Mysterious Advance of Allies Shrouds Pekin Crisis
Reports from New York to Washington describe the advancing allied forces near Pekin with a tense stance of Chinese authorities at Canton and Shanghat. Dispatches note foreign troops near Taku and Anping, with Li Hung Chang negotiating telegraphs and fears of fresh hostilities amid calls for diplomatic clarity. The Monterey and other ships are discussed for relief, while British, French, and American observers weigh potential outcomes and strategic moves.
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Monterey
Canton
Juan de Austria
Chihors
Shanehal
Firkin Ashcoy
Paris
M. Pieter
Li Hung Chang
Iscatilo de
Diploanatic Corps
Hong Kons
Tupslay
Awe
Warton
Wu Chow
Dors
Etm
Washington
Accred
Nou Tinkstur
Spain
Calle Apateh
Pekin
Madrid
Ion
Claude MacDonald
Ave
Landen
Petrin
Fatal Collision Near Pierson Claims Multiple Deaths
Grand Rapids mid August fogbound crash between northbound Northland express and southbound No 2 near Pierson killed the engineer and firemen on both trains and several passengers. Casualties include Conductor Charles Letts and Engineer Gilbert Shortfeld of Grand Rapids along with numerous other victims and injuries. Investigations point to operator Wells at Mill Creek as at fault.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Grand Rapids
Pierson
Grand Rapida
Chas. M. Letts
Gilbert Ghortfeld
Grand Rapiis
Nivel He Fish
Edward D. Woodhouse
Lodis Gd
Boyle Grand Rapids
Collickson
Franklin
Ralph Levin
Razengeman Levin
Mark Bhasar
Newstagent
H. A. Dennis
Jett Shugider Burt
WM. Graves
Grand Rapidta
Walter
W. M. Part
Grad Rapids
Porter Breavt
Jegs
David C Powers
Basgigeman
Prank Poiat
Traverse City
Willa Barien
Pateenger
Janior
Ebout
Sand Lake
Northland Express
Pullman
Cara
Train Collision Near Pierson Causes Major Wreck
Trains meeting at Sand Lake were redirected to Whodstock, leading to a fatal collision between No. 5 and No. 2 as orders were countermanded. The forward cars telescoped, with six cars remaining on track and engines wrecked beyond recognition. Passengers and crew were aboard, with several cars saved by the rear Pullmans and freight cars. Mil Creek and Pierson were nearby as the wreck unfolded.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Sand Lake
Pierson
Whodstock
Wells
Mil Creek
Huntington's Will And Funeral Plans Revealed
New York Aug 15 the body of Col Ns P Huntington will arrive by special train from Utica this afternoon. Remains go to Fifth Avenue Fifth Street home with funeral likely Friday or Saturday. Reports on succession and the Southern Pacific Company are discussed by Charles H Tweed and H E Huntington.
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New York
Ns P. Huntington
Utica
Huntington
Fifth Avenue
Fifty-seventh Street
H. J. Huntington
Neander
General Hubbard
Svaries
Hopking
Southern Pacific Road
Charles H. Tweed
Southern Pacific Company
Mr. Huntington
Wimn
Mr. Tweed
Tweed
H. E. Huntington
New Orleans
Wontington
N.Y
Collis B. Huntimster
Harquette Lake
My. Huntington
Racquette Lake
Whursday
Albany
Pardag
Miles
Boys report tramps near Topeka woods terrorize town
Residents south of Topeka told police of a suspected camp by the Shantanunga woods where two tramps armed with a revolver and a knife allegedly threatened a boy at a ride. Officers found two men fitting the description, poor and ill, hiding in vines with dirty clothes. The men had provisions and were on the road, told to leave by night.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
South Topeka
Hhohown
Severn Min
Bys
Nobu
Corn Crop Severely Harmed by Heat Wave in Kansas
General Superintendent Resseguie of the Santa Fe reports corn badly injured after days of hot winds. He notes central regions may yield a complete failure, with two other areas expected to harvest only a third to half a crop. The scorching temperatures across southern districts worsen the outlook.
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Resseguie
Santa Fe
Kansas
Reseegule
Antis in Session Opening Anti Imperialist Convention
Indianapolis aug 15 the first session of the anti imperialist convention met in tomlinson hall with 200 to 400 delegates present regu lar league members and national party attendees were admitted george g mercer opened the meeting with prayer by rev herbert bigelow and the declaration of independence read by albert h toffman temporary chairman edwin garritt smith erving winslow and w j mize named as secretaries the address by chair smith denounced mc kinley and warned against imperialism urging preservation of democratic principles and universal liberty conference named george s boutwell permanent president amid murmurs over absence of schurz and covington
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Indianapolis
Ind
Tomlinson Hall
League
National Party
George G. Mercer
Phiadelphia
Herbert &. Bigelow
Cincinnati
Albert
Plymouth
White House
Republic
Washington
Meir
McKinley
United States
le Republic
Abraham Lincoln
Hechnevard
Gespollien
Committee of Permanent Organization
Faton
George S. Boutwell
Massachusetts
Carl Schurz
Bourke Covkran
State Superintendent Discusses School Book Exchange Policy
The State Superintendent Frank Nelson outlines a plan to exchange current school books for new editions at no more than 50 percent of the maximum adoption price. Counties under uniform contract would gain the exchange privilege at contract expiration, with caveats on eligible titles and compliance. The memo cites issues with firms attempting to assign books and seeks equal treatment for counties already under or nearing uniform contracts. Weather notes indicate a Thursday south wind and warm, dry conditions.
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Frank Nelson
J. BR. Cas
Garnett
NEW ARMY SOCIETY FORMS IN DENVER
The national association of the Army of the Philippines is formed in Denver with an August 13 annual meeting planned. Officers include Francia V Greene as President General, Irving Hale as First Vice President, Owen Summers as Second Vice President, and H J Lippincott among others. Next annual meeting tentatively set for Salt Lake City.
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Denver
Ang
National Assn
David Fairehtia
B. F. Stapleton
Colorado
P. James Cosgrove
Nebraska
Chaplin
Hunter
Pennsylvania
Salt Lake Ity
Trains Collide Near Denver Killing Two
A fatal wreck occurred when Missouri Pacific northbound train 12 collided with Rio Grande No 1 near Monument Colorado twenty miles north of Colorado Springs. The dead include J F Webber and Gilbert with several injured including Frank Frado and his family.
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Rio Grande
Missouri Pacific
Denver
Colorado Springs
Denver & Rio Grande Railway
Monument
J. F. Webber
Manitou
Colo B
Gilbert
Fowler
Colo
Frank Frado
Balida
Bis
H.C. Barhes
Pueblo
Monument Switch
Webber
Desmond
No. 1
Populist Telegram Overrides Bryan Support Tone
Aug 1 report from Lincoln Nebraska notes a Populist telegram to Chairman Butler detailing a stance for McKinley’s lump sum. A Raleigh reply dated Aug 25 expresses support for Hiryan and the Populist ticket, denying Stevenson ties and confirming non Republican alignment.
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Lincoln
Neb
Indepenit- PH
Toate
Butler
Uve
McKinley
Raleigh
N.C
Tam
Hiryan
Vice Pressent
Rain Returns in India Amid Famine Relief Report
London dispatch from Lord Curzon reports favorable weather over India with general rain. Timber supply and famine relief are noted. crops hindered by labor shortages and high prices. About 1,149,000 persons are relieved.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Thilit
Lord Curzon
India
Lord George Hamilton
Ohio Senator Hanna Opens New Jersey Campaign Visit
New York August 14 Senator Hanna decided to open the Republican campaign in New Jersey and will speak at Asbury Park next Tuesday. He plans to mobilize cavymen in the effort and to headline the campaign swing.
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Ohio
Jersey
New York
Manna
New Jersey
Cime
Asbury Park
Kilmer Will Leaves Property to Widow and Kilmer Children
The will of the late Charles B. Kilmer was probated by the probate judge. The Kilmer homestead on Lots 70 to 674 on EK Ehanat Street is left to widow Mary C Kilmer, with the remainder divided equally among children Charles J Kilmer, Loteik Covensley, Frank Kilmer, and George Kilmer. Mee Kilmer is named executrix without bond to act without court orders.
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Charles B. Kilmer
Ekehanat Street
Mary C Kilmer
Charles J. Kilmer
Loteik
Covensley
Prank
George Kilmer
Mee Kilmer
Aet
Insane Writer Faces Trial and Detention in County
The record of insane cases in the court continues with the trial of St Bennett set for the afternoon. Bennett, found by police, is demented and confined in the county jail with pad and pencil writing. He previously stayed at the asylum and claims Logan county as his origin, speaking only through written replies on paper. Tennis News: Newport doubles champs Ward and Davis defend national title. Little and Alexander lose 6 4 6 4.
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St. Bennett
Bennett
Logan County
Newport
Ward
Davis
Deisa Little
Alexander
Cost of the War in the Philippines Deaths and Costs
A Treasury based statement places the total U S cost of the Philippine campaign at 186,678,000 dollars in cash with at least 2,396 American soldiers dead. It notes deaths from wounds and diverse causes, mentions February 1, 1904, and acknowledges uncertain totals and attribution of expenses to the war versus other theaters.
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Washington
United States
The
Philipines
Spain
Philippines
Catce
Aguinalto
Bin
Bpatn Wlin
Mewar
Treasitry Department
Philippine
Peans
Cuba
Porto Hico
Ana Tona
Spmin
Isla
Joan
J. Inés
Treasury Department
Gold for Europe as steamers ship bullion to New York
The August report notes a record shipment of gold bullion to New York aboard steamers Teuton and allies. A large portion is sent abroad while secure funds flow back, with bankers arranging payments and rebates for advance installments amid ongoing transfers.
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New York
Ommbaros
Palekalivelinar
Ecs
Janie the Haring
Magoen & Co
Tyeeliay
Stralien
Woodmen at Salt Lake City Convener By Saphour 208
Morning crowd gathered for a convenor event with references to Woodmen, Salt Lake City, and participants from diverse locations. The text is fragmentary but indicates a gathering connected to a broader World Woodmen or Wow raft context and a CPB appearance.
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Salt Lain
Balt Lake City
Tinh
Wowraft
Saphour
CPB
Abitorein
Agee
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Matou
Si Wu
Riestdle
Ter Conger Utengin
Herald
Tien Twin
SekKinteya
Ady
Chagtee
Matos
Wer
Hnft
Cherier Wboger Leese
Py Mae
Linton
Ale
Britton
Fendstead
Seymour Mouimet
Toltach
Taoth
Fenenta
Associated Press
Brice
Taku
Admiralty
Somewra
Ho Si Wy
Brett
Ube
Chareed
Bengal Lancers
Kerlin
Hie Pe
Rika Hart
Anping
MacGue
Chaffee
Paotis
Huang-Tsun
Lang Fang
Feooo
RS Lofa
Ho-Hsewu
Tae
FSUN
Yang-twun
ANTIS
E. B. Smith Chatrman
Nelson
NEW Army Society
National Associatio Army of the Philippines
Bryan
Stevenson
Orator
Hanna
Kilmer
Luzon
Treasury
Europe
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