
Fatl Creek
Monon
Searecely
Indiana Social Democratic Party Holds First State Convention
In Indianapolis in July 97 the first Indiana state convention of the social democratic party convened with 45 representatives. The leaders' slate lists John W. Kelly for governor, Neal for lieutenant governor, Rowley for secretary of state, Rummer for treasurer, and Hugo Miller for auditor, with Ter ree as the Terre Haute pick.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
Indiana
Social Democratic Party
John W. Kelly
Marion
Neal
Tongue Torn in Two by Toy Pistol Incident
An 11 year old boy named Clark, in Bedford Indiana, during July 4 celebrations, placed a toy pistol cap in his mouth and pulled the trigger. The cap exploded and tore his tongue in two from end to end requiring 41 stitches to reattach.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Ind
Clark
Ossian Woman Driven to Lament Parade After Loss
Mrs. John Brannigan of Ossian mourns the death of her year old child. Grief appears to unbalance her mind as she paraded Ossian streets Sunday night praying loudly and was later found seven miles away in the countryside.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wabash
Ind
John Brannigan
Ossian
Carpenter Harry Smith Found Dead in Bed
Harry Smith a well known carpenter and contractor of Garrett was found dead in bed by his wife who had prepared breakfast. He retired in his usual health and death was probably due to smothering as his head was buried in the pillows.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Auburn
Harry Smith
Garrett
Receiver Appointed for Muncie Enterprise Store Property
Charles H. H. Church acting as cashier of Delaware County National Bank named receiver for the Muncie property of the Enterprise Store Co of Detroit. He posted a 20000 bond. Appointment follows an appeal by Titus Herman Robert Hutzel and B A Casmire.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Muncie, Ind
Charles HH. Church
Delaware County National Bank
Muncie
Enterprise Store Co
Detroit
Titus Herman
Robert Hutzel
B. A. Casmire
West Point Cadets Appointed From Indiana
Washington lists cadets appointed last week under new legislation including William R. Scott of Indianapolis and Harry Pades of Tipton as alternates for West Point.
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Washington
West Point
William R. Scott
Indianapolis
Ind
Harry Pades
Tipton
Ex Deputy Auditor Ferris Convicted in False Claim Case
Shelbyville Indiana July 8 ex deputy county auditor John Ferris found guilty of presenting a false claim against Shelby County. He was sentenced to serve one to fourteen years in prison and his request for a new trial was denied.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shelbyville
Ind
John Ferris
Shelby’ County
Woman Burned to Death in Coal Oil Can Explosion
Mrs John Kruse wife of a young farmer near Auburn Indiana was fatally burned when a coal oil can exploded as she lit a fire The blast saturated her clothing and scorched her body from head to feet The fire spread toward the barn and left only the waistband of her skirt on her body The tragedy occurred near Auburn Indiana on July 6 and left no children.
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Auburn
Ind
John Kruse
Here
Young man found dead with throat cut near Ledford Ind
Frank Lantz 23 was found with his throat cut in the stable yard at his mother's home four miles south of Ledford Ind He had drawn money from Perry Mathews Buskirk quarry and taken it to his mother as usual Police believe he was murdered His father Chris Lantz was killed five years earlier by a young man named Cline who served time in Jeffersonville prison for the crime
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Jesus
Washington
Imeaven
Ledford
Ind
Frank Lantz
Perry Mathews
Jefersonville
Lantz
Chivcaro
First National Convention of Anti Imperialist League Set
The executive committee notifies Indianapolis that the first national convention will take place August 15 and 16 with speeches by T. Roosevelt, T. B. Boutwell, Bishop Spaulding, Carl Schurz, and Andrew Carnegie. Delegates expected around 1,100. William A. Mize of Chicago is national secretary.
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Tindianapolis
American Anti-Imperialist League
Tourke T'Ockran
New York
Exfiev
Boutwell
Massachusetts
Bishop Spaulding
Peoria
Carl Schurz
Andrew Carnegie
League
William A. Mize
Chicago
Tragic Fire Claims Four Year Old In Muncie
Cyrus Laughlin four years old, son of Homer Laughlin a glass worker, burned to death in the rear of his home while neighborhood children played camping out. A string tick was emptied in the area and Cyrus reportedly struck a match, causing straw to ignite. The door locked trapping him and rescuers arrived too late.
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Muncie. Ind
Cyrus
Homer Laughlin
Tragic Carriage Crash Near Flora Kills Blicenstaff Family
A carriage carrying Noah Blicenstaff his wife and three children was struck by a switch engine near Flora Indiana returning from a Fourth of July celebration. A 6 year old boy and a 1 year old child were killed and a 23 year old child injured with life threatening injuries.
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Flora
Ind
Noah Blicenstaf
Logansport
Catter
Mr. Blicenstaff
Biicenstalls
Tragic duel at Arnold Hotel in Richmond kills father and daughter
In Richmond Indiana a 50 year old baker Nathan Lockwood attacked his 17 year old daughter Bessie in their hotel rooms. Authorities believe mental derangement led him to cut her throat and then shoot himself in the Arnold hotel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Richmond
Ind
Nathan Lockwood
Bessie
Lockwood
Arnold Hotel
Lebanon man arrested after threat against salesman and son in law
Indianapolis July 7 R A Conner of Lebanon connected with the state statistician s office heavily armed himself and went hunting for J red W Day a traveling salesman and his son in law who he claims has alienated the affections of his wife. Mr Conner was arrested before he could wreak harm upon any one.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Indianapolis
Ind
R. A. Conner
Lebanon
State Statistician’s
J*red W. Day
Soldier sues over bruised pride and broken ribs in Sum mitville
Calvin Koons of Summitville sues George and Lemuel Lookout for 1600 dollars in damages claiming an assault after a quarrel over a dime. Koons says three ribs were broken and notes the Lookouts had paid fines for assault and battery.
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Anderson
Ind
Calvin Koons
Summitville
George
Lemuel Lookout
Koons
Vevay Wharfboat Cut Over Alleged Rights Infringement
Madison Indiana July 7 The marshal acting under city authority cut lines and set a wharfboat at Pratt and Campbell’s wharf at the location for alleged infringement of the rights of another wharf company holding the franchise.
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Madison
Ind
Vevay
Pratt & Campbell
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