Conger Recall Stirs Iowa Pride And War Era Courtship
The Des Moines Capital notes that minister Conger began public life in Iowa and faced a modest welcome home after Brazil. He and Sarah Pike met at Lombard University in Galesburg Illinois, courted during antebellum days, married in 1866 after his Civil War service, then settled on a farm near Dexter. Conger’s stand for a missionary’s release in China is recounted.
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Conger
Des Moines
Brazil
Lombard University
Galesburg
Sarah J. Pike
Fort Bumter
American Bible Society
Dheld
United States
United States of America
Hot Words in Powers Case Sparks Courtroom Clash
Georgetown Ky. Powers trial features new testimony and a sharp exchange between ex Gov John Young Brown and Judge Cantrill as Brown accuses Goebel allies of intent to oust Republicans. Witnesses recount threats and plans, with officials noting no violence.
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Powers
Georgetown
John Young Brown
Cantrill
R. F E. Combs
Glasgow
Goebel
Kentucky
John Hickets
Knox County
Frankfort
Henry Youtsey
W. BP. Reeder
Charles Finley
Caled Powers
Few Line Interviews on Women in Politics and Chinese Affairs
Mrs J K Jones wife of a senator and Democratic committee chairwoman says women belong at home but should study leading questions to stay informed about politics and support her husband. Ho Yow Chinese consul general notes Chinese weapons and Shantung troops, warns of formidable strength and potential slaughter if underestimated. Minister Wuban revises view on China civil disturbances, laments government restraint and fears uncertain outcomes if reports prove true.
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Ho Yow
San Francisco
Washington
Shantung
China
Wu Ban
Boers Bold Stroke Cuts Roberts Rail and Telegraph
Wireless and railway lines north of Honingspruit were severed and 100 Highlinders captured as Gen. Dewet led a bold raid. Reports from Gen. Forestier Walker via Cape Town recount continued fighting near Padmet fontein, with casualties and a retreating enemy, while Methuen and allied forces reported skirmishes and dispersion of the foe at Zindsfontein and Oliphint’s.
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Gen. Dewet
Lord Roberts
London
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Forestier Walker
Cape Town
Karox
Camuanitoe
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Padmetfontein
Enema
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Koos
Honingspruis
Pretoria
Pochetstrom
Dewet
Kelly-Neany
Bloemfontein
Honingspruit
Honingsprait
British War Office
Forestier- Walker
Kustenburg
Methuen
Haden-Powell
Kanda
Flunter
Bruce Hamilton
Spitgray
Cameron Highlanders
Cameronea
Admiral Seymour Report Disputes Killing of Wounded
A San Francisco bound review of Admiral Seymour’s dispatches finds no proof that he killed wounded to save them. The report highlights bravery in guarding the wounded, with flatboats, river towing by soldiers and marines, while the Chinese were opposed with rifles and Maxims. A Shanghai dispatch notes ministers will travel from Pekin to Tien-Tam under escort and that the imperial government has supplied food.
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Admiral Seymour
San Francisco
Pekin
W. Very
Orient
Hong Kong
Tien+ Tamn
Allian
Washington
Sheng
Bhanghai
Tien-Tam
Conger Reported Alive Amid Fire at Pekin Legation
Dispatches show Chinese troops firing on the British legation in Pekin while Conger was believed alive on July 18. The State Department released Conger cablegram details, noting Wu obtained the message and forwarded it through Shanghai.
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Washington
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Pekin
Secretary of State
Fate of M. De Giers Chinese Torture Claims
Reports from Pekin allege Russian ambassador M. De Giers and his wife Mme de Giers endured extreme Boxers’ torture before execution. Claims describe beating, cutting, dragging through streets and boiling water. The sensational account cites brutal cruelty and demise of the envoy and wife.
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M. de Giers
Pekin
Mme. de Giers
Chinese army disheartened by Tien-Tsin fall
Chee-Foo correspondent and Shanghai reports in the London Daily Mail note the fall of Tien-Tsin has left Chinese officials frightened and seeking terms of peace. They claim secrecy under threat of wholesale executions as they hope negotiations by the powers may halt military actions and cool matters.
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Tien- Tain
Chee-Foo
London Daily Mail
Tien-Tsin
Shanghai
Daily Mail
Pekin
Conger dispatch reported amid China relief debate
The U S State Department authenticated Conger's cable from the British legation amid shots in China as cabinet ministers debated relief. President McKinley expressed pleasure upon the news while foreign and American officials questioned authenticity and questioned moving the relief expedition. The Daily News notes allies proclaiming they fight rebels, not China.
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Conger
State Department
McKinley
Trai
Canton
Ohio
Associated Press
China
Goodnow
Daily News
China appeals to McKinley on Boxer crisis
The Chinese imperial government sent a direct appeal to President McKinley asking U S mediation to resolve the Boxer uprising crisis. Washington reportedly received the Chinese text via Minister Wu and France, with terms believed similar to a prior dispatch. The case involves care with the great powers and their double stance.
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China
United States
McKinley
France
Washington
Sim- Mae
Wee
Ministery Wu
State Department
Czar Advances Toward Pekin With Russian Army
Three hundred thousand Russian soldiers from multiple districts are en route to China. Authorities in St. Petersburg anticipate an early attack on Pekin, with several Red Cross corps to depart via Moscow. There are currently 400 military ambulances in operation with the troops. Prince Chukhovsky orders censors to ban certain newspaper publications.
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China
St. Petersburg
Vekin
Red Cross
Moscow
Prince Chukhovsky
Russia
Moscow prepares farewell banquet for troops bound for China
Dispatches from Moscow report the city plans a farewell banquet for local troops departing this week for China. The movement of Russian corps and war preparations with China are noted but details remain sparse.
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China
Diapatchea
Moscow
French-American Forces Capture Chinese Fort in Open Assault
A detachment of American troops with English fusiliers attacked Chinese defenses at Tien-Twien on Monday morning. They charged a large fort, endured heavy fire, and after a close hand to hand fight seized the position and secured the battery amid fierce combat.
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Tientein
Knoglieh
Tien-Twien
President McKinley agrees to mediate in China crisis
Secretary Hay handed Wu the President’s note accepting mediation to aid China in settling its conflict with the powers without war. The plan rests on Pekin’s cooperation to open lines of communication, protect Americans, safeguard interests, and prevent further disorder, with Washington favoring China’s restraint before any U S action.
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Hay
McKinley
Emperor Kuang Hsu
United States
China
Pekin
State Department
Taku
Kempff
Tfay
Census of Porto Rico Shows High Population Density
The Porto Rican census taken in October reports 953243 inhabitants with 264 per square mile, making it the most densely populated of our possessions. The piece notes rural farming dominance, small landholders, and calls for better government and schools to sustain growth while acknowledging debates on further density.
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Cuba
Spain
Porto Rico i
Telegraphic Hrevities and Notable Local Items
Yellow fever reported dying out in Havana. Kills in Astoria Oregon by boiler blast. Ben Herders found dead on St Louis streetcar track, suspected murder. Dr Nathaniel Sawyer from Frankfort Kentucky involved in a fraud in New York. Naval board favors acquiring the Improved Holland submarine torpedo boat. John M Roach proposes a Chicago streetcar subway with shared costs between traction firms.
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John Shaw
Christopher Bents
Astonia
Ore
Ben Herders
St. Louis
Nathaniel Sawyer
Frankfort
New York
Board of
Naval Construction
Navy Department
Long
John M. Roach
Union Traction Company of
Chicago
Street Railway Commission
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