Battle Outside Tientsin As Allies Engage Chinese
London reports Allied forces fighting Chinese near Ten Tein on August 18 as dispatches detail casualties and maneuvers. Accounts describe Japanese and British actions near Pekin defense, siege losses, and heavy shelling of the legations with hundreds wounded and dozens killed amid attempts to break through into the imperial city.
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London
Ten Tein
Aduiwe Bonee
Taku
Ten Teja
Dunee Aldu Huntu
Pekin
Legations
Her Nad Beruuth
Onbla
Ten Tain
Tokto
Bolln Arena
Pek
Bolning
Mali
Higpanese
Arerigan
Tush
Legation
Tin North Wall
Imperial
Pla
Vata
Forth
Amesterns
Beilish
Heuly
Inna
Athens
Waldensor Leaves Rome for China Command
A fragmentary report notes Waldensor departing Rome at 2:70 for Naples en route to China to take command of Wied firnones with three officers, accompanied by a wreath laid at the tomb of King Unsbert. The text references Merah Colt and Van Walderses and mentions King Victor Enanual.
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Merah Colt
van Walderses
Atlica
China
Victor Enanual
Mwayanal
Unsbert
Rome
Naples
Missionaries Listed by American Guard for Foreign Missions
Boston August 22 The American Guard of commissioners for foreign missions reports lists of Pang-Chiang and Lin-Ching missionaries taking refuge in Pekin and Delhi avenues. Names include W S Aunt, Nev GE, Ewing, Mary B Andrews, Chauncey Goodrich, Arthur H. Smith, and many others with families.
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Boston
Mass
Americam Guard
Wanim
Pelin
Leo Chapins
Emilhas
Wickeits
Polcin
Mev
Aaunt
Nev
Ewing
Misa
Haven
Wind Nailie Tugsel
L. Matoer
Yung-Chow
Delelt Aves Mier
Mary B. S Andrews
Mad Tang G. Evans
Mira Able G. Chapin
Chauncey Goodrich
D. D
Jus F H. Trzeam
Mt. D
Lorclin Miner
BE. G. Tewksbury
Howard S. Galt
Anova
Pekin News Players Clash In Street Tale
In Pekin on August 1, crowds witnessed a chaotic incident as a Trinity troop clashed with Americans on the east wall near 41 o'clock. Reports describe a joyful reception from onlookers and a heated, rapid exchange with locals joining a tense confrontation lasting several days.
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Pekin
Thare
Catlana
Sketch of a Hero and the Veiled War Stories
A damaged clipping recalls a hero figure, musician Tins and others, with references to regimental ties and a 19th century Kansas or Indiana connection. It notes a man named Mafalvin C, Pic dittis and April Sid aged 189, Wichita, and a First Vermont Volunteer Infantry discharge in 1896. A cablegram dated the 17th reports a neck wound.
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Waningtus
Haa Praparadha
Wheateh
Tins
Proao Belin
Mafalvin
Vermont
Co. E
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
Wise Jot
U7th
Chinese and Western Troop Movements Reach Imperial City
Aug 24 dispatches say American forces led by Captain Reilly entered the imperial city with 400 English and Japanese troops nearby eight miles from Tientsin. About 100 Chinese killed, five Americans wounded. Mission reports from Che Foo describe missionary concerns and volatile conditions near Pekin amid ongoing northern campaigns.
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Whahington
Navy Department
Adarel Remy
Sore ‘Foo
Taku
Dickens
Fekin
Imperial City
Reilly
DMN
Tientsin
Chattee
Imperial
Fragmented Civil War Casualty List From Aug 14
Casualty report from Washington lists detailed Aug 14 injuries across units including the 14th Infantry and batteries F and P as well as Company E G H I K L and M with sergeants wounded and several officers killed. The note mentions William Farle perhaps misdated on the adjutant general’s desk.
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Rufus Law
Sisv
Inne
Henry Hopkins
Frank L. Whitehead
Jesse A. Foulkes
Buin
Smediey Ta
Campang
George F. Paergl
Byonte Green
Battery F
Fieth Age Tilery
Henry 2. Melly
Morinp
Gomynay
Whatti
Robert B. Walsh
Gompany I
Ninth Infantry
Thoms
Hall
Dante W. Shupking
George Disley
Avak Novgeant
Cearge I
Norton
Wwlowkknon
George B
Harvey Baker
Nofclan
Calvin T. Thkas
Wonder
Veel
George C. Hantzman
Buttock
Henry T. Kyseln
Charlies Morgan
Ova F. Tyler
George King
John L. Lynch
Gorey L. Durbin
Thomn A. Lauker
Rovinus
Thomas King
Willam
DB. Faffman
Cook
Henry G. Davies
Fenue
Batwery
Pith Artitory
Lew Doyle
Wownslave
Edward B. Miteler
Sourkeonth Infantey- Chatter
Willem Farle
Adjutant General's Pice
William W. Earle
Chaffee Given Supreme Authority in Cable Dispatch
A late afternoon cablegram from the War Department to General Chaffee shifts crucial control away from Minister Conger and elevates Chaffee to the utmost responsibility. The message hints at operations and requirements, notes gratitude to Conger while suggesting rest due to his prior experiences, and proposes Conger’s return home for a prolonged period of recuperation.
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New York
Weitington High
War Degtment
General Chaffee
Conger
Chaffee
Genger
Butt
Mr. Conger
Danger at Sou-Chow: Shanghai dispatch warns of city attack
A Shanghai dispatch reports the governor fears an attack on Sou-Chow by a force of pall emnurglers amid ongoing unrest. The alert notes a possible assault and rising tensions in the region as authorities brace for conflict.
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London
Shanghai
Boo-Ghowang
Fawrd
Uprising at Hankow Sparks Night of Rioting
August 23 report from Pavia says the French consul at Hankow wires of an attempted rioting during the night of August 24. A band of Chinese reportedly tried to storm a home adjoining Linques bank near the Orienh suncession with intent to plunder the bank and its environs.
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Pavia
Mankow
Lineuatoias Bank
European plot arrests amid China turmoil report
Washington dispatches say Germany rejected China’s peace proposal and refused to negotiate with Li Hung Chang until the Chinese leadership is fully purged. Officials emphasize no talks until Beijing approves a responsible Chinese government.
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Washington
United States
China
Ibs
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Pak Quel de
Frost
US weighs troop withdrawal from Bekin to Takengibsen
Washington reports the question of US forces leaving Bekin for Takengibsen under Chinese pressure. The administration faces pushback, with ministers arguing that negotiated pullout could destabilize China and invite anti-American reaction in the capital. Officials say troops may remain in Peking to support supplies and open the port, while transit via river and rail is planned and a shipload of frozen beef is readied for Take harbor. Casualty lists were released by General Ghaffee.
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Washington
United States
Bekin
Tien Yin
Takerngibsen
China
Hellen
Tate
Thin
Vally
Wien
Tak
Chin
Makai
Ghaffee
Quiet wedding unites Miss Wandie Tywrenis and Herbert Rhunwl
Miss Wandie Tywrenis daughter of Alexander Inchants wed Herbert L Rhunwl of Chicago in a small ceremony at Rev B W Allen s home West Jameson Street Church Clist on West Washington Street The couple plan to reside in Chicago after the wedding Mr Kimmel a connection with Edison Electric works of Chicago accompanied, to Chicago Want after noon at 4 wiclook.
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Wandie Tywrenis
Alexander Inchants
Herbert L. Rhunwl
Chicago
B. W. Allen
West Jameson Street
Clist
West Washington Street
Mrs. Kimmel
Wiclook
Mr. Kimmel
Edison Electile Works
Chiengo
Complete list of instructors for Teachers Institute shown
Superintendent announces a full roster for the Teachers Institute convening in September in this city. It lists J Thinehudes De, F Brown of Earlham, Anna Logan of Cincinnati, A W Connor of Indianapolis, Dr B Von Kabbdon of Hastings, Charles A Hreathause of Mount Vernon, and F rs Jones of Indianapolis as attendees.
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Young Anngumnees
Ieconnly
Teachers’ Institute
J. Thinehudes
F. Brown
Earlhamenltegey
Richmond
Anna Logan
Cincinnati
A.W. Connor
Tuenapolis
Boys’ Friend
B. von Kabdon
oFhiasity
Charles A. Hreathause
Mount Vernon
F.rs. Jones
Indianapolis
Unclear Names Highlight Local Figure In City News
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Blam F C Pakham and Bart Bt Ghorgs Addleborner, described as prominent locals in Dulme TN with vague context about whee ling friends in vacity. Details are too garbled to identify event or outcome.
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Ghorgs Addleborner
Akron mob's orgy of killing and burning sinks city hall
A mob attack in Akron results in two dead two dying and many injured as police battle the crowd. City Hall and the Columbian building are destroyed by dynamite and fire amid looting, with 1500 to 2000 making up the assailing force. Police and officials report extensive damage and evacuations as the riot unfolds through the night.
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City Hall
Court House
Akron
Shelenn
Tnemake
Tin City
Columbian
Jan Benp
Wahas
Fats
Saveral
Potica Harrison
Osher A. G. Greenlesse
Young
Columbia Wa
Crouph
Chiee
Police
Insant
Bolin Ravvismn
Harrison
Ragtary
Couth
Delonte
Young Hag
Lansugh
Traniule
Braunsenaus
Columbin Hall
Ue Bwilding
Luenob
Dames
Berthun
Lomper
Louis Peele
peTyneh
Amd
Cleveland
Jewo
Assaatt
Court
Havsa
Moelly Hall
County
Youn
Manning
Pullar
Garret
Beck
Peek
Yaus
Goltmbia
Confession Trial and Military Tensions Reported
Early reports from Aug 24 in Alor describe a tense lull with streets deserted save for soldiers patrolling. Authorities anticipate arrests of many involved in earlier disturbances as officials weigh swift action and possible troop deployments.
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Alor
Tle
Batig
Nity
Thi
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