Allies Break Into Pekin Amid Severe Resistance
Washington reports say allied forces entered Pekin after fierce fighting and substantial losses. Admiral Remey and Admiral Fowler issued updates confirming the fall of the city’s outskirts, with Japanese forces surrounding legations as reported from Tokyo and Washington.
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Carpenters Withdraw From Chicago Building Trades Council
Chicago Aug 10 carpenters strongest group in the Chicago Building Trades Council vote to withdraw and most members likely to be at work within two weeks, signaling a major split in the central trades body after months of conflict with contractors. In Kansas Atchison Sen John Ingalls dies in New Mexico surrounded by wife and two sons, funeral planned in Atchison. Wharton Barker’s presidential eligibility questioned over czar honors. Wichita bond vote urged for Orient Roads project with $10,100 city and $90,000 county bonds. Kansas City railroad campaign to begin after bonds authorized. Rock Island passenger train collision near Mantua results in fatalities and serious injuries to crew and passengers.
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Chinese religion debate and Asian affairs in August dispatches
Reports from Oakland and Washington detail Ho Yow criticizing missionary efforts and the idea of imposing Christianity on Chinese people while warning of potential white racial backlash. Other items note Japanese advances in Manchuria, Allied moves toward Pekin, and political actions in Kansas, Ohio, and Nebraska including temperance enforcement and severe weather impacts across the Midwest.
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Market News Brightens Iron and Wheat Sentiment
New York reports rising demand for iron and steel with buyers from across the country placing large contracts. Wheat prospects waver as agriculture officials forecast drought impacts, while Indian and South American trade developments hint at shifting markets. President McKinley trip plans progress, with quiet travel and no political events on the roster.
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Allies Enter Pekin as Chinese Resistance Collapses
Dispatches from Shanghai and other ports report allied forces entering Pekin after the fall of Mekia and relief of legations. Chinese resistance weakened by food shortages and flooding canals hampered transport. Yuan Shikai’s troops reportedly moved toward Shen Si as the imperial court and army fled Pokia.
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Pekin Capture Rumor Sparks Allied War Talk
A Vienna to Hong Kong cablegram cites the capture of Pekin, though no confirmation from Austria. Rome telegram claims a Chinese relief force advancing on Pekin with Sir Claude MacDonald coordinating from Tung Chau. Reports also note Russian mediation efforts and ongoing tensions in Georgia.
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Washington Aug 1 dispatch on Chaffee guidance to Pekin
Text from Washington dated August 14 presents final instructions to General Chaffee. It discusses coordinating with other commanders, whether to enter Pekin or await delivery at gate, and conditions if attacks on legations cease. Also notes follow up with Minister Conger and reports on Pekin legation situation.
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Questions on Fire Insurance Policy and Law Spark Debate
A reader seeks light on fire insurance profits, the valued policy law, anticompart and why insurers issue more coverage than property value. The note also mentions varied brief items: streetcar franchises, tobacco in packing plants, anarchists in Chicago, and other dated notices and incidents from the era.
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