Morality remark and court ruling amid dairy notes
Senator Morgan calls Li Hung Chang utterly devoid of morality. Pennsylvania supreme court upholds a color rule banning oleo margarine colored yellow. The piece cites 4,900 cheese factories and 265 million pounds of annual output, with New York producing about 76,000 pounds. England Russia and other nations borrow from the US as it holds large cash reserves fueling exports of gold amid a favorable trade balance.
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Morgan
Li Hung Chang
China
United States
New York State
England
Russia
Strauss Opera in English to Be Presented This Fall
Johan Strauss latest opera Wie ner Piut will be performed in English this fall with a translated version ready. Critics hail the encore as the Waltz King's most beautiful work yet, though public opinion may call it his Weiner worst.
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Johan Strauss
King
Weiner
Cuban teachers tour Harvard guests in Cambridge
An eastern paper interviewed Cuban teachers visiting Cambridge Massachusetts as guests of Harvard and obtained written answers to the question What is the greatest lesson America offers to Cuba The teachers praised the kindergarten system manual training and school gymnastics noting the practical values they observed during the visit
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Cambridge
Mass
Harvard
America
Cuba
Chinese troops in war strength and civil progress
The text notes improved training and discipline among Chinese forces and suggests the allied forces have faced their strongest troops so far. It argues civilization already knows the magnitude of the obstacle ahead in overcoming China.
Immigrants Arrivals Hit Record High Since 1893
The just closed fiscal year shows the country received the largest number of immigrants since 1893, about 100000 more than the previous year. Of 341000 immigrants, 79000 over 14 could not read or write. The fewer of this class admitted, the better for all concerned.
Textile schools to boost southern fiber mills
The southern states, as major fiber producers, should lead in manufacturing. Growth requires capital and skilled workers to run mills, not rely on imports. Textile schools can supply the needed trained personnel for advanced textile industries.
Buffalo Population Gains Lead Among Major Cities
Buffalo’s population rises by 37.77 percent—the largest increase among major cities aside from Milwaukee at 3.34 percent. Louisville up 27 percent, Washington 20 percent, and Cincinnati just under 10 percent. Local arithmetic estimates question the figures as not fully matching expectations.
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Butfalo
Milwaukee
Louisville
Washington
Cincinnati
Buffalo
United States China clash over Pekin safety mission
The article states the sole issue between the United States and China is protecting Americans in Pekin and continued protection until the U.S. can act. It says China forced the issue, not the United States, and notes the U.S. willingness to extend friendly offices to China to settle with European powers. Minister Cenger's message is described as almost despairing and now calls for action, excluding other considerations.
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United States
China
Pekin
Cenger
World Census Scheme Questioned at Century's Start
The world census project traced to a Berne conference of the International Statistical Institute. Li Hung Chang backed the plan to count pigtails in China, but current global population estimates of 1.7 billion rest on tentative, travel-based observations rather than solid data.
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International Statistical Institute
Berne
Li Hung Chang
China
Travelera
Have to Force Pekin Relief as Attacks Continue
The Washington dispatch reports China’s Li Hung Chang seeking armistice talks as foreign legations at Pekin endure ongoing assaults. The State Department notes prior instructions to Gen. Chaffee to pursue cessation of hostilities only if Pekin is reached with relief forces. for now an advance cannot be halted while legation attacks persist.
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Adee
Li Hung Chang
China
Tung Chow
Pekin
Secretary of State
Mr. Wu
Gen. Chaffee
Washington
Fowler
Che Foo
Chaffee
Tien Tsin
Tartar
Corbin
Conger
Earl Li
Waldersee envoy praises American troops in Berlin visit
Count von Waldersee and entourage met with John B. Jackson at the U S embassy to extend compliments to President McKinley. He praised U S troops and expressed pride in their gallantry while urging confidence in his own command. Local papers note his outspoken style and compare him to Moltke, dubbing him Feldt Marshal.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
von Waldersee
United States
John B. Jackson
McKinley
Hanover
Liedertafel
Konrich Volkszeitung
Moltke
Feldt
Tesla’s Ice Insulation Invention Promises Lossless Power
Nikola Tesla gains a patent for an insulation method using cold air to form a protective ice coat around a wire. The device reportedly withstands strong currents, offering near free insulation and enabling energy transmission to great distances via underground lines.
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New York
Nikola Tesla
Tesla
Former President Steyn Reported Dead in War Effort
London reports Former President Steyn died from a severe wound while trying to reach Mr Kruger. A British correspondent freed from Nooitgedacht says Kruger seeks peace but fighting commandants press on. Transvaalars hold 90 guns at Machadodorp with ample provisions.
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London
Steyn
Daily Mail
Lorendzo Marquez
Kruger
Nooitgedacht
New Diamond Fields Found Up the Mazaruni River
Washington reports diamonds discovered at diggings up the Mazaruni river in British Guiana. London dealers value these stones higher than South African diamonds by twenty five to fifty percent. Consul Moulton notes land concessions for mining are being granted and the industry shows promise as the stones are deemed fully equal in quality to Brazilian diamonds.
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Washington
London
South Africa
Mazaruni River
British Guiana
State Department
United States
Moulton
Demerara
Ex-Senator Ingalls Dies After Long Illness in New Mexico
Ex United States Senator John J. Ingalls died at 2 25 am in east Las Vegas New Mexico surrounded by his wife and two sons Ellsworth and Sheffield Funeral will be in Atchison Kan Illness traced to March 1899 in Washington throat trouble He and family sought climate changes to relieve suffering He remained able to write occasionally and conduct business The family includes widow and six children Ellsworth Ethel Ralph Sheffield Marion and Muriel
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Atchison, Kas
United States
John J. Ingalls
East Las Vegas
N. M
Ellsworth
Sheffield
Ingalls
Atchison
Washington
New Mexico
Arizona
Mr. Ingalls
Las Vegas
Kansas
Ethel
Ralph
Marion
Muriel
Sioux Falls
I. G. Blair
Kansa City
Philippines
Constance
Robert Porter Shick
Reading
Last Hours of Mr Ingalls in New Mexico
The body of ex US Senator John J Ingalls, who died at Montezuma hotel Las Vegas hot springs, left for Atchison Kansas with Mrs Ingalls and son Sheffeld. He suffered a sudden decline after nine pm and died peacefully after losing consciousness following a long illness.
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Las Vegas
N. M
United States
John J. Ingalls
Montezuma
Forest Fires Rage in Crestone Canyon Amid Strong Winds
Aug 17 reports detail a great forest fire in Crestone canyon near Eden Grant No 4 spreading rapidly due to high winds. If rain does not come within days, millions of feet of timber may be lost and dense smoke covers the San Luis valley from fires on both east and west ranges. Loveland reports a smoke cloud over Flat Top mountain west of Long’s Peak with substantial timber loss.
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Crestone, Col
Crestone Canyon
Eden Grant No. 4
San Luis Valley
Loveland
Col
Loo Mountain
Long's Peak
Illinois State News Deaths Across Counties
Belshazzer G Eidman a 61 year old wealthy farmer and stock raiser near Chester died of paralysis stroke. CivilWar veteran prominent citizen. Martin Thorpe died at Greenfield home of Mayor Metcalf. Louise Hebenstreit 23 Stanton. Mrs Francis J Collins 73 Virginia born Vermont 1850 Illinois resident. Sophia Dorothea wife of Frederick Bohm Madison County wardsville area. W B McKeehan Stanford prominent man died of heart disease at 5% age from Kentucky 22 years ago. Harry Wood Quincy assistant cashier grandson of ex Gov John Wood. Dr FE W Oliver Sr Mulberry Grove Bond County leaves widow and six children.
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Belshazzer G. Eidman
Chester
Martin Thorpe
KE. K. Metcalf
Greenfield
England
Louise Hebenstreit
Stanton
Francis J
State Savings, Loan and Trust Co
Quincy
John Wood
FE. W. Oliver
Mulberry Grove
Bond County
Broom Corn Harvest Boosts Illinois Field Labor Demand
Central Illinois farmers report an early broom corn harvest with a predicted shortage of workers. Circulars warn 2,000 to 5,000 men may be needed across Indiana and Kentucky borders, with roughly fifty men per field and some operations running two shifts. Losses from late storms are under 15 percent, while new crop price starts at $100 per ton.
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Ilinois
Indiana
Kentucky
Mine Examiner P Baker Killed at Gillespie
P Baker, a mine examiner, died in a Gillespie mine while inspecting woodwork collapsed trapping him for hours. He expired minutes after rescuers carried him to the surface.
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P. Baker
Gillespie
Storm Roars Through Peoria Damaging Peoria Area
A terrific storm struck Peoria and nearby areas, lasting over an hour with intense lightning, strong winds, and a tremendous downpour of rain causing damage.
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Peoria
Peoria Votes to Annex West Peoria Village
Peoria residents vote to annex West Peoria, a move the village initially supported earlier. The expansion would add about 4,000 people to Peoria's population.
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West Peoria
Peoria
Good Corn Crop Looked For
The hot dry weather has seriously affected corn though authorities expect a large average crop for the state as a whole with good yields in many counties.
Blind woman lawyer Miss Blanche Fearing dies in Chicago
Miss Blanche Fearing, reportedly the only blind woman lawyer in the United States, perhaps the world, and a Chicago resident, has died recently.
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Blanche Fearing
United States
Chicago
Four Peoria distilleries on fire in major blaze
Four of Peoria's big distilleries were on fire, the other, and at night the dryhouse of the Manhattan was destroyed, with a loss of about $25,000.
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Peoria
Manhattan
Monument Design Accepted for Lincoln's Mother's Grave
The Nancy Hanks Lincoln Monument association accepts Thomas Strickle’s design for a monument to Lincoln’s mother, to be placed over her grave.
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Nancy Hanks Lincoln Monument
Nancy Hanks
Lincoln Monument Association
Thomas Strickle
Lincoln
Sweet potato crop forecast dim at Alto Pass
Officials predict a light sweet potato harvest at Alto Pass due to rank weed growth from excessive rain. The wet weather boosted weeds, hampering crop development and yield prospects for the season.
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Alto Pass
Galesburg to Build Municipal Lighting Plant
The city council of Galesburg voted to construct a municipal electric lighting plant and award the contract. The plant is to be completed within 90 days.
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Galesburg
Death of Arvel Abrams After Horse Kick in Pana
Arvel Abrams aged 16 and son of Frank Abrams died in Pana after being kicked in the head by a horse a few days ago. The tragedy localizes the accident and names the deceased and his father.
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Arvel
Frank Abrams
Pana
Western Illinois normal school selects Macomb site
The board of trustees picks Macomb as the location for the Western Illinois normal school, disappointing Monmouth residents who favored another option.
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The
Western Illinois Normal School
Macomb
Monmouth
Reunion of Co A of the 91st Illinois Volunteers Held
The annual reunion of Co. A of the 91st Illinois Volunteers gathered in Litchfield. Only 46 survivors remain from the company, reflecting the passage of time and the lasting bonds of veterans.
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Co. A
Litchfield
The Good Shepherd Lesson from John Ten
A Sunday school text on John ten 1 16 presents Jesus as the door and good shepherd who leads and saves the sheep. It contrasts false leaders with the true shepherd, notes the unfailing voice of the sheep, and emphasizes unselfish care as the path to power and influence. The accompanying notes connect the parable to the blind man story and urge discernment of true teachers.
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H. C. Lenington
Jesus
John, Law
Christ
God
Israel
Door
Shepherd
Jesus Christ
Ling
Wolf
Ingi
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