Foreigners Fight as Chinese Fortify Near Pekin
London reports Chinese entrenchment just outside Pekin to block the international column. Despatches note guns trained on the American mission and British legation, with 2000 Russian troops landing at Taku and US ministers seeking reinforcements. Reform leaders press for joint action against partition and request rescue by powers. Russian squadron orders to Chinese waters. clashes reportedly leave about 85 Chinese dead.
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London
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Taku
Shanghai
United States
Conger
Reform Party
Daily Mail
Great Britain
Japan
St. Petersburg
Vladivostok
Foreign Office
International Column
Empress Will Not Object to Presence of Foreign Troops
Washington reports definite official word from a continental power that the Dowager Empress of China has notified Pekin that she will not object to foreign troops on Chinese soil. The Empress Dowager, long seen as anti foreign, now appears to back powers in aiding suppression of unrest. Russian quarters dispute rumors of a refuge at the legation and note Russia’s cautious course. Belgian secretary of legation at Pekin possibly Mr Philip May was attacked by a mob, with his recent post at Pekin.
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Washington
Foreign Office
Tsung Li Yamen
Pekin
China
Russia
Ito
Philip May
Legation
Missionary Murdered in Tsung-Hu China Report
News from New York dated June 13 reports the murder of Dr. Edna G. Terry, head of the Methodist Episcopal Women’s Foreign Missionary Society station at Tsung-Hu. The message to her brother-in-law stated the murder and prompted notes that Hopkins and Haynor were safe, with another missionary, Miss Croucher of Boston, also at Tsung-Hu, located near the great wall about 100 miles from Pekin.
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New York
Edna G. Terry
Methodist Episcopal Woan
Foreign ‘Missionary Society
ung-Hu
China
Terry
Japanese Official Killed at Pekin Legation
A Pekin dispatch from June 12 reports the murder of Sugi Akira, chancellor of the Japanese legation. He was allegedly killed by Tung-Fu-Siang guards while walking alone near Maingate. The incident follows tensions at Pekin with unprotected diplomacy.
Japan Hesitates Over China Sphere of Influence
Reports say Japan seeks a sphere including Ke King Fo Klien and Kiang Si but no decision has been made. It notes Japan already secured Fo Kien assurances and Kiang Si lies in the British zone, suggesting Tokyo will avoid moves displeasing Britain as both nations share Chinese interests.
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Japan
Pekin
Ke King
Fo Klien
Kiang Si
Fo Kien
BULLER STILL ADVANCING ME THUEN AND KITCHENER VICTORY
London dispatch reports Roberts’s lines restored after a Me thuen and Kitchener victory over Gen De Wet. Boer camp captured, burghers scattered. Buller entered Volksrust and advanced toward Laings Nek. Prisons not listed, Kruger flees with executive offices and aims for Nel Spruit. Milner resignations noted and antiwar sentiment grows.
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London
Silence on Pekin killings rattles US State Department
Washington June 13 The state department has heard nothing official about the reported killing of the American missionary and the Japanese secretary of the legation in Pekin. No word from Mr Conger since last night's cablegram, deepening concern over the gravity of the situation awaiting settlement.
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Washington
State Department
Legation
Pekin
Conger
Department
Colombian Crisis Ends Rebel Overthrow Confirmed
Official advices from Caribagena and Bogota report the complete overthrow of the rebels in Santander after a 21 day battle. Government forces control the field with 1800 enemy dead, 200 wounded, 1800 prisoners and spoils of war. Generals Vasgas Santos and Avelino Rosas captured. A fire in Geta Porto destroyed the city hall Las Galerias, 36 dead. $4,000,000 gold loss.
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New York
Caribagena
Bogota
Colombia
Santander
Vasgas Santos
Boca Chica
Bay
Carthagena
Avelino Ro Sas
Carthage
Pegota
Las Galeries
Royal Hunt Cup at Ascot Wins by Royal Flush and More
London June 13 Royal Hunt cup valued at 500 sovereigns and 1500 spe cie was won by Royal Flush owned by J A Drake and ridden by J Reiff. Good Luck placed second and The Reeve third with Rigby up. Twenty starters. Fernhill stakes of 20 sovereigns each plus 300 added won by Hercules with Tod Sloan aboard. Sonatura second and King's Courier third with L Reiff up. Twelve starters. The forty eighth triennial stakes won by Veles with J H Martin aboard. Lord Melton second and Dobiles third with Sloan up. Eight starters.
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London
Ascot
J. A. Drake
J. Reiff
A. F. Bassett
Mr. E. A. Figan
the Reeve
Rigby
Hercules
Tod Sloan
Sonatura
E. Jones
King’s Courier
L. Reiff
Sullivan Returns to Face Charges After Long Escape
John E. Sullivan, former Mari on county clerk, who fled in 1889 amid an embezzlement case involving about $80,000 of public funds, has returned to Indianapolis after 11 years abroad. He says he wishes to confront his accusers and is believed to have spent years in Canada.
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Indianapolis
Ind
John E. Sullivan
Marion County
Canada
Belle Isle strike at Bell Island escalates
St John s Newfoundland June 13 The Belle Island mine strike worsens steamers unable to load ore magistrates constabulary reinforced by special officers strikers adopt threatening stance and ominous mutteringsReported increase in tension and potential clashes amid ongoing labor dispute.
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St. Johns
N. F
Belle Island Mines
Germany approves naval bill and funds for expansion
Berlin June 13 The Bundesrath approved the navy bill and the measures to implement the projected plans already passed by the Reichstag, marking a decisive step in Germanys naval buildup.
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Berlin
Bundesrath
Reichstag
Mrs Gladstone Dying in London Hospital
London reports Mrs Wm BE Gladstone was not expected to live through the night after an announced worsening condition last evening. The end was anticipated as doctors prepared for her passing.
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London
Wm. BE. Gladstone
Two Noted Women Travelers From Cambridge England
Mrs Agnes Smith Lewis and her sister Mrs Margaret Gibson are twin daughters of late lawyer John Smith. They have traveled to the Holy Land and discovered priceless manuscripts for early church history. Mrs Lewis, renowned for Syriac studies, earned an honorary Doctor of Philosophy from Halle University for her Syriac Palimpsest and translation work.
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Cambridge
England
Agnes Smith Lewis
Margaret Gibson
John Smith
Lewis
Holy Land
Wis
Old German University
Old
Halle
Mra. Lena
Two More Gone Earl of Airlie and Cavendish Killed in Boer War
London reports two English deaths in battle with Gen Bocha. Earl of Airlie and Hon Stanley Ogilvy Cavendish are named as the fallen, with the Earl born 1856 and slain officer of the 12th Royal Lancers. The Hon Charles William Hugh Cavendish is the eldest son of the Baron Chesham.
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London
Lord Roberts
Bocha
Earl of
Airlie
Charles W. HH. Cavendish
Stanley Ogilvy
Earl
12Th
Prince of Wales
Royal Lancers
Mabelle Frances Elizabeth Gore
Arran
Lord Ogilvy
East Soudan
Lionel Henry Daley Foresque
Parl Foresque
Canada
Hion
Charlies
William Hugh Cavendish
Baron Chesham
Duke of Westminster
Milner Favors Coalition Ministry in Cape Colony
Cape Town June 13 It is understood Sir Alfred Milner governor of Cape Colony is reluctant to let Mr Schreiner resign and favors a coalition ministry to carry through imperial measures.
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Cape Town
Alfred Milner
Cape Colony
Schreiner
Cape
Manhattans shirts sell well amid varied stock
Manhattan Shirts report strong demand surpassing expectations while maintaining a varied selection. The inventory includes Madras Oxford and Silk Outing shirts with price points of $1.50 $2 and $3 for men's working shirts featuring two collars and some with collars attached, including cheviots and Madras fabrics.
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Manhattan
Madras
Cheviots
Major Fortescue Killed Near Pretoria in War
Halifax news describes Major Fortescue killed in action near Pretoria with Botha. He had returned to his regiment from Halifax last Christmas after serving as assistant military secretary and aide-de-camp to Lieut Emour. He was second in command at his death and was a son of the third Earl of Fortescue, with a long career in cavalry units and Aldershot postings.
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Halifax
N. S
Fortescue
Lord Roberts
Botha
Pretoria
South Africa
Earl of Fortesque
Fifth Dragoon Guards
17Th Lancers
Aldershot
School of Instruction
For Sale Residences in Highlands and Choice Locales
We offer a few first class residences with favorable purchase timing. Interested parties may obtain full information from T. H. Elliott, Central Street. Also a small farm to let located on the line of elant SEU' Fe wes.
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Highlands
T. H. Ellaiott
Central St
Elant
Light Weight Suits Debut In New Season Styles
Soft finish velvurs in checks and over plaids described as the nobby young men's suit of the season. Several styles available with newness emphasized in this fashion item overview.
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Mie
C. T. Harding
Cynwyd, Pa
Philadelphia
Palmer
Johnson
Warauuing Ys Wu
Bitur
Johnson & CO
Beston
Bass
de Wet
Buller
Volksrust
Charleston
Laings Nek
Ermelo
van Reenen
Steyn
Orange River Colony
Rundle
Kruger
Lourenzo Marques
Machadodorp
Transvaal
Nel Spruit
Swaziland
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Swazi
Affrikander Bund
War ’ Office
Queens Hall
Howard Courtney
James Bryce
Mr. Chamberlain
M. H. Donahue
Strikd
Mrs. Gladstone
W. H. Cavendish
Talbot
Lowell
Major Fortescue
Arecibo
Mackinaw
Shanzie
Split Canton
Milan
the Talbot Clothing Co
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