Japanese and Russian Forces Reported in Far East Clash
Shanghai reports 16,000 Japanese troops landed at Shan-Hai-Kwan on July 22 and pressed a victory as Chinese resistance faltered. Li Hung Chang grows angry at consuls skepticism while mediation efforts from France, Japan, Russia, and the US fluctuate. In Seoul, a Russian detachment arrives at Pyongyang with fifteen killed and many wounded after fighting natives at bayonet point.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Shan-Hai-Kwan
Li Hung Chang
Legations
Pekin
China
France
Japan
Russia
United States
Li Hung’ Chang
Conaul Goodnow
Earl Li
Mr. Goodnow
St. Petersburg
Seoul
M. Pavloff
Port Arthur
Port Arthur En Route To’ Pyong-Yang
Jiju
Pyong-Yang
Marines Cleared in Tien Tsin Looting Accusations
Admiral Remey reports from Taku that marines were not involved in looting or burning houses at Tien Tsin. He notes Col. Maude condemned at Mare Island for rheumatism, Maj. Waller to command First Regiment, and confirms obtainable information clears marines. Ye reports Korea denies Boxer movement extending there or Chinese Boxers crossing the frontier.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Taku
Korea
Imperial Decree Urges Preparedness For War In China
An imperial edict issued in Canton urges viceroys and governors to prepare for coast attack and defense as China prepares to resist the allied powers. It notes the loss of Tientsin and calls for strict measures to secure ministers and fortify districts amid rising tensions with Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Empresa
Canton
Tientsin
Pekin
Chungoon
Germany
Missionaries Reach Pekin For Safety Amid Boxer Crisis
Reports from North China detail the locations of multiple missionaries during the Boxer uproar. Key figures include Rev Horace Pitkin and Miss Anna Gould at Paoting Fu, Rev William Sprague at Kalgan, and Congregational college members led by Chauncey Goodrich en route to Pekin under escort. The group from Tungshou, with several families and staff, was also moved to Pekin, joining attendees from Lin Ching and others at the North China mission meeting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Mily Bo
New York
North China
Horace Pitkin
Anna A. Gould
Mary
Wferrill
American Board (Congregational
Paoting- Fu
William P. Sprague
Kalgan
Congregational College
Tungsho
Chauncey Goodrich
James H. Inxseram
EB. G
Tewksbury
Howard 8
Galt
Mary EB. Andrews
Jane G. Evans
Abbie G. Chapin
Luella Miner
W. C. Muirdocs
Pekin
Tungeho
North China Mission
F. M. Chaplin
Lin Ching
Missionary Society Notes Pekin Escape Laos to Tientsin
Letters received by the Methodist Missionary Society reveal who escaped Pekin and who could not. Rev. George R. Davis Rev Frederick D. Gamewell Dr. George D Lowry and Rev W F Walker are known to be in Pekin along with Mrs Charlotte M Jewell and Dr Edna G Terry. Rumors persist about Miss Terry’s fate as she was reported possibly murdered. Miss Miranda Croucher and Rev Frederick Brown indicate others who escaped.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Arthur H. Smith
Gertrude
Grace Wyckoff
Pang Chuang
James H. Roberts
Mark William A Kalgan
Pekin
Miranda Croucher
Frederick Brown
Methodist Missionary Society
George R. Davis
Frederick D. Gamewell
George D. Lowry
W. F. Walker
Charlotte M. Jewell
Edna G. Terry
Miss Terry
Tien-Tain
Miranda, Croucher
Anna D
Glass Misanda M. Stevenson
J. H Pyke
J. Frederick Haynes
N. 5. Hopking
Ray
Honor to Antricans Japanese General Presents Cannon
Shanghai July 27 reports a Japanese general Fuki shima presenting a cannon to the Americans for gallantry in capturing the Tien Tsin arsenal. Admiral Seymour and British observers praise American bravery and efforts.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shanghai
Che Foo
Fukishima
Tien Tsin
Admiral Seymour
Gardeon
Liscum
Washington uneasy over Boxers threatening Shanghai foreigners
Washington reports uneasy mood as Boxers threaten foreign concessions in Shanghai. Consul Goodnow dispatch withheld by state department fuels speculation about Shanghai safety. Estimates claim up to 100000 Boxers marching. foreign settlements inside walls remain unprotected with about 900 foreign residents across French British and American areas.
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Shanghai
Washington
State Department
Goodnow
Sondon
Christian Converts Murder Foreigners in Tainan Province
Report from Hongkong dated July 27 says the Chinese governor of Hainan cannot protect foreigners any longer. The American missions seek a warship to evacuate from Hoi how. Three men three women and three children of the American Presbyterian board mission at Nodoa are said murdered by imperial troops. Refugees flood Hongkong as Boxers clash near the West River.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Tainan
Hongkong
Wildman
Hai- Nan
Hoi-how
American Presbyterian Board
Nodoa
Hainan
West River
Attack on McKinley draws German press fire
German newspapers harshly criticized President McKinley over his response to China. The Hanover Courier said treating China with such concessions amounted to treason to allies and would force withdrawal of American troops from the international farce.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
China
Bremen
McKinley
Hanover Courier
Martial Law Declared in New Orleans After Riot Killings
New Orleans under martial law from Jackson barracks to Boothport as 3,000 soldiers patrol Canal Street and disturbed districts. Governor Heard orders order restoration. Mayor Capdevielle appeals for calm. Casualties include multiple killed and wounded among whites and blacks amid mob violence and looting.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New Orleans
Jackson Barracks
Boothport
Heard
Capdeviella
Lafayette Square
Elmer EB. Wood
Second Louisiana Volunteers
Canal Street
State Arsenal
Fitzpatrick Zouaves
Capdevielle
Villere
Howard Strests
Taylor
Louis
Thilo
Baptist
Kelerea
Dauphine
Decatur
St. Philip
Alla Ruffin
Pullman
Chicago
J. Cluny
Peters Avenue
F. C. Davis
Frank Sheperd
George Morris
John Deeds
Dan White
John Doran
Mob
Baptiste Filo
Charles Moyle
Devoured by a Shark in Honolulu Harbor Death
Emil Uhlbrecht once a Chicago road race winner died last Sunday as his body was eaten by a monster shark. Portions of his remains were found in the stomach of a shark caught at the entrance of Honolulu harbor.
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Honolulu
San Francisco
Gal
Emil Uhlbrecht
Chicago
Honolulu Harbor
Telephone Manager Elited
John E. Zeublin longtime Chicago Telephone general superintendent died after falling from a Pennsylvania Rail train en route to Chicago with his wife near Bucyrus Ohio. He was on an outing to restore health exhausted by overwork and the fatality occurred while returning.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Chicago
John E. Zeublin
Chicago Telephone Company
Pennsylvania Railway
Bucyrus
Fire at H. L. Brown & Sons Building Endangers Twenty Five
A downtown blaze at the commission house of H. L. Brown & Sons 226 229 South Water street broke out at noon. Three girls employed in the building are missing and one man narrowly escaped death by suffocation as flames rapidly spread, threatening about twenty five people.
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Chicago
Commission House
H. L. Brown & Sons
South Water Street
Wreck on Southern Pacific near Beaumont kills one
Beaumont Texas July 28 a wreck on the Southern Pacific three miles east of the city killed one person and seriously injured two others Delane Johnson injured in the back and chest J H Russell of Winsboro spine injuries and Mrs Robert B Clevens of Lake Charles nose broken and other injuries In Colombia yellow fever cases ten and one death reported at Boca del Toro by Surgeon General Wyman July 28
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Beaumont
Tex
Southern Pacific Railroad
Here
Delane Johnson
J. H. Russell
Winsboro
Texas
Robert 8. Clevens
Lake Charles
Colombn
Mobile
Ala
Wyman
Boca del Toro
Colombia
England Is Confused by South Africa War Plans
London reports a perplexing South Africa situation as Lord Roberts moves toward Lydenburg and aims to cut Boer links to Delagoa Bay. He relies on Buller and Kruger’s last stronghold renewal, after a Balmoral dated July 25 dispatch notes Boer retreat following French and Hutton assault with minimal casualties.
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London
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Lydenburg
Delagoa Bay
Redvers Buller
Kruger
War Office
Balmoral
French
Hutton
Anderson
Oliphant's River
Naaipoor
Alexander Jester Trial Near Verdict in New London Mo
Ready to Argue Center Cane New London Mo July 28 Alexander Jester's trial closed with arguments and court instructions finished and four days of counsel arguments ahead. By agreement the jury will hear the case next Tuesday. The prisoner is pleased the case is finished and questions conviction on the state's evidence. He hopes to reach Oklahoma Territory in a week and to preach to his home people again. He is very feeble and has failed rapidly since the trial opened.
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New London
Alexander Jester
Oklahoma Territory
Tunnel plot to free prisoners finds tunnel under Pittsburg penitentiary
In Pittsburg Pennsylvania authorities uncovered a tunneling plot to release inmates from the western penitentiary in Allegheny County. The tunnel ran from a deserted house across Sterling Street and extended over 200 feet, about 150 inside the prison wall, targeting anarchist Alexander Berkman who shot Frick in 1892. The house had been sold to New York parties and a small payment had been made. the earth subsidence from heavy rains exposed the tunnel.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pittsburg
Western Penitentiary
Allegheny
Alexander Berkman
WH. C. Frick
Sterling Street
New York
Bryan declines to speak at Asbury Park service
William J Bryan has refused to deliver a national service to te held at Asbury Park Beach Auditorium on a Sunday next month. He cites Sunday as his only rest day during the campaign and says surrendering it would lead to more requests.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Bryan
Asbury Park
N. J
William J Bryan
Beach
German Frees Attacks England
Berlin reports a German press critique of the South African war and English conduct. Professor Vor Rohland condemns Britain’s actions toward the Boers, citing damage to humanity in war as discussed at The Hague conference.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
England
Berlin
Vor Rohland
Deutsche Jurlistenzeitung
Hague
Plot to kill Santiago governor uncovered in Dominican revolt
A conspiracy to assassinate Santiago governor Ramon Caceres has been exposed in San Domingo. Twenty-five conspirators are jailed and several military officers are involved. The accused face court martial. President Jiminez tours the interior as the country remains mostly quiet.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Wsstusius’ Pinns
San Domingo
Santiago
Ramon Caceres
Jiminez
Wireless telegraphy breaks forty mile limit at sea
The latest experiments on cruisers of the northern squadron between Cherbourg and Brest achieved perfect wireless transmission at forty miles. This surpasses the prior French record of thirty miles.
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Paris
Cherbourg
Brest
France
Fire destroys Marcye mercantile block in Medford
A serious blaze in Medford Wisconsin at noon destroyed the Marcye mercantile block. The fire threatened ten nearby business houses and aid was sent from Stevens Point and Chippewa Falls to fight the flames.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Medford
Wia
Wis
Stevens Point
Chippewa Falls
Canker worms threat to fruit trees and remedies
The column reviews canker worm species attacking apples cherries and plums plus elms and shade trees. It explains life cycles how eggs hatch and how females crawl to lay eggs and urges early trunk bands or barriers and tar as a deterrent, followed by Paris green spraying for control. Also covers thrush of the horse hoof its causes and home treatment with disinfectants poultices and careful shoeing.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Prof
Stedman
Missouri Agricultural College
Columbia
Cabbage curculio pest spreads in West and New England
The cabbage curculio insect has become destructive in parts of the country, notably near Racine Wisconsin. It carries cabbage rot spores from plant to plant. Illustrations show the beetle laying eggs in stalks, the grub boring through and wilting the plant, and the beetle in its forms. The color changes with age and the insect’s appearance is distinct. The pest likely arrived in the United States early and is now found mainly in New England Canada and the Western States. Mutton as meat grows in popularity. Courage is the child of conviction.
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Racine
Wis
New England
Canada
Western States
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M'Kinley
Scranton
Delaware & Hudson
Oliphant
South Bend
Ind
Begsie Miles
Marshall County
Dewperada Gharieds
Cok Wood
Daily Market Report
Chicago Board of Tendo Wheat
Owen
Low Close
Bienas Evans Seve
United States Entomological Commission
Courage
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