Allied Armies Defeated at Tien Tsin In Fierce Attack
Washington reports Admiral Remey confirms reverse of allied forces at Tien Tsin. The attack on the native city began the 13th with heavy losses including Colonel Liscum and Captain Davis. Allied assault repulsed by 7 PM, casualties rising as British American French Russian units held positions around the town.
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Washington
Navy Department
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Che Foo
Saya
Liscum
Ninth Infantry
Davis
Marine Corps
Lemley
Butler
Leonard
Great War Opens as Japan-American Forces Clash in China
A London dispatch reports a new large scale war in China with Japanese forces in the front line and 25,000 allied troops including three American battalions now in Tien Tsin and Taku. The conflict is escalating with nations eyeing future provinces and reparation for the legations massacre.
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New York
the Tribune
London
Chira
Tien Tsin
Taku
India
Asia
Horrific retreat actions under Admiral Seymour in China
A July dispatch reports that during the Pelih relief expedition retreat Chinese forces tortured wounded and captured sailors. Admiral Seymour chose to shoot his own wounded after offering the option, as marines awaiting mercy were killed to avoid torture.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Tien Tsin
Admiral Seymour
Pelin
Phea
Ita Mines
Chinese Consul General Denies Uprising Rumors in San Francisco
Ho Yow, Chinese consul general, rejects Washington rumors of a Chinatown uprising as groundless. He notes fewer violence cases against Chinese in two months and praises U S policy for improving relations. He doubts sand lot agitators can marshal broad support or trigger significant attacks.
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San Francisco
Ho Yow
Washington
United States
Chinatown
Chinese merchants pledge loyalty to U S laws during crisis
Wong Yee Che presided over a 150 member meeting of Los Angeles Chinese merchants and residents. Resolutions pledged to uphold U S laws while residents and disapproved hostile remarks. Copies sent to Li Hung Chang and Secretary Hay. Berlin report notes London letter claiming Indian legation poison supplies. Washington denotes uncertainty over Captain Wilcox’s injury in Ninth Infantry.
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Los Angeles
Wong Yee Che
Board of Trade
China
United States
Will probating fight against A C Clarke case noted
The action commenced against probating the will of her father, the late A C Clarke, is recorded. The Monroe versus Cannon damages for sheep grazed upon land in Lewis and Clarke counties is affirmed.
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A. C. Clarke
Monroe
Cannon
Lewis and
Clarke County
Navy preps for rapid China service amid global deployments
A Washington dispatch notes ships like the San Francisco and Raleigh in repair while others such as the Atlanta and Bancroft near recommissioning. The army and navy plan increased guns and equipment for China, with Miles stressing climate and supply needs for long stays and tents for comfort.
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New York
Herald
Washington
San Francisco
Boston
Mare Lisland Navy
Raleigh
Portsmouth
Marblehead
Detroit
Montgomery
O'Neil
China
Far East
Army Bureau of Pesstoe
Miles
Guns of cruiser and gunboats threaten harbor standoff
In Che Foo Bayar harbor on Saturday warships the Terrible and the Nashville trained their guns toward the city in response to a shore warning. Foreign guards were posted and natives watched while the ships prepared to fire if needed, though no engagement occurred.
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New York
Tournal and Advertiser
Che Foo
Nashville
President McKinley to Visit Washington Canton
Word from Washington and Canton says President McKinley will travel to Washington for a conference and is expected to reach Canton this evening and arrive tomorrow afternoon for talks.
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Washington
White House
McKinley
Canton
Ohio
Boers Concentrate as Roberts Denies Ill Rumors
A dispatch from Pretoria reports General Roberts is not ill and is seen riding daily. Boer forces push from Magaliesburg toward Delagoa Bay railway, with strength around 10 000 and mobile rangers extending westward along the Wareburg line. New York notes 22 days of Saratoga racing with top western horses entered including Sidney Twean, Alard Bheok, and Sam Phillips.
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Pretoria
London
Roberts
Bee
Magaliesburg Range
Delagoa Bay
Wareburg
New York
Baratoga
Hrighton
Coney
Tegu
Sidney Twean
F Ranndekurn
Alard Bheok
Dy Dale
Sam Phillips
Ney
E. J. Baldwin
C. J. B. Schreber
Carruthera & Shields
Supreme court grants writ to compel hearing in contest
Special to the Inter Mountain notes the supreme court today granted the application of Merrora Raleigh for a writ of mandate to compel the Lewis and Clarke county district court to hear the contest. The ruling directs action in the county seat and reflects the court's readiness to enforce timely consideration of the case.
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Inter Mountain
Helens
Merrora Raleigh
District Court of
Lewis and Clarke County
Native Cavalry Formed From Macabebees In Philippine War
Manila reports four mounted squads of native Macabebe cavalry to be recruited and led by American officers including Maj. Batson. Officers named are Captains Munroe Geiger Cameron and Lieutenants Biddle Way Culver. Macabebees to be paid in Mexican dollars, half American troop pay, oath sworn to US service through 1900.
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Manila
Associated Press
Batson
American Scouta
James N. Munroe
William C. Geiger
Francis H. Cameron
David H
Guliex
Mounted Organization
United States of America
Counterfeiting at Manila Sparks Large Scale Gang Alert
Manila reports a surge in counterfeit coins as gangs operate in Luzon with several Americans or Europeans as leaders. Counterfeit methods include re stamping Mexican dollars as American silver dollars and forging nickel and five dollar bills. Raids revealed baskets of bad money and a Filipino with thousands in counterfeit notes.
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Manila
Associated Press
Philippines
Luzon
Off World's Wire and Associated News Briefs
Reports from multiple cities note events: Charles J. Whorton, 16, drowns in Latah Creek Spokane. a companion perishes saving him. Philadelphia reports denial of orders at Midvale Steel for warship shells with cartridges to Frankford Arsenal. Lincoln notes W. J. Bryan attends church and funeral duties amid campaigning prep. Washington reports Senator Gear’s funeral voyage to Burlington Iowa. New York covers Governor Roosevelt heading to St Paul for Republican club convention. Anomalous items from San Francisco and Madison Square hint at maritime and political topics.
McNear wreck near Laysan Island disrupts voyage
The vessel McNear foundered near Laysan Island on May 14 due to currents. Thirty three aboard escaped in boats and reached Laysan two days later. They sailed to Honolulu on June 4 and arrived July 7, carrying guano from Laysan.
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Laysan Island
Barky Ceylon Laysan
Honolulu
mcNear
McNear Wis
Laysan
Hono U
Train Robber's Record Revealed in San Francisco Trial
San Francisco reports Channing B Barnes alias John H Nelson as the alleged train robber linked to the Ontario State Bank heist in San Bernardino. He and Hyatt allegedly stole 5000 in gold on January 6 1895, was captured in Los Angeles January 2, 1896, and sentenced April 6 1805 to six years in San Quentin, paroled June 6 1809 after serving time.
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Channing B. Barnes
John H. Nelson
St. Louis
California
Hyatt
Ontario State Bank
San Bernardino
Beat & Chance
Barnes
Los Angeles
A. J. Frost
San Quentin
Submarine boats to guard all major U S harbors
The navy plans to provide submarine boat protection to every important harbor. Holland company to build six subs, two on the Pacific coast and four on the Atlantic. Stations include Newport Boston New York Philadelphia Charleston Hampton Roads and ports on the Pacific coast. A naval board will study the Columbia River for a potential government dry dock.
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Herald
Washington
Navy Department
United States
Lemmy
Holland Company
Pacific Coast
Atlantic
Holand
Newport
Boston
Philadelphia
Charleston
8. C
Hampton Roads
Norfolk
Richmond
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Ore
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Washington Pak Races
United States Naval Board
F. 8. Glass
Philip Andrews
H.R. Stanford
Columbia River
Astoria
Secretary of the Navy
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