Chime of the Powers and Britain's Far East Dilemma
London dispatch analyzes British helplessness over China amid Pekin rumors and calls for swift action with Japan. It notes naval build‑ups, potential added navy funds, and pressure to unite with Japan if needed, while South Africa battles continue with heavy casualties and guerrilla warfare.
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Associated Press
London
China
Foreign Office
Pekin
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Japan
Far East
William
United States
Russia
Lord Balisbury
South Africa
Lord Roberts
House of Lords
Trish
Kirin
Franco American Alliance Moves Toward Formal Ties
Paris reports a shift toward improved Franco American relations as France backs cordial reception of U S fetes and a new society to promote alliance forms under M Gerville Reache. A mass meeting is planned for autumn as Paris plans to foster cooperation beyond wartime tensions. Concerns are raised about Japan's ability to stabilize northern China and the risk of anti foreign riots in Japan after Pekin.
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Associated Press
Paris
France
America
United States
Spain
Washington
M. G. Gerville-Reache
Chamber of Deputies
Guadaloupe
Eclaire
Leonergers
Japan
China
Pekin
Amur Brings Yukon Gold and Passengers to Vancouver
The Amur arrived from Skaguay with 250000 dollars in gold dust and 140 passengers. Miners return with sacks of 3000 to 10000 dollars each, merchants report strong returns from northern claims, and a stampede toward the new placers near White Horse is noted.
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Vancouver
B. C
Amur
Skaguay
M. M. Martin
Selkirk
New Placere
White Horse
Dominion
Hunker Creek
Dr. Carroll
Hunker
John Irving
Dawson
Yukon
McKinley Handles Busy Day with Key China Discussion
President McKinley and Mrs. McKinley spent the day in official duties in Canton Ohio. A notable visitor was John F Barrett ex minister to Siam who conferred with the president about China. The day featured many greetings at the front door and a long private conference on foreign affairs.
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Canton
McKinley
John F. Barrett
United States
Siam
China
Embassy Attache Not Missing in Paris Says Aurore
Paris July 7. The Aurore reports that a young attache of the United States embassy disappeared a week ago and that murder fears are unfounded. No one is missing from the embassy, consulate, or U S exhibit commission.
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Paris
the Aurore Today
United States
Russia
England
Berlin
Germany
Japan
Foreign Office Today
Associated Press
China
Bst Ae
Vienna
Legation
Ambassador White
Washington
Foreign Office
Reichstag
O. V. Green
United States Marine Hospital Service
Bremen
Perlin
Noted California Citizen Ends Life on Train in Joliet
Charles Leroy a prominent Fullerton Cal resident died by suicide on a sleeper car of the Santa Fe train as it reached Joliet Illinois. He left a note to his wife and children stating he "had to die."
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Joliet
Charles Leroy
Fullerton
Cal
Death of Captain Huston Reported from Manila
The War Department confirms Captain Robert M. Huston of the 47th U. S. V. 1 died of typhoid fever in Manila on July 6 in the afternoon. General MacArthur transmitted the消息.
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Huston
Nila
Robert M. Huston
Manila
Missoula Man Files Bankruptcy in Helena Court
Special Dispatch reports Miles R. Hazenburgh of Missoula filed a bankruptcy petition in U.S. court at Helena. He lists debts of 9279 dollars and assets of 200 dollars that are exempt from claims.
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The
Standard
Helena
Miles R. Hazenburgh
Missoula
United States
Thousands of American Troops on the Way to China
A steamer carrying Li Hung Chang's goods sailed today bound for Kiou Kuang. It carried 240 packages of Li Hung Chang's merchandise as the dispatch noted disturbances and the deployment of American forces toward China continues.
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China
Li Hung Chang
Kiu Kuang
Transports Ready for Shipments to Philippines
San Francisco July 7. The Meade Sheridan and Sumner transports are ready to move troops to the Philippines. Sumner sails around the 16th with 57 officers and 780 men. Meade sails August 1 with 61 officers and 117 men. Sheridan to sail October 16 after repairs. Hancock due middle of next week, sails August 16 with 54 officers and 1062 men. Warren sails September 1 with 42 officers and 1242 men. Thomas carries 1670 officers and men and Grant 1854. both are en route to Manila.
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San Francisco
Philippines
Meade
Sheridan
Sumner
Department
Manila
Hancock
Warren
Thomas
Grant
Arethusa Ordered to China From Vancouver Naval Base
H M steam cruiser Arethusa, on return to Esquimalt from Vancouver, receives orders to sail for China as soon as coal and stores are loaded. Commander Captain James Startin, famed for the Bonin expedition, commands the armored second class ship. The Tartar meanwhile coals at Comox and heads to Hong Kong to receive troops for Taku.
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Vancouver
B. C
Li Hung Chang Abandons Northern Journey Says No Influence
A Canton dispatch reports Li Hung Chang has practically halted his northern journey while the U S gunboat Princeton remains at the point. Li states he has no influence in the north and his authority is limited.
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Berlin
Canton
Li Hung Chang
United States
Princeton
Expeditionary Force to China Outlined by Tribuna
The Tribuna reports Rome that the China expedition will include a 900 man infantry battalion, a 900 man marksmen unit, and two half companies of artillery with eight Nordenfeld mitrailleuses, totaling a substantial force.
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Rome
the Tribuna
China
Navy Dispatch From Remey Reports Brooklyn Arrival
The navy department received a telegram from Admiral Remey at Chefoo dated July 7 stating Brooklyn arrived and orders to proceed immediately to Taku.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Chefoo
Brooklyn
Taku
Powers In Accord With France On Japan Policy
In Paris July 7 the French foreign minister M Delcasse told deputies Japan desires to act in accord with the other powers and do nothing without them indicating a united approach among the major nations on the issue.
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Paris
Chamber of Deputies
M. Delcasse
Japan
France
Women cured by Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription claim
A testimonial states a woman in Claremore Oklahoma healed from severe back and head pain after using Dr. Pierce's Favorite Prescription Golden Medical Discovery and Pleasant Pellets. She praises temperance medicines and dietary advice, noting sixteen hour workdays after treatment. Sick women are invited to write for free confidential advice.
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Pierce
Loma Halstead
Claremore
Bank Names Listing Across Cities
A list of banks including National City Bank Union National Bank First National Bank Omaha National Bank Bank of California with city references New York Chicago St Paul Omaha Francisco indicating a regional banking directory.
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New York
Chicago
St. Paul
Omaha
San Francisco
England
Ireland
France
Germany
Orient
National City Bank
Union National Bank
First Nationa Bank
Omaha National Bank Bank OF California
Francisco
Delcasse Presses Allied Accord as French Troop Moves Proceed
The report notes France seeking complete power unity among nations and details 4000 troops already sent with another 4000 to depart by July 20. It mentions measures to strengthen naval forces and asserts no abdication of rights. Also cited is a Canton dispatch denying a mass European massacre and noting yuan changes via Li Hung Chang.
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Japan
France
M. Delcasse
Paris
Canton
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Yang Lu
Missionaries Safe After Tien Tsin Telegram
A telegram dated July 5 to the London Missionary Society reports that the missionaries in Tien Tsin were uninjured.
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London
Tien Tsin
London Missionary Society
Telegraph project to Alaska line supervised by Burnell
First Lieutenant George C. Burnell of the volunteer signal corps in Seattle has been ordered to lead a detachment to Port Valdes Alaska to supervise construction of a telegraph line from Port Valdes to Port Egbert.
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Washington
George C. Burnell
Volunteer
Signal Corps
Seattle
Wash
Port Valdes
Alaska
Port Egbert
England Beats America In Polo Match At Hurlingham
London July 7 England won the international polo match at Hurlingham defeating America by two goals to two.
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England
London
Hurlingham
America
General Lawton praises kindness of negro trooper over mascot dog
The late General Lawton recounts a story from the Philippine campaign showing a six foot corporal marching all night with a dog as the company mascot. Major Webb names the loyal trooper for his care and endurance while his dog rests.
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Lawton
Philippines
el Caney
el Paso
G. Creighton Webb
Webb
25Th Infantry
Elevator Heart: New York Skyscraper Elevators T
The New York World reports a new health concern among elevator conductors called elevator heart. Rapid ascent and descent in skyscraper shafts strain the heart, with speeds like 1500 feet per minute noted in Western Union’s fastest elevator. Over 5,000 elevators operate daily, and operators risk muscle strain, eye strain, and seasickness in rides. Even famous figures avoid riding lifts when possible.
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New York World
New York
Western Union
William Cullen Bryant
Jay Gould
Germany Presses For Unified Policy On China Crisis
Berlin dispatch reports public anxiety over China affair as Emperor William weighs strong actions. German leaders debate mobilization and a possible army corps, while Count von Buelow advocates restraint and neutrality with Russia amid Japanese intervention questions.
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Associated Preas
Berlin
China
William
Tageblatt
North Sea
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
Count von Buelow
Wilhelmshaven
Pekin Wall
Germany
Russia
England
Metal Market New York Lead and Copper Prices Tumble
Metal Market New York reports lead at 3.00 and copper at 16.0 per unit. The note mentions casting copper and indicates market movement in early July.
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New York
Four Firemen Die in Pittsburgh China Store Collapse
A downtown Pittsburgh fire worsened when a basement collapse trapped ten firefighters. Four men died and six others. including Captain Campbell Stewart Burns Edward Kearney William Erb and George Mann were injured possibly fatally. The blaze at FE G Evans & Co. caused $100000 in losses, fully insured.
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Pittsburg
John Griffin
ST. Clair Crawford
Max Battesbaugh
John Lewis
Dan Campbell Stewart Burns
Edward Kearney
William Erb
George Mann
William Deble
FE. G. Evans & Co
Fifth Avenue
Wood
Market Streets
Goddard, Hill & Co
Campbell
BE. G. Evans & Co
O. M. McClintock & Coe
Alleghany National Bank
Marriage Valid Despite Nevada Divorce Within Year
Judge Hubbard of the supreme court ruled that marriages in Nevada where spouses had been divorced in this state within one year are valid. The decision contrasts with Judge Belcher's ruling issued a month earlier.
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San Francisco
Hubbard
Supreme Court Today
Nevada
Belcher
Travis Wins Amateur Golf Championship of the United States
Walter J. Travis of the Oakland and Garden City Golf clubs became amateur champion of the United States by defeating Finley Douglass, the two year prior titleholder, on July 7 in New York.
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New York
Walter J. Travis
Oakland and Garden City
United States
Finley Douglass
Sultan's Christian Ambassadors
A historical note explains Christian ambassadors represented the sultan of Turkey in Western states. London hosted a Christian representative for 44 years until recently. The current ambassador in London is a Greek Christian, and so are the ministers in Brussels and The Hague.
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Turkey
London
Brussels
Che Hague
For Rent Two Furnished Ground Floor Rooms Butte
Two housekeeping rooms for rent on the ground floor in Butte near Corbin Park and Montana Avenue. Quiet building with street parking and shared amenities. Suitable for single occupants seeking convenient ground floor access.
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