Admirals Decide Detaining Li Hung Chang On Board
Paris reports a council of Allied admirals has notified Pekin that Li Hung Chang will be detained aboard ship until new negotiations between powers and China begin. British, French, and Russian officials question the Pekin recapture claim while noting palace guard concerns and potential looting.
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Paris
Courrejolles
Navy Department
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
China
Washington
Noa
War Department
Conger
Oder
Imperial
Diverting Troops Change Pakistan to Manila Route
War department orders divert First United States Cavalry and animals from Kobe to Manila, altering original China deployment. Garrone and Pack Ling have arrived at Kobe with units under Lieut. Col. T. L. Leddy, while General Chaffee reports no war department contact since Aug 14. Dispatches indicate possible cable manipulation between Che Foo and Shanghai, with Chaffee in Pekin. A casualty list from Colonel Wint dated Taku notes 18th battle near Tien Tsin.
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Washington
War Department
China
Department
Kobe
Japan
United States
Manila
Talen
First Cavalry
T. L. Leddy
Chaffee
Conger
Cld
Che Foo
Shanghai
Pekin
Sheng
Wint
Taku
Tien Tsin
Baroness von Kettelar
Nagasaki
Royal Party Safe Arrives Near Taju-Yuan-Fu
A Shanghai dispatch reports Chinese officials informing foreign consuls that the emperor the dowager empress and Prince Tuan have reached the vicinity of Taji-Yuan-Fu, capital of Shan-Li province, about 240 miles southwest of Pekin.
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London
Shanghai
Tuan
Taji-Yuan-Fu
Tui-Yuan-Fu
Shan-Li
Chi-Li
Pekin
Rioting at Amoy Draws Telegraph Updates
Washington reports from Amoy China describe ongoing rioting with many affluent Chinese and European residents fleeing. The Castine has sailed from Shanghai for Amoy per orders and is expected to arrive by Thursday.
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Washington
State Department
United States
Johnson
Amoy
China
Navy Department
Shanghai
Amoy Inn
Chaffee Reports No Messages from Chaffee since August
Washington dispatches recount that General Chaffee has not received any messages from General Corbin since August 14 the day allied forces attacked Pekin. The undated Chaffee dispatch mirrors Conger notes, with explanations attributing delays to disrupted courier routes through China.
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Washington
Corbin
Chaffee
Pekin
China
Conger
Chaffee Offers Escort To Baroness Von Ketteler
Washington dispatch states the War Department offered transportation and escort to Baroness Von Ketteler widow of the murdered German minister to China. The offer covered Tien Tsin and Nagasaki with escort and accommodations, communicated from Chaffee. The baroness is an American, daughter of Ledyard of the Michigan Central and from Detroit, Michigan.
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Washington
War Department
Taku
China
Baroness von Ketteler
Tien Tsin
Nagasika
Chaffee
Ledyard
Michigan Central Railroad
Detroit
Mich
Status of Earl Li Credentials Open to Telegraph Negotiations
Washington Aug 28 The sufficiency of Li Hung Chang credentials as a plenipotentiary to settle with the powers for China is under active telegraphic negotiation. Some powers argue Li no longer represents anything tangible as the fleeing Chinese emperor and empress dowager are powerless to fulfill pledges, but inquiries show the issue remains open.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
China
Japan Lands Small Force to Protect Amoy Consulate
Washington reports a confirmatory telegram from Tokyo stating Japan has landed a small force at Amoy to protect its consulate and foreign residents. The decision cites Amoy's proximity to Formosa and previous disturbances including a temple fire and riots against foreigners.
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Washington
Amoy
Tokio
Formosa
Japan at Amoy in force under General Goto
General Goto commands Japanese forces occupying Amoy from Formosa. Large troops have landed and Nordenfeldt guns are mounted to command the city. Many Chinese are leaving. The British cruiser Isis sailed with sealed orders, likely bound for Amoy. Canton remains quiet as merchant guilds feed the poor to prevent disturbances.
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Hong Kong
Goto
Formas
Amoy
Isis
Canton
Counterfeit Money Case in Police Court
Charles Sheets, a tailor, faced police court charged with passing counterfeit money after being arrested in a West Main saloon. He claimed Henry Bradtmeyer gave him the bill, promising to pay back the $1.25, while the bill was rejected by multiple establishments. Bail set at $200. Wilcox Bound Over for Bigamy. case continued.
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Charles Sheets
Lato
Gorsline
Coling
West Main Street
Sheets
Huser
Henry Bradtmeyer
Spy Run Avenue
Bradtmeyer
Jule Gehert
Saengerbund
Henry Hradtmeyer
Hamilton Bank
C. W. Orr
Hendricks
Wilcox
James Wilcox
Marcia Collins
Elevator safety drop tested in new court house
Detroit resident John Mowat installs an air cushion elevator safety device in the citys new court house. He invites newspaper men to ride the expected drop to the basement to prove the system. The devices are said to have safely dropped eighteen stories in trials with no injuries to occupants.
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John Mowat
Detroit
New Court House
Wedded in Indianapolis Gart Shober and Miss Jessie Winch Tie
Gart Shober and Miss Jessie M. Winch, both of this city, wed in Indianapolis on Sunday. The ceremony was at noon performed by Rev. R. H. Moore of Madison Avenue Methodist. The couple reside at the Hazelton hotel while Mr. Shober pursues newspaper work in the capital. Also listed: Henry Bates of Barr and Seventh streets injured in a bicycle collision at Lawton park on Monday.
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Gart Shober
Jessie M. Winch
Indianapolis
R. H. Moore
Madison Avenue Methodist Church
Henry Bates
Barr and
Seventh Streets
Lawton Park
Fort Wayne G A R encampment effort underway for September
Fort Wayne veterans mobilize for the national encampment of the Union Veteran region set for September 11. A reception committee of twenty five escorts veterans to the city, with Capt. Frank H. Whitney officer of the day and W. B. Henderson guard. Governor Mount to attend. decorations and Midway style amusements planned. Robison Park reception for new officers scheduled.
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Fort Wayne
Frank H. Whitney
William B. Henderson
J. W. Hiler
G.W. Aldrich
James Ligget
M. MM. Thompson
C. J. Parr
Josephine Mason
William Brought
William Bruns
W. H. McClelland
Edward A. Ross- Lewen
G. W. Stites
George Graham
Lewis W. Johnson
John E. Houk
Henry Hart
John H. Rohan
Christian Parker
William Benedict
Conrad Bricker
J. Jarrett
W. S. Dusenberry
George B. Hanan
Arcade
Baseball Park
Robison Park
U. V
Ladies’ Auxiliary
Telephones for Neighbors Plan Bridge Project in Lake Township
Lake township residents led by William Wilkins seek a neighborhood telephone franchise to link Arcola with nearby farms across eight to ten miles in Allen and Whitley counties. The county will grant the right at no cost but with a no sale or lease clause, addressing sales rumors. Walton Avenue Bridge over the Maumee River is completed. commissioners to accept it this afternoon though approaches remain unfinished. The south approaches will be built by the county. Lakeside approach to be built by the Land and Improvement company.
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William Wilkins
Lake Township
Arcola
Allen
Whitley
Board of Commissioners
Walton Avenue
Maumee River
Wabash Bridge Company
Land and Improvement Company
Chicago Market Roundup: Cattle and Hogs Steady
Cattle receipts 3,000 with western and Texan buyers steady overall. Prices range for good to prime steers from 5.45 to 6.10, cows and heifers mixed between 2.75 and 5.00, calves up to 7.15. Hog receipts 17,000 with 25,000 forecast. market steady with tops near 5.42 and typical ranges 4.90 to 5.35, restocking 5.10 to 5.25.
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Chicago
Texas Fed
Texas Prass
Texas Bulls
Morrow
The Poultry Market Update From New York Aug 28
Alive stock mixed with steady receipts across poultry, dairy, eggs and sugars. Prices quoted include fowls 10c to 12c, ducks 8c to 10c, geese 10c, butter 12 to 16c, cheese white 10 to 10.5c, eggs 11 to 15c, sugar raw steady at 6.10 per 100 pounds, refined steady, coffee No 7 Rio boge.
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New York
Springers
Western
Rio
Burke to Speak at Fort Wayne Campaign Opening
Hon Frank B Burke arrives in Fort Wayne and will address Saengerbund hall on current political issues. Judge Allen Zollars to preside and introduce Burke, hailed as Indiana’s leading orator. Hall remodeled and expected crowded. Burke guests with S B Fleming.
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Frank B. Burke
Fort Wayne
Saengerbund Hall
Democratic Committee
Burke
Indiana
Allen Zollars
Snengerbund Hall
S. B. Fleming
Fort Wayne Markets corrected weekly by S Bush & Go
Fort Wayne price listings for flour wheat corn oats rye and flax seed. includes hogs and pork product prices and hay market figures. Read in cents per unit with ranges. notes corrected weekly by White Fruit House and S Bush & Go.
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S. Bush & Go
Port Wayne
Ind
Graham
White Fruit House
Hubler's Union Orchard Vandalism Sparks Arrests
Mrs R J Orvis reported a ruinous attack on her orchard valued at no less than 500 dollars. Sheriff Melching and a detective arrested Howard Byall and his brother in law after a swift pursuit. August Racine's orchard also suffered the same fate. Mrs Orvis and her daughter plan a week with relatives in Leo. The Thursday social event drew a crowd and Jim Luther has swapped horses for a bag.
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R. J. Orvis
Melching
Howard Byall
August Racine
Addition to Colonia School Prepares New Brick Annex
A work crew begins excavation for a large addition to Colonia, the recently built school and dormitory at the feeble minded home. Costing about $10000, the brick structure will house classrooms and dormitories for about 120 children and should be finished by fall, using bricks produced at the institution's own brick yard.
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Rcently
Dawkins News In Brief From The County
A burst of local notes reports Miss Lela Gregg visiting relatives in Pennville Indiana. John Hammond’s family stayed with friends near Wingsville. Carpenters raise a large elevator at Gar Creek for 2 HF. A W Grege was in the city on business. Charley Jones is very ill with typhoid. Jim Dawkins works on painting his grainery. J C Ireland hosted his brother for a few days. Farmers finish threshing and begin plowing. A large wheat sowing is planned for fall as the election season nears.
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Lela Gregg
Pennville
Ind
John Hammond
Wingsville
Gar Creek
Travers
A.W. Grege
Charley Jones
Jim Dawkins
Beckham Calls Kentucky Legislature Extra Session
Frankfort Ky Aug 28 An extra session of the legislature convened at noon with Governor Beckham issuing a brief message urging passage of an election law acceptable to the people of the state who largely oppose the current law.
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Frankfort
Beckham
Maple Grove Items
Miss Anna Cruse and Mrs Deframe visited the school yesterday. Edward Pfeiffer and Valentine Mann went to Chicago to visit relatives. Mrs Fred Blake and Miss Hazel Pfeiffer are well again. Miss Clara Kasbaum visited Miss Nellie Rudisil Thursday afternoon. Samuel B Hall Jr missionary is considering a local service. Many pupils attended Hubler's Union school social. Miss Nellie and Ligele Rudieli attended.
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Anna Cruse
Hubler’s Chapel
Deframe
Edward Pfeiffer
Valentine Mann
Chicago
Fred Blake
Hazel Pfeiffer
Clara Kasbaum
Nellie Rudisil
Samuel 8. Hall, Jr
Hubler
Union School
Nellie
Ligele Rudieli
R G Dun Stricken Ill Again At Dunmore Villa
Narragansett Pier Aug 28 R G Dun is seriously ill again at his summer villa Dunmore after years of multiple illnesses. He faces a serious health setback as doctors monitor his condition.
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G Dun
Narrangansett Pier
R. G. Dun
Dunmore
Birthday Celebration For Jacob Rudisill Jr At Maple Grove
William and Jake Rudisill were guests of Misses Darnell Jast Sunday. Jacob Rudisill Jr. celebrated his twenty first birthday with thirty eight guests. Maple Grove Sunday school presented a handsome token of esteem and his mother gave a Bible. Refreshments served at 11 oclock.
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Megers
William
Jake Rudisill
Darnell
Farmer Tilker Hurt by Horse Kick Near Poor Farm
A young farmer named Tilker residing near the Allen county poor farm was kicked on the hip by a horse Monday and thrown about thirty feet. He reported feeling pain but the injury was not serious.
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Tilker
Allen County
County Institute to Open in West Jefferson Street Church
The annual institute for Allen county public school teachers begins next week at the West Jefferson Street Church of Christ under County Superintendent F J Young. The five day program features lectures on psychology reading nature study and geography by an array of noted educators and includes daily music and devotion. Instructors listed include J F Brown Anna E Logan Wm Miles A W Conner and others from Richmond Cincinnati Fort Wayne Indianapolis and Mt Vernon with guest Nelle Goff of Zaneville Ohio.
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Allen County
West
Jefferson Street
Church of Christ
F. J. Young
Muule
Miles Devotion
L. L. Henson
Anna
Logan
W. Conner
William Milles Reading
Anna E. Logan
A. W. Conner
J. F. Brown
William Miles
L. J. Metschman
F. Brown
Dprof
William Miles Devotion
T. J. Johnson
FL Brown
Richmond
Ind
Earlham College
Cincinnati
Cincinnati Public Schools
Wm. Miles
Fort Wayne
Fort Wayne Public Schools
Indianapolis
Boys
B. von Kohlden
F.L. Jones
Chas. A. Greathouse
Mt.Vernon
Prof. Neet
Valpayaiso
Northern
Indiana Normal School
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John Poinsett
Albert Trevey
Maples
J. C. F. McMahen
Will Kyburg
Maumee Township
Kasiger
John Hubler
Bridge
Dane
Frank Burke
Sity
Timothy
Hubler’s Union
Dawkins
Maple Grove
County Institute
Allen County Teachers
West Jefferson Street
Organization Music
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Miles
Annna E. Logan
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