Advance on Peking Nears Imperial Walls in War Report
Aug 4 Washington dispatch reports American forces advancing from Yangtsun toward Peking, four days after a march of 18 miles. Secretary Root and Adjt. Gen. Corbin noted the rapid progress, while a U.S. note urged protection for ministers and a peaceful transfer of officials to Tianjin. Morale rose as news spread of nearing the capital.
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Yoogtam
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Corbin
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Train robbery fallout near Hugo ends in double killing
A Union Pacific Kansas City Denver train holdup near Hugo Col. left two robbers dead and a sheriff’s posse member and a deputy wounded. After a siege at a Bartholomew ranch three miles east of Goodland the last robber died in a house fire set by pursuers. Names include Sheriff Walker J B Migis George Culling and Bartholomew’s ranch. The robbers fled from Hugo after the heist and were identified by reports from Goodland boys.
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Union Pacific
Hoo
Col
Foy
J Brugsi
George Culling
Rvaly
Wingthr
Kansas City
Denver
Simon Tinetson
Hugo
W. J. Fay
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Sheriff Walker
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Riggs
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Baron Russell Dead Lord Chief Justice of England
Baron Russell of Rhillowen, lord chief justice of England, died Friday morning after an operation. He had served since 1880 in public life, becoming lord chief justice following Lord Coleridge's death. Survived by wife Elen Mulholland and two children, including Hartland Joseph.
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Henry Broadbent
Frederick Trever
Stephen Mackenzie
Samuel Herbert Habershon
Iltserils
England
Lord Coleridge
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Elen
Joseph Mulholland
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Hartland Joseph
Hautenant
Royal Artillery
South Africa
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Charles
United States
Hines
Sun's Deadly Rays Raise City Death Toll in Heat Wave
Eleven people die in New York from extreme heat as lower East Side tenants endure crowded housing and pavements for air. Infant deaths mount. horses perish citywide. Other cities report multiple heat deaths and mass prostrations as factories run halves in Philadelphia and Pittsburgh. Chicago records seven days of extreme heat with dozens dead and hundreds prostrated.
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Lower East Side
Philadelphia
Pittsburgh
Chicago
Sudden Death In Chicago Linked To Poison Traces
In Chicago in August the death of Edward P. Herrick raised questions after previous mysterious deaths of his wife and his niece and illness of his daughter in law. police inquiry found traces of poison in Herrick’s stomach as investigators pursued the case amid hotel Paris fire reports.
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Edward PB. Herrick
Fifteen Killed in Fatal Slatington Area Train Crash
A passenger train collided with an omnibus near Slatington Pennsylvania killing fifteen and injuring many as it returned from a funeral. The driver tried to cross the tracks but could not avert the collision. most victims were relatives of Sophia Schoeter attending the obsequies. A special train and physicians aided the injured sent to South Bethlehem. No watchman protected the crossing and residents reported difficulty hearing approaching trains.
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Lehigh & New England Railroad
Amaibusound
Ell Rory
Ated
Bill Hemiaty
Hissete
Tasien
Bumuel Seine
Walnut
Dpe Hourwine
Bincinmton
William Keane
Waittport
Carrie Smith
Wale Butpert
Tighman Kuntz
Walnutport
James Aliintoh
Stephen Reinbard
Alethelon
Mere
Siean Chane
Alfred Rhorke
Robert Relbert
David Kerk
James Kern
Aijureds Mies Dieter
Harry Minnieh
Bloatington
Mra
William Reseh
Peters
Oteuponta
Cherrysville
Henry Hitter
Sophia Schoeter
Bethlehem
War Vessels Collide Off Cape St Vincent
Paris August 1 French fleet maneuvers near Cape St Vincent saw the first class battleship Brennus collide with torpedo boat destroyer Framee. Framee sank immediately. four officers and 54 men saved. Estimated 50 men lost. Framee 214 tons, a new addition to the French navy.
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Lef
Dash of Cavalry Horses Causes Citywide Panic
A band of Fifth Cavalry horses charged through Dorsey City at night after arriving from Porto Rico. The stampede killed one rider, wounded others, and left several horses trapped in a stock pen. The herd outran a train, scattered citizens, and fled toward Harrison and Kearney meadows, with some captured and many unrounded hours later.
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Hirndleeda
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Hawkenmick Krtilee
Thherison
Kearney
Taelowanna
Porto Rico
Jersey
Harrison and
Terrific Explosion Shakes Montpelier Area Nitro Factory Demolished
An Aug 14 blast near Montpelier, Ind., leveled the Galth nitroglycerin plant and injured two men, Albert Hayes and a coworker. A wagon team tied to a loaded explosive wagon was knocked senseless but recovered. 1000 quarts were released, shattering windows across town.
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Albert Hayes
Montpelier
Findlay
Jury Go to Frankfort in Powers Trial
Georgetown Ky Aug 14 The ninth week of Powers trial continues as witnesses for the prosecution in rebuttal remain to be examined. J W Bradburn of the reward commission testified about funds drawn and expended and denied any payments to witnesses or contracts with named witnesses. The Powers case concluded at noon and jurors were transported to Frankfort. The Youtsey case will be called. a special venue of jurors was summoned. Also Bremen reports a new record run by the Rainer Wilhelm der Grosse sailing from New York August 7 to Bremen covering 9144 hours five days 19 hours 44 minutes at an average speed of 22 70 knots.
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J. W. Bradburt
Reward Commission
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Robert Noakes
W. H. Culton
Powers
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Youtsey
Bremen
Rainer Wilhelm der Grose
Engelart
New York
Sandy Hook
Chebourg
Avenging Brother Refuses to Name Killer in NY Stabbing
In New York on August 14 Stefano, an Italian, was stabbed to death with an athletic instrument. His brother Angelo pledges vengeance but will not reveal the murderer’s identity, saying he has sworn to avenge him and no one shall kill Aulyn Me. The Dawes commission begins Cherokee work. Fort Gibson to host for three weeks. A separate report notes William J. Tuttle killed his wife and then himself amid domestic trouble nearby.
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Angelo
Aulyn
Towa
Des Moines
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Tuttle
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Death of a Railway King Collis P Huntington
Collis P Huntington president of the South Pacific Railroad Co died at Pine Knot camp near Lake Quissett in the Adirondacks from nearticikeny ailments. He was famed for vast holdings and wealth estimated up to 40 million dollars, with extensive holdings across California, West Virginia, Mexico, and beyond. Huntington’s boyhood in Harwinton, his later fortune, and the unsettled claim on his estate sparked comment from financiers including Russell Sage. Public administrator Roland sought Huntington's estate rights, but the court halted the motion as unduly hasty.
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Collim P. Beintingrton
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France Farms Against Hail With Fire Power Clouds
A consular report from Lyon describes southern French vine growers using powder charged cannons to bombard approaching hail clouds. Fifty two cannons manned by 106 operators cover 2300 acres. A central post signals the volley, with other batteries firing after. Results are said to be largely successful, reducing hail damage. Funding comes from government, the National Agricultural Society, and wine growers, with powder supplied by the war ministry at two and a half cents per pound.
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Washington
Italy
United States
Lyonis
State Department
Prench Agricultural Society
Prench
Advisory Committee Names Members of National Committee
Aug 15 Senator Hanna announced the advisory committee members from New York California Nevada Nebraska Minnesota Maryland and other states. Included are J Wainwright W W Gibbs Chauncey Depew Thomas Le Senator and many others. Reports list numerous named individuals and states across the union.
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Cyrus Field Adams
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Manskett
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Here Island
Thomas Lowry
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Hanena
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Dr. Krist
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Toying Mytt
California
Barbowr
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Newterior
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Colorado
John I. Wilson
Biwiftest Voyage on Hecord by Steamer Deutschland
The Steamer Deutschland arrived at 4 20 Tuesday morning after leaving New York August 8 for Hamburg setting a new eastward passage record and fastest time by any steamship at five days 11 hours and 43 minutes. The Presbyterian general assembly committee on revision met last night and organized with Rev Dr Charles Dickey named moderator and chair.
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