Diplomatic tug of war heats up over Pekin relief aid
The telegrams and dispatches reveal Secretary of State Olney demanding free communication with Pekin and China urged to cooperate with the relief expedition. Reports from Washington and London describe allied forces pressing toward Peking and Chinese edicts backing Boxer actions amid violent upheaval, with diplomats accusing Beijing of duplicity.
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Washington
State Department
Li Hang Chang
Imsy
Eart Li
Pekin
China
Petia
Emma
King Victor Emmanuel III Reaches Rome Amid Turmoil
July 32 reports King Victor Emmanuel III arrived aboard a torpedo boat sent in search of him. He departed for Rome at 1 o'clock and will proceed to Mouna. The queen fainted when news reached the nation of Humbert's ascent. Troops took the oath of allegiance to the new king as the people applauded. Quiet pervades the country.
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Beggi
Calabria
Victor Emmanuel EL
Boon
Tome
Mouna
Kong Humbert
Romé
Saljan
Haworth Sentenced to Death for Layton Nightwatch Killing
Nathan F. Haworth, found guilty of first degree murder in the killing of Layton nightwatch man Thomas Standad, was sentenced to be shot at the state prison on September 4, 1900, between 10 p.m. and 4 p.m. He was turned over to Sheriff L. F. Abbott for custody and delivery to the penitentiary.
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Farmington
Aug
Nathan F. Haworth
Thomas Standad
Layton
State
L. F. Abbott
Dow
Conference 7 Sunday Session in Logan presided by Merrill
The meeting convened at 2 p.m. with President Merrill presiding. Quorum present included Elders Geo Cannon, Brigham Clawson, N. Smoot, High Council members M. W. Merrill and J. Mortal, among others. Officers reelected and several members of the Religion Class released. Elder Q Cannon spoke on readiness, fidelity, and the path to celestial glory, urging obedience to commandments and willingness to sacrifice for faith. Closing blessing by Bishop Leane Smith. Classified: Wanted to trade a buggy or wagon.
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Merrill Preaiding
Appalles Eldera Geo
Q Cannon
Biadger Claweon
Naed Smoot
Stake
M. W Merrill
Jon. Mortal
Acd Isaas Smith
Eouncil
Stewart
Jobo E.kliate
EA Leiatiman
BK. Mactiogea. Co DB
Robbing
Alvin Crowseth
Hyrum A. Campbell
Dobo G. Squires
Josepl B. Morrell
Warren B. Burnham
J Levin Hateh
Charies Skidmore
Tial Cardo
Ralph Mitchell
Logen
Peela
Jesus
Jesua Christ
God
Christ
Jeans
Amee
Wim
Preston
Rail routes to Ogden eyed by Burlington surveyors
An experienced railroad observer says Burlington plans a direct line into the Sound country and British Columbia, potentially via Cache Valley to Ogden, to outflank coast competition. The Salt Lake route becomes impractical. final termini may lie in Cache Valley or Weber Canyon as Burlington pushes toward the coast. Also noted is a separate dispatch from Ogden Standard about cavalry horse shortages for Orient service, with Colonel Mareshall seeking horses near Saline then Hollister.
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Evenston West
Cache Valley
Ogiden
Ogden
Burlington
Emigrant Canyon
Salt Lake
Los Angeles
Fish Springs
Deep Creek Diatricta
Sound Country
British Columba
Middle Coast
Weber Canyon
Duclington
Sag
Sania
Facta
Hava
Darlington
Falara
Ogden Standard
San Francisco
Orient
Marehall
Chick
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Hay
War Department
Chive
Che Koo
Undsted
Corein
Tieo Trin
Jely
Congerenva
Lah
Daggett
McClan, Sladen
Allene
London
Leat
Pekio
George Earnest Morriwan
Timea
Tsang Li
Qasea Victoria
Abicoéue
United Stes
Teangi Yamen
Tien Tero
Eumamuel
Italy
Haworth
Sale
Union Mercantile Company
U. S
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