Two Italian anarchists detained over McKinley plot in New York
The Evening World reports Nerada Maresca and Michil Weida among 14 suspected anarchists detained by U S immigration officials in New York. They allegedly planned to assassinate President McKinley, with others scattered across ports in Europe. Authorities say the pair were not arrested but detained for possible deportation once Naples authorities decide on charges.
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Gallica
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Michel Wei
Plit
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Asso
Cost of Philippine War Reaches 188 Million to Date
A Chicago Record special tallies the U S cost of the Philippine war at about 188 7 million dollars with 2 289 American deaths, and notes most expenses stem from military and naval outlays, shipbuilding, and related civil costs beyond the direct war expenditures.
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Americans Aid at Pekin Siege and China Policy Debate
Reported actions at Pekin show allied forces breaching outer defenses as General Yamaguchi’s army pushes toward the imperial city. The War Department notes heavy casualties may follow, with China’s capture and the fate of foreign legations undecided. Officials weigh sending further instructions to General Chaffee and Minister Conger amid ongoing questions of troop withdrawals and protective escorts.
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Attack on Pekin forces breach eastern gates
Allied forces including Americans and British attacked Pekin on Aug 16, breaching the eastern gates of the Tartar city at night. Japanese and Russians held the north and south sides, casualties unknown for allies, about 100 Japanese killed, four hundred Chinese reported killed, ministers and staff found safe near the legations.
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Tangehaw Canal
Tartar
French Will Laud. Shanghai Concession to Land 150 Bluejackets
Report from Cassel Prussia dated August 18 notes French plans to land 150 bluejackets at their Shanghai concession following British troop movements. In the palace, Emperor William awarded Field Marshal von Waldersee a baton, promising strong defense and signaling high-level military ties.
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Marched on Mintow in bold Allied pursuit amid scorching heat
Couriers report Allied forces after Hosiwu captured advanced toward Mintow led by Bengalese cavalry and Japanese forces attacked Chinese lines. Tung Fuh Siang’s army barred the advance but retreated nine miles, Mington taken with minor losses. Chinese ministers urged to avoid Pekin capture. Chaffee warns of unsafe supply routes.
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Pekin
China
Chaffee
Tientsin
Storm Center Shifts as Pekin Capture Dominates Dispatches
News from Shanghai to London reports Pekin’s capture dominates overnight dispatches. Russian General Linovitch says Manchu troops retreated after attempting battle at Che Sin. Allied forces reach Pekin after taking Tientsin arsenal and securing legations. Russian Orloff notes stores captured at Meduachi and Yakshi. London papers discuss evolving powers’ tensions and renewed focus on the valley of the Yangtze.
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Kabdu
Berlin
Tientsin
Intelligence reports from Washington and Port Arthur clash
The St James Gazette cites officials praising swift American dispatches as the Westminster Gazette explains the American practice of field wires and a staff officer for rapid news. A Russian war office dispatch from General Alexieff says Halvheng was captured August 12 by General Fleischer with a multi arm force after three days of battle. Chinese losses numbered 400 with 500 retreating and eight guns captured.
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Port Arthur
Fleischer
Halvheng
Allied Fleets Agree on Yangtze Guard Duty at Shanghai
News from Washington reports that British, American and other powers agree to share the watch over Chinese Yangtse forces near Shanghai to protect transports. The US cruiser New Orleans will join the joint patrol within a day. In Washington, chatter grows about General Chaffee’s potential promotion to brigadier general or possibly major general as vacancies arise.
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Regular Army
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Washington Cable Transmits Pekin Fall News
An official cable from Li Hung Chang announced the allied entry into Pekin on the night of the Sith as confirmation of prior reports. Brigadier General Barry's message from China states the Indianas transport arrived, Pekin taken, and legations safe, with London confirming Pekin’s capture on August 15.
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Cheron
Taku
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15Th Infantry
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Nagasaki
Appeal to Democrats Form clubs to fight common enemy
Chicago Aug 18 1900 Bryan Stevenson Jones Hearst urge Democrats nationwide to organize democratic clubs on Sept 1 to support the Kansas City platform. Clubs should be modest avoid display. rosters and officer names to be sent to W R Hearst in New York. Signed by Bryan Stevenson Jones and Hearst.
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Attempted Assassination Plot Targeting Shah of Persia
Paris dispatches report another assassination attempt on the shah of Persia. A private Ostend telegram claims a July 2 style attack was made but could not be confirmed due to late hour.
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Cordua on trial for alleged Boer plot in Johannesburg
Trial of Lieutenant Cordua of the Staats artillery continued. The prison system admitted his implication but said he was drawn into the van shiracy by a man named Ganem who claimed British service as a ruse to aid the Boers. Prosecution linked Cordua to Botha. Cordua denied it and witnesses noted heavy drinking. Supplies scarce as U S consul James G. Stones reported only three days of meat left in Johannesburg.
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Cordua
Staats Artilery
Ganon
Botha
Vape Town
Unit States
James G. Stones
Johannesburg
Transport and mining crippled by army feeding demands
The report notes transport facilities must feed the army, chi rolling stock will be worn, and mining cannot resume at present. It mentions munitions captured near Lourenco Marques where two barges laden with war munitions were seized by Liberal, with destination unknown. A New York Journal item claims Boer reports claim a British defeat and morale impact.
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Temiber
Record Heat Wave Hits Louisville as Doctors, Executives Die
A prolonged heat spell in Louisville sets records with temperatures above 90. Dr Charles W Parsons, a veteran city physician, collapses and dies on the street. In Chicago Walter Shean, ex president of a lumber firm, suffers apoplexy at Glenview Golf Club and dies minutes later aged 82, with heat cited as a contributing factor.
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Louisville
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Aus
Walter Shean
Thnuwis
Walter Shoemaker & Co
Glenview Golf Club
Steath
Young Wife Seeks Divorced From 70 Year Old Husband
In Ohio on August 18 Agnes Cheney filed for divorce from Harry Cheney aged 70. She alleges coercive conduct, a disputed marriage forged by a grandfather’s influence, and a family history of manipulation. The suit names various party affiliations and political mentions within the narrative.
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