Ministers Alive Report From Shangha i Dispatch
A Shanghai dispatch reports a Chinese newspaper stating Prince Ching's troops have arrived at Pekin to aid Europeans and defend them against rebels. It notes Russia may resist Japan commanding forces and may send a general to lead. The Chinese government favors any capable commander, Russian or Japanese, if relief to Pekin begins promptly.
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Bromers
Shangha
Prince Ching
Pekin
Russia
Japan
Chinese factions in Pekin spark hopes for foreign relief
London dispatch cites Rear Admiral Bruce endorsing Prince Ching's defense of the Pekin legations against Prince Tuan. If Ching's forces or allied Li Hung Chang troops join, foreign efforts to restore order gain ground. Reports from Tientsin note renewed fighting and Chinese strength, with casualties and artillery impacts. diplomats discuss Japan compensation by occupation in Korea and Egypt.
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London
Pekin
Bruce
Prince Ching
Legation
Prince Tuan
China
Li Hung Chang
Chang Chi Tung
Far East
Tien
Bariler
Tien Tsin
Japan
Korea
England
Egypt
New Allied Force Rises in China With Vast Troop Estimates
A Washington dispatch to the Herald reports an allied force of about 100,000 men to be in China in a few weeks. Current allied strength at Taku and Tien Tsin stands around 18,000, with reinforcements totaling 19,000 Japanese, 15,000 Germans, 13,000 Russians, 11,000 Americans, 10,000 British, 5,000 French, and 3,000 Italians. Officials note varying estimates from admirals, the lowest from a Japanese officer.
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New York
Jiy
Herald
Washington
China
Taku
Tien Tsin
Admimis al ‘Taku
Kempf
Admiral Kempf
Taki
Tako
Critical at Tien Tsin as Chinese reoccupy arsenal
New York reports from Che Foo state 10,000 Chinese under General Nieh moved outside Tien Tein on Wednesday and reoccupied the eastern arsenal. The native city is fortifying as Boxer influence grows in Shan Tung. Christians at Chinan Fu urged to renounce faith. An orphanage at Chin Chou Fu pillaged. A refugee steamer from New Chwang brought nine sisters and one priest from Moukden. Catholic mission there burned, bishop murdered. Brooklyn, 50 marines, on way to Taku. landing planned Sunday.
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New York
Taku
Nieh
Tien Tain
Che Foo
Herald
Tien Tein
Tong
Shan Tung
Chinan Fu
Chin Chou Fu
New Chwang
Moukden
United States
Brooklyn
Remey
Nagasaki
Bringing Back Wounded in Shanghai Crisis
A Shanghai Herald dispatch reports the British ship Alacrity returning to Wei Hai Wei with twenty wounded. Boxer resistance remains fierce as reports say Hsu Tung and his household were killed resisting pillagers, while Yang Tse’s admiral returned to Yan Choy Huan and Ting Kiang Pu’s troops refuse northbound orders, awaiting Viceroy Liv Kung.
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New York
Herald
Shanghai
Wei Hai Wei
H Hsu Tung
Prince against Prince telegram from Taku July 7 summary
London dispatch reports Admiral Bruce telegraphed from Taku on July 7 to the Admiralty. He says there are grounds for hoping Prince Ching with his Pekin army protects the legations against Prince Tuan and the Boxers. Nearby forces and positions are described as uncertain.
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London
Bruce
Admiralty Department
Taku
Prince Ching
Pekin
Prince Tuan
Chinese in New York Amid Crisis in China News
Chinese residents in New York react to the upheaval in China with concern for American lives and property. Chinatown streets are blocked and a Chinatown mission preacher discusses weekly developments while local churches offer commentary.
Japan Sends 23000 More Men to China in One Move
Japan announces a major expansion of forces with twenty-three thousand additional troops dispatched to China in a single strategic deployment. The move signals intensified combat readiness and broader wartime commitments amid ongoing campaigns.
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China
Missionaries in Pekin Face Death Threats Across China
Rev F Bell of the Christian and Missionary Alliance reports two missionaries visiting Pekin amid danger to eight stations beyond Pekin. The Pekin force includes Miss Dorn, Miss Brown, Miss Gowans, Miss Rutherford, and Rev M Cork. Alliance notes 32 European missionaries and 17 children at risk as war roils central China.
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China
Rev. F. Bell
The
Christian and Misonary Alliance
Lance
Wunu
Pekin
D. M. Dorn
Albany
Amy Brown
Meadville
Anna Gowans
Scotland
H. Rutherford
Rev. M. Cork
Alliance
Sweden
Eye
War With China Would Harm American Trade, Says Wilson
Washington dispatch reports Secretary Wilson warned that war with China would damage U S trade with the empire. He cited destroyed Jade markets, disrupted exports like wheat and oats, and boosted demand for certain goods for allied armies. He noted mixed effects on imports and discussed refrigeration needs for military meat supplies.
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New York
Herald
Washington
China
Wilson
Celestial Empire
United States
Hong Kong
Manila
Troops May Have Reached China River Front
The Ninth Infantry s board and Secretary Long sent a cable to Admiral Kempff for definite information on the transport Logan. The Logan left Manila July 27 and was expected to reach Taku in seven days, possibly arriving July 4, with troops believed to have moved upriver toward Ton. Uncertainty and reporting lines between Manila and the War Department complicate official notices of their arrival.
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Washington
Fogu
Tonim
Liscum
MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Kempf
Rewards Offered in Pekin Siege Drama
Washington reports say Minister Wu cabled Shanghai and Nanking officials to announce heavy rewards by the American people for salvation of the besieged figures in Pekin and surroundings. The move lacks U S government endorsement but follows appeals from American citizens and relatives of women with Minister Conger during the crisis.
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Washington
Sheng
Imperial Posta
Shanghai
View Toy
Nanking
Pekin
United States
Fom
Conger
Chinese Minister Wu Telegraphed From Pekin Atrocities Reported
The Washington telegram reports Minister Wu from Pekin says troops and rioters attack, many losses, imperial troops protect but face shortages of food and ammunition. Ministers are safe despite unrest and ongoing difficulties in suppressing the rebellion.
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Washington
Ahhiewe
Ning
Pekin
Imperial Croope
MURDER TRIAL AGAINST POWERS BEGINS IN FRANKFORT
In Georgetown Kentucky on July 9 the commonwealth case against Youtzey Powers Davis Whitaker and Cumba for the murder of William Goebel opened with a large courtroom crowd. Defense and prosecution teams were sworn in and jurors summoned while Powers sat with his attorney. The state sought witnesses from jail and a subpoena duces tecum to obtain a letter Powers allegedly wrote claiming credit for a democratic disorder. Ninety seven witnesses for the prosecution were ready, with the defense given until 2 30 to present its witnesses and decide whether to proceed to trial.
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Commonwealth
Youtzey
Powers
Davis
Whitaker
Cumba
William Goebel
Frankfort
J. Y. Brown
W. C. Owens
J. C Sima
R. C. Kinkead
Ed Parker
R. W. Nelson
L. J. Crawford
R. E. Roberts
George Denny
W. G. Dunlap
Prankfort
Caleb Powers
James Stephens
Tral
Activity of Boers in late July dispatch from Lord Roberts
London July 9 dispatch from Lord Roberts received at the war office says Pretoria July 8 the enemy threatened our line of railway by attempting to outflank our right wing Sutton July 5 with mounted infantry reinforced Mahon and ordered to drive the Boers east of Brinkerapruit three orders were carried out by Mahon on Friday and Saturday
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London
Lord Roberts
War Office
Pretoria
Sutton
Mahon
Broenkerapruit
Battle Report From Bethlehem and Rustenburg Skirmish
A force of about 3,000 Boers attacked Bethlehem and nearby positions on July 4 with two Maxims and guns. Canadian mounted rifles suffered two officers and twenty six men wounded including Capt Nelles. In Rustenburg area Hansbury Tracey says a Boer party demanded surrender but was repelled with heavy Boer losses and one officer and three men wounded. Holdsworth and Hussars covered a swift 48 mile march supporting defense of the town.
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Canadian Mounted Rifles
Steyn
Bethlehem
Fouriersburg
Vicksburg
Christian Dewit
Free State
Hansburg-Tracey
Rustenburg
Limmo
Off World's Wire and Other 19th Century Dispatches
James H Hoffman dies at 67 in Stockholm a Hebrew Technical Institute leader and Baron de Hirsch Fund trustee. Rev T De Wit Tal mage preaches in Swedish at Immanuel church to large crowd in Washington Machias dispatches Panama Isthmus interest updates. Corbett sues Peterson for 1000 in Helena. Howser fails to launch whirlpool boat at Niagara Falls under Sunday law. Jack Paint wins Brighton handicap mile record time. Lane wreck death toll rises to 26 bodies recovered. General Brooke confirms two battalions of Fifteenth Infantry bound for the Philippines to mobilize from Plattsburg and Guernsey Island.
Democratic Leaders Greet Stevenson at Lincoln Conference
Adlai Stevenson arrived in Lincoln Nebraska for a Democratic leaders conference. Bryan Jones Towne Wills Davis Williams and Stone spoke. crowds cheered as Stevenson greeted supporters and outlined campaign plans with Bryan. Plans included national headquarters and a campaign committee for the ticket.
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Neb
Adlai B. Stevenson
Mite
W. J. Bryan
J. K. Jones
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Mr. Bryan
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Michigan
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Kansas
Stone
Missouri
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North Carolina
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Stevenson
Nebraska
Charles A. Towne
Governor Poynter
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Bryan Con~tinentals
Bryan
Steven
Lamoo
Sony
Renniliom Party
Heyer
Ae Stevengan
Mily
Democratic Conference Committee
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Mr Towne
Towne
Mr. Towne
George 2Lfred Williams
Masachusetts
Davis
Texas
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