U S Notes on China Envoys Open to Preliminary Talks
Washington reports disclose U S rejection of Germany’s demand to punish guilty Chinese officials before talks. Russia informed minister stays at Peking. Li Hung Chang and Prince Ching credentials recognized, with preliminary negotiations to invite other powers, aiming toward a full settlement by plenipotentiaries. Hobson comments on Dewey interview in Montreal.
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State Department
Germany
Russie
Prince Ching
China
United States
Russia
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Conger
Earl Li
Dewey
Montreal
R. P. Hobson
Admiral Dewey
Senfront
Vancouver
M& the Way
Seana
English and German Papers Assess U S China Policy
Berlin commentary argues American rejection of the powers concert harms Western interests and escalates bloodshed by dividing Chinese loyalties. The London Standard warns Washington overestimates Chinese goodwill and risks weakening allied moral influence.
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The
Standard
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Washington
Withdrawal of Troops From Peking Advise by Rockhill
Special US commissioner Rockhill has conferred with Conger and will urge the administration to withdraw American troops from Peking as quickly as safety allows. The German legation's withdrawal plan is on hold pending Berlin instructions. Russians report a Boxer demonstration. Germans discuss an expedition to Pao Ting Fu. General Chaffee will go to Tien Tsin soon.
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Peking
Taku
William Woodville Rockhill
United States
Conger
Prince Ching
Berlin
Pao Ting Fu
General Chaffee
Tien Tsin
Vandalism Probe Over Pei Tai Chu Pagoda
London dispatch reports Dr. Morrison of The Times condemning General Wilson's expedition for an alleged act of vandalism aimed at destroying the white pagoda of the temple at Pei Tai Chu. He notes the masonry proved too solid to damage.
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Peking
the Times
Wilson
Pei Tai Chu
Missionaries Massacred in Fen Chau Fo Incident
The Times correspondent reports American missionaries at Fen Chau Fo in Tai Yuen Fu were killed by Yu Hsien’s soldiers on August 15. Victims include Mr. Atwater and family and Mr. Price and wife with their child, slain in alleged treachery.
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Times
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Tai Yuen Fu
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Mr. Price
Yu Hsien
Pheasant Catches Poor as Storms Hampered Fishing
Reports from Vicronsi B C Sept indicate very poor catches due to continued storms. The best catch through August reached 200 with no seizures or accidents reported.
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B.C
H. M
Ring Bea
Yellow Fever Spreading in Havana Reported Surge
Havana officials report thirty-one new yellow fever cases since Friday with nearly one hundred patients under treatment. Captain George S Cartright of the United States Infantry quartermaster department is among the listed cases.
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George
Cartright
United States Infantry
Quartermaster’s Department
Avho
West
Kei
Attack on Artillerymen Near Camp Columbia Reported
Robert Thomas and Alfred Kilbourn of the Second United States Artillery were attacked Saturday near Camp Columbia as fever and illness affected the area. The incident follows reports of hardships and elevated tensions among troops in the region.
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Robert Thomas
Alfred Kilbourn
Second
United States Artillery
Zion Elders Varnished by Mob in Mansfield
Elders Ephram Bassinger and Silas Moot were seized at the Mansfield depot after a train arrival. They were disrobed and covered with smokestack varnish by a mob, then held at a Zion follower’s house before being imprisoned and deported on a Pennsylvania train.
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Zion
Mansfield
Piper
Pennsylvania
Porto Rico Demands Cuba Reimburse War Loan
Havana reports Porto Rico seeks repayment of more than 2.5 million dollars lent to Spain to attack Cuba. Cubans question why they should repay funds lent to the enemy for subduing them. General Wood will send documents from Washington to Governor Allen with a diplomatic memorandum noting no action can be taken.
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Porto Rico
Cuba
Spain
Wood
Washington
Allen
Through the Wharf Santa Fe Engine Sinks in Bay
A Santa Fe passenger locomotive plunged through a Point Richmond wharf and sank fifty feet deep, taking with it Engineer Henry A. Allen Telegrapher Mulpahey and Fireman Press Adams. Adams is trapped beneath heavy debris. others survived with non fatal injuries. The new wharf collapsed into the bay with the crash.
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Francisco
Santa Fe
Point Richmond
Henry A. Allen
Mulpahey
Adams
Flood Devastates Brownwood Area and Kills Italians
A Texas cloudburst and flood race across 100 miles from Brownwood. Reports say 30 to 40 Italian shepherds may have drowned, with extensive property loss and many flocks wiped out. Upper Colorado and Chanco river valleys, including Brownwood, San Angelo, Blanket, and Temple, endure collapsed bridges and submerged rail lines.
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Times-Herald
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Tex
Nences
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Chanco River
Brownwood
Blanket
San Angelo
Brown
Wood
Temple
Gulf, Colorado and Santa Fe Railroad
Texas
Amalgamated Association and Employers Reach Wage Scale
Cincinnati Sept 24 The wage scale for the Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers and manufacturers has been signed. The yearly scale starts in July and will stay in effect until 1891. It will restart mills and reemploy over 40 000 idle workers as soon as possible.
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Amalgamated Association and Manufacturers
Cincinnati
Amalgamated Association of Iron and Steel Workers
Jests From Yonkers Delivers Light Village Wit
Yonkers Herald prints a短 column of humor with jokes about marriage economy, fishing, cornets, and farm life. The jester jokes about wine bottles, wheelbarrows, and youths versus ladies, preserving a lively local tone.
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Yonkers
Miners Demand Refusal to Handle Coal Meets Rail Workers
Scranton reports possible extension of the strike to railroad switchmen after a conference with Grand Master Hawley and Grand Secretary Tipton. A delegation will travel to New York to present a petition to President Truesdale of the Delaware, Lackawanna and Western seeking relief from handling coal and avoiding a broader walkout.
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Truesdale
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Frank Hawley
John E. Tipton
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Delaware, Lackawanna and Western
Northwest soldiers die in Manila fight names released
Washington reports the identities of three Northwest service members killed in the Manila action on September 16. Edward J. Gedahl of Wisconsin, Alfred J. Mueller of Minnesota, and Thomas P. Howe of Minnesota were with Company L, Thirty seventh Infantry Volunteers. enlistment locations and next of kin are listed.
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Philippines
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Manilao
P. L
Northwest
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Manila
Mnearest
John Sobun
Heile
Wis
Alfred J. Mueller
Chicago
H. G. Mueller
New Ulm Minn
Thomas P. A. Howe
J. H. McKnaught
Buttio
Grand Portal at Pictured Rocks Destroyed by Storm
Grand Portal the principal scenic attraction of Pictured Rocks and Lake Superior was destroyed by a northeastern storm. The 100 by 170 foot cliff feature collapsed from an 80 foot high arch, crushing the formation. The cave had drawn many excursion boats to the site.
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Maxqueetre
Mich
Grand Portal
Lake Superior
Emperor William Calls Missionary Seizure Justified
In a bold reply to a confidential advisor, Emperor William rejects concern that seizing a large province in retaliation for a missionary’s murder would be excessive. He asserts the slain missionary was notably small in stature, framing the act as proportional and necessary.
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Chicago Tribune
National League Scores At St Louis And Cincinnati
At St Louis Pittsburg won 3 to 1 and Cincinnati defeated Chicago 6 to 4 in game two Chicago won 8 to 1 in the second match at Cincinnati. In Iceland the native dinner centers on dried fish and butter.
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Pittsburg
Cincinnati
Chicago
Iceland
Undated Minister Conger Messages Prompt Jokes
In a Pittburg Chronicle Telegraph quip Mrs Gaswell-Noe jokes that Chinese Boxers may have stolen the calendar causing undated messages from Minister Conger. The exchange reflects humor over missing dates in dispatches.
Favorite game question stirs light talk in Washington Star
In a brief Washington Star item readers learn Mr Meckton jokes about golf and admits he never plays the sport while noting a companion’s quick quip about plans to try it. The exchange reflects a casual, humorous moment in the paper.
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Tonridwe
Washington: Star
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