Chang's Northward Journey Amid China Crisis and Foreign Invasion
The article discusses Li Hung Chang's planned movements toward Taku and his potential governorship of Pe Chi Li amid foreign invasion. It questions whether he is a peacemaker or a tool for power plays, notes Manchu attempts to incite mobs against concessions, and observes international powers grappling with diplomacy, alliance interests, and possible unification or fragmentation strategies.
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Chang
Hong Kong
England
Yane ‘Tee
Taku
Tien Tein
Pe Chil
Prince Tuan
Camerlia
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Pe Chi Li
Din
China
Tirsien
Shanghai
Nankin
Che
Japan
Sheng
Oyts
Bir. Broerick
Eyneral
Sharahs
Che Vicstore
Barat Tse
Son
Fire alarm boxes damaged by streetcar wire incident
Two fire alarm boxes were burned out Thursday when a trolley wire sagged onto the devices at Lake Street and Sixth Avenue, with wires at Fourth and Lafayette Street also burned. Box 54 was restored and Box 23 to be repaired today, as crews work to reinstate service.
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Lake Street
Sith
Fourth
Lafayette Streets
New Detention Hospital Building Underway at City Prison
A new two story detention hospital addition is nearly complete and set to open by September 1. It will adjoin the west end of the city prison, be 12 feet wide and 26 feet deep, with a first floor hospital for injured prisoners and a second floor containing Mrs. Thorpe’s office and a ward room for women and children not criminals. The design includes a Fifth street entrance and internal connections to improve ambulance transfers and overall prison operations.
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City Prison
Fifth Street
Aley
Thorpe
Police Metron
Wilde
Siye Thorpe
Persians in Peoria Faced Worsening Clash Over Christian Massacre
A cable from Oroomiah Persia reports a brother of George Shimoan murdered by Mohammedans and a looming massacre of 5,000 Christians. The message notes rising anti Christian sentiment among Mohammedans and fatal hand to hand clashes, with Shimoons’ father a native missionary adding to the family’s peril.
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Chicago
Peoria
George Shimoan
Mr. Shimoon
New Kind of Fakir Baffles Topeka Crowds With Cheap Books
A street fakir sold books from The Wandering Jew to Carlisle’s History of the French Revolution at prices as low as five cents, provoking outrage and laughter among bystanders. He brandished titles and mocked locals including A. Stebbins and the crowd, urging bids up to a dollar while lamenting illiteracy in Dopeka.
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Carlisle
Appleton
John Huskin
John Ruskin
Boston
Fnally
A. Stebbins
Washington Irving
Stebbins
Topeka
Jesse James
Social and Personal Notes on Mrs Gavitt's Reception
Miss Elizabeth Gavitt hosted a mid summer reception described as one of the season’s larger social events. Aunts Mrs M J Stevenson and Miss Ella Gavitt attended with cousin Mrs W Graves, plus Miss Mary Brent of Kansas City. Attire ranged from pink to lavender, rooms were ornamented with smilax and ponds of lilies, and Mr Harry Gavitt performed piano selections as about 300 guests called.
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Elizabeth Gavitt
Miss Gavitt
M. J. Stevenson
Misa Ella Gavitt
W. Graves
Mary Brent
Kansas City
Mrs. Graves
Mrs. Stevenson
Eli Gavitt
Miss Brent
Battenburg
la France
Edith Crawford
Geneva Giles
Harry Gavitt
Litte Hezel Graves
Esther Rodgers
Jog
Molvane
P. 1 Bonusheaks
Tl.m. Crawford
A Barker
Syead
Brehte
Alkire
George Hanley
Frank Cope
Ries Hinnche
G. C. Clemas
Olathe
Reid Alexander
May Kellam
Richland
W. W. Carr
Carbondale
Kate Ryan
Ottawa
J. L. Dick
Galen
Galesburg
Milwais
Harry Howard
Kitlie Howe
van Buren Siest
Mabel Keats
Horton
J.B. Thompson
Lake View
Frank Willard
Mary Dallas
Washington, D.C
Willa Rodgers
Monroe Street
Harriet Broad
Chicago
Tila Gavitt
Emporia
Grace Church
Bliss Agnes Gunther
Vakeme Club
Milss Mary Brent
F. W. Stauffenberg
Jackson Street
John Ripley
First Congregational Church
West Sixth Avenur
von Ashlen
Judge Buck Nominated For Lyon District Seat
Judge J Jay Buck of Emporia was nominated by Republicans for district judge in Lyon Chane and Coffey counties. The convention met in Emporia and the party hopes to end eight years of fusion control. Buck is a well known Republican and vigorous campaigner.
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Lyon
J. Jay Buck
Emporia
Chane
Coffey
Judge Buck
Kansas
Rail Tickets and Tours for Summer Travel Plans
Tickets on sale for July 23 to August 34 with round trips to Denver and Colorado Springs. Ottawa to Ottawa Chautauqua assembly tickets at 1.69 via Santa Fe. Missouri Pacific offers one fare to Fort Scott and return. Last Colorado excursion leaves August 2, valid to October 31. Departure times 7:20 AM and 4:40 PM.
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Young People’s Christian Union
Denver
Colorado
Colorado Springs
Ft Scott
People’s
Missouri Pacific
Ucketa
Scott
Ottawa
Ottawa Chautauqua Assem~bly
Charles Adams & Co Women’s Store sale items list
An itemized catalog style notice from Charles Adams & Co. detailing discounted women’s wear and accessories. Gloves, belts, kid gloves, washable chamois, driving gauntlets, scarves, fans, hats, pins, brooches, and children's apparel with various sale prices and former prices referenced.
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Vane
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Demoss & Penwell
Gouldn
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Amos and Bexetron Company
Igoaiiles Furnace
Culbertson
Pueblo
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Weare
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National Biscuit Company
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Blanche Kennedy
Omaha
Neb
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Aurora
Ind
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Mra Chapman
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Mra Kennedy
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Topeka Avenue
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Siena
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Fellow Springs
Ohio
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Rochester
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