Chinese Crisis in London and Shanghai Rumors Stir Europe
London reports a rare Sunday visit by Sir Chi Chen Loh Feng to the foreign office as tensions surge over China. Officials say communications with Pekin reopen and peace talks may come. Li Hung Chang’s Shanghai mission misfired amid rumors of empress dowager moves and possible terms with Russia.
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London
Chi Chen Loh Feng
Foreign Office
Lord Salisbury
Legation
Halliday MccCartney
Halliday
Pekin
Claude Macdonald
England
Shanghai
Pisas'u
Shansi
China
Li Hung Chang
Sheng
Taotai
Daily Express
Great Britain
Russia
Daily Mail
Tientsin
Kang Yi
Board of War
Canton
Daily News
Hongkong
Woosung
Wuchan
Nieuwhwaneg
Vyangtsekiane
Manchuria
Sth United States Infantry Deploy to Fort Snelling
Two companies of the South United States infantry left the transport McClellan to march toward Fort Snelling Minnesota. Other regiment members are being enrolled from Cuba as recruitment continues.
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New York
Sth
United States Infantry
McClellannd
Fort Snelling
Minn
Cuba
Chinese Boycott Hits Chicago Laundries and Ranches
Chinatown banker Wu Sung Lee says four laundries closed and Chinese businesses report a 50 percent sales drop amid white prejudice tied to events in China. He condemns the belief Chinese support Boxers and notes readiness to aid China and foreign nationals to avert violence.
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Chicago
Celestial Empire
Wu Sung Lee
Chinatown
San Francisco
China
Lovett Casts Doubt on Pekin Telegram Authenticity
W Nouve lt, a 40 year veteran of the Chinese customs service, reports in St Paul that he doubts a Washington telegram signed by Minister Conser. He questions the last legation news, cites Sir Robert Hart as key, and says any later word would require his escape from Pekin. He questions refuge behind palace walls and argues Li Hung Chang's stance will shape events.
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Minn
W. Nouveelt
China
Lovett
Washington
Conser
Legation
Robert Hart
Pekin
Sir Robert
Forty Thousand Men Chicago Interview On Pekin War Images
John P. Roberts of Shanghai, a civil engineer visiting Chicago en route to New York, speculates on the Pekin crisis. He argues foreigners were likely murdered and asserts the Chinese army is under 20,000 trained troops, with most forces poorly armed. He dismisses reports of a 50 600 man army as absurd.
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Chicago
John P. Roberts
Shanghai
China
New York
Mr. Roberts
Pekin
Li Hung Chang Arrives in Shanghai Under Guard
Li Hung Chang arrived in Shanghai on the steamer Anping from Hongkong and was met by 300 armed troops whose passage through the French settlement was blocked by the French consul. He landed under 12 French police in the French jurisdiction then moved to the Cosmopolitan settlement police. The Anping carried war munitions and violated harbor rules by entering the harbor and was compelled to depart. Consuls decide not to request an official call on Li Hung Chang.
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Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Hongkong
Bar Li
Fench
ePos amMopolitan
Missionaries Reach Interior Kwangtung Safely, Swatow Telegraphed
Berlin reports a July 21 telegram from Swatow stating German missionaries in the interior of Kwangtung province have arrived safely.
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Berlin
Consur
Swatow
Kwangtung
British yeship Goliath arrives with Indian transports
Hongkong July 22 reports the second Indian Brigade ordered to remain there. The British first class boat Yeship Goliath and two Indian transports have arrived off Hongkong.
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Hongkong
Yeship Goliath
Bush orders new U.S. artillery unit at Fort Riley
July 22 report from Fort Riley Kay states orders have come for the Th United States battery of heavy artillery to mobilize at Fort Riley amid ongoing military redeployments.
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Fort Riley, Kay
Tth
United States Battery of Heavy Artillery
Fort Riley
Order Promulgated in Denver for Nagasaki Mission
General Merriam issued the order calling for action at Nagasaki. The battery, formed during the Spanish war, has been idle since. It carries the heaviest caliber guns in service with mortars and a crew of 2 men and 10 officers.
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Orient
Nagasaki
Merriam
Denver
Killed And Wounded Of The Eighth United States Infantry
Eight members of the Eighth United States Infantry were buried near the barracks after a Sunday parade at Tientsin. Chaplain Mavine officiated as coffins were carried from the barracks, listing killed and wounded for Companies A through H and Marines, with numerous named individuals and missing Private Myron C. Miller.
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Associated Preas
Tientsin
Creefoo
Shanghai
Sth United States Infantry
Mavine
John A. Potter
George H. Buckley
Richard B. Slater
John McPariland
Gotfried Swenson
Barney Gonyea
Robert B. Gordon
John H. Porter
Oscar Qisen
Johnd. Drehr
Alexander Seghberg
Casper Xhwertfeger
James B. Taylor
Clyde 2
Jameson
William L. Partlow
Frederick FE. Riefftennacht
John P. Smith
Dewey Rogers
Chinese Emperor telegram on Ketteler assassination
Berlin dispatch reports the Chinese emperor sending a telegram to Emperor William deploring Baron von Ketteler’s assassination by rebels. It states the murderers are being hunted and will be punished and hopes China Germany relations remain unaffected.
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Paris
Berlin
the Temps
China
William
Baron von Ketteler
Germany
Korea and China Clash at Frontier Amid Japanese Reassurance
Yokohama reports that Korean troops push toward the frontier with China and a collision has occurred with intruding Chinese forces. Japanese presses show sympathy for the Chinese emperor but remain clear that an alliance with China is impossible.
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Yokohama
China
Japan
Russian General Lonevitch Aims At Tientsin To Begin Pekin Advance
London report from Vladivostock notes General Lonevitch is marching with an army corps and artillery toward Tientsin. Upon arrival the advance on Pekin is expected to start.
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London
St. Petersburg
The
Times
Lonevitch
Vladivostock
Tientsin
Pekin
Imperial decree proclaims siege and mobilizes reserves
An imperial ukase issued today proclaims a state of siege in the military districts of Siberia Turkestan and Bementrichenk and orders all reservists in those districts to be called to the colors.
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St. Petersburg
Siberia
Turkestan
Bementrichenk
President McKinley Attends St Pauls Service in Canton
President McKinley visits St Pauls Episcopal Church in Canton replacing his usual church service. Bishop Leonard leads the rites with special prayers for war participants and diplomats in China. Washington news on the Chinese question is shared with the president, and no firm plans for the week are announced.
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Canton
Ohio
McKinley
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Leonard
Diocese of
China
Wacbbineton
Washington
Stonecutters, Contractors Reach Arbitration Pact
In Coaringo on July 2, after months of idleness cut stone contractors many from the Buildings Contractors' Council agreed with Stonecutters' union officers to resume work and submit all differences to a permanent arbitration committee.
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Coaringo
Buildings Contractors’ Council
Stonecutters’ Union
China Appeals to McKinley Over Boxer Crisis
President McKinley has received what appears to be a direct appeal from the Chinese imperial government via Minister Wu seeking U.S. aid to resolve the Boxer uprising. The United States pursues a new policy, balancing potential military action to reach Mr. Conger with backing from friendly Chinese officials, while Europe pursues a harsher line and demands terms from Pekin.
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Washington
McKinley
China
France
State Department
United States
Taku
Pekin
Dagis
M. Delcasse
Doxers
Prince Tuan
Mr. Conger
Tientsin
Peiho
Kimberly
Edict Iinsures Protection for Foreign Merchants in China
The edict directs Chinese prefects and magistrates to protect foreign legations and merchants in treaty ports while hostilities continue. It mentions the killings of Japanese chancellor Sugi Yama and German minister, promises punishment for murder after peace, and seeks accurate injury reports for possible reparations. The U S aims to stay aloof from Chinese internal disputes while aiding Pekin relief and preserving American privileges. Five hundred U S marines head for China, with Newark to Nagasaki for dock and wash. Admiral Kempff and General Hleywood present.
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Fowler
Pekin
Chili
Taku
China
State Department
United States
Long
Kempff
Newark
Nagasaki
San Francisco
Pacific
Hleywood
Marines
Marine Bank
Dickens
China News In Washington Quiet On China Crisis
Washington reports little new from China with Admiral Kempff’s dispatch and Conger’s note the sole items. Wu and Japanese legations have no fresh word and officials push relief efforts for foreigners in Pekin while awaiting General Chaffee’s arrival at Nagasaki.
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Kempff
Newark
Nagasaki
China
Legation
Conger
United States
Yokohama
Chaffee
Bryan family church outing in Lincoln
Lincoln Neb July 22 W J Bryan attended church with his family as usual on Sunday. The day was spent driving and entertaining friends with no political visitors. He plans a short trip with brother in law T Allen to Northwestern Nebraska tomorrow with no speeches or political significance.
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Lincoln
Neb
W. J. Bryan
Cyclist Jimmy Michael Responds to Angham Query
Por Angham reports from Philadelphia on July 22 that cyclist champion Jimmy Michael replies to a question or statement posed by Angham.
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Philadelphia
Jimmy Michael
Challenge Issued in Boston for New York Race
Boston yesterday saw a challenge from Chicago cyclist John Nelson. If Nelsons manager meets J C Kennedy and agrees to a forfeit, Michael will race Nelson next Saturday at Manhattan Beach for any sum from 500 to 2500 dollars per side.
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John Nelson
Chicago
Nelson
J. C. Kennedy
Michael
Manhattan Beach
Troops Ready to Move to Rock Springs Chinese Town
Cheyenne dispatch reports outrages against Chinese residents in Rock Springs Wyoming a coal town 200 miles west of Cheyenne. State authorities order several troops in readiness martial law likely two infantry companies to Rock Springs tomorrow to protect Chinamen and curb violence.
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Chicago
Times-Herald
Cheyenne
Wyo
Rock Springs
Here
Union Pacific
Chinatown
Five Mile Pro Handicap At Vailsburg Track
A large crowd attended the Vailsburg New Jersey meet where J P Jacobson of New Haven was seriously injured when his wheel slipped and M H Lee collided with him. Frank Kraemer East Orange won the five mile professional handicap with Frank Kraemer first and W A Rutz second. Cooper Stevens won a team match race over Eaton Kraemer in two heats scoring seven points per side. Tom Cooper Detroit and Orlando Stevens Ottumwa teamed to beat Eaton and Kraemer in both heats.
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New York
Vailsburg
N. J
J. P. Jacobson
New Haven
San Jose
Cal
Orlando Stevens
Ottumwa
Iowa
Jay Eaton
Frank Kramer
East Orange
Tom Cooper
Detroit
Cooper
Stevens
Frak Kraemer
Frank Kraemer
Eaton
Kraemer
Aton
Frank W Kraemer
W. A. Rutz
Bob Walthour
Atlanta
Russian Cruiser Varing Starts Speed Tests Off New England
The imperial Russian cruiser Varing departed Cramps' shipyard for speed trials along the New England coast. Expected to reach Boston by tomorrow and Boone Island off New Hampshire for the test course, weather permitting, before returning to the shipyard later in July. Notable officers aboard include Captain V O Behr and Engineer Constructor P E Tstchernikosky. U S guests include Congressman J J Cannon and Commander J D Kelly. Edwin Cramp will conduct the trial for the builders.
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Varing
Cramps
New England
Boston
Boone Island
New Hampshire
E. N. Stecheanovitch
Inspection Board
They Used Knives in Horr Saloon Fight
A saloon altercation in Horr spilled into violence at 11 a m with Eugene Dorr a Frenchman nine years old and John Bowell. Knives struck Dorr in the abdomen and Bowell in the breast leaving Dorr in a precarious condition and Bowell less gravely hurt. Sheriff Young detained both men on the park train for medical care and jail.
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Standard
Livingston
George Thompson
Horr
Eugene Dorr
John Bowell
Dorr
Bewell
Sheriff Young
Democratic campaign to begin active preliminaries this week
Chicago July 22 The Democratic National Committee moves into earnest campaign work with Senator James K Jones as chairman arriving to direct preliminaries. Vice Chairman Stone from Missouri and Committeemen Campau of Michigan and Johnson will join soon. Headquarters location and committee lists to be announced before week’s end.
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Chicago
Democratic Natonal Committee
James K. Jones
National Committee
Btone
Missouri
Campau
Michigan
Johnson
Jones
Cigar Maker Shot by Menominee Officer
Joseph Mitchell a cigarmaker was shot and killed by Chris Eck a Menominee policeman after Mitchell resisted arrest while intoxicated. The incident occurred in Menominee Michigan on July 2.
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Menominee, Mich
E Joseph Mitchell
Chris Eck
Menominee
Michell
Embleton Sinks After Collision with Campania
In dense fog the Cunard steamer Campania struck the Liverpool bark Embleton off Tuskar Light, cutting her in two and sending eleven crew members, including the captain and first officer, to their deaths. Campania sustained damage but arrived safely at Liverpool. passengers raised £700 for survivors and families.
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Trish Channel
Cunard Line
Canepania
New York
Liverpool
Embleton
New Zealand
Campania
Stitl
Queenstown
Walker
Tusker Light
Campanii
Stemer
Cunard
United States
Powers murder trial resumes in Georgetown Kentucky
The Powers murder case reopens tomorrow morning as prosecutors bar evidence about the Goebel assassination and focus on Powers as accessory before the fact. Defense lawyers refuse to confirm whether Powers will testify, while co-defendants Youtsey Davis Combs and Whitaker remain jailed and unnamed witnesses are held in reserve for related trials.
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Powers
William Goebel
Goebel
Jim Howard
Berry Howard
Youtsey
Davis
Combs
Whittaker
Abandoned schooner sighted off Cape Blanco
Coltes Robert Adamson of Nanaimo British Columbia reports that at 3 p m last Tuesday he passed an abandoned lumber laden schooner three miles off Cape Blanco. The derelict’s name could not be determined due to darkness.
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San Diego
Cal
Coltes
Robert Adamson
Nanaimo
B. C
Cape Blanco
Dereliet
King Alexander Betrothal Proclaimed to Mme Draga Mashis
King Alexander of Servia proclaims his betrothal to Mme Draga Mashis a widow who was formerly a lady in waiting to Queen Nathale the king's mother. The announcement names the planned marriage as part of royal proceedings in July.
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Elgrade
Alexander of
Servia
Mme Draga Mashis
Nathale
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