Emperor Kwong Hsu Alliance Offer to West Amid China Crisis
Weng Tung Ho states with imperial sanction that the empress Hsi Tsi’s regime is to be toppled by foreign powers guiding a new Chinese government under Kwong Hsu. The plan envisions protectorate control over customs, telegraphs, taxation, currency, and governance with Chinese officials, warning against dismemberment and urging peaceful acceptance.
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Shanghai
Daily Express
Weng Tung Ho
Emperor Kwong Hsu
West
Hsi Tsi
China
Emperor Kwang Hsu
Nanking
Pekin
America
Japan
Empress's Determined China War Forecast Meets Europe
London reports from St. Petersburg quote Prince Oochtomeky of the Viedomists saying the Boxers are an ancient Chinese secret society opposing foreigners. He warns China will unite, awaiting a terrible awakening, as European powers fear mass killings before China is subdued. The Times notes changes in official Chinese leadership signaling a harsher anti foreign stance. Washington observers expect only mob outbreaks, not territorial dismemberment, with powers pledging to restore order.
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The
Daily Express
St. Petersburg
Prince Oochtomeky
Viedomists
China
Europe
Russia
England
South Africa
Far East
Pekin
Times
Teung Huamen
Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Boxer Brotherhood
the Times
Tsung Wooyamen
Washington
German dispatch reports fires and assaults in Pekin area
Berlin cites a Pekin dispatch saying the Amer ican mission house at Tung Chow near Pekin was burned by natives and the International club outside the gate was also burned. The Belgian secretary of legation was attacked by Chinese soldiers. The foreign office fears the German embassy may be next. The Tiger gunboat is to sail to China and Tsingtau garrison is ordered to help quell disturbances.
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Foreign Office
Pekin
Tung Chow
International Club
Legation
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China
Tsing
Missionary cable from Pekin on Christian peril
A Pekin cable from the Methodist Episcopal board reports ongoing massacres of native Christians and critical treatment of foreigners. It urges Washington to act, noting Davis and Gamewell in charge and that President McKinley was wired. Reverend A B Leonard adds that Christians are in great peril and need government protection.
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Pekin
Methodist Episcopal Board
Washington
Davis
Gamewell
Missionary Society
Messrs. Davis
McKinley
A. B. Leonard
The
Foreign Hostility and Shanghai Dispatch Describe Chinese Turmoil
A Shanghai dispatch reports that all naval forces except the Russians follow a British admiral, a foreigner head displayed on a pole near Tien Tsin, and Chinese troops threaten foreigners as they flee Pekin and Tien Tsin toward Shanghai. Ominous signs of unrest spread through the Yang Tse district.
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London
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Tien
Tsin
Yang Tse
Denia
Forces from nations establish talks with Pekin
Undated dispatch to the Navy Department notes forces landed by various nations opening communications with Pekin. Americans join the efforts as Admiral Kempff reports the Monocacy arriving at Taku.
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Washington
Navy Department
Secretary of the Navy
Pekin
Kempff
Fempff
Taku
Interpreting U S and British Help in Pekin Dispatch
Tien Tsin June 10 reports that without the firmness of the United States consul and Captain Met'alla of the Menark with the American landing party and the British consul, there would have been further delay in dispatching the international guards to Pekin.
Anglo American push for British-led force in troops meeting
At a meeting of consuls and commanders last evening the coalition debated immediate troop dispatch. Representatives of two European powers questioned the need and dismissed a British predominance, while the Anglo Americans insisted and won their point.
Pekin the Hotbed Telegraphic Updates From Taiping Crisis
London reports a series of military and diplomatic moves as Pekin battles foreign influence. General Tung meets Prince Tuan, marines are promised, and 400 troops backed by an American commander prepare to relieve the city. Violence grows in Pekin and Shanghai with European powers planning demonstrations.
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Pekin
Manchuria
Tien Tsin
Tung
Prince Tuan
Foreign Office
Prince Ching
Tartar
Shanghai
Daily Telegraph
An-Nan-Fu
Yung-Nan
Pekin Club
Legation
United States
Copenhagen
Denmark
England
Russia
Governor Stephens Details St Louis Strike Actions
Governor Stephens reports vigorous state and St Louis police action to restore order after the strike. Mayor Zeigenheim refuses police board cooperation, delaying proclamation to calm mobs. 2,500 urgency policemen and 2,500 citizen posse ready, militia kept in reserve unless city chaos worsens. Missouri National Guard could be mobilized within hours if needed. four regiments total.
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St Louis
Polis Board
Stephens Mikes
Jefferson City
Stephens
New York World
St. Louis
Board of Police Commissioners
Henry Zeigenheim
Police Board
Kansas City
Missouri
Washington reacts to Clark reception and vindication bid
Special Dispatch reports Clark’s reception at Butte and his vindication speech attacking Chandler and the privileges committee. The Standard notes a remarkable reception while the Evening Star brands Clark a boodler and trickster, with Chandler denying Clark’s accusations and defending Senate conduct.
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Washington
Clark
Butte
Today
Post
Chandler
Committee On Privileges and Elections
Evening Star
W. A. Clark
United States Senate
Senate
Montana
Disordered Sabbath Fades Into Quiet In St Louis
St Louis ends a riot day as police and posse claim full duty was done. Strikers and supporters clash in sympathy, while police maintain vigilance. Mayor Zeigenheim issues a city proclamation banning crowds and fireworks and warns youths to stay indoors for three days.
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Sheriff's Posse
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Market Street
Olive Street
Washington Avenue
Compton Heights
Park Avenue
Board of Police
Campbell
Zeigenheim
City of
Missouri
Clark's way in Clark vindication primaries exposed
Special Dispatch reports White Sulphur Springs primaries showed alleged fraud under the Clark vindication scheme. Inmates of the poor farm and county jail were voting for Clark with aid from a Helena financier and Powell Black. Felons reportedly voted to secure Clark, and saloon debtors paid old bills amid a flood of Clark money.
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Powell Black
Clark
Standard
Supreme Court Hears Montana Ore Motion for Rehearing
The Montana Ore Purchasing Company seeks a rehearing of the court ruling granting an injunction in the Pennsylvania case. Arguments filled most of the day as the court reserved judgment.
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Pemmavivinin Cone
The
Standard
Helena
Supreme Court
Montana Ore Purchasing Company
Pennsylvania
Boers Hold Laing's Nek as British Army Advances
June 12 dispatches describe fifty thousand British troops near Kroonstad poised to clash with Boers who cling to Laing's Nek. Reports claim reinforcements, casualties, and shifting control across the region, with cabinet resignations and scarce food at Mafeking amid ongoing offensives.
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London
Kroonstad
War Office
Kelly-Kenny
Reuter
Maseru
Donkerspoort
Free State
Orange River Colony
Norvalspont
Laing
Buller
Lord Roberts
Cape Town
Mr. Schreiner
Cape
J. X. Merriam
J. W. Fauer
Publi Works
British force disaster at Roodeval June 7
London reports Sir Frederick Forestier-Walker says the Roodeval clash cut Roberts' line of communications. The Derbyshire regiment 4th battalion suffered total losses with only six enlisted men remaining. Two officers and 15 men were killed and five officers and 72 men wounded. the Boers returned the wounded. Killed were Lieutenant Colonel Baird Douglas and Lieutenant Hawley. Wounded include Colonel Wilkinson and Lieutenant Blanchard.
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London
Frederick Forestier-Walker
South Africa
Roodeval
Roberts
Derbyshire Regiment
Bozeman College Inquiry Finds No Grounds for Probe
The agricultural college investigation committee met three times in Bozeman and found nothing to comment on. Instructors spoke of proper conduct, economy, and wisdom in departments. Some witnesses cited Presbyterian influence as a concern, but no factional conspiracy was substantiated. The panel emphasized no current reason to investigate further and planned to finish the review next morning.
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Agricultural College Investigation Committee
State Board
Wilcox
Wilcox Cabal
Cantwell
Thomas Quan
Reid
Emery
Official count shows half of I T U officers tally
The official count for the International Typographical Union officers reports first half results with president candidates Donnelly of New York 9606 and Lynch of Syracuse 14143. first vice president Hawkes Chicago 10560 and Hays Minneapolis 9064. secretary treasurer Bramwood Denver 20227. trustees Armison Nashville 1425 and others from Detroit Philadelphia and Chicago.
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Ind
International Typographical Union
S, Br, Donnelly
New York
James M. Lynch
Syracuse
T. B. Hawkes
Chicago
J. W. Hays
Minneapolis
LL. Leftfinewell
T. J. Canary
B. Menaugh
St. Louis
J. W. Bramwood
Denver
Trustees Union Printers
William Armison
Nashville
Daniel Black
Detroit
John A. Churchill
Philadelphia
BE W. Patton
Columbia
Wash
T Pfund
Hartford
L. C. Shepard
R. L. Tatem
Philadel
Ashantis Report Strong Rebel Forces In Ghana Campaign
London dispatches dated June 9 relay Colonel Carter’s report from Kwisa to Colonel Wilcocks. Rebels hold Compomssie and Kokofu strong. Hall’s forces at Esumeja Bekwai countered by native resistance. Casualties include seven European officers and 90 others. communications stay open for Kumassi news.
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Wilcocks
Ashanti
Phrasu
Carter
Kwisa
Hall
Bekwal
Kumasal
Esumeja
Bekwai
Kokoftu
Adansi
Colonial Office
Cape Coast
Msumeja
Ejinassi
Kumassi
Esumum
Kokofu
Ejmassi
Abadon
Edwards
Denver court rules association service not taxable property
The state court of appeals decided that a contract with the association is not property. The Mountain News sued on behalf of the city to tax the franchise at $23.00. The decision affirms the lower court that the association service is not taxable property.
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Denver
State Court of Peals To Lay
Associa
The
Mountain News
Huntington denies plan to issue bonds by Pacific Mall Steamship
No Houdlesue New York June U P Huntington president of the Pacific Mall Steamship Company declares reports that the firm will issue bonds to meet obligations are not true. He says no action has been considered and no changes are planned.
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U. P. Hauntington
Copany
Huntington
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