State fair expectations soar with large cash premiums
Lincoln Aug 6 The State Board of Agriculture expects the Nebraska state fair to top all previous ones with broader county participation and larger exhibits including machinery. The fair offers 30000 in cash premiums, 5000 for speed events, and 2000 for county collective exhibits, with a 300 prize to the top county and 1000 prorated among others over 800 points, not exceeding 300 per county. County exhibitors may enter minor premiums. individuals may compete for county exhibits where no society exists.
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Lincoln
Neb
Nebraska
R. W. Furnas
State Board of Agriculture
Agricultural Society
Grand Army Reunion Program in Lincoln Neb
The Grand Army reunion runs August 12 to 18 at the old state fair grounds with daily events. Opening services August 12 led by Dr H Bross and Rev Flet cher L Wharton, followed by a September 18 formal charge, camp fire nights, and talks by G M Lambertzon Charles F Manderson Rob ert G Cousins and V Allen among others.
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Lincoln
Neb
Old State Fair Grounds
H. Bross
Fletcher L. Wharton
Nebraska Department
Poynter
J. C. Pace
Reese
W. C Aaadie
Grand Army
G. M. Lambertzon
Lin
Are
Woman’s Roller On Corps
Charles F. Manderson
B. Adame
Robert G
Cousins
Iowa
P. James Cosgrave
Nebraska
Ena
V. Allen
J A Keifer
Creamery at Long Pine Opens With Community Program
The Long Pine creamery separator began operation and was celebrated with an event at the opera house. Rev. P. H. Eighmy spoke, joined by Haecker from the state dairy division and W. W. Marpla. Music accompanied the program.
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Long Pine
Neb
Opera House
P. H. Eighmy
Haecker
Stata Univeraite
W. W. Marpla
Imperial Edict to Lift Restrictions and Send Legation to Tien Tsin
Shanghai reports an imperial edict ordering the escort of the diplomatic corps to Tien Tsin by a high official. This move aims to relieve allied forces and marks the first step toward solving the crisis. Li Hung Chang confirms the development.
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Shanghai
New York World
Tien Tsin
Li- Hung Chang
China Backs Down After U S Ultimatum
Paris reporting a New York World Cablegram notes China grants free communication with envoys after Secretary of State’s ultimatum on August 1. An imperial edict dated August 2 allows ministers in Pekin to communicate with their governments, with envoys to depart for Tianjin under escort.
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Paris
New York World Cablegram
China
United States
Conger
Temps
Shanghai
The
Tien Tsin
Li Ping Heng
Shan Tung
Salson's Gumacts Queerly In Paris Police Action
Fragmented report from Paris describes police arresting a suspect tied to a scandal involving the shah and an alleged plot. The incomplete text mentions an attempted discharge of a weapon and an explosion, with unclear details about Salson and other parties.
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Paris
Saleth
Salson
Secretary Migy 11 Boston Aug. 6 24 report
A brief dispatch from Washington notes Secretary Migy at the capital suffering from nervous exhaustion after intense labor. The report cites official duties and the strain of demanding schedules as the cause for the condition.
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Boston
Maas
The
Washington
Doubt on Pekin Advance From Tien Tsin Dispatches
London reports a dated August 2 dispatch to the Daily Express from Tien Tsin says the allied force of 39 000 troops including 20 000 Japanese and 10 000 Russians is moving toward Pekin with 9000 British and 7000 other foreigners. General Chaffee’s flotilla faced disembarkation delays while General Dorward advanced. Chinese attackers pressed Tien Tsin on August 1 and then withdrew after fierce charges. The native city remains defiant and officers fear slaughter if streets are opened to troops.
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London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Daily Expresss
Chaffee
Dorward
Loosa
Yamabichi
Boundary Monuments Put Alaska Claim in British Territory
U S commissioner O H Titman and British commissioner F W King report after setting monuments under the modus vivendi. They say Glacier and Boulder Rock creeks, claimed by miners as part of Porcupine district, are now in British territory.
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Seattle
Wash
O. H. Titman
United States
Alaska
Canada
F. W. King
Titman
Glacier
Boulder Rock
Robbery on Union Pacific Train Ends in Fatal Shooting
Two men held up Union Pacific eastbound No 4 near Hugo Colorado after Denver departure. Passengers robbed. an elderly man named Fay refused to surrender valuables and was shot in the mouth, killed instantly as the robbers escaped.
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Kansas
City
Salina
Kan
Union. Pacific
Denver
Hugo
Colo
Fay
Conger Again Heard From
A belated message from Minister Conger was received at the state department via Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai. The dispatch, from Mr. Conger and Mr. Squires, reached Consul Fowler at Che Foo and was sent to President McKinley at Canton.
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Conger
Washington
State Department
General Goodnow
Shanghai
Ragsdale
United States
Ate Tien Tein
Squires
United States Legation
Ckin
Fowler
Chee Foo
Goodnow
McKinley
Canton
New Rule for Philippines Commission to Become Executive Body
Manila August 6 The commission led by Judge Taft will become the executive body of the Philippines on September with power to use insular funds establish educational systems and pass all laws Judge Taft and his colleagues will also exercise authority and appoint a committee of experts to advise on governance
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Philippines
Manila
Taft
Phillippines
Ashland man clings to life after Sudden collapse
In Ashland Nebraska George H. Aata suffered a sudden collapse in town. He was rendered unconscious for hours, regained consciousness briefly, then remained in critical condition under medical care.
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Suamsroke
Ashland
Neb
George H
Vegetable Compound Cures Female MIs Ailments
A vegetable compound claims to cure the menstrual irregularities and backaches of women, restore general health, ease nerves, and regulate menstruation.
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Mr. Ha
Cheng
Migy
Sia
Wyne, SN A A Ae
W.N. U.-Omaa
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