Wholesale massacre rumors at Pekin spark global alarm
Reports from Shanghai and London recount killings of ministers at Pekin and murder of Baron Von Ketteler. Tokyo and European capitals weigh military response as Empress and emperor are said confined in the palace and Prince Tuan governs.
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Apeociated
London
Fromhanghai
Baron von Ketteler
Moukden
New Chwang
Prince Tuan
Legation
Tien Tsin
Cawnpore
Uttle
Japan
Far East
Paris
Pekin
Shanghai
Pei Ho
Russia
Saia
Yokojima
Massave
Tresent
Sefihor Galhardo
Great Britain
Sir Claude MacDonald
France
IM_ Pichon
Germany
Rutsiz—M_ De Giers
Italy
Marquis Raggi
Austria
Baron C. de Waklhorn
Spain
Sefior D. Cologan
United States
Edward Conger
Baron Niehl
Belgium
M. Joostens
Holland
Mr. Kuehel
Associated Frees
Washington, D. C
Hay
Goodnow
Robert Hart
Custonm
Cannon
Chang
Hong Kong
Ia Hung Chang
Shanghan
Admiral Seymour
Tien Tein
Seymour
Empress
Gootnow
McWade
Canton
Gootinow
Emperor
Striking Transit Factions Reach Citywide Agreement
In St Louis, officials announce that the St Louis Transit Company and the Blrikers grievance committees have ended the strike. Workers question the authority of the ending agreement, saying the committee lacked final power to call off the walkout. A 3 pm meeting is set to discuss the pact urged by Federation of Labor head Gompers during his visit.
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Louie St Cat
Associated Press
St. Lows
Brent
St. Louis Transit Company
Blrikers
Arlevance Committee
Gompers
Federation of Labor
St. Louis
Whitake
Transit Company
Chateyand
Monetary League Holds Second Day Session in Kansas City
The Monetary League’s second day in Kansas City drew a light audience as B. F. Heath of North Carolina read the panel denouncing Imperialism and materialism. Charles A. Towne was introduced as next vice president and spoke on Republican incongruities on the money question, arguing the party bears responsibility for the greenback.
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Towee Maken Adaroas
Prosa
Kansas Ly, Mo
Monetary League
B. F. Heath
North Carolina
Bryan and
Towne
Yon
Charles A. Towne
Republican Party
Greenback
Jasnes
Thenuh- Hiern Party
Liew Party
Roosevelt Hosts Rough Riders in Oklahoma City Greeting
Governor Roosevelt met with General Metcalf and Paul Morton in Oklahoma City as 15 000 residents and 10 000 visitors gathered. A civic parade honored the Rough Riders with Governor Barnes delivering the territorial welcome and Roosevelt delivering the day’s address.
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Roosavsit
Heavien U
Rough Riders
Associated
Olahoma City
Roosevelt
General Metcalf
Paul Morton
Bryan urged to adopt explicit silver plank by allies
A telegram from Albert J Barr and others urged W. J. Bryan of Lincoln to reaffirm the Chicago platform with new planks on trusts and imperialism. They claimed the convention is controlled by his friends and warned the platform would ensure victory. no reply had been received by late afternoon.
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Baile
Abéver
Albert J Barr
Pittsburg Post
Charles W Knepp
Louis Republican
Clark Moncell
Awenta Constiiution
Cincinnati Enqquirer
Hoboken Fire Death Toll Reaches Eighty One
Up to 1 PM the Hoboken dock fire death toll stood at 81 with 46 identified. Thousands gathered as bodies were brought from the river and searchers and wrecking firms labored to recover more remains and salvage property. Mayor Bagann threatens prosecutions for captains who refused to aid lives.
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Hoboken
Associated Preas
New York
Death of Baasen in Minneapolis Tram Accident
Jury finds Alexander Baasen died after being thrown beneath a streetcar wheel. Investigation shows no fault by the Winnebago Traction Company or its employees. The exact cause remains under inquiry with no charges filed.
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Mary Kab
Will Honor His Memory in Open Court
Sebago Bar Association to act on death of J H Merritt with a session in the circuit court room a week from Saturday. A committee including Charles Barber Colonel Gaby Bouck and Judge A H Goss will draft resolutions of sympathy and respect for presentation at the meeting.
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Sebago Bar Association
J .M. Merritt
Winnebago Bar Association
Circuit Court Room
J. H. Merritf
Charles Barber
Gaby Bouck
A. H. Goss
Bar Association
Association
Chares Barber
Committee On Resolutions
German Emperor vows vengeance as China crisis escalates
Berlin dispatch reports Emperor exposes war aims after the murder of German minister von Ketteler and missionaries. He orders marine forces from Wilhelmshaven toward China, declaring the German flag will dictate peace from Pekin and praising marines for their conduct. A German expeditionary force of volunteers is to be formed.
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Associated Preas
Berlin
Wilhelmshaven
China
Germany
Baron von Keteteler
Pekin
Lokal Anzeiger
Marine Infantry
Far East
Sixth Excursion Arrives as Fourth of July Crowd Grows
The steamer Fashion reached the city with about seventy travelers from Berlin and Omro. It marks the sixth merchants excursion for trade welfare. The boat docked today and will sail back at five. With tomorrow's Fourth of July celebrations, crowds from the same points are expected. attendance today was fair.
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Yertin
Dhat
Berlin
Omro
Mon
General Snyman Captured Near Lydh enberg
A dispatch reports the capture of Boer commander General Snyman who led forces at Mafeking. The Associated Press notes Snyman was taken near Lydh enberg during the ongoing conflict.
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Horr
Associated Press
New York
Lydhenberg
Snyman
Heat Prostrations Sweep Chicago as Severe Day Struggles
In Chicago on July 3 a deadly heat wave brought one death and many heat-related incidents. A man named Humbac leaped into the river crying for rescue, Clark was found dead in a lodging house, and Samuel Swarsky and Dar oyneh were prostrated and rushed to the hospital. The weather stood at eighty four degrees with intense afternoon heat and several others suffered heat exhaustion.
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Associated Press
Chicago
Aidon
Weather Bureau
Humbac
Clark
Samuel Swarsky
Daroyneh
Towne Danforth compete for vice presidency in party fight
Delegates weigh Danforth and Towne as possible vice presidential nominees with Towne favored by Western and silver factions. Sulzer shows strength in the East while New York delegates stay quiet. Croker and Bryan allies back the ticket. Mayor Harrison backs Eliot Danforth as Illinois support shifts.
Calumet Harbor Resort Hosts Church Excursions
The Calumet Harbor region enjoyed delightful weather as the resort attracted numerous church group outings all week. A lengthy list of attendees from Oshkosh and nearby towns is noted among the visitors and guests at the hotel.
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Oubmesh Teepie
Landford
Finney
Calumet Harbor
Oshkosh
E. E. Stevens
J. M. Baker
W. Willis
Emily J. Woagiln
G. N. Hoagiin
Eq-gene Locke
Myrtle Thompson
Kittie Stevens
and Mia
D. Ji. Jones
Emil Stone
Vinland
Meadames Morgan
Clark
Hawthorne
Oscar Crary, Jr
Hale
G. R. Guatavuc
Mary Hodge
Marion Morgan
Reebe
Kether Reeve
Mire
A. Kell
Spokane
Wash
James Henry
Cetar Rapids
Towa
R. TL. Clark
W. F. Fannon
E. PD
Davis
A B. Bartlett
J. He Davis
A. Bowen
J. B. Brown
J. P. Hanwoth
Illuminated Bicycle Parade Featured on Fourth of July
Tee One on Fourth at Juip Rvesing Wii Ree o Novsiy describes a Fourth of July illuminated bicycle parade with promises of brilliant effects and originality. Wheelmen are urged to join, prizes total 5 93 and 12 in cash plus lamp saddle and bell. The procession starts 3 16 p m from West Irving Street, follows Main to Thirteenth, Oregon to Sixth, then back to Opera House Square for prize awards.
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Juip Rvesing Wii Ree
Decora- Mane
Irving Street
West Irving
Main Street
Thirteenth Street
Oregon Streey
Oregon Street
Sixth
South Main
Marin
Operas House Square
Wisconsin Delegation Boycotts Silver Rift in Hill Bid
Wisconsin delegates begin caucusing on the vice presidency with David B. Hill favored by some leaders but not yet decided. Mayor David S. Rose of Milwaukee elected chairman as factions debate the silver plank and platform. Final action postponed until tomorrow with western state support seen as crucial.
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David B. Il
Clancy
Wisconsin
George W. Peck
David B.hil
David S. Rose
Mal- Wweukee
T. Ryan
Waukeeha
D. I. Plumber
Oshkosh Crowds Expected for Fourth of July
Oshkosh anticipates large crowds for Independence Day as steamboats from Berlin Tustin Omro and other towns are booked to bring visitors. Delegations from Neenah Menasha and east shore towns are likely with trains at half rates from Manitowoc and special services by the Northwestern line and interurban road.
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Rome
Oshkosh
Neenah
Menasha
Thistle
Fashion
John Lynch
Berlin
Tustin
Omro
EU- Teka
Winneconne
Butte Des Morts
Cook & Brown Lame Company
Tgfl Carter
Wisconsin Central
Maniiowoc
Tusten
Waukau
Neenah and Menasha
Twin Cities
Fourth of July Prize Donations Named by Local Merchants
A list of July Fourth prize donations is published from local merchants. Items include a butter dish valued at $5, a rocking chair, a jardiniere stand, several boxes, and various in trade or cash contributions totaling multiple dollars. Names include RB Anger, Mrs Wyland, A Nemitz, A J O'Brien, William Konrad, Nesbitt & Mopper, Hay Hardware, and others.
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RB. Anger
Mrs. Wyland
A. Nemitz
A. J. O'Brien
Shire Sid
Yahia
Wiliam Konrad
Nesbitt & Mopper
Jardiniere
Hay Hardware Company
Woman's Exchange
J. A. Froehlich
Box Clears
Nelson & Scott
Neckria
Grass Twine Company
Matt. Hermann & Ernst
Oregon Clothing
Black Bros
F. Bolaw
A.B. Dye
Techlow & Ott
Star Clothing House
J. Manke
Fret R. Kirwin
Eos Simpron
Fight to modify platform at Kansas City convention
A heated push to alter the Chicago platform grows with labor from New York Pennsylvania Ohio Indiana Illinois and Wisconsin backing a 16 to 1 silver coinage stance. Bryan maintains support for the Chicago platform while Hill urges modification. Conference signals possible 16 to 1 declaration but no VP agreement reached.
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Associated Presa
Kansas City
Bryan
Chicago
New York
Pennsylvania
Ohio
Indiana
Ilinoia
Wisconsin
Hill
James K. Maguire
Syracuse
David B. Hill
Hills
New ‘York
Suit Over Boat Negligence Seeks 5000 In Fond du Lac
W W Neff, captain and owner of the steamer Evalyn, is defendant in a 5000 suit filed by Bert Fredericks’ parents. They claim negligence for not preventing a boy from going overboard and for failing to save him after being informed. The coroner’s jury blamed owner and crew. Evalyn is in Green Bay awaiting captain Neff’s statement.
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Fond du Lac
Neff
Evalyn
Bert Fredericks
Fredericka
Green Bay
Aule
J. H. Crawford
Police Orders for Fourth Fireworks Day Bridge Restriction
Assistant Chief Henry Dowling warns zero tolerance for revolvers during Foneth Fourth events. Police will close Mall Street Bridge to all traffic and pedestrians and build a fence at the Crawford dock entrance to prevent accidents from rotted timbers.
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Asy Hind
Main Street
Bridgson
Foneth
Henry Dowling
Mall Street Bridge
Crawford Dock
Sugar Refining Company Advances Sugar Prices
New York reports refiners raising refined sugar by one tenth of a cent per pound and raw sugar by one sixteenth of a cent amid daily market movement. The brief item notes weather and miscellaneous lines including forecasts and temperatures.
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New York
American Sugar Refining Company
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