American Troops Defeat Boxers Near Tien Tsin
Five hundred American troops joined 875 British and 200 Japanese under General Dollard in a crushing assault six miles southwest of Tien Tsin. More than 300 Boxers were killed, 40 wounded prisoners were captured, and the village was burned. Americans suffered five wounded. Japanese six. British none.
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London
Tien Tsin
Vienna
Reuter
Dollard
Shanghai
Pekin
Tung Fuh Siang
Tsiuan Fu
Prince Tuan
Li Hung Chang
Tung Uh Siang
Daily Express
Earl Li
China
Kwang Su
Legations
Sha Ho
Has Chaffee Left Pekin A Secondary Dispatch
Washington reports Chinese crisis yields little new. Officials say no despatches confirm Chaffee left Pekin though two casualty lists from Tien Tsin were cited. United States opposes territorial division of China and will use diplomacy, troops, and restraint to maintain peace while avoiding partition.
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Washington
War
Navy Departments
China
Chaffee
Tien Tsin
Pekin
War Department
Russia
Hay
Manila
United States
Has Russia Declared War Aboard the Washington Cabinet Report
Washington reports indicate no official or well authenticated information that Russia has declared war on China or aims to do so imminently. Cabinet members remain reticent but fear Germany may also contemplate war. possibilities include a new conference of powers to settle disputes without fighting. An extra Congress session seems unlikely, and troop redeployment to Manila is cited as proof of no war with China pending diplomacy and reparations.
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Washington
China
Germany
Count Waldersee
Pacific
Manila
Conger
Marines Land at Amoy as Mob Attacks Japanese Temple
Consul in Amoy reports mobs loot and burn various missions and a Japanese temple. Marines are landed to protect Japanese officials and restore order though no American warship is present. Amoy sits on the Dragon River near Kulangsu with a 300,000 population and strong foreign trade links.
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Washington
Johnson
Amoy
China
Berlin
Haimun
Tien Tsin
Manila
Straits Settlements
Hong Kong
Che Chow
Kulangsu
Kaiserin Maria Theresa reports Chinese repulsed near Tien Tsin
The commander of the Austrian warship Kaiserin Maria Theresa telegrams that in the engagement near Tien Tsin August 19 the Chinese were repeatedly repulsed by Japanese and American cavalry.
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Vienna
Tien Tsin
Japanese Forces Hold Gates of Forbidden City
Copyright 1900 AP Pekin Aug 17 via Chefoo Aug 22 The Japanese command the gates of the Forbidden City and await orders to hold or destroy them Prince Tuan leader of the Internal Insurrection reportedly present search ongoing for him Chinese cavalry operate near Tung Chow Sikhs and American cavalry in pursuit suspected Emperor Dowager absent from court at Sianokoten
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Associated Press
Pekin
Che Foo
Forbidden City
Prince Tuan
Tung Chow
He Ia
Dowapear
Washington Avg 24 Acting Secretary Despatch
Acting Secretary reports on tonight's dispatch from Consul Fowler as received in Washington. The message outlines current diplomatic notes and actions in progress affecting policy and coordination with overseas posts. Further details are not provided in the fragment.
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Washington
Fowler
Chinese Imperial rumors and German note from Pekin
Reports from Che Foo and Berlin detail conflicting China news. Emperor Kwang Su possibly ill with throat cancer and unable to reign. German minister Von Ketteler found dead in Pekin. German detachment arrived Aug 18 with reports of prisoner killings and mass violence alleged by various sources.
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Berlin
China News
Lokal Anzeiger
Che Foo
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Bachmann
Shanghai
Kwang Su
Dethere
Shen Lin Feng
China
Elberfield
Tien Tsin
Chrefeld Zeitung
German Minister Shot In China Identified
Berlin reports Baron von Ketteler, the German minister slain by Chinese assailants, has been found in a Chinese cemetery near the assassination site. Medical examination shows death by a bullet to the head. remains will be interred in a Christian cemetery.
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Baron von Ketteler
Berlin
Lokal Anzeiger
Relief brings 50 wounded from Tien Tsin at Taku
Surgeon General Sternberg received a dispatch from Major Perley, commanding the hospital ship Relief, reporting 50 wounded on board with more expected. He notes excellent hospital accommodations at Tien Tsin and that launches and boats are bringing in additional injured, all well cared for and that they will attend to all needs.
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Washington
Sternberg
Perley
Taku
Tien T'sin
Tien ‘Tsin
British General Gaselee Plans Assault At Peking
London reports General Gaselee, commander of British forces at Peking, telegraphing from Aug 16 via Che Foo on Aug 23 detailing troop dispositions. He notes extremely small British losses, a severe food shortage, convoys being arranged, and a potential assault on Peking once men are fed. He praises troops for good spirits and endurance after a grueling march in heat and heavy roads.
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London
Gaselee
Pekin
Che Foo
Imperial
Empress Dowager May Be Captured in Shanghai Rumor
A London to New York cable reports Chinese circles in Shanghai claim the Empress Dowager and Prince Tuan have been captured. The Emperor is said to be at Pekin with allied troops.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Pekin
Allied troops surround imperial palace as Chaffee reports end to fighting
From Pekin via Shanghai dated August 23 the allied forces surround the imperial palace and await orders before entering. Gen Chaffee notes fighting has ended. Japanese troops relieve Penang cathedral area where 15 French nuns and 40 European soldiers were besieged. five are dead. Capt Reilly of Battery FP US artillery killed near the palace. his funeral is attended by Gen Chaffee and others. Americans encamped in the Temple of Heaven grounds as Chinese retreat northward.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Imperial Palace
Chaffee
Penang
Reilly
Battery FP
5Th
United States Artillery
Legation
Temple of Heaven
Casualties in China Report From Gen Chaffee
General Chaffee forwards a list of casualties since the last report covering engagements near Pekin Yantsung and Tien Tsin with multiple infantry units. Names include Alfred Evans Chas A Rodgers Claude Smith Wm Brayton Clinton Graham and many others with wounds dysentery and death noted through August 23.
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Washington
Chaffee
War Department
Pekin
Taku
Yantsung
Mth
Alfred Evans
Chas
A. Rodgers
Matow
14Th
Claude Smith
Ith
Geo
C, Kaufmann
Tien Tein
Wm. Brayton
9Th Infantry
Clinton W, Graham
Tien Tsin
Tien Tain
Charles L. Organ
Co. M
9Th
Joseph L. Fritch
Paschal Y. Smith
James Rice
John H. Hurst
Archie J. Ranney
Lafer J. Alley
Jos. Ouelette
Robert Horan
Denis Shea
Co. B
Sth
Beekiel I. Hale
Health Maxims From Peruna Ad Oriented Tips Row
Health tips warn against cooling too fast after exercise and chronic coughing. They urge Peruna use for cleansing the system and offer free copies of Summer Catarrh Facts and Faces. The ad urges readers to consult Dr. Hartman by letter and to clip and share the notice.
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Dr. Hartman
Ohio
Zelaya addresses Nicaragua Congress in revised constitution era
President Zelaya opened the Nicaraguan Congress session with a personal address, praising peace among parties and foreign relations while noting fiscal improvement and near balance of income to expenses. He cited a 924,409 peso cost to crush the 1898 revolt and announced canal concession changes and new inter-oceanic canal company plans.
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Associated Press
Mangua
Nicaragua
Congress of Nicaragua
Zelaya
Congress
Bluefields
United States
Costa Rica
Cardenas
Messrs. Eyer and
Cragin
Inter-Oceanic Canal Company
New Jersey
Swede Hannu, Nine-Murderer, Barred From Halifax
Halifax August 24. On the steamer Assyrian a Swede named Johan N Hannu, noted as a nine murder Jack the Ripper type, is an ex convict released to leave Sweden. Canadian officials trace him to Glasgow. the ship captain forbidden from landing him. Immigrant agents confine Hannu in a strong room aboard the vessel as it sails to Philadelphia.
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Halifax
N. S
Johan N. Hannu
Sweden
Winnipeg
Stockholm
Department of Agriculture
Ottawa
Tianna
Glasgow
Northwest
Clay
Hannu
Philadelphia
Royalty's Reunion in Copenhagen Adds Balkan and British Guests
The Danish royal family gathers for a council as King George I of Greece and the Prince of Wales reach Fredensberg on a special train. Prince Carl meets the Prince of Wales after leaving his ship. Emperor William is expected to attend mid September, and King Oscar of Sweden plans a September visit to Fredensberg with arrivals early in the month.
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Copenhagen
Denmark
King
Greece
Prince of Wales
Fredensberg
Carl
William
Oscar
Sweden
Canadian Leaders Prepare Campaign As Fall Election Feared
St. John New Brunswick Aug 2 The general election date is not set yet but Liberal and Conservative leaders are already organizing campaigns. It is expected the government may dissolve the House of Commons in the fall Cabinet members A G Blair minister of railways and canals W S Fielding finance minister and J Israel Tarte minister are named among those involved with the discussions.
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St. John
N. B
Canada
House of Commons
A. G. Blair
W. 8. Fielding
J. Israel Tarte
Women in Boer War Front Lines Report From New Orleans Soldier
Emile Reichern, part of a New Orleans muleteer group enlisting with the British in South Africa, returns after months of service. He says 400 Boers were captured at Orange Bridge, including nearly 100 women and young boys in trenches. Reichern alleges lack of consul aid and describes the Boer fighters and their poor weaponry.
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New Orleans
Emile Reichern
South Africa
Frank Murphy
Battle of
Orange Bridge
Reichern
Port Elizabeth
Capetown
Light Horse Dragoons
Col
Hennessey
Bloemfontein
Black Creek
Murphy
Greenpoint Hospital
Lieut Cordua Shot in Pretoria Despatch
A Pretoria despatch reports Lieut Cordua was shot yesterday afternoon. Dr Leyds and Boer envoys have forwarded to Lord Salisbury a strong protest from St Petersburg, arguing that Lord Roberts proclamations violate rights and international law principles.
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London
Pretoria
Lieut
Cordua
Leyds
St. Petersbury
Lord Salisbury
Lord Roberts
Strike in Wales Taff Vale railway halts coal movement
A London cablegram to the Herald reports the Taff Vale railway chief refused union talks, halting Cardiff coal transport and idling 30 000 miners. The line is Wales main coal artery feeding British navy and merchant ships, risking Admiralty operations while coal prices surge.
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New York
Taffdale Railway
Cardiff
Herald
London
Taffvale
Admiralty
United States
England
Europe
Virginias
Pennsylvania
Trafic
Georgetown Man In Serious Condition After Goebel Case
Georgetown Ky Aug Henry EB Youtsey, jailed awaiting trial for complicity in the Goebel murder, has become worse and is reported in serious condition.
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Georgetown
Henry Eb, Youtsey
Goebel
Courtoy Advertisement Mention Sparks Reader Notice
A reader reports spotting an advertiser's message in the Courtoy edition. The notice invites patrons to consider the ad and confirms presence in the publication.
Nome Storm Wreckage Floods Nome Front
A Seattle special reports a July storm at Nome causing heavy loss of life. The waterfront lies in wreckage with vessels stranded and dozens of corpses washed ashore at Nome, Topkuk, and near Nome Camp. The island pest house burned, relief efforts aid Eskimos, and Teller City reports thirteen deaths in one day.
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San Francisco
Seattle
Washington
The
Bulletin
Nome
Topkuk
Bluff City
Guy N. Stockslager
Stockslager
York
Teller City
Cotton is King and U S Cotton Market Dominance
London reports The Times notes the United States will command a universal market at remunerative prices as a leading cotton producer. It adds that U S manufacturing may only meet domestic demand while domestic mills rely on perfected machinery developed largely in England to boost progress.
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London
United States
the Times
Japanese liner Futami Maru breakers Mindanao voyage ends
The Japanese freighter Futami Maru bound from Australia to Manila with government stores ran aground and broke in two on Mindanao. All aboard camped six days, then were evacuated to Manila by the British steamer Australian. no casualties, but cargo and vessel likely total losses.
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Manila
Thom
Australia
Mindanao
Rock
Float Over Palace at Santiago Marks First Since 1898
It signals U S policy toward Cuba as the Cuban flag will be raised tomorrow with ceremonial pomp over the Santiago palace. The flag has not floated there since Gen Shafter ordered it hauled down in 1898.
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Santiago
Santiago de Cuba
United States
Inhabited Eggs From Sun Heat At Chicago Store
In Chicago on August 24 two chickens hatched from eggs kept in a case at J. H. White’s store in South Walker street. The eggs, from a northern Illinois town, were being prepared when a faint peeping sound led the egg man to uncover a bottom case and reveal two newly hatched chicks amid broken shells.
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Chicago
Walker Street
J. H. White
Iinois
Mosquitoes May Sting Delegates In Jamaica Stand
Kingston Jamaica August 24 Mosquito coast delegates who arrived to present grievances to the captain general and Governor in Chief of Jamaica were received by Sir Augustus Hemming today They say the Nicara guans deny them franchise close schools and outrage their wives and daughters They threaten appealing to the United States for help if Britain does not act
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Kingston
Mosquito Coast
Mosquito Reserve
Jamaica
Sir Augustus Hemming
Great Britain
United States
Views of Paris and the Exposition 1900 promotional notice
ARIS promotes a weekly series Views of Paris and the Exposition 1900. The ad touts marvels of the fair and offers photogravure reproductions by local artists. Subscriptions cost ten cents weekly for parts 1 through 20, with a full set available for two dollars postpaid. New Century Company, 114 Fifth Avenue, New York, handles orders.
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Larne Svertiones
Paris Rabibore
NEW Century Company
Fifth Avenue
New York
Dean's Kidney Pills Backed By Lowell Citizen
An advertisement touts Dean's Kidney Pills as a cure for backache and kidney troubles. William M. Brown, janitor of 194 Middlesex Street, testifies after thirty years of illness that the remedy reduced back pain and normalized kidney secretions. The ad notes price 50 cents, sale by Carter & Sherburne and agents Foster Milburn Co of Buffalo, with Ellingwood & Co drugstore sell point.
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Dean
Lowell
William M. Brown
Middlesex Street
Ellingwood & Co
Foster -Milburn Co
Buffalo
N. Y
United
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