Sea Serpent Fable and Odd Village Voter Ages
A Sumner Gazette fragment jokes about a sea serpent sighting on the New England coast linked to summer excursionists. It notes five Lee Connecticut voters aged 104, 95, 88, and two at 3, totaling 453 years, claiming Capt. Norton as the oldest in the county. It also mentions the Trans Siberian railway’s future safety and comfort, crediting flat terrain for the absence of tunnels between the Ural and Amur.
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New England
Lee
Conn
Jonathan Norton
Edwin Sturgis
E. P. Tanner
John McLaughlin
E. L. Melus
Capt
Norton
Ural
Amour
Siberia
Modern marvels and oddities across a busy world
A scientific note claims a light bulb in a quart of water boils it in an hour while ornate lamp shades invite house fires. A Salt Lake City church bell provokes dogs to howl in unison each time it rings. The Chicago line signs a grading contract with Crow Indians, to be largely done by crowboars and scalpers.
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Salt Lake City
Utah
Chicago, Burlington & Quincy Railroad
Red Man‘s Reservation
Indescribable famine in India and Mormon beet sugar gains
The editor of the Christian Merald reports famine distress in India's famine district, warning of rising mortality with monsoons and a million deaths foretold. Utah Mormons run a beet sugar industry in the Great Salt Lake valley producing 19,000,000 pounds yearly, aided by a 22 mile juice-pipe transport system. Police in Pe king reportedly use a drum on duty, while Chinamen supposedly dislike noise. blind beggars carry drums, and domestic pigeons have whistles on tails.
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Christian Merald
India
Utah
Great Salt Lake Valley
Peking
American Silk Exhibit Wins First Prize in Paris
The article notes American manufacturing prowess as the U S silk exhibit takes top prize at the Paris exposition. It recalls how French silk once dominated U S markets and cites census data on U S silk and silk goods production, highlighting a shift in global industry leadership.
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France
United States
Doings of a Week A Global Look at Seven Days
A Washington press review notes the secretary of state warns powers of mutual action to restore order in China. The deep waterways plan backs a 20 foot channel costing 190 million. ICC reports railroad mileage at 252364 with big job gains and higher payrolls. U.S. exports of provisions hit 150 million, a record. Over 6,000 troops are ordered to the Philippines, with potential redeployment to China if needed.
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China
Deep Waterways Commission
Interstate Commerce Commission
America
Philippines
Funeral rites for William B. Curtis held in New York
The services for William B. Curtis, father of American athletics, occurred in New York. Hoboken waterfront disaster resumes with four more victims found, bringing total bodies recovered to 156. Weekly US financials show exchanges at $1.60 trillion, with a 33.2 percent drop from 1899.
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William B. Curtis
New York
Hoboken
N. J
United States
Thookton
Philadelphia
Chicago
Pittsburgh
Cincinnati
Toston
St. Louis
T. G. Evans & Co
Gentry Wins Half Mile Race and Breaks World Record
The Lima O race saw John R Gentry defeat Joe Patchen in 2 04 breaking the world half mile track record. The Fourth of July and other national events are reported with numerous accidents political notes and notable incidents across several states.
Four men on trial for conspiracy in Goe bel murder in Kentucky
Foreign dispatches report a sweeping Boxer uprising in China with the allied forces fighting in Peking. The European colony there is said wiped out, and Chinese rulers face turmoil as Russia backs Japan. News describes heavy casualties, fears of wider war, and uncertain fates of foreign legations in the capital.
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Frankfort
Goebel
Kentucky
China
Main Street
Windom
Mich
Shanghai
Peking
Prince Tuan
Russia
Japan
Turkey
London
Steyn
veWet
South Africa
Rufus T. Wright
Columbia
Luzon
Manila
America
Global tensions rise as powers unite in China crisis
Reports from across the globe note unrest in Peking with foreign forces increasing and Prince Ching backing them. Other items include a US troop move from the Philippines to China, a series of Boer engagements, a California oil rail plan, and multiple domestic tragedies. Also: Diaz reelected in Mexico and Kaiser’s admonitions to sailors amid German fleet movements.
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Peking
Prince Ching
China
Vernon
Tes
John
Edward Brewer
B. I. Norris
Peter Nissen
Chicago
Niagara River
United States
Philippines
United States Infantry
Taku
Henry Jefferson
Green's Bayou
Tex
Fink
Calico Rock
Ark
Elizabeth Shants
Philadelphia
Switzerland
Lord Roberts
John Bennett
Plainfield
N. J
John L. Pennington
Dakota
Alabama
Oxford
Ala
National Educational Association
Charleston
S. C
Santa Fe
California
Europe
Turkey
Mexico
Diaz
Namill & Booth
New York
Issel
Kaiser
Minor News Items From The Nation And Abroad
A roundup of small notes reports momentous events in brief form. The court of claims settles a century old case while New York Masons exceed 102000 members. the prince of Wales dreams of anonymously owning and editing a newspaper. Ireland's Lutheran church claims about 72000 baptized members. A Concord judge rules soda water is a life necessity, to be sold Sundays. The League of American Mothers calls a national meet in Chicago August 1 to 4. Engineers at a London convention invite 25 Americans to visit Queen Victoria. Dr Pigg of Missouri changes his name to Peak with court aid. Buffalo County Nebraska boasts the world’s largest alfalfa field. Yale’s Dr Wieland finds a fossil turtle in the Black Hills proving ancient ocean. Stockton’s Fourth of July guns from Commodore Stockton arrive. Miss Elizabeth Smith Derby Connecticut, a millionaire, becomes a stenographer, believing work is a duty for women. Senator Eugene Hale Maine, now a multimillionaire, owes wealth to own resources and marriage. I M Riggins heads to the Philippines at the Philippine Commission’s request. The government to build a rail system at Charlestown Navy Yard with 49000 for rails and labor and 10000 for locomotive and carts.
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United States Court of Claims
New York
Masonic Grand Lodge
Prince of Wales
Ireland
Lutheran Church
Concord
N. i
League of American Mothers
Chicago
London
Windsor Castle
Pigg
Missouri
Buffalo County
Neb
G. HR. Wieland
Yale
Black Hills
Stockton
Cal
Commodore Stockton
California
Elizabeth Smith
Derby
Conn
Eugene Hale
Maine
Chandler
Michigan
Philippine Commission
I. M. Riggins
Central Board of Examiners
United States Civil Service Commission
Philippines
Charlestown Navy Yard
Congress
Stevenson Wins Democratic Nomination for Vice President
In Kansas City on July 8, Adlai E. Stevenson secured the Democratic vice presidential nomination on the first ballot after a spirited, at times dramatic, contest among Stevenson Towne Hill and others. The platform elevates imperialism as the campaign’s paramount issue, calls for silver at 16 to 1, opposes militarism and the Dingley tariff, seeks direct election of senators, and supports labor, canal ownership, and statehood for Arizona New Mexico Oklahoma. The convention adjourned at 10:34 after long order disruptions and a 294.5 minute session, with Stevenson indorsed by the national committee following a Bryan-led silver faction.
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Lima
John R. Gentry
Joe Patchen
Gentry
Canton
Parkersburg
W. Va
George E. Thompson
W. E. Thompson
Springfield
Cincinnati
Maggie T. Lehnis
United States
Spooner
Wisconsin
Santa Ana
Cal
Emil Markenberg
C. J. Phelps
Amanda Johnson
Albert Johnson
Lake Charles
Robinson Tripp
Chicago
Quincy
Sebastian Miller
Sarah Place
Lebanon
Ind
Prairie Depot
Columbia
Ala
Tahn Roe
Gov
Roosevelt
President McKinley
Jose Vasquez
Antonio Sosa
Tuscan
Ariz
Kansas City
W. J. Bryan
Noble Prenties
Mo. Star
Jia Harpe
Adlai FE. Stevenson
Ilinois
Jones
Democratic National Committee
St. Louis
Nathan L. Baker
Gilbert Gates
A. J. Jester
New London
Cleveland
James Corrigan
Arkansas Republicans
H. I. Remmel
Little Rock
Fovernor
Quitman
Miss
Randolph Evans
Michigan
Kalamazoo
Adial E. Stevenson
Stevenson
Towne
Hill
Department of Labor
Cabiet
Arizona
New Mexico
Oklahoma
Alaska
Porto Rico
Silver Republican Convention
Bryan
Walsh
S. W. Neel
Reed
Kansas
Cig
Miss Fultons
New York
America
Fultoni
Maryland
Tennessee
Louisiana
Mississippi
Dave Hill
List
Richardson
Platform
Hogg
Texas
A. M. Dockery
Missouri
Rose
Milwaukee
Williams
Inois
J. W. Miles
Tillman
Senator Hill
Mr. Croker
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
J. G. Berry
Arkansas
W. H. Thompson
Nebraska
Charles Thomas
Colorado
J. S. Rose
Thomas H. Martin
Virginia
J. O. McGuire
California
BR Tillman
South Carolina
Carter J. Harrison
Alabama
W. D. Oldham
Oldham
William Jennings Bryan
Senator White
Pacific Coast
Senator HU
Mr. Bryan
Perkins
Lomax
Moore
North Carolina
Daniel
Overmeyer
Hawaii
John H. Wise
Utah
Illinois
Adlai Stevenson
Jefe Davis
James Willams
Connecticut
Minnesota
Roesing
Springs Hill
New Yorker
Murphy
van Wyck
National Silver Republican Party
Charles A. Towne
Howard S. Taylor
Senator Teller
Teller
Charley A. Towne
J. S. Corser
Henry M. Teller
Committee
Silver Republican Party
Siedia
National Committee
Adlai E. Stevenson
Shafroth
Cheadle
Indiana
Actin
Sioux Falls
West
Intermountain
South Dakota
Passity
Wyoming
Silver Republican National Committee
Adini FE. Stevenson
Democratic Party
Washington
Jefferson
Union of
Abraham Lincoln
Democratic National Convention Opens in Kansas City
The Democratic gathering in Kansas City launches with 20,000 cheering delegates. Richard son announces permanent organization while Bryan is nominated for president amid massive displays of flags and unity calls. Stevenson later secures the vice presidential nomination as the convention adjourns after dramatic floor scenes.
Silver Republicans Nominate Bryan by Acclaimation
The Kansas City silver Republican convention met, with 24 states present, praising Bryan and Towne. The body debated platform planks on expansion and imperialism, adjourned without a president, then later backed Stevenson for vice president as Democratic unity grew. The full platform declared bimetallism, direct legislation, anti monopolies, and opposition to imperialism.
Boxer Clashes and China War News From London
London reports on the Peking legations amid civil war with Empress Dowager and Prince Ching shaping defense, plus fighting at Tientsin. Dispatches note allied and Chinese forces, naval statements, and Western reactions including con cerns over legation safety and potential relief advances.
Campaign leaders seek plan with populist and silver parties
Massachusetts Osborne Wyomin g and Idaho Wilson are appointed to confer with representatives of the populist and silver republican parties to determine the best campaign strategy.
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Massachusetts
Osborne
Wyoming
Wilson
Idaho
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Grady
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Niagara
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James Hamilton Lewis
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Mr. Lewis
Lum
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Itil
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Chefoo
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Africa
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Polytechnic College
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Fifteenth Infantry
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Western Union Telegraph Office
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Wilson S. Bissell
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