Executions and Chinese War News From Peking
Reports detail the execution of Baron von Ketteler’s killer in Peking and ongoing Allied actions in China. British and American engineers face siege relief discussions while Russians strengthen positions in Manchuria as Chinese officials report thousands of disbanded soldiers remaining in the capital.
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London
Sir Robert Hart
China
Associated Press
South Africa
India
Peking
Tien Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Daily News
Baron von Ketteler
Morning West
Hsu ‘Ting
Hu Lu
Chi Li
Wang Yi Yung
Imperial Academy
Ho Chien
Looting in Pekin prompts Allied investigation orders
General Chaffee orders inquiry into alleged barbarities as looting continues in Pekin. He notes widespread destruction and calls for international cooperation to curb crimes amid reports of outrages in Tung Chow and Boxer movements threatening allied lines between Peking and Tien Tsin.
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Chaffee
Peking
Pekin
Fukishima
Tung Chow
Muir
Tien Tsin
Americans Fight Boxers on Mo Tao Road
A company of the Fourteenth United States infantry clashed with about 2000 Boxers at Mo Tao on the road to Peking. Bengal Lancers charged the Boxers from the rear, routing them with 200 dead. Americans suffered no casualties. German reports also described a Boxer action west of Peking with 20 losses. Powers appear ready to withdraw from Peking to Tien Tsin. Britain bans sale or rental of buildings in its concession.
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Peking
Tien Tsin
District Court
Fifth Judicial District
State of
Montana
Beaverhead County
James Paxton
Maggie H. Edie
James P. Murray
James Mauldin
Mont
Edie & Paxton
Beavenhead County
Edie and Paxton
Russians Push Troops Into Manchuria Before Winter
Report from Tien Tsin says Russia is rapidly sending troops into Manchuria and suspending work on the railroad to Peking. The aim is believed to force others to accept destruction of Peking. The Tu Lin expedition returned to Tien Tsin as Boxers retreat to a village 30 miles up the Grand Canal.
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Tien Tsin
Manchuria
Peking
Tu Lin
Grand Canal
Reitz Plans Journey to America and Paris
London reports F W Reitz state secretary of the abolished South African Republic is bound for Paris via London. The Pretoria correspondent of the Daily Mail notes the journey and the next leg toward the United States, reflecting political maneuvering abroad.
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London
F. W. Reitz
Republic
Paris
Pretoria
the. Daily. Mail
United
War Department dispatches on Taku and Tien Tsin patrols
Cable from General Chaffee reports repair material and flags needed to show protection for Chinese houses. A separate dispatch notes Expedition Tein Tsin reaching Taku with minor opposition, town destroyed, British troops unharmed. Overall, no major changes in China as officials expect delay until Chinese government restoration. Military planning for a winter stay continues.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Taku
Arthur
Windigostock
United States
Goodnow
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Peking
Tien Tsin
Tsen
China
Cassasion
Chinese Head Money Reported From China News
Breconshire dispatches from Victoria recount China head money of 50 taels per head for foreign soldiers. Viceroy Yu Lu Tiensin papers list taels payments for American soldiers killed in the Tien Tsin relief and others captured. Captain Beyts and marines killed, decapitation attempts noted, and a US marine head found in a bag.
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Taels
Beyts
Hi! Arsenal
United States
Gunner Watkins
Cuban judges ousted in Havana audienca reshuffle
In Havana the Official Gazete announces sweeping changes to the Havana audiencia. Governor General Wood orders dismissal of Francia Geral Rafael Magdagan Emilio Inglésias and Manuel Jaime and replacement by Jose Picardo Jose Maria Torre Victor Pichardo and Ramirez Chenard.
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Havana
Audiencia
Senor Gener
Wood
Havana Audioncia
Francia Geral
Rafael Magdagan
Emilio Inglésias
Manuel Jaime
Jose Picardo
Jose Maria Torre
Victor Pichardo
Ramirez Chenard
Bryan Draws Large Crowds Across Kansas Tour
Crowds greet Bryan in Pittsburg and along the route as he gives two set speeches and 13 platform talks during a day of campaign work. He spoke from the rear platform of the train between Baxter Columbus Scammon and Weir City, ending near Galena after an 17 hour day.
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Pittsburg
Kan
Bryan
Baxter
Columbus
Scammon
Weir City
Galena
Roosevelt in Montana On the Presidential Special
Crowded houses in Helena hear the Roosevelt special train arrive at 8 p m and overnight in the city. The party tours to Butte with stopovers at Belson Boulder and Clancy and an evening meeting planned at Butte. Governor Roosevelt will speak then proceed to Pocatello Ogden and Salt Lake City. Two hearings at the Auditorium and opera house failed to reach all listeners. Russia's Policy Unpopular Berlin Sept 18 Shanghai reports say Russia's policy arouses strong opposition. British troops reportedly attacked a Chinese camp near Shanghai. A third Russian assault on the Pei Tang forts north of Taku was repulsed.
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Helena
Mon
Butte
Belsin
Boulder
Clancy
Butte Ford
Pocatello
Ogden
Salt Lake City
Opera House
Russia
Berlin
Shanghai
Frankfurter Zeitung
Pei Tang Forta
Taku
Inside the Germany and France made anatomy display in Paris shops
A New York storefront showcased lifelike papier mache organs and bones from Azon of Paris and French suppliers. The display included lungs stomachs eyes ears and a full torso with hinged parts. Prices ranged from 8 to 500 with skulls bones and animal specimens on view for public study.
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Jack
Germany
France
Azon of
Paris
Tramond
Uncle Sam
New York Commercial Advertiser
Grandmother’s old remedy for sciatica recommended
A New York Times column recounts a living grandmother’s sciatica remedy using equal parts flour and red pepper mixed with vinegar. She applies a paste directly to the painful area and moves it around as needed, cautioning that if it fails she is mistaken.
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New York Times
Pusher-Gusher Compliments Miss Gumms Slippers
In Coltier's Weekly Pusher-Gusher expresses opinion on Miss Gumms slippers. Usher asks for reaction and Pusher replies they are immense, prompting playful exchange.
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Pusher
Gusher
Usher
Geese Symbolize Conjugal Bliss in China Gift Customs
The article notes geese symbolize married happiness in Chinese culture and that a pair of geese makes a handsome gift from a gentleman to the lady he chooses.
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China
Sabbath School Convention Expounds Bible Study Methods
A county Sabbath school convention opened with devotional exercises led by Rev. R. P. Smith and organization by Rev. Henry F. Cope as president. Sessions at the M E and Baptist churches featured talks by John Orchard and Prof. H. H. Swain on family religion, Bible history, and best study methods.
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R. P. Smith
Henry F. Cope
M. B. Loughlen
Walter Crowell
W. J. Crowell
Baptist
M. E. Church
John Orchard
Orchard
Bible School
Presbyterian Church
H. H. Swain
J. I. Monroe
M. EK
G. R. Featherly
Burton
G. R. Conway
Mra
Sameel
Treas
Katie Paxton
H. F. Cope
R. P
Healthful compound promises strength and happiness
The ad touts a medical compound combining celery cascara dandelion mandrake chamomile and other roots. It claims to restore health for sickly children weary women and tired men, sold by City Drug Store. Also notes a closeout on Yale cameras at 50 cents each with a six picture film outfit from Tribune Store.
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City Drug Store
Yale
Tribune
Desert Land final proofs in Helena notices
Multiple desert land final proof notices filed in Helena Montana and Dillon Montana. William Welsh of Dillon appears Nov 5 1900 for claim No 10153 in section 17 township 8 range 6. Eleanor Jaggere of Bannack and William H Johnson of Lima also listed with witness lists and filing dates in September and November 1900.
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Department of the Interior
Helena
Mont
L. J. Price
Fabes
Montana
William Welsh
Ernest O. Selway
John H. H. Hoffman
Richard A. Reynolds
Benjamin Bray
Saylor
Dillon
George D. Greene
Register
United States Land Office
Elenor Jaggere
Bannack
A. S
Daniel Nicholls
Fred Schwartz
Arthur Gray
Arthur McCurry
Gronras D. Greene
U. 8
William H. Johnson
Lima
Beaverhead,Co. Mont
Beaverhead County
U. S
Mary 8. Johnson
George Metlen
James Doyle
Louis Hoffman
Frank Garr
Gora, D. Greene
Grant
Beaverhead Co
U.S
Tero Marsh William Pairment
Vannie Paddock
Jonon Pairment
D. Greene
J Helens
Aura E. Fifield
Monida
Said
Bert H. Paul
Samuel B. Burnside
William L. Shambow
Levi Shambow
Gronard
Greens
Herbert B. Selway
West M. N
George J. Paris
Hawley J. Selway
Lee Porter
Isaac B. Stapp
Land Office Notice from Helena Montana 1899
Notice in the United States Land Office Helena Montana dated 1899 announces publication related entry. The fragment indicates an official notice involving land records and processing by the land office.
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United States Land Office
Helena, Mont
Adele Pierce
United ‘States Land Office
Helena
Montana
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America
Vrauids
Roosevelt
Marguet and
Beaverhead County Sunday ‘School Association
DIL CO
Desert Land
Stockmen’s Directory
Philip Lovell
Benes
Ben
Jaye Ae
ELY
Iba
George L. Ramsey
General Land
Forest Reserve
U. S. Land Office
Jere Collins
General Land Office
Grover D. Greene
Welena
Herof
Gforge D. Grisey
Fores
Hae
L. Ramsey
Grong
Ter
Gro
John T. Murphy
Cayote Creek
Coyote Creek
Big Sheep Basin
Groxar D. Gbxene, Regis
Land Office
Missoula
Jeremiah Collins
Montany
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