Faith in China Wanes as Fraud Allegations Grow
Washington July 26 reports show no sign of improving Chinese position. Admiral Remey is vindicated against looting claims while Pekin communications raise doubt about China's good faith. Officials discuss possible shifts in U S policy if a grand Chinese fraud is proven.
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Wrashington
Iighteas
Admiral Skempff
Navy Department
Pekin
Wen
United States
Remey
Thon Tain
Adobe
Miles
Buttington
Tina
Washington
Thas
Kempit
Lilyie Beri
Joly
Juin
Imperial Chine Railway
Abe
Marinewegt
Cliboit
Agaly
Ieee Eiroletaneee
People Air Kore
Fighting Has Now Ceased Ministers Safe Alleged
A brief dispatch from Tokio dated July 24 reports a message from Shanghai claiming fighting has ceased and ministers are safe. The source emphasizes a cautious tone about verification of the claim and notes the ambiguous status of ongoing negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tokio
Shanghai Yester
Bombardment Updates From Blagovestchensk and The Yalu
Telegrams from St Petersburg report Russian detachments moving from Port Arthur reaching Pyong Yang after clashes near Jiju. Chinese forces in the Yalu valley suffer losses as Russian reinforcements assault Chinese posts. Blagovestchensk endures desultory bombardment and fires, with Chinese retreating at Saghallu and Russians destroying positions at Nikolsk, Kuprianovuk and Sturvihevsk.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Blagovestchensk
Algut
Saghallu
Nikolsk
Kuprianovuk
Sturvihevsk
Massacre of Christians Reported From Hu An Province
Hong Kong dispatch claims July 4 massacre of six hundred converts after torture at Ten Bien Fu Southern Hu An. Italian priest recounts brutalities on women and death of six priests. survivor hid in a coffin on a river boat for seventeen days before reaching Hong Kong.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Hong Kong
Daily Express
Ten Bien Fu
Hu An
Accident at Portland Halts Bangor and Portland Trip
A derailment near Mt Bethel injures three Bangor residents returning from Portland. Charles N. Miller C A Ward and Harry Labarr suffer serious injuries including skull fracture and multiple fractures. Labarr is reported near death at Hastings hospital. Three Lackawanna officials were aboard the dummy engine when it collided with a regulation side engine.
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Easton
Bangor and Portland
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Charles N. Miller
C. A. Ward
Harry Labarr
Hangor
Portland Road
Residanta
Bangor
Portland
Lackawanna
New York
Mt. Bethel
Sach
Quarantine Tight at Nome Amid Smallpox Alert
The steam ship Manauense arrives from St Michaels with captain reporting strict quarantine in Nome due to small pox. A stampede to a beach diggings near St Michaels is noted as very rich. Manauense carried thirty passengers and no gold. Bristol steamships remain in quarantine at Egg Island.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
St. Michaels
Nome
Bristol
Egg Island
Treasury verification on Scorn salary claim authorized
Washington July 1h A warrant issued for Scorn in favor of Triton Shelberts under the deficiency act of dime 6 1000. The payment covers salary mileage and expenses incurred by him by whole of his certificate of election through the water of Utah.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Triton Il Sheberts
England Moves to Ban Arms Exports in Lords Bill
London reports the House of Lords debates a bill to prohibit the export of arms amid ongoing wartime tensions. The measure seeks to curb weapon flow and enforce stricter controls on trade with belligerent nations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
London
Hewce
Lords Todey
Ari Abd Huh
Padidte Lind
Roberts Advances as British Try to Encircle Boers
London reports dated Balmoral July 25 state Lord Roberts dispatches say British forces, with French and Hutton, engaged Boers 24 July near Balmoral. Casualties light, Boer retreat threatened, while Hunter’s command faced heavy fighting south of Bethlehem. Nearby, allied generals pressed to trap Federals at Brand Water basin.
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Balmoral
French
Hutton
Alderson
Nadungnort
Bruce Hamilton
Witnek
No Miracles Observed at St John the Baptist Relic Day
From dawn hundreds of afflicted people crowded the St Jean the Baptist church in New York seeking cures from the relic of St Ann. The nine day devotion culminated with the relic applied to afflicted parts. crutches remained in use and no immediate miracles were seen though some cures may occur after devotion and prayer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
St. Jean the Baptist
Chairman Martin Threatens to Cancel Bryan Meeting
In Indianapolis the Democratic state chairman cites railroads as hindering a Bryan speaking event. He states the notification meeting may be called off unless railroads offer fair terms, signaling possible cancellation in Indiana.
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Indianapolis
Jay
Martin
Democratic State Committees
Bryan
Barrett Speaker at National Headquarters Meeting
Joseph H Leyman met with Senator Scott at Republican national headquarters to discuss speaker roles with Hanna expected to attend tomorrow. John Barrett, former minister to Elam under Cleveland, is named a campaign speaker while Barrett limits himself to expansion discussions and explanations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Joseph H. Manley
Republican National
Scott
Manna
Hanna
John Barrett
Elam
Cleveland
Republican State Committee
Blarrett
Odell
British Victory in Ashanti at Kokotu War Camp
Colonel Morland under Willcocks orders attacked Kokotu with infantry and five guns. A brilliant charge rushed the stockades forcing the enemy to evacuate the town. A large amount of ammunition and arms were captured, removing a flank peril to Colonel Willcocks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bekwa
Ashanti
Morland
Willcocks
Kokotu
Willcock
Deaths of a Day Ex Governor Aladell Dies
Ex Governor Aladell of Navula dies today in Wome Hy Glide City from brain fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Oakland
Aladell
Navula
Tunnel under a prison plot at Western penitentiary
Pittsburg July 2 Western penitentiary authorities uncover a tunnel plot to release inmates by tunneling into the Allegheny prison. The corridor stretched from a derelict house across Sterling Street, over two hundred feet, with the exit inside the wall. Officials suspect the plan aimed to free archist Alexander Berkman and also target J C Boyd, a high profile real estate convict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny
J. C. Boyd
Boyd
Riots Hit New Orleans After Voting Incidents
Disorder flared in New Orleans as mobs assaulted both races during voting. Mayor Capdevielle requested militia as Governor Hurd sent troops. casualties included one black man killed and several wounded, with whites and blacks among the injured. Police closed gun shops and all saloons.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Hurd
Capdevielle
Iis
Ruello Held to Bail in Counterfeiting Case
Ruello alias Baccarlo, Italian arrested by Secret Service on counterfeiting charges, is held in 3400 bail for today’s US Commissioner hearing. Witness Amon Tucker linked Ruello to passing counterfeit silver dollars, while James Cveh testified to Tucker’s arrest and Ruello’s involvement with accomplices and counterfeiting paraphernalia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Philadelphia
Trarthee Ruello
Baccarlo
Secret Service
Turns
Griffin
United States
Crag
Amon Tucker
Moyamensing Priadin
Ruello
Tuckers
Patel
Muello
James Cveh
Tucker
Purns
Thuello
Loyal Orange Institution Elects Full Officer List
In New York the Loyal Orange Institution’s supreme lodge elected a complete slate led by Rev George T Lemon of Vermont as supreme grand master. John Beatty of Ohio as supreme grand deputy master and Thomas W Johnston of New York as supreme grand deputy master. W S Tassley of Pennsylvania named supreme grand secretary and director of ceremonies. Pennsylvania men formed key committees including Hugh Wilson Alexander McClintock and George Carlisle on various committees. Today the supreme grand lodge held a closing session to install officers as the imperial grand council began its triennial meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Lodge of the Loyal Orange Institution
George T. Lemon
Vermont
John Beatty
Ohio
Thomas W. Johnston
Tassley
Pennsylvania
Hugh Wilson
Alexander McClintock
George Carlisle
Supreme Grand Lode
Imperial Grand Connell
Order
Superior Court Decisions Briefly Reported
Mylladelphia July 26 reports singed for Wallace administrative and Metropolitan by pons company formal judgments. Numerous references to failings, venire facias, and lackawanna cases detail outcomes in December and December 21 proceedings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mylladelphia
Todius Wallace
Administritor
Pons Company
Tamorne
al Ferand
Commonwealth Wa Lewellyn
Eelle
Orawits
C. PB
Oceanic Passenger Arrivals and Routes Listed
A compiled list shows multiple ships arriving with crews and passengers from New York. Vessels bound for Liverpool Stettin Norge and France appear among the entries, including arrivals at Walserin Maria Thera and La Bretagne en route to Mavre.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Areiveds
Burnoje
London
Wuert Miananck
Homburg
Plymouth
Cherbourns
la Champagne
Haver
Friederich der Grows
Viremen
Dierleowing
Kieenatown
Liverpool
Motterdam
Amatendan
Rewboene Uijrentiigom
Anriveil
Norge
Stettin
Misinliaigo
Aperived
Pinusivenia
Heemer
Walserin Maria Thera
Linard
Leed
la Bretagne
Mavre
Pope Leo Receives American Pilgrims in Good Health
The American pilgrim group led by Father B. H. Moreile of Brooklyn and Bishop Hirention met Pope Leo today. Attendees from Burlington and North American college observed the audience. the Pope appeared in excellent health.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pope
Pilgrima Wader Hirention
B. H. Moreile
Birooklyn
Leo
Mookie
Burlington
Testimony in Powers Trial Opens as Goebel Case Unfolds
Georgetown Ky July 26 Walter Bronston Lexington attorney assisted in arrest of Caleb Powers and John Davis as first witness in Powers trial. Harrod testified to shooting night events and Goebel matter while Mayner said Youtsey vowed to kill Goebel and Powers discussed pardons and political leverage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Walter Bronston
H. Davis Harrod
W. H. Mayner
Powers
Youtsey
Goebel
Georgetown
Lexington
Caleb Powers
John Davis
Davis
Willers
Taylor
Rodgers
Davie Harrod
Frankfort
Harrod
Secretary of State's
Whitley County
Youtrey
British Advances and Trials Reported in Morning News
The morning paper lists partial reports from China and Europe. It notes British advances in Keuth Agrlea and mentions testimony in a trial, with financial and educational items and local weather, business, and world news sections.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
General Vaith
China
Minkdten
Britis
Keuth Agrlea
Ty Reitivky Shoutlig
WON HER FATHER S PARDON
A Creston woman Ives with her daughter traveled to Kansas City to seek aid from Senator Clark. Clark arranged legal action in Montana leading to a pardon for John Mac Donald, formerly of Creston, who had murdered a man in self defense five years earlier and was jailed in a Montana penitentiary. Mac Donald to be released Thursday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Thee Moines
John MacDonald
Creston
Montana
MccDowall
Ives
Clark
Kansas City
Board of Pardona
Macpoo
Board to Examine Army Prisoners on Alcatraz Island
General Shafter appoints a board of officers to Alcatraz Island to examine about 600 military prisoners and report on clemency for those deserving. The inquiry will assess each case from records, with emphasis on conduct since confinement and mercy for those convicted of minor offenses.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
War Department
Shafter
Alcatriz Island
Colombian revolt in Panama ends after decisive clash
Consul General Espinosa of Colombia reports the Pa nombrre confrontation near victory with 800 government troops meeting 1,200 insurgents. About 400 killed or wounded, reinforcements led by General Campos arrived, and the insurgents surrendered their arms. In Panama the insurgents in the department have also surrendered.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Espinosa
Repubic of Colombia
Panmne
Campos
Pipe Companies Fined in Tennessee Court Case
A Tennessee court fined several pipe companies after a joint plan related to ventilation and air flow, with total penalties around 1 500. The firms faced charges initiated in April 1967 and were not tried, with terms adjusted over time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chattanooga
Tan
Dinge Clarke
Nie Miter Dietilot
Pension Granted in Lackawanna County
A pension of 12 a year has been granted to Perome Wade of Setewon Lackawanna county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Perome Wade
Setewon
Lackawanna County
War in Colombia Rebels Lose Heavy in Tuesday Battle
Colón July 2 A special train took Savannilla reinforcement under General Serrang to the government forces in the war effort. An ambulance corps from the British cruiser Leander aids in caring for the wounded after Tuesday’s engagement. Over 500 killed and wounded. hospitals crowded. some wounded sent to Colón.
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Ambulance Corps
Leander
Colon
Savanilla Res
Serrang
Charles H Hoyt Insane Refusal to Commit in Hartford
Hartford July 24 playwright Charles Hy Hoyt appeared before Judge Freeman to oppose commitment to an insane asylum. He spoke rationally, showed distress over his wife and child’s death, and asked for time to obtain counsel. The judge ordered commitment until he recovers from his present trouble.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Charles Hy. Hoyt
Jude Freeman
Hoyt
Judge Freeman
Freeman
Witness details in Freeland murder case heard in habeas hearing
A boy testified at a habeas corpus hearing in Wilkes Barre that Anthony Lowe Bardy Michael Descosmain and Jan Kint Splene coordinated Moran s murder near Freeland in April. He said they shot Moran and burned the body eight feet deep with kerosene to hide evidence. The three men were remanded to jail.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Anthony Lowebardy
Michael Descosmain
Jan. Kint Splene
John Moran
Freeland
Murder Quickly Avenged at Oroquita Northern Mindanao
Reports say at Oroquita in Northern Mindanao a small party of soldiers entered a native outpost to buy food. A bolo attack killed one soldier. the rest retaliated, killing ninety nine natives and thirty Dolioog, then the Cytine under Lieutenant Prindshaw shelled Oreyulta burning warehouses. One crew member died. an enemy force of about 60 was driven off. a leader Alverees, ex Insurgent Peahlent of Ikanient, is blamed for unrest along the coast.
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Manila
Jay
Oroquita
Mindanao
Ukeyon
Oyaquita
George Bh. Prindshaw
Oreyulta
Alverees
Ikanient
Mindkinaa
Mavine
Tenbolla de Hustlin
Ieabela
Tromequil
Riot On An Emigrant Ship Cleams Montfort Arrives
The Montfort, sailing from Liverpool to Montreal, arrived in St. Johns with 116 immigrants including Irish, Danes, Poles, and others. A mutiny started due to alleged food shortages, and Captain Jones steered the ship to port to secure fresh provisions.
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St. Johns
N. OF
Dempster
Montfort
Jones
Liverpool
Montreal
Centenary Celebration Closes in Bellafonte Pa
Centre county marked its centennial with a capstone parade and aerial display on the town commons. A large spring exhibition showcased pictures from the school atrium illustrating Centre county progress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bellafonte
Centre County
Eivie
Itis
Actuel Howe Commons
Contre County
New Theory Regarding Ministers and Pekin or Shanghai
A Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang claiming some delegations have left Pekin and may soon reach Shanghai amid war prep in the disturbed districts. Other ministers are reportedly safe, and U.S. Consul Dudley Steel (?) faced criticism for his actions as trade stalls at Shanghai. Reinforcements and arms flow to Nanking and Wu Chang garrisons, with Admiral Seymour expected to bolster port defenses. Two English missionary ladies reportedly marooned.
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Pekin
Shanghai
London
Li Hung Chang
France
Japan
Hashia
United States
LA Wung Chong
Americas
Gieview Tost
Feluhous
Earl Li
Goornew
Prince Tuan
Admiral Seymour
Ming Whitchurch
Miss Bearell
Hele ON
Shan Si Masasacros
Toi Youan
Puno
General Miller On Duty In Pennsylvania Guard
Harrisburg July 26 General Charles Miller of Franklin assumed duty as the new major general of the National Guard of Pennsylvania and received his commission from Governor Stone. Miller has named three staff officers and two more appointees prior to the encampment at Mt Gretna.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Uerorl Charliea Miller
Franklin
National Gudard
Pennsylvania
Stone
Millen
Hmglion
Mt. Gretna
John PF. Penny
Fatteburg
Shetnid Birlude
Olanel
Trayton Dyan
Philadelphia
Pittabure
Birrigade
Upipelsiniente
Indians Set Forests Afire Near Kalispell Montana
Kalispell Montana July reports a major wildfire in the Swan Lake region of the western Lewis and Clarke forest reserve. Superintendent Chin Moho says arsonists started the blaze, with more than thirty fires along a thirty mile stretch burning white pine and fir acres. Rangers struggle as heat and drought drive rapid spread and damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kalispell
Mont
Montana
Bwan Lake
Lowk Sind Clirke
Chin Moho
Hia
Democratic Conference Plans Probe And Campaign Actions
A fragment from a July event in New York discusses Democratic intra party steps possibly calling a public probe and launching a campaign. It mentions Senator Murphy and Leniel J. Compan engaging with Michigan elements related to Ninest al Chaincan Jones in New York.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Murphy
Campann
Lenlel J. Compan
Weather Forecast Passages From Ancient Nooks
Fragmentary forecast hints at cloudy Friday with light to moderate winds and possible stormy conditions. Eastor Ponmayt era notes unclear, but general trend shows unsettled weather.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
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Shan Tung
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Thies
Taung d Yamen
Taku
Leyle Kempt
Roberts
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Bethlehem
Highland Brigade
Martin Angry
MR. Barrett
Siam
Berkman
H.C. Frick
Loyal Orange Institution
Pardon
Tellrune'e Educational Cumtedt
Monnay Varia
Bilitorial
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Te Newsloys
Montresc
Weat
Serhton
Sylurhan
Lews
Mae
Hewlew
Military Board
Colombia
Pennsylvania Pensions
Charles H. Hoyt
Wilkes Barre
General Miller
Democratic Conference
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