Chinese Imperial Decree Explains Foreigner War Causes
The document dated June 29 outlines Qing views on the Boxer disturbances in Chili and Shan Tung, burning churches and killing converts. It describes foreign troops entering Pekin, their conduct, and the imperial request to withdraw diplomats for safety, plus plans to protect legations and punish insurgents.
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Washington
Motal
Shanghai
Chih Li
Board of War
Privy Council
Peekin
Chili
Shan Tung
Pekin
China
Tung
Baron von Keiteler
Tsung i Yamen
Navy recruits ride wave of wartime interest at New York office
In New York the Navy recruiting office reports a rush of applicants averaging fifteen a day, mostly landsmen seeking $16 monthly enlistments. Officers note many want China service but few can be promised assignment, while machinists and electricians join for advancement as new ships enter service.
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New York
United States Marine Corps Recruiting Office
Admiral Seymour
Peking
China
Army Recruiting Office
Far East
R. L. Russell
Navy
Alan
Pepe Herence
Officers Sail aboard Nipper Maru to Cena era
The Nipper Maru, which sailed last night for the Orient, carries several naval officers en route to Cena era. Among them are J.C. Catwell the former naval attaché at the Court of St James, J.C. Fremont, R. H. Gait, W. F. Heiney, and Constructor T. F. Rubs with Lieutenants aboard.
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San Francisco
Ate
Ohne
Cena
Era J.C. Catwell
Court of St. James
J.C. Fremont
R. H. Gait
W. F. Heiney
T. F. Rubs
Notable Passengers Return From Pleasure Trip
A list of officers and cadets including B. Ata Wy H G Bullard R Crank W H M P Huse R D Hasbrouck 953 napp H B Price T Y Ryan C 8 Stanworth R H Tom and several ensigns accompany retired Admiral Lester A Beardslee and Mrs Beardslee on a pleasure voyage. Tung Kin Chau a secret Geseros official from Wealington returns home. Captain Ho of the German navy is returning to Nagasaki under orders from Ber.
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B. Ata Wy
H.G. Bullard
R.crank
W. H. M. P. Huse
R. D. Hasbrouck
Napp
H. B. Price
T. Y. Ryan
British Japanese Ties and China Policy Explained
Ibune reports St John Brodericks describes Britains policy toward China as definite and Japan as supportive amid Chinese outbreaks. Japan acted on Englands initiative to restore order in China, with no conditions on future aims, and no mandate for Japanese actions. The piece cautions that Chinese complications may worsen and tensions with Russia and Germany will persist.
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Ibune
St. John
Broderick
Russia
Japan
Aito
England
China
Germany
Kathafaguson
Lee
Tuan
Prince Ching Tien
Lord Salisbury
Friends of the Foreign Mission
Pessimism in London Over Pekin Crisis
London notes diminished hope amid conflicting dispatches on Pekin. Reports from Shanghai describe heavy fighting at Tien Tsun with Russian casualties, while Li Hung Chang maintains order in Canton. The possibility of 10000 Indian troops and anticipated British reinforcement to the Far East loom as September approaches.
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London
Shanghai
Kong
Messagua
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Canton
Li Hunghang
Ching
Kald Ton
Associated Press
India
Britain
Far East
German Consul Reports Decline of Pekin Revolt
On July 7 a large force attacked the rengWsetflemaet and were routed by British and Japanese troops. Chinese shells damaged the German consulate roof causing a small fire. July 6 the Peiping sailed for Tati with German wounded. Foreign families fled Tien Tsin for Taku on July 4. River links between Tien Tsin and Taku are open after the Chinese fort capture. The Tong Ku railroad is repaired to three miles from Tien Tsin. The Shan Tung governor cables that Pekin ministers are out of danger and revolt is decreasing.
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Tien Tsin
Taku
Che Tou Teles
Shan Tung
Pekin
Empress Dowager Edict Expresses Blame Over Foreign Crisis
Shanghai dispatch reports an edict issued June 9 by the empress dowager expressing sorrow over Baron von Ketteler's death and accusing foreigners for the crisis. It notes Boxer suppression orders and Pekin foreign legations rejected, with 250 white refugees arriving from Tien Tsin in Shanghai.
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New York
Shanghai
Baron von Ketteler
Eays
Teung Iyumen
Hermantlesly
Taku
Pekin
Tien Tsin
German minister to China chosen after Ketellner
Berlin reports Dr Mumm von Schwarzenstein will serve as German minister to China succeeding Baron von Ketellner. He departs for the Far East soon with Baron yonier Goltz. From New York, July 11, Washington dispatches note Marines may move to China. Berlin yard says no orders yet.
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Berlin
Mumm von Schwargenstein
Germany
Grand Duchy of Lixemberg
China
Baron von Ketteler
Far East
Yonier Goltz
Lord Roberts Progress in South Africa Report
A London dispatch quotes Lord Roberts at midnight noting River Colony releases advancing for China service. Bethlehem is captured by Generals Paget and Clements, pushing De Wet from his stronghold to Harrismith, as Wrede and Harrismith remain British. Counter-strokes grow unlikely in the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal, with reinforcements to China potentially ending within a fortnight.
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New York
Pribune
London
Lord Roberts
Midnight River Colony
China
Bethlehem
Generale Paget and Ciments
Geveral DeWet
Harrisewith
Harrismith
Orange River Colony
Chinese Minister Reports Updated Copenhagen Situation
From Li Hung Chang parts July 1 the Chinese minister here told M Del Came Li Hung Chang cabled from Canton stating he had just learned from Pekin that soldiers and rebels surrounding the legations had gradually suspended their activities and begun to withdraw the siege amid reports from the capital.
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M. del
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Pekin
Legations
Publican Committee Chairman Responds To McKinley Plot Rumor
B O Dell of the state committee sails today on the alleged plan to assassinate President McKinley. He says he investigated with the state committee detective, found a crank or Baron Munehausen, and regrets the matter was made public. He has nothing further to say on the subject at present. Newburgh, July 10.
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B. O'Dell
Publican State Committee
Sail Today
McKinley
Uys Morning Win
Baron Munehausen
Newbureh
N. Y
Bombardment Details From Chinese Conflict Report
A fragmented wartime note describes continuous bombardment by Chinese forces and mentions a German consul and foreign observers observing ongoing fire across several days. Sources indicate repeated shelling and a tense frontline situation with international attention.
Seattle Assay Office Reports Record Gold Receipts
The United States assay office in Seattle reveals a fiscal year ending June 30 shows 5 808 deposits valued at 13 630 826 58 with 849 611 10 ounces of virgin placer gold. July 1899 through June 1900 deposits peak in July while May is lightest. year end receipts may exceed 6 900 000.
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Seattle
Wash
United States Assay Office
Ecelpta
Conductor Dies After Fall From Train Car
Special to the Inter Mountain Helena July 1 Louis Davis conductor on No 68 Northern Pacific freight fell from a movie refrigerator car last night breaking his neck and injuring his shoulder. Inquest to be held tonight. He leaves a wife and four children of Livingston.
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Helena
Louis Davis
Northern Pacific Freight
Logan
Livingston
Ghoritt Hemut
Silver Row County
Ane
Chastoy Penvernor
Fred Rowlands
Janur
Cartier
Salmon Idaho
Dan
Ed Smith
Republican State Convention Opens in Charleston
Charleston W Va July 11 The Republican state convention opened with record attendance and the party begins its campaign. The event nominations include Stephen B Rikins for senator and A B White for governor with no opposition to those two. Several other races see multiple contenders on the state ticket amid rising tensions among factions.
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Charleston
W. Va
Campulgn
Stephen RB
Rikins
A. B. White
Ucket
Elking
Blanket Indians Dancing in Solway War Dances Flare
Solway Minn July 11 The Blanket windig at Red Lake are in a sullen mood and trouble is feared The government is erecting a $20 000 school at that peint and these Indians seriously object to any attempts at civilizing them They refused annuties from the government for no number of years claiming that the government has not given them their just portions of the Indian money White settlers arming themselves and gathering together fearing an attack Arms and ammunitions have been sent from Solway and a call will probably be made for state troupe The Indians are holding war dances nightly.
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Solway
Minn
Red Lake
Peint
Stevenson Leaves Lincoln for Lake Minnetonka
Adlai E. Stevenson departed Lincoln Nebraska for Lake Minnetonka where his family rests. He may stay a few days and then return home until formally notified of his nomination. Charles A. Towne also left Lincoln for home.
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Lincoln
Central Fast Train Robbery Near Wickliffe
Reports say a six-man gang robbed a Central fast train from New Orleans to Chicago two miles south of Wickliffe Kentucky. They blew the express safe, secured valuables, boarded a separate engine, and fled toward the Ohio River escaping with money and jewels, as lawmen pursued with bloodhounds and crews.
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Paducah
Central
New Geleana
Chicago
Miley Eouth
Wick
Jefferson
Ohio Tivers
Hexouri
Ant Jackson
Rees
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