Emperors Tomb Opening and Global News Highlights
The article notes the planned Thursday opening of German emperors’ tombs in Spires with Emperor William’s blessing. It mentions a floating post office for American soldiers in China, a Vienna to Maine betting run ending with francs won, Confederate veterans' groups and General Gordon’s attendance at a G A R encampment, and Viscount Woolsey’s critique of 40 000 troops as poorly led. It also covers Chicago Chinatown bowlers heading to China, a Chicago merchant’s murder inquiry, and Captain Carter seeking a pardon after a federal fraud sentence.
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D. Appleton & Co
William
Spires
China
Reavers
Legation
Ensermann
Trebiecke
Vienna
Maine
Viennese
Confederate Association of the Army of Tennesse
Confederate Veterans
New Orleans
J. B. Gordon
United Confederate Veterans
G. A. RB
Chisago
Woolsey
Aldershot
Chicago
Chinatown
San
America
Edwant Merrick
Wget Commission
Lin Aweond
Tx Suspertad
Oberlin M. Carter
Leavenworth
Kanes
di. Carter
J. Th Carter
Oakland
Trl
Apwnelw
Carter
Fight at Pekin Gates and Allied Entry Report
Pekin was attacked beginning August 15 as Japanese and Russians moved north of Tung Chow canal while Americans and British entered from the south. Japanese and Russians secured the north gates, Americans and British the south, with legations protected and ministers safe amid heavy casualties on both sides.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Tong Ghi
Tong Quien
Anfe
Berry
Washington
Barry
Gervrul Charlee
Taku
Anyant
Indiana
Ith
Allwell
Mekin
Laygae
Tokio
Adgg
Yamguchi
Tung Chow Canal
Thay Esotl
Huntish
Baker City events mix baseball game and church conference
The Baker City barbers and printers plan a September 2 baseball game with receipts going to St Elizabeth hospital. The Idaho Methodist Episcopal Church conference opens in Baker City August 20 with expected large attendance. Multiple local injuries and deaths are noted, including James M Thompson treated at Heppner after a severe accident, and several obituaries and incidents reported from the area.
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Barbers
Baker City
St. Elizabeth Hospital
James M. Thompson
Heppner
Loo
Oregon
Washington
Portland
Peter Bown
Bljucents
Thoreday
China
Bix Croud
Anna Charletts Nelson
Nedwon
Drheyrensbene
Sweden
United
Elinabeth Hospital
Wiseekoll
Mrs Pinkham’s Advice Service Helps Women for Thirty Years
Readers write to Mrs Pinkham in Lynn Massachusetts about her famous medicine. She offers confidential free advice based on traditional remedies that have aided many women. The letters describe women sharing how her guidance has supported them.
Wheat market report shows mixed prices in Chicago
The Wheat Market in Chicago reports fluctuating bids with buyers showing uneven demand. Prices for nearby contracts edge higher while longer term offers hold firm amid unsettled futures trading.
Wheat market falls to low end as flagging demand hits prices
Reported by J. L. Ray & Co. Chicago Board of Trade and New York Stock Exchange brokers on Aug 16. Wheat futures eased, with Liverpool at 5-10% lower and New York prices down to about 77 18. Large movement from flat ands continues, with weekly export showing about 3,100,000 bushels. Market closed near its low point amid signs of weak demand and shifting prices.
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J. L. Ray & Co
Chicago Board of Trade
New York Stock Exchange
Tod 'S
Dewet forces capture British troops in Delagoa Bay action
A Delagoa Bay report says General Dewet and his Boer force attacked the British, routed them, and captured about 4000. In Washington ArchibishChappelle notes investigations into church affairs in the Philippines amid rumors of his support for the pope and potential changes.
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Washington
Archibehop Chappelle
Philippines
Arehibehop Chappelle
Leo
Powers in Guilty Ex Secretary of State Sentenced
Georgetown Kentucky August 18 Powers charged as accessory to Governor Gobabel murder was found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment. Powers almost fainted when the verdict was read. The jury, composed of eight Choel Demounaie, three anti thoehel democrats, and one republican, reached a unanimous life verdict on a single ballot.
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Georgetown
Ang
Towers
Cioabel
Tony
Powers
Investigation Of Purist Fires In Western Forest Areas
Washington reports an ongoing study by the U S Department of Agriculture Forestry Division led by Prof C Crandall. The field work covers northern regions with Lodgepole pine and examines post fire reforestation and seedbed conditions, aiming to predict fire effects and guide future management.
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Washington
Barat
Department of Agriculture
Cranmedall
Poet Colline
Golo
Crandad
Opy
Deion
Arpmelen
York
Tbvcetivel
Utwate
Epplicationn
Elijotty Bey
Charvard
Yale
California
Berkeley
Siacidioril
Tyne
Sierra Forest
George B. Budworth
Dalton
Via Fierra
Califortuia
Aueh
Fourteen Arrested in Anarchist Plot Against McKinley
Fourteen anarchists, eleven Italians and three Austrians, were arrested en route from ships and detained by the immigration bureau. They allegedly plotted simultaneous attacks on President McKinley, with lots cast to choose the would be assassins. Secret Service and the Bureau of Investigation guard McKinley’s life in Washington and on travel.
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New York
Bureau of Immigration
McKinley
United States Secret Service
Acre
McKinner
Rafe
Oranhela
United State Secret Service
Foespalion Department
Washinton
the Provident
Washiningeton
Onder
Onder Constant Sup Voillanre
Liehant Arrert
Fowtyr
Secret Service
New Syston Inaugurated for Royal Protection
In Hamburg precautions for the Prince of Wales safety feature a new system of royal protection. The plan assigns a detective from each bureau to traveling royal parties, and Washington reports show public support shifts in the U S presidential race. McKinley leads among German American voters with Bryan supported by some anti McKinley factions.
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Syston
New York
Prince of Walen
Hamburg
London
MeKinley
Ameri
Bryan
McKinley
Campeen
Ryan
Adventiets and Mealing Cup Meeting at Baker City
The Adventiet denomination plans a large Cup meeting starting in September at Baker City with a ball measure vacant block west of the weathered Weatherty. Lectures on health will be delivered by Deabn for Win of the Speen Michigan and Laudeworth of Spokaie. Prominent ministers along the coast will attend and many will camp on the grounds during the event.
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Baker City
Nota Ph Yalelaane
Speen
Michigan
Ha. Laudeworth
Spokaie
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Pekin's Gates
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Remey
Pokin
War Department
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Delagoa Tay Age
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