Reply to Congo Advises Relief Column Approaching
The state department sent a message to Minister Conger stating the relief column is approaching and urging him to remain hopeful. The dispatch went directly to Mr. Conger at Poin and a duplicate to Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai. Goodnow was instructed to spare no expense to deliver the message to Minister Conger.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wardington
Congers
State Department
Conger
Poin
Goodnoo
Stanghai
Remied
World News Summary From Pekin to U.S. Politics
Cable from Pekin reports ministers still held as China tensions rise. Washington sends ultimatum style note on Taans capture and Chinese retreat. Bryan and Stevenson nominated by Democrats for president and vice president. Indianapolis meeting notes Bryan Harrison and others. state tennis event rained out in Brenham. Lynching case: W B Brooke convicted and given life term. Farmers Alliance adopts resolutions and plans for next year. W W Lang dies in Oak Cliff. Damages amounting to 4000 dollars awarded against Gulf Colorado and Santa Fe in Denton county. Galveston to host hydrographic office. new state contracts awarded. Trinity navigability discussed in Fort Worth. Dynamite damaged two streets in Dallas area.
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W. B. Brooke
Humphries
Farmers Alliance
Hill County
W. W. Lang
Onk Clit
Gulf
Colorado
Santa Fe
Denton County
Galveston
Captain Riches
Fort Worth
Trinity
Dalles
Market declines as heat dampens trading activity
Amid a heat wave investors pull back as cotton and stock markets drop. Trading volumes shrink in New Orleans and Chicago exchanges with broad declines across commodities and equities due to weak interest and hot weather.
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New Orleans
Iran
Ghicngco Grab Exchange
Capture of Pei Tsang Reported by Allied Forces
Neha Waters cables that Pei Tsang was captured by allied forces and that Chinese troops fled. The message notes no casualties among the sixty men from the Zonta engaged.
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Neha
Pei Tsang
Grave apprehension over Pekin crisis and minister safety
Washington reports grave unease asLi Hung Chang’s statement is cited. Allies may push Pekin advance, risking ministers’ lives. Relief columns and reinforcements are en route, with American forces to reach two months hence.
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Washington
Pekin
Li Gung Chang
Tien Tain
Mouvemon
Anil
Tl Jn
Philippines
Canton
Obid
Mato
Sunaper
Nhh
Adoe
Coney Ceollpow
Shanghai
China
Waa Nol Wade
Navy Department
Asatratemey
Pol Teang
Remoy Ganheee
Chaffee
Yang Tamn
Occupation Arranged for Shanghai Foreign Settlements
In Shanghai during August, Vice Admiral Sey cdr arranged with the viceroy of Nauhin for a British occupation of the foreign settlements. The German warship Beeacher arrived from Apia to the area.
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Shanghai
Seycdr
Nauhin
Beeacher
Apia
Imperial Edict on Protecting Foreign Ministers in Pekin
The document reports an imperial edict dated August 2 2000 transmitted by Chinese officials to Minister Yong at Watershoro. It orders Jung Lu to appoint trusted high officials and troops to escort foreign ministers from Pekin to Then Tol, ensuring safety and repressing any criminals during the journey.
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Amuno
Peita
Tinh 'Tsin
Hivamnen Bay
Atikeft
Li Hung Chang
Lin Kuo Li
Yung Ju
Baoye
Pekin
Nowh
Staten
Credie Teovible
MM Westin
Fourdallam
Jolun
Washington
State Department
Hoy
Wang Chang
Lin Kuo
Sheng
Yong
Watershoro
Wap
Ld Hung Chang
Liu Kun
Lyin
Pexin
Tol
Jung Lu
Ambiguity in Message Regarding Wu and Free Commerce
August report from Washington states Secretary Root clarifies a message was sent to Minister Wu indicating that free commerce arrangement has not yet been established. No further details provided.
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Dewlands
Washington
Root Claren
Convention Debates On Waters-Pierce Matter Outline
Batley Howe Crane and Smith discussed the Waters-Pierce issue at length. The convention mainly listened to speeches as a subcommittee outlined the platform.
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Waters-Pierce
Batley
Howe
Crane
Smith
Board Approves Repairs and Ward Five Room Additions
School boards authorize repair of a school building and vote to add two rooms in the Fifth ward. A Beabrook encampment is planned for Thursday by Cowboy Rangers. A Southern Pacific train wreck injured a horse and damaged a wagon near Alyelan Street, Harris County. The council notes stalled business and a social outing for Mrs Grunewald’s niece in New Orleans. Turnerhall improvement plans are submitted by the directors.
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Beabrook
Souther Pacific
Pantitorium Club
Alyelan Street
Harris County
Houston
Nok
Mra. C. Grunewald
Min May Grunewald
New Orleans
Turnerhall
Waiting Attitude as Chinese Crisis Raises Fear of War
Washington weighs a major message from Minister Conger about the Pekin crisis. Officials consider an ultimatum to China and the risk of war if concessions fail. A dispatch to Consul General Goodnow conveys grave warnings as the United States awaits China’s response and possible imperial troop actions.
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Washington
Conger
Pekin
Jong Ducatum
McKinley
Goodnow
Li Hing Chang
Sheng
China
War Department
Geraral Goodrew
United States
British Dispatches On China At Peace Talks In Britain
London reports relay cipher telegrams from Sir Claude MacDonald and Rear Admiral Brace detailing the siege near Pekin. The lines say a ceasefire began July 16 with continued rifle fire. 60 dead and 119 wounded among British, 200 women and children refugees in the legation. Allies around 12 000 attacked Haiku two miles from Tianjin, driving Chinese forces north toward Pei Tsang.
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London
House of Coommons
Broderick
Foreign Office
Claude Maconald
China
Kovernment
Legation
Brace
Haiku
Tien Tin
Pei Tsang
Pekin
Tien Tein
Reevertek
China Ministers Rebuff President’s Demands in Reply
A historical report notes that a government and its ministers in China did not accede to demands outlined in the emperor’s reply to the president. The piece frames the exchange as a tension between imperial authority and republican communication.
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China
Prominent Official Seeks Extra Session on China Issue
Washington dispatches indicate an extra congressional session is likely to be called to address the China matter. President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley are not expected to return to Washington next week.
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Washtingten
August S—Walle
Chines
Nam
Congressa
Ching
Goodnow
McKinley
Washonti
Etf
Incomplete OCR Notes on Congress and China Troop Timings
Fragmentary text discusses improbable session and timing for sending additional troops to China. Mentions Congress in session and Perkin likely a referenced entrance. Lacks clear persons organizations dates or places to confirm full details.
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Ojal
Congress
China
Perkin
Frontline actions late in the siege of Pei Tsang
A dispatch from August 7 reports heavy casualties on all sides during the Bus Day engagement preceding Pei Tsang's occupation. Russians suffer about 600 deaths while British forces are described as also suffering losses. German and Japanese forces are reportedly heavily engaged and the Pekin road is said to be open.
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Pei Tsang
Pekin
Germany Poised to Increasingly Send Expedition to China
Berlin august 8 it is believed Germany will dispatch another expedition to China raising the German contingent to about 30000 by mid October. Officials refuse to confirm the report despite widespread belief.
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Germany
Berlin
China
Democracy's Advantage Rally in Indianapolis Addresses Bryan
The August 8 gathering at Tomlinson Hall in Indianapolis featured Mayor Carter Harrison of Chicago and speaker William Jennings Bryan. Harrison condemned imperialism and trusts, praising Democratic prospects, while Bryan argued reforms bolster the party against 1898 outcomes, and Webster Davis criticized the administration's Boer War policies and hinted at a secret Anglo American understanding.
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Indianapolis
Ind
Tomlinson
Democraim Party
Wis
Irisia
Harrison
Bryan
Chairmven
Chicago
Jackson
Hartisom
Muiyor Harrizon
Sao
United
Indiana
Baltimore
Cleveland
Tolosta
Himell
Lauleville
Detroit
Milwaukee
Denver
Doemocranis
Beco
Republican Party
Wer
Rapui- Hoan Party
Campaian
Wialu
Alaska
India
Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription Promises Female Cure
A testimonial from Albert Fulte of Altamont credits Dr Pierce’s Favorite Prescription with curing his wife’s uterine disease after eight years of illness. The letter praises relief, sleep, and renewed health from a single bottle, with mention of Pleasant Pellets improving stomach function.
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Pierce
Buffalo
N.Y
Albert FE Fulte
Altamont
Hell
Gicken
Sult Sale Adds Fine Suits to Lot
CaWtHoNs O advertises a sale adding about fine suits to the lot from $104 values. Available sizes range from 34 to 44.
Disrupted Readings Reveal South Africa Ties and Struggles
In a chaotic scene the secretary of state reads a typed document exposing links to South Africa and the broader struggle behind the letters. The writers journeyed from distant homes, seeking to tell of deaths and debts, while the public hearing faltered and the story remained unsettled.
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John K
South Africa
Shoe ‘Howe
Southvale
Hathaway's Medical Claims Promote Free Remedies
An advertisement touts free treatment and samples offered at home, promoting Dr. Hathaway as a renowned specialist in "free remedies" for many ailments. It claims his methods cure chronic diseases and lists office locations and mail consultation, urging potential patients to call and seek advice.
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Tathawar
Dr. Hathaway
J. Newton Hatha Dy. Hathaway
Alamo Fiasa
San
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