Global tensions rise as China crisis deepens in July reports
Telegraphic dispatches describe mounting rumors and cautious diplomacy as ministers in Peking remain unseen. Shanghai and Canton sources note viceroys and Li Hung Chang under scrutiny while the allied advance toward Peking looms. Reports of mass killings and Japanese campaigns circulate, with scattered confirmations and persistent uncertainty.
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Peking
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Canton
Li Hung Chang
Seymour
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Tien Tsin
Getsang
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Manchuria
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Vladivostock
Mi Yuan Fa
Ki Yuan Fa
Shang ‘Hai
Daily Mail
Kukchen
Gareu
Yamen
Hong Kong
Daily Express
Hen Sien Fo
Huan
Remey Accuses China of Boxer Sympathy
Washington reports no real progress in China as Admiral Kempff states the imperial authorities showed sympathy with the Boxers. The government later appeared paralyzed and unable to act, contradicting earlier denials and deepening doubt in official good faith.
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Devlares Throne
Washngton
Doubts Rise Over Chinese Communications Amid Fraud Suspicions
Officials assess exchanges between powers and Chinese government sources. If fraud by Beijing is proven, the United States may shift attitude toward China while keeping military policy intact, potentially edging toward formal war steps.
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Bord
Ita
Peking
United States
China
Foreigner peril in Hai Nan prompts fleeing Americans
Governor of Hai Nan declares he cannot protect foreigners as consuls seek a warship from Consul General Wildman to evacuate Americans. Reports claim three American Presbyterian mission members at Nodos Nan were murdered by imperial troops amid Boxer unrest. Hong Kong refugees swell as West River tensions rise.
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Hai Nan
Hoi How
American Presbyterian Board
Nodos
Nai. Nan
Hong Kong
West River
Livestock Auction Results July 26 1909 Outh Omati
Cattle receipts total 2009 with native beef steers at 4.50 to 5.50, western and Texas steers around 4.40 to 4.76, cows and heifers near 3.00 to 4.00, calves up to 8.00. Hogs receipts 6000 with heavy stock 5.02 to 5.10, mixed 5.00 to 5.05, lights 4.00 to 5.05. Sheep and lambs receipts 1000 with yearlings at 8.00 to 9.00, stock sheep 8.00 to 8.60, lambs 4.25 to 5.40. Orders received at Mare Island to mobilize the United States steamer Moab on a voyage.
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Atati
Slappenings and Political Nominating Notes From Iowa
Iowa items report the Eleventh district Republican convention at Storm Lake renominating Lot Thomas and resolutions backing George D. Porkine for the Senate seat. Des Moines racing results describe Country Girl and Garnetta victors. A shortage of about 700 dollars is found in Mar ion postmaster accounts with a deputy appointed. Crop conditions note delayed harvest but brighter yields ahead. Dolliver senate candidacy launched by Webster county delegates. State board of control to advertise Cherokee hospital improvements with 360000 dollars appropriated for the project.
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United States
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Dolliver
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United States Senate
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Des ‘Moines
Iowa
Des Moines
State Board of Control
Hobart
Reception For Keane in Dubuque Advances Quietly
Archbishop Keane the new metropolitan of Dubuque is due within a month amid preparations for a reception befitting his rank. Catholic lay leaders voted to renovate the archbishopric residence as part of the welcome.
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Dubuque
Perkins Seen as Gear Replacement by Shaw
Iowa Republicans in Washington believe Governor Shaw will appoint ex Senator George Perkins of Sioux City to fill the Gear vacancy after Senator John H Gear's death. Hull and Batcock say Perkins has the inside track, contingent on Perkins clearing the field for Shaw when the legislature convenes to elect a successor.
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Sioux City
Gear
Washington
National Capital
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George Perkins
John H. Gear
Hull
National Republican Congressional Committee
Joseph W. Batcock
Perkins
Pocahontas Welcomes Rock Island Rail Link
Pocahontas, the last Iowa county seat without a railroad, finally gained a line when the Rock Island connected Gowrie and Pocahontas. The first train arrived at 6 PM amid local celebration as residents heard the whistle for the new link to the broader rail network.
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Fort Doors
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Oita
Debates and Disaster Across Iowa and Nearby Towns
Secretary Wilson chairs Tama county Republican convention expansion topics. General Manager Thomas B. Clark resigns at Town Central. L. F. Day to succeed. Floods threaten land near Onawa. Dolliver Clark debate set Aug 2 in Storm Lake. Mount Vernon man killed by train near Orgran Rapids. Sioux City calls Eleventh district convention for Cherokee Aug 7. Orrumwa horsewhipping scandal and Cuban veterans reunion planned in Orpar Ramos. Iowa officials Shaw and Allison discuss Gear successor at Auditorium Annex. Duel in New York dental rooms ends with multiple wounds.
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Marshalltown
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The
Town Central
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Minneapolis and St. Louis
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Mount Vernon
Victor Hahn
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College Branches Out Additions to Iowa Agricultural Faculty
The Iowa Agricultural Institution in Des Moines added an assistant professor of civil engineering and elected H. J. Burt of Minnesota to the post. Other hires include B. S. Lampheer of Cornell as assistant electrical engineer, Lewis E. Young of Pennsylvania as mining instructor, I. A. Williams of Iowa as mining instructor, Miss Sara Ellis of Boston as cooking assistant, Dr. M. H. Reynolds Minnesota university veterinary dean, Miss Sara Miles of Boston as French and German assistant, O. E. B. Woodruff of Pennsylvania as physical culture director and Latin instructor.
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the Agricultural College
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Mlinoia
B.S. Lampheer
Cornell University
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State College of Pennsylvania
I. A. Williams
University of Iowa
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Boston
M. H. Reynolds
Minnesota University
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O. EB. Woodruff
University of Pennsylvania
Box Car Tourists Robbery Ends With Wounding Near Jefferson
Three masked men stopped a box car two miles east of Jefferson Indiana. They robbed eight companions of cash and valuables and wounded J. C. Malsby of Glidden, a respected man, in the breast. The attackers demanded surrender and fled after typos and confusion.
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J. C. Malsby
Glidden
Malsby
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