Allies at Pekin report unconfirmed news of allied arrival
London reports no definite word on Allied forces reaching Pekin though several sources hint at a move. Telegrams from Rome and Berlin claim attacks and local victories with fluctuating details. Dispatches describe Chinese resistance and a possible retreat to Wei Hai Wei, while Steyn reportedly dies attempting to reach Kruger.
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Taka
Tong Chow
Tung Chow
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Bengal Lancers
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Carnegie Trons Ore Deal Secures Lake Superior Output
Pittsburgh August 17 Carnegie company closes a deal to control Lake Superior region iron output for 50 years. The contract covers 10 million tons annually, with Carnegie producing about 6 million tons last year. Rivals American Steel and Wire Federal Midvale will rely on Carnegie for ore, while Carnegie holds major ore districts and a 20 year land lease.
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Lake Superior
Pittsburg
Carnegie Company
C. M. Schwab
American Steel and Wire
Federal
Midvale
New Trial for Mrs Botkin in Hoff Case Ruling
In San Francisco Aug 17 the California supreme court's decision on the Hoff murder case prompts a new trial for Cordoha Botkin. Assistant Attorney General Moore conceded error in jury instructions. Botkin, who poisoned Mrs. John P. Dunning in Delaware, seeks jurisdiction questions and a continuance to Sept 3.
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Supreme Court
Hoff
Cordoha Botkin
Moore
Botkin
Delaware
California
Southern Pacific
Southern Pacific Company
Collis P. Huntington
First Presbyterian Church
New York
Tillman Intervenes In South Carolina Governor Fight
In Columbia South Carolina Aug 17 Senator Tillman kept the peace as Comptroller General Derham and challenger N W Brooker clashed during the state campaign Derham sobbed while a circular attacking his father as a carpetbagger sparked the dispute Brooker denounced a recent Derham card and threatened action if satisfaction was needed Both men left the platform and further trouble was anticipated with Tillman’s intervention steering a calmer course
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South Carolina
Columbia
S. C
Tillman
Edgefield
Derham
N. W. Brooker
Hampton
Brooker
Aga le
Comptroller-General
Santa letter asks for many toys from a Georgia boy
A Georgia boy Edwin Bleckly writes to Santa Claus asking for bicycles, tools, dolls, shoes, a new suit, and other items. The missive is presented as a genuine appeal to the post master general for delivery before December 25. Also noted are Condemnations of English soldiers by Viscount Wolseley and a fatal cave-in accident in Norwich involving a seven year old, with a French boy injured.
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Santa Claus
Washington
Georgia
Edwin Bleckly
Clarkaville
Desi St. Claus
St. Claus
Henry
Calvin Hendrick
Bleckley
Lam
DeWet Moves Toward Rustenburg With 7000 Men
Aug. 17 dispatches report General DeWet advancing northwest of Rustenburg with about 7000 Boers. Civilians forced to join ranks. Steenkamp wounded and serving again. Nearby commandoes drive British outposts as General Botha’s forces prepare a last stand in the Barberton region amid rising tensions and rail movements.
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Kattica
Hoors- Botha
Pretoria
DeWet
Rustenhoare
Steenkamp
Dorakop
Roberts
Botha
Linch We
Transvaal
Pilagusburg
London
Pretorik
Hunter
Orange River Colony
Olivier
Helibron
Boller
French
Wonderfontasy
Belfast
Barberton
Lydenburg
Tugala
Laings Nek
Portable Boston schools to be tested in crowded districts
Boston plans ten experimental portable one story schoolhouses to relieve crowding after last year’s strain. Each 26 by 35 foot building will seat about 60 children and be shipped in sections with ship's siding. The scheme follows the St. Louis example and aims to reduce the need for rented chapels and stores.
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