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Newspaper
Potosi Journal
Location
Potosi, Missouri, United States of America
Date
Aug 01, 1900
Page
2
Japan's Population Surpasses Forty Six Million Claim
A government report states Japan has 46,000,000 people. The figure highlights the size of the nation and suggests notable demographic implications.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Special delivery stamp surge in U S post office sales
The text notes the United States post office department sold 52,000,000 special delivery stamps in the last fiscal year, highlighting their status as a relatively new item and reflecting the era's quickened pace in communication.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Uncle Sam's Post Office Department
German scientist estimates Earth weight at 11 trillion pounds
A German scientist claims the earth weighs about 11,913,900 trillion pounds with slight possible variance. A German society offers a prize for safe electric railway designs reaching 125 mph, noting the easy creation but difficulty of practical implementation.
Tientsin Liver Pool of North China Port of Entry for Peking
Tientsin is a busy trading center at the Wei Ho river junction with the Grand canal. About 600 to 700 vessels enter the harbor annually and the import trade totals around 33 million dollars each year. It serves as the port of entry for Peking.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tientsin
Liverpool
China
Weing
Wei-Ho River
Grand Canal
Peking
Parliament grants liberal allowances to royal women
The English parliament provides yearly stipends to royal women. A queen dowager receives 300000 dollars, a dowager Princess of Wales 200000, other widows of royal princes 20000, and the grand duchess of Mecklenburg-Strelitz, granddaughter of George III, 15000 dollars annually.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wales
Mecklenburg-Strelitz
George 111
Newspaper Beauty: A Contest of Travel and Wagered Grace
A columnist wryly notes the notion of “newspaper beauty” as a girl completes a 5,000 mile trek on a wager. The piece suggests appearance becomes a descriptor shaped by the story, even if the journey involved playful feats like handsprings or boxcar travel.
United States silk makers poised for top prize in Paris
Since 1889 American silk production has grown by 250 percent and reports from Paris suggest the U S silk exhibit may win a prize superior to the French display. The note credits American climate and brains for the broad range of achievements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Paris
Actress summering in Colorado kills enormous bear
An actress visiting Colorado reportedly killed an enormous bear after a tense standoff and the expenditure of several cartridges. The account, whether true or not, offers a diversion from typical crime tales and sensational rescue exploits by famous actresses of the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colorado
Wars Stimulate Geographic Knowledge Across Nations
The author argues that recent wars have broadened geographic awareness, naming the Philippines, South Africa, and China as examples. After two years, many readers now know these places well, consult maps, gazetteers, and encyclopedias, and discuss them confidently as if familiar all along.
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Philippines
South Africa
China
Silent Scotchman led BC with quiet resolve
Alexander Dunsmuir, premier of British Columbia, earned the nickname the Silent Scotchman for his disdain of public speaking and wordless tenure in the legislature. His father built vast coal fields in BC, amassing a fortune rivaled in Canada, while his son entered politics to defend those business interests from hostile legislation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
British Columbia
Alexander Dunsmuir
Canada
Dunsmuir
Safety of Chinese Residents in America Not Threatened
Reports from across the United States indicate no difference in treatment of Chinese residents after the Peking murders. Observers note no indignities or violence toward Chinese populations, arguing that American safety for Chinese is implied by the nation’s ideals and the very fact of living in America.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Peking
China
America
Torpedo Boats Off Portsmouth Prove Limited Use
Experiments with torpedo boats off Portsmouth England support naval opinion that such vessels have little practical value in major battles. They could not approach fortified posts within two miles without being spotted, even at slow speed, and would be quickly destroyed by heavy fire if unarmored.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Portsmouth
England
Assassination of King Humbert Shocks Europe
Monza reports King Humbert shot Sunday evening in Monza Italy. He died 40 minutes later. Angelo Bressi arrested. claim of guilt. Vittorio Emanuel III named heir, nephew of the duke of Aosta as potential regent. Paris and Rome mourn. official events canceled. flags at half mast. Pantheon to receive remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Monza
Italy
Humbert
Angelo Bressi
Prato
Tuscany
Rome
Victor Emanuel III
Duke of
Aosta
Helen of Orleans
Count
Paris
Europe
Dumbert
Pantheon
Trumbert
Giorano
M. Delcasse
Loubet
Sorbonne
Persia
L’eclair
Messages From President and Secretary on King Humbert Death
Washington July 31. The Department of State released condolences to Italy for King Humbert's death and to Baron Fava the Italian ambassador. The messages express sincere sympathy in this hour of bereavement and note the president’s personal sympathy for Vittorio Emanuele and the Italian nation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Vittorio Emmanuele Fernandino Maria Gennaro
Italy
Humbert
Ile
Paris
Leubet
Count Ternielli-Brusati di Vergans
Palace of the Elysee
Loubet
Indy
Marguerite
Washington
Department of State
Vittorio Emanuela
William McKinley
Baron Fava
Wis Excellency
Octagon
Seabright
N. J
Death of King Humbert Reported by Italian Embassy
Official Italian statement from London cites the assassination of King Humbert at Monza as the cause of death. It notes King Victor Emmanuel III, currently off Greece, is returning to the kingdom. Signed Visconti Venosta.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Humbert
King Humbert
Monza
Victor Emmanual
Greece
Visconti Venosta
British Reaction to King Humbert Assassination
London reports deep sympathy and horror at King Humbert's death with Queen Victoria sending condolences to Queen Margherita. The piece notes Italian ministers supported Britain during the South African war and mentions anarchist literature after Lipido's release, linking leniency to the act. Diplomatic visits to the Italian embassy follow the news, among early callers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Humbett
Great Britain
Europe
England
Victoria
Margherita
Lipido
Prince of Wales
Belgium
Slambert
Prince of Wales Honors Lost Personal Friend
The Prince of Wales expressed keen regret at the loss of a personal friend, conveying solemnity and tribute in a brief statement. The remark underscored the intimate ties and appreciation the royal figure held for the late associate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince of Wales
New Regime in Italy Sparks Oaths and Reactions
Rome reports a nationwide oath of fidelity to the new king, with extreme left deputies denouncing the crime. Cardinals discuss funeral conduct, guards crack down on suspected conspirators, and Vatican relations strain as Queen Margherita receives condolences from global leaders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rome
Mar. Rampella
Tose
Savoy
Victor
Orean Avanti
Vatican
Margherite
Court of Inquiry Ordered After Camp Lincoln Explosion
Springfield IU July 31 A court of inquiry was ordered by Col Young of the First Cavalry Mingis National Guard and Camp Lincoln commander to determine who caused the premature discharge of the evening sun Sunday injuring ten men. The court met and adjourned. witnesses to be examined. Friction or a lighted cigarette near spilled powder at the cannon mouth are considered possible causes. Corporal Charles Balsley is gravely ill and may not survive. Private Jesse Ruperts is critical. Private Albert Stevens worse but hopeful if infection is checked. Private Sharp is out of danger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Springfield
Col Young
First Cavalry
Mingis National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Charles Balsley
Jesse Ruperts
Albert Stevens
Sharp
Reverend William Dexter Wilson Dies in Syracuse at 1816 Birth Era
Rev. William Dexter Wilson D D LL D of Syracuse died at his son's home after old age. Born in Stoddard New Hampshire in 1816 he graduated from Harvard Divinity School in 1838. He preached Unitarianism briefly before joining the Episcopal Church and served as Geneva College professor from 1850 to 1868. He then became registrar at Cornell University and professor of moral philosophy, later emeritus professor and head of St Andrews Divinity School in Syracuse since 1886.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
N. Y
William Dexter Wilson
Stoddard
N. H
Starvard Divinity School
Episcopal Church
Geneva College
Hobart
Andrew D. White
Cornell University
Cornell
St. Andrews Divinity School
Steamer Rovie Brings 140 Livestock to New York
The vessel arrived from Liverpool with 36 stallions and 104 sheep. They will be shipped to a stock farm in Illinois for breeding purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Rovie
Liverpool
Illinois
Missouri items condensed with wide range of events
Warrensburg to pave streets with vitrified brick. Noel dairy co op to run roller mills. 1300 tons coal burned in Grundy county sheds. Marshall reports five miles of macadam and asphalt streets in two years. St Joseph to rise a grand hotel. Dr E A Griveand found dead in St Louis office from smoking. Masonic cornerstone at Milan August 9. Ex Gov Francis sails for Paris August 15 for St Louis fair. Harlem post office discontinued mail to Kansas City. Palmyra mad dog scare with several bites and killings. South St Joseph elopement of Halstead and Hughes. Palmyra insane women committed to St Joseph asylum. Ozark ore mill startup excites mining district. Mrs Elizabeth Wood killed by train near Swope Park. Virgie Hudson dragged by negro but escaped. Doniphan no negro population noted. St Joseph library plans approved at 100000. Grace Collinworth causes husband arrest in Nebraska. Maple Leaf murderers identified as Speth and Spielman. Minnie Taylor killed by Missouri Pacific train near Lamar. Nodaway wife and son reach Alaska in open boat. Mamie Spencer poisons herself after lover’s absence. Daniel Baum reports 71 bushels oat yield. Barry county old settlers’ reunion draws crowds. Col James Edwards zinc ore claim in Doniphan. John Beam killed by lightning near Santa Fe. Walter Casteel elopes with Gertha Long. married in Troy. Missouri militia camp costs 13500, 6000 for transport.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshall
New York
Kansas City
St. Joseph
E. A. Griveand
St. Louis
Masonic
Milan
David R. Francis
Paris
Harlem
Palmyra
South St. Joseph
John Halstead
Mabel T Hughes
Francis McMasters
Miss Bird
St. Joseph Asylum
Elizabeth Wood
Kansas City Southern
Swope Park
Doniphan
St. Joseph's
Grace Collinworth
John P. Collinworth
Tlastings
Neb
Stephen Burns
Savannah
HH. Speth
Guy Spielman
Prattsville
Wis
Minnie Taylor
Missouri Pacific
Lamar
Mamie Spencer
Daniel Baum
Pertia County
Barry County
Old Settlers
Jenkins
Benton
Joseph Flory
James Edwards
Ripley
John C. Beam
Santa Fe
Walter Casteel
Casteel
Bertha Long
Troy
Kaw
Missouri Militia
Springfield
Legations Held Against Chinese Attack at Pekin
Reports from Pekin dated July 15 state the legations in Tien Tsin are holding out after a night assault on July 1 where Chinese troops were led into a trap by American and British forces, about a thousand Chinese died, and bombardment intensified with General Ma among the dead. A courier brought the advices via Shanghai.
Berlin dispatch on Tien Tsin legation fate and Cordes
The German consulate at Tien Tsin reports from Pekin that Cordes’s condition improved by July 19 and that the legation’s guards suffered 10 killed and 14 wounded. Chinese troops attacked until July 16, houses were damaged, and relief troops are urgently needed. Baron Von Ketteler’s body reportedly buried by the Chinese government. Cordes, second interpreter, wounded but escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Tien Tsin
Foreign Office
Legation
Pekin
Cordes
Baron von Ketteler
Baron von Whetteler
Foreign Ministers as Hostages in Pekin Crisis
Reports from London and Shanghai discuss the Chinese government holding foreign ministers as hostages amid threats to advance on Pekin. Claims allege officials publicly call the ministers hostages, with fate tied to Western decisions. News notes officials and missionaries reportedly alive, and Li Hung Chang seen pushing a pardon proclamation for disbanding Boxers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Far East
Pekin
Nome
Favin
Nankin
Prince Custani
Legation
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Woo Sung
Kian-Guan
Li Wong Chang
Chi- Li
Consul Fowler Reports Chinese Attacks Near Tianjin
Washington dispatch from Consul Fowler cites a July 21 German report noting ten dead and twelve injured in German forces near Tien-Tsin, with legations shelled by ten Chinese battalions from June 20 to July 17. The Japanese legation reports renewed shelling, while other foreign locations report dwindling enemy strength and limited ammunition. The emperor and empress are reported in Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Mer. Fowler
Che Foo
Powder Sts
Tien ‘Tsin
Aston von Ketteler
Tiensin
Sith
Pekin
Dispatch on MacDonald welcome message confirms dispatch
London reports Sir Claude MacDonald’s ciphered welcome dispatch dated Fekin July 71 accepted to dispel doubts on genuineness. Transmission error hides wounded count. David Oliphant and Warren noted as student interpreters. No new legations listed. British minister may think authorities know all. A Vien Trin note claims British and American forces prepare to advance within 45 hours.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Claude MacDonald
Fekin
David Oliphant
Warren
Vien Trin
Boers Surrender Unconditional at Caledon Valley
July 31 Bloemfontein Gen Hunter accepted an unconditional surrender of all Boers in Caledon valley after Prinsloo tried to repudiate it. Ficksburg and Ladybrand commands yielded about 1,000 men with horses guns and wagons. Boers seen surrendering, others arriving, many to Nasunpoort or pending surrender, ending Free State forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bloemfontein
Hunter
Caledon Valley
Prinsioo
Nenter
Cronje
Ficksburg Commando
Ladybrand Commando
Prinsloo
Commandant Crowther
Nasunpoort
MacDonald
Marrismith
Wrede
Free State Army
Russian Forces Retreat From Mukden in Manchuria
The Russian general staff reports a serious Manchurian crisis with a revolt near Mukden. A Russian column retreated south to Daschizag after being surrounded near Ajasandsian. The Mukden railway line is destroyed and Chinese forces threaten key towns, while Russian detachments and garrisons face attacks and casualties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Petersburg
Manchuria
Mukden
Ajasandsian
Colwin
Daschizag
Telia
Dasehizeo
Tukshon
Sinjudshi
Jiaiefen
Sinjasureshi
Godun
Cause of the Collapse in Rebel Forces
Colon July 21 Surprised by a government victory, rebels suffered a breakdown due to leader ruptures and poor discipline. Rebels rushed government trenches, were met by heavy fire, and a grievous slaughter followed. Government officials direct corpse purification as purifying fires purify the city air.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Colon
Dozen Injured In Dayton Trolley Collision
A dozen persons were injured in a head on collision of Dayton and Niagara traction trolleys on a sharp curve. Railway officials allege tampering with electric signals caused the crash. Separately Phi Gamma Delta Fraternity at Niagara Falls closed a four day session. Officers elected include Rev James Oliver Wilson president and Dr William Christian treasurer. The fraternity granted a Seattle university charter for a new chapter.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dayton
Dayton and
Nenia
Ratiroad
Niagara Falls
N.Y
Phi Gamma Delt
James Oliver Wilson
New York
William Christian
Indianapolis
Fabius M. Clarke
New York City
Thi Gamma Delta
Myron J. Jones
Mansfield
University of Washington
Seattle
Wolcott Nominated Ambassador to Italy
Washington July 41 The president tendered the appointment of ambassador to Italy to former Massachusetts governor Roger Wolcott. The Italian government is asked if he would accept and no reply has been received. Wolcott is believed to be in France and the president has cable communication with him for an early answer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Italy
Roger Wolcott
Massachusetts
Wolcott
France
Allen's Foot Ease and Beeman's Gum Ad Snippet
An old classifieds style snippet advertises Allen's Foot Ease powder for foot comfort and Beeman's Pepsin Gum for digestion. It mentions sample offers and various dime-store sales channels. A light jab about labor and parrot rental is included from a Baltimore source and a Chicago Daily News quote about dyspepsia.
Hall's Catarrh Cure Sold Here Price 5e
An advertisement notes Hall's Catarrh Cure is taken internally with price five shillings. A Chicago Daily News mention implies a retired actor is naturally played out.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hall
Chicago Daily News
Like the Deadly Under Current Disease's Hidden Cause
The passage warns that a sudden mucous membrane weakness can establish disease in any organ including lungs head throat stomach or bowels. It emphasizes a single underlying cause behind varied illnesses.
Pe-ru-na Offered As Cure For Catarrh And Winter Ills
Advertisement extols Pe-ru-na as the sole remedy for catarrh and winter illnesses including pneumonia grip colds and fevers. The copy asserts the delicate pink membrane lining is weakened in winter and insists only Pe-ru-na can reach and cure the root cause rather than merely treating symptoms.
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