Decisive clash in China as allies push toward Pekin
Reports from Washington and London describe heavy fighting beyond Tientsin with about 18 000 allied troops engaged and a push on Pekin under way. Analysts differ, some predicting rapid collapse of Chinese resistance, others warning of sustained opposition and possible anti foreign fervor led by Li Ping Hong and Prince Tuan.
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Remey
Taussig
Tientsin
Navy Department
Pekin
War Department
Seat of War
Burda
Fpeltsang
Inxa
Taubsig
Chefoo
Agg
Bureau of Navigation
Ottielul
Feltsnog
Tentein
Pela
Peitsing
Pekenng
Li Ping Hong
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Prince Tuan
China
Local Weather Forecast Signals Sun Moon Orders
Weather note indicates sunrise and sunset details with lunar phases. The era tone speaks of clear or fast conditions today and tomorrow, mentioning early hours and nightly transitions. Data is fragmentary but conveys general daily weather outlook and celestial references.
Fifth Week of Powers Goebel Trial Adds Little Light
Georgetown Kentucky August fifth week of the Powers Goebel assassination trial yielded no sensational testimony. Lt GC Benjamin claimed Combs confession and suggested further investigation while noting delays and possible witnesses. Frankfort militia details were disputed as the case extended with political maneuvering and campaign talk in New York.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Gov. Goebel
GC. C. Benjamin
Dick” Combs
Cantril
Combs
Cantrill
Benjamin
Commonwealth
Franklin
Victor H. Bradley
You
Hockersmith
Capt. Golien
Cone
Ciroon Golten
Jalh
Prankfort
Tlere
Ributtal
Cp. E. Walcutt
Frankfort
Ministers Alive Report From Peking Crisis Unfolds
London reports a Chinese message to Lord Salisbury stating ministers safe on July 31 and outlining relations with the yamen and allies. Advance of allied forces began August 14 toward Peking while tensions rise over possible hostage use and Pekin relief efforts. Li Hung Chang confirms ministers left Penn for Tientsin August 3 with escort under Gen. Yung La.
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London
Sit Chih Chen Lo Peng Lub
Lord Salisbury
Isang S
Tientsin
Petin
Tentsin Wader
Pekin
Sianghai
Samay
Village Madness Ends With Attack and Escape in Monon
A violent incident in Monon, Indiana, details an assailant injuring a man named Lita, a deputy marshal Henry Licking pursuing the suspect, a gunfight results in a leg wound, and the culprit flees to Fe Rewlander’s house before taking refuge. Reports note prior troubles and ongoing church and grain market chatter across the region.
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Wilson
Praser
Helman
Lita
Ba Hofman
Mars
Louis Ruhlowt
Boe Wilson
Eevolver
Fe Rewlander
Henry Licking
Tim
Wison
Federal building site in Indianapolis purchased for government ownership
Assistant United States Attorney advances proceedings on the purchase of the new post office site in Indianapolis. Judge Baker's signature and circuit court review are pursuing ownership of the entire square to secure the government property, with plans and decrees moving toward final transfer.
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Tadisanapolis
Indianapolis
States District Attorney
Baker
United States
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