Allied forces rout Chinese at Ho Si Wu north of Yang-Tsun
Shanghai dispatch reports a battle at Ho Si Wu on the Pei Ho thirty miles north of Yang-Tsun. Allies German Russian and Japanese reinforcements won a sweeping victory with 1,500 Chinese killed or wounded. Prince Tuan is reported slain. A separate Frankfurt dispatch notes fear of a city burn plot and foreign troops barred from leaving settlements. Berlin says Amoy seizure could trigger China’s partition. Kaiser silent on protest.
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London
Shanghai
Ho Si Wu
Pei Ho
Yang-Tsun
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Nero
China
Tien-Tsin
Chi Li
Ince
Allies May Raze Imperial Palace
London August 20 details of the relief of the besieged foreigners filter in. The crowd cheered officers and camp followers as the relief force arrived. Food held but horseflesh was eaten. the Tsung-hyamen sent few melons and refused fresh meat. Chinese attacks continued with outrages including desecration of the foreign cemetery. Public anger grows at stored atrocities and the belief that razing the imperial city and destroying the palace may be necessary to deter further aggression.
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London
Tsung-h-yamen
Missionaries on Empress of China flee mob violence in China
Rev. J Menzies and Rev. M McKenzie recounts from the Empress of China voyage how their mission party fled a 10 000 strong mob in China. They describe looting raids 14 days of escort by Chinese soldiers and near executions of two missionary women.
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Vancouver
B. C
J. Menzies
M. McKenzie
Ho Nan
McKenzie
Mr. McKenzie
U S Proposes Peace in China After Cabinet Sessions
Washington reports that at Russia's suggestion the United States has appealed to Europe and Japan for peace in China. Li Hung Chang would handle preliminary negotiations and the imperial family’s return would allow talks. Russia seeks withdrawal of allied forces as American troops may return home this fall.
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United States
Europe
Japan
China
Russia
M. de Wollant
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Forces mobilize as foreign troops enter Imperial Palace
The telegram from Minister Conger reports Russian German French Italian troops arriving at Che Foo and the Imperial palace to be entered on Aug 2 with a military promenade. Dispatches total 45,920 landed at Taku by Aug 18 including British 5,592, American 4,470, French 2,903, Italian 277, Japanese 19,508, Russian 11,500.
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Washington
State Department
Conger
Che-Foo
Imperial Palace
Prince Ching
Taku
Japan Expands Campaign as Forces Move South
A Berlin dispatch reports Asiatic powers shifting to the south with Japanese troops occupying Paolung Yu and signaling a broader campaign than rivals admit.
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Berlin
Pekin
Pao ‘Lung Yu
Japan
W C T U Leader Denies Action Over Leaflets
Mrs. Luella McWhirter state president of the WCTU says no action will be taken over leaflets asking prayers for McKinley’s defeat tied to army canteen maintenance. She emphasizes the leaflets were personal and the society knew nothing about them.
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Luella McWhirter
McKinley
Subway under Pan Handle tracks nears completion this fall
The Rural-st subway under the Pan handle tracks progresses and will be done early fall with Daylight visible through it. The Board of Works orders Rural-st gravel improvements to provide suitable approaches and may extend the English-are streetcar lines into the district via the subway.
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Rural-st
Panhandle
Board of Works
Patrolmen Overworked As City Police Face Shortage
Superintendent Quigley warns the public about severe strain on the police force due to many vacancies and a large sick list. He calls for more officers and sub stations, proposing four temporary sites with extra sergeants and bicycle squads to shorten response times and place officers on beats earlier.
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Pearing
Quigley
Board of Safety
Clark pushes cost bond proposal for lawsuits
Sheriff Clark plans a bill to require a cost bond with every suit, especially divorces, to ensure cost recovery. Deputies Hare and Fate discuss potential impacts, noting thousands in possible costs and that poorer litigants could be burdened, while lawyers may oppose reducing cases.
Death Toll Rises in Indianapolis This July
The city Board of Health reports July deaths show over 100 infants died in Indianapolis with many due to inanition linked to impure food. Despite a campaign on bad milk and market sanitation, 47 infant deaths are noted so far this month. Mortality among the elderly also climbs, with twenty five deaths from old age.
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City Board of Health
Indianapolis
Pritchard
Prophecy of Indianapolis Sewers Forecast 1960 Population
City engineer Jeup notes a census inflection based on Rudolph Hering's analysis. Hering estimated Indianapolis would reach 142 344 inhabitants by 1960, excluding suburbs Haughville West Indianapolis North Indianapolis and Brightwood. Jeup believes the city proper already neared that figure.
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Hering
Indianapolis
Haughville
West Indianapolis
Brightwood
Jeup
Officers Go to Arrest Jesse Weik
Greencastle reports Jesse Weik former Republican candidate for supreme court reporter is accused of illegally using a post office inspector commission to obtain railroad transportation. He fell from a train at Coatsville Tuesday and is not seriously injured. Deputy marshal Boyd and US Commissioner Higgins secured a warrant and will conduct a hearing if Weik cannot leave home. bond may be accepted without removal if bound over to the grand jury.
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Greencastle
Jesse Weik
Supreme Court Reporter
Post Office Inspector’s Commission
Coatsville
Weik
L. M. Hanna
Hanna
Boyd
U.S
Higgins
Terre Haute
Weir
Weather Outlook for Indianapolis Area in 36 Hours
Fair weather expected for Thursday night and Friday in the Indianapolis vicinity. Foreseeable highs reaching 86 to 88 degrees with morning low around 72. An unrelated medical ad mentions Hoyt's Poisoned Blood Cure and notes C. E. Worth, a dentist, moved to the Gi Stevenson Building with old telephone number 270.
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E. Worth
Gi Stevenson
Oid Tel
Bed Springs and Mattresses Sold at Ma. Sorney’s
One third of life spent in bed prompts ad for brass or iron bed springs and mattresses sold by Ma. Sorney’s at 249 Massachusetts avenue.
Indiana Trust Issue Faces Strong Push In State
Chicago Aug. 3. The Democratic National Committee advisory panel met behind closed doors on Indiana matters. Mayor Taggart of Indianapolis and Indiana Democratic chairman Martin discussed labor support for the ticket and urged heightened attention to the trust question. They planned to send top speakers into Indiana as Republicans act, to contest every inch of ground.
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Chicago
Democratic National Committee
Indiana
Taggart
Indianapolis
Martin
Indiana Democratic Committee
Prohi Special Train To Visit Indianapolis On Monday
John G Woolley and Henry B Metcalf prohibition nominees will tour Indianapolis Monday Oct 8 with an open air rally in the afternoon and a large meeting in Tomlinson hall at night National chairman Stewart Samuel Dickie of Michigan and Volney B Cushing of Maine accompany them Railroads may offer a special rate for the event Preparing for a cold water rally as the train is expected to arrive in the evening.
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John G. Woolley
Henry B. Metcalf
Prohibition
Indianapolis
Clark
State Committee
Tomlinson Hall
Stewart
Samuel Dickie
Michigan
Volney B. Cushing
Maine
Ward 10 Democrats form leadership club shakeup
The Ward 10 Democrats organized a club on Wednesday night to decide leadership between ex-Councilman George Colter and Councilman James P. Moriarity. The vote produced no single president. both were named vice-presidents with Colter first and Moriarity second. John P. Shittuce 9 was elected president, with W. H. Champion as secretary, Isaac King as treasurer, and John Kiley as captain.
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Ward 10
George Colter
James PD
Colter
Moriarity
John PF. Shittuce
Prohibition Campaign Plans and Rallies Across Districts
Local prohibitionists prepare a lively campaign with a wagon, drum corps, and singers for street meetings. Nominees B L Allen in district 7 and B W Ayres for superintendent will speak in Acton and Glens Valley. Labor Day events and speeches by F T McWhirter and others outline a broad political effort with tickets in 60 counties.
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B. L. Allen
District 7
Acton
B. W. Ayres
Glens Valley
New York
Alabama-sts
F. T. McWhirter
McKinley
Bryan
Frank B. Burke
Fort Wayne
Foulke
Tron League
Indiana Ave
Hernly
Denison
Nelson C. Crews
Sheldon St
Hillare
Bryan Stalwarts call meeting after large local club
The Bryan Stalwarts executive committee urges all card signers to attend a meeting Monday night. The club, the city’s largest with over 1,200 members, seeks locality reports to organize more chapters. The tent moves to Delaware and South sts. Saturday, with Col. Jack of Pennsylvania scheduled to speak at Camp Gray’s old soldiers’ meeting Tuesday night.
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Bryan Stalwarts
Callen
Stalwarts
Delaware
Southsts
Camp Gray
Col
Jack
Pennsylvania
Bryan to Speak in South Bend as Indiana Rally Is Planned
Report says W. J. Bryan will address supporters in South Bend on Saturday with national and local Democrats coordinating. Republican leaders laughed at the hurried scheduling while noting Roosevelt events nearby and Bryan’s Chicago engagement follows a Sunday break.
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Martin
W. J. Bryan
South Bend
Todd
St. Joseph County
Hawkins
Bryan
Indiana
Roosevelt
Indiana Republican Aide Rejects Chicago Labor Report
Secretary Bigler said the Chicago report about Indiana callers at national headquarters being restless over trust and wage questions is flimsy. He noted Indiana volunteers at the G. A. R. encampment were present but denied making that report.
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Bigler
State Republican Committee
Chicago
Indiana
McKinley Postal Cards Circulate With Porch Portrait
Private mailing cards showing William McKinley seated on his Canton porch are being distributed with the caption Famous front porch at Canton. The cards feature a likeness of the presidential candidate and are circulating in public and private circles.
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McKinley
Hoodoo Day Misfortune Report Sparks City Scare
A phone tip claimed a man was slashed at Liberty and New York streets, but police found no victim. August Blue, 317 Liberty St, was said to have an apoplectic fit. Later a train-accident report at Senate Ave proved unfounded.
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Liberty
New York-sts
Tatec
N. Biverty St
Senate Ave
Bad Joe Medo Runs Amuck in South Bend
South Bend desperado Joe Medo, an ex burglar, terrorized locals by striking a mail carrier’s wagon. He dodged jail when the U S commissioner at Goshen set a $1000 bond he could not furnish, refused to be manacled, and was finally overpowered by authorities.
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Joe Medo
South Bend
United States
Goshen
Medo
Two Women Injured When Runaway Team Hits Carriage
Mrs. Joshua Zimmerman and Mrs. Otis Miller were seriously injured Thursday morning after a runaway team owned by Anheuser-Busch Brewery struck their market carriage. Mrs. Zimmerman was found among tree branches. both women suffer bruises but are expected to recover.
Usona Polish Ad Highlights Local Photo Services
Local notice advertises Usona gold and silver polish for bar fixtures and mentions Clark at 116 N Tilst as a place. It touts his photographs as the best at the lowest price, with Bennett's praised for fine photos.
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Usona
Clark
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