Boxers Trapped and Slaughtered Amid China Crisis
Intercepted dispatches recount Boxer forces overrunning villages southwest of Tianjin, with reports of massacres as foreign troops and Chinese authorities blame each other. German warships are being sent to China, while Pekin sits under tense guard as negotiations stall and foreign powers push for decisive action.
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Arisociite
Taku
Shanghai
Pao Ting Fu
Tien Tain
Tien Tsin
Grand Canal
Ferlocruy
Tenn Chow
Tmper
Pekin
Agiericana
Ignory
China Inland
Kia Glater
Wity
Uyvie Twa
Yokohama
Yamai
China
Imperial
Ettyen
Poe
Island of Formons
Asnoy
Berils
Germaine
Hankow
William
Yang Tee Valley
Hone Koog
Petersburg
Lineettehe
Teusrlan
Li Hong Chang
Toretan Admiraia
Fave
Britons Oppose Pekin Evacuation Amid Allied Tension
Aug 31 dispatches from Jandon report afternoon papers discuss Americo Russian talks on Pekin evacuation. The Globe criticizesEditorial stance favors maintaining Allied presence in Pekin and resisting Chinese government concessions. It notes British unease and potential German support for Russia over Britain.
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State Department
Legation
Reto
Stussia
Pekin
Jandon
Londin
Opision
Globe
Sovusiox
United States
Russia
Great Britain
LA Hung Chase
William
Germany
Pilgrim's Rest Update on Irish and South African Fronts
Lord Roberts reports to the War Office that British and allied forces advance on several fronts. Dundonald's mounted troops pressure the enemy flank while South African forces clear and occupy Waterval and surrounding lines, with minor opposition and the destruction of a bridge near the station noted.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberta
Lnter
Belfast
War Office
Helvetia
Prench
Pale- Carew
Dundonald
Watervaldover
Rene S
Doornhocks
Watervalonder
Dubdonald
Innes Sends His Picture Topeka Hostile City
The band leader N Innes sends a photo to J B Marshall in Topeka Kansas dated August 3 1900. The handwritten note on the picture mentions tunes and a city, with Innes promising to bring his bum to Topeka.
Polio cart trial and liquor sale charges described
Kline and H Hollis faced trial for selling liquor in a polio cart case. Witnesses recalled a bowl sold, a role referenced, and money exchanging hands. Hollis faced an additional charge for Sunday sale exposure. A cinema witness saw men at the bar but could not identify the substance. charge evidence centered on the transaction and ordinance violation.
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Kline
H-Hollis
Charen
Hollis
ES * Bitton
Canema
Boarding House Quarrel Turns to Retaliatory Replevin
Henry Herr was arrested on a city court warrant after accusations of assault from Mary L. Groves who runs a boarding house at 123 East Tenth Avenue. In the ensuing dispute Herr returned to the home and seized his belongings, including a trunk, hat, satchel, and night robe. A brawl erupted involving several prisoners and bystanders, with injuries requiring medical attention.
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Boarder
Henry Herr
Wafrant
Mary L. Groves
Tenth Avenue
Herrapin
Firemen Entertained by Kansas City Republicans Nomination
London reports a detachment of Kansas City firemen entertained by Republicans as they nominate ex Democrat Denville for congress. The Martinsville Virginia convention in the Fifth district heard Whitehead of Chatham comment on the race. Weather forecast cites chilly notes and unsettled conditions through Aug 31.
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London
Kansas City
Fremen
Denville
J. 2 Whitehead
Chatham Wain
Congress
Martinsville
Church Answers McNall In Relief Fund Dispute
In a reply to Webb McNall's criticisms of W. V. Church's annual insurance report, Church asserts McNall collected no part of the firemen's relief fund and that funds were gathered after McNall left office. He cites bank records and explains rate reductions followed a 1900 administration change, denying suppression of the rating bureau and defending savings to the public.
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State Journal Las
Webb McNall
W. V. Church
Insurance Department
Church
State Journal
McNall
Central National Bank
A National Bank
DeeRait
Merchants National Bank of
Topeka
Fremen
Ae Boone Ener
McNail
Mgr. McNail
Frank Thomas
Fiji
Ube Bre Insurance
Kansas
Eeeete Tatien Hos Tose
Kean~ Fos
$100,000 in Gold Believed Stolen in Western Express Robbery
An unconfirmed report from Cheyenne Wyoming says the Union Pacific express car robbed near Tipton by five men Wednesday night carried $100,000 in gold destined to pay soldiers in the Philippines and that the robbers may have taken the entire shipment.
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UV. P
Cheyenne
Wyo
Union Pacifi Express
Tipton
Philippines
Secretary Hay 15 Up in Concord Amid Health Unclear
In Concord on August 31 Secretary of State Henry L. Hay is reported to be improving though the physician notes no cause for alarm. A telegraph message indicates he remains confined and in bed portions of time, with fears of potential complications lingering.
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Concord
Peatine
mAprove
Benithy
Ana
Cardiff Strike Ends at Cardiff as Walkout Ends
A Cardiff meeting of strikers confirmed the committeeman’s decision to resume work after the company agreed to their demands. Most of the strikers were ready to return to their posts this morning.
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Cardiff
Wales
Big Fight Receipts Mark Madison Square Garden Bout
New York August reports the Corbett and McCoy match at Madison Square Garden drew about seventy five thousand dollars in gate receipts, far surpassing any prior prize fight. The bout featured early Corbett dominance, then McCoy pressing in the second round. punches to the body wore McCoy down while Corbett appeared unmarked.
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New York
Madison Square Garden
James J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Jim Kennedy
Mill
Corbett
Eee Daxtea
McCoy
Mla
Crowds Hear News of Carper McCoy Statue Victory
In Topeka the State Journal reports a large crowd awaiting preliminaries and then reacting to Corbett’s victory news. Auctioneer George Hungate read bulletins clearly as details were finally announced. The fight’s outcome was tied to a coming bout near York on September 7.
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Tistania
Dulletine
Topeka
Aaa
Bed State Journal
Carper Mccoy
Corbett
Detaliare
George Hungate
York
Baxter Springs Reunion Brings Large Crowd and Plan to Expand Event
The Baxter Springs reunion marks a historic 19th gathering with a Joplin delegation pushing to designate Friday as the main day. Attendance is estimated between 58,000 and 75,000 as amusements fill the grounds. State officers and leading figures like H E Richter and Senator Peffer attend, along with many others from the Twentieth Kansas era.
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Sithia
Pete Kanaane
Miss Sours
Joplin
Sonnea Clark
H. E. Richter
F. B. Daws
Eait
Kansas
WJ. Watson
J. K. Cubbison
Peffer
J. 5
West
caNorsey
B. Daws
H. Ball
J. K. Cub- Diao
Coal vein found at 768 feet in Atchison drilling
Aug 31 Atchison reports a ten inch coal vein found below town at 768 feet. The vein appears too thin to profitably mine, echoing past borings in the area and similar Leavenworth vein assessments.
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Atchison
Leavenworth
St. Joe
Fire near Gold Park threatens Homestake area
A dry, spreading forest fire near the deserted village of Gold Park twelve miles from Pagosa Springs has raged for several days and burned a large tract on Homestake mountain. Extreme drought and absence of rain raise fears of incalculable damage unless relief comes soon.
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Gold Park
Yellow Fever Suspect Arrives From Havana Quarantined
A passenger named Aieanne Garcia aboard the Laon N1it shows Yellow fever symptoms and is taken to Swinburne Island for treatment and observation. Port health officer Thr. Doty reports the ship and 124 passengers are held in quarantine for disinfection and a five day monitoring period. Nine marine passengers were permitted ce
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Aieanne Garcia
Havana
Swinburne Island
Doty
Garcia
Peru Cabinet Crisis Ends Amid Unclear Names and Dates
Aug 21 reports mention Galveston, Larrabure and mints with Lavcher and Dr. Miguel war figures. References to Rogdas, nELCO Istice, and Beitor ministerial roles appear alongside a note on Bel-Air Maryland Aug 31 and a hanging of William Black for a criminal act.
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Peru
Galveston
Larrabure
Pedro CO
Lavcher
Miguel War
Pedro Alex
Rogdas
Nelco
Istice
Beitor
Bel-Air
Williarm
Jesse Dradfont
Siege of Pekin and Allied Rescue March
American and British forces reach Pekin after a hard Nord march with transport wagons late, the Ninth infantry leading from Tien Tsin. Civilians and soldiers celebrate as the foreign legations are relieved, with troops and civilians mingling amid the burning excitement and remnants of the siege.
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Associated Press
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Ninth Infantry
Ninth
Fourteenth Infantry
Appar Geraprati
Tai
Otras
Tegat
Heil Tower
Forbidden City
Tartar Wall
Cossaks
Legation
Philippines
Saigon
Bass
Pace
United States
Fort Myers
Gath Pudle
Oaneery
Ilbert Heid
Siege of Pekin described with foreign and Chinese forces
The article recalls the siege with British and foreign observers noting trenches bomb shelters and a tense day as civilians face restrictions. It describes market limits, food shortages, and the fighting near the legations with both sides suffering and relief efforts debated amid wartime hunger and bombardment.
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Iin
Claude Ees Wan Ieee
Ae Etna
Take
van Mitchell
Azi
Sheinenae
Chi- Home
Fred
Pekin
Ten ‘Trin
Panic at Electric Car Incident Kills One in Akron
An electric car fire at Sliver Lake suburban resort in Akron Ohio last night caused a panic when a fuse burned and flames burst through the car floor. One person was killed and three injured as passengers frantically rushed to escape. Names listed include Ferdinand Hargelx Jr Ada Hubit Sadie Metcalf and William Metcalf among others from Barberton Cuyahoga Falls and nearby areas.
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Akron
Sliver Lake
Ferdinand Hargelx, Jr
Ae Ace
Fitine
Ada Hubit
Barberton
Misys
Sadie Metcalf
Guyaboes Palia
Win. Metcalf
Cuyahoga Falls
Kingman Nominee Abandons Post as County Commissioner
A Kingman man nominated for county commissioner deserts the race. The Populist committee chair, HH. Isley, confirms the nomination was subverted amid a loss of support. The incumbent fusionist coalition faces another setback as the candidate LL Lestey withdraws.
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LL Lestey
Kingman County
Fic
Hh.isley
Much Court Business August Busy Month With Probate Judge
C Gerrard deputy in the probate office reports August has been the busiest period in the probate court since records began. He notes a flood of petitions naming executors administrators and guardians for estates with many filings and appointments occurring this month.
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C. Gerrard
Gerrard
Wax flower scheme shocks Topeka crowd
A wax flower maker offered lessons for three dollars and promised daily payments. Police watched, the man fled city, leaving rooms at 60 Kansas Avenue filled with students and lingering questions. Women describe his calm departure as officers investigate warrants and missing funds.
Bryan to Speak in St Louis For State Rally
In St Louis Bryan will address the Bryan Traveling Men's club on a September date. The meeting will blend with a tie rally as the state committee plans a state fair. Negotiations are under way with railroads for travel arrangements and accommodations.
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St. Louis
William J. Bryan
St Louis
Bryan
Ft. Leola
Supreme Court Orders Several Certified From Appellate Court
The document lists several cases certified for Supreme Court review from the appellate court. Names include T. FP, Vermele Armatrong, Kassebaum, Muvane Vorsun, Nellie P. Sedgiey, and others. It notes criminal libel appeals and mentions a Dominican county connection to the Gringlend decisions.
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Supreme Court Ordera
Appelleve
Bixensee
Court of A
Supreme Anure
T. FP
Cu Vermele Armatrong & Kassebaum
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