Market Runs Higher After Hints of Bearish News
Traders opened under pressure as London cut rates and urged stock selling, but U S equities recovered to end near day highs. Sugar led gains with a rise to 122 and copper stock demand grew. Railway and mine earnings were reported, while New York and Boston markets showed strong buying interest and several corporate actions moved forward.
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London
Bank of England
New York
National Tube Company
Jersey City
Big Four
Union Pacific Common
Erie Telephone System
Millionaire Lawson’s Stable Petition Heard Without Him
Thomas W. Lawson did not attend the Health Commission hearing on his plan to erect a brick stable at 3 Newbury Street for twenty eight horses. William H. Sands attended and urged limits of eighty five feet in depth and two stories front and rear if a petition were to proceed.
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Thomas W. Lawson
Health Commission
Newbury Street
William
Sands
Commonwealth Avenue
Lawson
Fen Stee Oeisieei Bar
Nations in turmoil as Russia and China clash across Asia
Reports from Europe and Asia describe intense conflict between Russia and China over Manchuria and Pekin. Allied leaders debate responses while missionaries are rescued and viceroys waver.
Pekin Horrors Described By Chinese Merchant
A Pekin witness relays brutal killings during the Boxer massacre. Details include women seized, hacked to pieces, limbs offered to the crowd, and children speared as European civilians were shot amid foreign triumph in the chaotic violence.
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London
Shanghai
Daily Express
Hong Kong
Li Hun
Chane
Pekin
Japanese Message From Pekin Counts on Allied Reinforcements
Washington dispatch reports a Japanese legation release detailing a July 12 telegram from Che Foo noting Pekin siege dangers. It says foreign legations resist under bombardment with dwindling ammo and asks for immediate relief.
Fears For Baptist Missionaries In East China
American Baptist Missionary Union officers fear for Ningpo station in Che-King eastern China after reports of fires and mistreatment. A cable from Dr. Goddard in Ningpo says stations are quiet, contradicting a St. Petersburg despatch. Swatow station also noted with several missionaries abroad.
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Ningpo
Che-King
China
St. Petersburg
A. B
J. R. Goddard
Goddard
America
Anna K
J. 8. Grant
Grant
St. Stephen’s
N. B
Helen L. Corbin
Swatow
Quang Tung
Han River
Hong Kong
Southern Baptist Missionary Field
Kak Chieh
J. M. Foster
Harriet BE
St. John
Boxer Plot Aimed at Massacring Zuns in China
The article describes a planned campaign by Boxer leaders offering rewards and loot for wiping out Zuns in China and notes generals emphasized the chance to seize the bodies of white women.
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China
What Are We Fighting For Imperialism and China Policy
Mr. Gamaliel Bradford critiques the Republican imperialist stance in China and traces the evolution of imperial policy. He notes how after China's collapse in the Sino Japanese War nations rushed to claim spoils, with Russia Germany England France and Japan all asserting rights and a new guise emerging with the Philippine war as a stepping stone to China.
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Gamaliel Bradford
China
Russia
Germany
England
France
Japan
McKinley Heads to Canton After Cabinet Talks
Washington July 19 After a two day stay with Cabinet meetings on the Chinese situation President McKinley left by private car Grassmere for the station. He traveled during a thunder storm with limited Cabinet presence including Secretary Root and Postmaster General Emory Smith briefly aboard. General Corbin also joined at the station as the President appeared in good health despite the heat.
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Washington
Ate Petor Copeen
Corteima
Mr. Wiltt
Grassmere
Root
Emory Smith
Corbin
Quandary Over American Protection in China Crisis
The writer argues Americans in China fall into missionaries, commerce protectors, and diplomats. With revolts against foreigners rising, debate centers on obligations to protect these groups. A larger army and possible extra congressional session loom if tensions escalate.
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China
Europe
United States
Philippines
Congress
Washington
McKinley
Chine
Powers May Declare War Over China's Boxer Crisis
London reports indicate major powers debate declaring war on China over Boxer outrages. Germany and France push steps toward war readiness while Russia acts by expelling the Chinese envoy. Britain and Germany fear Russia may dominate if Pekin falls. Chinese minister prepares to depart. international tensions mount as allied plans unfold.
Prominent Democrat Criticizes McKinley Policy Shifts
A prominent Democrat questions the administration’s China and Philippines stance as troops loom and calls to repudiate the party line over currency policy. The piece notes McKinley’s return to Washington and hints at broader plans tied to European powers and imperial strategy.
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McKinley
Canton
Washington
Philippines
Root
Roosevelt
Lodge
Spencer
Oregon at Kure Dock Despatch on Repairs
Captain Wilde reports the Oregon and Nashville reached Kure and may dock on the 11th. He suggests steel patches for quick repairs to return to duty at Taku. permanent repairs would take 60 days or more. No injuries. Secretary Long approves patching to resume service if safe.
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Washington
Navy Department
Wilde
Oregon
Kure
Navy
Nashville
Taku
Long
Patch
King Humbert Addresses Chinese Expeditionary Corps
July 19 news reports King Humbert reviewing the Chinese expeditionary corps and then addressing officers and men. He offers a salute and expresses hope for success, stating their mission defends sacred rights of man and humanity. He blesses their distant defense mission.
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Naphes
Humbert
Ninth InfantryBattalion Withdraws Under Fire at Tien Tsin
Allied forces report two battalions of the Ninth United States Infantry withdrew under cover of darkness after a hard day of fighting at Tien Tsin. British sailors assisted their retreat and carried out wounded amid heavy fire. Wounded officers listed include Major Reagan Captains Bookmiller Noyes and Lieutenants Lawton Lang.
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Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Associated Press
Che Foo
Ninth
United States Infantry
Tien Tain
Ninth Infantry
Reagan
Bookmiller
Noyes
Lawton
Lang
Americans Suffer Heavy Losses in Battle
The report notes a total loss figure of 140 for the Americans in the engagement, highlighting a severe wartime toll and indicating significant casualties.
Cavalry Order Calls First Regiment to Seattle
The War Department directs General Wade to move the First Cavalry from Yellowstone Park and Fort Pete to Seattle for sailing to Manila not later than July 28, with a large number of cavalry horses already departing St. Paul for Seattle.
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War Department
J. A. Wade
Department of the
St. Paul
Seattle Aday
U S Envoy to China Named Special Ministerial Envoy
William Woodville Rockhill, head of the Bureau of American Republics, is appointed special envoy to China and plans to sail from San Francisco to Taku on August 1. He acts as minister with full powers until the Conger status is resolved, to keep the State Department fully informed and to advise on the situation.
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Washington
William Woodville Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
United States
China
Rockhill
Taku
San Francisco
Conger
State Department
Chinatown Gods Draped In Respectful Temple Quiet
The joss house at 29 Harrison avenue draped its Chinese gods with rich tapestries and metal fixtures as a Postman, admitted inside, observed sacred images hidden in adherence to Confucian practice. Reports note Chinaman households have buried home deities or sent relics back to China to avoid harm during peril.
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Joss House
Harrison Avenue
China
Chinatown
Confucius
Pekin
Russia China War Rumor Sets State Dept Movements
At the State Department Secretary Hay hears from Russia’s charge d affaires De Wallant that no confirmation of a Russian war against China has arrived. Officials see a Russian declaration as potentially changing the Chinese situation and speeding allied operations to a halt. The U S would not declare war on China and may withdraw if Russia declares war.
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Actio
Yokohama
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A She Ho
Kerin
Kuan Cheng Tsu
Manchuria
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Hu Lu
Chi Li
Nieh
Thhe
Tien Tsin
Times
Nankin
Li Kun Yin
Yang Tse
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Constantinople
Canton
Daily Telegraph
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Blagovestchensk
Amur
Gribski
Gribovski
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Siberian
China
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Siberia
Helampo
Berlin
Germany
Russia
Arthur Power Palmer
India
Simla
South Africa
Pacific
France
United States
London
Washington
State Department
de Wallant
Legation
Hay
Li Hung Chang Arrives in Hong Kong With Suite
Li Hung Chang and entourage reached Hong Kong after a salute and guard of honor. He met Governor Sir Henry Blake and generals Gaselee and Barrow at government house. He claimed ministers and foreigners in Pekin were safe except Baron Von Ketteler. The viceroy noted the imperial edict to return to Pekin stemmed from the Empress and Emperor.
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Sli Hung Chang
Weleh Fusiliers
Government House
Henry A. Blake
Gaselee
Barrow
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
Prince Tuan
Blake
Canton
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Benootae
Native Field Hospital
Taku
Dido
Woo Gung
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