Allies silent as Pekin advance faces relief column
The article reports no word from Allied troops while Chinese forces advance toward Pekin to oppose a relief column. It notes reports of massacres including missionaries and Christians near Pekin and in other provinces, with Allied leaders divided over immediate action.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
William
London
Shanghai
Tsung Ii Yormen
Jecationa
Elegans
Daily Express
Chefoo
Gazeloc
Wallington
Chaffee
Mixprees
Shan Shi
Chu Chou
Meng Taze
Yun Nan
Negotiations with China hinge on full acceptance by foreign ministers
Washington reports Secretary Hays states negotiations with China close only if the viceroy secures full acceptance of terms. Officials warn of delicate diplomacy as the Chinese government is portrayed as unfriendly, with potential demands before any settlement and possible European pressure.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Aug
Hays
Li Hung Chong
China
Westington
Pss
Bay
Winhaew
United States
Chin
Fan
American Consul Dead in Barranquilla Cholera Death
Information from Caracas reports the death of United States consul W. Irvin Shaw of Pennsylvania in Barranquilla Colombia from cholera. Shaw served as U S consul at Barranquilla and news comes from the consular list.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Caracas
Venezuela
United States
Barranquilla
Columbia
W. Irvin Shaw
Pennesylvania
Unclear OCR: Names and places scattered across New York records
Fragmented text lists multiple names and towns such as New York and various European locations. The legible content mentions ships, arrivals, and distribution across locations including Quovkatown and Germania with no clear event or outcome.
Explosion at Alpha Gy Mont Works Kills One In Hungary
A mysterious blast at the Alpha Gy Mont works near Philipsburg this morning killed one Hungarian and seriously injured another. The grinding mill interior was wrecked and a worker was horribly mangled as a torch blew and caused the cap to explode.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Faston
Alpha Gymont
Philipsburg
Bishop Ignodlw Hapal fon Seriously Ill At Cleveland Home
In Cleveland on August 2, reports say Bishop Ignodlw F L Hapal fon of the Cleveland Catholic diocese is seriously ill at his residence in Mohaw town, confined to bed for ten days due to a complication of disease and fever.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Cleveland
Ignodlw
Hapalfon
Pesto Department Unveils Free Delivery Plan for August 15
A Washington state department announces a new free delivery service launching August 15 in Vivienlaviwe Chester county. The initiative aims to expand access to meals for residents and boost local food distribution channels.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Attempt on Shah of Persia Stuns Paris Crowd
A carpenter wearing a blouse and trousers tried to fire on the Shah of Persia as he left for Sevres. The Grand Vizier seized the assailant’s arm, a police cyclist detained him, and the Shah remained calm. The shooter, possibly from southern France or a Basque/Spanish locale, refused to identify himself. The mystery man’s motives remain unclear and no accomplices identified.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Paris
Theresa
Serres
Ely
Heth Regiment Insaniry
Hin
Char Pollev
Haniel
Palien
OP Pete
General Parent
Perenal
Shah
Pont Alexander US
Seine
Sevres
Londad
Guetis
Alexander TH Bridge
Olcer
Arked
Asiged
France
Possibiv
Herder Spaniard
Althaneh
Maris
Exim
Tanner Raises A Row In Cork Commons Suspension Ends
London reports nationalist Dr Charles Tanner of Cork middle division was suspended from the House after he assaulted a teller during a vote and insulted the chair. Amid uproar he declared defiance and announced his departure as Irish members expressed anger at the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Aig
Charles Tanner
Cork
Dr. Tanner
Whairyman
Congressional district outlined by conferees for Rideway
The twenty eighth division is described as comprising the counties of Centre Clarion Clearfield Elk and formatted as Rideway Pennsylvania August night. The text outlines the district boundaries and notes nomination status for James B P Wall and the conference composition.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rideway
James B. P. Wall
Center
Clarion
Clearfield
Elk
Format
Douleche Tages Zeitung Demands Coal Sanction in Germany
Devlin August 2 report notes the publication pointing to high furnace prices at home and calls for the satisfaction of all coal mined in Germany as the empire seeks to curb imports.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Devlin
Douleche Tages Zeitung
Germany
Girders Crash Through 11 Floors at Walker Street Building
A construction accident on Broadway and Walker Street injures over a dozen workers as four iron girders slip from a derrick. Alfred Norton, foreman of the Iron Workers, is arrested on criminal negligence charges. several victims are hospitalized, with others released to their homes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alfred Norton
New York
Broadway
Walker Street
Pannie Cohen
Morris Heleher
David Waldman
Greenserg
Mather Gullenhoeff
Morris Weiss
Isador Elsenwinvik
Annie Lane
Phillip Flume
M. Goldberg & Co
Porketh Book Makers
Cohen
Motehor
Walimanin
Alfred FP
Norton
Iren
Centro Street
Philadelphia, Four-footed Boost in Boat Trade Falls
A rough, garbled report notes a fall and dissolution involving a firm named Mord, White & fo. The text mentions the spring street and a drain, plus vague references to trade in the packet or pilot boat sector. Neely KU is cited oddly with no clear context.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tlk
Athon
Mord, White & Fo
Amalgamated Association talks on factory scale amid stalled talks
A fragmented report describes Vivek Ade and the Amalgamated Association meeting to discuss worker scale and policy. The session adjourned without reaching an agreement and will reconvene in a later venue to continue negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sow Vivek
Ade
Ase
Appointment Notice For City Official With Place Names
Fragmented OCR notes indicate appointments for city roles involving individuals from Lon Angeles and Muldadelphia. References to Montigomery and Bishop Shieldon appear with dated positions and a plan for Monaipiur Jim Loughlin to be appointed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Lon Angele
Shieldon
Jim Loughlin
Gee of
Muldadelphia
Hia
Unclear historical note on Emperor and birth date
Fragmentary OCR text mentions Hong Kong Avenue and an emperor of the Qing era with a birth claim in 1972. Details are garbled and does not present a coherent event or date.
Police Raid Hits Trivoli Tenderloin Club
New York on August 2 police raided the Trivoli run by Chas Ackron arresting 81 women and 194 men. The venue long defied police closure and was surrounded after detectives entered capturing patrons and staff. Women faced disorderly conduct charges while most men were released. Ackron fled and was not found.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Tenderloin
Chas. Ackron
Trivell
Ackron
Winn
Pallee Deverey
Deverey
Ford
Awasault
Hell
Michael Fails To Appear In World Middle Distance Race
Pridgeport Connecticut August 2 Jimmy Michael did not appear for the second race against Johnny Nelson to decide the world middle distance championship and was suspended by the National Cycling Association executive board. He has canceled all contracts due to illness.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pridgeport
Conn
Jimmy Michael
Michael
Johhnny Nelson
National Cycling Afsociation
New York
Sudden Death of Edward Beldabich in Board Pavilion
Edward Beldabich of Barton Pennsylvania died suddenly in a board pavilion in Atlantic City New Jersey. Heart disease was given as the cause and efforts to save him were unsuccessful.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Atlantic City
N. J
Edward Beldabich
Barton
Leen
Race War at Mines Keyatone West Virginia
Race violence erupts at Mines Keyatone West Virginia as a crowd clashes during a disturbance. One person is killed and others are injured amid rising tensions and community indignation meetings.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Keyatone
W. Va
Fireman Dies After Card Game Stabbing
Harricbure, Avge. 2 Philip G Hathaway, a city fireman, died in a hospital today after being stabbed yesterday by fellow fireman Andrew Marshbanks during a quarrel over a game of cards.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harricbure
Philip G. Hathaway
Andrew Marshbanks
Chinese Bluff Not Effective Says Cabinet Meeting
Washington Aug. The cabinet discussed the Chinese situation after the Canton mission. The aim is to rescue the American minister and protect lives and property while not prejudging Chinese government actions or seeking vengeance. A bluff by Li Hung Chang is viewed with skepticism as the allies move toward Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Hay
Gage
Smith
Canton
Pekin
Huffes
Hoy
Li Hung Chang
Morrison
London Times
oMcers
Bryan's August Plan Outlined For 1900 Campaign
Lincoln Neb Aug 2 W J Bryan outlines August activities after Indianapolis notification He will return to Chicago for committee talks, then stay in Lincoln until Aug 30 before another trip to Chicago for the National Grand Army encampment Between trips he will finish his acceptance letter and draft addresses for Populist and Silver Republican notices Time and place for those notices not yet fixed.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Indianapolis
Chicago
National Committee
National Grand Army
Congress Suspends until August 24
The text notes the congress will hold sessions and not adjourn until August 24. It references international figures or themes but the details are unclear. The source appears garbled with inconsistent spellings and fragmented phrases.
Schurz Died of Heart Failure in Inquest
London coroner's inquest on Carl Schure Jr of New York concluded his death was from heart failure. He was found dead alone, with the verdict recording heart failure as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Schurz
London
Carl Schure, Jr
Carl Schur
New York
Weather Forecast for Washington Friday and Saturday
Patchy rain expected Friday with local showers on Saturday. Winds turn northeast and rise slightly, bringing cooler temperatures through the period.
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Naggaeak
War Department
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Taku
Chefoo Ie
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Liverpont
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Vaquitaine
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Grocer Kuttery
Cretet
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Germania
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Ottorlani
Spaurman
Mowlune
Salley
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Chester
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Shah OF Persia
Tanner
Hall
Ron
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Yritia
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Olen
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Migeles
Dorak
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Sayele Peyerret Beg Leiplatiati
Iowa
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HK Wheaten Ait Tldwernt Y
Bishop Montgomery
Hong Kong
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