Courage Upheld Amid Pekin Siege as Rifle Fire Rains
Undated cablegram from Minister Conger to the state department reports the American legation in Pekin besieged by imperial forces. He notes daily rifle fire, scarce ammunition and provisions, and the peril if compelled to leave. Two Yamen ministers were beheaded. Americans connected with the legation remain safe for the moment.
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Washington
Conger
State Department
Pekin
United States
Will Press Forward Conger Message Spurs Admin Action
A new cable from Minister Conger at Pekin warns the Chinese capital remains dangerous for ministers and supplies are severely reduced. A wire conference between officials and the president in Canton reviewed the situation, and leaders vow to press the Pekin relief effort despite threats to ministers. The cable dated between July 30 and August 2 cites beheading of Tsung Luamen members and places the message near Tsi Nan, about 80 miles southeast of Pekin.
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Wasu Hinaton
State Department
Conger
Pekin
Canton
Tsung Luamen
Tsi Nan
Chaffee Telegram Reports Aug 3 Battle Near Tien Tsin
Message from General Chaffee dated Tien Tsin August 3 describes a pending decisive battle to be fought on Sunday. Chinese defenses are strong east and west of Pei Tsang with flooded ground offering protection. Allied forces totaling about 14,000 including Japanese English American and Russian French units engage with areas across the river and near the Pei Ho corridor. Army totals 30,000 reported between Ebang and Yang Tsung with Yang Tsun as objective. Sixth cavalry sent to guard the city and await orders. Ministers reported safe on July 28.
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Ent
Chaffee
Ebang
Yang Tsung
Pei Ho
Yang Tsun
Conelaugh
Ien Tsin
Hope for Deliverance From Pekin Siege
Belgians in Pekin report all foreigners at the British legation besieged since June 20. Sixty eight marines killed or wounded. 58 dead and 70 wounded to date. Attack paused after July 17. Provisions nearly exhausted. Belgians and others hope relief arrives next week.
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Igian
Pekin
Brussels
M. de Favoreaux
Foreign Affairs
Belm
New South Wales Marines Sail for China on Salamis
The New South Wales naval contingent of marines sailed for China aboard the Salamis. A large enthusiastic crowd gathered to witness the departure.
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New South Wales
New Southles
China
Salamis
Export of Arms Prohibited to China Under New Bill
The Gazette reports the United Kingdom bans export of arms or ammunition to China under a recently published bill. Aug 9.
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Yapon
China
United Kingdom
Lieutenant West on Half Pay and Title Question
Lieutenant George Wallis West, married to Lady Olph Churchill, is placed on half pay due to ill health. It will be noted later whether she retains her title or becomes Mrs. George Wallis West. The U S embassy reports eight American students from the University of Monica were detained in the gardens of a brew Loewen after a disturbance. one liter is seriously injured.
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West
George Wallis West
Olph Churchill
University of Monica
Liter
United States
Edict Allows Ministers Secret Telegraphic Communication
Acting Secretary Adlee released a Che Foo cablegram from Consul Fowler noting Tsung Li Yamen edict dated the fifth permitting ministers to have peaceful secret telegraphic communications with their countries. All ministers at Pekin may transmit telegrams and originals may be sent to consuls for verification.
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Washinoeton
Adlee
State Department
Fowler
Che Foo
Conger
Pekin
Tsung li Yamen
Yamen
Yang Tsun Falls as Allied Forces Take City
A Washington desk dispatch reports General Chaffee announcing Yang Tsun fell on August 6 after aiding troops from Ninth and Fourteenth United States infantry and Battery F Fifth United States artillery. Casualties about 60. many fatigued by heat amid the momentous capture and its strategic railroad junction near Pekin.
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Chaffee
Wasuinctox
War Department
Che Foo
Yang Tsun
Ninth United States Infantry
Fourteenth United States Infantry
Fifth United States Artillery
Fourteenth Infantry
Pekin
Tien Tain
Eight Send Dispatches Cipher Messages From Pekin
Chinese Minister Wu says eight foreign legations in Pekin have sent cipher dispatches to their governments under the August edict allowing free cipher communications. He notes the consul’s dispatches, once held up, have been forwarded and implies China is observing the edict.
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Washington
China
Pekin
British Troops Land to Protect Shanghai Settlement
Washington reports Consul General Goodnow says a substantial British detachment has landed at Shanghai to guard the foreign settlement. Merchants fear anti foreign Chinese sentiment. the United States will not protest, acknowledging a power's right to protect its citizens abroad.
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Shanghai
Washington
State Department
Goodnow
Admiral Seymour
United States
Depot Battalion to Start for Manila With Speed
The War Department orders the depot battalion of the Eighth Infantry at Fort Snelling to depart for Manila. With orders to use all possible speed, the unit will travel by the first available transport from San Francisco to the Orient, likely within a week.
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St. Paul
War Department
Eighth Infantry
Fort Snelling
Manila
San Francisco
Orient
Arm shipments flood Hsi Kiu arsenal claim
From Tien Tsin via the Empress of Japan comes a report that an American officer of Seymour's column says the Hsi Kiu arsenal, captured at Tien Tsin, contains more arms and munitions than the entire United States.
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Victoria
B. C
Tien Tsin
Empress of Japan
Seymour
Hsi Kiu
United States
Hood's Sarsaparilla Promises Health Through Digestion Balance
The passage extols Hood's Sarsaparilla as the simple solution for health relying on perfect digestion and pure blood. It claims prompt use prevents illness and lists widespread cures for conditions such as scrofula, salt rheum, catarrh, dyspepsia, and rheumatism.
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Hood
Plot to Shoot British Officers and Capture Lord Roberts Discovered
A Pretoria plot to imprison Lord Roberts and kill British officers was uncovered. Ten ringleaders were arrested, with Boers and townspeople involved. Houses marked for entry and fire set to mislead troops. the plan aimed for a staged capture Tuesday night. The affair sparked intense British indignation and calls for strong repression.
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London
The
Daily News
Pretoria
Lord Roberts
Johannesburg
Canadian invalids protest delays after Liverpool voyage
Lenpox Aug 11 The Canadian invalids evacuated from South Africa report poor arrangements for comfort and delays in transfer to Montreal aboard the Allan liner Parisian. They blame Liverpool military authorities and vow to raise the issue with Canadian ministers on board.
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Lenpox
England
South Africa
Liverpool
Montreal
Italians riot near Hollersville over Humbert killing
About 160 Italian workers rioted for two days near Hollersville Washington county. Half were anarchists celebrating King Humbert's assassination. Rioters blocked work and clashed with local supporters. Some are reported wounded. no fatalities reported.
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Hollersville
Humbert
Pittsburg
Washington County
McFadden Stops McPartland in 16th Round
George B. McFadden of New York defeats Kid McPartland of the same city as McPartland’s seconds throw in the towel in the 16th round. Bout scheduled for 25 rounds at 138 pounds with McPartland giving a 5 pound pull.
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McPartland
New Yorks
Broadway Athletic Club
George B. McFadden
Kid McPartland
Mother released from asylum causes child death
Mrs. Mary E. Scales, recently released from an asylum in Creston Iowa, gave her 2 year old daughter laudanum leading to the child's death. She attempted to drug her 6 year old son who escaped and summoned help. Scales then locked herself in the house and ended with a final dose of poison.
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Creston
Mary E. Scales
Yellow Fever Case Reported on Swinburne Island
Health Officer Doty announced a case at Swinburne Island hospital involving Miguel Palermo, removed from the Spanish steamer Monserrat which arrived from Havana August 1. The yellow fever is described as of a very mild tone.
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New York
Doty
Swinburne Island Hospital
Miguel Palermo
Monserrat
Havana
Miner's Prominent Nome Returner Reports Destitution Crisis
Charles D. Lane says 5000 to 10000 people in Nome face extreme destitution. He notes relief hinges on United States government action and cites his large interests in Cape Nome.
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San Francisco
Charles D. Lane
Cape Nome
Nome
United States
Weise Named for Congress by Fifth District Democrats
The Democrats of Wisconsin’s Fifth district nominated Charles H. Weise of Sheboygan Falls for Congress on the first ballot at a party meeting in Sheboygan.
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Charles H. Weise
Congress
Sheboygan, Wis
Fifth Congressional District
Sheboygan Falls
Dewey Says War With China Likely as Grief Grows
Washington dispatch reports Admiral George Dewey calling the China situation grave. He notes high danger for soldiers, limited navy help beyond keeping Hong Kong and Shanghai quiet, and warns Aguinaldo would face destruction if he advances. Li Hung Chang to be kept under allied watch.
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New York
Washington Dispatch
Brooklyn Eagle
George Dewey
China
Philippine Islands
Hong Kong
Shanghai
Manila
Aguinaldo
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Waldersee Appointment for China Campaign Considered
Washington reports the selection of Count Waldersee as a potential commander for broader future action in China. No decision yet. the plan hinges on minister relief in Pekin and the general reaches China after that objective. The matter will be raised with President McKinley on his return to Washington next week.
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Washington
Count Waldersee
China
United States
Pekin
Germany
McKinley
Despair For China As Li Hung Chang Warns
A dispatch from the foreign office of a participating power in the international movement describes a conversation with Li Hung Chang. He expresses despair over the Chinese government and fears anti foreign forces have gained ascendancy in Pekin. The consul, longtime friend of Li, relays his frankremarks on the deteriorating situation.
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Washington
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Earl Li
Post Office Establishes Money Order Office for Chinese Troops
Washington August 11. The post office department announces remittance arrangements for American troops in China. A money order office is established at military postal station No. 1 in China. Location to be determined, but remitters may purchase money orders drawn as specified.
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China
Washington
Post Office Department
No. 1
Payment terms for service despite troop locations in China
The payment will be provided for not withstanding the troops may be located at various points in China. For this service the domestic rate is charged.
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China
Gold laden steamers reach Seattle from Cape Nome
Three Cape Nome steamers arrived in Seattle on Wednesday with large passenger loads. The Oregon carried 345000 dollars in gold, the San Pedro about 150000, and the Charles D Lane 350000, signaling a busy influx of wealth and travelers.
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Seattle
Wash
Cape Nome
Oregon
San Pedro
Charles D. Lane
Strikers Reinforced in Vancouver Railroad Sit-In
Vancouver August 11 1919 tinsmiths pipefitters and helpers joined the railroad strike in the morning. The action has not affected Canadian Pacific train operations.
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Vancouver
B. C
Canadian Pacific
Steamer Doric reports sighting unknown ship wreckage off Yokohama
The Doric, arriving at Yokohama, says a passing steamer was seen on July 14 in mid sea. Lights and whistle noted then lost. Wreckage later found. search by the roc ship returned empty after eight hours with no trace of the vessel.
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Victoria
B.C
Empress of
Philippines Army Sickness Report At Eight Percent
Secretary Root noted General MacArthur reports an 8 percent sickness rate in the Philippine army, described as a remarkably good showing amid ongoing operations.
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Bat
Wasa Hincaton
Root
MacArthur
Philippines
Missionaries Safe Arrival In Kobe From Foo Chow
The Rev. Dr. A. B. Leonard reports by cablegram from Kobe that members of the Methodist Episcopal mission have arrived safely in Kobe after escaping Foo Chow, as announced by the Rev. W. H. Lacey.
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Foo Chow
New York
A. B. Leonard
Episcopal Methodist Missionary Society
W. H. Lacey
Kobe
Japan
Methodist Episcopal Mission
American and British Fleets to Meet
Rear Admiral Farquhar to arrive at Bar Harbor September 10 with the Atlantic squadron to meet Rear Admiral Sir Alfred Bennett and his British squadron.
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Washington
Farquahr
Bar Harbor
Sir Alfred Bennett
Extending Rural Free Delivery Service Expanded
The office department orders rural free delivery to begin August 15 in Wakonda South Dakota 3 D and Wilton Wisconsin with additional routes at West Salem and Alma Center Wisconsin.
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Washington
Post Office Department
Wakonda
3. D
Wilton
Wis
West Salem
Alma Center
Northwestern Saengerbund Opens 19th Annual Festival
BurinoToN Iowa Aug 11 The 19th annual Northwestern Saengerbund festival opened with four thousand visitors in town including 1500 singers.
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Northwestern Saengerbund
Burinoton
If the Baby is Cutting Teeth
An old remedy for teething is promoted Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup. It claims to soothe the child ease gums relieve pain cure wind colic and diarrhoea. Available at twenty five cents a bottle.
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Li Yamen
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Eighth Regiment
Aaffair
Mulberry St
Newark
N. J
SWIFT
Atlanta
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Walddersee
Kr. Kenyon
Dak. Ave
Kenyon & Treadway
South Dakota
Huron
Hawthorne
Indianapolis
Bridgeport
Gilliam
Excelsior Needle Co
Thea
Morgan & Wright
Shelby
Montgomery Ward & CO
Chicalo
Blue Mondays
Bureka Co
Rock Falls, Ill
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