Bloody UI Ping Threatens Emperor and Empress
A Shanghai dispatch to the Journal and Advertiser reports that Li Ping Hang seeks to crush foreign influence by executing ministers in Pekin. It notes Li Ping Hang’s plan to murder high officials including Li Yamwen and others allied to Tsung Li Ya men, warning of further bloodshed if allies reach the capital.
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Disbelief surrounds ages of allied force action updates
A dispatch from New York dated August 6 reports confusion over casualty and action details amid wartime reporting. The article mentions Chinese and allied forces near Pekin, with tensions over whether the Viceroy, imperial court, and foreign commands can coordinate. Enduring questions about leadership, supply, and strategy persist as reports vary on troop movements and potential retirements.
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Relief of legations in jeopardy as global powers weigh aid
Reports describe tense moves around Peking with Wicssea Beynwiur recalling past errors and troops ready to march on the capital. Russia resists a European advance but observers doubt the pace of relief. Officials may aid legations amid ongoing attacks while authorities debate detaching relief from the ongoing Sino foreign tensions.
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Wicssea Beynwiur
Russa
New Stable of Flyers in California Stallion Plan
San Francisco Chronicle reports Amos Butler, a New York millionaire, will establish a wintering and breeding operation in California with a $500,000 stock farm under manager Tom Keating. Butler aims to import and train a half dozen top pacers and trotters, shipping them to California for 1901, with Direct as head stallion and Gayton retained for the venue. Bonnie Direct Ana condi and Coney trotting plans cited as promising, signaling a major campaign to impress Limca followers.
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Sailor Captain Jerome Dies After Saving Many Lives
San Francisco notes the death of Captain Frederick Jerome born in southern England in 1830s. He saved hundreds in wrecks including Henry Clay Ocean Monarch and later rescued the Lucky Star crew, earning New York city freedoms and honors from Queen Victoria, Liverpool gold medal, and California Pioneer Society membership.
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Bolivia Chile Rumors Stir Amid Diplomatic Tensions
A Valparaiso dispatch reports rumors of the Chilean consul in Oruro Bolivia murdered, with authorities allegedly confirming the distressing news. The Mercurio notes U S support for Chilean rights and treaty aims, while a cabinet rift sees foreign affairs and public works ministers resign. Deputy Abraham Gazitva named public works minister.
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Abrahim Gazitva
Mill planing mills oppose eight hour workday plan
In San Francisco and nearby cities 47 planing mill owners post a notice denying the eight hour day demand by mill hands. The workers aim to enforce an eight hour day starting August 13 while many mills already operate nine or ten hours daily.
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Allen's Foot Ease Ad Claims Quick Foot Comfort
An old advertisement promotes Allen's Foot Ease powder to relieve swollen feet, nerve irritation, sweating, tight shoes, corns, bunions, and ingrown nails. It promises cooling relief, reduces pain, and offers a trial package, with sale through druggists and pharmacies.
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ROW OVER PRICES IN THROES OF SILVER AGITATION PUERTO RICO
San Juan reports a widespread shift to uniform currency as prices double overnight. Traders push higher costs for food and essentials, wages surge, and strikes are threatened by socialist unions. Islanders fear riots as expectations of peso devaluation spread.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Puloe
Socialistic Union
Boxesers belief pamphlet urges extinction of foreigners
A fragmentary pamphlet linked to the Boxer uprising declares divine protection for adherents and dire penalties for nonbelievers. It extols a heavenly force of 8,000 soldiers to purge foreigners and restore Buddhist order, promising absolution and village safety for converts while threatening decapitation for none. It includes a sinister remedy recipe blending poisoned wells with edible ingredients.
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Lord of Wealth
Teague
Brighton phonograph shouts by voice over ten miles
Horace L. Short of Brighton unveils a monster phonograph that belts out words clearly ten miles away. The roof top tests near Devil's Dyke produced audible speech at one mile and up to twelve miles in calm shorthand, with sea conditions possibly extending range.
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Secret sale of Rogers group property sparks intrigue
A Boston foreclosure sale reveals a lone bidder, a private secretary to Rogers, and a hidden arrangement. The 200,000 dollar property, previously sold amid a technical error, reemerged with questions about secrecy and the woman involved. The secretary denies speaking for Standard Oil while defending her confidentiality and Roger’s business secrets.
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Ae Rogers
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Rogers
Tourist Sleeper Impasse Reeled By North Coast Limited
Fragmentary notice mentions Dr German dentist at 114 N Main and a tourist sleeper fleet, with references to a train named North Coast Limited and August Delineator and Designer magazines at P. J. News Stand. Names and details are incomplete but imply a railway and lodging context.
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Bulman Tour Jeeper
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North Coast Limited
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