Utah State News Roundup of Fires Famine and Health
In Utah on August 1 a census notes 108 femates 152 males and 150 females with rumors of a White River railway before snow. A Greenan fire at Park City caused minor damage. Forest fires near Brigham threaten cottages. many sheep are being moved from central Utah. Sugar prices jump amid supply doubt. Grasshoppers devastate higher lands and grape vines. Minor incidents include Albert Ravelle’s confinement, a Justice Majors reprieve, and a Nogales Mexican cash bond. Salt Lake City reports under 100 smallpox cases since December with vaccination progress. water supply deficits persist. Deputy Walter Barratt fined for liquor incident. Utah Central tracks to be rerouted. Jail fight leads to death. Lamp explosion kills Mrs. Caroling Flatwood. Grasshoppers menace Daris County.
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Mob Riots Level Akron Court House and Jail
A mob in Akron Ohio overran the county jail and courthouse killing four and wounding many, driving off firemen, and threatening officials. Militiamen were dispatched as the crowd looted a hardware store and stole weapons before fires gutted city buildings. Names and ages of victims are listed among the dead and wounded.
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Republican Campaign Opens in New Jersey Newsroom
In Ashbury Park North Carolina on a Tuesday night Chairman Hanna opened the Republican campaign. He urged citizens to fulfill their individual duty to support the administration and warned against the so called Cuckoo party, framing the election as a critical clash with Bryndam in the balance and urging strong support for McKinley era policies.
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Foreign Affairs Vision Amid Boxer Rebellion Rumors
A leaked letter from General Yang Lo to General Tung Fo Siew outlines plans to punish foreigners and asserts Chinese strength through Boxers. The document suggests riding waves of anti foreign sentiment as China seeks to resist foreign pressure. The cabinet rejects the United States call for a ceasefire, noting China’s government lacks executive authority and that the emperor and empress dowager hold power.
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Anarchy in China Report Delays American Army Winter Plans
General Chaffee reports chaotic conditions in China after the capital falls to insurgents. The American expeditionary force faces possible extended stay through the winter as preparations intensify to navigate severe northern weather and stabilize the derelict empire.
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National Park Proposed Along Grand Canyon of Colorado
The government plans a national park along the Grand canyon of the Colorado from the Grand canyon forest reserve to Utah border. LB Hanna, superintendent of forest reserves in New Mexico and Ari cous, is ordered to survey the region with a focus on establishing protected status. The area is described as wild and rugged with few inhabitants.
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California Board Seeks Pre-Delivery Inspection For Imports
In response to a letter from the postmaster general the secretary of agriculture approved California’s request to require masters of Pacific coast cargo shipments carrying fruit or plants from Hawaii and the Philippines to be inspected by horticultural officials of the Pacific states before delivery to recipients. The California board argued many pests travel with imports to horticultural products.
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Notable lynching case ends with life terms for defendants
Lifelong sentences imposed on Wille son of Palestine Texas, alleged mob leader in the 1899 Honderson county Humphrey lynching, and John B Haddis J A Johns and Sam Hall after pleading guilty to murder. Four others were previously convicted and given life terms. The case marked a significant outcome in the long pursuit of justice.
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China Sues for Peace Amid Pekin Siege
The Chinese government formally appeals through envoy LS Hong Chuoganita for an American commissioner to broker a halt to hostilities and restore order in China. The move, prompted by the Pekin capture, signals weariness and a push for terms. No reply is yet recorded, with experts doubting acceptance based on US conditions from August 12.
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President McKinley aids a China peace plan with world talks
The president contemplates proposing an international congress to convene in China and advise the powers on a permanent solution. He notes U S Minister Conger and Special Commissioner Moorebill could not spare time for negotiations. Direct talks among powers may fail and cause avoidable complications.
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Powers Convicted in Willing Goebel Murder Trial
The jury found ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers guilty as an accessory before the fact in the Goebel murder. The verdict condemns him to confinement in the penitentiary for life. Powers showed deep emotion as the verdict was read and indicated plans for a new trial or appeal.
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Anarchists Detained in New York Over Lincoln Plot
Suspected anarchists Maresen and Michil Weida arrived from Italy and were detained at the immigration office. They and twelve others allegedly conspired to kill President McKinley, with many conspirators apprehended from returning ocean liners in the past ten days. Secret service traced the plot through a Naples circle and ships were guarded as authorities moved to seize all involved.
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Americans and British Enter Pekin First
Allied forces attacked Pekin early Wednesday opening with artillery on the eastern wall. Japanese and Hessians pushed north of Tung Chow as Americans and Kitioy breached two eastern gates and entered the Chinese city via Tong Pien. Detachments moved toward the legations and met, with all ministers and staffs found safe. Chinese casualties reportedly total around four hundred.
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Tong Pien
Doctor Kills Three In Farley Mohometown Tragedy
Dr Sturley Harrington of Purley Missouri, intoxicated and deluded, shot and killed James Wallace his technician and wealth farmer, then killed William Wallner his mother in law and J P Dillingham sheriff, who attempted arrest, before Harrington fled with his twelve year old daughter as a witness.
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Rainfall hits vast regions in India reports Curzon telegram
The viceroy Lord Curzon telegraphs continued heavy rainfall affecting most provinces. Central Provinces and Berar show improvements, sowing advances and free kitchens may end soon. Prices remain high. Cholera spreads in Hyderabad and Bombay with 5,645,000 people relying on relief.
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Hyderabad
Bombay
Empress Has Flown Amid Peking Advices Report
Dispatches from Peking, verified by Japanese cavalry, note the empress and emperor fled with their treasure train toward a supposed stronghold in Shem Si province, as allied forces approached. The courier links to Tien Talle and the empress dowager and emperor, with heavy rains hindering further reports.
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Chaffee's Silence Broken by Brief Dispatch
General Chaffee's telegram to the war department reports his command split with the Brester force outside walled area. About 500 troops with allies pressed to legations and found well. Suspected large outside forces aimed to block reinforcements or escape of the Lucy. Telegraphic communication interrupted after August 11 message.
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Still Fighting at Pekin and Empress Detained in Inver City
A Sunday navy department report claims Pekin bombarded by allied forces and that the dowager empress is detained in Inver City by Yungedo. It cites a startling statement from Japanese authority regarding Pelto University undergoing bombardment and questions the authenticity of earlier correspondence from Chaffee.
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