Treachery of the Chinese Before the Capture
Vienna reports a mixed Allied force of 500 Americans 375 British 200 Japanese under a British general sieging a village six miles from Tientsin. They killed over 200 Boxers captured 64 wounded prisoners and burned the village. Americans 5 wounded Japanese 6 British none.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tientsin
Vienna
Reuter
Dernard
Shanghai
Pekin
Tung Fuh Siang
Tsinanfu
Germany Reports Mixed China News From Berlin Dispatch
Berlin reports today's China news is contradictory and official details are scarce. A Chefoo telegram says Baron von Ketteler’s body was found in a Chinese Pekin graveyard with a service planned tomorrow. Officials discuss Emperor Kwang Hsu’s health and foreign reactions to the conflict.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
China News
Lokal Anzeiger
Chefoo
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Bachman
Shanghai
Gegenwart
Kwang Hsu
Dethers
Sheng Liang Feng
China
Alberfeld
Tientsin
Pekin Under Foreign Control Reported by Times
London dispatch notes Pekin controlled by France and Russia with flags over key imperial areas. The Times says the forbidden city is respected, but punishment is moot without occupation. Japanese seize 500000 taels of silver as empress dowager and others flee to Taiyuenfu and on to Sianfu. no functioning government remains.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
The
Times
Pekin
Forbidden City
Tuan
Taiyuenfu
Shansi
Sianfu
Rumors From Shanghai on Pekin and Manchuria
London dispatch reports a strained Pekin line of contact and limited forces. Shanghai Chinese circles claim the empress dowager and Prince Tuan are captured, with the emperor in Pekin amid allied forces. Russia reportedly controls Manchuria as Zizahk and Moukden fall, signaling provincial subjugation.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Standard
Tientsin
Pekin
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Russia
Manchuria
St. Petersburg
Zizakh
Moukden
Gates Open as Japanese Move in to Forbidden City
Pekin reports the gates opened with Japanese forces awaiting orders on hold or destroy. Prince Tuan, leader of the rebellion, reportedly seen in the city as Chinese cavalry press near Tungchow. A Sikh and American squadron pursue the force while the Empress Dowager is said to have set a court at Sianfu.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Chefoo
Forbidden City
Prince Tuan
Tungchow
Sianfu
Looting and arson hit missions around Amoy
A dispatch from Amoy dated August 24 reports many American and British missions near Amoy looted and burned by mobs. It adds that last night a Japanese temple was burned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Amoy
British Force Commander Gaselee At Pekin
London reports General Gaselee in command of the British expedition at Pekin as losses and operations are described in an August dispatch. The scene centers on Allied actions following the capture of the city and ongoing military moves.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Gaselee
Comande
Pekin
Tel
General reports troop dispositions and city assault plans
The message dated Aug. 16 via Chefoo and Aug. 23 states troop movements and notes British losses were small. It says he is short of food, arranging convoys, and hoping to assault the imperial city after feeding the men. The General praises troop spirits and endurance amid a grueling march under heat and heavy roads.
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Chefoo
Imperial
Huntington's Will Details Large Trusts and Bequests
The will of C. P. Huntington made public in New York allocates 1 million dollars in trust for Princess Hatzfeldt for life, with remainder to her issue, 500 thousand for Mrs. Huntington for life then Archer M. Huntington, two thirds of Southern Pacific stock to Mrs. Huntington and one third to Henry Edwards Huntington, and life residencies and art bequests to Mrs. Huntington and finally to the Metropolitan Museum of Art.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
C. P. Huntington
Princess Hatzfeldt
Metropolitan Museum of Art of
Storm wrecks church steeple and barns in Michigan
A severe electrical storm struck Bt Joseph Michigan early today splintering the steeple of the Lutheran church and striking 10 barns ten miles south destroying the season's harvest. A large surge washed up shore threatening boats and piling lumber along the water front.
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Bt. Joseph
Mich
Chicago
Young man released in sister murder case rearrested on burglary charge
New York August 24 Frederick Scharn 18 who had been held in the Kate Scharn murder inquiry was freed by writ of habeas corpus and immediately rearrested on burglary charges. He was arraigned on three burglary counts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Frederick Scharn
Kate
Scharn
Not Guilty Plea Tied to Tombs Commitment in Murder Case
The boy pleaded not guilty and was committed to the Tombs. Assistant District Attorney Reilly said an indictment for first degree murder would come by next Tuesday after police finish their ongoing investigation. The case drew attention as police uncovered the girl had been leading a double life during the search.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Reilly
Mormon Charged With Murder At Mount Vernon Train Tragedy
Elder Maron Hawkins, a Mormon missionary from Manassas Colorado, is jailed in St Louis for allegedly pushing 5 year old Clarence Fuhrer to his death beneath a moving Louisville & Nashville train at Mount Vernon Indiana. Passengers John M. Pierce and Pervin B. Crais witnessed the incident. Hawkins claims he merely lifted the child onto the platform as the train moved and did not push.
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St. Louis
Maron
Hawkins
Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints
Four Courts
Clarence Fuhrer
Mount Vernon
Ind
Louisville & Nashville
Union Depot
Manassas
Colo
Georgia
Fuhrer
John M. Pierce
Mount Carmel
Ill
Pervin RB. Crais
Owensville
Re. M. Albin
Polles
Amelia Fuhrer
Albin
Evansville
Clarence
Mount Vernon Elder Hawkins Released After Police Find No Evidence
St Louis reports Mount Vernon Indiana police chief telegraphed Chief Campbell to take Hawkins statement and release him as no evidence exists to hold him. Hawkins freed today.
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St. Louis
Mount Vernon
Ind
Campbell
Elder Hawkins
Hill Will Speak and Butler to Meet in Chicago
Chicago Aug 24 Chairman James K Jones of the Democratic National Committee said former Senator David B Hill of New York would make speeches in the West but dates and places were not set. Senator Marion Butler will arrive in Chicago to attend the People’s Party national committee meeting and a conference between chairmen is expected. Senator Pettigrew said the People’s Party panel would endorse Bryan and Stevenson and that no friction exists with Senator Butler or other committee members.
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Chicago
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
David B. Hill
New York
West
Jones
Marion Butler
Hicago
People's Party National Committee
Pettigrew
South Dakota
Bryan
Stevenson
Butler
Akron Prisoner Peck Sentenced to Life in Ohio Penitentiary
In Akron on August 24 the defendant known as Peck pleaded guilty to a capital crime. He was swiftly moved from the station to the courthouse, where Judge Nye handed down a life sentence. Troops escorted him to the train for immediate transport to the State penitentiary at Columbus.
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Akron
Ohio
Peck
Nye
Court House
Center Street
Cleveland Akron Columbus
Kelly
Columbus
A Frightened Passenger Pleads to be Shot in Akron Train Plot
In Akron on Aug 24 Peck, after leaving Cuyahoga Falls, begged Prison Keeper Washer to shoot him if a mob awaited at Akron. The plan was to stop at the union station, but Peck’s fear grew as the train neared Akron. Washer refused to consent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Ohio
Cuyahoga Falll
Cleveland
Peck
Washer
Union Station
Peek
Peck Arrives at Ohio Penitentiary Under Sheriff Escort
Peck was taken to the Columbus penitentiary by the Bummit county sheriff. He expressed relief as the heavy gate closed and he faced confinement. He offered little comment and was quickly directed to a cell.
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Columbus
Ohio
Peck
Penitentiary
Bummit County
Sanders & Sanders Win $5,000 Judgment Against Graves
The law firm of Sanders and Sanders secured a United States court judgment of $5,000 against M F Graves of New York for attorneys fees. The services covered legal work for Graves in the purchase of the Ruby mine in Jefferson county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
The
Standard
Helena
Sanders & Sanders Today
United States Court
M. FE. Graves
New York
Graves
Jefferson County
Dr Becker Returns from Cape Nome Voyage
A program from Seattle announces Dr Becker ex-chief clerk of the Helena hotel has arrived there from Cape Nome. He left Helena for the north in May and is now back.
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Standarda
Helena
Seattle
Cape Nome
Becker
Fitzsimmons knocks out Sharkey in two rounds at Coney Island
In New York on August 2, Fitzsimmons defeated Sharkey in less than two rounds at the Coney Island Sporting Club. Fitzsimmons dominated with sharp body and head blows, sending Sharkey to the canvas twice before the referee stopped the bout. Sharkey blamed himself for trying to mix it up too aggressively while Fitzsimmons showed cool precision and vowed to meet Jeffries next.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tom Sharkey
Bob F Iitzsimmons
Coney Island Sporting Club
Fitzsimmons
Sharkey
Fug
California
Fits
Corbett
Ruhlin
Fitz
Rublin
Bob
Owings
Tom
Itz
Grages
Sharky
Charley White
White
Pitt
Bitz
Tam
Jeffries
Law
New Demo-Catic Party Formed in Cerbon County
A new democratic party group formed in Cerbon county to oppose fusion with the populists. It elected a central committee and schedules a county convention for September 12, refusing ties to Clark or anti Clark factions.
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Red Lodge
Cerbon
Luther E Newport In Critical Condition In New York
Private dispatches report Luther E Newport of St Paul, a prominent society and business figure, temporarily insane in New York due to heat. He remains in a very critical condition but recovery is hoped with careful treatment.
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St. Paul, Minn
New York State
Luther E. Newport
St. Paul Society
New York
Akron Mob Rumors Prompt Cleveland Jail Guards
Sheriff Mc Connell held a large force of deputies at the jail in Cleveland through the night amid rumors of an Akron mob aiming to seize Louis Peck the Black man. Detectives watched trains and streetcars, but no mob appeared.
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Cleveland
Ohio
McConnell
Akron
Louis Peck
Summit County race tension fears erupt in Texas town
In Summit County tensions rise as notices threaten to kill prominent white men and intimidate women amid fears of a race war. Peace officers have been sought from neighboring counties to restore order.
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Fort Worth
Texas
Summit County
Storm damages homes and crops across La Crosse area
A heavy electrical storm hit La Crosse Wisconsin this morning damaging several dwellings and barns. Reports from southern Minnesota indicate heavy rain caused crop damage.
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la Crosse
Wis
Minnesota
Canadian Pacific workers to meet over strike situation
Winnipeg August 24. Conductors and trainmen of the Canadian Pacific railway plan a Sunday meeting to discuss the strike situation. A carload of French employees from Montreal has been shipped west to Vancouver to replace strikers.
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Winnipeg
Man
Canadian Pacific Railway
Montreal
Vancouver
British steamer Australian sinks near Mindanao while carrying stores
From Australian ports to Manila with a cargo for the American government the vessel went aground and broke in twain on Mindanao Island. Passengers and crew camped six days and are now being brought to Manila by the British steamer Australian under Captain Kopla. No casualties. cargo and vessel likely total loss.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Mindanao
Kopla
Arbitration talk at Winnipeg ends wage dispute move
A Winnipeg report says Canadian Pacific managing director Whyte and striking machinists met this afternoon and agreed to submit wage questions to arbitration. Canadian Pacific conductors engineers and trainmen plan a Sunday meeting to discuss the strike situation. The strikers say the arbitration offer arrives in time to deter drastic action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
A_ speciil
Winnipeg
Whyte
Canadian Pacific Railway
Prac- Healy
Canadian Pacific
Elks of Montana Hold Second Annual Reunion
Special Dispatch from Helena says the Elks of Montana hold the second annual reunion at Helena lodge with modest outside attendance. A ladies social dance at Central park was a success, and a street parade and picnic are planned for tomorrow, with the town decorated in white and purple.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Standard
Helena
The
Elks of Montana
Elks
Republican district convention selects judge candidates
Port Townsend Washington August 4 The Republican district convention for Jefferson Island and Clallam counties has conducted two weeks of ballots totaling 750 with no change from the first. The tally shows James G. Mc Clinton George C Hateh W Felger each receiving nine votes. Hateh and McClinton delegates plan to stay united against Felger until nomination time expires then submit to the people on petition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Townsend
Wash
Jefferson, Island and Clallam
James G. McClinton
George C. Hateh
G. W. W. Felger
Hateh
McClinton
Felger
Sculling Race Fix Alleged in Pacific Coast Title
Vancouver report says the Pacific coast championship race was fixed between Hackett and Johnson. Referee Russell refused the 1000 side stake and most bets paid after Johnson was declared winner. Hackett confessed, naming several local saloonkeepers said to profit from the scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
Russell
Hackett
Johnson
British rescue and Boer captures reported from Pretoria
Lord Roberts dispatch from London dated August 4 quotes Pretoria as of August 23 noting Baden Powell freeing 100 British prisoners at Warm Baths on August 22 and taking 21 Boers and a German artillery officer. Casualties for Buller on August 21 include seven killed, Captain Eller shaw plus 21 wounded, five missing. Kitchener on August 22 reports eight casualties. Reconnaissance in the Komati valley uncovers 140000 rounds of ammunition buried, while MacKinnon’s column covers 224 miles in four days in pursuit of De Wet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Baden-Powel
Warm Baths
Buller
Ellershaw
Kitchener
Komati
Rundle
DeWet
MacKinnon
Baden-Powell Foils De Wet Split at Pretoria Frontier
General Baden-Powell repels General De Wet preventing junction with enemy main body. De Wet abandons transport, disperses his commando, and some units trek south. Lord Kitchener returns to Pretoria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Baden-Powell
Standard
Pretoria
DeWet
Lord Kitchener
Boer Envoys Protest Roberts Proclamations from St Petersburg
Dr Leyds and Boer envoys in St Peters burg forward a strong protest to Lord Salisbury denouncing Roberts Proclamations as violating right and international law principles.
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London
Dr. Leyds
St. Petersburg
Lord Salisbury
Lord Roberts
Lieutenant Cordua Shot In Pretoria Dispatch
Special dispatch from Pretoria reports Lieutenant Cordua was shot yesterday afternoon in the city during ongoing hostilities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pretoria
Cordua
Youtsey in Serious Condition in Kentucky Jail
Georgetown Kentucky August 4 Henry FE Youtsey jailed for Goebel murder complicity has been ill and is reported in a serious condition today while awaiting trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Georgetown
Henry Fe, Youtsey
Goebel
Roosevelt visit permits cattlemen convention in Miles City
The Cattlemen's association may schedule its convention and reunion in Miles City Montana to align with Governor Roosevelt's trip. Senator Hanna granted the concession at Roosevelt's request, and Senator Scott has confirmed the arrangement in writing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Cattlemen's Association
Miles City Mont
Roosevelt
Hanna
Scott
Cheyennes Buy Montana Tongue River Grazing Reserve
In Fort Yates dated August 24 Colonel McLaughlin purchased a fine tract of grazing land on the Tongue river in Montana to serve as a reservation for the Cheyennes of Montana. The tribe presently wanders.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fort Yates
N. D
McLaughlin
Tongue River
Montana
Futami Maru Arrives under Japanese Flag in Manila
Manila reports the Japanese liner Futami Maru sailing into port on August 24 led by Captain Thom. Details on cargo or purpose remain sparse as the vessel ties up amid wartime tensions in the capital harbor.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Manila
Thom
Population totals for St. Louis and Indianapolis
Washington reports the 12th census shows St. Louis at 575,237, up 123,468 or 27.33 percent since 1890. Indianapolis stands at 168,164, rising from 105,436 in 1890 by 63,728 or 40.44 percent.
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Washington
St. Louis
Indianapolis
Clark-Heinze Combine Defeated in Cascade Primaries
In Cascade county on Aug 24 the Clark Heinze republican combine suffered a total defeat as 26 of 39 precincts reported no delegates for them. The night featured attempts by repeaters and Clark democrats to sway city primaries, including a misrecorded ballot for William Zimmerman.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Clark-Heinze
Cascade
Standard
Gheat Falls
Cascade County
Merman
Clark- Heinze Combine
Combine
Future of the Empire Chinese Affairs Seen Unresolved
Washington reports the Chinese situation shows little of import with no dispatches on the matter. Officials say General Chaffee may not have left China yet and Russia has not declared war or altered its stance. The United States opposes any territorial partition of China and will use diplomacy to prevent division.
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Washington
War
Navy Departments
China
War Department
Chaffee
Pekin
Russia
Hay
Dispatch from Chefoo on Pekin crisis details
Consul Fowler reports from Chefoo that the Japanese emperors left Pekin and headed toward Taiyuanfu Shensi with Prince Ching possibly remaining in Pekin. Li Ping Heng is dead and half the Pekin population has fled, signaling extreme demoralization.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Adee
Fowler
Chefoo
Pekin
Navy dispatch on Hancock troops and Tongku drowning
A cablegram to the Navy Department from Taku reports Hancock troops landed and Marines moved to Tientsin. It notes Private Arthur A. Woods of the Marine Corps accidentally drowned at Tongku on the night of the 1st. Signed dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Taku
Bureau of Navigation
Mob burns Japanese temple as Amoy unrest erupts
United States Consul Johnson at Amoy China cables the state department that a mob burned the Japanese temple today Marines were landed to protect Japanese officials and restore order The marines said to belong to some other nation as the United States has no warship at Amoy
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
United States
Johnson
Amoy
China
State Department
Insolvent Mercantile Co operative Bank Declared
Supreme Court Justice Sewell today declared the Mercantile Co operative Bank of New York City insolvent. The assets on November 27, 1899, were $981,994 and its liabilities $1,258,551.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Supreme Court
Sewell
Mercantile Co-operative Bank of
New York City
Bryan Speaks During Marysville Campaign Stop
Mr. Bryan arrived by special train from Manhattan at 2 15 PM and addressed crowds in Marysville and along the route. In Randolph he attacked the Republicans as athletes trained to flop with leaders and predicted much of the party would break away. In Blue Rapids he cited the Bible passage Whom the Lord loveth he chasteneth and forecast a Republican defeat in November.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marysville
Kan
Bryan
Manhattan
Randolph
Republican Party
Concord
Blue Rapids
Republican
Tammany Plans Bryan Reception in October Meeting
Planning the reception in New York on October 16, the Tammany Hall executive committee appointed a committee for the work. Richard Croker, a member, urged the event be a ratification rally including trade and business lines.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tammany Hall
W. J. Bryan
Richard Croker
Cuban flag to be raised with ceremonies in Santiago
It is indicative of U S policy that the Cuban flag be hoisted tomorrow with elaborate ceremonies over the palace in Santiago. It will fly for the first time since General Shafter ordered it hauled down in 1896.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Santiago
General Shafter
Miners Killed in Mexican Mine Incident
Seattle August 24 Henry Maley and Harry Johnson died at the Mexican mine in Juneau after entering the shaft following a blast. A man named Rickson was burned to death in a cabin at Skagway recently.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Seattle
Wash
Henry Maleley
Harry Johnson
Juneau
Rickson
Skagway
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Li Hung Chang
Yung Fu Liang
Daily Express
Shaho Gate
Nusstan
Greyfela Zeitung
Herr Ernst von Hesse Wartgee
National Zeitung
Huntington's
Hill
Peoples Party
Will Boderse
Bryan and
Tle
New Party
C. P
Fowlers Report
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