Rumors From Pekin Outline The Struggle And Reprisal
London reports brief Pekin news leaves many questions unanswered about the legations siege and end of July resistance. Chinese factions and moderates are blamed for delays while miners and ministers clash over fate. Telegraphs say empress may move capital, while foreign troops anticipate treaties and concessions.
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Rsing
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Che Foo
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Hennessy Offers Grand Assortment of Summer Shirts
In a vibrant display Hennessy markets a wide range of men s shirts from Madras and Madras Oxford blends to linen and percale styles. Prices span 1 50 to 3 00 with soft bosoms laundered neckbands detached cuffs and extensive color stripes and checks. The ad asserts matching accessories and contemporary fits across all sizes and sleeve lengths.
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Manhattan
Scotch Ginghams and Fancy Fabrics on Sale
Advertises Scotch ginghams and silk textures at reduced prices. Notes 27 inch width, 2c value, 25c price, fast colors in stripes checks and plaids. Mentions free samples, expressage paid to railroad points in Montana, and yard prices 25c, 35c, 50c for various fabrics.
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Montana
Remey Repeats Rumors From Far East Dispatch
Washington telegraphs that Admiral Remey relayed a dispatch from Taku via the navy department reporting fighting near Pekin and Che Foo. The notice cites the legation siege since June and a July 17 cessation with Chinese forces apparently diminishing, sixty Europeans killed, and provisions reported as supplied.
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Siege of Pekin Deepens as Relatives Relocate
A Ten Tsin dispatch dated July 21 reports the siege near Pekin worsened after the relief expedition failed. June 19 tsung Myamen broke relations, June 20 China declared war, and Baron von Ketteler and English professor Francis James were killed. Over 400 noncombatants occupy the British legation amid cathedral and palace occupations. A truce began July 17 after 26 days of heavy shelling.
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Empress Caters To Boxers Chinese Reform Leader Visits
Leong Ki Hin a noted Chinese reformer and cousin of Leong Ki Isao spoke to a large gathering in Portland praising the United States as a friend to China. He blamed the Pekin government and the dowager empress for supporting the Boxers and urged reforms. He suggested U S. influence may restore Emperor Kwang Hsu on a modern plan to protect foreigners and civilization. He plans to visit major American cities with Chinese communities before touring Mexico, Cuba and Porto Rico.
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China
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Cuba
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Dynastic War Not Anarchy In China, Wilson Reports
Brigadier General J H Wilson formerly the military governor of Matanags and Santa Clara traveled through Chicago en route to China to assume a position under General Chaffee. He predicts a dynastic war and rebellion, noting Japan’s potential to end it swiftly if given full sway, and cites European power jealousies delaying a prompt settlement.
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Santa Clara
China
Chaffee
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Che Foo
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Relief May Come to Pekin War Dispatch
A cable from Washington reports naval operations near Pekin with Goilities and Reilly in coordination for an aid movement toward Pekin. Details remain unclear. arrival at Tien Tain is expected late tomorrow. Communications from Tien Tain and Tonga Kusiz will relay further conditions and purposes, with views to be cable to the fleet. CHAFFEE.
China and Japan Tensions Mention Troop Clarifications
Fragmentary remarks discuss Russia opposing any moves by Japan that could strengthen its position in China. The speaker argues fewer allied troops could suffice against China if disputes between alliances are kept out, noting Japanese swift victories as context.
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Japan
China
Forty Pirates Executed in Canton Action
The acting viceroy of Canton reportedly orders the execution of forty pirates and plans to visit foreign warships and consuls the next day. Li Hung Chang is not returning to Canton as quiet prevails there. British officials observe Canton and Bogue defenses with forts crowded and parapets lined ahead of steamers.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Li Hung Chang
Attack on New Chwang Invasion Report Details
Japanese and Chinese forces clash near New Chwang with 10,000 Chinese attackers and 4,000 Russians opposing them. Reported casualties include Captain Ando, Attache Kojima, five marines killed, and Secretary Narahata wounded at the Pekin legation.
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New Chwang
Wan
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Ando
Kojima
Narahata
Death of a Duke at Coburg and London Mourning
The Duke of Saxe Coburg Gotha died at Roseneau Castle after a hidden cancerous growth in his tongue. Queen Victoria and London society mourn. the funeral will be in Coburg on Friday with the Prince of Wales representing the queen.
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Surrender of Boer force cited in London dispatch
A London telegraph to the Tribune notes General Pringloo s entire force s surrender after letter exchanges. Generals Clements MacDonald and Rundle aided in the campaign, with General Hunter credited for the capture and named a war hero. Prinsipp and other Boer leaders surrender. Wet’s and Beltzbure remain contested as Broadwood and Methven advance. criticism over starvation of Rundie s men surfaces.
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Assassination of Humbert Deepens Italy Crisis
Rome reports a non militant anarchist plot behind King Humbert II’s murder. Authorities say a Paris meeting chose assassins, with Bresci linked to an international network. King Victor Emmanuel II to ascend. Monza arrests advance as Milan police probe. Details suggest a premeditated crime and failed reception at Monza.
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Lying In State Of King Humbert
Monza July 31 The body of King Humbert lies on his bed as Queen Margherita and attendants keep vigil. Cardinal Archbishop of Milan orders a requiem mass in the diocese. Telegrams of condolence flood in from Italy’s prominent families. London July 4 King Victor Emmanuel II arrives at Brindisi after the assassination news. the young queen fainted on hearing Humbert's death.
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Telegraphic regional notes from around the world
A miscellany of brief reports notes Joliet Wire and trust wire mills resuming after idleness in Illinois. England empowers the chancellor to borrow 213 million to cover extra government costs. A San Francisco railway clerk heads to Nagasaki to coordinate mail for U S troops in China. Alabama fall election looms with both major parties courting populist vote. Revenue cutter Rush reports no illicit sealers near Pribilofs, will return to Nome for winter. China reports heavier guns for Meld service. German emperor honors Washington officers over a new commercial pact. Belgian royal assailant Beppido release spurs anarchist regicide rhetoric. Vancouver fishermen strike ends. salmon canners accept union and lower price. Militia withdrawn. Russian cruiser Waring’s trial halted by minor accident. ship long on trials. New York notes trio Giglett Rosaila Pascale as executive committee of Italian Republican Federation. Internal Revenue prohibits premium coupons tied to king killing. September 1 effective.
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Nicola Giglett
Redo Rosaila
P. Pascale
United States
Commissioner of Internal Revenue
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Pacar
Italians in US weigh future of monarchy in Italy
The piece discusses King Humbert’s harsh labor policies and soldier unrest, with claims that Italian workers in the United States fear a new monarchy and speculate Italy’s monarchy may soon end. The Italian federation in the United States is about 105,000 strong.
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Shipping Rates Rise at Galveston Gulf Ports
Houston July 31 George F Spencer general manager at Galveston for the North German Lloyd Steamship company says ocean freight rates have advanced faster at Galveston and gulf ports than in New York. Ship owners seek higher rates, making future pricing unclear. If the Chinagang dispute is not settled soon rates likely rise further. Salvedon brokers are not quoting rates as Texan grain moves to port ahead of Kansas grain and cotton crops.
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North German Lloyd Steamship Company
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Gulf Points
Salvedon
Kansas
Boer Surrender Report Describes Rebel Losses and Actions
dispatch reports from Lonien dated July 8 detail a surrender with 4,000 rebels affected and a force led by Prinsioo. Detna's Thawappara Mendolé Pinslos and Vil uss units report 486 men, 1,432 horses, 560 rifles, and a Kruppa pounder. General Hunter is ordered to resume hostilities immediately despite claimed independence by some leaders.
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