Attempt to Halt Allied Column and Chinese Demands
Washington August 1 Chinese imperial government seeks to halt the International column by negotiations over Pekin ministers delivery. The United States reports no change in military plans, with General Chaffee ordered to cover contingencies while authorities hope for rapid relief.
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China
Washington
Pekin
State Department
Earl Si Mung Chang
Miy
Tien Mein
United States
Conger
Taku
Secretary Long
Tien-Tain
Chaffee
Europe
War Department
Claude MacDonald
Morrison
Tien ‘Talo
Tien Tsin
England
Salisbury
Alfred Gazelle
Daggett
Yang- Teun
Pekin dispatch reports heavy fighting and Chinese losses
Chicago reports from Pekin describe ongoing bombardment at the British legation, with Chinese losses claimed at over 1,000 and sixty killed, seventy wounded among British forces. The United States Marines hold a city wall position as Captain Myers conducts relief actions and Secretary Squlem is praised for leadership amid siege conditions.
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Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Chitin
Hie
Fume
Ten Hoyamen
Yong Lu
Olde Man- Donald
United States
Myers
Kaneth
Myers Ore
Squlem
United Beates Legation
London Cable: Hong Kong Letter Reports Li Ming Chiang Reign of Terror
A Hong Kong dated letter claims Li Ming Chiang in Canton led a brutal purge against foreigners and political opponents. It says he blocked public meetings and executed thousands, with many prisoners condemned to death or prison under terror.
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London
Hong Kong
Wos
Li Ming Chiang
Canton
Allies Start for Pekin
Brussels reports M De Favereau received a Shanghai dispatch stating the allies are marching on Pekin. they are eighteen miles from Tien Tain and should reach Pekin in eight days. All Europeans have taken refuge in the inner inclosure of the Imperial City.
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Tien Tsin
Brussels
M. de Favereau
Shanghai
M. de Cartier de Marchienne
Belgium
Pekin
Tien Tain
London
der. Morrison
Timem
Telgian
Tien Tein
Claude MacDonald
Li Hung Chong
Glande MacDonald
Morrison
Powers on the Stand in Goebel Trial
Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers testifies on third day of trial in Georgetown Kentucky. He portrays his role with Taylor in mobilizing mountaineer forces and defends actions to keep possession of state offices until the U S Supreme Court rules. He questions a $100 000 legislature fund and cites fears of political prejudice and hostile Frankfort crowds as reasons for seeking trial outside Franklin County.
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Caleb Powers
Goebel
Henas
Mountaineer Army
Taylor
Tayion
Supreme Court of the United States
John A. Black
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Frankfort
Hiack
Diack
Exeion
Campbell
Franklin County
SENATOR HOAR WILL NOT CAMPAIGN OUTSIDE STATE
Senator Hoar replies to an invitation from the Republican National Committee saying he will not make campaign speeches outside his home state. He expresses support for GOP efforts and will aid the committee by correspondence and publication of his views. He stresses no exception to his policy in any phase of public life.
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England
Germany
America
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Dbs Bei Delonia
Albany
Tom Platt
Canal Fund
Tie
Kowrnor
Death of Pinghamton man in Great Bend, Pa
The death of 37 year old Nannally at his home in Great Bend Pennsylvania is reported after illness and inability to eat. Neighbors noted recent decline and house conditions as authorities investigate.
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Pinghamton
Nannally
Great Bend
Hai
Postal Delivery Service Ordered at Kennett Square
Rural free delivery service to Kennett Square in Chester County Pennsylvania has been ordered, with the route to be established on August 15. The action affects postal operations in the Kennett Square area and sets the date for the new delivery service to begin.
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Kennett Square
Washington
Chester County
Altgeld's Imperialism Speech Sparks Debate In Toledo
Illinois Governor John P Altgeld addressed the Ohio Democratic clubs in session at Toledo, attacking imperialism and McKinley era policies. He condemned Republican corruption, praised Cuba's independence, and criticized foreign entanglements while defending the Haymarket defendants and opposing partition of overseas possessions.
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Toledo
Ohio Association of Democratic Clubs
John PL Altgeld
Niinels
Oscar Neebe
Chicago
Haymarket
United States Army
Amelie Wives Began Nervous Decline Amid Band Feud
Amelie Wives now Fringes Trowbetskay is ordered to Bar Harbor Maine due to severe nervous disorders and sciatica. Her tensions with the Richmond Virginia band, the Amelie Wives, escalated after criticism of her novel The Quick of the Tread, triggering multiple nervous breakdowns and a public feud within the group.
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Richmond
Amelie
Trowbetskay
Bar Harbor
Princw
June July receipts report from Lancaster Ninth district collector
Lancaster Pennsylvania August report shows July revenue totals from various taxes and stamps. Notable figures include miscellaneous receipts and proprietary stamped items, with total receipts around 55 045. The text notes a decrease in stamp clearances compared with prior period, though some lines are garbled.
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Lancaster
Tevenue
Hlorshy
Ninth
Internal Revenue District
Olguire
Tobaccio
Ywoer
PRS
Sylleum
Mentor
Conflagration destroys Convoy business district
A large portion of Convoy Olin's business section was destroyed by fire this morning. Losses are estimated from 80 000 to 100 000 dollars. The fire burned the post office town hall Columbia hotel several stores and residences.
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Port Wayne
Int
Convoy
Olin
Here
Columbia
Sli
Major Smith Fights for Reputation Before Justice Giegerich
In New York on August 1, Major Clinton H. Smith of the seventy first regiment seeks a review of a military court deriding him as a coward. Attorney General Coyne argues civil courts lack jurisdiction over military discretion while Colonel Bacon attacks Governor Roosevelt and cites the San Juan hill action as proof of alleged misjudgment. The hearing ends with decision reserved as tensions rise between lawyers and the court.
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Clegerich
Clinton HH. Smith
Seventy-First Regiment
Attorney General
Major Smith
Macon
Roosevelt
Bacon
San Juan Hill
Haron
Seventy-first
Rough Riders
Colonel Bacon
Justice Geserich
Board of Inquiry
Mr. Coyne
Smith
Giegerich
Ban Juan Bill
Justice Giegerich
Erratic Passenger List From New York Harbor
Arrived and sailed items list numerous vessels and destinations with many garbled names. The fragment outlines arrivals in New York including ships such as L Aquitaine and Majestic and sailings to Southampton Liverpool Sicily and Naples with scattered names and routes.
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Bieainen Werrra
Gunes
City of Nebraska
Glasgow
Douteolis Tuna
Toul
L' Aquitaine
Wwavre
Growe
Drenon
Cherhounth
Baber Frederict Hamtune
Vie Plemth
Chio
Wratermland
Southampton
Antswer
Majestic
Patria
Naples
Aie
Chuwn
Etepla
Jurdindin
Miyneuthh
Arrikad
Pretutu
Hamibung
Scarthumiyytor
Lahn
Spallendam
General Miles to Review State Militia at Mt. Gretna
Message from General Miles commander of the U S Army says he will review the state militia at Mt Gretna next Monday instead of the previously announced day.
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Mt. Gretna
Philadelphia
Miles
United States Army
Morning News Snapshot From The Scranton Area
Front page brief covers weather indications and a miscellaneous mix of editorials and notices. Names and places appear in garbled form but point to local civic topics and regional events including a potential strike at a North Scranton site and a new armory piece.
Boers Surrender as British Advance Reported
London reports Lord Roberts telegraphs 1,200 more prisoners surrendered at Pretoria with several commanding officers and arms seized. Hunter expects total prisoners to reach 4,000. An accident near Frederikstad derailed a supply train, killing thirteen and injuring thirty-nine. Boers evacuate Machadodoro retreat to Lydenburg with telegraphic link restored.
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Depltec
Poltiger
Joubert
Bruce Hamilton
Anderson
Stuats
Olivier
Harriamith
Hunter
Frederikstad
Krugersdorp Potehfstroom
Shropshires
Lorenzo Marquez
Machadodoro
Lydenburg
President McKinley Receives Delegation Aboard Carriage Visit
A delegation led by Chairman Nash and Wick visited Canton, meeting President McKinley at his home. The informal reception included a brief audience with no speeches, and visitors were greeted in the reception room before the party headed to Washington as planned.
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Canton
Metliniey
Washington
Nash and Wick
Windred
McKinley
Ieee
National Guard Orders Retirements and Discharges
Officials announce National Guard of Pennsylvania actions placing on the retired list Major General James W Latta Colonel Ales Kranibuiar Colonel Ralph W B Ovilman Mayor Thurber T Krager Captain Portes Weaver and Fire Lieutenant John Woman of Philadelphia. Also listed is Second Lieutenant Windender of Company Ki Fourteenth regiment due to absence exceeding thirty days.
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Jlarmatorg
Nasional Gund
Pennsylvania
Generl James W. Latta
Ales Kranibuiar
Ralph W B. Ovilman
Thurber T. Krager
Portes Weaver
John Woman
Philadelphia
Linvignant
Discharges Hit Delaware and Muben Road Workers in Vennguvania
Reports state that 1 Tollay 09 now employed as brokers across divisions on the Delaware and Muben road in northern Vennguvania were discharged under the Coupler Law. The move follows unspecified mediaendite and aims to enforce automatic colbert and rate controls across rail companies.
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Tollay
Delaware and Muben Road
Vennguvania
Bryan Will Not Discuss Income Tax in Indianapolis Speech
Lincoln Nell Augie Wo Bryan announces he will not discuss the income tax in his affirmation speech at Indianapolis. He plans to address the topic in the matter later and endorses the income tax principle per Chicago platform.
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Lincoln
Nell
Augie
Bryan
Tnibathr
Bryan Eal
Chicago
Italy's King at Monza
Monga August 1 The King and Queen of Mary arrived here in the evening and were met by local officials as crowds gathered to greet the royal party during their visit to Monza.
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Italy
Monza
Monga
Mary
Pekin Officials Under Fire as China Faces Accountability
London reports detail the Pekin crisis with Morrison accusing the Chinese government of infamy and duplicity. Dispatches note allies nearing Pekin, minister safety claims, and the shifting stance of London observers toward Chinese responsibility and potential war.
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Pekin
Pekin Dua
Tien Tsin
Octogenarian acquitted in New London wire case trial
New London Missouri August 1 Octogenarian Alexander Jester was acquitted after weeks on trial for alleged involvement in a charge tied to Gilbert Gates brother of John W Gates the wire magnate. Eight ballots were taken in the process.
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New London
Alexanier Jester
Gilbert Gates
John W. Gates
Ist
Weather forecast for Thursday and Friday in Washington
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for generally fair conditions with light to fresh northwesterly winds. Temperatures are expected to be moderate across the region with no significant precipitation anticipated.
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