War Nears End as Kruger Anxious to Surrender
London reports Kruger willing to surrender if promises made at final destination are kept. Heavy fighting at Elands River from Sunday to Tuesday, with garrison at Rustenburg relieved and retiring to Zeerust. Railway to Natal restored after Macdonald’s armsmith capture. Roberts notes Harringinith’s surrender and Boer attack on Elands River garrison.
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Marriage Law in Cuba Restores Ecclesiastical Ceremony
In Havana a new ecclesiastical marriage law revokes last year's Brooke decree prohibiting church rites. From Monday both ecclesiastical and civil ceremonies will be recognized, restoring church privileges prior to the American occupation. Gov. Gen. Wood approves the option for couples. Charles A. Towne declines Populist vice presidency nomination in Duluth. Adlai E. Stevenson urged as reform ally. Three dead and many hurt in Monon Road collision near Lafayette after a switching error.
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All Alive Tuesday Conger Cable Highlights Peril to Legation
Washington dispatch summarizes a Conger cable from Nan Yamen Aug. 7 noting Pekin siege intensifies, Chinese demand departure seen as deadly, and legation staff remain intact though short on ammo and provisions. Also reports Katherine West’s death by suicide at Osawatomie Kansas asylum.
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Train Hold Up in Colorado Ends in Murder
The Union Pacific bound passenger train No. 4 from Denver was robbed by two masked men ninety miles west of Denver near Hugo Colorado. An elderly Californian traveler Fay resisted, was shot in the mouth and killed instantly. Robbers escaped after forcing the train to stop and collecting about $100 in cash and jewelry from sleeping passengers.
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Liner Officer Thiel Learns Tragic End Aboard Deutsch land
In New York a fourth officer on the Nenburg American liner Deutschland, Thiel, shot himself on the voyage reaching Hoboken. He reportedly grew drowsy on watch, stepped away from his post, and died in his cabin after a second shot heard through the door. Captain Albers ordered his coat removed and the body examined.
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Reward Offered for Train Robbers on Union Pacific
The Union Pacific Railway offers $1,000 rewards for each of the men who held up a train near Hugo California Saturday night. It notes this is the first UP robbery since the Wilcox Wyoming incident and claims over $100,000 spent trying to capture the offenders. It states two robbers are dead and one is in the Wyoming penitentiary.
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Circus Rioters Arrested by Minnesota Militia at Cass Lake
Minnesota militiamen helped suppress a circus riot in northern Minnesota. A mob of about a hundred men terrorized small towns as the circus train arrived. Sheriff deputies from Cass and Mabbard Counties, attacked days earlier, identified twelve suspects who were taken to Cass Lake for trial.
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Will Kill All Sovereigns Prediction by Anarchist
Geneva report describes a Malian assassin who killed the Austrian empress in 1898 expressing joy that soon all sovereigns would share the same fate, starting with Italy’s new king. Saehenni declined to comment on the Italy assassination.
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Death by Own Action Report About Li Hung Chang
A sensational Sunday report from Shanghai claimed Li Hung Chang died by his own hand. A foreign official sent a messenger to his residence, but no reply was received. The Shanghai piece says the claim is unfounded and Li is in a very despondent state.
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Market Quotations From Various Cities and Goods
Market quotations for cattle and other commodities across cities like Stoux City Chicago Indianapolis Lewis Cincinnati Detroit and more. Prices given for cattle hogs sheep wheat corn rye butter creamery eggs and potatoes show range shifts and grade notes across shipping and regional markets.
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Battle in China Report of Allied Victory Near Peitsang
A dispatch to the Navy Department from Shanghai via Tientsin describes a major clash between Allied forces including Russians and Japanese against Chinese troops near Peitsang, about six miles east of Tientsin. The report says Chinese forces were defeated and retreated, with Allied casualties primarily among Russians and Japanese, and notes Gen. Chaffee's American troops in the midst of the battle.
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Police Break Up Anarchy Meeting Plot in Chicago
Police thwarted a planned anarchist gathering on West Twelfth Street to celebrate King Humbert’s assassination. Authorities halted preparations, detaining several suspects including Laney Varsans and Abratai Bdvlstalt as they sought to rally five in a wagon toward the police station. The plan aimed to revive anarchy in Chicago with speakers like Mrs Barsuns and Simonetta, asserting that anarch y was not dead.
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Horrible stories from Pekin deserters and hostage fears
A messenger escaping Pekin was captured amid reports from Chinese officers about sixteenth thousand troops in Mehkin and Tagtsun and a letter urging foreign aid. Gen Chi-pau-kuet reportedly sent out a July 25 clout order. Hostage danger and brutal scenes are described as the rebellion spreads.
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Officials Beheadings Reported in Slum District Tribunals
Fragmented text describes purported executions and political turmoil linked to Sheng Cantivens and Li Ping Phans. The garbled report mentions panels, foreign Chinese, and claims of death punishments, with scattered names and places including New York and Potomac references amid unclear context.
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America and China clash over diplomatic communications
A state department telegram details a dispute with China over safe escort of envoys and free communication with allied powers. It explains that China bears responsibility for protection and rejects delayed or restricted diplomacy while outlining conditions for future talks.
De Wet Surrounded Near Keltebers in Boer War Dispatch
Pretoria dispatch reports Gen Christian de Wet completely surrounded near Keltebers with a British cordon. Boers vow to stand at Machadodorp while Hamilton’s rapid moves prevent reinforcements. A U S consul Stowe incident near Kroonstad involved a derailment and deaths. Exile terms for Pretoria residents vary up to twenty five years. Baden-Powell wounded at Rustenburg. Boers captured 324 wagons and prisoners.
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The Shah of Persia Amid Years of European Travel
The Shah Muzahir-ed-Din, son of Nase-ed-Din, has trailed his father’s pattern by visiting European courts. A recent assassination attempt occurred during a visit to a Parliament exposition, per fragmented OCR. The age and details remain unclear amid garbled text.
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Maykay poll wells and Argentine wheat outlook
The interview notes San Prana lawyer Heintzelman predicting gold output this year near 000,000 and heavy shipments soon. James Howe of Buenos Aires reports wheat culture expanding, yield lagging the US, while transport costs and labor shifts affect the Argentine wheat trade. migration and white settlement discuss future northern development.
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Republican convention notes and delegates listed
The article outlines a state Republican convention with remarks by officials and delegates. It lists names such as Frank W. Merciaia, Gilbertson, and others, mentioning election of officers, committee roles, and the party platform echoing national positions. It notes attendance at Philadelphia and Paderewski concert support, with references to state officials and party leaders.
His Share Look Here Wooler Dald the Vom
Fragile OCR style dialogue shows a manager confrontation about compensation and joining dates. The speaker demands payment and questions fairness while a comedian is criticized for slowness. Likely a clipped quoted exchange from a larger scene.
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