Chinese powers resist as empress dowager blocks capital entry
London dispatch notes no official bulletins from Peking amid tense standstill around Beijing. Foreign legations, vessels, and troops brace for a possible advance while empress dowager and ministers delay, with rumors of indemnity terms and mixed Allied plans fueling indecision in Shanghai and Tianjin.
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Kern York
Tribune
London
China
Plewank
Jig Head
Peli
Nowager
Ofce
Tein
Prince Me
Yuan Shih Kal
Ompreen Doweger
Vekin
Phe Ie
Seymour
Ani
Rae Iy
Tien Tsin
Tain
Foreign Office
MS de Washington
Boxers and foreign troops lie in siege tainted reports
Special to The Post reports from Shanghai that Colonel Meade received a threatening note signed M Knister Conger urging aid as foreign forces strive to break the siege. A receipt shows payment for Major Waller’s head amid siege accounts and a missionary uncovers official Boxer treachery and pensions promises. A native source claims General Ma was murdered by a Boxer.
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New York
Journal
Shangha Saga
Meade
Iesgige
M“Knister Conger
Shanghai
Tien Tain
Waller
United States Marines
Evans
Yamen
Tien Tsin
Selge
The Girl Who Was Under Arrest Linked to New York Plot
The arrest of Marie Cazze is connected to a wider plot tied to Humbert and an unnamed king. Reports identify her as Emma Quazz, previously known in Paterson New Jersey, with her father still there. Family letters and travel details suggest she sailed with relatives, aiming to see Italy, while authorities seek the full truth of meetings with Quintavalle and Lens in London.
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Paterham
Need
New York
Rome
Marie Cazze
Humbert
Paterson
N. di
Pamma Quizz
Joe Vine
Patterson
Quunel
Italy
Emma
Gaetho Brasel
Brave
Che Jy
Gaston
Pian Frederico
Marlinne
Carmelita
Havre
Loe Beret
Paris
Peel
Etina
Bresal
Santa Maria
Beast
Quara
Breed
Quintavalle
Lens
Malatema
London
Emma Quazz
Faragon
Straight Street
Ernantina Cravelle
Murimento
Europe
Queezt
Breve
Wis
Atlantic
Boer Front Conditions Reported as Divided Forces
A London cable to the Herald cites a Frenchman returning from the Boer front confirming telegrams about deteriorating Boer positions. General Botha plans reduced commandos and indicates a split within burgher ranks into peace and war factions, with the peace party growing stronger and a potential revolution looming.
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New York
London
The
Herald
Daily Telegram
Lorenzo Marquez
Botha
Gew
Peace Party
Revolu-Ion Ia
English Statesman James Roche Reported Missing in New York
The Tribune notes the disappearance of Hon. James Boothby Burke Roche, member of parliament, who has not been heard from in nearly three months. He is said to have substantial interests in the United States and visits America yearly to attend to them.
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James J. Burke Roche
New York
the Tribune
James Boothby Burke Roche
Roche
America
Mystery man Roche vanishes from Holland House
A guest identified as Mr. Roche, who frequently stayed at the Holland house, arrived in America in April and left on several trips of three to ten days. In May he told staff not to disturb his room, then stopped contacting the hotel, prompting officials to fear foul play or harm may have befallen him.
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Holland House
America
Holland Ounce
Cty
Roche
Mr. Roche
Noward
Hin Ateenco
Huntington on Train Robberies and Guard Proposals
President P Huntington of the Southern Pacific argues passengers deserve protection and suggests placing a well armed government guard on every mail train. He questions arming railway guards and believes robbers would avoid trains with a government presence.
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New York
Union Pacific
P. Huntington
Southern Pacific Railway
Tony
Huntington
Fortune Begins New Naval Recruiting Tour From Brooklyn Yard
The naval tug Fortune left the Brooklyn navy yard to tour New York State recruiting for the navy. Lieutenant Symington commands and will distribute information across Albany and surrounding towns within twenty five miles. A two week stop is planned, then return to the navy yard before a trip to New Haven.
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New York
Fortune
Brooklyn Navy Yard
Navy
Lit Norton
Albany
Symington
Navy Yard
New Haven
Railway wreck report from Monon line near Lafayette
Official statement from Chicago and Indianapolis Louisville railway general superintendent George K Lowell details a wreck on the Monon route at Soul Hawk near Lafayette. Southbound passenger No 3 struck a sign engine at South Ranb ten miles south of Lafayette. Fireman James Hudson was killed. Engineer Henry Whitesell was scalded and freight brakeman Eugene Motook burned. No passengers injured and the train did not leave the track.
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Chicago
George K. Lowell
Chicago, Indianapolis and Louisville Railway
Soul Hawk
Monon
Lafayette
South Ranb
James Hudson
Henry Whitesell
Pusaenker
Wee Scalded
Eugene Motook Brulwad
Jester Plans Sermon After Acquittal In Oklahoma City
Alexander Jester, once jailed for the Gilbert Gates murder, now resides with his son in Norman Oklahoma. He prepares a sermon on Thou Shalt Not Kill and may write his life story while possibly lecturing under the defense attorneys. He has discarded the alias W A Hu and uses Alexander Jester.
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Okahoma City
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Norman
William Hil
Jester Han
W. A.‘Hu
L'Hommediet 18 Broke in New York
The Herald reports Steve L'Hommedieu is in financial difficulties with unknown depth. He could share his accounts to help friends understand when he can pay. He had a history of gambling losses and ended his life in this city, leaving thousands lost in hours.
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New York
the Herald
Steve L'Hommedieu
South African War Reports Tie Poor Communications
August reports say General McDoneld captured Harrigmit h and relieved Rustenberg garrison, with heavy fighting Sunday and Monday. Transport Sherman arrived from Manila to San Francisco with 104 aboard, including 57 discharged men and 12 civilians, and three deaths reported en route.
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Rastenberg
Capetown
Natal
McDoneld
Harrigmith
Iwo
Carrington
Jane Hamilton
Rustenberg
Zeerust
Sherman
San Francisco
Manila
Cablin
Friday Night Fight Divides Public With Fitzsimmons vs Rubin
In New York a split betting public awaits next Friday’s match at the Twentieth Century Athletic Club. Robert Fitzsimmons and Rubin Rubin planned for August, with champions James J Jeffries as the stroke to claim the title. Both men are in prime condition, Rubin reportedly in best form of his life, Fitzsimmons past his prime yet determined to win.
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New York
Robert Fitssimmons
Gue Rubin
Twentieth Century Athletic Club
Madinot Sauere Garden
James J
Filzammons
Ruhlia
Ruhlin
Fitennimens
Deapha
Rublin
Howine
Corbett
Gad Corte
Fiteaimmons
Fitadimmon
Pittsburg and Brooklyn Rally as Baseball And Field Action Amaze
In Pittsburgh and Brooklyn games sensational fielding marked the day. Wagner shines with hitting while several players including O’Connor Murphy and Dovilann deliver strong performances in tough contests. August results feature Boston beating Marines in late rally and Powell’s superb form for St Louis.
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Tittsburg
Aurwal
Philadelphia
Loman
Linders Txtil
Emny Wierinn
St. Louis
Buffalo Grand Circuit Meet Opens With Two Favorites Beaten
Buffalo August 6 Two favorites scored in the Uireo and 2:18 trots but faltered as York Hov and Simimariin won. Empire stake favored Wnolw won in straight heats, while Barred ty ay pool welling and other results followed.
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N. Y
Fort Erie
Pilonite
York Hov
Thoman Liwton
Boralain Nod
Fe Woo
Ty Ay
Welling
Simimariin
York Hoy
Hest
Windle
Joe Ghyim
Ferrum
Beralina
Brighton Beach racing results and times from a crowded August card
The Brighton Beach event reports multiple races with times and winners including Mile and a sixteenth noting Glenelile and G W W, Prive Mo ne Balle of Troy, Wingud Foot handicap winner Prince ing Popper Howen Tower of Candles, and Lady Callahan. A strong attendance at the Fair Grounds observed Chorne Boy and Nadroie Fray Lady among other sprints and a Chicago feature gallop where Orimar defeated John A Morrin.
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New York
Brighton
Borough
Glenelile
Alea
Milo
Kamora
Prive Mone Balle
Troy
Wingud
Howen
Lewis
Aueie
Chorne Boy
BiJertm
Cle
Bix
Nadroie Fray Lady
W. & Baker
Tyme
Fijtlonie
Drantor
Odoor Necklace
Timu
Tom Collings
Iiatia Hoo
Lady Callahan
Fugenia
Hottentot
Thineide
Obia
Tony Lopping
Wall
Monn wreck reports one killed in Lafayette
Late reports from the Monn wreck indicate only one fatality, James Hudson, with no serious injuries among passengers. Crews work to clear the trail as the parlor and sleeping cars were damaged.
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Lafayette
Ind
James Hudson
Meeting of No-Tsu-Ohs Postponed to Monday Night
The No-Tsu-Ohs meet at the Cotton Exchange but postpone to Monday August 13 to act on important association matters. New officers and directors will be elected and a plan of work decided, requiring full representation from the membership.
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Cotton Exchange
Meidrian
Tus
Hendricks Stake At Saratoga Won By Iroquois Belle
At Saratoga the Hendricks stakes feature ends with Iroquois Belle securing victory in a five furlong heat. The race included Dubbis McAddie Scurry and time records show 1 10 2 44, while other listed horses such as Prat Specific Rinaldo and Killashandra competed in the event.
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Saratoga
Iroquois Belle
Sane
Dubbis
McAddie
Scurry
Prat
Specific
Rinaldo
Iroquois
Boils
Killashandra
Atley
Riba Karl
Dolando
Morgal
Palestine Team Falls to Chickasaws in Close Tilt
In Memphis on August 6 the Palestine Texans baseball club lost a tight game to the Chickasaws. Healer and Shields pitched well, and the outcome stayed in doubt until the eighth inning when Montedonico’s three-bagger, followed by Hotton’s run, produced the winning run. Final score Chickasaw 7 Palestine 0 0 1 0 0 0 0. Shields and Bord behind the mound. Ferter and Noyes caught.
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Memphis
Palsatine
Scvre
Healer
Shields
Montedonico
Hotton
Palestine
Bord
Ferter
Noyes
Brenham Budget Notices and Local Events Stir Community
Brenham Texas August 4 reports a busy scene with Wells-Pargo Express shipments for the State shoot, a new Magautra show for blue rock tests, farm owner Mr KR and Farmer hosting two dogs and puppies, city council approving July bills, a wedding announced for Lowid Stik and Finnia Walker, lawn tennis entry from Globurie Wildpy, church congreation honors, county court adjournment ahead, and local gatherings planned at Matre Mei Y Park and Well tomorrow night.
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Brenham
Texas
Wells-Pargo Express Company
Alf Gardner
J.D Cletumois
Wedheoday
Browham
Amocfariin
Globurie
Fir
Tdntiat
Bundey Mortime
Moiharerd
Honiton
W. M. Gaddy
Morert
B.A. Pane
Bey Te Ruetn
Hire
SN Thomn
Od Solaivre
Mirtes
Nannie Jockwon
Virginie Gadidy
Baturion Affocnoay
BO Op Corry
Gue V. Breeyt Batehey Supply Company
Ve. Ohie Miter
Hankin
Antusta Woltote
Julian Kempetond
Yiare
Whitton
Jack Inundich Déothaid
Rate
Ghey
Sam Buchanan
Holanvee
Bean
Germatin Park
Menta Hy Bluman
Swatr HL
Tionel
Kalfarter
A Winkelmann
Henner
Voune Indien
Georen
Clothelr
Letter from US volunteers in the Philippines details battle
A letter from Thomas Giapin Jr of Company H, Forty fourth United States volunteers, describes actions near Ubalay Panay on June 1. He reports casualties in Companies G and E, a pursuing pursuit of Filipino forces, and a gunboat aiding landing and advance against retreating enemies. The narrative notes a pleasant town with a bay breeze and guards posted daily.
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Thomas H. Giapin
Howston
Thomas Giapin, Jr
Companoy H
United States Volunteers
Philippines
Hie
Buty
Ubalay
Panay
Uni
Enay
Compainy H
Harris County Delegates Named for Democratic Convention in Waco
Harris county lists show delegates for the Democratic Dominating Convention in Waco with a long roster of names. Alternates include Edgar Watkins and W. M. Baugh.
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Harris County
Waco
WM. Perryman
H. Brashear
J. H. G. Beeker
J. Bonds
0. T. Holt
W. HM. Bailey
Wharton Bates
H. B. Rice
Juson Hirwah
Abbott Cockrell
Arnold Mijlendahl
Tom Tompkins
Charey Kingsbury
J. C. Seller
J.M. Golaghnan
J. C. Stafford
Maw Drennas
M. 2
Beonot
J. DB. Power
Thomas
O’ Leary
Wi Nam Schulte
Jay Buvinghausen
C. 8
Bronson
W. G. Love
H. RK. Latham
Willikia Miller
Frits Kobs
H. Werner
J. N. Taub
de. J. B. Massie
John Howeard
John Kennedy
Spencer Hutchins
Geo, Larendon
Oscar BE. Heynaud
A. J. Bailey
John Lyons
Tom Tf. Croan
Theodore Hillendahl
N. McDonnell
Charles Hel
W. W. Thomas
HH. J. O'Neal
Pew Chalmers
M. Hoover
Wil Hobby
Lumber mill worker injured by log carriage in Orange Texas
William Young a colored laborer at L Miller Lumber and Shingle saw mill was injured when a log struck just above the hip as the end of the log carriage moved along the track. He had been reaching across the track for a purpose when struck. Young recently came from Lake Charles. The county court met with Judge George F Poole presiding and heard indictments against Jota lawyers for failure to pay occupation tax. The defense was Hart Scholars and Wingate. State attorney A E Pace argued elaborately. Judge Poole will rule tomorrow morning.
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Texas
Augusta
William Young
L. Miller Lumber and Shingle Company
Young
Siab Turner
Lake Charles
George F. Poole
Jota
Hart
Scholars
Wingate
Allorney
A. E. Pace
Poole
Beaumont Rice Auction to Sell First Jefferson County Sack
The first sack of new crop rice from Jefferson county will be auctioned in Beaumont next Wednesday at 2 pm. J. A. Lambert & Co will conduct the sale following competition among local rice buyers and a public bidding war is expected.
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Beaumont
Texas
Jefferson County
Avelowd
J. A. Lambert & Co
D. GC. Turner
A. Delaune
Mc Tuten
Lamnert
Jeferson
Firmer
Lambert
Sudden Death of Mrs H Woods at Home
Mrs H Woods, about 40, of 2710 Washington Avenue, died suddenly at her residence Sunday night after telling neighbors she felt ill and believed she would die. Her 17 year old son summoned a neighbor and a physician, who could not save her. Mr Woods, employed in Louisville, is away. funeral arrangements awaited his return.
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Woods
Mra
Don
Min. Woods
Mr. Woods
Loulainns
Harris County Republicans Schedule Executive Committee Meeting
The Harris County Republican executive committee calls a meeting for Saturday to conduct party business and organize campaign efforts. Attendees are urged to attend and participate in the scheduled session.
Tribute to Merits of Iron Tonic Prompts Public Praise
A Dallas reader writes of Dr Slanter's tonic giving strength to a fever convalescent child. An Oriental Barber Shop advertises the product as widely prescribed by physicians. The note also promotes Harter's Little Liver Pills and mail order forms from Dayton Ohio.
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Dallas
Texas
News
Dr. Harter
Harten
Dayton
Harter
Committee to hold county convention meeting Saturday
A county committee meeting is planned Saturday afternoon to discuss representation and a Republican county convention plan. Chairman J. W. Pallets and Secretary Bo Wililame will edit the session, to be held at Mr. Qreenleya’s office, Taylor building room T on Preston avenue. Notes have been sent to warn attendees.
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J. W. Pallets
Bo Wililame
Qreenleya
Taylor Building
Preston Avenue
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