China for Peace Aims as Li Hung Chang Appointed Envoy
Washington reports an imperial edict appointing Li Hung Chang as envoy plenipotentiary to negotiate with the powers for an immediate cessation of hostilities. The United States reiterates demands for alive ministers, free communications, and safe protection for legations before any negotiations proceed. The note stresses China must fully meet terms, with Li’s mission viewed cautiously by officials in Washington.
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China
Department of State
Kwang Hsu
Earl Li Hung Chang
Earl Li
Conger
War Department
Get. Chaffee
Gen. Chaffee
Walington
Conference of Emery
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Imperial
United Powers
Atlee
McKinley
IA Hung Chang
Peking
Adee
Hobson Seeks China Command for Detachment Duty
New York Aug 14 Constructor Hobson requests command of a marine detachment in China and is ready to begin at once. Rear Admiral Remey opposes detailing Hobson for such duty, noting he could return to Manila or Hong Kong for repair work. Hobson remains in Yokohama Naval Hospital for eye treatment and may come back to the U.S.
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China
New York
Hobson
The
Herald
Washington
Remey
Manila
Hong Kong
Naval Hospital
Yokohama
Big Elevator Burned in Fargo Lightning Hit National Elevator
A Fargo arson-like fire destroyed the National elevator the post office building and William Sperry residence after a lightning strike. The Sperry family barely escaped. Nearby troops were ordered to Fort Logan sailing for Nagasaki Aug 21 1910 era. Treasury balances showed available cash 141355307 gold 72625300 with 150000000 reserve. Glens Falls plant fire caused losses over 100000. David Varley Pierce age 22 killed by lightning at Clear Lake Minnesota.
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Abercrombe
National
William Sperry
Sperry
Treasury
Washington
General Fund
Division of Redemption
Clear Lake
Minn
David Varley Pierce
Pierce
Train Wreck Wreaks Havoc Near Lake Charles
A message from Iowa Station reports a train crashed through a trestle near Lake Charles Louisiana last night. Seven passenger coaches were wrecked and forty people were injured. One boy was killed. A wrecking train has been dispatched to the scene.
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Lake Charles
Iowa Station
Thunder storm breaks New York heat spell of week
New Yorkers report a violent afternoon thunder storm that ended a weeklong heat spell in the city. The storm brought deaths and numerous prostrations as the heat toppled under the sudden rainfall and humidity drop.
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New York
Fitzsimmons Knocks Ruhlin Out In Sixth Round Fight
New York August reports Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Gus Ruhlin at Madison Square Garden in a fierce sixth round. Fitzsimmons used a devastating solar plexus blow after a graphic exchange to floor Ruhlin twice, with Ruhlin counted out after nine seconds in the final round.
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Tan
Rebba
New York
Bob Fitzsimmons
Gus Ruhlin
Akron Piant
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
Ruhlin
Fitzsimmons
Bob
Rubin
Fitz~simmons
Ewings
Rublin
Fitzeimmons
Pitzaimmons
Roblin
Alcatraz to Release Prisoners to Accommodate Recruits
San Francisco August 12 The military prison on Alcatraz island faces overcrowding as soldiers arrive with long sentences. An order directs the commandant to release 6 percent of inmates who have served much of their time, adding to clemency board recommendations. Five men to be freed daily to avoid excessive releases. Maj Oliver E Wood becomes chief commissary for California. Nearby, Nettie Craven loses bid to inherit Senator James G Fair estate, with judge ruling she is not widow and deeds forged. Hotel des Terrasse at Dinard burned destroying hotel casino. many Americans affected but no injuries.
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San Francisco
Alcatraz Island
Alcatraz
Rumor of Steyn's Death By Own Action in Lourenzo
A dispatch to the Daily Telegraph dated yesterday reports persistent rumor in Lourenzo Marquez that Mr. Steyn has committed death by his own hand. The Aug. 12 London date and source details are cited as the basis for the claim.
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M. Delcasse
Daily Telegraph
Conger
Marseilles
President Loubet
M. Delrasse
M. de Lanassan
Steyn
London
Lourenzo Marquez
Red Cross Board Discusses China War Role
Washington Aug 14 The National Red Cross board presided by Miss Clara Barton considers likely duties if war arises between nations and China The plan calls for cooperation with Japan while China and Mexico have not acceded to the Geneva treaty, needing a special understanding for Chinese action.
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Trol
Washington
Board of Control
National Red Cross Association
Clara Barton
China
Red Cross
Japan
Mexico
Crossing accident kills eleven and injures eleven near Slatington
A Lehigh and New England passenger train crashed into a funeral omnibus near Slatington Pennsylvania killing fifteen and injuring seven others. Most victims were relatives of Sheplah Shoefetter returning from a funeral at Cherry Hill.
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Slatington
Lehigh & New England Railway
Cherry Hill
Sheplah Shoefetter
Roosevelt Westward Campaign Tour Plan Stirs Hype
Gov. Roosevelt will campaign west of the Mississippi from Labor Day through September starting in Chicago with a major speech. The tour will traverse Wisconsin Minnesota North and South Dakota Montana Idaho Washington Oregon California Utah Wyoming Colorado Kansas Nebraska Iowa and Missouri in order. A Burlington saengerfest closing included a parade with 3000 marchers and a Chicago led leadership slate as Peoria hosts next year.
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Chicago
Perry
Heath
Republican National Committee
Gov. Roosevelt
Labor Day
Roosevelt
Mississippi River
Mr. Heath
Wisconsin
Minnesota
North and
South Dakota
Montana
Idaho
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Oregon
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Utah
Wyoming
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Kansas
Nebraska
Iowa
Missouri
Burlington
Charles Richter
Theodore F. Behrens
John Hess
Milwaukee
Lbrarian
Peoria
Jeffries aims to fight Fitzsimmons and Sharkey before Sept
Champion heavyweight James J. Jeffries issues an open letter proposing to give Fitzsimmons and Tom Sharkey a chance at the world title before September 1. Fitzsimmons responds that Jeffries is the one man he would like to meet and beat.
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Fitzsimmo
Sharkey
New York
James J. Jeffries
Fitzaimmons
Tom Sharkey
Jeffries
Fitzsimmons
Chased by a knife wielding husband in crowded Chicago street
Ignaz Lazarski a Chicago butcher attempted to murder his wife after a heat driven chase for a block through a crowded street. Ten men subdued him after a desperate struggle. Mrs Lazarski faces possible death from the flight.
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Ignak Ba Ki
Chicago
Ignaz Lazarski
Mra. Lazaraki
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