Predictions of Long War and Italian Queen Sway
Predictions by Van Buren resident Mr. T H Storts forecast U S wars through 1900 and a postwar world of swordless nations. Jockey Ted Sloan survived a severe fall at Liverpool Cup. Italy's new Queen Helene of Montenegro, tall and athletic, is admired for beauty and culture.
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T. H. Storts
van Buren
Ind
United States
China
Italy
Helene
Montenegro
Europe
Missionary criticizes delay in allies' march on Pekin
Rev A M Cunningham, once stationed in Pekin, told a Chicago audience that about 35 000 allied troops in Tientsin could easily advance on Pekin to rescue besieged foreigners. He blamed human pettiness and distrust for delaying the relief while lives are at risk.
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Tientsin
Pekin
A. M. Cunningham
Chicago
Ube -Meliok
Princess Louise of Argyll Takes Fancy to American Niece
The Duchess of Argyll shows affection for Miss Laprance of Georgia by presenting a practical token. The event reflects a social gesture within the Argyll set as the duchess courts the young American relative. The scene centers on Argyllshire society with mentions of clan titles and familial connections.
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Louise,Pitchess
Argyll
Laprance
Joe Energo
Douglas
Campbell
Lord Waller
Brote
Hilkatrine
Argyllshire
Origin of Lobster Term Traced Across Cities
The article discusses the origin of using lobster as a term of opprobrium for a man. It cites New York and Boston theories, noting Brock Guttenburg track fame and a 1642 Boston linkage. It mentions John Adams referencing the word in defense of British soldiers and debates the track hypothesis’s acceptance.
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Boston
New York
Guttenburg
John Adams
Engagement Rumor Involving Duke of Manchester and Helena Zimmerman
Silence on reports of a betrothal between the Duke of Manchester and Miss Helena Zimmerman of Cincinnati is taken as assent. Helena, heiress of Eugene Zimmerman, is valued at $1,000,000 and may inherit up to ten million more from her father’s estate. her family fortune stems from railroad contracting and street railway interests.
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Pepniless- Duke
Manchester
Helena Zimmerman
Cincinnati
Mise Zimtadrinadi
Ghana
Eugene Zimmerman
Swan
Zimmer
Paris physicians announce anti alcohol serum discovery
Three Paris physicians Du Rapelier Theb Rintet and Bruce reported to the French Academy of Medicine that an anti alcohol serum derived from herpes and food additives shows no efficacy. They claim 32 trials were tried with mixed results and 10 failed while improvements were noted in others.
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Paris
du Rapelier
Theb- Rintet
Bruce
Fench Academy At Medicine
Surrender of 5000 Boers Deepens British Victory
The British war office report from Lord Roberts describes Gen. Prinsloo surrendering 5,000 Boer troops after a rear-guard clash near Naauwpoort. Intercepted negotiations show Boer willingness to surrender if treated as POWs. unconditional surrender was demanded and imposed.
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South Africa
Prinsloo
British War Office
Lord Roberts
Macdonald
Naauwpoort
Bethlehem
Hunter
Young Recruit Says He Is Nineteen in Navy Oath Scene
In a Chicago dispatch a Missouri man who joined the U S Navy is described under oath at the Great Northern hotel. He claimed to be 19 years old but had a past of wealth and privilege with a sharp transition from luxury to military life. The ceremony featured officers detilling questions while a hotel servant observed the scene.
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Ted Sloan
Hart
Lilly Langtry
Moluma
Sloan
Tattersall
Lord Derby
Adelphi
Key
Mr . Fromk
Chica
St. Joseph
United States Navy
Rthern
Missouri
Nebraska Supreme Court weighs railroad board formation
Judges Sullivan Holcomb and Chief Justice Norval agreed to advance state damage suits against Burlington and Elkhorn railroads for rates set by a rescinded livestock transport order. Briefs due Aug 20, Sept 10. decision possible by October. The case tests whether the state board of transportation was constitutionally created.
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Lincoln
Neb
Sullivan and Holcomb
Norval
Supreme Court of Nebraska
Burlington
Elkhorn
Board of Transportation
State Board of Transportation
Munger
Judg Munger
Supreme Court
United States Supreme Court
Board of Transportation Law
Smyth
How Things Grow in Nebraska
Lincoln Aug 1 Relative to the productiveness and fertility of Nebraska George Bonnell has a story. He says Levi Munson a hotel clerk spent a few days fishing near Spearfish. When he left Spearfish he told friends he had caught six trout weighing one pound each.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
George Bonnell
Levi Munson
Lin‘Gell
Spearfish
Ade
Alliance
Ravenna
Grand Island
Noted Hebron Citizen Dies in Germany During European Tour
J E Thomas prominent Hebron resident died in Manze Germany from typhoid fever. He had traveled with Hon C Beirnes to Europe for a tour including the Paris exposition. Illness struck during the ocean voyage and after reaching Manze his condition worsened. he died and was incinerated.
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Germany
Hebron
Neb
J. E. Thomas
Iebron
Mainze
Mr. Thom
Hon. C. Beirnes
Europe
Thomas
Homse
Weather Reports Expand Lincoln Station Network to Boston and San Francisco
Lincoln Neb Aug 1 Governor Poynter pardons G A Porter from the penitentiary to F N Dopkins a Lincoln Insurance man Porter the old soldier was sentenced from Keya Paha county for ten years manslaughter in 1896 Since his imprisonment Porter's wife and child have died G A R men supported Porter's case and the new weather bureau list includes stations as far east as Boston and as far west as San Francisco and Denver
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Etter Wether
Lincoln
Neb
Weather Bureau
West
Middle West
Boston
Anuthe
Francisco
Porter
Farele
Poynter
G. A.’ Porter
Penitentiary
F. N. Dopkins
Keya Paha County
A. R
Union Pacific Tracks Near Denver Bridge Completion
Sidney Nebraska Aug 1 reports the north and south branches of the Burlington line have reached here and the big viaduct across Union Pacific track has been completed with track laying to continue southward toward Denver. The Denver road is expected to be completed by September. Daykin notes the death of A J Wawendrzity a long time Nebraska citizen stricken by paralysis July 3 while at the ball grounds with services planned Sunday.
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Union "Pacific
Sidney
Neb
pBurlingtom
Union ‘Pacific
Denver
Pionder
Daykin
Nebraska
A. J. Wawendrzity
Hensel
Fy Aether
Live Stock Market Report From South Omaha Yard
The South Omaha Union Stock Yards show active cattle trading with better grades selling strong to higher, but overall demand uneven. Hogs receipts are light with prices around 5.12 to 5.35 late trading and sheep runs the heaviest since Monday with general steady to slightly lower prices.
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Omaita
Chicago
Buteas
Kansas City Livestock Prices and Receipts Report
Cattle receipts 13 000. native and Texas steers mixed prices range around 31 00975.75. native cows and heifers from 1.75 to 75.40. stockers 3.50 to 5.00. bulls 2.50 to 4.00. Hogs 7 000. market weak to lower. weights 5.15 to 5.40. sows 5.25 to 6.40. pigs 9. Sheep receipts 2 000. lambs 3.75 to 5.50. muttons 3.25 to 4.25.
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Kansas City
Texas
Wales
Public opinion calls for punishment after Pekin collapse
Report from Chefoo via Shanghai notes unity among officials merchants and missionaries that Pekin should be destroyed as a lesson. They urge moving the capital to a reachable city such as Nankin and demand quarantine to curb armament. The article also urges China to renounce the idea that foreign ministers act as tributary representatives and supports strong punitive measures including destroying royal tombs.
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Chefoo
Shanghai
Nankin
China
Fatally Burned in Lamp Fire at Casey Restaurant
In Casey Virginia Robert Ingraham employed at the W. T. Fagan restaurant while handling a lamp saturated with oil ignited a match and was engulfed in flames. He ran outside where bystanders helped extinguish the fire. he died shortly after noon the following day.
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Eurned
Casey
Robert Ingraham
W. T. Fagan
Warren
Pekin Siege Cables Report Cessation of Hostilities
Dr George Morrison, Pekin Times correspondent, reports a pause in fighting since July 18 though vigilance remains. Imperial forces strengthen barricades and batteries. relief troops looming as supplies arrive. Wounded fare well. 150 patients pass through hospital. American surgeon Lippitt severely wounded and Captain Myers improves. Ministers and legation families are well. relief awaited amid continuing Chinese decrees and Boxer activity.
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London
George
Bieneat Morrison
Pekin
the Times
Zdl
Jeff Pekin
Claude MacDonald
Washington
United States
Tsang 11
Yamen
Grand Council
Christiana
Ana
China
Tien
Baron von Ketteler
Herr Cordes
Legation
Imperial
Tung Lu
Tung Fuh Siang
Lippitt
Myers
Legations
Allies Advance Toward Pekin Reported From Shanghai
Dispatches from Shanghai dated August 11 report Allied forces advancing toward Pekin from Tien Tsin with Americans British and Japanese leading. An advance base nearer Kinmen is expected and supplies prepared for a direct strike on the capital. The Belgian government confirms eight miles progressed toward Pekin as officials note coinage statistics from the mint showing totals in various denominations.
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Hegin
Irghikede
Brussels
Favresi
London
Tien
Shanghai
Rey Prypytti
Pekin
Kin
American Forces Readiness Report Delays Near Pekin
Fragmented text notes an American commander receiving orders from Washington not to delay the Pekin advance. It mentions UK and other foreign actions and unclear references to cement deliveries and headquarters, with scattered phrases about British preparations and a distant assessment of progress.
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Che Foo
Shahghat
Washington
Pekin
DeavYa
Simar Cements
Sidpust
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J. H. Storts
Apostle John
Jitaly
Dr.Cunningham
Mra, Campbell
Roymcans
Helena Zimmermanman
State Board
South Omahs
Kanaus City
Geireaing
Berlin
Deutick Tages
Zeitung
United’ States
Gerthha Foreign ‘Office
Yargit
Otist
Japan
England
Nenesitt
Carl Bonnenside
Carl Schurz
Jni
Carl’ Schurz
New’ York
Montague Street
Zino2
Harare
Rex Py
Boxlife
Ers
George E. Morrison Cables
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