French Kid Gloves Catalogue Sale Offers Wide Range
A direct import offers about six thousand pairs of French Kid and Lambskin gloves from Bossut perc et fille of Grenoble. The Reynier three clasp dress gloves, two clasp dressed gloves, Servia two clasp suede gloves, and P and L misses two clasp gloves are shown in multiple colors and sizes. Prices range from 1.25 to 2.00 per pair with guaranteed fit and quality.
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Bossut Perc Et Fille
Grenoble
France
Four fine men’s suits on sale at low figures
Over the past month many odd suits have closed out. Four styles are highlighted: Black Cheviot in four-button cutaway sacks at 15 dollars. Blue Black Cheviot with Princeton sack coat and vest at 18 dollars. Oxford Gray Cheviot in dark shade with Princeton sack coat at 13 dollars. Unfinished Worsted in blue black with cutaway coats at 20 dollars. Black Worsted Suits in regular and stout sizes at 18 dollars.
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Princeton
Oxford
OVAL FAMILY FLED AFTER Peking SIEGE REPORTS
Washington reports from Admiral Remey via Pekin dated August 15 say imperial palace troops move on the city while Americans in Pekin are largely safe. Casualties include Sergt. J. F. Panning and several privates. the royal family is said to have escaped toward Sian Fu.
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Washington
Bureau of Navigation
Remey
Taku
Pekin
Latimer
Imperial City
Tartar City
Myers
Lippett
J. F. Panning
C. King
J. W. Tucker
J. Kennedy
R. E. Thomas
A. Turner
HH. Fisher
J. Schroeder
Seaman J. Mitchell
Biddle
Tan
Pating
Butler
Green
Warren
Sian Fu
In The Palace Amidst Allied Advance News From Pekin
Dispatches describe Chinese resistance within the imperial palace after Pekin fell to allied troops. Japanese guards faced stubborn opposition as imperial quarters were fortified. A Shanghai report notes empress dowager and possibly emperor left Pekin. In Washington the Boxers attacked the native city as Russian troops arrived to save residents.
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Legation
Tokio
Pekin
Imperial Palace
An Ting Man
Shanghai
Sheng
Privy Council
Luken Bridge
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Washington
Victoria Road
Taku
Jim Watts
Japanese Cavalry In Pursuit Of Dowager Empress
London reports say Japanese cavalry left Pekin chasing the dowager empress and court. Empress with her treasure train, protected by 30,000 troops, is said to have reached Wu Tai San in Bhan Si province. News notes heavy rains, Shanghai troop landing, and a French marine detachment.
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London
Pekin
Shanghai
Wu Tai San
Bhan Si Prvince
Yang Tsun
Tien Tain
Hong Kong
Mrs Denby Letter From Tien Tsin Date July 20
An August 20 telegram from Indianapolis reports a letter from Mrs Charles Denby Jr at Tien Tsin dated July 20. The note refers to events on the night of June 15 describing an enormous incident. Further details are not provided in the available text.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Charles Denby, Jr
Tien Tsin
Enormou
Pekin Occupied by Allied Troops. Empress and Emperor Said to Flee
The state department received a cable from Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai announcing Pekin's occupation by allied forces. It is reported the dowager empress and emperor left Pekin on August 13.
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Washington
State Department
Goodnow
Shanghai
Pekin
Believed Inside Pekin Palace Amid Bombardment
Berlin reports from Che Foo via German consul that the dowager empress is believed to be inside the Pekin palace as allied forces continue bombardment of the fortifications. The dispatch dates August 20 and notes ongoing clashes around the Chinese capital.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Che Foo
Jony
Pekin
Empress Dowager and Emperor Leave Beijing
London dispatch confirms from Pekin that the empress dowager and the emperor departed Beijing days before the relief forces reached the city.
Congress for China discussed by President McKinney
A Washington dispatch reports President McKinney weighing proposals for an international congress to sit in China. The body would study pending questions and urge governments to adopt a permanent solution. United States Minister Conger would face demanding duties if the plan advances.
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New York
the Herald
Washington
McKinney
China
United States
Conger
China asks United States to appoint peace envoy
Washington reports Li Hung Chang has asked the U S for the appointment of Minister Conger or another American official to open negotiations for peace and to fix terms for ending the current trouble. The request, delivered to the State Department, seeks a peace envoy to Pekin or Tianjin and aims to halt hostilities.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
United States
Conger
State Department
Hung Chang
Diplomats weigh congress for Chinese question settlement
Talks with diplomats indicate governments would join a congress to settle the Chinese question. Aaron von Brernberg, the German charge d affaires in Washington, has been proposed as Germany's representative.
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Epeet
Rockhill
Ane Congress
Aaron von Brernberg
Washington
Germany
English Money Matters and Market Outlook
London money matters show quick gold availability easing the discount market with rates near 3 percent as Bank of England avoided a 5 percent rise. Treasury paid off floating debt and stock markets inch higher though war outlays loom and October November demand may tighten credit. US railroad stocks unlikely to surge soon.
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New York
London
Bank of England
Stock Exchange
Treasury
Bank of France
Trial of Yo't Tey Has a Gun Mechanics of Absentees Bail Forfeiture
In Georgetown Kentucky August 20 the trial of Henry E Youtsey for complicity in the Goebel murder opened with the defendant pale and seated near his wife. Witnesses for the defense including W S Taylor Charles Finley and J Davidson did not appear. Walter Day forfeited recognizance bonds and attachment issued. The Commonwealth said it was ready. defense asked for time to confer and adjourned to 2:30. Ex Gov W C Bradley also failed to appear.
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Georgetown
Henry E. Youtsey
Wm. Goebel
War dispatch reports small Boer losses in August actions
Lord Roberts letters describe Hamilton’s engagements on August 17 and 19 at Oliphant’s Nes Roodekopjes and Crocodile River. Three British wounded, four Boers surrender in Harrismith district as Rundle notes. The dispatch summarizes ongoing Darcy operations with limited casualties.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Tan Hamilton
Oliphant's Nes
Hamilton
Roodekopjes
Crocodile U River
Rundle
Harrismith
Great Reunion Preview At National G A R Encampment
Chicago reports progress toward the National G A R encampment opening next Sunday at the Coliseum. Professor Kataenburger conducts a first chorus rehearsal featuring a large city chorus and notable soloists. Election of national commander and officers is set for Wednesday with candidates including Major Leo Rauseeur of St. Louis and John C. Black discussions among Illinois delegates.
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Chicago
G. A. FR
Kataenburger
Grand Army
Leo Rauseeur
St. Louis
Solo
Ihe I Ilinois
John C. Black
Ray
Soxtin
Tinole
Kidnapping arrests in Albany involve Elmira man and woman
Albany August 20 Henry W Heist of Elmira and a local woman Mrs Sigel were arrested on kidnapping charges. They allegedly lured a wealthy ex alderman to a hotel to transport him to a sanitarium in Elmira. Police actions followed the arrests.
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Albany
Henry W. Heist
Elmira
Sigel
Heist
Bel
Il Mira
Mbel
Helst
Flood waters from Arizona dams swell irrigation canals
An extraordinarily heavy flood from Northern Central Arizona continues with the Salt River rising high. The Verde and Salt valleys see water flows worth hundreds of thousands of dollars as canals along the Aviana system fill to capacity.
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Phoenix
Arizona
Satt
Aviana
Verde
Salt
Prices Set for Alaska Salmon by Packers Association
New York reports the Alaska Packers' association fixed prices on the 180 pack of Alaska salmon. Horseshoe brand listed at 120 dollars, other labels at 112 percent, with a concession lowering to 1.174 dollars for horseshoe and 1.10 dollars for other brands for immediate shipment from San Francisco. No prices set for sockey, gun, red, or pink salmon amid expected shortages and incomplete cannery returns.
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New York
Alaskan Packers’ Association
San Francisco
Discovery on Heartlight's Causes Reported by Italian Rome
The Pall Mall Gazette prints a Rome dispatch claiming Dr. Ovid Brown formerly of New York now in Rome has made a major discovery on the cause of heartlight's likes. The report emphasizes its significance as a boon to mankind.
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London
Pall Mall Gazene
Rome
Hrlight
Ovid Brown
New York
Knox
Allegheny
Hie
Wrat
Dr. Leck
Geers
Justina
Mack
Amur
China
Indiana Wheat Shortage Signals Tough Harvest Year
A Wabash Indiana dispatch to the Times Herald reports reliable statewide grain estimates show Indiana wheat output this year at about 8 million bushels, the smallest in years and far below the 25 to 40 million typical in prior seasons. The crop is described as a practical failure with little barley grain for feed and a shortage around 1 million bushels.
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Chicago
Vimes-Herald
Wabash Ind
Indiana
San Diego Man Killed by 7500 Volt Shock at Power Plant
W E Mc Camty van engineer of the electric plant was found dead in the power house after a shock of about 7500 volts. His hat lay near the dynamo, his body twenty feet away, with a burned hand mark where he touched the pole. The engine apparently ran away, burning at the dynamo and leaving the city without street lights temporarily.
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San Diego
Cal
W. E. McCamty
Wis
Olympus Club plans world amateur boxing tournament
San Francisco August 20 The Olympus Club announces a major winter tournament to crown world amateur champions in bantam featherweight lightweight welterweight middle and heavyweight divisions The club will invite top amateur boxers from Australia England and America with expenses paid and assurances of amateur status.
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San Francisco
Olympia Club
America
Australia
England
Bona Fide Amateur Athletic Associations
Holdups Shoot Miners Near Brookside
A Florence Colorado special says George Ronagh and Joe Juhasz were shot by hold ups at Brookside mining town five miles from here Monash killed instantly and Juhasz fatally wounded A Havens and Josh Graham arrested on suspicion.
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Denver
Colo
Florence
Colorado
George Ronagh
Joe Juhasz
Brookside
Toe
Monash
Juhasz
A. Havens
Josh Graham
Amat entry limits boxing entrants to amateurs only
J E Sullivan to select New York boxers for a contest while the Amateur Athletic Union enforces an amateur rule. Contests feature notable figures, with reports of prize winnings, flights, and related sports and political happenings.
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Achi
J. E. Sullivan
The
Amateur Athletic Union
New York
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