TO SAVE PALACE Boxers Make Stand and Lose Heavily
In Pekin on August 26 Taung Li Yamen envoys negotiate with allied generals through Sir Robert Hart to spare the Forbidden City. Russians occupy the palace as Resident Americans fear the massacre of foreigners. British troops clash five miles west of Pekin with Boxers and 20 Chinese troops. Boxers lose 70 men. Missionaries Mrs Woodward, Miss Woodward, and Miss Payne of Chicago travel to Tianjin.
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Pekin
Ching Shin
Na Ting
Chung Li
Robert Hart
Pelate
Tsung Th Yamen
Tts
Tien Tsin Ander Ark
Negotiations Amid Chinese Turmoil With Allied Forces
In Pekin August the Princess Ching opposed Prince Ching’s move to confront the allies, urging consultation with foreign powers. Empress Dowager and Boxers split factions as a large allied contingent of about 4,000 troops arrives. Reports say Boxers mass to attack the city, raising unease as hoarded bullion is mentioned.
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Pekin
Princess Ching
Peking unrest and foreign force actions reported
The Herald notes turmoil in Pekin with empress commanded executions of Tsung Li Yanen members and a government absence amid German aims. It cites Americans endangered by violence as Boxers threaten, while General Chaffes claims full pay for provisions and predicts mine detonation if kept.
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York
Pekin
Tsung Li Yanen
Eeniuil
Plea for the Emperor at San Pranclaen
Leong Kal In spoke at Jackson street theater urging restoration of the Chinese emperor Kwang Su. He appealed to Chinese residents in the Paliet States and moved listeners to tears with praise of reform and opposition to the dowager Empress. A collection yielded 3000 for the reform association.
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San Pranclaen
Leioe
Paliet
Reform Association
YACHT TO WAR AS COLOMBIA SHAPES ATTACK VESSEL
York reports the Colombian government converted the Ata Vantin yacht into a war cruiser at Erie Basin. The Atalanta, bought July 20, will lead a mission against Venezuela amid tensions over rebels and alleged indemnities. War threats loom as disputes over property and lives rise.
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York
the Herald
Gouw
Vantin
Colonbio
Central America
United States
Venes Zuela
Colombia
Oie
Erie
Vengzuela
Venezuela
Colombiin
Have Their Own Union
Wilkes-Barre Pa September 3 The Delaware and Lackawanna miners plan to demand higher wagon fare through their union on Tuesday. A formal demand will be presented to Superintendent Loomis. The move signals a strategic action by the miners that could affect the company.
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Wilkenbarre
Delaware & Lackawanna
Loomis
Miners Stirring for Wage Move Amid Company Clash
The text notes a miners' union plan to organize among Delaware and Lackawanna employees, arguing outsiders are excluded and a ten percent wage increase is at stake. Company opposition looms, with potential turmoil if demands are refused.
Eight-Hour Day Urged by Chicago Labor Federation
Richard Branschwes announced at the Federation of Labor meeting in Chicago that 40 mills employing about 1,000 woodworkers have not signed the union agreement. He warned that workers will strike or be locked out at all mills if signatures are not secured by morning.
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Chicago
Federation of Labor
Richard Branschwes
Hine
Dave
Roosevelt on Labor Day and the Nation
The speech argues labor and industry require cooperation and organized effort. It emphasizes the value of unions, fair regulation, and duty to self and community. It warns against overreach while affirming state action where needed and the enduring virtues of truth, justice, courage, thrift, and sympathy.
No Small Part of Our Troubles in Social Questions
The speaker urges unity and mutual obligation across the nation as it faces labor and trust issues. He contrasts New York tax franchise laws with crude anti trust measures, warning that prosperity and hardship will be shared unevenly but collectively. He calls for constructive effort to lift all without harming others.
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Nnn
Jia
al Munis
Hin
Solya
Beas
New York State
Bryan Delivers Political Speech After Roosevelt Rally
Chicago on September 3 reports William Jennings Bryan spoke an hour after Governor Roosevelt, addressing wage earners, labor organization, ballots, short hours, child labor, and arbitration. He praised unions for protecting workers and advancing reforms while urging continued efforts for an eight hour day.
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Chicago
Roosevelt
Bryan
Carreras
Unte
Labor and Injunctions Threaten Workers Rights
The piece argues that employers use blacklists to bar discharge workers from reemployment, while wage earners face rising jobless risks. It condemns injunctions limiting jury trials for labor cases, urges direct legislation and a labor cabinet, and notes fears of Oriental immigration and corporate influence in blocking reform. Prominent references include Charles R. Mint and Boston speeches.
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Charles R. Mint
Boston
Republican Central Committee Meeting Set in Helena
A notice states a Republican committee meeting will be held at Power Week in Helena on Tuesday evening September 4 at 8 p.m. Attendees are urged to participate. Also includes several old ads and a safeguarding credit warning from Ayman Goldwater dated August 20, 2000.
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Republcan Central Committee
Helena
P. Woolman
Ayman Goldwater
Dutie Mont
Republican League Call for Montana State Convention
A state convention of the republican league clubs of Montanaia is called to meet in Helena on Wednesday September 5 1260. Representation is by one delegate per three members or major fraction plus two delegates at large from each county. Appointed by county vice presidents. By order of the executive committee TJ Portrer President Jos M Dixon Secretary.
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Republican League Clubs of
Montanaia
Helena
Chile
Montana
Republican State League of Montana
TJ. Portrer
Jos. M. Dixon
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Ching
Shaffee
Pekin Guard
United Ie
Enya
Iles
Wexs
Sherman the Undertaker
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Washington
Ttah Avenue
Republican League
Hayness
Portland
Asa
Hendrix & Macaulay
South Main St
Butte
Sis Basin
Owsley Block
Fallteria
Rich, Pulton & Gold
Boulder Hot Springs
J. B. Reyolds
Keeley Tastruve
Dwight
Clark & Co
4Th and Locust Streets
Philadelpia
The
Bonaventure Hotel
Denver Cole
North Main
South Dakota
Lueille Kunsmore
Ditlon, Mont
Chas, L. Smith
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Excelsior Avenue
Excelsior
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Boots
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Conroy & Morley
M'Millan & Floyd
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Clinton Avenue
Walkerville
S. M. Wade
N. Main
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P.O. Box UM
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South Arizona Strees
Slemons&_ Lawlor
Montana Street
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Bath
W. Galena Street
Park
Northwest Corner
South
Idaho
Symons
Messrs
Wright& McDonald
Anaconda Road
B. Rombajha
Carney & Hand
East Broadway
Home Loan Company
West Broadway
Montana Chattel Mortgage Co
Lizzie Block, Bulte
Mrs. Dusold
Carson
West Granite Street
Mazie
West Park Street
Wyoming
N. Montana Street
N. R. Leonard
A. R. F. Care Inter Mountain
West Side
Crystal and Diamond
Cechill
West Park
Crystal Springs
Langlois
Allen
Olmsted
le Roy
J.D McGregor
Ontario Veterinary College
Toronto
Marlow
South Main Street
Butte Lodge No. 2
A. F
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Masonic Temple
Silver Bow Lodge
Dex Fy
Moretary
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