Has Russia Declared War Against China
A London cable reports the Chinese government are alleged to back the Boxers and troops invade Russia. Russia hands the Chinese envoy his passports in St. Petersburg and orders him to leave. The Tokio dispatch notes fears Japan may seek officer leadership from Germany or Russia.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
London
Anont
China
Journal and Advertiser
Russia
St. Petersburg
Legation
Li Kuan Yi Ta
Tokio
Germany
War developments widen China crisis across Asia
London reports German and French pressure on China with moves toward war status. Russia declares parts of Amur region in a state of war, signaling a broader global confrontation. Rioting and missionary deaths occur near Kiu Kiang and Shanghai, while Chinese losses at Tien Tsin exceed 3,000. Sir Francis Grenfell may command British forces in China.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Count von Bulowe
Berlin
M. Delcasse
China
St. Petersburg
Amur
Khabaroviski
Coasts
Blagovestichensk
Nikolskussuri
Shanghai
To Yang Lake
Kiu Kiang
Manchuria
United States
Tien Tsin
Leutenant
Francis Grenfell
Malta
Shanghai Viceroy Declared Emperor for Revenue Purposes
The Shanghai correspondent reports that the Consuls acting for the Powers have unanimously decided Lin Kan Yi Ha, Viceroy of Nankin, shall be regarded as Emperor of China, in matters of revenue collection, as of yesterday. The move follows recent events in the capital and affects fiscal authority in the region.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Shanghai
Lin Kan Yi Ha
Nankin
China
Troops Move to Presidio as Strathgryre Loads for 8500-Ton Transport
At the Presidio Third Artillery units are ordered into camp while recruits arrive nationwide. The big steamer Strathgryre, capacity 8500 tons, begins loading hay grain and horses for transport, soon to carry 462 horses. Hamburg America plans 5000 horses for Germany but cannot charter ships yet. Pacific Mail lines withdraw City of Para City of Sydney and Colon from Central American service, likely redirected to China or Manila.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
San Francisco
Third Artillery
Presidio
Strathgyre
Hamburg American Line
Germany
Pacific Mail Company
City of Para
City of Sydney
Colon
China
Manila
Anti Christian Letter From Shan Tung Official
The Fantal Mifantal, the province's top legal official, issues an anti Christian directive to magistrates. It urges forcing native Christians to revert to prior faith, confiscating church furniture, and issuing proclamations to curb Christian worship. The letter, likely a ruse, risks serious consequences.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
New York
Shan Tung
Che Moo
Japan Mobilizes 50 Million Yen for China Troop Dispatch
Yokohama reports a Cabinet decision to appropriate 50 million yen for immediate military action in China. Japan plans to mobilize about 80 000 troops, expecting Allied forces to reach 100 000 within two weeks with Russian and British units joining.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Yokohama
San Francisco
Japan
China
Senate notes before prorogation in Ottawa and Paris dispatch
In Ottawa before prorogation MacKenzie Bowell asked for any information from Paris. A Paris despatch dated July 18 reports removal of a Colonel from Shanghai with officials Hughes and Mills replying that there is nothing definite. Bowell used the moment to press for clarification.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Senate
MacKenzie Bowell
Paris
Shanghai
Hughes
Mills
Ing
Bowell
Dispatches Report Danger Despite Safe Officials in Pekin
A Shanghai despatch notes 15 000 Japanese troops disembarking at Taku while the Shan Tung governor and foreign ministers and families remain safe. Copenhagen reports Danish mission station at Pung Kwang destroyed and missionaries escaped to Chemulpo amid rising danger. The Herald Canton correspondent says Li Hung Chang left Canton for Chi Li Province by order of Prince Tuan to resume vice regal duties.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shan Tung
Pekin
London
Shanghai
Taku
Copenhagen
Pung Kwang ‘Tung
Lioa Tung
Chemulpo
New York
Li Hung Chang
North
Herald
Canton
Prince Tuan
Chi Li Province
Dominion Alliance session in Toronto endorses prohibition push
The Dominion Alliance opened in Toronto with J. R. Dougall presiding as resolutions condemned the Dominion Government for not recognizing the 1808 mandate. A push for total National prohibition was endorsed, urging electors to back candidates supporting broad prohibition across provincial, Dominion, and municipal races. Officers were re-elected for the year.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Ont
Dominion Alliance
J. R. Dougall
Committee On
Dominion
Friends of
A. M. Featherstone
J. J. MacLaren
V. A. Vrooman
Manitoba
Lord and Lady Minto Start Across the Continent
The Excellencies leave Ottawa for a western tour with stops at Winnipeg Banff and Vancouver. The itinerary includes Dawson City Victoria Rossland New Westminster Lethbridge and cattle ranches irrigation work and Indian reserves, with a return to Ottawa planned for October 15.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Lord and Lady Minto
Ottawa
Winnipeg
National Park
Banff
Vancouver
Victoria
Quadra
Dawson
New Westminster
Rossland
Lethbridge
Astor Apologizes for Public Insult to Milne
London July 10 William Waldorf Astor apologizes for a paragraph in this column about Sir Archibald Berkeley Milne at his concert. He states Milne’s presence was due to a misunderstanding and absolves him from any intentional discourtesy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
William Waldorf Astor
Archibald Berkley Milne
Astor
Berkley Milne
Sir Berkley Milne
Expressing Sympathy for Dre Borden Over Loss of Son
The group noted the grave loss of a promising young man and extended deep sympathy to Dre and Mrs. Borden. Mills thanked Bowell for kind words as Major Borden was remembered as brave and well liked, an only son cherished by colleagues.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Dre
Borden
Mrs. Borden
Mills
Bowell
Major Borden
Lieut Carsley Dead in India Cholera Battle
A cable from Poona India reports the death of Lieutenant Carsley son of Mr S Carsley dry goods merchant Montreal from cholera after a brief illness. He served with the first battalion King's Shropshire Light Infantry. He was 20 and a Royal Military College Kingston graduate.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
Poona
India
Carsley
King’s Shropshire Light Infantry
Ile
Royal Military College
Kingston
Brakeman Electrocuted at Canadian Branch Works
William Powley a Grand Trunk Railway fireman was electrocuted at the Cana dian Branch of the Corborundum Works Niagara Malls Ont yesterday afternoon. He touched a shelf with a water rheostat carrying 2900 volts and died before help arrived. He was 38, married with four children.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Niagara Malls
Ont
William Powley
Grand Trunk Railway
Corborundum Works
Canadians Lead In Queen's Prize Shooting Trial
At Bisley the National Rifle Association’s Queen's Prize first stage yields a high aggregate of 100. Canadian competitors Grahams score 98 while Caruthers and Fleming post 95 and Langstroth 94. Milli gan and McVittie reach 93.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
National Rifle Association
Bisley
Grahams
Caruthers
Fleming
Langstroth
Milligan
McVittie
Prohibitory reform pledge hits Conservative Liberal critics
Telegraphic briefs report the Dominion Alliance resolution urging opposition to any party members opposing prohibitory legislation. Also noted are election moves in British Columbia, a German Kentucky colony heading to Canada, a fatal lightning strike in Stoney Lake, and other brief items from Canada and the United States.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Toronto
Dominion Alliance
Conservative
Liberal
House of Commons
J. C. Speer
Victoria
J. B. Kennedy
British Columbia
Victoria opens ninth BC parliament with talks on industry and immigration
Lieutenant Governor Joly opened the session of British Columbia's Ninth Parliament in Victoria. He praised imperial war effort, noted rising Japanese immigration, pledged mining and road-building plans, and proposed a tonnage tax on coal and coke. The house adjourned to Monday.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Victoria
Govenor Joly
Legislative Assembly
British Columbia
South Africa
China
Tom
East Kootenay
Vancouver Island
Ottawa
Britain
Salisbury declines discuss on imperial defense deals
Ottawa reports Lord Salisbury refuses to discuss closer colonial commercial ties and defences with colonial representatives, deeming time not opportune. In Kazebusa Gatineau area, Thomas Marks, hotelkeeper, survived a shooting during a fishing trip, with bullets grazing his left hand and injuring a leg. fellow travelers had no rifles.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Ottawa
Board of Trade
London Chamber of Commerce
Lord Salisbury
Kazebusa
Gatineau
Thomas Marks
J. F. Douglas
Wright Ellard
Joseph Ellard
Marks
Buttons confiscated by Custom House in Montreal
The Custom House seized thousands of button badges bearing Independence of Canada from New York bound for a society named the Canadian Independence League. Some badges reached Montreal and are now worn publicly despite authorities efforts to stop distribution.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Montreal
New York
Canadian Independe League
Died Under Chloroform In Rat Portage
Master Jack Scovil aged nine, son of Dr Sco vil, died after a wrestling accident in Rat Portage. While his arm was set under chloroform administered by his father and Dr Gunn, the boy failed to regain consciousness despite efforts of three doctors. He was the youngest child and described as exceptionally bright.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Rat Portage
Jack Scovil
Dr. Scovil
Gunn
Roberts Praises Borden and Birch in Despatch
Lord Roberts awards high tribute to Lieutenants Borden and Birch in a despatch dated today. He notes they were killed while gallantly leading their men in a counter attack at a critical juncture of their assault on a position. Borden had been commended twice before in despatches for gallantry.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
London
Lord Roberts
Borden
Birch
Also Mentioned on This Page
Associated Press
Broderick
Seymour
Liu Tai Canal
Powers
MR. Astor
Telegraphig Briefs
Kentucky
Norwood
Johnston
Weterboro
Stoney Lake
Matthews
Uly
Lord
Charles McCruenn
Canada Foundry
James J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Madison Square Garden
A. Lloyd
Upper Canada College
J. C. Lloyd
Aurora
Joly
Salisbury
Roberts
This is just the beginning! Our collection holds over 300 years of history, including rare newspapers, obituaries, marriage records, birth records, and so much more—most of which you won’t find anywhere else!