Move on Pekin Under Way Amid Heavy Chinese Resistance
Reports from Warrington and Washington indicate the international force advances toward Pekin face stiff Chinese resistance. Li Ping Hung reappears in Pekin politics as Li Hung Chang’s death rumors swirl, while General Chaffee requests more artillery and MacArthur supplies add to the siege effort.
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Wang
Li Ping Hung
Pekin
Chaffee
Warrington
Themey
Taussig
Tien-Thin
Navy Department
War Department
Nelule
Seat of War
Opintinanon
Washington
Peiteang
Peksang
Li Ping
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Prince Tuan
China
Tuan-Li
MacArthur
Taku
Manila
Cape May
Lokal Anserger
Berlin
Earl Li
Tuan
Empresa
St. Petersburg
Daily
Mall
Rua
Fla
United States
Shanwhai
General MacArthur
Caramander
Allied For Men
Standand
Wiring Bunday
Tsin
Iu Tai
Sheng
Queen Victoria Responds to Parliament Over Humbert Assassination
Queen Victoria replies to the parliamentary address moved July 2, expressing indignation and deep concern at the assassination of King Humbert of Italy and stating her intention to unite with Parliament in mourning and condemnation. The London report notes her thanks to Parliament for the address and her continued alliance with Italy.
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London
Victoria
Humbert
Italy
Parliament
Cuban Teachers Visit Washington To See President
About 1,400 Cuban school teachers studying English at Harvard will visit Washington on the eighteenth to pay respects to the president and inspect public institutions in the capital. They will arrive in the morning and depart for New York in the evening to return to Cuba. The president has promised to adjust his schedule to receive them.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Harvard University
Cambridge
Mass
United States
New York
Waling
Cubs
White House
Wahington
Refugees Reach San Francisco From War-Torn China
The transport Logan arrived in San Francisco with refugees from Tien Tsin and Tongku aboard, including Dr. Diffendorfer, Mr. McIntosh, and children of the U S consul. One hundred invalided soldiers and two deaths occurred en route, while many passengers continued to Yokohama or Europe by other ships. The Logan also landed sixty one sick Ninth Infantry men and brought 170 Christian refugees from Tien Tain aboard at Taku.
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San Francisco
Aug
Blue Jackets
Ninth Infantry
Logan
Taku
Japan
Tien-Tsin
Diffendorfer
O. McIntosh
Tien Tsin
Earl Ragedale
Misa Effle Ragadale
United States
Tien Tain
Yokohama
Europe
America
J. M. Masen
Shanghai
Drew
James D
Nagasaki
Weather Bureau signals several hot days ahead
The Weather Bureau bulletin notes high temperatures likely for the lake regions and Ohio valley extending into the middle Atlantic and New England. Acting chief H. El Williamen signs the notice.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
The
Weather Bureau
Lake Regions
Ohio Valley
Middle Atlantic
New England
Finten
H. EL Williamen
Manitoba Wheat Output Estimated At Eleven Million Bushels
Government crop bulletin reports Manitoba total wheat yield at 11,000,000 bushels with wind and drought destroying 5,510,000 bushels. estimated average yield 74 bushels per acre across the province.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winnipex
Manitoba
Blackney Nominated for Congress by Baltimore Republicans
A. A. Whaookney of Baltimore County was today nominated for Congress by the Republican party of the district. Former Congressman J. Pre Talbot opposes Whaookney as the Democratic nominee.
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Baltimore
Aug
Whaookney
Baltimore County
Foner
J. Pre Talbot
Wackney
Tibet
Appointment of Town Hill postmaster in Guecrne county
Aug G A L Mo wow today was appointed postmaster at Town Hill in Guecrne county Pennsylvania. The action formalizes the posting and assigns duties to oversee mail service in the community. The appointment follows standard practice and is expected to improve local postal operations.
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Washington, Aug
A. L. Mo
Town Hill
Guecrne County
Thirteenth Regiment Praised After Miles Review At Mt Gretna
At Camp Hawkins Mt Gretna August 4 Lieutenant General Nelson Miles reviewed the Third Brigade in hot conditions. The Thirteenth, second in line, impressed with perfect fronts and precise marching while several men were prostrated by heat. General Shoemaker praised the Thirteenth for sanitary camp conditions and a vaudeville planned by Thirteenth officers.
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W. A. Stone
Miller
Miles
Camp Hawkins
Mt. Gretna
Thirteenth
Nelson A. Miles
United States Army
Find
Bauer
Harry Cade
Atherton
Watres
Shoemaker
McCandless
Millar
Davis
Gunster
Vanidling
Isaac Brown
Clement
Newberry
Mt. Gretna Park
Wilkes-Barre
Frigadier
John P
Goblin
Bryan En Route Nomination Move Sparks Little Welcome
Lincoln August 6 W J Bryan leaves for Indianapolis to await formal notification of his nomination with Adlai Stevenson on Wednesday in Kansas City. Despite many friends at the depot there is no demonstration as the party departs in the rear Pullman sleeper of the Chicago Denver Limited.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Indiana Capital
Aidla Stevenson
Kansas City
Mr. Bryan
Indianapolis
Chicago
Postal Free Delivery Report Urges New York Carrier Increase
A federal commission report on free delivery at New York Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore recommends $18 000 for New York additional carriers this year noting higher service level due to population and revenue. It also cites Chicago Philadelphia and Baltimore adjustments including more carriers and efficiency measures with varied cost impacts and postmaster discretion facing review.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
New York
Chicago
Philadelphia
Baltimore
Come
Unknown man commits suicide after leaping from pleasure yacht Edith
Atlantic City reports a man leaped from the yacht Edith, was aided by a guide who later fired his pistol into his head after a farewell on the boat. Efforts to revive him continued as the body remained unrecovered.
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Atlantic City
Guleide
Edith
Diet
Steamship Arrivals and Clearances Announced
The Aug date list notes arrivals in New York with ships Taure from Liverpool and others. Clearance shows the Wilhelm Por Crome via Oberhowry and Southamipton. Additional arrivals include Friedrich Der Girne from the Atlantic and Koenigen Lay bound for different ports.
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New York
Taure
Liverpool
Wilhelm Por Crome
Omen
Oberhowry
Southamipton
Friedrich der Girne
Ahi
Wale Welt
Hotilier Dau
Moulogne
Hotteeine
Routhamptan
Seilod
Koenigen Lay
Iron Beenon
Chester Independents Fuse with Democrats in County Ticket
West Chester leaders of the Independent Republic of Chester County meet to fuse with the Democrats on the county ticket for the legislature and state senate. The move aims to align independent and Democratic factions in upcoming elections.
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West Chester
Independent Republicare
Chester County
Senate
Fifth Week of the Powers Trial in Kentucky Murder Case
Testimony in the Caleb Powers trial continues with accounts of the mountain army’s organization. Witnesses describe troop movements at the Kentucky State Capitol after the Goebel murder, and Governor Taylor’s fear of mob violence as protective measures were considered and enacted.
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Mountain Army
E. R. Bullock
Lexington
State House
Taylor
Georgetown
Caleb Powers
Goebel
Brown
D. A. Walcutt
Frankfort
Walcutt
Rose
Atute Arsenal
Collier
W. H. Culton
Culton
John L. Dogler
Knox County
Powers
God
Cron
Alex Trost
R. Blandford
Marion County
Burton
Breckinridge County
Capital Hotel
Bullock
Adjutant General's Office
Jack Chinn
Stuart Btone
Secretary of State
Sharpe
General Miles Reviews the Guard at Mt Gretna
The morning paper reports General Miles reviewing guards at Mt Gretna as part of military activity. Also noted are local court proceedings and councilman bribery charges in Wilkes-Barre.
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Treavy
Tellet
China
Miles
Met
Gretna
Gobel
Mt. Gretna
New Charters Granted for Regional Firms
Several new corporations were entered today with capitals ranging from 1000 to 100000. Firms listed include Mone Tand, Pitis burg in Washington Milok, Wishington Pa, Bale worth Wixtendon Water in Allegheny, Continuine Mortal Hefining in Philadelphia, and Northeastern cee Penner rane Telw in Hee hanna County. The Cement Belt Street railway operates in Northampton county.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Moe
Mone Tand Company
Pitisburg
Capital
Washingeton Milok Company
Wishington
Baleworth Wixtendon Water Company
Allegheny
Continuine Mortal Hefining Company
Philadelphia
Cee Penner Rane Telw Company
Heehanna County
Cement Belt Street Railway
Northampton County
Jersey Central's 15-Year Rule Under Review
Jersey Central Railroad and union officials in Jersey City hold ongoing talks over a new train service agreement to replace the existing fifteen year old contract. Despite reports of dissatisfaction and possible strike rumors, both sides aim for an amicable, satisfactory settlement without proposing terms adverse to the men.
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New York
Jersey Central Railroad Company
Jersey City
Jersey Central
Reopening of the Chamber of Deputies Amid Turmoil
In Rome the chamber reopens amid a tense atmosphere as reports describe disturbance and confusion. The scene centers on the damaged chamber and the disrupted vital machinery, with observers noting uncertainty about the immediate political path and future proceedings.
Population Increase Report From Huffalo North West
The August census counting completed shows a population rise of 57.77 percent with the total figure recorded for Huffalo, North West, reflecting a notable demographic surge in the area.
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Washington
Huffalo
N.W
Men Granted Increased Pensions in Dorrance and Freeland
Washington reports Aug 6 that pensions were increased for Peter Einheimer of Dorrance, Luzerne County, and William Carin of Freeland, Luzerne County, expanding relief in a federal program.
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Washington
Peter Einheimer
Dorrance
Lucerne County
William Cari
Freceland
Luserne County
FIGHTING AT PEKIN AND TIENTSIN TATICS AND HOSTAGES IN PLAY
London reports August 7 1900 officials note fighting near Peking and Tientsin with retreat tactics cited. Li Hung Chang denies further cessions while Li and Yung Lu escort ministers to Tientsin as reports conflict on ministers safety and fate.
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London
Tien-Tsin
Pekin
Shanghai
Daily Mall
Remey
Comemhander Taussig
Peltsang
Reid
House of Commons
Tien-Tain
Chih Len Lo
Lord Salisbury
Tsungu Yamen
Yamen
Yuamen
Tien Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Tien Tain
Yung Lu
Earl Li
Dividend Declared by Reading Railroad for Preferred Stock
The Reading Railroad company board declares a 6 percent dividend on the fleet preferred stock, payable September 10, totaling 2,500,000 dollars. Last March a 6 percent dividend was paid, making 12 percent for the year.
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Philadelphia, Ave
GeThe
Reading Harhway Company
Weather forecast for Western Pennsylvania weekend
Forecast for Western Pennsylvania calls for generally fair conditions with continued warm weather. Strong west to southwest winds are expected Tuesday and Wednesday with light to fresh breezes.
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Washington
Tinstoy
Pennsylvania
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McKinley
the Weather Bureau
Blackney
Congress
Victor Emanuel II
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Bryan
Chester
Lence
Pennalvinia Financial and Commercial
the Tribune
Loval—Taylor
Helms Atet
Weert Scranton
King Humbert
Rome
Bignor
Buffalo
Pennsylvania Pensions
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Salisbury
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