Official Report of Tientsin Battle Bravery of U S Troops Praised
Navy Department releases Meade and Waller reports on the Tientsin fight in the Chinese campaign. Meade notes 30 miles marching and four hours fighting with 4 killed and 9 wounded. Butler cited for rescuing a wounded man under heavy fire. Waller describes Russian advance challenged by Marines, Colt gun disabled, and rear-guard actions aiding the British.
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United States
Waller
Washington
Navy Department
Robert L. Meade
L. W. T. Waller
United States Marine’ Corps
Tien Tsin
Meade
C. G. Long
Smedley D. Butler
U. S. Marine Corps
Butler
Jolly
Harding
Dorward
China
Tien Tsin City
Ninth
FE. H. Liscum
Davis
Brenry Leonard
Theutenant Butler
Lawton
Coolidge
Tien Tein
Powell
Imperial Arsenal
S. D. Butler
A. EK. Harding
W. L. Jolly
Leonard
Colt
Wynne
Robley H. J. Brown
R. N
H. M
Craddock
Fuller
Orlando
American Captain Reflects on Oregon Rescue by Chinese Cruiser
Mail reports from Yokohama recount Captain Wilde aboard the Oregon stranded on the Chinese coast. Hai Chi offered aid and hoisted the American flag to deter a Russian threat, with Wilde noting ammunition aboard and his guns in good order as aid continued.
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San Francisco
Yokohama
Japan
Oregon
Sah
Wilde
Hat Chi
Post Leads With Pekin Surrender Exclusive War Scoop
The Post issued an extra edition announcing Pekin fallen and allied forces inside the city, beating Boston rivals by a day or more. Despatches from Che Foo say the envoys are safe with the powers, and the scoop is hailed as the era's greatest war exclusive since Manila Bay.
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Post
Pekin
Legation
Boston
Dewey
Manila Bay
The
Post Extra
Allies
Che Foo
Fatal Gasoline Stove Fire Near Methuen Farm
A deadly fire near Methuen involves a gasoline stove in a farm setting west of Methuen. Victim Henrietta Peabody, 14, and nearby residents the Bartons were affected as flames struck the scene shortly before dusk. Investigators note a propane or gasoline stove accident as the probable cause.
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Lawrence
Henrietta Peabody
Bartons
Methuen
Flight of the Empress and Shensi Province Overview
Despatches report the Empress of China possibly fleeing Pekin to Shensi if government forces leave the capital. Shensi spans about 67 000 square miles with ten million people, has seven prefectures and Signantu as its capital, a historic site with Nestorian tablets found in 1625.
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Shensi Province
China
Pekin
Shensi
Great Wall
Inner Mongolia
Honan
Yellow River
Hoang Ho
Sachuen
Hupeeh
Kansuh
Signantu
Signaniu
Pekin Relieved as Allied Forces Advance to Beijing
London reports official Che Foo confirmation that Pekin was relieved on August 16 with the imperial customs office noting the event. Dispatches from Shanghai and Paris detail Allied progress, potential armistice talks, and plans for foreign troops to remain in China.
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London
Pekin
Imperial Customs Office
Che Foo
England
Remey
Morning Post
United States
Germany
Berlin
China
Daily Graphic
Shanghai
The
Nankin
France
Kwang Su
Hsian Fu
Prince Tuan
Tung Fuh Siang
New Chwang
Daily Express
Conger
Fowler
Inglis
Tokio
Li Shen Toh
Li Hung Chang
Times
Japan
Kwang 8U
Kang Yi
Board of War
Hsu Tung
Chao Shu Chi
Yuan Shi Kai
Shensi
Tuan
Imperial Household
Hsiantu
Yangtse
Paris
Frey
Tien Tsin
Winter Campaign in China and Pekin Withdrawal Question
The piece examines whether powers will withdraw from Pekin after rescuing the ministers. The United States action is under close scrutiny. Nanghal’s situation could grow complex if other powers and England demand land troops.
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Pekin
United States
Nanghal
England
Pekin Capture Report Emerges from Berlin Dispatch
A German consul in Shanghai reports that the allied forces have entered Pekin, signaling the first news of the city’s capture. The message originates from Berlin and notes the advance into the Chinese capital. The dispatch is part of ongoing coverage of the conflict between allied forces and Chinese sovereign forces.
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Shanghai
Berlin
London
Pekin
Native Chinese Christians to be included in postwar talks
A Cabinet official said native Chinese Christians numbering several thousand will be included in any postwar arrangement with China. The official noted the matter has not yet been discussed but affirmed the United States will protect their security. Possible plans include relocating them to the Philippines or other options. The cost, including indemnities for missionary families and properties, will be substantial.
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Washington
China
United States
Philippines
US to stay in international program despite reports
Berlin reports quote a German foreign office official saying Washington will continue to cooperate in a joint program despite German press claims of withdrawal. John B. Jackson, US chargé d affaires, notes harmony with Germany in China up to Pekin, but says no agreement beyond that has been attempted and future talks are needed.
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Berlin
Germany
China
Associated Press
Reichstag
Far East
United States
Washington
John
Jackson
Pekin
Fall of Pekin Confirmed by Telegrams to Berlin
Berlin dispatches report two telegrams confirm Pekin entry and note German press welcomes the event while urging further actions. Papers acknowledge progress in the China programme and call for redress for legation attacks and the minister's assassination, plus a punished guilty and guarantees against recurrence.
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Berlin
Pekin
China
Berliner Post
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