Conger Appeals for Help as Pekin Quietly Slaughters
A Shanghai dispatch to the Journal reports Minister Conger's plea brought to Col. Meade. The undated message says foreigners face destruction as only military chiefs govern Pekin. The note follows Li Pang Heng and Prince Tuan’s rise and the killings of two pro-foreign Tsung-li-yamen members. A viceroy’s papers in Tien-Tsin note a 100 tael Boxers reward for Maj. Waller’s head.
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New York
Shanghai
Conger
Col. Meade
Marine Corps
Pekin
Li Ping Heng
Prince Tuan
Tsung-li-yamen
Tien-Tsin
Waller
United States Marines
Tien- Tsin
Americans Help Drive Assault at Peitsang in Front Rank
London dispatch details the Peitsang engagement with American and British forces advancing Friday and Saturday. Chinese artillery openfire near Pei-Ho bridge. Allied troops push trenches, with high casualties on the Chinese side estimated around 4,000 and Russians reporting losses among officers.
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United States
Peitsang
Babies tossed from bayonet to bayonet in Boxer era Russia
Mrs. E. B. Drew, wife of the Tien Tsin customs commissioner, describes horrors witnessed after the Boxer uprising as Russian troops killed, looted, and brutalized Chinese civilians in Taku and surrounding areas. She recounts bayonet executions and drownings, noting the Chinese commander at Taku was reportedly shot after attempting surrender.
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San Francisco
China
E. B. ‘Drew
Logan
Taku
Pei- Ho
Tien-Tsin
Taku Forts
Professor Jordan says Europe cannot conquer China
President Jordan of Stanford University, writing from Shigun Japan, argues China cannot be conquered divided or held by outsiders even if awakened. He says Europe cannot subdue China and urges keeping China united strong at home and respected abroad for global order and fair treatment of Chinese people.
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Jordan
Leland Stanford University
Shigun
Japan
China
Europe
Telegram from Chaffee on Taiyuan battle plans and forces
Washington Aug 7 Maj Gen Chaffee reports from Tientsin a conference near Peitsang and Yangtsun. Chinese positions are strong behind flooded ground while Japanese English and American forces about 10 000 attack Chinese right bank flank. Russian and French troops about 4 000 oppose river rail area. Army 30 000 between Peitsang and Yangtsun with our forces 2 000 and artillery. Sixth cavalry guards Tien Tsin city mounts. Ministers safe. July 28.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Che-Foo
Tien-Tsin
Peitsang
Yangtsun
Peihg
Conemaugh
Many Chinese Killed Tien-Tsin Battle Ends
A delayed dispatch reports a fierce fight at Peitsang north of Tien-Tsin where Allied forces broke Chinese trenches, Chinese losses were described as enormous, and Allied casualties heavy. American units involved included the Fourteenth Infantry, Ninth Infantry, Reilly's battery, and a Marine contingent.
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Peitsang
Here
Alliea
Fourteenth Infantry
Ninth Infantry
Reilly
Drowned U S Navy Doctor At Shanghai Port
Dr Houghton of the United States gunboat Castine was drowned at Shanghai on Tuesday The name likely misread as Houghton and may be Stoughton the attached passed assistant surgeon has served on the Castine since December 1898 Dr Broughton was appointed from New York
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Bhanghai
Dr. Houghton
United States
Castine
Indiana Union Reform Party calls state convention
R. S. Thompson chairman and H. C. Coppock secretary issue call for the Indiana state convention of the Union reform party in the criminal court room at 10 a m Wednesday. The call invites all who want people governed by direct vote to attend and settle legislation without representatives.
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R.S. Thompson
H. C. Coppock
Indiana
Union Reform Party
Criminal Court Room
Jewelry and spectacles offered by J. P. Mullally
A Circle dealer advertises a general line of jewelry and spectacles and asserts a child customer can safely purchase goods from them.
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J. P. Mullally
Arrival of the Duckworth Club in Cincinnati
Notification lists a Tuesday 3 30 arrival time for the Duckworth club in Cincinnati. Details are fragmentary but indicate an organized arrival event.
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Duckworth Club
Cincinnati
Indianapolis Campaign Schedule for Bryan and Stevenson
A detailed timetable from Union Station to various venues in Indianapolis outlines arrival times from Chicago, a grand hotel parade, a 1 000 strong Democratic escort, and multiple speeches by Bryan, Stevenson, and allied figures. Events include a 3 p m acceptance speech by Bryan and a 4 30 p m acceptance by Stevenson, with a final overflow meeting and a possible Stalwarts tent address before the party departs early Thursday.
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Bryan- Stevenson
Chicago
Union Station
Grand Hotel
Indiana
Military Park
Thomas Tegart
Dairyman Hoover Fined for Milk Adulteration Guilty Verdict
Judge Laly finds Forrest G. Hoover guilty of adulterating milk with formaldehyde sold to Dr. Robinson at Thirteenth and Alabamasts. The court notes health risks and imposes the maximum fine of 3160 plus costs. Tests by Dr. Robinson and chemists Geis and Smith conflict over methods and accuracy amid a stormy trial.
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Wully
Laly
Forrest G. Hoover
Hebner
Geis
Smith
John Duncan
Hoover
Taylor Groninger
Frazier
Groninger
Duncan
Mystery at Indianapolis orphans home over formaldehyde milk
A board of managers in Indianapolis reports the dairy supplying milk to the orphans home had no proven guilt in a formaldehyde scare. They defend the McCreadys as innocent, note past use by Mr McCready, and say no arrests will be made after coroner Nash’s inquiry into the impure milk case.
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Indianapolis
McCreadys
Stewart
Nash
Orphan Asylum
Grand Hotel
SUN
Taggart
Congressman Richardson
Indiana
Mayor Taggart
Richardson
Anad
Mr. Taggart
Bill” Flynn
Congressman Richardson Hass
Abraham Lincoln
Residence offered on easy payments for sale
An advertised residence is offered on easy terms in the Sun’s popular classifieds, page 7. Other good items are also advertised, inviting readers to read the notices and consider affordable options.
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SUN
Rough Straw Mars 506 At Eston’s Hat Store
Fragmentary OCR mentions a hat store at 506 Mars and Eston’s location. No clear event, date, or named individuals readable.
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Eston
Atore
Bryan and Stevenson Visit Stirring Political Parley in Indianapolis
Report details a busy Indianapolis scene ahead of the Bryan event with crowds from Louisville and Cincinnati arriving, Mayor Harrison presiding at Tomlinson Hall, Stevenson arriving from Bloomington and outlining future addresses, Bryan to speak in Military Park and at the Bryan Stalwarts' tent, and a gate of local officials and reception committees meeting the notification party.
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Bryan
Indianapolis
Duckworth Club
Cincinnati
Louisville
Carter Harrison
Chicago
Webster Davis
Military Park
Lafayette
Edgar A. Brown
Austin H. Brown
Alonzo G. Smith
Charles E. Cox
L. P. Harlan
F. M. Fauvre
F. A. Gavin
Maurice Donnelly
Henry N. Spaan
Pierre Gray
Parks Martin
A. M. Sweeney
Frank Burke
A. A. McKain
M. E. Ryan
T. L. Sullivan
Frank B. Burke
Edward Hawkins
J. E. Bell
A. G Smith
F. A. Fauvee
John Hollett
Wm. G. Maguire
Hosea Hawkins
J. E. McCullough
P. J. Ryan
Sedalia
Missouri
National Democratic
Park
Tomlinson Hall
Monument Place
Notification Excludes Populists and Free Silver Republicans
The populists and free silver republicans have not been invited to participate in the notification proceedings. Dr. F. J. Van Vorhis suggests this exclusion stems from their own later notifications.
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F. J. van Vorhis
National committee to decide two contests for committee seats
James L. Norris of Washington D C and A J Wolverton of Ardmore Indian Territory press claims for district seats as the party splits and each faction elects a committeeman. War of chromos tightens as Bryan Kern posters appear and McKinley Roosevelt imagery vanishes from basement windows near the court house.
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National Committee
James L. Norris
Washington, D. C
District of Columbia
A. J. Wolverton
Ardmore
Indian Territory
Wolverton
Court House
Bryan
Kern
McGregor
Pic
McKinley
Roosevelt
Military Park
Senator Jones to preside over notification exercises
Senator Jones from Arkansas, chairman of the national democratic committee, informed Mayor Taggart by telephone on Tuesday that he will be here to preside over the notification exercises.
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Senator Jones
Arkansas
National Democratic Committee
Taggart
Subcommittee to Convene in Indianapolis Tuesday Night
The sub committee of the national committee will meet at the Grand Tuesday night if enough members reach Indianapolis to consider the contests and formal report to the national committee.
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National Committee
Grand
Indianapolis
Bryan in Chicago Arrives to Rousing Reception
William J. Bryan and entourage reach Lincoln, greeted by a large crowd in Chicago. He chats with friends at the Sherman house before an escort by Mayor Herrizon and the Cook County machine club. Bryan plans a noted address while pickpockets operate in the crowds.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Part
Lincoln
Bryan
Sherman House
Herrizon
Cook County Marchine Club
Iowa Points
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis and Vicinity
The forecast calls for continued warm weather through Tuesday night into Wednesday. Temperatures rise to around 88 degrees by noon and 90 by 1 pm, with evening readings easing into the upper 70s and lower 80s. Across the period expect seasonable heat with mild overnight lows in the mid 70s.
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Indianapolis
Chairman Parks Martin Names Alonzo Green to State Board
Chairman Parks Martin has named Alonzo Green Smith as the democratic member of the State election board. This appointment was announced at noon and marks a key staffing change in the commission.
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Parks Martin
Alonzo Green. Smith
Board
Noon
Camp Meetings and Sunday School Sessions Noted
The report mentions Sunday school days at Bethany Park with Tuesday and Wednesday set for more sessions. Rev. C. J. Fowler, president of the national holiness association, conducted services at Acton on Tuesday, while Monday remained quiet.
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Bethany Park
C. J. Fowler
Tional
Holiness, Association
Acton
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Jas. D. Richardson
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Stevenson
Mr. Stevenson
Monumentplace
Stalwarts
Dairyman Hoover
Dr. Robinson
Dairymar McCready
Harry
Board of Health
James D. Richardson
Tennessee
Quigley
Hoyt
A. G. Smith
Janes Dee
Ueona
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