Palmer and Eons Reports Conflict Over Chinese Policy
In Beruix on August 21, reports spread of a clash between Count Von Buelow and the Kaiser and the military faction over China. Dr Theodore Barth, Reichstag member, says Von Buelow would not see Walderses appointment as purely military and warns a premature press leak pressured foreign negotiations.
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Count von Buelow
William
Beruix
Kaiser
China
Theodore Barth
Reischstag
Die Nation
Count von Walderses
Forest Fires in Colorado Do Great Damage
Colorado and Wyoming forest fires threaten ten million dollars in damage, with areas near Glenwood Springs and Middle Park at risk. Rain in Sierra Madre checks fires at Saratoga, while other items note a doomed race track, a fatal duel in Texas, an anarchist arrest in Argentina, a royal schoolmate link, a Virginia iron enterprise, and a Minnesota arrest.
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Denver
Wyoming
Wantland
Union Pacific Road
Glenwood Springs
Middle Park
Saratoga
Sierra Madre Range
Chinese Attack the Allies as Sacred City Falls
Dispatches report the sacred city of Peking fallen and the allies entering Peking on August 17. Chinese forces move toward Pei tsang and Tung Chow as telegraph lines falter. fighting continues per admiralty updates. Southern mandarins show friendly attitude, issuing proclamations to resume business.
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Suanouat
Peking
Russians Seize Gate Then British Enter Peking
From Prxixo Aug 17 via Suanonal Aug 21, reports say Russians advanced and occupied the first east gate door on Aug 14 but could not force the second. British and Americans entered near the legations at 3 pm with light resistance, while Japanese faced heavier opposition at upper gate. By midnight Aug 14 they blew up defenses and pushed the city. Chinese casualties were heavy as they resisted while officials urged obedience under death penalties. American losses included seven Marines killed and 15 wounded, plus one child dead. The relief column arrived as promised. the Boxers lacked guns and the imperial advisor led the ar tea forces. Over 2,000 shells reportedly fell during the siege. The State Department released Conger’s cable noting relief and entry with little trouble and ongoing imperial family protection.
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Pasadena
Porter
Paris
Delets’ Defiance Against 20000 Boxers in China
Father Delets, a Laoist minister, arrived with 6000 converts at a village 40 miles northwest. For six weeks they held out against 20000 Boxers armed with rifles and swords who sought massacre. An official demand to leave China was met with guns and a small cannon, then General Sang ordered disarmament and departure toward the coast. The general later moved to Peitsang after securing relief for the remaining converts.
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Wather Delets
Tiex
Sang
Do- Hets
Man
Peitsang
Sung
Peking
Imperial Family Safe but Elusive in China
Divers report continued movement of the Chinese imperial family to treaty ports with dispatches sent to European capitals. Some claim the court party has left Peking while others indicate scattered camps near Fu about 500 miles away. Prospects for capture hinge on a prolonged campaign, as Li Hung Chang plans to travel to Peking once the powers respond to peace terms. Governor of Shan Tung Tang Hai is dead.
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Smanawat
Peking
San. Fu
Li Hung Chang
Mining Property Sold Near Holly Springs to Chattanooga Group
Chattanooga capitalists led by Dr O O Enis Jewett Allen & Co purchased the George Haynes gold lot of 80 acres near Holly Springs Georgia. Prospect work has begun with plans to extract pay dirt and ship ore to an Atlanta smelter for tests. The property adjoins the famed Putnam mine where $1,160 was once mined by a single worker.
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Chattanooga
George Haynes
Cantoy
Dr. O O
Enis, Jewett, Allen & Co
Holly Springs
Atlanta
Putnam
Otis Plan Revisions Hit Manila Municipal Scheme
Philippine commissioners to review General Otis revised municipal plan upon installation September 1. The proposal adds land tax rules and a civil service bill allowing appointments by exam and promotion. Officials can be discharged for cause, vacancies filled by standard promotion path. executive sessions to be public.
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Ilippine
Manila
Otis
SavED HER MISTRESS LIFE Rewarded for Bravery in 34 Years
Alpany August 21 Mrs Julia Sheldon a knitting mill seam er is heiress to 12000 for saving the life of Mrs Elmer Carthage of Galveston Texas thirty four years ago when a horse ran away Mrs Sheldon cut the traces to prevent a plunge the maid later learned of the fortune after Mrs Carthage died recently the will named her sole heir
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Alpany
Elmer Carthage
Galveston
Tex
Julia Sheldon
Shelden
Carthage
Ted
Mrs. Carthage
Mra Sheldon
Havoc Wrought by Storm Fails to Claim Lives
A storm that swept through Sursevoays Wisconsin yesterday caused limited destruction with seven buildings damaged or destroyed and total losses near 100000. Remarkably no fatalities were reported as the system tracked from Marinette toward Oxhkoah with reports suggesting Chicago and Northwestern rail lines were affected.
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Sursevoays
Wis
Marinette
Burghers Must Take Oath of Allegiance
Aug 21 report from Lowpoy notes Lord Roberts waves leniency and requires burghers to pledge loyalty or face imprisonment or death. Distinctions between farmers in fields and on farms blur as British policy aims to confiscate or destroy properties aiding Boer forces. Public sentiment in Britain shifts toward harsher measures.
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South Africa
Roberts
Lowpoy
Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Great Britain
Kovd Roberta
Dewet
Protection of the fruit approved by California horticultural society
Wanuixotos Aug 21 The secretary of agriculture approves a request by the California state board of horticulture. Postmasters at Pacific coast entry points must send all mail from Hawaii and the Philippines containing fruit or plants to Pacific coast quarantine inspection before delivery to addresses. California horticultural leaders are forwarding the measure to officials for action.
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Wanuixotos
Wilson
Calfornia State Board of Horticulture
Pacific Coast
Hawaii
Philippines
Deliv
Calitornis
National Farmers' convention opens at Colorado Springs session
The twentieth annual session of the National Farmers' association opens in Colorado Springs for a three day meeting. Acting President R G E Oandage of Brooklyn presides. Invocations and welcomes are offered by Colorado college’s Slocam, Gilpare Meinig, Mayor Bopiton, and Governor Charles Thomas with responses from congress members.
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National Congress
Colorado Springs
Cotonano Springs
National Farmers’ Association
R. G. E. Oandage
Brooklyn
Mass
Slocam
Colorado College
Gilpare Meinig
Perresary
Colorado
Ings
Commerce
Bopiton
Charles Thomas
Congress
Cabinet Rejects China's Peace Appeal in August 12 Declamation
Washington Aug 21 The cabinet today rejected Li Hang Chang's appeal for ceasefire. The reply will be communicated to the Chinese government at once with reasons for action. The rejection rests on China's non compliance with the declaration dated Aug 12 and specified provisions.
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China
Washingtox
Li Hang Chang
United States
France
Parm
M. Pichon
Rence Ss
Appeal From The Vicero ys Of China Request Safe Treatment
The viceroys of Nanking and Hu Nan appealed for no indignities to the emperor and empress dowager Wasutiyatox and asked that their royal status be respected as prisoners of war. Powers have considered the matter and show no plan to withhold protection. observers note royal figures are central to enemy operations and not ordinary combatants.
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Wasutiyatox
State Department
Nanking
Hu Nan
Frien
Qalat
China
Conger
War Department Sends All Available Troops to Far East
Aug 21 Washington reports no new demand for troops for China. Existing orders push forces toward Nagasaki where decisions will be made on sending them to China or Manila. Units include Ninth and Eighth Infantry, Third Cavalry, and engineers. Also, Li Hongzhang asks France to appoint a French representative to negotiations.
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Wasinxoroy
London
Far East
Nagasaki
China
Manila
Concre
St Pe Ct
Sags
Populist Leaders Oppose Stevenson in Vice Presidential Fight
National Populist committee members meet in Chicago on August 28 to choose a vice presidential candidate. While Stevenson endorsement seemed likely, internal splits emerge as Butler and others push for a Populist in the field, Edgerton backing Stevenson intensifies the campaign, and a majority remains uncertain.
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Omcago
National Committee
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Stevenson
Asoa
National Sommes
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W. ‘Joo
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Bervenson
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Edgerton
Btill
Butler
Lows Falls
Roosevelt Confident State Safe For President Talks
Aug 21 Roosevelt leaves for New York by 10 o clock train saying he came to discuss issues with the president and to express his views on matters he deems important. He reports no question about New York’s state despite campaign complications and state ticket matters.
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Roosevelt
New York
Gov
Retainer and Ruse in a Boy’s Courtroom Lesson
A Detroit Free Press tale from the era recounts a lawyer father jokingly taking a boy client’s retainer. The boy had misbehaved at school and sought venue change, but the father insists on an honest outcome, resulting in a whipping for the boy and a moral on truth in legal games.
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Pop
Detroit Pree Press
Norses Wounded in Battle and Dry Smoke Notes
Military and animal welfare notes describe how horses wounded in battle receive care when safe, with veterinary officers and surgeons operating during hostilities. A separate item promotes the practice of a “dry smoke” to reduce actual cigar consumption, suggesting perseverance leads to eventual cessation.
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