Pekin Capture Report Widely Credited Amid Demoralized Forces
Dispatches from Chefoo and Simla describe foreign residents in Pekin saved from the siege and a Chinese escort guiding evacuees to the coast. Li Hung Chang signals an envoy to negotiate a settlement as allied forces advance toward Pekin amid uncertain confirmation from Vienna and Hong Kong. Miss Huston, a Toronto missionary, is reported murdered in China with two other missionaries and three children among the dead after fleeing Shan Li province.
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De Wet and Delarey Reported Joining Forces in South Africa
Dispatches from Lorenzo Marquez claim De Wet linked with commandant De Larey, while Steyn reportedly died en route to Kruger. A captured correspondent says Kruger desires peace but war hawks refuse, and Travavanlers head toward Machadodoro with supplies as Buller and French combine. Krugersdorp area British pursuers press De Wet northward toward Ventersdorp. Monarch sails to Cape Town with 1150 horses for the British.
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Devoun Arrives From Cape With 800 Horses for British Army
The Thomson line steamship Devoun docked in Montreal today after completing its third Cape voyage. From South Africa the vessel delivered 800 horses that British officials praised for condition. Earlier runs brought mules from Italy and horses from New Orleans for the British army. The ship then departed for Onps Town after unloading.
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Viscount Wolseley condemns British army at Aldershot
London Aug 17 Viscount Wolseley field marshal and army commander in chief denounced the 80 000 man force as utterly unfit to go abroad badly led and taught The remarks were heard by many officers including Gov Montgomery Moore who once commanded in Osunda now at Aldershot Freano Cal Aug 17 deadlock ends wine growers and winemakers strike Grapes now selling for 18 and 14 a ton instead of 14 and 90 The Clan McArthur quarantined in the Thames after bubonic plague deaths aboard
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World News Condensed Cablegram from Aug 17
A rapid digest of global incidents dated August 17 reports diverse events: the czar may visit Paris, a fatal train accident in Montreal area, union meetings planned in Birmingham, China tensions with US, a fire at a grain elevator in Treherne, and Canadian Paris exposition success. Additional items include fires in Pueblo and Madrid discussions, rail funding optimism in Victoria, a fatal gas explosion in Chicago, a knife incident in Calgary, a shipboard fire near Watertown, a Leipzig assassination plot, a grizzly freight-car accident in Wisconsin, a mine blaze in Dubois, and Berwind mine fire losses.
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Grand Forks Hosts Winnipeg Visitors In Lavish Welcome
Aug 17 Grand Forks authorities led by Mayor Winnie and city officials gave a lavish reception to about three dozen Winnipeg, Grafton and Grand Forks public officers at Hotel Decotab. Winnipeg regiments performed drills under Captain Billman and drew universal praise for marching and street displays. Manila reports note rising insurgent activity in the Visayas with attacks on Panay, Leyte, and Samar.
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British Troops Near Pekin Report Contradicted
London reports China minister says legations in Pekin are safe as of Monday while papers dispute French claim allies are within 16 to 47 miles of Pekin. Chinese envoy notes progress but heat and health of troops remain good amid river diversion efforts. In Montreal, anti vaccination circular blamed for unrest as vaccinators tally 22 50 vaccinations since July 1.
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Boers Grow Tired of War Amid Peace Prospects
Cape Town reports Commandant Priniloo and U S envoy James G Stowe note Boer weariness with President Kruger and a desire for peace. London Telegraph correspondent places Boer forces near Bohenberg and Belfast, with about 8 000 at Bohenberg and 800 at Belfast, while warning of demoralization and wholesale looting if Da Wet joins.
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Legislature Rejects Lake Bennett Railway Charter
In Victoria the railway committee failed to approve the Lake Bennett Railway company charter to build an opposition line from Dyea to Bennett. The vote tied, and Chairman Poole’s casting vote defeated the application amid government policy remarks. Government estimates for the current fiscal year show expenditure of 2,220,888.31 and revenue of 1,767,289.45.
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Immigrant Romanian Families Seek Government Aid
In Montreal on Aug 16, a large number of Romanian and other Hebrew immigrants are described as destitute. Estimates place about 100 families with five or six dependents each, relying on alms and aid from Hebrew charitable institutes. A movement aims to obtain government assistance to enable these immigrants to settle on land and earn livelihoods.
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de Hirich Institute
Race War Feared After Murder Near Bulgaoia Georgia
Aug 15 report from Bulgaoia Georgia describes a deadly shooting after a collision between R F Harrington and Milton Neans and two men named Alexander. Capt Jeuse L Wade led a posse to capture them, Wade was mortally wounded as shots hit the Alexander house. Sheriff Thompson pursued the fugitives amid racial tensions. An old bachelor quips about a woman's tongue as loose leather.
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Nine Die In Grand Rapids Line Train Collision At Pierson
At Pierson Michigan near Grand Rapids two trains collided at dawn in dense fog nine people were killed and many injured as engines and baggage cars were demolished. Engineers conductors and firemen on both trains died. several bodies were recovered while others remained trapped in wreckage. Eight badly injured were taken to a Pierson hotel as rescuers and physicians aided the dead and injured.
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Loss of the Framee Torpedo Boat Destroyer Wreck
Reports from Toulon recount a new crew version of the Framee wreck off Caps St Vincent during fleet maneuvers. The France approached Brennus at 16 knots to take an order. a misread helm command sent the Framee to port-side capsize. Captain Manuduit urged his crew to hold fast as the vessel sank in three minutes.
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Premier Donsmule pits crippled by beer shortage
A coal pit shift shows 46 of 48 workers unable to work due to beer related issues. Output drops from 19 000 tons to 800 tons as Chinese labor is called in to cover. The text satirically notes the need for a Hynor Hosnes law after the old one was disallowed.
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A Weeks News Condensed for Buoy Readers
Fragments from Aug 17 urge Italian navy growth note the death of Former Senator Ingalls and a deadly gas explosion in Chicago. Fire destroys Northern elevator at Treherne while investigations begin into cold storage fruit shipments to Britain. A region councillor faces trial for assaulting an editor. Canada wins grand prize at Paris for secondary education. A Dubois Pa colliery incident, Soo canal traffic halted by barge sinking in St Marys channel. General Huntergeff dies in Russia. a launch in Alexandria Bay triggers panic. Fifty injured in New York race riot.
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Moonlight Picket and the Night Terror
A Civil War era tale describes a private on picket duty facing night fears and a bushwhacker. The relieved corporal finds the sentry dead from fright, not battle, while reflections on courage contrast cowardice in soldiers and civilians.
Dr Chase Remedies Promoted By Satisfied Users
Earnest claims praise Dr Chase remedies in letters from readers across Ontario and Hamilton. Piles cure, headaches, kidney liver relief, nerve and marvellous food support cited. Portrait and signature protected. box warnings note genuine remedy distribution through Edmanson Baton Roenaito dealers.
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