China’s Appeal Rejected In Pekin War Reconstruct Thrust
Washington Aug 21 cabinet session opened on China crisis debating Li Hung Chang’s request to replace Conger. Decision to reject the appeal and issue a reply to Wu. China’s government appears headless with the capital held by allies. US akan act cautiously, keep troops ground, and seek orderly settlement amid chaos. Conger may be granted leave, though not yet proposed.
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Woodward
Chicago
Des Moines
Sims
Council Bluffs
Pasadena
Porter
Paris
China troubles prompt push for clearer embassy messages
Washington officials seek more complete guidance from Gen. Chaffee and Minister Conger as Chinese disturbances complicate policy. Plans call for direct messages to diplomats in China requesting detailed information while the cabinet reviews Liang Chang appeals and southern Viceroys amid a broad, evolving policy outlook.
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Gen. Chaffee
Washington
China
Liang Chang
Diplomats delay reply on Li Hung Chang appeal
Aug. 21 report from Weekington states the government has not transmitted its answer to Li Hung Chang’s appeal for a cessation of hostilities and the appointment of a peace commissioner. Delays are thought to reflect diplomatic considerations and the status of other foreign powers.
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Li Hung Chang
Cecesita
Company E Seals Pekin Wall in Siege Action
Pekin August siege details report Company E of the Fourteenth Infantry planting its flag on the outer wall at 11 o'clock amid heavy shelling. Indians, Russians, Japanese, Americans and British suffered casualties as fights continued through the night and into the morning. Armistice violations and dwindling rations marked the dire situation around the legations. Musician Titus aided the final ascent by rope as troops entered the foreign settlement and prepared for a renewed assault.
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Che Foo
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Reilly
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14Th
United States Infantry
Titus
German Officials See US Mediation Role Over China
A German foreign office official told the Associated Press that Germany awaits the U S response to Li Hung Changs mediation request. He said Washington could mediate to establish peace if Li represents a responsible Chinese government, but Germany expects the United States to remain with the concert of powers. He added that matters have not advanced enough to discuss indemnity or peace terms and ruled out territorial conquest or heavy blows.
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Li Hung Chang
Washington
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Associated Press
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United States
Earl Li
China
Baron von Ketteler
German papers weigh China policy as Waldersee tour praised
The article notes German papers debating next steps in China after calls for orderly conditions. Vorwaerts condemns government secrecy, Berliner Post warns against relying only on diplomacy, while Vossische Zeitung cautions against vengeance. Waldersee’s southbound trip is hailed, Munich crowds cheer, and an interview reveals brutal orders about Chinamen. Goetzen is promoted to captain.
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Vossische Zeitung
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Berliner Post
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Munich
Frankfurter Zeitung
Tokio
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Lieut
Tier Tsien
Count von Goetzen
Chinese Began Attack In Tien Tsin, Missionary Witness Notes
Dr G P Smith a London mission medical missionary at Tien Tsin hospital arrived in New York en route to England. He said allies did not begin the attack, an ultimatum was issued on June 17 and Chinese opened fire at 2 30 pm. Shells struck near Gordon hall and the hospital was untouched. Spies and carrier pigeons were reported among the information sources.
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G P. Smith
London Mission
Tien Tsin
England
Gordon Hall
Former Fall River minister killed in China
News from Fall River Massachusetts reports the death of Rev. Herbert L. Roots a former St. Stephen s Episcopal church pastor in Globe village who studied at Harvard. He served in Kau Kow on the Yangtze and was 28 and unmarried. Government confirmation of his death is being sought.
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Episcopal Church
China
Mr. Roots
St. Stephen's Episcopal Church
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Harvard University
Kau Kow
Yangsu River
Peking Gate Falls as Allied Forces Enter Pekin
The New York Herald’s Pekin dispatch reports Russians breaching the east gate on Aug 14 but not forcing the second door. British and American troops entered near the legations at 2 PM with slight resistance. Japanese faced heavier opposition at the upper east gate. By midnight the Japanese stormed the gate and entered the city, while allied forces breached the legation area later on Aug 15. American losses were heaviest, with Captain Reilly of Battery F, Fifth Artillery, killed in the assault. his family remains near Chicago. Reilly’s career began in 1862 and included service in Cuba, El Caney, and Santiago.
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Santiago
Battery captain hailed for Luzon and China service
The text notes commendations from Generals Lawton and Chaffee for Captain Henry and his men in the Cuban campaign, detailing the forced march to aid the Rough Riders at San Juan. On returning to Montauk Point, Captain Reilly declined brevet promotion and accepted service in the Philippines. His battery fought in Luzon and was chosen for duty in China.
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Rumors on Empress Dowager and Pekin Crisis
London reports from China say Empress Dowager possibly not yet found, with Tianjin envoys moving on. Sacred city entered August 15, street fighting continues, four thousand native Christians aided Pekin’s capture, legations held by arming purchases. US stance against Li Hung Chang praised by morning papers. standard and daily chronicle commentaries noted.
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Pekin
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Conger
State Department
Troops for China under orders as far east voyage continues
Washington reports no new information on urgent allied troop needs and says orders for Far East units will proceed. Ninth infantry, Fourteenth infantry units, Fifth artillery, Sixth cavalry, and Fifteenth infantry formations are in China or sailing, with several batteries and engineers en route. General Barry led the latest arrivals and will push toward Pekin as detachments join him. Telegraph lines are expected to be restored.
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Seymour letter defends relief action at legation siege
London reports a long letter purportedly from Vice Admiral Seymour defending his decision to press the relief of legation staff. He recalls dark prospects and says he would not have respected himself if he had not started. He praises the Americans for dash, compares Germans and Russians, and notes French restraint.
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Daily Express
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Marchand Appointed to China Expeditionary Corps Staff
Paris Aug 21 Colonel Marchand famed for Fashoda has been named to the general staff of the China expeditionary corps. This marks a notable advancement for the French officer in the ongoing Far East military effort.
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China Expeditionary Corps
Von Waldersee Arrives in Rome for Meetings with Italian Leaders
Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee, commander in chief of allied forces in China, arrived in Rome this evening. He will breakfast with King Victor Emmanuel and Foreign Minister Marquis Visconti-Venosta tomorrow.
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Count von Waldersee
China
Victor Emmanuel
Visecomti-Venosta
Advertisers Urged to Note Courier Ad In Paper
The Courier reminds advertisers that readers report seeing their ad in the publication. The notice urges continued bookings and confirms availability for upcoming insertions and seasonal campaigns.
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Treasonable Letters Implicate Montague White and Others
London Aug 21 Truth tomorrow publishes correspondence about Pretoria seizures including a letter from Montague White to Secretary Reitz dated Aug 4 1899 and letters from Henry Labouchere to White. Labouchere’s replies urge delaying tactics via a proposed commission and reveal Campbell-Bannerman opposition to war. The matter links Chamberlain and Hawksley to the Jameson raid and its aftermath.
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Pretoria
Montague White
South Africa Republic
Reitz
Henry Labouchere
White
Joseph Chamberlain
Labouchere
Transvaal
Henry Campbell-Bannerman
House of Commons
Hawksley
B. A. Hawksley
British South Africa Company
Independence Belge
Chamberlain
Mr. Chamberlain
Roberts Policy Praised by London as Harsh Measures
London reports Lord Roberts's proclamation on Boer burghers who avoid the oath of allegiance. Unarmed civilians may be treated as prisoners of war and have farms and buildings seized if they resist. The policy aims to speed the war, likely increasing De Wet's field strength and deepening the conflict.
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Lord Roberts
Transvaal
Great Britain
Queen Victoria
de Wet
Mr Peck's Honors in Paris Stir Debate on Decorations
A Paris tale rounds the scene after Commissioner F W Peck returns from the Salle des Fetes with a foreign decoration. He shows it to a head waiter and notes Germans Italians and others have received similar honors but Americans have not. The question looms: will Congress authorize an official US representative to accept such a foreign decoration and permit the clause be set aside.
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F. W. Peck
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Still Hopes for Pardons Mrs Maybrick Deplores Criticisms
London Aug 21 Florence Maybrick, serving a life sentence for 11 years, had a private interview with her New York counsel Dr. Clark Bell at Aylesbury prison. She voiced indignation at criticisms of Lord Russell of Killowen, former chief justice and defender, saying he alone had seen her alone and that Russell sought to help her during his visit last February.
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London
Florence Maybrick
Clark Bell
New York
Aylesbury
Associated Press
Home Office
Maybrick
Liverpool Post
Killowen
Philippine commissioners to consider municipal reform bill
The Philippine commissioners, to be installed on Sept. 1, will study a bill for municipal organizations. Otis proposes a civil service plan allowing promotions through exams, with department heads able to discharge staff but not appoint vacancies outside the regular promotion path. Legislative sessions likely open to the public.
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General Otis
Civil Service Departments
Russia seeks large loan to ease wartime strains
Odessa dispatch reported by the Daily Express says Russia, strained by the Chinese campaign, is arranging with a syndicate of major U S insurance firms for a loan of 300,000,000 rubles. M De Witte, the Russian finance minister, is or has concluded the agreement.
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Odessa
Daily Express
Russia
M. de Witte
United States
Sultan orders committee to investigate Armenian massacre
Constantinople August 21 The Sultan has ordered a committee to investigate the massacre of Armenians in Sassoun district of Asiatic Turkey. He has relieved Ali Pacha of the command of Bitlis.
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Holland's Girl Queen Engaged to Prince Frederick Adolf
The Lokal Anzeiger in Berlin reports the engagement of Queen Wilhelmina of the Netherlands to Prince Frederick Adolf of Mecklenburg Schwerin as announced on August 21.
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Berlin
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Mecklenburg-Schwerin
Ruth White Marries Edwin Sid ney Ferry on Cornell Campus
Miss Ruth Mary White daughter of Andrew D. White ambassador to Germany married Edwin Sidney Ferry formerly of Mount Vernon. The ceremony occurred at the White Mansion on the Cornell university campus. Ferry, professor of natural philosophy at Purdue college Lafayette Indiana, will tour Canada with his bride before settling in Lafayette.
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N. Y
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Andrew D. White
Germany
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Canada
Reina Mercedes to be moved to Portsmouth Navy Yard
The Reina Mercedes, the Spanish cruiser in Newport News, will depart in about a week for the Portsmouth New Hampshire navy yard in tow of government tugs after remaining at the local yard since being brought up from Santiago harbor.
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Pope warns Vatican of Protestant propaganda in Italy
Rome report states Pope Leo XIII sent a letter to the Cardinal-Vicar detailing the danger of Protestant propaganda in Rome and across Italy. He notes law allows it but urges Catholics to unite and bolster faith efforts to minimize sectarian damage.
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Italy
Leo
Austrian officer Fred Koetig dies in Mexico at 67
A native of Austria and member of Emperor Maximilian's entourage, Fred Koetig died in City of Mexico at 67. He was among six cavalry officers chosen by Carlotta as escort for public events and rose to captain in the Mexican army, earning esteem from President Diaz who relied on him to organize hunting expeditions.
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Diaz
Plague Precautions Trim Germany After Hamburg Case
Berlin reports bubonic plague case in Hamburg prompts unusual government measures to prevent spread into other parts of Germany. Authorities mobilize health controls and monitoring amid fears of transmission.
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Hamburg
Germany
Tornado Strikes Farms North Of Two Harbors Wisconsin
A tornado swept farms four miles north of Two Harbors Wisconsin last night causing extensive building damage. Henry Heinecke’s daughter suffered fatal injuries from flying timbers in the disaster.
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Henry Heinecke
Alabama Town Destroyed by Fire in Marshall County
Huntsville reports Boam a small Marshall county town was destroyed by a fire yesterday wiping out every business house with total losses estimated at 40000 dollars. The blaze left residents homeless and seeking aid as authorities investigate the cause.
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Marshall County
Permanent cure advertised for leg sore relief
A testimonial from W Lenhart of Bowling Green claims a running itching leg sore was relieved by Dean's Ointment, ending burning and itching pains and delivering a permanent cure.
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