Chinese Crisis Deepens Over Pekin Ministers
A State Department brief from Shanghai outlines tensions as Li Ping-hong and anti-foreign elements near Pekin threaten ministers. Diplomatic efforts stress safe passage for envoys, while reports detail cipher confusions surrounding Conger telegrams and the siege of the legations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
D.C
China
Poward
Oral Goodnow
Shanghai
State Department
Ding Tates
Tmperkdl
Pakin du
Pekin
Li-Ping-Hong
Duns
Goodnow
Ping- Hong
Hina
Prince Tuan
Braté
Cooaul Fowler
Conger Gipher
Bhantung
Gonger
Providence and the Spanish War through a woolly horned tale
An 1890s style critique rails at Providence guiding the Republican push against Spain. It mocks divine sanction for war with Cuba and the Maine explosion as a trigger, railing about battles with Cervera and Schley, and laments deaths blamed on Providence and administration.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spain
Cuba
Providencs
Providence
Maine
Akoteh
Manila Bay
Fontin
Cervera
Schley
Bine
American Library Association Exhibit At Paris Exposition 1800
In Paris the American Library Association showcases library progress and conditions with seven winged cases at the Social Economy Building. Miss Florance Woodworth supervised the New York State Library exhibit to detail monographs, pictures, charters, books, and library appliances, including Carnegie libraries and traveling libraries. The display emphasizes growth, public access, and modern library methods.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paria
France
American Library Association
New Yorktate
Albany
N. Y
Florance Woodworth
Melvil Dewey
Andrew Curhegle
United States
Historical and Athenaeum
Copley
Boston Public Library
New York Public Library
Chicago
Carnegie
Pittsburg
Allegheny
Homestead
Braddock
Washington
Atlanta
Amercan
Massachusetts Brary Commission
Tnite
National Associational
Hoston
St. Louis
New York
Stata
Dec
New York State Library
Wortheatate
Carnegie Home Library
Wisconsin
American Lilbrary Association
Amperica
America
Benjamin Franklin
Philadelphia
Population of China Doubled by Press and Parson’s Claim
The article questions official Chinese population estimates arguing they are guesswork. It cites William Barclay Parsons findings that China may have about 200,000,000 people rather than 400,000,000, challenging the basis for imperial Open Door policies and wartime rhetoric. It notes prior tallies and the impact on defense and trade policy debates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bai
Pekin
Pel-ho
Jane
Mr. Sanger
Legation
Tako
Forte
Tils
Winn An Asy
China
Consua Bureau
United States
Aaltie
William Barclay Parsons
Ante Joan Ant Hill
Pardons
Ching
Asia
Dr Harrington Drug Ad Claims New Life Formula
An early 20th century drug advertisement touts King’s New Life as a remedy for nervous headaches and general fatigue. The text promotes blood cleansing and customer care by PF Harrington Druggists, urging quick relief and pure blood benefits.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
King
PF Harrington
McKinley Blamed for China Policy Ahead of Election
Washington dispatch notes Democratic claims that President McKinley’s China policy aims to delay action until after the election. Critics say Hay and Cabinet aides stall to aid the campaign, while Democrats forecast Bryan’s victory, citing shifts in electoral votes and opposition from business circles. The Anti Imperial League protests, and a Post Office protest over missing party literature highlights amplify the tense political climate.
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Washington
McKinley
China
Hay
Jones
Democratic National Committee
New York
Chicago
Richardson
Democratic Congressional Campaign Committee
Anti-Imperial League
Hoar
Moat
Republica
McCulloch
Ark
Bryan
Stevenson
Empire State
Kentucky
Maryland
West Virginia
Indiana
Michigan
Minnesota
Bryen
McCulloch Ia
Ury Woodeon
Waa
New York City
Seli
Democratic Congressional Committee
Post Office Department
Fast
DfMee Department
What is a Democrat This Year in 1900
A historical editorial contrasts parties, arguing Democrats in 1900 must embrace liberty equality and peaceful expansion while rejecting machine politics and greed tied to Mark Hanna. It urges patriotic citizens to join under Liberty-Toludo Bee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Mark Hanna
New Democratic Party
Hberty
Logan Gentleman Willed a Bremen Lady
Invitations announce the marriage of Porter Wright of Logan to Milas Jennie Hulford of Bremen. The ceremony will be next Thursday at noon at the bride’s parents home. Wright served in the Spanish American War with the Fourth Regiment in Porto Rico and is related to several Wrights of Bremen.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lancaster
Porter Wright
Logan
Milas Jennie Hulford
Amanuel Hufford
Bremen
Wright
Porto Rico
Mesars
Jacob, Taine
Andrew Wright
Bremun
Chamberlains Collo Cholera and Diarrhoae Remedy Praised
A. A. Power of Emporia Kansas reports a severe bout of cholera and diarrhea cured by Chamberlains Collo Cholera and Diarrhoea Remedy after ineffective treatments by others. He cites a neighbor who failed to improve with doctors before using the remedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
A. A. Power
Emporia, Kan
Ely
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Authen- Melcy
Miniter Wu
Taung-u-Yamen
Ounger
Mipiator Wu
Tsang-i-Yamen
Mr. Conger
Huntioh
H. EH. Conger
Trong-ll Yamen
Koustit Sey Seine Iwer
Sina
Chiew
Chi Chun Lofeng-lu
London
Sayu
Sir Chi Chen
Duresa
Pawera
European Ministries of Foreign Affairs and the State Department
Couvay
Ohl Chen
Pekinatta
Sir Chi Chong
Diplomatic Corpu
Kuewta
Paris
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