News in Brief: Global unrest and economic shifts
A chaotic digest notes a political crisis in Korea, large patent figures, China army supply moves, and US tariff and maritime notes. It cites General Wood in Cuba, Union Pacific earnings, a yellow fever quarantine at Callao, and various deaths, resignations, and diplomatic signals.
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Joe Whetler
China
Alftetilon
Dallas
Mevonsa
United
Idaho
General Wood
Washington
Cuba
Union Pacific
Callao
A.W. Beatt
Lincoln
Nebraska
NewYork City
Brescoti
Ariz
Imbro
San Francisco
Orleans Foc
Cape Town
Greencastle
Ind
Michael”' Murphy
la Bretagne
Hayre
Australia
United Sales Mint
Depew
Naylor
John
McCullough
Kansas City
Long
Wilde
Oregon
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Kure
Rushvile
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Mr Black
I Jinoig House of Representatives
James J. Corbett
Kid” McCoy
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New, York
Government
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Curtis Guild
Boston
Mass
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Heath
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Chicago Board of Trade
Havana
Chicago
Pissouri
Isfairan Whitch
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Kentucky
Tila
Lemlegh
United States
South
Atros
Transvaal
United ‘States
Kaiser
Aspern
Coratge
NroJi
California
Joliet
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Stockholm
Sweden
Texas State Guard
U S Policy Divides With Europe Over Boxers Crisis
Washington reports President McKinley has received a Chinese imperial appeal seeking U S mediation to lift the Boxer uprising crisis. The State Department pursues a distinct line, insisting on access to Mr Conger and military options if needed while preserving compensation claims for the end settlement.
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Mgnt
Washington
McKipley
China
France
Department One
Ohdis
United States
State
Department
Fodateele
Pekin
M. Delcasse
Prince Tuan
Smithe
Conger
State Department
Mr. Conger
Isd
Beeks to Appedae Willinss
Berlin telegraph report claims Emperor William deplored Baron von Ketteler's assassination and pledged support for action in the Orient. Separately undersecretary Lovatt questions telegram authority and notes possible British legation origins.
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Willinss
Pxrris
Berlin
Temps
Stisi
China
Mperor William
Baron von Ketteler
Populist Ticket Nominated At Grant County Convention
The July meeting at Grand Island formed a Populist Party ticket for Nebraska with Wharton Barker for president and Ignatius Donnelly for vice president. Delegates adopted platforms calling for direct elections, public ownership of utilities, and equalized taxation.
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Grand Island
Nebraska
Fred Fawkner
Omaha
iRev
Arthur
Eincinnati
Wharton, Barker
Ignatius Donnelly
Eans
United States
Sensation in London Over Conger Reply on Rescue Efforts
London reports a tremendous sensation over Minister Conger s reply to Washington as hopes rise for rescuing the legation. Observers warn a fraudulent reply could undermine security and prompt new measures.
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London
New York World
Conger
Washington
Legation
Légation
Hidy
House of Cominons
America
Cipher Message From China News Relief After Conger Dispatch
U S Minister Conger sent a cipher cable from Pekin to Washington reporting he was alive two days earlier as rebels attacked foreigners. Wu Ting Fang received the message and Hay's office arranged translation and rapid dissemination at the State Department. The cipher indicated quick relief could avert massacre under shellfire.
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Washington
United States
Conger
Tsung li Yamen
Shanghai Taotai
Paris
Hay
Agalate
Caonger
Pekin
East City
State Department
Washingen
Secretary Root Denies New Troop Orders for China
Secretary Root announced no further troops were ordered for Chinese service and urged aiding Chinese officials to preserve friendliness. He noted China had acted in good faith and was protecting legations as of the 18th inst, while the impact of increased military energy by powers remained uncertain.
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Washington
Root
Cers
President Notified Of Minister Conger’s Status
The article reports the president receiving word on Minister Conger’s status as details from a press bulletin and Associated Press dispatches unfold. It notes the president and aides reacting with visible relief and continued hope for Conger’s return or recovery.
Fever and Deaths Tied to Chile and Pacific Steamer Quarantine
Fragmentary report notes yellow fever deaths aboard a British steamer near Callao and a French steamer at Caleta Brava. The Chilean vessel Chile remains at Callao with yellow fever cases. Aconagua faced quarantine orders after foul bill concerns, while Pryta awaited further action on board.
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Cline
Taskéru Y Galventin
Tex
Chile
Callao
Acon
Cagua
Caleta
Doubts Massacre of Foreigners in Manchester Reported
A fragmented dispatch from London notes concerns over a massacre of foreigners in Manchester. The text references a cab legation from Pekin and mentions a Chinese imperial maritime customs official, with unclear details and conflicting names.
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Manchester
London
Robert Harti
Imperial Maritime Customa
Ena
Pekin
Pace
Live Stock Market Reports From Kansas City and Omaha Yards
The mixed cattle and hog markets show steady to firm prices for desirable lots, with weaker demand for under pressure grades. Local packers purchased the best cattle and lambs at solid values, while rougher lots and light offerings saw muted activity and softer bids across the yard.
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Bae Wars
Reshue
Auliore
Agres
Eood Ip
Amby
Sita Vigboy Pan Bot
EC Wung'chang at Shanghat Foreign Consuls
Hung Chang arrived on the Anping from Hong Kong and was met by 300 armed troops in Shanghai. The French consul protested passage through the French settlement, leading to a withdrawal of the escort and Li Hung Chang being escorted to the cosmopolitan settlement. He was found to have munitions on board and violated harbor regulations by entering and was forced to leave the harbor limits. Consuls decided not to call Li Hung Chang officially.
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Shanghai
Hung
Chang
Anping
Hong Kong
Cape
Li Hung Chang
Japan Impresses Seadships In Orient Movement Report
Victoria B C July 21 Word was received that two Nippon Usen Kaisha ships the Tosa Maru and Kinshin Maru have been impressed by Japan to carry troops to Taku Rid Jun Mari sails yesterday for the Orient and will not return until September The only vessel left in service is the Rid Jun Mari and it sails with the fleet.
New York Man Made Chevalier of Legion of Honor
Paris announces Mr. James Hyde of New York has been named a chevalier of the Legion of Honor. The decoration recognizes his efforts to advance French literature in the United States through the Laureate Francaise of Harvard University.
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Paris
James Hyde
New York
Legion of Honor
Tha
United States
Larete Francaise
Harvard University
Fragmented account shows mixed medical and naval scenes
The text blends notes on a fever treatment with trials of a Brazilian experiment and a naval cadet's behavior. It mentions steroids, serum, and ongoing medical and military contexts, with unclear names and scattered events across different settings.
Judge Munger Halts Freight Rate Reductions
In Omaha on July 20 Judge Munger issued a restraining order blocking a proposed reduction of freight rates on certain commodities. The ruling challenges the validity of the state board of transportation, finding the 1897 act creating the board not lawfully adopted by the legislature. The United States Attorney General Smyth and the Burlington road are noted parties in the proceeding.
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Omaha
Munger
General Smyth
Burlington Road
Mungérv
State Board of, Transportation
State “Board
Convict Confesses to Cattle Rustling in Alliance Neb
Hank Methaws awaiting murder trial confessed to cattle rustling linked to the Watkins brothers, triggering a sensational report. In Lincoln, John Gaisher, after three months on hard diet, died in state prison. his sentence was commuted to expire November 1.
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Alliance
Hank Methaws
Watkins
Erie
Buistinena
iSidnéy
Ais Santalya
Lincoln
Cles
John Gaiasher
Poynter
Nebraska National Guard Encampment Plans Discussed
The State Military Board met to set terms for the next annual Nebraska National Guard encampment. It proposed paying 60 percent of per diem in the same manner as 1896 and asked officers to decide on encampment details under those conditions.
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Lincoln
State Military ‘Board
Cne Ctderla
Nebraska National Guard
Rural Free Delivery Begins in Nebraska on August First
The Rural Free Delivery service will be established in Nebraska on August 1. Blair in Washington County will have a 25 mile route serving 829 people in 182 houses with carrier Joan L. Tracy. Decatur in Burt County will have a 23.75 mile route serving 921 people in 184 houses with carrier John C. Barlow.
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Nebraska
Washington, D. C
Blair
Washington County
Carrier
Joan L. Tracy
Decatur
Burt_ county
Jone
John ¢. Barlow
Nebraska Corn Crop Outlook in Nebraska Rainfall
Nebraskan weather brings bountiful rains with Elkhorn railway headquarters estimating 300,000,000 bushels of corn for the year. Historic figures cited show corn production from 1896 to 1899 ranging from 168,754,000 to 341,268,000 bushels amid regional notes and stray local items.
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Nebraska
Omaha
Neb
Elkhorn Railway
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