AT THE GATES OF THE PALACE AND CAPTURED OFFICER
Washington Aug 22 The navy department reports Capt Reilley of the Fifth Artillery killed near Pekin. Chaffee’s losses reach nineteen killed and thirty wounded. Admiral Remey cables that American troops entered the imperial city and are consolidating positions. The news notes the assault on Pekin and reports from Taku and Tianjin with mentions of hospital stability and ongoing movement toward Pekin.
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Washington
Hae
Remey
Che Yoo
Taku
Dicktre
Tudlay
Mnperial
Imperial City
Ube
Rouley
Mernine
Tien ‘Tain
Chaffer
Navy Department
Imperial
Forbidden City
Ta- Ky
Grant
Manila
Pekin
Mitiun
Staat
Conger
UN Iin
Conan
Tribune
Lee
Shanghai
Mall
Timn Txin
Far East
Tonking
Staten Koyment
Li Hong Chang
Mars
Tonton
Brace
Britian Admiralty
Tien Tain
Rome
Paacvices Cron
Uattle
Imperial Palace
Defar
China
Victor Emanuel
Pantheon
Humbert
Nantes
Tien
Ieee
Pebin
Ives
Bernard Servats
Benes
Bah Pd
Iin Spuetta
Ana Mays
Anwar
Te Pekin
Turtle
London
New York
Lundoo Aays
Auriin
Lonton
Simon
Peparia
Me Tsang
Yonk Tsut
Capiuol
Thon
Mac Cheere
Poin
Commet
Tuan
Chi
Battle rumors and foreign missions amid Chinese turmoil
The report discusses British and other foreign casualties near Tien Ta and Peking, with details of embassy rescuees, division of Beijing into districts under Japanese control, and the uncertain advances of allied forces as they face Chinese resistance and political upheaval. Limited updates from London and New York reflect cautious optimism amid a complex military and diplomatic situation.
State Officers Appeal For Help To Fund Medals
Plan has failed to raise funds for medals for the Twentieth Kansas veterans. State officers, led by governor’s staff, collected about $1,000 with a $50 contribution from the state house. A shortfall near $900 remains, despite more than $1,000 raised earlier. Coulter has sought aid from the governor. private secretary Allen raised $50 today.
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Kansas
Philippines
H. Coulter
Coulter
H. J. Allen
Allen
State Journal
Twentieth
Whlen Allen
Bourbon County
Butler Courtly
Clark County
Clay County
Cloud County
Cowley County
Greeiey County
Greenwood
Harvey County
Johnson County
Kearny County
Labetts County
Linn County
Leavenworth County
Marshall County
Mitchell County
Morris County
Montgomery County
Rain and Heat Hit Kansas Weather Brief
Rain was light across eastern and southern Kansas with no rain in Oklahoma and western divisions. Hays City reported two inches and extreme heat near 107 degrees. Topeka saw a brief shower with a total of 0.01 inches and a drop from 74 to 69 degrees by morning. Thunderstorms were forecast east portion this afternoon or tonight with Thursday fair and cooler.
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Kansas
Santa Fe
Middle
Oklahoma
Rock Island
St. Joe
Caldwell
Liberal
Courtland
Republic County
Hays
Hays City
Kas
Topeka
Tropics
Kan- Sat
Concordia
Dresden
Fort Scott
Meaksville
Manhattan
McPherson
Osage City
Sedaniol
Toronto
War department sketch of Musician Titus from Pekin report
Washington August 21 The war department prepared a sketch of Musician Titus based on an Associated Press dispatch from Pekin This brief note notes his enlistment on April 5 at Wichita and mentions a wall sealing incident used for ascent by others in a confusing wartime report
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Washington
War Department
Aketoh
Titus
Pekin
Calvin
Yilchita
Anne
Sheldon in New York to Speak for Christian Endeavorers
News from Topeka reports Charles F. Tidon, now in Lake Placid, New York, plans a trip to Boston to address Christian Endeavor officers. He has spoken at state Endeavor meetings and will join Topeka for the Eastport Maine rally in December. Tidon is said to be finishing a new novel about his one year’s experiences.
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Christian
Topeka
Charles 5
Idon
Lake Star
New York
Boston
Na‘Christian Endeavor Society
Berndeavor
Topexa
Eastport
Maine
Seraember
Sheldon
Bryan's Day Topeka Welcomes Bryan With Large Crowd
Tomorrow Topeka hosts a Bryan event with arrival at 10:30 and a National Hotel welcome. State officials reception at 1, then a 3 o'clock notification at the state house grounds. Chief Justice Doster and T. M. Patterson lead the program. Mr Bryan to reply. grand reception to follow before a Santa Fe train departure.
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Kansas Avenue
Welture
Doster
T. M. Patterson
William J. Bryan
State Central Committee
Ing. Bryan
Bryan
Santa Fe
Atchison
Meriden
Ridgely
State Committee
Specifl
John Madden
Jerry Simpson
T. Boax
Atchigan
Mr. Bryan
Topeka
National Hotel
J. S. Ensminger
H. Allen
George Wagner
L. A. Stebbins
H. A. Heath
H.C
Commercial Club
Monetary League
Fusion
State House
Marion Butler
J. H. Edminton
National Committee
the & Tan
Mankar
Webster Daviis
J. B. Seaver
Cyclone Davis
Garfield Park
Uiorsing
Hock Island
Ninth Street
Jan N Stephens
Denver
Kansas City
Fras
Afty
PSS En
Hanas Avenue
Tee Benet
Patterson
John
AL Anne
Marys— Ferry Barete
Manhattan
Eilie
Seth
Whiertain
Indies
Bryan Speech at Auburn Nebraska Campaign Event Excerpt
W J Bryan spoke in Auburn Neb Aug 22 at a First district meeting in court house grounds despite rain. He urged election of Democrat G W Berger, attacked Republican policy on finance trusts and empire, warned of militarism and imperialism, and argued against Philippine and Alaska interventions. He then toured Tecumseh and Pawnee City, recounting early Fourth of July remarks.
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Auburn
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Court House
Bir. Bryan
Congress
Bryan
G. W. Berger
Eltixena
Republican Party
Philippine Islands
Uberty
Spain
Philippines
Mexico
United States
Teksee
Alaska
Pekin
Tecumseh
Tecumseh, Nev
Mfr
Ryan
Johnson
County
Pawnee City
Climax at Topeka speech sparks partisan clash
Extreme partisans threaten to disrupt Bryan speaking event in Topeka as McKinley and Roosevelt stands are favored by some against Bryan. O K Swayze leads a movement amid tense, politically charged atmosphere. In other items, rebels assault Ching in Korea and weather notes warn of patchy conditions in Chicago and Kansas.
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Topeka
Bryan
McKinley
Roosevelt
Mas sed at Machadocorp in South Africa clash
War dispatches report British forces observing Boer concentration near Machadodorp with Generals Botha Meyer and Schalkburger commanding 900 Boers. Secret correspondence seized in Pretoria prompts public release. London reports Labouchere scandal and ongoing military actions around Ventersburg and Crocodile.
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Twitemar
Hrntiah
Louky Bothite
Lucas Myer
Orange Aree
Schalkbureer
Machido
Duro
Plecea
Labouchere
Laboucheres
Lani
Pretoria
Colonisl
Wight
Thuey
Hamilton
Croce
London
Flowers
Kirby
Train Jumped The Track Near Chagrin Falls
An Aug. one accident on the Cleveland and Western Burban line near Chagrin Falls left the car off the rails after a high speed derailment. Twelve passengers were seriously injured with other injuries reported. Names listed include Yon Young and G Melee among others. The wreck occurred when a brake rod failed, sending the car down a steep embankment and narrowly avoiding a worse outcome.
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Cleveland and Chain Burban
Waiter
el Pis Fata
Dt. Hubbell
Chay
Bryan and Roosevelt to speak at Labor Day event
Democratic headquarters announced that William Jennings Bryan would appear in Chicago for Labor Day celebrations with Governor Roosevelt and Colonel Bryan on the main platform. The plan shifted from Cleveland to Chicago after an official statement by George Schilling.
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Chicago
Democratic
A. Bryan
George i i
Roosevelt
Colonel Bryzn
Mr. Bryan
Cleveland
Labor
Schilling
Delaware Republic convention names ticket in Wilmington
The Delaware Republican convention met in Wilmington appointing the Addicks faction ticket for full term offices. H H Want named Attorney General and L Hetsler Ballance proposed as State Treasurer with Gen H Sette as Auditor of Accounts. Walter O Huffecker nominated for the unexpired congressional term of the late John J Hom.
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Wilmington
Del.ang
Reepubliens
Addicks
Walter O. Huffecker
John J. Hom
Commander Shaw Addresses Memorial Day Plan
Chicago, Aug 22 Albert T Shaw commander in chief of the Grand Army of the Republic arrived to consult with the executive committee on details for the coming celebration. He said membership is declining and he hopes the G A R will endure as an enduring part of the organization.
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Chicago
Albert T. Shaw
Gram Army of the Republic
Cormandur Jocnet
G. A
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Capt. Reilley
Chaffee
Miss Woinartes
Rogon
American Board of Commisulcgiers
Fareten Midkions
Che Foo
Wicker
Mim Mertis
Peicin
Hee
Rev c Ewing
Mien Adu Hever
Misa Nethiethuesett
Tung Chow
Mary Abble
Wee Chauncey Goodrich
D. J. Wite
James Fi Ingram
M.D
Luella Minor
Herb G. Tewksbury
J. Gait
Pang Chu
Ree
Irth
Mises EL
Rondon
Leavenworth
Seldias
Fort
Oseg
B. Tomi
Earimecore Veollate
Bramiattan
Bennington
Wichita County
Riley County
Clandine
Count von Waldersee
Count von Wallerast
America
Europe
Japa
Bryan’s
Wis
Port A Seine
Santa
Eighth and
Ais Old District
Song Ching
Yokohama
Korea
Ching, Bure
Bng
Machadocorp
Strome
Paul
Botha
Lucas Myer and
Schalkburger
Bryan and
Delaware
Shaw
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