US China tension over Pekin envoy safety and possible force
The United States warns China to secure freedom and immunity for Minister Conger and Wu Ting Fang in Peking and signals a potential force to rescue if needed. It argues restraint unless China proves faith, aiming to avoid war while pressing for full communication and reparation.
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United States
Thromg
Reyes Perl Gmarant
Arant
China
Sitnatis
Pekin
Conva
Yeorle
Wu Ting Fang
Chia
le Woment
Conger
Coser
Steven
Washington Post
Pensioners and the Pension Scandal
A Nashville American reprint argues that a million Civil War era pensioners overhangs a century later, accusing government of theft from workers to fund pensions. It estimates 200000 bona fide veterans remain and calls for Congress to cut pension benefits to end the “pension cancer.”
Presidential Estimates Split Electoral College Favoring Bryan
Democratic estimates assign Bryant 25 states totaling 210 electoral votes with 5 states totaling 104 votes doubtful. McKinley is placed at 15 states and 131 votes doubtful. Republican estimates show McKinley at 21 states 220 votes certain and Bryan at 18 states 153 votes with 6 doubtful worth 74 votes.
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Bryant
McKinley
Bryan
Illinois
Michigan
Minnesota
New York
Ohio
Kansas
Kentucky
Maryland
South Dakota
Wyoming
Treachery fear grips foreigners in Peking grave crisis
A dispatch from Donger dated July 25 reports United States Minister Conger says foreigners in Peking have six days of provisions while reports warn of Chinese schemes to foment international jealousy to block troop advance. Indications point to Shanghai anger over Li Hong Chang and calls for decisive action to prevent recurring turmoil.
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Peking
Donger
Cue Foo
Smanoral
Conger
United States
Walkers
Chapins, Smiths
Wyckoffs
Hobard-Terry and
Mackay
H. G
Squires
United States Legation
Peing
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Gazelee
Price on their heads Viceroy at Tien Tsin offered rewards
The article reports that the viceroy at Tien Tsin allegedly offered rewards for the heads of foreigners and paid for such deeds. Evidence includes a prepared cage for foreign prisoners, letters, and reports to the throne. The Boxers’ actions and Japanese/foreign casualties are noted along with military alignments nearby.
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Tien Tain
Cue Foo
Saananat
Tien Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Maa
Sung Igat Yang Tsung
Man
Sung
Two Dead and Two Wounded in Tennessee Election Clash
In Sheepvince Tennessee on August 4 a deadly post election clash left deputy sheriff John Lamb and Telman Collins dead and Wiley Brewer and Whitten Gibson mortally wounded. The violence stemmed from disputes over Brewer’s recently won justice of the peace seat as rival Lamb and Collins led factions likely to renew hostilities. Nearby reports note Milton P Reese's will being contested in Wilton Wagon Alabama with sole beneficiary his sister, Sallie Reese Dillard, and new executor appointments.
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Tenn
John Lamb
Telman Collins
Wiley Brewer
Whitten Gibson
Brewer
Lamb-Brewer
Collins-Gibson
Woander
Milton P. Reese
Oliver M. Smith
Reese
Sallie Reese Dillard
Thasehee
Bresemer Mills
Birwaxanam
Ala
Tennessee Coal, Iron and Railroad Company
Bessemer
The King's Evil Cloud over Hanover Bloodlines
London gossip reports Empress Frederick daughter of Queen Victoria is diagnosed with cancer and given months to live. The piece notes royal illness spreads through Hanover line, mentions King Humbert's England visit and Astor social status, with Queen Victoria offering the White Lodge at Richmond for a hoped English home.
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Queen Victoria
Humbert
England
Astor
London
Lespey
George II
Hanover
Duke
Saxe-Coburg and Gotha
Royal
Berlin
Frederick
Frederickshoff
Hamburg
Ugland
Victoria
Richmond
King Humbert in London An Interesting Visit Incident
King Humbert of Italy toured London privately in 1892 and observed anarchist resorts and slums. Scotland Yard reportedly suspects an American instigator behind Bresci's crime, noting the king’s curiosity about anarchist haunts and a provocative pictured print. He traveled incognito with a companion, visiting notorious venues at night.
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England
Lespes
Scotland Yard
Bresci
King Humbert
Italy
United States
Ian Paterson
N. J
Humbert
Orsini
Napoleon III
London
Astor's Social Status If He Quits England He Will Be a Man
Loypoy Aug 4. William Waldorf Astor may not lease Clive den this autumn and plans a year on the continent. Hearts He magazine property is on the market at a favorable price, reflecting sunk costs. If he leaves England he would be a man without a country despite American birth and naturalization.
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England
Loypoy
William Waldorf Astor
Cliveden
Mr. Astor
Thames
Hearts
Cotte
Astor
Coffman Sighted in New York Despite Embezzlement Charge
Edward G. Coffman, missing since May 20 and the Fulton county grand jury’s true bill for embezzlement, was reportedly seen in New York by S. Kahn. Kahn claims Coffman appeared on a North River ferry between New York and Jersey City on Friday July 20, shaved beard and all, and he says the sighting could not be mistaken.
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Kahn
Atlasta
Edward G. Coffman
Atlanta
Fulton County Grand Jury
New York
S. Kahn
Georgia
Jersey City
Mr. A
Coffman
Mr. Kahn
Plague Outbreak Reported in London by Past Surgeon Thomas
Four plague cases and two deaths are reported in London. Diagnosis is confirmed by bacteriological tests. The source notes no anticipated further spread. Also mentions an American consul insult incident in Broomroxtem and a derailed train near Honigspruit. Two new enterprises listed: Anderson Fertilizer Chartered with capital of 100,090 and Green-...
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Thomas
Marine Hospital Service
London
United States
Stone
Honigspruit
Kroonstadt
Corpuma
Andereon Fertilizer Company
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