Withdrawal of Troops for China Triggers Filipino Attacks
Washington dispatch reports a first major test in the Philippines as First Lieutenant Aelstaetter and 15 engineers are attacked by a 350-strong Filipino band near San Miguel de Mayuma and San Isidro. One trooper killed, several wounded, and many captured. Officials say the incident shows insurgent strength and does not overturn American gains, while linking it to troop withdrawals for China.
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Washington
Philippines
MacArthur
Manila
Aelstautter
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
San Miguel de Mayuma
Lizon
San Isidro
Luzon
Téntire
Fourth Cavalry
Richard Dichier
Carlos M. Newman
Walt Brewer
Aezrivus
Battalion of Engineers
Edward Long
Aelstadter
Batalion of Engineers
Henry T. Crenshaw
Arthur Bates
Charles J. Fuchsinger
Edward J. Cremer
George Knaoub
William J. Gerrity
John Coughlin
Robert IF. Taylor
Joseph T. Mealey
Lacuna Maraimy
War Department
Aelstaetter
Engineer Corps
Richard Dichler
Bulacan
Rost
China
Belief Boers will not be conquered says Davis
Richard Harding Davis, veteran correspondent, argues the Boer forces in Transvaal remain strong and capable of prolonged resistance. He cites censorship of dispatches, compares the war to New York state fighting in the Adirondacks, and notes leadership losses while Boer resolve endures.
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Davis
New York
Richard Harding Davis
South Africa
New York Herald
World Herald
New York Today
Cherbourg
Transvaal
Mr. Davis
New York State
Albany
Adirondack
de Wette
Joubert
Cronje
Canada Bars Out Paupers At Canadian Ports
Ottawa announces a government proclamation barring pauper immigrants from landing unless the vessel captain deposits funds with immigration officials to cover their temporary needs and travel to destination. The move follows influx concerns including 15 000 duplicitous groups and 2 000 Romanian Jews landing at Quebec amid pauperism fears.
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Ottawa
Ont
Canada
Quebec
New King Victor Emmanuel III Proclaims Unity and Duty
Monza August 6 King Victor Emmanuel III issues a proclamation praising his late father and grandfather. He pledges to defend the monarchy and liberty, honor sacred traditions, and unite Italy under firm leadership amid mourning and national reverence.
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Monza
Victor Emmanuel LII
Italy
Stallans
Agsi
Gail
Lberty
Great Northern steamship venture forms with $6 million stock
In St Paul in August a New Orient line venture papers are filed by the Great Northern Steamship Company with $6,000,000 capital. James J Hill O Miller W B P Clough M D Grover A W Clark named as incorporators and first directors. First annual meeting set for February 1 in St Paul. Shares total 60,600 of $100. Filing fee exceeds $2,000. The Hill system currently includes the lake line Buffalo to Duluth and the Transcontinental railroad. the new company aims to operate ships on principal seas and other waters and extend to Asia.
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St. Paul
Minn
James I Mil’s
Great Northern Steamship Company
High Seas
James J. Hill
O. Miller
W. B P. Clough
M. D. Grover
A. W. Clark
Great Northern Railroad Company
Hill
Teh Lake
Buffalo
Duluth
Transcontinental Railroad
Agia
Maltesta accused of steering plotters in New York
Police believe informants from discontented anarchists may help solve Humbert murder. An Italian informant claimed a May meeting discussed trips by Bressi and others and named suspects including Quintalli Granvelli Blandes Esteve and Wildmar. Esteve and Wildmar denied involvement, while Esteve accused the informant of lies amid ongoing Italian anarchist tensions.
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New York
Secret Service
Humbert
Bressi
Count Maltesta
Maltesta
Wildmar
Esteve
Mallesta
Italy
Golving
Romando Cassin
Chamber of Deputies
Foes to All Rulers Dictate on Anarchist View
London telegraph reports Count Timico Malatesta denying involvement in King Humbert’s murder. He blames German Emperor and British Premier for fomenting tyranny, emphasizes anarchist aims against rulers while denying direct plots. The report also notes a drowning incident of Andrew Everson in Big Grove Canal.
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Maltesta
Anarchist Society
London
New York World
Timico Malatesta
Bressi
Dhumbert
Ble
Jean
Germany
Chamberlain
Englatin
Wid
Morris, Ti
Andrew Everson
Big Grove
Stevenson Welcome Home in Bloomington at Union Station
A large crowd greeted Democratic vice presidential candidate A J Stevenson in Bloomington Indiana on August 3 at Union Station and Franklin Square. Judge Lawrence Weldon lauded Stevenson and he spoke on the century's challenges and the need for virtue, patriotism, and respect for law. The proceedings were non partisan with both speakers Republicans.
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Bloomington
A. J. Stevenson
Union Station
Minnesota
Franklin Square
Lawrence Weldon
Stevenson
Gentts
Thia
New Atlantic Cable Opens Linking United States and Portugal
The United States and Portugal exchange congratulatory messages via the Commercial Cable Company line connecting the Azores to New York. President McKinley and King of Portugal extend best wishes for continued friendship and prosperity as the first direct link begins operations.
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Portugal
New York
MecKinney
United States
Azores
Washington
William Mkinley
United States of North America
Luney
Republic of the
ENG GE Pordugat
Ishaid
Fayal
Muraptan Agores Company
Nicaragua Canal Arrangements Set for Immediate Start
New York reports the Nicaragua canal syndicate has secured capital and formed for inter oceanic work. The project aims to cost about 240 million dollars, with private operation possible to benefit global trade, while aligning with government wishes. Milwaukee ship carpenter David Davidson drowned after falling from a dock to a car ferry Muskegon. he was 38 and resided in Sheboygan.
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New York
Aus
Nicaragua
Whee
Dt Ig
Milwaukee
Wis
David Davidson
Muskegon
Sheboygan
Washington dispatch on Chaffee war move to Pekin
Washington dispatches reveal General Chaffee pushed toward Pekin with Baltic and Japanese forces while other international troops held at Tien Tsin. The War Department refused public release amid diplomatic sensitivities and health criticisms of the Tien Tsin settlement. Chinese viceroys react through Pekin diplomats, threatening to renew attacks or seek safe delivery of ministers to ease invasion tensions.
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Washington
Chaffee
United States
Lig Comand
Pekin
Tien ‘Tsin
Associated Press
Tien Tsin
War Department
Rept
Yuan
Tiensin
Laat
Dui Dung Chang
Dui
Mekhwey
Tatal
Draft a New Treaty Between Uncta Sam and Germany
The State Department released the text of the commercial agreement with Germany, announced July 4. It lowers tariffs on wings, brandies, wine products, painting and statuary in both countries, and commits Germany to US products entering Germany at rates from treaties with Belgium, Italy, Austria Hungary, Romania, Russia, Switzerland and Serbia from 1891 to 1894.
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Uncta Sam
Germany
Washington
State Department
United States
Belgium
Italy
Austria
Hungary
Bovmenia
Russia
Switzerland
Servig
Cipher messages restrict ministers from using cipher telegrams
The State Department releases a note from August 2 to August 6 detailing that Yuan Shu Kai governor of Shandong and other officials report fighting in Tientsin and advise that cipher telegrams to foreign ministers in Pekin are imprudent. It notes Earl Li Hung Chang told the French consul no messages would be delivered as foreigners advance on Pekin and that ministers in Pekin remain safe while arrangements for shelter are under way.
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Washington
State Department
Shanghai
Yuan
Shu Kai
Shan Tung
Fowler
Che Roo
Tsung Ll Yamen
Tien
Tsin
Pekin
Goodnow
Li Hung Chang
Shanshai
Tyung Iyamen
Tlen
Tien ‘Tsin
Foreign Office
Russians Defeat Chinese Cross Into Territory and Capture Town
Aug. 5 report from St. Petersburg states General Grodekoi confirms two Blagovestchensk columns crossed the Amur at dawn under Colonels Schwerin and Scherlkinoft. They seized the town of Sakhalin, with one gun and ammunition captured, while the Silenga fortress suffered heavy rifle fire. The Transsersk detachment under Colonel Pfotenhauer bombarded Algun with mortars. one officer and five men were killed and fifteen wounded. Four armored steamers patrol the Amur. A separate telegram from Engineer Offenberg reports Shingan passes were attacked during the frontier retreat, three guards and one workman killed, twenty workmen fled to the mountains.
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St. Petersburg
Grodekoi
War Office
Shingan
Oliver Makes His Escape From Boer War Clash
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts stating Commandant Oliver escaped to the Bethlehem hills with 1300 men and will not honor Prinsloo's surrender offer. He positions between Harrismith and the Newmarket road and informs General Bruce Hamilton he intends to keep fighting.
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London
War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Algernon Lennox
Oliver
Bethlehem
Bruce Hamilton
Prinsloo
Harrismith
Newmarket Road
Rundle
Tim
Ian Hamilton
Botha
Beauties of the trust system in Youngstown Mills
District Manager James A Campbell of the Temblica Iron and Steel company serves notice to clerks and salaried employees that their services will be dispensed with after tonight. About 3,000 workers affected, many for nearly twenty five years. No wage scale to be signed. any changes must come from the amalgamated association. Most employees were away at Verde.
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Youngstown,c
James A. Campbell
Temblica Iron and Steel Company Toay
Republic Tron and Steel Company
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