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Peking in Terror as Battles Rage in Suburbs
Reports from Peking describe looting near Nan Yuan as Imperial family seeks protection from foreign legations amid fears of monarchist propaganda. Defeated troops stream in, with General Wu Pei Fu’s forces pushing back at multiple fronts and frontier units using French aircraft for reconnaissance. Containing actions include gates closed, guards posted, and reorganizing near Chochow and Kaopel tien as Wu Pei Fu advances.
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Peking
Nan-Yuan
Wu- Pei-Fu
Jsai
Iuit
Tsen-Tsin
Tuan Chiut
Chang-Chuan
Chang Tso-[in
Wei Tang
Wu Pei-Iru
Pekin
Lofa
Frontier
Wu Pel-n
Pacyingfu
Wu Tei-Fu
Frontier Defense
Tuan Chi-Jul
Chochow
Wu Pei-Fu
Kaopeltien
Wu Pei- Fu