Foreigners and Li Hung Chang Memoirs Corner Peking Dispatch
The Chinese Imperial government prompts for protection of foreigners in Peking and across China. Li Hung Chang and Lyang Yu petition for safe access or open communication with authorities, with imperial edict responses and ministerial discussions. A second note reports on the Republican Convention with rival factions and campaign signals.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Li Mang Chang
State Department
Li Hang Changue
Min
Mux Chung
Peking
China
Li Hung Chang
London
Paoa
Privy Council
Bu “Dan
Boer Animosity to Kruger Meets With Starvation Woes
Pretoria reports rising Boer hostility toward President Kruger as officials push a plan to use South African state securities as currency. The English have not recognized this claim and many burghers face ruin and widespread misery. The wife and children of poorer Boers are nearly starving. General Botha maintains his force with unusual measures. An official circular claims Lord Roberts retreated south of the Vaal and Lady Roberts escaped in a balloon.
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Pretoria
Botha
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Bank of England
Vaal
Lady Roberts
Southern Interstate fair space allotment opens
Secretary T H Martin reports massive exhibitor interest with applications flooding in. Space will fill all buildings and major firms are represented. The Georgia Federation of Women’s Clubs takes control of the women’s department with a $1000 premium fund. Separate item notes church destruction and unrest in North Carolina amid Holiness sect tensions.
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Martin
Arnasta
Ang. T
T. H. Martin
Atlanta
Woman's Department of the Fair
Georgia Festoration of Woman's Clubs
Mob
Preacher
Holiness
North Carolina
Ducktown
Tenn
Shoal Creek
Cherokee County
N. C
Here
Brosci arraigned as murder plot tied to New Jersey links
Rome reports Brosci admits being chosen to kill King Ham bert. Crime traced to Paterson New Jersey with Salvatore Quintavalli and An ton Lanner linked to anarchist networks in Paris and Ivrea. Arrests prompt fears of a larger flotilla. officials warn of further detentions as Parliament prepares Aug. 6.
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Rome
Brosci
Hfambert
Paterson
N. J
Salvatore Quintavalli
United States
Paris
Rio Marina
Elba
Anton Lanner
Ivrea
Srosci
Margherita
Strein
Antecedents and Movements of King Humbert Assassin Bresci
Florence aug 1 detailed account of Gaetano Bresci the assassin of King Humbert. birth nov 10 1869 in Coiano near Prato. he worked as shoemaker then weaver at Prato and Florence mills, moved between Prato Florence and Lucca, sailed to New York feb 1898, returned to Prato jun 4, 1900, sought birth certificate for arms permit but refused. He later obtained a New York passport as shoemaker and traveled to Milan july 18. Bresci tall slender olive complexioned dark eyes small mustache.
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Florence
Gaetano Bressi
Humbert
Bressi
Cojano
Prato
Labrocones
Anninis
Zelonis
Lucca
Genoa
New York
Brosci
Italy
Paterson
N. J
Paris
Milan
Bologna
Bresci
Gold Deposits Reported at Seattle Assay Office
Gold dust and bullion deposits at the Seattle Seatriz cattle assay office were noted in August. The report highlights increased activity with more ore shipments and larger consignments across the period, reflecting rising bullion intake and refined gold deposits.
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Seattle
Seatriz
Wash
Advance on Peking With 80 000 Allies Ready to Strike
Suanonat August 1 report says American British and Japanese forces have begun moving from Tien Tsin toward Peking. An advance base will be set 20 to 30 miles nearer Peking with supplies gathered for a direct assault. About 30,000 of 60,000 debarked at Pe Chi Li are seen as ready for advance. Chinese forces are poorly known and river defenses threaten progress amid scarce food in Peking.
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Imperial City
Tien Tsin
Pei Ho
Tien Tain
Poi Tang
Yuln
Peking
Yang Tsum
General Chaffee Prepares to Advance on Peking
From Tien Tsiy July 26 via Cur Foo July 30 and Suaxeuat Aug 1 Oslo reports indicate Washington orders immediate advance on Peking with heavy reinforcements en route. Allied strength reaches 17 009 with daily arrivals.
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Chaffee
Peking
Tien Tsiy
Cur Foo
Suaxeuat
Washington
Foreign Commands to Lead Shanghai Defenses Amid Tensions
Shanghai reports say foreign consuls met and invited Admiral Seymour to command Shanghai defenses. US and French officials pledged plans to a council of officers, while the Shanghai municipal council opposed the move. British forces prepare to deploy a flying column from Hong Kong as Indian troops arrive. Canton customs seize a Chinese tank wagon with rifles and ammo. Troops sail aboard the Mears, including engineers and fifteenth infantry, under Captain Zinn and George A. Cornish prompt for Tianjin. navy cable from Admiral to Washington outlines next steps.
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Coneus
Admiral Seymour
Lexpos
Shanghai
Seymour
United States
Mr. Goodnow
M. DeBezaine
Aoughal Seymour
Hong Kong
China
Canton
San Francisco
Engineers
Zinn
Fifteenth
Anteaters
George A. Cornish
Nea Oy
Edict to Protect Foreigners as China Delays Advance
In Wasitnotes Aug 1, emperors edict directs protection for all foreigners while seeking to delay the imperial ministers from Peking. Li Hung Chang faces obstacles from Beijing officials as powers press for ministers to communicate with their government and for a timely embassy to Tianjin. Marines are being dispatched to Tianjin, and questions remain over how to meet European and American demands to end the siege.
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Tien Tsin
Europe
America
Remey
Biddle
Aloeam Hung Chang
State Department
Aister Wn
Legation
Postoffice Robbed in August 1 Break-In
The post office was entered and the safe blown open, yielding a robbery of an unspecified amount. Police reported the incident occurred on August 1 near the post office, with no suspects immediately identified.
Anarchists in Patterson Call for Republic State Change
A July meeting of anarchists in Patterson, New Jersey, endorsed the killing of King Humbert and warned of targeting high officials in the United States. Ernest A. Crevalla, 21, declared monarchs must die and urged action to improve government, threatening harsher methods if reforms fail.
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Humbert
Bressi
Vin Pichalen
Henan
Inuma
Italy
Hoyt Released By Probate Court In Hoyt Case
Aug 1 reports Judge Redman released Charles H. Hoyt in a probate matter. The decision was announced in Hartrorp with authorities citing the ruling as official. The details remain limited as the court record notes the release but does not disclose further actions or conditions.
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Hoyt
Hartrorp
Redman
Probate
Charles H. Hoyt
Tha T
Tha Ak
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