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Newspaper
Topeka State Journal
Location
Topeka, Kansas, United States of America
Date
Aug 13, 1900
Page
6
The article reports plans to withdraw American troops from Cuba by January after the Spanish-American War, detailing steps like census taking, municipal elections, constitutional changes, and the transfer of authority. It notes many soldiers wish to pursue opportunities at home and discusses evolving governance and marriage law questions.
The article notes a debate on giving dogs a greater responsibility, suggesting permission is needed, and jokes about “pine-eyed cats” being deaf. It cites physiologists and Multall estimating about 2,000,000 dogs in Great Britain.
A fragmentary excerpt from the Peking and Tien Times describes Boxer placards urging action against foreigners, detailing anti Christian and anti foreign messages, warnings of poison, and calls to worship local gods and spirits. The text notes the intensity of Boxer sentiment and mentions foreign missions and perceived threats from Western powers.
The czar fears the size of China’s army and seeks exact strength from authentic sources. Grand Staff estimates 1,752,000 Chinese troops drawn from Tokyo Palace dispatches and military agents. The breakdown includes 205,000 field troops, 689,000 reserves, and 506,000 Green Flags plus other formations and regional guards.
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