Immigrant Arrests Quietly Made At Quarantine
Two men were removed from the liner Kalner Wilhelm during quarantine and detained for questioning about trunks found aboard. Women were not arrested and will be deported when the ship returns to Europe. A Naples-origin tale ties Maresca to plans against the U S president, described as an undesirable immigrant.
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Ndt
Wilkie
Kalner Wilhelm
Europe
Naples
Maresca
Italy
United States
Onyx Hose Prices In Variety for Misses and Women
A classified style listing shows multiple lines of Onyx branded stockings including black cotton hose with ribbing, double soles, and stainless guarantees in sizes from six to ten. Prices range from 15c to 50c with offers of multi‑pair packs and various blends such as Arab and Egyptian cotton. Also notes fast shipping and stock deals.
Decorated Lamps Display on Granite Street
A pretty lot of fancy lamps opens a display in windows on Granite street. See Low Vase Lamps in pink green or yellow at 6.00 each. Tall vase lamps with lilies and poppies sell for 5.50. Squat vase lamps with matching globes are 6.00, and decorated vase lamps start at 2.50.
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Granite Street
Allies Enter Pekin Reported as Legation Safe
A dispatch from Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai confirms allied armies entered Pekin and the legations are safe, with Washington notes the relief may be accepted. The St James Gazette and Westminster Gazette discuss rapid American news links and field wires. General Alexeiff reports Port Arthur indicating Chinese losses at Cheng with 400 killed, four guns, and 500 retreating with eight guns.
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Washington
Goodnow
Shanghai
State Department
Pekin
Westminster Gazette
Allied forces reach Pekin amid late August clashes
New York reports that allied troops entered Pekin after landing attacks on Wednesday. Tung Chow was captured, the Japanese seized the arsenal, and about fifty thousand roku of rice fell into allied hands as fighting drove the enemy from the city outskirts.
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New York
Pekin
Che Foo
Herald
Tung Chow
Per Kin
Chinese Forces Consolidate Besieged Pekin City
General Jung Lu commands 10,000 Chu troops defending the fortified Pekin city with 10,000 Henan soldiers bivouacked outside the walls. The total Chinese force in Pekin is reported as 40,000 men amid the siege.
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Jung Lu
Chu
Henan
Pekin
Publishers urged to seek consensus on price changes
Milwaukee delegates at the International Typographical Union convention approve a resolution urging subordinate unions to adopt conciliatory price scale changes and require publisher consultation before any rate changes. The International Bographical Union may send a representative to the American Newspaper Publishers Association on major legal changes. The convention ends this evening.
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Milwaukee
Wis
International Typographical Union
Hayes
Minneapolis
International Bographical Union
American Newspaper Publishers’ Association
Perce County
Wash
Tacoma
Seattle
De Wet Turns On British Forces in Delagoa Bay Report
A Delagoa Bay cable reports Boer forces under General De Wet have attacked British troops, defeating them and capturing about 4,000 men. The message comes from a Boer source and is conveyed to the Journal in New York.
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New York
Delagoa Bay
Cording
de Wet
Wall Street Week Sees Mixed Moves With Large Gold Transfer
Developments on Wall Street this week varied, aided by a large European gold transfer of over 8 million dollars without market disruption. Buying grew stronger in spots, while overall activity rose irregularly. Monetary conditions abroad improved and London demand helped lift prices. Rumors swirled as in a busy market, influencing special stocks including Consolidated Gas, Brooklyn Transit, the Epalers and Grangers.
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New York
Wall Street
Europe
London
Consolidated Gas
Brooklyn Transit
Epalers
Grangers
Allies enter Pekin unopposed and advance on Shen Si
London reports from Shanghai that the second Daily Telegraph edition chronicles an unopposed Allied entry into Pekin and a friendly reception by Prince Ching. It notes the imperial court departed for Shen Si on August 11 with Manchus and Kansu troops moving southwest to deter pursuit.
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London
Daily Telegraph
Shanghai
Pekin
Prince Ching
Shen Si
London Telegram Reports Captured August 15
The telegram from Admiral Bruce to the Admiralty dated August 18 at 12:30 p m confirms a capture on August 15 and states legations are safe. The terse message ends with assurance of safety.
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Washington
Barry
Chaffee
London
Bruce
Admiralty
Legations
Marching to Matow as allied forces break Chinese defenses
Couriers report that after Ho Hst Wu the allied army moved on Matow, defeating Tung Fuh Siang near Shanghai. The city fell with light losses. Chinese divisions split, one retreating to Pekin, another resisting, a third moving south. British and Russian batteries arrive. Sixth Cavalry reinforced. News from Pekin claims Li Ping Hung and the Chinese government are inside the city with Krupp weapons.
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New York
Ag Ho Hst Wu
Matow
Che Foo
Shanghai
Tung Fuh Siang
Reyne
Ho Hs] Wu
Pekin
Legations
Chine
Ching
Chaffee
Ward
Tien Tain
Li Ping Hung
Li Hung Chang appeals to Marquis Ito for good offices
A London dispatch reports Li Hung Chang urged Marquis Ito to influence the powers. Ito expressed sympathy but said interference is impossible. The message carries urgency amid international tensions and potential mediation efforts.
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LI Hung Chang
Japan
New York
the Tribune
London
Yokohama
Marquis Ito
London Dispatch Hints at Pekin Intelligence Lead
London reports on August 18 notes authorities claim superior intelligence as details on the Pekin seizure await clarification. The commentary suggests caution amid unclear communications from official sources.
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London
Pekin
Powers Found Guilty In Georgetown Case For Life Imprisonment
Georgetown Kentucky August 18 Powers found guilty and sentenced to life imprisonment by a jury that deliberated about four minutes. Powers, seated near the jury room door, nearly fainted as the verdict was read. The jury’s one ballot favored the life sentence. The panel was composed of eight Democrats and seven Republicans.
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Georgetown
Powers
Cigb
Goeb
nti-Gozebel Democrats
Ne Repub
Ina
Chicago
Fuper Stock Company
Judge Seizes Court Room In Hawaii Move
Honolulu reports Judge M. M. Estee opened his court and ordered United States Marshal Ray to seize a former Circuit Court room for U S use after negotiations with Public Works head McCanless. The action sparked debate on whether U S or Hawaii owns public buildings and reflects growing naturalization cases. The British bark Dunreggan arrived from London, ran aground off Diamond Head, pulled off by tugs, now docked with a minor hull leak.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
M. M. Estee
Hatee
United States
Ray
Silliman
Estee
McCanless
United States Court
Territory of Hawaii
Washington
Islands
Dunreggan
London
Diamond Head
Alliance to patrol Yangtze for Shanghai ships
Washington reports an accord among powers at Shanghai to have all admirals jointly monitor the Chinese Yangtze fleet instead of the Shanghai admiral alone. The Chinese fleet includes four cruisers, torpedo boats, and destroyers. transports carrying troops require protection of unarmed liners. The British commander will join in, and the US cruiser New Orleans is en route to Shanghai to participate.
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Washingtom
Shangshai
Shanghai
Yang Tse Neet
China
Wil
Population boom drives up New York city census total
Washington August 18 The population of Greater New York was just completed at the census office. It includes Manhattan and Bronx boroughs along with Brooklyn Queens and Richmond. The estimated increase since 1890 is about 37.9 percent.
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Weshington
Greater
New York
Stina
Coronahs
Manhattan
Bronx
Fousty
Brook
Richmond
Queens
Fourteen anarchists tied to McKinley plot seized in New York
United States secret service discloses fourteen suspected Italian and Austrian anarchists detained in New York after Naples circle cast Lots to target President McKinley. Natalie Marescu and Michil Weida among two detained aboard Kaiser Wilhelm II. plot centered on simultaneous strikes with pistol and knife.
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New York
Evening World Today
Washington
Secret Service
Natalie Marescu
Michil Weida
McKinley
Evening World
Bureau of Immigration
United States Secret Service
Naples
Meresca
Welda
Europe
France
Germany
England
Battery
Geome
Ludlow Street
Ellis
Maresca
Gibraltar
Lans
Uhn
Moyer
Meyer
W. T Manen
Secret Service Bureau
Maresta
Ap Deepler
Kansas Population and Fires Across the Nation
Telegraphic notes report Kansas at 144 708 people, up 19 685 from last year, amid fires in Smithfield and Mackinac Island, and Topeka preparing for a 194 year observance. Other items include a Philadelphia bank receiver, a yacht tragedy near Quebec, and steel and whisky industry moves.
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Kansas
Allies breach gates at Pekin in late August clash
Wires from Pekin dated August 116 report Allied forces pressing the attack on Pekin. Japanese and Russians held the north ward of Tung Chow canal while Americans and British moved on the south. Nightfall saw Japanese blow open eastern gates and enter the Tartar city. Tung Pien gates were taken by British. Interim casualties cited with over 100 Japanese killed including 3 officers and about 400 Chinese dead or wounded.
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Toklo
Yammguuch
Pekin
Tung Chow Canal
Alse
Tartar
Tung Pien
Tiona
Uonaani
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