Indications Point to Declination of Foreign Proposals
Washington Sept 20. A high authority says several notes await replies at the state department. Germany seeks surrender of Chinese ringleaders. Russia proposes withdrawal of troops from Pekin. Russia asks purposes of the US. Prince Ching asks minister Conger to begin peace talks. France seeks US program. A general clearance of the subject is expected, with separate notes and memoranda. The likely US reply to Germany is a declination to make surrender a condition for negotiations. Russia’s withdrawal proposal remains unchanged.
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Washington
Department of State
Pekin
Prince Ching
Conger
United States
Russia
President entertains at dinner with McKinley Griggs Corbin
President McKinley hosted Attorney General Griggs and General Corbin at a Country Club dinner. They discussed the German proposal and possible punishment of Boxer Rebellion Chinese ringleaders.
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Washington
McKinley
Griggs
Corbin
Country Club
Negotiating Peace Talks Delayed by Precedent Condition
A 10 o'clock return to the city followed no new advices as discussions touched on other aspects of the situation. The German proposal remained under consideration and our answer was in process of construction. A final decision was expected at tomorrow's cabinet meeting with an announcement possible before the president departs for Canton.
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Canton
Russian Motives Questioned In Pekin Dispatches
London reports quote Pekin dispatches that Russia seeks to deter other powers from action and urges withdrawal by all ministers. De Giers delays departure awaiting consensus while Chaffee distributes rice. Americans oppose further Boxers expeditions and pursue security of trade.
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London
Pekin
Russia
Morrison
Times
Daily News
Daily Express
Morning Post
de Giers
Chaffee
Morris
M. de Giers
Shunthsi
Hongkong Regiment
Huangtsun
Fengtai
Tientsin
Daily Mail
Pietsang
Litai
Berlin
Claude Macdonald
Tokio
Horrible massacre near Bladovестинensk reported
London dispatch claims Russian authorities ordered the slaughter of the Chinese population in Bladovестинensk. Evacuated to a river bank, hundreds were forced to cross to the Chinese side where they were killed or drowned. Russian volunteers allegedly shot or clubbed those who resisted. Dozens of miles of riverbank littered with corpses.
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London
Moscow
Standard
Bladovesticnensk
Amur
Soule
Fate of Missionaries and Boxers Reported in China
Consul Fowler reports from Chefoo that there are no foreigners at Paotingfu and missionaries are unaccounted for. Some escaped. whereabouts unknown. An imperial edict orders officials to exterminate Boxers, with mission property largely intact except Linching mission of the American Board, which is destroyed.
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Washington
State Department
Fowler
Chefoo
Paotingtu
Chin
West Shantung
Paotingfu
Linching Mission
American Board
Clovernor
Germans Join Force Near Taku To Attack Ito Forts
In Tientsin, 2600 Germans depart to join a force forming near Taku already including 4000 Hussites and other foreign troops. The plan is to attack the eitang forts at daybreak tomorrow. American postal arrangements for Tientsin are complete with branch offices near U.S. troop stations to serve Pekin.
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Tientsin
Shanghai
Taku
Theeitang Forts
United States
Pekin
Foreign protection telegram from Pekin to Li Hung Chang
General Yamaguchi reports a telegram dated Sept 16 from Pekin stating Prince Ching sent word to Li Hung Chang that he will be protected by foreign powers and should proceed to Pekin immediately.
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Bnvous
Yokohama
Japanese War Office
Yamaguchi
Pekin
Prince Ching
Li Hung Chang
Tientsin
Russians Reinforced in Pekin Claim Extended Quarters
London reports from the Pekin correspondent of the Day Express dated Sept 12 that Russian troops are not leaving Pekin. British headquarters had been told Russians left, but the claim is false as reinforcements arrived and the Russians seek more extended quarters in Pekin.
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London
Pekin
Allies Capture Peitang and Lutai Forts in Shanghai
Berlin reports via Lokal Anzeiger that allied forces seized Peitang and Lutai forts in Shanghai today with heavy losses. The dispatch notes significant enemy casualties as troops moved to consolidate control in the area.
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Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Shanghai
E Peitang
Lutai
Watermelon Quip From Indianapolis Press Cartoon
A playful line from the Indianapolis Press features a character named Erastus being teased about a fondness for watermelons. The dialogue centers on playful banter about appetite and reaction to the fruit.
Arbitration urged as mine strike quiets amid talks
In Philadelphia a strike south region shows calm with few new joiners. Father Phillips meets Archbishop Ryan about quick settlement by arbitration or peaceful means. Hazelton clergy seek harmony while coal scarcity grows and other carriers reduce tonnage amid possible sheriff actions.
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Philadelphia
Father Phillips
Hazelton
Archbishop Ryan
Reading Company
First Arrest in Wilkesbarre Miners Strike
Joseph Beggers a Hungarian of Nanticoke was jailed on sworn charges for posting a revolver and threatening to shoot a man returning from work. President Mitchell notes encouraging outlook with many recruits in Lehigh region and unity among Wyoming miners, while other districts face organizing failures and quiet conditions persist in Lykens valley. Father Logue praised Williamstown miners for staying at work amid union activity.
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Wilkesbarre
Joseph Beggers
Nanticoke
Alex Monevilock
Mitchell
Lehigh
Wyoming
Harrisburg
Laugherty
Tower City
Williamstown
Lykens
Wiccontseo
Father Logue
Catholic Total Abstinence Union
Willamentown Church
Salt Lakers Enthusiastic in Rail Plan for Salt Lake
In Salt Lake City on Sept 20 a delegation from Los Angeles and St. Louis met local leaders to advance a direct rail link to Los Angeles.| A mass meeting chaired by J. E. Dooly supported granting franchises and depot grounds, with a 50-member committee appointed to press the request to the city council.
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Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Mr. Gibbons
H. ©. Kerens
A. C. Bemis
St. Louis
Senator Clark
Montana
J. Ross Clark
Council Chamber
J. E. Dooly
Spencer Clawson
T. Gibbons
Moustache Alibi Centered in Kentucky Murder Trial
In Frankfort, Kentucky, September proceedings hinge on whether Jim Howard wore a moustache on January 30. Defense witnesses including Howard say he was clean shaved January 2% while others identify him January 20. Ex-State Senator Ed Parker recalled comments in London about Howard’s appearance amid ongoing trial for murder and insanity plea. The defense emphasizes alibi. prosecution theory about a shot from the secretary of state's office remains disputed.
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Frankfort
Jim Howard
Bowman Gaines
Ben Rake
James F. Daily
Howard
Ed Parker
London
Parker
George Bauer
Secretary of State
Caleb Powers
Bryan at Home in Lincoln Spends Day with Callers
In Lincoln Nebraska W J Bryan spent most of the day reading correspondence and receiving visitors. A five member committee from the Bryan veterans bi metal club of Lancaster county assured him of support. He set departure for next Wednesday with a speech in Nebraska City Nebraska before heading north into South Dakota.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Bryan Veterans Bimetallic Club
Lancaster County
Bryan
Nebraska City
South Dakota
Martial Law Ends in Galveston Civil Authority Takes Over
Galveston Texas September 20 mayor proclaims martial law ceases at noon tomorrow with civil authorities to assume control while troops remain to enforce order. Military forces to stay 20 days and aid in cleaning, burial, and crime deterrence as city rebuilds after storm devastation.
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Galveston
Texas
Jones
General Scurry
Galverton
William Hutchings
Ninth
United States Lighthouse District
Gulf Coast
Clara Barton Leads Nurses in Galveston Relief
Clara Barton directs all nurses in Galveston in quiet, unstinting work for the sick and wounded. The first train is due tonight and a two thirds complete temporary bridge promises rapid commerce revival. Recovery bodies rise as ruins yield, while relief rules shift amid a demanding city recovery effort. The Paris Fund in Galveston gains momentum, with francs collected rising toward a substantial total.
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Fialvestot
Mise
Clara Barton
Galveston
War Department
Montana Men Killed Two Great Falls Boys
First Sergeant Thomas P A Howe of Great Falls was killed at Mavilac on the 16th while serving with the Montana volunteers. Captain B E Moran of Great Falls was wounded at Mavilac and has relatives in the city. Moran previously served as Cascade county sheriff before joining the volunteers and later as captain of the 37th United States volunteers. Howe was 48 and unmarried. Moran is 44 and a Vermont native.
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Standard
Great Falls
Thomas P. A. Howe
Mavilac
Montana Volunteers
United States Geodetic Coast Survey
Mississippi River
B. E. Moran
United States Volunteer Infantry
Cascade County
37Th
United States Volunteers
Vermont
Engagement report from Manila details Luzon fighting and heavy losses
Dispatch from Manila dated Sept 19 reports insurgent activity across Luzon with fighting near Carig Estalla and Pasig districts. Captains Mitchell and Cook led forces in Mavi lac area inciting a costly clash. many officers and men killed or wounded. Insurgents suffered lighter losses. Brigadier General Fidel MacArthur named among the dead.
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Washington
MacArthur
Associated Press
Manila
Luzon
Carig
Estalla Isabella
Jou
Tlocan
Samuel B. M. Young
Kingsbury
Third Cavalry
Borden
Pasig
Bulacan
Tayabas
David D. Mitchell
15Th Infantry
Ith Infantry
Luoan
Laguna
Caillés
Mavilac
Mitchel
George Cook
Ith
37Th Volunteer Infantry
Sintloan
Ivth
Mitchell
L. 1Th Infantry
Benjamin Owens
Michael Kelly
Otto F. Bathe
Everett Mattlach
Francis P Flanagan
Michael J. Hennessey
Antony Kearns
Harry Herrick
Charles St. Debaugh
Thomas P. A. Howe
Edward J. Godahl
George Haight
Edward Stallcup
Alfred J. Mueller
Stops the Cough and Works Off the Cold Today
Laxative Bromo Quilline Tablets claim to cure cold in one day with no cure no pay. Price 25 cents. The ad emphasizes quick relief from cough and cold symptoms and promises payment only if not cured.
Side by Side Hellish and American Troops Clash in China
General James H. Wilson with 800 Americans and 600 British troops marches west to cooperate with German forces in assault on Peitaichau and Sanhaitin arsenal. British may retreat to Weihaiwei as Pekin evacuation rumors spread. German legation withdrawal anticipated. American withdrawal unconfirmed.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Taku
James H. Wilson
Peitaichau
Wilson
Sanhaitin
Weihaiwei
Chaffee
Tin Plate Prices Reduced by American Tin Plate Co
New York reports the American Tin Plate company cut the price of tin plates for delivery in the last quarter of 1900 by a small amount per box, compared with prior prices. The move affects orders slated for the final months of the year.
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New York
American Tin Plate Company
Mills Cut Box Price Amid Outside Competition
The price for 14 by 20 inch boxes at 100 pounds has been reduced to $4 per box free on board cars at mills, down from $4.05, due to heightened competition from outside mills.
Dewey comments on Hobson interview amid Manila action
Admiral Dewey, stopping at Saville, discusses the Hobson interview. He says he did not claim sinking ships, but that three Spanish vessels Isla de Cuba Isla de Luzon and Don Juan de Austria were saved after temporary repairs at Cavite and Hongkong. He notes Reina Maria Christina was destroyed by an eight inch shell.
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New York
Dewey
Saville
L. 1
Hobson
Isla de Cuba
Isla de Luzon
Don Juan de Austria
Manila
Capps
Hongkong
Cavite
Insurance Commissioners Elect Officers at Hartford Session
The national convention of insurance commissioners in Hartford elected J. O. Braughnessy of Minnesota as president Edward Behoffield of Connecticut as vice president J D Brinkerhoff of Illinois as secretary and named an executive committee including J J Heifner Washington H D Appleton New York William H Wart Indianapolis J B Chenault Kentucky and F T Cutting Massachusetts The group also discussed Seattle as the site for next year’s annual session
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Hartford
Conn
National Convention of Insurance Commissioners
J. O. Braughnessy
Minnesota
Fkdward Behofield
Connecticut
J. Dpd. Brinkerhoff
Ilinois
J. J. Heifner
Washington
H. D. Appleton
New York
William H. Wart
Indianapolis
J. B. Chenault
Kentucky
F. T. Cutting
Massachusetts
Seattle
Mules Hoisted From Collieries in Shamokin Area
In Shamokin Pennsylvania today workers recovered several mules from multiple collieries amid ongoing mine operations. The incident underscores dangers and the scale of labor in local mines.
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Shamokin
Mine at Cameron to Hoist Mules If Striking Men Do Not Return
An official from the Mineral company states that mules will be hoisted from the Cameron mine on Monday if the striking workers do not return. The area remains quiet and orderly as talks continue about the mine’s closure and potential abandonment.
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Schuylkill County Corral
Cameron
Mineral Company
Chamberlain Answers Critics in Word to Constituents
London reports Joseph Chamberlain secretary of state for the colonies and West Birmingham MP issued his manifesto to constituents. He rebuts claims we provoked the war and that we were unprepared. He says the war was forced by a sudden invasion and negotiations continued with moderation.
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London
Joseph Chamberlain
West Birmingham
War Office
They Saved His Life From the Kingston Spy
A Kingston Wisconsin note tells how Bill Jones rescued a man moments before death. He alerted helpers and assisted in transporting the injured to safety, with coroner John Ades contacted but not needed as the man recovered.
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Kingston
Wis
Bill Jones
Bill
Mr. Jones
John Ades
Bavarian Lightning Rod Reaches Three and a Half Miles
The world's largest lightning conductor sits on the Zugspitz in Bavaria. Its top rises above the meteorology station on the summit, and it runs down the mountain to a water body. The rod measures three and a half miles in length.
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Bavaria
Zugspitz
German Empire
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