Chinese Affairs Complicate By Pekin Crisis and Policy Delays
Washington debates Chinese peace terms after Pekin siege as Li Hung Chang appeals for clemency. Cabinet notes the empire is headless with emperor and empress dowager in hiding while US and allies consider restraint and possible sanctions. Casualties mount in legation defenses as Chaffee and Conger reports awaited.
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Washington
Pekin
Cilia
Conner
Hay
Root
Gage
Hitchhock
Wilson
Charles Emory Smith
Loi Hung Chang
Conger
Downager
China
United States
Nanking
Huron
Empror
General Chaffee
Chaffee
Li Hung Chang
Battle tale from Pekin wall prints and legation entry
Journalistic note from 1900 reports American and Russian guards posted on Pekin walls after Indian troops entered the Piritiva legation at 1 and Americans at 3. The scene drew a joyful wall reception as emaciated tenants faced the moment with cautious relief.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Chefoo
Mooordock
Piritiva Legation
Blaze at Braddock destroys eight homes and mills
A major Braddock Pennsylvania fire tonight wiped out eight houses and several businesses including Schmesinger's photograph gallery and the Rodgers lumber yard. Total losses reach about 950000 with Insurance unavailable. The First Christian church and multiple shops suffered extensive damage.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Braddock
J. CC. Schmesinger
First Christian Church
Braddock and
Corry Avenues
Maggie Field
Anna McFeeley
Braddock Wpholetering Company
William Zepplita
Rodgers Lumber Yard
Braddock Coal and Supply Company
Rodgers Company
Kensico Depot Collision Kills Seven
A fatal rear end collision occurred in front of Kensico depot in New York this evening, resulting in seven deaths. Local authorities investigated the crash and emergency crews transported victims to nearby hospitals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Kensico
N. Y
Conger Telegram on Imperial Family and American Safety
Washington reports Conger telegram saying relief arrived, city entered with little trouble, Imperial family location unknown, all Americans alive except reported deaths. One American sailor Mitchell, a Russian and Japanese wounded, a German killed. names Woodward, Des Moines, Sims, Council Bluffs, Pasadena, Porter appear in dispatch.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Department of State
Conger
Mitchell
Woodward
Chicago
Des Moines
Sims
Council Bluffs
Pasadena
Porter
Paris
Fowler
Chefoo
Protected His Honor. Port Gilwon Incident in Grand Goll
At Grand Goll, eight miles from Port Gilwon, on August 21, Charles F. Wherlow a leading merchant fired a relay shot killing Williams, and a black boy nearby was mortally wounded. Wheeler claimed he shot Williams to promote his honor.
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Port Gilwon
Mist
Grand Goll
Charles F. Wherlow
Williams
Fieheeman
Will
Wheeler
Williama
Dauphin County Democratic Convention Nominees Named
Harriburg Aug 2 The Dauphin county Democratic convention nominated Colonel W J Theman Harrisburg for senator George B Budd of West Vinttown and Alfred Hummel of Hummels town for the legislature in the second district Valentine Vemmel of Martinsburg for jury commissioner The offices of congress corner director of the poor probationary and one member from the second district were left vacant and committees were appointed to confer with the Prohibition and Citizen parties with a view of naming them Mr Budd to a Republican
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harraburg
Dauphin County
Eeely
Theman
Harrisbuy
Wenatir
George B Budd
Wit
Vinttown
Aiwoed Hummel
Hummelstown
Valentine Vemmel
Martinhung
Congress
Corner
Lem
Worker Dies After Fall at Williamstown Colliery
A miner named Weary Novl aged vor. milter employed at Bear Valley slope Williamstown colliery fell down the gangeuy today and was instantly killed. No further details provided.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harriaburg
Milter
Bear Valley
Williamstown
Gangeuy
Train collision buries two workers and leaves several missing
Engineer William Langerbauch and Fireman John Cassidy perished beneath wreckage after a second Harlem division train failed to stop at a block signal near Kensico. Officials fear seven fatalities with additional missing crew believed dead or alive in the crash.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
William Langerbauch
John Cassidy
Kensico
Harlem
New York Central
Senator Hanna Opens Campaign in Asbury Park Rally
Senator Hanna, head of the Republican national committee, opened New Jersey GOP campaign events at Asbury Park before a vast audience. He urged citizens to support the administration and warned against a so called cuckoo party, stressing duty to the country and active involvement.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Hanna
Republican National Committee
Republicans of
New Jersey
Asbury Park
Frank Appleby
Hannk
Warhlig
Republican Party
McKinley
Dryvanion
McHinley
Elias Deemer Nominated for Congress in Rixternth District
Williamsport Aug 2 The Republican conference for the Rixternth congressional district comprising Clinton Tioga Potter and Lycoming counties nominated Elias Deegan of Lycoming county for Congress on the twenty fourth ballot. Support from other counties pledged to the nominee and Henry of Walter county predicted his success.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Williamsport
Rixternth
Clinton
Tioga
Potter
Tragic Domestic Shooting in New York
Gaetan Roder, a real estate dealer, shot his wife in the right arm and shoulder at their home today and then fired at their six year old son, missing him, before killing himself with a shot to the temple. The wife was hospitalized and the motive remains unclear.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Gaetan Roder
Resolutions Condemn Anti-Quay Republicans Adopted In Philadelphia
A special meeting of the Republican State committee adopted preamble resolutions denouncing fusion with Democrats in legislative districts and appointing a seven member committee to investigate charges of dishonorable practices. The body also named electors at large and filled a vacancy for a district elector.
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Philailelphia
Avi
Republican State Committee
William H. Sayilen
Radnor Township
Dela Ware County
W. C. Arnold
Clearfield
Dr. Ely
Wyoming County
F.L. Kennear
Bradford County
Crosby M. Black
Delaware County
Pers Hnd
Thimiwrate
Congress
Republicas
Omer
Legisatione
Plannite
Thaisylvania
Lnwestlent
Barbour W Enticed Bloodshed In Middletown Shooting
Harrisburg August 21 Scott Tarbour colored proprietor of the Clark House Middletown attempted to kill his wife Barbara and Mrs Samuel Harley at night Tarbour visited Mrs Harley’s home after a lawsuit dispute drew a revolver and he shot the two women One bullet hit Mrs Harley in the leg and another struck his wife both seriously wounded Tarbour fled and remains missing
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Harrisburg
Scott Tarbour
Clark House
Middletown
Barbara
Samuel Harley
Tarbour
Twenty-One Take Final Vows At Malinckredt Convent
Twenty-one young women received the black veil at Malinckredt convent this morning in Wilkes-Barre. Eight are U S natives and the remainder are from Germany. Rev P Christ of Scranton officiated at the high mass and Rev CC Maechkerl SJ of Buffalo preached the sermon. Clergymen from nearby cities attended including Reva Becker Milwaukee Bropper Scranton Balts Pitteton Schlacher Harrisburg Otterbein New York Hoeber Danville.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wilkes-Barre
Malinckredt Convent
United States
Germany
P. Christ
Scranton
CC. D. Maechkerl
Buffalo
Reva
Becker
Milwaukee
Bropper
Balts
Fpitteton
Schlacher
Harrisburg
Otterbein
New York
Hoeber
Danville
Unclear Shipping Notes Include Rotterdam and Southampton Routes
Fragmentary arrival and sailing data from New York dated Aug 21 mentions ships from Rotterdam and Antwerp with destinations including Southampton Cherbourg Liverpool and Bremen. Several ship names and destinations appear truncated or garbled, hindering full interpretation.
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New York
Spaarydam
Rotterdam
Ram Glaggun
le Cham
Fen
Antwerp
Rotionum
Germany
Livergaal BA
Lawis
Southampton
Kervin
Linergaal
Kaisrin
Maria Theres
Vie
Cherbourg
Cvmrie
Liverpool
Salled
Aller
Fir
Feilly— Paseed
Ial Walderer
Hamlung
Ammitentam
Lahn
Bremen
Cigarmakers Reject Strike Settlement Terms
New York August 21 cigarmakers on strike in twelve factories rejected the terms of settlement offered by manufacturers after returning to work negotiations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Bryan Talks Silver at Wahoo Address in Lincoln Nebraska
August 21 Lincoln Neb Mr Bryan spoke to Saunder s county residents at Wahoo urging Republicans to vote Democratic The speech challenged the gold standard and international bimetallism claims noting Republicans failed to gain support abroad and criticized McKinley while urging alignment on old and new issues and addressing trusts.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Saunders County
Wahoo
Republican Party
England
McKinley
Grover Cleveland
Cleveland
Egyptian astrologer jailed for fraud in love scam
Leosaidow of Hermes lineage, an astrologer posing as an Egyptian prince, induced Miss Eidenreth Weston of Weston MA to give $7500 by promising marriage, showing future visions. She handed over funds. authorities pursued him after her report.
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Concord
N. UL
Leosaidow
Hermes
Pall River
Mae
Miss Eidenreth
Weston
Agi
Mim Weston
Nile
Miss Weston
Olive
Lovell
Lowaatdow
Democratic HQ Announces Willie Devan Chicago Appearance
August event at Democratic national headquarters names William A Devan to speak in Chicago on Saturday. The labor celebration plan follows a program that will feature Governor Roosevelt and Colonel Hyran appearing together on the same plot.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Democratic National
Willian A. Devan
Eprak
Thie
Rooavelt
Hiryan
Mourning Local Rains and Political Turmoil
Fragmented notes show mourning weather and a sweeping political agenda. Reports reference American actions in China and a Republican push to oppose a certain leadership. Local items mention a city opener and an inquest into an officer’s death amid Democratic opposition.
Killed by the Fast Express at Tinl- Srhywn Crossing
Special to the Shaton Tribune reports a fatal collision with Lackawanna's Fast Express No. 8 at Tinl- Srhywn crossing near Minsi. Wagon with John Turner and Frederick Schwara, of Analomink and Spragueville, was struck. Turner died instantly and Schwara suffered severe injuries. The wagon carried a load of fruit and vegetables. two horses were killed. Turner was 21 and Schwara 10 or 13, per report. The crash occurred about 4.20 AM as the freight approached from the north. the engine struck the wagon, tossing it thirty feet and severely injuring both men. They were found after the impact. Turner was identified as the pilot’s victim and Schwara was taken to a hospital. The bodies were moved to a local undertaking establishment. The article notes uncertain details and casualty severity.
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Shaton Tribune
Avi
Lackawanna
John Turner
Frederick Schware
Tinl- Srhywn Crossing
Minsi
Turner
Schwara
Wilk Hiora Turner
Stroud Township
Wan
Umd Sings
Sehware
Ted Yeangeat
Dione
Fo Sehwar
Spragueville
Atul
Alan
Tinkertown
Tharey J. Wofford
Eve Wiltiee
Hormec
Eine Darckinietit
Destruction of a St Louis Divorce Plot in Chicago Affair
A fragmented report describes Cetick of St Louis and A Wallie Patterson, a wealthy board member, involved in a divorce dispute over a woman who loved Patterson. Police arrested two in a July incident at an apartment on Welash Avenue, amid sensational laments and frayed evidence.
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Chicago
Cetick
St. Louis
Wallie Patterson
Ant
Mr. Ustick
Welash Avenue
Dee
Patterson
Ustick
Meaven
Dewutitil
Anid Turk
Thore Atood Patterson
Kim Bony
Watick
Kimmeny
Logan
Wellek
Heat Drives Workers Idle at Lehigh Coal Works
Over 400 men were idle at the Spring Tyonius workings of the Lehigh Coal and Navigation company as intense heat from burning tunnels at Samenitit forced crews to halt. A large force fought the flames which yielded with alarming rapidity.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tanogia
Aue
Lehigh Coal and Navigation Company
Samenitit
American Action Presses Through in China Conflict
London dispatch reports exhausted troops near Pekin slumbering in cornfields after march. Chinese legation defenses push back as Japanese enter fighting. empress dowager not yet found. Foreign envoys move toward Tianjin. Pei king city reported captured August 15 by Shanghai sources.
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Uute
Legation
Uesiegn
Legations
Britikh
Reilly
Company EE
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
Timue
Seymour
London
Morneng
China
Shanghai
Daily
Xpress
Tien Tsin
Bruce
Llica
Earl Li
Daily Chronicle Sayat
Conger
State Department
Mrs Maybrick Denies Attacks as She Sees Counsel
Florence Maybrick, imprisoned for life eleven years, held a private interview at Aylesbury with counsel Dr. Clark Hell. She denounces press attacks on Lord Russell of Killowen and praises officials in Washington and American friends for support while expressing hope for release and return to family.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Florence Maybrick
Clark Hell
New York
Aylesbury
Associated Press
Home Office
Maybrick
Liverpool Post
England
Lord Russell
Killowen
Mia
Lord Nuegsells
Washington
America
Stone
Mis
Weather Forecast for Washington Region
Forecast calls for eastern regions to see showers and cooler highs while western areas remain partly sunny. A brief warm spell is expected midweek with mid 80s highs and a chance of late afternoon thunderstorms.
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Vance
Daily Express
Dieaster
Copsright
Blaze AT
E Kensico
Charles F. Wheeless
Elias Deemer
Republican Committee
Reeler
M. McCarrell
Crosby M. Track
William WH. Keyser
Philadelphia
W. Slocum
Lancaster
W. L. Jones
Allentown
Wright
Susquehanna
W. J. Whitehouse
Schuylkill
Sennafor Penrose
Isine Tl. Brown
Erle
Internal Affairs
Tustor
Barbour
BLACK
Mme, DE Giers, Mve, Pichon
Russia
France
Nichil
MacDonald
Mme
Knobel, Baroness von Heyring
Japan
Holland
Silver
Roosevelt and Bryan
Teraming Tatug Hiad
Enetiml
Amirica
Owina
Mroqimals
Republicah
Trihane
Northeddiern Pennatvanld News
Wyoming Avenue
Copener
Officer Golden
Diet Hy
Demotrata Bywatcile
Loiul
West Serantos
Suburban
General
Accidenta, Financial and Commercial
Frederick Schwarz
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