Seven American marines killed in Pekin legation attacks
Cypher messages from US Minister Conger dated August 7 report seven Marines killed and sixteen wounded during attacks on the Pekin legation. Paris and London dispatches confirm Chinese authorities press Ministers to leave Pekin. A later telegram notes continued siege and renewed attacks by Chinese forces and French squadron activity.
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London
BE. H. Conger
United States
Pekin
Legation
Claude Macdonald
M. Pichon
E. H. Conger
Tsinan-fu
Shantung
Courrejolles
China
Russian legation authorized to leave under guarantees
The Czar’s minister M de Glers at Pekin is ordered to start for Tientsin only if the Teung-li Yamen and the Emperor provide sure guarantees the journey will be safe. Chinese authorities are warned that any violation of ministerial inviolability will be met with heavy consequences.
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London
M. de Glers
Pekin
Tientsin
Advance On Pekin Forces Move Toward Yangtaun
Chinese Commander in Chief Li-Ping-Heng with 15,000 troops marches on Yangtaun and sinks barges on the Peiho to block river navigation. General Chang-Chi-Lung leads 12,000 troops from Hunan and Hupei marching from Pekin toward Tlentsio.
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London
Li-Ping-Heng
Yangtaun
Peiho
Chang-Chi-Lung
Hunan
Hupei
Pekin
Tlentsio
Russo Japanese Column Advances on Pekin from North
A Daily Express correspondent in Yokohama reports a strong Russo Japanese force secretly advancing on Pekin from the north. The move signals heightened pressure as the empire seeks control paths toward the Chinese capital.
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London
Daily Express
Yokohama
Japan
Pekin
British and American Forces Capture Yangtsun After Heavy Fighting
British and American troops assaulted Chinese entrenchments at Yangtsun and routed the defenders after steady volleys. The Chinese retreated toward Pekin as the Allies reported about 200 British and 250 American casualties. Chinese prisoners claim British used poison in the trenches, referring to Lyddite.
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London
Yangtsun
Pekin
Capture of Newchwang by Japanese and Russians
Japanese sailors landed and aided the Russians in defending Newchwang the treaty port at the head of the Gulf of Liao-tang. Fighting lasted all day as Russian gunboats bombarded the native city and forts. Russian soldiers then stormed and captured Newchwang, where a Russian administration has been introduced.
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London
Newchwang
Gulf of
Lalo-tang
Weninat
Russian forces relieve Charbin and retake Laicheng
London reports Russian units in Manchuria relieve Charbin and recapture Laicheng on the right bank of the Amor at Aigun, with capture of a Chinese general and five officers.
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London
Manchuria
Charbin
Laicheng
Aigun
Defence of Shanghai urged to Powers
The Viceroys of the Southern provinces of China urge the Powers not to land troops at Shanghai. This advisory statement was issued in London on August 12 at 12.5 p.m.
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London
China
Shanghai
Fitzsimmons
Rublin
Coney Island
New York
Gus
Sharkey
Jeffries
Fitzsimmone
Allied Forces Commander-In-Chief to Reach Shanghai
Field-Marshal Count Valdérese named Commander-In-Chief of Allied forces in China will arrive in Shanghai on September 24. He was appointed by the Allied leadership and is expected to coordinate operations in the region.
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Ondon
Count Valdérese
China
Shanghai
World War Figures Edge Toward Peak in Far Eastern Theater
Afiies in the vicinity of Tiente number 38 000 with 114 gums. They include 16 000 Japanese 10 000 Russians and 6 00 English. There are 82 foreign warships in the Gulf of Pe chi li 22 of the Yangtze Kiang and 20 at Canton. By end of September allied troops rise to 78 000 with 280 guns in Chili province while Russia reaches 142 000 with 242 guns in Manchuria.
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Tiente In
Gulf of
Pe-chi-li
Yangtze-Kiang
Canton
Chili
Russia
Manchuria
Li Hung Chang Appointed Peace Plenipotentiary
London reports that Li Hung Chang has been named to negotiate peace with the Powers. The appointment comes as an Imperial edict directs Li to engage in negotiations, with M de Bezaore the French Consul General in Shanghai confirming the action.
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London
M. de Bezaore
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Court Martial Details Boer Plot to Burn Pretoria
London reports a Pretoria conspiracy to burn the western town end, seize officers and capture Lord Roberts. Conspirators, many loyalists, pledged neutrality before, now deny each other. Major Maxse’s Pretoria police arrested six leaders. others jailed separately.
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London
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
England
Maxse
Wollandera
Death of Lord Russell Lord Chief Justice of England
London August 10 The death is announced of Lord Russell of Killowen Lord Chief Justice of England at age 68. He died during a surgical operation after a long legal career including roles as Attorney General and Lord of Appeal in Ordinary. He leaves five sons and four daughters. He was a member of the Jockey Club with no horses in training.
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London
Lord Rusell of
Killowen
England
Hil Lordship
Lord Russell
Arthur Russell
County Down
Newry
Castleknock College
Trinity College
Dublin
Belfast
Lincoln's Inn
Q.C
Brercher
Dundalk
South Hackney
Gladstone
Paris
Lord Bowen
UBM
Lord Coleridge
English Law Court
Clement Scott
Sampson
Belt
Lawes
Laurin
Jockey Club
Roberts cables on failed plot and arrests
Lord Roberts reports from London that the plot was clumsily conceived and that all involved have been arrested. The date is given as August 12 in the afternoon.
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Roberts
London
Lord Roberts
Congo Free State manager cashiered for mistreating natives
London August 16 Major Lothaire head of the Congo Free State Trading Company has been cashiered for mistreating natives.
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London
Major Lothaire
Congo Free State Trading Company
Ashanti Trouble In Kumasi Re-Garrisoned By British
London reports Lt Col C A P B Burroughs and the West African Regiment seized the Ashanti camp near Kumasi during a night assault. British casualties were 52. Burroughs re provisioned Kumasi and established another garrison in the town.
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London
C. A. P B. Burroughs
Kumasi
Burroughs
Cadbury Cocoa and Eucalyptus Extract Ad Snippet
Vintage patent medicine style advertisement fragment lists Cadbury’s Cocoa and Colemane’s Eucalyptus Extract. Claims cocoa quality and cold relief using Woods’ Peppermint Cure as a separate product.
The Attack on the Shah Discharges Vallette
London August 11 report says Vallette, arrested for funding Francois Salson the Frenchman who threatened the Shah, has been discharged.
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London
Boers Mass at Pyramids Near Pretoria Reported
A force of 500 Boers with two guns is reported at Pyramids near Pretoria as of August 12 at 12.5 p.m. Local dispatch notes the movement amid ongoing conflict in the area.
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London
Pyramids
Pretoria
Yachting in England Cup race called off at Cowes Regatta
The Australian Cup race at the Cowes Regatta has fallen through due to too few entries. The trophy, worth 50 guineas, is presented by C. Gibson Millar of Melbourne. Last year five entries competed, with A Buslog's cutter Senta winning.
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London
C. Gibson Millar
Melbourne
Royal Yacht Squadron
Cowes Regatta
Entrica
A. Buslog
Senta
Methuen and Kitchener Attack De Wet’s Forces
London dispatches say Lord Methuen advances to arrest De Wet. Lord Kitchener presses the rear guard near Lindeque on the Transvaal side of the Vaal as Methuen’s guns fire six miles northwest.
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London
Lord Methuen
de Wet
Lord Kitchener
Lindeque
Transvaal
Vaal
Heat Describes Extreme Weather Across Mississippi State
London dispatch notes extraordinary heat in Mississippi and reports 40 horses dying in Chicago over the past week. The item links severe temperatures to animal fatalities and cites a dramatic weather pattern.
Exhibition of 1851 awards science scholarships
London August 12. The Commissioners of the Exhibition of 1851 awarded a science research scholarship to Mr. John Durack of Sydney. Scholarships for Mr. Sto. 5 of Melbourne and Mr. Mellor of New Zealand are to be continued for a second year.
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London
John Durack
Sydney
Sto. 5
Melbourne
Mellor
New Zealand
Mining Shares Prices from London Market
London mining shares list includes Associated Gold Mines at £3 Chillagoe 288 9d Mount Lyell £7 ths North Mount Lyell £3 9s ad Ivanhoe £9 158 Great Boulder 328 34 Broken Hill 475 3d Lake View Consols £11 10s.
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London
Chillagoe
Mount Lyell
North Mount Lyell
Ivanhoe
Great Boulder
Broken Hill
Lake View
Official Quotations of Frozen Meat Trade Association
London August 11 reports show mutton prices for Australian and New Zealand lambs and mutton with various declines and steady notes. Beef quotations rise modestly in both Australian and New Zealand markets with higher ox fores and hinds per pound.
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London
Frozen Meat Trade Association
New Zealand
Canterbury
Dunedin
Southland
North Island
Lamb
Prime Canterbury
Ocean Street Tram Strands Cable Halting City Transit
Cable trams on King Street were blocked for several hours on Saturday due to a rope tangling accident. Crews worked from 9 pm to 1 am to repair damages, releasing the cable and allowing Ocean Street to run with buses ferrying passengers from Ruebeurts Bay to the city. Traffic resumed Sunday morning after the line was opened up.
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King-street
Tretet Aeeet Teninghurst
Ocean Street
Ruebeuttens’ Bay
Deval
Changes at Maitland Gaol governance and staff
Mr Richard Noble, former governor of Young Gaol, becomes governor at Maitland Gaol and Mr O Rowley is appointed chief warder there succeeding Warder Scott who moves to Albury. Mr Jackson, retired Maitland Gaol governor, becomes Director of Gaol Industries.
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Richard Noble
Young Gaol
Maitland Gaol
O'Rowley
Warder Scott
Albury
Jackson
Maitland
Gaol Industries
Auctions at Mont de Piete Jewellery Sale
Advertises tomorrow's auctions for superior and high class jewellery at Mont de Piete 74 Castlereagh street conducted by John P During lists last weeks ore treatment by Sulphide Corporation Cockle Creek yielding bullion values in gold and silver terms. Also mentions Cronje surrender Binger Windows Taylor Bros and eucalyptus extract products amidst cough and cold remedies.
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Mont de Piete
Castlereagh-street
John P
Cockle Creek
Buller Advances Across Vaal to Goldiboek
General Buller crossed the Vaal in the Transvaal and reached Goldiboek on the Ermelo road. The enemy is retreating before him as pursuit continues.
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London
Buller
Vaal
Transvaal
Goldiboek
Ermelo
Boers Surrender to General Hunter Near Fouriesburg
London August 12 One hundred and thirty more Boers surrender to Lieutenant General Sir A Hunter near Fouriesburg. Hunter has destroyed 1 000 000 rifle cartridges at Naauwpoort ten miles northeast of Fouriesburg.
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London
Sir A. Hunter
Fouriesburg
Naauwpoort
Fouriesbure
Treatment of British Prisoners in Nooitgedacht
London report states General Louis Botha replied to Lord Roberts disagreeing with protest over prisoner care. He says import of provisions via Delagoa Bay is hindered, so British prisoners at Nooitgedacht cannot fare sumptuously, yet are treated like burghers.
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London
Lord Roberts
Louis Botha
Delagos Bay
Nooitgedacht
Corporal Mackay Awarded Victoria Cross
London reports Corporal FL Mackay of the Gordon Highlanders receives the Victoria Cross for valor in the fighting at Crowsnest Hill Johannesburg. The decoration marks a notable gallant action during the campaign.
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London
FL Mackay
Gordon Highlanders
Crowsnest Hill
Johannesburg
Australian Casualties
London reports Sergeant A. M. Read of the New Zealand contingent died at Johannesburg from enteric fever. Lieutenant A. Christie of the Victorian Mounted Infantry invalided to England. Wellington cable says Captain Bourne and Lieutenant Cameron, reported missing July 16, are prisoners at Noortgedacht.
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London
A. M. Read
New Zealand
Johannesburg
A. &. Christie
Victorian Mounted Infantry
England
Wellington
N.Z
Bourne
Cameron
Noortgedacht
Chinese for Rhodesia Warning by Mr Cope Land
London August 11 Mr H Copeland Agent General for New South Wales warns against Cecil Rhodes plan to introduce Chinese into Rhodesia.
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London
H. Copeland
New South Wales
Cecil
Commandant Marais Arrested in Harrismith Retains 130 Burghers
London dispatch reports Lieutenant-General Sir H M Rundle arrest at Harrismith along with Commandant Marais and 130 armed burghers in a developing security crisis.
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London
H. M. Rundle
Harrismith
Marais
Money Borrowing Ad From Mont de Piére Co. Ltd
An advertisement invites readers to borrow money from N.5.W. Mont de Piere Co. Ltd located at 74 Castle Reagh Street. Eustach Bennett is listed as the manager.
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W. Mont de Piere Co. Ltd
Castlereagh At
Eustach Bennett
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