FIGHTING NEAR TIEN-TSIN AS ALLIES ADVANCE TOWARD PEKING
British American and Japanese columns began marching toward Peking with 20 000 Japanese and 10 000 Russians among 36 000 foreign troops. Chaffee reported start on July 30 while Dorward faced delayed disembarkation. The native city resisted, ministers to be escorted by Gen Yang Lu under imperial edict.
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Peking
Lung Yu
Tien-tein
London
Tien~ Tein
Daily Express
Chaffee
Dorward
Sofa
Yamabuchi
Tien-trin
Tien-tain
Li Ping Heng
Kang Yu
Shanghai
Tietsin
The
Daily Mail
Tnt
Yang Lu
Tientein
Yung Lu
Arrple
Yokohama
Terauchi
China
Li Hung Chang
Liu Kuan Yi
Nanking
Tientsin
Berlin
Taku
Tien-tsin
Shangtung
Peking U
War Department
Gen. Chaffee
Message From Conger Reports No Fighting Since the 16th
A late dispatch from Minister Conger, relayed via Consul Goodnow, notes no fighting since the 16th by agreed terms and reports continued safe status of ministers in Peking area. The state department, via Adee, summarizes the message noting provision sufficiency and hope for speedy relief.
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Washington
Conger
State Department
General Goodnow
Shanghai
Ragdale
United States
Tientein
Squires
United States Legation
Peking
Porter
Chefu
Goodnow
McKinley
Canton
Adee
Department of State
Tlagsdale
Tien-tsin
Legation
Sheng
Chung Li
Aub
Li Hung Chang Not Suicidal Despondent Report
Shanghai reports say Li Hung Chang did not commit suicide and is only in a despondent state. Paris dispatch notes Sheng’s imperial decree allowing unrestricted communication with governments and safe passage for ministers to Tianjin. St. Petersburg states Aguin captured by Russians after tough fight. Chinese forces pursued toward Tschar.
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Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Paris
Sheng
Peking
Tien Tsin
Bt. Petersburg
Russian War Office
Gredekof
Khabarovek
Aguin
Tschikar
Georgia to follow suit on disenfranchisement amendment
Atlanta August 7. Representative Hardwick to introduce in the next Georgia legislature a constitutional amendment enforcing property and educational suffrage qualifications, aimed at practically disfranchising Negro voters following North Carolina’s white supremacy result.
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Atlanta
North Carolina
Hardwick
Georgia
Officer in Disgrace Second Lieutenant E H Martin Dinmian From Army
Washington announces the dismissal of Second Lieutenant E H Martin Fifth Artillery by presidential order after a general court martial convicted him of making false fraudulent statements of claims and receipts in Fort Hancock New York post exchange accounts. Work was satisfactory. Boundary Commission Finishes Marking the Continental Boundary on Chilkoot Chilkat and White passes with Dyea and Sheep Camp deserted. Mysterious Double Tragedy in Philadelphia as Robert W Sinclair and wife found dead with self inflicted gunshot wounds. Unclear whether murder or mutual suicide. Dr G P Smith denies shooting wounded soldiers at Tien Tsin and confirms presence with Admiral Seymour. Anarchists Arrested in Chicago as Lucy Parsons and five others held before meeting. incendiary literature seized.
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E. H. Martin Dinmian
Washington
E. H. Martin
Fifth Artillery
Fort Hancock
N. Y
Victoria
B. C
Boundary Delimination Commission
W. F. King
Great Britain
O. T. Tittman
America
Tittman
Dyea
Philadelphia
Robert W. Sinclair
Fruit Commission
Green Tree Station
Pennsylvania Railway
San Francisco
G. P. Smith
Allies
Tien-tain
Pekin
China
Admiral Seymour
Tien-tsin
Seymour
Railroads Consider Rebranding Brakeman Title
New York August 7 railroads weigh dropping brakeman title on passenger trains as brakes are now operated by all crew. Some argue the term is a misnomer and an assistant conductor label may replace it.
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New York
King Alexander Weds in Belgrade Amid Pomp and Amnesty
King Alexander married Mme. Draga Maschin in Belgrade with grand ceremony. The event prompted amnesty for many political prisoners, including former Radical premier Tauschanovich. In Dubuque Iowa, Max Kats eighteen drowned while fishing after high school graduation and plans to enter business.
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Alexander
Belgrade
Mme
Draga Maschin
Tauschanovich
Dubuque
Lowa
Max Kats
Repulse of Boer Attack Near Potchefstroom Reported
Cape Town dispatch dated Aug 5 describes Liedeberg's commando attacking Gen Smith Dorien near Potchefstroom and being repulsed. Ian Hamilton moved to Rustenburg to retrieve Baden Powell garrison as 750 Boers surrender to Gen Hunter. Kruger and Botha announce a proclamation promising oil-damage compensation if burghers stay with commandos.
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Moers
Smith- Dorriens
Demat Iing
Hamilton Goen
Daden-Powell
Kruger
Cape Town
Liedeberg
Smith-Dorrien
Potchefstroom
Ian Hamilton
Rustenburg
Baden-Powell
Hunter
London
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Smith- Dorrien
Trace
Botha
London Plague Report Four Bubonic Cases in City
Washington reports four bubonic plague cases in London with two deaths. Diagnosis confirmed by bacteriological tests. No origin details given and authorities expect no further spread though quarantine officers remain vigilant to prevent entry of the disease.
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Washington
The
Marine Hospital Service
Thomas
London
Tragedy in Norfolk Prince shoots friend Cannon
In Norfolk Virginia Charles J. Cannon, once close to Captain M H Prince, was shot five times and finally killed after an apparent sudden quarrel near May Street by the First Assistant Chief of Police. Witnesses say the motive remains unknown.
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Norfolk
Charles J. Cannon
M. H. Prince
Capt
Prince
Cannon
May Street
Mr. Cannon
Capt. Prince
Hils
North Carolina Returns Show Democratic Edge in Elections
Raleigh August 5 returns indicate Democrats lead by 69 553 after Thursday's vote with 64 678 majority and fusion 5 125. Contests noted in Randolph Harnett Wilkes and Chatham where ballot irregularities and a smashed ballot box at Atwater precinct marked the fusion loss. Senate seats: 38 Democrats 9 fusionists. 3 doubtful. House: 95 Democrats 13 fusionists. 12 doubtful.
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Raleigh
N. C
Randolph
Harnett
Wilkees
Chatham
Atwater
Senate
House
Fires Devastate Sierra Madre Forests Threaten San Gabriel Reserve
Aug. 5 reports warn large areas of the San Gabriel forest reserve may be ruined as fires rage in the Sierra Madre mountains. Martin's camp on Mount Washington is cut off from Los Angeles and Elizabeth peak near Monrovia is the current danger point with West Fork as a potential spread path.
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Sierra Madre Mountains
Los Angeles
Cal
San Gabriel Forest Reserve
Martin
Mount Washington
Elizabeth Peak
Monrovia
West Fork
Plot to Kill Humbert and Margherita Alleged in Rome Confession
Information from Rome reports Antonio Lana arrested as Bresci accomplice has confessed to a plot to assassinate King Humbert and Queen Margherita. In Clear Lake Iowa Peter Nelson, seventy seven, was gored to death by an angry bull while crossing a pasture.
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Lana
Clear Lake
Iowa
Peter Nelixon
Here
Arrested for Blocking Tracks In Towa
Aug 5. Chris Jensen, fifteen, son of O. C. Jensen, was arrested for placing obstructions on the Tuinoia Central railroad tracks. Other people were likely implicated in the incident.
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Newell
Towa
Chris Jensen
O. C. Jensen
Tuinoia Cental
Minnesota Defeated in Bea Wanaka Cup Race
Montreal August 5 The Canadian boat Red Coat beat the Minnesota Bear club crew by 6 minutes 20 seconds on Lake St. Louis in the first day of the international Bea Wanaka Cup series. Red Coat 1 45 18 Minnesota 1 51 38, boat lengths 25 ft 7 in vs 25 ft 6 in. Skipper Duggan led a triangular 12 mile course.
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Montreal
Que
Minnesota
Bear Club
St. Paul
Minn
Red Coat
Lake St. Louis
Duggan
Electrical Storms Ravage Cumberland Wisconsin
A fierce electric storm struck Cumberland Wisconsin at 1 am. The Methodist church caught fire and firefighters battled flames as several buildings were hit. Lightning raged for about 45 minutes crippling electric light and telephone plants and lighting streets in panic. Reports also noted heavy hail and crop damage in country areas.
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Wisconsin
Cumberland
Wis
Fort Dodge Barn Fires Spark Incendiary Alarm
Fort Dodge Iowa on August 5 reports a planned arson drive burning eight barns in twenty four hours. Most victims are prominent locals including Congressman J P Dolliver. Police and citizen volunteers patrol the town as fear grows of further fires and property losses.
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Fort Dodge Burseé
Fort Dodge
J.P. Dolliver
Population gain in Milwaukee shows 39.54 percent increase
Washington reports Milwaukee Wisconsin reaches 1 285 315 population in the census count. In 1840 the city had 204 468 residents marking a 39.54 percent rise. Other regional items note storms, accidents, and local resignations across midwest hubs.
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Washington
Milwaukee
Wis
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