China Boxers threaten vast China and Pekin unrest
London reports on fighting between Chinese troops and Boxers near Tien Tsin and Pekin with casualties and refugees. Officials note Boxer strength and possible dynastic risks while legations seek reinforcements and rail disruption continues along the Pekin Tien Tsin line.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Pao Ting Fu
Legation
Vienna
China
Daily Mail
Boxer Movement
Nevis
Chi
Murders of Missionaries Amid Boxer Violence Near Pekin
Dispatches describe the hacking to death of missionaries Norman and Robinson amid revolting barbarity. The Chinese government faces accusations of complicity and aims to probe Boxer-linked officials while foreign forces and missions face growing danger across Pekin and surrounding provinces.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Pekin
The
Times
Norman and Robinson
Chee Kaou
Pao Jung Fu
the Times
Tien Trin
Neigh
Battle Near Tien Tsin In Boxer Rising Reported
Washington reports a naval cable from Admiral Kempff at Taku forts describing a battle between Chinese forces and Boxers near Tien Tsin. The dispatch notes potential Boxer arrivals and US policy aims to avoid European entanglements while protecting lives and property.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
Newark
Taku
Tonga
Tien Tsin
Kempff
State Department
Conger
Hay
United States
Telu
Chinese Forces Cornered as Pao Ting Fu Crisis Deepens
No word from Pao Ting Fu for three days amid believed critical conditions. Chinese troops are reported defeated near the area. French cruisers D Entrecasteaux and Jean Bart and Russian cruiser Russia have reached Taku.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pao Ting Fu
D'Entrecasteaux
Jean Bart
Russia
Taku
Tense Japan Korea relations rise after Korean executions
From Yokohama a Japanese observer reports that tension with Korea exceeds the Boxer Uprising mood in China. Protests over political prisoner torture and execution spark diplomatic strain as the Korean emperor refuses audience with Japanese minister Hayashi Gonoshie.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
China
Japan
Korea
Hayashi Gonoshie
Many Factions Are In The Field In British Columbia Election
Vancouver BC June voters will elect 38 members of parliament in a provincial election that features five opposition groups to the government plus independents. The surprise includes the Turner party led by former premier J H Turner and the provincial party headed by Francis L Carter-Cotton. If Martin fails to win a majority, a new government may be formed by his chief opponent or another election could be held within six months.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Vancouver
B. C
British Columbia
Facticn
Line Conservatives
Turner Party
Labor Party
Semlin-Cotton
Joseph Martin
Martin
Francis L. Carter-Cotton
J. Ih. Turner
Victoria
Vancouver Island
Charles L. Wilson
Q. C
Crossing Tragedy Claims Rev W M Sparr Near Bozeman
Belgrade dispatch reports Rev W M Sparr instantly killed when north coast limited train struck his two horse buggy four miles west of Bozeman. One horse died, the buggy dashed along track, coroner's jury convened, Sparr aged about 60 leaves widow and several children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Belgrade
W. M. Sparr
North Coast Limited
Bozeman
Story’s
No. 1
Finlay
Charles Sparr
Belgrade Company, Limited
The
Crow
Welcome for Admiral Dewey in Detroit Highlights City Reception
Admiral Dewey and his wife were greeted with a warm Detroit welcome. In the Fellowcraft club parlors they met a crush of prominent residents including club president William Livingstone and Mayor Maybury. A dinner for 20 men followed with Mrs Dewey hosted at the Detroit club for ladies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Detroit
Mich
Admiral Dewey
Fellowcraft Club
William Livingstone
Maybury
Supreme Court Denies Petition in Knights of Labor Case
The D C supreme court denied a petition to restrain John W Hayes secretary treasurer of the Knights of Labor from interfering with John M Parsons and other executive committee members in taking possession of the organization's books.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Supreme Court of the District of Columbia
John W. Hayes
The
Knights of Labor
John M. Parsons
Massive gas explosion traps 200 miners at No 2 mine
At Gloucester Ohio in Mine No 2 two hundred miners were trapped after a gas explosion at 7 am. Rescue teams saved nearly all by night with three men Evan Joseph John Mc Cleland and Aaron Swanson killed. A second and third blast later hampered efforts as the fire and fan system were damaged. Mine owned by W P Read & Co Chicago with a 125 foot shaft.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gloucester
Evan Joseph
John McCleland
Aaron Swanson
William Williams
W. P. Read & Co
Chicago
Delegations From Arapahoe Thrown Out At Denver Convention
After two days of meeting and an all night credentials committee session the Democratic state convention voted to throw out both Arapahoe county delegations. Governor Charles S. Thomas and Thomas J. Maloney led the factions as delegates-at-large to Kansas City. Delegates urged Bryan nomination and Chicago platform reaffirmation. The convention adjourned sine die at 5 pm.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Denver
Credentials Committee
Arapahoe
Arapahoe County
Thomas
Thomas J. Maloney
Kansas City
Charles 8. Thomas
A. T. Gunnell
Colorado Springs
Charles Henkle
Pueblo
William Jennings Bryan
Chicago
Resolutions Committee
Mr. Bryan
John McCom
T.eadville
W. L. Seley
Boulder
Spokane Republicans name full ticket and 39 delegates
Spokane county Republicans chose a full legislative and county ticket led by ex Senator John L. Wilson and selected 39 delegates to the state convention. They declined to endorse Judge James Z Moore for governor and endorsed McKinley era policy on self government for new territories.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Spokane
Wash
John L. Wilson
James Z. Moore
J. W. Merritt
H. D. Crow
F. P. Witter
G. W. Meese
C. G. Brown
N. A. Meservey
Storey Buck
Harry Rosenhaupt
F. D. Shaw
B. F. O'Neil
A. Harrison
Millard T Hartson
Horace Kimball
A. L. Smith
A. P. Williams
W. J. Doust
FE. K. Erwin
J. P. Campbell
William M. Dean
Congress
William McKinley
United States
Philippine Islands
Washington’s Road to Redemption From Populism
A vivid editorial celebrates progress in Washington state politics as a triumph over populism and Bryan democracy, praising the shift toward a stable political era and lasting reform. The piece frames the change as a historic redemption of the state’s democratic system.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
State of Washington
Mob Attack and Public Uproar in St Louis on Transit Violence
A mob of women and boys assaulted Lena Kaenter a lunch seller and assaulted two shop girls in St Louis as public schools faced threats from a women’s committee. The Transit company limited night service to the Lindell division citing lack of police protection while deputies were jailed over alleged refusals to ride Broadway cars for protection.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Louis
Lena Kaenter
California Avenue
Mount Pleasant
Rose Fanging
Lindell
Olive Street
la Clede Avenue
Park
Compton Avenues
Taylor Avenue
Third Street
Posse Comitatus
Lindell Division
The
Transit Company
Eighteenth Street
Washington Avenue
North Broadway
Four Courts
Broadway
Otis Satisfaction On Philippine War End and Troop Stance
Major General Otis, arriving in Chicago from San Francisco, states the war is over and US troops defend inhabitants against local robberies. He says 55 000 effective troops remain, most people desire peace, Manila business is back, and officers are capable. He defends the campaign and blames no secretary of war for mistakes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
Otis
San Francisco
Washington
United States
Philippines
Manila
Funston
Bulacan
British Disaster Rumor Menaces Gold Coast Gamble
A Daily Mail accra dispatch reports a rumor that Sir Frederick Hodgson, governor of the Gold Coast, fled Kumasi under siege by the Ashantis and may have surrendered. May 17 reports cite fifty thousand Ashantis in arms and a spreading insurrection hindering white movement during the rainy season.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Daily Mail
Accra
Frederick Mitchell Hodgson
Gold Coast
Kumasseie
Gibbs v Red Cedar Shingle Makers case heads to trial
Tacoma June 8 Judge Sanford announces Gibbs has no action on anti trust claims but the defamation count against the Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers' Association proceeds. Gibbs is named as plaintiff and the case centers on alleged fraudulent denunciations.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
Sanford
A. Gibbs
Washington Red Cedar Shingle Manufacturers’ Association
Gibbs
War Office Reform Demanded After Boer War Strife
General Buller has gained a position west of Laing's Nek and may press the Boers while Lord Roberts remains silent. Reports from Pretoria describe prisoners en route to Nooit Gedacht and Botha vowing to continue the fight in the mountains. Canadians wounded abroad face poor treatment at Shorncliffe, prompting calls for War Office reform and better furloughs as Strathcona investigates.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord Roberts
London
Botha
Elandsfontein
Nooit Gedache
Pretoria
Louis Botha
Lourenco Marquez Station
Kruger
Netherlands
Friesland
Middleburg
Brockhornst Spruit
Bre@mersdorp
Swaziland
G. W. Fiddes
Sir Alfred Milner
Cape Town
Daily News
Harold G. Parsons
Federation
Western Australia
Morning Papers
Shorncliffe
War Office
British Volunteer Service and, For All I Know, the Regular Army
The
Daily Chronicle
Lord Strathcona
Club Women Elect Officers and Amend Bylaws
Milwaukee June 8 The club women convention elected officers led by President Mrs Rebecca Lowe and adopted by law changes including representation rules for clubs and removal of state correspondence chair. Resolutions urged protection of women and children in industry and improved sanitary conditions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Milwaukee
Club
Rebecca Lowe
Georgia
Charles Denison
New York
Margaret J. Evans
Minnesota
Emma A. Fox
Michigan
George J. Kendrick
Pennsylvania
Emma van Richter
Iowa
G. H. Noyes
Wisconsin
Charles K. Fairbanks
Indiana
Edward Buchwalter
Ohio
Annie D. West
Massachusetts
W. J. Christie
Montana
Lillian Streeter
New Hampshire
W. J. Coad
South Dakota
T. R. Priddy
Kansas
Club Women of Ostom
Jennie June
Tehreatens Laing's Nek Victory Report From Boer War
London dispatch from General Buller says on June 6 Talbot with the 10th brigade and the South African light horse seized Van Wyke hill amid sniping. British guns supported by Hildyard outflanked the enemy causing retreat and bolstering the position near Laing's Nek.
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London
War Office
Buller
Yellow Boom Farm
Talbot
South African Light Horse
van Wyke Hill
Inkewelo
Hildyard
Botha's Pass
Laing
Mother of women's clubs presides at Alhambra meeting
The event featured four daytime sessions on club work and a concluding gathering at the Alhambra led by Mrs. Lowe. Speakers included Mrs. Robert J. Burdette on The Show Window and Madame Soja Leona Friedland on Impressions of a Russian Woman on American Women's Clubs. New officers were introduced. Invitations were extended to Buffalo and Boston for the next biennial, pending board approval. The board and council meet tomorrow as the fifth biennial ends.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Alhambra
Lowe
Robert J. Burdette
California
Madame Soja Leona Friedland
Russia
Buffalo
Boston
Commission Demands Details On Northern Pacific St Paul Duluth Merger
The Minnesota railroad and warehouse commission sent a formal letter to Northern Pacific and St Paul and Duluth management seeking information on a proposed consolidation. State law bans consolidation of parallel competing lines, and legal action may be pursued to block absorption of the St Paul Duluth by Northern Pacific.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
St. Paul, June
Minnesota Railroad and Warehouse Commission
Northern Pacific
St. Paul
Murder at New River Store Faces Four Suspects
Tonight word arrives from Phoenix that Anton Olsen and Stewart owners of a general store at New River station nine miles west were killed by four Mexicans after a robbery. The pair were surprised shot outside the storefront and the stock looted. A posse pursues the murderers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Phoenix
Arizona
Anton Olsen
Stewart
New River Station
Vicims
Warrant Issued for Sandford and Hareiman in Kidnaping Case
A warrant sworn by Mrs. BE. M. McCall charges Rev. F. W. Sandford the Shiloh Evangelist and Rev. N. H. Hare riman of Tacoma with kidnapping Mrs. Mary Strauch daughter of Mrs. McCall. The Shiloh party is en route and police seek detention of the parties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tacoma
Wash
BE. M. McCall
F. W. Sandford
Shiloh, Me
N. H. Hareriman
Mary Strauch
River Boat T P Leathers Sinking Near New Orleans
The river boat T P Leathers sank yesterday at Bougera landing two and a half miles above New Orleans. The loss is 87000 dollars. All aboard reached shore in lifeboats.
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New Orleans
T. P. Leathers
Bougera
Landing
Dubuque bowler George Schreiner sets 257 game record
In Dubuque Iowa on June date George Schreiner established a new bowling record by rolling 257 in a single game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dubuque
Iiowa
June
Leorge Schreiner
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Grand Canal
Pekin-Tien Tsin
Nieh
Fekin
Merampo
Koeren
Lu Tai
American Missionary Conference
McKinley
Tung Chu
Mong Tazo
Yun Hin Fu
Tung Ting
Haut Chins Cheang
Tsung Luamen
McCalla
McCall
Tien Tein
Helena
Lofa
Colmbia
W.M
North Coast
Dewly
Dom
Basn
Colorado Democratic
Hodgson
Keough
Buers
NER
Gen. Buller
Butzhers
Roberts
British War Office
Nek
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