Allies Enter Pekin as Imperial Household Flees
Report from Shanghai and London dated August 17 states allied forces entered Pekin without opposition on August 15. Emperor Dowager Empress and the imperial household reportedly fled toward Shen-si to protect the empress. Li Hung Chang received official notice of the entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prince Tuan
Pekin
London
Aus
Shanghai
Berlin
Yuan-Shih-Kai
Shen- Si
Tuan
Imperial Household
Lusk UE
Jeff Pekin
Tur Hsian-Ful
Lihung Chang
Li Jlung Chang
Pekén
Yar-Tse
Edwin H Conger in Port Avillay amid frontier tensions
A garbled report mentions Hon Edwin H Conger in Port Avillay with references to diplomacy and frontier alerts. It cites Lee Inbabitanis and Byong-Yong details as part of a disputed scene. The text implies warnings and potential actions around today’s date.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Port Avillay
Lee Inbabitanis
Byong-Yong
Turbulent Allied Push Reported From Asia Front
A garbled dispatch from Dhar Esun and allies in Asia details a crude account of a heavy Allied advance past 8 near Via Che Too and Mannty. The message notes foreign acquisitions and a diplomatic warning from Washington and the state department about forthcoming information.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Awe
Dhar Esun
Che Too
Mannty
Colin Strman
Yassey
Tiyanese cavalry and allied fronts clash amid upheaval
Dispatches describe Tiyanese cavalry acting as infantry at the front while messengers from legations shout reports to allied generals. British, Alygi, and Aussie forces reinforce. Ho-Hsi-Wu and Mato fall amid heavy fighting as Chinese troops retreat, with allied losses limited to one horse.
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Poe
Tin City
China
Belin
Clinster
Tien
Pekin
Paris
Benewah Prey
Jens
Hank Gen
Miraculous Escape on Bay Bridge Wreck Near Sandusky
A westbound Taka Shore train No. 8 derailed after a broken rail near Bay Bridge five miles west of Sandusky at 1 a.m. The engine and two coach cars cleared the bridge. five cars including two mail and a combination coach plunged into Sandusky Bay in twenty feet of water. Most passengers escaped through windows and doors. no fatalities. Five railway workers and several passengers were injured but none fatally. The wreck halted traffic briefly until repairs and divers cleared the site and resumed service. The incident involved conductor Henry Vincent and engineer Goovre J. Writeve of Cleveland with several named attendants from Goshen and Chicago.
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Sandusky, O
West Lond
Bay Bridge
Sandusky
Cleveland
Saminsky Bay
Woledda
Saretustey
Dettoische
Clinton
Weat
Mw Bay Bridge
Huluved
Tile
B.S
Chestertown
Forleon
Lin Employes
Bortlind Cement
Norwalk
Brginner Goovre J. Writeve
Clovneland
Henry Vincent
Gollingawood
Pekin Front Advances Stir Forces and Reinforcements
The rapid advance toward Pekin is aided by Russian and Japanese support. General Frey coordinates French reinforcements to Tien Bein IWalder, with Germans Austrians and Italians offered passage under his command. Jung La and 14,000 Manchu troops hold the forbidden city while 15,000 troops from Honan are massed outside. By late, Chinese forces at Pekin number about 40,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Iy Citas
Pekinens
Frey Culnengh
Nalions
Pekin
Eral Jung la
Forbidden City
API
Honan
China
Ts Nck Fromauth
Japan
Maik Ten Fey
Butt
Jauyehing
B. Liuntey
Attack on Pekin as forces clash near walls
Aug 17 report from General Yana Kucht says Chinese defenders held the Pekin wall against an artillery assault from the east while Japanese, Russians and American and Maitish forces maneuvered around the city. Nightfall saw eastern gates enter and detachments move toward key approaches as Ministers and statals stood firm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Enol Forge
Alek Mat
Wedding in BL Mary's Catholic Church
Friday morning at 9 40 o clock John Wawinker and Miss Crosonea Koeble united in holy matrimony Rev J H Gechtm officiating The ceremony at BL Mary's Catholic church was well attended Bride wore a white gown and carried swansong bouquet Groom wore a suit of black Maid of honor Miss Koehale of Pinus attended Groom’s brother Frank Pronger acted as best man The couple left for a reception at the home of Mrs Navy Woehnkar after the ceremony Families and friends extended congratulations and gifts at the celebration.
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John Wawinker
Crosonea Koeble
J. H. Gechtm
Mary's Catholic Church
Frank Pronger
Axtest Main
Tose Koehale
Pinus
Mus
Navy
Russian Atrocities Stir New Chwang City Turmoil
A Herald cable from New Chwang dated August 11 via Shanghai reports Russian wheavilies inflaming Chinese nerves. Fifteen thousand Chinese are said to be marching toward the city to seize it at any cost. The Burgianni fleet reportedly sent a torpedo boat to Port Arthur for reinforcements.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Chwang
Chiesa
Te Herald
New Chwang
Shanghai
Burgiann
Arthax Fox
United Telephone Franchises Questioned By County Officials
A Blyton based United Telephone company official, C W Plessinger, faced county commissioners over moving the firm to operate on state highways and roads in Ally county. Commissioner Ferguson stated the request will not be granted as presented. The May meeting will specify roads eligible for telecommunication lines and will be considered.
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United Telephone Company
Blyton
C. W. Plessinger
Lie
Ally County
Ferguson
Con
Nickel Plate Read sells encampment tickets in 1910
The Nickel Plate Read will sell tickets for the 24th Annual Encampment of the A. R. duty guild from August 26 to 28 at one cent a mile. Return travel available until August 31 or by deposit until September 30. Contact nearest agent or G. A.asterlin, T. P. A., Fort Wayne, Ind.
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Chicago
A. R. Dutg
Bbth, Inc
Wnll
Shpt
30Th
Inc
OG. A. Asterlin
Fort Wayne
Ind
Move Into the Saengerbund for County Headquarters
The Tindenweratin county committee relocates to the Saengerbund Building after moving desks and printed matter from the old county auditor space on the west side. The committee rents the third floor main hall for Democratic city meetings and awaits leadership decisions from party figures like David J. HIM and Bourke Cochin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tindenweratin County Committee
Tow On
Borghot
Bnengerhund
Haster
Saengerbwid
Srengerlund
Saenperbund
David J. Him
Bourke Cochin
Charlee A. Towne
Baengerbund Wilding Rentil
Democrat Committee
Politicat Notes Reflect Turbulent Party Shifts
Fragmentary notes show Minnttave Lasyge advocating national unity while critiquing Bresae of Allis city. The text hints at Republican and Democratic cross currents, with references to a late 19th century political realignment and a public shift toward a new administration.
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Lasyge
Bresae
Allis
Plucul
Renimudton
Baying Baex
Loti Republeins
Raul Enroertts
Tinayo
Marking Hale A Century at Golden Wedding Celebration
On Wadnonday, Jonah HM of Abnit and his wife celebrated their golden wedding at home. Many community members attended, including relatives and friends who offered a purse of 850 gold and gifts. The couple, aged 72 and their long residence in the county, were lauded for their long union and hospitality.
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Itv
Jonah HM
Abnit
Cmty
Kelsey
W. A. Rolinsunt
A. E. Aviuk
Mor
Joo
Alsa
Hum
Rudolph WeNair
Kendallville
Hixea
Julia Helway
Nyged Q
Yookted
Philley
Tet
Alert County
Exixibeth
Exixibeth McNnie
Coupin
Hem
One to Soldier's Home Fort Wayne Veteran Rupert Leaves for Lafayette
Tea Rupert, a prominent Fort Wayne elder since 1842, travels to Lafayette to spend his final days at the State Soldiers' Home. A Civil War veteran, he served in the 71st Indiana and fought under Col Humphrey and Col Driant. He weds two years ago and has surviving children in Wart Criteon area.
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Tea Rupert
Fort Wayne
Lafayette
State Soldiers
Rupert
Dunloess
Humpheny
Driant
Mixthe
Mr. Rarnert
Wwdaughtar
Mia
Henry Staplefond
Af Wart Creighton
Daughtar
Avs
Ernemia Dawann
Maidas
California
Dewet Eludes Kitchener In August Action
Pretoria reports that General Dewet outmaneuvered General Kitchener as British forces faced double enfilading fire. Boer commanders claimed success with daytime withdrawals and swift parleys, while British troops were forced to retreat under pressure.
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Pretoria
Bewrt Hn
Kitchener
Phu
Veteran Rupert Finds Permanent Home at Soldiers' Home
A veteran from Fort Wayne who spent many years in service has entered Lafayette’s Soldiers' Home. He grew fond of the institution and plans to make it his permanent residence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
M. Uawson
Rupert
Lafayette
Fort Wayne
Married couple hidden in Indianapolis ceremony
Lat Allert Gray of Fort Wayne and Miss Gee Harring of Fremont were secretly married in Indianapolis about a month ago, according to a telegram from Eremont Chl aqm owners. The union was not publicly announced at the time.
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Eremont
Chl
Aqm
Lat Allert Gray
Fort Wayne
Fire in coal bunkers on voyage to China
A battered letter from Fort Wayne soldier Faulk Frmanuth describes a trip from Manila to China aboard a U S transport. He recalls coal bunker fires, cramped conditions, rough seas, and long watches as the vessel neared a route toward Pekin. He mentions meals, sickness, and concern over possible encounters with enemy forces while aboard.
Kentucky Murder Record and Powers Trial Summary
Georgetown Ky August 17 The Powers murder trial resumed as Col Campbell argued to the jury comparing Kentucky and Ohio murder statistics during Governor Bradley's term. He noted 286 murders and 216 pardons in Kentucky versus 49 murders in Ohio. Youtsey shows improvement and may be ready Monday for trial.
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Georgetown
Aig
Pouuer
Powers
Tony
Col
T. G. Campbell
Grnelnnats
Sid Atclock
Youtsey
Campbell
Hantucky
Ohio
Bradley
Kentucky
Fox Mieder
Dito
Cileb
France
Bors
Nor “Saylar
Story of a Slave and Cures by Electtle Litre Drug
Fragmentary ad style item claiming a man bound by disease water slavery for years and a miraculous recovery after using a tonic named Electtle Litre. Mentions Manchester Nich Kaym and a wife Leen aiding him for five years. Includes dubious cure guaranteed and sale by Dreier Drugstore.
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George D. Williams
Manchester
Law Leen Ao
Dreier Drow
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