Plan of Chinese Government
London dispatch notes British admiralty delays in dispatches while confirming reports of the failed relief of Tien Tsun. Foreign settlement at Tien Tsin nearly destroyed, Europeans fighting hard, and relief columns described as weak with limited information from Taku. A mixed force may push through strong Chinese opposition as Russians and Americans hold a 500-man contingent.
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New York
Tribune
London
Navy Department
Washington
Ten Tsin
Tien Tsin
Taku
Pekin
Wei-Hai-Wei
China
Manchuria
Tieng Tsin Ta
Sixth Cavalry May Go to China Not Philippines
Adjutant General Corbin directs the 6th Cavalry at the Presidio to recruit to full war strength. Though ordered recently to Manila, the timing suggests the regiment may be sent to China instead of the Philippines, with recruits drawn from those already at the Presidio.
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San Francisco
Corbin
Presidio
6Th Cavalry
Manila
China
Philippines
British dispatch on Tien Tsin siege and relief efforts
Rear Admiral Bruce reports from Taku that about 2000 Allied troops left Tien Tsin for Pekin but relief is impossible as Tien Tsin is besieged. Chinese forces attack Tien Tsin while reinforcing Taku and mining approaches to Pel Ho. A small steamer will ferry troops and wounded to Wei Hai Wei for a temporary base hospital and refugee asylum.
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London
Admiralty
Bruce
Taku
Che Foo
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Arethuse Ready for Chinese Waters From League Island
Under navy orders a large crew began preparing the water-carrying ship Arethuse for active service. The vessel, at League Island since the Spanish-American War, will be sent to China within ten days with coal ballast and about 4500 tons capacity for American warships. Lieutenant Gill, previously in charge of the hydrographic office, is ordered to report to Rear Admiral Bey.
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Philadelphia
Navy Department
League Island
League Island Navy Yard
China
Gill
Hydrographic Office
Bey
Chinese bombardment of Ty tsin and relief actions
A dispatch reports Chinese forces bombarding Ty Tsin setting fire to mission buildings and spreading to the native city. About 160 dead, relief from Taku is en route, and British storeship Humber reaches Che Foo with 30 refugees. Foreigners seek protection as governors pledge safety.
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New York
Journal and Advertiser
Cheeee
Taku
Humber
Che
Admiral Kempff
Fowler
Ashville
Yorktown
Che Foo
Fears Rise Over Chinese War Relief Efforts in London
London reports acknowledge the Chinese crisis, with international troops scarce and relief for Tianjin and the Seymour expedition delayed. Dispatches hint at legations safe but departures stalled, while Chinese officials draw cautious assurances to appease powers.
Prohibitionists Gather in Chicago for National Convention
Prohibitionists arrive in Chicago for the national convention at the First Regiment Armory with delegates from multiple states. John G. Wooly and Hale Johnson are favored for presidential nomination as Illinois delegates split and regional blocs form for early ballots.
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John G. Wooly
Hale Johnson
Chicago
Flrst Regiment
Jorado
Wyoming
Utah
Nebraska
House
New England
Michigan Central
Colorado
New Jersey
Oliver W. Stewart
National Committee
G. Wooly
Tuinois
Ilinois
Wooly
Johnson
Solit
Michigan
Ohio
Wisconsin
Agas
Tennessee
Ohnson
Minnesota
North
South Dakota
Montana
North Carolina
Virginia
Arkansas
Galitoenia
Tanke A
June
New York
T._R. Carskadon
West Viginia
Henry B. Metcalf
Rhode Island
Walter B. Hill
Georgia
F.T. McWhirter
Rev
F. L. Eaton
Des Moines
Governor pardons Schnepel and restores Correll
Helena June 2. Governor Smith pardoned Henry Schnepel who was imprisoned for grand larceny in Silver Bow county last February after a prior conviction and new trial. Also restored citizenship to Reginald Correll who served in Deer Lodge county. The Supreme Court affirmed a mining case in Tenfley near Helena and reviewed Ben Baker vs Butte Water Co involving a stay of judgment.
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Helena
Smith
Henry Schnepel
Silver Bow County
Racer
Supreme Court
Schnepel
Regan
John Edwards
Paul A. Puss
Granite
Behnepel
Reginald Coryell
Deer Lodg County
Lewis and Clarke
T. C. Power
J. B. Wilson
John Sila
Don Kelly
Nes
Tenfle
Tun Baker
Lindsay
Ben Baker
The
Butte Water Company
Baker
Water, Company
Street Car Accident Derailed Evanston Line Hurts Four
Four people were seriously hurt when electric cars on the Evanston Line derailed Sunday afternoon and evening in Chicago. Victims include John Applequist bruised body and face, Mrs. M. B. Bockings bruised and internally injured, E Engerson face lacerated and shoulder bruised, and 4 year old W. Schalk bruised and struck.
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Chicago
Evanston
John Applequist
M. B. Bockings
Engerson
Wala Schalk
Curt
Movement to honor Nancy Hanks and establish national school
Indianapolis June 2 A movement has begun to combine efforts to erect a Nancy Hanks monument, mother of Abraham Lincoln, and to establish a national school of science. Many prominent persons support the plan as a way to honor Lincoln’s lineage and promote education nationwide.
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Indianapolis
Nancy Hanks
Abraham Lincsoln
Stwall & Brent
Street car strike parties restrained in Missouri
United States district court judge granted a temporary injunction banning W. D. Mahon and all members of division No. 1311 of the Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees from interfering with mail cars on St. Louis Transit lines. Defendants absent. represented by W. S. Anthony. Government attorneys Hitchock and Rosiere.
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St. Louis
Elmer B. Adams
United States District Court
W. D. Mahon
Amalgamated Association of Street Railway Employees of America
St. Louis Transit Company
W. 8. Anthony
Hitchcock and Rosiere
Salisbury Seeks Peace in Chinese Crisis Avoiding War
London reports Lord Salisbury hopes China’s crisis can pass without war and reassert itself in time. He opposes territorial indemnity and agrees with US Ambassador Choate on the need to restore order and protect diplomats. The interview notes no clear split between British policy and American attitude.
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London
Associated Press
Lord Salisbury
China
United States
Joseph H. Choate
Hay
Choate
Far East
Pekin
Pel Ho
Mr. Choate
Great Britain
Russia
Japan
Thinks a German Can Win in Springfield Caucus
Springfield news reports no change in the temperamental gubernatorial race. Adam Ortzifian, Chicago candidate, arrived with about twenty supporters and delegates to mingle with country delegates. He claims little time to judge the field while praising reception and noting sentiment for a German candidate amid the memory of the last Democratic governor. General Orendorff and Mr Alachuler held HQs and voiced optimism as a special train from Peoria was due later.
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Springfield
Adam Ortzifan
Chicago
Tom
Tama German
Orendorff
Alachuler
Winjaelf Aa
Peoria
Worthington 600 shouters back Cook county support
The report says Hoon bearing 600 shout ers for Nicholas B Worthington, who expects Cook county backing once Ortizifan's nomination seems impossible. The convention runs two days and the ticket nomination is postponed until Wednesday.
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Nicholas B. Worthington
Cook County
Ortzifan
Forty-One Killed in Macon Branch Wreck
Atlanta reports confirm 41 dead after a Southern Railway wreck at MacDonough on the Macon branch. The entire section gang perished, with bodies recovered from debris and along the creek. Six bodies arrived in Atlanta to await relatives’ instructions as repairs progress and traffic nears resumption.
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Atlanta
Macon
Southern Railway
MacDonough
British News Briefing on South Africa Turbulence
London reports minimal South Africa news with sensational chatter over General Ian Hamilton’s fall and a claim the northern Cape rebellion is extinguished. General Warren notes no capture of the Toer force, while General Dewey’s actions in the Orange River colony trouble British authorities.
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London
South Africa
Ian Hamton
Warren
Cape Colony
Toer
Orange River Colony
Dewey
Notorious double murder suicide near Union Shore
In Seattle on June 25 George Maxfield a common laborer shot his wife fatally then killed himself on the Union shore. The couple had separated due to drink and jealousy. Maxfield lay in wait at the route she took to work in a steam laundry.
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Seattle
Wash
George Maxfield
Take Union
Minxield
Paris Report Cites Safe Foreign Ministers in Pekin Move
The French consular agent at Bhanghal telegraphs that all foreign ministers and foreigners in Pekin were safe on Tuesday June ww and were preparing to depart under Chinese government authority.
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Peking
Paris
Bhanghal
Pekin
French Navy sails north with troops and artillery
An official dispatch from Salon reports the French armored cruiser Vauban and the transport Caravane have sailed north with 60 marks and a battery of artillery. The move is part of French naval operations News notes the location Paris June 2.
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Paris
Salon
Cochin China
Vauban
Navy Names Battleships and Cruisers
Secretary of the Navy approves names for new warships to honor states and cities. Battleships Virginia Rhode Island Maryland Colorado South Dakota. Armored ships listed as well including Milwaukee Charleston and Louis.
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Secretary of Navy
Washington
Secretary of the Navy
Virginia
Rhode Island
Maryland
Colorado
South Dakota
Evans Denies Resignation Rumor Over Pension Post
Chattanooga news reports Commissioner Evans rejects claims he will resign as pension commissioner and run for Congress. He sent a letter denying the resignation plan and the associated political bid.
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Chattanooga
Tenn
Chattanooga News
Pension
Evans
Comegrees
Martin J. Russell Dies Venerable Chicago Chronicle Editor
Martin J. Russell longtime proprietor and editor of the Chicago Chronicle died at Mackinac Island after a long career in newspaper management. He passed away following a complication.
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Chicago
Mackinac Island
Fire Destroys Ashland & Sons Carpet Mill in Philadelphia
A major blaze at Ashland & Sons carpet mill in Philadelphia caused extensive damage. The fire destroyed the plant and caused an estimated loss between 75,000 and 100,000 dollars.
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Philadelphia
Ot Ashland & Sons
China Seeks Armistice as U S Troop Plans Continue
Washington reports the Chinese minister asks for an armistice to end hostilities while assurances from Chinese authorities promise order. President McKinley expresses gratification but says U S forces must reach danger points where officials are in danger.
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China
M’kinley
Washington
Chinere
Vic.Sroys
Mckintey
United States
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Columm
Tidia
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Rollet
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Martin J. Russell
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