Palace Attack in Pekin Dominates Allied Occupation News
A Morning Post dispatch from Pekin dated August 15 reports 1,500 Americans seized the imperial palace and looted the imperial bank while the flag flew over the granary. Conger’s dispatch confirms most of Pekin under joint Allied supervision with the palace abandoned and Chinese authorities missing.
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London
Imperial Palace
Morning Post
Pekin
Imperial Granary
Imperial Bank
Empress Declared China’s Dominant Force While Living
London reports in The Daily Chronicle an interview with Japanese minister Kato Takki describing the empress as the heart and soul of China. He warns Li Hung Chang's influence wanes and urges a quick final understanding and immediate government reestablishment to avert riots, bloodshed, and misery.
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London
The
Daily Chronicle
Kato Takki
China
Li Hung Chang
Cheers for Fowler The Only Consul Worth Anything
A letter from Rev Frederick Brown praises Consul Fowler of the United States in Foo for protecting 200 missionaries and refugees amid unrest. The note states Foo is unsafe and refugees remain, with three cheers for Fowler and groans for the British opposite.
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New York
Leonard
Frederick Brown
Foo
Fowler
Che Foo
United States
Russian Mobilization Expands as Troops Head East
Moscow reports three hundred seventy five thousand Russian troops either in the Far East or en route by land sea or orders to depart. Mobilization spreads across European Russia with Odessa chartering fourteen steamers to move troops. A St Petersburg telegram notes Li Hung Chang on the way to Pekin from Shanghai.
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Russia
Far East
Loxpon
Moscow
Daily Graphic
European
Regiment Ready for Move as Governor Calls Conference
A regiment was ordered to hold in readiness to move on short notice while the Colonel was summoned to a conference with the governor.
Attendance increases at Farmers' congress session
About 1,090 delegates attend the 20th annual Farmers' congress in Colorado Springs with many Eastern members arriving by special train from Chicago. State Engineer McCune and Western representatives push irrigation resolutions as morning talks cover topics on natural resources and dairying by J B Kellebrew of Tennessee and G M Whittaker of Massachusetts.
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Colorado Springs
Colo
Farmers’ Congress
Chicago
McCune
Colorado
Congress
Natural Resources of
South
J B. Kellebrew
Tennessee
G. M. Whittaker
Massachusetts
Large Cave-In Swallows Lawrence Crushing Mill
A massive cave-in at Lawrence, Kansas destroys a large Bowersock owned crushing mill and part of the Nightingale plant. The event formed a perfect circle with continuing ground subsidence and additional cave-ins affecting derricks tramways and tanks at the Galena empire district mine after 12 years of operation.
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Gateva
Kan
Bowersock and
Lawrence
Nightingale
Galena Empire
Acquittal for Havana Customs Frauds Suspects
In Havana on August 23 the court acquitted all defendants accused of complicity in customs house frauds. The three judge panel noted four may be guilty and could be taken to the supreme court. The decision cites unreliable appraisals and lack of evidence of intent to defraud.
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Havana
Supreme Court
German Battalion Reaches Pekin After Rain Delay
A dispatch from Tokio reports the German battalion arrived in Pekin on August 17 after via Gore rains slowed its advance. Yang-Tsun remained under threat from Chinese forces near the imperial causeway as of August 19.
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Doe
Worce
Taka
Erman
Pekin
Yang-Tsun
Causal
Iron Ore Output Tops World in 1899 United States
United States iron ore production in 1899 reached 24,883,173 long tons, up 27 percent from 1898. Michigan led with 9,146,157 tons, Minnesota second at 8,161,? tons, Alabama third with 1,009,327 tons, and the Lake Superior region rising to 17,802,965 tons. The total mine value neared 35 million dollars at $34,999,077 and averaged $1.42 per ton.
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Washington
United States
United States Geological Survey
John Birkinbine
England
Michigan
Minnesota
Alabama
Lake Superior
Marquette
Menominee
Gogebic
Vermillion
Mesabe
Gogebig
Two Men Want It General Black and Major Rossieur for Commander
Cubany Aug 23 Members of the Grand Army of the Republic encampment set the pace for a leadership contest. Only two names dominate discussion General John C Black of Illinois and Major Geo Rossieur of St Louis. Rossieur's bid has drawn the most attention while Black supporters urge formal action.
Wisconsin Democrats Nominate Full State Ticket at Milwaukee
The Wisconsin Democratic state convention at the Pabst theater nominated a full state ticket led by Governor candidate L. G. Bohmerich and others including Thomas Patterson and Joseph H. Woodworth. The convention endorsed the Kansas City platform and denounced trusts while welcoming Bryan’s name with applause.
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Milwapukee
Pabst
George W. Peck
William Jennings Bryan
Peck
Clark L. Hood
la Crosse
L. G. Bohmerich
Kenosha
Thomas Patterson
Wausburg
Joseph H. Woodworth
Milwaukee
August Bartz
Fall Creek
George O. Cooper
Superior
Homer ‘B. Hubbell
Beaver Dam
Robert A. Thompson
George W. Hill
Antigo
Troops Needed in Yangtze Valley to Protect Shanghai
An urgent telegram from Shanghai to the American Asiatic Association warns the Yangtze valley situation is increasingly critical. Military estimates call for 15,000 troops to guard Shanghai, with a request for immediate government action to send the quota.
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New York
American Asiatic Association
American Association of China
Shanghai
Yang Tse Valley
Akron Riot Prompts Cleveland Aid Request
Akron authorities appeal to Cleveland for police and one officer to suppress a riot. Mayor Young urgently seeks swift dispatch from Cleveland and notes the Akron Eighth regiment national guard captain refused to mobilize his men.
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Cleveland
Young
Akron
Central Police Station
Eighth Regiment, National Guard
Governor Nash Asked for Militia to Quell Akron Riot
Governor Nash received a telegram from Summit County sheriff seeking militia to quell the Akron riot. The Fourth regiment likely to be sent, with Colonel Potter in command, as it camps at Minerva Park near the city.
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Varsus
Nash
Summit County
Akron
Potter
Minerva Park
Akron Riot: Mob Attacks Prison and City Hall
Rioters in Akron Ohio set fire to Columbia Hall and the city building after storming the jail and wholesale looting firearms. Police cut hoses, dynamite used near the city building, multiple deaths and hundreds wounded reported as prisoners were released. Mayor appeals to the governor for troops to quell the disturbance.
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Akron
Western Reserve
Louis Peck
Theodore Maas
Peck
Columbia Hall
Eecepad
Appointment to Fill Senator Gear’s Vacancy
Governor Shaw names Congressman J. P. Dolliver of Fort Dodge as United States senator to fill the Gear vacancy. The term runs until March 4, 1901, with possible renewal until a successor is elected. Prospective replacements and challengers include Senator Dollinger, A. B. Cummins, Governor Shaw, and Congressman Lacey.
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Shaw
Gears
Dea Moines
J. P. Dolliver
Fort Dodee
United States
John H. Gear
Dolliver
Dollinger
A. B. Cummins
Lacey
Veteran Counterfeiter Ruello Convicted in Philadelphia Case
Bartholow Ruello an Italian man was found guilty in U S district court of making possessing and passing counterfeit silver dollars. Sentencing postponed pending a motion for a new trial. Secret Service men say Ruello operated over 14 years and produced about $200000 in bogus currency.
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Philadelphia
Bartholow Ruello
United States District Court
Secret Service
Ruello
Bulgaro Romanian Crisis Eases as Romania Presses Demands
London reports indicate the Bulgaro Roumanian dispute over the Macendonian committee in Sofia is easing. Vienna’s Standard correspondent notes belief that the conflict has lost acuteness and Bulgaria will likely meet Romanian demands.
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London
Roumania
Sofia
Vienna
The
Standard
Romania
Bulgaria
Iowa hospital scandal shocks state as superintendent stands jailed
Des Moines August 28 John M Stone Mount Pleasant superintendent of the hospital for the insane industrial department was arrested on information filed by the board of control after a preliminary hearing and jailed on 1500 bail. He declines to discuss alleged sales of goods. Reports say the department sold large quantities of state supplies for a fraction of their value.
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Stone
Des Moines
John M. Stone
Mount Pleasant
Industrial Department of the Hospital For the Insane
Board of Control
Industrial Department
Li Hung Chang Calls for End to Boxers Dispersal Across China
Li Hung Chang reports dispersal of the Boxers nationwide and urges cessation of hostilities. In New York British subjects complain of injuries from recent race riots, listing 16 cases by colored men claiming British subject status from the West Indies.
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Wastiseron
Li Hung Chang
United States
China
New York
West Indies
Three Civilians Named Second Lieutenants in Regular Army
Washington Aug 23 Three civilians have been designated by the president as second lieutenants in the regular army Omar O Humphrey Perrin L Smith of Minnesota and John R Kelley of South Dakota receive commissions in the officer corps marking a step in the military expansion effort
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Omar O. Humphrey
Perrin L. Smith
Minnesota
John R. Kelley
South Dakota
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