The Chinese Outbreak Moves Across China and Asia
Britain orders two East India regiments to China as fighting widens. Empress orders ignored at Pekin. Yientsin shelled. relief forces and Americans report to aid attacked cities. Adams and Kempff strive to protect US interests as fleets clash at Taku and Monocacy sustains damage.
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Britain
East India
China
Lé Hung Chang
Pekin
Yientsin
Peking
Admiral Seymour
United States
Kempff
Washington
Berlin
Ninth Regiment
Manila
Japan
Austria
Taku
Admiral Kempff
Yun Nan Fu
Hongkong
Spanish American Islands Amnesty Proclaimed as Manila News
Reports from Manila note an amnesty proclamation and consular visits while U S forces assign officers to the Philippines. Elections in Havana and Santiago name Mayors Grinan and Rodriguez, with clean poll tallies. Wheeler commissioned brigadier general to command the lakes department in Chicago amid postal scandal claims.
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Pedro Grinan
Santiago
Cuba
United States
Logan
Manila
Philippines
B. F. Clayton
Taft
Philippine Commission
United States Commission
W. A. Smith
Alejandro Rodriguez
Havana
Senor Entrada Mora
Joasoh Wheeler
Department of the Lakes
Chicago
Maynard
British Forces Accept Wakkerstroom Surrender in War
The town guard at Wakkerstroom surrendered to the British as Lord Roberts reports more than 2000 stands of arms handed in since Pretoria occupation. Gen. Louis Botha retreated after a two day stand near Pretoria, with Roberta preparing a final movement amid truce talk with Kruger. Farmers in the south begin to return to their farms.
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Wakkerstroom
Zanderlyer
Orange River
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Louis Botha
Roberta
Dotha
Roberts
Kruger
Hooers
Republican sweep in Oregon and mixed national news
The report notes Republicans carry Oregon and mentions various market updates such as June wheat and cotton. It also covers a statue dedication in Washington and local incidents in St Louis. General Wheeler to take command Monday as the Navy calls for bids for three departments.
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Oregon
Tahnemans
Washington
St. Louis
Kenrickson
Texas
Goebel
Wheeler
Department of Takes
Navy Department
Armored plate classes due August tenth
A digest of varied reports notes armor plate submissions due August 10 while rail, political, and industrial items unfold. Entries cover legislative actions, transportation, corporate moves, and foreign affairs across cities including Minneapolis, Milwaukee, Chicago, and Philadelphia.
Hundred Dollars a Minute for Madame Nordica at Met Opera
The prima donna earned 1000 dollars for two songs totaling ten minutes at the Metropolitan Opera in New York, rate of 100 dollars a minute. She had sung after a late rescue from illness and encore recalls, while the era of her peak earnings included 1700 dollars for a single concert.
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Madame Nordica
Metropolitan Opera House
New York
Grieg
Richard Strauss
Herr von Schuch
Royal Opera
Dresden
the Metropolitan
Madame Patti
Saturday Evening Post
Enduring Pain and Hope Between Miss St Norman and Hero
In a drawing room, Miss St Norman and a noble soldier converse about suffering endurance and mental pain. He argues that even self made or Heaven sent pain can ennoble souls, while she seeks brighter meaning, and they pledge to share uplifting reading and thoughts.
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Ethel
Yuasa
Flower Show Brings Ethel to Gentle Enchantment
At a flower show Lord St Norman urges Ethel to attend despite her pain from past tragedy. She battles memories of St Ina's as she wanders scenes of bright blooms and a brighter crowd. Sir Oscar appears and offers solace by guiding her through the flowers with stories of legends and beauty.
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Ethel
Sir Oscar
Lord St. Norman
Norman
St. Ina’s
Lady St. Norman
Lady Long
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Roosevelt Hospital
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Parker
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Niome Railroad
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Despond
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Miss St. Norman
Jeremy Taylor
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