Yangtsun Taken as Allied Capture Near Pekin
The allied forces report Yang-tsun captured last Monday, a key point on the road to Pekin. Casualties ran high among American troops with about sixty wounded or killed, as General Chaffee and Col Suriven relay the dispatches. Terauchi cites 50,000 allied troops by August 15 and a reconnaissance toward Pekin, while telegraphic links to Tien Tsun enable rapid front communications.
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Wasiuxuton
Yang-tsun
Pekin
China
Signal Bureau
Surivep
Signal Corps
Che-Fus
Cux-Foo
Washington
Yangtsun
Suniven
Col Suriven
General Chaffee
War Department
Chaffee
Yanatsuy
Terauchi
Allies
War Office of
Japan
Yekin
Tientsin
Tien Tsin
Telegraphs for ministers and Pekin relay
Limited correspondence with Conger and Pekin requests. A Tsung-li-Yamen note says edict permits peaceful secret telegrams between ministers and governments. After transmission, origins are to be verified by consuls. Despatches report Yang-tsun capture with 200 allies lost. Japanese reconnaissance near Wei-Ho and Hai-Ku. Editorials note rapid Pekin advance may slow due to supply bases. Washington reports British troops landed at Shanghai for foreign settlement protection. US will not protest.
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Conger
Pekin
Tsung-li-Yamen
Yamen
Fownin
Lospor
Yang-tsun
Daily Express
Che Foo
Tien Tsin
Hai-Ku
Wei-Ho
Hai- Ku
Washington
State Department
General Goodnow
Shanghai
Admiral Seymour
Clash at Yang Tsun Fulfills Anxious Anticipation
Anticipated with anxiety by officials here the Yang Tsun clash between the allies and Chinese is expected to be tremendous. Chinese forces are believed to number upwards of 30,000 and are strongly entrenched, signaling a major engagement.
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Wasnixaron
Yang Tsun
Bold Plot to Capture Lord Roberts in Pretoria
A fifteen man Boer conspiracy aimed to fire on western Pretoria houses and seize Lord Roberts. The plan called for entry into marked residences and killing occupants, with Boer sympathizers assigned to seize the general and rush him to nearby commands. British authorities arrested the ringleaders as the plot became known.
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Trevorra
Lord Roberts
Elorses
National League Results From Yesterday’s Games
Pittsburg fell 2 to 3 in ten innings against Boston at Pittsburg. Cincinnati beat New York 5 to 0 in Cincinnati. Chicago defeated Philadelphia 5 to 1 in Chicago. Brooklyn edged St Louis 7 to 3 in St Louis.
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Pittsburg
Boston
Cincinnati
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
St. Louis
Brooklyn
To Save Her Child From Frightful Disfigurement
Mrs Nannie Galleger of LaGrange Georgia used Backien Arnica Salve on her head and face and reports a quick cure beyond her hopes It works wonders on sores burns skin eruptions boils cots and piles 25c Cure guaranteed by the Globe Grocery Co.
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Nannie Galleger
LaGrange
Backien
Globe Grocery Co
Bishop Healy Buried In Portland Cathedral
The Rt. Rev Augustine Healy Maine Roman Catholic bishop was buried in Portland at the cathedral of the Immaculate Conception this forenoon. Archbishops Williams of Boston Bruchosi of Montreal and many regional bishops attended along with over 100 priests. Requiem High Mass was celebrated as choirs from St Demis and the cathedral performed.
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Portuano
Augustine Healy
Maine
Cathedral of the Immaculate Conception
Cumberland Street
Portland
Williams
Boston
Bruchosi
Montreal
Beavan
Springfield
Bradley
Manchester
Michaud
Burlington
Tierney
Mortford
Harkins
Providence
New England
St Demis's Church
Humbert’s Obsequies In Rome With Solemn Rite
Romu August 9. The late King Humbert of Italy received simple last honors as his casket borne on a carriage, followed by his sword and war horse, was laid in the Pantheon. Rome wore sombre decorations signaling deep national grief.
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Romu
Humbert
Italy
Rome
Postal Order Places Philippine Postal Affairs Under Governor General
Washington August 9 A War Department circular directs the Post Office Department to place all postal affairs in the Philippines under the control of the Governor General. The move centralizes administration in Manila and aligns postal governance with colonial authority.
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Washington
War Department
Post Office Department
Philippines
Special services held in France for King Humbert
In many cities of France special services were held today in memory of King Humbert. The observances spanned churches and public gatherings as communities marked the monarch’s influence and legacy.
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Paws
France
Wombery
Humbert
Weather Indications for New England Forecast
Washington August 9 Generally fair Friday and Saturday with cooler Friday. Light to fresh northwest winds.
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Washingtow
New England
Census Returns All In in New Hampshire Towns
The final NH town completed its census returns on Thursday under Census Supervisor Daniel Healy. Delays stemmed from large rural areas and illness. Estimated estate value to increase to about 419,000 from 407,000 after updated schedules. Berlin shows the largest gain, now near 9,000 inhabitants. Concord and Nashua gains are noted but not yet verified.
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New Hampshire
Daniel
Healy
Berlin
Concord
Nashua
City Scenes and Opinions From Kittery and Portland
Trial Justice Neal faces sharp critique over jail for drunks and brawlers but supporters say fines often hit families harder and suspensions lack effect. Barbers weigh a near nightly shutdown while druggists stay open. Old Home Week stamps appear on trunks as travelers pass through. ribbon hints at bridal trips. Local rain aids dust and streets. campaign literature intensifies before November vote. Drought harms lawns especially where new turf was laid. Portamouth sees frequent motorcoach traffic. horses ignore autos as they fear modern cars.
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Neal
Kittery
Alfred
Complaint of Noise in Portsmouth Town Mirror
A Boston Traveller letter recalls murmuring river steamers disturbing dawn and bell clamor on Sunday mornings in Portsmouth. The writer, Dr Panglos, urges abating steamers first and church bell racket next, praising residents’ patience under the brazen nuisance.
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Portsmouth
Dr. Panglos
Boston
Trayeler
Anti-Tobacco League Organizes Youth Leaders
The Boys Anti-Tobacco league is formed under the W. C. T. U. with officers led by President H. L. Robinson and Vice President Frank Randall. Charles Towle serves as Secretary and Curtis Matthews as Treasurer, Willie Hart as Attorney. Twenty boys signed the pledge.
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New Boys' Anti-Tobacco League
The
H. L. Robinson
Frank Randall
Charles Towle
Curtis Matthews
Willie Hart
Canton Parker party visits Hampton Beach on special car
About sixty members and wives from Canton Parker P M Dover arrived Thursday, boarded a special car to Hampton Beach, spent the day there, had dinner, and made Cutler's Sea View house their headquarters.
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Canton
Put Money In Thy Purse Ad Claim
Advertising copy touts Hood's Sarsaparilla as a blood purifier that cures lassitude and tiredness by energizing the blood. It claims sluggish blood causes fatigue and promotes vigor and vim with no mention of medical endorsement.
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Hood
Untitled Note on Entertaining and Opportunity
A clipped remark highlights missed profitable occasions and the idea that universal interest makes the subjects worth special effort to enjoy. The line ends with a signature-like name Tom Sruacatur.
State News Items in New Hampshire 1900s Style
Statewide population estimate near 410000. Obituary notices George S. Bellows of Littleton dies aged unknown. Pensions and widow allowances discussed for Cortland Hall Claremont and Elizabeth M Paige. Batchelder family gathering at Dearborn academy Seabrook. Rye reports 96 residents over 70 with oldest 97. Dover-Somersworth series game at Central Park. battery Ira Newick Portsmouth and Barker Farmington. Patriarchs Militant Dover outing at Hopton Beach. Prof C C Donette Rochester fair aeronaut at Hampton Beach with balloon ascensions parachute drops and slide for life. C G N Currier Dartmouth 99 class sues Dartmouth College for 50000 after brick accident at Hanover during chimney removal. eye injury noted.
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Moses
Reuben Batchelder
Hampton Falls
Dearborn Academy
Seabrook
Rye
Charlotte
Marden
Dover and
Somersworth Uase ‘Hall
Central Park
Ira Newick
Portsmouth
Barker
Farmington
Battery
Dover
Canton Parker
Militant
Hopton Beach
C. C. Donette
Rochester Fair
Hampton Beach
CG. N. Currier
Dartmouth
Hanover
Dartmouth College
Currier
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Lota
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Wasuinaron
Acliog
Adee
Conaul Fowler
Che-Foo
Secretary of State
Pretoria
Bishop Healy
Humbert’s Obsequies
Special Services
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Graenaere
Anti-Tobacco League
Tom Sruacatur
State News
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Littleton
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Claremont
Elizabeth M. Paige
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