China Must Open a Way to Peking Crisis Deepens
Washington reports state department telegrams detailing U s stance on safe escort to Tien Tsin and demand for free communication with Pekin. Li Hung Chang’s proposal faces refusal until diplomatic access is guaranteed and Chinese authorities cooperate with relief forces. Russians and Japanese move independently near Tien Tsin amid allied command tensions.
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Conger
Wien-Tsin
Goodnow
Viceroy Li
Pekin
Shanghai
Earl Li
China
Hay
Tien-Tsin
Big Battle Near Tien-Tsin Aims at Pekin
Reports say a major clash unfolds 18 miles from Tien-Tsin as allied forces press toward Pekin. Japanese commander had predicted Yang Tsun’s fall by Thursday, with Chinese forces massed there for ten days and a victory expected to open the way to Pekin.
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Washington
Tien-Tsin
Yang Tsun
Pekin
Chinese Treachery and Fragile Relief at Pekin
Times correspondent Dr Morrison accuses the Chinese government of infamy and duplicity while offering a more hopeful view of relief for the besieged legations. He notes a July 18 halt in hostilities did not ease vigilance and cites imperial decrees urging Boxer loyalty and the expulsion of missionaries.
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London
Morrison
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the Times
Pekin
Tsung-h-yamen
Victoria
Tsing-hi-yamen
Grand Council
Li Hung Chang Seeks Message Blocked at Pekin
Paris August 2 reports Li Hung Chang cannot deliver a message to M Pinchen French minister at Pekin. The French government is alarmed for Pinchen's safety amid Shanghai consul dispatch.
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Paris
Shangha
Li Hung Chang
M. Pinchen
Pekin
Pinchen
Allies Begin Pekin Advance With 20000 Men
Shanghai report says Allied forces move toward Pekin with about 20,000 troops and 170 guns. Officials expect to reach Pekin by August 12.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Wu Gives Cautious View On Pekin Advance
Washington dispatch reports Minister Wu states he cannot predict the effect of foreign troop advances on Pekin residents. He notes the Chinese may expel foreigners beyond city walls and that he has no message about the allied advance.
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Washington
Pekin
Reports on Boxer combat amid Allied actions near Victoria
Lieut. Von Krohn with Admiral Seymour describes Chinese forces armed with recent rifles and smokeless powder. He recalls mass executions of women and children to prevent capture, no Chinese prisoners being taken, and wounded Chinese stabbing hospital staff. Allied forces reportedly killed wounded and Chinese mutilated prisoners. An Italian officer’s head was severed and his body hacked.
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Victoria
B. C
von Krohn
Admiral Seymour
Pekin relief column dominates British focus in press
London reports that the fate of foreigners in Pekin hinges on the allied march. A defeat or repulse could trigger a massacre, while hopes rise and worries grow over the lack of a unified commander and past errors at Tien-Tsin.
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Pekin
Tien-Tsin
Russian admiral leaves Tien-Tasin amid Liao Tung tension
Admiral Alexie reportedly departs Tien-Tasin and heads back to the coast as danger grows for Russian interests in the Liao Tung peninsula.
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Shanghai
Alexie
Tien-Tasin
Liao Tung Peninsula
Chinese Armies Move Toward Pekin Under Lipeng Heng Command
Gen. Lipeng Heng orders four Chinese armies in the Yangtze region to advance toward Pekin. The directive signals a major troop redeployment as the war moves toward the capital.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Lipeng Heng
Yangeze
Admiral Seymour Visits Nanking Over Foreign Protection
Shanghai dispatch reports Admiral Seymour, newly in charge of defenses, leaving for Nanking aboard a dispatch boat to confer with the viceroy on safeguarding foreigners. The viceroy then sent troops down the Yangtze to escort them.
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Shanghai
Seymour
Nanking
Yangster
Bryan's Indianapolis speech set for national notices
Lincoln dispatch says the Bryan address is finished with guarded details and will shape his career as a statesman. He plans to discuss commerce and failures, then travel from Indianapolis to Chicago for a few days with the national committee before Lincoln for the G A R reunion. The populist and silver Republican notices follow after.
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Bryan
Indianapolis
Chicago
National Committee
Lincoln
Hypnotizing Balloonist Promises Bryan Day Success
Mayor Taggart receives a letter from Dr. Rufus G. Wells of St. Louis claiming to make Bryan day August 8 a huge success. Wells asserts the world already knows Bryan and that the event will attract wide attention.
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Bryan Day Burstin
Balloon Hypnosis Scheme Floats Political Talk
A doctor proposes a World Tour balloon stunt to influence the 1900 U S political race. He claims hypnotizing President McKinley and transporting him to China could sway voters while vowing to fund a college to teach liberty and justice if he receives 1 000 000. He envisions balloon speeches by dozens of women to back Bryan and even hopes to attend Indianapolis on August 8 to hypnotize speakers.
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China
Navy
Army
Pekin
Wells
Bryan
America
Indianapolis
Marion County GOP Convention Set To Name Candidates
Within days the Marion County Republican convention will determine time and place. Declared senator contenders include James T. Layman Frederick E. Matson Charles N. Thompson Daniel L. Brown and Lewis C. Walker with Matson Layman and Walker favored early. House hopefuls named include Joseph A. Minturn Larz A. Whitcomb Joseph Morgan Ambrose Moores George E. Young Sampses W. Mansfield Albert W. Moore M. L. Clawson H. S. McMichael Wm. H. Pierce John L. Ketcham Garrett Shover Leon Kahn Marion A. Hollingsworth Pike township C. C. Pritchard Franklin township Henry Wessting Warren township James M. Morton colored John A. Puryear colored and Charles W. Brown colored. The convention outcome remains uncertain as the ring may struggle to control nominations.
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Larz A. Whitcomb
Joseph Morgan
Ambrose Moores
George E. Young
Sampses W. Mansfield
Albert W. Moore
M.L. Clawson
H. S. McMichael
Wm. H. Pierce
John L. Ketcham
Garrett Shover
Leon Kahn
Marion A. Hollingsworth
Pike Township
C. C. Pritchard
Franklin Township
Henry Wessting
Warren Township
James M. Morton
Col
Democratic Township Convention Seeks Assessor Trustee Picks
A Democratic convention set for Saturday in Masonic hall will choose candidates for township assessor and trustee. Listed for assessor are John Kervan Thomas Bemis Joseph Dugan Dennis Dorzvan and Edward Siersdorfer. Trustee candidates announced include Samuel N. Gold and Thomas J. Girrard. Constables aspirants are Harry Bar rett and Darby Donahue. Advisory board will likely name two of John C. Shoemaker Carl Von Hake Jeremiah Costello with Costello unwilling to serve. Convention officers not announced.
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Masonic Hall
John Kervan
Thomas Bemis
Joseph Dugan
Dennis Dorzvan
Edward Siersdorfer
Samuel N. Gold
Thomas J. Girrard
Harry Barrett
Darby Donahue
John C. Shoemaker
Carl von Hake
Jeremiah Costello
Costello
Kern Club Organizes for Ward 9 Democrats
A Kern club exclusively for ward 9 Democrats has been formed. The next meeting is set for Monday night at McAfee's Hall, 1321 English Avenue, to organize and plan activities.
Escape attempt ends in death amid child welfare clash
Ella Regan, 16, of Lasalle Illinois, leapt from a moving train while being escorted to a Chicago children s home and was killed. Separately no wage agreement was reached between tin workers and the American Tin Plate Company as talks continue in New York. A flower of commerce is noted with a jewelry and spectacles shop listing J P Mullally 28 Cirote and Asena gold and silver polish highlighted among ads.
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Ella Regan
Lasalle
Chicago
Tin Workers
American Tin Plate Company
New York
J. P. Mullally
Cirote
State tax board weighs Union traction tax on mail route
The State tax board wrestled with Union Traction Company over assessment cuts. Deputy Auditor Sherman of Madison County appealed a 2 percent reduction to align with other properties. President C. L. Henry claimed profits from carrying mail 12 miles Anderson to Alexandria at 36 cents total, while noting interest from the Indianapolis Board of Public Works. The American Plate Glass Company of Alexandria sought tax relief.
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State Tax Board
Union Traction Company
Sherman
Madison County
C. L. Henry
Henry
Anderson
Alexandria
Indianapolis Board of Public Works
American Plate Glass Company
Ousted From a Secret Conference At Indiana Hardware Meet
A question box drew attention at the Indiana hardware dealers convention as officials discussed marking goods decorating windows and planning a Canadian dealers’ group. M L Corey was elected secretary succeeding W W Robb. An intruder without a badge was admitted by A H Burkett but later escorted out after a quiet talk.
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Indiana
M. L. Corey
Argos
W. W. Robb
Chicago
Hawkins and Democrats discuss Military Park plan for Bryan notice
At Democratic headquarters on Thursday, secretary Hawkins and Chairman Martin weighed moving the notification event for Bryan after reading a morning paper. They debated calling the arrangements committee but decided to risk Bryan’s fate in Military Park despite the public caution and park superstition.
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Hawkins
Military Park
Bryan
Stephen A. Douglas
James G. Blaine
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Martin
July vital statistics show births jump while infant deaths spike
In July 138 marriage licenses were issued, down from June. There were 264 births, up 10 percent from earlier months, and 320 deaths including 107 infants under one year and 31 aged one to five years, marking a 120 percent rise in infant mortality. Real estate transfers totaled 991,708 across 383 deeds and 187 building permits valued at 270,591.
Local Business Stock Listings From Indiana Community
Good oil and gas company of Indiana Union City lists capital stock at $2 000 Ridgeville telephone company shows stock at $900 Asena metal polish and fixtures for bar Schissel's Swimming Bath located near West and Canal Tamp percent notes appear in this early business notice.
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Indiana
Union City
Ridgeville Telephone Company
Schissel’s Swimming Bath
Assassin Attacks Alexander and Persian Shah in Paris
Reports describe an attempted shooting of King Alexander of Servia while he rode and another assault on the Persian shah in Paris. In both incidents the assailants were restrained. one cried slogans and carried a pistol, the other brandished a stick and failed to fire.
Shots fired at Shah of Persia in Paris
French cable reports three shots were fired at the Shah of Persia in Paris on Thursday. The monarch was unharmed. The assailant, a young Spaniard, was captured and handed to police as authorities move to suppress details.
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Persia
Serres
Bat Nevet
New York
Bresci in excited state as reported in Rome
Bresci the king's assassin is described as highly agitated in Rome authorities say force had to help him dress on Wednesday. He told the warden it would be the czar's turn next, signaling continued ominous intent.
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Rome
Bresci
Anarchists in Chicago Plan Congress Reach Paris
Chicago anarchists issue call for a meeting next Sunday to send a representative to a congress in Paris next month. Speakers include Mrs Lucy Parsons and Ellis Oliver. Parsons declares a renaissance of anarchy and rejects plots surrounding King Humbert's death. The congress aims to map a world plan and unite anarchists globally.
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Bresci
Humbert
Paris
Chicago
Congress of Anarchists
Lucy Farsons
Ellis Oliver
Parsons
Bresci Confined in Strait Jacket and Handcuffs
Milan advices say Bresci is kept in an iron straight jacket and tightly cuffed with a blinding light shown in his eyes to force a confession. He refuses to answer questions about his accomplices.
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London
Milan
Bresci
Day Aide’s Poisoning Reported At Forty Eleventh Street
Clifford Day 60 E Eleventh street son in law of County Commissioner Greer is seriously ill after reportedly taking strychnine Wednesday night Dr J D George was called found poisoning symptoms unconscious and treated the case successfully Greer denies suicide Day eloped with Greer’s daughter and other workers say he attempted suicide Thursday
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J. D. George
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Surrounding Area
Forecast for Indianapolis and vicinity covers 36 hours to 8 pm August 3 with warmer conditions and possible showers Thursday night and Friday. Recorded highs and rainfall noted include 92 degrees on July 4 and 4.10 inches for July with a 0.31 inch deficit, while the 30-year mean stands at 76. July was wetter than some expect.
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