Will Not Notice the Appeal
Washington says the government will ignore the Chinese memorial pleading against British troop landings in the Yah Tae valley. The Chinese minister Wu delivered the memorial to the state department, urging U.S. influence to halt any British action and warning of economic panic if war-like steps occur. The president will decide on further communications and potential liaison with Britain or Japan as events unfold.
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Washington
China
United States
Yah, Tae Valley
State Department
Shanghai
Great Britain
Ita
South China
Admiral Seymour
Britain
Wiceroya
Minket
Wenger
Potien de
Extermination talk from a Chinese missionary letter
Belton Texas August 11 report of a long misssionary letter from Tai An Fu City Shantung China dated July 18 describing Boxers or Great Sword Society attacks on foreigners in Tai An Fu City and North China. It notes killings rail damage and fires and fears for American families and other foreigners as allied troops move to rescue them with possible general war and unrest in Beijing and across the empire.
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Belton
Texas
A. BR. Crawford
The
Democrat
Lis Uaida
Benno
China
Albert R. Crawford
Tai An Fu City
Shantung
Albert
Tai Ag Fu City
Great Sword Society
Torr
Prevent
Chinone
Poldhorm
Pokln
Mlaniouarius
Tie Tain
Mekiu
Victoria YMCA selects J L Hunter as general secretary
Victoria locals report J L Hunter arrived from Asheville to assume duties as general secretary and physical director for the Victoria YMCA. Executive committee invited bids on gymnasium basin, apparatus, and plumbing with plans to proceed at the earliest practical date. Weather shows no significant change with continued rain. Gulf, Western Texan Pacific Way reports reopening with J Bee in charge as agent and initial shipment of twelve carloads of cotton seed revenue.
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Victoria
Texas
J L. Hunter
Young Men's Christian Association
Weednesday
Asheville
N.C
Gulf
Texan Pacific
J. Bee
Train Romance Traced as Officers Seek Robbery Clues
A partially legible wartime-era dispatch from Columbus Ohio reports state and railroad police combing the rail line from the city to Urbana for a missing person or robbery case. The garbled text hints at a search along the Pennsylvania railroad corridor for clues to a recent crime and property loss.
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Columbus
Ponssylvanis
Pferty
Waldersee Appointment Approved by Major Powers
In Berli August 11 dispatches report that the United States Great Britain and Japan have approved Field Marshal Count von Waldersee as commander in chief of the allied forces in China. Britain conditions remain for all powers to agree to the appointment, with a nearly completed understanding reported.
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Great Britain
United States
Japan
Berli
Count von Waldertes
China
Britain
Refugees From China Reach San Francisco on Gaelic
The Gaelic arrived from the Orient bringing refugees aboard with消息 that a number of them are seeking asylum in the interior as authorities arrange care and processing for the newcomers amid the August heat in San Francisco.
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San Francisco
Turbulent International Talks Prompt Moves Across Nations
Fragmented report outlines global tensions with references to Ravalon missinter and Tekin protests under a Chil Tenn esparty. mentions imperial soldiers, Tillman opposition, and alliances to curb martition. Roosevelt tours planned. American political shifts show anti importalate sentiment amid financial pressures. riots, flu, and weather impacts cited in scattered notes.
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Tekin
Conger
Chin
Tillman
Ching
Hritiah
Yuee Tee Valley
France
Walder
Fragmentary Report On Contested Parliament And Trials
Fragmented OCR text references a former constitutional body and ongoing debates in Parliament. It notes hard fighting on some topic, mentions a verbatim trial or testimony in a case involving Caleb Powers, with a conclusion set for Monday. Names and specifics are unclear due to garbled text.
Missionaries and families travel from China amid warnings
From China Roy C A W Prairie and Rev George Worth with their wives and families were summoned by urgent warnings on July 3. Mr Prytle was at Shan Ting when alerted by Honnah Bowler from Chee foo. The group began travel immediately as rumors spread of White men leaving the area toward ports controlled by powers, or set for Haet.
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China
Roy
C. AW. Prairie
George Worth
Prytle
Shan Ting
Honnah Bowler
Chee Foo
Nong
Letty the Tnerler
Nin
Seth Mr Pruitt
Japan
Vowat
Japanese Troops Ready for Korea Advance Reported
News dispatches out of London describe preparations for Japanese forces to move into Korea after Yangtse capture, detailing two battalions of infantry, cavalry, artillery, and engineers slated to advance before the main allied force. Reports also note a cable line between Taivu and Cheenilpo and a Yokohama note urging reinforcement due to Chinese tensions.
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London
Pekin
Dipatchea
Yang Tava
Gng
Corea
Tahu
Cheenilpo
Yokohama
Ategustilenya
Local races shift as Smith praised in district notes
In the Sixth district, Tom Smith gains prominence while Dornblater faces a strong showing from the populace. The period highlights contest dynamics ahead of congressional contests, with party lines and regional support shaping early forecasts.
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Tom Smith
Koverner
Henge
O. KF
Dornblater
Congress
Corn Focuses on Favorable Government Report
Market notes indicate corn rose on a government report while wheat oats and provisions closed lower. Traction in tools continues inactive with notable quietness in prices and limited trading activity.
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Tractionin
Ero
Salts to recover funds for Sam Allen Lumber creditors
Fragmented notice recounts bankruptcy related actions for the Sam Allen Lumber company with creditors seeking recovery. Mentions Dr. W A Whalete and an anniversary event for Mrs. James A. Cushman. Notes a Dry Plate factory project in Kinston Hoigtta and a Union Baptist association adjournment. County Republican executive committee held a meeting.
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Sam Allen Lumber Company
W. A. Whalete
Carden
Harrie County
Kinston Hoigtta
James A. Cushman
Bautint Association
Republican Executive Committee
fragmentary dispatch from Teung Klang amid colonial tensions
Incomplete report notes calm at Teung Klang as mandarins work to improve drawbley and anticipate success. A negotiator cites Viceroy Tatho Li regarding projecting milsonarice and the tactic of firing on walled hills of inspective districts rather than assembling forces at Tensng Ton, Srlong King, and Aou.
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Teung Klang
Tatho Li
Milsonarice
Tensng Ton
Aou
Chinese Card Angers Readers In New York Journal
A rejected postal card shows a high rank official with an imperial order calling to behead La Hung Chang. The message targets Americans as white devils, provoking silence and laughter among Chinese in the room.
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Hill Li Ming Chang
New York Journal
la Hung Chang
Peano
Gore
Abers
Precautionary Landing of Troops at Shanghai
A Shaghhel dispatch dated Brigey August 106 reports troops landed at Shanghai to guard against Troubie threats. The item notes precautionary measures by British forces. Further details and corroborating dates are not provided in the fragment.
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Shanghai
Troubie
London
Shamghel
Brigey
J. Gardner
Homie Anderson
Charles Gallagher Alwo
Ferdinand Fuhrmans
Sandusky
Heary
Schoopfin
Michael Murphy
Sandieky Tool Company
Sexton
St. Mary's Cometery
William Goots
Marbdleheld Junction
Etrugeiing
Urban Heat Wave Causes Wide Casualties In August
New York reports reveal a deadly heat wave with thirty deaths in the city and surrounding areas. Children suffer severe heat prostration while many escape to the seashore or cooling spots. Bellevue dispensary logs dozens of young patients daily and fires and animals succumb to extreme temperatures as cities endure the longest torrid spell in years.
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New York
Lower Manhattan
Sound Srehmera
Etdh
Bellevue Dispensary
Randall’s Island
Gomme
Stieger
Fom and Co
Croker
Toledo Heat Record Reaches New Peak at 92 Degrees
In Toledo on August 11 the hot spell continued as thermometers hit 92 by 2 p m. The day set an all time high for the city, amid the season's oppressive heat. Minnie Meunner is described as despondent and accused in the fragmentary report.
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Thicums
Chicago
Mary Lyle
James Clifford
Lewis F. Dyenoporth
Thomas Forr
Willlase M'Millan
George Graham
Tlack
Springfield
Springfeld
Toledo
Osle
Mercury
Minnie Meunner
Protests Over Troop Landing Alarm Shanghai Disturbances
The British consul general says the protest of Chinese merchants against troop landings is a martial precautionary measure. Disturbances spread toward Shanghai as Kling Su Jo is reportedly already in revolt and at Tai Tune serious notices arise. Telegraph station near Tai Tune has reportedly burned.
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Shanghai
Tai Tune
Weather Information Deluge Affects Regions From Coast to Plains
Weather bulletin notes extremely variable temperatures and strong winds over the upper Mississippi valley to the Atlantic coast. Forecasts predict a broad warm to hot spell extending into the Oliv valley, Komand, and New York, with a shift to fair and cooler conditions by Sunday night and Monday. Eastern Texas remains generally fair with light to moderate winds.
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Washington
Mississinpi
Allatinc
Veplr Lake
Disselesion
Oring Briday
Oliv Valley
Komand
New York
Atante
Sunnday
Sunnday Niche and Monday. Eaetern Teaae
Eanteray
Hordon
Winda
Owlahetha
India
Peculiar Pension Case Stirs North Dakota Widow Claim
Special to the New Orleans Picayune reports a North Dakota woman, widow of a violent, drink-addicted Union soldier, killed by her husband and now seeks a pension. The case, examined by the commissioner of pensions, plausibly may grant her a pension for the soldier who fathered four children. The husband threatened her, drew a pistol, and demanded dinner, prompting the fatal act. The fragmentary tale notes the wife’s challenging situation and the improbable pension outcome.
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Marbana
Washington
New Orleans
Ana
Record Heat Reaches 100.6 in Philadelphia
The Philadelphia area shattered August records as the government thermometer atop the pool of ice building hit 100.6 degrees at 4:00 p.m. This neared the all time high officially recorded in the city.
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Pho Rlophia
Philadelphia
Aumist
Wovernment
Murder by Wounded Husband and Cowardly Worksmen
A husband assaults his wife episode on horseback leading to the infant’s death and the wife’s injuries. The horse throws the pair. bystanders discover the husband dead, possibly by strangulation. An official inquiry initially doubts pension claims for a widow but confirms the examiner’s recommendation after 14 facts.
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Ching
Ulin
Firat
Abe Hay
Powers Case Proceedings Retort in Goornetown Ky
The prosecution aid ends its testimony to rebuttal this afternoon and will resume Monday with jurors to be taken to Frankfort Tuesday. A large number of witnesses testified today, many to contradict the defense. The prosecution relies on two witnesses who saw Caleb Powers with mountain leaders January 26. The defendant denies being in the room that afternoon. Additional witnesses will be called Monday to challenge Powers on this point.
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Goornetown
Powers
Frankfort
Hood's Sarsaparilla Tonic Ad From Pottstown
An old advertisement extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as a universal spring tonic praised by an engineer from Pottstown. The copy emphasizes good health for both sexes and all ages, portraying the product as an effective general tonic.
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Hood
Pottstown
Paty
Store Renovation for Southern Region Department
About ten days we will bring carpenters and painters to enlarge and decorate our store to make our Tallorine Department among the most complete in the South. The immense full stock arrives around September 1 with special reductions in all departments and a leading bargain of $40.00 suits and $12.50 suits on Monday.
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al Y
Frankfort Officials Report Militia Need Amid Tense Plot Claims
Testimony before the court included Sheriff Suter and a posse of about a dozen citizens debating mob violence and the danger to public order. State officials revealed $5000 of a $100,000 rem appropriation was spent in the search for the accused, with further proof sought to finalize testimony by Monday noon as authorities pressed for clarity.
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Frankfort
Suter
Citi A Sinn
Doua
Cater
Wiude
W. J. Gravet
L Ord
Franklin
Howald
Concession Forfeited Freeing Nicaragua to Deal
A Managua dispatch reports the Eyre Cragin syndicate concession forfeited due to non payment of money owed. The action releases Nicaragua to negotiate freely with other states on conal matters.
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Nicaragua
Sinter
Chicago
We Times-Herald
Managua
Nive
Eyre-Cragin Syndicate
Clark Dies in Keokuk At 1842 Born Iowa Native
Congressman Clark died in Keokuk Iowa on August 11 1889 era recalls him as a member of the Forty Fourth and Forty Seventh Congresses representing the First Iowa district United States commissioner at the Paris Exposition of 1889 an educator who wrote for Iowa Republicans born in 1842 in Jowana.
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Clark
Keokuk
Iowa
Astley
United States
Whs
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