China Denies Liability for Pekin Actions in Tien Tsin Neighborhood
The dispatches from China place the government in a unique position by denying liability for actions at Pekin while taking responsibility for operations near Tien Tsin. The tsung li yamen's notice hints at communication issues with Secretary Hay and delays in negotiations, as diplomatic efforts continue to seek a favorable response after the international forces advance.
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Tien Tsin
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Food Growing Scarce Amid Pekin Tension
A July 25 dispatch reports Minister Conger in Pekin says U.S. provisions can last six days while food in Pekin grows scarce and foreign attacks have paused by imperial decree. Americans in Pekin and nearby settlements are safe. mission properties were destroyed. Dr. Robert Coltman Jr notes a potential truce offered by Cheng Yung La, while Sir Claude Macdonald conditions its terms. Shelling has ceased but treachery fears persist as all endure constant vigilance and trench work.
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Robert Coltman, Jr
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Claude Macdonald
No Cipher Exchanges Confirmed By Minister Wu At Pekin
Minister Wu informed Acting Secretary Adee at the state department that no cipher dispatches may be exchanged between foreign ministers in Pekin and their governments. This aligns with a notification also served on the French consul in Shanghai. Wu is visiting Cape May with his family.
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Adee
Pekin
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Bryan Devotes Speech to Imperialism in Indianapolis Acceptance
Bryan has completed a 6000 word speech for the Democratic nomination acceptance at Indianapolis next Wednesday. He concentrates largely on imperialism, outlining government policy toward foreign territory with emphasis on the Philippine archipelago. He plans to remain in Chicago for several days for talks with party leaders, while Papalist leaders consider their next moves on Towne’s vice presidency bid.
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Chicago
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Immigrants Reach New High At New York Port
Figures for the fiscal year ending June show 341 771 arrivals at New York surpassing any year since 1893. Authorities note a sharp rise in the last three months with over 1 000 immigrants daily, predicting next year will exceed the 1899 1900 record, as New York alone surpasses other cities.
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British War Loan Demand Surges in New York
In New York the new British war loan draws heavy demand with subscriptions already received by 11 a m. for more than half of the £1,000,000 issue. United States agents report strong uptake and a Bank of England circle notes readiness to accept all bonds if needed.
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Mixed 19th century dispatches recounts and notices
A jumble of brief items recounts consular messages from Shanghai to reassure children of Mr Squires in Pekin. a welcome for A E Stevenson in Wisconsin. a joint party effort to avoid gerrymandering in Havas. a guardian petition for playwright Charles E Host. a forest fire at St Johns Newfoundland destroying a sawmill and homes. a German army horse purchase by Dr Efiy in Stockton California. and a late line noting Democratic majorities in state elections amid fusion strength.
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Far East War News from Russian Dispatches
A Russian war office dispatch reports Tsyo columns crossing the Amur from Blagovetchensk attacking Chinese troops and seizing Sakhalin with a gun and Mauser cartridges. The Transsik detachment bombarded Aigun with mortars as Chinese forces returned fire. one officer and five men were killed, fifteen wounded. Four steamers patrolled the Amur. A separate telegram mentions losses among guards and workers in the Shingan passes amid a retreat toward the frontier.
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Boxers and Imperial Troops Reported Across China
A Shanghai dispatch dated August 2 says after Li Hung Chang left Canton the imperial troops joined the Boxers. Yangtse river provincial troops stay quiet due to the Nankin viceroy's assurances to foreign consuls. Boxers murder missionaries in South China but do not attack treaty ports. troops are secretly moved to ports. Yangtse ferries are repaired and new ones built at Wu Sang. Five guns mounted despite viceroy’s pledge to stop work. British are accused of a secret understanding with the viceroy, explaining fleet indifference to fortification efforts at Wu Suns.
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Battle Expected Soon Near Yang Tsun Amid Tien Tsin Strain
General Ma leads about ten thousand Chinese as the allied columns press toward Yang Tsun. Dispatches from Tien Tsin and Pekin report strained provisions for foreign legations, brief supplies for 14 days, ammo shortages, and rejection of Chinese escort proposals. Russians and French guard communications among American British and Japanese advances. A Japanese legation courier notes four days of provisions and 25 rounds per man.
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Shanghai
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Pekin
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Primitive hot water cooling method in Nicaraguan village
A travel note from the New Orleans Times-Democrat describes a Nicaraguan woman cooling water in a baked clay jar. She spins the jar by two straps to create a centrifugal chill, while the male observer jokes about energy and gender roles. The piece mixes cultural observation with humor about local practices and language.
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Veins expand housing across city in Chicago News
In a brief city note, the Chicago News laments the rapid erection of many new houses by Veins and questions why older homes aren’t preserved or replaced for variety. The exchange hints at urban development themes and local housing trends.
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Dr Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery Promises Cure
A patient recounts severe stomach trouble and related pains easing after using Dr. Pierce's Golden Medical Discovery. He claims renewed strength, weight gain, and improved digestion, crediting the remedy for lifting years of illness and restoring health.
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Belgium Bans Arms Exports to China Amid Protests
Antwerp reports King Leopold signed a decree prohibiting arms and ammunition exports to China. Belgian manufacturers are furious, but the government remains firm. Also noted is a new military postal station to China and updates on missionaries in Shanghai.
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