Great Battle Fought Over China Crisis
International tensions rise as France, Japan, the United States and Russia land troops at Taku and near Peking. The Boxer uprising worsens. missions attacked. calls for a unified foreign squadron grow urgent. Washington orders protection for the American legation as warships deploy toward China.
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Central News
Taku
Washington
Helena
Philippines
Kempf
Afraja
Russia
Shanghai
Peking
Jone
Mapy
Quang Lu
Prince Ching
Moderate
China Facing Critical Point, Washington Sees Grave Threat
Washington notes the China situation reaching a critical point with dispatches from Minister Conger and Admiral Kempf. The Helena may be sent if available, battleships Indiana Massachusetts and Kearsarge prepared for rapid dispatch to Newport. Officials warn of potential partition and danger to legation and citizens in the troubled zone.
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Washington
China
Washington, D. C
Conger
Peking
Kempf
Taku
Mele
Long
Helena
Pei-Ho
Tien Tsia
Indiana
Massachusetts
Lesgue-Teland Navy Yard
Newport
United States
Holly Alool
Far East
China Gazette
Orient
Empress Dowager Orders Yamen to Stop Interference in Europe
Shanghai dispatch says the Dowager empress ordered the tsung-li-yamen to avoid interference with Europe while the Boxer movement unfolds. Viceroy troops oppose further foreign warship landings as operations aim to block new reinforcements to Pekin. Desperadoes disguised as passengers loot the British Yang-Tse steamer Kutwo, taking a large booty as passengers resist.
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Shanghai
China Gazette
Europe
Pekin
Kutwo
White Woman Grabs Badge at Milwaukee Club Meet
At the General Federation biennial in Milwaukee Massachusetts delegate Mrs Josephine St Pierre Ruffin asserted her credentials and tried to wear a blue ribbon badge. A credentials committee member tried to remove it but she refused and pinned it to her gown. The episode sparked sympathy and debate as the convention opened with 2500 attendees and leaders like Mrs Rebecca D Lowe and Mrs Sarah Platt Decker in attendance.
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Milwaukee
Wis
Josephine St. Pierre Ruffin
Massachusetts
New Era Club
Boston
Federation of Watson's Clubs
Ecomoutes
Ruffin
Pfister
Plankitton
Mrs. Rustie
City
Alhambra
David
Rose
Sarah Platt Decker
iUenver
Rebecca D. Lowe
America
Odd Fellows Officers Named at Green Bay Convention
Green Bay hosts the Wisconsin Odd Fellows state convention with about 1500 delegates. Officers named include Frank Woodworth grand master, B F Brandt deputy grand master, S J Shafar grand warden, R Hoo grand secretary, D Shxeiner grand treasurer, and J L Jurgenson grand representative to the Sovereign Grand lodge.
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Green Bay
Rebekah Lodge
Wis
Grand Lodge
Lo Oo
Frank 3. Woodworth
Weyuuwexn
Grand Amneter
F. Brandt
Sparta
Siu J. Shafar
Colby
R. Hoo
Milwaukee
David Adler
David Shxeiner
Lancaster
Trastes
Jackson Silbau
Odd Fellows’ Convention
Turner Hall
Near-By Pointe
Jackson’ Silbaugh
Viroqua
William Tessin
A. J. Langworthy
Andrew Willard
Beaver Dam
John H. Vivian
Townlodge
Philetus Sawyer
Oshkosh
Hoe
Odd Fellows
Sarah J. Askew
Madison
Mattie M. Lewis
Devin
Ovalaska
Mya
Sarah 2. Hutchingon
Manon
Iuee
Milwaukee Welcomes the Boers in Open Tours
Chicago reports Boer envoys splitting across Midwestern towns from Grand Haven to Columbus with Montagu White and others making speeches. in Milwaukee a large gathering of singing societies and Red Cross members expected as envoys promote the cause. Also notes golf Open at St Andrews with Vardon aiming for fourth title and a large entry field.
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Herr Wolmarans
Grand Haven
Holland
Muskegon
Grand Rapids
Mich
Hollandsche
Columbus
Ohio
Montagu White
Enroye Fischer and
Wessels
St. Paul
de Bruyn
Fischer
Milwaukkes
Springfield
Lincoln
Milwaukee
Wisconsin Transveal Red Cross Association
Father Hedman
French Travelers Murdered by Mexican Bandits in Guerrero
In Guerrero a plot to rob two Frenchmen, CM Courmont and Depin, involved local officials in Copalillo. They were shot after being tortured, with Courmont hanged by thumbs and riddled with bullets, while their guide Alumbre died early in the attack. The motive was robbery amid a broader conspiracy.
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City
Mexico
Guerrero
Conrmont
Depin
Copalillo
Francisco Sanchez
Ceresentio Alumbre
Alumbre
Courmont
Kern Nominated for Governor by Democrats in Indiana
Indianapolis June 6 Special Telegram John W Kern of Indianapolis was nominated for governor by the Democrats on the first ballot. Shively withdrew, Allen county cast all votes to stampede but Kern led with 8193 to 4694 for Burke and 2924 for Shively. Kern's acceptance speech praised Bryan and set party lines. The platform affirms Bryan's views, condemns imperialism, opposes Cuban independence delays, supports Boers, criticizes Hay-Paunckefoote treaty, and calls tariff relief from duty on goods.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John W. Kern
Shively
Allen County
Kern
Burke
Bozarth
Relston
Conn
Bryan
Chicago
Filipinos Say They Will Win Without Democrats Help
Paris dispatch reports a cable from Manila citing Aguinaldo's prime minister Paterno claiming the revolution persists and will succeed without Democratic support. The message refutes Aguinaldo's death and any submission to American forces, asserting continued resistance.
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Paris
Speesialt
Paterno
Aguinalde
Manila
Aguinaldo
Democrata
Cuban Giants Visit Chicago Unions in a Big Game
The Cuban Giants meet the Chicago Unions at Athletic Park on Monday afternoon in what is described as a top baseball contest for the city. Both teams, known for fastball, are part of a series that also featured the Nebraska Indians and the Columbia Giants earlier, drawing a good crowd.
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Athletic Park
Cuban Giants
Chicago Unions
Nebraska Indians
Columbia Giants
Oldest colored woman dies at 115 in Kokomo
Lucy Polley the oldest colored woman in Indiana died in Kokomo aged 115. Born in North Carolina she bore sixteen children with the oldest now about 89. She had smoked tobacco in a pipe for 100 years.
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Kokomo
Ind
Lucy Polley
North Carolina
Congress adjourns after all-night session in divided era
The Fifty sixth Congress ended its first session at three this morning after all-night work in both chambers. Final actions included the Sundry Civil and Naval bills, military academy measure, and extradition of Nedley. Absentees were counted at 119 as horseplay filled the hallways.
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Senate
Capitol
Congress
Lotclock A. m
Dewey Westbound Trip Labeled Jovial by Admiral
Admiral Dewey left Washington on the Baltimore & Ohio for a Western swing to Columbus Detroit and Grand Rapids with Mrs Dewey Lieutenant Caldwell and J H Maddy aboard. A miniature admiral flag hung in each car window as a crowd of several hundred saw the party off. The voyage is described as a jovial trip with no political meaning.
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Detroit
Grand Rapids
Washington, D.C
Admiral Dewey
Baltimore & Ohio
Mia
Dewey
Caldwell
J. H. Maddy
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