Allies advance toward Pekin amid Chinese war effort
The report states Allied forces under Brigadier General Chaffee have advanced to Matou and reached near Ho-hul-wu as they press toward Pekin. Lieutenant-General Sir A. Gasei notes the hope to drive the foe into Pekin with Japanese forces moving on Tungchow toward Pekin.
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London
Chaffee
Américas
Matou
Ho-hul-wu
Traversiog
Pekin
A. Gasei
Agust
Tungchow
Messages From Ministers Describe Pekin Siege Struggle
Dispatches from Paris and London relay cipher messages from M Pichon and other ministers. They warn that delaying the march on Pekin endangers safety as the foreign Legations remain under siege and Chinese forces press nearby.
Offer of the Empress Dowager to surrender ministers outside Pekin
Advices from Washington state report the Empress Dowager, via American Minister B H Conger, offering to surrender the Ministers of the Powers to the Allies outside Pekin if the city is not bombarded. The aim is to sustain outstanding questions between China and the Powers through arbitration.
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London
Washington
Ters
B. H. Conger
Pekin
China
Battle at Ho-Hsi-Wu Lancers Charge Recounted
London reports Lieutenant-General Sir A. Qaseles says two squadrons of the Bengal Lancers charged a Tartar cavalry at Horbalewu, killing many and capturing two standards. Allies, exhausted by heat, remain in good spirits as pursuit of retreating Chinese forces continues toward Pekin.
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London
A. Qaseles
Bengal Lancers
Horbalewu
Mab
Sung
Berl
Tientain
Tung-fuh-Biang
Ha-bal-wu
British Troops Arrive at Shanghai Amid Protests
Indian troops have landed at Shanghai as a protest from the Viceroy Sid-kun-yi is reported. A French warship and two Russian ships reinforce near Shanghai while British protection prompts native merchants to return. Vice-Admiral Seymour delays landing pending foreign reference.
Defences of Canton Reported in British Dispatch
A London dispatch describes Gaston defenses along the Canton River. Torpedo boats at Whempos island stand ready. Bogue forts are prepared to fire if another warship approaches.
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London
Gaston
Whempos
Canton
Empress Dowager Advised to Stay in Pekin
London dispatch dated August 28 119 p.m. reports Vicaroos advise the Empress Dowager to remain in Pekin, outlining political considerations and potential implications for the court.
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London
Vicaroos
al Pekin
Peace Negotiations indorse Li Hung Chang appointment
London August 18 The Powers endorse the American Consul's reply on appointing Li Hung Chang as Planipotentiary. Allies would decide if he may enter Pekin unmolested and escort ministers and foreign residents to Tientsin. If so the American Consul would enter negotiations with the Powers for the Qing.
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London
Li Hung Chang
Murdent Ie
Pekin
Tientsin
Americas
Ching
Britain and Germany Ministers Meeting Reported
London dispatch says Berlin believes the Marquis of Salisbury the British premier met Count von Bülow German foreign minister on the way to Schleswig. The report hints at high level talks between Britain and Germany amid tensions in the region.
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London
Berlin
Sa- Ustury
Sehlucht
Count von Bulow
Foreien Amaire
Britain ready to land troops for protection at Bhanghal
Mr St John Brodrick addressed constituents in Godalming stating Britain would land troops if necessary to protect British life and property at Bhanghal.
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London
Boers Surrender as British Forces Advance in South Africa
London reports British operations push Boer forces back as General Buller advances toward Wonderfontein. Standerton commando surrenders after engagement near Lake Christile. Major-General French commands scouting efforts while opposition in southeastern regions is crushed.
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London
Kruger
United States
Colugan Bay
Buier
Wonderfontein
Lake Christile
Standerton
Bullerte
French
Britain Determined to Use Full Strength Abroad Says Brodrick
Great Britain intends to exert full force to protect British interests worldwide, with Field-Marshal Count von Waldersee’s appointment as Commander-in-Chief of Allied forces in China praised by Mr. Brodrick as strengthening Britain Germany ties and boosting coalition resolve.
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Great Britain
Brodrick
Count von Walderses
China
Germany
Attitude of Russia Pledges Cooperation With Allies
London reports an official note from St Petersburg stating the Czar has dismissed Field Marshal Count von Waldersee from coordinating Allied operations against Chinese rebels in the province of Chihli. It declares Russia will maintain full understanding with France and other powers, seeks rapid restoration of order, and continuation of good relations with China.
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London
St. Pewrsburg
Count v
Walderees
Cbi
France
Ruasis
China
De Wet and De La Rey Under Pressure Near Heilbron
London dispatch reports Commandant Ontyter nearby Heilbron with forces as De Wet moves beyond Veniersdoorp and seeks to join De la Rey at Rustenburg. Lord Kitchener is pressing De Wet hard in the Orange River Colony.
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DE Wet
DE LA Rey
Kitchener
London
Rise in Consols London Aug 16
Consols closed yesterday at a higher percentage, signaling gains in London trading as markets react to updated prices and sentiment.
Fiteaimmons and Sharkey Set for London Bout on Aug 24
The Ring reports a scheduled match in Coney Island between Fiteaimmons and Sharkey on August 24 with stakes of 28 000 dollars. The event promises significant wagering and boxing action.
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London
Fiteaimmons
Sharkey
Coney Island
Colonel Hoare Still Resisting at Blandy River
London dispatch reports Colonel Hoare resisting the enemy at Blandy River on the 40th. The Boers’ attack is ongoing as Lieut General Tan Wamsiton orders reinforcements and Carrington to return to Zeervat. The garrison remains under attack and continuing to resist.
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London
Hoare
Blandy River
Abel Ote
Tan Wamsiton
Blandy
Sit F. Carrington
Zeervat Forthwith
Calcutta Cup won by Kr Spencer Gollan at EL Andrews
London August 15 Kr Spencer Gollan the New Zealand sportsman wins the Calcutta Cup at EL Andrews Scotland. The Prince and Princess of Wales depart for Hamburg. Wheat market down 64 per quarter. Lead imports to UK July 13,543 tons, Australian 1960. Exports 166 tons. French sugar bounty to end August 26 44 to cry 1 per quin ul al. Crick reports during Fuverail visit. Tinghs Croming bridge cost 1000 and report planned. England Russia and Japan with France seek peace amid strife.
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London
Spencer Gollan
New Zealand
EL Andrews
Scotland
United Kingdom
France
Rustenburg Fortifications Destroyed Before Evacuation
London reports Lt General Bade Powell states as Rustenburg was evacuated the fortifications were destroyed. Boers have reoccupied the town after the defense was cleared.
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London
Bade.-Powell
Rustenburg
Hays
Transvaal Force Marches on Mafeking
A cablegram reports Commandant Drobelaar leading Boer forces toward Mafeking as General Carrington concentrates his troops at Mafeking’s front. The dispatch notes the Pretoria side moving to seize the town amid the escalating siege situation.
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London
Drobelaar
Mafeking
Carrington
Pretoria Plot Ringleaders Wear British Officer Uniforms
London reports two ringleaders in the Pretoria plot to murder British officers and abduct Lord Roberts, seen in uniforms of British officers.
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London
Preteria
Lord Raberte
Murder of a Yeomanry Officer in London
London reports Colonel W. H. Hetyar of the Imperial Yeomanry murdered. Two Boars are arrested on suspicion and await court martial, with details in the contested report of Lord Roberts.
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London
Lord Roberts
W. H. Hetyar
Imperial Yeomanry
Colonel Helyar and Family Ties in Devon and Army Service
The eldest son of the late Charlay Helyer of Pounisford Lodge is traced through a long military career from February 1564 to colonel in 1890 and Imperial Yeomanry command in 1900. His life includes service in The King's Own Hussars, a retirement on pay, and connection to Canon's Grove and Suppltt Rt. Mery.
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Mumléred
Charlay Joh Helyer
Pounisford Lodge
Domprsetshire
Nisetige
Charlotte Anne
Younfeme
John Michel
Boro
Theerty
Tentanant
Neutenant
Huseara
Imperial Yeomanry
Helyar
Batcallows
Helyur
Teabella
Bowersetshire
Pacran
Suppltt
Rt. Mery
Devon
Cavalry
Windham Clibe
Charles Vincent
Ths
Suerewts
Poundiaford Lodue
Tainton
Australian Casualties Reported In Africa War
London August 16 Private Doug of the New South Mounted Infantry was slightly wounded at Wol verdiend. Lieutenant Calling of the South Australian Bushmen was wounded at Dtosboop. Lieutenant-General Ian Hamilton reports Lieutenant P. O. Newton of Queensland for Ge2 has been wounded in the thigh.
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London
Doug
New South Mounted Infantry
Wolverdiend
Calling
D’tosboop
Ian Hamilton
P.O. Newton
Guesnsland
Ge2
Commissions for Colonials in Royal Artillery appointments
London August 16 Lieutenant R H Vandeleur Kelly of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry and Corporal J H Macartney Abbott of the Australian Horse have received commissions as Second Lieutenants in the Royal Artillery. Also noted is Lieutenant Seddon, son of the Premier, slated for a naval staff post under Lord Roberts. Major Rankin of Queensland named Deputy Adjutant General with Major General Hutton’s column.
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London
R.H. Vandeleur Kelly
New South Wales Mounted Infantry
J. H. Macartney Abbott
Ue Australian Horse
Veutenania
Royal Artillery
Robert H. Vandeleur Kelly
Coronel
Vandeleur Kelly
Army Medical Corps
Abbott
Joseph Abbott
Legislative Assembly
New Zealand
Seddon
Lord Rober
Rankin
Queensland
Hutton
Colonial Contingents In Africa Face Severe Investigation
London reports that the Daily News calls for the severest inquiry into the treatment of colonial troops in South Africa. The Nation warns that any injustice or hardship will be harshly resented, underscoring strong public concern over the welfare of these troops.
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London
Daily ‘News
Aays
South Africa
The Redfern Sensation Alleged Murder Attempt
At Redfern Police Court on Thursday Elizabeth ONeill 45 faced charges of administering poison to Frederick Stanfield 53 with intent to murder. Prosecution details the morning chop incident and poisoned dog death, with testimony from Stanfield, Crow's butcher, and police officers.
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Redfern
Mrr
F.W. Edwards
Elizabeth O'Neill
Frederick Stanfield
Frederic Stanfield
Sterling-atrent
Crow's Butcher's
Agent Street
Ronis
Asker
Tie
Thomas House
Paragon Butchering Company
Crow's Butcher Shop
Branfield
Benior
Bannan
Jhst
Constabie
Jin
Preposa
Witnen
Storminuxtraol
Stanfield
Hamlet
Poison affair at Darlinghurst court hearing details emerge
The trial recounts a poisoning scheme with animal and human samples. Witnesses describe a stomach removed from a dog, vomit and traces of strychnine, and cooked mutton chops containing poison. The accused denies knowledge of poison. Public analyst confirms strychnine presence. The defendant is committed for bid at the next court of gaol delivery.
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Bannan
Slanbell
Stanfield
Lal
Ito
Tealia
Alan Beld
Bink
Imne
William Magtand Hamlet
Bredmill
Wile
Rome
Pul Ie
Faniainen
William Doherty
Doyle
Sinateld
Sinnield
Wilovss
Stanfeld
O'Neill
Darlingburet
Ball
Tomorrow's Auctions and Solicitors Final Examinations
Auction notices list Sloth-in-Trade at 242 George Street corner Brid Hains Plano and 37 Broadway Glebe by J Brown and Company. A long list of candidates passed the final law examinations for solicitors in multiple sections. At Central Police Court May Thomas Johnson, 27, laborer, sentenced to three months hard labor for possession of a cast iron standard believed stolen. Woods' Great Peppermint Cure advertised for bronchial coughs.
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George Street
Brid, Hains, Plano
Broadway
Glebe
J. Brown and Company
Best
C. B. Baber
R. Cowlishaw
A. E. Finstisan
F- J
Mdoould
O. A. Raves
Halt
Smith
G. de L. Arnald
Cowlishaw
UW. Davgar
G. Gardner
A. Johnston
N. J. Murray
Bawden
W. L. Cohen
H.R. Currie
BOS
F. Pulte
Hughes-Lrew
King
U. A. Laurence
al J. As Morgan
Ay Magra
FH. Spler
CA. Coghlan
R. Cowlshiaw
B.C. Cunningham
H.R Currie
W. T. Dasis
AL E. Mashman
A.C. Hobby
W. W. Maublan
Sullivan
Central Police Court
Thomas Johnsnn
Serious Street Collision On Arcadia Road In Milne District
A collision occurred on Thursday evening on Brickfeld Hill near Arcadia Road. One pedestrian sustained facial injuries and possible skull fracture. transported to Sydney Hospital for treatment. A police and civil ambulance response followed while witnesses reported a large crowd gathering at the scene.
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Arcadia-roed
Milne
Bivgie
Genie
Brickfeld Hill
Brlento
Wesydney Hospital
Whire
Rite
Itlon
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Tangehow
the Legations
M. Pichon
Fortalgut
Marquis Raggi
E H. Conger
Chives
Sir Claude Macdonald
Britten
Mr. BE
H. Conger Isa
Legations
Prince Tuan Ie
Tog
Pékin
Ho-Hsi-Wu
Shanghai
Seymour
Salisbury
the Empress Dowager
Britain
America
Peking
Hung “Teu-Cheng Chan
TU Tung Trav
Chang
Siang-Hothien
Wang
Enyang
Suna
Sane Tiek
Pau
Russia
Consola
Fitzsimmons
Colonel Hoare
GOLF
Prince and Princess OF Wales
Prines
the Princeas of Wales
Hamburg
England
Ruste
Jépan
Transvaal
Pretoria
Africa
Serious Street Colliston
Maifouu
Anette
Philitense
Rig Aesste
DR. S. Lever
Dental Subgert Am
S. D. Asher
London Dental Institute
King-Street
Ove Bollingiale
Kennett's
Temailern
Webe
S. Teeghens
S. J. Hayward
Merchant Tailor
Lassetter's
Ale
Abeolwtely
LA Maison Parisienne
Lai Meison Parmeane
Elthar
Sayan Brendaie
LA Maison Parisienne Taxtess
LE Rossignol
Utter
Margetauu
F. J. Palmer
F. d. Palmer
Saale
Gestlesen
Batmareet
Brennan
Brennan’s
King ST
Newtown
New South Wales
Une
Gordes
Algurnet
NEW York Brewaliey
King Street
the Town Wall Furnishing CO
Town Hall Furnishing CO
George St
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