United States to Mediate China Crisis with Conditions
The President agrees to mediate between the imperial government of China and the powers but only after Chinese concessions are met. The State Department will publish the terms tomorrow along with the Chinese appeal and the President's answer. The move aims to protect foreign ministers in Pekin, restore order, and secure relief for foreigners and missionaries.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Pekin
United States
Raeiver
China
Canton
Europe
Goodnow
Admiral Remey
Department
Pei Ho
Taku
Tien Tain
Long
Osten
War Department
Chinese Minister Says Ministers To Be Sent To Tien Tsin
London reports the Chinese minister cites Sheng in Shanghai dated July 23 claiming Won-Jui met foreign ministers and found all well except Germany. Gen. Yung Lu proposes escort to Tien Tsin to halt operations. Shanghai Mail note describes Pekin foreigners nearly wiped out, with misgivings about telegrams. Russian debates war aims on Manchuria and frontier defense.
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London
Chih Chen Lo Fong Luh
Sheng
Tao Tai
Shanghai
Pekin
Tsung Li Yamen
Won-Jui
Yung Lu
Tien Tsin
Daily Mail
Shan Tung
St. Petersburg
Russian Council of War
Kouropatkin
Manchuria
Nicholas
Director of Telegraph Administration
Li Hung Chang
Rumors on Indemnity Terms After Pekin Outrages
The report discusses allied powers demanding two provinces as indemnity for the Pekin outrages and offering to restore order and facilitate trade on condition of surrender of Kila Chou Wei Hai Wei and Manchuria plus withdrawal of missionaries. It notes little attention should be paid to these rumours.
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Kila Chou
Wei Hai Wei
Manchuria
Outrages on the Foreigners Must be Punished
Washington reports an imperial edict demanding protection for foreign merchants and missionaries in open ports and provinces while ordering authorities to investigate and punish murderers. The edict condemns attacks in Tien Tsin and calls for stable order, with dates and officials cited.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
United States
Fowler
Che Foo
Liu Kun Yih
China
Taku Fort
Legation
Akira
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Chi Li
Demani
Admiral Seymour Report Silent on Killed Wounded Rumor
San Francisco July 23 There is nothing in Admiral Seymour's report to prove the sensational story that he killed his wounded to save them from the Chinese. The document details bravery of allies guarding wounded in boats, fighting Boxers near Tang Fang and Yong Song, and notes casualties among Italian and allied troops while Chinese losses ran high. The cable from Che Foo to the Presbyterian Board reports improved situation and protection for foreigners with names and signatures noted by Towler and Fowler.
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Admiral Seymour
Pekin
W. Very
Orient
Hong Kong
Seymour
Tien Tsin
Tang Fang
Ren Ting
Yong Song
Yong Song I
New York
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions Today
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Shan Tung
Che-Foo
Yamen
Pao Ting Fu
Fowler
Corea
Japan
Advance Hastened Commanders Plan March on Pekin
Washington reports a council of Commanders at Tien Tsin fixed the advance on Pekin for July 30. Admirals Remey and Lone received the dispatch noting earlier conflicting advices and modifications. The latest messages confirm a coordinated push toward Pekin amid evolving plans.
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Tien Tsin
Pekin
Washington
Remey
Lone
Boxer Poster Translation Reveals Threat Letter in 1900s China
The Rev. Dr. John Fox of the American Bible Society received a sample translation of a Boxer poster from Shanghai via Tien Tsin. The tract, distributed June 24 in Tien Tsin, urges uprising against foreigners and Buddhists, promising absolution or death based on converts, with eight million spirits slated to descend and foreign expatriates to be exterminated.
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New York
John Fox
American Bible Society Today
John R. Hykes
Shanghai
Charles F. Gammon
Tien Tsin
Tien Tsin City
Buddhists Patriotic League of Boxers
London Legations Safe to Proceed to Tien Tsin
London July 23 1180 Sir Halliday MacArtney the English secretary to the Chinese legation in London said Pekin legationers are safe and about to proceed to Tien Tsin. High confidence statement follows after earlier distress signals.
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London
Sir Halliday MacArtney
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Captain Usedom Honored by Emperor William
Berlin July 23 Emperor William announced the appointment of Captain Usedom of the cruiser Herta now in China as an aide de camp The honor follows Usedom's service on the Hers that was active in the Far East news note indicates the cruiser’s name and deployment in China
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Berlin
Emperor William
Usedom
Herstha
China
Speeches Laud Courageous Naval Leader and Aide-de-Camp
A valiant leader earns admiration from English and Russian admirals. The speaker thanks those who helped win laurels for the young navy and appoints the leader as aide-de-camp.
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A.l
Paris Hears Good News from Pekin Ministers Safe
Paris reports foreign minister Delcasse received a Che Foo telegram dated July 21 stating that the Governor relays reliable Pekin news: all foreign ministers are safe and the government is taking steps to deliver and protect them.
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Paris
Delcasse
Che Foo
Pekin
Unknown commander named for Pekin relief column
Washington reports the state department has not yet decided who will command the international relief column heading to Pekin at month end. Dispatches have floated two Russian generals Dragomiroff and Linovieh as potential leaders, but Washington has no confirmation.
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Washington
State Department
Pekin
Dragomiroff
Linovieh
Times Editorial Mocking Li Hung Chang Proposals
The Times prints a sharp editorial satirizing Li Hung Chang for using staged proposals to various powers. It notes President McKinley was asked to mediate, while Washington avoids committing the United States to a firm policy.
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London
the Times
Li Hung Chang
McKinley
Washington
United States
Maharajah of Gwalior offers hospital ship to aid China
In Parliament today Secretary for India George Hamilton said the Maharajah of Gwalior offered a fully equipped hospital ship. The government proposed to spend 20 lakhs of rupees on service in China to show loyalty to the queen, and the offer was accepted.
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London
House of Commons
India
George Hamilton
Gwalior
China
Mission group receives Pekin cable on July 18
Boston reports that Rev. H B Potter sent a Che Foo dated message stating Governor Yuian and all ministers are well. The date matches the Conger message purportedly sent from Pekin, renewing the link between the two dispatches.
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Boston
American Board of Foreign Missions Today
H. B. Potter
Che Foo
Potter
Yuian
Pekin
Lords Pass Bill to Prohibit Arms Exports in War Times
London July 28 The House of Lords passed to a second reading the bill empowering the Queen to forbid export of arms and ammunition to any country when there is reason to believe they may be used against British forces or foreign forces cooperating with them.
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London
House of Lords
Peary steamer Windward reaches Port au Basques for repairs
The Windward, Peary relief steamer, arrived at Port au Basques with part of her machinery disabled. Replacement pieces arrived by train at noon. Repairs will take a few days and the delay could disrupt plans to reach the far north.
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St. John's N. F
Windward
Port Au Basques
Famine Relief Numbers Grow in India as Monsoon Stalls
London reports Baron Curzon telegrams Lord Hamilton that the monsoon stays favorable overall this week but Gujarat Kathiawar Baroda and Rajputana West see cultivation halted and fodder is scarce. The famine relief list climbs to 6,281,000.
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India
Baron Curzon of
Kedleston
George Hamilton
Gujarat
Kathiawar
Baroda
Rajputana
Japanese minister presents damage claims after Honolulu plague fire
JAPAN'S DAMAGE CLAIMS San Francisco July 23 Among the passengers on the steamer America Maru which arrived here from Yokohama via Honolulu was K Takahira Japanese minister plenipotentiary to the United States Mr Takahira conferred with Japanese at Honolulu and will present their claims for damages as the result of the burning of a portion of Honolulu during the plague epidemic there.
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San Francisco
Yokohama
Honolulu
K.takahira
United States
Mr. Takahira
Montreal priest dies after sermon on temperance
Montreal July 23. The Rev. Fr. Piehe, known for forty years of temperance work, died suddenly in his study fifteen minutes after finishing a sermon in Lachine. He had vowed to preach against the liquor traffic until his death.
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Montreal
Que
Lachine
Piehe
Girls Burned To Death In Gasoline Explosion
Two sisters ages 11 and 17 died in a gasoline explosion on North Franklin Street in Chicago. Fire left two men badly burned while attempting rescue. Margaret Poeh and Anna Poeh were the victims. Gustave Keppler and John Moore suffered facial and hand burns.
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Chicago
Views on Chinese and Japanese Cultures and Trade
A U S Navy officer recounts views from foreign stations in China and Japan. He notes Japanese imitativeness and suspected sincerity, contrasts with Chinese commercial honesty, cites instances of breach and boycotts, and discusses language, dialects, and writing. He reflects on arms, tactics, and the harsh punishments in China, finishing with praise for Chinese seafaring and honesty.
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China
Japan
Waiter Applicant Recounts Twelve Year Experience
An applicant asks for a waiter job and cites twelve years of restaurant meals as experience. The restaurant proprietor questions and the applicant confirms prior exposure to dining as proof of suitability. This quirky exchange appears in the Denver Republican.
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Denver Republican
Summer vexations list faults window shade and bureau drawer
A window shade refuses to roll and a bureau drawer won t close, two small but persistent annoyances on the summer vexations list.
The Beauties of the Bush Fruit Blues Display
A brief note advertises blueberries described as Indigo blues from New Hampshire and choicest blues in full boxes, inviting readers to find these berries in town. The catchy phrasing emphasizes regional origin and quality.
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Green Hills
New Hampshire
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