Market Gains Amid Short Covering and Copper Rally
Stock markets show improved prices with short covering on favorable Chinese news. Copper in London advances with spot up 10s and futures 7s 64d. Baltic Mining reports July output at 110 tons. Union Pacific earnings and dividends highlighted. copper shares strengthen in Boston.
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Pioneer Gold Mining Co Stockholders Ad
Stockholders receive fee information and address by mail to P O Box 3666 Boston.
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Boston
Boston Market News: Bond and Stock Trading Figures
Boston reports today's high and low sales and closing bid and asked prices. Ex dividend, assessment paid. Total sales include $8000 in listed bonds and 837 listed stock shares and 6892 unlisted stock shares.
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Norman Cameron & Co. Reports at 27 State Street
The brief note credits Norman Cameron and Company with the report from 27 State Street, noting their traditional business address and role in providing the day’s information.
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Norman Cameron & CO
State Street
Boston post office clerk held for grand jury
Samuel S Garson, a Boston post office clerk, arrested last week for opening letters, appeared before United States Commissioner Fiske yesterday. After a hearing, he was held in 1000 dollars for the grand jury.
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Boston
United States
Fiske
China’s Treachery Continues Amid Boxer Rebellions
The piece summarizes dispatches to Queen Victoria and U S authorities showing Chinese officials blaming bandits while backing Boxer attacks. Edicts call for expelling missionaries and forcing Christians to renounce faith as foreign troops advance.
Pekin Dispatch Reports German Minister Assassination
Cable despatch from Pekin dated July 21 describes the murder of Baron Von Ketteler the German minister by Chinese troops and the wounding of his secretary on June 20 while en route to the Tsung Li Yamen. Foreign residents shelter in the British legation under bombardment. Chinese losses exceed 1000 with sixty killed and seventy wounded. A flag of truce note from Yang Lu sought Sir Claude MacDonald’s consent to a ceasefire. he agreed if Chinese forces withdrew.
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Daily News
Che Foo
Shanghai
Robert Coltman, Jr
Chicago Record
Pekin
Yamen
Yang’ Lu
Claude MacDonald
Siege at Pekin and Foreign Legations Amid Civil Unrest
Reports from the siege describe Colonel A. Daggett leading Ninth Infantry advances toward Pekin while detailing the death of Baron Von Ketteler and alleged premeditated assassination by a Chinese officer. Survivors recount imperial bombardment of legations, casualties totaling 56 Americans, and relief hoped as marines guard the city wall. Officials praise Captain Myers and Secretary Squiers for their roles during the siege.
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Kan Sun Mounted
Secretary Squiers
United States Legation
Allies march on Pekin reported from Shanghai
Despatch from Shanghai dated Aug 1 says Belgian Legation secretary Manzenhe, acting Belgian chargé, reports the allies are advancing toward Pekin as Brussels notes the move in foreign affairs briefing.
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Fragmentary phrase about tangler from Tien Tsin to Pekin
The readable fragment mentions a distance of eighteen miles from Tien Tsin and travel toward Pekin in eight days, with vague notes on Europeans and an imperial enclosure.
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Allies Push Toward Pekin Front as Forces Mobilize
Reports from Tien Tsin indicate Japan plans an advance by capturing Yang Tsun to establish a forward base within days. Russian, British, and American units organize supply trains and junk fleets while a city proclamation promises protection to Chinese workers.
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China objects to advance as talks seek end to Pekin crisis
Early Li Hung Chang cables show China pressing for safe delivery of ministers from Pekin to Tien Tsin while demanding in advance absolution from consequences. The U S presses on with Pekin advance, and Secretary Root notes no delay to the military plan with General Chaffee ready to cover contingencies.
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Dean's Ointment Ad For Itching Piles
An old advertisement promotes Dean's Ointment as a cure for itching piles with a morning and night complaint. It claims relief but ends with a caveat that it never fully cures. Available at any drug store for 50 cents.
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Officials Tighten Press Rules Over Emperor Speeches
Report notes the foreign office restricting coverage of Emperor William's speeches. Journalists on China's troop embarkation were admitted only after signing a pledge not to publish reports until the manuscript is reviewed, reflecting press control during the event.
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England Missionary Stations Declared Peaceful Abroad
Dispatches from London and Washington report calm conditions at Shanghai and in Che Kiang and Fuh Kien. News notes include Admiral Remey’s Solace voyage with Ninth Infantry sick and wounded, Major Biddle leading marines to Washington, and Sternberg’s assessment of illness linked to service and climate with no epidemic. Also cited are Presbyterian cable requests for mission details and a Ho Kong letter alleging Li Hung Chang’s brutal suppression of Canton riots with mass executions and widespread imprisonments.
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Troops Sail for China on Transport Meade from San Francisco
The transport Meade departed San Francisco for Taku China carrying 1000 soldiers. It includes Companies I K L M of the 15th Infantry, units from the Third Cavalry, engineers from the 1st Point battalion, and $1,700,000 for war expenses. Colonel Webb Hayes traveled aboard as aide to General Chaffee.
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Police raid on Myoli concert hall nets 200 detainees
New York police raided the Myoli concert hall on West Thirty-fifth Street at 11 tonight. More than 200 people were detained as officers blocked all escape routes. Fifty plainclothes officers and Tenderloin precinct reserves led the operation with seven patrol wagons hauling prisoners to stations.
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Mrs Astor Hosts First Newport Dinner of the Season
The Aug 1 gathering at Beechwood featuredColonel and Mrs John Jacob Astor and a distinguished lineup including Commodore and Mrs E T Gerry Lord and Lady Pauncefote Mr and Mrs O H P Belmont Mr and Mrs Stuyvesant Fish Mr and Mrs Cornelius Vanderbilt Jr Hon Lispenard Stewart Mr and Mrs Augustus Jay Mr and Mrs Nathaniel Thayer Mr and Mrs Ogden Mills Miss Josephine Johnson Edgerton L Winthrop James J Van Alen W G Max Muller Fernando Yznaga and Count Tarnowski.
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Chicago Quotations Delayed by Telegraph War
Elwyn G. Preston reported at a telecommittee meeting that Chicago quotations were blocked by the war between the Chicago Board of Trade and the Western Union and Postal Telegraph Companies. A delegation to Chicago was postponed and arrangements may allow Chicago quotes to return for Boston trade.
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Chamber of Commerce
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Potter Nominated for Governor by Granite State Democracy
Democratic State convention in Concord nominates Dr. Frederick E. Potter of Portsmouth for Governor by acclamation. Potter described as one of the party’s strongest candidates. The conference also adopted a platform and named a new state committee at Phenix Hall.
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Portsmouth
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Fire at Henniker Steam Laundry Costs Over Twenty Thousand
A blaze erupted at 11 o clock in Henniker New Hampshire at the Balch Coggswell Falvey steam laundry housed in a building used as a sawmill and box factory. The fire ruined property valued at more than 20000 dollars as residents fought to control the flames.
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Boers Evacuate Machadodorp and Surrender Leaders
Aug 1 dispatch from Lorenzo Marques reports Machadodorp evacuated by Boers as they plan retreat to Lydenburg. Free Staters surrender. about 600 Winburg Senekal Yeomanry arrive with General Roux and Wepener commander. Telegraph notes alleged English charges against MPs in Pretoria.
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Injunction Halts Boycott Against John Miller & Co
Chief Justice Albert Mason of the Massachusetts Superior Court issued an injunction in the case of John Miller & Co. versus Frederick J. Kneeland Francis B. Maguire Frank A. Monahan and several unions including the central Labor Union Cigar Makers Union Bartenders Union Brewery Workingmen's Union and Beer Bottlers Union. The order restrains the defendants from continuing a boycott and targets a specific whiskey brand. The suit stems from unions' demand that only union workers be employed at the company.
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Powers Ends Testimony in Goebel Case
Georgetown Aug 1 Former Secretary of State Caleb Powers wrapped up his defense testimony in the Goebel assassination case. The prosecution failed to unsettle him during cross examination. Rev John Stamper brother in law of Wharton Golden stirred the session by admitting he urged Golden to flee the state and offered $5000.
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Severe thunderstorm and hail sweep New Brunswick provinces
A severe thunderstorm struck the north of New Brunswick last night, damaging several houses by lightning and fire. Reports from Halifax and other sections say hail and strong winds swept through King's county Cardigan and Montague, with fences blown down and potato crop leaves stripped. Georgetown kids used hail for snowballing.
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Fire at Lenox Street Paint Shop Causes Minor Damage
An alarm from Box 87 reported a fire shortly after 6 PM in a one story wooden building at 70 Lenox street rear, owned by the Thomas Evans heirs and used as a paint shop by J. H. Carr. Spontaneous combustion is believed to be the cause. damage not expected to exceed 20.
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J. H. Carr
T. F. Ormond Missing Reported by Police
Thomas F. Ormond of 409 Third Street is described as 40 years old, 5 feet 9 inches, about 160 pounds, medium complexion, dark mustache and gray mixed hair. Last seen July 27 wearing a dark cutaway coat and vest, striped trousers, and a black Derby hat.
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Secretary Long Heads to Hing ham for Six Week Vacation
Secretary Long left Washington for Hingham Massachusetts where he will spend about six weeks vacation. Assistant Secretary Hackett, fresh from vacation, will serve as acting secretary during Longs absence.
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Hackett
Breaks In South Boston Hit Two Homes
South Boston reports show a gang active in the city conducted two house breakings yesterday. Police records list Edward J. Chamberlain of 138 Bowen Street and Edward F. Welch of 4% East Third Street as targets, with authorities noting the pattern of recent Boston activity.
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