Foreign legations in Pekin hold out as Tien Tsin battles rage
London reports consuls in Shanghai say Pekin relations remain safe on July 4 despite fanatical outbursts. Chinese forces tens of thousands strong threaten Tien Tsin while British and Japanese troops shore up positions. News cites Russian Japanese actions, Boxer unrest, and potential peace talks as rumors swirl amid bombardments and evacuations.
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London
Shanghai
Pekin
Warren
Foreign Office
Th Express
Conell Warren
Tao Tai Sheng
Chinen Fu
Daily Mail
Tung Fuh Siang
Tung Fuah Siang
Kwan Sia Ki
Shan Tung
All China News
Lang Chan
Tien Tsin
Legations Safe Hope Grows Amid Pekin Turmoil
Washington reports a cautious optimism on Pekin legations safety as dispatches hint at continued civic unrest but no confirmed murders. Prince King leads loyal forces against rebels. Japan plans a large relief corps, about 22 divisions, with 35 ships to Pekin within days.
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Washington
Legations
Pekin
State Department
United States
China
Robert Hart
King
Teung Siyamen
Iequ
Ence
Reform Party
Japan
Narishima
5Th Army Corps
Narshima
Taku
Tien Tsin
Japanese Likely to Lead Relief of Pekin Foreigners
The article notes an unnamed official doubt about a formal report from China while asserting the Japanese may handle the Pekin relief mission. It cites diet differences affecting march logistics and mentions a cipher dispatch received late at night, withheld from public release until tomorrow.
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Pekin
Navy Department
China
Chinese Proclamation Denounces North China Troubles
In New York Chinatown a public proclamation signed by prominent Chinese voices appeals for peace and lawful conduct amid rising anti Chinese sentiment. The document notes 15 000 Chinese residents in the area and disavows northern Boxer ties while urging unity and restraint. Reverend Maw endorses the plea at Morning Star Mission and the notice circulates in Chinese venues and on Devers Street bulletin boards.
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New York
Chinatown
Bowery
China
Honorable Brothers
Canton
Chu
Boxer Brotherhood
South
Wing Wah Chung
Quan Foy
Sun Kwrong ON
Fung Y Mow
Morning Star Mission
VY. Maw
Devers Street
Legations Hold Out Amid Counter-Revolution News
Shanghai dispatches report two legations still holding out on July 2 and 3 with ongoing attacks but diplomats safe. Prince Ching leads royal troops against rebels in Pekin while Shantung governor declines to follow Prince Tuan over Nankin. Rebels repulsed with about 2000 losses. Boxers discouraged. A Chinese journal confirms Prince Ching’s counter-revolution.
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Brussels
Shanghai
Prince Ching
Pekin
Shantung
Prince Tuan
Nankin
Meiklejohn Calls for Swift Punishment Over China
Omaha reports assistant secretary of war George D. Meiklejohn in vigorous remarks on foreign massacres in Pekin. He urges punitive action against a Chinese government, supports international pressure to protect Americans, opposes dismemberment, and calls for an open door with other nations.
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Omaha
George D. Meiklejohn
Pekin
China
Conferring Admirals Oppose Large Japanese Landing in China
London dispatch reports Russian French and German admirals agreed they would not welcome a large Japanese landing in China ahead of other powers. The July 5 cable notes the stance expressed during a long conference.
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London
Shangehai
the Express
Cabling
China
Pekin legations reported safe as attacks cease
Consuls at Shanghai report Pekin legations were safe on July 4 and hostilities had ended. Remaining concern centers on food supply for Chinese civilians and foreign residents amid ongoing tensions.
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London
Shanghai
Pekin
Russians Bombard Tien Tsin Attack Fails
From Berlin dated July 5 the Tien Tsin dispatch reports Russian forces bombarded the native town on July 2 but were unsuccessful. Allied strength cited at about 10 006. No new news on Pekin situation.
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Berlin
Tien Tsin
Pekin
General Dodds Named Leader of China Expedition
Paris reports that General Dodds, noted for his Da homey campaign leadership, is appointed to command the French expedition to China.
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Paris
Dodds
China
Li Hung Chang Appeals From London Telegraph
The Times reports this morning that Li Hung Chang has telegraphed directly from Canton to the Chinese minister and appeals from London. The confidential message suggests a new diplomatic development tied to Li Hung Chang's position and actions in China.
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Li Hung Chang
London
the Times
Canton
Towne Deliberates Populist VP Nomination Amid Party Talks
Charles A. Towne waits for Populist notification of his vice presidential nomination. he plans to issue a public statement with reasons after the convention confirms him. Democratic leaders urge fusion with Bryan to defeat the Republicans, while Populist delegates split on withdrawal and alliance.
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Lincoln, Neb
Charles A. Towne
J. K. Jones
Democratic National Committee
Kansas City
Mu Bryan
Miles A. Towne
George Fred Wiliams
Jones
Towne
National Committee
Republican Party
William J. Bryan
Chicago
Heitfeld
J. R. Sovereign
Allen
Edmiston
Iit
Mr. Bryan
Hartman
Montana
Cgieorge
Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Stevenson heads to Lincoln for campaign conference
Adlai E. Stevenson leaves Minneapolis by Omaha road for Lincoln to join a campaign talks with Senator Jones and Mr Towne. He plans to return to Minnetonka Beach and resume activity after September 1 as Towne weighs withdrawal prospects based on the conference outcome.
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Minneapolis
Bryan
Adlai E. Stevenson
Omaha
Lincoln
Stevenson
Plain of
Jones
Democrat National Committee
Towne
Minnetonka Beach
Webster Davis to Attend Lincoln Meeting for Bryan Stevenson
Kansas City announces Webster Davis former assistant secretary of the interior will travel to Lincoln for a meeting honoring the Bryan and Stevenson nomination. Davis received a telegram from P D Hall confirming that Bryan himself joined the request for his attendance.
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Kansas City
Webster Davis
Lincoln
Bryan
Stevenson
Davis
P. D. Hall
Opening of the Campaign in Lincoln
Elaborate plans for the campaign ratification in Lincoln Nebraska set for Tuesday afternoon and night. Speakers include William Jennings Bryan Adlai Stevenson George Fred Williams of Massachusetts and Charles A Towne with formal opening of the Democratic campaign expected.
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Lincoln
Neb
Bryan
Adlai Stevenson
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Charles A. Towne
Bowser Fails to Launch Lifeboat Venture at Niagara
Bowser, the Chicago man who plans to ride the Whirlpool rapids in a lifeboat, did not launch today. Canadian police halted preparations under the Sunday law. the craft will be towed to the American side tomorrow where Bowser will begin his trip.
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Niagara Falls
N. Y
Bowser
Chicago
Governor Hodgson Safe At Cape Coast Castle
A July 1 letter from Sir Frederick Mitchell Hodgson governor of the Gold Coast Colony dated Akwebus announces his safety.
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Cape Coast Castle
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Gold Coast Colony
Akwebus
Delegates Gather for Charleston Educators Meeting
Educators at Charleston, Charleston, D. C., report delegates convening in July to discuss policy, curriculum, and classroom challenges amid a growing education agenda. The event aims to coordinate district efforts and share best practices.
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Charleston
Charleston, D. C
First Baptist Hosts National Religious Education Conference
Members of the National Education Association arrive by train for a city meeting. The day’s sole event is the opening conference on religious education at the First Baptist church with Dr. J. E. Gilbert of Washington, D. C. delivering the address on The Problem of Religious Education.
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National Education Association
First Baptist Church
J. E. Gilbert
Washington, D. C
National Cycling Assn Announces Grand Circuit Plans
The National Cycling association outlines a grand circuit with point scoring for professional short distance championships on every meet. Winners earn four points, seconds two, and thirds one, with race distances from a quarter mile to five miles. Circuit and national championships award eight points for first, four for second, two for third, with three starters in finals and only heat winners reaching semis. season opens in Milwaukee Thursday.
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New York
Board of Control
National Cycling Association Today
National Cycling Association
Milwaukee
Lost on a foul in mile match at Newark track
In a Newark New Jersey board track meet Jay Eaton won the first heat of a one mile match against F A McFarland after McFarland lost the overall match on a foul. McFarland also led a two mile professional handicap but sprinted on grass to finish narrowly ahead amid a dramatic finish.
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New York
Jay Eaton
Newark
F. A. McFarland
McFarland
Frank Kramer
Eaton
L. R. Jefferson
Bodies recovered from Saale wreck raise toll to 146
New York July 8 three more bodies were found today on the Saale bringing total recovered to 146 from the wreck off the river. The victims were in the second cabin aft with little clothing and burned. Chief Officer Henry Schaeffer believed they were stewards. A blown body at Rockaway Beach is thought to be Hoboken disaster victim. Dynamite on the river bed failed to surface more bodies.
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New York
Henry Schaeffer
Rockaway Beach
Hoboken
Lloyd Line
Philippine Operations Report From Luzon Escort
Manila dispatch reports the past week of Luzon combat with 11 Americans killed and 16 wounded, 160 Filipinos killed, 8 American prisoners surrendered, and 100 rifles turned over. A wagon train was ambushed between Indang and Nate, the Third Infantry lost nine men near the Ladrones delta, and a three hour fight in Panay left 70 enemy dead or wounded. Americans report no casualties among their own. Insurgents show slow progress toward amnesty and some stop operations to let rebels leverage the ceasefire.
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Manila
Luzon
United States
Indang
Nate
Third Infantry
Rio Grande
Antigua
Panay
Troop Reunions Planned at Chickamauga Park
A Washington dispatch reports the war department will group volunteers from Cuba Porto Rico and the Philippines at Chickamauga park as a main camp for returning troops this fall if not kept in service. The site will accommodate troops in transit and for possible deployment in China.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
the Times
Washington
War Department
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Chickamauga Park
China
Chickamaugs Park
Idler Yacht Capsizing Death Toll Still Missing
Six persons drowned when Captain James Corrigan’s yacht Idler capsized fifteen miles off Cleveland. High seas hindered divers today. another recovery attempt is planned for tomorrow.
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Cleveland
James Corrigan
Talmage Preaches at Immanuel Church in Swedish Sermon
Rev. T. De Witt Talmage preached at Immanuel church in Stockholm today to a large crowd. An interpreter rendered the sermon into Swedish for the extensive congregation.
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Stockholm
T. de Witt Talmage
Immanuel Church
Fire destroys warehouses in Worcester totaling loss
Fire today destroyed the property of the KE B Crane Lumber company and the Daniels-Cornell company wholesale grocers in Worcester Massachusetts. Fireman Luby was probably fatally injured. Loss estimated at $180000.
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Ware
Worcester
Mass
KE. B. Crane Lumber Company
Daniels-Cornell Company
Luby
Baptist Young People's Union Convention Opens in Cincinnati
The Cincinnati chapter hosts the 14th annual Baptist Young People's Union convention in July with delegates from local churches attending sessions, addresses, and religious discussions.
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Young People’s Union
Cincinnati
The
Baptist Young Teople’s
Union Session Next Week At Music Hall
The union convenes here next Thursday for four days of sessions in Music Hall with a capacity of 5,000. Afternoon general sessions, a large chorus, and international ministers and lecturers are on the program. Dr. Grange of London delivers the sermon, Dr. Lorimer the address. State associations meet during the week and a large attendance is expected.
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Union
Music Hall
E G. Grange
London
Waeland
Lorimer
Heroic Restraint in Helena Runaway Freeing Woman
William B. McSor ley risked his life to stop a runaway horse pulling a buggy with Mrs. W. C. Riddell aboard in Main Street Helena. He grabbed a rein, was dragged, fell, and was crushed by the wagon but escaped with sprained ankle and bruises. Mrs. Riddell helped bring the horse to a halt.
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The
Standard
Helena
William B. McSorley
Main Street
W. C. Riddell
McSorley
MacSorley
Railroad Consolidation Rumors Span Major Lines
Chicago and Alton Kansas City Southern and Union Pacific may merge under one management with Stewart Knott named vice president of the Alton Consolidated system and later president of the Marriman roads. Fulton moves to New York to chair the board as Harriman aides discuss a Chicago to Portland and Port Arthur through route.
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Chicago
The
Chronicle
Chicago & Alton
Kansas City Southern
Union Pacific
Stewart Knott
Alton Consolidated System
Alton
Marriman Roads
Fulton
New York
Harriman
Portland
Ore
Port Arthur
Gulf of Mexico
Cubans Pleased as Troops Leave Cuba
Havana reports welcome orders to remove a large troop contingent from Cuba. General Wood has received many thank you letters from municipalities praising his trust in the Cubans and noting island peace. He may visit the United States to escort Mrs Wood and consult with Secretary Root about the constitutional convention. The Wood family will stay north for summer. Local papers express sympathy for Miss Condit Smith in Pekin.
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Havana
Cuba
Derailment Injures Eight On Milwaukee Car
An open switch at Roby street and Milwaukee avenue derailed a crowded southbound car. Eight passengers were seriously injured and many others bruised or shaken. Names include Charles Nelson Frances Sievert Mrs Sauch William Hadendath Nora Christenson John Dorsch Anthony Sokup Frank Sievert.
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Chicago
Roby Street
Milwaukee Avenue
Charles Nelson
Frances Sievert
EK. Sauch
Wm. Hadendath
Nora Christenson
John Dorsch
Anthony Sokup
Frank Sievert
McGuire Named Syracuse Mayor to Lead Dem Campaign
Albany July action names Mayor James K. McGuire of Syracuse chair of the Democratic executive committee. He will direct the gubernatorial campaign in the state this fall and rose as a prominent supporter of former Senator D B Hill at the Kansas City convention.
Professor Dickson Seriously Injured in Bicycle Accident
A Glen Park Colorado Springs dispatch reports Professor Dickson of Washington University St. Louis was thrown from a bicycle on a steep descent. His head struck a bridge and suffered a serious concussion of the brain.
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Colorado Springs
the Gazette
Glen Park
Colo
Dickson
Washington University
St. Louis
Sailed for Home from San Juan to Hampton Roads
The Machias, guarding U S interests on the isthmus of Panama and at Colombian ports for seven months, sailed today from San Juan for Hampton Roads to return home.
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Washington
United States
Panama
San Juan
Hampton Roads
Marching column reaches to relieve Hodgson expected to fight
A column under Colonel Walcock arrives en route to relieve Sir Frederick Hodgson. The article notes a hard fight is expected tomorrow as the relief force moves forward.
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Walcock
Frederick Hodgson
Fatal Under-Train Accident At Local Freight Yard
Thomas Kelly a section hand fell beneath a departing freight train as he tried to swing onto the rods. He died a few hours later from severe injuries the right arm and leg grievously damaged. He had been drinking and was about 20 years old with unknown local relatives. Idaho Springs kin were notified by wire. No inquest was held and the railway company was not found at fault.
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The
Standard
Livingston
Thomas Kelly
Hefferlin Block
Tr. Alton
Central Park
Idaho Springs
Colo
Railroad Statistics Washington July 8 1898 year end Interstate Commerce
The Interstate Commerce Commission report shows 16 railroads placed in receivership during the year, 39 removed from receivers, and on June 6 1899 total U S single track mileage at 189 244 with 469 more tracks than 1898. Total mileage 252 364 with 36 703 locomotives and 1 975 916 cars in service.
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Washington
Interstate Commerce Comemission
United States
Manila imports reveal 1899 total at 18.7 million dollars
War Department figures show Manila Port imports for 1899 totaling 18 701 469 dollars including 17 450 112 dollars in merchandise and 1 441 292 dollars in silver coin. Exports went to foreign vessels with 2 804 000 dollars duty collected.
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Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Manila
P. L
China
England
Spain
United States
British West Indies
British East Indies
Helena Couple Davies and Miss Brian Wed at Groom’s Mother Home
Helena July Gibbs Davies elder of the Western Union telegraph in Anaconda and Miss Beatrice Brian of Helena were married today at the groom’s mother’s residence. Both are well known in Helena and received many congratulations from friends. Mr Davies lived here years before moving to Anaconda.
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The
Standard
Helena
J. Gibbs Davies
Ager
Western Union Telegraph
Anaconda
Beatrice Brian
Davies
Annaconda
Fire at Cramps Bishop building shop causes minor damage
A blaze at the Swall Damage facility in Viniladeloata damaged the ate gle ironsmith shop within the Cramps Bbhip building complex. The incident caused only limited damage estimated at 1,00 units.
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Ate Gle
Cramps Bbhipbuilding Company
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