China Crisis Deepens as Li Hung Chang Plans Peace Role
London dispatches detail Li Hung Chang remaining in Canton until allied forces defeat Prince Tuan. He then leads talks with pro foreign viceroys to arrange peace while foreigners evacuate Wenchan and Wenchan rebels threaten Christians. British cabinet discusses China policy and new division for service in China.
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London
Canton
Li Hung Chang
Prince Tuan
Prince Ching
Yung Tau
Kwangtung
Wenchan
Ningpo
Tientsin
The
Express
Daily Mail
St. Petersborg
Kek
ominous of disaster over china and german aims
July 12 report notes no Chinese advices and rising unrest in Shantung after German troop withdrawal from Takuo Tsin tau. Berlin press cites German naval buildup, charity drives for China expedition, and trade disruption. Germany’s policy praised as measured while debates continue about Japan and Russia aims.
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Eria
Foreign Office
Shantung
Takuo Tsintau
Pekin
China
Westphalia
Germany
Vossische Zeitung
Count von Buelow
Post
Russia
Count von Ruelow
Japan
Not Confirmed Reports On Pekin Massacre Questioned
London dispatches doubt official confirmation of a Pekin massacre of all foreigners on July 6. A news agency said an official message had arrived, but the Japanese legation stated no telegram concerning Pekin had reached there for several days.
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London
Pekin
Pek’n
Chinese minister aids cipher link to Pekin for Conger
Washington reports Wu Wu and Chinese officials work to relay cipher message from Secretary Hay to Minister Conger in Pekin. Wu uses Shanghai official and fast courier to move the dispatch and expects an early reply as Sino American efforts to open direct communication continue.
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Washington
Messag
Hay
United States
Conger
Pekin
Seon
Shanghai
China
Great Power Tensions as Pekin Legations Besieged
Cable from Shanghai reports the final attack on the Pekin legations and predicts the extermination of foreign ministers and dependents. U S officials weigh Li Hung Chang northward movement and Nagasaki transshipments while Japanese marshals and Nodzu prepare for the China campaign.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
State Department
Goodnow
Shanghai
Pekin
Canton
Li Hung Chang
McQuade
Taku
Tientsin
Wallant
Hay
Russia
Japan
China
Wollant
Count von Buelow
Associated Press
United States
Coba
Nagasaki
War Department
Spain
Marshal Nodzu
Yamagata
Emaya Oyama
Port Arthur
Nodzu
Oyama
Chinese edict urges troops to quell rebellion in Pekin
A semi official telegram from China reports Li Hung Chang received a June 17 imperial edict urging all governors to dispatch troops with the utmost speed against the rebels. Prince Tuan is named as a leader among them. Li Hung Chang plans to send thousands to Pekin, with others likely following.
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Berlin
China
Li Hung Chang
Tuan
Pekin
State Dept Dispatch on Boxer Attack at Pekin
Consul General Goodnow reports that Pekin legations face bombardment by Boxers and soldiers in a final attack planned for July 7. The governor expresses concern for the safety of ministers and friendly Chinese in Pekin.
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Washington
Department of State
Goodnow
Shanghai
Pekin
Consul Reports Worsening Fears Over Li Hung Chang
The consul notes fears of the worst and the state department received a dispatch from Consul McWade in Canton saying Viceroy Li Hung Chang has taken quarters on the Chinese steamer An Ping, but his departure date remains undetermined.
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State Department
McWade
Canton
Li Hur £ Chang
An Ping
International Cable Talks Seek China Link
Washington officials from the state war and navy departments discuss forming an international cable to reach the Chinese empire via Shanghai Port Arthur or Yokohama. Plans include shipping 1 000 miles of cable to Manila for inter island use, with choices of Chefoo or Taku as Chinese terminals.
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Washington
China
Shanghai
Port Arthur
Yokohama
State
War
Navy Departments
War Department
Manila
Philippines
Chefoo
Taku
National Republican Committee Chooses New Executive
In Cleveland a prominent gathering led by Senator Hanna selected Graeme Stewart Henry C Payne Richard C Kerens J H Manley N B Scott Fred S Gibbs Franklin Murphy Myron T Herrick and Harry New to the national executive committee. Charles F Dick resigns as secretary and Heath is named secretary designate pending McKinley approval.
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Cleveland
Ohio
Hanna
Executive Committee
Nake
National Committee
Charles F. Dick
Cornelius N. Bliss
Perry S. Heath
Henry C. Payne
Charles S. Davis
Myron T. Herrick
R. C. Kerens
Graeme Stewart
N. J. Scott
Harry
New
Frederick Gibbs
Lenator Hanna
Illinois
Wisconsin
Richard C. Kerens
Missouri
J. H. Manley
Maine
N. B. Scott
West Virginia
Fred S. Gibbs
New York
Franklin Murphy
New Jersey
Myron T. Hertick
Ohie
Arry
New, Indiana
M. A. Hanna
Cornelius N. Bie
National Republican Committee
Heath
Payne
Kanna
McKinley
Heath Willl
Associated Press
Republican National Committee
Philadelphia
Melkinley
Post Office Department
Canton
Smith
National Republican Executive Committee
Ohio Republican State Central Committee
Lhrge
Ick
General Dick
M. T. Herrick
George B. Cox
Cincinnati
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Messrs. Payne and Stewart
Chicago
National Headquar
Committees to assume duties of officers in transfer
The text indicates that officers’ duties will be transferred to the officers of several committees, who will assume responsibility for the work. This signals a reorganization where committee leadership takes over ongoing tasks from existing officers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ters
Montana counties report rising assessment values to board
Special Dispatch from Helena notes three counties Flathead Custer and Sweet Grass sent new returns with gains over last year. Flathead totals 3 090 311 with real 2 108 905 and personal 981 406. includes steamboats valued at 10 900 and numerous live stock and goods. Custer shows 68 643 cattle totaling 1 001 054 in value. county total 5 565 269 with gains. Sweet Grass totals 2 517 601 with stock sheep lambs and cattle values listed.
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Standard
Helena
Montana
State Board of Equalization
Flathead
Custer
Sweet Grass
Custer County
Sweet Grass County
Fishermen Strike Widens as Union Gains Japanese Support
In Vancouver on July 1 the Fraser River fisheries dispute grows, with Japanese and white fishermen uniting. The Albion cannery is reported to pay 25 cents per fish next Monday, while a 22½ cent compromise is denied. Fishermen push for 20 cents per fish for the season, which canners reject.
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Vancouver
B. C
Fraser River
Gulf
Albion
East Helena Fire Threatens Town Twice This Year
A early morning blaze between the Odd Fellows hall and the Hurd building in East Helena destroyed the wooden structures of the Odd Fellows hall and Shea Duffy’s Hurd building plus two adjacent frames. Firefighting relied on primitive methods due to no water system. losses range from 3500 to 4000 dollars, with the brick Fast Helena Trading company building halting further spread.
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Standard
Helena
East Helena
Odd Fellows Hall
Hurd
Odd Fellows
Shea & Duffy
M. Reing
Fast
Helena Trading Company
Lockout Ends as Steamship Company and Union Reach Accord
After five months the Pacific Coast Steamship company ends the lockout of bong shoremen. The union gains the right to list the men and accepts supervisory control by the company stevedores. Wages set at 35 cents per four hours for day work and 40 cents per hour at night.
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Vancouver
B. C
Pacific Coast Steamship Company
Buckeye Lumber mill burns near Spokane
A large Buckeye Lumber company mill 17 miles north of Spokane was destroyed by fire at noon. Loss is 30000 dollars with 5000 dollars insured. The fire began during lunch. 50 workers were employed. The planing mill and 1,000,000 feet of lumber in the yards were saved, and rebuilding is planned.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
Buckeye Lumber Company
World Christian Endeavor convention opens with daily worship
London July 13 delegates gathered for a general pilgrimage to Wes ley's chapel. Prayer meetings were held hourly all day long and attended by immense congregations of Christian Endeavor delegates.
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London
Christian Endeavor
Wesley’s Chapel
Hancock Arrives in San Francisco After Manila Voyage
The transport Hancock reached San Francisco on July 13 after 24 days from Manila via Nagasaki with 101 general passengers and 54 soldiers on board. Five deaths and two personal crisis reports were recorded during the voyage.
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San Francisco
Hancock
Manila
Nagasaki
American Association of Bill Posters selects San Francisco for next year
The American Association of Bill Posters, meeting in Atlantic City, chose San Francisco as the convention site for next year. The decision was announced on July 13.
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Atlantic City
N. J
American Association of Bill Posters
San Francisco
Dime Savings Bank of Newark Closes in New York
The directors of the Dime Savings Bank of Newark New Jersey decided today to close the institution. Fire sale of assets and potential repayments to depositors were discussed as the bank ceased operations.
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New York
Dime Savings Bank of
Newark
Institut
Bank secretary Westervelt arrested amid depositor run
A crowd gathered as Charles Westervelt, bank secretary and treasurer, was arrested on a charge of stealing a large sum. Police reserves protected order while the doors stayed closed. Westervelt jailed in default of 10000 bail after allegedly raising a withdrawal check from 200 to 1200.
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Tion
Charles Westervelt
Orton
Westervelt
Captain Healy Succumbs To Despair On Dutch Harbor Voyage
The U S revenue cutter McCulloch reached Port Townsend eight days from Dutch Harbor where Captain Healy attempted suicide twice after leaving Dutch Harbor. He was restrained, wounded himself, and placed in a hospital in a straight jacket. Lieutenant Thompson led the ship to port and warned of a coal famine at Dutch Harbor. The voyage also brought Nome City to port with 20 passengers and Farallon with about 40 miners. Santa Ana was quarantined for smallpox and later fumigated.
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Port Townsend
Wash
United States Revenue
McCulloch
Dutch Harbor
Healy
PP. W. Thompson
Marine Hospital
Thompson
Nome City
Cape Flattery
Santa Ana
Diamond Point
Farallon
Nome
Runaway freight train wrecks cars through California towns
A freight train bound for Oregon on the climb above Upton split its couplings at Sisson. Thirty fruit cars rolled back at high speed, seven toppled at Pioneer box factory, and six more derailed near Mott. No trains were struck. express trains await track repairs at Dunsmuir and Siscon.
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Redding
Cal
Oregon
Upton
Sisson
Pioneer Box Factory
Big Canyon
American flour imports grow in Japan with four mills
Vice Consul General McLean reports from Yokohama that imported American flour is spreading beyond large houses across Japan. Three to four American built mills, the largest at 160 barrels daily, aid supply while native mills remain minor competitors. American wheat is also shipped to Japan, yielding flour sold locally as demand rises in the Orient, notably Russian possessions in Northern China and Eastern Siberia.
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Washington
McLean
Yokohama
Japan
Orient
China
Siberia
RANCHES BURNED NEAR BILLINGS FIRE SPREADS WIDELY
Fire raging near Bull Mountain reaches within 15 to 26 miles of Billings as a reported call goes out from Twenty Mile for about 50 to 73 men. Ranches are feared burned as the blaze covers a large area and crews assemble rapidly to battle the flames.
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The
Standard
Billings
Bull Mountain
American Whist League Elects New Officers
Niagara Falls July 13 The American Whist League elected officers for the coming term with Dr Joseph Neff of Philadelphia as president P J Torrey of San Francisco as vice president Henry E Frye of Chicago as recording secretary E B Cooper of Shelbyville Tenn as corresponding secretary John T Mitchell of Chicago as treasurer and three year directors Clarence Brown Toledo 8 J McCutcheon New York Bertram K Kribben St Louis and Willam Hudson Buffalo.
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Niagara Falls
American Whist League
Joseph Neff
Philadelphia
P. J. Torrey
San Francisco
Henry E. Frye
Chicago
E. B. Cooper
Shelbyville
Tenn
John T. Mitchell
Clarence Brown
Toledo
J McCutcheon
New York
Bertram K. Kribben
St. Louis
Willam Hudson
Buffalo
Train express robbery suspect captured as partner flees
Charles W. Barnes, 4300 West Belle Place, is arrested in St. Louis for the Illinois Central express car robbery near Wickliffe Kentucky. Partner John Nelson escaped after a gunfight. Special Agent Murray was wounded. Barnes confessed to the plot with Dyer alias Conley. money and weapons recovered.
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St. Louis
Charles W. Barnes
West Belle Place
Illinois Central
Wickliffe
John Nelson
Finney Avenue
Barnes
Vandeventer
George Murray
Illinois Central Railway Detective Bureau
Nelson
Murray
Larnes
Wighty
Desmond
Express
G. F. Hickox
Hickox
Cairo
St. Genevieve
Campbell
Dyer
Conley
San Francisco
Widen Chicago River Permits Granted to Modify Flow
Washington reports a decision to widen the Chicago River and adjust the drainage canal flow. The War Department requires government financial immunity but allows the Secretary of War to regulate discharges to prevent navigation and property damage. The sanitary district is liable for damages from the increased flow.
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Chicago
Post
Washington
Chicago River
Toot
War Department
Secretary of War
Lockport
Sanitary District
Bryan Not Invited To Grand Army Encampment
Chicago July 13 The Post reports William J Bryan was not invited to the upcoming Grand Army encampment. Mayor Harrison sent a letter urging equal attention to presidential candidates from both parties. The encampment will pass without official city recognition unless the meeting includes both sides.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Harrison
McKinley
Pitched Battle at State Center Store Robbery
Four men attempted a robbery at Maron and Whitehill's general store in State Center Iowa. Citizens surrounded the building leading to a pitched battle. Proprietor Ben Whitehill was shot in the leg. One robber was wounded and seized with an associate. two others escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Marshalltown
Iowa
Maron & Whitehill
State Center
Ben Whitehill
Lightning Kills 16 Year-Old in Dubuque Storm
A severe electric storm battered Dubuque Iowa for three hours with 1.72 inches of rain. Nellie L McQuillman aged 16 was killed by lightning as the Fourth street incline railway station was struck and shattered. Widespread country damage is suspected.
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Dubuque
Nellie L. McQuillman
Fourth Street
Fire destroys buildings and freight cars in Sewickley ruin
A fire in Sewickley suburb of Pittsburg today destroyed six coal and ice houses three stables a frame dwelling several outbuildings and six Pennsylvania freight cars. Stableman Samuel Woods was burned to death and eight horses were cremated. Loss estimated at 50 000.
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Pittsburg
Sewickley
Samuel Woods
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