First Direct Message From Peking Reports Siege and Surrender Threat
Cable from Minister Conger dated Aug 7 says the legations are besieged and the Chinese government demands departure, risking lives of American and other diplomats. He notes daily rifle fire from imperial troops, courage intact but provisions and ammunition dwindling, as Western forces prepare for Yang-tsun battle.
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Washington
Aug. S
Conger
T Tsi-nam Yamen
Peking
Yamen
Legation
United States
Yang-tsun
Tien-tsin
Brussels
M. de Pavereau
Battle dispatch from Shanghai reports heavy fighting east of Pietsung
A Shanghai dispatch dated yesterday details Sunday clashes east of Pietsung with allies suffering about 400 casualties including 65 British. Japanese artillery supported by cross fire. Chinese forces retreated but saved their guns. Chinese rear guard attacked. several reports describe seven hours of fighting and floods hindering progress. Chinese resistance may allow reform before renewing action. Only 14 guns remain at Tientsin amid fears of a southeast march by Chinese troops.
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London
Shanghai
Pietsung
Daily Mail
Chefu
Tien Tsin
McCalla Saved the Day at Tientsin in Boxer Rebellion
Refugee chronicler recalls Captain McCalla defending allied troops at Tientsin. Stories from Earl Ragsdale and Charles McIntosh praise his leadership, courage, and actions during the relief march toward Peking, including fighting Boxers and directing withdrawal with Admiral Seymour.
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San Francisco
Earl Ragsdale
Ragsdale
Tien-tsin
Captain McCalla
McCulla
Tientsin
Seymour
Hetis
McCalla
United States
Charles McIntosh
Admiral Seymour
Peking
McCaila
Ele
Pei-Ho
Hien-tsin
Yoolun
McIntosh
China
Anarchists Arrests and Related Events Across Cities
In Rome 52 suspected anarchists were arrested within 48 hours amid claims of Bresci accomplices and disguises found. Paterson figures among those named. A second report details Ira and Jesse Ewing’s disturbance at Air Line Junction, a fatal beating of Nathan, and a confrontation with Van Wey leading to injuries. Other items note Rathbone’s trial prep in Havana, Hayes killed in New Jersey, and monsoon-driven crop relief in India with broader regional impacts.
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Rome
Monza
Tribuna
Bresei
Ponzio Vaglia
Bresci
Francois Niccoli Rietla
Salvatore Tiscianne Cunsert
Paterson, N. J
Oledo
Ira
Jesse Ewing
Nathan
Air Line Junction
van Wey
Matthew Rodweiler
D. L. Pugginger
Jesse
Millionaire's Son Enlists in Navy at Chicago
John Carter, son of H L Carter head of York Haven Paper mills, joins the navy at Chicago recruiting station against his parents wishes. Local rains give way to fair skies and southeasterly winds light to fresh.
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Newpork
Aug
Michael Hayes
Toleboken
N. J
John Slekker
Hayes
South Africa
Hekker
Tlayes
Chicago
John Carter
H. L. Carter
York Haven Paper Mills
Tioga County
Elmira
Ang. S
S Alfred Seeley
Spencer
Grove Hotel
Lehigh Valley Railroad
Village Electric
Towne declines nomination for vice presidency
C A Towne withdraws from the Populist vice presidential ticket. He cites changed conditions since Sioux Falls and endorses Adlai Stevenson as the likely successor. The piece covers Towne's formal message to the notification committee and notes Stevenson’s nomination and broader political context.
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Sioux Falls
Stevenson
Duluth
Charles A. Towne
Committee of
Kansans City
Juty
Ilinois
Congress
J. B. Weaver
ISNT
Cleveland
Silver Republican Convention
Silver Republican National Committee
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Roosevelt
United State
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Kansas City
Borough Council Minutes Reflect Utility Extensions and Budgets
Borough council memos show Freeland Brewing asked to extend the South Street sewer line, with work ordered. Approvals included terrazzo pipe purchase, park use for St. Michael Sunday school, and a plan to install a fire alarm pole. Finances touched receipts and expenses totaling several thousand dollars, with routine bills approved for lights, water, repairs, and publications.
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Corneil
Mr. Schwabe
D. J. McCarthy
Freeland Brewing Company
Cornell
South Street
Don. T. A. Buckley
St. Mike's
Manhattan Baseball Club
Park M. W
Johnny Powell
Pinstreet
Strew
Burgess Hoyla
Davies
O'Donnell
Davis
Centre Street
Chestnut
Walnut Street
Kilne
Finance Committee
Electric Light Company
Alvintown
S. Y. Fredrick
Surveyor TB
Youngman
Hazleton
Eleetric Light Somne
Light
Precland Water Company
Dr. FL Schileher
Progress
Raeder
Picnic and excursion notices from Kekley and C. T. A. B. Corps
On August 18 the Citizens' band picnic at Je Path grove is announced and on August 28 the Young Men's C. T. A. B. Corps excursion to Shawanese Lake is planned. Fare from Freeland is $1.85 for adults and $1 for children.
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Band of Kekley
Je Path Grove
C. T. A. B. Corps
Shawanese Lake
Freeland
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Freeland Tribune
THE
Tribune Printing Company, Limited
Orricw
Malin Street
Tevemonk
Tribune
Freeland, PA
Tien-tein
Li Hung Chang
William Pritchard Morgan
Merthyr Tydvil
Karl Liu
Morgan
Halifax
Paraday
le Pann
Commercial Cable Company
New York
Canso
N.8
Azores
Tien
Utica
Ate
Remington Automobile and Motor Company
New Jersey
Mion
M'Calla
Leavenworth
Kan
Ang
Mutual Life Insurance Company of
Sallie I. Hillmon-Smith
Tillmon
Mutual Site
Connecticut Mutual
Hugo
Cole
Frederick Merrick
Elbert County
Tigo
Hein
Trion Pacific Express
W. J. Fay
California
McAlla
Paterson
Rathbone
Havana
Martin C. Posnes
Pos Peared
Estes G. Rathbone
Viceroy of India
Gujarat
Rajputana
India
B. B. Odell, Jr
State Committee
Mr. Odell
Senator Platt
Oriental Hotel
M. Olivier Taigny
Calle
Paris
M. Taigny
France
Honduras
New Orleans
Department of
Olancho
Puerto Cortez
Americ
Berlin
University of Munich
Noowen
Dunkirk
C.A. Towne
Bryan
Indianapolis
Nebraska
Adlaigh. Stevenson
Cook County Democracy
Jones
National Committee
Thomas
Colorado
Walsh
Martin
Samuel Alshuler
Tlinnis
Harrison
Webster Davis
the Interior
Dead Sea
Winter
Annaberg
State Department
Jerusalem
Kerak
Land of
Moab
Hamburg
Palestine
America
J. P. Morgan & Co
Baring, Magoun & Co
Aeronnaut
Ottawa Beach
Mich
Johnnie Dew
Grand Rapids
Dew
Sloan
Vichy
Society For the Encouragement of Sport
Duc de Gramont
Hawes
McMenamin’s
South Centre Street
Mia
Joan D. van Deuren
Saugerties
N.Y Celery King
Amandus Oswald
N.W. Cor
Sta. Freeland
Depierro - Bros. Caf
Gibson, Dougherty
Kanier Club
Rosenbluth
Velvet
Mumm
Hennessy
Selweitzer
T. Gampbell
Boyle
Youngling
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