Sixteen British Marines Chase Two Thousand Boxers
Sixteen British marines reconnoitering in an International column near Lang Wang engage about two thousand Boxers. The clash lasts over a mile with 20 to 30 Boxers killed. British losses zero. Boxers flee as marines and train reinforcements respond with rapid fire and Maxim guns.
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London
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Shanghai
Johnson
Lofa
Lang Wang
Major Johnson
Nieh
Warship Wanted to Protect US Mission at Chin-Kiang
Cable from Chin-Kiang reports large native secret society menacing the town with no protection for Americans. Secretary Hay and cabinet discuss Chinese crisis, ordering possible marine reinforcements from Manila to empower Admiral Kempff at Taku and Pekin. No ship deployment yet, but a disciplined relief plan is debated amid pressure from missionary interests.
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Washington, D. C
State Department
United States
Chin-Kiang
China
Cruiser
Martin
Hay
Hitchcock
Long
Gage
Smith
Conger
Admiral Kempff
Navy Department
Kempts
Taku
Manila
Clief
Pekin
Rom Taku
Chin Kiang
Yeng Tse Kiang
Shanghai
Yorktown
Castine
Remey
Fragmented Report on Tein Event and Yang Arrival
An unclear fragment describes Tein on June 12 with an English line about a landed event. It mentions Yang and a potential reference to British involvement or a boycott, but most details are unreadable. The piece appears to record a brief historical incident with limited readable names and dates.
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Tein
Why He Went Ashore is a Mystery to the Navy Department
Washington reports speculate on Capt. B. H. McCalla's decision to go ashore at Tien-Tsin, with officials noting Kempff may have deemed the best officer needed on land amid tense China operations. Sources suggest McCalla may join Vice Admiral Seymour's force or operate along the line in sole command.
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New York
B. H. McCalla
Tien-Tsin
Washington
The
Times
Navy Department
Kempff
Newark
Admiral Kempff
China
McCalla
Seymour
Near War Between Russia and Japan Averted
Queen Adelaide from the Orient reports six weeks ago Russia and Japan stood on the brink of war over Japanese traders in Ma sampo, but Britain’s refusal to act helped avert conflict. Shanghai advices note the Chinese general Yang Loh murdered during Boxer negotiations near Ting Fu. French consul at Yarran allegedly supplying arms to rebels in South China, prompting a government request for removal.
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Victoria
B. C
Japan
Russia
Masampo
Great Britain
Shanghai
Yang-Loh
Ting Fu
Yarran
South China
Notable U S Envoy Among Cambridge LLD Recipients
London June 12 Cambridge university conferred the degree of LLD on several distinguished men including Joseph H Choate United States ambassador and Harvard College Professor John Williams White The public orator Dr Sandys highlighted strong ties between the United States and Great Britain and noted neutrality harmony between leading statesmen during wartime.
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London
Lil. D
Cambridge University
Joseph H. Choate
United States
John Williams White
Harvard Cllege
Another Serious Disaster to British on Gold Coast
Accra June 12 reports another heavy reverse to the relief column under Col Carter and Major Wilkinson a day north of the Prah with heavy casualties. Further disaster to the relief effort is indicated by latest rumors from the Gold Coast field.
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Prah
Willcock
Prahsu
Kumassi
Magpie
Accra
Gold Coast
Carter
Wilkinson
General Grant Captures Insurgent Stronghold in Mountains
Manila June 12 General Grant leading reinforcements with artillery against insurgents east of Saniguet reports capturing their rebel stronghold after four hours of fighting. Rebels scattered and the Americans pursue them. Grant's column had no casualties.
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Manila
Grant
Saniguet
Insurgent Generals Taken Report from MacArthur Cabled News
Gen Douglas MacArthur at Manila cables Washington reporting the capture of Generals Hizon near Mexico and Cavestany at Alcalda. Cavestany is a leading insurgent in Pangasinan Province. Corbin calls these captures significant, viewing them as surrenders signaling insurgent leaders abandoning the cause and seeking American supremacy in Manila.
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Washington
MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Hizon
Mexico
Cavestany
Alcalda
Pangasinan Province
Luzon
Corbin
Serious strike at Belle Island mines near St Johns
A serious strike erupted at Belle Island mines near St Johns where two thousand workers seek 15 cents an hour, up from 10. Dominion Iron and Steel and Nova Scotia Steel operate nearby deposits. Police mobilized as fears grew that mining plants had been damaged and ringleaders identified among Canadian supervisors.
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St. Johns
N. F
Belle Island
Dominion Iron and A Steel Company
Sydney
Nova Scotia Steel Company
Wreck on Great Northern Near Summit Injures Many
A Spokane dispatch reports a derailment on the Great Northern at Summit Montana. An east bound passenger train left Spokane and derailed early today, possibly due to a broken rail, with two engines and four coaches off the track and many passengers hurt. Names include S J Leland West Superior R Mutub Seattle F R Gantor Winnipeg Leo Adrain New York J Hanson Portland Mrs E J Broderick Leavenworth W J Morgan St Paul L C Mortensen Whitehall Mich George Olsen Spokane C M Ogard Edna Minn Martin McCully Butie Mont Emil Morgan Fergus Falls Minn with some described as mortally wounded.
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St. Louis
Great Northern Railroad
Summit
Mont
Globe-Democrat
Spokane
Wash
J. Leland
West Superior
R. Mutub
Seattle
Frank R. Gantor
Winnipeg
Leo Adrain
New York
Jacob Hanson
Portland
E. J. Broderick
Leavenworth
William James Morgan
St. Paul
C. Mortensen
White Hall
Mich
George Olsen
M. Ogard
Edna
Minn
Martin McCully
Butie
Emil Morgan
Fergus Falls
Suburban line collision victims worsen as Kimball declines
Providence June 12 George Baker victim of Sunday collision in Rhode Island hospital shows deteriorating condition with amputation still unclear for recovery. Lieutenant Governor Charles Dean Kimball's status grows more serious with stupor at 3 am base skull injury reported. Conductor Manchester remains unable to speak clearly as officials note motormen acted to avoid impact and braked late, preserving lives but failing to prevent disaster.
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Providence
R. I
George Baker
Rhode Island Hospital
Charles Dean Kimball
Manchester
Providence Man Dies From Sontayre Electric Car Crash
Providence June 12 G Baker who was injured in the Sontayre electric car accident died tonight making the fifth victim thus far. The others in the wreck are reported as improving.
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Providence
R. I
G Baker
Sontayre
Twelve Hundred Troops Sent to Rochester for Homecoming
Rochester June 12 1 200 troops and artillery of the United States army arrived to take part in Friday’s homecoming celebration for Major General Otis. The force includes 1st U S Infantry from Plattsburgh Fort Ontario Madison Fort Columbus and 7th light artillery plus formations from Fort Hamilton Fort Hancock and Fort Wadsworth. Six special trains carried the units with the first section arriving early and the last at noon.
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Rochester
N. Y
United States Army
Elwell
Otis
Seneca Park
West
U. 8S
Edward Hoale
U. 8S. A
Plattsburgh Barracks
Fort Ontario
Madison Barracks
Fort Columbus
Seventh Light Artillery
Fort Hamilton
Fort Hancock
Fort Wadsworth
Rothstein may found Russian bank in the United States
New York June 12 The Evening Post reports M Rothstein general manager of the Imperial Bank of Russia may decide to establish a Russian bank in the United States to handle Russia disbursements totaling about 10 million dollars yearly. The move could prompt government consideration of a national bank.
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New York
M. Rothstein
Imperial Bank of Russia
Evening Post Today
Rothstein
Russia
Ruselen
British Er Curaged Master of Laings Nek at Last
June 13 early dispatches report British forces regaining Laings Nek and repairing communications with Lord Roberts. Telegraphic links to Bloemfontein expected today as railway restoration continues. Boer bulletins claim gains at Roodeval, 200 Britons killed, 700 prisoners taken, and large food stores seized. Military operations across the Orange River colony involve Methuen, Buller, De Wet, and Delarey amid ongoing civilian reorganization plans led by Sir Alfred Milner.
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London
Lord Roberts
Redgers Buller
Laings Nek
Bloemfontein
Kruger
Machadodorp
Steenkamp
Froenman
Dupuy
Fourie
Nel
Roodeval
de Wet
Transvaal War Office
Lord Methuen
Gen. de Wet
Daily Express
Lourenzo Marques
Louis Botha
Delarey
Steyn
Urenzo Marques
Middleburg
Buller
Rundle
Brabant
Orange River Colony
War Office
Wartime bulletin from London on Boer campaign movements
War Office bulletin reports Joubert's Farm encampment four miles north of Volksrust. Laing's Nek and Majuba evacuated by Boers last night. General Clery from Ingogo advances over the Nek. Campsites established due to water shortages. Correct casualty list to follow.
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London
War Office
Joubert
Loers Beaten Near Roodeval by British Troops
War office dispatch from Bloemfontein dated June 12 reports British forces under Gen Kenny defeating Boers north of Roodeval at Honingspruit. Gen Knox moves from Kronstadt to intercept. Fuller particulars to follow.
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London
War Office
Keil Kenny
Bloemfedlein
Honingspruit
Roodeval
America
Knox
Kroonstad
Schreiner reforms cabinet after Merriman resigns in South Africa
Premier Schreiner moves to reshuffle his cabinet following the resignation of treasurer J X Merriman and public works commissioner J W Saeur. A bond caucus condemned the premier's policy on rebels. A special imperial government tribunal would try rebels with convicted leaders jailed and disfranchised, while rank and file face temporary disfranchisement. The loyalist party supports Schreiner's plan.
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Cape Town
Schreiner
Messrs
J. X. Merriman
J. W. Saeur
Tewater
Messrs. Hoffmeyer
Government plan for civil settlement of South Africa
London June 12 1910 It is learned by the Associated Press that the government has decided on a plan for the civil retirement of South Africa The details are secret but the Orange River Colony and the Transvaal will become crown colonies with Transvaal possibly renamed the Transvaal colony Sir Alfred Milner is named chief commissioner
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South
Colonial Office
Bloemfontein
Kroonstad
Johannesburg
Pretoria
Alfred Milner
Transvaal
Natal
London
Associated Press
South Africa
Orange River
Sir Alfred Milner
Canned Eggs Avert Loss in Summer Storage
The article explains how storage houses stock millions of eggs in summer and accept losses from breakage. Canning becomes the remedy, preserving whites and yolks separately for bakers and confectioners. Canned eggs endure in air tight cans, with par affin coating and lime water methods extending freshness.
Florence Oil Stoves Offered For Summer Use
A local ad urges buyers to select oil stoves that burn cleanly and have no smoke or odor. Florence oil stoves are promoted as high quality with minimal scent, priced at 1.60 for one burner and 2.25 for three burners, located in the Mer rimack street basement, kitchen and department area.
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Florence
Merrimack Street
Peruna Praised By Medford Woman In Testimonial
A Medford Wisconsin woman, tired and weak, extols Peruna as a catarrhal tonic and nerve restorer. She credits it with tonic effect, appetite restoration, and sleep improvement, calling it superior for preventing colds and reviving energy during summer heat.
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Mary Goerbing
Medford
Wis
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