Crushing defeat reported for Allied advance near Pekin
Reports claim General Ma crushed the Allied forces at Tien Tsin and that the foreign army was cut to pieces east of Pekin with terrible news from the capital.
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Tien Tsin
Pekin
Shanghai
Taotai
Prince Tuan
Yang Tse
The
Express
Daily Mail
Prince Tsai Yin
Prince Yin Lin
Prince Tsin Yu
Canton
Daily Telegraph
Hung Chang
Flood to Stop Powers Advance Near Pekin
Despatches report Chinese forces pierced the imperial canal near Tien Tsin enabling flood barriers south toward Pekin to hinder allied advance. Chinese officials deny hopeful telegrams while rumors circulate of European involvement and Russian slaughters. News outlets recount attacks on legations and the fate of foreigners amid ongoing bombardments.
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London
Che Foo
Imperial Canal
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Adee
Berlin
Li Hung Chang
Shang
Th Express
Bailey
H. M
Aurora
Express
Oolénel
von Hannekin
Chang
Germany Warns China Crisis Needs Military Support
Count von Buelow circles on China crisis cites Chinese breach of the imperial canal near Tianjin to flood the countryside while forces converge on Pekin from north and east Germany plans eight infantry battalions three cavalry squadrons and four batteries to protect German interests and ensure safety for German subjects and foreigners in Pekin
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Bprlin
Count von Buelow
China
Imperial Canal
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Germany
McKinley and Roosevelt Nominated at Canton Porch Ceremony
President McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt were officially notified as Republican candidates at the Canton porch of McKinley’s home. Lodge and Hanna led the committee with a large delegation, as crowds cheered and political speech outlined the party’s policy and victory path.
Fierce storm wreaks havoc across New England region
A violent storm swept over Boston and surrounding areas with heavy rain lightning and strong winds. A live wire sparked a fire at a Beth Israel picnic causing fear of panic while a Rutland train passed East Somerville amid dangerous electrical flashes. Heat prostration sent two residents to hospital.
Chinese Government Seeks Preservation of Peace and Order
The organized Chinese government reiterates they desire no partition of China and seek no special advantages. They affirm that the imperial government is convinced that upholding the agreement between parties is essential for maintaining peace and order in China.
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China
Chaos in Pekin as foreign legations burn amid bombardment
A July 10 dispatch reports a dire message from Pekin noting ongoing attacks and a looming deadline with no relief in sight. It mentions fires at a store and the Pekin hotel district and confirms fears echoed by Sir Robert about the danger.
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London
Ats Fa
Ien
Fia
Atelian
Robert See
Hart's Despairing Note From Peking Revolt
Sir Robert Hart's courier arrives at Che Foo with a message saying "Close to the end, good-by." Despatches from Nanking report the Emperor and Empress dead and all foreigners in Pekin killed or dead, foreign buildings destroyed.
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Che Poo
Robert Hart
Che Foo
Nankin
Pekin
There'll Be a Rush at the Big Store Clothing Sale
An extensive sale announces drastic reductions at The Big Store owned by Vorenberg Co. in New England. The advertisement claims genuine, reliable clothing for men and boys, with a full stock and a one day opening tomorrow July 14. The piece urges early shopping to secure items before prices drop further.
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Vorender Co
New England
Vorenberg & Co
Ashington
Hanover
Elm Streets
New Eagle
Lake Winnipesaukee A Vast Tourist Paradise
The article extols Lake Winnipesaukee as a premier health and pleasure resort, noting a 19 mile shoreline and about 300 islands. It describes two daily Mt Washington steamship trips, landings at Weirs Alton Bay Centre Harbor Wolfeboro Beary and Long Islands, and highlights the shipboard dinner. It mentions brochures Lakes and Streams and free Winnipesaukee Tourist Folder and excursion book on request.
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Winnipesanukee
Winnipesaukee
Alton Bay
Mt. Washington
al Bay
Centre Harbor
Wolfeboro
Long Islands
Tiger Department
Boston & Kaloe Railroad Tea
My Cloth er Buys Blue Serges at Low Figures
A shop at the corner of Hanover and Portland streets reports buying a large stock of blue serges last Wednesday at very low figures and selling them at a high mark up, drawing attention as a big bargain event.
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Hanover
Portland
Pesh
Local Sailor Dies After Fall On Coal Schooner
Michael Pougherty aged 32 died at Salem Hospital from injuries after a fall on a coal schooner Monday night. He was unmarried and lived with his parents in Salem.
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Salem
Michael Pougherty
Salem Hospital
Roosevelt Nominated for Vice Presidency Notified in Oyster Bay
The Roosevelt nomination committee arrived in Oyster Bay on July 12 to notify Governor Theodore Roosevelt of his selection as McKinley’s vice presidential running mate. Wolcott of Colorado chaired, praising Roosevelt’s Navy service, Spanish‑American War heroism, and clean public life. Roosevelt replied that the nation faces a choice between prosperity and disaster, then the party sent congratulations to President McKinley.
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Senator Lodge
United Voices
Washington
Lincoln
St. Louis
Congress
Hawaii
United States
Spain
Nashville
Cuba
Porto Rico
Philippines
Antilles
Pacific
China
Manila
Orient
Philadelphia
Republican Party
McKinley
Oyster Bay
N. Y
Roosevelt
Senator Wolcott
Colorado
Wolcott
Navy
State of
New York
Drowning at Silver Lake Claims 14 Year Old Miss Coughlin
A July storm capsized a sailboat on Silver Lake during a Methodist picnic at Old Colony Grove. Miss Stella Coughlin of Hast. Whitman, 14, drowned as skipper Fred Black and two companions escaped. father William Coughlin searched for the body. a diver to be engaged tomorrow.
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Silver Lake
Stella Coughlin
Hast. Whitman
Fred Black
Miss Coughlin
Old Colony Grove
Black
Sand Storm Strikes Clinton Amid West Wind Shower
A record sand storm hits Clinton on July 12 as a west wind lifts sand from the Wachusett Reservoir for miles. Visibility drops to feet, followed by a severe thunderstorm that clears the air.
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Clinton
Wachusett Reservoir
Almost a Panic at a Picnic at Oak Island Grove
The Beth Israel Aid Association annual outing for the Hebrew Sheltering Home at Oak Island Grove was interrupted by a thunderstorm. A live wire caused a fire scare in the dancing pavilion, but heavy rain quenched the flames and a panic was averted as the event broke up early.
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Beth Israel Aid Association
Oak Island Grove
Boy’s shot hits man in Hebronville field
Attleboro July 12. Jean Hugo was accidentally shot in the back in a Hebronville field when a boy firing at a distant target missed and the bullet went through the target and struck Hugo. His condition is serious.
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Attleboro
Hebronville
Jean Hugo
Hugo
Deafness Cured Blindness Prevented By Dr Wilson Treatment
Deaf mutes are made to hear and various deafnesss cured by Dr Wilsons treatment. Blindness prevented and cured without surgery. Free consultation with reduced summer rates. Trial treatment free on every even hour 10 to 3. Offices listed in Boston New York Philadelphia Washington.
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Arch Street
Philadelphiia
Thirteenth Street
N. W
Washington
Boston
Baby fire bug in Methuen damages Page home
In Methuen a 56 year old man and family faced ruin as his daughter Susie set multiple fires starting with the barn and extending to the house. The barn burned completely and the house was largely destroyed before firefighters saved the lower story. Susie, calm after episodes, was watched but the blaze continued until neighbors sheltered the family. The Page family, with little insurance and a looming mortgage, faced a total loss.
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Methuen
Susie Page
Charles G. Page
Lowell
Little Susie
Susie
Page
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Foreign Legations
Spruce Street
Cness
M. Istropolitan Facturing Co
Franklin Bt
W Aron
Paren
Hansen
America
HUB
C. H. Graves & Sons
M’kinley
Theodore Roosevelt
Sagamore
Lodge
Notification Committee
Hanna
National Committee
Cleveland
Citizens’ Committees
Methey
Senator Hanna
Smith
Cornelius N. Bliss
Henry C. Payne
Judge Day
R.co. Kerens
Representative Taylor
Barber
Mary Saxton
Willam R. Day
Charles Dawes
Portoco
Seattle
Peu Bus
Rutland
Union Station
East Somerville
Revere
Weather Bureau
Thomas Underwood
Lawn Street
City Hospital
Underwood
Steel
Heath Street
Mary McGonigle
Holborn Street
Hart
A. Sea
Adv
Aresa
Nomineq
Codman & Halil Co
Dewey
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