Outbreak of Boxers and China's Partition Debate
Thurlow Weed Barnes reports on the Boxer uprising and its global implications for China. He warns that without a strong Chinese response the empire could be partitioned among European powers, with the United States potentially receiving a province. The article surveys empress dowager influence, octogenarian advisers, domestic reforms, foreign concessions, and the strategic roles of Belgium, Russia, and Japan in the evolving crisis.
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China
United States
Thurlow Weed Barnes
Far East
New York Journal
Mr. Barnes
Crete
Europe
Peking
Fuchan
Dr. Brooks
Shangtung
Reform Party of Natives
Order of Happiness
Shansi
Friends of China
Tang-King
Chinese Reform Party
Mantcoo
Pe-chi-li
Empire State Province
Pao- Ting-Fu
Pao-Ting-Fu
Tientsin
Ils
New York Central
Shang-Yi
Privy Council
Hsu-Tung
Tung
Pu-Tsin
Russia
Taku
Vladivostok
Port Arthur
Japan
Chinese
Russia to finish Siberian railway delays Japan strike
The piece argues Japan will strike in Korea and China only if Britain or the United States restrain Tokyo. It notes China’s future hinges on Washington’s stance and praises Wu Ting Fang as a capable Chinese representative during the period.
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Japan
Russia
Siberian
Korea
China
England
United States
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Off For Paris Exposition a Citybound Adventure
The Pittsburg Chronicle notes travelers head to Paris for the exposition with bright hopes and varied means of travel. Some travel in luxury, others in steerage, while many prep with lessons in French, planning to witness the Midway and halls of industry and art. They expect to share tales of Paris when they return, though the refrain of I was in Paris may echo.
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Paris
Pittsburg
Reporters Adjourn Senate in Humorous Mock Vote
A Chicago Inter Ocean spoof shows two reporters staging an adjournment of an Illinois senate session. They prompt Littler the chair to call for a vote and declare the motion carried with both reporters shouting aye. The tale mocks journalistic influence over state proceedings.
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Illinois Senate
Dave Littler
Littler
Major's Cement Weighs In On Superior Quality And Value
A promotional piece from New York promotes Major's Cement as vastly superior using high cost materials. It claims prices and advertising profits support quality over cheaper substitutes. The ad urges DIY repairs with Major's Rubber and Leather Cements and offers mail order free of postage.
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New York
ACME
Cremona
Metropolitan National Rea Pone Bank
Corn Exchange Nat. Bank
Chicago
German Exchange Bank
Sears, Roebuck & Co
Sears,roebuck & CO. (Inc
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Wayman
Nickel Plate Excursion Fares For July Outings
Rail ads announce One Fare Round Trip within 200 miles on Nickel Plate road for July 3 4 and 8 4 with return by 5. Tickets via CA Asterlin TPA Ft Wayne Ind, No 105 106 107. Also Chicago & North Western offers Colorado Special from Chicago to Denver leaves next afternoon with free copy on request from W Aldridge Cleveland Ohio.
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Oregon
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Superior St
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Ohio
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