Fitzsimmons Knocks Out Sharkey at Coney Island
New York reports Bob Fitzsimmons defeated Tom Sharkey in less than two rounds at the Coney Island Sporting Club. Sharkey charged early but Fitzsimmons used counter punches and body shots to dominate, finishing with a stinging left hook that sent Sharkey to the canvas.
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Baden Powell halts Dewet forces near Pretoria
General Baden Powell, via The Standard, reports Dewet’s junc tion with the main Boer force was blocked. Dewet abandoned transports and fled to the hills as his commando dispersed. some units moved southward. Lord Kitchener returned to Pretoria. Lieutenant Cordua was shot Friday afternoon.
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Signal Victory at Tien Tsin Village Engagement
American, British, and Japanese troops under General Dorward defeated Boxers near Tien Tsin on Aug 19. Six miles southwest of the city they killed over 800 Boxers, captured 64 wounded prisoners, burned the village, with five Americans and six Japanese wounded and no British casualties.
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Japanese liner Futami Maru wrecked near Mindanao
The Japanese liner Futami Maru bound from Australia to Manila ran aground and broke in two on Mindanao. Passengers and crew camped six days on the island and are being brought to Manila by the British steamer Australian. No casualties reported though cargo and vessel likely total losses.
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Mindanao
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Public Meeting Denounces Ohio Citizens Conduct in Texas
A Sherman gathering presided by Judge R R Hazlewood passed resolutions protesting uncivilized conduct by Ohio citizens. The meeting urged respect for law and civilization, condemning the actions as a pernicious example in a land of Christianity.
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Sherman, Tex
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Flag Hoisted Over Santiago Palace in Elaborate Ceremony
In Santiago Cuba on August 27 the Cuban flag was raised over the palace with an elaborate ceremony, the first time since General Shafter ordered it hauled down in 1898, signaling a new government policy by the United States.
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Preparing to Receive Bryan in New York
Tammany Hall executive committee met to arrange Bryan's reception on October 16. A committee was appointed for the work with Richard Croker as a member. The Bryan speech event will be held under Tammany auspices.
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Richard Croker
Tammany
Perry Heath Receives Memorials From Letter Carriers
In Curiaco on Aug 27 Perry Heath former assistant postmaster general is thanked for his work by letter carriers and clerks' associations across the country. He has received between 60 and 70 resolutions and memorials praising his service in that role.
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Curiaco
Perry
Heath
Fourth of July streetcar wreck toll reaches forty four
Tacoma report states Mrs. A. Swanson died from injuries suffered in the Fourth of July street car crash, bringing the total death toll to 44. In Des Moines the Tenth district Democratic convention nominated Robert J. Dale of Boone for Congress at Algona.
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Wash
A. Swanson
Tenth
Des Moines
Robert J. Dale
Boone
Algona
Buller Casualties Report From August 21
London dispatch reports Buller’s casualties for August 21 as seven killed and 21 wounded plus five missing with Captain Ellershaw among the wounded. The war office note also cites Kitchener’s eight casualties and Baden-Powell’s rescue of 100 British prisoners and capture of boers and a German officer on August 22.
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War Office
Lord Roberts
Pretoria
Komati
Rundle
Dewet
MacKinnon
Boer Envoys Protest to Salisbury From St Petersburg
Dr. Leyds and Boer envoys in St Petersburg send a strong protest to Lord Salisbury against Lord Roberts proclamations. They assert the orders violate right and principles of international law.
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London
Dr. Leyds
St. Petersburg
Lord Salisbury
Lord Roberts
New 18 Inch Gathaman Torpedo Tested At Bethlehem
In Bethlehem with General Miles and officers present the 18 inch Gathaman torpedo public safety item the largest built in the country was tested at Bethlehem Steel works. Government funding of 65000 funded ten rounds to reach 18000 psi pressure and 1800 ft per second velocity. Third round reached 19045 psi and 1896 ft s, fourth 19350 psi and 1901 ft s. Seven rounds remain to be fired next week. The device is for coast defense and may throw a shell 15 miles. Gencotton used in charges. measures 44 feet long and 59 tons. Miles praised the test.
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Bethlehem Steel Works
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Wisconsin Traction Light Heat and Power company formed
Milwaukee capitalists file articles creating the Wisconsin Traction Light Heat and Power company to control all electricity connected plants and systems in Wisconsin. The firm may operate a street railway by non electrical power. Incorporators are Henry C. Payne John I. Beggs Charles F. Pfister and F G Bigelow of Milwaukee.
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Wisconsin Traction, Light, Heat and Power Company
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F. G. Bigelow
Three Hungarians Die In Sugar Camp Mine Collapse
BeelleFontTH Pa Aug 27 Three unknown Hungarians were crushed to death by a cave in of hundreds of tons of rock and earth in Sugar Camp mine No 4 of the Lehigh Valley Coal Company near Snow Shoe. A rescue party after working all day failed to recover the bodies.
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Sugar Camp Mine No. 4
Lehigh Valley Coal Company
Snow Shoe
Consul Fowler Reports From Pekin Dispatch
Acting Secretary Adee releases Fowler’s chefoo dispatch on Pekin events. Japanese say the emperor and empress left Pekin on the 14th and rested at Wan Shou Shan, possibly heading to Tai Yuen Fu Shen Si. Prince Ching remained in Pekin, Li Ping Heng died.
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Foreign control in Pekin as troops and flags crowd city
The Times reports Pekin lies entirely under foreign control with looting widespread. French and Russian flags fly over key imperial areas while the Forbidden City remains protected by an international accord. The Japanese seize a substantial hoard. the empress dowager and leaders fled to Shan Si, leaving no governor in place.
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Times
Forbidden City
Prince Tuan
Tai Yuen Fu
Shan Si
Sian Fu
Chaffee at Tien Tsin Casualties Cable Reveals Move
The War Department received a cable from General Chaffee dated Tien Tsin listing casualties. Officials say the stamp suggests he returned to Tien Tsin from Pekin, noting two reports dated Aug 21 and Aug 24. No other messages indicate his presence there.
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War Department
Chaffee
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Reticent Cabinet Ends Meeting In Wasa Hineton
The cabinet meeting in Wasa Hineton ran until nearly 2 o clock. Members refused to disclose topics discussed noting no official word that Russia has declared war on China or intends to. An extra session of Congress was not mentioned and is deemed unlikely.
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Chinese Leader Seen in Pekin Amid Turmoil
Reports from Pekin indicate Prince Tuan, leader of the insurrection, was seen in the city as Chinese cavalry operate near Tung Chow. The Japanese guard the Forbidden City awaiting orders on destruction or retention. A Sikhs and American cavalry squadron pursues insurrectionists while the empress dowager's court is believed to be at Sian Fu.
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Prince Tuan
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Sian Fu
Hill to Speak in the West Campaign Tour Planned
Democratic committee chairman said former New York senator David Hill will make speeches in the West during the campaign though dates and sites are not fixed. William Jennings Bryan addressed Kansans in Manhattan at 10:30 a.m. amid a Republican-leaning audience and urged Republicans to defend principles.
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William Jennings Bryan
Longstaff opens new drug store in Beadle County
C H Longstaff, pharmacist, announces a complete line of drugs sundries paints oils brushes and beverages at the Dinneen block two doors west of the First National Bank. He invites Beadle County residents including old and new customers to visit and buy with a nickel purchase valued and prescription compounding offered.
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