War in China Allies at Pekin unopposed entry
August dispatches from London report Allied forces in Pekin after brief resistance. Japanese and American troops moved to secure the Legations while the Imperial Court fled toward Shantung. Belligerents pressed on the northern and southern approaches as safe passage was sought.
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J. W. Carrill
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Osu
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Pekin
Shatial
Wedin
Tke Allien
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Briat
Chow-yang
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Tong-plem
Austrian Minister Wounded in Pekin Legation Raid
London August 19 The Allies on roving search found Dr A Vor Hon Thorm acting Austrian minister slightly wounded at the Pekin legations.
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London
Roantimne
Pekio
Dr. A. Vor Honthorm
Austria
Chinese maneuver to flood Pel Three day editions
London reports a Chinese operation at Ho bul to move ten thousand tonnes of earth and cut river banks in an effort to flood areas and hinder the Allied march. The attempt aimed to inundate parts of the country and disrupt Allied advances.
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London
Ho-bul
Battle of Yangtsun Wounds Chinese Generals
London reports at 1.50 pm that Chinese generals Sung Ma and Li-Fing-Hang were wounded in the battle of Yangtsun.
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London
the Chines
Sung -Ma
Li-Fing-Hang
Yangtsun
French Troops Ordered to Land at Shanghai
London dispatch reports French Consul General M. da Bezaure ordering two battalions to land at Shanghai. The government says troops will come under the senior international commander in the city once landed, as of August 15.
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London
M. da Bezaure
Shanghai
Shangha
Chinese Fleet in the Yangtse Watched by Admirals
London dated report states that powers agreed their admirals, not Vice Admiral Seymour, should guard the Yangtze gun fleets to prevent ram propaganda from attacking port facilities.
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Astead
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EH. Seymour
British Movements Recalled Ships Halt for Welcbalwel
In London at 116 p.m. on August 17, British transports that had set course for Welcbalwel were recalled and redirected back to Wousaue, altering the planned movements amid ongoing operations.
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London
Welcbalwel
Wousaue
FIGHTING IN MANCHURIA REPORTED BY LONDON
A cable from London dated August 18 describes Russian forces advancing on Halcheng 82 miles west of New Chwang in Manchuria. Chinese defenders are listed as 4000 European and 1000 Borere with 500 Chinese and six guns reported as casualties or prisoners. The Chinese had burned Halcheng near the railway north from Port Arthur and disrupted railway and local stock lines.
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London
Halcheng
Newehwang
Manchuria
Port Arthur
Newchwang
Russians in Corea Frontiers Force at Prongying
London dispatch reports about 1000 Russian troops concentrated at Prongying on the Corea frontier, signaling a heightened military posture near the peninsula. The move follows ongoing tension between Russia and Korea amid regional strife and potential saber rattling by neighboring powers.
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London
Prongying
Corea
Corean Present to the Allies Carried Trade Gifts
London August 19 The Emperor of Corea sent a message of sympathy to the Allies and presented them with 2000 sacks of rice and 2000 boxes of cigars in a diplomatic gesture believed to ease relations amid ongoing war efforts.
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London
Corea
Japan vows to punish Chinese leaders in Tokio report
The Chinese minister in Tokyo relays that Japan is determined to assist the Empress Dowager and the Emperor to punish the principal culprits including Prince Tuan Kang-yi Heu-tung and Cham-baby-Ching. The message comes as London reports the stance dated August 18.
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London
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Tokio
Japan
Li Hung
Chang
Tuan
Kang-yi
Heu-tung
ChamtBby-Ching
Esiperer Willies Court Appearance Reported
A fragmentary London item reports a court appearance involving a figure named Waelder amid a cryptic phrase about a pitreming event. Details are unclear in the OCR text.
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London
the Esiperer Willies
Emperor backs Waldersee as Alpine Commander in Chief
Translation shows the Emperor praising the initial approval of Count von Waldersee as Commander in Chief of the Alps and urging a peaceful outcome. He hopes the expedition will yield mutual respect and that the peace aims proposed line of action may be renewed if necessary.
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Aldershot Division Declared Unfit for Abroad Service
Lord Wolseley, Commander-in-Chief, said at Aldershot yesterday that the Aldershot Division was unfit for service abroad owing to inadequate elementary training. The London report places the assessment as a critical evaluation of the unit’s readiness.
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London
Tard Wolseley
Beliway
Aldershot
Plot to Kill the King of Saxony Arrest Made
London report details a Leipzig arrest in Saxony where a youth admits he was deputed to kill the King but his courage failed him. The case centers on a plotted royal assassination with the suspect’s statement forming the core of the record.
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Saxony
London
Leipzig
Cardim Faces Court Martial Over Kidnap Plot
London dispatch reports Lieutenant Hane Cardim of the Transvaal State Artillery pleads guilty to breaking parole and alleged plotting to kidnap Lord Roberts and murder the queen. The court, presided by Major Gruers GB Marshall, questioned the plea as sensational evidence outlined the scheme involving Commandant Botha and cryptic cipher letters.
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Pretoria
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Paris Exhibition Accident Breaks Bridge Balustrade
An accident during a panic at the Paris Exhibition in London yesterday damaged a bridge balustrade and injured twenty people. A separate London report notes West Australia’s collective mining exhibit won a grand prize.
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London
Paria Richibition
West Australia
Paria Exbiviion
Newtown tram collision injures three passengers
Two Newtown electric trams on route 9 collided at Newtown Junction on Saturday night. The first car halted due to a cave in and a power outage left passengers in darkness. Mrs Power, J J Power, J Bawards, and Conductor Nolan sustained severe shocks and injuries. The report also mentions Sydney customs revenue, shearing in Temora, harvest prospects in South Australia, a new Newcastle Carington bridge opening, and deep sea vessels awaiting coal in Newcastle.
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Panschere
Power
J. J Power
Victoria
George-street
J. Bawards
Liverpool-street
Nolan
Sydney
Big Mimosa
Temora
South Australia
Newcastle
Carington
Trale
Obituary of Sir Malcolm Fraser London August 1 61
Obituary notes the death of Sir Malcolm Fraser 61 formerly Colonial Secretary of West Australia and first Agent General for the colony. The report appears in London dated August 1.
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London
Malcolm Fraser
West Australia
Frozen Meat Quotations From London Trade Association
Official quotations for the Frozen Meat Trade Association list prices for mutton and lamb from Australian and New Zealand sources. Australian mutton steady at 2 15 16d, New Zealand Canterbury down 1/16d to 7 16d, Dunedin down 1/16d to 3 4d, North Island down 4d to 3 4d. Prime heavy plate lamb unchanged at 3 1 16d. New Zealand lamb Canterbury down 4d to 3 8d and other regions down 4d to 3 4d. Australian ox fore 2 4d, hinds 4d lower at 4d. New Zealand ox fore 1d lower at 7d and hinds 4d lower at 4 8d.
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Associatio
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Dunedin
Southlaund
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Lamb
Prime Canterbury
Hunted De Wet Eludes Lord Kitchener Again
London reports Commandant De Wet has outmarched and eluded Lord Kitchener despite double daylight patrols. The Boer leader moved at night, releasing prisoners while pursuers rely on daybreak. Details note De Wet last seen near Rustenburg with forces small in number. Lord Kitchener relieves Colonel Hoare at Elanda River as Carrington drives Boers toward Zetrust. The chief casualty is Colonel De Lisle wounded in the hand and arm.
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London
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Lora Kicchever
Vear Rustenbure
Lord Kitchener
Hoare
Elanda River
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Zetrust
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de Lisle
Fire at Ballarat Ends In Tragic House Loss
A Ballarat Sunday fire in a weatherboard dwelling owned by Mr W H Jenkin killed seven occupants, including Mrs Algie and children, while six others escaped. Henry Jenkin woke to smoke and led family members to safety, but nine others perished inside. The blaze consumed the home despite heavy rain and left £20 in Jenkin’s room.
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Engagement Near Spitz Kor in Orange River Colony
London dispatch reports Lieutenant General Hunter clashing with a Boer commando at Soltakop south of Hellbron in the Orange River Colony. British forces repulsed the Boers and forced a retreat. Casualties at Aphekop totaled three killed and 43 wounded, many among the Highlanders.
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Soltakop
Hellbron
Orange River Colony
Aphekop
Death of a Queens Lander in Pretoria
London reports Private J. Daws of the Queensland forces died of enteric fever at Pretoria on August 12.
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London
J. Daws
Queensland Forces
Pretoria
Final Stand Near Barberton Reported in War Cable
London dispatch notes Boer refusal to retire to Lydenburg as triggering a final stand at Barberton. Cable dated July 24 reports Mrs. Kruger Mrs. Botha Mrs. Meyer and 600 Boer women and children leaving Pretoria for Barberton about 35 miles from the Swaziland border. President Kruger reportedly went to Barberton.
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Kruger
Botha
Louis Botha
Meyer
Lukes ‘Meyer
Pretoria
Raye
Swaziland
Kentucky Murder Trial Credits State Secretary
Powers, late Kentucky State Secretary, found guilty as accessory before the fact to the murder of Senator William Goebel. He has been sentenced to life imprisonment. The Goebel murder occurred after his January 30 shooting in Frankfort and followed elections that made Goebel governor.
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