China seeks peace as Pekin siege deepens and allies resist
Washington reports United States likely to reject Li Hung Chang’s peace appeal until Aug. 12 conditions are met. Allies reportedly encircled in Pekin palace grounds with Chinese troops under siege. Empress Dowager and Emperor possibly fled. powers plan to keep China intact and avoid personal indignities.
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Washington
China
Li Hung Chang
United States
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Earl Li
Conger
Fowler
Che Foo
Ragsdale
Imperial Palace
Admiral Remey
Imperial City
Imperial
Goodnow
State Department
Allies Have Them Penned Up in Imperial Palace
Washington dispatch reports Chinese troops surrounded in the palace grounds as of Aug 20. Secretary of State confirms the note from consul M. Fowler in Tien Tsin, with Ragsdale listed as U.S. consul. The communique places the event in the wider imperial palace siege context.
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Imperial Palace
Washington
State Department
Che Foo
Ragsdale
M. Fowler
United States
Tien Tsin
Japanese Troops Meet Stern Resistance at Pekin
Washington reports detail from Tokio and Shanghai telegraphs on August 19 and 20 describing fierce fighting after allied entry into Pekin. Japanese troops guard the palace amid Chinese resistance, with imperial forces and Empress Dowager’s entourage noted in Ting Chou Fu and Lung Muen Chou. Princes Ching still in Pekin, Tuan believed to have followed the Empress Dowager, while anti foreign sentiment spreads in central districts.
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Washington
Pekin
Tokio
Imperial Palace
Legation
An-Ting-Men
Foreign Office
Shanghai
Sheng
Wutai-Hsien
Shen Si
Tao Ting
Ching
Yung Lu
Kanghi Yi
Prince Tuan
Amoy
Ting Chou Fu
Lung Muen Chou
Chang Chou Fu
Prince Ching
Pieramosca
Taku
London
Kato Takaaki
Pekina
An-Ting-Men Gate
Tartar City
Imperial
Chih Chen Lofeng Luh
Hsian-Fu
Canton
Swatow
Daily Chronicle
Hong Kong
Daily Mail
Queen Victoria
Yokohama
Germany
Nurther Yokohama
Russia
Japan
China
Great Britain
United States
Europe
Waldersee sails to China amid royal welcomes and press critiques
Berlin reports Count Von Waldersee leaves for China with staff amid cheers. He jokes about what can be done there as he tours Leipsic, Ratisbon and Munich, receiving ovations and a welcome from the Prince Regent in Munich. Newspapers criticise William’s Cassel address and discuss Russia's role, Reichstag calls for extra session, and notes foreign arms supplied to China by Krupp and English firms.
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Berlin
Count von Waldersee
China
Leipsic
Ratisbon
Munich
William
Cassel
Pekin
Hague
Freissinige Zeitung
Russia
Foreign Office
England
Shanghai
Herr Krupp
Emperor A Prisoner Reported In Pekin
Official Chinese advices from Pekin state that Hsu Tung and Yi Lien Yuan of the anti foreign party and Li Shan a pro foreigner are involved in the latest developments. The dispatches note a prisoner status and possible shifts in influence within Shanghai and national affairs.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Hsu Tung
Yi Lien Yuan
Li Shan
Imperial upheaval details in Beijing regime turmoil
Report notes indicate decapitations and the detention of Yung Lu by Prince Ching. It states the Emperor and Dowager Empress lie 66 miles west of Pekin under Prince Tuan and that Li Hung Chang departs north immediately. Also named are Hsu Tung of the imperial secretariat, Li Shan of the imperial household ministry, and an untraceable Yi Lien Yuan.
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Yung Lu
Prince Ching
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Li Hung Chang
Hsu Tung
Imperial Secretariate
Li Shan
Imperial Household
Yi Lien Yuan
After Hard Fight Chinese Force Defeated by Russians
St. Petersburg reports Gen. Orloff, chief of staff, says 5000 Chinese were defeated after a hard fight. Russians captured Yuk Shi Pass and occupied Meduchei. An imperial ukase bans export of arms or ammunition to China.
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Meduchei
St. Petersburg
Orloff
China
Russian War Office
Yuk Shi Pass
Missionaries in New York Report Highlights from Shanghai
Dispatches describe un signed telegrams from Shanghai confirming safety of Hodges amid reports of massacres at Pao Ting Fu. Notes inter denominational conference in New York, missionary fears in Shanghai, and ongoing anti foreign unrest near Canton with potential reinforcements. News covers Italian and Japanese naval moves, Empress Dowager status, and allied actions shaping a fragile crisis.
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New York
Robert E. Speer
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Shanghai
Boston
Presbyterian Board
American Bible Society
John R. Hykes
China
China Inland Mission
Szechuen
Yang Tse
Heng Chow
Kingtehcheng
Kiangsi
Wenchow
Cheking
Russia's Aim in Gaining American Support
London reports Julian Ralph quoting an unnamed high diplomat who says Russia seeks U S backing to fracture Anglo American unity. The diplomat claims England relies on America, warns bitter today could lead to war tomorrow, and asserts Russia with Austria Hungary France and Germany hopes to strip Britain of all backing before conflict begins.
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London
Julian Ralph
The
Daily Mail
Russia
United States
Great Britain
England
America
Austria-Hungary
France
Germany
Empress Fled To Shen Si Capital After Pekin Escape
Acting secretary of state releases a telegram from Consul General Goodnow dated the 20th reporting Shan Tung's governor saying the Empress left Pekin on the 13th for Sin an Fu in Shen Si Province. Princes Ching and Tuan and Vice Roy Kang Yi remain in Pekin. Sinan Fu likely Shen Si capital with imperial palace.
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Washington
State Department
Goodnow
Shan Tung
Pekin
Sinan Fu
Shen Si
Ching and
Tuan
Kang Yi
Hsi-An
Si-An
Empress Escort Hinted as Boxers March Toward Kalgan
The Chinese native press via the Shanghai Times correspondent says Yu Hsien governor of Shan Si leads Boxers toward Kalgan to meet the Empress Dowager and escort her south, signaling a push toward the capital with imperial backing.
Allies Seek Reinforcements for Pekin After Communications Cut
London reports limited news from Pekin as the Chinese capital remains hard to reach due to likely cut Pekin wire. British dispatches indicate Allied forces in need of reinforcements amid uncertain conditions in the city.
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London
Times on Li Hung Chang proposal blocks Washington talks
The Times in London critiques Li Hung Chang telegrams as unsuitable for negotiations. It argues that definite intelligence on Pe Kin’s political situation is needed before any talks can begin and says a different basis and negotiator are required for fruitful discussions.
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London
the Times
Washington
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Li Hung Cheng
Missionaries Rescued Near Pekin Amid Boxer Threats
A Shanghai dispatch says Dr. Roberts and several missionaries at the Cheng farm near Koo Fan are safe with the Pekin foreign legation and allied forces after being liberated August 16. Two women, Mrs. Nellie Parker and Mrs. Charles Roberts, are missing with fears for Mrs. Roberts’ safety. Frank J. Cheng seeks protection for a rescue party as a relief effort forms.
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Toledo
Ohio
Shanghai
Cheng Medical Company
Roberts
Cheng Farm
Koo Fan
Pekin
Nellie Parker
Charles Roberts
Koo Fan Farm
Jones
Onme City
Shanghai Inca Ag
Anarchist Meeting Forbidden by German Police
Berlin reports police have suppressed anarchist gatherings after an assassination in Italy. About 186 anarchists. 103 Italians. expelled from Germany since the Humbert assassination.
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Berlin
Ieneg Nares
Stat Oe
Germany
Humbert
Rhode Island Spearer Defeated by New Englanders in Truro
In Truro Nova Scotia on August 20 Rhode Island Spearer touring team opened their provincial tour with a 44 to 32 loss to New Englanders. Strong defense limited the Spearer as the home team built a clear lead by the second period.
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Truro
Rhode Ee Spearer
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Blood Purification Cure
An advertisement claims Hood's Sarsaparilla purifies blood and cures ill humors. It asserts relief from tiredness and loss of appetite, presenting the tonic as a remedy for chronic ailments and general weakness.
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Hood
Porter Drue and Cuem, Corp
Boston
Hawt
St. Thane
Shin
War clouds loom as Roumania and Bulgaria clash
London reports heightened tension between Roumania and Bulgaria after Roumania demands arrest of Sarafov in Sofia. Bulgarian note sent from Bucharest uses aggressive terms. Bulgarian troops moving to frontier. Macedo‑Bulgarian volunteers in 1000 men with Bulgarian officers to raid Roumania. Roumanian corps mobilizing. King Charles tells officers to prepare for war. Roumanian minister at Sofia to be recalled.
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London
Roumania
Bulgaria
Sarafov
Revolutionary Committee
Sofia
Vienna
Daily Express
Bucharest
Macedonian Revolutionary Committee
Charles
M. Lahovary
Ian Hamilton Captures Two Krupp Guns at Oliphant's Nek
The war office dispatch reports Ian Hamilton capturing two Krupp guns at Oliphant's Nek on August 17. three British soldiers wounded. He engaged the Boers on August 19 at Roodekopjes and Crocodile river with few casualties. Rundle notes 684 Boers surrendered in Harrismith district on August 19.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Ian Hamilton
Oliphant’s Nek
Hamilton
Roodekopjes
Crocodile River
Mahon and De Wet clash near Pretoria
London reports say De Wet bivouacked 15 miles from Pretoria while Col. Mahon pressed a brisk engagement yesterday morning. In London a Pretoria Standard despatch notes the trial of Lieut. Gordon of the Staats artillery resuming, with the public prosecutor urging no proof that Gano originated the kidnapping plot and the court adjourning to await the judge advocate’s summary.
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London
Pretoria
de Wet
Col. Mahon
Standard
Lieut
Gordon
Staats Artillery
Lord Roberts
Gano
Rainfall a blessing for crops in central provinces and Berar
London reports Lord Curzon telegraphs continued heavy rainfall aiding crop prospects in central provinces and Berar. Sowing remains active elsewhere and free kitchen need soon vanish. Prices stay high nationwide. Cholera hits Hyderabad and Bombay regions. About 5,688,000 people are receiving relief.
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London
India
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Berar
Hyderabad
Bombay
Tombs of German emperors opened at Spires
Berlin August 20 The work of opening the tombs of ancient German emperors in the Cathedral of Spires progresses The first discovery was the sarcophagus of Emperor Conrad II surnamed the Salique of the House of Franconia who died in 1039 The remains were found undisturbed
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Berlin
Conrad II
Salique
Franconia
Moses Pierce Dead, Noted Norwich Manufacturer 92
Norwich Conn Aug 20 Hon Moses Pierce a longtime leading manufacturer died at his home Saturday at age 92 Born in Pawtucket R I he resided in Norwich since 1840 He was president of the Aspinook Bleaching Co Jewett City a member of the Cotton Manufacturers Assoc and Home Market Club of Boston and the Metropolitan Museum of Art He donated a building to the Hampton Institute in Virginia He leaves a wife and two daughters.
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Norwich
Conn
Moses Pierce
Pawtucket
R. I
Aspinook Bleaching Company
Jewett City
Cotton Manufacturers’ Association and
Home Market Club
Boston
Metropolitan Museum of
New York City
Hampton, Va
Maloney Seeks Insanity Defense in Eastwood Murder Trial
Rutland lawyer T. W. Maloney pressed the insanity plea for Frederick Eastwood in the murder case against Franklin H. Fenn at Middlebury. The court cautioned spectators during the forcible argument as illness kept Eastwood from court earlier. jurors expected to hear the case this evening.
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Middlebury
T. W. Maloney
Rutland
Frederick Eastwood
Franklin H. Fenn
Maloney
Eastwood
Bear hugs officer in freight car encounter at Saratoga
Officer Jones of Ballston Spa searched freight cars for hobos in Saratoga last night and found a bear in a box car. He approached the animal thinking it was a tramp, but the bear hugged him before releasing its grip and retreating. No arrest was made. The bear was traveling with its master.
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Saratoga
Jones
Ballston Spa
Georgia Cotton Crop Shortfall Estimated for 1900
Atlanta authorities report that Georgia cotton this year will fall 50 000 to 200 000 bales short of 1899. The department shows a five year average around 1 295 800 bales, with county reports indicating about 74 percent of an average crop likely realized.
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Atlanta
O. B. Stevens
Georgia Department of Agriculture
Georgia
Judge Beverly Dead in Amsterdam N Y
Judge John Beverly former Washington state superior court judge died at his daughter Mrs John H Bostwick home in Amsterdam New York. Born in Oppenheim Fulton County on June 13 182? the exact year unclear.
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Amsterdam
N. Y
John Beverly
Superior Court of
State of Washington
John H. Bostwick
Oppenheim
Fulton County
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