Forgotten Chinese Garrison in No Pay War Posts
In Pekin to Tien-Tsin journey, Worcel Monnier recalls Yo-shi-Wo where Chinese Imperial troops, left without orders or pay since the war with Japan, were stationed and forgotten by Pekin authorities. Also notes odd vignettes from Dance of the Pigutos and a tale of mummy cloth demand in Egypt, plus assorted curiosities on cargo and errands.
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Worcel Monnier
Nan
China
Pekin
Tien-Tsin
Yo-shi-Wo
Japan
G F Huntington Dead in Adirondacks After Sudden Illness
Collis Potter Huntington, famed railroad builder and shipowner, died at Pine Knot Camp near Raquette Lake after a brief choking spell. He was 79, left an estimated fortune over fifty million, with heirs including his widow, adopted son Archer M Huntington, adopted daughter Princess Hatzfeldt, and nephew H. E. Huntington. The Central Pacific Railway and other enterprises formed his career legacy.
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Lounsbury
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Pine Knot Camp
Collis Potter Huntington
Harwinton
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Central Pacflc
Archer MM. Huntington
Hatzfeldt
H. E. Huntington
Grace Crossing Horror Train Hits Funeral Party in Slatington and Walnutport
A Lehigh and New England train struck a bus returning from a funeral near Cherry Valley, killing ten aboard and injuring many more. Ten died at once, three escaped injury, and several others were seriously hurt or mortally wounded. The crash occurred at a sharp track crossing. horses escaped unharmed as the bus was shattered and bodies flung into a nearby creek. Survivors were treated by local physicians from Slatington, Walnutport, and surrounding towns.
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Slatington
Penn
Lehigh and New England
Cherry Valley
Samuel Mummy
Walnutport
Ehs
Remaley
Harry
Ryan Walp
Mise Lizale Jones
Slathirton
Distler
St. Paul's Linheran Church
Cherry Fun Cemetery
Lehigh and New England Railroad
Shiltigton
Portland
Woereek
Deutschland's Record Run from New York to Plymouth
Hamburg America Line steamship Deutschland sets a new eastward record, averaging 23.32 knots over 4072 nautical miles to Plymouth, England, in 5 days 11 hours 45 minutes, beating prior speeds and surpassing American navy trials. highlights include fastest day at 28.32 knots and a dramatic transatlantic connection between New York and Plymouth.
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England
Atlantic
Hamburg American Line
Deutschland
New World
Avena
New York
Monveapolis
Massachusetts
They Loved The Same Girl in Owingsville Ky
Rival suitors Leo Goodpaster and Edgar Conner were buried after a duel over Miss Julia Gooch. Conner fired three shots at Goodpaster, who then killed himself. chaos followed as onlookers tried to intervene. Nearby, reports mention massacres in Athenia and unrest in Pekin amid Turkish aggression.
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Owingsville
Speevnn
Leo Goodpaster
Edgar Conner
Good Fastes
Goodpaster
Conner
Julia Gooch
Levids
Hyastaineder
Dun
Price list and market report for dairy, beans, fruits, poultry, and grains
A dense listing shows prices for creamery products, cheeses, milks, and fats with many percentages and units, followed by beans, peas, and other legumes with varied weights and prices. Fresh fruits and berries, live and dressed poultry, vegetables, grains, forage, and tobacco are tabulated with numerous unit prices. The note closes noting extremely dull market demand and nominal prices.
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Firata
EuaGa
State
Penn
Western Choice
Lima
Cal
Austrakhan
N.C
T. Texpaing
OG Pacific Coant
Long Island
M. Diluth
Beeves
City Dressed Co
Milk and vegetable prices rise amid drought in New York area
Prolonged drought drives milk prices up in New York New Jersey Pennsylvania and Connecticut. Vegetables follow higher costs as pasturage hay shortages threaten cattle feed and harvests. Reports also warn of reduced fruit and grain outputs and damage to canning and fishing sectors.
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New York City
New York
New Jersey
Pennsylvania
U S Rejects Chinese Peace Plea While Li Hung Chang Edict Sought
Washington reports that after seven hours the United States refused to negotiate at this time. A Chinese imperial edict appoints Li Hung Chang as envoy plenipotentiary to seek cessation of hostilities and begin negotiations. Officials outlined that conditions from the July 23 American answer must be met before talks can proceed. Secretary Adee and Secretary Root coordinated the response and informed General Chaffee of Li Hung Chang's mission.
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Li Hung Chang
United States
Washington
Pease Chaffee
Washington, D. C
China
Legation
TA Hung Chang
Kwang-su
State Department
Privy Council
Peklu
Yuan
Tainan
Shantung
Shanghai
Isax
Hung Chang
Penang
Adee
Root
Chaffee
Li Thang Chang
Two Rail Robbers Tracked to Goodland Ranch Fire Deaths
In Goodland Kansas a posse cornered two Union Pacific bandits linked to the Hugo Colorado train robbery. After a siege near Bartholomew ranch one robber died in a fire set to smoke filled rooms while the other burned at the doorway. A posse member died and others were wounded. W J Fay, who resisted a robbery, was killed near Hugo.
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Goodland
Kan
Hugo
Col
W. J. Fay
Teter
Iaid Selge
Kansas City
BE. Bartholomew
Denver
Sherif Walker
J. 2. Riger
George Culling
KC. Biddison S
Bartholomew Ranch
Walker
Riggs
Cullins
Hames
Haye
Feud Ends in Fatal Roadside Battle Near Aberdeen
Three families in a long running feud clash in a pitched battle along a road near Aberdeen. Homer and Walter Lanier die, Hewner Bittle and Will Lanter also fall, as armed young men from both sides exchange fire. Wary friends arrive too late to avert the bloodshed and a warrant is issued for Lawlers.
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Bittles
Homer Little
Walter
Laniers
George
William
Jefferson
Will Lanter
Hewner Bittle
Lawlers
French Sailors Lost After Collision off Cape St Vincent
Paris by cable reports a collision off Cape St Vincent between the French battleship Brennus and the destroyer Framee. The Framee sank with 56 crew. 14 saved and 3 officers lost. The same dispatch notes Lord Chief Justice Russell of England’s death following a gastric illness and records other 19th century and early 20th century events including storms, political plots in Chicago, Steinitz death, Humbert burial, Conger’s envoy, and miscellaneous notices.
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Cape St. Vincent
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Fournier
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Maudit du Plessis
Leutenant
Ofinees
Man Confesses to Murder and Express Robbery on Pennsylvanian Train
A former Adams Express employee, Ferrell of Columbus, Ohio, confessed to killing Messenger Charles Lane and robbing the express car on an east bound Pennsylvania train. About $1200 in stolen funds are recovered, $1000 found, and the motive given as funding an impending marriage. Ferrell allegedly gave the recovered money to his fiancée Miss Contlow while in her home. He boarded at Tibana and killed Lane with three shots in the back, then fled after robbing the safe. He was arrested with his sweetheart nearby. The piece also notes New Orleans indictments related to anti Negro riots and labor unrest across Europe and the United States.
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Adams Express Company
Charles Lane
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Lane
Waldersee Named Commander in Chief of Allied Forces
News in brief reports Fierd Maretoll von Waldersee selected as commander in chief of allied troops in China. The government communiqué from Washington calls for an end to firings and urges Chinese troop cooperation with allies to relieve foreigners in Pekin. An imperial decree names T Lung Chang minister plenipotentiary to negotiate peace in Shanghai.
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Pekin
Prince Tuan
Yang-Tsun
Fierd Maretoll von Waldersee
Count Vom Waldersee
Almed
China
Washington, D
Heavy Elephant Skin to Be Mounted at Crystal Palace
The famed Elephant Charlie, a forty year Crystal Palace attraction, will have its skin mounted by a taxidermist. The massive hide weighs about a ton and a quarter of the animal’s live weight, the creature stood ten feet three inches high, and was shot after a rampage. Charlie was valued at $10,000. Pearl fishing described as a government monopoly. Chinese historian notes strong pearls ranging from half an inch to millet seed size used in memorials.
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Crystal Palace
London
Charlie
Ola
Mandom
Mamchuria Hing
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