McKinley Notified as Republican Nominee in Canton
Senator Lodge delivers formal notification of William McKinley’s unanimous Republican nomination for president at the McKinley home in Canton Ohio. Crowds, officials, and press attend as Lodge praises unity, cites tariff, gold standard, and imperial policy shaped by four years in office.
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McKinley Nomination and Party Policy Message
The text records a celebratory address praising the Republican Party on McKinley’s unopposed renomination, urging support in November. It argues for continued protection of industries, sound currency, gold standard, and a strong foreign policy, citing past wartime finance and national growth. It includes remarks from committee members and McKinley’s response about duty and national prosperity.
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London reports grim outlook for Pekin crisis
The London press notes growing pessimism over the Pekin situation. Observers cite edicts and Chinese reports as attempts to justify outrages in the capital while urging credible confirmation via Minister Conger’s messages and Secretary Huy’s stance for prompt action.
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Prince Tuan Insane Report Causes German Troop Movements
Report says Prince Tuan has become insane. Rebels near Tein Tau prompt German troop withdrawals from Takut to protect Tsin Tau. Women and children from New Chwang have arrived here.
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Desperate Fighting in Chinese Forces At Lu Tal An
London reports Vice Admiral Seymour says on July 7 Chinese troops continue fighting around Nanking with shelling of settlements. Chinese forces extend along the Lu Tal An canal and push west of the city. British bombardments pause gunfire. French area under risk as troops accumulate. Ten thousand troops now present. more needed, with Russian and Japanese expected.
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Letter links Von Ketteler to failed legation guards
Berlin dispatch to New York Herald reports a May 29 letter from Lieutenant von Loesch, attache at the German legation in Pekin. It says Baron von Ketteler opposed sending guards after the Boxers attacked the railway, while the French minister favored it. The corps was later urged to deploy detachments of at least fifty men to guard each legation.
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Hay's Demand Seeks Faster Chinese Communications
Secretary Hay demanded that the U S state department be put in direct communication with Minister Conger at Pekin without delay. The move follows confusion over Pekin’s condition and the authenticity of reports about Minister Conger. The Chinese government was said to be in indirect contact via Sheng, head of the telegraph system, amid Washington’s push for immediate clarity.
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China war council shows Allied command in disarray
July reports from Tien Tsin and Shanghai describe a chaotic command structure among allied and foreign troops. Rival national officers refuse unified control, delaying operations as shells fall on the city and Forts, with heavy casualties among Russians and a Japanese contingent.
Heavy firing at Ferin signals delayed telegram arrives
A belated golden gram reached the navy department via Siberia this morning. Though unsigned, Secretary Long believes it originated with Rear Admiral Kempf. The cablegram repeats earlier reports from Saanghal noting troops burning and Chinese forces engaging in Pekin after the wave of activity in the city.
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