U S Officials Say China Appointment Not Driven By US Actions
Washington reports state department notes that Prince Tuan was named grand secretary to the emperor, with the timing separate from any US response to German demands. Officials say European press claims of US influence on Chinese politics are unsubstantiated and press chatter about Berlin notes and Manchurian annexation remains unconfirmed.
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Washington
State Department
Zheng
Funotal
Shanghai
Tuan
China
Privy Council
Prince
Fuan
United States
Chins
Sperial Court
Interior
Titan
Great Britain
Salisbury Denies Feasibility of German Peace Demands
London reports say Lord Salisbury told the German ambassador that Germany’s surrender of authors of outrages could not be a condition for peace. Britain aligns with the United States in opposing the core German proposal while signaling no formal answer yet to Pekin. International reaction focuses on perceived British and American unity and potential last-minute German concessions.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Count von Hatzfeldt-Wildenburg
United States
China
Europe
Germany
Liomnt Salisbury
Washington
Downing Street
Pekin
Claude MacDonald
England
Associated Press
Geman
Berlin
Great Britain
Count von Hatzenfeldt-Wildenberg
Foreign Office
Lord Galisbury
Taku
Russia
Dupan
Lu Chuan Liu
Canton
Rumors of Russian Action Meet France’s Peace Effort
Paris reports rumor of Russian maneuvers affecting peace talks as efforts to open negotiations face stalemate. Officials from France and other powers weigh options while public opinion grows anxious about possible shifts in the alliance.
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Paris
Ultimatum Talk Idle Rumors From London Dispatch
A London dispatch to the Tribune reports rumors surrounding ongoing ultimatum talks. The notice outlines uncertain prospects and indicates no decisive breakthrough as diplomats weigh possible concessions and next steps amid mounting pressure.
Diplomats weigh British stance in China crisis
The article discusses Count von Hatzfeldt and Lord Salisbury amid the China crisis, noting Berlin and London projections, press misreadings, and the caution before surrender demands or peace talks. It highlights Britain’s commercial stakes, Russia in Manchuria, and the strategic use of viceroys to curb Boxer influence amid expanding US trade interests.
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Count von Waldersee
China
Lord Salisbury
Berlin
Count von Hatnfeldt
Salisbury
Erlin
London
Washington
State Department
England
Russia
Manchuria
Germany
Japan
America
Football Star Paralyzed After Collision at Game
Lawrence Pierson of Lexington Missouri and Lake Forest University suffered a severe spinal injury during a September game against the South Division high school. Paralyzed and semi conscious he lies at the Presbyterian hospital near the North Shore club. Medical staff say recovery is possible but uncertain.
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Chicago
Lawrence Pleraon
Lexington
Lake Forest University
Presbyterian Hospital
North Shore Club
Pierson
Volunteers Return to London for Lord Mayor's Day
New York dispatch reports Lord Roberts informed the Lord Mayor that the city imperial volunteers will reach London by November 5. Their return enables participation in the Lord Mayor's civic procession. Roberts expects honors in Cape Colony and notes a lengthy absence before returning to England.
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New York
Lord Roberts
London
Coble
Roberts
Cape Colony
England
Judge Going Blind After Cataract Operation
Chicago September 27 Judge James G Jenkins of the United States circuit court lies in a Milwaukee hospital in a darkened room after an eye operation for cataracts. Surgeons expect some restoration of sight though results will take days to become clear. If the operation fails he may retire from the bench. friends have not decided. Three months ago a preliminary procedure was performed and he has continued to hear court business while nearly blind.
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Chicago
James G. Jenkins
United States Circuit Court
St. Josephs Hospital
Milwaukee
Striking Mines See Closures and Union Growth
Philadelphia September 27 Strikes widen as Locust Spring near Mount Carmel closes after workers quit. Reading company operates many idle collieries including North Franklin while Minersville workers form a union and threaten tonight’s strike. Markle mines in Lehigh region see wage dispute, others idle, as talks stall. Observers warn of a stubborn fight with potential rioting if foreign agitators stir unrest. Arbitration efforts falter amid distrust between operators and union.
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Philadelphia
Locust Spring
Mount Carmel
Schuykill County
Philadelphia & Reading Company
North Franklin
Reading Company
Minersville
Haykill County
Wyoming
Lackawana
Lehigh
Markle
Coal Transportation Company
Mine Workers’ Union
Scranton
Mitchell
Operatora
Hazelton
Jeddo
End of Second Week of Miners Strike Nears
Hazelton Sept 27 The second week of the miners strike nears its end with a total labor suspension possible. President Mitchell of the mine workers union leads efforts to secure demands by halting coal production to force a coal supply shortage and compel negotiation.
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Hazelton
Mitchell
Mine Workers’ Union
Twenty Foot Rise Flooding Fort Worth Bottoms
A Fort Worth bulletin reports a twenty foot rise in the Trinity River after an avalanche of water from West Fork flooded the river bottoms. Residents were warned at 2 30 this morning to seek safety. one person was seen swept into the river as the flood arrived.
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St. Louis
Post Dispatch
Fort Worth
Texas
West Fork
Trinity River
Roosevelt Campaign Train Attacked by Mob at Victor Mine
Cripple Creek Colorado dispatch describes Roosevelt tour with crowds in Manitou Divide and Victor. A small violent faction disrupted the Armory Hall speech, striking Roosevelt. Rough Riders protected the governor as the train moved on with no serious injuries.
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Peoria
Ill
National Convention of Postmasters
Daniel Sullivan
Cripple Creek
Colorado
Ilinois
Roosevelt
Victor
Colo
Colorado Springs
Colorado City
New York
Manitou
Divide
Gillett
Independence
Afl
Bird
McKinles
Presmit
McRiley and Reoit
Armory Hall
Sherman Well
Bryan
Daniel ML Sullivan
Wey
Bulivan
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Tanlai
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Willie
Srom
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