Chinese Stand Faces Allied Pressure Near Peking
Reports from Chefoo on August 6 7 indicate heavy fighting between allied forces and Chinese along the Tientsin Peking line. British and Japanese troops clash with Chinese near Weitsang and Pentsing as Russians suffer, with Chinese retreating and fears of broader resistance at Peking.
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First American unit in Philippines reportedly destroyed
Washington reports a Maylima to Manila dispatch stating first Lieut Alstoetter and 18 men attacked on August 1 between San Miguel de Maramo and San Isidro by insurgents. Entire party killed wounded or captured. wounded sent to San Isidro with note promising humane treatment. MacArthur signs dispatch.
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MacArthur
Taft
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Boers derail train near Pretoria in outbreak war scene
A Pretoria dispatch reports a Boer attack derailed a train near Youngspruit and burned cars. Four killed and several wounded as forces clash. United States Consul Stowe and Guitley were injured. prisoners were reported but later released on consul general’s request. Reinforcements are moving to the region as the fight spreads.
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Amer Fein
London
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Strong Battish
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Wewellis
Carey
Stowe
Guitley
Lenige
Stevenson Welcomed in Sateckiy Ujena Visit
Democratic vice presidential nominee Adlai Stevenson is greeted in Sateckiy Ujena after arriving from Lake Minnetonka. Mayor Thomas presides as supporters, with Republicans also present, hear Stevenson warn of rising wealth and population straining state resources, urging vigilance for the century ahead.
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Stevenson
Map Showing The Country Between Tientsin And Peking
A July 1 message from the tung-li-yamen reiterates that ministers are safe and notes friendly ties with the yuden while supplying the legations through the guinea. It says an end to the conference is desired, but hostages may be used to halt the march on Peking. August advance reports begin. British consul notes relief efforts and fighting around Peitsing. News cites Japanese scouts near Tientsin and Lu Vai, and discusses executions of tsung-li-yamen officials. The piece also covers election malfunctions, constitutional convention debates, and district retentions.
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Peking
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London
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Bpeitsing
Standard
Lu Vai
Twein
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Sheng
Grand Council
China
St. Petersburg
Shanghai ministers travel rumors swirl amid guard escort
London reports say Li Tung Chang claims ministers left Peking August 3 with Gen Yang Lu, but consuls doubt it. Cable from Tientsin notes no confirmation from August 1, while Daily Mail cites ongoing negotiations between Russia and the United States on China’s integrity. Americans in Shanghai favor Gen MacArthur as allied commander.
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Alabama Votes in State and County Election
Birmingham Alabama August 7 general election held for state and county officers and general assembly. Democrats led by William J Samford of Lee County achieved an overwhelming victory with gains in the assembly. Republicans populists and prohibitionists fielded tickets but trails indicate Democratic dominance and loss of about half the legislature.
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Underwood
William Michardson
Madison County
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Eongress
Johnston
Tirmingham
Ala
General Assembly
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William J. Samford
Lee County
Trains Collide in Arkansas Killing Five
A serious rail crash on the St. Louis Southwestern line near Aurich Arkansas left five dead and two seriously injured when fast freight 15 moved to the siding to let passenger train 3 pass. The switch failed, the passenger crashed into the caboose, and derailed cars and wreckage followed.
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Ark
St. Louis Southwestern
Cotton West
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Here
Wer
Powers Trial Summary Tells Militia Assembly Details
Georgetown Ky Aug 7 ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers trial progresses into week five with defense likely to rest Friday or Saturday. Capt Walenti testifies about state arsenal guard since Jan 4 and readiness after Goebel shooting. Gov Taylor and aides discussed arming offices. Lexington conference notes and ensuing actions frame the conspiracy case.
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Caleb Powers
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Marion County
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W. I. Culton
Sheri Vartan
Bireckenridge County
Capitol Hotel
Brutal murder near Cedar Grove road shocks Brandenburg
A 35 year old widow Mrs Annie Brunton was found murdered on Cedar Grove road. Her nephew Jesse Durham, 27, was arrested after blood stains on his fingers. Durham confessed saying he did not mean to kill, only knock her down. He was taken toward Louisville as lynching feared.
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Sugar in the human body puzzle and jokes
A lighthearted collage of quips and zingers from multiple papers. The bits touch on physiology and sugar as essential yet humorous, with jokes about peanuts in shells, diamonds from lobsters, and a cartoonish elephant dialogue. Includes varied one liners and a brief note on a penny-weekly newspaper.
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