America Will Withdraw Troops From China Before Von Waldersee Arrives
Washington reports indicate General Chaffee may return to Pekin to implement a troop withdrawal, aiming to complete the transfer before Field Marshal von Waldersee appears near Tien Tsin. The State Department maintains that a state of war with China does not exist and would not alter the pursuing policy of engaging China directly if negotiations fail. Navy personnel assignments to gunboats and stations are noted as part of the broader readjustment.
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Chaffee
Tien Tain Haa
China
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Hia Ie
Marshal von Waldersee
Tau
Tien Twin
Germany
State Department
Department
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Chaffie
Legation
Constantinople
Rumors Fly Over China Crisis Amid UK Politics
London dispatches relay sensational rumors about the Chinese crisis as Lord Lansdowne and Lord Salisbury meet. Reports claim the empress and Prince Tuan flee, Boxer killings rise, and Russia enforces harsh reprisals in Manchuria with burning villages and temple destruction along the Amoor River.
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Foreign Office
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Prince Tuan
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Russia
Amoor
China
Prince Tuan Named President of China Privy Council
Washington reports confirm Prince Tuan's appointment as president of the Chinese privy council, a role likened to a premier or secretary of state. Several other officials prominent in the recent uprising are said to have received similar honors, though the Chinese minister has not yet been informed.
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Washington
Prince Tuan
Privy Council of China
State Department
Privy Council
British discredit German China ultimatum report
London says British officials dismiss a Germany to China ultimatum tale as groundless. The assertion appears to be a Shanghai concoction aimed at sowing friction between Germany and Britain to stall united action. German embassy officials deny the ultimatum report.
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Germany
China
Shanghai
Great Britain
Naval officers assigned to China task force
Washington September 26 Lieutenant Commander Helm is ordered to command the Doro thea for China duty along with Lieut Heard Ensign Wells and several naval cadets at the Yankton torpedo station. Other officers to the Vicksburg for China duty include Lieut Douglass on the Kearsarge Lieut J F Hubbard on the Constellation and cadets W B Inte W E Bricker and H G Gage at the torpedo station.
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H. B. Bispham
Torpedo Station
F, L Sheffield
Indiana
C, N, Snyder
V, A. Kimberley
Massachusetts
J, J. Hyland
New York
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State of brigandage in Hong Kong reports rising pirate activity
Hong Kong on September 25 reports the German transport Gera and three torpedo boats arriving as advices from the West river describe increasing brigandage. The brief dispatch notes growing pirate activity in the area and looming security concerns.
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Hong Kong
Gera
West River
Germany’s note draws mixed reactions from nations
Paris reports indicate Italy and Austria back Germany’s proposals while Russia and France favor punishment of leaders but reject unconditional surrender. Japan leans toward Germany, Britain declines. Predicted river relapse and brigand attacks near Kum Chuk add security concerns as winter approaches.
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Italy
Austria
Germany
Russia
France
Japan
Great Britain
Speakers head to Horr and Aldridge mass meetings
The article notes vigorous applause for a speaker in his telling address as the group departs this morning for mass meetings at Horr and Aldridge.
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Horr and
Aldridge
Severe cyclone devastates Ferguson Iowa area
Meagre reports from Ferguson nine miles SE of Marshalltown say a cyclone last night nearly destroyed the village. Four persons are reported killed and several injured. The population is about 16 with most houses demolished and remaining structures badly damaged.
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Marshalltown
Ferguson
Casualty List From General MacArthur Cables
Washington dispatch lists killed and wounded in Luzon and nearby areas as of Sept 24 to Sept 31. Names include Adjutant General Mahila and numerous volunteers from 44th, 34th, 27th, 29th, 11th, and other units. Also notes corrections to prior telegrams and Siam transport arrival at Manila.
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Washington
MacArthur
Joseph W. Ford
Carmen
Luzon
44Th Volunteer Infantry
William *. Coan
Mike Martonchick
Ernest B. Noel
John H. Brown
William C. Harris
Andrew McDonald
Catbalognan
Samar
29Th Volunteer Infantry
Zeb Grant
David J. Hornsby
Thomas Blackmen
Buttock
James P. Hamby
Smal
1Th Infantry
John F. Sentman
Guiguinto
Isaac J. Lamon
Max G. Chalke
Nand
Ackle
William Schrieber
United States Volunteer Infantry
Cabanatuan
Lauzon
Herbert Carpenter
Malolos
Ard
Wilbur Patton
Neal
Duggan
Kaat
15Th Infantry
Siam
Manila
Howard Is Given Death Sentence In Goebel Case
Frankfort Ky Sept 26 The jury found James Howard guilty of complicity in the Goebel assassination and fixed the penalty at death after a brief verdict. The panel with nine Democrats one Republican and two anti Goebel Democrats debated ballots all day before reaching the decision.
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Frankfort
James Howard
Goebel
Crutcher
Elliott
Howard
John G. White
Republcan
Body of millionaire Maresh Rice cremated in New York
The body of millionaire Maresh Rice was taken to a crematory in Fresh vond today. Chemist Prof R M Withaus will analyze organs removed from the body. Bellevue dispensary head Dr A Burney Gannon said embalming injected after death destroys any vegetable poison. Chief McCluskey said no reason to suspect murder or forgery.
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New York
Maresh Rice
Vond
R. M. Withaus
A. Burney Gannon
Hellevue Dispensary
McCluskey
Rice
Park County campaign rally opens in opera house
Special to Inter Mountain from Livingston Montana September 26 Republicans in Park county held a crowded campaign meeting in the opera house with Hon W E Thompson presiding and short speeches by A P Stark and John W Custer of Illinois who delivered a lucid review of national history under the two administrations and the parties’ alleged good faith.
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Livingston
Mont
Park County
Opera House
W. E. Thompson
A. P. Stark
John W. Custer
Illinois
Storm Rages in Icelandic Seas With High Winds
Edinburgh reports a fierce storm near Iceland with winds around 120 mph. Fishing boats were driven ashore, homes destroyed, and several people are reported dead amid extensive property damage.
Benediction Granted to 20000 Pilgrims at St Peter's
At St Peter's Rome the pope gave benediction to 20000 pilgrims. Including invited guests the total attendance reached 30000. The donne was in excellent health.
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Rome
St. Peter's Oday
Warm weather welcome in Strike region quiet in Luzerne
Philadelphia reports a tranquil strike region as troops stay encamped near Shamokin and impatient marchers yearn to return home. Sheriff Harvey asks for militiamen into Luzerne county but Governor Stone denies. President Mitchell leads union lieutenants to urge restraint to avoid violence or trespass and potential escalation.
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Hilla
Shamokin
Harvey
Luzerne County
Stone
Mitchell
Tolstoi Excommunicated by Russian Church Decree
A secret circular from Joannicius metropolitan of Kieff excommunicates Tolstoi the Russian novelist and reformer. It states he is an avowed enemy of the church and warns that without recantation the Holy Synod will prohibit divine services and masses if he dies. Also reports Democrat convention in Nebraska selecting Judge Conner to replace Dolliver after deadlock.
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Lausanne
Switzerland
Joannicius
Kieff
Tolstoi
Snow in the mountain states and a flood of reports
Telegrams report three feet of snow in Ouray Colorado and widespread weather and strike news. Three feet of snow in Ouray. coal region warmth eases fuel demand. Strikes in Pennsylvania Idaho create stalemate while Markle mines idle awaiting revised conditions. Texas and Colorado river valley floods prompt warnings. Isthmian Canal Commission preparing final report for Congress. Colonel John P. Jackson dies after surgery. British forces possibly trap Boer leaders in South Africa as Fort Riley receives siege-gun battery return.
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Sqidiera
Hazelton
Markle
Sympathy strike spreads to Schuylkill colleries past Bond Mountain
Report from Pottsville notes miners near Bond Mountain and Mahoney Valley halting work as strike leaders influence turnout. Officials say 27000 Reading men have no grievances, but several collieries south of Broad Mountain suspend or reduce operations. Lehigh Coal area may join. Some Likens Valley mines ship coal daily. Brookside George Brigson Lincoln still active. Coal supply tight in Reading and surrounding towns.
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Pottavillo
Bond Mountain
Schuykil
Mahoney Valley
Vieth
Reading Company
Broad Mountain
Eagle Hall
Silver Creek
Wadeevilly
Potaville
Reading
al Forrest
Panther Valley
Lehigh Coal & Navigation Company
Lehugkill
Daugh- UN County
Likens
Kenyon-Connell Company Dissolves After Disastrous Explosions
Judge orders dissolution of the Kenyon-Connell Commercial company once thriving before a January 1595 warehouse explosion. Massive damages and numerous lawsuits led to receivership, settlements, and eventual dissolution. The nearby Butte Hardware firm, damaged by a second blast, remains largely defunct. Patrick Largey, president, was killed by Thomas Riley in January 1898. Riley is serving a life sentence.
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Janey
Kenyoo-Connell Corporation
Clancy
Butte Hardware Company
Kenyon-Connell
Kired Patrick A. Largey
Thomas J. Riley
aPtrick A. Largey
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