Not a Foreign Resident Spared in Pekin Bloodshed
London reports on July 4 that Pekin now holds no foreigners as the foreign legations face brutal siege. Advices note continued fighting at Tien-Tsin, destruction of rail bridges, and bombardment of the foreign settlement. Royal ships and international forces weigh evacuation, while Chinese officials push anti foreign campaigns.
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London
Pekin
Shanghai
Legation
Tsungli-Yamen
Associated Press
Taku
Tien- Tsin
Tien-Tsin
Che Foo
Berlin
Moukden
Ha Taio Fung
Tien Tsin
Seymour
Convention Opens in Kansas City for National Democratic Rally
The 124th anniversary of the Declaration of Independence marks the start of the Democratic convention in Convention Hall Kansas City. Gov Charles S Thomas of Colorado serves as temporary chair with speeches by leaders including David B Hill and Senator Daniels as crowds swell and delegates fill all 11 000 seats.
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Democratic Party
Jones
Charles S. Thomas
Colorado
New York
America
David B. Hill
Dixie
Joel Blackburn
Beckham
McGreary
Kentucky
James Hamilton Lewis
Washington
Prince David
Hawaiian Islands
Senator Daniels
Virginia
Benton McMillin
Congressman Richardson
Tennessee
Richardson
Kaiser’s War Cry Avenge Ketteler Murder Prompts World Notice
Cable from Admiral Kempff reports legations besieged in Pekin with Chinese forces in large numbers. German minister Von Ketteler murdered, conditions dire for foreign legations, food shortages feared, tensions rise as Oregon requests aid after grounding. long-range impact on China crisis noted by Secretary Long.
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Washington
Admiral Kempff
Oregon
Secretary Long
China
Desperate Chinese Shelling of British Legation
A dispatch from Pekin dated June 25 reports Sir Robert Hart describing the situation as desperate. Chinese troops were shelling the British legation where the diplomatic corps had gathered.
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Shanghai
Robert Hart
Pekin
Legation
British and Russians assess Pekin relief in 1900 crisis
A Taku dispatch notes officers conclude relief of Pekin is impossible without more forces. They aim to hold Tien-Tsin if possible, or retain Taku. Imperial forces number 140,000 between Pekin and Tien-Tsin, with allied help about 20,000. Ni Si Chang reportedly advances with 90,000. German guards reportedly recover Baron Von Ketteler’s body after his murder.
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London
Taku
Che Foo
Pekin
Tien- Tsin
Tien-Tsin
Ni-Si- Chang
Baron von Ketteler
China
Regional viceroys vow to keep peace in YangtzeKiang area
Report from Shanghi dated July 4 states all viceroys in the Yang Tse Kiang region pledge to maintain peace. Only Che Kian shows anti foreign tendencies while the rest remain calm. Security forces are kept in strength daily to deter unrest.
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Shanghi
Yang Tse ‘Kiang
Che
Allied assault at Taku and Shangai harbor action reported
From London a circuit of dispatches dated June 29 and July 3 recount the torpedo boat Fame under Lieut Commander Keys capturing and destroying the New City and nearby port near Taku on June 28 with minimal opposition. Allied forces including British Germans and Americans faced heavy resistance at the east arsenal on June 27 and stormed the west end. Chinese casualties were heavy. allied casualties totaled 5 British killed and 21 wounded, 1 American wounded, 2 German killed and 5 wounded, 17 Russian casualties.
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London
Taku
Shanghai
Keys
Fame
Tien Tsin
East Arsenal
Thumbshot Incident During Fourth Celebration
Roy Johns of West Berry street shot off the end of his right thumb while celebrating the Fourth. He had the muzzle of the weapon at the end of his finger and accidentally pulled the trigger. Dr. W. F. Schrader attended and dressed the injury.
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Roy Johns
West Berry Street
W. F. Schrader
Fall at Tegtmeyer mill injures James Schapp arm
James Schapp of 73 High Street fell ten feet from a ladder at the Tegtmeyer saw mill Tuesday evening, fracturing his right arm between the shoulder and elbow. Dr. E J McOucar set the bone.
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James Schapp
High Street
Tegtmeyer
E.J. McOucar
Richard Burlinghame Shot in Toe at Pier
A young advertisement seller, Richard Burlinghame, sustained a gunshot wound to the toe while at a pier, with officials investigating the incident and no further details available.
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Richard Burlinghame
Toe Pyer
Berlin reports Baron Von Ketteler assassination details
Privy Councillor Hamann said official report from Pekin reached Berlin. It cites Von Bergen and Sir Robert Hart and says Von Ketteler was killed while riding to the tsung li yamen after being pulled from his horse. An interpreter was hurt and the legation faced possible further bloodshed.
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Berlin
Hamann
Associated Press Today
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Tien Tsin
Zimmerman
Che Foo
Tsung li Yamen
Foreign Office
Legation
Herr Hamann
Germany
China
Count von Buelow
William
Wilhelm
French Consulate Damaged in Tien Tsin Shelling
Paris reports on June 26 that Chinese shelling hit Tien Tsin killing the French secretary who acted as road surveyor and two French sailors at the town hall. The consulate building suffered serious damage and residents were not injured.
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Paris
Tien Tsin
Troops Force Pekin Invasion Report Stirs Asia News
A sensational dispatch claims international troops have entered Pekin after defeating imperial forces and boxers. The report cites Yang Lu urging foreign troops to advance, while Prince Tuan tightens grip at the palace amid upheaval. Europe eyes strategic gains as Ross Hart hints at legacy in legation status.
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London
Far East
Pekin
Yang Lu
Council of State
Department of Finance
Yung Lu
Tuan
Europe
von Kateler
Robert Hart
Inspector General of Customs
Kaiser’s War Cry Speech to German Marines
Berlin reports the emperor addressed Wilhelmshaven marines bound for China. He vowed vengeance for Baron Von Ketteler’s murder and for missionaries, warned of German punishment, and urged united action with civilised powers to compel terms from Pekin.
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Berlin
Wilhelmshaven
China
Germany
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
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