British concerns over China amid Pekin reports stir Washington
Washington braces as U S officials weigh authentic assurances on Americans in Pekin amid suspicions over Conger cipher messages. British consul Warren cites Sheng and Yuan on a July 18 dispatch faked by Chinese officials. State Department doubts edits while praising American troops for their forward effort.
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Washington
Pekin
State Department
China
General Goodnow
Shanghai
Fowler
Che Foo
Goodnow
Tien Tsin
Conger
Department
Warren
Sheng
United States
Hay
Amerala
Italian Minister Unreachable on Legation Safety Test
In Hong Kong on July 28 the Italian consul asked Canton’s acting viceroy to contact Italian minister Marquis Calvago Raggi and obtain his reply on a matter only known to the minister and consul. The viceroy said he could not accede to the request.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Calvago Raggi
Miss Anthony to Negroes at race conference
A Negro race conference in Montgomery hears a Susan B. Anthony appeal calling on Congress to pass a sixteenth amendment prohibiting disfranchisement of citizens by sex. The conference plans a national society to educate Negro women on home improvement through literature.
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Miss Anthony
Montgomery
Ala
Susan B. Anthony
Congress
Rebels Defeat Prince Ching Reported in Beijing Fight
Berlin dispatch dated July 24 from Tien Tam reports Prince Ching's troops were defeated by Prince Tung's forces after clashes near the Forbidden City's northern cathedral. The messenger said foreigners defended themselves at Pekin.
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Prince Ching
Berlin
Tien Tam
Pekin
Prince Che
Prince Tung
Forbidden City
Mice Foint Brought Up
The state department faces another extradition case involving Cuba. Louis Darell, who killed in Cuba, escaped to Portuguese East Africa and is reportedly held at Beira awaiting Cuba's request for surrender. Portugal lacks an extradition treaty with the United States.
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Mice Foint
Washington
State Department
Cuba
Louis Darell
Affia
Beira
Portugal
Rural Free Delivery Postpone 1-Cent Rate Change
Postmaster General Emory Smith issues rural free delivery order implementing recommendations from rural delivery superintendents. Starting August 1 the 1-cent drop rate is removed within rural routes. 2-cent per ounce applies to first class matter except cards. Rural carriers must not deliver mail before trips end and must cancel stamps with pencils until stamps arrive.
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Washington
Emory Smith
Unclear Naval Dispatch Delays Pekin Advance
Washington July 27 The navy department received a cablegram from Admiral Remey that did not state when allied forces would move on Pekin. Officials fear delays in a united relief of the legations while Remey, just from Tien Tsin, gathers information on future allied intentions. The dispatch also withheld current troop Strength, though authorities doubt the forces are large enough to breach Chinese defenses.
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Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Remey
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Remey
Riots in New Orleans Leave One Dead and Dozens Wounded
Rioting last night left one Black man dead and six others severely wounded with about a score more injured. The disturbances continued through the next day as the mayor sworn in 500 special policemen and the governor ordered 1,500 state militia to respond to Mayor Cademy’s appeal.
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New Orleans
Herd
Capdey File
Fear for Their Children
Des Moines telegram reports W. H. Bron of Rosehill Iowa and his family fear for their son in law and daughter Frank and his wife, missionaries in China. The couple, Drake University graduates, left Kuling for Shanghai on June 18 as threats to foreigners escalated amid calls to kill all foreigners.
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Des Moines
W. H. Bron
Rosehill
Frank Garrett
Christian Church
China
Drake University of Moines
Kuling
Shanghai
Agent Fails to Return in Scalp Invigorator Scheme
Syracuse Nebraska July 26. Dr Turo Hill hired an agent to market his scalp invigorator and borrowed a team from McFarland's livery stable. The agent left with the team to Johnson county, took all sales, and did not pay bills. McFarland pursued with his team from Johnson county.
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Syracuse
Neb
Turo Hill
McFarland
Johnson County
Turo
Pope Receives American Pilgrims in Rome
American pilgrims led by Father E. H. Porcil of Brooklyn were received by Pope Leo. Bishops of Brooklyn and Burlington and North American College students attended. The pope appeared in excellent health.
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Pope
Rome
E. H. Porcil
Brooklyn
Leo
Burlington
North American College
Valdemar Brothers Cleared for Clemency Request Refused
Acting Governor Akers denied clemency to the Valdemar brothers, preventing commutation of their August 10 execution at Tombstone Tombatone after Texas officials sought mercy this July 27.
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Valdemar Brothers
Phoenix
A. T
Akers
Texas
Tombatone
Decree Bars Export of Arms From France to China
Paris July 27 The Journal bm de publishes a decree prohibiting exportation of arms and ammunition from France and its colonies to China and adjacent countries. The measure aims to curb shipments amid tensions and trade restrictions.
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Arma
Paris
Bmde
France
China
Cil
Commissioner Rockhill to Depart for Yokohama Trip
Philadelphia reports Special Commissioner Rockhill will leave Washington Saturday with Mrs Rockhill for San Francisco, stopping in Chicago. He plans to reach Yokohama aboard the Japanese Junk America Maru on August 2, with Hay returning to Washington for a final conference before departure.
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Rockhill
Philadelphia
Washikxton
Rockshill
San Francisco
Chicago
Yokohama
Nagasaki
GIVES THE LIE TO CHINA
Washington reports growing doubt about China's good faith in Boxer events. Admiral Kempff states imperial authorities sympathized with Boxers, government paralyzed and unable to control. Remey vindicates marines at Tien Tsin while Miles and Buffington confer with Secretary Root on the Chinese campaign.
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Washington
Pekin
United States
China
Navy Department
Remey
Tien Tsin
Miles
Buffington
Root
Avenging death of comrade at Oroquieta
In Oroquieta Mindanao a Filipino force killed eighty nine natives after two soldiers entered a native store. A gunboat shelled the town burning warehouses and one crewman died. An estimated 500 insurgents led by Alvarez trouble the area. A Marine was killed after being bayoneted at Isabella de Baleia. Isabella remains tranquil.
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Manila
Oroquieta
Mindanao
Fortieth Infantry
Cagayan
Callao
George B. Bradshaw
Alvarez
Yarbranga
Isabella de Baleia
Isabella
Neely Printing sale disputed by Cowan in Wartime billing critique
Ross H. Cowan, president of Neely Printing, issues a card denouncing Bristow’s statements. He asserts records show a legitimate sale to Bristow and that Cuban government printing bills ordered through Neely were not paid twice. He notes a clerical error led Rathbone to pay $163, later rectified.
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Muncie, Ipd
Ross H. Cowan
Neely Printing Company
Bristow
Neely
Rathbone
Weston man and wife targeted in home kidnapping attempt
Pendleton Ore July 27 Par ties broke into the house of J D Bowlin of Weston Ore last night and tried to kidnap him and his wife. Bowlin is the man whose extradition on Governor Beckham's requisition prompted habeas corpus answers and two cases here.
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Pendleton
Ore
J.,d. Bowlin
Weston
Bowlin
Beckham
Boxers Not in Korea Affirmation From Korean Charge
Washington the Korean charge Mr Ye delivered a state department dispatch denying published stories that the Boxer movement had extended to Korea or that any Chinese Boxers had crossed the Korean frontier.
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Washington
State Department
Korea
A Chance for Young Doctors
General Sternberg says 100 medical officers are wanted for duty in the Philippines and China. Applicants must be graduates of reputable medical colleges with some experience and be under 40 years old.
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Washington
Sternberg
Philippines
China
Li Hong Chang Reports on Shanghai Legation Holders
The Shanghai legation news from Li Hsng Chang says most ministers are unharmed and may soon reach Tientsin while other foreigners are reported murdered. Cables indicate consuls expect minister arrivals and confirm general peril to non-minister foreign staff.
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Li Hong Chang
London
New York World
Express
Shanghai
Li Hsng Chang
Legation
Tien
Tsin
Live Stock Market Report From South Omaha and Kansas City
Cattle at Union Stock Yards showed a light run with mostly steady demand. Choice cattle held firm, common cattle weak, hogs rose to about 5.00 to 5.15 with top 5.15 for a load, sheep quoted solid with varied grades, Kansas City receipts and prices also steady to higher across cattle hogs and lambs.
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South Omaha
Union
Kansas City
Texas
Sean
Violence erupts in New Orleans during Charles raid
In New Orleans a clash began with officers Day and Lamb attempting to arrest Charles and Pierce. Robert Charles and a companion died in a Saratoga Street dwelling while four whites including two police were killed. A citizen militia formed overnight and the city braces for further action as order is restored with 1000 extra volunteers and armed guards at key sites.
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New Orleans
Day
Lamb
Charles
Pierce
Robert Charles
Saratoga Street
Magnetic Starch and Household Aids Advertising Fragments
A jumble of product pitches and ad copy. Magnetic Starch claims ease of ironing and clothing care while various tonics and cures advertise Beeman's Pepsin Gum Para sites and hair products. Includes dates and names from old time advertisements and testimonials.
Special Excursion East via Omaha and 8st Louis R R
Travel notice for Omaha to Niagara Falls Alexandria Bay Toronto and Montreal with reduced round trip rates August 8 booking August 7 and 21 half rates plus 2.00 to southern points contact Omaha and St Louis R R City Office or C P T A Harry E Moores. Also includes unrelated ad lines about engineering services and dyes.
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Omaha
Niagara Falls
N. Y
Alexandria Bay
Toronto
Ont
Montreal
P. Q
Louis R. R
Farnam St
Harry E. Moores
Enlist Men for Pack Trains in China Campaign
Lieutenant Smithers at Fort Russell has orders from Washington to enlist as many men as possible for pack train service in China. The government plans seventy five pack trains for the Chinese campaign, a figure never before used by this government. Many recruits will come from western forts.
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Cheyenne
Smithers
Fort Russell
Washington
China
Body Found Hangs From Tree Near Central City
A man believed dead for several days was found suspended by a wire rope from a tree limb in timber near Central City, Cedar Rapids. Identitiy unknown, no identifying marks or clues found.
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Cedar Rapids
Central City
Nebraska agents offer Union Carbide calcium carbide supplies
Nebraska selling agents for Union Carbide Co announce calcium carbide for acetylene gas. Pacific Storage and Warehousing Co lists address in Omaha. A Chicago grain speculator spends 100000 dollars on a mining outfit for Cape Nome. The Maguire Medicine Company of St. Louis promotes Benne Plant and various remedies claiming lasting public favor since 1861.
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Nebraska
Union Carbide Co
Pacific Storage and Wareprone Co
Jones St
Omaha
Chicago
Cape Nome
J. & C. Maguire Medicine Company
St. Louis
Army
Navy
Benne Plant
Cundurangco
Tooklet
Benne
Maguire Medicine Company
United States Rejects Chinese Offer on Peking Crisis
Washington July 28 The United States government refuses the Chinese proposal to suspend military actions against Peking in exchange for the transfer at Tientsin of the foreign ministers.
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Washington
United States
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Treasury Balances Reported With Gold Reserve Details
Washington on July 28 released the treasury balances in the general fund excluding the $150 million gold reserve. Available cash stood at $151,280,749 while gold held totaled $72,406,691.
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Treasury
Washington
General Fund
Protest Over Russian Refugees at Wiju
Seoul reports say Corea protests the presence of Russian refugees at Wiju. Russian representatives will move the refugees to Port Arthur without delay, according to the Seoul dispatch.
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Yokohama
Seoul
Corea
Wiju
Port Arthur
Prince Tuan Said to Be Dead
Daily Express correspondent reports Prince Tuan killed after a revolt by Boxers near Pekin. The battle lasted hours as two generals deserted him and his forces were defeated.
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Prince Tuan
London
Shanghai
The
Daily Express
Pekin
Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound Support Claims
The passage notes thousands of women testify in grateful letters to Lydia E. Pinkham about the Vegetable Compound. It presents testimonials as evidence of the product’s benefits.
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Lydia E. Pinkham
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