New York’s Great Fire Destroys North German Lloyd Docks
A massive blaze at Hoboken piers 2 to 4 of the North German Lloyd Dockyard destroyed extensive property and trapped hundreds. It swept from cotton bales to ships including the Saale Bremen and Maine, with at least 100 dead and many missing. The Kaiser Wilhelm der Grosse survived while the Phoenicia and others burned. Rescue efforts spanned Hoboken, Jersey City, and New York as flames raged and divers searched for bodies.
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Campbell Storage Company
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Babylon
Long Island
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Wool sale in Billings sets deal for 5000 pounds deal
Special Dispatch to the Standard reports J. G. Fraser buys 5000 pounds of wool from Henry F Myers of Wyoming at an undisclosed price. About two million pounds are stored in local town warehouses.
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J. G. Fraser
Henry F Myers
Wyoming
Clark delegation special train to Democratic national convention
A Bozeman dispatch reports the W A Clark delegation steamed through town on a special train, 100 bystanders greeted Clark as he was introduced by Hoff man Lamme and others. The train carried a decorated engine and a placard declaring the Democratic delegation. no speeches were made aboard aside from introductions and three tunes played by the Boston band.
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W. A. Clark
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Montana
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Clark and party arrive Livingston by special train
W A Clark and party reached Livingston by a Northern Pacific special train from Butte, about 2 PM, greeted by 400 locals. A luncheon for 70 was held at the Albermarle hotel. Clark spoke briefly, avoiding politics, and said the delegation would be seated at the Kansas City convention. The Boston & Montana band played on Park Street.
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John T. Smith
Kansas City
Boston & Montana
Park Street
Northwest
Clark delegates fail to win warm welcome in Big Timber
W A Clark's delegates arrived at Big Timber to a cold reception with a small Clark crowd cheering briefly. The Los ton and Montana band played as the delegation spoke but the audience offered little applause, leaving the scene notably subdued.
Clark speaks at Billings on Clark grievances and Bryan nod
W A Clark arrived by special train and addressed a weary crowd at the Grand hotel in Billings. He outlined his version of the Democratic convention and urged support for a Bryan nomination while Judge McConnell spoke briefly amid mixed enthusiasm from the audience.
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Standard
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W. A. Clark
Grand Hotel
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Mr. Clark
W. J. Bryan
Ministers in Pekin Reported in News
A brief dispatch notes ministers are in Pekin, with coverage focusing on their activities and meetings. The report highlights official engagements, potential policy discussions, and local reactions to the visitors' presence.
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Pekin
Russia to Lead Settlement in China as Missionaries Criticized
London reports quote a Russian official view that Russia must have the leading voice in settling the Chinese revolt and Northern China interests. Berlin dispatches note possible acceptance of Li Hung Chang intervention. Rome sources quote Crispi warning Europe could not easily subdue China, blaming missionaries for current events.
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China
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
St. Petersburg
Novostie
Russia
Pekin
Rome
Signor
Crispi
Africa
India
Europe
U S Forces Plan Pekin Mission Over Minister Safety
Washington reports four accounts from state and navy about Pekin ministers and their failure to leave the capital. Debate centers on Boxer danger versus inability of the tsungli yamen to relocate foreigners. Plans for a Pekin expedition press ahead under Cabinet direction. Secretary Hay hopes for an honorable resolution as Wu the Chinese minister shares cautious optimism.
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Pekin
Tsung Liuamen
Navy
War Department
Associated Press
China
Hay
Ilness
French transport Cauchar sails for Tonkin and China
Marseilles reports the transport Cauchar will sail tomorrow for Tonkin touching at Toulon to take on 26 officers 7 soldiers a battery of eight guns and 2000 tons of provisions and ammunition The transport Ernest Bimons also sails tomorrow with some officers and 600 tons of war material for China
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Marseilles
Cauchar
Ship Oregon Afloat Hope Dims After Gulf of Pechili Sinking
Special dispatch from Shanghai reports all crew aboard the United States battleship Oregon saved after it went ashore in the gulf of Pechili. Authorities say there is some chance the vessel may be floated.
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London
Shanghai
United States
Oregon
Gulf of Pechili
French Consul Reports Shanghai Viceroy Telegraphed Protection
Paris reports that the French consul in Shanghai received a June telegraph from the viceroy stating legations will continue to enjoy protection of the imperial government. The message confirms ongoing safeguard for diplomatic missions.
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Paris
Shanghai
18 Colonists Begin Trek to Wei Bey Mission Relief
A dispatch from Tsin Tau dated June 27 reports 18 colonists voluntarily set out for Wei Bey to aid relief efforts for the mission aries there.
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London
Tsin Tau
Wei
Emperor William commends German gunboat crew at Taku
The Reichenganger publishes two telegrams from Emperor William to Vice Admiral Beidemann praising the German gunboat Sitls crew for gallantry at Taku and requesting decoration suggestions. The second message notes the emperor’s gratification at the expeditionary force’s conduct.
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Berlin
Reichenganger
Emperor William
Beidemann
Taku
Forces and Confers the Crown on Captain von Usedom
The order of the second class is awarded to Captain von Usedom and recommendations are invited for additional decorations. The note requests ideas for further honors and potential candidates.
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von Usedom
Uprising Spreads in China as Boxers Attack Missions
Shanghai dispatches report Shan Tung province in revolt with rebels destroying missions and foreigners fleeing under governor escort. Kaiding posts Boxer call for massacre Sunday, amid looting of Chin Chow and fires in Chow Fu coal mines. Denby son of the late US minister listed safe.
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Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Taku
Cha Foo
New Chang
Shan Tung
Kaiding
Cansur
Mr. Denby
United States
China
Charles Denby
Chow Fu
Shang Tung
Chin Chow
Chian
Miles City Wool Warehouse Burns In Blaze
A new wool warehouse in Miles City burned tonight with all contents. Sparks from a passing engine and high winds led to rapid spread. Eight freight cars and two nearby structures burned. Estimated loss around 20 000 with warehouse insured for 7 000 and the property valued at 9 000.
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Standard
Miles City
Gold Dust Shipment From Nome Brings $1 Million to Seattle
The San Blas, leaving Nome June 21, reports $1,000,000 in gold dust sent to the Seattle assay office. Fifteen vessels were at Nome on departure while lighterage rates rose to $15 per ton. Quarantines were in effect on the Ohio, Santa Ana, and Garonne due to smallpox aboard. A passenger died by suicide at Nome, and another fatal shooting occurred aboard the ship’s harbor. Two men died in separate incidents near Nome as crews pursued mining work. Captain Pilsbury notes high activity on the district’s creeks.
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Dutch Harbor
Nome
Rampart City
J. H. Murray
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JL. M Woodward
Philadelphia
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Alaska Commercial Company
Lucas
Bark Hunter Wrecked Off Romanzoff Point Rescue Ends
Portland reports that the bark Hunter and the schooner Eclipse wrecked at Romanzoff point were rescued on June 2 by steamers Nome City and Valencia. Fifty to forty seven people survived including two women and a child. The Hunter and Eclipse crews saved most baggage tents and provisions before assistance arrived.
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Cape Nome
Nome City
Valencia
Seattle
Hunter
Eclipse
Romanzoff Point
Young Senorita Teresa Urfea Shot After Yaqui Trouble
Teresa Urfea known as Santa Teresa, tied to Yaqui unrest, was shot at Clifton, Arizona by F G Rodriguez who had married two days earlier. Rodriguez was chased into the mountains and escaped lynching as locals labeled him a saint by Mexican followers. Georgia reporters note a brutal scene and the wounded man is alive.
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Ariz
Teresa Urfea
Santa Teresa
Clifton
Aria
F. G. Rodriguez
Rodrig
Death of Judge Denny in Portland Oregon
Judge O Denny dies at Beaside aged years in Portland. He served as United States consul at Tien Tsin China under Hayes and consul general during Arthur's administration. He was foreign secretary to the king of Korea from 186? to 18?.
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China
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