Boxers Burn Foreign Legations
A clash near Pekin involves Boxer troops attacking foreign legations. Reports say Baron Von Kettel, the German minister to Pekin, may have been killed in the ensuing violence.
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Newspaper
Bluefield Daily Telegraph
Location
Bluefield, West Virginia, United States of America
Date
Jun 17, 1900
Page
1
Fire devastates Pekin legations amid new Tientsin dispatches
Reports from Tien Tsin say all foreign legations in Pekin are destroyed by fires. German minister Baron von Kettel and Lieutenant George Gribble lead about four hundred Royal Welch Fusiliers aboard the British warship Barfleur, which set course for Tientsin at once upon the news.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hong Kong
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Baron von Kettel
George Gribble
Royal Welch Fusiliers
Barfleur
Taku
Massacre of Native Christians by Boxers in Pekin
Reports from Tien Tsin date June 16 describe Boxers killing native Christians and European servants in eastern Pekin Thursday night. The Catholic Cathedral was pillaged and burned, along with Candas railway and telegraph stations. Communication to Taku is cut. Lung Chau telegraph station destroyed. Bishops armed Catholics and fortified the Cathedral, but exact details are scarce.
Alarm in London After Tien Tsin Fire Threats
London reports widespread alarm over a dispatch from Tien Tsin stating Chinese forces burned the city in several areas. A reinforcement train to Admiral Seymour was redirected at Tien Tsin. Shanghai notes large fires in the eastern city with three English and American churches burned and homes of foreigners damaged.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tien Tsin
London
Seymour
Shanghai
Anxiety as Washington Seeks Contact with Kempff and Conger
Washington officials voiced growing concern over the inability to reach Admiral Kempff or Minister Conger. A cable was sent to Conger, but there was no indication it had been delivered, amid ongoing efforts by war state and navy departments to obtain results. The Chinese minister commented on the situation.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Admiral Kempff
Conger
Washington
Kempff
No word from Pekin or Hong Kong rumor report
The speaker resumed he had heard nothing from Pekin and denied belief that the German minister was killed. He said the Hong Kong report was a hot bath of rumors and dismissed it as unreliable.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
Tien Peie
Honrg Kong
West Virginians to be Entertained at Republican HQs Philadelphia
West Virginia delegates to the Republican National Convention will stay at the Keystone hotel and headquarter at Stratford hotel in Philadelphia. Senator N B Scott is expected to be the unanimous national committeeman choice. A meeting for committee selection is set for 10 oclock Monday at state headquarters.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
West Virginia
Philadelphia
West
One Fare Round Trip via Norfolk Western Railway
Tickets go on sale July 1 for a round trip fare from Kansas City to Roanoke with daily connections via Columbus and Roanoke. Pullman reservations advised. W B Revue is general passenger agent.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kansas City
Norfolk Western Railway
Columbus
Ohio
Pullman
W. B. Revue
Roanoke
Card of thanks for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy
Mrs S Dory of Des Moines Iowa expresses lasting gratitude for Chamberlain's Cough Remedy stating it aided her family in 80 cases of coughs lung trouble and whooping cough. She thanks manufacturers and asks readers to accept her hearty thanks. Sold by H N White Druggist.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chamberlain
BISMARK'S IRON NERVE PROMISED BY NEW LIFE PILLS
An advertisement touts Dr King s New Life Pills as a remedy to restore health and vitality. It claims the pills improve brain and body power, linking stamina to well functioning stomach liver kidneys and bowels. Available at drug stores for 25 cents.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dr. King
Boers Not Demoralized Amid South Africa War News
London reports fragmentary war news from South Africa showing towns surrendering and burghers capitulating while Hunter advances toward Johannesburg, securing the western railway flank. Kitchener and Methuen operations face continued raiding, with Boer mobility through gaps near Heilbron Lindley and Senekal. Buller divisions may threaten Wrede Frankfort Harrismith as Cape Town politics hinder coalition efforts under Milner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
South Africa
Hunter
Klerksdorf
Johannes
Heilbron
Lindley
Senekal
Ficksburg
Runoche
Landslide Wreck Injures Many on Pan Handle line
A landslide from Mt Washington blocked the Pan Handle Railroad at Carnegie this afternoon causing a wreck. Five persons were seriously injured and about fifteen to twenty others suffered less severe injuries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Carnegie
Mt. Washington
England's Troubles Multiply in Gambria Colony Uprising
A native uprising in Gambria colony leaves two British commissioners dead at Sankaundi on the Gambia river. The incident follows reports of broader unrest and colonial tensions.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Gambria Colony
Bathaorst
Lupe
Sankaundi
Gambia River
Remarkable Rescue From Consumption via King’s New Discovery
Mrs. Michael Curtain of Plainfield Indiana credits Dr King s New Discovery for consumption with saving her life after a month of worsening lungs. She used six bottles and regained health enabling her to resume housework. Free trials offered at drug stores with 50 cent and 1.00 prices and a guaranteed outcome. Also promotes Kodol Dyspepsia Cure claiming instant relief and cure for stomach troubles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Michael Curtain
Plainfield, I l
King
China policy in doubt as administration weighs force
Washington faces a troubled position over the Chinese problem as the administration weighs intervention versus restraint. Pressure from church groups and foreign powers pushes toward a firm course, while fear of entangling alliances and imperial entanglements keeps the government hesitant and committed to guarding legations and asylum seekers.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Europe
Baseball box scores from June games across teams
Scores show Boston 6 run frame with 11 hits and 3 errors against Brooklyn 7 runs 11 hits 4 errors. Philadelphia and New York tie 5 11 with 2 errors for NY 5 10 hits 2 errors. St Louis loses 3 11 1 error to Cincinnati 8 13 with pitchers Powell Criger Haley Peitz. Pittsburg 5 12 8 errors vs Chicago 8 13 2 errors. Batteries listed for each game.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Boston
Brooklyn
Dineen
Clare
Philadelphia
New York
Orth
McFarland
Carrick and
Bowerman
St. Louis
Cincinnati
Powell
Criger
Haley
Peitz
Pittsburg
Chicago
Chesbro
O'’Conner
Killin
Chance
Express and Windsor train collision near Slough kills six
Six killed and forty injured when an express plowed into a Windsor bound train carrying racegoers at Slough. Authorities report the crash occurred today and emergencies rushed to the scene.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Windsor
Slough
Carry Sunshine With You and Hood's Sarraparilla
An upbeat ad touts Hood's Sarraparilla as a cure for dyspepsia and nervous fatigue, promising brighter health and vigor. Hood's Pills are praised as a non irritant cathartic, with Kodo Dyspepsia Cure aiding digestion after meals. Sold by all druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Hood
Partnership formed by J N Echols and J E Echols
A co partnership named J N Echols & Company requires all accounts due J N Echols to be settled by June 1 1909 or they will be turned over to an attorney for collection May 17 1900. J N Echols J K Echols. DeWitts Witch Hazel Salve advertised for piles eczema and skin diseases with warning about counterfeits. H N White.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
J. N
J. E. Echols
J N. Echols & Company
J. N. Echols
DeWitt
H.N White
Cure Cold in Head Says Kermott’s Chocolates
A quirky old-time claim touts Kermott’s Chocolates as a quick cure for a cold in the head using laxative quinine. The ad-like snippet markets the product with health benefit language and no verifiable medical evidence.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Kermott
Campbell Coal Price Cut Notice at Cash and Pay Day Terms
Notice states prices lowered to $3.25 per ton and $1.75 per half ton for cash purchases and $3.50 per ton and $1.90 per half ton on payday. Issued by W H Campbell & Co at 531 Try Hester's. Also advertises Columbus Beer for family use and medical purposes.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Orde
W.H. Campbell & Co
Hester
Columbus
Slave’s tale of freedom through Electric Bitters
George D. Williams of Manchester Michigan recounts a slave’s release from chronic illness, claiming his wife revived after using two bottles of Electric Bitters. The ad extols the remedy for female diseases including nervousness sleeplessness and headaches, priced at 50 cents and guaranteed by druggists.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
George D. Williams
Manchester Mich
Dark horses and the vice presidency
A cautiously optimistic view suggests a long shot could clinch the nomination. Analysts note a lesser known candidate may gain momentum as party intrigue intensifies.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dark Horses
Bliss Declines Candidacy Believed Sincere
The article notes that while Mr. Bliss would be acceptable to the administration, there is a general belief he is sincere in refusing to run. It emphasizes his examination passage as a consideration and frames his stance as a principled refusal.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bliss
Mr. Bliss
McKinley
National Committee
White House
Secretary Long a' Factor in McKinley VP Possibilities
Washington June 16 report weighs Secretary Long as a possible running mate while signaling no dark horse yet. Bliss is cited as acceptable if he would accept. Other names include Dolliver and Scott of California with Hanna backing a shipbuilder phrase. Dolliver praised for oratory but viewed as showy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washinton
McKinley
Long
Secretary of the Navy
Promse
Lopg
Massachusetts
Hanna
Scott
California
Oregon
Enterprise
Pacific Coast
Dolliver
Jolician
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Bismark
Lord Methuen
Burg
Kitchener
Rhenester
Methuen
Senebal
Heibron
Free State
Buller
Wrede
Frankfort
Harrismith
Cape Town
Mr. Roodes
Mrr. Schreiner
Schreiner
League
Alfred Milner
England
Manodingoes
Haste Beer
H.N. White
Stry Chamberlain
H. N. White
Gillbull
Cettie
Spain
Cuba
Philippines
Porto Rico
Nune
Coopera
China
Euro
Mity
Legation
J.N. Echols, J. K. Echols
Dark Horse
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