Derailed Train With U S Consul Burned By Boers
A train carrying United States Consul Stone and flying the U S flag was derailed and burned near Honigspruit south of Kroonstad by Boer patrols. No prisoners were taken. London dispatches report indecisive South African war news and ongoing troop movements under Lord Roberts and Gen. Hunter.
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Bloemfontein
United States
Stone
Honigspruit
Kroonstad
New York
the Tribune
London
South Africa
Hunter
Lord Kitchener
Dewet
Frederickstad
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Eric Ilton
Lord Methuen
Fouriersberg
Ian Hamilton
Caledon Valley
Prinsloo
Lord Roberts
War Office
Krustenberg
Magaliesberg
Col. Rhodes
G. A. Williams
Lord Algernon Lennox
Inox
Pretoria
Christian Dewet
Commercial treaty with Germany lowers duties on US imports
Washington announces a formal commercial agreement with Germany reducing duties on argols crude tatters wine lees and certain spirits for US imports. The pact runs three months beyond the president's proclamation and is to remain in force until either side notifies termination. German press questions concessions in return and mocks US diplomacy.
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Washington, D. C
Germany
State Department
United States
Belgium
Italy
Austria- Hungary
Romania
Russia
Switzerland
Cnis
Washington
Berlin
Melkinley
Tages Zeitung
America
British War Loan Demand Surges in New York
Demand for the new British war loan is so strong that by 11 o'clock this morning subscriptions already received would likely call for half of the £10,000,000 issue, according to a United States agent.
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New York
United States
The Earth’s Hungry Ma w Cradles Death Sands
A London Daily Mail excerpt warns of Sahara given “Shorts” quicksands, ancient sea remnants buried under salt and sand. Caravans vanish into traps as Feetus claims can sound to 300 feet without bottom. Trusted authorities and perilous landscapes loom.
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Sahara
Feetus
London Daily Mail
Forces Will Meet Soon in Far East War Clouds
July 25 minister Conger reports provisions for six days as tensions rise over China and the foreign powers nearing possible conflict. Ambassadors and lawmakers discuss if formal war exists while Li Hung Chang’s threats spark global debate on rights and intervention. No cipher messages delivered.
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Conger
London
China
Pekin
Imperial Palace
Choate
Far East
John MacClure
M. P
Orient
Washington, D. C
Li Hung Chang
Gen. Goodnow
Food in Pekin Scarce Amid Foreign Outrage Aftermath
A July 25 dispatch from Pekin reports dwindling food supplies with six days worth of provisions left, as foreigners face increasing danger and the Chinese government shifts blame. The arrival of Indian regiments and a British field battery signals rising military pressure toward Pekin, while Boxers’ actions and viceroy rewards for foreign heads surface in documents.
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Chefoo
Aus
Conger
Pekin
United States
Walkers
Chapins
Smiths
Wyckoffs
Hobart
Terry and
Mackey
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Gaselee
Tien Tsin
Empress Dowager Endorses Retaking Taku Forts
General Gi urged reinforcements and guns after victory at the throne on the Tien Tsin fighting. He recommended retaking the Taku forts and received the Empress Dowager's endorsement to proceed with the action.
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Tien Tsin
Taku
Inexpedient to Send Cipher Telegrams During War
State Department relays notice from Shanghai dated August 2 via Wu to Mr. Fowler at Chefoo. Yuan Shih Kai reports Li Hung Chang told the French consul no messages would reach Pekin ministers until foreigners advance on Tien Tsin. Telegram confirms ministers in Pekin are safe with preparations for shelter as fighting continues.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
Adee
Pekin
Shanghai
Tsung Liuamen
Tadai
Yuan Shih Kai
Shantung
Fowler
Chefoo
Tsung li Yamen
Gov. Yuan
Tien Tsin
Goodnow
Li Hung Chang
Tsung Luamen
Lien Tsin
YU Lien Yuen
Battle Expected as Allied Column Advances Toward Pekin
A Shanghai dispatch says a Sunday battle is expected near Yang Tsun with Ma's 10,000 Chinese defending. Russians and French guard communications for the allied advance, while legations report dwindling provisions and ammunition. British and American ministers refuse escort by Chinese troops and depart Chungking as tensions rise in Sze-Chuen and Pekin. Boxers reportedly join imperial troops after Li Hung Chang leaves Canton.
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London
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Yang-Tsun
Tiensin
Pekin
Japan
Mr. Fraser
Chung- King
Sze-Chuen
Chung-King
St. Petersburg
Li Hung Chang
Canton
China and Italy News Dominate Washington Cabledesk
Washington reports indicate China rejects liability for events at Pekin while accepting blame for actions near Tien Tsin. Uproar surrounding Tsung Luamen policy and Hay’s demand colors diplomacy as the international force advances toward Pekin. The funeral of Humbert prompts Rome to mobilize funds and organize rites amid royal proclamations and political maneuvering.
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Washington, D. C
China
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Tsung Luamen
Rome
Victor Emanuel
Italy
Victor Emanuel Lis
Pantheon
Humbert
Austria
Archduke Renier
Elizabeth
Troops Cross Amur and Seize Sakhalin Town
Gen. Grodekoff reports two columns from Blagovestchensk crossed the Amur at 3 am and captured Sakhalin with one gun and Mauser cartridges. The Si Len ga steamer was hit by rifle fire. Aigun was bombarded with mortars, one officer and five men killed, fifteen wounded. Four armored steamers patrol the Amur.
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St. Petersburg
Grodekoff
War Office
Khabarovsk
Blagovestchensk
Amur
Shingan
Immigration at New York hits record arrivals in latest fiscal year
New York figures show 341177 immigrants arrived by June 30 the highest total since 1893 with a sharp rise concentrated in the last three months amid a large port influx.
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New York
Lieutenant Martin Dismissed From Army For Fraud
Washington Aug 4 Second Lieutenant BEH Martin Fifth Artillery dismissed from the army by order of the President in line with a general court martial finding fraud in post exchange accounts at Fort Hancock New York. New York Aug 4 Martins secret marriage to Miss Gussie McKee and her police poolroom raid involvement feature in coverage.
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Washington, D. C
Be.h. Martin
Fifth Artillery
Fort Hancock
N. Y
New York
Martin
Gussie McKee
Sensational divorce case heads to trial in Chicago
Following a divorce granted to Mrs. Patterson, Arthur Wallie Patterson faces a sensational case. Mrs. Sue L. Ustick, wife of St. Louis stationer partner, and Patterson were arrested together after a personal dispute a week ago. The husband of Mrs. Patterson funds the prosecutions. Investigations followed Mr. Ustick’s concerns over Patterson’s actions. A vigil on the Patterson home continued until the Monday arrest.
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Chicago
Arthur Wallie Patterson
Board of Trade
A. W. Patterson & Co
Everett
Sue L. Ustick
Ustick
Patterson
St. Louis
Mrs. Ustick
Rebels trap American patrol in Philippines clash
Washington dispatch reports Gen. MacArthur confirming a serious Filipino ambush on August 1 between San Miguel de Mayuma and San Isidro. First Lieut Alstaetter and fifteen men attacked a 350-strong insurgent group. casualties include several wounded and one officer captured. Escorted wounded sent to San Isidro. prisoners to be treated well.
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Washington, D. C
Philippines
MacArthur
Manila
Alstaetter
Corps of Engineers
United States Army
San Miguel de Mayuma
Luzon
San Isidro
Fourth Cavalry
Richard Dichler
Charles M. Newman
Walter Brewer
Co. A
Battalion of Engineers
Edward Long
Lieut
Dredgeboat No. 2 Explodes in Tampa Bay
In Tampa Florida on August 4 officials fear twenty crewmen died when dredgeboat No 2 exploded in mid bay. The vessel valued at sixty thousand dollars had four gasoline engines and drew thirteen feet of water, making rescue unlikely.
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Tampa
Fla
Tampa Bay
Kite Frightens Horse Causes Fatal Runaway
In Madison Wisconsin on August 4 George Potter a Seed Distributing department employee from Washington was fatally injured when a runaway buggy was scared by a flying kite causing the horse to bolt. Potter died ten hours after the crash. his former home was La Crescent Minnesota.
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Wis
George Potter
Seed Distributing Department
Washington
la Crescent
Minn
Potter
Manawa
Ada Hopkins
Ogdensburg
Scandinavia
Ella Christiansen
Miss Christiansen
Mrs. Hopkins
Gale wrecks disrupt Channel traffic and coastlines
A August gale cripples Channel travel with many wrecks along the Welsh coast. The racing yacht Corsair sunk after a collision with a steam fishing boat near Rams Gate. A steam yacht likely the Fairy Queen also sinks near Lap Well. Crops damaged and telegraph wires down across Great Britain and much of continental Europe.
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London
Corsair
Rams Gate
Lapwell
Great Britain
Continent
Drowning and Accidents Reported in Chicago Area
Reports include Louis Rausmussen aged 10 drowned while lakeside with companions in Cedar Lake Indiana W J Overly aged 36 dies at county hospital after July 24 injury at Union Loop Olive Lathrop 15 and May Anderson 14 injured in car collision with Mathias Kowilowski Bohnow injured on Wentworth Avenue car Albert Brown missing body recovered near Western Avenue bridge and William C Cuthbert former broker sentenced for forgery totaling 1250 dollars
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Louis Rausmussen
Chester L. Marvin
Hibbard, Spencer, Bartlett & Co
Cedar Lake
Indiana
Marvin
W. J. Overly
Union Loop
Overly
Berz
Olive Lathrop
May Anderson
Mathias Kowilowski
Gus Bohnow
Wentworth Avenue
Bohnow
Albert Brown
Western Avenue
William C. Cuthbert
Leland Hotel
Hutchinson
Cuthbert
Minneapolis
Chinese prejudice and changing transit in London Press
A Telegraph quotation notes prejudice toward Chinese people may fade only as external pressures shape roads and transport. It suggests future preference for foreign rickshaws over Pekin carts depends on better Chinese roads more than manners.
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London Telegraph
Milwaukee Market Reports Egg and Dairy Prices Aug 4 1900
Market notes from Milwaukee New York Chicago outline firm returns for eggs butter and cheese with daily receipts and weekly totals. Prices vary by grade from fancy creamery to standard cheese, dairy scarce and demand good. Local traders anticipate mild advance next week.
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Milwaukee
New York
Americas
Chicago
Ile
Rio
Milwaukee livestock market delivers mixed hog and cattle quotes
Chicago receipts show hogs at 17 000, cattle 500, sheep 2000 with hogs 5 cents lower on light demand and cattle steady. Prices span 2.50 to 5.25 for hogs and 3.00 to 5.25 for cattle with veal calves 5.00 to 6.25 and lambs 4.30 to 5.25.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Grain and livestock markets across major hubs
Milwaukee prices hold steady for flour and grains with boards showing on track bids for wheat, corn, oats, barley, rye and milled products. Chicago, Kansas City and Minneapolis follow with mixed shifts in wheat, corn, oats and fats markets while St Louis and Liverpool report cattle and hog activity. New York and others note price levels and futures.
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Buarley
Milwaukee
Chicago
Kansas City
Minneapolis
ST. Louis
Duluth
New York
Liverpool
Muttens
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