German Officer Recalls Suffering at Fang and Leang Bridges
Lieutenant von Kroehn recounts the Yangtze river retreat with 309 wounded Germans from Yokohama to Nankin. He describes village burnings and mass killings by Chinese forces and Boxers, bayonet clashes, and grim losses, noting no prisoners were taken and the camp defenses collapsed under bombardment.
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Victoria
B. C
von Kroebn
Yokohama
Korn
Eays
Beean
She Ver
Atarm
Aa. m
Aakel
von Stoehn
Ingkew
von Whroehn
Mt Hueled
Amin
Adria Berymott
Forsés
Ten ‘Teln
Kroehn
von Krochn
Ina
Poxore
Turo Hiate
Itar
von Pooh
Lon
Hesitation in crisis as powers face Chinese hostage dilemma
Dispatches from London report the Chinese crisis reaching a peak as legations endure attacks. Powers debate peace or all out relief, with Britain and the United States leaning cautiously while others wait for home instructions. Hostage threats threaten European consensus and risk a broader conflict.
WARTS NEARING AN END IN SOUTH AFRICA CAMPAIGN
London dispatch says about 400 British prisoners rear hills south of Bethlehem and Olivier breaks toward Harrismith with 1000 men. Free State forces mass two columns of 1000 under De Beer and Olivier, with British enveloping them as hunger and privation afflict Boer and Briton alike. Harcourt criticizes government in Commons over South Africa costs and taxation plans.
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New York
the Tribune
London
South
Attica
Hunter
Bethlehem
Olivier
Harrismith
Free State
Deéenet
House of Commons
tHo
South Africa
Michael Miecks- Reach
Goschen
Michael Hicks-Beach
Anarchists to Hold Paris Congress Next Month
Lucy Parsons says an international anarchist congress will convene in Paris next month with delegates from Barone and America. Chienko anarchists will demonstrate next Sunday supporting the Humbert removal and discuss a world congress. America sends one representative. a New York teacher may attend.
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Parsons
Barone
America
Ionntry
New York
Switzerland
Galq
Parsore
Speaker ousted at Del Mont rally sparks near riot
A meeting at Del Mont and North Albany avenue ended with a speaker driven from the rostrum by supporters and about 400 men dispersing as police quelled the disturbance amid shouting and red lights.
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del Mont
Albany Avenue
Bombardment of Tientsin Reported by Arriving Missionary
Charles F. Gammon of the American Bible Society in China describes the siege of Tientsin. He recounts twelve days of shelling, widespread destruction, and brave actions by foreign residents and Hussars. The report includes the fate of a German pinnace and a military school siege with bayoneting and burning.
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Victoria
B. C
Charles F. Gammon
American Bible Society
China
Naga- Saki
Glenogle
Noagaeaki Press
Gammon
Tien Tain
Calnese
Viet Tem
Palkaid
Tov Hussiing
Glenagle
Nowa
Ith
Given
Investigating Conspiracy in Humbert Assassination
New York reports that Secretary Hay sought New Jersey measures to gather evidence on possible conspirators within the state in the Humbert murder case. Baron Fava’s agent alleges detectives were placed to implicate Paterson residents allied with Brasoi. Federal or state legal grounds for prosecuting foreign ruler plots remain unclear.
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New York
Ambiseador Fava
Haylse
New Jersey
Iike
Humbert
Washington
The
Herald
United States
Baron Pava
Paterson
Hrasoi
Reception to Republicans Canton August 1 1920
Governor Nash and officials led a near hundred strong Republican delegation from Columbus by special train to Canton. Citizens met them with carriages to the McKinsey home for a quiet informal visit before the 1:35 train to Washington. No band or speeches accompanied the visit.
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Canton
Nash
Supreme Court
State Central Committee
Executive Committee
Ohio
Columbus
Cleveland
McKinsey
Washington
July financials show deficit of 1.024 million
The July comparative statement of receipts and expenditures for Warrington 01KE reports receipts of 40,955,169 and expenditures of 50,079,003. This results in a deficit for the month of 1,024,493.
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Warrington
Rumors Shake Cardinals Management Shakeup News
Rumors circle about Tebeau retirement and McGraw taking over as manager of the St Louis Cardinals. President Robson seeks causes of poor play as tensions mount within the club amid questions of leadership and future direction.
New York and Chicago rotate names in open games
In a crowded sports page brief New York and Chicago sides exchange mentions as players like Taylor Donahue Carmikk Bowers and Philline are cited among scattered game results. Philadelphia beat St Louis by one while Brooklyn edged Pittsburgh and other scores show Minnesota Buffalo Kansas City and Cleveland among listed teams.
Columbius Driving Park Races Feature Fast Finishes
At Columbius Driving Park today three harness races produced swift times and winners. Matty J. captured the 2:10 pacing purse of 2000 while Conry won the 2:08 pacing for 1600, and Palm Leaf took the 2:10 trot purse of 100. Other starters included Hestine, Bent, Frew Hand, Don Choral, and Orphan Girl.
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Columbius
Matty J
Hestine
Clinton B
Marty
Lottie Smart
Riley B
Sidney Poloter
Conry
Bent
Frew Hand
Don Choral
Inmocracy
Hail Cloud
Palm Leaf
Gilver
Sanator K
Brritolos
Carrie
Bolula B
Dovie McGregor
Timiberinke
Clinton Carty
Orphan Girl
Fort Worth Gun Club prepares for Blake contest shoot
The Fort Worth Gun club ground will host a two week away shoot with Walter Kennedy of Cliburte and Mr W Bicknell of the city entering. Kennedy and Bicknell both seek to break the most bluerocks in the event. Robinow backs Te teau as top manager while betting on a turnover between Te teau and McGraw.
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St. Louie Globe-Demoocrat
Teteau
McGraw
Robinow
Fort Worth
Terns
7. W. Bicknell
Walter Kennedy
Cliburte
Two Dallas Fires Destroy Uninsured Cottage and Valuables
Early July morning in Dallas two residential fires destroyed a cottage at 572 South Allard Street, valued at 1000 with 400 insurance, and contents 570, uninsured. A second house at 200 Preston Street burned next, valued 20 with 1400 insurance, contents lost 700 insured 600, with cause of both fires described as mysterious.
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Dallas
Texas
South
Allard Street
Preston Street
Fire destroys farm home in Pendletonville
Pendletonville Texas August 1 fire destroyed a farm house occupied by Jones Stowill. The blaze occurred yesterday evening at seven o clock. Total loss reported with no injuries. The cause remains undetermined pending investigation and potential gas or oil could be involved.
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Pendletonville
Texas
Dr. KR
Jones Stowill
Alcan
Onn
Willis Sandell assigns assets in Wilte Texas
J H Sandell who runs a merchandise business in Wilte Texas makes an assignment today naming M A Atderdon as assignee.
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Willis
Wilte
Texas
J. H. Sandell
M. A. Atderdon
First National Bank Opens in Rosebud Texas
New National Bank in ttoxechod Rosebud Texas opens August 1 with paid up capital of $25,000. Dewan Diminowa yesterday. Hon. George W. Riddle serves as president.
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Rosebud
Texas
First National Bank of
Dewan Diminowa Yeaterday
George W. Riddle
Brenham Budget Reports Local Happenings and Movements
Brenham Texas August 1 report notes a postponed concert held Tuesday at Germania due to encampments near Waco and La Forte. The Rogers couple plans Monterey as future home. a police vacancy follows. Irish potatoes fetch 73 cents a bushel. Manila dispatches claim five to six months until return, with letters desired. Weddings, travel, and local arrivals fill the brief confessional of July and August.
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Brenham
Texas
Germania
Waco
la Forte
Mrr
L. T
Rogers
Monterey
Mexico
Vicinny
Treadway
Tig Cinipalan
Annie
Mevnie
Yvanneed
Ely
Dad F. Coletian
Job Thignin
Carmine
Vendome Hotel
New York City
Huyton
Wi Wood
Dirdan
Barton Lollay
Gin Hopkins
Mid
Moasic
Ben
S. Rogers
Fran’ Chanecellor
The
Knights of Pythian
Troy
la Norte
MacArtihun's List Reports Casualties From Manila War Zone
Manila reports list of casualties by infantry units including Harry Caldwell and John Bakers among others. Entries include Twenty-fourth Infantry, Fourteenth, Sixteenth, Seventeenth, Forty-fifth Infantry and other regiments with victims named such as William Pickens, Clyde Tabor, and Shannon Profitt. Some lines note drowning, murder by comrade, or fever as causes.
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Washington
MacArthur
Manila
Harry Caldwell
Dwweaty-Frey
William JL. Price
Litaniry
John Bakers
Denise Conger
Jerry Clay
Wallace Macintosh
Ninetenth
Samuel P. Dillon
Fret
Gleawon
Twentieth Infantry
Harry Jacobo
Thinteth
Joseph W. Murti
Beventeenth
William WB. Pickens
Taduiputh
Jobo Quinn
Fortietth
Clarence &. Ward
Aminlarian
Twenty-ffth
Shelvon
Musichun Mion II
Rouder
Aboess liver—Thilly-niath
Charles Fi. Murray
Jai Stephens
Distro
Forty-ffth Infantry
Morton HH
Cuos
Balk
Twentysalath
Clyde Tabor
Bar
Nicaragua Canal Move Dominates U.S. Nicaragua Politics
The passage reports on U S plans to acquire a belt of territory to build a interoceanic ship canal across Nicaragua and the Managua government debate over U S use of the proposed route. The article notes the Philippine policy and the involvement of American business and government in the canal project.
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New. York
Cohrfere Jn Aoruiae
Fenery
Iirigter of Public Works
Martime Usanal Company
Niwahigua
New York
Cotlettiet
Itiencomin
S.caragua
United States
Nindiagua
United State of the Cabal
Brighton and Hawthorne Race Day Results Mixed
Brighton results show spirited racing with many long shots winning events. Hawthorne's card saw several favorites upset and a crowded field with times ranging from 1:04 to 1:48 for various mile distances and sprints.
Wolcott named ambassador to Italy amid realignment
Washington reports Roger Wolcott has accepted the president's offer to serve as ambassador to Italy as part of a broader realignment. In Chicago John Clark, deputy collector of revenue, was injured in a train collision near New York City while handling city funds. In Italy, dignitaries gathered at St Martin as a formal ceremony honored the ducal family. General Bormindo Reyes, war minister, was to receive a Medal of Honor on Independence Day for army service, with other officials also to be honored. Forest, Mississippi saw a wreck on the Alabama and Vicksburg line when a train struck a cow near the depot, injuring several passengers and damaging stock.
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Washington
Roger Wolcott
Italy
View Draper
Chicago
John Clark
City of New York
Tate Dike
Cobier
Roma Cust
Church of St Martin
Yours and Functionarias
Menlow City
Bormindo Reyes
Nediale
Forest
Yan
Crowley Rice Association Forms Officers in Crowley La
The Ries Millers and Growers Association met in Crowley Louisiana and elected Charles A Lowery as president J J Marks as vice president J Frees Inud as secretary and J B Haber as treasurer The group bid 100 for the first sack of clean rice crop 1100 raised by Chapute and Browsard of Rayne and donated the money to widows and orphans of New Orleans police murder victims Crowley rice centers protest the shipment of its first crop out of the city
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Crowley
Ries Millers and Growers’ Association
Wmited
Charles A. Lowery
Lowery
J. J. Marks
J. Frees Inud
J. BP. Haber
Jennings
Firsh
Chapute & Browsard
Raye
New Orleans
Holiness Camp Meeting At Scottsville Texas
July 2a The Hathiets organize a gathering at Stattevie on the Texas and Pacific railway eight polls east with daily arrivals from Arkatipity Laupiana Indian Territory and Texas. Attendees include Rees G HH Maretuill and Sheppard of California J D McCuinWle of Nashville W B H Godby of Kentucky McWillimme of Louisiana C B Mook got John Tat and Misses Barrand Mark of New Orleans Mrs Florn of Shelbyville Texas and W A Fannir of Vanderbilt University.
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Scottsville
Marahull
Stattevie
Texas and Pacite
Arkatipity
Laupiana
Indian Territory
Pointe Througout
Texas
Alvitia
Rees G. HH
Maretuill
Sheppard
California
J. D. McCuinWle
Nashville
W. BH
Godby
Kentucky
McWillimme
Louisana
C. B. Mook
John Tat
Barrand
Mark
New Orleans
Mrs. Florn
Shelbyville
W. A. Fannir
Vanderbilt University
Railroad panel approves bonds for Beaumont Wharf project
In Austin on August 1 the railroad commission entered an order authorizing Beaumont Wharf and Terminal Company to issue bonds totaling $460,000. The action grants permission to proceed with financing for the waterfront venture.
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Austin
Texan
Railroad Commission
Beaumont
Hock Island Earnings Reported in Austin Texas
The Chicago Jock Jeland and a Texas railway paid Seh8 passenger tax today totaling 817.05 dollars as earnings for the quarter ending June 0, recording figures in Austin Texas.
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Hock Island
Austin
Texas
Chicago
Jock Jeland
Texas Railway
Hall's Great Discovery Kidney and Bladder Cure Sold by Mail
An advertisement offers one emall bottle of Hall's Great Discovery claimed to cure kidney and bladder troubles including gravel diabetes and urinary issues in men women and children. It promises 1 months treatment for 91.00 with mail order and cash on delivery options from Dr K B W Hall and wholesale distributors.
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Hall
KB. W. Hall
P.O. Box
St. Louis
Western colt Alard feherk wins at Saratoga meeting
At Saratoga on August 1 a large crowd attended the summer meeting. Betting was active with Drink Large flejde favored in many heats. The notable race featured the two year olds won by Western colt Alard feherk. Time 1:20.8 for five furlongs.
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Saratoga
Alard Feherk
al Agel
Gibraltar
Mayor Gilroy
Huw
Fleuron
Bebeck
Rockaway
Bean Ormond
Maximo Gomes
Montane
McLeod of Dare
Ondardis
Anarila
Juniper
Iowa Republicans Nominate State Ticket at Des Moines
The Republican State convention named W. B. Martin for secretary of state PF B Merrian for auditor G E Gilbertson for treasurer C W Mullan for attorney general EB N Mebain for supreme court judge D J Palmer for railroad commissioner and presidential electors at large John N Baldwin and Oleg O Roe The resolutions endorse the Iowa congressional delegation Governor Shaw and the national platform.
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Des Moines
Iowa
W. B. Martin
PF. B. Merrian
Gilbertson
C. W. Mullan
Supreme Court
EB. N. Mebain
Rairoad
D. J. Palmer
John N. Baldwin
Oleg O. Roe
Congress
Shaw
National Platform
National
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