Power Strain Rocks Railway Order Over Southern Strike
President Powell and Secretary Parham in Atlanta clash over a Southern Railway strike. Parham calls for a special convention as divisions vote. 21 already favor, four more expected. Letters accuse mismanagement and strained relations, Powell denies irregularity and cites extraordinary circular.
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Perham
Onte
Atlanta
Order of
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Perhamn
Southern Railway
England's Brutality Seen in War of the Boers
A Berlin press complaint labels the South African War as growing brutalization. Professor von Rohland of the Deutsche Juristen Zeitung condemns England's conduct, arguing it wounds global humanity at The Hague conference. The article notes claims that Britain may extend warfare against Boer women.
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Berlin
Texans In New York Register At Hotels
Special to The Post reports Texans tagged at New York hotels on July 25 with names tied to Austin Dallas Sherman Temple Seguin and other cities. Entries list couples, single guests, and hotel names such as Marlborough Grand Imperial and Fifth Avenue.
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Austin
Crawford
Marlborough
L. Beasley
St. Denis
C. C Ox
Grand
Cogianche
Manhattan
Dallas
F. FS Ford
D.C. Linbaugh
Astor Seguin
Mugene Wolf
Imperial
Sherman
James A. McVittie
Temple
L. F. Cowan
J. C. Murophy
Fifth Avenue
Texas
W. C. Davis
Delavan
Fraudulent Conger Dispatch Shapes Pekin Crisis
Washington scene focuses on Captain Thomas's Brooklyn dispatch and the revised Conger cipher, arguing the original report was a fraud. Chinese officials, Hung Chang, Tak, and Chinese emperors figure in a shifting mediation tale as Allied forces threaten Pekin and ministers face uncertain fates.
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Washington
Thomas
Brooklyn
Pekin
Hung Chang
Yo Tien Tsin
Tien Tain
France
McKinley
War clouds deepen as China braces for foreign attack
London reports note intensified preparations across China with ministers believed alive as relief forces near. Shanghai dispatches claim 300000 troops mobilized, foreign legations danger, missionaries ordered to seek shelter, and viceroys rally to fund loans for military actions.
Russian Admiral Orders Bombardment of Chinese Coast Towns
London reports from St. Petersburg that Admiral Skrideloff, commanding the Russian squadron in Chinese waters, has been instructed to bombard Chinese coast towns immediately upon confirmation of massacre reports at Pekin.
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London
The
Daily Express
St. Petersburg
Skrideloff
Pekin
Allied forces move toward Pekin amid naval and landing shortages
A July dispatch from Nagasaki reports General Chaffre advancing with Transport Grant toward Taku, ignoring Che Foo and seeking immediate landing facilities. The Chinese capital Pekin braces as foreign ministers weigh escort options, while relief efforts are hampered by a besieged city and imminent danger to foreigners. The alert message from Captain Thomas, commander of the Brooklyn, warns of possible heavy resistance and massacre.
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Canton
Chaffre
Department
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Oncw
Taku
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Cea
Coolidge
Ninth Infantry
Talo
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Grant
Chinews
Li Hong Chang
Tien Tain
Atnte Department
Egetion
Legation
Charles M. Thomsa
Brooklyn
Li Hung Chang Offers Talks If Safe Ministers Proved
A Shanghai dispatch reports Li Hung Chang promising to convey to the foreign ministers in Peking if a guarantee is given that talks proceed from the capital. He seeks friendly negotiations after restoring safe passage, while consuls demand proof ministers survive before any talks. London notes the British stance on mediation hinges on minister safety. Washington reports a Canton telegram confirming envoys at Pekin alive as of July 23.
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Taku
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Dlapatch
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I ix
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Vet
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Ho Nan
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Ille
Japan
Saya
Shan Tung
Li Hung Chang
Pokin
Tien Tein
China
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Coreyl McWede
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Diplomatic Dispatch Confirms Pekin Situation Unclear
Washington reports a cable from Consul General Goodsow offers little clarity on Pekin. Mr Goodnow notes La Hung Chang will stay in Shanghai for now to conduct negotiations. No indication that Zarl Li is being detained at foreign officers’ request.
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State Department
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Pekin
Goodnow
la Hung Chang
Shanghai
Zarl Li
Wounded Taken to Tate.
Wounded Americans have been moved by boat to Taku for transport on the hospital ship Solace to the United States. The report, dated from Shanghai, notes most sick and wounded are aboard and awaiting departure.
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Tate
Tien Tein
Shanghai
Taku
Solace
United States
Three Hundred Chinese Killed at Rail Station Battle
Allied forces repelled an early morning attack on a river railroad station with a four hour fight near Tien Tein. A Japanese company led the assault losing officers, while French and Hong Kong Sikh units aided alongside British and U.S. troops. Casualties included 300 Chinese killed, five Japanese officers and fifteen soldiers killed, and several wounded. Heavy artillery and bombardment by British ships targeted Chinese positions as the battle raged.
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China asks France to mediate via Loubet in letters from Emperor
The Chinese emperor appeals to President Loubet for good offices to ease frontier tensions with Squan Si and Fo Nan and to prevent further international hostility toward Christians. He notes recent turmoil after the Taku affair and seeks cordial ties with France to resolve difficulties.
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China
Shan Tung
Squan Si
Fo Nan
Taku
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Republic
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