China crisis deepens as Pekin and Tien Tsin in peril
Reports from London and Shanghai say 1,060 foreign troops in northern China hold Pekin legations with 2,000 Seymour force awaiting relief. Tien Tsin defences strained as Japanese and Russian units reinforce. Telegraphs note heavy losses, Chinese artillery superiority, and mixed Allied command amid rising war fears.
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London
China
Pekin
Seymour
Tien Tsin
Taku
Admiralty
Tien Tein
Tien Tien
Mersace
Fran Ehang
H. M
Barfleur
Japan
Chi Li
Beatty
Wright
Shanghai
Daily Express
Orlando
Che Foo
Ten Tsin
Admiral Seymour
Shan
Daily Mail
Yang Shi Kai
Shan Tung
United States
Whoate
Lord Salisbury
Great Britain
Far East
Mr. Choate
Rebellion Rumors Hit Kwantung Province From China
Oriental dispatches report a potential Kwantung rebellion with troops readied and rebel miners securing weapons. Li Wang Chong reels to halt the revolt while locals rally to the rebel chief Paine Aporte. Meanwhile trade shows April surplus, Osaka plague fears rise as warm weather begins.
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Vancouver
B.cl
Kwan Tung
Vicrroy Li Wang Chong Te
Paine
China Mail
Philippines
China
Dhe
Osaka
Barrett urges US lead in China peace effort
Ex-minister to Siam John A. Barrett in Cleveland argues that American influence should guide China to stability. He warns division would curb U S commerce and moral clout, stating the United States must defend Chinese integrity and oppose European partition while Russia would accept American leadership.
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Cincinnati
Ohio
John A. Barrett
Siam
Cleveland
China
United States
America
Russia
Missionary secretary disputes murder cable claim
Dr. Leonard of the M E union says a Chefoo cable about the Pykes and Haines murders is not received. He declares no belief that any other missionaries have been killed and will remain convinced all are alive until positive evidence arises.
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Long
Remey
Brook Iva
Manila
China
Tien Tetn
Bris
Duwaser
Washington
Auren
Delaware
Ohio
Dr. Leonard
M. E. Enured
Frederick Brown
Che Poo
Pykes
Haines
Repcot
German Russian accord in Asia questioned by Berlin voices
Berlin reports stir over Russian press claims Germany backs Lee plans in China. German organs deny opposition to St. Petersburg actions in the Chinese empire and insist on perfect accord with Russia. London Times editorial notes no whisper of encouragement.
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Berlin
Germany
Merlis
Lee
St. Petersburg
Russia
Asia
Axed Man Kills Three and Ends His Own Life in Iowa
Charles Mefford 27 from an asylum killed James Fitzsimmons and fatally injured Joseph Drake and Mrs Fitzsimmons, wounded Miss Kate Fitzsimmons, then shot himself after a violent rampage at the Old Ladies Home in Cedar Rapids. Reginald Andrews and James Drake escaped unharmed. Mefford died at the scene.
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Ceder Rapids
Iowa
Charles Mefford
James Fitzsimmons
Joseph Drake
Kate Fitzsimmons
Mefford
Reginald Andrews
Old Ladies’ Russe
Mettmd
Baave
Andrews
James Drake
Mr. Fitzaimamnens
Kate Pilzsimmone
Weather Disaster Halts Farming Across Districts
Heavy rainfall through April leaves farmers unable to work for weeks. Total rain since April 1 reaches 24.92 inches as crops rot and grass overrun fields, with cotton worst affected and fruit and vegetables suffering spoilage.
Train wreck near McDonough leaves 35 dead
A Southern Railway Macon branch passenger train hit a washout north of McDonough after a cloud burst. The wreck sparked a fire. the Pullman sleeper survived while all others perished. Rescues found 35 victims, with many unidentified, as dawn revealed bodies along the river and wreckage scattered.
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Atlanta
Macon
Southern Railway
McDonough
William A. Barclay
J. E. Wood
J. T. Sullivan
W. W. Bennett
T. KE. Maddox
W. J. Pate
H. R. Cressman
George W. Flourney
H. C. Highwater
Stockbridge
W. W
Elder Henson
Florida
J. R
Nashville
W. E. Ellis
Gas
D. Y. Griffith
J. H. Rhodes
John Brantley
William Green
W. D. Morisett
W. R. Lawrence
ED Byrd
Colored
Foreman
Robert Spencer
Jessie L. Rahe
Baltimore
Walter Pope
Mary BR
Merritt
Boston
Clara Alden
J. C. Flynn
KE. Schriner
Chattanooga
Tenn
FE. T. Mack
J. J. Quinlan
Fagman
T. ¢. Carter
Pullman Porter
Andy Tomlinson
Columbus
Camp's Creek
Ocmulgee
Flagman
Quinlan
John R. Rohr
Flynn
Quiet Day Ends Riot Strife in St Louis Transit Strike
St Louis reports the day's events as quiet with transit cars running unmolested. A Transit company motorman J H Stilson died from May 29 riot injuries. The Central Trades and Labor union reports funds raised for conveyances to compete with the Transit system and plans to sell vehicles to striking railway workers.
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Organized Labor
Marry IF. Blackmore
Amateur Triumph in Two Heat Bike Showdown at Vatlabure Track
New York observers note Frank Kramer defeats Tom Cooper in the final heats of their match race at Newark on a fast day, with Cooper taking the opening heat and Kramer winning the decisive races. McParland shines in multiple races, and overall times approach the record as crowds cheer near the finish.
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New York
Ull
Vatlabure
Newark
Frank Kramer
Tom Cooper
Kramer
Cooper
Tom
McParland
Vacemarkers
McMacland
Freeman
Stevens
Jay Maton
Johnnie Wisher
Harry Downing
Meiarland
Exton
Newhouse
Bummary
FF. A. McParland
J. T. Wisher
H. B. Freeman
Prank Kramer
FL A. McFarland
al Newhouse
Rank Kramer
Bob Walthour
Paris Grand Prix Ends in Frenzied Final
An immense crowd watched the international bicycle finals in Paris. Jacquelin of France won the Grand Prix with Momo of Mali second and Toma Sello of Italy third. No Americans competed. Pauge of France won the hour race with pacers covering 36 2 5 miles, Parry Elkes second, Linton the Englishman fourth.
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Paris
Jacquelin
France
Momo
Maly
Tomasello
Italy
Pauge
Parry Elkes
Linton
Monastic Provincials to Meet in Cleveland over Denver Monastery Move
Franciscan monastery sources say all provincials will gather in Cleveland, Ohio, tomorrow to decide whether to relocate the Denver monastery closer to the mother house in Paterson New Jersey as a strategic move for the order.
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Washington
Cleveland
Ohio
Denver
Pont
Paterson. N. J
Utah Gets New National Committeeman
Salt Lake report notes the national Republican Committee appoints O. J. Saebury as Utah national committeeman. decision reported from Philadelphia by a Tribune special.
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Salt Lake
the Tribune
Philadelphia
The
Natinal Republican Committee
O. J. Saebury
Utah
Too Much Rain In Birmingham Area
Heavy rain drenched Birmingham and surrounding areas over several days, slowing travel and prompting scattered flooding and weather warnings as residents assess damage and resumes normal activities.
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Birmingham
Ala
Porto Rico Trade Figures for Nine Months Ended March 3 1900
The War Department division on customs and insular affairs publishes Porto Rico trade data for the nine months to March 3 1900. Imports totaled 7 879 208 with 2 579 502 duty free, including 591 27 in dutiable relief goods. Exports reached 3 729 198 with 460 in export duties collected. Major import origins: United States Spain United Kingdom Germany Canada. Exports mainly to Cuba United States France Spain Italy.
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Washington
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
War Department
Porto Rico
United States
Island
Spain
United Kingdom
Germany
Canada
A Rivals Duel Ends in Tragedy at Bedford
In Bedford Indiana on June 24 Albert Roberts and Oscar Jeans dueled over Miss Jennie Russell. Miss Russell attempted to intervene as shots rang out. she was fatally wounded. Roberts then attended her bedside as she died, while Jeans escaped.
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Bedford
Ind
Albert Roberts
Oscar Jeans
Jennie Russell
Roberts
Miss Russell
Jeans
Stis
Four Die in Champion Mine Explosion
Four men were killed in a Champion Michigan mine explosion Saturday evening. The victims named are John Floyd Noah Larke Herman Luma and Otto Parkala. Of five men on the 25th level near the bottom of the shaft only one escaped by climbing to pure air as gases and smoke suffocated the others. The cause is undetermined but likely sparks from a miner's pipe.
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Champion
Mich
John Floyd
Noah Larke
Skip Tender
Herman Luma
Otto Parkala
Griscom Presents Indemnity Claim Payment Request
Washington dispatch notes Mr Griscom’s written presentation to the porte urging early payment of American indemnity claims. It says the document is a strong case for payment but not an ultimatum and aligns with U S government resolve to press for settlement of the claims.
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Washington
Fitzgerald Claims World Handball Championship
Chicago June 4. John Fitzgerald defeats William Carney to claim the world handball title after seven straight wins in a 15 game series. Carney failed to appear for the second series. Fitzgerald says he is open to meet any challenger.
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Chicago
John Fitzgerald
William Carney
Fitzgerald
Carvey
Fire at Ocopa Convent Sparks Peruvian Protests
Lima reports the Ocopa convent burned down in what is described as incendiary act. Villagers in Huancayo and inland provinces blame the fire on incendiary causes and claim American missionaries fueled the incident and propaganda.
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Lima
Peru
Galveston
Huancayo
Ocopa
Marines Sail for Philippines With Possible China Duty
Two US Marine Corps companies totaling 225 men under Major William P. Biddle departed for San Francisco today. They will sail around July 1 for the Philippines, with plans to switch to China if tensions there persist.
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Washington
United States Marine Corps
William P. Biddle
San Francisco
China
Bryan Seeks Support After Chicago Conference
William J. Bryan met in Chicago with William R. Hearst and J. G. Johnson and briefly spoke with Fam Sh. Cook as he presses for support. After the meeting Bryan refused to comment to reporters.
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Chicago
William J. Bryan
Willam R. Hearst
New York
Fam Sh. Cook
Missouri
J. G. Johnson
Democratic National Executive Committee
Bryan
Central of Georgia wreck blamed on act of God
In Macon on June 4 Superintendent Jones attributed the Central of Georgia collision to a violent storm and cloudburst. He said a deep narrow creek filled rapidly, washing out masonry under the trestle and leaving the truck and train to crash on the unsupported span.
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Macon
Jones
Central of Georgia Railroad
Johnstown
Varsity Races at Ploughkeepsie Seek Better Waters
In Ploughkeepsie June 24 four colleges send eight oared crews with Wisconsin represented by the Wise cousins. Oden's team risks the whitecaps and ebb tide in rough water, but both varsity and freshmen boats struggle as water swamps and coaching is limited. Wisconsin officials Murphy Heskin Hickey arrive to oversee properties.
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Walla Walla
Varsity
Oden
Ek. H. Murphy
E. BE. Heskin
Yvice
Wisconsin Navy
John Hickey
College
Gymenasium
Wisconsin
Senator Hanna denies Utah mine owners funded McKinley
A Pure Fabrication Cleveland June 24 Senator Hanna said his attention was drawn to a report claiming three Utah mine owners who contributed 50 000 each to the McKinley campaign in 1896. He stated there is absolutely no foundation for this story and called it pure fabrication.
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Cleveland
Hanna
Utah
Bryan
McKinley
BenatoFina
Tornado Lashes Cologne and London Collapsing Buildings
Tornado struck Cologne causing widespread damage to buildings and factory chimneys. Several people were badly injured as the storm moved through the area.
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London
Cologne
Wny
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