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Newspaper

Houston Daily Post

Location

Houston, Texas, United States of America

Date

Aug 05, 1900

Page

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Houston Mortality Report for July

Community health brief notes Houston mortality statistics for July with references to local figures and observed trends. Officials urge attention to public health and seasonal risk factors in the city.

Li Hong Chang Reported to Have Ended His Life

Shanghai reports circulate that Li Hong Chang committed suicide. a foreign official delivered a message to his residence but no answer was received worsening the uncertainty surrounding his death rumor.

Li Hong Chang Iliave Shanghai

Europe Splits Over China Policy Amid Emperor's Critique

German press reports a deep rift between Emperor William II and Von Buelow on China's policy. Li Hung Chang is accused of deceit as Berlin weighs military moves toward Pekin, while Ludlow questions the legation's dispatches and the authenticity of reports from Pekin.

Emperor Count von Buelow Associated Press Berlin Auaivet Eperor William China Lng Agiinet Lokal Anvelger Hamburg Euch Bremerhaven von Bulow Germany Andy Beneot Pekin Wan Merenthir Shy Legatione Teachell Jai Hng Chang Tinsler Chine Thie Felohstag Tok Deenanki Peichstag Pelchstag Molkenbur Eutielking Hott Tonrave Peen Legalion Ludlow Fava Ministera Mattaeos Mico von Buelow Pekin von Bueler

Weather Outlook for Washington Prefers Cooler Sunday

Weather bulletin from the United States Department of Agriculture notes cooler conditions Sunday with a southerly wind. Brisk tides and fair progress are reported, with tributary changes expected inland and coastal temperatures easing into the afternoon.

Washington Hiahone Lauren Sunder Southerly Wits United States Department of Nertcultins Winther Biteae Colin Redon S&s

Censorship and military defenses near Pekin amid foreign dispatch

Reported August 4 from Shanghai states censorship of advance cables to Pekin remains strict. Chinese defenses near Then Taio strengthen barriers while river obstructions and mines surge under rail lines. Foreign telegraph and rail administrators clash with Chinese authorities over volunteer enlistment measures and security actions.

London Tien Tsin Pekin Shanghai Shonag Rriwich

Battle expected Sunday near Yang Teun London

A news dispatch from Shanghai reports a Sunday battle near Yang Teun with General Ma leading 10,000 Chinese forces. Russian and French contingents guard communications as American and British troops form the advance column. Provisions and ammunition are said to be short at the American legation in Pekin amid extended siege conditions.

London Tien Tain Shanghai Todarmiya 2 Yang Teun Tien Tela Priday Claude McDonald Pekin Amerioie

Attack on American Corps in Philippines Leaves All Dead or Captured

A 350 strong Filipino armed band attacked a U S Corps unit with an escort in the Philippines. The entire American party was killed injured or captured in the assault.

American Troops Rebuffed in Philippine Clash, 4 Die

General MacArthur reports a Philippine clash near Demayouge and San Isidro in Luzon. Lieutenant Alutatter and 14 engineers attacked by a 950 insurgent force. several soldiers killed or wounded. many captured. Prisoners promised humane treatment, according to a message from Manila.

Manila Iiret Aletatter U. 9 A Demayouge Luzon San Isidro Losen Insurgenta Mntire Troop H Fourth Cavalry Richard Dichler C. mM. Newman Walter Drawer Naik A Naik A, Battalion of Engineers Bioward Lang Alutatter Wompaty A Anginsera Henry T. Crenshaw Hoop H Arthur Bates Charles 7. Fucklinger Ed Croger George Kiath William J. Gerrud John Couglits Robert F. Taylor Jovepa T. Mealey Ban Isidro Lacile Maralmo MacArthur

Unclear dispatch cites Chinese force and missing provisions

A damaged report notes a Chinese troop protection, a Japanese courier mentions duty dated 22 and loss of provisions with twenty five rounds per man. It mentions British consul Frazier and the foreign community leaving Chung King amid warnings from Shang Dai and unrest expected in Se Chuen after a breakout.

Legathon Frazier Chung King Sro Chun Quehee Shang- Dai Se Chuen

Telegraphic notes on Chinese ministerial moves and Boxer unrest

An August 4 dispatch from Washington reports a telegraph from Stranshal confirming a July message from Yuen Shu Kai to Mr Fowler, consul at CheFoo. It notes cipher telegrams may be cut and outlines troop movements toward treaty ports while reporting missionaries harmed and viceroy promises. tensions involve British complicity claims and imperial forces strengthening at Wu Bung.

Wuthin Motal Stranshal Yuen Shu Kai Shan Tung Fowler Chee Fao Pakin Goodnow Wung Chang Pelin Pekin Tien Twin Jordian Yan Lu Lien Yuen Hung Chong Jet Canton Yang Tse Nankio Bovera China Vane Tao Wi Sung Acc Wu Bung Adee Washington State Department O Polin Yaneh

Combat Dispatches from Far East Warfronts

A St Petersburg report quotes General Grodekofhan describing attacks by Chinese troops at Blagovestchensk and Halin with capture of a town, gun, and Mauser ammo. Other lines note artillery bombardments, casualties, and armored ships patrolling the coast as tensions rise amid regional conflicts.

St Petersburg Grodekofhan War Office Hkrabarovak Blagovestchensk Amir River Rehwerts Chorikinof Etesmor Ellenga Trangsrak Ifotenhauer Aleun Qne Kawe Kumeig Garimur Trans-Hulkal

Boxers Murdering Mission Amis Secret Understanding with Viceroy

A Shanghel dispatch dated August 2 reports that Li is involved in a secret arrangement with the Viceroy amid tension over boxers attacking mission staff. The dispatch notes violence and international concern, with details unclear in this fragment.

T. Petersburg Shanghel Auuet

Allied forces press toward Pekin as Chaffee dispatch withheld

The War Department kept General Chaffee’s dispatch from public release though it shows US, British, and Japanese troops advancing toward Pekin. Other nations’ troops joined in the march, while reasons for withholding details remain undisclosed.

Verification of Conger Telegram Texts From Shanghai

Washington confirms a July 17 to July 20 sequence for a Conger telegram sent to the United States with details of British legation siege and shelling. The original ciphered text, deciphered with Chee Foo telegraphing, aligns with Consul Fowler’s report and authenticates the July 17 date.

Washington, Adjuel Department of Elute Shanghai Mintater Wa Department of State Hay United States Shell Chee Foo Hankul Fowler Conger Fowler Washington

Chinese Fortify Yangtze River With Six Inch Guns

Reports state Chinese forces near Nankin are arming six inch quick firing guns on the Yangtze river as a precaution against Boxers advancing southward, according to reliable sources.

Tariff Increases Tied to China Events

St. Petersburg reports tariff hikes due to related expenses from China events. The government ordered higher commercial tariffs but aims to maintain the tariff rate set in commercial regulations.

St. Petersburg China Ezar Hee

Boxer uprising threatens Tienjin canal breach warning

Report says Chinese forces have breached a canal bank and threaten the country between Lich-Sin and Pekin. About thirty thousand Boxers are eight miles north of Tien Jin and danger grows as conflict nears.

Tien Jin

Unclear Dispatches Reflect Chinese Pressure Over Pekin Crisis

Fragmentary reports from General Chaffee and Yuan Shikai officials show intensified military moves near Pekin and attempts to deliver ministers. The U S War Department blocks public release while diplomats fear further action by Chinese authorities amid international tensions and stalled negotiations.

Chaffea Tien 'Taln Chaffee

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