Letter From China Reflects War Upheaval and Looting
A veteran correspondent reports from Peking and Tien Tsin area describing looting by Russians and some American officers, the fate of palace goods, and the state of supply lines. He notes prices for eggs and fruit, rail and river transport, and hopes for McKinley’s election to end the Philippine insurrection.
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Peking
China
L.r M. McFarland
Ainsworth
McKinley
Tien Tsin
Charlee
Ninth Infantry
Col Roce
Fourteenth
Chaffee
Tong Chow
Taka
Pei Ho
Q M
Tere
Diamonds at Greatly Reduced Prices in Washington Sale
Large consignment of diamonds from a top Chicago house offered at popular East Side Jewelry Store for one week only. Inspect the largest stock of diamond goods ever shown in Washington. Call and see them Lemmon & Lewis.
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Chicago
East Side
Washington
Therm
City Council Approves Penn Tank Oil Plant in Southeast Washington
Last night a called meeting of the Washington City Council with Mayor Ross present approved a ordinance granting Penn Tank Oil Co. rights to establish tanks in southeast Washington. Citizens had potential damages concerns, but no objections were raised and the measure passed unanimously. further action and citizen claims may be addressed at the next meeting.
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Ross
Penn, Tank Oil Company
Washington
Penn. Oil and Refining
Hoyt comedy seats go on sale Monday at Rowland Shields
The comedy "A Bunch of Keys" starring Mr. Hoyt and Carlotta, famed for her dancing, comes to Graham. Tickets go on sale Monday and are expected to sell quickly due to the show's popularity and the clever singing troupe leading the performance.
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Hoyt
Rowland & Shields
Graham
Carlotta
Finest Lady Orchestra in America to perform Christmas night
A circulated list promotes the Fadettes of Boston directed by Mrs Car line B Nichols as the premier holiday attraction for Christmas night in Graham on December 25. The ensemble is among the few women-led orchestras worldwide. The score noted is 58 36.
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Graham
America
Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab advertising sale
A cheerful promise offers Weeks Break-up-A-Cold-Tab with a full refund of the purchase price if it fails to cure. The advertised price is 25 cents and the offer is from Stewart's Pharmacy.
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Stewart’s Pharmacy
Army officers and guards enjoy a day at Co. D range
Members of Company D and veterans spent the day at the Co. D range west of the city. Attending were Capt Kellogg Col A Rodman Lieut O J Wilson Alex Coffman Galey Hise Sgt El Page Capt Brookhart Major J D Glasgow Sgt Neiswanger and Norman Scofield. Everett Adams returns home from northern work and accepts a position as engineer at a Coeur d Alene Idaho light and water plant before leaving soon. Todd Stuarts offers Alive and Dressed Poultry. Dolls Games and Toys at Turners Store.
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Co. D
Everett Adams
Eagle Grove
Ft. Dodge
Hawkeye Telephone Company
Everett
Coeur d’ Alene
Idaho
Gilligan Found Guilty in Lowan Assault Case
The jury in State of Lowan v Gilligan returned a guilty verdict after a short trial. Judge Folger fined Gilligan 5 dollars plus costs estimated at 30 dollars. Gilligan protested innocence throughout.
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State of
Eis
Gilligan
Local News Briefs From the City Stables to Christmas Items
Sylvester Gray injured after being thrown from a horse near Dr. Phillips’s stables recovers with no bones broken. Krank McKain arrives from Chicago for a week with family before returning to California. Todd Stuart advertises homemade mince meat and Christmas pipes at Columbia Pharmacy. Barrett aids Wells & McCulley market in John McCulley’s absence. Jay Porter travels from Iowa City to work with Dr. McConnaughey for the holidays.
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Sylvester Gray
Dr. Phillips
Krank McKain
Chicago
California
Columbia Pharmacy
H . Barrett
Wells & McCulley
John McCulley
Jay Porter
Iowa City
Dr. McConnaughey
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Ay Man
Mercer & Chilcote
Graham Opera House
Krvaning
TEL
J.P. Kennedy
Lyric Art
Work & Meek
West Side
Notary Public
Joseph Pollard, Jr
Iowa
John Shields & Son
Shedler
Washington, Iowa
M. E McFarlane
Lemmon & Lewis
Madison Medicine Co
Stewarts
Todd Stuart
Turner
Foley Holliday Photos
Henry Green
Davenport
City
Stewart's
Harwood
South Side
Berry
New York
Ben Davis
Baird & Bailey
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