Peace Overtures Amid Sino British Far Eastern Crisis
London and Washington report cautious diplomacy as Chinese troops threaten allies and disrupt communications around Pekin. Officials seek an envoy with full powers to negotiate settlement while military actions unfold, with calls to cease hostilities and preserve relations among Great Powers.
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London
Shanghai
Pekin
Ateast
Pelion
Claude Maacdonald
Washington
Mr Atlee
Huey ChAng
Aed
Baying
United States
Ugritlus
Hvelides
Eimfer
Hurl L Two Chang
Avetist Uh
Apon- Foy
Sears Alvey A. Adem
Department of State
Imprisoned Figures Spark Fear in Chinese Town
Fragmentary OCR notes describe a tense scene with twenty others imprisoned and escalating concern over an emperor’s stance toward the coast. The garbled text hints at political danger and public apprehension amid uncertain leadership and local fear.
Fourth Day of Camp Testimonial at Camp Van Keures
A lengthy camp report details events at Camp Van Keures Ninelle on Aug 28 including a testimonial to Colonel Burpee by the Second Regiment, a soldier’s shoulder injury and hospital care, orderly camp life, guard discipline, and a reception for General O O Howard. It notes a bronze figure presentation, heat-related illness, a Y M C A address, and several surrenders by men who left camp to New London.
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Bugee
van Keures
Ninelle
Charl P. Hutelina
Hartard
Tinards
Nivutle
Frost
O. O. Howard
Lucien I Burpee
Harding
Waller
Macy
New London
Boer War Dispatches Show Small Engagements With Limited Damage
London reports dated August 22 describe minor Boer War actions with modest losses. German and British forces clash near Vanwyrekviel and Pinware River as Grobler’s guard withdraws east of the river. Baden-Mowell’s troops engage and push back enemy skirmishers, while Dutch stations near Wallway are held. Simultaneously Steyn moves toward the Orange River colonies, with railways damaged near Kentos Delft and Alliances shifted thirty miles south of Newweastle.
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London
Lord Roberts
Previa
Bullec
Vanwryrekeviel Ffteen
Belfast
Pegel
Troy
Baden-Mowell
Grobler
Pinware River
Baden Cowell
Wallway
Baden-Stowells
Orler
Mie Hhortesian
Sproektey
Oyfeckii
Giordine
Pinner
Siceknn
Steyn
Jol Krocer
Mactia- Hoorn
Roers
Kentaos Delft
Newvrstir
Neweasle
Population counts show rise and decline in city census
The fragment reports population data for a city, noting 140,452 residents in 180, with a 37,807 increase over ten years, a 26.08 percent rise. A separate unnamed locality shows 702 residents, suggesting census confusion or recalculation across areas.
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Dectrarh
Washington Ave
Omaha
Neh
Poe
Guyelias
Riots and Rape Alarm Akron Cleveland Clash Aug 28
Riot chaos grips Akron and Cleveland as a mob seeks the alleged rapist Louis Peck. Shots fire at city hall and jail, fires destroy Columbia hall and city records, casualties rise while militia restores order and guards Main Street. Peck detained in Cleveland jail after transfer from Akron.
Death of Mrs Sheffield in New York visitor home
In South Norwalk on August 25 Mrs C F Sheffield of New York was found dead in the bathroom of Ty Stanley Vanderhoff’s residence where she was visiting. She had been in ill health and likely died of heart failure. Her husband is a prominent New York businessman.
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South Norwalk
C. F. Shefeld
New York
Ty Stanley Vanderhoff
Sheffield
Robbery hits Westport post office and shop
Burglars entered the Westport post office and a neighboring confectionary through a window last night. About $50 in funds were defrauded, stamps stolen, and the money drawer rifled. Every letter in the office was opened. The confectionary also lost opera glasses and cigars.
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Westport
Conn
West Port
Bntraee
Weather report from Washington DC Aug 28 Fair to night and Friday
Washington DC weather bulletin notes a long band of low pressure and a forming front from the western Lake region to the northwest. Light scattered showers noted in many areas. temperatures reach around 100 F in Phoenix and Jacksonville. observations listed for multiple stations with cloudiness and wind directions.
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Washington
D.C
Ughtworth
Lake Regi
England
Phoenix
Jacksonville
Tayre
Wea
Boston
Tlelena Javksonville
Kansas City
Bryan Praises Populists and Jeffersonian Policy
Topeka Aug 23 thousands greet William Jennings Bryan as he receives official notification of the Populist nomination for president. He lauds educational work of the party and farmer alliances, urges Jeffersonian principles, and discusses currency reform, greenbacks, and the balance of power among Democrats, Populists, and Silver Republicans.
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Topeka
Kas
William Jennings Bryan
United States
Ime
Ansiew
Republican Party
Suit Filed For 15000 Against Contractor Hurlburt
A $15,000 suit was entered against contractor Watson M. Hurlburt by attorney T. F. Carmody to recover on a note. All of Hurlburt’s property was attached by Constable Carmody, who served the papers. The case heads to the October term of the superior court as creditors seek repayment.
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Watson M. Hurlburt
T. F. Carmody
Hurlburt
Constable Carmody
Carmody
Pittsburg Plate Glass Co
Superior Court
Germany With US on Chinese Peace Plan
Official cables report the German government will not recognize Li Hung Chang’s proposed peace terms until it is proven he has authority to negotiate for the Chinese government. Berlin foreign office notified the Chinese minister there will be no recognition of the Li proposals until clear authorization is shown to promote peace terms.
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Germany
Washington
United States
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Local notices and city life blur in a busy day
Town Clerk Brett returned from camp on business while attorney Francis Guilforle enjoyed a vacation at East Moriches. Y M C A members must clear gym lockers by November 3 for renovations. Estate of Joseph B Daniels valued at $15000 with widow Mary M Daniels, sister Orinda Hale, and son Alfred. New storehouse and life office planned by Charles Egan at Cedar and Meadow streets. Rumor of Benedict Burnham tubing move to Torrington denied by official. Football candidates to meet next Thursday. tennis matches expected. Mrs Catherine Gorman, 80, dies. funeral at St Patrick's Church with Calvary cemetery burial. Deputy Sheriff Rigney clashed over license with J W Goodrich Mammoth Wagon Show. elephant endangers sheriff. Justice Carmody awards $2 to barber for Paresci dispute over daughter. DeGrezra’s shop on South Main near Liberty.
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Brett
Francis P. Guilforle
East Moriches
S. 1
Joseph B. Daniels
Mary M. Daniels
Orinda Hale
Maplestreet
Alfred
Leage
Charles Egan
Cedar and
Meadow Streets
Aly Egan
Benedict & Burnham Manufacturing Company
Torrington
Welock
Catherine Gorman
Roger Lynch
James Street
Dennis O'Brien
New York
James Halpin
Chicago
James
Thomas
John G
Vermont
St Patrick’s Church
Calvary Cemetery
Rigney
J. W. Goodrich Mammoth
Cus
Thim
Nettleton
T. F. Carmody
de Grezra
Julian Paresci
South Main Street
Liberty Street
Varesci
Vresci
Ile
Fares
Hin
Carmody
Train Smashes Ice Wagon in Fatal Grade Crossing
In Brooklyn at the West Porter crossing a Highland division train struck an ice wagon owned by WT Hayes and driven by John Bulger injuring him severely. The wagon was dragged about 200 feet, horses escaped unharmed, and Bulger, found unconscious, was taken to Sunny’s. The incident underscores calls to abolish grade crossings with gates or flagmen.
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Brooklyn
West Porter Sweet Crossing
Highland Division
New York, New Haven and Hartford Railroad
WT. H. Hayes
Joan Bulger
John Bulger
South Main Street
Henderson
Dr Russell
Father Lawless
Spring Lake Ice Company
Spring Street
Russell
Bulger
Sunny
St Wag
West Porter Street
Bank Street
Frank Larkins
Larkins
Duel to the Death in Pittsburg Saloon
In Pittsburg on Union street a bartender Ehret and porter William Brown dueled with a revolver. Brown fired twice into Ehret’s back, Ehret wrestled the weapon away and shot Brown in the stomach twice. Both men are expected to die per physicians.
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Pittsburg
Dadh & Hartman
Union Street
Ehret
William Brown
Brown
Prominent Democrat Dead At 60 In Michigan Politics
Adrian, Mich. Aug 23. Seth Bean, a Chicago politician and partner of Congressman Henry Smith, died at supper. Acute gastric trouble is the suspected cause. Bean, 60, was a leading Michigan Democrat and a prominent lawyer.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Adrian
Mich
Seth Bean
Henry Smith
Michigan
Oakville Happenings Parrot Gift and Local Visits
Mrs P Murphy received a handsome parrot from two visiting ladies from Providence. Mr Morey of New York state visits his daughter Mrs Place. George Bates travels to Westbrook. Mrs Huxley and family return from Walnut Beach. Misses Ida and Bridget Krantz come back from Walnut Beach vacation.
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Providence
Morey
New York State
Place
George Bates
Westbrook
Huxley
Walnut Beach
Ida
Bridget Krantz
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