Legations Hold Out As Chinese Attack Is Repelled
Reports from Pekin dated July 15 describe Chinese forces attacking the legations on July 10 and being lured into a trap by American and British troops, resulting in about one thousand Chinese deaths. The bombardment continued and notable figures such as General died. Baron von Ketteler reportedly buried by Chinese government. Russian Admiral Alexieff confirms ministers at Pekin remain out of danger.
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Men's Summer and Madras Shirts At Henneesys In Shirtdom
The ad touts Henneesys vast Shirtdom selection with competitive East and West prices on men s summer shirts in Madras and Oxford cloth. It highlights soft bosoms laundered neckbands detached cuffs and matching cuffs in multiple colors stripes and checks with sizes from slim to large and prices ranging from 1 50 to 3 00.
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Scotch Ginghams Offer Attractive Low Prices
An advertisement touts Scotch ginghams in 27 inch width priced at 25 cents per yard with vivid colors and patterns in stripes checks and plaids. The copy promises strong weave, fast washing colors, and broad selection while noting cheap quantities, varied yards and shipping to Montana with expressage paid.
Fowler hears good news from Che Foo dispatch
Washington reports a midnight telegram from American consul Fowler in Che Foo dated July 29. The German legation loss is ten killed and twelve injured. Chinese ceased attack on July 16. Baron von Ketteler’s body said safe. Austrian Dutch and Spanish legations destroyed. French partially. Japanese legation sent on July 22. ten Chinese battalions shelled legations through June 20 to July 17. defense by German Russian American British legations and half of Japanese and French continues. Japanese claim food for six days and scarce ammunition. The empress and eutheter said to be at Pekin.
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London notes legations safe in Pekin report
The British consul at Tien Tain reports a Japanese colonel in Pekin says the legations were safe on July 22 with no firing since July 17. No messenger reaching Pekin returned with news of firing between July 15 and 19. The British government is convinced the legations are safe.
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Tien Tain
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Pekin
German legation updates from Tien Tien siege
German consul at Tien Tein reports July 28 that Cordes condition was satisfactory and the legation unit remains safe. Guards suffered ten killed and fourteen wounded while defending the compound as cannon fire damaged houses. Chinese assault ceased by July 16 with rapid relief expected.
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Rome Vatican blamed in Humbert murder debate
London papers connect King Humbert assassination to Vatican influence amid rumors of Rome fomenting insurrection near Milan. Editorials question motives and note limited confirmed facts as officials search for a clear explanation. A telegram from the Italian capital confirms King Humbert’s death and the official notice reflects grief and condemnation.
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Movement of Troops Sailings From San Francisco
San Francisco reports troop movements with the transport Meade sailing Wednesday for Nagasaki and Manila stores, the Rosecrans prepared for China, and the Warren sailing August 16 for Manila with Nagasaki troops. Vessels Liam and Fredrika chartered for China cargoes, Siam coastwise collier, engineers from Point Loma join, and sick officers at the general hospital include Major Wittech and Lieutenants Flaherty and Rash.
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British Dispatches Describe Pekin Legations Situation
London July 9 In the house of commons parliamentary secretary William St John Broderick read a dispatch from the British consul at Tien Tsin stating fsi en ministers at Pekin were formed. He also said a strong force of troops largely Kwansi around legations and Chinese troops blocked the river with sunken craft to flood areas eastward. The rail line Taku to Tien Tsin would be guarded by Russians, with restoration to British control after hostilities. British troops would cooperate with allies but no joint command yet established.
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MOURNING IN ITALY OVER KING HUMBER T DEATH
July 30 report from Rome notes widespread mourning signs across Italy with black drapery and half mast flags on public buildings. Humbert’s body to be taken to Rome and interred in the Pantheon amid tributes to the murdered monarch and word that the assassin’s name is not listed among known anarchists.
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Sympathy and politics after assassination across a royal shift
The article honors Gueria’s working-class devotion amid the assassination and extends sympathy to the new king. It notes constitutional rules and suggests a potential brief regency if a new monarch is delayed beyond 43 years, outlining the legal path for governance.
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Condolence Messages Sent From Washington Over King Humbert Death
Washington July 30 The state department issued condolence messages on the death of King Humbert to Vittorio Emanuele and to the Italian ambassador Baron Fava. President McKinley and Secretary Hay expressed sincere sympathies in this hour of bereavement to the Italian nation and people.
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Silk Weaving Italian Rumor Ties to Monza Assassin
In Paterson New Jersey rumors link Angelo Bressi an Italian silk weaver who worked at Hamil Booth mills to the May departure for Italy and the alleged assassination of King Humbert. Local neighbors recall a quiet, devout man with a wife and ten year old daughter who visited weekly on Sundays.
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Ex King Humbert Death Triggers National Mourning
Paris reports profound sorrow after King Humbert's death with official fetes canceled and public buildings draped in mourning. Loubet conveyed sincere condolence to the Italian ambassador and the Italian crown, while rumors of plots surfaced alongside arrests.
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Unconditional Surrender of Prinsloo Forces Reported
Capetown July 30 General Prinsloo with five thousand men has surrendered unconditionally to the British. Lord Roberts dispatch from Pretoria dated July 29 confirms the capitulation after Boer forces were blockaded near Naauwpoort. Prisoners were promised humane treatment but Ho lended to accept only unconditional surrender.
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Mount Azuma eruption rocks Japan causing heavy casualties
Earthquake reports from Mount Azuma in Japan on July 17 describe detonations like heavy guns, a climax with tongues of fire, and deadly lava floods. An English government agent witnessed destruction, noting 250 killed or missing and hundreds injured as towns suffered extreme heat, ash, and burning lava.
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Miles Seeks Dress Changes for Army Officers
Washington dispatch notes Lieutenant General Miles has been allowed to design his own uniform and that of his staff. He added a star to his decorations, adopted a Russian type cap, and is weighing modest reforms aimed at economy and foreign duty practicality. Proposals include dropping full dress helmets, using a universal blouse, and using caps for all occasions with added decorations for full dress. Quartermasters oppose interference with current regulations, creating friction with Army HQ.
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Flood Devastates Chile. Dozens Dead and Homeless
A Valparaiso dispatch reports heavy rains inundating Bandago outskirts. Twelve people drowned and over thirty left homeless. Repair costs for Chilean railways rise to about 14 million pesos. No railway communication exists between the region and Ant Sintheo. Mission lodges are being organized to aid distressed residents.
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Herald
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Chile
Fire at La Paz mine in Mexico kills nine miners
Telegrams report a deadly fire at the La Paz mine in Mexico that burned and suffocated nine miners. Other items note injuries from a Liverpool race crash, wage gains for West Virginia miners, a Toledo streetcar crash injuring ten, a Buffalo Bill train collision with one death, and various political and sporting items from around the world.
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