Running Down Gang of Noted Criminals in Dover
Dover New Hampshire Aug 12 The county solicitor advances a crackdown on a known gang linked to the July Fourth killings in which John McNally died Thomas Dobbins was fatally wounded and Joseph Gagnon seriously hurt Police report arrests of five men tied to raids in Sherbrooke and Lawrence as officers guard the jail The case centers on copper wire bindings and connections to robberies in Sherbrooke Lawrence and Salmon Falls with ongoing efforts to secure requisitions and trial dates
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Dover
N. H
Scott
John McNally
Thomas Dobbins
Joseph Gagnon
Strafford County
McNally
Dobbins
Gagnon
John Farrell
Frank Gold
Willam Scott
John Brown
John Williams
Farrell
Williams
Cold Spring
Lawrence
Mass
Brown
Noe
Howard Brooks
John Brooks
Sherbrooke
John Hurdle
Salmon Falls
Smuggling Arrest Aboard Cunarder Ivernia
London August 18. On arrival of the Cunarder Ivernia from Boston at Queenstown Captain Watt reports cabin passenger F H Flanley arrested for smuggling cigars and tobacco. A revolver and fifty cartridges found in his boot. He is held for the petty sessions.
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London
Ivernia
Watt
Boston
Queenstown
F. H. Flanley
Strikers Block Harbor Halt Transatlantic Steamer
In Marseille on August 12 strike action by firemen of Transatlantic Steam Ship Company halted port operations. Only the Polynesian sailed as barges blocked harbor entrances and about fifty strikers tried to storm the ship. Ten intruders entered by scuttles and were arrested. later General Boyron boarded the Polynesian as it departed at 6:30.
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Marseilles
Transatlantic Steamship Company
Boas
Severcely
Haror
Boyron
China
Kruger Accused of Funding Bryan Campaign
London Aug 18 The Morning Post Pretoria correspondent reports Boers claim President Kruger is donating between 2.5 million and 3.75 million dollars to William Jennings Bryan's election funds. They also allege former US interior official Webster Davis has received 12000 dollars for the American campaign.
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London
John Stuart
Pretoria
Morning Post
Kruger
Bryan
Webster Davis
The
United States
Ex Fire Chief Hogan Dead after double suicide attempt
Ex Battalion Fire Chief John Hogan of Jersey City died at City Hospital after cutting his wife’s throat and his own Friday. Police say Mrs Hogan will not be told of her husband’s death until she fully recovers.
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New York
John Hogan
Jersey City
City Hospital
Cottage Fire Destroys Pease Family Home in Guilford
A cottage in Guilford owned by J. C. Pease of Mt. Vernon burned while the family bathed at the beach. Contents including clothing money and records were ruined. loss estimated about 4000 dollars.
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Pease
Guilford
Conn
J. C. Pease
Mt. Vernon
Worcester Man Drowns at Lake Quinsigamond
Alexander Dupre, 20, drowned this afternoon at Lake Quinsigamond Worcester while on a raft with companions. He could not swim and was carried away from the raft as it tipped over. despite attempts to help, he died before aid arrived.
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Worcester
Alexander Dupre
Lake Quinsigamond
Chinaman shot dead in Chinatown in New York
On August 13 Loang Kin a Chinese resident of Amsterdam Avenue was shot and killed in Chinatown. Goo Wing Shung is identified as the shooter but the motive remains unknown.
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New York
Camden police adopt shirt waist uniforms for comfort
Camden New Jersey authorities under Mayor Hatch and Chief Foster grant police permission to wear shirt waist attire on duty to relieve hot weather strain. Officers report greater comfort and maintained efficiency, with badges moved to suspender position and belts discussed as a future refinement.
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Camden
N. J
Garrison
Hatch
Foster
Paper Stock Fire at Haskell Warehouse Damages Stock
A blaze in Edward H. Haskell's six story brick warehouse at 200 Summer Street caused about 1000 in damage at 10:30 last night. The fire began under the stair to the basement and automatic sprinklers saturated much of the stock before firemen arrived. The Tileston estate owns the building.
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Edward H., Haskell
Summer Street
Haskell
Tileston Estate
Sixteen Buildings Burned in Hanover Fire
A Hanover Pennsylvania fire destroyed sixteen buildings today causing an estimated loss of 40 000 to 50 000. The blaze damaged the Hotel Obold J C Paper Hardware Company warehouse and Shriver livery stable among others.
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Hanover
Penn
Obold
J. C. Paper Hardware Company
Shriver
Stolen bay horse and Goddard buggy from Brookline
Louis Hirt of South Street Brookline reports his bay horse and a Goddard buggy taken Saturday. The Misses Hirt left the open pagey with red running gear behind Brookline High School while visiting Tap Pan Street baths, returning after about an hour to find them missing. The horse bore a white forehead spot and wore an open bridle with light harness.
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Goddard
Louis Hirt
South Street
Brookline
Misses Hirt
Tappan Street
Brookline High School
China Rejected Offer Prompted Plea for Negotiations
The article notes China’s offer was rejected and discusses pleni potentiary authority given to Earl Li to negotiate with the powers. It explains U S demands remain clear and reasonable while the administration weighs whether to open talks with the viceroy. A draft reply to the Chinese edict was prepared after the conference with the President.
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Secretary of State
Washington
Earl Li
United States
China
French Dispatch from Pekin on Siege of Legations
The Paris foreign office received from M. Pichon, the Pekin envoy, a delayed despatch dated Aug 3. It notes from June 20 to July 17 Chinese troops besieged and bombarded the legations, four legations burned, and the crisis deepened.
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Paris
M. Pichon
Pekin
Crook Crew Arrives From Havana En Route to China
Four companies of the First Infantry accompany the Crook on board from Havana en route to China. On board the Crook are Junior Baker chief quartermaster of the division of Cuba and Major Ey Judge Advocate of the Cuban hapaethn.
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Heehee
Havana
Pate
China
Allacer Wall
Eeignel
Harbach
Crook
Unior Baker
Cuba
Chinese Baby Delights Washington Society at Chevy Chase
A boy was born yesterday to Madame Sheng wife of Mr Sheng Tung first secretary of the Chinese legation in Washington. The Shengs nursery at Chevy Chase draws crowds and a royal air with Oriental aristocracy noted as the second high born Chinese infant to debut in DC. Minister Wu conveyed greetings as floral tributes flooded the scene and Washington society watches this rare birth.
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Washington
Madame Sheng
Sheng Tung
Chevy Chase
Madame Ferrouh
Corea
Shengs Tg
District of Columbia
Cleveland
Semananer
Sheng
London
Madame Wu
Madame Coe Hecy
Battery G Starts Flight to San Francisco Troops
Battery C in New York prepares to depart today as forces arriving from Guba join Battery G. New York reports troops moving toward San Francisco with the unit listed as Battery G.
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San Francisco
Guba
Missionary pledges fund China evangelization drive
The gathering praised global uprising and allied nations while aims to evangelize the world. Rev D W Le iacheur urged fifty more missionaries to China as soon as possible. A woman donated a cent. largest gifts reached 600, 5000, 3000, 2000 and 1500 dollars. Total raised 42068 with 32651 pledged in the forenoon. The Salvation Army encampment follows at the campground midweek.
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Ieee
Ubt
Manchuria
China
D. W. le’ Iacheur
Salvation Army
Messages From Hart On Pekin Crisis And Foreigners
London reports a telegram from Pekin dated August 6 warns that foreigners must leave soon for safety. Dispatches cite grave danger to legations and Christians near Hankow as French naval officers cite reports of mass killings and evacuations amid ongoing Allied actions in China.
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China
Pottier
Arene
Patrie
Ettembourg
M. Delcasse
Shanghai
Pao Ting
Pekin
Foreign Office
Toda
Vce
Courrejoles
Hankow
Thad
France Still Holds Out After Heavy Destruction
The Franco-Austrian defence remains active as Paris reports French forces endure near Pekin. Casualties are given as sixteen for the defenders and sixty for the overall force, with 110 wounded. All missions in Pekin except Pei Tang are burned. legation staff are healthy. Bombardment stopped July 17 and clashes continue with barricades and sporadic fire. The government seeks direct talks for safe departure, seeking protection beyond official aid.
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France
Pekin
Pei Tang
Legation
French Demand on China Sends Plea to Paris
The Tsung Li Yamen, via Yu Keng, complains to France about delays by Pekin ministers in replying to China’s offer to escort them. Paris replies that ministers will not depart Pekin while the route is unsafe and warns China to pull back troops to clear the road to the capital.
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Paris
Tsun Li Yamen
Yu Keng
Pekin
M. Delcazis
Remy
Tien Tsin
Italian Foreign Office Reports Clash Near Legation in Peking
Italian minister Salvago Ra in Paris reports Aug 8 shots near the Italian legation in Peking. One Bas are two wounded and casualties among Chinese. allies are not yet direct. The note expresses hope for prompt actions and not delaying to Pekin.
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Rome
Parquis Salvago Ra
Vaitrnae
Legation
Troops for China Arrive in New York From Quba
United States transport arrives in New York carrying infantry and artillery to China. The shipment, routed through the port, includes men and equipment as part of broader military logistics. The arrival underscores ongoing reinforcement efforts amid the Asian theater.
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New York
Quba
Seventh United States Artillery Arrives for China Mission
Seventeenth United States Artillery arrives in this city from Fort Adams Rhode Island aboard the Nashua and will move to San Francisco by rail via the Delaware Lackawanna railway. Battery C under Lieutenant Johnson comprises sixty five men ninety five horses and six guns. Soldiers received tobacco and briarwood pipes before departure. The Sedgwick transport from Porto Rico landed nearly 900 troops at Brooklyn with Eleventh Infantry under Major Meyers and cavalry under Colonel Rafferty. Infantry Companies A B C moved to Governors Island for garrison duty beside two Fifth Artillery batteries. Company D of the Eleventh heads tomorrow to Fort Ethan Allen Vermont via the West Shore line.
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United States Artillery
China
Fort Adams
R. I
Fall River
Nashua
San Francisco
Delaware & Lackawanna
Murray Street
Johnson
Sedgwick
Porto Rico
Brooklyn
Eleventh United States Infantry
A. L. Meyers
Fifth United States Cavalry
W. A. Rafferty
Fort Meyer
Pennsylvania Railroad
Eleventh Infantry
Governor’s Island
Department
Fifth United States Artillery
Forts Hamilton
Wadsworth
Ethan Allen
West Shore
Dr Peck Granted Army Duty to China
Dr Lake B Peck of Brookline has been appointed surgeon and will ship from San Francisco to China. A Spanish War veteran, he served as assistant surgeon with the Tenth Cavalry throughout the conflict. Born in Pokep, he left high school, studied medicine at Tufts College, and established a Brookline practice.
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Lake B. Peck
Brookline
China
San Francisco
Peck
Tenth Cavalry
B Poke
O Oreae
Tufts College
Mission fund collected at Alliance camp meeting in Old Orchard
A sum of 42058 was raised today for foreign missions at the Christian Alliance camp meeting in Old Orchard Maine. Rev. Dr. A B Simpson of New York, alliance president, spoke on papenrr work in China Japan India Africa and South America and praised Swedish missionaries.
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Old Orchard
Christian ‘Alliance
A.B. Simpson
New York
Alliance
China
Japan
India
Africa
South America
Calvi
British naval brigade increases as junks block river
A Tien Tsin despatch reports junks and stones obstructing the river beyond allied posts while dryness preserves order and dykes hinder enemy damming. About 600 new troops join the expedition as British naval brigade numbers rise. Seoul confirms Korea allows Japan to send troops for emergencies.
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Tien Tsin
Korea
Seoul
Japan
Address by Loubet at Marseille Review Grounds
President Loubet arrived in Marseille with Delcasse Andre and DeLanesan and went to the reviewing ground at 9 o clock. He reviewed the China expedition corps amid cheers and then spoke from the stand presenting the flag to the corps in the name of the republic.
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Marseilles
Loubet
M. Delcasse
Andre
M. DeLanessan
China Expedition Corps
Danish Oyony Lays Cable From Che Foo To Taku
A Danish Oyony claims to have laid a cable spanning from Che Foo to Taku, reporting a fatal outcome. The statement centers on the cable project and its alleged consequences.
Looting At Swatow Amid Chiinese Religious Turmoil
The U S consul general reports three more chapels demolished in Swatow Eveng Tung Province with widespread looting of mission property. An attack on a preacher occurred and officials take no action. Authorities link the unrest to a vegetarian society tied to Triads, with some suggesting Boxer ties.
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Bong Kong
United States
R. Wildman
American Baptist
Swatow
Eveng Tung
Vegetarian Society
Triads
Waldersee to Rome Mission Before China Command
Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee will undertake a special mission to Rome before sailing for China to assume command of international forces, according to the Berliner Tageblatt.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
Berliner Tageblatt
Rome
China
Four Parsons Killed In Thunder On Long Island
A New York storm killed four people in Queens and seriously injured two others. Thomas Dunn, 16, died under a tree struck by lightning. Frank Valentine perished after a barn fire started by a bolt. Chauncey Lay, 16, and others were burned or electrocuted as lightning hit infrastructure and wires. At Tenafly New Jersey a bolt killed Lizzie Nouth and burned Nellie Nouth and their mother. a visitor suffered a severed nose.
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New York
Queensboro
Thomas Dunn
Flushing
L. I
Dunn
Frank Valentine
Alentine
Brooklyn Heights
Brooklyn
Angelina
Tenafly
N. J
Ben
Thunderstorm Breaks New York Heat Wave
A violent thunderstorm ends a week of extreme heat in New York City. Dust whirlwinds preceded the electrical storm until 2 PM when a strong wind drove excursion boats downstream and delayed docking. Deaths linked to the heat were reported, including Samuel Forstner who allegedly killed himself amid the heat induced insanity.
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New York
Coney Island
Rockaway
Samuel Forstner
Lightning Strikes Bronx Picnic Group Injuring Nine
Nine people at a Bronx woods picnic were struck by lightning during a storm. James Brown a 30 year old Hungarian tailor and his family including Lena Rosa Etta Louis Emil Martha and Bertha Lescowitz and Bertha Silverman were taken to Fordham Hospital. Doctors feared for Mrs Brown and several children with severe burns and possible death or insanity for Bertha Silverman.
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New York
Bronx
James Brown
Lena Brown
Rosa Brown
Etta Brown
Louis, Brown
Emil Brown
Martha Brown
Bertha Lescowitz
Browns
Bertha Silverman
Fordham
Mrs. Brown
Rosa
Etta
Silverman
Paris Bicycle Meet Opens With Trial Heats
The three day world championship event began at Princes Park Paris with trial heats. Lake won the amateur heat over 333 metres in 2m 49 2 5s. In the 833 metre professional course Tom Cooper led Americans with 1m 43 1 58s. Cooper and McFarland were second in their tandem heat but miss the final. Tomasselli and Meyers won the other heat.
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Paris
Princes Park
Lake
Tom Cooper
McFarland
Cooper
Colombia Rebels Lose Ground Near Cartagena In Battle
Mail reports from Colon say rebels suffered heavy losses south of Cartagena and retreated. They were described as rallying, with fears of another attack. Civilians endure great suffering and a bubonic plague like disorder is said to have appeared in Panama where many bodies from the last battle were burned.
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Kingston
Jam
Carthagena
Colombia
Colon
Panama
Stock exchange report selling 150 shares noted
Miscellaneous stock exchange brief reports sales by Wilson Fay Co. and United States Steel. The record notes the sale of 150 shares and lists Ransom Bridge Co. at 6B Bratest Boston as a contact point for the sale.
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Miscellaneous Stock Exchange
Wilson W. Fay & CO
State Street
United States Steel Co
Eame
Bratest
Boston
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Rgeen
Dr.Simpson
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You Long
You’ Long
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You Wai
Boxer Society of China
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