Allies Near Pekin After Rapid Chinese Advance
American forces reached Ho Si Wu only 33 miles from Pekin, moving rapidly from Yang Tsun after hard fighting. Despatches from General Chaffee described swift progress along the Pei and rail lines, with casualty details at Yang Tsun and a peace note from the United States expressing readiness to negotiate with Li Hung Chang’s envoy.
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Washington
China
War Department
Ho Si Wu
Pekin
Yang Tsun
Lang Fang
Cnaffee
Imperial City
Root
Corbin
Chaffee
Che Foo
Hospiou
Peit Sang
Pei River
Tien-Tsin
Ching Chia Wan
Adee
United States
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tsin
Erass
Alvey A. Adeb
Ace Soepartment
Eral
Barnes
British Minister in Pekin Warns of Desperate Food Shortage
London dispatch quotes Sir Claude Mac Donald, British minister in Pekin, stating the legation faces starvation within ten days and fearing a general massacre unless relieved. He notes 200+ European women and children, and rejects Chinese escorts to Tien Tsin recalling the Cawnpore incident.
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London
Canton
Daily Telegraph
Claude MacDonald
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Cawnpore
Shanghai
Daily Express
Chaffee
Yang Tsun
Fourteenth Infantry
Bengal Lancers
14Th United States
Yokohama
Nan Tsi Tsun
Wu Sing
Pei
England
Gen
Daily News
Alfred Gaseleo
War Office
Wounded list from battlefield report with multiple corps
A lengthy roster details numerous soldiers from First Regiment Marines Company F and various units, all listed with injuries ranging from serious to slight. Names include Toomhey Lefer Alley Willie Lawrence Phillip Man derson Jas Rice Robert Snell Ray Roberts Gardner Emmet Young Boyle Messer Chambling Fuller Jackson Kemper Foster Quidlette Hurst Paschal Smith James O Dowd Quellette Wagner Hehl Tippie Shea Babb Schwoebel Mulligan Pruitt and others. Some entries note burial or transfer to hospital in Tien Tsin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toomhey
Lefer J. Alley
Willie Lawrence
Phillip Manderson
Jas. Rice
Robert B. Snell
Ray S. Roberts
George D. Gardner
Wm. J. Emmet
Henry Young
Benj. N. Boyle
Alfred M. Messer
Ross Chambling
Dwight M. Fuller
Frank R. Jackson
Company M
Oran A. Kemper
Chas. E. Foster
Henry H. Hurst
Paschal Y. Smith
James P. O'Dowd
Jos. Quellette
John Wagner
John B. Hehl
Robert L. Tippie
Patrick Shea
Alonzo J. Babb
Jacob Schwoebel
John Mulligan
Marines
Norman A. Pruitt
5Th Artillery
Andrew Bromm
Yeng Tsun
Tien Tsin
Powder Magazine Explosion Shocks Shanghai Sunday
A native powder magazine exploded last night in Shanghai. The extent of the damage is unknown and foreigners are barred from the magazines enclosure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Ho for China Troops and War Materials Set to Sail
Eight U S vessels prepare to sail for China within four weeks carrying siege guns light artillery and troops. Vessels Aztec Siam Rosecrans Strathgryre Warren Logan Sherman and Sheridan to deploy horses provender and colored troops to Taku and beyond.
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San Francisco
Cal
Sam
China
Taku
Siam
Rosecrans
Strathgyre
Warren
Logan
Sherman
Sheridan
King Victor Emmanuel Aids Rome Railroad Tragedy
King Victor Emmanuel visited the scene of a rail accident 20 miles from Rome. Twelve people were killed and 40 wounded, 15 seriously, when two train sections telescoped. He stayed until six in the morning helping clear wreckage and rode a simple cab with the queen. Police arrest two men for neglecting stop signals. Public praise highlighted the king’s courage and Savoyan traditions.
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Rome
Here
Victor Emmanuel
House of Savoy
Yang Tsun Casualties Reported By Gen Chaffee
Washington August 13 war department lists Yang Tsun casualties Aug 6 in action and heat prostration. Enlisted men killed include several 14th infantry members and others from companies L I M G K. wounded and serious injuries across multiple units. Names appear garbled but include Lang OBrien OConnor Fritch Maloney and Graham among others.
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Washington
War Department
Chaffee
Chefoo
Yang Tsun
14Th Infantry
W. EE. Nettaler
Robert C. Kerr
Wyatt G. Hicks
Samuel Stafford
Roy Bergen
Laurence M. Googins
Royland Perry
Wm. Webb
Thomas Brophy
Marin
7Th Infantry
Frank R. Lang
Lluetenant
9Th Infantry
Michael O'Brien
Daniel J. O'Connor
Joseph P. Fritch
Wim, BE. Bield
Albert W. Fitzpatrick
Frank Knoll
Harry C. Huston
Patrick Curran
Ismal 8. Tyler
Ralph P. Adams
Charles Johnson
Frank R. Kiddoe
Louis A. Forgeral
F.wm, Maloney
Frank Co, Albright
James Alken
Adam Houce
Geo. FE. Vale
Ernest Gibeon
Lider
James H. Murat
Co. I
Clint W. Graham
Joa
Miller
Jeremiah
Crumbling Westminster Abbey Crux Linked to Lambeth Pottery Fumes
London reports warn Westminster Abbey faces ruin from stone decay caused by hydrochloric acid fumes rising from Doulton potteries in Lambeth. A committee urges reduced chlorine emissions or regulations. Prof Church outlines tests and a wash mixture to halt decay and stabilize the crumbling stone.
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New York
London
The
Sun
Westminster Abbey
Lambeth
Church
Service in memory of King Humbert cancelled in Toronto
In Toronto on August 13 Archbishop O’Connor forbids bringing Italian and British flags into St Michael’s Cathedral where the Humbert memorial service was planned. The event is not to be held.
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Toronto
Humbert
Archbishop O'Connor
St. Michael's Cathedral
Lord Salisbury Leaves London for Schlucht Health Resort
Acting on his doctor's orders the premier, Lord Salisbury, departed London for Schlucht in the Vosges for a month long period of rest. He will oversee foreign affairs remotely via telegraph and messengers.
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London
Lord Salisbury
Schlucht
Vosges
Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse Sets Sandy Hook to Cherbourg Record
Bremen reports the North German Lloyd steamer Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse captained by Engelbart completed the Sandy Hook to Cherbourg voyage in five days, nineteen hours and forty four minutes, a record passage at an average speed of 22.79 knots. Daily runs ranged from 600 to 683 nautical miles with a final 22 knots.
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Bremen
Engelbart
New York
Sandy Hook
Cherbourg
Fire on Cymric Cargo Traced to Hay Fire at Sea
Aboard the White Star Cymric the cargo fire raged 36 hours after igniting in a forward hold 19 hours out from Queenstown. Deadly gas forced crews to retreat repeatedly while officers and sailors risked their lives to rescue comrades. The blaze was not declared out until Monday night with substantial cargo loss and no serious ship damage.
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New York
White Star
Cymric
Atlantic
Queenstown
John Lee
White Star Line
Consignees
H. St. G. Lindsay
The
Joseph Evans
Frank Howarth
Fletcher
Smith
Robert Jones
Three NY Steam Co. workers killed in pipe explosion
Three employees at the New York Steam Heating Company died when a 15 inch elbow failed in the boiler house at Greenwich and Cortlandt streets. Frank Sherry, George Jenkins, and Edward Brown suffocated or were scorched as steam filled the area. The blast halted traffic and elevators. head bookkeeper Charles Guavin and engineer W J David were arrested.
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New York
New York Steam Heating Company
Greenwich and Cortlandt Streets
Frank Sherry
Jersey City
George Jenkins
Edward Brown
Jackson
Brgy
Sherry
New York Heating Company
Greenwich Street
Cortlandt
John Street
Charles R. Guavin
W. J. David
Memorial Day date change debated by Grand Army
Syracuse Aug 13 Commander in Chief A D Shaw of the Grand Army of the Republic says at the Chicago encampment a resolution will likely be adopted to move Memorial day from May 39 to the last Sunday in May. He notes current observances focus on sports and amusement while the day should honor the occasion more faithfully.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Syracuse
A. D. Shaw
Grand Army of the Republic
Chicago
Entertain Cuban Teachers in New York Committee Formed
Acting Mayor Guggenheimer and park board and board of education presidents met to plan hosting Cuban school teachers arriving from Cambridge. A committee of 10 will be appointed to receive the group and cover expenses, each member contributing $1000.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Guggenheimer
Clausen
Park Board
O'Brien
Board of Education
Cambridge
Extradition Writ Refused in Neely Case by Judge Lacombe
Judge Lacombe of the U S circuit court refused to sign the extradition writ for Charles F. W. Neely. He cited Judge Wallace's habeas corpus appeal to the U S Supreme Court and suggested the court may deny the application if pursued in this form.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Lacombe
United States Circuit Court
Charles F. W. Neely
United States
Wallace
United States Supreme Court
Supreme Court
Regulars to Replace the Volunteers at Manila
Washington reports orders to withdraw 35 000 volunteers from the Philippines as regulars, to be discharged in the United States by July 1 1901 if China settles. Proposals for army strength depend on presidential fate and China’s question. huo details include tighter Ilocos regime and a court-martial of Jorge Pobre for aiding insurgents, sentenced to 10 years in Bilibid.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
China
United States
Far East
McKinley
Young
Luzon
North Ilocos
South Ilocos and
Union
Pueblo
Jorge Pobre
Pobre
Pobray
Ilocos
Casualty list from Manila and Luzon including several wounded and killed
Washington reports a war department casualty list dated Aug 13 with details from Manila Aug 12. Killed Aug 4 include Can delaria Luzon and William B. English. Wounded are Corp William R. Sullivan, Corp Eugene Betwee, Otto Adams, Maurice Frye, Caventi, Corp George H. Cravens, and John Flemming with varying severities. MacArthur.
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Washington
War Department
Manila
Candelaria
Luzon
William B. English
George N. Simpson
William R. Sullivan
Eugene Betwee
Otto Adams
Maurice Frye
Caventi
11Th Cavalry
George H. Cravens
Cabangan
25Th Infantry
John Flemming
Casualty list from Manila includes several deaths
General Arthur transmits a Manila casualty list noting deaths since the last report. Deaths include Joseph L. Wright of Sprite Company A 26th Infantry from malarial fever on August 8, Henry J. Kranz and D. Huntley of Company C 46th Infantry from malaria and diarrhoea, and John W. Collins of Company H 46th Infantry from diarrhoea on August 11.
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Washington
Ma.Arthur Cables
Manila
Sprite
26Th Volunteer Infantry
Joseph L. Wright
46Th Volunteer Infantry
Henry J. Kranz
D. Huntley
John W. Collins
Mensing Heirs Win Homestead Entry Contest Decision
Commissioner Hermann of the general land office rules in favor of John H. Mensing heirs in the Kansas City area once island land in the Missouri river. The ruling allows their entry for all land within the old Meander boundary lines. Remaining accretions to be re offered for public entry. 131 acres disputed valued at $1000 per acre.
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Washington
Hermann
General Land Office
John H. Mensing
Kansas City
Missouri River
Mensing
Four explorers stranded in abandoned mine at Point Comfort
Four hikers Miss Lillian Lawall Miss Mabel Corter Miss Miller and Fred Schurtz became frightened after entering an old iron mine at Point Comfort. A search party organized after they did not return by 9 PM found them lost and seeking an exit with lights.
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Jake Hovatcong
N. J
Lillian Lawall
Baston
Penn
Mabel Corter
Easton
Miller
West 66Th Street
Manhattan
Fred Schurtz
Newark
Point Comfort
Lawall
Revenue ruling on pre July 1 1898 deeds and mortgages
Commissioner Wilson of the internal revenue bureau rules that no tax accrues in any state on deeds of conveyance mortgages or assignments of mortgage executed and delivered before July 1 1898 when the war revenue act took effect, for record purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wallington
Wilson
Internal Revenue Bureau
Night time escape tied by shirt rope
Four young women and a young man were imprisoned for eight hours as darkness enveloped them. To stay together the man tore his outer shirt and fashioned a rope to bind the group, preventing departure until rescue or release.
Woman Dies After Falling From Lodging House Window
Philadelphia Aug 13 A woman who gave name as Mrs Elizabeth Carpenter of New York died in Episcopal hospital from brain concussion after falling from a third floor window at No 2607 North Fourth street lodging house. She murmured of a home in New York and a little girl Mamie. Police doubt the accidental fall narrative.
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Philadelphia
Elizabeth Carpenter
New York
Episcopal Hospital
North Fourth Street
Mamie
Jim
Love's Freak Ends in Reunited Quartette in Waterville
In Waterville Maine on August 13 a strange family mix up saw William Henderson and Walter Moore, both farmers from Moncton New Brunswick, reunite with their wives after years of marital swap. Five years of trouble led to Henderson taking Moore’s wife, and Mrs Henderson living with Moore as housekeeper. An eventual letter writing and a meeting last weekend prompted the four to renew their original spouses and depart for home.
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Waterville
William Henderson
Walter Moore
Moncton
N. B
Henderson
Moore
Sale of Siren ordered by supreme court decree
Kingston Jamaica August 13 The supreme court decreed the sale of the schooner yacht Siren to satisfy a £147 1s 7d wage claim by James Clarkson against the owners. The American boat, built 1874 in New Brunswick New Jersey, is 82 feet 7 inches long and carries 44.58 gross tonnage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Kingston, Ja
Supreme Court
James Clarkson
St. Anns Bay
Siren
Yacht Register
T. R. Paine
New Brunswick
N. J
Body of farmer found in Patapsco River near Woodstock
The dismembered remains of Joseph Schaeffer, a farmer from near Baltimore, were recovered from the Patapsco River after he vanished in February. Police believe murder, noting the head and trunk were recovered first, followed by legs. The legs show they were severed with a blunt instrument. pockets held six cents. He had left with a Black man who accompanied him to cut wood, neither seen since.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Baltimore
Joseph Schaeffer
Patapsco
Woodstock
Schaeffer
ON LAKE ALL NIGHT EXCURSION STEAMERS HAUNTED BY STORM
A Chicago party on a Lake Michigan excursion faced a severe storm last night. Steamers attempting to cross from Michigan were driven off course, with many passengers panicked and seasick. The Darius Cole, carrying about 2000 people, reached port at daybreak after being driven 20 miles from its course and enduring a tense voyage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Ill
Lake Michigan
Michigan
Darius Cole
FATAL HURRY CLAIMS BOARDING MISTRESS IN NEWPORT
Mrs. Mary Elizabeth White a well known Providence boarding mistress died suddenly of apoplexy aboard the steamship Warwick as it departed Newport for Providence She hurried to catch the boat overheated and was stricken and died in about fifteen minutes at age sixty The obituary notes she was a heavy woman and prominent in Providence society
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Providence, R. L
Mary Elizabeth White
Providence
Warwick
Newport
Lupton Elder Lorenzo Richardson Ends Life In East Hartford
Hartford reports Lorenzo Dow Richardson aged 82 a longtime East Hartford resident shot himself today after declining health left him despondent. He is counted among the town’s oldest citizens and his death is ruled a self inflicted tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hartford
Conn
Lorenzo Dow Richardson
East Hartford
Richardson
Canadian Pacific Declares Dividends on Stock
Montreal August 13 The board of directors of the Canadian Pacific railway today declared dividends of two percent on the preferred stock and two and a half percent on the common stock for the half year ending June 20 last.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Canadian Pacific Railway Today
Mackerel Sale Slash Hits Record Invoice Price
A major mackerel shipment arrives at the dock and is priced to move, with the supplier announcing the largest invoice of the year and a deep discount to attract buyers. The move aims to boost sales and clear stock quickly.
Blueberry Season Nears End for Preservers
The blueberry season is winding down and those wishing to preserve berries should act now or miss the opportunity. Pickers urge quick action as fruit availability dwindles and supplies run low for preserving.
Stovepolish Sample Demonstration Promotes Nonflammable Polish
A demonstrator invites customers to call at the stove for a sample and explanation of merits. The advertisement touts the best stove polish ever produced, non inflammable, usable on a red hot stove.
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King
Johnson
LS. Johnson & CO
Boston
Mass
Grand Army
Nesly
MacArthur
Homestead
New Jersey
Internal Revenue
Jamaica
Patapsco River
Lake
Party of Chicago
Gai Adedere
Staunch
el Pat Mers
Coln Wharf
Grenins
Popham Beach
Bath
Richmond
Gardiner
Hallowell
Augusta
Maine
Bandare
Boothbay
Boothbay Harbor
Brunswick
Lewiston
Auburn
Lacense Island
Pephae Beach
Frederick A, Jones
Agt
Lincoln Wharf
Paris
Aris
NEW Century Company
Fifth Avenue
Prescott St
Caleb L. Smith
Boston Branch Grocery
Middlesex Street
W. T. Griffin
Appleton Street
Meadowpol Street
Tilts Ouincy
Menerimack Street
T. H. Boyle & CO
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