German Force Meets Eight Thousand Chinese Near Tien Tsin
A German force clashed with about 8000 Chinese south of Tien Tsin and was forced to retire toward the city. Chinese troops believed to be Li Hung Chang’s veterans were positioned near the capital area. Reports note refugees from Pao Ting Fu and delays in German expedition logistics. Shanghai and Pekin dispatches mention readiness against advances and potential Russian and American diplomatic shifts. Huai Tapu, Empress Dowager’s nephew, has become Tsung Li Yamen head and named generalissimo of Chinese forces.
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Li Hung Chang
Pao Ting Fu
Shanghai
Morning Post
Pekin
The
Times
Morrison
M. de Giers
China
Manchuria
Tai-Yuen Fu
Huai Tapu
Emperor Kwang Su
Prince Tuan
Tsung Li
Yamen
Yung Lu
Chinese Situation Report Delays Move on China Crisis
Washington awaits President McKinley return for guidance on the Chinese crisis as Conger prepares a major report on Boxer rebels and punitive measures. Officials downplay arms import bans and fortification dismantling while focusing on imperial family moves and Shen Si communications.
Li Hung Chang Heads to Pekin After Delayed Visit
Li Hung Chang left Tien Tsin to proceed to the Chinese capital Pekin after delaying his visit. Five Belgian engineers and fifteen missionaries freed from Pao Ting Fu refuse to continue, fearing treachery from the escort.
British commander returns to Pekin orders winter prep
Despatch from Matow on the Pei Ho dated Oct 5 reports Sir Alfred Gasslee has returned to Pekin and issued orders for British troops except the Wei-Hai-Wei regiment to prepare for winter. American marines from Pekin arrive. Some French troops are leaving.
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Morning Post
Matow
Alfred Gasslee
Pekin
Prince Albert Plot Arrests Reported in Brussels
Five arrests were made in Brussels over a plot against Prince Albert including suspects tied to Jean Baptiste Lipido the youth who tried to assassinate the Prince of Wales in April. Authorities expect more detentions and have persuaded Socialists to cancel their planned demonstration tomorrow.
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Prince Albert
Jean Baptiste Lipido
Prince of Wales
Socialists secure pardon pledge amid door infernal machine case
Monday efforts by Socialists win a promise of pardon for Moineau who faces hard labor for placing an infernal machine in a doorway. Magistrates linger at the town hall to probe the plot as one suspect is released and others remain detained.
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Moineau
Bouquets for Royalty in Brussels Visit
Prince Albert of Belgium and Duchess Elizabeth of Bavaria were greeted by a pro royal crowd at the town hall. Socialists abstained from protest. thousands of schoolchildren waved flags and sang as the royal procession walked to the Bourse, bouquets presented to the Princess amid cheers.
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Albert
Belgium
Elizabeth
Bavaria
Rivalry Among Galician Fishermen Sparks Gunboat Incident
Madrid reports serious government attention to a feud among Galician fishermen that led to gunfire on the Spanish gunboat Vasco Nunez De Balboa as she withdrew from Vigo. The clash pits users of obsolete gear against those with modern contrivances, prompting security for the naval commandant who sought shelter aboard a German warship after the attack.
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Vasco Nunez de Balboa
Vigo
Lipton denies attempting to corner pork in Chicago
Sir Thomas Lipton tells Daily Express he has never aimed to corner food. He explains a government order forced him to stock a large reserve, and Chicago buyers bought heavily, enlarging his stock. He says it is legitimate to anticipate contracts and denies causing harm to Americans.
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London
Thomas Lipton
Daily Express
Chicago
Bubonic Plague Reports From London and Glasgow
A bacteriological exam confirms bubonic plague in Seaman Garnett who died in Landaff after arriving from Rio de la Plata and landing Sept. 23. Meanwhile in Glasgow a man from Govan died at the city hospital on Sept. 20 after being received there on Sept. 20 from the Clyde area.
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City Hospital
Deutschland Captain Denies Grounding Report
London October 7 The Hamburg American Deutschland commanded by Captain Albers sailed from Southampton at 10 40 p m after being reported grounded in the Elbe. Captain Albers said the bow grazed a shoal due to easterly winds and falling water, then backed into deep water and anchored for a couple of hours awaiting the tide.
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New York
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Amicably Settled Boundary Dispute Between Nicaragua and Honduras
Managua Nicaragua via Galveston Texas Oct 7 The special commissioners appointed by Nicaragua and Honduras to fix the boundary have concluded their work amicably with satisfactory results for both governments Prest Selaya the cabinet and the Congress are also to return to Managua from a fortnight's visit to the city of Granada.
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Texas
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Emira Reaches Suez After Sinking Incident
The American collier Emira, sunk recently in the Suez canal while bound for Manila with coal for the fleet, floated free yesterday and reached Suez. She cannot enter the port due to excessive draft. cargo is being discharged and divers will inspect her hull to assess damage.
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Parnell Death Anniversary Observed in Dublin
Dublin marked the anniversary of Irish statesman Charles Stewart Parnell with a small procession to Glasnevin cemetery. Present were John E. Redmond and Patrick K. O'Brien. Several wreaths were laid on the grave, including one from the widow.
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Charles Stewart Parnell
Glasneven
John E. Redmond
Patrick K. O'Brien
Dowie Opens London Zionist Meeting With Hostile Reception
Mr. John Alexander Dowie of Chicago began his Zionist meeting in St. Martin's Hall London with a hostile reception. The event took place on October 7 as Dowie promoted his movement to a gathered audience in England.
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London
John Alexander Dowie
Chicago
England
St. Martin's Hall
Ground-Draping Walking Skirt Dims Rainy Day Mood
A long hemmed walking skirt that touches the ground adds elegance yet proves impractical in rain. The garment combines poised silhouette with soggy fabric, challenging wearers to balance style and weather practicality.
Republican state convention in Boston theatre described
The Boston theatre hosts the Republican state convention with speeches by Lodge and others. Balloting shows Turner besting Kimball, while Warren and Bates buoy campaign efforts. Hazleton and Franklin-Hampshire district fights loom as Meyers ambassadorial post draws interest.
New Hampshire Population Grows Steadily by 1900
Washington reports New Hampshire's 1900 population at 411,588, up from 376,530 in 1890, a 9.3 percent rise. County and city tallies show gains in most areas, with Manchester and Berlin marking notable increases, while Belknap and Carroll counties decline. The census notes density shifts and long-term growth patterns since 1790.
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Concord
Dover
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Keene
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Rochester
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Growth of Hot Springs Reservation Visitation and Revenue
Washington reports from Arkansas Hot Springs show 50 000 visitors in the season. Government income from water and rents reached 18 670 dollars with fixed charges about 14 000 dollars, enabling improvements. 911 acres with 157 government lots unsold appraised at 75 000 dollars, sale planned March 1901 to aid park work and city finances. Free baths totaled 169 030 with 216 refusals, cost 1.57 cents per bath, while bath fiends noted as a nuisance.
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Hot Springs
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Secretary of the Interior
Martin A. Eisele
Hisele
Collided at Sea Off Sandy Hook Sink Shaw With Loss of Crew
The New York bound steamship Hamilton struck the Philadelphia schooner A A Shaw in dense fog three miles northeast of Sandy Hook at seven this morning. The Shaw sank quickly after crew except steward and one seaman were rescued by the Hamilton. The Shaw was owned in Philadelphia.
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Smith
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A. A. Shaw
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Hood's Pills Cure Liver Biliousness Headache
Hood's Pills claim to cure liver biliousness indigestion and headache. The advertisement notes the medicine is easy to take and operate and priced at 25 cents.
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Hoood
Filipino Leaders Adopt New Tactics In Luzon War
Manila reports four cavalry units and two infantry companies reinforcing Gen. Young in Northern Luzon amid renewed activity by Aglipay and other Filipino leaders. Generals Tieno and Villeneuve show signs of action as the rainy season ends. Maginia, once jailed, has been freed amid belief of a deal with US authorities reducing his influence. The tariff commission plans reforms to aid American trade. Transports Sumner and Venne head to Marinduque with two battalions. Logan to reinforce the 29th US infantry there.
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Corner Stone Laid for Jerusalem Church Site
The Bishop of Jerusalem representing the Pope, with the German consul and about 500 German pilgrims, laid the corner stone on the church site in Jerusalem. The ceremony occurred today as part of the Holy City events honoring Kaiser.
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Popson
Stone of church to rise on Mount Zion site
A ceremonial stone marks the site for a new church on Mount Zion, identified as the location Abdul Hamid presented to Emperor William during his Holy Land visit. The event situates the church within historic ties between the two rulers and the sacred area.
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Holy Land
British Troops March North as Boers Make Stand
Oct 7 Lydenburg reports Gen Buller pursuing Boers through Pilgrim's Rest and Krugerspost toward Ohrigstadt as Boers here make a stand. Cape Town notes City of London Volunteers sail to England with Milner promising greater recognition at home. London reports Lord Roberts to leave South Africa late Oct and limits colonial troops welcomed in London to 500.
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Trenton Boy Dies After Burn Incident While Playing
Eddie Mc Bride a 10 year old boy died from burns received while playing Indian with peers. He was tied to a stake his clothing saturated with gasoline and then set aflame. He broke loose and ran his cries drew men who extinguished the flames and he died at home.
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N.J
Oet
Eddie McBride
Fire in Spencer destroys two buildings on Grove and Main
Spencer Oct 7 two buildings at Grove and Main owned by Bullard and Temple burned this morning. One housed Nimone Paper Box company the other Rockwell Holden stock storehouse. Loss on buildings about 9900 with 5000 insured. Nimone Paper Box losses about 15000 insured 13600. Holden loss about 8900 insured under blanket policy.
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Nimone ‘Paper Box Company
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Nimpuc Paper Box Company
Holden
Tried murder as Mrs Collins urged to kill her children
Elizabeth Collins wife of builder Frank Collins of Jefferson Street Wes Chester claimed a heavenly message instructed her to drown her three children after reading of Mrs Lillian Smith's deed. Capt Burfiend halted the act, the children were saved and hospital care arranged.
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Elizabeth Collins
Frank Collins
Jefferson Street
Morris Park Avenue
Wes Chester
Lillian Smith
Kingsbridge
Robert
Violet
Margaret
Burfiend
Capt. Burfiend
Mrs. Collins
Plain French Flannels Offered at 29 Cents Yard
A. G. Pollard & Co announces another lot of used mill remnants of all wool French flannels for waists. The selection includes shades red blue brown pink heliotrope and steel in 2 inch wide pure wool French twill worth 50 cents yard. Basement department price is 29 cents per yard.
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A. G. Pollard & CO
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