Market Dull But Copper Gains Lead Commodities Rise
The New York market opened firm and later buoyant before a dull close as gold shipments and sterling moves shape sentiment. Copper shares advanced strongly in Boston with gains for Calumet & Hecla Tamarack and others while Reading declared a 11 2 percent dividend. Exchange rates firmed and copper demand signals suggested further strength into autumn.
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Oceanic
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Erie Telephone System
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York Funds
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Ecopter
Boston Auctioneer Reports Record Sales Peak
Boston reports record sales figures after peak demand as buyers attend the auction session. Higher bids and brisk activity mark the event with strong interest from local and regional buyers.
Ministers Start for Tien Tsin in War Column Push
The article details the march of 16 000 international troops toward Pekin through a riverplain corridor between Pekin and Tien Tsin. It notes heavier Chinese resistance at Tung Chow and Pet Tsang, speculates on casualties, and reports on American units and artillery reinforcements awaiting guidance from General Chaffee.
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Tien Tain
Tung Chow
Tien Tsin
Pet Teang
Battle of
Santiago
Chaffee
War Department
Aaa
Ninth Infantry
Coolidge
Fourteenth Infantry
Daggett
Waller
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Sumner
China
Taku
Pet Tsang
Pei Tsang
Pei Ho
Yang Tsun
TWO ROADS TO PEKIN.
An allied army about 20,000 strong with 170 guns advances from Tien Tsin toward Pekin. The route and logistics are unsettled, with river or rail options, damaged bridges, and challenging terrain including embanked rivers, villages, and possible street fighting near Pekin.
Transport McPherson runs aground near Nassau
The War Department reports the transport McPherson with the Fifth Infantry en route to New York from Guba ran aground at Second Fortune Island near Nassau on the 24th. It was refloated on Aug 4 without serious injury and is expected in New York next Thursday. The Fifth Infantry may be sent to China or replace a regiment headed there or to the Philippines.
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Fifth Infantry
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Guba
Second Fortune Island
Nassau
West Indies
China
Philippines
War Notes From Shanghai and Yangtse Crisis
Despatches report Sheng, director of telegraphs and railroads, seeking refuge on a British warship with a promise of asylum. Paris notes rising tensions on the upper Yangtze as consuls plan to depart. mail service halted. In Washington, Miles seeks service in China but is not granted. Chaffee remains in command. An international cable project to link Taku to Shanghai aims to preserve Allied communications before winter freezes. The line costs about 900000 dollars with equal funding from powers.
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Sheng
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Eastern Extension Cable Company
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Che
Pekin Power Struggle Touches Li Hung Chang
Reports from Shenghai indicate Li Hung Chang plans departure for Pekin while applying for twenty days sick leave. The anti foreign faction gains influence at Pekin and Li Ping Heng accuses Li Hung Chang and Liu Kun Yi of maintaining foreign ties.
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Li Hung Chang
Liu Kun Yi
Nankin
Pekin
Shenghai
Hung Chang
Teotai Sheng
Li G Heng
German Views of China Arrival in New York
Ambassador Andrew D. White arrives at the Fifth Avenue Hotel aboard the Deutschland for a six week visit. He discusses German aims in China including sympathy for von Ketteler’s widow, the avoidance of broad war, indemnity over territory, and differences with American policy on alliances. He praises international cooperation and notes Kempff’s restraint at Taku. The interview frames China as a catalyst for a new era and European peace.
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Andrew D. White
Germany
Deutschland
White
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Ithaca
von Ketteler
China
Foreign Office
Europe
Kempff
Taku
German admiration for U S arms noted in ambassador remarks
The German ambassador praised American arms and sailors, saying Allied powers would dictate terms to China and that Germany’s view of the United States brightened after observing U S forces in the war with Spain and the Chinese conflict.
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China
Germany
Spain
Europe
German Foreign Office Gives No Fresh China News Aug 6
Berlin reports no new China developments and doubts any advance from Tien Tsin has begun. Li Hung Chang, in Canton July 6 interview, claims Boxers serve the royal house and target native Christians shielded by foreign protection. Li decries missionaries as in danger and cites Kiao Chou seizure as punishment for missionaries.
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China
Tien Tsin
Lokal Anzeiger
Dr. Zaker
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Earl Li
Royal House
Kiao Chou
Chinese View on Boxers and Foreign Killings
Prince Tuan and other officials claim no knowledge of the planned murder of Baron Von Ketteler and say the attack stemmed from Chinese hatred of foreigners. Earl Li notes the government would not accept foreign aid to suppress the Boxers, adding that central governance runs in the name of the Emperor through Prince Tuan.
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Baron von Ketteler
Png
Sai Earl Li
Tuan
Refugees Arrive in St Petersburg from Harbin Area
A Khabarovsk telegram reports about 6000 people including railway officials and families have arrived in St Petersburg from Charbin and other points after government orders to embark on steamers. Among them are 4 wounded and 83 on the invalid list. the Chinese Railway Company provides 5000 roubles for ambulance services and refugee housing.
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Young Pullman Plans Army Service for China War
George M. Pullman, son of the sleeping car magnate, announces his plan to join the army for duty in China. He seeks a transportation post in the War Department and requests deployment to China or the Philippines, without Senate endorsement.
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George M. Pullman
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United States
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War Department
Philippines
Cyclone in England Hits Land and Sea Traffic
A regular cyclone has prevailed across the United Kingdom since last evening. Reports indicate loss of life on land and sea and destruction of shipping and property.
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United Kingdom
Government issues 2,000,000 pound meat requisition
Chicago packers were asked to furnish 2,000,000 pounds of meat within thirty days for American troops in the Orient. The requisition was described as the largest ever issued by the U S government.
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Orient
United States
Old Home Week Opens in Portland with Concert
Portland Maine August 6 Old Home Week began with a City Hall concert by Maine artists many now living in other states Local residents and friends from abroad filled the hall The warship searchlight drill drew thousands notable Maine natives arrived including ex Senator W B Washburn and Congressman Fletcher from Minneapolis Also 1000 Maine visitors from Massachusetts and a carload from Seattle Special trains planned from Massachusetts Tomorrow a parade from warships Maine militia and visiting firemen will march In the afternoon a firemen muster and a public meeting at City Hall with remarks from distinguished sons of Maine.
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Bartlett Demands Wider Powers for Hospital Commission
London August 6. In the Commons a stormy scene erupts as William Ashmead Bartlett demands greater authority for the hospital commission to probe South Africa military hospital management. Arthur Balfour accuses Bartlett of maligning the army and ridiculed the member's nervousness about the inquiry's outcome as din from Liberal benches rises.
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Forest Fire Threatens Yellowstone Timber Belt
Aug 6 Helena dispatch reports a fast moving forest fire sweeping the timber belt between the upper Geyser Basin and the lake in Yellowstone National Park. The line of fire grows about ten miles long and many hotel buildings are threatened with destruction.
Cantor Struck In Gynecogue Fracas At Sunny Evening
A fight at Sunny Evening left Cantor and others injured as police investigated. The assault was allegedly carried out by members of the Lewis family, while Holzman claimed involvement by opponents.
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Canadian Yacht Red Coat Wins Seawanhaka Cup Match
The Canadian yacht Red Coat defeated the American Minnesota today in Montreal to win in the Seawanhaka cup international series.
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Minnesota Today
University of Pennsylvania Football Schedule Noted
College football dates listed for University of Pennsylvania with games at Franklin Field. Opponents include Lehigh, Haverford, Dickinson, Brown, Chicago, Harvard, Lafayette, Annapolis, and Cornell in November. Dates span October through late November with multiple venues and locations.
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Newwed quarrel sparks line on old flame and insults
A brief dialogue from the Cleveland Plain Dealer shows Mr and Mrs Newlywed arguing after a street encounter with an old love. The exchange touches on insults including a harsh racial slur and a threat, reflecting tense domestic dynamics and public street tensions.
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