Fugitives Held in Pekin Amid Allied Pressure in Shanghai
Rumors of street fighting in Pekin persist as allied forces push into new districts. Dispatches from Shanghai describe partial control by troops, pursuit of the empress dowager and court, and a fragile diplomatic backdrop. American forces routed 8,000 Chinese as German troops shift to new miltary posts. Boxers reportedly defeated west of the palace as international forces tighten siege implications.
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Moncton
Pekin
Shanghua
Alilea
New
Shanghai
Trnopa
Earlus Wues
Buln
Milaaloe
de Muijin von Sehwarsentstain
Moe Koung-Shan District
Gyngrai Frey
Sohuthanding
Pehiu
Naviks
Imperial Palace
Foreignera Ogarmeu leal Ang and warned fleets
Foreign era ogarmeu reports Leal Ang at twenty and describes fortilyfy past events around Shanghal. Alarm spreads over naval movements and European tensions. Observers note past naval commands deemed inadequate as entering forces faced safety concerns amid alliance interests.
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Leal Ang
Donte
Shanghal
Ann
Unclear text on U S policy amid China tensions
Fragmented OCR mentions doubts about U S actions in China and possible military or political moves. It references foreign influences, danger, and potential consequences for lives, with uncertain attribution and context.
Allies Arriving at TARD After Massacres
Allais arriving at TARD amid heavy troop movements. Three large armed vessels unload at the city and one convoy heads for Ten Tet. The Fifteenth infantry third artillery and 500 marines camp at Tien Tein awaiting orders. Forts hold civilians fleeing Pekin and calls for expedition against Bao Ting-Fu to avenge massacres.
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Lronsetahiey
Fdiay
Truasports
Yekin
Tien Tein
Bao Ting-Fu
Li Hang Chung's Pekin Mission Uncertain Amid Silence
Washington sources report no official word that Li Hang Chung has started toward Pekin or Ten Tin. Officials surmise delay may stall personal exchanges between top Chinese and Allied diplomats. China remains largely aloof since Pekin’s capture, with Wu receiving no reply to Washington’s reply and no clear signal on Li’s next move.
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Washington
Li Hang Chung
Peice
Chinata
Bari
Theilies
Pekin
Liang Chang
Wil Ap
Ader
Wormeeday
Li Hing Ching
Americans Leave Pekin in Early Air Patrol Move
A partial dispatch from Pedsia dated August 19 reports American air patrols beginning a swift withdrawal from Pekin. The note mentions early aviation movements and a focus on deploying troops from Theil States, with plans for a new frontline tomorrow.
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Lanlom
Pedsia
Thiel
Voops
United States Considers Troop Withdrawal From China
Fragmented report notes Major Chaltee’s recommendation citing military factors. Cabinet members discuss possible withdrawal of American forces only if immediate conditions change and guarantees for life and property are ensured, with order restoration as the objective.
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New York
Safeti
Suchdas
Eriday
Olli
Sonites Clee Ty
Chatee
Jenin le Witik
Conger
United States
Consuls to Return as Deputies Warned of Dangers
Officials report American consuls left posts during a moment of danger and confusion. They claim the departures were voluntary under orders, with consuls risking their lives. As danger subsides, the department plans to reassign posts and reconstruct staffing. Reverend Frederic Doudund has been transferred from Aubin parish to Monroeville. he will serve in a new capacity beginning soon.
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Eec
Ule
Husband shoots at wife on street in Lafayette Indiana
Aug 22 in Lafayette Indiana Robinson, a US Express employee, attempted to kill his wife Lucy Moore Robinson and her sister Guswie Murn on the street near the opera house. The shot struck the back of Lucy Robinson near the neck, injuring nerves and threatening death. Police report ongoing investigation into motive and threats.
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Lafayette
Ind
Otn Robinson
Robinson
Lucy Moore
Guswie Muurn
Opera House
Nua
United States
Murderer At Large In The Murder Case Of Mrs. Thunnod
Two months after Perry K Thunnod murdered his wife and mother in Little dasygh, authorities still hunt for him. Telegram tips from across the country have not identified the killer, while detectives continue daily to search for Barnard who is believed to be connected to the case.
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Flora
Tad
Perry K. Thunnod
Hiss
Severn
Ainsworthy
Gieonghy
Sherisange
Weel
Barnard
Steadily Convalescing Mune Imi Abe Henry
The Yorktown lumper Mune Imi Abe Henry Ovevinger, shot into Ma end a few sweokh sho col Whye Th Wie eupposed, would die within a cow minatas after the shate Were fed, is now able to be arauind and contemplating Lo Patoskey. Tests of the leaden halls have been removed from his brain and the rest will follow when strength returns. He attributes his situation to a dispute over a presidency of a natural gas company. Surgeons say a similar use has not been common in the medical fraternity.
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Imi
Abe
Henry Ovevinger
Yorktown
Avi Bullate
Natural
Indiana Wheat Failure Signals Record Low Yields
State harvest figures show a sharp drop in wheat production with estimates ranging from under 3 million to about 40 million bushels, a historic decline that threatens bread and seed supplies. Officials warn only a small surplus remains for sowing and industrial needs, signaling a practical agricultural crisis.
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Laive Colacterl
Rothminge
Jorat
Bluffton fire claims incendiary origin, fines imposed
A grain and farm implement building on W. G. Warrick farm near Bluffton burned in August. The blaze caused a $2,500 incendiary fine and was investigated as incendiary in origin. Firefighters battled the blaze, and the building was extinguished after the flames spread and were eventually controlled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bluffton
Wid
W. G. Warrick
Hesie Wis
Dann AG Coments
Burned college site destroyed by blaze near Mitchell
A fire yesterday leveled a burned college building near Mitchell. Investigators say the blaze, sparked by unknown causes, caused about 15000 dollars in losses. Local officials and the owner, Mr Moore Inn hanes, are coordinating the damage assessment and cleanup.
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Mitchell
MN Mira
Barker
Tnelana Noeway School
Moore Inn Hanes
Mri
Local saloon fight blamed for Intxe building fire
A damaged OCR fragment suggests a wealthy city leader once led a temperance push and that a saloon element assailed the town, with a fire at the fine Intxe building linked to the racket. The report notes months ago the movement caused saloon closures and rising tensions.
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Elty
Cinlens
Jyalttil
Salson
Diptheria Epidemic Strikes South Bend Report
Tecianopolis Aug 22 Dr Bury state health board official said he received over 800 requests to visit fatal outbreaks and declined to go to South Bend due to time limits. Sixty cases of diphtheria and several deaths reported in South Bend with epidemics ongoing.
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Tecianopolis
Bury
State Board of Health
South Bend
Tollhouse Dynamited by Mob in Toll Road Crime
Logansport Ind Aug 24 a mob of about forty farmers along the pike dynamited the Burlington tollgate four miles south of Logansport in Unrol county after a threat to burn the gate. Officials seek protection and state troops may be called if civil authorities fail to act. the attack followed notice to the tollkeeper to leave.
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Toganeport
Ind
Belwent
Loganypark
MD Berlington Ikke
Logansport
Trt
Joy Loops
Burlington Yond
Guyexnor Mount
Caroll
Une
Otter
Dewi c. ‘Tustice
Domestic Crisis Report Ends in Tragedy
In Aug 24 report from Aug. 24, a personal crisis ends with a fatal incident near Jere Unn United, as a daughter confronts a masked assailant. The story notes a broom handle used to threaten the victim, with the daughter entering the room as the fatal blow lands.
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Pat Tai
William Wittslet
Jere
Gasily Found in BuUtinn Ind
Taylor, alleged for the Mutual Lenest association of South Bend, was arrested in this city yesterday on charges of sorcery. One suburban description notes a single appropriated person, with authorities seeking further details.
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BuUtinn
Ind
Taylor
Eolured
Shiengo
Nethip
Agus
Mutual Lenest Association
South Bend
Waa
Mn Demas
Pulice
Wubneh
Local Sale Cancelled After Fatality Notice
An excerpted town record from Kokoma Aug 24 reports Ms McKinley wife of a wealthy farmer in Daeteson township declining a sale of property after a fatal event. Officials announced a sale planned for today but it was halted due to the funeral.
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Kokoma
Inn
McKinley
Daeteson Township
Leither
Mathew
Porter Robbery At Clover Lent Railroad Pay Car
River city police report a heist involving a Clover Lent railroad pay car and a large sum of money. John Myers, connected with Win Leaf, is implicated as the suspect. detectives credit internal complicity and a staged distraction for the theft. Myers is expected to face authorities as details of the money’s location unfold.
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Clover
Voncil
John Myers
Win Leaf
Renfest
Toledo
Myers
Carroll County Toll Road Conflict Attracts Detectives
In Carroll County tension rises as toll houses damage bridges on the road to a costly sale. Regulators may target the roadbed amid threats and a $2,000 reward draws investigators while officials plan toll collection amid ongoing probe.
Destruction in fire devastates Wolingh Tate home
Fragmentary report describes a large fire this week in Waite township county destroying a dwelling and causing significant damage. Names linked to the incident appear garbled but indicate a family and local property losses from the blaze.
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Wolingh Tate
Davie Alaminy
Second counting shows Emin Aveda wed companion arrest
A garbled report notes Emin Aveda, a droushier, as a central figure in a Wednesday event near Booth Whiting. The text mentions a sixty-year-old circuit and parents reacting, with alleged actions of tossing clothes from a window and crossing a meld to meet a partner.
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North Monehenter
Emin A'veeda
Droushier
Previs
Miles
Booth Whiting
Wilmey Stewart
Martie
Two More Anne Survivors Named From Mexican War Roster
A fragmentary list records veterans surviving the Mexican War, naming Joseph Thomas and Dr. Coxgrave among others. The text mentions Alexander Lawrence and James Murphy, with references to Alin county and several other surnames, though the handwriting is unclear and some names are garbled.
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Syling
Joseph Thomas
Coxgrave
Alin County
Alexander Lawrence
Dobn
Dackson
James Murphy
James HE. Sargent
David Tingman
Mr .Bitlepied
A Me. Collins
Bogash's Great Race At Readville Meet
Trae Bogash led in Readville Massachusetts as shavers Anneanda and Krank Bogash dominated preliminary heats. Anneanda won two cuts, with Ragin driving in the second, while the final heat saw a slight time reduction, preserving Anaconin's record pace.
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Anaconin
Decatur Soldier Dead in Far East Action
Dispatches report Private Ton H. Hurst of Company TS, Ninth Infantry, killed during August 8 combat near Tun Mein. He was a Decatur native, enlisted about a year ago, and died after being hospitalized. The item also references general notices and local ads appearing in the issue.
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Chaffee
Tien Tai Miaemee
Ton H. Hurst
Frenth Infantry
Tun Mein
Hust
Ninth Infantry
Were in Battle Bud Carson and Harry Wood Help Capture Tsin
Private Carson reports from the Ninth United States Infantry and Harry Wood of Grave Township that they aided in the assault on the city of Old Tsin Tsun during heavy fighting near Mien Tsin Pekin. They describe long engagements, casualties, and surviving the battle uninjured.
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Wayne
China
Mien Tsin
Pekin
Bud Caryon
I. X K. Garson
Harry C. Wood
Frank Wood
Ninth United States
Fort Wayne
Tricada
Linwl
Pritah
Carson
Ton Tain
Chin
Pathor
Shic
Manila
Tagen
Teamsport
Nagasaki
Paty
Wagasaki
Clumber
Japan
Teku
Aquedros
Trane
Germany
Rusela
Italy
Enphewt
Newark
Touglu
Udo Bente
Official Board Is Chosen for Fort Wayne Insurance Firm
An obscure Fort Wayne Life Insurance Company reveals its official board after a leak. President A. H. Perfect and Vice President D. W. Posty head the slate with C. A. Wonila as secretary and Dr. G. Evy Neh as Medical Director. Directors include H. Foster and W. Cook among others. Subscriptions set a $1000 threshold. after funding, policy issuance within sixty days will begin.
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Fort Wayne Life Insurance Company
Doms Capital
Expnets
Alli
Millcora
A. H. Perfect
D. W. Posty
C. A. Wonila Tyenguvet
E. W. Look
Heaton
G. Evy Neh
oPerfest
H. Foster
C. A. Wooda
U.N. Jontory
A. Woods
Uunton
Wil von
Lim
Ds Pelvilegert
Two More Veterans Located in Allen County War Roster
Two additional World War survivors are found in Allen County. Alexander Lawrence formerly worked the Pennsylvania Railroad for years and Louis Tinkery lived northwest of the city. Toki Jackson, of the Fifteenth United States Infantry, and others from North Carolina and Company C of the 42nd Regiment are also identified as living veterans. The count expands as more names surface alongside James Murphy Tawes B Bargent David Dingman Sul tenfeldland and Cullin.
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Alew County
Mike
Alexandar Lawrence
Pennsylvania
Louis Tinkery
Brusence
Hi Fifteenth United States Infantry
Toki Jackson
Fty
Huntington
Idfnatry
Suetson
North Carolina
Toseridete Erans
Allen County
Ha Noznes
James Murphy
Tawes B. Bargent
Davie Dingman
Remains Of James Driver Sent From Fort Wayne
Friends in the city were informed of the death of James Driver who died of fever in the Philippine islands while serving in the United States volunteer regiments. His remains will be interred in Fort Wayne within two weeks. His widow Mrs J M Driver, formerly pastor of Simpson MG church, was widely known in Fort Wayne as Jimacto Driver. His parents reside in Mankato Minnesota. A son and a daughter were noted in the obituary.
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Hae
Janes
Philippine Islands
Fort Wayne
Bop
Bow
J. Mi Drivey
Simpson, MG
Thin City
United State Volunteer Regiments
Mt Mankato
Mim
Mulvey
Europe
Chili
Golwmabin City
Intorros
Tadenwand
Mh Ata
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