Li Hung Chang and His Private Army
Viceroy Li Hung Chang has quietly built a large private army drawn from loyal followers and seasoned soldiers. He reportedly owns modern weapons and ensures pay and provisioning, with a nucleus of long-time loyalists likely to fight under his command. The force includes well armed veterans and a mix of rifles, including a ten foot long gingal, with no red tape hindering its operations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Hung Chang
China
Hung Chang
Japan
The
Impe
Riut
Japan's Secret Service Portrait of Gen Yatabe and his covert network
A portrait details Gen Yatabe who organized Japan's secret service with emissaries posing as Chinese priests and teachers. Trained in Europe and America, they map China and suitable supply routes, work with Tokyo's information bureau, and keep China under informed sight. A separate note recalls Senator Platt's drug store anecdote. Vice Admiral Seymour leads allied naval forces in the Chinese crisis, and a Stephen Crane letter to Richard Hovey fetched 50 pounds in London last week.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Japan
Secret Service
Gen. Yatabe
United States
Uni
I-Ho-Tan
Europe
America
Get. Yatabe
Germany
France
China
Consular
Diplomatic Service
Bureau of Information
Tokio
Seymour
Edward Hobart Seymour
Stephen Crane
Richard Hovey
London
Comical Dowager and Heiress Plot in Witney Feud
A witty social scene unfolds as Lord Witney and the Dowager Lady Witney clash over the young heiress. Misread announcements spark a bantering feud that evolves into flirtation and bold matchmaking. Amid dinner table sparks and cutting letters, the pair navigate gossip and power at a country estate. Six months later Witney weds Lady Witney.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Witney
Perons
Aady Witney
Witney
Lady Witney
Valley Forge Proposed as Pennsylvania State Park
Pennsylvania plans immediate action to purchase the Valley Forge ground and establish a state park. A committee will reach out to Pennsylvania patriotic societies and Washington loyalists to support the crusade while preserving the Valley Forge association’s existing rights.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valley Forge
Pennsylvania
Washington
Valley Forge Association
Valle Forge
Also Mentioned on This Page
Canton
Chinese Imperial Railway
Senator Platt
New York
Platt
Yatabe
Lady Sara
Glenlyndon
Watkins
Lord
Bay Valley Forge
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!