United States Prepares Rapid China Response After Pekin Outrages
Washington reports that the United States is technically at peace with China but will send troops to the scene of action as needed. Ten thousand soldiers are en route, with Cabinet discussions on force levels and a potential international convention. Secretary Root notes limited troop capacity and emphasizes no indemnity demands.
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United States
China
Pekin
Washington
Tien-Tin
Ficially
Holt
Cannon
House
Congress
Santiago
Athuiral Remey
Tlen-Teln
White House
Hoy
McKinley
Canton
War Department of
Fioldla
London
Berlin
Paria
Citi
Cuba
United Stater
Curtin
Nagasaki
Ninth Infantry
Wood
Engineers
Signal Corps
Root
Cuhon
Porto Thea
Hinl Uwntl
War Department
MacArthur
Philippines
Tien Tsin
Remey
Miles
Thiet
Liscum
Manila
McCalla
Newark
President McKinley Leaves Canton for Washington
President McKinley departed Canton at 4 50 PM in a special car attached to the regular Pennsylvania train. Secretary Cortelyou accompanied him. He will discuss the Chinese situation with his cabinet upon return and no troops for China have been decided.
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Canton
McKinley
Washington
Pennsylvania
Cortelyou
White House
China
Former Banker Guilty of Embezzlement and Deposits After Insolvency
Cilenco July 16 Former banker William A Paulsen president of Central Trust and fevings bank found guilty of embezzlement and receiving a deposit after insolvency The jury recommended that Paulsen pay a fine and be sentenced to the penitentiary.
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Cilenco
William A. Paulsen
Central Trust
Fevings Bank
Paulsen
Free Delivery Service Established in Homestead
Homestead Pennsylvania begins free delivery today as the regular office staff shift into new operations. Residents welcome the change and report relief with the institution of the system.
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Homestead
McGovern Beats Erne in Thrilling MSG Title Fight
In Madison Square Garden 14 060 spectators watched Terry McGovern of Brooklyn defeat Frank Erne of Buffalo to retain the world title. The bout was a relentless no quarter exchange with McGovern using a bulldog rush to overwhelm the lighter Erne who weighed 126 and a half pounds. McGovern dominated from the start and finished Erne in the third round when Erne’s mouth and nose bled and his defense collapsed, the knockout saved by Erne’s seconds throwing up the sponge.
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Erne
New York
Madison Square Garden
Terry McGovern
Brooklyn
Frank Erne
Buffalo
Bell
McGovern
Joe Walcott
Kid Lavigne
Walcott
Lavigne
Wfe
Ernes
Terry
MelGovern
Ernc
Damask
Eric
National Convention Opens for Republican Club
St Paul July 14 delegates numbering about 1500 to 1600 prepare for the national convention of the League of Republican clubs. Sessions are in the Auditorium with Colonel George Stone of California presiding and United States Senator Davis to preside during the opening program. Governor Roosevelt expected in early for the opening. Governor Roosevelt of New York to address the assembly.
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St. Paul
League of Republican Club
Beeween
Sessons
Hoosevelt
George Stone
California
League
Pearson
United States
Davis
Welpon
Theodore Rooswell
New York
Welnoeday
Canes of Cholera in India Famine Districts
The governor reports 64,276 cholera cases in famine districts for the week ending July 7, with 6,474 deaths. In the native plates there were 0,956 cases and 5,800 deaths. Total deaths in the rebel liste reach 4,870.
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London
Jvly Wi
Hom
Bey Owiographe
Grate Tor Intia Chet
Christian Endeavor World Convention Draws Thousands
About 2000 people attended the Christian Endeavor convention at Alexandria place grounds in London. Speakers included Rev. Charles M. Sheldon and Rev. George C. Lorimer. Father Clark received an ovation. Missionary meetings and a Wednesday rally were planned with Ambasssador Choate to speak.
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London
Christian Endeavor
Alexandria Place
Marques
Charles M. Sheldon
Toneka, Kan
George C. Lorimer
Boston
Clark
Young People’s Society of Christian Endeavor
Lorimer
D. 8. Eddy
Auburn
India
Ambassador Choate
Clarence Eberson
Robert F. Y. Pierce
Pennsylvania
Endeavor
Chester
United States
Kentucky
Havre
Canon Richards
Cannda
Krke
Corn Slumps as Heavy Rains Reach Midwest
New York reports a corn decline of several cents as rains end a drought across corn states. Traders dumped large blocks, hoping to exit without loss, with total NY activity about 325 000 bushels. September corn sank from 40 45 to 45 7 at midday before partial recovery. Shippers bought heavily on the decline, taking over 210 loads of shorts in a single day.
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New York
Timne
Hearst Urges Public Support for Deva President Bid
W R Hearst, president of the National Association of Tymocratic lila, addressed a club to publicly ratify the nomination of William Jennings Bryan for president and Kievensen for vice president. He attacks the Republican party and urges patriotic citizens to unite to preserve the republic’s institutions.
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New York
W. R. Hearst
National Association of Tymocratic Lila
Wiliam Jouning Deva
Kievensen
Addres
Unclear Ocean Voyage Logs With Mixed City Names
Fragmentary OCR text lists multiple cities and ships in July with arrivals and sailings between New York, Rotterdam, Cherbourg, Antwerp, and Plymouth. The garbled lines mention vessels Seegia Liver seal Manitou and others, with ports including Amsterdam and Bremen, suggesting a shipping record or passenger list fragment.
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New York
Seegia
Liverseal
Manitou
Tamlon
Ethiopia
Glossaw
Clearet
Maria Theresa
Bremen
Catskill Italians Celebrate Gala Italian Day
Catskill residents observe a festival day for Italian heritage with traditional customs. The Italian colony marks the Carmel festival in line with old country practices, celebrating community and culture in Catskill.
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Catskill
Americans Sweep Prizes in Exposition Track Events
In Parha July 14 the American athletes won sixteen of twenty one champion contests over three days at the exposition, taking six firsts in today’s events including the 200 metres hurdles standing high jump and the hop, step and jump. Walter Tewkesbury and others led U Penn and NY Athletic Club members to notable victories amid a strong British showing.
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Parla
America
Tysoe
A. C. Kraenallen
University of Pennsylvania
N. G. Pritchard
Indiana
Walter Tt.Tewkesbury
Wray Ewes
New York Athletic Club
T. K. Baxter
Richard Sheldon
Rwry'a
Prinston
Syracuse
Connelly
Boston
A. E L. Tysoe
Cregan
Princeton University
David C. Hall
Brown University
Wray Ewry
J. K. Baxter
Garrett
Princeton
Ewry
Baxter
Tourcibouef
Rimmer
Bennett
Ene- Weh
Robinson
Flanagan
Hare
McCracken
Weather and Warship Requests Dominate Morning News
Thunder storms move through, cooler air follows. Washington gears up for China crisis with calls to build more warships. American athletes excel at Paria meet as local courts report routines and a late curfew question dominates civic focus.
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Washington
China
Paria
Rene
False fire alarm spurts from box 22 near hotel area
A false alarm was turned in about 2 0 o clock this morning from fire box 22. Three vandals were seen running away from the box by three hotel bell boys.
Pension grants listed for Samuel Folk and John Davia in Pennsylvania
July 1 reports pensions awarded to Samuel Folk of Kootwtown Lusemne Chartwell V Hallatoad Scranton and to John Davia of Scranton for amounts of 4 and 98 dollars respectively, under Washington dispatch.
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Washington
Samuel Folk
Kootwtown
Lusemne
Chartwell V
Hallatoad
Scranton
John Davia
Weeder Wins Seventh Round Decision in Altoona Bout
Jimmy Weeder of Altoona Pennsylvania defeats Jack MaKeover of Williamstown Virginia by decision in the seventh round of a hot boxing bout held tonight in Youngstown.
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Youngstown
Jimmy Weeder
Altoona
Jack MaKeover
Williamstown
Powers Trial in Kentucky Room Sees Signatures and Telegrams
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 16 the Caleb Powers trial resumed with a signed letter stating the task force is now ready to end the affair. Barboursville telegraph telegrams from Powers to county captains discuss organizing an excursion of mountain men to Frankfort. The defense objects to the telegrams as evidence. Mrs Anderson testifies some messages were tampered with during January and February. Henry Kelly, Frankfort Postal Telegraph manager, identified telegrams sent via his office.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Gorbel
Taylor
Barbouraville
Powers
Barboursville
Frankfort
Anderson
Coulton
Henry Kelly
Cloudburst in Texas Claims Fifteen Lives
A cloudburst in Coleman Texas today left fifteen known dead and ten bodies recovered. Only two victims identified so far: Joseph Spath a leading local merchant and John Fu leisstine. Authorities continue search and identification efforts as residents cope with the disaster.
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Coleman
Tex
Heat Wave Grips London With Prostrations and Work Halts
London records a blistering July day with the thermometer reaching 112 degrees Fahrenheit in the sun and 61 in the shade. Heat prostrations rise as officials report fatalities and many outdoor jobs are suspended to spare workers.
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London
Lomi
Damt
Amalgamated Scale Signed for Five Mile Run
A formal accord was reached on a five mile run in the southern city as plans move forward. Officials expect improvements in the rail line by the end of next month with a shift in activity anticipated once the work begins.
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Pittehong
Daly
Jared Clatlin
Corporations Chartered In Various Cities
A list of newly chartered firms including Democratic Potiiching creation in Cowdersport Nagareth Nagareth Realty Company with capital around 70000 and Chekit Locationie works in Erie Cape Mal 14000.
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Harritorg
Jaly
Ie Wood
State Department
Democratic Potiiching Eereation
Cowdersport
Quantal Fe
Latemy Realty Company
Nagareth
Capital
Chekit Locationie Works
Iattsbury
Eppitel
Kine Macket Company
Erie
Cape Mal
Governor Reappoints State Officials Amid Changes
Governor Stone announces reappointments in Hacksburg on July 14 including John Vaughin of Pittsburg and J Willid Martin of Philadelphia as examiners of expert accountants. B Atillwell of Senate and John Hamburger of Erie join the state fair commission.
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Hacksburg
Call for warships as Shanghai warns of foreign uprising
Telegrams from Shanghai and Chefoo report a deteriorating crisis with threats to fire oil tanks and massed Chinese male populations in three provinces near Pekin. Consuls urge more warships as Boxers threaten New Chwang while Europeans brace for possible September advance. A London report notes fears of a general anti foreign uprising if Tien Tsin is defeated.
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Shanghai
Chefoo
Tien Tsin
London
Pekin
Cheefoo
Pao Tung
Chin
China
New Chwang
Arthur
Ching Hong Po
Grand Canal
Washington hears grim news on Pekin ministers
In Washington July 16 foreign representatives believe Chinese ministers and officials in Pekin have been wiped out with no official confirmation. Wu, China’s minister, disputes cable reports of killings and notes information is scarce as communications are suspended.
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Washington
Pekin
China
Bheng
Bharghal
Hut
Sheng
Mr. Wu
Bhenge
Governor appoints Tucker to port post in Philadelphia
Harrisburg July 1 Governor Stone re assigns William H Tucker of Philadelphia to oversee the port of Philadelphia as master warden.
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Governor Stone
William H. Tucker
Philadelphia
Mater Wanten
Port of
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John Fuleisstine
Associated Press
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