Gallant Ninth suffers as Tientsin attack yields heavy losses
London reports Shanghai dispatch on the allied assault on Tientsin dated July 13. The British tally 40 dead, Japanese 69, Americans and Russians also injured, with Colonels French and Liscum among American fallen and a Russian artillery colonel killed. Chinese forces shown as highly effective and numerous uprisings feared.
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Rising unrest as China crisis spreads to Pekin
London reports a growing Sino foreign crisis with no new cables on the Pekin massacre. In parliament ministers offer no new statements while Shanghai and Chefoo indicate rising danger. Chinese massing in Pechili Shansi and Shantung to defend Pekin. possible anti foreign uprisings.
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Japan Deals Swiftly With China Crisis
Yokohama report to the Associated Press states June 30 cabinet meeting approved a 50 million dollar appropriation for immediate dispatch of troops, reflecting Japan's vigor in handling the China situation and recalling a similar US appropriation.
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Allied Move in China Crisis With Japanese Commander Killed
Military reports describe rising tensions in Korea and China with mobilization of nearly 30,000 troops locally and an anticipated 100,000 allied force. Japanese forces, under Admiral Samejima, capture Taku forts with heavy combat losses including Captain Hattori, while foreign missionaries react to anti foreign movements.
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Native Attack Amid Small Allied Force in Port Town
Report notes intermittent gunfire from natives dressed as coolies directed at troops of a limited allied force stationed in the southern fort and business district of the town.
Calls for Revenge Amid Pekin Turmoil Across Europe
European powers struggle to act as anti foreign violence intensifies in Pekin with mass killings reported. Dispatches note Chinese defenses at the legations, shifting troop movements toward Shanhaikuan, and mixed signals from diplomats while Tientsin and Shanghai face rising peril.
Foreign affairs watch Pekin massacre doubts and relief efforts
Berlin reports to July 14 18 regarding Pekin foreigners massacre rumors with German and British officials cautious. Chinese governor promises to help release captives despite PeiChih revolt while reinforcements arrive at Tientsin. Dr von Schwarzstein to China, and German Chinese legation dispatch limits noted.
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Germany
Geremany
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London
Lord Gough
China Resistance Halts Tientsin Advance Reports say
A Herald dispatch from Tientsin dated July 8 describes Chinese resistance near Tientsin while not attempting to regain Taku or block river rail routes. The city is largely deserted as troops advance unseen. Six shells hit the foreign settlement at dusk, wounding six in the Centurion’s barracks.
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A Big Away for China The Defeat at Tientsin
A taint of national anger follows a defeat at Tientsin with crowds reacting to the setback. Officials urge calm as the episode stirs public concern over strategy and future actions.
United States Holds Peace With China While Rushing Forces
Washington debates rapid reinforcement of China force as Admiral Remey reports Tientsin defeat. Secretary Hay meets McKinley. discussion centers on 4,000 to 8,000 more troops, total China‑bound forces near 10,665 including the 9th Infantry. Miles backs swift large deployment amid Cuba reductions and fleet considerations.
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Off icers Aroused by News from Tientsin Front
Washington reports a surge of military anger after grim details from Tientsin reach the War and Navy departments. Hope over Remey’s statement fades as AP dispatches from the battlefield confirm fatalities in the Ninth Infantry and potential calls for congress and Philippine reinforcements. Consul Goodnow at Shanghai offers no new information.
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Marines Mobilize New Battery for Far East
General Wood, commandant of the marine corps, arranges a new battalion for the Far East. The unit, leaving from San Francisco around August 1, consists of companies from Boston New York and the Marine Barracks in Washington. They may go directly to Manila or be diverted to China for service.
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War Department denies Colonel French death in China
Washington reports the war department does not confirm the rumor of Colonel French of the 25th infantry being killed in Tientsin. Officials say only Colonel French in service leads the 22nd infantry, with two battalions in the Philippines and the third in the United States. he was on sick leave in New York on June 30.
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Consul General Goodnow Cables From Shanghai
Washington reports Consul General Goodnow cabled the state department from Shanghai under today’s dispatches. The message details diplomatic notes and potential developments affecting U.S. interests in the region.
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Contradictory Dispatches on Pekin Legation Attack
The cablegram of the ith inst reports the attack on the legation at Pekin was about to begin. Mr Goodnow's statement contradicts the Shanghai story that all foreign consuls were informed Saturday by Sheng that the legations had fallen and the ministers were killed.
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Liscum Killed in Allied Attack at Tien Tsin
Navy confirms reverse of allied forces at Tien Tsin on July 13 with heavy losses. Colonel Liscum of the 5th infantry killed, Captain Davis and other officers wounded. Russians, British, Japanese, French casualties listed. attack repulsed at dusk with great losses.
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Colonel Liscum and Marine Officers Noted in Official War Report
The War Department released Colonel Liscum s service record born 1841 in Vermont. It details his rise from corporal to colonel of the Sich infantry and his roles in the Civil War Spanish American War and later campaigns in Florida Cuba the Philippines and China. It also lists Marine Corps officers Captain R Davis Captain William Lemley Lieutenant Smedley Butler Lieutenant Henry Leonard Major James Reagan and Captain Buckmiller Noyes with notes on their service and origins.
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Florida
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China
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Manila
William E. Lemley
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Lemley
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Smedley R. Butler
Pennsylvania
Kempff
Henry Leonard
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Butler
James Reagan
Sth Infantry
New York
Second Infantry
Bockmiller
Edwin V. Buckmiller
Ohio
2Nd Infantry
16Th
Charles FR. Noyes
Th Infantry
Massachusetts
Miles Plans to Move Troops for China Reinforcement
General Miles urged that troops be withdrawn from the Philippines to rush a large army to China within days. Officials favored sending units from the United States and Cuba, with 8 000 to 10 000 men and an officer of high rank to command. Continued on page lead.
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Wanderer Found After Four Days Lost in Yellowstone Park
C. C. H. Smith, missing for five days after leaving Gardiner with his mother and Miss Schneider, was found near Gardiner in a worn, near-fatigued state. A rescue party and soldiers hunted the park. Smith described pursuit by unseen shooters and a long wander, then regained some sanity and was returned to Gardiner with his mother and friend Miss Schneider. An inquiry into his sanity will be made tomorrow.
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