Powers Push Open Door in China Amid War Turmoil
In Washington Aug 3 a cable outlines six points for China’s restoration of order led by Li Hung Chang with foreign envoys. It asserts the emperor and Li Hung Chang as key figures, denies territorial indemnity, and calls coordinated action by Russia, Germany, France, and Italy for the open door. A later note from Conger mentions troops entering the imperial palace and a Japanese incident in Amoy with sailors policing Kulang Ho.
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Formosa
Fear for Shansi Missionaries Text from Boston Aug 31
The American board fears for its missionaries in Shansi Province as no word has come since early June. Missing are Rev. and Mrs. D. H. Clapp, Rev. C. L. Williams, Rev. E. W. Davis, Miss Rowenz Bird, Miss Mary L. Partridge of Taiku station, and Rev. and Mrs. Charles W. Price, Rev. and Mrs. Atwood and several children of the Fen Chow Fu station.
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Japan Backs Russia China Peace Move In Washington
Washington August 31 Japan has signaled approval of Russia's note on opening peace talks with China. The move follows the U S response to Russia and is expected to hasten negotiations.
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Washington, D. C
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United States
Judge Rassieur Chosen To Command Grand Army Unit
Chicago August 21 officers elected and a Denver area commander chosen as the Grand Army of the Republic Thirty-fourth National Encampment nears closing. The remaining schedule focuses on social events and veteran receptions over the next two days before members return home.
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Democratic nominating rally elevates Bolte for Congress
St Louis August 31 A H Bolte lieutenant governor was nominated for congress by the Democrats of the Tenth District in a convention described as one of the most enthusiastic in the state. Officers elected include Leo Hassieur as Commander in Chief E C Milliken Senior Vice Commander Frank Seamon John A Wilkins Junior Vice Commander Reverend A Drahms Chaplain in Chief.
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Hold-up on Union Pacific Express Car near Tipton
Four bandits stopped Union Pacific passenger train No 3 fifty eight miles west of Rawlins near Tipton Wyoming at 30 o clock last night. Express and baggage cars were damaged though losses were nominal. no injuries reported. United States Marshal Hadsell organized a posse of twenty five and pursued the scene. a $1000 reward was offered for each of the robbers.
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Steamer Topeka Arrives With 150 Passengers in Port Townsend
The Topeka brought 150 passengers and 100000 in cash to Port Townsend last night after arriving from the porth. Officers report the British steamer Cutch ashore on Horseshoe reef in Stephen's Passage twenty-five miles from Juneau. The Dutch was in charge of the second officer and struck August 24, quickly taking on water. Passengers and crew reached the beach and camped as the Topeka passed. Treadwell was dispatched to aid the wrecked vessel, but the Dutch may become a total loss, with water high aft and the ship settling.
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Tornado Hits Whitewood and Souris District Storm Toll
Severe storm across Western Manitoba and the Souris district leaves crops damaged and property destroyed. A child is killed at Wapella NWT and injuries reported at Pipestone and Virden. Telegraph links cut as Winnipeg reports extensive damage including a torn rink and a demolished Whitewood town area. Americans buy Moscow Archange railway stake in Moscow.
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Harvey dies in Missouri after long insurance career
Aureatus F Harvey of St Louis Missouri and Kirkwond Missouri a longtime insurance leader and editor of the Insurance Review and the Chicago Independent is reported dead after a yearlong illness His passing ends a storied career in the western states. A separate local fire destroyed ponchos owned by JoT Crouch and Daniel Sherman in Butler Missouri during a night last week.
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British Troops Free Prisoners as Roberts Reports Progress
London dispatches from Sept 3 and Sept 8 recount Lord Roberts updates on the Delagoa Bay railway situation, Nooit Gedacht, and Léafield advances. Prisoners are released, Doornhoek and Watervalhoven are occupied, and Kruger and commanders reportedly move toward Pilgrim's Rest amid ongoing skirmishes. Separately, Mendocino mud volcanoes near Laytonville erupt after a long quiet period, sending thick mud, steam and thunder-like noise.
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The Good Samaritan and the Law of Love
A Sunday School lesson discusses the parable of the Good Samaritan from Luke. Jesus refrains from naming a neighbor by rank, teaching mercy over ritual duty as the path to eternal life.
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Belair Hangs William Black for Attack on 15-Year-Old
Belair Maryland September 3 William Black a colored man was hanged here after being tried and sentenced for attacking Miss Jeasle Bradford age fifteen who lived near Aberdeen in the county. Another negro Louis Miller was lynched here earlier for a similar offense but Black escaped public lynching when the sheriff hanged him two hours before the announced time of execution.
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Digs Cold from a Cellar Unearths Treasure Hoard
Captain Zach Sufer of Mississippi river fame digs in Leclaire cellar while searching Ishworma and uncovers an iron pot holding twelve double gold eagles and two silver pieces dated 1810 1818 with the latest gold coin from 1850. A galoon over the site fuels speculation the treasure was buried by a desperado. Residents of Leclaire join diggings hoping for more gains.
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Population reports for Quincy and Pawtucket rise in census
The census bureau provides population figures for Quincy and Pawtucket, noting increases since 1890. Quincy stands at 36,?,? with a 15.11 percent gain, while Pawtucket shows a rise to 27,679 from 1890, reflecting demographic growth amid a broader release.
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Becoming an Outdoor People
Americans increasingly seek outdoor activity as a daily habit rather than rare leisure. The shift over 25 years shows wealthier men treating recreation as a business duty and a weekly habit, leading to greater vitality and productivity than previous generations.
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Fragmented religious reflection with scattered names
The passage presents a fragmented meditation on Jesus Christ's statement that God is a spirit, mixing cryptic text and garbled phrases. It references religion and a jumble of apparent names and places, including Theist and India, with unclear connections or coherent narrative.
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British Navy Upgrades and Global Ship Costs Revealed
The report details large sums for ships including Japanese Mikatei and British BeHelsle, and new Russian cruisers Askold Bogatyr Novick. It notes Barrow contracts totaling 10.13 million and machinery at 3.8 million, plus Admiralty pay and rank adjustments. The commentary ends with broad aphorisms on work and ambition.
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