Washington dispatches on Chaffee and Pekin relief
Reports direct orders from the president directing General Chaffee to assume military and diplomatic duties while awaiting clearer information on the situation around Tien Tsin. Updates from Barry on hospital and front conditions near Pekin and Taku. Remey cites American gains including entry to the palace gates as fighting waned. Berlin commentary notes retreat cautions and new cables linking Taku to Che Foo for faster telegraph communication.
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Washington
Chaffee
Conger
Legations
Chiffee
Rockhill
Barry
Tien Tsin
Taku
Yne Teaneport
Manila
Pekin
Admiral Remey
Bureau of Navigation
Chee Foo
Dickens
Imperial
Imperial City
Reilly
Fifth Artillery
Claims Denied Against French Line in Sable Island Tragedy
In New York the hearing of claims against the French Line for the La Bourgogne disaster opened in federal court. 63 claimants seek about 1.206 million dollars, plus 21 unstated amounts potentially reaching around 1.6 million. The line seeks liability limitation under a federal law, arguing ship and freight value, since only a boat and life raft remained.
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New York
la Bourgogne
Sable Island
United States District Court
Perfect Harmony Among Dopulists Reported Amid Campaign Turmoil
In Auburn Nebraska Bryan made his first campaign stop arriving at 10 a.m. to visit Wm Campdvel, then rode in a day coach to Omaha and back for the G A R encampment in Chicago. Edgerton denied reports of discord over Stevenson endorsement and Edmiston headed to Topeka for a committee meeting amid populist signals.
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Auburn
Neb
Topeka
Bryan
Wm. Campdvel
Omaha
Lincoln
Buarlington
Chicago
Edgerton
Associated Press
Edmiston
Stevenson
Virginia Negroes in Charlottesville organize to oppose suffrage limits
In Charlottesville a convention of Black leaders formed to organize against efforts to restrict illiterate Negro suffrage. The gathering included prominent members from diverse backgrounds who pledged to represent the race's intellectual and moral worth. Whites wear red shirts as their emblem, a practice dating to 1898.
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Charlottesville
Statue Unveiled for Zebulon Vance in Raleigh
The Vance statue shaft was unveiled in Raleigh with many state leaders attending. The ceremony had twice been postponed due to casting difficulties, first on May 20 and again on July 4 before today’s observance.
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Raleigh
N. C
Zebulon G. Vance
North Carolina
Kansas City Market Cattle and Hogs Report
Kansas City market notes Aug 22 show cattle receipts 16005 steady to 10 lower with Westerns 3.75 to 5.50 and Texas Indian cowsheifers 2.00 to 5.15. bulls 3.00 to 4.50. stockers 325 to 4.60. Hogs receipts 8505 steady to lower. top 5.30, bulk 5.15 to 5.25, range 3.00 to 5.30 across classes. light 5.20 to 5.30. mixed 5.15 to 6.25. pigs 3.60 to 5.20.
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Kansas City
Texas
Twenty natives sentenced to death in plague riot
Twenty natives at Cawnpore were sentenced to death for taking part in the recent plague riot. The judgment was pronounced on August 22 and follows charges of involvement in disturbances linked to the outbreak.
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Cawnpore
Going at Last The Negro Infantry in Texas Get Definite Orders to Move On
The article reports that African American troops in Texas receive explicit orders to advance their position. It details command structure, destinations, and the strategic purpose of the move within the broader military operation.
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Texas
Navy units reshuffled for October sail from San Francisco
A Washington order directs the Twenty fifth negro infantry to sail from San Francisco on October first. Fort Bliss will receive a small garrison with two noncommissioned officers and eight men from the Tenth negro cavalry assigned to El Paso for post duty.
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San Antonio
Tex
Washington
San Francisco
Fort Bliss
Tenth
el Paso
Mexican Money Quotations In El Paso Today
New York silver 61 percent lead 400 copper 168 indicated in El Paso market quotations with numbers 482 482 cited for Mexican money reference as of today.
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New York
el Paso
El Paso Adopts Formal Statement Last Night
A formal statement was adopted in El Paso at a council meeting held last night. The action formalizes governance steps and sets policy direction for upcoming months. No further details were released at the session.
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el Paso
el Paso Chamber of Commerce
Rights of Riparians Meeting Debates El Paso Dam
A district court room gathering in El Paso presided by Captain T J Beall formed a five member committee Hart Stevens McCutcheon Magoffin and Morehead to draft resolutions supporting El Paso interests in the dam dispute with southern New Mexico and Juarez. The group discussed treaty objections especially the sixth article and endorsed unaimous resolutions stressing fair consideration of northern and southern communities and opposing restrictive clauses.
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International Dam
T. J. Beall
Beall
J. S. Hart
el Paso
Messie Stevens
McCutcheon
Magoffin
Morehead
Hart
H. Tuttle
Las Cruces
Herald
New Mexico
C. W. Kindrick
United States
Juarez
Anid
Romero
Olney
Colorado
Washington
Denver
Aspirez
Rio Grande
Gulf
Il Paso
Texas
U.S. Geological Department
Joint Water Boundary Commission
Mexico
W.A. Hawkins
Russell
Huntington
Bis
J. A. Smith
Chamber of Commerce
Hwage
Elephant Butte
Genral
Weaver arraigned for perjury in Goebel assassination trial
Georgetown Ky August 22 George E F Weaver star witness in the Goebel assassination case was arraigned for perjury. He testified to witnessing the shooting and identified a rifleman at the secretary of state office window. Three Grayson county witnesses said Weaver was in Frankfort the day Goebel was shot. They claim he installed a lodge of Woodmen of the World in Grayson Springs on January 30. Weaver insists he was not in Grayson Springs that day. The Young court term was continued due to illness.
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Georgetown
George EF. Weaver
Goebel
Weaver
Cas & Man
Grayson County
Frankfort
Grayson Springe
Grayson Springs
Milwaukee Democratic convention opens with strong Bomerloh support
In Milwaukee on August 22 the Democratic state convention convened and appointed committees before a recess. The dominant sentiment favors nominating Louis Bomberloh for governor though other race details remain unsettled.
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Milwaukee
Orfer
Louis Bomerloh
Hawley selects Hart and Smith to lead anti Green drive
In San Antonio on August 22, Hawley supporters announce D. G. Hart of Eastland and J. A. Smith of El Paso chosen to head the anti Green campaign for the thirteenth district.
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San Antonio
Aug
Hawley
D. G. Hart
Eastland
J. A. Smith
el Pazo
Temperature Drop Eases Heat Wave in Chicago
A cooler air mass moved into Chicago on August 22 easing the heat that has caused many persons to weaken from the high temperatures. Prostrations and illness were reported but relief was noted as temperatures fell.
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Chicago
Mexican Independence Day Preparations in El Paso
Preparations for Mexico’s independence celebration in El Paso on September 15 advance with committees named by consul Francisco Mallén. A parade will start at 7:30 p.m. from the Mexican consulate on San Antonio Street, ending at the plaza for music recitations and speeches including the declaration read aloud.
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San Antonio Street
E Paco
Fifth Street
Stallion
Prancisco Maller
Jose Antonio Escajera
Hiario Guerrero
Felix Martirez
Cruz Sanchez
Francisco Derete
Palemon Rodriguez
Hilario Guerrero
Juan B Olazabal
Jose L. Rogguillo
Santa Cruz Céetille
Benito Juarez
Gil Martinz
Psalomon Rodriguez
Pedro Gorzalz
C. Rico
Felipe Varela
Isaac Alderete
Si Tiyan
Mexico
Senor Malen
Juarez
el Paso
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Koelniche Zeitung
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China
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Direct
Pexin
Ing
Moncey
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Virginia
Zebulon Vance
Kansas City Market
the Herald
Metal Market
Resolutions Committee
A. B Fall
Messrs. Stevens
Kindrick
Smith
Logan
Springer
Gifford
Krakauer
Tuttle
Emerson
Rameey
Slater
John
Ellis
Tion
Wisconsin
Vention
Bered
Independence of the
Republic of Mexico
Senor
Francisco Mallen
Cobosa
Nick Nesius
Nesius
Gramaditas
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