Press On to Pekin Defense Stirs Washington
Washington reports urge continuation of relief efforts for the legated garrison at Pekin after new dispatches from Minister Conger. officials say no satisfactory replies have reached Washington and China’s stance remains unclear as international forces press the rescue.
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Pekin
Washington
Conger
State Department
Canton
United States
China
Roller
Adlee
Tate
M. Pichon
Tion Feeins
Root
Department of State
Chaffee
Remey
Inez
Yang Tsung
Heat Death Toll Rises Across Cities From Intense August Heat
Philadelphia reports five deaths and twenty prostrations as temperatures peaked to 97 degrees. Fatalities include young children and adults, with factory lines shortened due to the heat and forecasts predicting only brief relief from thunderstorms.
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Philadelphia
Pittsburg
Admiral Dewey denies interview claims on Philippines policy
Washington reports Admiral Dewey rejected a published BrooklyN Eagle interview. He said he used no words about delaying authority in the Philippines until after the November election and denied saying war exists with China. He called the statements incorrupt.
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Washington
Dewey Satl
Brooklyn
Eagte
Bryan
China
Prolloth campaign aims for rapid national candidate loop
State Chairman announced plans to field national candidates this fall in a broad campaign across Pennsylvania. A large gathering is set for Saturday night with a series of meetings in Philadelphia and nearby cities to have candidates address voters without formal debates.
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Agerekiiy
Ponteylvaniia
Chalerman Domes
Matedaria Chetober
Philatelphia
Will
Pete
Pian
Effort outlines ticket for next election by state party
A fragmented report lists a Democratic state convention ticket with candidates for governor lieutenant governor attorney general comptroller and land commissioner. It notes support for a Tran and Steinjeet slate and a Monses City platform alignment.
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Wai
Tess Aue
Governot
Supers
Liewitaniint
Dhe S. Thownlney
Gona
Thomas & Smith
Land Ofee
Chan
Conmahs
BR. M
Lave
Tate Trenurer
Colin Wo
Tran
Steinjeet
Monses
Drowning During Bathing In Arlanne Surf
Arlanne City Ontario reports the drowning of Charles Rindig about 25 years old from Lancaster Massachusetts while bathing in the surf at the embayment of the Dilun Nowe company. His cries for help went unanswered as lifeguards or bystanders failed to reach him in time.
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Arlanne City
Ang
Charles Rindig
Lancaster
Emb Jdege
Dilun Nowe Company
Heddig
Unclear Text From Historical Notice
The readable fragments describe a state file and a release related to a tale or matter involving named entities and a capital city. Details are insufficient to identify persons, places, or outcomes with confidence.
Gobi Not To Retire The General Faces Demand From Brigade
Camp Hawkins notes from Mt Gretna Pa Aug 10 1900. Generals Gethin receives a letter from five regiments urging him to remain in command praising his service in the National Guard. Weather remains hot with no drills as the Ninth Regiment breaks camp and plans early departure.
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Camp Hawkins
Mt. Gretna
Gethin
J. Pos Gohin
Eninmaniers
Pour Bigale
Pennylvania
National Guard
Dighers
Ninh Hegment
LA. Waters
Galotiel
Thittootilly
Clement
Colimel Ywolfth
Theo FL Moin
Mighth
Meicent Co
T. Nei
Collent Poort Ricement
Coelmek
Watret
Gilman
Ara Ripple
More Stable Business Outlook From BR Dun Weekly Review
BR Dun & Co reports gradual stabilization in business with new heavy contracts, and American purchases of the foreign loan. New York exports exceed imports by over 6,000,000 dollars for the week, while cotton and wheat fluctuations reflect shifting demand. Textile markets stay steady though wool and serges show mixed pricing. iron and coke production trend lower with capacity reductions and wage disputes noted.
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New York
R. G. Dun & Co
London
Citlea
Atlantic Porta
Chicago
United States
Canada
Scalpurs Arrested In Atlantic City Ticket Scalping Case
George Smits Charles ODonnell and Andrew Thompson were held for trial after arrests on ticket scalping charges. O'Donnell and Emig pleaded guilty and posted 500 bail while Thompson pleads not guilty claiming two acquaintances left Pittsburgh return coupons at a hotel. Detective Rigor said he has evidence against several ticket scalpers.
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Atlantic City
N. J
George Smits
Charles O'Donnell
Andrew Thompson
D. Miles River
Pennsylvania Railroad
Ball
Philadelphia, Wilmington
Thompson
Pittsburg
Rigor
Populist Party to Meet August 27 in Chicago
The Populist executive committee in Chicago decides to convene the national committee on August 27 to fill the presidential ticket vacancy after Towne declined the vice presidency. Eight of ten committee members attend. Senator Butler is absent without explanation. Brevengon is expected to receive endorsement from the full committee.
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Chicago
Towne
Butler
Brevengon
Yellow Fever At Havana Reports 52 Cases
Havana reports fifty two yellow fever cases under treatment with eighteen Americans among the victims. The mortality rate has stood at about twenty five percent of those attacked.
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Havana
Scranton Man Granted Pension in Washington
William H. Tripp of Scranton is granted a pension of forty dollars a month in a Washington decision. The action affects the local resident as part of a federal pension program today.
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Pennsylvania
Washington
William H. Tripp
Scranton
Haa Hee
Deaths of a Day in Bucks County and Constantinople
A long respected Bucks County attorney Nathan James dies at TA years in Doylestown after a career dating to 18, tied to the 1880 act. In Constantinople, Dejavad Pavia, former grand chancellor, is reported dead on August 10.
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Doylestown
Ava
Nathan
James
Bucks County
Constantinople
Djevad Pavia
Fitzsimmons Wins Bloody Madison Square Fight in Sixth Round
Rob Fitzsimmons of Australia now American citizen defeated Gus Fuhlin the Akron Giant at Madison Square Garden. The six round bout featured early exchanges and fierce body blows before Fitzsimmons landed a crushing solar plexus shot in the sixth to floor Rublin and end the match.
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Madison Square Garden
New York
Rob Fitzsimmons
Australia
Gus Fuhlin
Akron Giant
Twentieth Century Club
Madson Square Garden
Ohloun
Fitzsimmons
Fitz
Ohio
Toblin
Stuhin
Rubhtin
Trustin
Rublin
Fits
Wieman
Fite
Bobh
Mublin
Rubhlin
F Ruhlin
Roblin
Gus
Weather and Local News Highlights
Morning weather indicates fair conditions across the region. The Tribune lists education, religion, and labor topics with regional crime notes and sports updates spanning Scranton and nearby suburbs.
Temperance Work Ends as C T A U Concludes in Philadelphia
The Catho lic Total Abstinence Union of America finished its Philadelphia sessions with resolutions urging women led abstinence societies and public opinion against intoxicants. Officers were elected: President E B Gillecuddy Worcester. first vice-president J Washington Logue Philadelphia. second vice-president Hom J Walter Gibbons Chicago. third vice-president Leonora M Lake St Louis. general treasurer Rev John Curran Borain ton Pa. general secretary Rev A P Doyle New York. Afternoon addresses covered practical temperance work and many delegates prepared to return home.
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Philadelphia
Catholic Total Abstinence Union of America
Hartford
Conn
Committee On
Peat. Dent
FL Gillecuddy
Worcester
Maes
J. Washington
Hom J. Walter Gibbons
Chicago
Leonora M. Lake
St. Louie
John Curran
Borainton
A. P. Doyle
New York
Deleognies
Georgetown Trial Nearing Close
In Georgetown Kentucky on August 10 witnesses were introduced by the prosecution in the retrial afternoon. The jury will view the scene in Frankfort early next week to gauge the extent of the alleged perjury. With evidence under consideration the jury faces choosing which side has borne more perjury, as contradiction and impeachment dominated the days. Most expect no conviction, many foresee disagreement.
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Georgetown
Atug
Relultal
Peace Is Desired by China Edict Reported From Shanghai
Shanghai reports an imperial edict authorizing Li Hung Chang to negotiate peace with the powers. Reports note a Russo Japanese force moving toward Pekin from the north and 9 000 Annamite troops to land at Shanghai next week for the French settlement.
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Shanghai
Pekin
London
Li Hung Chang
Yokohama
Pein
China
Yang- Teun
Malil'a
Chaffee
St. Petersburg
Yane Yu
Li Tung Chang
Bracchi Attacks Witness in Richmond Anarchist Case
Richmond August 10 Alexander Tiracchi an alleged anarchist arrested on suspicion for threats to blow St Peters Cathedral during the Italian Humbert celebration created a sensation in court by attacking the first witness Jacobini who testified Bracchi had said three days before the assassination that the crime would occur He also claimed two barrels of dynamite were stored nearby ready to strike enemies of the people and was jailed in default of $1000 security.
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Richmond
Alexander Tiracchi
St. Peter's Cathedral
Humbert
Hracchi
Jacobini
Bracchi
Democratic Convention Postponed to October
New York reports the quadrennial Democratic club convention, originally set for September in Indianapolis, delayed to October due to planning concerns. National officers and key figures including Milal B. Stevenson approved the change as delegates estimated near 40 000.
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New York
Democrratiy Cluba
W. B. Mearet
Organ
Milal B. Stevenson
Telegraph Operator Killed Near Waxines
Telegraph operator Calvin XS Snyder of the Philadelphia and Reading railroad was killed near here while returning home from work when he rode a bicycle onto a warp curve on the Northern ARpiral railroad and was struck by a passenger train.
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Shamokin
Calvin XS. Snyder
Philadelphia and Reading Railroad
Waxinés
Here
Weather Forecast for Washington in August Weekend
Regular forecast for Saturday and Sunday calls for generally fair skies across the region. Winds will be light to moderate from the south with potential freshening from the southeast, improving conditions for outdoor activities.
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BR. G. Dun & Co
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Chinese Telegraph Service
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