Admirals Decide To Detain Li Hung Chang On Ship
Report from Paris and Washington indicate a council of admirals decided to keep Li Hung Chang under tight surveillance aboard a foreign ship during negotiations with China. Li Hung Chang’s whereabouts were later reported as Shanghai, with no word reaching the U S government since the 19th of the month.
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Paris
Couerrejolles
Navy Department
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
China
Washington
State Department
Taku
Remey
Kempft
Shanghai
Earl Li
Powers Not Bluffing United States in China Crisis
Washington reports indicate the United States seeks independent communications with China as diplomacy takes precedence. The cabinet focused on securing a settlement while confirming no abandonment of claims, with Li Hung Chang discussed as a potential peace intermediary and Russia signaling willingness to deal under proper conditions.
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Washington
United States
China
Shanghai
Chefoo
Chaffee
First Cavalry
Taku
Manila
Adde
Takahira
Wallant
Thiebaut
Li Hung “Hang
Wi Hung Chang
Europe
Japan
Earl Li
State Department
Russia
Li Hung Chang
Atee
White House
Hay
Waiting for the Powers Show Their Hands in Chinese Crisis
Washington reports the cabinet awaits developments as the United States seeks unified action from Britain Russia Germany and other powers over Li Hung Chang credentials and future Chinese settlement policy. Responses from powers remain inconclusive and cautious.
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Washington
Pekin
Howver
Everal
Great Britain
Russia
Earl Lis
Germany
Open Door Policy Dilemma Shapes China Crisis Stance
U.S. officials examine credentials amid confusion on Pekin messages and possible European war plans against China. Cabinet discusses open door assurances, potential retaliation if territories are seized, and delays in dispatches from Pekin and Tientsin. Warship reships to Chefoo to restore communications. Hampton officials brief Washington on signals and gaps.
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United States
Russia
Japan
Germany
China
Conger
Pekin
Taku
Tientsin
Washington
Nou
Penn
Kemey
Hay, Lonny
Wilciam
Gripes
Delayed Telegrams From Pekin Amid Rising Destruction
London reports lingering delays in forwarding telegrams from Pekin as of August 21. Western powers remain split on how to handle the imperial palace while fighting and looting continue in Legation Street. Reports of supposed Boxer approval and attacks abroad fuel uncertainty about peace negotiations and the siege situation.
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London
Pekin
Imperial Park
Taku
Imperial
Li Hung Chang
Reuter
Shanghai
Legation
Siecle
St. Petersburg
The
Daily News
Discredit of Report on Pekin Recapture by Russian Sources
Washington reports no confirmation of a Russian claim that Pekin was recaptured. Officials doubt the story, citing Conger’s note that allied generals would not enter the imperial palace and the abrupt abandonment of attacks on palace gates.
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Washington
Dineae
Pekin
War Department
Conger
Imperial Palace
Imperial
Black Flags Aggression Reported on North River
London dispatch notes reports of continued aggression by Black Flags on the North River and deliberate destruction of mission property.
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London
Hongkong
The
Times
North River
Boxers Sighting Report From Pekin August
A brief boxing item notes sightings of three Rugsian fighters, two Japanese pugilists, and one British boxer, with the report continuing on Page Two. The note is sent via Taku on August 2 and dated August 21 from Pekin.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Taku
Knights of Pythias Parade Draws Thousands in Detroit
Detroit Aug 28. The military division parade of the Knights of Pythias drew nine thousand uniformed knights and bands marching five miles. Supreme Chancellor Sample reviewed the line and Major General Carnahan spoke. The event showcased state contingents from Indiana Illinois Michigan and Canada with floats and allied lodge displays.
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Detroit
Mich
Order of the Knights of Pythias
Sample
Carnahan
Ogee
Ohio Brigade
Indiana
Pennsylvania
Iiisis
Michigan
Woodward Avenue
Camp Pingree
Pin- Bree
Illinois
Wisconsin
Virginia
District of Columbia
Georgia
Iota
Connecticut
New Hamopsh Island
New Bru Tek
New York
Iowa
West Virginia
Masschusetts
Kentucky
California
Ohio
Missouri
Kansas
St. Joseph
Mount Clement
Supreme
Supreme Lodge
K. of P
Pythian Sisterhood
Ord
Rathbone Sisters
Thomas G. Sample
Allegheny
Samplesenoke
Ample
Order
Supreme Tribunal
R. L. C. Wright
Atlanta
Supreme Keeper of Records and Seals
Sickness and Destruction Report From Northern Alaska
The Lawton brought 220 passengers from Nome including 25 Laplanders bound for Norway and 80 Laplanders who stayed to mine. Epidemics of la grippe pneumonia and measles reduced Esquimo numbers across Aleutians to Point Barrow and at St Lawrence 26 of 400 natives died. The Bear carried relief supplies as officials urged government action.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Army
Lawton
Nome
Sheldon Jackson
Interior Department
Alaska
United States
Norway
Nome Declined To Leave the Country Dr. Jackson
Esquimes
Aleutian Islands
Point Burrow
Island of
St. Lawrence
Esquimos
Bear
Randall
Ito Emerges as Key Power in Japan China Readjustment
Yokohama reports growing support for Marquis Ito with strong party backing as Japan wins prestige from its actions in China. Rumors say Premier Yamagata may be replaced by a prince, while Tokyo notes steady troop deployments and a large transport fleet aiding ongoing operations in China.
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Yokohama
San Francisco
Marquis Ito
China
Marquis Yamagata
Japan
Tientsin
Pingree Defection Rumor Denied by Michigan GOP Chief
O J Diekman Michigan Republican chairman said reports of ex Governor Pingree leaving the Republican party are untrue. He contended Pingree will back the Republican ticket and remain loyal despite published stories. Senator Beveridge starts a Chicago speaking tour on September first, then the Northwest. Senator Allison follows in Colorado and Idaho, Senator Dolliver stays in Iowa, and Senator Cullom concentrates in his state.
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Chicago
O. J. Diekman
State Republican Committee of
Michigan
Republican
Pingree
Bryan
Beveridge
Indiana
Allison
Colorado
Idaho
Dolliver
Iowa
Cullom
UMW Ultimatum Warns of General Coal Strike
Hazelton Pa August S union leaders threaten a strike by 140000 miners if coal operators do not grant the United Mine Workers demands from the scales and resolutions committee proposal by September 2. Forty thousand members of the union are among those at risk.
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Hazelton
United Mine Workers
Scales and Resolutions Committee
Mine Workers Organization
Anarchist Arrested in Carrara Over Rome Conspiracy
Paris dispatch cites Rome sources reporting an anarchist arrested in Carrara suspected of conspiring to assassinate King Victor Emmanuel III. Police press on with investigation and indictments expected.
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Paris
Petit Bleu
Rome
Carrara
Victor Emmanuel III
Veterans Parade In Chicago Ends With Reverent Salute
A four hour and twenty minute Grand Army of the Republic parade in Chicago draws a million spectators along four miles of Michigan Avenue. Veterans salute leaders including General Miles and Commander Shaw as flags, bands, and Civil War posts from New York to Wisconsin march past. An Algonza veteran collapses and is carried away. crowds pack sidewalks as Old Abe the war eagle and battle banners draw cheers.
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General Chaffee
Baroness von Ketteler
Washington
Mary Cowell-Smith
Tientsin
State Department
Condit-Smith
Tonger
Chicago
Shaw
Army of Veterans
Michigan Avenue
Nelson A. Miles
Dan E. Sickles
Duke of Arcos
Lake Michigan
Charles Beckwith
Algonza
Mich
Madison Street
Randolph Street
Court of Honor
Lake Front Park
Logan Monument
McKinley
Joseph Wheeler
Dan Sickles
Harrison
W. H. Harper
Wardner
Henderson
Archbishop Fallows
Cullom
Miles
Flynn
J. H. Wood
H. Dietrich
J. EB. Stuart
C. F E. Young
Second Infantry
Ilinois National Guard
Stewart
J. J. Atkinson
N. J. Cummings
A. J. Torrence
J. Cvery Winans
Warder
Tanner
Harper
Lafayette
New York
Allen C Bakewell
Daniel E. Sickles
Columbia Post
Grand Army
Harriet J. Dodge
Women's Relief Corps
Julia P. Schade
Julia P. Schade, President of the Ladies of the
Ada Johnson
Army Nurses Association
Kimball
Daughters of the Revolution
Bidewell Wilkison
Buffalo Commandery
Buffalo Military Band
Old Continental Drum and Bugle Corps
Ecity
Chapin Post
Arion Military Band
Milwaukee
Wisconsin
Jackson Boulevard
Army of the Republic
Old Abe
Lucius Fairchild
University of Wisconsin
Iron Brigade
George G. Meade Post No. 1
Pennsylvania
Philip Schuyler
Knapp
Battery
Lytle
Allegheny City
O'Rourke
Rochester
Buffalo
13Th Infantry
N. Y
Malvern Hii
Iowa
Cedar Falls
Hawkeye
Tem
Ind
Henry W. Laws
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Sample Andres
Louisiana
Indianapolis
Hawaii
Cuba
Quebec
Grand Lodge
Supreme Master
Pythian Sisterhood Supreme Lodge
H. P. Libby
Portland
Maine
Libby
George W. Adams
Haverhill
Mass
Sisterhood
L. A. Small
Farmington
Nhi
Ito
Ile
Dannan
Mihigan
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