New York City Population Surges Beyond Two Million
The Weekly Call notes New York City and Bronxborough reaching 2,000,000 in population with Brooklyn and annexed areas pushing total toward 3,500,000. Charles M. Schwab plans a Pittsburgh trade school funded by salaries and a library, offering general mechanical courses and shop work. Washington’s steady stance earns praise in English liberal circles amid China policy debate.
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New York City
Bronxborough
Brooklyn
Charles M. Schwab
Carnegie Steel Co
Pittsburgh
Governor Exchange Becomes Joking Reply Told to Press
A remark between the South Carolina and North Carolina governors was described as a joke. By contrast, the older incident involving former South Carolina Governor Franklin J. Moses and a Boston police inspector over a $5 larceny charge has not been released to the press.
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South Carolina
North Carolina
Franklin J. Moses
Boston
Massachusetts Daughters of 1812 call for Constitution fund
The Massachusetts State society United States Daughters of 1812 calls on patriotic citizens to unite in raising money for rebuilding the frigate Constitution. Wideck Peabody & Co., bankers of Boston, have agreed to act as treasurer of the fund.
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Massachusetts State Society
United States Daughters of 1812
Wideck, Peabody & Co., Bankers
Boston
Cuban agriculture seeks US style farming innovators
The British consul at Havana reports Cuba, though purely agricultural and highly fertile, relies heavily on foreign countries for food. He notes Cuba needs enterprising, up to date farmers like those in the United States to improve its food supply.
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Havana
Cuba
United States
De Wet Praised by London Military Leaders
London soldiers praise De Wet as a remarkable light troop leader. His march from Bethlehem through the Free State to the Vaal River and on to Rustenburg is hailed as one of the finest campaigns in modern warfare.
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London
de Wet
Free State
Bethlehem
Vaal
Rustenberg
Spain's Industrial Boom Driven by Loans and Trade
A Spanish financial journal notes an industrial upswing with a government loan of 200 million dollars oversubscribed three times. Cities adopt electric traction, trade with former colonies rises, and Spain increases heavy machinery purchases from the United States.
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Spain
United States
Desperate defense at Pekin as Taku forts fall
The passage describes foreigners in Pekin making a valiant stand to save lives while the Pekin garrison faced slaughter. It notes the rapid advance upon Pekin, the capture of the Taku forts, and a decisive battle at Tien Tsin. It praises American troops for distinguished actions in the hottest combat and in the follow-up advance.
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Pekin
Taku
Tien Tsin
Admirals compare Allied and German troops in wartime tone
Vice-Admiral Seymour notes mixed troops faced control challenges and praises Americans for dash and go. He says Germans were admired for boldness, the French lacked close bonds with others, and Germans and Russians tended to stick together, while Americans remained with the Allies.
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Seymour
R. N
British Troop Landing in Shanghai Sparks China Tension
The proposed landing of British troops at Shanghai unsettles allies in China. Germany and France view it as proof England seeks greater influence, though London argues the move is to defend subjects and interests should unrest spread.
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Shanghai
China
Germany
France
England
China Faces Clash of Modernity and Barbarism
Foreign armies have entered Pekin several times and the imperial family hid for periods while the government appeared near collapse. Obituaries of China are common, and morals are drawn from its history, yet the current moment presents a unique confrontation with modern civilization versus half savage barbarism.
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Pekin
China
Bryan Notification of Presidential Nomination in Topeka
In Topeka Kansas on August 24 1896 William Jennings Bryan arrived to receive official notification of his presidential nomination by the National Populist party. Crowds cheered banners decorated streets and the National Hotel hosted receptions with leaders from populist circles. Bryan spoke briefly urging Kansas to set a national example and delivered his acceptance after a formal notification ceremony at the capitol grounds.
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Topeka
Was
Bryan
National People's Party
Mr. Bryan
Atchison
Kansas
National Hotel
Jievan
Mr. Hevan
Capitol Grounds
Congressman Ridgely
Thomas M. Patterson
Colorado
Patterson
A. W. Rucker
United States Monetary League
Rucker
Bryan Rose
Illinois State News Obituary Highlights several prominent residents
Lawrence Johnson, 76, Medora, a retired farmer born in New Jersey, leaves a widow and 12 children. Dr Lawrence E Elrod, longtime Flora physician, died after a year of illness. he had gone to Colorado for change of climate and leaves a widow. Elizabeth Hunter, 70, Olney widow of Benjamin Hunter, was Richland county’s wealthiest woman. James Claus of Old Ripley leaves a widow and one child. Henry Moller of Moller Vanderboom lumber firm in Quincy died after lingering illness. Josiah Kessinger, Montgomery county pioneer, age 88 years 4 months 6 days, died at home 12 miles southeast of Litchfield. Capt Charles Sherwood, Lebanon resident and former Ohio River steamboat captain, died suddenly from an apoplectic stroke.
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Lawrence Johnson
Medora
New Jersey
Lawrence E. Elrod
Loughmont
Col
Elrod
Flora
Colorado
Elizabeth Hunter
Benjamin Hunter
Olney
Richland County
James Claus
Old Riply
Henry Moller
Moller & Vanderboom
Quincey
Josiah Kessinger
Montgomery County
Litchfield
Charles Sherwood
Lebanon
Ohio River
Illinois Battle Flags Stay in Capitol Under Warder Veto
Acting Governor Warder vetoes moving ancient Illinois battle flags to Chicago for the G A R encampment. A letter explains Section 66 of the military code requires the colors and trophies remain in the state capitol and cannot be loaned or removed. Warder states he has no authority to order their removal.
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Illinois
Memorial Hall
State Capitol
Chicago
Warder
Capitol
Hurd
Rural free delivery routes announced for four towns
Rural free delivery will begin September 1 with one carrier per town. Mendeo in Adams county will cover 25 miles serving 195 people under William Chart. Dallas City in Hancock county will cover 25 miles serving 565 people under John Cather. Nauvoo in Hancock county will cover 2214 miles serving 630 people under Lewis Hohl. Virden in Macoupin county will cover 20 miles serving 450 people under J Samuel Denkle.
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Mendeo
Adams County
William Chart
Dallas City
Hancock County
John Cather
Nauvoo
Lewis Hohl
Virden
Macoupin County
J. Samuel Denkle
Young burglar nabbed after multi town theft spree
A five year old boy was arrested in Moline for burglarizing three stores. He initially gave the name George Burgten, then admitted his real name Robert Niesen, of 482 North Lincoln Street Chicago. Police say he is an experienced criminal linked to four burglaries in Rock Island ten in Davenport Iowa and six in Muscatine Iowa.
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Moline
George Burgten
Robert Niesen
North
Lincoln Street
Chicago
Rock Island
Davenport
Muscatine
Apple prospects improve in north and center districts
Apple prospects have improved slightly in the northern and central districts, while dry weather in the southern district causes further mild deterioration. In some localities yields promise to be very large but remain well below the average. Sprayed orchards outperform unsprayed, and prospects for other fruits are fair.
Tragic Drowning of Ed Cassidy and Robert Levering
In Danville Ed Cassidy, a well known young man, drowned while bathing in the Vermillion river. While attempting to recover the body, Robert Levering was seized by cramp and drowned in view of hundreds of spectators along the riverbank.
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Ed Cassidy
Danville
Robert Levering
Harvest Delays Hit Broomecorn Growers With Labor Shortage
Broomecorn growers face scarce labor as the few workers demand higher wages. Some plow while others refrain as northern improvements aid soil, resuming work. In the south, the ground remains hard and little plowing occurs.
Springfield Mayor Wheeler Weds Maud Hoffman at Her Parents
Mayor Loren E. Wheeler and Mrs Maud Hoffman, both of Springfield, were married at the home of the bride's parents, Mr. and Mrs. Philip Hoffman.
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Loren E. Wheeler
Maud Hoffman
Springfield
Philip Hoffman
Japan's Part in the Siege Reported by Tokyo
The Tokio foreign office dated August 23 describes Japanese success at Pekin. The palace guards fought hard, the main gate fell, and the city was largely cleared. Officials say the imperial family and ministers fled to Sian escorted by troops. The city now has districts, with Japan holding the northern half and major powers sharing administration. Prince Tuan's residence burned. Japanese naval detachment suffered five dead and eight wounded. Foreign and native Christians were liberated from confinement by Japanese forces.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Tokio
Taku
Pekin
Imperial Palace
Sian
Tung Fuh Shiang
Japan
United States
Great Britain
Russia
France
Prince Tuan
Russia Claims Pekin Surrender After 14-Hour Bombardment
General Lino vitch reports Russian troops stormed the eastern gate of Pekin on August 14 and were first to enter, hoisting the Russian flag. Despite heavy fire from Chinese positions at the observatory, Russians held the wall, with officers among the casualties. The next day allied forces captured another gate and entered the city as the imperial government fled. Legation inmates endured casualties.
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St. Petersburg
Linovitch
Pe-Chi-Li
Ministry of War
Pekin
Antinkoff
Wasilewski
Mod
Legations
Legation
Germany's Preparations Exporting Supplies to China
A Washington dispatch says Germany plans to use San Francisco as a hub for sending military supplies to China. A consul general in San Francisco reports ships arriving and a German officer commission with Hamburg America reviewing forwarding plans for cavalry horses and army breadstuffs. Officials here foresee a large German force under Count Waldersee operating in China.
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Washington
Aue
Germany
San Francisco
China
Hamburg-American
Count Waldersee
Roughing It in Paris With Cadets Stranded Overnight
About 100 cadets from the US training ship Monongahela were forced to sleep in Paris parks and streets after their lieutenant failed to arrive to guide them to shelter. Unfamiliar with French, they wandered until some found beds in hotels, while others lacked lodging.
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Paris
Havre
Leutenant
China and Government Governance in Imperial Structure
The article notes China covers 4,218,401 English square miles with 386,900,000 people in China proper out of 402,680,000. It describes the Manchu dynasty, Boxers leader Prince Tuan, and a four member Manchu and Chinese cabinet directing a privy council, seven boards of government, and two assistants to enforce civil and religious laws.
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China
Manchuria
Mongolia
Tibet
Hungaria
East Turkestan
Ming
Tuan
Great College
Science and Health Highlights From Recent Experiments
French physician Dr Hervieux suggests flies may spread smallpox. Prof Loeb finds pure salt lethal to fish but harmless in sea water proportions when mixed with other salts. Macfadyan and Rowland report micro organisms largely survive exposure to liquid air temperatures. A spinal cord sheath tumor was removed at St Luke's Hospital New York after lengthy anaesthesia, overturning rheumatism diagnosis from German experts.
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Hervieux
Loeb
Messrs. Macfadyan
Rowland
St. Luke’s Hospital
New York City
Parchment on the best banjore made of wolfskin
Fragmentary line notes a best banjore with parchment crafted from wolfskin. No further context or named entities available.
Do Not Miss Wisconsin Farm Land On The Milwaukee Line
The piece urges buyers to inspect Marinette county farmland along the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway for rich crops, ample work, markets, good climate, soft water, and cheap long-term land. It promotes purchasing over renting and directs readers to land agent C. E. Rollins at 161 La Salle Street, Chicago.
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Chicago, Milwaukee & St. Paul
Marinette County
Wisconsin
C. E. Rollins
la Salle St
Chicago
Ill
Cheap Colorado Excursions on Great Rock Island Route
One night trips from Chicago to Denver Colorado Springs and Pueblo via the Great Rock Island Route depart August 21 September 4 and 18 at 445 p.m. Excursion tickets from Chicago and Missouri River points to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City and Ogden Utah cost one regular fare plus 2 for round trip with return by October 31 1900. Tickets valid on regular trains too with free berth reservations and a brochure Colorado the Magnificent by John Sebastian G P A Chicago.
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Colorado
Denver
Colorado Springs
Pueblo
Great Rock Island
Colorado the Magnificent
John Sebastian
Chicago
Benefactions of love traced to eternal goodness
A brief reflection from the Boston Transcript notes that the gracious feelings of love are not new to humanity but were ordained and predestined by an eternal source of goodness guiding souls.
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Boston Transcript
Advertising snippets and Quotations From 1900
A compact collection of vintage ad lines and quips from early 20th century newspapers. It features Carter's Ink promotions, a sportsman joke from the St. Louis Globe-Democrat, a stomach remedy note for Dr Carlstedt's German Liver Powder, a political arts master quip, Piso's Cure praise for coughs, and Beeman's Pepsin Gum urging digestion aid. These snippets capture era humor and consumer products with dated attribution.
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B. W. Jarvis
Troy
America
WM. Bryan
Illinois State News
Wheeler
San Fraucisco
Science and Health
Chicago Daily Ews
Chicago Dailyews
Putnam
Atchison Globe
Yucatan
W. G. Gordon
Independence
W. Bacot & Co
Clarkedale
Misa
Bush
E. S. Fisher
Reganton
Mize
Heaton Bros
Victoria
Tex
Carter
Carter’s Ink Co
Gamskeeper
St. Louis Globe-Democrat
Detroit Journal
J. W. O’brien
Third Ave
Minneapolis, Minn
Ananias
Washington (Ia
Democrat
Beeman
Chicago Daily News
H An
Edna Ellis
High Ginsport
Olid
Anes
A. J. Tower
Mass
Henry N, Copp
Washington, D.C
A. Howan
Fernots
G. W. Fithian
Newton, Ill
Matt
J. & C. Maguire
J. & CG. Maguire
Ithe
Deasey
Coe Dicine CO
S. Louis, Mo
DR. Moffett
C.J. Mioffet
ST. Louis
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