Conference Near Pei Tsang Sets Ambitious Tsun Objective
Gen Chaffee reports at Tien Tsun on August 3 1900 Chinese positions entrenched east and west of Pei Tsang floodplain. Japanese English American forces about 10 000 attack Chinese right flank while Russian French forces 4 000 man opposite side. Chinese force around 30 000 between Pei Tsang and Yang Tsun. Conemaugh with Sixth Cavalry guarding Tien Tsin city. Ministers safe on July 28.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Pei Tsang
Yang Tsun
Pei Ho
Conemaugh
Tien Tsin
Bryan Stevenson notification parade in Apolis mass meeting
In Apolis on August 7 the local Democratic clubs plan a Bryan Stevenson notification mass at Tomlinson Hall with Mayor Taggart presiding and James K. Jones to oversee the proceedings. Speakers include James D. Richardson notifying Bryan and Governor Thomas announcing Stevenson, with a large turnout expected and special trains arranged for visitors.
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Apolis
Wm. J. Bryan
An Stevenson
Taggart
Carter Harrison
Tomlinson Hall
James K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Jones
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Bryan
Thomas
Colorado
Stevenson
Indiana
Chicago
W. J. Bryan
Sherman House
Adlai E. Stevenson
Battle of Pei Tsang Report From Tien Tsin
A dated dispatch via Shanghai details reconnaissance near a five mile long Chinese line at Pei Tsang. It notes Chinese strength higher than expected and allied forces advancing. Russian forces around Taisi Chow reportedly killed 3000 Chinese. New Chiang forts hold against Russian demand. Fourth Brigade of Indian troops ordered to China.
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London
Associated Press
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Pei Tsang
Taisi Chow
New Chiang
Hong Kong
West River
China
Papers in the Viceroy's Possession Reward for Major Waller
Shanghai reports reveal a pigskin signed appeal from Minister Conger seeking help and claim 100 taels paid to boxers for Major Waller's head. Viceroy papers show boxers aided by officials, with pensions promised for slain boxers families. Allied treachery and large troop movements are noted as 16,000 allies assault Pei Tsang.
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Shanghai
Meade
Marine Corps
Conger
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Waller
United States
Evans
Yamen
Seige
Tang Tsun
Sung
Pei Tsung
Tung Ful Siang
Incendiary Fires Reported At Local Kiln
Texarkana Ark Aug 7 James and Cleveland Kelly two negro boys were jailed here charged with burning the big dry kiln of the Little Rock Co op erage company. They confessed saying they set three fires at the plant during the last year with company losses totaling 8000 dollars.
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Texarkana
Ark
James
Cleveland Kelly
Little Rock Cooperage Company
Frontier Day invites Bryan and Roosevelt to Cheyenne
The Frontier Day executive committee in Cheyenne Wyoming sent invitations to Col. William Jennings Bryan and Col. Theodore Roosevelt to attend the September 12 and 13 celebration. They will also take part in the Torrey's Rough Riders reunion likely held during the same dates.
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Cheyenne
Wyo
W. J. Bryan
Theodore Roosevelt
Torrey’s
Rough Riders
Amalgamation of New York Building Trades Council Formed
One hundred delegates representing about 75 000 workers in New York City and vicinity unified the United Building Trades and Building Trades Council into the United Council of the Building Trades of New York and vicinity. The goal is universal arbitration and compulsory arbitration for noncomplying unions, with possible affiliation to the National Building Trades Council of Chicago.
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New York
New York City
United Building Trades
Building Trades Council
Central Hall
United Council of the Building Trades of
New York and Vicinity
National Building Trades Council of Chicago
Roberts reports Pretoria date Aug 6 as Harrismith surrenders
General Roberts reports to the war office from Pretoria on August 6 that Harrismith surrendered on August 4. Kitchener moves south of the Vaal river and is joined by Brabant's horse and a Canadian regiment. Boers attacked Elands River on August 4 and the garrison may have been relieved as firing shifts away toward Zeerust.
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London
General Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Harrismith
Kitchener
Vaal River
Brabant
Horse
Elands
Carrington
Ian Hamilton
Rustenburg
Elands River
Zeerust
Desertions shrink Boer commando as split deepens
A Daily Telegraph report from London notes a French traveler confirms recent telegrams on the Boer front. General Botha's commando has fallen from 750 to 63, with other commandos likewise reduced. Burghers have split into two factions, peace and war, with the peace party now stronger.
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London
Lorenzo Marques
Daily Telegraph
Botha
Kruger Open to Surrender If Promise on Destination Given
Pretoria reports that President Kruger is willing and anxious to surrender if a satisfactory promise is made about his ultimate destination. The claim is stated as positive in tone, reflecting a potential turn in the crisis.
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Pretoria
Kruger
Notable Big Game Hunters Parade in New York
The piece lists names claiming prowess in hunting across continents. Charles Ranlett Flint is credited with top kills in the Americas. Edward R. Laden and Victor Smith are described as expert hunters of large game from Nile crocodiles to the musk ox of Manitoba. William B. Rainsford is noted for study and display of hunting trophies at St. George's Church.
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New York
Charles Ranlett Flint
North
South America
Edward R.laden
Old Fayerweather
Nile
Victor Smith
Manitoba
Patagonia
William 8. Rainsford
St. George’s Church
Police Protects From Surprise Party At Niece's Event
A Pennsylvania man sought police help to prevent an alleged assault by a planned surprise party for his niece. The chief sent a roundsman to guard the house. guests arrived but were kept out, and the surprise party did not occur.
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Pennsylvania
The Franks and Frail Franking Privilege Through History
Victor Smith recalls how Congress granted free postal delivery as a mark of esteem. The franking privilege began with Washington in 1797, extended to Adams in 1801 and Carroll in 1828, then to Dolly Madison and later to presidential widows. It was largely abolished in 1873, save for official documents.
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Congress
Victor Smith
George Washington
John Adams
Charles Carroll
Carrollton
Dolly Madison
William Henry Harrison
Abraham Lincoln
City Directory and Public Notices
City officers listed including Mayor J S Mooring and Marshal T P Boyett with staff. Church listings for Baptist Methodist Christian and others follow along with local schools, mills, and lodges details and meeting schedules.
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J S Mooring
T P Boyett
R H Smith
H G Rhodes
H H Jones
C L Baker
R G Tabor
W 8 Howell
Jnck Lawrence
Walter Wipprecht
A J Buchanan
Baptist
A M Simms
Methodist
E L Shettles
Epworth League
Christian
Jewell Howard
Waco
Christian Endeavor
Christian Science Service
Excursion Dates Announced for Several Events
Low excursion rates offered for J. and G. N. excursions in Chicago Atlanta Richmond from August to September. G A R Encampment in Chicago August 27 through September 1. Southern Epworth League in Atlanta July 25 to August 2. Sovereign Grand Lodge in Richmond September 7–22. Inquiries to D. J. Price Palestine Texas.
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Chicago
Illinois
G. A. RK
Atlanta
Georgia
Richmond
Virginia
D. J. Price
G. P.&t.a. Palestine
Texas
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McDouvald
Willis & Colaman
Bryan, Tex Ay
Bryan Eagle
Mm. F. Heenan
Wilcox
Blac
South O Exchange Hotel
Sanger
L. Miller
Bryan, Texas
VB Hsu
City Bakery
Tla
G. Griesser
Webb Bros
Tsun
Reilly
Paris
Roosevelt
The
Building Trades and Trades Council of New York
City Directory
Board
G W McMichael
Chase Gainer
J J Adams
R M Nall
T C Nunn
A W Buchanan
J W Batts
R J Deens
Lee Edge
Felix Philips
P H Arrington
J W Howell
J Allen Myers
W T James
A M Rhodes
M. Parker
J B Mike
H C Robinson
W. R. Rhodes
St. Andrew’s Episcopal
Herbert E Bowers
Otage
Navasota
Presbyterian
West
M D Cole
A D D McConnico
J Fountain
Bryan Compress
W E Saunders
R S Webb
Brazos Camp
W R Johnson
Joe B Reed
KOTM
J. H. Mawhiney
Sparedh
National Air
W W Griffin
C C Dulaney
Ivanhoe
Knight Templars
Jao T Garrett
Austin
W H Nall
PS Jo Reed
Brazos Lodge
AF &A
Paul M Raysor
D C DeMaret
Brazos
D F Dansby
Vulcan
W B Roman
M W
W J Walker
J A Myers
A J Platner
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