Plans of the Attack in China Revealed by Chaffee Dispatch
A conference on Aug lists Chaffee plans for a two-column advance toward Pekin with about 14 000 to 16 000 international troops. The dispatch notes reconnaissance, key positions along the Pei River, and Yang Tsun as the next objective beyond Pei Tsang to secure railroad and river lines for further advance.
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Pei River
Chaffee
Adinst
Tien Tsin
Pie Teang
Lanz
Hank
Yang Tsun
Pie Tsang
Pekin
Borh
Chaffee Sends Cable on Tien Tsin Battle Feint
General Chaffee reports from Tien Tsin dated August 3 that Chinese defenses east and west of Pei Tsang are entrenched and protected by flooded ground. Allied forces about 10,000 strong attack Chinese right while 4,000 Russian and French troops oppose across the river. Chinese position described as strong with 30,000 men between Pedang and Yang Tsung. Third cavalry guard and ministers reassigned duties as city awaits mounts.
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Tien Teton
Washingtoos
War Department
Chaffee
Pedang
Yang Tsung
Pet Ho
Yang Tson
Conemaugh
Tien Tsin
Enormous Chinese Resistance Delays Allied Advance
A London dispatch says Chinese forces are well prepared to slow the Allied offensive on the capital. The Shanghai Daily Mail reports friction among the allies over command. An unofficial Paris telegram notes General Voyron may lead the French expeditionary corps, while Macarthur is rumored for the chief command.
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Allies
New York
Tribuns
London
Tha Express
Tha Tein
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Macarthur
Americana
Paris
Voyron
Americans Break Through at Pei Tsang in Morning Assault
Around dawn Aug 5 16 000 allied forces attacked Chinese lines at Pei Tsang forcing the enemy from trenches. Ninth and Fourteenth Regiments led the effort amid clashes reported via Shanghsi.
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Pei Tsang
Ties Tsix
Shanghsi
Nine regiments and others in heavy battle reported
Reports list Ninth and fourteenth regiments, Reillys battery, and Marines in heavy combat. New South Wales Marines sailed for China aboard Salamis from Sydney Aug 8 with 240 marines. Crowd witnessed the departure as a Swedish contractor Halver Lund died after being thrown from a wagon in Des Moines. Governor Shaw delays US Senate appointment to Aug 16. Iowa crop bulletin notes high corn yields. Steck named for Congress in Ottumwa. Accidental deaths and legal notices follow in various towns including Durseve and Dubuque with boxing carnival planned in Dubuque Aug 20-25.
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New South Wales
China
Salamis
Kruger Open to Conditional Surrender Denying Destination Promise
The report states President Kruger is willing to surrender if a satisfactory promise about his destination is given. Lord Roberts notes Harrismith fell on Aug 4 and British forces hold the area with Kitchener south of the Vaal river. Boers attacked Elands River Aug 4. Carrington and Hamilton moved to positions. firing subsides as a possible relief reached the garrison.
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Lospex
Lord Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Follosys
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Kitchener
Vaal River
Brabant
Elands River
Carrington
Tan Hamilton
Rostenberg
Zeerus
Chamberlain's Annexation View on South African Republics
Secretary of State for the Colonies in the House of Commons stated he had consulted Canada and Australia on the South African settlement. He supported annexation of the Orange Free State and the Transvaal to the British empire and a government through a strong, representative system backed by a disciplined force.
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Lospos
House of Commons
Canada
Australia
Orange Free State
Transvaal
British Loan Taken Shorthand Explanation by Chancellor
In the House of Commons Conservative MP Benjamin Louis Cohen questioned why subscriptions for exchequer bonds closed early. Chancellor Sir Michael Hicks Beach said lists closed once subscribed and noted plans to place half the issue in America to ensure loan success. He cited Bank of England reserves at a multi year low and expected relief from gold movement from the United States if a large portion was taken there.
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House of Commons
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East
Islington
Alichael Hicks- Beach
America
Bank of England
United States
Griscom Seeks Settlement of Claims at Constantinople
Washington reports indicate American charge Griscom is renewing half monthly reminders to press for a settlement of American claims in Constantinople. Instructions from Washington require continual pressure to avoid lapse in negotiations. Also notes Cuban teachers visiting Washington and requests for police protection for Count Rozwadowski amid anarchist threats. A collision near Laravetti, Tad, kills three and injures several.
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Turkey
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Ang. S
State Department
Constantinople
Washington
Afr
Wasinxcox
Aug
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
United States
Aska
Cmocaco
Enrica Rozwaidowski
Chicago
Count Rozwadowski
Not Yellow Fever Declared in Suspected Cases at Tawea Fla
An official statement by State Health Officer J. Porter and J. H. Waite of the Marine Hospital Service declares two suspected cases not to be yellow fever. The report appears amid a market and railroad scene near Monon on the south Raub line, with freight and passenger trains on adjacent tracks.
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South Raub
Tawea
Fla
J. ¥. Porter
J. H. Waite
The
Marine Hospital Servion
Condition Of Crops Favorable In Corn Belt Reports
Agricultural notes from the Corn Belt describe generally excellent corn and small grain conditions across Iowa Missouri and Kansas. Reports indicate no unfavorable conditions for corn and widespread good to excellent status for grains. A stray joke from Detroit Free Press and a quip from Philadelphia Press are noted among the clippings.
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