Miners Prepare to Strike in Historic Move
President Mitchell and Secretary Wilson signed the strike order affecting 143,000 Pennsylvania anthracite miners. The announcement warns of one of labor history’s biggest strikes, with Mitchell planning to oversee mobilization from Hazleton, Pa. About 145,000 miners in the district are affected, with ~80 percent unionized, and unorganized workers expected to join. Also noted is a Galveston relief fundraiser at Poland Spring with a final tally of 1500 dollars and a brief item on Imperial Palace duties in Pekin.
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Imperial Palace guarded after parade through forbidden city
In Pekin on the line to Pao Ting Fu Chinese and Russian forces guard the Imperial palace after a parade, the Russians encamped outside one gate and the 9th Infantry block access from the other, to avert any approaching danger to the palace.
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McKinley Baer Wedding Dignified by President’s Attendance
Somerset Pa September 19 The Mc Kinley Baer wedding united Miss Mabelley Abner McKinley and Dr Hermanus L Baer with the presence of President and Mrs William McKinley. The event drew prominent guests from across the country, noted for superb appointments and striking gowns. Col W S Brown of New York served as master of ceremonies.
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Allied troops march on Sheng Hae Sien and Dilie
A 4000 strong Allied force including 200 men of the 15th Infantry under Major Robertson marched on Sheng Hae Sien and Dilie to flank the towns as Boxers menace the Tien Fein region. General Dorward led the expedition with Japanese siege guns and cavalry. German cavalry and a British battery arrived with the force.
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Tien Tsin
Yia
Dem party stalwart Harry Bingham dies in Littleton
Littleton New Hampshire September 12 Harry Bingham longtime Democratic party stalwart in New Hampshire died this afternoon from heart trouble after a long illness He was born in Concord Vermont on March 30 1821
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Population of Mall River City Up 40.95 Percent
Washington report announces Mall River Massachusetts now has a population of 104,508 in 1890, an increase of about 40.95 percent from before. The figures were officially released today.
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Gale Causes Limited Damage Across Aesta Region
Aesta on September 12 reports the gale caused little physical damage though many trees fell and fruit crops may suffer. Telegraph and telephone services endured the greatest inconvenience.
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Weather forecast for Boston and Maine from Sept 12
Local forecast notes unsettled weather with strong westerly winds in Boston for Thursday and Friday. In Maine the forecast calls for cooler conditions in the southwest, with Friday fair weather and fresh west to north winds diminishing along the northeast coast.
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Portland Weather Record for Sept 12 1900
Portland dated Sept 12 1900 reports morning fog with barometer 29.50 and temperature 67 at 8 am, humidities at 100 and 67 dew point, wind from 5 with 7 velocity. By 8 pm barometer 29.537, temperature 66, dew point 62, humidity 60, wind W at 8, sky clear. Temperatures show max 66, min 65, mean 65, max wind 30 NW, precipitation 4 in two hours.
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Weather Observations From Sept 12 Across Major Cities
The weather bureau reports yesterday at 8 pm temperatures from 62 to 82 degrees across cities including Boston 68 W clear New York 74 N clear Philadelphia 76 W clear Washington 78 NW clear Albany 66 W cloudy Buffalo 62 NW clear Detroit 68 NW clear Chicago 56 BE clear Pant 68 SW clear Huron Dakota 70 SH partly cloudy Bismarck 72 NW clear Jacksonville 82 SI clear.
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Question of Evacuation of Pekin and Goan Supplies
Washington reports a presidential decision soon on withdrawing American troops from Pekin as divisions emerge among Pekin officials. Chaffee prepared to move. supplies halted. Pressure builds to protect American interests and native Christians while Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching may shape a swift settlement. The State Department presses Beijing via Li Hung Chang to restore peace and curb outrages.
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Wholesale massacre of missionaries and converts in China
London reports from China describe mass casualty events in July with fifteen to twenty thousand converts killed in northern provinces. Many missionaries unaccounted for amid claims of extreme barbarities against women. Some reports may be exaggerated but core details appear supported. General Yang Lu is said to have joined the empress dowager at Ta Tung in Shan Si.
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Five Thousand Allies March Against Two Citizens
A despatch from Jen Tsin reports five thousand allied troops advancing against two citizens, Herlin, on September 12, signaling a tense security operation. The fragment underscores a large-scale action with unclear local context and aims.
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Allied Troops March Against Sheng Hae Sien Tilew
An AP despatch from September 8 reports four thousand allied troops, including 200 of the 15th U. S. infantry under Major Robertson, marching against Sheng Hae Sien and Tilew to clear the region southwest of marauding Boxers. General Dorward leads the expedition to secure the Kien Tain area.
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Chinese minister lauds US aid and seeks Pekin settlement
London and Paris dispatches relay Sir Chih Chen Lo Fong Luh's praise for the United States amid talks on Pekin withdrawal. He anticipates Lord Salisbury's stance, a U S peace commission, and Li Hung Chang's arbitration plan with Prince Ching. France backs evacuation terms with limits to the city.
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Galveston Disaster Relief Struggles and Death Toll Conflicts
Galveston reports describe mass burials and bodies swept to sea after a devastating catastrophe. Relief committees arrive large and slow, with scarce water and aid while authorities debate death estimates from 1,000 to 10,000. Soldiers guard property as survivors seek care and water.
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