Li Hung Chang Signals Hostage Stance in Shanghai Update
Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang says Americans are amicable and a settlement with the allies is possible. He notes heat slows travel, affirms safety of the emperor and empress dowager, but urges holding ministers as hostages to secure terms for empress dowager and rebel government. He questions why envoys cannot be produced.
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New York
Herald
Shanghai
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Li Ming Chang
Massacres Reported in Shan Shi Province Morally Charged Telegram
Herald from Shanghai cites a telegram from Missionary Morgan at Shinan Pu claiming natives and converts are being massacred in Shan Shi with five more foreigners killed. Taosai Sheng confirms murders in Pao Ting Fu and burning of foreign premises as Chinese forces move. Reports say 2,000 killed, a Catholic cathedral besieged, and orders to massacre missionaries. Warships move, Boxers spread toward Yangtze, arsenals arm for conflict.
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New York
The
Herald
Shanghai
Morgan
Shinan Pu
Shan Shi
Taosai Sheng
Pao Ting Fu
Chi Li
Huh Fung Kow
Yu Sien
Shan Si
Ying Chow
Ngan Whei
Woo Sung
Nankin
Yang Tse
Treachery of Official Shocks Shanghai Officials
A Herald dispatch from Shanghai reports a municipal meeting set for Tuesday to reorganize Shanghai defenses, deemed inadequate against a serious attack. The source notes many loyal seeming officials do not deserve trust and cites a shocking instance involving Li Ping Ling, former governor of Shang Tung, who left two months ago.
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New York
The
Herald
Shanghai
Shang Tung
Li Ping Ling
King Humbert II Assassinated at Prize Ceremony
King Humbert II was shot and killed after a prize distribution at a gymnastic event. Angelo Bressi is held, authorities say three revolver shots struck the king, who died within minutes. The crowd mobbed the alleged assailant as chaos followed.
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Monga
Mary
Humbert
Angelo Bressi
Phota
Angelo Hressi
Pratol
Tuscany
Missionary Massacre Taints Pekin Route
Imperial commander for the Yangtsze war juntas, once trusted, diverted toward Pekin and entered Kin Chow where his troops massacred Christians. Two thousand native Christians and a French priest were killed in the atrocity as the route was blocked by violence.
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Pekin
Kin Chow
Japanese envoy cipher from Pekin reports defense and casualties
A Che Foo report notes a July 15 courier to Pekin delivering a cipher telegram from Tokyo. It says Japan is defending China well but facing a difficult battle through month end. Casualties include Kojima a diplomatic attaché, a captain, a student, several marines wounded. No details on other ministers.
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New York
Herald
Che Foo
Tien Tyin
Pekin
Kojima
The Deadly Cigarette at Camp Lincoln
Ten people were injured and two killed when a premature discharge of the evening gun at Camp Lincoln occurred after a lighted cigarette was tossed into spilled powder. Corporal Balseley and Jesse Ruppert, aided by Battery A men, mishandled a long powder sack causing the blast in front of a large crowd of visitors.
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Springfield
National Guard
Camp Lincoln
Balseley
Jesse Ruppert
Battery A
Ruppert
Andi
Eight Million Dollars In Yukon Gold Shipped From Skagway
Victoria reports from Dawson note smallpox cases rising to four by July 17. The steamer Danube carried passengers who saw the capsized Florence wreck and the deaths of Stewart and her Daughter. A body believed to be Gray, linked to the murders of Clayton, Rolfe and Olsen, was found near Selkirk with gunshot wounds. Skagway tabulates Yukon gold shipments since July 14 totaling near eight million dollars.
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Danube
Skagway
Dawson
Lightning
Florence
Stewart
Daugster
Streer
Gray
O’brien
Clayton
Rolfe
Olsen
Yukon
Selkirk
Excursion Parties and Large Tally Ho Coach
Char Langlois Pride of Butte Stables offers large excursion parties with a 30-seat Tally Ho coach drawn by six gray horses. Smaller conveyances available for any party size. Crystal Springs stages depart at 10 4 m, 2 p.m., 6 p.m., and 8 p.m. from Granite Corner Alaska.
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Crystal Springs
Chas. Langlois
Pride of Butte Stables
Gramite
Corner Alaska
Finance in a Fog Five Per Cent Bank Discount Coming Slowest Market
New York reports from The Times London desk describe a foggy money market as credit dealers avoid discounts at three percent. Short loans stay under four percent, while government war expenditures and treasury bills strain liquidity. Banks borrow from the market to bolster reserves, signaling a volatile path ahead toward a five percent bank rate and renewed market activity after a pause.
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New York
The
Times’ London
Manole
Uny Asiate
Bank of England
Stock Exchange
Caosa
China
Io Tasue
Treasury
Mounterpa
Counies
India
No one may sell treasury stock except Mr T B Weller
Notice from the United States Land Office in Helena Montana dated July 27 1900 records that Samuel Barker Jr died and his patent application for a mining claim in Summit Valley Montana is in process. The description covers Survey No 690 fractional township 3 north range 7 west with boundaries and coordinates, noting adjacent claims and party interests. The location is in conflict with M A No 838 and the adjoining claims include Boston Montana Consolidated Copper Silver Mining company Survey No 6671 Chico Lode and others. The record names registrant George n Arrene and attorney Samuel Babeeck with first publication in July 1900.
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Denver and Rock Island Mining Company
T. B. Weller
West Broadway
Putte Montana
Denver and
Rees Island Mining Company
United States Land Office
Helena
Montana
Samuel Barker, Jr
Addres Butte City
Louise Lode
Summit Valley
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Peli
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Silver Row
State of Montana
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Boston& Montana Consolidated Copper
Silver Mining Company
Boy Lode
Lot Montana Copper Company
Chico Lode
Alfred Wartenweiler
Mutle, Lott
Joel W. Rawson
Veterinary Surgeon Ad Offers Services in Town
J McGregor veterinary surgeon presents honorary graduate status from Toronto college. Treats all diseases of domesticated animals using scientific methods. Office at Marion’s, 104 South Male Street. Telephone 31. All cases promptly attended to.
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Unturly Vetaciuary College
Toronto
Canada
Marion's
South Male Street
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