Western Washington awaits decisive move toward Pekin
Washington dispatch reports exultation in official circles as General Chaffee’s forces advance toward Ho Si Wu and Yang Taun from Yang Teun. Casualties listed from Yang Teung 6 August include multiple enlisted men and officers. U.S. aim to enter Pekin with relief forces is stated, with a call for peaceful negotiation contingent on Chinese government guarantees.
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Washington
China
Ho S! Wau
Yang Taud
Yang Taun
Ling Fang
Een
Yang Tian Wae
Pekio
Pekin
Hoe Si Win Ti
Yang Teus We Hoeb Wa
Anie
Chow Fao
War Department
Thin
Pol ‘Toang
Yahe Town
Ot Han
Pei Ho
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Tien Tai
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Poco
Ting Chow
Ho Si Wie
Archaria
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of Ho
Pouto
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Ologe
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Tien Tain
United States
Putlle
Iva
Tain
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Chee Foo
Yang Teun
Yang Teung
Fourteenth Infantry
W. BE. Meisler
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Samuel Stafford
Roy Borges
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Frank Ry Lang
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Abtomen
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Albert W. Piatpatrick
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Adam Mouce
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Orrious
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Smith
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Attomen
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Guellette
Serloie
John Wagner
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Robert L. Tippie
Patrick Shea
Alonzo J. Babb
Jacob Schoebel
Carious
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Hirst Regiment
Norman A. Pritt
Srtillery
Andrew Tronom
Yane Taun
Tien Twit
Chaffer
Judge Lacombe Refuses Writ Extradition in Neeley Case
Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court today refused to issue the writ of extradition for Charlees F. Neeley, citing the habeas corpus appeal in Judge Wallace’s case and suggesting a Supreme Court review could deny relief in its current form. New York and Texas notices list hotel registrants including Dillas S. Edwards, Adalta Porter, Gibbs, and others in various cities.
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United States Court
New York
Idge Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Ealcit
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Wallace
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Judae’ Wallace
Supremé Court
Thirteen Die In Henningers Grade Crossing Crash
At Henningers on the Lehigh and New England last night thirteen were killed and fifteen injured in a grade crossing accident. Additional deaths include two year old Miss Magsie Jones and eighty two year old Miss Susan Bachman.
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Alfertown
Henningers
Lehigh
New Fingland
Magsie Jones
Susan Bachman
Missionaries Reach Shanghai Safely From China
A tablegram reports that missionaries left Chung Kin about ten days ago arrived safely in Shanghai on August 13. The group includes Olin Cady, J O Curnow and families, Spencer Lewis and family, H F Peat and family, Joseph Beech, Mina Clara J Gollier and others. Eight missionaries remain in Pekin with no confirmed deaths among Methodist workers.
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New York
A. B. Leanard
Math Dist
Spencer Lewis
West China
Shinghei
Chung Kin
Shanghai
Olin Cady
Ranny
Curnow
Reveny
B. Manley
Het
H. F. Peat
Rey
Joseph Beech
Mina Clara J. Gollier
Mion Holes H. Calloway
Leotard
China
Methodier Society
Pekin
Raber & Swe
Che
Miserony
Charles FP. Jobrron
M.D. Tiwan
Tain Tau
Tohowfu
Tehowfu
Shon Tung
Presbyterian Mission
Ttn Teenita
Maylyea
Russian minister's message shows unrest over foreign travel restrictions
A partially readable dispatch from Saint Petersburg dated August 4 reports a ciphered note by a Russian minister about Chinese requests to set dates and conditions for travel to Tien Tsin. The text mentions foreign representations and pressure from abroad for departure, along with tensions over government demands and controls.
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Petersburg
M. Delors
Pokin
Tien Tsin
Taung Woyammen
Imperial mission families safe amid perilous journey
Reports describe allied escort inadequacy to protect about 500 Europeans including 200 women and children and an attorney wounded. The retreat toward Tien Tain faces danger due to poor communications as colleagues abroad dispatch urgent messages while assurance is given that families of the imperial mission and the surrounding colony are well.
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Tien Tain
Imperial Mission
Ruraing Colony
London
Canton
Daily Telegraph
Thera
Claude MacDonald
Pekin
Tien Tel
Gawnpore
United States Replies on Li Hung Chang Plenipotentiary
The State Department released Minister Wu's account of Li Hung Chang's appointment as envoy plenipotentiary to negotiate with the powers. The reply expresses readiness to enter a formal agreement for a cease of hostilities and safe relief, contingent on access for the relief expedition and protection of foreign ministers and residents in Pekin. Washington notes cooperation to secure safe passage and accord troop arrangements with the relief force.
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Washington
Department of State
Publi
United States
Department
Earl Li Hung Chang
Li Bing Chang
China
Aidlee
Miniecer Wu
Marl Li Hung Chang
Conde
Powera
Ching
Forcas
Eich
Cenerale
Rebef
Alwow A. Adno
Sato
Farewell Imagined Entanglements Echo in Hanover
A garbled report describes farewell sentiments from officers of a tenth army corps in Hanover, referencing New Entanglements and duties to follow a mission. The piece blends distorted names and places with hints of military movements and personal resolve amid uncertain dates.
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Swindon
Count von Walilmare
Tenth Army Corps
Hanover
Mall
Texas Buyers Trail to New York Amid Inducements
New York reports a surge of Texas merchants visiting the city, driven by promotions from the Merchants' Association. Rail carriers push that the travelers are on holiday business, not freight back to the South, while Morgan Line steamers handle much of the return traffic. Hotel operators anticipate the peak arrival within a week.
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Southwestern Railroads
Texas
St Tule
Southern Pacifics Receia
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noticonblan-New York
Jnth
Morgan Line
Commission Enrolling Cherokees Moves to Fort Gibson
The Dawes Commission resumes Cherokee enrollment in Muldrow this morning under Col. Y B Noodles and Maj. Breegin Ridge. The commission plans to relocate to Fort Gibson next Monday for a three week stay.
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Muldrow
J. T
Dawes Commiexion Bexen
Y. B. Noodles
Mijor C. Breeginridge
Fort Gibson
Divestors of Ble Grande Western Railroad Company
New York reports that the divestors here dispose of the summer stock at 80 percent of par, payable in September. The move reflects investor activity in the Ble Grande Western Railroad's securities during August.
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New York
Ble Grande Western Railroad Company
Nearing Pekin as Allies Press Thirty Miles Distance
London dispatch reports British and Allied leaders warn a relief, not a massacre, is needed within days as Mekin and Pekin operations unfold. China resists, while telegrams describe forces closing from Mekin and portents of sizable losses for both sides amid heat of the siege.
Empress Dowager Plans Exit from Pekin Before Allied Arrival
Berlin dispatch reports the Empress Dowager informed a Chinese audience of her intention to flee Pekin and transfer her powers before Allied forces reach the capital. The message notes the move amid ongoing tension as foreign troops advance.
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la Het Howan
Pekin
Mul
Seaton
Shatialil
Foreign Office
Britain
Stonvhal
Berlin
Arrived at Ho Se wher beyond Washington note
War department dispatch from General Chaffee dated August 10 reports arrival at Hoa PY Whyenterday near Half Way, a location mapped as Half Way between Tlow Tait and Mkin. Meanwhile Germania reports a massacre of missionaries near Southwest Pech Li with about 3000 converts facing the same fate.
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Washington
War Department
Ceneral Chaffee
Hoa PY
Tlow Tait
Mkin
Missionarion
Cong Sete
Berlin
Aumuat
Germania
Saya [T
Allogather Tan
Atty Missionariga
Ate
Powder Jag Explores Mysterious Powder Mix
A fragmentary report describes a powder incident labeled powder jag tine explored and a mixture explosion. Details are unclear with missing names and exact location due to damaged text.
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Stranghal
Russian Commander Reports Capture of Pet Teetlg and Yang Taun
A dispatch to General Kwaropatiine describes the seizure of Pet Teetlg and Yang Taun by We Hiwalaa troops in Po Chihi. Chinese losses are estimated at 26 000 in Taine, while Yang Wenhe reports about 20 000. Wounded include two officers and 116 men.
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Si. Poteruburs
Vbmovitel
We Hiwalaa
Po Chihi
Kwaropatiine
Detnie Allready
Linevith
Ed Taine
Tomt
Doata
Yang ‘Wenhe
Male
Yang ‘Oun
Coupt von Waldersen
Council of Génerale
Sums at Nagasake Will Proceed to Taku
War department dispatch from General Barry notes Nacaraki August 12 transport SImhor arrived August 10 with no missiles and health of command excellent. It will proceed to Taku via Tae diana after dawn. The Sumner carries a battalion of Fifteenth Infantry and siege guns with Maxim engines aboard. Unclear references to Chaffee and Maca from Manila.
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Jadtina
Washington
War Department
Gineral Barry
Nacaraki
Simhor
Chaffee
Maca
Manila
Predicted Powers May Follow Russia in Asia
In Tokio August reports suggest official circles view Russia's occupation of New Chuang as signaling British troop dispatch to Shanghai. Observers fear other powers may pursue similar aims in China, shaping regional policy and tensions.
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Destern
Tokio
New Chuang
Shanghai
China
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