The Weekly Call Sparks and Boers Jest Over Hunters Stratagems
Dom Paul and Bobs trade proclamations as the Boers amuse themselves with more hunters stratagems. A New Haven man who borrowed twenty dollars in 1897 repaid four for papers and has paid sixty four in interest since, then faced a request for twenty eight dollars or exposure in the press. Meanwhile India reports show venomous snakes kill an average twenty one thousand people yearly, about sixty daily, over the past decade.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dom Paul
Bobs
New Haven
Conn
India
British
Paris Waiters Push End Of Tip System In Hotels
The piece notes that Parisian waiters seek a wage based system over tipping, arguing Americans are realizing their rights in foreign hotels. It claims waiters depended on tips when Americans were seen as fools, suggesting a shift toward regular wages.
Italian murder case spares killer of King Humbert
It is noted in the United States that Italy abolished capital punishment in November 1887. The murderer of King Humbert cannot be sentenced to death, and will be imprisoned for life. Some fear jailers may wish for the death penalty on his behalf.
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United States
Humbert
Italy
Europe discovers Li Hung Chang cannot fool the US
The United States has displayed intelligence and courage in handling the Chinese issue, reflecting great credit on the country. American diplomacy has earned praise from its people and from the international community in recent months, which is greatly gratifying.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Li Hung Chang
United States
Torrid season linked to spikes in crime and bloodshed
The passage notes that extreme heat may have affected judgment or provoked violent actions, stating that the recent hot spell has coincided with an abnormal rise in crime and bloodshed among previously peaceful and respectable people.
Navy to fortify Guam as western Pacific naval base
The Navy Department begins preliminary fortifications and harbor improvements to make Guam a thoroughly protected base for naval vessels in the western Pacific. Authority for early work comes from the June 6 act funding river and harbor improvements.
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Navy Department
Guam
Western
Pacific
Potatoes Sent to Paris and London Attract Attention
With Secretary Wilson’s cooperation ten barrels of Maryland sweet potatoes were sent to Paris and a like amount to London. The Paris shipment was shown at the world’s fair and drew favorable notices, while London sold the tubers quickly at prices double those in the United States. Strong hopes for regular shipments are entertained.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilson
Department of Agriculture
Paris
London
Cincinnati and Akron Riots Absence of Punishment Noted
The article notes Cincinnati's sixteen year lament over the Berner riots that wrecked public buildings and records while asserting Akron faced no such justification for its uprising. It argues Cincinnati’s authorities failed to punish crimes, whereas Akron showed the law could punish the offense.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
Akron
US moves signal Cuban self rule and withdrawal plan
Washington orders a Cuban flag raised at the Santiago palace as a preliminary step toward relinquishing American authority. An election will be held for a Havana convention in November to draft a Cuban constitution. Once the government operates, American troops are to withdraw and Cuba will become a sovereign nation.
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Washington
Santiago
United States
Cuba
Havana
Elected by Acclamation Grand Army Leader Rassieur
In Chicago on August 31 Commander-in-Chief Leo Rassieur of St. Louis was elected by acclamation to lead the Grand Army of the Republic for 1901 at the thirty-fourth national encampment. Officers chosen include Milli ken of Portland as senior vice commander and Sea Monn of Knoxville as junior vice commander. Denver won the 1901 encampment site.
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Leo Rauwaleur
St. Louis
Chicago
Leo Rassieur
E. C. Milliken
Portland
Frank Seamon
Knoxville
Tenn
John A. Wilkins
Delta
Rev
A. Drahms
Les» Quentin
Cal
Grand Army of the Republic
Denver
Shaw
Court of Appeals
Congress
Committee
Committee On Pensions
Hurst
Ohio
Maj
Bassleur
William Warner
Kansas City
Bassieur
Eli Torrance
Adjt
Stewart
United States
Chaffee
Pekin
MacArthur
Manila
Rassieur
Illinois State News Highlights Local Lives and Tragedies
James F McCandless dies at son’s residence after long illness. William Bryan Sr a famed Peoria lawyer near 90. Andrew Eisenmayer of Clinton county dies standing as one of wealthiest locals. Levin Palmer a Danville magnate passes away. John and wife Bobb murdered near Freeport. house ransacked for cash. Painter Alczewski saves himself by biting a rope during a fall at La Salle church spire work.
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James F. McCandless
William L. McCandless
Co. A
Ilinois
Terre Haute
Ind
William F. Bryan
Peoria
Pennsylvania
Andrew Eisenmayer
Trenton
Clinton County
Levin T. Palmer
Illinois
Danville
W. K. Smith
Billy
Alto Pass
John Bobb
Freeport
Bobb
A. Alczewski
la Salle
St. Hyacinth
Chautauqua District elects officers in Decatur meeting
The Seventeenth district W. C. T. U. convention in Decatur elected District president Miss Margaret E. Crissey of Decatur secretary Mrs. J. W. Tilatterson of Springfield treasurer Mrs. Sarah Underwood of Decatur. Crissey was chosen national convention delegate for Washington D C with Mrs. Eva Munson Smith of Springfield as alternate. Also reported: A. D. Kerr of Nokomis died in McLean county jail Bloomington after heat collapse while working with an Illinois Central fence gang. He attended Illinois Wesleyan University for four years and was the second heat-related death in the recent spell.
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Decatur
Margaret E. Crissey
J. W. Tlatterson
Springfield
Sarah Underwood
Crissey
Washington, D. C
Eva Munson Smith
Springsfield
A. D. Kerr
Nokomis
McLean County
Bloomington
Kerr
Illinois Central
Deaconess
Ilinois Wesleyan University
Fires devastate Palestine stores and more in county wide blaze
A major fire swept F M Lamb Son dry goods stock John Martins restaurant and Richey Sons hardware near Palestine origin traced to a gasoline lamp. A dead man found beside Illinois Central tracks near Heyworth McLean county, age about 40, 6 feet, blue clothing, robbed with watch chain broken and foot severed by a car. A 15 car special loaded with broomcorn from Union Broom Supply Co known as the Trust shipped east from Charleston. Wheat threshing near Alto Pass hampered by rain reducing quality. Armour Co Chicago reports Russian government order for 6,000,000 pounds of beef on the hoof for czar’s troops in China.
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Palestine
F. M. Lamb & Son
John Martin
Richey & Son
Lamb & Son
Illinois Central
Heyworth
McLean County
Charleston
Union Broom Supply Co
The
Trust
Armour & Co
Chicago
China
China Crisis Deepens as Russia Seeks Peace Terms
Washington August 31 The United States backs Russia on the China negotiations urging Pekin troop withdrawal to enable Empress Dowager and Emperor to return and enter talks. Washington instructs diplomats to press guarantees for future stability and American interests while consuls Wilcox and Martin resume duties in Hankow and Chin Kiang.
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State Department
United States
Pekin
Emperor Kwang Nsu
Russia
China
Wilcox
Hankow
Martin
Chin Kiang
Innocent Abroad Tourists Stranded in New York After Europe Trip
About 420 Christian Endeavorers arriving from Europe on the Aller cannot return home due to funds shortage. They traveled with paid passages and faced billing mishaps, luggage chaos, and hotel shortages en route from London through Europe, with some forced to borrow money in Cherbourg and learn trunks were shipped separately on the Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse.
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New York
Europe
Aller
Christian Endeavor
Trive
Cherbourg
Southampton
Philadelphia
Maryland
St. Louis
Memphis
London
International Convention of Endeavorers
Italy
Maringen
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse, Amt
Japanese Withdraw From Amoy After Protection Assured
Washington reports a telegram from Tokyo says Japanese authorities will withdraw marines from Amoy as Chinese authorities guarantee full protection for foreign residents and property. The government has ordered the return of marines already stationed and will pull remaining forces once peace and order are secured.
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Washington
Amoy
Japan
Retreating Missionaries From Kalgon Report Escape
Information on missionaries fleeing Kalgon reached Rev. Dr. C. C. Creegan. The party, including Rev. Jas. H. Roberts and Rev. William P. Sprague and wives, joined a caravan aided by Miss Lars son. They traveled with Swedish missionaries, 13 adults and six children, toward Kai Kai chota in Siberia. They faced looted houses, pillaged stores, and hard desert crossings before aiming for a railroad home via St Petersburg.
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New York
Kalgon
C. C. Creegan
American Board
Congregationalist
Walgon
Pekin
Mark Williams
Jas. H. Roberts
William P. Sprague
Mr. Williams
Kai Kaichota
Siberia
St. Peterseburg
Gobi
Sweden Seeks 10 Million Loan From National Bank
Albert Wiggin, vice president of the National Park Bank, said Sweden had approached representatives with inquiries about placing a $10,000,000 loan in the United States. Wiggin wouldn’t say whether the proposal had been favorably received.
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New York
Albert I. Wigegin
National Park Bank
Wiggin
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Daughters of Veterans
Women’s Relief Corps
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Massachusetts
Woman’s Alliance
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Red Cross Society
Army
McKinley
Mac
Arthur
Yestersday
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Illinois State News
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Rusnia
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