Conflicting Reports on Chinese Crisis and Minister Fate
Washington officials express growing concern over the Chinese crisis as contradictory reports about the foreign ministers’ safety emerge. Admiral Seymour’s relief column is uncertain, with no clear word on Conger or garri der status, while troops move toward Peking and mass exoduses occur from Shanghai.
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Relief of Tien Tsin and Allied Force Actions
London reports detail casualties among Americans British Germans Russians and call the relief of Admiral Seymour a decisive action. British Colonel Dorward led the column that freed Seymour as Chinese forces pressed the legations and Peking relief efforts expand with 20000 additional troops, chiefly Japanese, while ministers’ fates remain unclear.
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Renewed Fears From Conflicting China Reports
A special dispatch from Washington notes divergent reports on China raising doubts about the safety of Foreign Ministers. Cable from Li Hung Chang in Canton says ministers with Admiral Seymour near Tien Tsin. Kempff places them with a relief column eight miles from Tien Tsin. Other European reports echo the same but remain contradicted.
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Captain Platt Seeks U S Help For Deposed Emperor
Tacoma Wash June 2 Captain Ralph Platt arrived from China claiming to be the accredited agent of friends of the deposed Emperor. He carries credentials and heads to Washington to seek intercession and possibly a protectorate for the Emperor. Platt served with the Oregon volunteers and was attached to General Hughes as Adjutant General. He later advised the Chinese Minister at Manila and was in Wei Hai Wei during the Boer troubles.
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Admiral Kempff Says Soldiers Should Report at Taku
Admiral Kempff instructed that soldiers must report at Taku, Washington dispatch reporting on military orders and readiness. The message outlines expected troop movements and compliance with the directive amid tense maritime activity near Taku.
British Troops Suffer Forty Killed and Seventy Wounded
A government dispatch from Tien Tsin dated June 24 reports Vice Admiral Seymour seized a small arsenal north of Tien Tsin. He faced bombardment from many guns and suffered forty killed and seventy wounded as a trusted legation servant delivered the message.
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Trap laid for wife waited for the preacher in Kentucky
Dudley Ware staged a calculated trap for Reverend Dr. Pines aiming to catch him with Ware’s wife. At a town picnic, Ware guided a messenger to signal Pines’ return, then ambushed Pines at the home, leading to a shooting and a forthcoming assault trial set for July 5.
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Ware
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Chaffee Sees Heat and China Talk in Chicago
Brigadier General Adna R. Chaffee, en route to San Francisco, described China as a very indefinite situation. He noted the U.S. government’s uncertainty over the size of any potential expedition and planned to sail from San Francisco Sunday night aboard the Grant to reach Taku around July 25.
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Taku
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Editors Must Be Careful Japanese Journalist Folly
Vancouver dispatch reports Japanese journalists punished for an article about the Crown Prince and his bride. The editor received three and a half years hard labor plus 120 yen fine and one year police surveillance after insanity defense failed. Morita who copied the piece shared the same sentence. the type setter drew eight months imprisonment, 50 yen fine and six months surveillance.
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Yellow Fever Strikes in Mexico City Fatal Case at Hospital
In Mexico City American David Kilpatrick, 48, is ill with virulent yellow fever contracted on the coast. Dr Bellinsaghi, famed Brazilian discoverer of serum, injected thirty centigrams into his veins but offered no hope of recovery.
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Yellow Fever Fatalities Rise in Oaxaca Including Judge Ortega
In Oaxaca on June 28 a virulent yellow fever outbreak claims several prominent locals after contracting the fever at Tehuantepec. Among the deceased is District Judge Ortega, highlighting the severity of the epidemic.
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Bryan Poses for Last Portrait Before Election
In Lincoln Nebraska on June 28 William Jennings Bryan sat for the final photograph of the year as demand for his pictures surged. He rejected attending the convention and gave his last word to Kansas City delegates. The only outside visitor was Mr McCraney from Sacramento California en route to the convention.
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Murder Trial Suspect in Hamilton Case Near Connersville
Ellsworth Hamilton died in an alley after a struggle with James Meismer and his wife Mrs Frances Hamilton in Connersville Indiana. Meismer and Mrs Hamilton face possible murder charges though authorities suspect Hamilton killed himself with a revolver bought yesterday.
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New Goebel Suspect Named in Kentucky Conspiracy Case
A warrant is sworn for a prominent Kentucky Republican connected to the Goebel murder. The suspect’s name is suppressed pending arrest and extradition from Virginia. Governor Beckham issues the Virginia requisition as officers depart with papers. Green Golden, a fugitive in the case, is jailed in Frankfort awaiting further action. A $250 reward was offered and is to be collected by arresting officers William Hinkle Ike Hinkle and George Hinkle.
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Kentucky
Goebel
Beckham
Virginia
Richmond
Green Golden
Golden
William Hinkle
Ike Hinkle
George Hinkle
Tragedy as Davison County Child Dies From Revolver
In Martinsville Indiana six year old Susie Core daughter of Mr and Mrs Robert Core of Davison County was playing with a revolver at her grandfather Michael Hammans home. The weapon discharged the ball pierced her body and she cannot live.
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Ind
Susie
Robert Core
Davison County
Michael Hammans
Attempted assassination of Governor Atkinson in Buckhannon
Gov Atkinson escaped a planned attack as he left a Methodist Seminary meeting in Buckhannon. Police protected him to his home and later to the train. The incident ties to the Valle Boughner case and the pardon of the mob killing suspect Edward Young.
Plan to assassinate Governor Atkinson thwarted by police
Report says Friends of Young plotted to kill Governor Atkinson after leaving Rev. Mick's home. A responsible witness alerted police, who intervened and deterred the mob led by Young. Atkinson confronted the crowd and was safe as officers prepared further arrests. Young is related to ex Senator Young. Boughner is the son of a state politician.
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Atkinson
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Boughner
Governor Roosevelt Blasts Photographers Over Bathing Kids
New York June 28 Governor Roosevelt denounced Oyster T. L. I. photographers who secretly photographed his children bathing near his residence. He warned legal action to prohibit such intrusion and protect his family. He noted he would catch a morning train to Oklahoma for the Rough Riders reunion.
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James Greer murder trial moves to closing arguments
In Benton Kentucky evidence in the James Greer murder case is closed. Commonwealth's Attorney Bradshaw will present the State's final arguments tomorrow morning and jurors will begin deliberations at noon. The case involves James John and Joe Greer accused of killing John Thomas after forcing him to drink and beating him, with John Thomas found dead across a fence the next day.
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Benton
James Greer
Commonwealth
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James
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