China Crisis Persists Amid Evacuation Doubts and Diplomacy
Report from St. Petersburg outlines Russia and France hedging on Pekin withdrawal as Gen. Chaffee’s expected departure is not ordered. The article notes Europe’s belief in China’s partition and describes ongoing negotiations to modify terms, Li Tung’s moves, and U S and Russian positions shaping a stalled settlement.
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Russia to Withdraw Legation as War Powers Plot Redraws Asia
Report from Taondeat notes Russia plans to pull its Pekin legation and shift to a military command, with other powers likely to follow, signaling a winter strategic realignment. Observers say Germany and Russia seek to limit territorial gains north of a frozen frontier while Japan holds firm on key holdings. A separate dispatch from Petersburg cites Mussin and Germany pushing for a broader redraw of power in Asia amid tensions in Manchuria and Korea.
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Negotiations Seen on Manchuria Buffer State Basis
A Shanghai report claims Prince Ching has begun talks while the second condition envisions Manchuria and the Liu Tung peninsula as a buffer state. A German Shanghai feed cites a Russian ultimatum demanding imperial government control, arrest of Prince Tuan, and exclusion of the empress, rejected by Li Hung Chang except for the first demand.
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Forces Form Mixed Army to Battle Boxers Near Tientsin
From Taku dispatch dated Sept 7 confirms a 4000-strong mixed corps forming at Tientsin to march against the Boxers. The unit includes 200 men from the Fifteenth United States Infantry and will engage Boxers with artillery who threaten the Tientsin region and molest boats in charge of riverine services.
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Galveston Aftermath Grows Dead Count and Quiet Reconstruction
Reports from Galveston Texas dated September detail more than 2000 identified dead and a feared 5900 perished in the hurricane. Troops patrol streets as citizens and officials begin to restore order and push limited business recovery amid widespread ruin and ongoing casualties.
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Miners Strike Sparks Turmoil in Wilkesbarre Union Action
Reported meeting of Teend assembles of Tilted Mine Workers to discuss strike after President Mitehells message. talks veer into labor tensions, potential walkout, and operators’ stance on continuing production. Incident includes crowd disruption and employer Beck injured during unrest with police dispersal efforts and World War II era headlines cited.
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David B D Mackey Bankrupt After Great Railroad Ventures
Evansville reports the former head of the Mackey Lines, David Dy. Mackey, filed for bankruptcy in a U S court. He lists assets of over 577 705 but shows no assets. He once owned several railroad lines including Evansville and Terre Haute and the Ader Line. Creditors total 45, most based in Chicago and New York.
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Union Veteran encampment adjourns with Filipino cannon dedication
Fort Wayne reports the adjournment of the Union Veteran encampment. The parade of Spanish War veterans honored the Filipino cannon donated to Lawton by Maj Gen Henry Lawton. Speeches by William J Bryan and Gov Mount accompanied the ceremony. Wooters of Philadelphia reelected national commander. encampment records to be traded with US Archives. Marion sees Aaron Van Ripper die in jail after vagrancy, starvation. ex Soldier discharged from Soldiers Home prior.
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New Jersey
Turbulent Times in Indiana Localities Edge Toward Calm
Reports from Waren Indiana describe a quieting neuroes camp incident as villagers stay alert amid lingering lawlessness fears. In Mitchell gunfire prompted panic and assault on a resident, with clothing torn during a saloon keeper's wife incident. Beyansville notes Democratic factions in Vanderburgh under siege by enraged bees attacking candidates and delegates.
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Thomasonu and Gaines Postpone Murder Trial Until November
Bedford Indiana September 24 Oliver Thomasonu and John Gaines indicted for the murder of Frank Lentz have secured continuances until the first day of the November term of court.
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Political upheaval delays fusion ticket after withdrawals
Objection at the Democratic convention prompts a new session to resolve the lieutenant governor nomination under the fusion. John Ulderwond is terminated by the Populist convention. Calder Wood withdraws from consideration, and David Contes of Pueblo is named in the ensuing discussions.
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Relief efforts for Galveston flood victims expand locally
New York subscriptions total 14 304 for Galveston relief while Chicago Clearing House plans a 10 000 gift. Troops in Galveston face exhaustion and unsanitary conditions as fires destroy Port Huron mill plant worth 225 000. Other items mention political arrests and labor deliberations amid global tensions.
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Power plants power New York by 1900
The article notes New York gas and electric agencies supplying vast power across Manhattan and beyond by April 1, 1900. It tallies a grand output near 26,000 horsepower from over 200 locomotives, with coal consumption of about 2,000 tons in four to ten days, and all lights burning.
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Assault Charge Shocks Springfielfh District
William Crawley arrested on charges of van assault with intent to kill. Witness Hrawner testifies he fired several shots. Fragmentary text mentions medical terms and advertising language about medicines and antiseptics.
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