China opens fire as forts fall at Taku
Reports from London dated June 19 describe fierce fighting at Taku between Chinese forts and the allied fleet. Casualties include twenty Europeans killed or wounded. ships damaged. several hundred Chinese soldiers killed. News cites variable accounts of the bombardment and fort seizures, with signs of an emerging war between China and the Western powers.
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Admiral Kempff Power to Seize Forts in American Interest
Excitement in Japan as news of the shelling of the forts at Taku spreads. Reports say Kempff will seek permission to send 2,000 troops to quell the revolt. Government likely to consent as additional transports are prepared in Yokohama on June 19.
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Will Remain On Guard Amid City Street Rail Strike
A lull marked the St Louis street railway strike as negotiations stopped and the broader AFL boycott loomed. Sheriff Pohlman proposed disbanding 2500 citizen soldiers but police and posse officials blocked the move, keeping the peace uncertain as the strike enters a second stage. A separate note from Canal Dover reports a farmer finding the body of Elmer Hebert at his chicken coop after a fatal shooting. In Indianapolis a political denial ends a vice presidential bid rumor. In Javier, two of Minot Steel’s three rod mills resumed after weeks idle, restoring jobs to 2000 workers. The Weekly News details remain a one dollar annual issue.
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Klerksdorp Falls in British Advance Amid Surrenders
London June 16 reports from Lord Roberts reveal Klerksdorp surrendered June 9 after an armed party credited to Flunter. Kitchener’s forces repelled a Boer attack north of the Helner river. one dead and 11 wounded. Cronje’s son, a Mafeking figure, surrendered after Pretoria’s fall. Dispatches describe strategic gains and continued resistance near Pretoria with expected actions east of the capital. Steyn’s stance and Kruger peace hesitations frame the larger surrender talks.
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No Armistice Report From Machadodorp And Fortified Boers
London dispatch reports Lord Roberts proposing a six day armistice to Gen Louis Botha on June 13 to allow disarmament and reduce suffering but Botha declined. Boers retire on Middleburg as British forces advance. bridges burn and supplies taken, with plans for retreat to Lydenburg district. Kingston reports a June 10 river boat accident on the Cuyuni river killing multiple hands.
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Otis Day Welcomes General Wheeler in Rochester
In Rochester on June 16 the city and western New York honored Gen. Joseph Wheeler returning to his old home after governing the Philippines for two years. About 10,000 spectators arrived by rail, a sunrise salute opened the day, a grand parade followed, fireworks and a band concert capped the night, and Powers' Hall hosted a banquet where Wheeler was the principal speaker.
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