Are Legations Safe Minister Wu Signals Confidence
Washington reports a more hopeful mood amid the China crisis after the Tien Tsin victory and Wu's cables confirming foreigners in Pekin are safe. The cabinet debated extra sessions, troop movements, and Li Hung Chang’s dispatches, with Wu stressing three Pekin-origin statements and Li’s transfer to Chi Li.
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Tien Tsin
United States
Li Hung Change
Chi Li
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
Earl Li
Hung Chang
Old Li
China
Russia
Goodnow
Shanghai
Canton
Taku
Shan Hai Kuan
Gulf of
Pechin
Foreigners Alive July and Washington report
A July 17 dispatch from London confirms a Chinese inspector named Sheng reports foreigners alive after a July 5 incident. The note cites protection from the government and aligns with earlier communications received in Washington two days later.
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Chineesert Hae
London
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Ahanghal
Mesterre Wa
Chinese Boston Residents Send Sympathy Letter to McKinley
In Boston July 17, Hoeton's Chinatown residents met to express sympathy over outrages in Pekin and northern China. CC Hoey presided and read a letter to President McKinley, signed by prominent Chinese community members, stating loyalty to America and condemning reformers in China. The letter was sent to Washington.
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Hoeton
Revolutoriera
Pekin
China
CC. W. Hoey
McKinley
Washington
Paris Telegrams Report Shanghai Taotai Dispatch
Paris dispatches dated July 13 quote the Shanghai Taotai reporting that Beijing defenses were attacked again on July 7 by troops under General Tuan after a sortie by a European. Foreigner safety reportedly endangered as hope fades. A second telegram from the consul adds to the grim outlook.
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Paris
French Consur
Shanghai
Taotai
Shan Tung
Pekin
Li Hung Chang Denies Pekin Massacre Reports
Dated July 16 Li Hung Chang denies news of massacres in Pekin. The statement attributes the rumors to false reports and emphasizes control of the situation. Officials in Pekin have not confirmed any large scale outrage or casualties.
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Li Hung Chang
Pekin
World convention of Christian Endeavor meets at Alexandra Palace
London reports a bustling crowd at the world convention of the Young People's Society of Christian Endeavor. Despite heat and fainting spells, delegates sang with vigor as the movement's growth was highlighted. Secretary Baer urged an arbitration treaty between Britain and the United States amid travel delays from a steamship fire in New York harbor.
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London
Young People’s Society
Christian Endeavor
Alexandra Palace Grounds
Endeavor
New York
John Willis Baer
Ladysmith
Baer
Great Britain
America
God
United States of America
England
Ireland
Scotland
Wales
Senate
United States
Young America
Young Britain
Wm. Barker
St. Paul's Cathedral
Hall Strayer
Baltimore
Handley Moule
W. Floyd Thompkins
W. Patterton
Philadelphia
Secretary Wilson Urgently Summoned To Washington
Burlington Iowa July 17 Secretary of Agriculture Wilson who attended Senator Gear’s funeral received an urgent telegram from President McKinley requesting his immediate presence in Washington. He left for the capital this afternoon to answer the call.
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Burlington
Iowa
Wilson
Gear
McKinley
Washington
Christian Endeavor Delegate in London Confesses to Larceny
Caroline E. Keyes, an American delegate from Minnesota attending the World Christian Endeavor convention, pleaded guilty in Marylebone police court to stealing a gold watch bracelet hair brushes and clothing valued at £22 from rooms at Norfolk Mansions Hotel. She blamed drunkenness and aimed to restore the items, and was remanded to call character witnesses.
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London
Caroline E. Keyes
Marylebone
Norfolk Mansions
Miss Keyes
Cecil
the Metropolitan
Increased Pay for Soldiers in China War Service
Washington July 17 The paymaster general of the War Department rules that troops in China are on War service for pay purposes. An act passed last May gives officers a ten percent raise in insular posts and a twenty percent bump for enlisted men above peacetime amounts. Though diplomacy questions linger, the department treats China service as war duty for enlisted men, securing their twenty percent increase while officers remain unchanged.
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Washington
War Department
Congress
China
Gen Wood Returns to Quarantine After Havana Arrival
Gen Wood governor general of Cuba arrives on the Havana from Havana with Mrs Wood and three children. He will stay in quarantine at Health Officer Duty's residence while aides and servants are hosted there. Wood plans to go to Washington to discuss Cuban affairs and the China question, saying he would like to go to China.
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New York
Havana
Gen. Wood
Cuba
China
Lover’s Crime in French Village Leaves Many Dead
A Paris despatch says Jean Baptiste Allemand, 27, stabbed and killed multiple villagers in Gault Univers near Avignon after being rejected by Marie Gregoire. He wounded Milo Gregoire, her mother, Mile Rigert, and others before dying 13 hours later. He sought vengeance on Mile Gregoire and Mile Dennand who had attracted his affections.
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Gault Univers
Avignon
Jean Baptiste Allemand
Marie W. Gregoire
Hilarion Gregoire
Allemand
Milo
Gregoire
Mile
Rigert
Filia
Alexandrine Guaom
Mme. Fivet
Milé
Hortense Roux
Camille Auphent
Princois Sylvester
Republic
Kidde Dennand
Mile Dennand
Mile. Rigert
The Mission and Transport Themes in The Catholic World
The July issue highlights China missions in Pekin amid ongoing conflict and features Dr De Costa on The Place of the Bible in the Catholic World. It reviews Cromwell, biographies of European Catholic scientists, and Protestant missions, alongside a new Derrah Street Railway Guide noting Eastern New England lines to Boston.
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China
Catholic World Magazine
Pekin
Dr. de Costa
Father McDermot
Cromwell
Walsh
Europe
Theodor Schwann
Claude Bernard
Bernard
Japan
San Marino
Catholic Republic
Armenia
New England
Derrah
Boston
Henry M. Whitney
Devonshire Street
Additional members named to South African hospital inquiry
London July 1 Arthur Balfour first lord of the treasury announced a committee of inquiry into a South African hospital. Named were Lord David Richmond lord provost of Glasgow and Mr FP Marricon general manager of the London and Northwestern railway.
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London
Hone
Arthur Baltfour
Treasury
Committee of Inquiry of
South African Hospitale
Ste David Richmond
Gleenow
FP Marricon
Lomton and Northwestern Railway
Beare the The Kind You Raw Mays Beaght Resatere
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Distressing farm ailment relief advertised in Courier
The Courier promotes Dr Thomas's Picetric Ot as instant pain relief for sprains and farm injuries. The ad urges readers to tell advertisers they saw it in the Courier, highlighting free distressing at the farm and urging reliance on the product for immediate care.
Centenary of Thomas Waghorn Pioneer of Overland Route
Centenary event marks birth of Thomas Waghorn born at Chatham on June 20, 1800, celebrated with dinner at Hotel Ceri. The piece recalls his push for steam mail routes to India, the Cape route, and early attempts to shorten travel to about seventy days, contrasting with modern rapid telegraphs, steamships, and Suez mail service.
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Bombay
Trieste
Alexandria
Cairo
Desert
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Waghorn
Red Sea
Jiddah
Thetis
Sir John Malcolm
London
Egypt
Casseer
Post Office
East India Company
Wey
George Wheatley
East
G. W. Wheatley & Co
Nile
Alexandria Canal
Bombay Steam Committee
Wanhorn
P. & O. Company
Ite
London Times
Thomas Waghorn
Chatham
Ceri
Suez Canal
England
India
Cape of Good Hope
Cape
Farmlet on Mall Road Letting Revealed
A small farm property on Mall Road is offered to let with electric services noted as a feature. The listing highlights accessibility and basic utilities, inviting interested tenants to inquire for terms and viewing.
Unusual Price Reduction on Linen Tatiere Fabrics
Last week six cases of fine linen tatiete arrived late instead of earlier in the season. A large allowance is kept to sell the fabric at a reduced rate. They are worth 19 cents a yard and can be sold for 5 cents, described as very fine and clear fabric for commerce in the centre aisle Palmer.
Harvard Ales Offer Natural Flavor and Mild Alcohol
Harvard products are promoted as natural and gentle beers with distinctive hop aroma. The copy claims Harvard Porter and ales are recommended by physicians and suitable for family use. A trial order advertises a case for 3 dollars and 38 cents.
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