China crisis hangs as powers await policy unity
Washington reports a waiting stance after a cabinet meeting on the Chinese situation. Britain and Russia back Li Hung Chang’s credentials while Germany dissents. US favors authenticity but stresses open door principles if conflict arises. Communications from Pekin remain murky, with delays or tampering suspected, and ships may be sent to Che Foo to ensure unimpeded lines.
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Li Hung Chang
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United States
Japan
China
Stas
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Taku
Nien Tsin
Che Foo
Shanghai
New Orleans
Princeton
Remey
Li Hung Chang whereabouts unclear in Washington
Washington reports the state department has heard nothing about Li Hung Chang’s movements or plans to visit Pekin by Taku. French admiralty sources suggest past advisories kept him under strict surveillance during hostilities, but no current action or location is confirmed.
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Earl Li Shoul
Navy Department
Remey
Taku
Earl Li
Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Li Hung Change
Pekin
Pei-Ho
Hia
Ompfl
Inexplicable Delay in Pekin Telegrams Persists
London dispatches note continued delays in telegraphing from Pekin with Aug 21 reports of searches for Boxers in the imperial park and no confirmation of northward advances. Powers debate Pekin's fate, while Deruved despatches describe Legation Street devastation and mine attempts on the American legation.
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Pekin
Associated Press
Imperial Park
Taku
Li Hung Chang
Reuter
Shanghai
Legation
Sieele
St. T Petersburg
Daily News
American forces in China prepare to winter with 15000 troops
From Pekin, Aug 24 15 000 American troops are being held for winter. Fifteen wounded, including marines from the legations siege, arrive by boat from Pekin. Captain John T Myers of the Marine Corps suffers typhoid, cannot be moved. Refugees expected, telegraph line Taku Pekin completed. Myers born in Germany, raised in Georgia, joined Marines in 1887, reputed author of Hoch der Kaiser.
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Oregon
Russian and Japanese Forces Advance North of Pekin
A Che Foo dispatch from the Austrian cruiser Maria Theresa reports Russian and Japanese troops moving northward from Pekin. The message, not dated, originates as a northern advance update conveyed through Vienna on August 28.
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Che- Foo
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Sixth Cavalry Casualties From Tien Tsin Fighting
The War Department reported the Sixth Cavalry casualty list from the August 19 engagement near Tien Tsin. Wounded were Trumpeter Fred Corrigan and Privates Hale McCormick Samuel KE Hartsfield John H Van Sick le Edward E Lyon Loffi McCallester with varying severities. all were on hospital ship relief except Corrigan who remained hospitalized.
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War Department
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Sixth Cavalry
Tien Tsin
Fred Corrigan
Hale
Loffi McCallester
Corrigan
Japanese Cables Report All Lines Working
New York August 28 cable companies announced Nagasaki reports all Japanese lines in working order.
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Nagasaki
Search by boxers finds none near Pekin park
Three Russian two Japanese one British and one American battalions scoured the imperial park south of Pekin five miles out for Boxers but found no armed force. Only a Chinese scout was killed. The Japanese control the imperial summer palace while the winter palace remains guarded. Russians seek to destroy it. Japanese aim to save it. A southward movement began and will continue with detachments left to guard converts.
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Pekin
Taku
Imperial Park
Imperial Summer Palace
Winter Palace
Legation Das Return To Home For Eight Chinese Envoys
Berlin Aug 28 Eight members of the Chinese legation have begun their journey home. The group leaves amid continued diplomatic activity as they depart to conclude their official mission.
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Berlin
Legation
Ome
Black Flags Aggressive Across North River Actions
The Hong Kong Times reports continued aggression by Black Flags on the North river zone. The wire says deliberate destruction of mission property is occurring, with observers noting increasing violence and instability in the area.
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Ibrama
Hong Kong
Battle of diplomacy in China with U S officials weighing Li Hung Chang talks
Washington focuses on diplomacy over arms as notes from China remain dateless. Officials discuss Li Hung Chang credentials and possible negotiations with Li as Russia and Japan seek agreement. The United States signals resolve not to be coerced and aims for a rapid settlement while expanding American factory roles abroad.
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United States
China
Shanghai
Che Foo
Gen. Chaffee
Adee
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Wallant
Thiebaut
Li Hung Chang
Europe
Japan
Earl Li
State Department
Russia
Atlee
White House
Hay
Julyard
Cuban Libre Bitter Rips Wood on Cuban Politics
The Cu bano Libre, organ of the black party, accuses Gov Gen Wood of hypocrisy after his visit to Santiago de Cuba. It claims he conspires with Republicans to ignore protests against illegal elector registration and to incite bloodshed to justify American occupation. The paper vows to fight the faction until American bayonets leave Cuba.
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Cubano Libre
Wood
Canton
United States
Cuba
Republican Party
Yellow Fever Surge Detected In Havana Cases Rise
Washington reports 204 yellow fever cases with 34 deaths in Havana by August 26. Many were mild, with one new case on the 27th. Surgeon general alerts Atlantic and Gulf coast quarantine stations to heightened case detection.
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The
Marine Hospital Service Today
Cuba
Havana
Atlantic
Gulf
British minister George Greville named to Mexico post
London Aug 28 George Greville British minister resident at Bangkok since 1896 has been appointed British minister to Mexico in succession to Sir Henry Deering recently appointed British minister at Rio Janeiro.
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London
George Greville
Bangkok
Mexico
Henry Deering
Rio Janeiro
Bergendal Capture and Roberts Gratified by Progress
London reports from Belfast dated August 27 say Bergendal, two miles northwest of Dalmanatha, fell to Buller’s troops after a strong defense. One officer killed, two wounded, many Boers killed, and a rapid advance with modest casualties expected. French moved to Swartzkopjes aiding Pole-Carew, Baden-Powell occupied Nylstrom, and Botha’s commandoes retreated as fighting resumed with British casualties described as considerable.
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Bergendal
Dalmanatha
Baden-Powell
Nylstrom
Paget
Pretoria
Botha
Fighting Reported at Machadodorp in Boer Conflict
Lorenzo Marquez reports heavy fighting at Machadodorp with Boer defeat and loss of arms and ammunition to the British. Aug 28. The clash allegedly left the Boers with significant casualties and gear in British possession.
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Machadodorp
Lorenzo Marquez
London Report Says Roberts Succeeded Wolseley as Commander
The Daily Mail claims the highest authority confirms Lord Roberts has already succeeded Lord Wolseley as commander in chief of the British army, reported from London on August 29.
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Lord Wolseley
The
Daily Mail
Lord Roberts
Japanese Criticise Immigration Inspector Over Deportations
Vancouver authorities condemn Major Walker U S immigration official for seizing Japanese residents of Washington state never in Canada and shipping them to Vancouver on alleged illegal border crossings. The Japanese consul is urged to intervene as sworn statements claim hurried removal without proper examination amid a regional influx of Canadian pauper immigrants evading agents.
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B. C
Major Walker
United States
Whatcom
Wash
Washington State
Canada
M. Shimizu
Seattle
Tacoma
Robbers Strike Mulato Village in Chihuahua Mexico
In Mulato Chihuahua a masked gang entered the Carrasco home tying Ledro Carrasco and another man and stole 1200 dollars plus valuables. A robber was later jailed and a brother traveled to help him but was also detained.
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Mulato
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Leandro Carrasco
Rioting Suspects Shot by Mexican Rangers in Del Norte
An accused man killed during arrest as police tried to take him. Raz Baisa arrested by Interior Mexican rangers and shot. Balsa slain after kneeling, then Justo Alverado seized from Del Norte jail and shot at daybreak.
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Mexico
Raz Baisa
del Norte
Balsa
Justo Alverado
Love Grew Cold Miss Van Doren Ends Klondike Romance
Norwalk Connecticut August 28 Miss Clara Van Doren who went to the Klondike to wed a boyhood sweetheart plans a return home unmarried after discovering the man she believed her ideal changed after ten years abroad and the two agree the match would be unfair. She has reached Victoria British Columbia en route home.
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Clara van Doren
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Ojibway Tribe to Adpot Miss Longfellow in Canada
Desbarats Ontario Aug 28 Des descendants of the poet Longfellow including Miss Longfellow and a sister attended an Ojibway performance of Hiawatha on Desbarats Island. The visit included Ojibway language services at Longfellow Island and a translated speech. The tribe plans to adopt Miss Longfellow tomorrow in a ceremony at Longfellow Island.
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Ontario
Longfellow
Desbarats Island
Longfellow Island
Frost
Miss Longfellow
Marquis Ito Likely to Become Premier of Japan
Yokohama August 11 via San Francisco August 29 Marquis Ito appears set to lead Japan with a strong party behind him An imminent re adjustment of Chinese affairs is seen as his test and he is viewed as the man to cope with the situation His influence extends into China as well as Japan Rumors say Marquis Yamagata may be raised to prince upon retirement as premier
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Yokohama
San Francisco
Marquis Ito
China
Yamagata
Armour & Co. lands historic beef order for Russia
Armour & Co. received a Russian government order for six million pounds of beef on the hoof to feed Czarist troops in China. The unprecedented sale requires about 5000 fattened cattle. ships were reportedly spoken for in the Pacific trade. Cattle will be shipped from San Francisco through Hawaii and Japan.
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Chicago
Armour & Co
China
Pacific
San Francisco
Hawaii
Japan
Hood's Sarsaparilla Eases Ailments Of Blood Purifier Claim
An 19th century ad asserts bad blood breeds catarrh rheumatism and humors and claims Hood's Sarsaparilla, a touted blood purifier, cures these conditions. It also promises relief from fatigue and loss of appetite.
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Hood
Americans Boost German Shoe Factory Reform
Washington reports Consul Prdman at Breslau says American labor and machinery have improved German industry. Dorndorf’s Breslau shoe factory, the city’s largest with 450 workers, hires an American and spouse to run and reform the works using American equipment including four dieing-out machines two channeling machines two rolling machines and more.
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Rockingham
Goodyear Welt
Gordon
Goodyear
United States
Breslau
H. Meinecke
Laurahuette
Kattowitz
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State Department
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