Seymour in Need of Help Amid Tien Tsin Siege
London reports on June 27 that the Pekin relief force under Ad m ofal Seymour is in dire need. He signals that foreign ministers are safe, while American marines under Major Waller aid the defense. The assault has silenced arsenals and drawn in British, American, and Russian forces as Canton and Hong Kong fear mutiny and unrest. Li Hung Chang appeals for American protection, denounces the Boxers, and seeks sanctuary with the United States, whom he trusts most among foreigners.
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China
Canton
Hong Kong
Ganton
LF Hong Chang
Pekin
Admiral Seymour Pressed as Chinese Redoubt Holds
Dispatches from Chefu report Admiral Seymour within nine miles of Pekin, hard pressed by Chinese forces while troops from Taku and Tien Sin move forward. About 10,000 troops, mostly Japanese, are between Taku and Tien Sin. Pilot Watson escaped through Chinese lines and reaches Taku, denying large casualties from bombardment.
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London
Stine
Chefu
Tung
Taku
Mr. Watson
News from London on Nanking siege details and relief claims
June London telegraph reports battles at Nanking lasting from dawn to noon with allied guns aiding Chinese defenders. Russian troops reportedly relieved Nanking while others say British and American forces entered first. Admiral Seymour reports sixty three killed and two hundred wounded. A Shanghai dispatch notes ministers sent to Sianfu and potential capital status if Peking is occupied.
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Shanghai
Ten ‘Tsin
Daniel's
Naga Agency
Seymour
China
Pekin
Yokoboms
Cuba Government Waste Claims Shake U.S. Campaign Coverage
Prominent New York journalist cites startling Cuba governance failures and alleged post office thefts tied to Neely in Havana. The correspondent says officials conceal embezzlement as Washington seeks to protect Cuba in the campaign.
Military spend and renewed treaty tensions in Asia
Mikado regime declares an appropriation of 15,000,000 yen for military operation. Corea repudiates the agreement with Avesia over Mesampho cession as Risin seeks to press pending claims against Corea for the concession price.
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Corea
Avesia
Mesampho
Risin
REMEY To Succeed Kempfi In China Fleet
Rear Admiral may be ordered to China to succeed Admiral Kempff as commander of the American fleet there. The move seen as a sign of Washington disapproval of Kempff’s inaction and a push for a forward policy in China. A French diplomat quipped that the chief advocate of the open door should help swing it.
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Akron
Meaox
Notico
Havita
Dupe
Mite
China
Kempf
Washington Administration
Kempff
Peace talks in Yangtze valley seek Chinese unity
Peace assurances reach the Yangtze frontier as viceroy Manhow Yong pledges stability while six regional rulers back Ching Yong's policy. The premier is described as a clever schemer who may not grasp unfolding events, and lack of direct Pekin contact undercuts claimed communications from Li Hung Chang and Sheng.
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Yse ‘Yong
Mankow
Yang ‘Tse
Ching Tse
Chang Ae ‘Tong
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Sheng
Railways and Telegraphs
Robbers Steal $4000 From South Bend Man in Chicago
A South Bend resident was robbed in Chicago last night by masked assailants who choked him and escaped with about $4,010. The incident occurred near Tiveltih wt and Wirtave, leaving authorities to pursue two suspects.
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South Bend
Chicago
Tale My Stein
Tadiana
Denies that His Skull Was Thin in Court
Disorderly trial continues in the Carr murder case as citizens fill the historic court room daily. The defense reads official records to contest evidence claiming care and hall rights, while witnesses describe the scene and injuries. Judge Kohler delays ruling as sides argue admissibility and testimony proceeds through the forenoon.
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Copley
Hin
Honally
Michell
KB. F. Voris
Gireon Care
Aylvester Hall
Coroner Testimony Details Wound in Hull Case
Coroner Leberman testified Hull died from a severe blow to the skull. Witnesses described the weapon as unlikely to cause that wound, noting Hull’s strong build and that such an injury is not usually fatal. Photographs and post mortem findings were presented. testimony references a severe strike and ongoing defense questioning.
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E. QO. Leberman
Hull
Ue Withers
Tibball
A. Goddard
A. KK. Vouser
Sylvester Hall
Chile
Wittens
Washington cries over Cuba policy and graft in Cuba
A Washington charge sheet accuses officials of mismanaging Cuba policy to keep Havana quiet, alleging bribery of judges and officials, wasteful spending, and suppression of protests. It cites recent dismissals of detectives and assertions of systemic corruption tied to Weyler era precedents.
Grape Nuts Food Praised by Camp Visitors and Officers
Fresno readers report Grape Nuts breakfast food praised by oil and mining camp crowds as ready to serve and nourishing. Major Desborough and General Machen note widespread use among soldiers and civilians along the Mexican border, highlighting its portability and strength benefits.
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Fresno
Cal
Anduritaine Iu
KC. Machen
Lotte
Lenin
Perry
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