Anxiety Over Pekin Legations War News and U S Policy
London reports no authentic Pekin news yet as legations await contact with governments. Dispatches outline heavy fighting near Tien Tsin on July 3–4 with large Chinese forces and Allied defenses aided by Japanese and Russian guns. The United States pledges peace, protection of citizens, and open commerce while seeking a stable solution in China.
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London
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Che Foo
Geman
H. M. S.S. Terrible
Shanghai
The
Express
Prince Tuan
Prince Tsuan
Prince Tsashan
Kan Yi
Baron von Kerteler
Daily News
London Daily Papers
Hay
the Times
Great Britain
England
China
US Note On China Troubles Appears Favorably Received
The State Department released the identical note sent to powers defining the US stance on Chinese troubles. Dated June 20 and circulated July 3, it emphasizes localizing disturbances in Chili and avoiding a broader war, with support voiced by Viceroys and other powers. No objections or new alliancesReportedly.
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Washington
Deepartment
United States
Canton
Chib Li
Central
China
Dowager Empress Regains Power Amid Beijing Crisis
London dispatches report the dowager empress has resumed rule after a June 30 date tied to foreign massacres. They say Prince Ching revietualizes legations and ponies stock food, while Japan plans to advance on Pekin this week with 26 000 troops. German ships head to China as officials urge a united strong government.
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London
Sheng
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Shanghai
Shene
Prince Ching
Legation of
Japan
Pekin
Taku
Tien Tsin
Emperor William
Bussard
Kiel
China
Geier
Seeadler
Associated Press
Legation
Prince Tuan
Emress
Japan ready for share in action to restore order in China
A Tokio dispatch says Japan will take a full part in the powers combined effort to restore order in China but will not seek a European mandate. Japan seeks complete harmony among the powers while Sheng and Shanghai news remain hard to obtain as consuls rely on Sheng for information.
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Vienna
Politische Correspondent
Tokio
Japan
China
Pekin Officials Work to Keep Peace Amid Foreign Tensions
The administrator of telegraphs and railroads and other officials hold large landed interests and are expected to aid foreigners in maintaining order. Rowdies enlist at arsenals, potentially challenging control. Authorities focus on Yangtze defense, promising protection to foreigners at ports if they remain quiet. No landing of warships, single ships may pass fortifications. Sheng’s plan to form a Chinese volunteer corps is rejected.
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France
United States
Department of State
Washington, D. DC
China
Pekin
Sorene
Yangtse Kiang
Yangtse
Sheng
MacArthur lists China relief troop movements and depots
Washington dispatch details General MacArthur's telegrams outlining the 14th Infantry and 5th Artillery deployment to Taku, replacements for Samar, and provisions for a three month supply for 5,000 men. It notes medical and animal needs, and requests to transfer Samar troops to Southern Luzon as the Philippines defense constraint.
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Washington
General MacArthur
War Department
14Th Infantry
Sth Artillery
Taku
Secretary of War
MacArthur
Dagget
Fourteenth
United States Infantry
Reilly
Fifth Artillery
Indiana
Flintshire
Wyefield
Taylor
Samar
Manila
Anderson
Bullard
Sargent
Crozier
China
Phillippines
Hardin
Hughes
Leyte
Luzon
Marthur
Philippines
Admiral Kempff
United States
Ninth Infantry
Fourteenth Infantry
Fourteenth Innfantry
Fort Brady
Foot Wayne
Thirty-eighth
Thirty-ninth
Twenty-ninth Infantry
Battle of July 3 Shelling Spaniard Chinese clash near Tientsin
Chinese shelling of the foreign settlements continued on July 3 with over 150 shells hitting the concession. Casualties were light among civilians as residents sought shelter in city cellars. Japanese infantry Russian forces and British and French artillery faced heavy Chinese guns as Ma and Sung troops reinforced near Tien Tsin.
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Astor Hotel
Sung
Pekin
Alexieff
Japan
Taku
Che Foo
Japan force equipped with 36 mortars and 120 guns
London reports the Japanese force is described as having 36 heavy mortars and 120 field guns in a Telegraph dispatch. Details continue on Page Ten.
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London
the Express
Citizens pursue Hartwell for illicit affair in Montana town
In Twin Bridges on July 10 a mob horsewhipped Charles Hartwell after he fled with Ed Allen’s wife. Hartwell and Mrs. Allen fled to Butte. Hartwell was dragged from bed and whipped in the creek, then released. Two Rannack musicians were warned off by vigilantes with a severe beating.
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The
Standard
Twin Bridges
Charles Hartwell
Ed Allen
Hartwell
Butte
Rannack
Senator Carter Denies Amalgamated Offer Talks
Helena July 10 Senator Carter denies receiving or negotiating any Amalgamated Copper offer through F A Heinze. He explains two November interviews were personal, with no authority to represent opposing interests, and he did not make any offer or discuss $8,000,000.
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Metnze
Helena
Senator Carter
F. A. Heinze
Heinze
Carter
Amalgamated Copper Company
F. August Heinze
United States
Congress
East
Aida
National Educational Association Opens in Charleston
About 2000 delegates gathered at Thomas auditorium for the NAEs opening. Governor McSweeney and Mayor J A Smith welcomed attendees as President T Carson gave the annual address. A paper on The Small College and Its Work in the Past was read by W C Thompson. The council elected officers and discussed a potential national university at Washington with mixed views on its feasibility.
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Charleston
National Educational Association
Thomas Auditorium
McSweeney
J. A. Smith
T. Carson
W. C. Thompson
Ohio State University
W. Harper
National Council of Education
O Day
M. Jordan
Minneapolis
Minn
B. A. Dutton
Cleveland
Ohio
J. HB. LP. Phillips
Birmingham
Ala
Harper
Washington
Debate Over University Location Faces Educational Leaders
The discussion centered on leveraging existing institutions like the Smithsonian and concerns about selecting a site. President Baker criticized the process for excluding certain college leaders and urged government-led operation to avoid political cliques, as educators from many schools participated.
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Smithsonian Institute
J. B. Baker
University of Colorado
Harper
Plot to assassinate President McKinley thwarted in New York
The World reports a conspiracy by Spanish and Cuban conspirators with New York headquarters to kill President McKinley. A warning letter reached Secretary Charles Dick and was investigated by Odell with detectives, prompting heightened security as officials briefed Hanna and Dick. Special detectives guard the president at Canton.
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New York
McKinley
Republican National Committee
Charles Dick
Odell
New York State Committee
Mark Hanna
Meiers
Hanna
Canton
National Committee
Root Wins Bantamweight Fight Over O'Brien at Tattersall's
Chicago report says Jack Root undefeated middleweight beat Jack O'Brien of Lewiston in six rounds. O'Brien scored three knockdowns in round two but left his face open and was floored at the bell. Root dominated with left jabs especially late rounds while O'Brien faded.
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Chicago
Jack Root
Jack O'Brien
Lewiston
Maine
O'Brien
Root
O’ Brien
Brien
O’brien
Dream
Hollis Not Recalled From Lourenco Marques
Washington reports dismiss the rumor that Hollis the American consul general at Lourenco Marques has been recalled. The department says Hollis has not been recalled and has not acted discreetly in his duties, though they have reminded him of proper conduct.
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Washington, D
Laurenco Marquez
Hollis
Department
United States
Lourenco Marquez
Three Bodies Recovered From Idler Yacht Disaster
Three victims of the Idler sailing tragedy were recovered near Cleveland. The dead include Mrs. Corrigan wife of Captain James Corrigan owner of the yacht, Mrs. Charles Riley wife of Charles Riley of New Brunswick New Jersey and daughter of Captain James Corrigan, and Miss Etta Corrigan daughter of Captain John Corrigan.
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Cleveland
Idler
Corrigan
James Corrigan
Charles Riley
New Brunswick
N. J
Etta Corrigan
John Corrigan
New York Mills Sign Sheet Scale For Union Firms
A sheet steel industry representative stated that Pittsburg advised signing the sheet scale of the Amalgamated Association. The scale covers mills operating as union mills while independent mills arranged with the company on nearly the same rates as last year.
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New York
Pittsburg
Amalgamated Association of Iron, Steel and Tin Workers
Democratic rally opens campaign in Lincoln with Bryan Towne
In Lincoln Nebraska the informal start of the campaign drew about 15 000 listeners at two meetings. Leaders Bryan Towne and Stevenson urged voters to back the fusion ticket and stressed bimetallism opposition to trusts and imperial policy. Weaver and Shafroth spoke at the afternoon session, with Towne delivering a long address at the evening gathering.
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Bryan, Towne, Weaver
Nebraska
Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
C. A. Towne
J. B. Weaver
Bryan
Stevenson
Capitol
Mr. Bryan
M. Towne
Shafroth
Colorado
Cyclone” Davis
Texas
Interior
Webster Davis
Charles A. Towne
South Africa
America
Towne
Democratic Party
Jefferson
West Virginia Republicans Gather for State Convention
Charleston July 10 Republicans gather for the state convention opening tomorrow. Governor nominee A L White of Parkersburg appears unopposed after talks with Chairman Dawson. Senator Elkins arrives as temporary chair and meets candidates for the legislature. The legislature will elect a successor to Senator Elkins and name two supreme court judges.
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Charleston
W. Va
A. L. White
Parkersburg
Dawson
Elkins
Senate
Cleveland to Send Notifica tion Committee by Train to Canton
Final preparations are finished by Bene dutor Hanna for the Cleveland notification committee's trip to Canton next Thursday. A five-car train will depart Cleveland at 10 a.m. The train will also carry the net committee. Continued on Page Six.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Benedutor Hanna
Caneton
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