Allias Are Able to Take Care At Pekin Dispatch
A Japanese Foreign Office dispatch from Peking dated August 14 reports the capital cleared of Chinese forces as imperial family left for Wan Shou Sham. It notes a cavalry regiment at the Dowager Empress palace and Ma’s troops guarding the west with about 500 horsemen.
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Pekin
Allias
Ataingtan
Foreign Office of
Japan
Pram
Peking
Tokio
Wan Shau Sham
Tesury
Pekingand
Dorward
Tien Tsin
Tien Tain
Conger Dispatch on Pekin Situation and German Forces Arriving
Minister Conger reports in a dated Aug 27 dispatch from Brom Taku that no major movements have occurred in Pekin while German troops total about two thousand are arriving daily. He notes Chinese ministers may appear soon to negotiate and suggests US interests in China require a negotiated settlement and protection.
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Washington
D.C
Conger
Pekin
State Department
Brom Taku
State
China
Tsung Li Yamen
United States
Imperial Palace
Allied forces defeat Boxers near Tien Tsin
Five hundred American troops join 375 British and 200 Japanese under General Dorward in a victory nine days after the engagement near Tein Taih. They kill over 300 Boxers, capture 64 wounded, burn a village, and take numerous weapons while repairing rail and river transport continues.
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London
Tein Taih
Vienna
Reuter
Tien Tsin
Dorward
Yang Tsun
Pei Ho
Darkness Over Kansas City Shocks Morning Crowd
A sudden daytime darkness struck Kansas City around 9 am as a heavy thunderstorm and a cloud of smoke and dust blanketed the city. The Star reports fear and confusion as lights flickered on streetcars and offices, with residents fearing a tornado while gusty rain and a black sky created a eerie, solemn scene.
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Kansas City
Unionville Parade Promises Pageantry Arch Lights Festivities
A grand day in Unionville features a tall electric arch, decorations in Woodmen colors, and a parade with bands, floats, and delegations from Cincinnati and multiple camps. Hon. S. M. Pickler and Hon. James T. Lloyd will speak, followed by races, music, tug of war, and fireworks amid rail and address schedules.
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Unionville
Woodmen
Cincinnati Woodmen
Cincinnati Band
Monico
Bloomfield
J.oncaster
Centerville
Milan
Brownings
Brookfield
Laclede
Pollock
Lemonville
S. M. Pickler
Jas. T Lloyd
Joseph Flory
Geo L. Berg
R. E. L. Prunty
F.C. Sckles
Ion
M. Pickler
Kirsvile
Joe Flory
Add Eas
James T. Lloyd
Geo. L. Berry
Kansas City
Seeing is Believing Hood's Sarsaparilla Advert
An old advertisement promotes Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal cure believed to cleanse the blood. The copy urges readers to trust the remedy, claiming many people are cured and soars in praise of the product.
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Hood
America
Old Settlers Reunions at Graysville Rain Affects Attendance
Graysville Old Settlers event saw low turnout Friday due to prior rain and forecasted showers. Judge Lorenzo Jones spoke in the morning and J C McKinley in the afternoon as prize money went to Ms Hannah Vincent for arrival in 1838, Ms Susan West, and Mrs Mary Eareckson. Music by McClellan's drum corps accompanied both days.
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Graysville
Lorenzo Jones
J. C. McKinley
Jim Noel
L. P. Roberts
Sam Magee
N. A. Franklin
Prise
Hannah Vincent
Putnam
Susan West
Mary Eareckson
Betsy Ann Fowler
D. P. McKinley
George Crooks
Angeletta Husted
Lowanna Hogg
T. K. McCollum
Evaline Gillum
McClellan
Make it Unanimous World’s Fair Bond Issue Advised
An editorial urges Missouri voters to approve a proposed constitutional amendment allowing the city of St. Louis to issue 5 million dollars in bonds to support a world’s fair. It argues the measure imposes no state liability, only municipal obligation, and urges all citizens to back the plan for a grand exposition.
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Missouri
X. C. Journal
Republican Headquarters to Open in Unionville Building
The committee has leased a rear room in the National Bank of Unionville building for a Republican headquarters. It will be fitted with writing tables, newspaper racks, and other reading matter. The location is described as highly advantageous and the scheme commendable.
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National Bank of Unionville
Republican
Mary
U. S. Supreme Court
Supreme Courts
U. S Government Printing Office
Death of Mr J W Dill Trusted Putnam County Resident
Mr J W Dill longtime Putnam County resident died last Friday evening at his home after a rapid decline from consumption. He born September 16 1850 in Rock Ridge county West Virginia came to Putnam in 1875 married Kate Spence in 1876. Funeral held at his residence Saturday with Rev F E Allan Boyd officiating and burial at Unionville Cemetery. He is survived by his wife sister and other Virginia relatives. His death is deeply mourned by the community.
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J. W. Dill
Arizona
New Mexico
Rock Ridge County
W. Va
Putnam County
Kate Spence
L. Ss. K McCutchen
Virginia
Baptist Church
Newtown
Tnioke
Ville
FE Allan Boyd
Tne
Unionville Cemetery
Dill
Unionville School Opens Monday With New Faculty
The fall term in Unionville public schools begins Monday with a new corps of teachers led by A. B. Pratt as high school principal and W. S. Pemberton as secretary. Ray E. Seitz will head the grammar school with Edna Mathews and Minnie Wilson among staff, while Addie Stuckey and Amy Nickerson teach in lower rooms. Professor Seitz of Greenville is noted among returning staff as duties commence.
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Unionville
A. B. Pratt
W.S. Pemberton
Saetetany
Ray E. Seitz
Ethel Stewart
Minnie Wilson
Edna Mathews
Addie Stuckey
Amy Nickerson
Fannie Wylde
Ray E. Se
Unionville Varsity Beats Moulton 13 to 4 In Local Game
Unionville defeated Moulton 13 to 4 in a Friday baseball clash. Prat earned eleven strike-outs for Unionville while Campbell struck out four for Moulton as the crowd saw an engaging contest.
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Unionsville
Moulton
Prat
Unionvilla
Campbell
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