Fitzsimmons Knocks Sharkey Out In Two Rounds
New York reports Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Tom Sharkey in two rounds at Coney Island Sporting Club. Sharkey attacked aggressively but Fitzsimmons dodged and countered with powerful rights and lefts, finishing with a decisive left hook to send Sharkey to the floor and out.
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Tom Sharkey
Bob Fitzsimmons
Coney Island Sporting Club
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Sharkey
Bob
Tom
Fitz
Futami Maru Grounded and Split on Mindanao
The Japanese liner Futami Maru bound from Australia to Manila with stores for the American government went aground and broke in two on Mindanao. Passengers and crew camped six days. they are now being rescued by the British steamer Australian. No casualties reported though cargo and vessel face total loss.
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Manila
Thom
Australia
Rock
TEXAS PROTESTS PUBLIC MEETING DENOUNCES OHIO CONDUCT
Public meeting in Sherman Texas presided by Judge R R Hazlewood passed resolutions protesting uncivilized conduct by Ohio citizens. They warned against defying the laws of the land and the perils of such examples in this age of civilization and Christianity.
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Sherman
Tex
R. R. Hazlewood
Flag hoisted with elaborate ceremony over Santiago palace
In Santiago de Cuba on August 25, the United States policy is reflected as the Cuban flag rises with an elaborate ceremony over the palace. It floats there for the first time since General Shafter ordered it hauled down in 1898.
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Santiago DE CuBa
United States
General Shafter
Preparing to Receive K Bryan in New York
The Tammany Hall executive committee met on Aug 26 to arrange Bryan’s Oct 16 visit. A reception committee was formed with Richard Croker as a member, and Bryan's speaking event will be under Tammany auspices.
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William J. Bryan
Richard Croker
Bryan
Tammany
Perry Heath Honored by Letter Carriers and Clerks
Cuicano August 25. Perry Heath former assistant postmaster general receives 60 to 70 resolutions and memorials from letter carriers and clerks associations nationwide thanking him for his work while first assistant postmaster general.
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Cuicano
Perry
Heath
Ancient Apollo statue unearthed near Athens in Fifth Century BC
Archaeologists reveal a life sized marble Apollo statue found in the Athens area. Believed to be the first of its kind from that period, the discovery excites scholars. In Washington, the census reports Indianapolis population at 169,164, up 60.44 percent from 1890.
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Indianapolis
Fighting Near Tien Tsin Reports and Rail Repair Progress
Allied forces await government instructions as telegraph lines delay strategy. Rail repair beyond Yang-Tsun advances slowly while Pei Ho river transport improves. Cho Yoo reports renewed clashes near Tien Tsin with Chinese attempts to cut communications repelled. Pekin advices say Prince Tuan’s residence burned and mobs threaten Fu Kien Kiang Su. a mandarin with 300 soldiers departs Amoy to restore order.
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Amoy
Americans Join Allies in Victory Outside Tien Tsin
Five hundred American troops joined 675 British and 200 Japanese under General Dorward in a force near Tien Tsin on Aug 19. They fought six miles southwest of Lieu Tsin, killing over 800 Boxers and capturing 64 prisoners. The village was burned and allied flags and weapons were seized.
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Tien Tsin
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Reuter
Dorward
Lieu Tsin
Viceroys Offer Aid to Maintain Peace in China
Washington dispatches report that two powerful central viceroys pledged to assist the new order and maintain quiet in central China after the Beijing unrest. The assurance, following Pekin's capture, signals possible cooperation amid chaotic imperial authority and strong viceroy influence inland.
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China
Central Y Carpus
Chins
Pekin
Russian Justice Minister Sees Tough Task for China Peace
Peter Michailovitch Boutbysky, Russian minister of justice, says the powers aiming to restore peace in China face a harder job than generally realized. Boutbysky toured Siberian prisons before the Boxer uprising and then chose to travel through the United States on his return route.
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Siberian
United States
Mob Burns Japanese Temple in Amoy China
United States Consul Johnson reports a mob burned the Japanese temple at Amoy China. Marines were landed to protect Japanese officials and restore order. The garrison noted the Marines may be from another nation as the U S has no warship at Amoy.
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United States
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Amoy
China
State Department
Cardiff Colliers Demand Recognition For Their Loan
London dispatch reports that 80,000 collier workers are idle as the Taff Vale railway general manager refuses meetings with a labor union representative. The strike disrupts coal movement, threatens shipping and saddles the admiralty with high coal prices amid record Welsh steam coal values.
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Herald
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Taffvale Railway
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Admiralty
Nome death toll rises in early Nome records
Seattle reports coroner records show 71 deaths in Nome since June 1, including 29 natives. One death from smallpox, 20 hospital cases mostly mild. Most fatalities result from pneumonia and self harm.
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Wash
Nome
Storm Damages Homes Barns and Crops In Wisconsin City
A heavy electrical storm in La Crosse Wisconsin damaged several dwellings and barns struck by lightning and killed several horses. The Milwaukee road reports heavy rains along the Southern Minnesota division harming crops during harvest.
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Minnesota
Milwaukee Road
Illinois broomcorn growers unite to shape 1900 crop
Broomecorn growers in Illinois plan to organize to control the 1900 broomcorn crop. Charleston, the state’s largest broomcorn district, is the movement’s hub. At a Union Broom Supply Co meeting in Chicago the proposed actions were discussed but no definite measures adopted.
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Illinois
Charleston
Union Broom Supply Company
Mariposa Arrives With Gold Specie From Sydney
The steamship Mariposa arrived in San Francisco with specie valued in the thousands from Sydney, Australia, consigned to local banks.
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Australia
San Francisco
Mariposa
Sydney
Rural Free Delivery Expands to Woodscock and Baraboo
The post office department has approved the establishment of rural free delivery service on Sept. 1 at Woodsock Wisconsin and Baraboo Wisconsin.
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Aus
Post Office Department
Woods.cok
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Baraboo
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Population figures for Rochester announced by census bureau
The census bureau released Rochester New York population data showing 162,485 residents this year, up from 138,805 in 1909, a gain of 23,680 persons or 21.81 percent.
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Washington
Rochester
Isis
Foreign control ends Chinese capital as looting spreads
Pekin is described as fully under foreign control with systematic looting by French and Russian forces. The imperial treasure is believed buried in the upper city while the Forbidden City remains protected by an international accord. The empress dowager and court fled toward Shan Si with no local governor.
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Pekin
Times
Forbidden City
Prince Tuan
Tai Yuen Fu
Shan Si
Sian Fu
War Department Receives Chaffee Casualties Cable
The War Department reports a cable from General Chaffee dated Tien Tsin with casualty lists. Officials infer Chaffee may have returned to Tien Tsin from Pekin, noting two dispatches dated Aug 21 and Aug 24. No further confirmation of his presence at Tien Tsin has been received.
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Gengeral Chaffee
Tien Tsin
Cabinet Reticent On War Talks After Session
Washington August 25. The cabinet met until nearly 2 o clock and was unusually reticent about what was discussed. No official word has been received that Russia has declared war on China or plans to, and an extra session of Congress was not considered likely under current conditions.
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China
Congress
Chinese Leader Seen in Yekin and Pekin Amid Crisis
Reports say Prince Tuan, insurrection leader, seen in Yekin and Pekin with a search under way. Japanese guard the Forbidden City awaiting orders to defend or destroy. Chinese cavalry operate near Tung Chow as Sikhs and American troops pursue them. Empress Dowager reportedly at Siao Fu.
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Che Foo
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Prince Tuan
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Siao Fu
Consul Fowler Reports On Pekin Events And Hodges Nomination
Acting Secretary Adee releases a Che Foo dispatch via Consul Fowler describing movements near Pekin including the emperor and empress leaving the city and Li Ping Heng's death. The note notes a half population departure and Prince Ching still in Pekin. In Washington, G F Hodges of Monroe Wisconsin is nominated for Congress by the First district Democratic convention.
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Tai Yuen Fu
Shen Si
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Li Ping Heng
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Monroe
Terrific Nome storm wrecks ships and toll rises
A savage storm at Nome on August seven left 20 bodies washed ashore and many vessels stranded. Only five of 68 steam launches remained afloat and seven of 72 barges drifted to shore. Doctors reported disease and heavy suffering among Eskimos as relief efforts arrived from government sources.
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San Prancisco
Seattle
Wash
Topkuk
Nome River
Blair City
Guy N. Stockslager
Stockslager
York
Teller City
Quick Action Ends Custody Drama In Akron Case
Louis Peck, the man linked to the assault on Christine Maas, was moved from Cleveland jail to Akron where a special grand jury indicted him. Judge D. J. Nye sentenced him to life in prison, and Peck was immediately transported to Columbus under sheriff custody.
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Louis Peck
Christine Maas
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D. J. Nye
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Peek Safe in the Penitentiary
Peek arrived at the penitentiary in Columbus Ohio around 8 50 p m in sheriff custody from Summit county and felt relieved by the iron gate closing behind him and safety from mob violence He spoke little and was led to a cell promptly
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Chicago Board of Trade to Organize Telegraph Company
Agreements for the Expange Telegraph company have been drawn up to replace Western Union and Postal in distributing market quotations. The Chicago board of trade will submit the plan to exchanges that will become shareholders. The venture would extend lines from Chicago to 27 cities.
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Expange Telegraph Company
Chicago Board of Trade
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Postal Companies
Board of Trade
Exchange Telegraph Company
Census Shows Healthier Growth in Several Cities
Indianapolis and Rochester post healthy gains. St Louis reaches 575,258, up from 451,770 in 1890. Over the past decade the city added 124,468 residents, a 27.38 percent rise.
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St. Louis
British Vessel Indra Stranded After Hurricane Near Aden
Information reaches port on the Indra a British tramp steamer under Captain F L Bourkell carrying sugar from Samabaya Java bound for Philadelphia. Nine lives are believed lost eighty five crew. only eight or nine saved. Vessel ashore and total loss on the coast of Africa at Aden entrance.
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F. L. Bourkell
Samabaya
Java
Philadelphia
Africa
Aden
British Warship to Stay at St Johns Year Round
As part of a new colonial defense plan the British government is likely to keep a warship at St Johns all year. The location on the Atlantic seaboard makes the city a valuable strategic base for defense and naval presence.
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