Wheeler seeks China service as career nears end
Washington July 20 Deg string to add further fame to his military history Wheeler has applied for service in China. It is unlikely to be granted as he will retire Sept. and the president has no authority to appoint retired officers to active duty. Wheeler served in three wars and his record is described as unique in U.S. history. Lexington July 26 The state convention nominated Gov Beckham for governor by acclamation. Beckham, 80, unmarried, formerly in the Legislature, seeks the unexpired term of three years. The platform denounces Goebel and Bradie and Paylor while endorsing Beckham’s administration.
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Washington
Wniqwe
Gon Josseh Wheeler
China
Advanistellion Fidals
Wheeler
Onealase
Chien Wheeler
Alveady
Philippines
United States
Hlo
William Goebel
Goebel
Blackburn
Bradie
Paylor
Gey Beckham
Tillman Campaign Talk At Marlboro Boosts Liquor Question
Senator Tillman joined the Marlboro list campaign event on Wednesday and spoke mainly on liquor policy. He denied interference but argued against prohibition and in favor of preserving the dispensary system. He accused an ill alliance of preachers and barkeepers led by Col Hoyt, a charge he defends as unfounded. He asserts honest prohibitionists aim to cut liquor use.
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Tillman
Marlboro
Col Hoyt
Arnica Salve Cures Leg Sore in Ten Days
Danforth of Latuirange suffered six months with a running leg sore before Bucklen's Arnica Salve healed it in ten days. Advertises for ulcers wounds burns boils and piles, claiming best salve in the world with a 25 cent price. Crawford Bros Druggist sells it.
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Danforth
Latuirange
Bucklen
Crawford Bros Draggist
Message From Our Minister Washington July 20 Cipher Dispatch
The Chinese minister received a cipher cable from United States Minister Conger. It was transmitted through the Tsung Li Yaumen and the Sinmehai taotei, containing about fifty English words signed Conger Ala. Secretary Hay and aides began translating the dispatch immediately with no doubts on its authenticity. The message describes continued bombardment and calls for quick relief to prevent a general Masenere.
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Washington
United States
Conger
State Department
Tsung Li Yaumen
Sinmehai Taotei
Wohamlet Conger
Hay
Masenere
Baptist Missionaries Safe From Chinese Persecution
The Southern Baptist foreign mission board in Richmond received a cable from Chefoo China reporting that Rev Rab Willingham DD and other missionaries in northern China are safe. Key and J W Lowe, previously feared dead in Pingin, have escaped and are accounted for, quelling fears for Christian workers amid widespread harassment.
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Richmond
Foreign Mission
Southern Baptist — Convention
Chefoo
China
Rab Willingham
Hartwell
J W Lowe
Pingin
Died Like a Hero at Tien Sin Battle
A World special from Chefoo dated July 19 describes the Tien sin assault where the Ninth Regiment of Infantry charged into a Chinese trap. Col Liscoum is blamed by a British commander, while a gallant American officer dies leading his men with Old Glory. Four thousand Chinese rifles unleash devastating fire as surgeons are killed amid wounded.
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New York
Chefoo
Sloughai
Tien ‘Sin
Col Liscoum
Story of a Slave and a Deaths in Carlisle Shooting
A slave story in Manchester Mich about long term illness and a wife’s recovery through Electric Bitters. The Carlisle shooting ends with Jeff Tucker and Sime dead after a church ceremony, with the bride wounded.
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Carlisle
Giles Sims
Spartanburg
Jeff Tucker
Tucker
Sime
Mount Azuma Eruption Destroys Villages in Japan
Yokohama reports Mount Azuma near Bandaisan erupted on July 17. About two hundred people killed or injured. Lava flows engulf several villages causing great damage across adjacent districts. Editor Shaver of the Dalton Argus and Sam Jones linked by commentary on editors and preachers.
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Yokohama
Mount Azuma
Bandaisan
Shaver
Dalton
Argus
Sam Jones
Ealings
Athinta Journal
Sammy
Berg
Banner Wheat County Rivalry Spurs State Lead
Greenville County vies to be the banner wheat region of the state with reported yields across several farms. One farm shows 40 1 5 bushels per acre on five acres while another reports 98 bushels on two acres, and a farmer tallies 82 bushels per acre on ten acres. A comparison notes fertilizer and manure impacts, and a second item discusses June liquor seizures under Gov. McSweeney’s administration, totaling about 1075 dollars versus 1093 dollars for March to May. Additionally, railroad casualties for 1899 total 51,743 with 7,132 deaths, in a large workforce context.
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Greenville County
Greenville News
Savannah
United States
Campaigners in Chesterfield Special to The State
Cheraw July 21 about 600 farmers gathered at the Chesterfield courthouse to hear state office candidates. Speakers touched on dispensary politics and the Kansas City platform, with McSweeney, Gary, and Patterson debating policy and record amid lively crowd reactions.
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Cheraw
Court House
Chesterfield
Opera House
Gary
Patterson
Whitman
McSweeney
W D Evans
Berry
Pettigrew
Barney Evans
Mayfield
Wharpton
Derhim
Mer Brooker
McMahan Res
Capers
Capt Jennings
Thumerman
Johnson
Senator Brown
Strait
Congress
DE Finley
Kansas City
Bennettsville
Prohibition
Charleston
Col Hoyt
Canning Outfit Offered for Ten Dollars
A full canning outfit for preserving fruit and vegetables is advertised at ten dollars. Instructions included. For orders write to Lancaster or call the Ledger office, CL McManus.
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Lancaster
Ledger
CL McManus
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Cate
Coation Holter
Tata
Marion
Lester
Calumaiia
Age
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The
Atlanta
Twioe
News of the World
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Times
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Hon. C. Hf. Jordan
Tao
Ledge
Lexington
Pyemserntier
Gov Beckham
KUAM
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Baptist
Missionaries Safe
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George D Williams
Manchester Mich
Crawford Bros
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Walt
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