Financial panic cited as Berlin strain on German banks
The Herald discusses Berlin’s monetary strain from Hoerse laws on speculation and futures, noting burdens on banks and warnings from foreign bankers and the Finance Minister. It cites industrial combinations in England and Berlin, with local securities leading the craze and municipalities unable to float loans at satisfactory figures.
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the Herald
Berlin
Europe
England
Treasury department calls banks for five million
The Secretary of the Treasury announced an additional call on depository banks for five million dollars.
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Washington, D. C
Secretary of the Treasury
War talk in London fuels Far East tension
A London dispatch reports rising anxiety over Japan and Russia likely to lead to war. Diplomatic circles focus on the crisis, with markets in near panic as investors brace for possible Chinese developments and government action.
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New York
the Herald
London
Far East
Japan
Russia
South Africa
British Reinforcements Delayed for Pekin Amid Rail Halt
From London to Tien Tain dispatches dated June 7 report British troops not yet in train to Pekin due to local authority refusals. Russian and Austrian reinforcements have arrived at Tien Tsin while German cruisers Hansa and Gefion depart Kiao Chou for Taku with marines. Rain is hoped to aid suppression efforts as farmers resume normal pursuits.
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London
Tien Tain
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Hansa
Gefion
Kiao Chou
Taku
British force to march on Pekin amid Boxer uprising
Shanghai reports 800 British with five guns waiting at Tien Tain for march to Pekin. One hundred eighty with two nine-pounders ordered to force through to the capital as Boxers seize the railway and attack trains. Burning and killings continue. all business halted. an imminent city assault is feared.
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London
Shanghai
Tien Tain
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Battle near Lofa and Yong Tsun in China
Reports from Chinese officials say 4,000 Boxers surrounded 1,500 Chinese troops between Lofa and Yong Tsun with fighting continuing. Official counts claim 600 Boxers killed. Chinese casualties unknown. Near Taku three miles from the road Nieh's forces killed 21 Boxers. Pao Ting Fu status is critical. French and Russian warships have reached Taku.
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Rossie
Taku
Brilliant reception planned for Otis in Rochester June 15
Washington dispatch says the Administration will back a brilliant parade for Major General Otis in Rochester on June 15 with a model camp nearby. Troops from Washington barracks, Fort Hamilton, Fort Wadsworth, Fort Hancock, Plattsburg and Madison barracks will join the parade under General Brooke's order, approved by Secretary Root.
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New York
Herald
Washington
Otis
Rochester
Root
Brooke
7Th Artillery
Washington Barracks
6Th Artillery
Ft. Hamilton
5Th Artillery
Ft. Wadsworth
J. KB. Burbank
Ft. Hanock
5Th Infantry
Plattsburg Barracks
15Th Infantry
Ft. Ontario
Madison Barracks
Hailstorms Hit Medford Pond Creek Plains towns
Severe hailstorms sweep Medford Oklahoma and Pond Creek area along Rock Island. Wheat fields suffer extensive damage as Pond Creek elevator collapses and a mill burns. Additional towns report similar destruction.
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Wichita
Mas
Medford
Oklahoma
Pond Creek
Rock Island
Anthony brother of Susan B Anthony dies in Fort Scott
M Anthony, brother of Susan B Anthony and Col R D Anthony editor of the Leavenworth Times, collapsed and died from heart disease in Fort Scott last night. He was a prominent local business figure.
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Kas
M. Anthony
Susan B. Anthony
Col. R. D. Anthony
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Leavenworth Times
Dewey Special Train Arrives to Crowd at Detroit
A large Detroit crowd welcomed Admiral Dewey as his special train pulled into Michigan Central Station this afternoon. Cheers rang out while artillery salutes sounded, marking the notable stop in the city.
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Detroit
Mich
Michigan Central Station
Admiral Dewey
Man sentenced to life pardoned by McKinley frees Harrison
Jeff Harrison, twice sentenced to life with hard labor in separate cases, is released after Supreme Court relief and a presidential pardon. After years of appeals funded by trinket making and letters, Harrison left the Anamosa prison in citizen’s clothes, heading to Chicago and then the South.
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Times-Herald
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Ala
Huntsville
Routsville
Rome
Nations
Fort Worth
Texas
Washington
Illinois
French cabinet acts on China situation
President Loubet presided at the cabinet council as M Del Casse.read dispatch on China. The French minister at Pekin is coordinating with other diplomats and Admiral Courrejolies at Taku is instructed to cooperate with other admirals to protect foreigners as needed.
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Loubet
M. del Casse
China
Pekin
Courrejolies
Taku
Mine No 2 Gas Blast Traps Men in Gloucester Shaft
A gas explosion at Mine No 2 Gloucester Ohio at 7 a m traps 15 to 25 men. Fire boss Evan Joseph and miners John McClelland Aaron Swan son and John Evans are among supposed casualties. Rescue efforts recover eight men then ongoing as after damp and fire damp hinder efforts.
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Ohio
Evan Joseph
John McClelland
Aaron Swanson
John Evans
Joseph
London sees China crisis as Boxers revolt widens
A London dispatch notes the cable breakdown leaves South Africa sparse on news while attention fixes on China. Britain expects Foreign Office action to curb Russo Japanese tensions and a possible domestic upheaval in China amid muttered German cooperation.
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New York
Tribune
London
South Africa
China
Fleet Street
Russia
Japan
Great Britain
Lord Salisbury
Germany
Foreign Office
President delays Canton trip after Republican convention
Washington reports indicate the President will not travel to Canton until late June after the National Republican Convention on June 19. Many political groups plan brief visits to Washington to pay respects. The California trip for summer appears canceled. Flowers mark Mrs McKinley’s birthday with many bouquets and telegrams.
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Canton
White House
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California
Missionaries in China Seek U S Inquiry on Safety
Arthur J. Brown reports 84 American missionaries across Shangtung Pekin and Pao Ting Fu with many more property interests. He asks Secretary Hay to cable Minister Conger to confirm their safety after recent reports of killings, noting the anxiety of relatives and friends.
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New York
Arthur J. Brown
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Hay
Shangtung Provinces
China
Pekin
Pao Ting Fu
Daily Press
United States
Conger
Admiral Dewey Heads to Detroit and Northern Ohio Stops
Admiral Dewey and his party departed here at 9 a m on a special Hocking Valley Railway train bound for Detroit. The tour includes brief stops in Agila Ind Defiance Deshler North Baltimore Fostoria Tiffin Chicago Junction Shelby Mansfield and Mt. Vernon with the Admiral appearing on the rear platform at each stop. Tuesday night will be spent in Agila and Wednesday visit continues through northern Ohio.
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Admiral Dewey
Hocking Valley Railway
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Agilla
Ind
Ohio
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Deshler
North Baltimore
Fostoria
Tiffin
Chicago Junction
Shelby
Mansfield
Mt. Vernon
Admiral
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