Minister Conger warns of Boxer danger in Pekin uprising
The 1900 dispatch from Pekin through Minister Conger describes escalating Boxer activity around Beijing, Christian persecutions, and calls for immediate imperial suppression. Diplomatic corps demand arrests of Boxers and protection for missionaries, with new marines requested to safeguard the legation as tensions rise.
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Washington
China Mail
State Department
Conger
Pekin
China
United States of America
John Hay
D. C
Tsung li Yamen
Kible
Theorth
London
Chou Chow
Penn
Pao
Ting Fu
Jit
Shan Tune
Europe
Legation
United States
Wheeling
Taku
Kempff
Newark
Yokohama
E. H. Conger
Y. H W
Y. E
Pechili
Y. H
Y. Ke
Y. F
B. O. Cologan
Diplomatic Corps
Favier
Pechon
North China
Pao Ting Fu
Fehao Scheou
Paitang
Tien Tain
Alf Favier
Apostolic Vicarate
Enclosure No. 3
Killie
Ting Shan
San Ho
Edwin E. Conger
E. E
M. P
San Ho City
Ling Shan
Presbyterian Mission
Chang Ko Chuang
C’herg Kuan Ying
Shi Kuan Ying
Ux—T’ao Chung Tei
C'Hu T’ou
Tsung Chia Tien
Sialy Ko Chuang
Joveign
Wang T'Ing Hsiang
Ling Shang
San Ho Yamen
Yamen
A. Killie
Death on Santa Fe train linked to heat wave in West
Chicago reports the apparent suicide of Charles Le Roi of Fullerton California on a Santa Fe train near Joliet. His brother Dr Le Roi of Chicago says the act was caused by last week’s intense heat. Le Roi, a Bradford oil wells developer, moved to California in 1882 and had oil land options in Santa Barbara county.
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Chicago
Charles le Roi
Fullerton
Cal
Santa Fe
Joliet
le Roi
Bradford
Pennsylvania
New York
California
Santa Barbara County
Bicycle collision leaves Pacific coast agent injured
J. Holt, of the Pennsylvania road Pacific coast agent, was riding a bicycle in San Francisco in July when he collided with a horse and buggy. He sustained injuries likely to prove fatal.
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San Francisco
J. Holt
Pacific Coast
Pennsylvania Road
Nome Water Front News From Nome Rich Creeks Lure Prospects
The Nelson and Centennial arrived in Seattle from Nome with latest reports. Feidler from Terre Haute says Nome is as good as promised and wages from four to twenty dollars a day are seen on Penny River. Crews report creeks are fabulously rich and mining blocked by baggage along the waterfront. The Northern Light charterer Dr. A H Smith notes crew troubles at Cape York. The Spookum barge and steam launch are active in Nome harbor.
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Seattle
Wash
Charles Nelson
Centennial
Nome
Senator
Aberdeen
Nelson
E. L. Feidler
A. H. Smith
Ward
Feidler
Terre Haute
Ind
Nemo
Penny River
Spookum
Nome Harbor
Dr. Smith
Cape York
Doubt Over Fate of Legations Continues in London
Discussion in London pushes for a joint appeal to the United States to invite Japan to cooperate in maintaining the Chinese empire and establishing a strong government, with support sought from all other powers.
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Iater
London
United States
Japan
Porter Missionaries Arrive Safely at Chefoo From China
Chicago man James W Porter received a cablegram announcing the safe arrival July 5 of Rev Henry J Porter and Miss Mary H Porter, missionaries of the American Board, at Chefoo after overland travel from Chin Fu in Pang Chang. They were joined by Rev H P Parkins, stationed at Pang Chuang.
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Chicago
James W. Porter
Chefoo
Henry J. Porter
Mary H. Porter
American Board of Commissioners For Foreign Missions
Pang Chang
Tien Tsin
Cheefoo
Chin Fu
H. P. Parkins
Pang Chuang
Chinese bombardments escalate as Seymour orders evacuation
A Tien Tsin dispatch dated July 3 reports heavy shelling of settlements by Chinese forces. Admiral Seymour orders the evacuation of women and children to Taku at the earliest possible moment.
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London
Tien Tsin
Seymour
Taku
Attack on Buller Escort and Boer Raids Reported
Late news from South Africa says Boers attacked General Buller s escort between Standerton and Heidelberg on a return from Lord Roberts visit. Additional clashes included Wickeburg garrison at midnight, 45 minutes of fighting, and Brabant occupying Darnberg as a base for convoy raids. British casualties totaled 33.
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London
South Africa
Buller
Sanderton
Heldelburg
Lord Roberts
Wickeburg
Brabant
Darnberg
Senekal
Winburg
Mahon
Hutton
Brouker
Commandant Limmer
Rustenburg
Strathcona
Winter
Standerton
Boers Move Inland as Gazaland Sees Settlement Push
The Times correspondent from Lourenco Marques reports on July 7 that Boer settlers contemplate large-scale movement into Gazaland in Portuguese territory. Herds have crossed the border and Portuguese authorities welcome the shift.
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London
The
Times
Lourenco Marques
Gazaland
Sudden Erie Storm Wrecks Yachts and Threatens Pearl
A fierce Lake Erie storm swept through Crystal Beach injuring and delaying travel. The Pearl with 900 Buffalo excursionists backed from shore and grounded on a sand bar, listing sharply as crew and passengers braved a perilous rope assisted crossing. Rescue operations proved difficult amid heavy seas.
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New York
Lake Erie
Pearl
Crystal Beach
Ontario
Buffalo
Wanted for Felony in St Louis Arrest at Union Station
Percy Young, who calls himself a turf follower, was arrested tonight at the Terminal hotel at Union Station on a telegram from the San Francisco chief of police. Separate details on the felony charge were not provided.
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St. Louis
Percy Young
Union Station
San Fran
Telegram Says Wanted on Felony Charge
Young arrived from Chicago with his wife and claimed innocence. He asked to be sent to San Francisco, where he had tickets for himself and wife, and said he planned to proceed to the coast if not arrested.
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Cisco
Young
Chicago
San Francisco
Sensational voyage of the steamer Dolphin and stowaways
The Dolphin arrived from New York via the Straits of Magellan with mutinous stowaways from St Lucia, a bandit, a lunatic and an escaped murderer aboard. A fireman was assaulted, the steward was jailed, and a mutiny led to a court of inquiry in Coronel. Troops and a special train restored order before the ship headed to Seattle for the Alaskan trade.
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San Francisco
Tophin
New York
Straits of Maccellan
John O'Brien
O’brien
St. Lucia
West Indies
Edward Palmer
Sandy Hook
McAllister
Winter
O'Brien
Montevideo
United States
Straits of Magellan
Coronel
Purser
Humes
John G. Carroll
Carroll
Seattle
Prospectors From California Enter Lower California Gold Field
A Hermosillo dispatch reports Martin Hulen of Aspen California and James Crawford of Benson Arizona arriving from the new placer gold fields in Lower California about 50 miles south of camp Em panis. They bring over 200900 dollars in gold dust earned in eight months. The field covers about 225000 acres.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Hermosilla
Mexico
Martin Hulen
Aspen
Cal
James Crawford
Benson, Ariz
Lower
California
Camp ‘‘Empanis
St. Louis Meeting Set on Street Railway Dispute
The Amal gamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America local branch executive committee calls a mass meeting for tomorrow at 10 to decide relations with St. Louis Traction Company. They allege President Winter violated the document that ended the strike, signed with Chairman Edwards.
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St. Louis
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employes of America
St. Louis Traction Company
Winter
Traction Company
Edwards
Out of Employment Hits Scranton Furnace Bank
In Lebanon Pennsylvania on July sixteenth, sixteen hundred men lose work as five furnaces operated by the Lackawanna Breeze & Co. in Scranton are banked. The move affects workers tied to the steel and iron operations, with plant owners citing reduced demand and production adjustments.
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Lebanon
Lacakawanna [Ron & Bree Company
Scranton
Counterfeit Pennies Plague New York Italian Quarter
Reports say wholesale counterfeiting of pennies is thriving in New York's Italian quarter. Government secret service agents, aided by an American Mutoscope company investigator, probe a Park Row showroom and a larger counterfeit plant. Arrests expected as the probe continues.
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The
New York Journal
Government Secret Service Bureau
American Mutoscope Company
Park Row
Fourteenth Street
Broadway
Sub-Treasury
Parkrow
Counterfeit Evidence Grows at Mutoscope Exhibits
The report notes the Mutoscope company has averaged more than 206 coins per week at a single display location, indicating counterfeiting activity tied to its machines.
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Mutoscope Company
Boston Transcriptions of a Humorous Exchange
Dialog sketches depict hiring scenes and social musings with jokey remarks about love at first sight wage talks and encyclopedia ownership. Characters include Fudge Budge Mrs Fogg Mr Fogg Fuddy Duddy and laborers discussing wages housing, books, and commissions in a light theatrical tone.
Putting Up Fruit for Winter Stock
A housewife guide urges preparing for off season fruit by stocking sugar in bulk, ensuring clean jars and tools, and readying utensils. It lists equipment from paraffin to fruit knives and emphasizes avoiding tin and iron, using brass, cheesecloth, and wide mouthed jars for varied family sizes.
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Washington Star
West Virginia convention to nominate full state ticket
Republican leaders meet in Charleston to choose a full state ticket and committee ahead of campaigns. Senator Elkins presides and delivers the keynote. John T. McGraw is viewed as likely Democratic senator nominee while A B White is favored for governor. Uncertain Senate balance could yield a mixed recall. The convention starts Tuesday with formal opening Wednesday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Charleston
W. Va
United States
Stephen J. Elkins
Senate
Elkins
Parkersburg
John T. McGraw
Grafton
N. B. Scott
McGraw
House of Delegates
A. B. White
Scott
Iternal Revenue
Duell Favored as Republican Governor Candidate
The Post reports supporters of Charles Duell commissioner of patents plan a strong push for him as the next New York Republican governor candidate. He has backing from Judge appointees and leaders including Senator Platt the Republican state committee ex Secretary Bliss and others. he has resided in Syracuse for twenty years.
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Washington
Charles Duell
New York
Platt
Republican State Committee
Republican Congressional
Cornelius N. Bliss
Toot
Hiscock
Warner Miller
Tracy
J. J. Belden
Syracuse
Evans building disaster claims fifth victim in Pittsburg
Pittsburg reports Stewart Burns of engine company 4 died early today after being pulled from the Evans building wreck last night. Captain Dan Campbell of No 4 remains in critical condition with severe internal injuries. Other injured men recover. rescuers call the evacuation miraculous.
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Pittsburg
Stewart Burns
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Donger
Department
Pata
Ehps
Boston
Fuddy
Duddy
Jones
Smith
West Virginia
Wilkins
Duell
Butte, Montana
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