Allies Capture Pekin Amid Boxer Resistance
Washington reports allied forces entered Pekin after heavy fighting, confirming safety of foreign legations. Adm. Remey and Consul Fowler relay that the capital fell on August 16 with legations unharmed. Japanese forces suffered notable losses while advancing east gate through fortified walls.
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Washington
Pekin
State Department
Admiral Remey
Tunchow
Tartar
Legation
Legations
Chaffee
Fowler
Conger
Root
Country Club
War Department
Desperate Battle With Chinese Brigands Aboard Hongkong Maru
Refugees arriving in San Francisco recount a brutal attack by Chinese brigands during a rail and river journey from Haen en to safety. Dr. P C Leslie, wounded thirteen times, describes defending women with three revolvers before a sword slash disabled his right arm. Robbers looted belongings, tore skirts, and severed buttons as they fought among themselves. Mrs Leslie and other passengers escaped without serious harm while planning to return to Montreal.
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San Francisco
China
P. C. Leslie
Montreal
C. H. Denman
Siam
Duretter
Japan
Malcolm
McClure
F W. Parch
E. J Paner
HH. G. Welpton
Leslie
Hanen
J. J. McGiew
Simon
P. Leslie
Jameson
London Questions Next Steps After Pekin Relief
London August 18 reports Pekin relieved by a Chefoo message received in London. Papers debate possible armistice terms, with the Morning Post noting a day of national rejoicing and caution. International actors discuss punishment for outrages and potential troop landings abroad, amid uncertainties on China’s leadership and diplomacy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
Imperial Customs Office
Wndon
Chefoo
England
Jemey
Morning Post
Goodnow Commended by State Department over Shanghai Claims
The state department rejects the Chinese Gazette story accusing Consul General Goodnow of collusion. He is praised highly for his conduct in the crisis. He merely informed Washington that landing troops by one nation without others sharing the privilege was unwise. The Gazette is described as a British paper reflecting English sentiment at Shanghai against Goodnow’s course.
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Washington
State Department
Shanghai
General Goodnow
Goodnow
Disposition of Native Christians in China
A Washington cabinet official indicated that native Christians in China, numbering several thousand, would be included in the expected arrangement with China during the cessation of hostilities. The United States would protect and secure them, possibly sending them to the Philippines or other available places, with indemnity likely covering families of victims, missionaries, and losses to the U.S. government and citizens.
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Washington
Christiana
China
United States
Philippines
Stranding of the Oregon Report From Yokohama
Mail advices describe the Oregon being aided off the Chinese coast by the Chinese cruiser Haichi under Captain Sah and briefly checked by a Russian cruiser. Captain Wilde suggested hoisting the American flag to protect refugees aboard, after which no questions were asked by passing cruisers.
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San Francisco
Yokohama
Japan
Oregon
Sah
Wilde
Haichi
Regimental Band Arrives at Fort Leavenworth
Companies E F G and Hand of the First United States Infantry, under Colonel A A Harback, reached Fort Leavenworth from Cuba today. After rest they will likely be sent to China.
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Leavenworth
Kan
First
United States Infantry
A. A. Harback
Fort Leavenworth
Cuba
China
Allied forces reach Pekin favor welcomed by Wheeler
Chicago August 17 General Joe Wheeler commander of the department of the lakes expressed pleasure on hearing that the allied forces had reached Pekin He said it has been his opinion since the start of the Chinese trouble that the officials and members of the present dynasty have sought to delay allied entry Continued on Page Eight.
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Chicago
Joe Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Pekin
Montana Press Association Ends 15th Annual Meeting at Livingston
The 15th annual Montana Press Association meeting concluded in Livingston after two days. Officers were elected at the springs visit with George Alderson named president and Miles Romney first vice president. The group toured Hunter's Hot Springs and Kalispell was chosen as next year’s meeting site.
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Livingston
Mont
Montana Press Association
John T. Smith
Charles S. Fee
Springdale
Surrey
McCormick
Perry
Monson
McMurray
Association
George Alderson
Livingston Post
Tana Press
Montana
Miles Romney
Western News of
Hamilton
First View
Charles Heilbronner
Western Mining World
Butte
J. F. Sheridan
The
Sing Timber Pioneers
Walter Aitken
Kalispell Bee
Boulder Age
Sam Gordon
Yellowstone Journal
John McMurray
Butte Miner
Joseph R. Widmyer
Glendive Independent
W. W. Walsworth
Standard
McCormick and Perry
Paris
Montana Association
Livineston
Kalispell
Albermarle
Gateway City
John M. Murray
A. d. Fisk
Helena
W. W. Alderson
Ion
Frank Henry
George Aldreson
Post
Country
Harry Cunningham
Lalies
BE. Cornish
Battle at Tientsin Reveals Marines' Stubborn Stand
Washington reports the Meade and Waller account of the July 12–13 Anglo American assault on Tientsin. Marines and Ninth Infantry fought twelve hours, endured hunger, and repelled multi-directional attacks as British and Japanese forces supported the breach of the southern gate. General Dorward commends American units and notes losses including Lt. Smedley Butler and Capt. Lawton as brave actions are highlighted.
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Washington
Navy Department
Robert L. Meade
L. W. T. Waller
United States Marine Corps
Tientsin
Meade
Ninth Infantry
S A.m
Dorward
China
United States
Ith
Ti ’Ntsio
EK. H. Liscum
Marines
Davis
Smedley PD. Butler
Butler
Henry Leonard
Lawton
Washington notes on Russian American relief expedition
Major Waller recounts the failed June 18 expedition of 400 Russians and 400 Americans to reinforce the Tientsin garrison. He objects to the movement but is overruled, describes retreat under Chinese fire, four dead left, nine wounded brought back, and a subsequent advance with 1,800 men that entered the city with commendations for American soldiers.
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Washington
Waller
Tientsin
Government Restes in Hershfield Case
Special Dispatch to the Standard from Helena reports the government resting its case against L. H. Hershfield after Monday’s adjournment. T. P. Bowman testified, a letter between Bowman and Hershfield was admitted, and witnesses Moore and Receiver Wilson also testified as the government concluded its presentation.
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Standard
Helena
Aug. l
L. H. Hershfield
T. P. Bowman
Casheter
Noile Prasse
Bowman
Hersafield
Flynn
Tom
Palmer
Miles City
Philipsburg
Yellowstone
Arc
Comptroller
Moore
Wilson
Hershfield
Withdrawal bid by Stereotypers and Electrotypers at I. T. U.
Milwaukee August sessions of the International Typographical Union weigh a petition by the Stereotypers and Electrotypers for withdrawal to form a separate union. The afternoon vote ended 101 to 51 against withdrawal as leaders debate political unity and government printing offices.
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Milwaukee
International Typographical Union
Stereotypers’ and Electrotypers’ Union
Lynch
Brandlow
Cleveland
Ohio
Debs
Washington
Dissolution Petition for American Distilleries Company
August 17 report from Trenton says Henry I. Dittman and Kahinam Hass of New York seek dissolution of American Distilleries Company of America under New Jersey law with $125 million capitalization. They accuse management linked to Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse and other units of harming Kentucky’s interests. The Distilleries Company has absorbed American Spirits Manufacturing, Spirits Distributing, and Standard Distilling & Distributing.
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Trenton
N. J
Court of Chancery
American Distilleries Company of America
New Jersey
Henry I. Dittman
Kahinam Hass
New York
Kentucky Distilleries & Warehouse Company
Distilleries Company of America
Kentucky Company
American Spirits Manufacturing Company
The
Spirits Distributing Company
Standard Distilling & Distributing Company
Alaskan Railroad Fund Subscribed in London
The Times reports that money for McKensie and Manns railway from the great to the Pacific with a Dawson branch has been subscribed in London. The Pacific terminus is planned for the northern coast of British Columbia.
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Victoria
B.C
the Times
McKensie & Mann's
Pacific
Dawson
London
British Columbia
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Taku
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Corea
Pyeongyang
Yuan Shi Kai
Shensi
Tuan
Imperial Household
Hsianfoo
Jorning Post
United Lates
Germany
Berlin
Orning Post
Daily Graphic
Nankin
France
Toksi
Li Cheng Toh
Li Hyng Chang
Times
Empero Kwang Hsu
Prince Tuan
Wheeler
Press Association
Hunter's
Eneu'ne
President McMurray
W. H. Sutherlin
Rocky Mountain
Wall Street
Anaconda Standard
Enterprise
Great Falls Tribune
Helena Herald
A. B. Keth
Inter Mountain
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Ney
Tientsie
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