Missionaries’ perilous retreat amid Boxer turmoil in China
Miss Virginia C. Murdock recounts the escape of 23 missionaries from Pekin via Harahoso into Siberia across the Gobi as Boxers terrorize northern China. The caravan faced scarce water and food, with Mongol guards and deaths among infants. The piece lists dozens of missionaries killed or missing, including many Americans and Britons, and notes ongoing dangers in Kansei and Kweichow.
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New York
Virginia C. Murdock
China
Gobi
Murdock
Kalgan
Chinese Wall
Pekin
Mr. Roberts
Lasson
Palestine
Siberia
Harahoso
Powers Agree On German Notes With Britain Pending
Berlin reports all powers except Great Britain have accepted the second German note. Britain has not replied to either note. officials expect adherence to the second and seek a reply to the first. No further word on Waldersee, while dispatches claim German forces occupy Pekin’s empresa palace as reinforcements arrive from Tientsin.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Great Britain
Germany
Foreign Office
America
United States
Count von Waldersee
The
Empresa
Pekin
Slavel
Tientain
Revolting Russian Cruelties Reported on Amur
Nagasaki press dispatches cite Helgian reporters confirming massacres along the Amur by Cossacks under General Gripsky.. villagers from Blagstichensk and Aigun describe killings, robberies, and river expulsion, with 2000 to 500 killed and widespread destruction in multiple towns.
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Victoria
B. C
Nagasaki
Amur
Gripsky
Blagstichensk
Aigun
Mocho
France Exults as Note Gains Warm European Reception
Paris reports officials optimistic that France’s note will lead to common understanding for early peace talks. While no formal replies yet, ambassadors’ verbal statements suggest acceptance across most powers except Britain and the United States. Delcasse’s dispatches indicate negotiations proceed under good conditions.
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Paris
Foreign Office
France
Europe
Great Britain
United States
M. Delcasse
Delcasse
Paoting Expedition Waits as German Forces Dither
Pekin dispatch reports the Paoting fu expedition awaiting the Germans who are not ready to stay. Bosses claim 12,000 Chinese imperial troops remain at a strategic reserve while General Chaffee has returned.
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Pekin
Reosiante
Chaffee
Armies Mobilize Along Peiho River in Tongku Corridor
From Tongku in September the scene shows fleets from many nations unloading supplies for North China forces. American, Russian, German, Japanese and others work with coolies to feed armies while the river and bar challenge passage. Russian and Japanese actions stand out as Europe and Asia mobilize for winter campaigns.
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Associated Press
Tongku
China
Peiho River
Tientsen
Pekin
North China
Taku
Petho
Hugh Gallagher
Tilentsin
Yellow
United States
Tientsin
Pekin i
Checker Board
Manchuria
Korea
Tak
Descriptions of Allied Forces in Tientsin and Tongku
The narrative details diverse troops in the Tientsin Tongku area including British Indian units Sikhs Goorkas and Germans among muddy streets and trains. It notes mounted Russians Japanese and British naval guns, scarce artillery, limited Tongku garrison, fuel shortages and looming winter hardships with scarce timber and ships.
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Tientsin
Tongku
Taku
Tongeku
United States
China
May Return to Pekin
The Chinese minister said the emperors could return if their safety is assured and allied forces withdraw from Pekin to other cities. He noted the foreign guards and presence of 16,000 troops as a barrier, and expressed regret that the royal couple have not yet returned given the current situation.
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Washington
Pekin
Legation
England's Humble Position in North China Reported
London reports from the Times correspondent and Tientsin dispatches on October 5 to 7 describe Russia and Germany dividing railway control in North China, Britain’s limited role, French battalions moving toward Paotingfu, and Chinese imperial edict skepticism amid allied movements toward the capital.
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Pekin
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China
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Tientsin
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Bhansi
Chinese officials warn of resignation over Biantung funds
Shanghai reports a joint memorial from the Biantung governor and Yangtze viceroy to the empress dowager claiming it is impossible to ensure money and provisions for Bianfu. They threaten resignation if the court does not return to Pekin as Emperor Kwang Su seeks to resume ruling amid Li Hung Chang’s warning that foreign powers could cut supply lines.
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Shanghai
Biantung
Bianfu
Pekin
Kwang Su
Paotingfu
Li Hung Chang
Shans
Anti foreign placards spark unrest in Flashan district
Dispatch from Hongkong reports uproar in Flashan with widespread anti foreign placards. A plot to destroy missions is uncovered and the viceroy sends troops to the spot.
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New York
the Herald
Hongkong
Flashan
Election returns show government gain two seats
London reports show the government added two seats in the recent parliamentary election with E D Fielden defeating J Duckworth in Middleton Lancashire and Dr Rutherford Harris winning Monmouth. Morley re elected for Montrose and Ellis narrow in Rushcliffe. Chamberlain dispute fuels liberal ministerial critique.
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London
Middleton
Lancashire
E. D. Fielden
J. Duckworth
Monmouth
Rutherford Harris
Albert Spicer
William St. John Broderick
Guildford
Surerey
A. W. Chapman
John Edward Ellis
Rusheliffe
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Ellis
Chamberlain
Yorkshire
Daily Mail
Mafeking
Daily Man
John Morley
Montrose
Toqua
Devonshire
F. L. Giarrett
R. Rankin
Derbyshire
Packington
High Peak
Roperta
Burton
Straffordshire
R. F. Patcliffe
J. F E. Johnson-Ferguson
Arthur O'Connor
Irish Parliamentary Party
Donegal
Oderby
Kentucky legislature reaches agreement on minority election bill
Frankfort Kentucky both houses held sessions to night and passed by nearly unanimous vote an agreement to adopt the minority election bill settled earlier by a conference committee. The senate bill as agreed will be taken up in the house tomorrow and replaces the Goebel era law. Republicans and anti Goebel Democrats forced a Friday special order after a push to adjourn.
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Frankfort
Kentucky
Senate
House
Prolonged Cabinet Council Discusses Chinese Situation
Washington cabinet meeting centered on the Chinese crisis with focus on the French note and possible official reply. Conger submitted names of 10 to 12 Chinese officials linked to the Boxer movement for possible punishment alongside Prince Tuan. General Chaffee plans to keep most troops outside China in two weeks, with no further American military action unless attacked.
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Washington
Conger
Hay
State Department
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Chaffee
War Department
China
Shanhaikuan
M. Thiebaut
Powers consider envoy to Sinanfu over Chinese imperial crisis
In diplomatic circles the idea emerged to send a special envoy to Sinanfu with a joint note urging the emperor to return to Pekin and pledging safety for the imperial family. Chang Chi Tung, viceroy of a southern province, might lead such a mission if the powers unite.
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Chang Chi Tung
Boers Flee to America Seeking New Homes
A Journal special reports hundreds of Boers and their families abandoning their homeland to seek life in America. Many travel via Marseilles and Holland on French and German ships, with special trains routing through France. They aim for the United States, though Holland serves only as a temporary refuge.
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New York
Laurence Marquez
America
Marseilles
France
Holland
Transvaal
Cough and Cold Remedy Claims Quick Cure
An advertisement touts Laxative Bromo Quinine Tablets as curing a cold in one day with a no cure no pay offer. Price listed is 25 cents. The copy emphasizes rapid relief and easy dosage.
Army of the Cumberland meeting opens in Chattanooga
In Chattanooga Tennessee Gen J T Wood presided the opening business session of the Society of the Army of the Cumberland at the moment the Spanish American War Veterans held their opening session. Thousands of veterans arrive by train for reunions as a secret council of administration considers uniting with another Spanish American War Veterans group that includes active service members.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Society of the Army of the Cumberland
J. T. Wood
Council Ouf
Spanish American War Veterans’ Association
Society of
Spanish Parliament to reassemble in early November
Madrid reports the Spanish Parliament will reconvene between November 6 and 8. The marriage of the Princess of Austria will not be discussed before December. Minister Aguilar Campo will introduce treaties on Spain United States relations and island cessions. An official denial denied plans for any government loan.
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United States
Madrid
Marquis Aguilar Campo
Spain
Caguan
Niuance
Seventh annual Montana W C T UU convention opens
The seventh annual Montana W Cc T UU convention will begin a three day session tomorrow afternoon at the Grand Street Methodist church in Helena.
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Standard
Helena
Montana
W. Cc. T. UU
Grand Street
Roosevelt Speech Highlights Gold Standard and Campaign Gaffes
Governor Roosevelt praised, rode in a parade, and spoke at the Coliseum in St. Louis. He warned against returning to the "slough of despond" and urged voters about gold versus silver and the nation’s financial obligations. The event included a large crowd, escorts, and a late-night departure for Chicago.
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St. Louis
Roosevelt
Planters’ Hotel
Zeigenheim
Kerens
Coliseum
Union Station
Chicago
Indiana
Bryan
Bryar
Atlantic Seaboard
Rocky Mountains
Missionaries wintering at Pekin reported
New York Oct 9 Reverend George F Fitch cables from Shanehat that Iles Leonard McKillican and Mackey, all Pekin mission members, are wintering at Pekin. Robert E Speer, secretary of the Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions, received the dispatch today.
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Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
George F. Fitch
Shanehat
Iles
Leonard, McKillican
Mackey
Pekin
Pekin Mission
Wood shipment to China tied to allied campaign plans
Vancouver reports an order from the British War Office for 2,000 cords of dry fir wood to be shipped to China by the next steamer. Arrangements are under way in Vancouver to let the contract, with supply to be routed via the Empress in about 50 days.
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Vancouver
B. C
British War Office
China
Empress Reported Seriously Ill in Taiyuanfu
Trustworthy Chinese reports say the dowager empress is seriously ill at Taiyuanfu Shansi. The emperor's free hand in state affairs in recent times is seen as supporting these reports leading to wider alarm.
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Pekin
Tientsin
Shanghai
Taiyuanfu
Shansi
Rhodes to preside as South African League congress opens
Cecil Rhodes will re enter politics tomorrow presiding over the congress of the South African League in Cape Town. The event marks a return to political activity by Rhodes as he leads discussions among league delegates.
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Cape Town
Cecil Rhodes
Congress of the South African League
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