Tells of Great Excitement Among the People
A Shanghai China letter from Mrs Silver at 1531 College Avenue describes Chinese resentment toward foreigners and fears of war. It notes missionaries evacuating, Boxers reportedly using magical power, attacks on churches, and local attitudes toward foreigners amid rising tensions in 1900. The writer mentions the Nanjing viceroy Lin Kun Yi and a quiet Fourth with volunteers drilling.
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J. R. Silyer
College Avenue
Shanghai
China
Silver
Emma Silver
Japan
Josie
Alfaira
Tumis
United States
Irene
Samson
Star Feil
Weihtin
Mr. Chalfant
Tall
Prince Tuan
Shantieng
Nankin
Yangatage
Lin Kun Yi
Injunction Sought Against Indian Agent Interference
Otter Creek Mining company seeks a court injunction to bar Colonel Ranchett Indian agent from hindering mining operations on Kiowa Comanche reservation. Proceedings filed August 11 in Wichitan.
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Wichitan
Otter Creek Mining Company
Kiowa-Comanche Reservation
Ranchett
Hugh Alexander Nominated for District Judge at Concordia
The Populists and Democrats of the judicial district composed of Republic Washington and Cloud counties met in Concordia yesterday and nominated Hugh Alexander of Concordia for district judge.
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Hugh Alexander
Republic
Washington
Cloud Counties
Concordia
Jeffries and Sharkey praise Fitzsimmons best fight ever seen
In New York on August 11 Jim Jeffries and Tom Sharkey visited James J. Fitzsimmons to offer congratulations. Fitzsimmons called the bout a hammer, the best I ever saw, noting he allowed Rublin to land several blows to the jaw while seeking openings. Rublin attributes exhaustion from long training as his main reason for losing, pledging a return to challenge for the world title.
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Wiatt Fitzsimmons
New_York
Jim Jeffries
Tom Sharkey
Fitzsimmons
Jeffries Peoneres Fitzsimmons
West
Sharkey
Fitssimmons
Tom
Fitzwre
Rublin
No Tour for Bryan Will Make Speeches on Special Occasions
Chicago Aug 11 William J Bryan will not undertake a broad campaign speech tour this year. He plans a limited schedule with speeches tied to special occasions only, with times and dates announced as decided. Bryan will remain in Chicago until Monday before heading to Lincoln, with possible appearances at Labor Day and civic events undecided.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Hrgan
Democratic National Committee
Mr. Bryan
Bryan
Lincoln
Hobson Restless Seeks to Secure Active Service
New York dispatches report Hobson requests command of a marine detachment in China and stands ready to serve immediately. Admiral Remey cables opposition to Hobson's detailing, noting Santo can deploy for active field work and may go to Manila or Hong Kong. Hobson remains in Yokohama naval hospital with eye treatment and likely return to the United States.
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China
Remey
New York
HobSon
Herald
Washington
Santo
Maila
Hong Kong
Hobson Ia
Naval Hospital
Yokohama
Populists and Democrats Nominate Gray for Senator
The senatorial district comprising Lincoln Russell Osborne and Ellsworth counties nominated Harry Gray of Osborne for senator. J J Lai of Kibeworth county was a prior candidate but defeated in the convention. A motion to withdraw J B Dykes and Tully Scott as congress candidates failed. The convention backed appointive officers by the administration and denounced legislators in office and Attorney General Godard for enforcement in stock yards matters.
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Lincoln, Russell, Osborne
Ellsworth
Harry Gray
Osborne
J. J. Lai
Kibeworth
J.B. Dykes
Tully Scott
Godard
Cable to Germany Opens from Coney Island
New York Aug 11 laying of the first telegraph cable to connect the United States directly with Germany starts today from the Commercial Cable company's station on Coney Island. Sanctions were granted by the US president and the German emperor early last year. It is expected to be ready for trans Atlantic messages soon after September 1. The cost of the cable will be 935000 pounds sterling.
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Germany
New York
United States
Coney Island
Past y Cereals Criticized By Doctor And Patient
A physician condemns pasty cereals as indigestible and stomach troubling. He notes wheat and oats cooked poorly leave a pasty mass, while Grape Nuts from Postum Cereal Co. is fully cooked, digested easily, and has relieved dyspepsia. An Evansville gentleman reports weight gain and no postmeal distress after using Grape Nuts.
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Evansville
Postum Cereal Co
la Battle Creek
Mich
Rates Cut in Half On Dawson Travel by the White Pass and Yukon R. R
In Victoria B C Aug 1 H L Gilchin says telegraph links from Atlin to the outside world will be completed by Oct 1 and a Dawson to Ft Cudahy line on the Yukon Alaskan border will be ready. The Yukon basin rail system will join British lines serving major far northern points. White Pass and Yukon Route cuts Yukon fares in half both ways on all steamers immediate. Dawson papers note preparations for Lord and Lady Milato reception.
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Dawson
White Pass
Yukon
Victoria
B.C
H. L. Gilchin
Public Works Department
Atlin
Dominion
Ft. Cudahy
Yukon Territory
Alaska
Far North
Waite Horse
Lord
Lady Milato
Talk of London Town Excludes Chinese Matters
New York dispatch reports Pretoria conspiracy to murder British officers and kidnap Lord Roberts has public interest eclipsed Chinese questions. Clubs discuss if Roberts should adopt harsher repression and confiscate property of armed burghers. Public temper may push for drastic measures to end Boer resistance.
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London
New York
Tribune
Jena
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Carnegie's Views on Far East Policy and U S Mediation
Andrew Carnegie declares in a statement to the Associated Press that the United States should refrain from joining any attack on China. He argues Washington should remain neutral, avoid joint action with European powers, and let Britain, France, Germany, and others pursue their own interests while the U S stays friendly and awaits events.
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London
Andrew Carnegie
Associated Press
Far East
United States
Woticipate
Washington
China
America
Donger
Great Britain
Yang Tse
Bursa
Bloe
Railroads for Honduras Plans to Seek British Aid
Governor Sir David Wilson of British Honduras travels to London to obtain financial backing for a Belize to Guatemala railroad. The 100 mile line would link Belize's capital and seaport with Guatemala rail networks. Also mentioned is Marshall’s Band performing at a concert tomorrow afternoon.
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Wilson
England
New York
David Wilson
London
Liverpool
Weoples
Co Ae
Honduras
Belize
Our Crowt Province
Guatemala
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