Chinese Crisis Deepens Over Pekin Stand
Washington reports the Chinese government remains under pressure as Minister Conger’s dispatch shows legation guards still under fire. Secretary Root says Wu has not yet satisfied three presidential conditions for open communication and relief coordination with the Pekin legation.
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Conger
Pekin
Pietsang
Washington
Ines
Seretry Root
Griggs
Severatk
Adev
Hhe
Adee
Root
White House
China
State Department
Hay
Gooldnow
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
United States
Ieter Wu
Imperial
Where is Italian minister reports from Pekin
London August 9 1944 dispatch notes Rome reports the Italian minister left Pekin July 11 for Tien Tsin under escort edict authorizes safe conveyance amidst clashes with rebels. Shanghai dispatches address troop landings oppose action and warn against sensationalism while Chefoo reports heavy casualties as allies advance toward Pekin.
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London
China
Claude MacDonald
Bruce
Rome
Daily Mall
Pekin
Tsin
Tien Tsin
Tsung Lyamen
Tein
T. Hung Chang
Liu Kun Yi
Yung Lu
Legation
Miles predicts serious Chinese resistance to relief column
General Nelson A Miles says China poses serious obstacles to moving troops and supplies. He notes a 15 000 strong Chinese force near Tien Tsin and warns of possible rear strikes on the relief column. He believes the US could deploy 100 000 troops to China within a month and cites long running Chinese arms preparations.
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New York
Nelson A. Miles
China
Chine
Tien Tsin
United States
Miles
Powers Trial Evidence Highlights Witness Cross Examinations
Georgetown Ky August 8. The Powers Goebel case resumes as Dr Prewitt testifies denying claims about Tallow Dick Combs and Golden. Golden recalls denying certain statements while others discuss the gunman and the path of the fatal bullet from the secretary of state’s office.
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Georgetown
Powers
Goebel
Prewitt
Taylor County
Wharton Golden
Dick Comba
Adjutant General's
Comba
Bockersmith
Golden
Ae Prewitt
Grolden
Prewiitt
Tallow Dick" Combs
J. B. Matthews
Culton
Moore
T. R. Hampton
Frankfort
Arsenal
State House
W. H. Lilly
Wade Watts
Lilly
van Meter
Watts
James Sparks
Laurel County
Sparks
Court of Appeals
Coolman
New Albany
Ind
Capitol
Secretary of State
Marl Danna Tours Boston In National Committee Work
New York Aus Senator Marl Danna, chairman of the national committee, visited Boston this afternoon to review work on the committee and discuss political developments. He plans to return Saturday morning and will attend a Meson commercial luncheon tomorrow and a Bay State Republican dinner Friday. The advisory committee to the national committee is nearly complete with Western members expected early next week.
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New York
Aus
Marl Danna
Boston
Manna
Commercial civ
Bay State
Moone
Wightern
Green glass price likely to rise after conference
Report from Atlantic City notes a conference of green glass manufacturers. It is probable that prices at the factories will advance ten percent in the coming weeks as increased production costs drive trade prices higher.
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Atlantc City
Ade
Wason
Fifteenth Annual Meeting of the A P A Philadelphia
The fifteenth annual meeting of the American Protestant Association of the United States began in Philadelphia and will run through Aug. One thousand delegates attend as sessions open with limited progress noted.
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Philadelphia
United States
Loneright
Queen's Speech Highlights War, Africa, and China Crises
The throne's address notes friendly ties with Europe and America, the South Africa war, annexation of the Free State, and hope for racial equality. It cites the Pekin legation attack in China, Indian famine and plague relief, and anticipates easing wartime expenditures. Parliament adjourns after the appropriation bill.
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Great Britain
China
India
Commons
America
London
Europe
Commonwealth of Australia
South Africa
Canada
Australia
Free State
Pekin
House of Commons
Colonies
Joseph Chambrelain
Catholic Total Abstinence Union Opens 30th Convention in Philadelphia
The thirtieth annual convention of the Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America began in Philadelphia with about 200 delegates from nearly every state. Archbishop Ryan celebrated mass at the cathedral, and Monsignor T J Connaty delivered the sermon. A cablegram to the pope was planned to summarize the union’s 30 years of work and request papal benediction.
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Philadelphia
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Ryan
T. J. Connaty
Catholic University
Washington
Horticultural Hall
J. Washington
Michael Tierney
Archbshop
Martinelli
Seasion
Governor Voorhees Probes Anarchists In Paterson
New Jersey Governor Voorhees arrives in Paterson to investigate anarchist activity and assess implications for Italy. He states he doubts the New Jersey plot to assassinate King Humbert was tied to the state and believes the conspiracy began in New York.
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New York
Voorhees
New Jersey
Paterson
King Humbert
President McKinley and Cortelyou Work on Acceptance Letter
President McKinley and Secretary Cortelyou were early at work in Canton handling government matters and the president's letter of acceptance, though no official announcement stated when the document would be released.
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Canton
McKinley
Cortelynu
Washington
Motor Race Mixed Up at Cambridge Park
A twenty two mile motor paced race at Charles River Park Cambridge featured Neleon Stinson and Pietoe. The event ended in confusion during the second lap of the fifth mile with Neleon reportedly winning amid a chaotic finish and unclear judging.
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Reston
Aug
Neleon
Stinson
Pietoe
Charles River Park
Cambridge
Nelen
Deaths of a Day in Huntington and Portland
Huntington and Portland report two notable deaths. Ade-Hlon 7 Binpoon Afriya, ex secretary of Internal affairs of Penny tyivania and president of Union Trust Co Philadelphia, died at home from valvular heart disease after months of illness. Rev Cyrus Hamlin, missionary to Turkey and prominent Congregational minister, also died today.
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Huntington
Ade
Hlon
Binpoon Afriya
Penny Tyivania
Union Trust Company
Philadelphia
Portland
Cyrus Hamila
Turkey
Toiner
Brigade Inspection and Division Review Marks Dress Parade
The article reports on a morning Brigade Inspection followed by an afternoon division review for Governor Stone and Secretary of War Root. The Regiment made a fine showing in Tuesday evening's dress parade and notes about the boys accompany the report.
Thirteenth Regimental Camp Activities Amid Heat
Camp Hawkins, Mt. Gretna Pa gives a vivid update on the Thirteenth Regiment as heat curbs drills and dress parade. Inspections set for tomorrow with Governor Stone and Secretary Root to review in the afternoon. Three men rescue drowning comrades at Lake Conowago, and Bauer’s band performs a formal concert for General Miller.
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Star
Camp Hawkins
Mt. Gretna
I. A. Watres
W. A. Stone
Root
Company K
Kuschel
Georan
Eck
Lake Conowago
Fourth Regiment
Bauer
Thirteenth Regiment
Miller
Humbert’s Funeral Train Leaves Rome for Milan
The funeral train bearing King Humbert’s remains departs Rome at 4.25 p.m. with the Duke of Aosta and other nobles, drawing a vast crowd. By 4.45 p.m. it reaches Milan where officers and a huge throng gather, while Queen Maria Pia and the princess arrive, and ceremonies proceed at the Quirinal with widespread public mourning.
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Rome
Humbert
Monga
Aosta
Turin
Quirinal
Cuisaissiers
Neely Case Extradition Decision Stirs Justice Dept
Attorney General and Secretary Root, along with U S Attorney Whanett, conferred at the Justice Department after Judge Lacombe ruled to grant extradition of Neely to Cuba. A writ of habeas corpus is expected to be sought as Burnett prepares the case for the grant. The government expects Neely’s return for trial in Cuba.
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Washington
U. S
Root
United States
Whanett
New York
Department of Justice
Lacombe
Neely
Burnett
Cuba
Stenographers' Association Forms in Harrisburg
The Pennsylvania State Stenographers' Association formed today in the senate chamber with about thirty expert stenographers present. H C Detining of Harrisburg was elected president and Samuel Feight of Greensburg was named secretary.
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Harrisburg
Aig
Pennsylvania
Senate
H.C. Detiniing
Samuel Feight
Greensburg
Pittsburg Death Roll Updates and Weather Note
Pittsburg adds names Jamen Donnelly age years and dued Krew age 6 to the dvadl roll in the city. Thermometer records show eas degrees, government readings.
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Ave & Tee
Jamen Donnelly
Corporations Chartered in Harrisburg
The state department issued charters today to The Great Eastern Seat Coal Company of Philadelphia with capital of $1,000.
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Harrisburg
Avg
Mate Department
Great Eastern Seat Coal Company
Philadelphia
Bryan and Stevenson Notified for Presidential Nominations
Indianapolis crowd fills Military Park as William Jennings Bryan and Adlai E Stevenson are officially notified by Democratic leaders of their nominations for president and vice president. The ceremony includes a parade, five speeches, and a lengthy welcome by Mayor Taggart amid opressive heat and a dense audience.
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Ind
Wiliam Jennings Bryan
Adlai BE. Stevenson
Thin City
Kansan
United States
Military Park
Indiana
Tarkart
Representative Richardson
Thomas
Dryan
Steven
Sno
Taggart
National
Comenitte
Roxandies
Inediana
Therm A. Mendricks
Issac PL Gray
Tomer Craoy
Lauder
Inethan
David Turplett
Bonn
William Hevan
White Star
Attite
Libray
Alan Bellow
Jade
Wilcome
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