Allies Take Peking Amid Ongoing Street Fighting
Telegrams from Shanghai report allies flying over the imperial palace while street fighting continues. Walls were dynamited as 4,600 armed native Christians aided the capture, and the downed empress fled with $50 million taels, surrounded by Japanese cavalry.
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Shanghai
Imperial Palace
Peking
Tienisin
Sinat-Fu
State Department
Fowler
Che Foo
Conger
Pekin
Si An Fu
Shan Si
Washington
China
Washingon
Gen. Yamaguchi
Wan Shan Shan
Treasury Department
Taku
Nan Yuen
Shang Tung
Lieutenant Cordua Shot After Plea in Pretoria
A Pretoria dispatch reports Lieutenant Cordua formerly of the States artillery was shot Friday afternoon after being convicted by a British military court of leading the plot to abduct Roberts and kill officers. Lord Roberts confirmed the death sentence. A separate note records Baden-Powell’s rescue of 100 British prisoners, Buller’s casualties, Kitchener’s eight, and Rundle’s 140000 rounds found in the Komati valley as the column pursued De Wet.
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Pretoria
Cordua
The
States Artillery
Lord Roberts
Roberts
Leyds
St. Petersburg
Lord Salisbury
Baden-Powell
Warm Baths
Buller
Ellershaw
Kitchener
Komati
Rundle
de Wet
Col.Mackinnon
Retirement of Naval Observatory Nautical Almanac Director
Prof. H. T. Todd A. S. N. retires after reaching the age limit from active scientific work at the Naval Observatory. The Nautical Almanac directorship passes to Prof. S. J. Brown, previously astronomical director of the observatory.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Todd Reflros
H. T. Todd
Naval Observatory
S. J. Brown
Mount Etna Height and Size Noted in Europe
A fragment notes Mount Etna as Europe’s largest volcano with a height of about 10 050 feet and a vast base circumference. It also mentions Iowa’s largest stock farm in Judge County covering 1 300 acres with 1 500 cattle and 50 hogs nearing market, and postcard rates in France at 2 cents letters 3 cents postal rates.
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Mount Etna
Europe
Iowa
Jdge County
10 Become a Strong Naval Base
The Navy Department begins plans for a complete fortifications and harbor improvements to turn Guam into a thoroughly protected western Pacific naval base. With Honolulu and Guam as Pacific stations, Guam will be equipped for squadrons and made as impregnable as possible. A mixed commission of one army and two naval officers leads the preliminary survey.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Navy Department
Guam
Pacific
United States
San Francisco
Manila
Honolulu
Marshal
Caraline
Outbreak of Violence by Aboriginals in Australia
An outbreak of latent savagery among two aboriginal Blacks living with whites in Sydney NS and Breelong NSW resulted in multiple killings. The Mawbry family and others were slain in their homes, including Mrs Maw bry two daughters Grace and Hilda, niece Elsie Clark, teacher Miss Kerse, and three boys Percy 13 George 12 Albert 9. The killers fled toward the Queensland Mountains after the massacres and were at large as mounted police pursued them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sydney
Breelong
New South Wales
Mawbry
Governor
Underwood
Grace
Hilda
Elsie Clark
Kerse
Percy
George
Albert
Queensland
Gulong
Alexander McKay
O’brien
Meruwa
Kevin Fitzpatrick
Mudgee
Two Robbers Caught After Bank Fireworks at Kent
Marshal George B. Parkinson captured two apparent, well trained robbers Sunday at the City Bank in Kent after W. C. Lyman spotted five men near the door. Edgar Clearwater and Will Harrison of Cleveland surrendered after a brief struggle. Officers found burglar tools, nitro glycerine, and dynamite. A large sum of money was in the bank, placed there after the Erie pay day. a third man is believed to have escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George B. Parkinson
W. C. Lyman
Kent
Edgar Clearwater
Will Harrison
Cleveland
Erie
Railroaded to Penitentiary in Eight Minutes
In Akron on a Friday Peck, who assaulted a 5 year old girl sparking riots, pleaded guilty and was sentenced to life at hard labor. He was moved from Cleveland to Akron by train with militia escort, arriving at 3 13, and the decision was handed down in eight minutes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Akron
Louis Peck
Columbus
Peck
Cleveland
Court House
Population estimates for the United States in 1900
English statistician Mulhall estimates a population of 76,200,000 for the United States this year. Gen Francis W. Walker estimated 75,000,000, while Prof. Prichett predicted 77,472,000 for 1900. The Treasury Department's actuary expects a total of 77,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United States
Mulhall
Francis W. Walker
Institute of Technology
Prichett
Treasury Department
Wil Take a Novel Trip
Henry R. Clowes starts from Springdale Pennsylvania on a houseboat voyage down the Allegheny and Ohio rivers and along the Mississippi to the Gulf of Mexico. He will return overland by wagon in about two years for pleasure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Henry R. Clowes
Springdale
Allegheny
Ohio
Mississippi
Gulf of Mexico
Multiple World Tensions Mark News From 1900s Era
A compiled regional roundup reports raids and casualties in South Africa and Europe, rail and industrial incidents, political appointments, weather and crop impacts, transport movements, fires, and census counts. Notable items include Boer attacks near Krugersdorp, a cave-in killing three Hungarians, a railway derailment fatality in Connellsville, ship movements, and the unveiling of the Z B Vance monument in Raleigh.
Barbed tale of Filipino cruelty by former U S volunteer
Lieut William Weaver of the Thirty second United States Volunteers recounts brutal acts by Filipinos against American soldiers in the Philippines. He cites six killed at Dinalupi Jahan, two others Harry Easter and MacDonald shot, and troops attacked by 250 rebels. He describes mutilation, looting, and burning of corpses as part of the fighting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Weaver
Thirty Second United States Volunteers
Emporia
Kan
Philippines
Dinalupi- Jahan
Lieut. Weaver
Harry Easter
MacDonald
Towa
Easter
THIRTY-EIGHT DROWNED IN NOME STORM
Telegrams from Seattle report heavy storm damage at Cape Nome with heavy loss of life and property. Twenty bodies washed ashore and identified at the morgue while five were found near Topkuk and eight in front of Nome Camp. Guy W Stockstager, leading a relief expedition, returned from York reporting widespread native deaths and unburied corpses. At Teller City thirteen deaths were recorded in one day after the tribe killed medicine men in a vain attempt to appease an evil spirit.
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Seattle
Wash
Cape Nome
Topkuk
Nome
Nome River
Bluff City
Guy W. Stockstager
York
Teller City
Exiled translator claims four abductors jailed him in Indiana
Armin Benedict of Chicago a former Hungarian army lieutenant and translator says four men pursued him for two years, bound him imprisoned him in Crown Point Indiana and starved him by making him eat shoe soles. He says one man has posted bond to appear before Justice Kehoe and others will be arrested in days.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Armin Benedict
Chicago
Benedict
Crown Point
Ind
Lundin
Kehoe
Safe cracking thiefs strike Bedford and Center Hall
In Bedford Pennsylvania the Everett furnace office safe was forced open yielding 100 dollars and many postage stamps while bonds and pay envelopes were left. At Center Hall the post office was entered with 480 dollars in stamps and cash stolen, 160 dollars of which were government funds. The thieves fled before finishing a second safe and left no crew behind.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedford
Everett Furnace
Center Hall
George Boal
No New Route for Canal Proposed
Gen. P. Alexander returned from Nicaragua and Costa Rica confirming no new canal route is expected. He noted his boundary work led to a close survey of the proposed line and that the commission will likely not advise a new path. He suspected Nicaragua has offered terms to the United States and believes Nicaragua would accept favorable U.S. terms to ensure canal construction.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gen
P. Alexander
Cleveland
Nicaragua
Costa Rica
Gen. Alexander
United States
Kaiser to Pay Pekin Ransom Promise Questioned
German papers question whether Emperor William will honor his pledge to pay 1,000 taels for each European rescued in Pekin. If fulfilled, the Pekin relief would cost the Kaiser more than $1,000,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William
Pekin
Boy's Eye Injury From Home Oil Explosion
Robert Huey, a 12 year old from Franklin Pennsylvania, attempted to drill and torpedo a miniature oil well. He lit a fuse, placed powder in a gas pipe and lowered it toward the hole. The fuse burned early and the blast burned his face, resulting in loss of sight and serious burns.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Robert Huey
Franklin
Chaffee Receives Orders to Reallocate Troops
The War Department states no more troops will be sent to China unless future needs arise. Orders cable to Nagasaki direct Meade four cavalry troopers four Fifteenth Infantry companies and Company E battalion of any laser to Manila. About 7,000 troops diverted from China to the Orient. General Chaffee to have 5,000 men available at Taku. Department cites Chaffee reports showing sufficient forces for current objectives.
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War Department
China
Nagasaki
Meade
Third Cavalry
Fifteenth Infantry
Manila
Orient
Root
Taku
Hancock
Chaffee
Department
Germans at Frisco Prepare to Ship War Supplies to China
A Washington report from the Consul General in San Francisco says Germany plans to use the city as a hub to forward large quantities of military supplies to China. German ships are arriving and a German officer commission with a Hamburg America rep is in place to oversee the plans for horse and breadstuff shipments for cavalry and army use. Officials here estimate Germany may deploy at least 50,000 men under Count Waldersee.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Germany
San Francisco
China
Hamburg-American
Count Waldersee
Ohioans Admonished at Sherman Public Meeting
At a Sherman Texas public meeting presided by Judge R R Hazelwood, citizens passed resolutions protesting uncivilized conduct by Ohioans and admonishing them for defying the laws in this age of civilization and Christianity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sherman
Tex
R. R. Hazelwood
Ohio
Wounded from Ambush Shocks Logan County West Virginia
An epidemic of assassination hits Logan county in Island Creek area. Friday Lewis Ellis was shot in the abdomen while at work on his farm. Ira Ellmer was shot on the public highway, his horse disabled and his thigh hit. Millar Stafford, a circuit rider, was shot twice but recovering. Two strangers seen, officials suspect a crew. residents fear leaving home.
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Logan County
W. Va
Lewis Ellis
Ira Ellmer
Island Creek
Ellmer
Millar
Stafford
Bis
Industrial plants destroyed in Kansas cave in
A large crushing mill owned by Congressman Bowersock and others at Lawrence Kansas was swallowed by an immense cave on Wednesday night. Thursday the Nightingale plant including derrick tramway and tanks was engulfed. The employees were at dinner and no one was injured. Losses are heavy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Congressman Bowersock
Lawrence
Kas
Nightingale
Japanese Steamer Wrecked Off Island Minfando
The Japanese steamer Futami Maru bound from Australia to Manila with stores for the American government went aground and split on Minfando island. Passengers and crew camped six days. now being brought to Manila by British steamer Australian. No casualties. cargo baggage and vessel likely total loss.
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Thom
Australia
Manila
Min Fando
Famine Relief Panel Receives Bombay Cable
The Committee of One Hundred on India Famine Relief in New York has a wire from William T. Fee, U S Consul at Bombay and chair of the America Indian Relief Committee. It warns famine distress is appalling with thousands set to die without rescue, pleading for funds to buy food, blankets, and clothing. Cholera remains active and destitute women and deserted children are especially pitiable. Many boys and girls are in heartrending need.
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Committee of One Hundred On
New York
William T. Fee
United States
Bombay
America-Indian Relief Committee
Excitement at Alliance Gas Find Sparks City Interest
Excitement grows in Alliance Ohio after a strong natural gas vein is found inside city limits. A well in a timber tract shows high pressure and audible escaping gas heard miles away. A second well will be sunk to seek an air pocket, with another test planned near a nearby gasser. All wells and houses are owned by local operators. Also noted is a Paris Exposition exhibit of Madagascar bed hangings from halabe silk, and a Tennessee convict coal mine declaring six months profits exceeding $100,000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alliance
Tennessee
Pension list and local incidents in AEy Stone state news
Last week several residents were granted pensions including Jeremiah Ramsey and August Floto. An accident at Pittston injured miner Martin Hession after a dynamite cap caused a pipe explosion. Emil Rossberger fought and killed a six foot four inch eagle that attacked his chicken yard. Construction begins on 1000 coke ovens near Herminie as Westmoreland coal fields expand. A Greensburg executor found $76,000 in a Madison chest. Peach crops forecast record high yields across Center counties. A bear sighting leads to a tense encounter in Lawrence County. Twenty-one sisters took vows at Malinskrodt convent in Wilkes-Barre. Legal and civic notes cover judge Love’s possible Supreme Court seat, pension extortion case against John H. Lewis, and local crime. Additional items include a daylight assault on farmer William Bingle, National Guard discharges, a mine collapse near Connellsville, wage talks over puddlers, and new electric rail plans. Trials and arrests touch W. H. Martin and Beaver Falls Steel Works closure.
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Jeremiah Ramsey
Bedford
George Castor
Canonsburg
Andrew J. Bruer
Millhall
James Fitzerald
Pleasant View
Alexander
Bitner
Ligonier
Daniel.b. Crawshaw
St. Clair
Horace A. Watson
West Middlesex
Lotte H. Breden
Shoustown
John Mc Reighton
Cannellton
Jeremiah Burgess
Orrin H. Matthews
Beaver
Joseph B. Shirey
Long Run
Louis N. Morgan
McKeesport
James L. Long
Reynoldsville
August Floto
Myersdale
Martin Hession
Pittston
Fay
Emil Rossberger
Wilmington Township
Mercer County
Rossberger
Westmoreland County
Ocean Coal Company
Gardner Farm
Herminie
Hempfield
Pennsylvania Railroad
Silas A. Kline
Greensburg
Sabina Beer
Madison
Wade
Kirk McConnell
Nittany Valley
George ‘Henderson
Shenango Township
Lawrence ‘County
Henderson
Wilkesbarre
Malinskrodt Convent
United States
Germany
P. Christ
Scranton
C. D. Mackerel
Buffalo
John*g. Love
Bellefonte
Stone
Center County
Supreme Court
Green
McCullum
John H. H. Lewis
Franklin Milla
Fulton County
Magerstown
Lewis
Pittsburg
George Peter Barnhart
William Bingle
Laughlintown
National Guard of Pennsylvania
Sixteenth Regiment
Gray Invincibles
Pennyroyal
Connellsville
Baltimore and Ohio
Sodom
American Iron and Steel Manufacturing Company
Lebanon
Tarentum
New Kensington
Springdale
Natrona
W. H. Martin
Act of Assembly
Beaver Falls
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le Mars
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N. C
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Wis
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Texarkana
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Prairie du Chien
Russia
Manchuria
Bethel Baptist Church
Fairview
Jefferson Davis
Korea
Song-Ching
Bethlehem
Havana
Strathgyre
DeWet
Maryland Telephone Construction Company
Baltimore
Mosquito Coast
Great Britain
Rose Hill
Middlesboro
Brown Bros
Astoria
Ore
Knappa
White
Indiana
Martin Fleming
Building Trades Council
Fort Worth
Gabe
Cicero Copeland
John
Charles Baker
Polk County
Bakers
Sam Fields
White Hall
Livingstone Parish
Fields
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Kenosha
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Madagascar
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