Various Global News Items Span Politics Scandals and Disasters
A jumble of brief notices covers diverse events from the era. It mentions U.S. revenue collections in Kansas July totaling 168 000 66, naval critique of the Oregon, a journalist Ballard Smith’s death, a deadly Omaha lineman accident, and a Kansas farmer’s wheat yield. Also cited are census results for Cincinnati, a Russian princess birth, Fraser River nets destroyed, Rockefeller’s gift to Wellesley, Boer movements in Machocorp, and church missions to China. Additional shorts include local incidents, law and governance notes, river drownings, a boxing match planned, and railway name changes with capital adjustments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kangas
Wilde
Oregon
Ballard Smith
McLean Asylum
Waverly
Mass
James Dent
Pana, Jr
Frank Jones
James Elam
Cincinnati
St. Petersburg
Cantacuzene
FD. Grant
Fraser River
John D. Rockefeller
Wellesley
Macho- Corp
Lydenburg
Moore
Methodist Church of Cincinnati
China
Japan
Korea
Charles Kubach
Abilene
Kan
Beckham
Kentucky
John Clark -Ridpath
Presbyterian Hospital
Newark
Consul Fee
Bombay
State Department
Washington
Government of India
Jerry Bimpeon
H S
Fort
Gasétte
Humebert
Saxe-Coburg and
Goths
Curtis ‘Roerbuck
Pulippises
Heute
Martha Hendricks
Paul Warner
Polar Bluff
James J. Corbett
Kid" McCoy
Marquis of Queensberry
J. W
Kurtzymaster
Michigan “City
Lake G Eneas Éstern Railroad
Chicago
Belgium
Batemis Igraves
Tampa
Miele
Rock Island, & Western
Davenport, Rock Island & Northwestern
Mensiten
Henry di Cochrane
Marine
Boston
Kbrewert
W.dukes
FE. N. Wright
Atoka
G. W.dukes
Talihina
Pete Dente
Ateacopelitia Theull
Thomas
Ugagid Conate
Imperial Edict Calls Legation Out of China
New York World Cablegram reports Li Hung Chang announces an imperial edict removing all restrictions and directing the diplomatic corps to Tien Tsin. The move is described as the first step toward resolving the relief situation, easing pressure on allied forces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cheng
Tien Tsin
Qineora
Lee Shanghai
New York World
Li Hung Chang
Ching Backs Down as U S Demands Free Communication
U S secretary of state sent an ultimatum on August 1 for free contact with Minister Conger. An imperial edict dated August 2 ordered envoi s free communication with their governments and urged departure for Tianjin under escort. Shanghai dispatches report Li Ping Heng named commander of Manchurian forces amid hostile moves against Europeans and Christian missions struggle in Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
New York World
Ching
United States
Conger
China
Shanghai
Sheng
The
Temps
Tien Tsin
Li Ping Heng
Shan Tung
French Foreign Ministry
Che Foo
Moukheni
Manchuria
Li Hung Chang
Salon Gun Plot Clouds Parisian Headlines
French police pursue connections to an abortive attack on the shah of Persia's life. Suspect Yanice, described as dangerous anarchist, implicated as instigator. Vallete fled Paris. Saison to be confronted. Police tried to discharge Saison's revolver but five cartridges failed to explode due to a filed hammer.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Y Raris
Arena
Abbeville
Augeste
Yanice
Saleon
Persia
Vallete
Paris
Saison
Po-Lce
Lu Hung Chang Stiles Reported to Be Dead by Own Action
Telegram from Pekin states General Tung Fah Slang has stopped all provisions to the legations. Lu Hung Chang’s fate is unclear as the report notes he died by his own action in a tense standoff.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Kung Oneng
Legations
Denver area report unclear historical item
Fragmentary OCR text references Denver, a 16 W, items about Fay, Hugo, Pacific train, and penalties. Insufficient readable context to determine event, date, or involved entities. cannot extract a coherent news item.
Philippine leper settlement plans and ship arrivals noted
Fragmentary report mentions Major iyceon and Captain Georgees with infantry and quartermaster preparing estimates for buildings in the Philippine archipelago for leper segregation. It references the steamship Humboldt arriving from the north and lists various monetary figures and potential mining details amid wartime reporting from Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
MacArthur
Iyceon
Georgees
Ahr
Ausiatay
Philippine
Ile Boia
Humboldti
Pn Itty Ptyiepenpassen
Ana’'C
Ithésenle
Baleers Ah
Washington
Doubt as to advance toward Pekin by allied forces
A August 2 dispatch from Tien Tain to the Daily Express says the American and British forces began their Pekin advance last Thursday. The main body moved on July 30 with Gen Chaffee delayed by disembarkation while Gen Dorward’s British force had no obstacle. Japanese and Russian contingents total 40,000. British 9,000. other troops 7,000. Chinese forces attacked Tien Tsin on August 1 but retreated after strong charges. The native city remains defiant and the allies hesitate to march through its streets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
Tien Tain
Expreses
Chaffee
Dorward
Loosa
Yamabichi
Tien Tsin
Alaska boundary row shifts with British claim
4H Titman United States commissioner and W. King British commissioner arrived from the north to set boundary monuments. Titman says Glacier and Boulder Rock creeks claimed by miners as part of the Porcupine district now lie in British territory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Titman
United States
Alaska
Canada
W. King
Glacier
Boulder Rock
Porcupine District
Hold up on Union Pacific train near Hugo Colo leaves man dead
Two men robbed passengers on Union Pacific eastbound No. 4 south of Hugo Colorado after the Denver departure. An elderly man named Fay resisted and was shot in the mouth, dying instantly as the robbers escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
MIBR
Kansas City
Salina
Kan
Union Pacific
Hugo
Colo
Fay
Conger Again Heard From Aug. 6 Message Reaches State Dept
Washington dispatch reports a belated message from Minister Conger received via Consul General Goodnow at Shanghai. The communications, sent through United States consul at Tien Tsin, involve Mr. Conger and Mr. Squires from Pekin and echo earlier reports from Consul Fowler at Chee Foo. Goodnow’s message went to President McKinley at Canton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Conger
Washington
State Department
General Goodnow
Shanghai
Ragsdale
United States
Tien Tsin
Squires
United States Legation
Pekin
State’ Department
Fowler
Chee Foo
Goodnow
President McKinley
Canton
New Rule for Philippines Trembles Through Manila Proposal
Manila August 6 The Septembber Y commission headed by Judge Taft will form the executive body of the Philippines with power to take and pass laws. It will establish judicial and educational systems and control the insular fund by commission authority. Taft and colleagues will exercise certain legislative functions and appoint judges and municipal officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phillippines
Manila
Taft
Harvard Observatory photograph captures new Comet
In Cambridge on August 6 seven photographs of the newly discovered comet were taken at Harvard Observatory. Prof Wendell also measured light from a 10.5 magnitude star along the comet's path, noting only a 0.03 magnitude dimming.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cambridge
Mass
Harvard Observatory
Wendell
Geneva Town Issues Death Penalty for Unmuzzled Dogs
Geneva Nebraska August 6 reports a panic as Mayor H P Wilson orders that all dogs at large not muzzled face death. A boy, a calf and game shoats were bitten and act strangely as officials warn residents to muzzle pets and secure livestock.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Geneva
Neb
Captain Banen dahl to sail for North Pole search mission
Berlin reports Captain Banen dahl plans to sail from Hamburg on the Matadora a forty four ton fishing schooner on August 1. He intends to enter the pack ice east of Spitzbergen in an expedition to search for the North Pole.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
North
Secretary Hay Suffering Nervous Exhaustion
A special dispatch from Sunapee New Hampshire reports Secretary of State John Hay is suffering nervous exhaustion after long duties in Washington.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hay Tn
Boston
Mass
Sunapee
N. H
Hay
Washington
Despondent Brakeman James Morton Kills Self
Despondent over losing his brakeman post on the Northwestern railway James Morton of Clinton Illinois took his own life by jumping to death. News notes the act followed job loss and personal distress.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clinton, Ii
Northwestern Railway
James Morton
Hieest's Relative Horsewhipped in Buenos Aires Flurry
Fragmented report from Buenos Aires August 6 notes Giuseppe Castagni, brother-in-law of Bressi, arranging travel for unspecified purposes. The piece hints at payments or rates and mentions a Bas a in Aerete with unclear context. The garbled text obscures concrete actions or outcomes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hieest
Buenos ‘Ayres
Bulseppe Castagni
of-Bressi
New York
Dispatches From Shanghai And Che Foo On Pekin Turmoil
State department releases telegrams from Shanghai and Che Foo showing foreign powers amid Pekin tensions. Li Ping Han threatens ministers after announcing no messages for foreigners. two Tsang Tiemen members to be punished. Li orders actions amid the Peking crisis.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Shanghai
Che Foo
Chun King
Pekin
Tsang ™ Lyamen
Li Ping Han
Pao Ting
Shan Tung
Tsung l Yamen
Legation
Tien Tsin
Yuan
Li Hung Chang’s evasive reply to Hay fuels Pekin diplomacy
Consul Goodnow reports Li Hung Chang’s answer to August 1 demand leaves matter open to diplomacy and signals a rejection of the proposition. Goodnow notes the Pekin massacre involvement by Li Ping Hong, a rabid anti foreign official allied with Prince Tuan, a troubling sign amid Chinese resistance forecasts. Yuan Shih Kai repeats plans to deliver ministers to Tianjin, while Chaffee notes stronger military resistance. Navy orders boost joint landings for Chinese service, echoing Cuba era activity as Shafter’s force relied on naval support.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
Hay
Pekin
Goodnow
Li Ping Hong
China
Prince Tuan
Navy Department
Cuba
Shafter
Consul Fowler Confirms Conger Cipher Dispatch Authentic
Washington notes a Che Foo cablegram from Consul Fowler stating he has a copy of the cipher dispatch from Minister Conger sent via Minister Wu. The dispatch is dated July 17 and signed by Conger. Fowler expresses no doubt on its genuineness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Fowler
Che Foo
Conger
Wu Delivers No News At State Department
Washington August 4 President Wu of China avoided news at the state department yesterday amid sharp notes from Secretary Hay. Wu appeared this morning saying he had nothing newsworthy to report from China. The absence and quiet exchange sparked speculation about diplomatic developments.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Hay
China
Rumor of royal assassination plot and Far East transport plan
A Rome report claims an Antonio Tana linked to Bresci admitted a conspiracy to assassinate King Humbert and Queen Margherita. A Washington dispatch says General MacArthur arranged transport to Nagasaki via Sumner with troops and supplies, Cubs, for duty in China, due in about two weeks.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Informatiox
Rome
Antonio Tana
Bresci
Thatia
Pheatea
Humbert
D. Mars
Querine Troenk
Granport
Washington
China
Nagasaki
State fair prospects promise record Nebraska event
R W Furnas of the State Board of Agriculture predicts a state fair to surpass any prior in Nebraska. More counties represented, large exhibits including machinery, and $30 000 in cash premiums with $5 000 for speed events. County collective exhibits offer $2 000, with a $300 cash prize for the top county and pro rated shares for others scoring over 800 points. Individuals may compete for county exhibits where no agricultural society exists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
R. W. Furnas
State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural Society
Grand Army Reunion Program in Lincoln Nebraska
The Grand Army reunion runs August 12 to 18 at the old state fair grounds with daily programs. Opening servicesAugust 12 in the pavilion led by Dr. H Bross and Rev Fletcher L Wharton.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
Old State Fair Grounds
H. Bross
Fletcher L. Wharton
Nebraska Department
Poynter
L. C. Pace
Creamery Separator Starts in Long Pine
Long Pine Nebraska August 6 the local creamery separator began operations with a program at the opera house. Addresses by Rev P H Elghmy Prof Haecker of the state dairy division and W W Marple of Lincoln. music by a local mandolin quartet. First day milk intake reached 1650 pounds. Plant part of the Fremont Creamery company system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Long Pine
Neb
Opera House
P. H. Elghmy
Haecker
Dairy Division
The
State University
Lincoln
Chuir
Fremont Creamery Company
Niobrara County Seat Relocation Petition Filed
Niobrara Neb August 6 The Niobrara Board of Supervisors considers a relocation petition for the county seat as the original filing appears. a remonstrance with about 600 names was filed and the board grants until Saturday to file a counter remonstrance. A decision on the petition and remonstrance is anticipated at that time.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Agitate County
Niobrara
Neb
Board of Supervisors
Thief Breaks Into Fremont Home Steals Coins and Apparel
In Fremont on West Fifth Street a thief entered the residence of H. G. Paul while the family was away. The intruder overhauled contents and took valuable coins from an old and rare collection and a best suit of clothes. Some jewelry and silverware were disturbed. Mr. Paul cannot yet identify all missing items.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fremont, Neb
H. G. Paul
West Fifth Street
Paul
Tramp's attempt on Mrs. F. C. Griffin ends with arrest
In Fairbury Nebraska on August 6 Richard Smith, a tramp, attacked Mrs. F C Griffin at Endicott about six miles southeast of the city. The assault failed, Griffin freed from danger, and local citizens helped subdue the assailant who was jailed on bail. The scene drew the attention of the community and officials.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fairbury
Richard Smith
F. C. Giffin
Endicott
Thin
Ihereysaiarday
Total
Eixty-Aix
Ancien Cam
Wallace
Autadare
Ees
Washington Presses Free Communication With Pekin Envoys
The State Department released correspondence between Li Hung Chang and Washington on abandoning the Pekin campaign. It insists on free communication with Conger before any settlement, and urges Li to push imperial authorities toward friendly talks with the relief expedition. A special cabinet meeting discussed the Chinese situation and the push for an immediate Pekin movement, with Chaffee’s status awaited.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Department
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Secretary of State
Conger
Goodnow
Viceroy Li
Shanghai
Earl Li
Pekim
Tulk
China
Hay
Root
Gage
Smith
Chaffee
Japan Does Not Favor War War News Opinion
Tokyo correspondent of the Japan Herald argues Japan does not enter the China campaign with pride. He says the nation condemns it and implies Japan was dragged into it. The piece prophesies war with Russia over China and suggests China would side with Japan against Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victorat
Tokio
Japan Herald
Japan
China
Russia
Sioux Indian murderer John Bad Elk dies in Sioux Falls jail
John Bad Elk an Sioux murderer who had been in the county jail since April of last year died today in the Sioux Falls jail from consumption. He was tried in March 1899 in the United States court here and convicted of murder and sentenced to be hanged on June 16 of last year. He had been granted a new trial, which was soon to take place.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ely
Sioux Falls
S. D
John Bad Elk
Pine Ridge
Bad_ Elkahot
Jobi
United States
Quintavilli Hiss Nife in New York
In New York on August 3 a man identified as Quintavilli Quintavelli was arrested on charges of complicity in an assassination. His wife Jennie Quintavelli, 26, who runs a cigar factory, stated she had no knowledge of his anarchist ties until reading of the arrest. The couple lived with Mrs. Auld on a local street.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Quintavilli Hiss
New York
Noccla Pintavelli
Companison
Italy
Jennie Quintavelt
Mrg
Itn
Oncone - Aehundr Sa
Quintarelli
Letter Found on the Avansain Sparks Anarchist Rumors
The chief of police reports a Bresci letter signed Sofia is not from New York but from Buenos Ayres. Police arrest suspected anarchists as rumors spread of a larger conspiracy and planned actions in the near future.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York World
Indy
Bresci
Sofia
New York
Buenos Ayres
Ori
Also Mentioned on This Page
Sidney
Mr. Hay
SALON
Willi Exolode
LU Hung Chang
Stiles Lives
May
Ruassia
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!