Li Hung Chang’s evasive reply shocks Pekin diplomacy
Washington reports Li Hung Chang returns Secretary Hay’s Aug 1 demand with a nonfinal reply and seems to reject the European proposal. Consul Goodnow’s dispatch links Li Ping Meng to anti foreign forces and a possible deadly outcome for officials, signaling heightened tension as Chaffee’s force moves toward Pekin.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
Hay
Pekin
Lil
Cioolnomy
Goodnow
Pe Cin
Li Ping Meng
China
Prince Tuan
Yuan Shih Kai
Shan Tung
Tien Tein
Karl Li
Conger cipher dispatch and Sunapee Lake visit noted
The state department released a dispatch from Mr. Fowler at Chefoo confirming the Conger cipher telegram’s authenticity after a five day courier run from Shan-Tung. The message, dated July V, says the American legation members faced a month of siege in the Minted regation and hints at amnesty for Boxers with conditions. Li Hine Chang plans a proclamation offering virtual amnesty to Boxers if disturbances end.
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Conger
Washington
State Department
Fowler
United States
Chefoo
Shanghai
Li Hine Chang
Advance on Pekin reports and casualty list from Tien Tsin
A Shanghai dispatch dated August 3 reports an allied advance to 35 miles beyond Tien Tsin, though corroboration is lacking. A July 30 Tien Tsin dispatch describes a reconnaissance near Hsiku arsenal with Japanese casualties. Casualties listed include Colonel Emerson H. Lisecum and 17 privates of the Ninth United States Infantry. Clyde J. Jamison of Philadelphia is named among them.
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London
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Hsiku
Tien Tam
The
Standard
Che Foo
Pekin
Chestman
Claude MacDonald
Washington
United States Infantry
China
McArthur
Emerson H. Lisecum
Clyde J. Jamison
Philadelphia
Beach Haven
Penneylvania
MacArthur
Robert D. Gelden
Ogden
Utah
Fusion plans discussed by Guffey in Philadelphia talk
Colonel James M. Guffey and State Chairman Killing met eastern Pennsylvania Democratic leaders to coordinate fusion with anti-Quay Republicans. They aim to elect a legislature favorable to reform of registration and ballot laws, with optimism on the outlook and widespread belief the moment is right.
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Philadelphia
James M. Guffey
Billing
Pittsburg
Guffey
Adi
Killing
Donnelly
Philadelphia, Democracy
President McKinley Leaves Washington for Canton
President McKinley departs Washington for Canton for vacation. He travels aboard the private car Cir Culmet with Comptroller of the Currency Hot. Charlie G. Dawe and several officials including Root Wil em and Posteaster General Kmory Binlih. The group boards the Pennsylvania Railroad in Washington and stays with the chief executive until the move begins, with at least one member reportedly jumping as the train started.
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Washington
McKinley
Canton
Hin
Charlie G. Dawe
Ciriemere
Peru
Pennsylvania Railroad
Root
Wilem
Obariee
Kmory Binlih Wil Cen
Corbi
Sa Gol Bee
Wntil
Forest fire devastates mill and lumber yard at Sopp Arn
A large sawmill and substantial lumber stock were destroyed in a forest fire at Sopp Arn White bey. A schooner carrying coal for mail steamers rescued residents, moving them to safety as the blaze consumed structures and goods valued in the millions.
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St. Johns MN
Sopp Arn
White Bey, Hoe
Arrests Reported in Ger Watere Influx Of Anarchists
Police across Ger Watere conduct nationwide sweep targeting anarchist cells led by Profect Grahly, an Italian figure who recently lectured on the decay of the Mafe and the rise of a Germanic order. The crackdown underscores mounting tensions as authorities seek to deter subversive networks.
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Dorlio
Ger Watere
Profect
Grahly
Defense Tactics Dominate Powers Trial In Kentucky
Testimony in Georgetown Kentucky places defense arguments against charges of Goebel assassination complicity. Witnesses describe prior alleged theft by a state official and recount Powers visit to Louisville and Frankfort related to a possible excursion, with prosecutors challenging credibility and evidentiary rules.
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Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel Shoring
Sam. H. Stone
W. W. Culton
Stone
Culton
George L. Danforth
Louieville
Carpenter
State Senate
Goebel
Gibson
Barbourville
Ne Wan
Wharton Golden
Harkleroad
J. J. Butler
Butler County
Powers
Sherif Burton
Breckinridge County
Burton
Loulaville
Frankfort
Star
Hungarian Provided for Burial at Portland Cement Works
Joseph Toad, a Hungarian worker badly burned in an explosion that killed Tople Totensk at the Alpha Portland Cement works, died at Kastoy Hospital today. Before his death he told hospital authorities he had 80 jewel sewn in the lining of his coat to hide the money.
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Kauton
Joseph Toad
Alpha Portland Cement Works
Tople Totensk
Kastoy Noupital
Toad
Hespital
Milwaukie Population Shown In New Count Reveal
Washington report notes a new census count for Milwaukie Wik with a population figure around 204000. Officials indicate the count reflects local growth and planning data.
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Washington
Milwaukie
Wik
Enim
Suit Against General Armes Over Promise to Marry
Ella M Minty of Washington filed in the district supreme court for fifty thousand dollars claiming breach of promise to marry against Major George A Armes retired U S army officer. She says he deceived her into thinking a signed agreement meant marriage and then refused to wed. The suit cites deception and personal assault.
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Washington
Ella M. Minti
District Supreme Court
George A. Armes
United States Army
General Beaver
Pennsylvania
War Department
Trade review signals cautious optimism amid price declines
Dun’s Review notes mixed signals in August with lower prices for raw materials and some manufactured goods, yet buyers show confidence the down turn is near end. iron markets see high foundry bids and rising steel bar prices, while copper exports fall and coal demand remains strong. leather and shoe trades stay slow. Failures rise in the U S and Canada.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
Review of Trade
Sillers
Tron
Stove
Hience
Fram
Chicago
United States
Canada
Proclamation of Emmanuel Amid Italy’s Grief and Resolve
Aug 3 Monga. King Victor Emmanuel III addresses Italy after the death of Humbert. The proclamation pledges loyalty to the crown, unity and independence, and vows to honor the savoy legacy while following the father and grandfather’s guidance in safeguarding liberty and the nation. The burial of Humbert follows, with royal attendance and royal recognition.
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Monga
Victor Emanuel TH
Italy
Ehecaping
Uberty
Humbert
Savoy
Oyal
Margareta
House of Savoy
World News Digest and Local Snippets Record
The page lists general and religious items including Li Vung Chang and influence groups, trial notes, education and finance mentions, a letter from Rev. Dr. Veree, and local regimental updates. It previews sports gossip and miscellaneous curiosities with regional notes on Shanton and suburbia.
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Firet Tetter
Veree
Sundar Selo
Teeven
Yorkshire clerk held on embezzlement charges
Henry Hillaby of Yorkshire England was held on $500 bail by U S Commissioner Craig for embezzling $5 000 from Griggleston Coal Company Wakefield England. The arrest warrant was reduced by Commissioner Edmunds at the Hillaby consul Wilfred Mowell's request. Hillaby, employed as a clerk, arrived in this country last December after Pinkerton detectives had sought him.
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Philadelphia
Henry Hillaby
Yorkshire
England
United States
Craig
Griggleston Coal
Pinkerton
Transatlantic Shipping Log Shows Mixed Arrivals and Sails
Cluttered entry lists arrivals and departures across multiple ports including New York Liverpool and Glasgow. Ships named Pane Sailed Astoria and Lucania arrive New York from Liverpool and Gibraltar with cargoes and passengers amid ongoing transit activity.
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New York
Aids
Columbia
Tame Hone
Ele Clewaed
Worth
Naples
Geena
Angles
Liverpool
Minalan
Mottendem
Tewlogne
Potelein
Manburg
Miyemouth
Cherbours
la Chonparnve
Moublin
Astoria
Glasgow
Southampton
Angie Vietori
Wlam- Vung
Addicks Faction Surprises DuPonts In Dover
The Union Republicana announces a primary election to select delegates for a state convention to be held in this city on August 6. The meeting had been planned for August 4 and was abruptly changed, catching the MuPont faction and others by surprise.
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Dover
Diel
Aug
Union Republicana
Addicka Dantion
Posto Wiatious
Hironiehdut
Delimetes
Cnnvenflon
Wtite
MuPont
Local man found dead after altercation on car
Providence HL reports a man from Atlantic City was found dead after an afternoon dispute on a car in Workwen. Police believe the victim, about 40, was involved in a theft when a shift pinning occurred. The decedent appeared to be around 40 years old.
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Providence
Arter McCclary
Atlantic City
Wals
Thiou
Shah Will Not Visit England Reported
An official notice states that the Shah will not undertake a planned visit to England. The message mentions the death of Rex Cee and Gotha and notes no changes to the royal travel schedule.
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Shah
England
Lennon
Aue
Poherener
Pyke
Rex Cee
Gotha
Hanged for Double Murder in Bichwond Virginia
A grand jury report from Madieoncoort Hall records the hanging of Grand Berd, a colored man, for the double murder of Kia Wile and her father. The execution followed a local trial and draws agog attention in the town of Bichwond.
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Bichwond
Madieoncoort Hall Touay
Kia Wile
Norfolk tragedy shocks city as police captain shoots rival
In Norfolk Virginia Charles J Cannon a leading citizen and state inspector for the district was shot five times by First Assistant Chief M H Prince on Main Street near the post office Cannon died instantly and Prince surrendered He was suspended by the police board and the government moves to assume jurisdiction in the case The two men had been close politically and socially with Cannon aiding Pr
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Norfolk
Charles J. Cannon
M. H. Prince
Princes
Cannon
Prince
Captain Prince
Canamon
Main Street
Custom House
Citigens’ Bank
Mr. Cannon
Price
Mer Cannean
Quicklyo
Canonon
Carvonera
Trine
Eas
United States
Governor Had Power over National Guard Officer Question
In New York, a writ of certiorari required Adjutant General Hoffran to return records from a board of examination convened by Governor Hoovewell to assess Major Clinton WW Smith of the Seventy-first regiment for National Guard officer status. Justice Glegerieh vacated the writ, ruling the governor had authority to appoint the board and that its proceedings were not a judicial inquiry.
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New York
McAdjim
Supreme Court
Hoffran
Board of Eximination
Hoovewell
Clinton WW. Smith
Seventy-first Regiment
National Guard
Glegerieh
Illness Report Misleading Bishop Lenatine Still Attends Work
In Cleveland Avie of IL the Catholic digest notes Bishop Lenatine By Micetraine has been said ill but officials report only a mild condition. Chancellor Meuck states the bishop remains active daily and able to conduct church business with condition improving in the week.
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Cleveland
Avie
Lenatine
Meuck
Wilkes Hare Ninth Regiment Departed for New Station
The Ninth regiment Sarva Guan of Perwwtvanle left here at five oclock for Mi Grepos. Seventeen companies with an avenue of forty five men to a company.
Local Notation Clipped Names Hint At Notices
Fragmentary OCR text lists scattered names and places including Lewhy lew Varese Lagerne county Orchard Tazemme Simon Binith and Wyoming Luserne with unclear context and a numeric token 10. no coherent event or action is identifiable.
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Washington
Aug. d
Lewhy Lew
Varese
Lagerne County
William Fear
Orchard Tazemme
Simon Binith
Wyoming Luserne
Li Ping in Control and Foreign Envoys Under Siege
Reported tension in Pekin as Li Ping asserts control while diplomats are reportedly safe, though Sheng says ministers are held hostage. US Consul warns of potential danger, with mounting Allied movements toward Tianjin and Shanghai amid possible mass exodus.
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Tsung-li-Yamen
Li Hung Chang
Ping
United States
Pekin
Sheng
Conflicting Reports From Shanghai on Chinese Turmoil
The Shanghai desk reports chaotic depictions of killings and political purges tied to a broad revolutionary wave. Notes include American officials like Mr. Squiers and Homer Lea, and claims of large casualty figures amid imperial and regional power struggles.
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London
Aus
Squiers
United States Legation
Shanghai
Daily News
Consula
American Association
The
China Association
Vesey
Chloe
American Asiatic Association
Dually Express
Hong Kong
San Francisco
Homer Lea
United Status
Society For the Hefaumathen
Thhiems Bria Hire
Agiinet
Cmnpreds
Wonsul Goode
Heo Ching Cheng
Massa
Empress Dows
Li Ming Hang
Li Hung “Hang
Pekin
Prince Ching
Prince Ching’s Only Peon Iont Supporterer Fy Ht
Pole Ley
Yung Lu
Wa Wen Shah
Geonetown rumor alleges coercion in Goebel case
A Tumeeuareperial from Geonetown reports that Tallow Dick Coombs claimed Mason Mockermitt offered 1900 to kill Goebel. The note suggests further that no other remaria provided any helpful information.
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Cincinnati
Mason Mockermitt
Goebel
Weather forecast for Pennsylvania weekend
Washington reports a forecast for Saturday and Sunday in eastern Pennsylvania with moderate temperatures and light northerly winds. Local conditions projected include scattered cloudiness and occasional brief showers may occur.
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Washington
Ami
Monmsylvania
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