United States Waits on Replies to China Peace Proposals
Washington reports the U S government has acted on Russia’s call for troop withdrawal from Pekin and awaits replies from foreign powers. The aim is to restore Chinese order and protect life and property while peace talks begin, with Russia and the United States urging swift rehabilitation of Li Hung Chang and a Chinese government reestablishment.
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London Believes He is Backing the United States
London reports indicate Russia may have proposed peace talks or reached a basis with the United States to initiate action, while the United States seeks no entanglements. Authorities note Russia’s urgency to end the crisis and discuss Pekin evacuation, Ti en Tsin talks, and the search for a credible Chinese representative to negotiate with Li Hung Chang.
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Kaiser Backed Down Says Berlin Official Note
London dispatch reports Berlin official organ saying no expansionist China policy will be favored. Kaiser’s militant far east aims may be cooled by German parliamentary crisis and supply refusals. London sources cite possible German Russian understanding on territory, with aims to peaceably settle with China and retire allied troops when feasible. Russia and Germany to push for territorial compensation for injured powers.
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Wu Ting Fang Hopeful On Peace Negotiations
Wu Ting Fang the Chinese minister to the United States says peace talks may be adjusted satisfactorily noting US and Russia collaboration. Edward Grifton of New York recalls escaping Pekin during the siege and cites slow prospects for substantial peace due to power co operation. he commends American soldiers in the Orient.
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Americans Wounded War Department Receives Casualty List
The War Department in Washington received a casualty list signed by Gen Chaffee noting August 24 casualties from Tien Tain. Private Tiler M. Mason of Co K 14th Infantry died from shrapnel wounds. William H. Waldren 2nd lieutenant of the 9th Infantry wounded in the hand. The despatch is attributed to a subordinate, not sent by Chaffee.
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British Marines to Land at Amoy Amid Taku Movements
British cruiser hauls 60 marines ashore in Amoy concession today while Formosa sails to Taku. General Gaselee states no further troops needed beyond cavalry. Advertisement note appears as an aside in the Courier.
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Direct U S German Cable Opens With Peace Messages
The United States and Germany establish direct telegraphic link via the new German cable from New York to Fayal and Emden, exchanging felicitation messages between Emperor Wilhelm II and President McKinley and highlighting improved commerce and friendly relations.
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Court orders to dissolve two aid associations
Justice McAdam in the New York supreme court signed orders directing all interested in the American Raad and the National Beer Relief Fund association to appear December 3 and show cause why the two groups should not be dissolved. The petitions state the associations have finished their labors and there is no further need for their existence.
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Western Manitoba Storm Causes Heavy Losses Heavy Losses
Winnipeg reports damaged buildings and ruined crops across western Manitoba and the territories after Tuesday night’s storm. Losses are expected to reach about $100,000.
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FiveYearOld Dies From House Stove Explosion Burns
Worcester report says Rose Jargobski aged five died at city hospital after burns from an oil stove explosion at her Winter street home the previous day. Her father Jos Jargobski was named in the incident as the caretaker of the family.
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Exporters See Higher Coal Demand Abroad Amid Tonnage Shortage
New York reports optimistic exporters see a volume of bituminous coal exports far above public knowledge. 500000 to 600000 tons contracted for export with estimates up to 2.5 million tons possible. France seeks 1.6 million tons with vessels arranged at 19 to 21 shillings per ton. Grain exporters fear prices and tonnage shortages as ocean freight climbs and war impacts shipping.
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Census Work Opens City Population Figures
Washington yesterday began releasing public counts for cities of 25000 or more with 11 cities in the second list. Census returns cover about 32000 of 55000 districts. Wilmington Delaware rises to 76508 from 61431, up 24.54 percent, and Paterson New Jersey grows to 106171 from 78347, up 32.24 percent.
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Rankin’s body found in New York waters with irons
The body of James Rankin, a Brooklyn employed machinist, was recovered from the water at Fort Wadsworth. Coroner at New Brighton stated there was no evidence of foul play by strikers since Rankin did not join the strike. The coroner also cited a report that a man named Tonkin was seen jumping from a Staten Island ferry after it departed St George.
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Fort Wadsworth
James Rankin
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New Brighton
Tonkin
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St. George
Rankin Lived in Toledo Michigan Case Quicklookup
Rankin, formerly of Bay City Michigan, moved to Toledo Tennessee three years ago with his wife. He was a reticent, unpopular union shipyard worker who refused to join a strike. The story mentions his past Chicago ties and cites illness blamed on bad blood. Hood’s Sarsaparilla is advertised as a cure for cattarrh rheumatism and low energy.
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