Rumors of China crisis reach U S officials in Washington
Reports from Beijing and Pekin prompt anxiety among diplomats as Admiral Kempff confirms dire dispatches. Washington discussions focus on possible international talks to govern allied forces in China and Japan's pledge to reinforce. Secretaries Root Hitchcock and Hay weigh troop movements and deployments to Taku Nagasaki and ongoing China actions.
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Washington
Admiral Kempff
China
Pekin
Baron von Kettseler
Hermann
State Department
Thiebotot
Japan
Pei-Ho
England
Russia
France
Hay
Root
Hitchcock
Long
United States
iHe
Manila
Taku
Sixth Cavalry
San Francisco
Nagasaki
Cuba
Miles
Wood
New Orleans
Oregon
Chaffee Avill
Asiatic
Pacific
Philippines
No Relief Move Made for Volunteer Troops in Manila
The text notes no orders to reinforce Manila troops after relieving volunteers, and no steps taken to expedite sending additional forces there to free the volunteers for other duties in China.
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China
Manila
Foreign Troops Not Moving to Relief of Pekin
London reports no progress toward Pekin relief as allies keep forces at about 13 000 with no plan for advancing. Despatches warn of a desperate, growing crisis while southern China bands together in a provisional federation with Nankin as capital. News notes Japanese-led efforts and reports wounded sailors including Captain McCalla.
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Pekin
London
House of Commons
Williams
John Broderick
Foreign Affairs
Ellis Ashmead Bartlett
Broderick
Yang Tse
von Bergen
Robert Hart
China
Yellow River
Nankin
Shanghai
Tuan
Hwang-Ho
Che Foo
St. Petersburg
Siberian
Manchuria
Russia
Taku
Japan
Death of Baron Von Ket tler Arouses German Outrage
Berlin July 2 German press mourns Baron Von Ket tler killed in China as a brave official with 16 years in the country. Papers urge strong action, proposing German forces at Taku and Tien Tsin and warn of European solidarity against China’s alleged collaboration with the Boxers. The tone ranges from grave to heated as editors anticipate a united response.
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Berlin
Baron von Ketter
China
Kreuz Zeitung
Germany
Taku
Tien Tsin
Tageblatt
Russia
England
France
Baron von Kettler
Emperor William vows full satisfaction over Baron Von Ketteler death
Berlin reports that after Count Von Buelow's China briefing, Emperor William决定 to demand full satisfaction for Baron Von Ketteler's death. He plans large armed forces and a fleet buildup, possibly matching other powers, with Prince Henry offered command of a division.
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Berlin
Associated Press
Count von Buelow
William
Baron von Ketteler
China
Prince Henry of
Prussia
Foreign Office
Germany
Shan Tung
Snng
Lu Hai Houan
Pekin
Insurgent leaders surrender. Manila transport capcity noted
Manila dispatch reports Gen Aquino surrender to Lt O Connell with 64 rifles. Gen Ricarte captured near Paco. Remains of Lieut Draper recovered and buried at San Isidro. Transport Warren sails to San Francisco with Twenty third Infantry as other ships and total Manila transport capacity are detailed.
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Washington
Manila
War Department
Aquino
John J. O’connell
MacArthur
Ricarte
Paco
Stana
Paul Draper
Twenty-second Infantry
San Isidro
Luzon
Draper
Nagapan
Warren
Twenty-third United Stattes Infantry
San Francisco
China
Sherman
Pennsylvania
Indiana
Philippines
Monsoon Weakness Prompts Ongoing Relief in India
London reports from Lord Curzon that the weak monsoon continues to threaten agriculture. Rainfall has been general but insufficient to restart farm work across central provinces Mysore Bombay Deccan Madras Berar and Hyderabad. Relief will be needed on a large scale until crops ripen, with 5 588 000 people already receiving aid.
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London
India
Lord George Hamilton
Lord Curzon of
Kedleston
Mysore
Bombay
Deccan
Madras
Berar
Hyderabad
Fez Turmoil Over Touat Encroachments Sparks Mob Violence
Excitement runs high in Fez as French encroachments on the Oasis of Touat provoke a deadly disturbance. A mob killed the manager of a French concern who was an American citizen. The British consul seeks official aid to protect the house and the Ghetto is besieged.
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Tangier
Fez
Touat
Commandant Philip Botha Released on Heavy Bail
Commandant Philip Botha, captured by the British near Kroonstad May 17, has been released under heavy bail. He will reside at Aliwal North until the conclusion of his preliminary examination.
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Cape Town
Philip Botha
Kroonstad
Aliwal North
Precious Dust From Alaska Brings Record Gold Returns
Three steamers City of Seattle Aberdeen and Robert Dollar arrived from Alaska with 260 passengers and gold dust totaling 2.5 million dollars. Of this, 2 million was consigned to the government assay office by the Canadian Bank of Commerce, 300 thousand was shared among passengers, and 200 thousand was handled by Prof. Lippy for Klondike claim cleanups. Total receipts since June 1 reach 5.125 million. Miners report rising water from warm weather aiding cleaner dumps and predict output may exceed 25 million.
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Seattle
Wash
City of
Aberdeen
Robert Dollar
Alaska
Dawson
Canadian Bank of Commerce
Lippy
Klondike
British survey faces Indian opposition in Alaska village
Report from Skagway Alaska via Portland Oregon dated July 2 says Indian opposition blocks the boundary survey team as British members encounter antipathy in Klackwan on the Chilkat river headwaters and near the Porcupine mining district. Some Indians act ugly though no threats of violence are confirmed.
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Skagway
Alaska
Portland
Ore
International Boundary Survey Commission
Klackwan
Chilkat River
Porcupine Mining
Bubonic Plague Cases Reported in Brazil
Rio Janeiro July 2 report shows 224 bubonic plague cases since January 4 with 99 fatalities. The tally reflects ongoing outbreak conditions and rises in the metropolitan area as health authorities monitor spread and respond with containment measures.
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Brazil
Rio Janeiro
Navy reports casualties from Che Foo incident
The Navy Department received an Admirals message listing casualties among_Lt_ and Privates J Miller and W L, from the Che Foo event as relayed by Admiral Kempf. The notice notes casualties to late Lannigan and KF.
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Washington
Navy Department
Kempf
Roosevelt Demonstrated Through Kansas City Amid Convention Buzz
Gov Roosevelt travels to Oklahoma City heading for Rough Riders reunion as Kansas City crowds of about 7000 greet him with cheers and handshakes while a police guard prevents a mob. In Lawrence he delivers a political speech praising Kansas and the Grand Army of the Republic, stressing Americanism and civic duty.
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Kansas City
Roosevelt
Rough Riders
Oklahoma City
Kansas
Teddy
Rough Rider Regiment
Lawrence
Kas
Bowersock
Gov. Roosevelt
Las Vegas
Philippines
20Th Kansas
Grand Army of the Repub
Ten Thousand Leave Alabama Mines In Big Coal Strike
About 16 000 union miners in Alabama quit work pending wage talks after the old contract expired. They demand a 40 percent raise and concessions. operators offer renewal with a 40 to 70 percent increase over pre July 1 1899. A statewide referendum guides delegates today with a possible general strike if demands fail. Meanwhile 5000 tons of coal are mined daily by convicts and non union workers, risking furnace outages.
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Birmingham
Ala
Boats Collide on East River Ferry
In New York on July 2 the East River ferry Columbia of the Grand Street line was rammed by the freight steamer Mohican at 8:15 a m midstream. The Mohican struck the ferry on the port side forward of the paddle box, tearing a long gash from main to hurricane deck. Passengers panicked but most steadied themselves as the Mohican backed to her pier. The Columbia's port paddle is disabled and joiner work badly stove.
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New York
Columbia
Grand Street
Mohican
Nineteen Longshoremen Feared Drowned After Harbor Collision
In Norfolk on Saturday night the barge Essex collided with the liner Essex, leaving nineteen negro longshoremen missing. The Essex picked up seventy four men and towed to Providence. Thirty two did not respond when the roll was called, thirteen traveling home by land to Portsmouth. Captain Ernest of the Old Dominion line believes all nineteen are drowned.
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Norfolk
Essex
Providence
Old Dominion Steamship Company
Pinners Point
Southern Railway
Portsmouth
Ernest
Old Dominion
Formal Transfer Made Fitchburg to Boston & Maine Control
Fitchburg railroad begins operation under Boston and Maine after a 99 year lease dated June 30 1900. The management shifts to B and M officials while Fitchburg staff continue duties awaiting future plans. A joint circular from presidents Tuttle and Codman announces the transfer and lists key B and M officers taking over.
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Boston
Fitchburg
Boston & Maine Company
Fitchburg Road
Codman
T. A. Mackinnon
Willian J. Hobbs
Boston &Maine
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Mass
Boston & Maine Railroad
Nagle arraigned on manslaughter charge in Hayes death
In Boston William H Nagle was arraigned in municipal court on a manslaughter charge concerning the death of former Senator John J Hayes. Bail set at 36000, hearing set for August 2, two witnesses released, medical examiner cites skull fracture and brain injury as the cause of death.
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Boston
William H. Nagle
John J. Hayes
Municipal Criminal Court
Nabe
Burke
Nagle
Charles Hatch
Leonard J. Doyle
Michael J. Creed
Hannah Power
Marlboro Street
Draper
Stevens
Boston & Maine Takes Over Fitchburg Railroad Assets
Boston and Maine Railroad President's Office announces the company has possession of Fitchburg railroad property under a 99 year lease from July 1 1900. General officers' authority extends over leased property, with Fitchburg officers and employees to remain in ties until further notice. Lucille Tuttle named president of the governing officers.
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Boston & Maine Railroad
Boston, Mags
Fitchburg Railroad Company
Beston & Maine Railroad
Fitchburg Railroad
Lucille Tuttle
For Sale Residences In The Highlands And Choice Areas
Advertisement notes first class residences available in the Highlands and other prime locations. Purchasers are offered favorable buying terms and full information can be provided by T. H. Elliott at Central Street. A small farm to let is also advertised on the electric line with details available on inquiry.
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Highlands
T. H. Elliott
Central St
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