Fall of Pekin Confirmed After City Fighting
A TakU despatch via Chefoo reports Pekin fell to allied forces and the legations were rescued. Chaffee confirms entry to legation grounds on Aug 14 with eight wounded, not fatalities. Remey notes inner city bombardment and Dowager Empress detained by Prince Yungedo, with Tokyo reports stating ministers and staffs safe.
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English View Reports Resumed Fighting in Pekin
London reports Admiral Bruce stating continued fighting in Pekin, complicating claims that the Empress Dowager fled. Chinese resistance appears likely to persist in the capital and beyond, with viceroys threatening to withdraw unless the Dowager’s safety is respected. Despatches note deaths near Pekin and a proclamation in southern provinces deeming the capture of Pekin a punishment of reactionary forces.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Chang Chi Tung
Hankow
Liu Kunyi
Nankin
Li Ping Heng Cheng
Chang Lui Lin
Hong Kong
Russian Empire notes aims on Boxers and peacetime gains
The dispatch urges the people to avoid interfering with foreigners while limiting operations to the north and focuses punishment of Boxers and restoration of peace. Emperor Nicholas congratulates Gen Linevitech on Pekin capture and awards St George. He thanks Admiral Alexieff and Siberian troops. Gredekoff reports Chingan Pass seized Aug 16 after a bloody battle with Chinese losses of guns and Russian cavalry in pursuit.
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Linevitech
Pe Chi Li
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Alexieff
Siberian
Gredekoff
Amur
Chingan Pass
Belgian Office Confirms Russian Victory Report
Brussels reports via Tien Tsin and Shanghai that M Ketels Belgian vice consul confirms the bombardment and capture of New Chwang by Russian forces, corroborating a Russian victory claim dated Aug 18.
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Tien Tsin
Che Foo
Shanghai
Russians conquer right bank of Amur, Times dispatch says
A St. Petersburg correspondent reports General Grode koff telegraphing that Russians have now conquered the right bank of the Amur. He notes no frontier line but an internal river dividing the Russian empire, signaling a notable premonitory event.
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London
Grodekoff
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Amur
Taking of Yangtsun Costs Many Lives of Soldiers
Reporting from Yangtsung via Shanghai on August 18 1990 American forces led by Captain Reilly and Col Daggett attacked Chinese positions near the railway with US infantry Welsh Fusiliers Indian troops and British guns. Casualties totaled eight US killed and wounded plus sunstroke deaths. 40 British casualties. Chinese losses were heavy but not counted.
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Shanghai
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N Reilly
5Th
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Bengal Lancers
1Th
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Reilly
Col. Daggett
14Th
United States Infanty
9Th Infantry
Batery
14Th Infantry
Hamilton and
Balmehallang
Branbila
Refugees Arrive in San Francisco from China Aboard Hong Kong Maru
Dr P C Leslie of Montreal and other refugees tell of a perilous escape from China aboard the Hong Kong Maru. They recount being attacked by 200 to 300 robbers, fighting to protect women and children, with Leslie bearing 15 wounds while others escaped with minor injuries as looting and internecine fighting broke out among the assailants.
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China
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Montreal
C. H. Denman
Siam
L. Durtsteller
Japan
W. Malcolm
W. McClure
F. W. Parthes
J. E. Skinner
H. G. Whelpton
Leslie
North
Ronan
McKenzie
J. Goforth
J. Griffith
T. C. Hood
M. J. McIntosh
J. J. Dow
A. Pike
W. P. Leslie
Missionary Letter From Che Foo Describes Boxer War
Miss Mary L. Burnham of Ellsworth writes from Che Foo dated July 1 describing a 44 soldier escort voyage down the canal from Pang Chwang to the coast. After two days delay they reached a village with Boxers and were taken aboard a Japanese steamer to Che Foo. She fears for other missionaries left behind and says the war will halt missionary work for at least a year with great losses to Christian missions.
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Bangor
Mary L. Burnham
Ellsworth
China
Che Foo
Catriel
Che [Oo
Chinese flee Tung Chow as Japanese seize city
The Sun reports Tung Chow residents fled overnight and Japanese troops occupied the city by daylight. A conference planned a joint reconnaissance by Americans, Japanese and British along two roads to Pekin. Russians will not join.
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New York
Tung Chow
Pekin
Chinese hold all escapes from Pekin, mixed garrison stays
A Pekin dispatch reports that Chinese forces are blocking every avenue of escape for foreigners in the capital. The plan aims to pressure the allied powers into favorable terms while a mixed garrison remains in position.
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Pekin
Britain Landed Troops and Other Nations to Follow
Washington reports that New Orleans reached Shanghai as British warships and transports move there. French, Russian, and German forces are reportedly speeding to Shanghai, while the U S government denies plans to land troops. Officials call it a misunderstanding but anticipate broader troop movements if Britain acts. About 1100 French troops head for Shanghai, with German ships en route. Diplomatic officials discussed the situation with no major changes.
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China fleet watch shared by foreign powers at Shanghai
Cable reports an agreement among powers to have all their admirals at Shanghai jointly survey the Yang Tsi fleet of four cruisers and several torpedo boats and destroyers. With transports carrying troops, joint watch aims to prevent attacks on unprotected vessels as the New Orleans heads toward Shanghai to join the duty.
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Shanghai
China
United States
New Orleans
Missionaries Escape From Wu Hu Reach Japan
A letter from the Orient reports Misses Genevieve and Minnie Oriatt of San Francisco have escaped from Wu Hu and reached Japan. It also states Dr and Mrs Borland, stationed about 200 miles upriver, are safe and now in Nagasaki Japan.
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Genevieve
Minnie Oriatt
China
Wu Hu
Japan
Borland
Nagasaki
Chaffee May Receive Regular Army Promotion
Washington reports Gen. Chaffee's rising stature in the China campaign sparks debate over a possible promotion in the regular army. Some expect the next brigadier general vacancy to elevate him, with speculation he could reach major general if promoted over current brigadiers. He commands the 8th Cavalry as a colonel and holds major general of volunteers status.
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Washington
Chaffee
China
War Department
8Th Cavalry
Welcome for Wood in Cuba after 1897 ruin
Gov Gen Wood and party arrived at Tunas after leaving Puerto Padre. He appropriated funds for rebuilding schools charities hospital and roads to Manili City, ruined since 1897 during conflict. A 10th Cavalry officer leads the reconstruction while bandits are reported wiped out and cedar and lumber interests may revive.
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10Th Cavalry
Arrests Linked to Humbert Assassination Letters
Rome reports that Maresca and Gorida were arrested in New York after letters found at Bresci's lodging followed King Humbert's assassination. A July 15 New York letter signed Mabor urged them to act, claiming Maresca and Gorida would serve President McKinley. Maresca is described as a fanatical anarchist.
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Mabor
Resi
Maesoa
Guida
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Maresva
De Wet Demands Surrender of British Forces
Pretoria Aug 19 Gen De Wet appeared at Norah commando Nek and sent a flag of truce demanding surrender of the British force Gen Baden Powell responded asking terms De Wet moves eastward Lord Roberts issues severe orders rescinding prior leniency and warns death imprisonment or fine for oath breakers burghers in occupied districts to be treated as prisoners of war buildings used to harbor enemy will be razed
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Pretoria Conspiracy Trial Testimony In Boer Plot
The August trial of Lieut. Cordua of the Staats artillery continued with the accused admitting involvement in a plot to kidnap Lord Roberts. He said he joined under influence of a man named Gano who claimed British secret service ties but aimed to aid the Boers. Evidence hinted Cordua spoke with Botha, though he denied it. witnesses noted recent heavy drinking.
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Cordun
Johannesburg Faces Three Days Of Meat Supply
Cape Town reports the United States consul James G. Stowe says Johannesburg had only three days of meat and scarce other foods as transport is diverted to feed the army. Rolling stock is worn and mining cannot resume presently.
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United States
James G. Stowe
Johannesburg
Portuguese Gunboat Seizes Barges On Tember River
Lourenzo Marquez reports that the Portuguese gunboat El Liberal found two barges loaded with war munitions towed by a steam launch. The boat captured the owners. Destination of the barges remains unknown.
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el Liberal
Tember
Catholic officials gather as Pope hosts Ireland address
In Rome on St. Joachim's feast day a Vatican assembly of cardinals bishops and society presidents heard Archbishop Ireland speak for about 20 minutes. He praised American Catholic fidelity to Rome and argued the pope must be free from civil power to guide nations. Ireland's address pleased the gathering and he had a final audience with the Pope before leaving Rome.
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France Discovers Cause Of Destroyer France Sinking
Paris Aug 19 The board of inquiry reports the torpedo boat destroyer France sank after a collision with the battleship Brennus during maneuvers off Cape St Vincent due to a helmsman misunderstanding turning opposite to the commander Capt Manduit du Flessis instructions.
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Fournier
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Manduit du Flessis
Palmist Leosaidow Arrested for Fraud in Concord
Concord New Hampshire August 19 Leosaidow the palmist arrested in Fall River yesterday was brought here by Deputy Marshal Rand charged with obtaining 800 dollars from widow Elizabeth Weston by false pretences. He practiced palmistry for a month this summer and ran a successful business claiming he would marry Weston and that he was wealthy.
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Japanese Naval Officer Arrives Aboard French Liner
On La Lorrain arriving from Havre the Japanese navy chief engineer H Oki visited France to oversee construction of the cruiser Azuma at St Nagaire. He is en route back to Japan.
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St. Nagaire
Japan
Courier Ad Notice to Advertisers
Notice to advertisers that their ads appeared in the Courier and requests continued placement and confirmation of future campaigns.
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Courier
Paris Exposition Awards Ceremony under Loubet banners
In Paris on August 18 the official awards for the Paris exposition were announced in the Salon des Fetes before about 15,000 attendees. President Loubet presided with cabinet ministers and the diplomatic corps present, as commissions paraded in with flags. The ceremony opened with the Marseillaise, then awards lists were handed to jury presidents.
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Paris
Loubet
France
M. Millerand
Drunken waiter disrupts guard at Paris exposition
In Paris on August 18 President Lou bet was en route to the exposition ceremonies when Jacques Mara, intoxicated, breached the cuirassier line and neared the presidential carriage. He hurled an envelope containing a photo of his niece into the vehicle. The act was blamed on a drink-deranged mind.
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Paris
Loubet
Jacques Mara
Major Rausseur Slated as Grand Army Commander
Chicago August 19 The Chronicle reports Major Leo Rausseur of St Louis is to be elected commander in chief of the Grand Army at the forthcoming national encampment with all rivals withdrawn. Rotation favors the West this year and Rausseur faces no opposition.
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the Chronicle
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St. Louis
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West
Dr Thomas's Electric Oil Reliefs Farm Pain Instantly
A vintage ad fragment promotes Dr Thomas's Electric Oil as a quick pain reliever for farm injuries like cuts bruises and stings. The claim stresses immediate relief and urges keeping the remedy on hand for safety on the farm.
Postman Dog Douses Mischievous Poodle in Muddy Gutter
A Newfoundland mail carrier, trusted by his physician owner, defends the daily routine from a white poodle owned by a wealthy lady and attended by a colored servant. After the poodle taunts him, the Newfoundland carries the attacker to the gutter and dunks him twice in muddy water before returning home, as a bystander notes the dog seems to be laughing.
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Gyp
A. H. Noll
Bits of Chinese Gossip From Nineteenth Century Dispatches
A collection of satirical observations on China noting rice diet, famed sayings about thieves, regiment recruitment, funeral customs, rifle exports from Germany, coal prices, candle demand, vast land and population shares, grave desecration as a crime, rail routing to avoid graves, dinner etiquette, and Pekin policing using drums to announce presence and deter crime.
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Shanshi
Pekin
Guardians of the Peace
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