Chinese Forces Clash With German Troops Near Tien Tsin
London dispatch reports German units clashed with about 8 000 Chinese forces described as Boers south of Tien Tsin. Germans were forced to retreat and Chinese fighters were said to be Li Hung Chang veterans awaiting orders. American marines near Peking and French forces are noted in nearby coverage.
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London
Tien
Tain
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Hong & Kong
Chua
West Point Waiters Strike
A garbled OCR fragment from a West Point page appears to reference a waiter strike and related civic content. Readable bits mention workers and a local dispute, but details and names are not recoverable.
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West Point
Imports and Exports on Havank Island Record Trade Totals
The entry shows Havank port handling imports totaling 334 264 109 with North Amaech imports at 22 321 561. Exports amount to 1 905 492 including agriculture, forest products, manufactured articles, cigars valued at 7 993 963 of which 3 058 336 went to the United States. Cigarette export value is 108 with U S uptake. Other tobacco exports total 656 450 with 50 773 to the United States.
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Havank
North Amaech
United
United States
Ex-Auditor Bissele 4s Dead in San Francisco Hospital
In San Francisco on October 4 night W R Bissell longtime railroad auditor died of cancer at the Southern Pacific hospital at age 56. He was well known across the United States and a brother-in-law of Thomas R Roberts a leading merchant of Philadelphia.
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San Francisco
Oct
W. R. Bissell
Railroad
United States
Southern Pacific
FSF
Manonrt Fara
Thomas R. Roberts
Li Leaves for Pekin and Tien Tsun Mission News
Fragmentary dispatches report Li Hongzhang and allied leaders postponing visits while five young missionaries were released under orders from Li Hung Chang. The text references positions in Pekin and Tianjin with unclear timings and names.
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Tien Tsin
Hung Chang
Pos
Li is Off for Pekin
Li departs for Pekin via Shanghai with plans to arrive by soon after October 6.
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Pekin
British and Chinese Talks Begin Under MacDonald
The British government authorizes Sir Claude MacDonald to enter negotiations with Chinese officials, aligning with American steps in the ongoing Chinese discussions. Officials believe the complex questions may be resolved through dialogue and formal channels.
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Washington
United States
Claude MacDonald
Pen
Just &Bournor Gener
Garyshia
Tere
Fragmentary OCR Item Teases Names and Events
An unreadable OCR fragment references Mendes tracing a date and event near Etna coast. The garbled text obscures clear identities, places, or outcomes, leaving only a hint of a mystery or incident and no verifiable details.
Fashionable Fad Sparks Risky Trend Talk
Fragmentary notes describe a fashionable fad that risks danger and public concern as observers debate its appeal and potential hazards. The snippet hints at social pressure and rising interest without clear details.
Fragmentary note on Austrian prisons and nuns as portresses
A rough extract discusses Austrian prisons and the role of nuns serving as portresses in convents. The text references women and punishment, implying harsh conditions and institutional treatment, but details are unclear due to corrupted OCR.
Fragmentary 19th Century Note on Patents and Law
The text presents a fragmentary, archaic discussion touching on patents, property rights, and lawful constraints. It mentions metal boxes, tablets, and imitations, with sporadic references to authority and moral conduct. The passage reads like a marginal remark from a legal or philosophical tract.
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Heng Chang
Etvilian
Bissele
Shanghai
Ent
Wintow
Eos Mendes
Austria
Martie
Beligst
Oupit
Tig of
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