German Powers Face China Policy and Far Eastern Burden
Berlin opinion weighs the burden of China on Germany and allies. The piece discusses multilateral action by Britain France Russia and the United States and suggests a future need for large forces to pursue fugitives from Beijing. It notes German support for harmony among powers and critiques missionary influence and wartime diplomacy in Europe and Asia.
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Germany
Russia
France
Berlin
Associated Press
Che Ammperor
China
Peking
United States
Britain
Japan
Reward for Chaffee Good Work in China Sparks Promotion Talk
Washington Aug. 18 discussion grows over implying a major general promotion for General Chaffee in the regular army after his Ching campaign. Friends in the War Department hint at higher honors and a likely brigadier general vacancy. he would be colonel of the Eighth Cavalry by the major general of volunteers.
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China
Washington
Cen. Chaffee
Regular Army
War Department
Tautk
Cen. Chaffen
Elehth Cavalry
Pennsylvanian Commissioner Praises Paris Visit Yet Snubs Peck
William Harry Sayen, Pennsylvania state commissioner to the Paris exposition, returned aboard the steamship Guennin and said he was treated with scant courtesy by Commissioner General Peck. Sayen reported presenting his gubernatorial commission to Peck, who allegedly replied that he was a United States official.
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New York
William Harry Sayen
Pennsylvania
Guennin
Ford Peck
Parla
Peck
Freedom sought at exposition division split over U S authority
The speaker asserts states may appoint commissioners and urges state control. He notes he paid his own way into the exposition, sought the Pennsylvania section’s freedom, and avoided the United States section due to perceived poor treatment. He emphasizes independence from external authority.
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United States
Drunken waiter disrupts presidential guard at Paris exposition
In Paris on August 18 President Lou bet's carriage faced a disturbance as Jacques Mara, a intoxicated waiter, broke through cuirassier lines and approached the carriage. He tossed an envelope containing a picture of his niece into the vehicle, a reckless act attributed to drink and a deranged mind.
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Paris
Loubet
Jacques Mara
Paris Exposition Awards Announced in Grand Ceremony
The Paris exposition awards were officially announced in Salle des Fetes before about 15,000 attendees. President Loubet opened the ceremony after the Marseillaise, with foreign commissioners and guards in attendance. The event highlighted France as a nation of peace and industry and concluded with speeches by President Loubet and M. Miller, ending at 6 p.m.
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Paris
Loubet
Diplomatic Corps
Foreigen
Commission
Ita Stamt
Marseillaise
France
M. Millerand
Comptroller Rules on Time Extensions for Government Contracts
Washington, Aug. 18. Mr Tracewell, comptroller of the treasury, rules that contract time extensions for rip rap stone at Fort Jefferson count only if the government gains new valuable consideration. Extensions granted solely for contractor benefit do not relieve penalties or damages. The ruling ends a long practice of extending times without cost to the government to avoid hardship for contractors.
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Washington
Tracewell
Comptroller of the Treasury
Fort Jefferson
Comptroller
United States
United States Consul Reports Food Shortages in Johannesburg
The U S consul James G Stowe says on leaving Johannesburg there was only three days meat supply left and other food was scarce as facilities are diverted to feed the army. Rolling stock is worn and mining cannot resume at present.
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Johannesburg
Cape Town
United States
James G. Stowe
Yamaguchi
Fifth Army Corps
Pekin
London
Washington
St. James
Westminster Gazette
St. Petersburg
Alexieff
Port Arthur
Fleischer
Hai- Cheng
New Orleans Cruise Arrives at Wu Sung Shanghai
The New Orleans arrives at Wu Sung Port of Shanghai with 300 on board including forty marines. British forces landed today and will be followed by French and German parties. American landings not expected.
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China
Washington
Wu Sung
Shanghai
Amerienna
Root
Atlee
Navy
Hackett
Pekin
Navy Department
Criser New Orleans
Germany
France
State Department
Yang Tse
Shanghai Crisis Broadens With Allied Naval Actions
Washington reports say international troops have entered Pekin and Chinese honors are safe while Shanghai tensions rise as Britain Germany and France move forces to the Yangtse region. The United States awaits further on ground details and troop movements.
Bridge collapse at the Exposition causes deaths and injuries
Two people were killed and about thirty injured when a handrail failure on a bridge linking the Invalides to the Italian pavilion caused a collapse during a prize distribution fete. The crowded grounds triggered a panic as the structure gave way late tonight.
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the Invalides
Portuguese Gunboat Seizes Munitions Barges on Ember River
Lorenzo Marques August 18 The Portuguese gunboat El Liberal detected two barges carrying war munitions towed by a steam launch and captured their owners. Destination of the barges is unknown.
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Lorenzo Marques
el Liberal
Ember
Tornado Destroys VanDusen Elevator and Nearby Buildings
A telephone message from Tarrold reports a tornado thirty miles east this evening destroying the VanDusen elevator and several smaller structures. No injuries are reported.
Powers Found Guilty in Goebel Case. Life Term Likely Imposed
Georgetown reports a jury verdict that ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers is guilty as an accessory before the fact to murder William Goebel. The jury, eight Democrats three anti Goebel Democrats and one Republican, returns a unanimous life sentence. Powers reacts with shock and vows to seek a new trial or appeal. Youtsey’s case pending, with illness delaying proceedings.
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Caleb Powers
William Goebel
Opi Nion
Powers
Penn
Foreman Stone
Dangerfield
Frankfort
Noakes, Golden and Culton
Youtsey
John M. Stevenson
Davis
Whitaker
Combs
Shaw to Conger
Gov. Shaw cabled Minister Conger sending congratulations to all Iowa and the nation after prolonged anxiety and great rejoicing by state and all Christendom.
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Des Moines
Shaw
Conger
Iowa
Pepperell Mills Shut Down in Bid to Curb Excess
All departments of the Pepperell Manufacturing Company cotton mills in Iddeford Maine and the York Cotton Mills shut down today until September 1. About five thousand operatives are affected. The shutdown stems from under consumption of the product due to curtailment of import trade amid the Chinese troubles.
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Iddeford
Maine
Pepperell Manufacturing Company
York
Forgan Wins Onwentsia Cup In Golf Championship
Chicago August 18 D R Forgan Western amateur golf champion captured the Onwentsia cup at Onwentsia Oaks with a 175. William Waller took the Lake Forest cup and finished second in the Onwentsia event with 178, a score counting for both prizes.
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Chicago
D. R. Forgan
Wiliam Waller
Anarchist Attack Report Tied to Shah Incident
Ostend telegrams claim an attempted assassination of the Shah of Persia in Paris yesterday mirrors Salsan’s 1893 Paris attack. The Siecle notes details are scarce and Echo de Paris reports were unable to confirm the event due to late hour.
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Paris
Siecle
Ostend
Salsan
Persia
Echo -de Paris
England's Envious View of Shanghai Bluff Revealed
Paris reports England chose not to land troops in Shanghai, a move seen as self serving and questioned by Paris officials. French and American ties, notable monuments, and recent events influence views of England's China policy alongside updates on Pekin, Yangtze, and military actions across Asia.
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Associated Press
Paris
England
Shanghai
China
Yang ‘Tse
Oriental Empire
Washington
Lafayette
America
London
Pekin
Messares
Flight of China's Rulers and Global Reactions
Morning News surveys China's rulers and international response with notes on Paris awards Washington satisfaction England envy and English discontent. Other sections preview opera sales missions and local briefs across pages.
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China
Paris
Washington
England
Dubuque
Murphy
Ingalls
San Juan
Depew
Ixin
Telegraph
Manson
Nutwood
England Seethes Over Shanghai Landing Crises and Roberts Recall
London and New York dispatches plot Britain’s Shanghai troop landing saga, the Roberts recall plan, and a revived Maybrick case attack on Lord Russell. Reports trace cabinet timing, foreign pressure, and public unease as Pekin relief stirs mixed reactions.
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