Vast News Roundup of Global Events and Disasters
A condensed collection notes intense heat in Des Moines and St Louis, deadly mine and train accidents in Issaquah and Kenscia, fires in Peoria and Colorado, floods, political shifts in China and Europe, and rapid transport movements. Includes treaties, census figures for St Paul and Chicago, and industry updates from Pitt sburg to Salem.
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St.Louis
Sherman
San Francisco
Nagasaki
China
Vast array of war, weather, and crime items in Pekin era log
A sweeping late news digest reports clashes near Pekin and Japanese captures, global unrest from China to Italy, and U S responses on food relief. It notes New Orleans population rise to 287,104 and NYC fire losses at 800000, plus dampened strikes, murders, and arrests in a wide variety of locales.
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Japan
Li Hung Ching
New Orleans A
Tso
New York City
Birkenfeld-Strauss Company
Allied troops crush Boxer resistance near Tien Tsin
Five hundred American, 875 British, and 200 Japanese forces under General Dorward defeat Boxer forces six miles southwest of Tien Tsin. The village is burned. 800 Boxers killed, 64 wounded prisoners taken, while allied casualties are light. Reports also touch on Empress Dowager Li and Pekin developments.
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London
Liensin
Vienna
Reuter
Tien ‘Tsin
Americins
Dorward
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Pekin
Tung Fuhsiang
Sinan Ku
Prince Tuan
Li Vung Chang
Lightning Kills Two Zunker Children in Milwaukee Barn
In Milwaukee two children of Charles Zunker were killed by lightning while playing in a barn on their father's farm two miles north of the city. A county hospital roof was torn away by a strike. Indianapolis population is listed as 169,164 up 63,728 from 1890, a 40.44 percent rise.
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St. Joseph
Mich
Here
Chicago
Milwaukee
Charles Zunker
Indianapolis
Foreign Powers Center on China Crisis in August Dispatches
A London dispatch details siege actions in Pekin with 1500 Americans attacking the imperial palace and looting. Reports also quote Japanese minister in London on China’s leadership and calls for peace, plus Field Marshal von Waldersee’s view on prolonged pacification and 375000 Russian troops in transit to the Far East.
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London
Imperial Palace
Morning Post
Pekin
Daily Mail
Tsung li Yamun
Daily Chronicle
China
von Waldersee
Far East
Boer Leaders Mass at Machadodorp Heads of Rebellious Forces
Secret intelligence reports reveal General Louis Botha head of Boer forces General Lucas Meyer commander of the Orange Free State and General Schaikburger vice president of the Transvaal with 8000 Boers assembled at Machadodorp near the Pretoria-Delagoa Bay line. The gathering includes the Boer artillery once stationed at Pretoria signaling a major mobilization.
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Twycelaar
Louis Botha
Lucas Meyer
Orange Free State
Schaikburger
Trannsvaal Republic
Machadodorp
Kruger
Pretoria-Delagoa Bay
Pretoria
Trial verdict in Pretoria on Cordun for Roberts kidnap plot
Lieutenant Cordun formerly of the Transvaal artillery was found guilty on all counts in the charge of involvement in General Lord Roberts kidnapping. Sentencing to be deferred pending Lord Roberts' confirmation. Judge Crodtrey stirred controversy by stating parole violation could carry death. The courtroom audience largely Dutch-born. Verdict reached after 45 minutes of deliberation.
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Pretoria
Cordun
Transvaal Artillery
Lord Roberts
Crodtrey
Beheaded Remains In Transit Line Inquest Verdict
In St Louis a coroner jury finds Motorman Gilberto guilty of criminal carelessness after Blanche Skeele was beheaded in a Transit line accident. A South Side crowd attempted lynching. Gilberto was jailed as authorities moved to prevent violence. In Washington the War Department reports Cuba exports through Havana fell to 16 698 605 for seven months ending July 31 1900 from 16 796 971 the prior year with July exports totaling 2 237 864.
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St. Louis
Blanche EK
Skeele
Von
Gilberto
Carlessness
Miro Carlos
Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Cuba
Havana
Severe storms wreck buildings in North Dakota
Special dispatch reports heavy property and crop damage across North Dakota from severe electric storms. In Nichoson and Tower areas many buildings were wrecked and cars were lifted from tracks by the strong winds. Rainfall exceeded two inches.
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St. Paul
Minn
North Dakota
Nichoson
Tower
Boiler Explosion at Glenford Sawmill
A sawmill boiler exploded today in Glenford killing Laviga Dupler Ilsea Winegartner and a man named Me Laughlin. The mill owner was seriously injured. The cause remains unknown. The transport Strathgyre departed San Francisco for China with 763 horses for the army in the Orient.
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Glenford
Manna Helsford
Laviga Dupler
Ilsea Winegartner
MeLaughlin
Strathgyre
San Francisco
China
Orient
Chinese troops 9000 with 15 guns threaten Pekin
A Japanese dispatch from Tokio dated August 28 reports Chinese infantry of 9 000 with 15 guns advancing from Shantung to strike a rear blow at the allied forces in Pekin. Japanese and Russian cavalry were expected to meet the Chinese and Boxers near Nan Yuen. The news was forwarded to Acting Secretary Adee and to the president.
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Washington
Foreign Office of
Japan
Pekin
Chaffee
Takahira
Tokio
Yamaguchi
Wan Shan Shan
Imperial Famary
Mao
Treasury Department
Taku
Nan Yuen
Shan ‘Lung
Adee
Department of State
Three Men Rescued After Desert Thirst Near El Paso
Three men found near the Coleran church sixty miles north of El Paso after cycling from Almo Gordo New Mexico. Professor R H H Cook is among them and all are in critical condition following days without water in the 70 mile desert. Two companions were sent to find water and one was recovered exhausted and unconscious.
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el Paso
Texas
Coleran
R. H H. Cook
Almo Gordo
N. M
Tularosa Valley
Ile
Professor Cook
US warship arrives in Tangier over Marcus Essagin murder
In Tangier on August 28 a United States warship arrived to support the claim surrounding the June murder of Marcus Essagin, a naturalized American and manager of a French firm. Essagin allegedly fired in self defense after a dispute with a Morocco priest, leading to a deadly, knife-wound and arson incident.
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Tangier
Morocco
United States
Marcus Essagin
Essagin
Exigin
Slashing Attack Trails Railway Official Near St Joseph
An unknown negro boy fatally slashed Angus Morrison the Chicago and Western railway bridge superintendent as he hurried to catch a train. Morrison’s throat was cut and he offered no motive beyond a possible accidental brush with the assailant.
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St. Joseph
Angus Morrison
Chicago
Western Railway
Morrison
Denver Pupils In St. Joseph Altercation After Loss
In St Joseph on August 28 a mob assaulted umpire Dick Ebright after a disputed call in the eighth. Denver players faced missiles and fled for safety as pitcher Schmidt struck at several assailants with a club.
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St. Joseph
Dick Ebright
Ebright
Denver
Schmidt
Traveling Men's Day Parade in Portland Draws Northwest
Portland August 27 Traveling Men's Day at the Elks carnival promises one of the fair s greatest attractions. About 100 travelers will march in linen dusters and white hats with blue ribbons while floats depict methods of travel. Hotels and customers are invited to witness the parade and share in special royal treatment.
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Portland
Northwest
All Day Engagements Reported in South African Campaign
Lord Roberts reports Buller’s division moved to Van Wyck’s Vlei south of Belfast, with 20 casualties. Baden-Powell’s forces repulsed Grobler’s rear guard near Pinaar river. Grobler retreated east. Rhodesians suffered several killed and wounded, including Colonel Spreckley. Dewet reportedly recrossed the Magaliesberg toward the Orange River colony with few guns and followers left.
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London
Lord Roberts
Buller
Vanwyck
Vlei
Belfast
Paget
Dammanskraal
Baden-Powell
Grobler
Pinaar River
Spreckley
Cyferkuile
Plumer
Sherman
Dewet
Magaliesberg
Orange River Colony
Balkan clash eases as Bulgaria faces Romanian demand
London dispatch notes Buchanan Vienna base says conflict between Romania and Bulgaria has softened and Bulgaria may yield to Romanian terms. In Louisiana a mob killed Sam Fields after an alleged assault near Whitehall. Jamesville reports severe storm causing heavy property damage and tobacco crop loss valued around 100000.
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London
Roumania
Sofia
Frm
Vienna
The
Standard
Bulgaria
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Pekin Imperial Palace
Des Moines
Issaquah, Wash
Fitzimmons
Sharkey
Colorado
Wyoming
Kenscia
N.Y
Spain
Storer
Madrid
Li Hung Chang
Guthrie
Oklahoma
Wilhelmina
Tolland
Frederick Adolf
Mecklinburg-Schwerin
Minneapolis
Maryland
Marchand
Peoria
National Glass Company
Pittsburg
Sol Bloom
Union
Resaurant
Count von Waldersee
Romania
Stewart
Nevada
McKinley
Wisconsin
John J. Ingalls
Colombia
Kansas
William M. Johnson
New Jersey
Perry
Leath
Kansas City
Conger
Willamette Valley
State Board of Agriculture
Salem
Manila
Marine Hospital Service
Canada
Portugal
H. N. Ross
Black Hills
Custer City I. D
Railway Age
Theussian
Prince Tom
Findlay Lake
New York
Gulf of Georgia
Vancouver
B. C
Sonora
Joseph Kronke
Detroit
King of
Hlelnes
Mont
Carl Smith
Copenhagen
Akron
Ohio
Li Jung Chang
Louis G. Bohmrich
Philadelphia
Berlin
H. J. Reilly
Fifth United States Artillery
Fee
Bombay
India
State Department
Hasey
Ketchikan
Alaska
Dan Robinson
Vest Makers
American Cereal Company
Oscar
Sweden
Samoa
Italy
Samuel Swartwood
Wilkesbarre
Lewis Wilkins
Chauncey Depew
Earl Li
Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Sporting Club
Fitzsimmons
California
Corbett
Roblin
Building Trades Council
Ohaha
Neb
Athens
Apollo
the Forbidden City
Michadodorp
Sheni
Hoodhumen
Baden- Tower
New Orleleans
Sam Fields
Whitehall
Livingstone Parish
Fields
Peter Poche
Jamesville
Wis
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