Ultimatum to China Sparks US War Fear and Dispatch Details
A cipher from Minister Conger to the State Department warns Washington of near war with China. Imperial troops fire on diplomats in Pekin while the Chinese government allegedly schemes to assassinate officials. Conger’s dispatch, relayed to the President in Canton, clarifies Beijing’s direct responsibility and accelerates U S actions. Acting Secretary Atee and Secretary Root coordinated after the telegram to the White House.
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Pekin
State Department
Conger
Canton
Atee
Department
Root
White House
Washington
United States
Aes
Atlee
Corbin
Goodnow
Li Hung Chang
Sheng
China Urged to End Firing on Legations by Note
The State Department released a note to China through Minister Wu demanding an immediate halt to imperial troops firing on the legations in Peking. It urges cooperation with the relief column and cites risks to foreign ministers, urging the imperial government to join the relief expedition to restore order and protect foreigners. The note is signed by Acting Secretary Alvey A. Ader on August 9, 1900.
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China
State Department
Conger
Peking
Pekin
Bresci portrait linked to king’s assassin born Tuscany
The Bresci portrait recalls the man who killed King Humbert. Bresci, a Tuscany native, worked as a weaver in Prato, lived in Paterson, New Jersey, and left for Havre under the name Branchi Caesari. He was not naturalized and wrote to his wife from Milan promising a quick return. His wife Sophie Kiieland Bresci, now destitute, and her eight‑month‑old daughter Madeline, are cared for in New Jersey.
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Gaetano Bresci
Humbert
Bresci
Tuscany
Prato
Italy
Paterson
N. J
Hamilton-Booth Company
Clinton Avenue
West Hoboken
United States
Paters
Havre
la Gascogne
Branchi Caesari
Milan
Sophie Bresci
Sophie Kiieland
Alexei Nicolaievitch Kuropatkin
China
Kuropatkin
Turkestan
Europe
Czar
Russias
CONDITIONS OF CROPS AND TOWNE WITHDRAWAL
The weather bureau notes hot weather with widespread dry spells east of the Rockies and heavy rains in parts of the Gulf states. rain is needed in the Central Mississippi and Lower Missouri valleys to aid late planted corn while early crops show resilience. In other regions, progress varies with some areas receiving beneficial rainfall, and spring wheat and oat harvests advancing in the Ohio valley. Charles A Towne formally withdraws from the Populist national ticket, saying he will support Bryan and Stevenson as the Democratic and Silver Republican tickets align with that choice.
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The
Weather Bureau
Missouri
Mississippi
Rocky Mountains
Gulf States
Ohio
Red River
Atlantic Coast
Carolinas
Lake Region
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
Dakotas
Minnesota
South Dakota
Iowa
Charles A. Towne
Mr. Stevenson
Roosevelt
United States
Bryan
Stevenson
Silver Republican Party
Bloody Battle at Pei Tsang Intrenched Lines
A Chefoo dispatch reports allied forces attacking Pei tsang intrenchments by the Pei Ho River on Sunday morning, driving out Chinese. The bridge blew after Chinese outer works fell, Japanese crossed under heavy cross fire, both sides suffering major losses. Chinese retreated up river as allies advanced. Capt. W Bade Di Wismar plans an expedition for Franz Joseph Land with Cornelio Manzi. James Meacham confesses to murder near Cleveland Tennessee. National boards of trade discuss a telegraph system costing five million dollars.
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Chefoo
Pei-tsang
Pei-Ho
W. Bade di Wismar
Franz Joseph Land
Andree
Abruzzi
Cornelio Manzi
Shark Catches 250-Pound Weight In New York Bay
Telegraphic brief reports a shark weighing 250 pounds captured in New York harbor. Also noted are Costa Rica celebrating the gold standard advent, a new block replacing historic Polk residence, and Arizona officers planning a large raid on bandits in the southern territory. A homing pigeon named Red Boy flew from Denver to Pittsburg in 24 days, with only one of eight reaching the destination.
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New York Bay
Costa Rica
New Block
Polk
Nashville
Odde and Enna linked to fatal incidents in city notes
Ed Carey of Chicago killed Michael Prindiville while J P Close of Toronto died from a mosquito bite. Chicago considers a new underground railway costing about 20 million. Mamie Spencer of St Joseph committed suicide due to marriage postponement. Prices rise 25 cents per dozen for corned and roast beef in cans. Masonic Temple in Chicago flooded. A thief stole brass faucets. South Bethlehem Steel orders 2000 tons Krupp armor from Russia. John Miller's horse ran away in Hazelton, pa alarming a sleeping 4 year old. Mrs Lizzie Gustin of Chicago attempted drowning then shot herself. she will recover.
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Odde
Enna
Ed Carey
Chicago
Michael Prindiville
J. P. Close
Toronto
Bethlehem
Steel Company
Russia
John Miller
Hazelton
Lizzie Gustin
Bryan and Stevenson Officially Nominated in Indianapolis
Crowds of 20 000 to 30 000 lined the parade route at Military Park as William J Bryan and Adlai E Stevenson learned officially they had been nominated by their parties for president and vice president in the 1900 campaign. The sweltering day saw banners bunting and festive decor as the pair spoke on imperialism a central issue for the ticket.
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Bryan
Stevenson
Military Park
Indianapolis
William J. Bryan
Democracy
Adlai E. Stevenson
Grand Hotel
Col
Russians Seize New Chwang After Dire Battle
Russians captured New Chwang after a fierce assault on Chinese defenses. They stormed forts, overran trenches, and overwhelmed defenders with superior numbers and artillery. The native city was taken and then destroyed by fire.
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New Chwang
China War News and Rising Tensions Near Tien-tsin
The report describes Chinese use of dum dum bullets and a large Boxer gathering south of Tien-tsin. General Miles sought service in China, the river area around Chinamen lies thick with the dead, while Li Hung Chang and Li Ping Heng shape northern troops amid calls for renewed Congress sessions and potential US Russia talks to curb China’s dismemberment.
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Tien-tsin
Miles
China
Chefu
Teller
Congress
Li Hung Chang
Gen
Grant
Mukden
Manchuria
Tientsin
Seymour
Nanking
Shanghai
United States
Russia
Li Ping Heng
Tsitsikar
Kang Yu
Interview With Orville Victor On The Old Dime Novel
The New York Journal profiles Orville J. Victor, originator and editor of the early yellow-covered dime novels, noting his aim for high class, adventurous reading without oath or crude content. It recalls collaborators like Alexander Orr, and recalls the era of 1860s wood engravings and big sales up to 400,000 copies.
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Orville J. Victor
Undercliff
N. J
Mr. Victor
A. J. H. Duganns
John Neal
Maine
William Jared Hall
John 8. Warner
Mary
A. Dennison
Anna
Stephens
Metta V. Victor
David Harum
Seth Jones
Mr. Ellis
Alexander Orr
Mr. Orr
John Street
Orr
New York Journal
New Inventions Include Gas Flashlight Unit and Harness
Recent inventions cover gas powered flashlight photography with a jar stored gas ignited by a pneumatic bulb, a Virginian harness protecting grazing heads while preventing high head lifts, a chalk holder enabling rapid parallel lines on blackboards, a Missouri device lifting clothes from boilers without tearing or scalding, and a Montana patented sharpener with gear driven grindstones and a crank for rapid stone rotation.
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Virginian
Missouri
Montana
Crimes of Coolies
A colonial-era critique depicts coolies as a dangerous crowd capable of gang violence. It recalls a railway cutting incident where navvies allegedly attacked an overseer with shovels and fled, noting no executions due to the large number involved.
Unclear text on voyage and cultural perceptions
Fragmentary Ludgate Magazine excerpt discusses perceptions of Westerners in Asia, noting eye contact, travel danger, and a European covered by marine policy. It presents conjecture about foolish behavior and contrasts Chinese and European behaviors in foreign settings.
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Bangkok
Far East
Ubon Ye
Venturi
Dad Oyal
Ludgate Magazine
Humorous Antique Chats and Remarks From Noted Figures
A garbled collection of anecdotes recalls Pope Gy declining a snuff box, Ward Beecher’s sermons, Sydney Syr’s wit, and a jest by Archbishop Temple. Also noted are Kruger’s England visit reactions, a Dublin Fusilier’s careworn wounds, and Sheridan père and son sparring on metaphysical indifference with a punchline about selling Tom.
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Pope Gy
Pope
Agios K. Beecher
Plymouth
Henin
Ward Beecher
Sydney Syr
Dublin
Thomas Sheridan
Richard Brinsley Sheridan
Tom
Sheridan
Coulcs
Brother Dickey on Politics
Agianta Constitution quotes Brother Dickey reflecting on the last election and the loneliness of politics. He recalls voting for two candidates who failed to win, noting money spent, economic promises, and the caller's ask for support without housing or funds.
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Brother Dickey
Agianta
A Great Spanish Palace's Vast Escurial Rooms
A description of the Escurial, famed as a great Spanish palace, notes it would take four days to traverse its rooms and apartments. The length of its interior passage is stated as 23 Spanish leagues, roughly 120 English miles.
Ocean's Bottom Studies Hint Hidden Currents
In a speculative note the article discusses ocean bottom research offshore and near coastlines. It mentions rivers delivering finer sediments and possible currents beneath the surface. A speculative line questions a boy’s father and a narrator’s sigh, adding a literary touch to the science discussion.
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Continents
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Conger’s
Alvey A. Ader
Department of State
Wists Ais
Tien ‘Tsin
W. R. Carles
Carles
Tien T'sin
Pauline Astor
Sir Berkeley Milne
Marlborough House
London
Annglishman
Miss Astor
Sir Berkeley
Miss Pauline
William Waldorf Astor
Mary Dahlgren Paul
Philadelphia
Somme Bresc
James Meacham
Charles Teed
Cleveland, Tenn
Boards of Trade
China War News
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