Yang Tsun Capture Signals Allied Advance Near Pekin
The Allied forces report Yang Tsun as captured, with about sixty American casualties. Gen Chaffee and Gen Terauchi describe that this objective point lies 18 miles beyond Tianjin, setting the stage for the 16th advance toward Pekin. The diplomacy surrounding the push and news lines back to base are highlighted as crucial elements of the campaign.
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Affee
Chaffee
Terauchi
Gis
Japan
International Ar
Pekin
Teraych
Yang
Yang Tsun
Tien Gin
Scriven
Elisang
Diplomats Press China on Pekin Legations Crisis
Washington Aug 9 1900 officials release the text of an informal ultimatum to China urging immediate stop to imperial troops attacks on legations and protection of foreigners in Pekin. The note cites cipher talks with Minister Conger and seeks cooperation with an international relief force to restore order.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Conger
Pekin
Legations
Cipher messages from Pekin eight legations report
Wu said eight foreign legations in Pekin sent cipher messages to their governments. He noted the legations are allowed to send despatches under an imperial edict, showing free communication. Wu said consul despatches were forwarded and forwarded a memorandum demanding cessation of hostilities by imperial troops and urging entry into communication.
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Washington
China
Pekin
Adee
Memo on liberation legations relief expedition
A minister backed relief efforts for the liberation of legations and issued a formal memorandum justifying U S compliance as best for all. Officials expect several days for the memorandum to reach imperial authorities and about ten days more before an answer is received after the latest message to Minister Congér was filed for transmission.
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Legations
United States
Congér
Edict Allows Secret Telegraphic Corresponda nces in Pekin
Washington reports Acting Secretary Atlee cited a Che Foo cable noting an edict permitting ministers to have peaceful secret telegraphic communications with their countries. All ministers at Pekin may telegram for transmission and originals will be sent to consuls for verification after dispatches.
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Washington
Atlee
State Department
Fowler
Che Foo
Pekin
Tsungli-Yamen
Yamen
British Troops Land in Shanghai to Protect Settlement
Consul-General Goodnow reports a sizable British detachment has landed at Shanghai to shield the foreign settlement. Merchants fear anti-foreign Chinese reactions, but the State Department offers no protest, acknowledging the right of powers to protect their citizens abroad.
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Washington
State Department
Goodnow
Shanghai
Admiral Seymour
United States
Believes Conservative Party Has Lost All Control in China
Washington reports an important despatch from Li Hung Chang to a foreign office, saying the conservative element has lost influence in Pekin. He fears anti foreign forces now dominate the government and notes Li Ping Heng’s ascendance as a key cause.
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China
Washington
Foreign Office
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Earl ‘Li
Li Ping Heng
Capture of Yang Tsun reported by London dispatches
London reports based on Che Foo and Tien Tsin despatches claim Chinese defenses at Yang Tsun were driven from fortifications after four hours of fighting with 200 China casualties and 15 000 allied troops involved. Additional notes describe actions near Haiku and Wei Ho with limited allied losses.
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London
Yang Tsun
Che Foo
Tien Tsin
Haiku
Wei Ho
Chaffee
London Morning
Yangsun
Pekin
Shanghai
Robert Tart
Imperial Customs
Washington
Fly Chronicle
Eurey Mihon
Secrey
Tsung Li Yamen Faces Division Over Conservative Track
A fragment notes a proposition about two conservative embers within the Tsung-li Yamen, hinting at internal factional tension and potential policy direction. The snippet provides no names, dates, or explicit actions beyond the described leadership split.
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Tsung-Li-Yamen
Waldersee Appointment Considered for China Campaign
Washington August 9 Count Waldersee has been submitted to the United States government for consideration as commander of international forces in China. View is that he is an eminent soldier and may be satisfactory. Selection would target a broader campaign than the Pekin relief effort, with Waldersee not arriving from Germany until the current objective is achieved or defeated. President McKinley will take up the matter upon his return to Washington next week.
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Washington
Count Waldersee
China
United States
Pek
Count Waldergee
Germany
McKinley
Empress of Japan Report on Boxers Massacre in China
A sensational tale from Vancouver reports that Russian ex-officers and Siberian soldiers joined the Boxers in China. They allegedly killed about 200 Chinese laborers, packed the corpses into a junk, set it ablaze, and it drifted down the Pei Ho. The claim appears in several Oriental papers with corroboration notes.
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Vancouver
B. C
Japan
Siberia
Forces En Route to China From Simla Details Strength
Excluding the Fourth brigade the forces proceeding to China total 446 British officers 1064 non commissioned and native officers 18970 men 11850 followers 1150 drivers 2520 horses 4300 ponies and mules 12 guns 14 maxims and 1800 imperial service troops. It is expected the entire force will have sailed before mid next month.
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Simla
China
Army transports Indiana and Thomas reach Nagasaki
The Indiana will carry a battalion of the Fifteenth Infantry and other supplies aboard the Sumner to Taku, while the Sumner proceeds to Manila. The Thomas, fresh from Manila, carried siege and Maxim guns for Gen. Chaffee, to be loaded onto the Indiana for Taku.
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Washington
Indiana
Thomas
Nagasaki
Fifteenth Infantry
Sumner
Taku
Manila
San Francisco
MacArthur
Gen. Chaffee
Missionary party reaches Kobe after perilous voyage
Rev. Dr. A B Leonard, secretary of the Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society, today received word from Kobe that several members of the Foo Chow mission have arrived safely. Included are Rev. and Mrs. Lacy, Rev. and Mrs. Simester, Mrs. Julia W. Plum, Miss Sarah M. Bosworth, and Miss Isabel Longstreet, all from Foo Chow.
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New York
A. B. Leonard
Methodist Episcopal Missionary Society
William H. Lacy
Kobe
Japan
Foo Chow
Acy
James Simester
Julia W. Plum
Sarah M. Bosworth
Isabel Longstreet
Hood's Pills Cure Liver Ills and Biliousness
An old line advertises Hood's Pills as a simple remedy for liver ills biliousness indigestion and headaches. Sold for 25 cents with easy use.
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Hood
Fierce battle for Tien Tsin ends with city seized
Detailed account from Victoria B C August 9 describes the fall of Tien Tsin after a two day river and land assault by 7000 to 8000 allied troops including British Japanese Americans Russians Germans and Austrians. Heavy casualties on both sides, capture of a Chinese treasury 1 060 000 taels of silver and several guns.
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Dorward
Fukushimev
Maj
Waller
Asimoff
West Arsenal
Seymour
Poe Embankment
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Bargain Blanket Sale and Clearout at Local Store
The ad promotes uomo blanket discounts and bold prices on wool and cotton blankets in 11-4 and 10-4 sizes. It highlights California Wool Blankets and midpriced white wool options with borders. A closing sales pitch touts exclusive styles and a cleaning up time to move unsold waists and stock.
Floral Surprise Now Sells All Flowers at One Price
A local shop announces a flat price on all flowers including Chrysanthemums Mall Pom Poms Foliage and Roses that previously sold for 25c 49c and 5c. The new one price simplifies purchases and offers a uniform cost for every bouquet and arrangement.
Ladies' Corset Sale And Hats In Three Colors
Advertises ladies hats in black blue and white at 98c now 39c lace ficus latest fad from 69c up summer corsets 50c now 39c pair $1 American Lady corsets 69c pair P. N. Corsets Nos 505 435 423 1.00 grade now 69c pair
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P. N
Men’s Furnishings Sale Offers Narrow Silk Ties
Men’s Silk Tecks and Four-in-Hand Ties priced at 25c. Negligee shirts with two collars and cuffs detach. 4-ply linen collars at 15c. Cheviot working shirts 25c. Washable bat wing ties 10c, four for 25c. Job lot ties including bows and strings, six for 25c.
Shoe Sale Prices For Ladies And Children
Shoe Department offers ladies oxfords at 1.23 for grade quality, miss and children tan shoes at 0.98 to 1.50, ladies tan oxfords 1.50, ladies tan boots 3.00 with broken sizes, boys tan boots 1.50, and boys sneakers at 0.98, all sizes.
Hosiery Department Sale From Ladies Hoses to Children's Wear
A listing details hosiery options across categories. Includes ladies fancy black tan and boot pattern hose at low prices, seamless black and tan stockings, polka dot patterns, children's black and tan sizes, and men's fancy striped hose, all priced per pair. Transactions focus on quantity and color variety.
Wool Dress Goods Steeply Discounted In All Sizes
Advertises 52 inch Black Cheviot shrunk and sponged at $1.25, 54 inch Black Pebble Cheviot at $1.39, 54 inch All Wool Meltons at $1.49 now $1.00, 52 inch Double Faced Goods storm wear at $1.50, and 54 inch Double Faced Goods for golf capes at $1.98, all on sale.
Free Monthly Magazine Offer at Cloak Department
A notice invites readers to obtain the new Monthly Magazine at no charge. The offer specifies the Cloak Department on the second floor as the pickup point and emphasizes that the magazine is free.
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Lowell Daily Courier
War Department
Schriven
Yangtsun
Frank R. Long
U. 8
Chaffer
Imperial Governent of
E Ae
Alvey A. Adee
Department of State
Strongy
Amoy
Root
Peitsang
Consul Fowler
Waldersee
The
Dr. Wood
Courier
Lee Cream Soda
California
Jersey Underwear
Shoe Department
Castile
Jenedeeeevete
BC and
Ile Yard
Shion
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