Call to Reinforce China Prompts MacArthur Response
Cabinet members weighed Admiral Kempff's estimate for forces needed in Pekin and agreed not to publish figures. They signaled rapid reinforcement from Philippine troops to China, with General MacArthur possibly returning to provide needed troops. Secretary Long noted 500 sailors were being rushed to China as the first direct U.S. force issued from home ports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Keimpff
United States
Pekin
Empress Dowager Aims to Halt Faction Fighting
A Tien Tsin dispatch reports the empress dowager actively seeks to stop the factions from clashing. Prince Ching opposes endless warnings about chaos, while Prince Tuan seeks to assume full responsibility and plans to retake Tien Tsin and Taku. Outside Pekin, public interest is low.
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Loupon
Tien Tsin
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Ching
Taku
Pekin
Pe Chin
Shang Tung
Russia Consents to Japan Troop Cooperation in China
St Peterssone July 10 Russia has consented to Japan fully cooperating in pacifying China and places no limit on Japanese troops. The agreement should not create a mandate giving Japan a privileged position, and Japan must cooperate on the same terms as other powers.
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Japan
China
St. Peterssone
Russia
Combined Russian and Japanese Forces Sweep Westward
Shanghai dispatches report a joint Russian and Japanese force left Tien Tsin and moved along the railway to Lang Fang then struck westward, attacking Chinese forces 18 miles north of Tien Tsin and killing about 1,000. Chinese sources confirm a large battle with heavy Chinese losses.
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Tien Tain
Loxpon
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Lang Fang
The
Standard
Republicans and anti Goebel Democrats plan campaign surge
Republican leaders from Kentucky and anti Goebel Democrats met at LopisyuL and agreed on a 'hurrah' campaign. They will run special trains to Louisville on July 17 for the state convention and consider affiliating with the Republicans. The platform would carry a single plank labeled anti Goebelism.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kentucky
Louisville
Reasonably Satisfied with Democratic Convention Result
David B. Hill arrives in Albany after Kansas City trip and says the Democratic National Convention failed to move toward a more conservative financial platform. He expresses acquiescence, calls the ticket strong, and notes Western enthusiasm suggests potential success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Albany
David B. Hill
Kansas City
Ho Tong & Go petition to recover import duties from 1898 cargos
Ho Tong & Go have filed a petition in the court of claims seeking a refund of 829,945 dollars in import duties port charges and other costs paid on two cargoes of American merchandise shipped to Manila in August 1898. They base their claim on the president's authority and actions.
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Washington
Ho Tong & Go
Court of Claims
Manila
Proclamation on Philippine Tariff Schedule 1898
A proclamation dated July 12 1898 establishes a tariff schedule for the Philippines and argues the president lacks power to enforce a tariff against American products.
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Philippines
Mortality in India Famine Remains Extremely High
Telegraph from viceroy Lord Curzon reports general rainfall but below average in Bombay Deccan Berar Khandeish central provinces and Punjab with little rain in Rajpooran Aguzvat and Central India. Mortality in Bombay remains appalling with 7 032 cholera deaths and 6 502 famine fatalities in late June. relief figures rise as drought expands.
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India
Lonpor
Lord George Hamilton
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Bombay
Deccan
Berar
Khandeish
Gangier Plain
Punjaub
Rajpooran
Aguzvat
Central India
Bomiaye
Indian Office
Relief funds replenished for famine districts in India
The Christian Herald cables a further remittance of 100000 dollars from its inter denominational missionary relief committee to be spent in famine districts as judged most needed by the committee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Mr. Frease
Missionary Relief Committee
India
The
Christian Herald
Troops to Return from Cuba Arrive at New York
General Ludington plans to bring home U S troops from Cuba with transports Rawlins Sedgwick Crook McClellan and McPherson. Battalions from the Tenth Fifth Second and Eighth Infantry will be moved to New York Matanzas Cienfuegos Santiago Fort Snelling and Boston as part of the redeployment.
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Eighth Infantry
Cuba
Washington
Ludington
Rawlins
New York
Havana
Matanzas
Tenth Infantry
Santiago
Fifth Infantry
Sedgwick
Cienfuegos
Second Infantry
Crook
McClellan
Fort Snelling
Minn
McPherson
Boston
Iron markets slide as steel makers concede pricing drop
The Dispatch reports iron and steel producers in New York failing to stabilize prices. Pig iron trades around 18, billets 22, with expectations of rock bottom within days. Over 7,000 tons of finished steel moved in Pittsburgh last week signaling a potential market recovery. Some manufacturers foresee pig iron at 15 as demand returns.
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Pirissina
the Dispatch
New York
Carnegie Company
Federal Steel Company
National Steel Company
Bessemer
Pittsburg
Wreck of the Idler yields unheeded warning at Cleveland
In Cleveland a yacht named Idler capsized during a gale. Mrs Corrigan, three daughters, a niece, and a granddaughter drowned. no bodies recovered as rescuers faced rough seas. Captain O Toole of the Ogemaw blamed crew for failing to reef sails despite looming squall warnings.
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Cleveland
James Corrigan
Martin O'Toole
Ogemaw
Army strength in the Philippines reported at 62 426
A statement by the adjutant general shows total United States forces in the Philippines on June 30 totaling 62 426 officers and men. Regulars number 381 821 and volunteers 91 005, with infantry 64 368, cavalry 3 492, artillery 2 291, and staff corps 2 297. The Ninth Infantry is noted as transferred to China.
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Washington
Adjutant General
United States
Philippines
Ninth Infantry
Ching
Boers Active in Orange River Colony and Transvaal
Lord Roberts reports Boer forces unusually active in the Orange River Colony and Western Transvaal but not threatening British arms. Cape bond leaders boycott British firms as Dutch companies form with £200,000 capital. Lourenzo Marques reports fighting near Middleburg to Machadodorp. Boers defeated and demoralized. American consul Hollis recalled as pro Boer.
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London
Lord Roberts
Orange Colony
Western Transvaal
Cape
Lourenzo Marques
Middleburg
Machadodorp
Daily Telegraph
Hollis
Schreiner Denounces British Policy in South Africa
Caps Town July 10 Afrikander women protest annexation and harsh rule. Olive Schreiner Cronwright condemns policy saying if republics are annexed peace is impossible and every Boer grave stains England's honor. Afrikanders not well received in London.
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Olive Schreiner
South Africa
Caps Town
Olive Schreiner-Cronwright
England
London
Devos
Stellenbosch Theological Seminary
D. Dewet
Cape Colony
Family Poisoned by Toadstools Near Calico Rock
News from Marion county reporting that a family of nine near Calico Rock died after eating poisonous toadstools believed to be mushrooms. The victims all fell ill following a hearty dinner and did not survive. The incident prompted local authorities to urge caution in mushroom foraging.
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Litrtie Rock
Ark
Newa
Calico Rock
Marion County
Right of Way Arrangements for Depot Site in Owatonna
Right of way Agent Brown of the Burlington Cedar Rapids and Northern railroad and assistants are in Owatonna arranging a right of way and depot site. Brown says the line will be completed through to the Twin Cities this fall and will be a model road in every way.
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Owatonna
Minn
Brown
Burlington, Cedar Rapids and Northern _railway
Win
Afridi Raid Sparks Fear of New War in Punjaub
Peshawar dispatch reports 600 Afridis night assault 200 Afghan workers near Decca. Several were killed as forts are being built. Indian officials fear another Afridi war may be brewing.
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Loxpon
Express
Peshawar
Punjaub
Decca
Russia may act alone to civilize China, says editorials
The oracles from Cedar Rapids Republican Detroit Petroit News Chicago Record and Ridgewood News discuss Russia’s possible path to impose order in China. Warnings suggest Russia could seize control if others fail to approve. The tone portrays readiness for action even if no immediate opportunity exists.
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Russia
China
Cedar Rapids
Chicago
Home Remedies From An Old Newspaper Column
Advice lists simple remedies using onions for diphtheria ginger ale for stomach cramps clam broth for weak stomach a wet towel on the head for sleeplessness and hard cider a wine glassful three times daily for liver and rheumatism.
Not at All in Ching Editors Debate Life’s Discord
A fragment from the Pittsburg Chronicle Telegraph quotes the horse editor and the snake editor noting discord in Ching and suggesting life is not a simple glad thing. The line references liyamen and a skeptical view of harmony.
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Pittsburg
Miss Madeline Bars Singing on Doctor's Orders
In a brief note from the New York World, Miss Madeline explains she cannot sing now as her physician forbids practice. The exchange hints at local interest in her vocal activities and implies a change in public performances.
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Madeline
New York
Intense Papa Ends Courtship Interview in Baltimore
Miss Gabby says her father is intense and devoted, recalling the moment Cholly was told by his papa that he could not pursue her hand. The Baltimore American records the strong reaction as he puts his whole soul into every undertaking.
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Cholly
Gabby
Baltimore American
Nervous Singer Mr Shrickeno Recalled by Miss Cayenne
The Washington Star quotes Mr Shrickeno as always nervous when he rises to sing. Miss Cayenne responds that she does not blame him, noting he has heard himself before.
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Shrickeno
Miss Cayenne
Washington Star
New Washington shell vows to pierce any defense
In a remark reported by Cleve and Plain Dealer, discussion centers on a powerful new shell from Washington capable of penetrating any defense. The quote contrasts the weapon with a personal test involving an old father and a calloused conscience.
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Washington
Ian
Untold Misery from the Fivery Man
A Chicago Record piece notes a man bears secret sorrows few listen to, highlighting the quiet pain carried by individuals misunderstood or ignored by others.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fivery
Chicago
The World Against Iter Recall Report
The Chicago Journal notes The Empress Chowehowiger recalls the title The World Against Iter. The item appears as a literary anecdote or column reference in the periodical. The piece emphasizes a skeptical tone toward the work and its reception in the era.
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Chowehowiger
Chicago Journal
Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound Claims
A historic advertisement touts Lydia E. Pinkham Vegetable Compound as a cure for women's health issues. It claims to tone general health soothe nerves relieve backaches regulate menstruation and treat inflammation and displacements with a proven record of cures supported by letters from women.
Democratic Leaders Plan Fusion Campaign at Lincoln Conference
At Lincoln Nebraska on July 10 Democratic leaders described a national campaign plan for 1900 including a fusion campaign committee from Democratic Silver Republican and Populist ranks. The committee would guide practical campaign work and seek fusion on state and congressional tickets. Chicago eyed for national headquarters. Bryan unlikely to tour widely, with occasional trips to large centers while Lincoln serves as central campaign hub.
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Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Jones
Hig
Chicago
Bryan
Stevenson
Johnson
Kansas
On the Diamond Scores from Major Leagues
In the American League games, Milwaukee edged Cleveland 4 to 2, Detroit defeated Kansas City 8 to 0, and Indianapolis beat Minneapolis 6 to 4. In the National League, Cincinnati triumphed over Philadelphia 5 to 4, St Louis beat Boston 10 to 5, and Chicago defeated New York 4 to 3.
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Kansas City
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Cincinnati
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Boston
Chicago
New York
Sugar Refining Advances Spark Market Shakeup
The American Sugar Refining company raised all refined sugar grades by 10 points. James J. Jeffries will not fight Gus Rublin after a New York meeting with fighters managers and stakeholders present. The steamer Rosalie arrived in Seattle from Lynn Canal with 600000 dollars in Klondike gold consigned to the Seattle assay office. Pay Director George Cochran of the U S Navy died at his Philadelphia home aged 61. F B Cossitt founder of La Grange Tennessee shot himself after a long illness.
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American Sugar Refining Company
James J. Jeffries
Gus Rublin
New York
Rosalie
Seattle
Lynn Canal
Dawson Banks
George Cochran
Philadelphia
F. B. Cossitt
la Grange
Tils
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Webrewer
Hohe
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Broadway
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Roslin H. Delano
Lake Minnetonka
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Westman’s Bakery and
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Golden Eagle
M. Rahm
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Mahlke Brothers
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Just
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South Huff St
Western Produce CO
Main Street
Geo. W. McKinstry
G. W. McKinstry
Thompson’s Studio
GEM Meat Market
H. W. Reinke
Fulton
I. E. Kashner
Thos. A. Peirce, M. D
Momeopathic Physician
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Tala
Secretary Long
Navy
Nagasaki
Hmvs
Philippine Tariff Peat
Snelling
Lake
Biames
Philippine Army
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General Diaz
Hobart
Garrett A. Hobart
Paterson
N. J
Orange River Colony
Transvaal
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Cape Town
the Standard
Pretoria
Lydia
Pinkham’s
John Ebe
Geo. W. Calkins
Dairyman
Gate City
J. R.baker & Go's
the Peerless
Iceland Freezer
White Mountain
Arctic
Zero
Tce
Thornton & McC
Connaughey
G. Fruetel
Second St
Mulford’s Restaurant
W. Chird St
Bager
Fifth and
Johnson Sts
New Public Library
B. P. Shepherd
Osteopath
Choate Block
Northwestern Telephone
C. W. Cummings
West Broadway
Cc W. Cummings
Prop
Paras
Lel
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Windsor Hotel
C. J. Monfort
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W. Fifth Street
Jules Summer
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Berthe
W.A. Hodgins
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