United States answers all inquiries on Chinese troubles
Washington reports full and complete replies to powers regarding China affairs after cabinet meeting and White House luncheon. Ministers and charges received memorandums, with text to be released to press tomorrow. Germany's demand to surrender anti foreign leaders seen as delaying tactic amid Waldersee's arrival and imperial pressure.
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Washington
United States
White House
Hill
Prince Ching
Conger
M. Thiebaut
Baron Sternberg
State Department
China
Joint International Commission
London
Europe
Germany
Count von Waldersee
Pekin
Daily Telegraph
Count Waldersee
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
The
Daily News
Prince Tuan
Wilson captures Pei-Ta-Chu in China campaign
General James H. Wilson and American forces seized Pei-Ta-Chu this morning, with British officials confirming temple take in line with arrangements. German forces moved west, Japanese scouts reportno enemy in surrounding areas, and further operations toward San Hai Tien and the Chinese arsenal are anticipated. Anxious reports also indicate actions by the 1st United States cavalry column in the northeast.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Taku
James H. Wilson
Pei-Ta-Chu
Wilson
San Hai Tien
San Kia Tien
United States Cavalry
Allied Forces Prepare to Seize Pei-Ta-Chu Arsenal
Reported movement on Sept 20 shows Gen Wilson leading eight hundred Americans and six hundred British with six guns to push west as Germans move on Sept 17 to co operate in the Pei Ta Chu operation. Despatch says Wilson will assault from the west while Germans attack from the east to seize San Hai Tien arsenal.
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Wilson
Pei-Ta-Chu
San Hai Tien
San Kia Tien
Li Hung Chang Arrives in Tien Tsin With Guarded Escort
Li Hung Chang has reached Tien Tsin and resides in his own yamen under a Cossack guard. His reception mirrors Tong Ku, with Russian and Japanese officers paying calls while other nations abstain from involvement.
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The
Associated Press
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Yamen
Tong Ku
Germany Plans Expanded Troop Dispatch to China
Berlin reports Emperor William is preparing to send more troops to China. Regimental commanders in farewell speeches urge increased numbers and express confidence that volunteers will meet the demands of the situation after two years of service.
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Berlin
William
China
British Capture Flour and Loco Motives Reported
London Sept 21 The War Office released a Roberts despatch from Watervalboven dated Sept 20 noting Pole-Carew reached Koopmuidan with near impassable roads necessitating jungle and ravine clearing. He seized 88 flour cars 1 coffee car and 19 damaged engines at Wa tervalender. Lieut A P Clarke was shot by a sentry during rounds but survived.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Krugers Way Cleared England Will Not Check His Journey
London dispatch reports that the British government is unlikely to block Krugers European voyage, allowing him to take gold and public documents to Holland. The Netherlands has been assured by Britain that the journey will not be interfered with by the British fleet.
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London
South African Republic
Holland
Netherlands
Foreign Office
Kruger
Emperor William Sends Telegram to Baroness von Ketteler
Berlin records that Emperor William telegrammed Baroness Von Ketteler widow of the late German minister at Pekin, offering sympathy on her return to Tien Tsin. He recalled her fortitude during terror and mourns with her, saying May God comfort you. The baroness replied with thanks for the gracious sympathy.
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Berlin
William
Baroness von Ketteler
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Portland Man Commits Suicide After Gas and Gun Firearm
G H Milliken of Cornish registered at United States hotel in Portland Maine was found dead in his room after turning on gas, blocking holes and doors then shooting himself in the temple. A chloroform bottle and rope were found. two letters to Walter P Perkins of Cornish remained unopened. He was about 55 and had recent ties to Somerville Massachusetts.
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Portland
G. H. Milliken
Cornish
United States
Jay Street
Somerville
Mass
Walter P. Perkins
Perkins
Rough Rider Robbery Case Cleared Up in Rutland
In Rutland Vermont September 21 a sensational hold up in Quebec by two imitation rough riders left store owner Scott Tinkham gagged and robbed. William Cowdrey implicated Harry Casner as the accomplice. Casner arrested in Asbury Park New Jersey on theft and robbery charges. Cowdrey pleaded guilty to horse stealing and was bound over to county court after defaulting on bail.
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Rutland
Quebec
Rough Riders
Scott Tinkham
Wm. Cowdrey
Shelburne
Harry Casner
Asbury Park
N. J
Casner
Tinkham
Cowdrey
Calcutta Flood Keeps City Submerged Four Days
Calcutta reports four days of continuous heavy rain flooding half the city and three foot depths in northern streets. Many houses collapse with limited loss of life so far.
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Calcutta
India
Islands annexed to France in Tahiti ceremony
The Kurutu and Tabuai islands were formally annexed to France by the Tahiti governor on August 21 at the natives request. A separate notice invites readers to Centre Harbor on September 25 where travel costs are advertised.
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Melbourne
Victoria
Kurutu
Tabuai Islands
France
Tahiti
North Pole
Centre Harbor
Can’t Evade It Reader Endorsement From City
In 1898 John C. Melloon of 565 Bridge Street reports severe back pain eased by Doan’s Kidney Pills from Ellingwood & Co. Drug Store. He says relief was immediate and has lasted with no recurrence. Doan’s is sold by Foster Milburn Co. Buffalo NY as the U S sale agent. Remember the name Doan’s and take no substitute.
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John C. Melloon
Bridge Street
Dean
Ellingwood & Co
Merrimack
Central Streets
Foster-Milburn Co
Buffalo, N. Y
United States
Doan’s
National party withdraws presidential ticket plans
Boston Sept 21 The National party meeting at Youngs hotel abandons a presidential ticket as Archibald M Howe of Massachusetts is expected to withdraw following Senator Cafferys declination and failure to find a successor The group aims to try to save some influence by nominating a single presidential elector in Massachusetts and other states where allowed by law.
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Boston
National Party
McKinley
Bryan
Young’s Hotel
Archibald M. Howe
New York
Caffery
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Woodbury's Jewelry Store Burglary in Milford
Milford September 21 A bold theft from Avery Woodbury's show window netted $150 worth of silverware and other articles. William Masterson, 19, was arrested nearby with some property, seen concealing silver under his coat, and the loot largely recovered. Masterson had recent work history in Hopedale for the Drapers and previously hailed from Providence.
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Milford
Avery Woodbury
William Masterson
Masterson
Hopedale
Providence
Commonwealth Sends 10000 to Carney Hospital in 1899
Boston, Sept 21. The State auditor John W. Kimball forwarded the $10,000 appropriation for Carney hospital to the institution. The check on National Shawmut bank was initially sent to Daniel L. Prendergast, who has long supported the hospital. The appropriation was authorized by the 1899 legislative resolves, chapter 102, approved June 8.
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Boston
Massachusetts
Carney Hospital
John W. Kimball
National Shawmut Bank
Daniel L. Prendergast
Robbery Motive In Manchester Pipe Attack
H Frank Morse was attacked by two unknown men as he reached his home at 722 Pine Street Manchester New Hampshire. He was struck with a lead pipe filled with shot and rendered unconscious. Robbery was the apparent motive since he often carries a large sum of money and valuable diamonds. Morse was not seriously injured.
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Manchester
N. H
H. Frank Morse
Pine Street
Hospital Ship Relief Arrives at Nagasaki with Wounded
Quartermaster General reports the hospital ship Relief arrived at Nagasaki yesterday carrying sick and wounded soldiers from China. They will be transported to the United States on the first regular transport to Manila touching at Nagasaki.
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Washington
Ludington
President McKinley Departs for Canton for Quiet Campaign
President McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou left Washington at 7 45 PM for Canton Ohio. The trip aims for a brief stay with no active campaigning Planned. He will not give speeches nor conduct campaigning tours and will not host receptions for delegations during the visit.
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Washington
McKinley
Cortelyou
Canton
Census cites Dubuque population rise to 36297
Washington reports the census bureau states Dubuque Iowa has a 2021 population of 36297, up from 30211 in 1890, an increase of 19.75 percent.
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Washington
Census Bureau
Dubuque, Ia
Secretary Long Resumes Duties at Navy Department
Washington September 21 Secretary Long returned to the navy department this morning after a several weeks vacation in New England.
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Washington
Long
Navy Department
New England
Massacre of Chinese by Russians at Blagovestchensk
An Evening Post account from G Frederick Wright describes a brutal massacre of Chinese at Blagovestchensk after Russian forces attacked upriver villages. He reports thousands drowned, villages burned, and mass flight of Chinese laborers amid widespread destruction and fear. Peace with China ended, leaving lasting enmity.
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New York
Blagovestchensk
Evening Post
G. Frederick Wright
Oberlin, Ohio
Pekin
Stretensk
Siberia
Manchuria
Teling
Aygun
Wright
Motcha
Ayeun
Powers declines Utah Senate appointment in letter
Salt Lake City Sept 21 Judge Q W Powers who was named United States senator by Acting Governor Aquila Nebeker says he will not accept the seat. He cites the Quay precedent and notes he can be of more service on the electoral ticket and would not contest the appointment. He expresses appreciation for the governor's confidence.
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Salt Lake
Utah
Associated Press
Q. W. Powers
United States
Aquila Nebeker
Nebeker
Wells
Hammond
Quay
Democratic Party
Gov. Nebeker
W. Powers
Will Vote in Colorado by Visiting Cabinet Kin
Three Massachusetts women connected to Secretary of the Navy John D. Long will vote in Colorado’s November election. Helen Long, the secretary’s eldest daughter, arrived November 14 after a Washington stay, bringing a nervous strain. Mrs. Glover, the mother-in-law, and another daughter joined them in a furnished Colorado cottage.
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Colorado Springs
Col
Massachusetts
Washington
Glover
John D. Long
Helen Long
Colorado Springs Residents Register as Voters for Republican Support
Yesterday two individuals became bona fide Colorado Springs citizens and registered to vote. They answered the required questions, confirmed their right to vote, and expressed interest in Colorado and national politics. They decline public comment during the campaign but aligned with the current administration and will vote Republican in Colorado.
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Colorado Springs
Colorado
McClure's and McClure's October Features Preview
Special article in McClure's campaign number outlines national campaign strategy over twenty five years with anonymous author. Dr A Conan Doyle writes on lessons of the war in South Africa and army reforms. Century previews include Altsheler novel My Captive, Wharton and Crowninshield stories, Wu Ting Fang plea, Potter travel sketches, Grace Seton Thompson book, Crawford new novel In the Palace of the King with Don Juan of Austria set in Spain during early America discovery.
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McClure
Hambidge
A. Conan Doyle
Doyle
Lippincott
Joseph A. Altsheler
Edith Wharton
Morgan
Wu Ting Fang
Bishop Potter
F. Marion Crawford
Old
Madrid
Philip II
Spain
America
Crawford
Via Crucis
Don Juan of
Austria
Charles V
Granada
Dolores de Mendoza
Is Golden Rod a Health Menace in Wisconsin
Eben E. Rexford argues against claims that golden-rod causes hay fever and harms horses. He notes hay fever cases mainly from cities, claims no local sufferers despite widespread plant and bonfires, and dismisses horse deaths from grazing golden-rod as unfounded.
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Wisconsin
Eben E. Rexford
New Lippincott
To Let: Modern store at low city rent
To Let three and four room tenements near Northern depot in perfect order at low rent. Also tenements in Belvidere Centralville and Highlands with three four and five rooms priced from $4.60 to $8 monthly. House and barn in the country for the summer, low rent. Apply to T H Elliott 64 Central street.
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Belvidere
Centralville
Highlands
T. H. Elliott
Central Street
The Side Tilted Hat Sparks Fashion Debate
A side-tilted hat prompts critique as a dangerous trend for women lacking chic. Observers warn it riskily makes wearers resemble an inebriate, sparking fashion controversy and opinions from critics.
Local Produce Market Highlights
The market promotes cranberries at low prices, notes plentiful grapes, and suggests using their preserves for those preserving foods. It reports abundant sweet potatoes cauliflower red cabbage and white turnips plus first shipment of new spinach. Peach season is ending. buyers are urged to purchase now to avoid missing out.
Sample Stove Polish Demonstrator Offers Merit Details
Call at our stove to receive a sample while the demonstrator explains its merits. This is the best stove polish ever produced and non inflammable. It can be used on a red hot stove.
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Human Hearts
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Little Electric Battery
Lizzie Evans
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Carolina Quartette
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Reginald de Koven
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Ike Sharp
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