Colossal Chinese Armies Gather in Pekin Crisis
London reports rising Chinese forces near Pekin amid civil war. Prince Ching fronts for the dynasty with 10 000 troops and accords with Yang Lu against Prince Tuan. Foreigners seek relief as alliances prepare for potential decisive action. weather, transport, and internal distrust plague reconnaissance and planning.
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London
Pekin
Prince Ching
China
Tao Tai Shan
Shanghai
Shan
Yang Lu
Prince Tuan
Pekin News
Rom
Daily Mail
Tien Tsin
Claude Macdonald
Robert Hart
Baron von Wetteler
Sheng
Thal
Taku
Pechili
Shangtung
Tien Tein
Liu Kuan Yi
Baron Hayashi
Daily Chronicle
Japan
George Windham
House of Commons
Cabinet reviews China crisis and reinforcements plan
Washington cabinet members conferred on China policy with Admiral Kempff’s force estimates discussed but not disclosed. They urged speed in sending troops from the Philippines and Navy Marines, while seeking Japan’s guidance to quell the Boxer disturbance and possibly future territorial considerations.
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Washington
China
Kempff
United States
Pekin
San Francisco
MacArthur
Philippines
Taku
Japan
Long
Nagasaki
Department
Hay
Russia
France
Wallant
State Department
London Cooperation Proposal in China Sparks Debate
The text argues that calls for joint action by Japan England and the United States under Li Honghang to preserve the Chinese Empire reflect a new form of an already existing arrangement by our government with these powers. It suggests the neutralization of southern Chinese provinces follows urgent viceroyal pleas.
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London
Japan
England
United States
Li Hong Hang
China
Germany’s Revenge Discusses China Crisis and Plans
Berlin reports the foreign office doubts authentic Pekin news beyond published items and notes relief of Pekin as the priority. Officials say allied powers may land forces but must hurry. Yuan Shi Kai is accused of treachery, and Germany prepares ships, torpedo boats, and crews for China while Russia has signs of a Russo German accord and Emperor William’s stern vow.
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Berlin
Foreign Office
Pekin
China
Tien Tsin
Lord Gough
Associated Press
Japan
Lu Hai Houan
Germany
Li Hung Chang
Pekin Slavgster
Prince Ching
Shan Tung
Yuan Shi Kai
Nich
Superba
Schwalbe
Bursard
Zeanter
Thrge
Taku
Count Osten Saehen
St. Petersburg
Prince Rudolin
Chinese Divided Rally Buoys Hope for Pekin Relief
London readers note Rear Admiral Bruce endorses rumors that Prince Ching fights for the legations against Prince Tuan. A Chinese split among rulers could aid foreigners as Li Hung Chang or Chang Chih-tung may be urged to assist. Reports from Tien Tain describe seven hours of fierce fighting on July 6 with 12 guns and naval support from the Terrible as allied forces press the siege.
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London
Pekin
Bruce
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
China
Li Hung Kang
Chang Chi Tung
Far East
Mey
Tien Tain
Democratic Leaders Outline Fusion Plan For 1900 Campaign
A prolonged Kansas City meeting sets a fusion driven campaign structure for 1900 with a cross party campaign committee from Democratic, Silver Republican and Populist ranks. Delegates expect headquarters in Chicago and that Bryan and Stevenson will tour selectively while Towne may withdraw from the vice presidency debate.
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Lincoln
Neb
Kansas City
Jones
Chicago
Bryan
Stevenson
Johnson
Kansas
Aryan
Towne Nevrer
Towne
Stone
Campau
Richardson
Tennessee
T. L. Morris
New Hampshire
Alexander Troup
Norman F. Mack
Frank Camps
Adlai KE. Stevenson
W. J. Bryan
Senator J K. Jones
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
Michigan
Missouri
Daniels
North Carolina
Martin
Governor Poynter
Nebraska
Poynter
Bryan Home Guards
Bryan Continentals
Democratic Conference Committee
Illinois
Pseyan
Mr. Towne
Adlai E. Stevenson
J. K. Jones
National Committee
Nationally Known Speakers to Attend Lincoln Meetings
Lincoln Nebraska hosts two meetings tomorrow with speakers of national reputation. W H Bryan is expected to speak briefly at the evening gathering on the capitol grounds while an afternoon session is planned in the Auditorium. Excursion trains will operate statewide to attend.
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Lincoln
Neb
Capitol
W. J. Bryan
A MILLION LESS
Lewis and Clarke county sees a $1 121 399 drop in total assessed value from last year due to reduced appraisals. City land values fall up to 10 percent Rural areas drop up to 25 percent while East Helena smelter adds 50 000 and Canyon Ferry dam adds 25 000. Carbon county raises total to 2 382 21 with stock sheep at 3 per head and diverse livestock figures recorded. state board of equalization to meet next Monday.
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Helena
Lewis and Clarke County
Asaevsor Huffaker
Board of County
East Helena
Canyon Ferry Dam
Carbon County
State Board of Equalization
Rosetta
Deer Lodge
State Board
Self Destruction Determined in Tunnel Death Near Montana City
Coroner Baskin of Jefferson county ruled Peter Betts death a self inflicted act after he and Victor Cordella were at a mire tunnel near Montana City. The jury concluded he placed a fuse lit giant powder in his mouth causing his head to be blown off. Evidence suggested suicide.
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Helena
Baskin
Jefferson County
Peter Bet
Victor Cordella
Montana City
Mills Shut Down in Fall River Four-Week Curtailment
In compliance with a signed agreement by most Fall River cotton mills to curtail production for four weeks, several mills suspended operations today and others will follow. When fully in effect nearly 20,000 employees will be affected as machine stopping stems from weak demand for print cloths.
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Wall River
Fall River
Warden Approves Pardoning Patrick Dwyer
The state board of pardons today approved Patrick Dwyer s pardon for manslaughter in Fergus county He killed Robert Thornton and received two and a half years which was reduced and he was released from the penitentiary today.
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The
Standard
Helena
Atute Board of Pardons
Patrick Dwyer
Fergus County
Robert Thornton
Montana Central Men Strike at Great Falls Ends In Amicable Settlement
Great Falls July 10 1900 the Montana Central trainmen strike was amicably settled with freight trains resuming on the May 1 schedule. The Western Railway union transfer to the old order R C prompted dispute and a committee ratified amendments to the 1893 schedule including overtime rules and pay for delays. Ward refused further changes and a new stalemate followed before the executive committee announced continued disagreement and discharges.
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Standard
Great Falls
Northern Central
Western Railway Union
Western Federation of Labor
R. C
Montana Central
Ward
Citizens’ Committee
Executive Committee
Ross
Great Northern
Butte
The
Mont
Montana Central Railway
F. F. Ward
Great Northern Company
H. W. Stanley
E. E. Ward
Montana Central Railway Company
Montana Railway
F. E. Ward
William J. M’carthy
Robert K. Holt
Herbert Strain
J. J. McOnnell
Parker Veazey
John A. Collins
Ed Young
Montana Central Management
Stanley, Holt and McCarthy
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Lord Charles Beresford
Malta
Naval and Military Society
Lord Beresford
Vien Tein
Lewis and Clark County
Betts
H. &. Stanley
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