Despatches on Pekin Fighting and Armistice Prospects
A telegraph digest from Washington to Pekin reports continued street fighting in Pekin, with the empress detained by Prince Yangedo and the inner city bombarded by allies. Chaffee notes five o'clock entry into Pekin on the 14th or 16th amid wounded, while Remey cites interrupted lines and a tense diplomatic mood.
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Bureau of Navigation
Washington
Tako
Pekin
Prince
Prein
Legation
Cnarren
Chaffee
Romey
Remey
Empress
Prince Yangedo
Lonnoy
Bruce
Admiralty
Che- Foo
Yong-en
Roberts Is Stern Proclamation Declares Severe Punishment
Pretoria August 19 Lord Roberts announces that oath breakers will face death imprisonment or fines. Burghers refusing the oath are treated as prisoners of war and transported. Farms or premises suspected of harboring the enemy may be razed.
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Pretoria
Lord Roberts
De Wet Demands Surrender at Nek Bridge
General De Wet arrived at the North Commando Nek bridge held by Col. Baden-Powell and sent a flag of truce asking for British surrender. Baden-Powell asked for De Wet to specify terms. De Wet appears to be moving eastward as Lord Roberts issues stricter orders.
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Paeronia
de Wet
North Commando Nek’s
Col
Baden-Powell
Truca
Lord Roberts
Lodge Son Marries Miss Matilda Freling Laysen Davis
George Cabot Lodge son of Senator Henry Cabot Lodge wed Matilda Freling Laysen Davis daughter of Judge Joan Davis of the court of claims Washington. The ceremony at the Church of the Advant was conducted by Mev Father Addisop with few guests aware until tonight.
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Bostox
George Cabot Lodge
Henry Cabot Lodge
Matilda Freling Laysen Davis
Joan Davis
Court of Claims
Washington
Seaside Club Restores Fitzsimmons Sharkey Fight Date
New York August 19 The Seaside Athletic club management has again changed the date for the Fitzsimmons Sharkey fight. Tom O Rourke acting for the club announced tonight that, in response to a general request, the bout would take place on the original date Friday August 24th.
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New York
Seaside Athletic Club
Tom O'Rourke
Cornish Resigns as Knickerbocker Club Instructor
The Journal and Advertiser reports tomorrow that Harry Cornish has submitted his resignation as physical instructor of the Knickerbocker club and prominent members expect it to be accepted.
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The
Journal and Advertiser
Harry Cornish
Knickerbocker Club
National League Results From Yesterday
St Louis lost to Cincinnati 5 to 8 in St Louis while Chicago defeated New York 2 to 1 in Chicago.
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St. Louis
Cincinnati
St. Louie
Chicago
New York
Weather Indications for New England Forecast
Washington: forecast for New England calls for generally fair Monday and Tuesday, warmer in the interior, with light northerly winds shifting to southwest.
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Washingtow
New England
Delaloon Doubles Title Closes In Delapoop Tennis
Delaloon doubles title decided as Sides and J Washburn defeat Jackson and Washburn in a four set final. Semis saw Washburn beating Ayers and Griffin 8-6 7-5 while Sides and J Washburn beat Brown and Green 6-2 6-4. Singles to finish today.
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Delapoop
Sides
J. Washburn
Jackson
Washburn
Ayers
Griffin
J. Washburon
Brown
Green
Broken Collar Bone From Wild Horse in Wendell Yard
Harvey Rich sustained a broken collar bone Saturday evening after a horse bolted in Henry Wendell's Booth street yard. A nearby child narrowly escaped injury as Rich shielded them from a severe kick. The horse dashed into the street before being stopped near South street and Pleasant. Rich was taken home on Union street and is resting. Mrs. Wendell grew ill from the scare.
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Harvey Rich
Henry Wendell
Mr. Wendell
Booth Street
Mr. Rich
Gually
South Street
South Mill Bridge
Pleasant
Union Street
Wendell
Miss Sarah Foster Killed by Electric Car in Portsmouth
Miss Sarah H Foster of 3 Richards Avenue died after being struck at the Middle and Richards avenues crossing on the Portsmouth electric railway. Motorman John Mutchina and conductor Frank Hill were present. witnesses blamed no one as the car passed shortly after the incident, and the crowd gathered quickly at the scene.
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Sarah H. Foster
Richards Avenue
Middle Street
Rye
Harket Square
Rye Center
Tutehins
Miss Foster
John Mutchina
Frank Hill
Misa Foster
Portsmouth
Portamouth
Mary A. Foster
Akerhad
Richardaevenue
Various New Hampshire News Items From State Briefs
Martin Cashin of Concord is under arrest on an attempted murder charge. Sanbornton reportedly elected delegates. Groveton’s four hotels closed until liquor can be sold. John Valley of Concord has disappeared, with family issues cited. Exeter street railway received a new wagon for overhead work and held a concert planning meeting. Milk producers in Manchester voted to raise prices four cents per can, with Exeter milkmen following a one cent per quart hike next month due to poor pasturage and high feed costs. The Methodist Hedding Camp Ground has been offered $6,000 by private parties, potential improvements including electrics linking to Exeter and a large summer hotel.
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Martin Cashin
Coneord
Sanbornton
Jewett
Groveton
John Valley
Concord
Causa
Exeter Street Railway
Manchester
City Hall
Exeter
Methodist Association
Hedding Camp Ground
Hedding
Maine Notes Highlight Local Feuds and Fires
Effeil Bidelinger of Kennebunk sues five residents for 5000 each after being tarred and feathered. Biddeford’s York mills report two weeks of downturn. Gen Patrick A Colling of Boston to speak for Democrats in Maine. Biddeford Bottling Co. robbed by a thief with a key to the drawer. E E Wilbur of Biddeford Armour Co. missing. police search ordered. One of the first Chinese girls to visit Biddeford stays with her father at a Chinese laundry after arriving from Boston. William H Clough of Kennebunkport loses house barn and outbuildings with two horses, hogs, fowls and farming utensils in a Sunday fire. Loss 2200, insurance 1000.
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York Mills
Biddeford
Patrick A. Colling
Boston
Democrat
Maine
E. E. Wilbur
Armour Company
William H. Clough
Kennebunkport
Wentworth Benefit Concert Attracts Large Crowd
The Wentworth hosted a weekly concert and hop on Saturday night that became a benefit for Director Swarnsbourne of the hotel orchestra. Naval band members performed, the program ran eight to nine, and about a thousand attendees from the city and nearby towns enjoyed the selections.
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the Wentworth
Swarnsbourne
Naval Band
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Denry Peyser & Sun
Neplige
Henry Peyser & Son
Sporting Goods
Fire Arms
A. P. Wendell & Cos
Market Square
R. L. Reinewald
Sbandmaster
U.S. Naval Band and Orchestra
Court ST
John S. Tilton
Congress Street
Soo Natice
Hin
Ricksarda Avenue
Oliver W. Harn
Fisteher Market
Dearie
Il Market St
Gily
Wasumivron
Navy Department
Wasumneron
Lonpos
Nicholas
Lenivitch
Po Chi-Li
George
London
Brnne
Roberts
Stern
Ates
State News
Thia
New Hampshire
Maine Notes
Effeil Bidelinger
Frankie
Carpenter
Conert Orchestra
Jere
Grady
J. K. Robinson
Faviday
Tharada
Malione
India
Poverty Corners
C. B. Walker & CO
Commission
Merchren
Mercer
C. H E. Boynton
Bowler
Eldredge
Milwaukee
Qaders
Pple
Co. E. Boynton
Portsmonts
Duncan
Market St
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