Allied Troops Dash Into Pekin Headlines from Shanghai
Berlin reports authentic word that allied forces entered Pekin with little resistance and freed ministers and foreigners. Empress Dowager and Emperor reportedly fled toward Hsi An Fu as Yuan Shikai forces moved to cover the flight. British guards signaled allies, four guns captured, Li Hung Chang confirms entry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Berlin
Shanghai
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Hsi-An-Fu
Yuan Shi Kai
Shensi Province
Rescue of Pekin Ministers Believed by Officials in Washington
Washington officials think the foreign ministers were rescued last Wednesday and are with the allies heading toward Tien-Tsin under Gen. Chaffee. Part of the allied force will stay in Pekin to restore order. Minister Wu welcomed the news but sought official confirmation and doubted the empress and emperor had fled.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chaffee
Pekin
Fied
Pekin Relief Report Declared Authentic by Foreign Office
The British foreign office says the report of Pekin being relieved is authentic. No further details are provided and the statement confirms circulating dispatches about the Chinese capital.
Is Goodnow a traitor in Shanghai dispatches
A Shanghai dispatch reports the North China Gazette charges John Goodnow the American consul general with betraying the allies to the Chinese. telegrams suggest he opposed or supported landing British troops at Shanghai. The cables imply sensationalists seek a national sensation amid massacre fears.
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London
Shanghai
North China
Mapa
State Dept Defends Consul Goodnow Over Shanghai Claims
A high state department official dismissed claims that Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai conspired with the Chinese. He praised Goodnow as patriotic and highly helpful through the ongoing troubles.
Empress Fleeing Pekin May Spark Chinese Civil War
London dispatch reports Chinese experts say a flight from Pekin by the Empress could trigger civil war as viceroys strive to win foreign backing to seize the throne and restore order for reward.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
China
March to Pekin by Allied Forces Ends in 12 Days
Washington reports the Pekin relief completed on August 15 after a swift 12 day advance by allied armies. American troops suffered heavy losses in Yang-Tsun where they led a daring charge with the British. Casualties totaled about 1,130. sun exposure afflicted many, with 40 percent prostrations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Pekin
Yang-Tsun
Peitsang
Tien-Tsin
F. R. Lang
Ho-Si-Wu
Ma-Tow
Tung- Chow
Tung-Chow
Pekin Relieved as Li Hung Chang Remains in Capital
Shanghai report states Pekin was relieved on August 15 while Li Hung Chang, citing prior remarks, says he has memorialized the empress dowager to stay in the capital.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Losses of School Fund Reported in Indiana Counties
The state superintendent reports from county auditors that only four Indiana counties have all school funds saved. Most counties pay 6 percent interest on idle money and some investments are unsafe. Marion county’s common school fund shows $40,569.40 not loaned. The congressional sixteenth section fund totals $18,937.17 with $7,765.93 idle.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Superintendent of Public Instruction
Indiana
Marion County
Congressional
Democrats Stand Firm Against Third Party Shift
State democratic chairman Martin dismissed talk of a third party, saying all democrats are anti-imperialists. He noted laughter from loafers at headquarters while observers suggested Republicans share the stance.
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Overstreet
Thompson's Track Devoid Of Hurdles In Indiana Convention
The article notes opposition within the party to Charles N. Thompson for state senator with Frederick E. Matson and James T. Layman likely on the ticket. Morgan Carraway may not be renominated, Larz Whitcomb expected to be chosen, and J. H. Clarke seen as a sure winner with railroad backing. The convention gathers at Masonic Hall Wednesday at 10 am.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charles N. Thompson
a@rawn
Thompson
Frederick E. Matson
James T. Layman
Daniel L. Brown
Morgan Carraway
Greenfield
Marion
Hancock
Marion County
Larz Whitcomb
Indianapolis
Carraway
Kansas
Indiana
J. H. Clarke
Clarke
Joe Minturn
Frederick Ostermeyer
George Borst
Byron Dawson
Wiliam P. Reagan
Masonic Hall
Census figures labeled as guesses by Merriam
Census director Merriam warns that published city population numbers in Chicago Indianapolis Cleveland and others are only educated guesses. He says the official bulletin remains unreleased and notes multiple independent counts and simultaneous city counterups to prevent leaks or collusion.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Merriam
Washington
Chicago
Indianapolis
Cleveland
Bedell Pledges Prosecutions Under Smoke Ordinance Soon
Building inspector Bedell vows to begin lawsuits against three downtown building owners under the anti smoke ordinance. He claims evidence is nearly ready and says Mayor Taggart will not block the actions. A defendant contends the measure may be unconstitutional and argues railroads are exempt from the ban.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bedell
Taggart
Bad Dan Ill Follows Fresh Rampage in City Driveby
James Foley, a 24 N East street peddler, was severely cut by Dan Ill at Washington and Delaware streets Friday morning. Ill attacked after a dispute over fruit from the wagon. Foley was slashed along the cheek. Patrolman Cronin arrested both men. Foley treated by Dr. Thompson.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
James Foley
N. East St
Dan
Washington and
Delaware Sts
Foley
William Hans
Ill
Cronin
Thompson
Feely
Weather Forecast for Indianapolis Area
Weather outlook for Indianapolis and vicinity for the 36 hours ending 8 p m August 18 calls for fair but unsettled conditions Friday night and Saturday. Temperatures recorded include 69 at 7 a m 85 at noon and 88 at 2 p m with no significant changes expected.
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Indianapolis
Tallentire Reports Robbery in Covington Poolroom
Cincinnati papers say L. E. Tallentire a Big Four station clerk from Indianapolis reported to police that he was robbed in a Covington poolroom He denied intoxication claiming he was nervous from the loss of money.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cincinnati
L. E. Tallentire
Indianapolis
Covington
Town Tale Clippings and Local Notes
Tammany club to join the National Association of Democratic Clubs. Louisa Walker escaped a state hospital and was found at Union station Thursday night. Weed-appropriation funds near exhaustion as weeds may proliferate. German day celebration begins Saturday night with 1000 dollars for fireworks and a Sunday picnic at Germania park. Jennie Howell sues Mary A. Willits for 10000 for alleged defamation. Indiana and Illinois independent telephone men meet to discuss a system from Indianapolis to St Louis and a company alliance. Mrs. Josephine O Hollihan, 67, wandered from City hospital and was found on Indiana Ave. Drunk Frank Soborowski of Anderson fell from a street car, fracturing his skull and expects recovery. Knights of the Royal Arch elects delegates S J Hanneghan, Martin J Murphy, and John Goodale to the supreme lodge. Gates, Zapf, and Murphy to attend the National Aquarium League in Baltimore in October.
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Germania Park
Jennie Howell
Mary A. Willitts
Christian Israelites Church
Indianapolis
St. Louis
Josephine O'Hollihan
Indiana Ave
Frank Soborowski
Anderson
West
Washington Sts
Knights of the Royal Arch
J. Hanneghan
Lafayette
Martin J. Murphy
John Goodale
Seymour
Supreme Lodge
Joseph Gates
Philip Zapf
National Aquar League
Baltimore
After the buggy company bankrupt filing in federal court
The Indianapolis buggy company faces a bankruptcy filing by Shel don axle company Wilkesbarre Pennsylvania Flickinger wheel company Galion Ohio and Raser tanning company Ashtabula Ohio. They allege insolvency and improper transfer of 3500 in property plus 75 dollars to F M Simmonds to defraud creditors. Receiver Joseph B Kealing appointed by Superior judge Leathers. Samuel C Wells Anderson undertaker seeks bankruptcy claiming debts of 7608 53 and assets of 1973
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Indianapolis
Sheldon Axle Company
Wilkesbarre
Flickinger Wheel Company
Galion, C
Raser Tanning Company
Ashtabula
F. M. Simmonds
Joseph B. Kealing
Leathers
Samuel C. Wells
Anderson Undertaker
Supreme Stove of druids adjourns amid lost member
The annual session of the Supreme Stove of druids adjourned Friday afternoon after a delay caused by Supreme arch Peter Schaffnit getting lost. He followed a North Indianapolis route to the wrong place, leading to a German-English language dispute over printing the proceedings in both languages. The next meeting is slated for Put in Bay in August.
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Supreme Stove of Druids
Peter Schaffnit
Indianapolis
E. Tenth-st
Woodruff Place
Indiana-ave
Vermont-st
Putinbay
Cholera and Phantom Misspelling in Health Board Note
A State health board clerk recounts a physician submitting a death certificate with the line Cholra And phantom for a cholera infantum death. The humorous miswriting highlights occasional ignorance seen in Indiana medical submissions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State Health Board
Indiana
Sullivan on the run from embezzlement charge
John E. Sullivan, charged with embezzling county funds, has left the city while on bond and is believed to have traveled to Detroit to meet his daughter, causing concern among authorities.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
John E. Sullivan
Detroit
Farmer Adopts Boy. boy taken after alleged beating
George Slough of Irvington area adopted Vernie Shedron after a report that Ed Slough the farmer's son beat the boy when the cattle he herded did not yield enough milk. The incident occurred Friday and was investigated by local officers.
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George Slough
Irvington
Vernie Shedron
Ed Slough
Painter survives 35 foot fall at Schofield livery stable
John Jensen, a painter not employed there, dropped 35 feet from a ladder onto a brick pile at the Schofield livery stable on North Alabama street Thursday evening while helping a workman. He escaped injury and was not hurt. Also notes on patent remedies and local business ads.
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John Jensen
New Schofield
N. Alabama St
DeWET Escapes Kitchener Leads 1000 Mile Boer Raid
Cape Town reports Gen DeWet has slipped past Kitchener after a 1000 mile zigzag through British lines. The raid is praised as the greatest since Morgan's and credited to DeWet's topographic knowledge. He is said to have joined Delary in harassing the western Transvaal.
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DeWet
Delary
Western Transvaal
Rankin known as "Baldy" in printers circles dies at 48
Orval B Rankin 48, nicknamed "Baldy," died at his brother E J Rankin's home in Indianapolis of Bright's disease. A DePauw alumnus and former printer, he audited International Typographical Union books with Sam Leffingwell and E T Oburn. He was long active in Republicans and printers unions. Survived by wife, three sisters, and two brothers. Funeral plans unavailable.
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Orval B. Rankin
E. J. Rankin
Alabama St
Bright
Greencastle
DePauw University
Indianapolis
Sam Leffingwell
E. T. Oburn
International Typographical Union
Rankin
Printers’ Union No. 1
Baldy
Middle West
Baldy” Rankin
B. Wilsom Smith
Agnus
Louise Rankin
John Rankin
Washington
A Call for Razahs at the Fair Grounds Picnic
A small crowd enjoyed the bell boys picnic at the fair grounds on Thursday. The band Old Kentucky entertained while attendees wore colorful outfits and a colored man urged the crowd to invite raza. People loaded melons and baskets of grub, and a plan to summon raza to race drew laughter.
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Old Kentucky
Old Sol
Dave Gee
Dave
Will Davin
Gee
Prince Alice
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Tung Fuh Siang
Sung Ching
Li Ping Heng
Pekin Wall
Ton and
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State Department
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Empress
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Ninth
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Reilly
McCalla
Gome
Martin
Congressman Overstreet
Bryan
Lincoln, Neb
W. J. Bryan
Fred Matson
Bad Dan
Jas. Foley
Town Tale
Tammany Club
National Association of Democratic Clubs
Louisa Walker
Innate Insane Hospital
Union Station
MR. Schaffnit
Cholra and
Phantom
Sullivan
Hoyt
Wutschner’s
Bennett’s
E. Wash
Gen. Dewet
Kitchener
Tit
Morgan
Cape Town
Kitchener and
Meth
C. B. Rankin
Beath
Razahs
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