News ofChina crisis and global war rumors
The Telegram reports from Manila and Shanghai describe the Ninth United States Regiment’s deployment to China, burning legations in Peking, and possible killings of envoys. Reports mention a Russian army march toward Peking, and a potential major reform in South Africa. Local incidents include a fatal shooting in Omaha, a court ruling on a arrested woman, a rescue of a man at Fort Lee, and a shop burglary foiled by sudden help.
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Manila
United States
China
Hongkong
Shanghai
Peking
Baron von Ketteler
Tien-Tsin
London
Buller
South Africa
Lord Roberts
Natal
Colombia
Panama
Kumassi
Coler
Cr. H. King
Omaha
Hackman
James Flood
Flood
King’s
Herman Poppe
Fort Lee Ferry Road
Wheeling
Mary Lembeck
Seymour
Taku
Jaguar
China Merchants’ Association
Limes
Mac Gonald
India
Why Mr Truesdale Waited in Greenwich Freight Yard
COS COB Conn June 17 A team of horses and a trap owned by W H Truesdale president of the Delaware Lackawanna and Western Railway and his coachman Joseph Kelly were locked in the Greenwich freight yards for an hour or more while Truesdale sought his missing driver The coachman entered the yard to inquire about freight despite an order not to drive in A boy finally alerted Truesdale and revealed the prisoner situation prompting the gates to be unlocked after an extended delay.
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New York Times
Coscob
Conn
W. H. Fruesdale
Delaware, Lackawanna and Western Railroad
Joseph Kelly
Greenwich
Truesdale
E. C. Benedict
Indian Harbor
New York
Mr. Truesdale
Moscow Fire Routs Entire Village Businesses in Moscow New York
A devastating blaze in Moscow Livingston County destroys every business building the two hotels opera house and several dwellings. Fire started in Doral Thompson’s warehouse from a spark off a freight train. Losses include many shops and homes with insured and uninsured totals. The town lacking fire protection fought the flames as residents collapsed from exposure.
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New York Times
Rochester
Moscow
Livingston County
Doral Thompson
John McMahon
Blacksmith
W. Sears
T. H. Comiskey
William Alexander
W. J. Randolph
Moscow Opera House Company
John Newman
King & Eddy
O. Atherton
Botsford & Kurtis
J. L. Straline
J. Halstead
Doras ‘Thompson
R. Chapman
C. N. Stroble
China tensions escalate as troops sail to China from Manila
Reports from Manila and Washington indicate the Ninth Regiment heads to China, with the gunboat Concord and marines aboard. British and other powers note widespread unrest in Peking and Shanghai, amid claims of murdered ministers, Boxers attacks, and possible international relief forces.
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Manila
China
Concord
Detroit Special Leaves Grand Central at 4 PM Daily
The Detroit Special departs Grand Central Station each day at 4:00 PM and arrives in Detroit the next morning. No excess fare, splendid service.
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Detroit
Grand Central Station
French Consul Reports Slow Peking Advance and Boxers
A cable from the French Consul in Hong Kong says no mention of the German minister's murder or legation destruction in Peking. European detachments reach Peking slowly. Boxers burned Protestant Episcopal establishments in the Chinese town. French troops move from Tonquin to Tien-Tsin arriving June 25 and July 3. The Minister of Marine orders cruisers ready for sea to reinforce the French squadron in Chinese waters and transport preps for reinforcements.
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London
Shanghai
Hongkong
Peking
Tao-tai-Sheng
Daily Express
Tao
Telegraph Administration
Tien-Tsin
Tung-fuh-Siang
Legation
Ta-Ching
Baron von Ketteler
The
Times
Imperial Palace
East Cathedral
London Mission
American Board of Missions
Legation Street
Tung- Chau
Tien- Tsin
Paris
Tonquin
France
Minister of Marine
No News in Washington on Chinese Crisis
Navy Department presses to contact Admiral Kempff at Taku Forts as China crisis leaves Washington without official updates. Telegraph offices report suspended wires with Peking and Northern China, and Great Northern line outages limit East reporting. Officials attempt Chee Foo then Yorktown relay for Kempff status. Remey in Manila deemed too distant.
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Tsung-li-Yamen
China
Tsung-li-Yarmen
Tung-fah-Siang
Peking
Tung
Shanghai
The
Times
Tien-Tsin
Che-Foo
Taku
Seymour
Tung-Fuh-Siang
Commissariat
Daily Telegraph
Navy Department
Kempff
Washington
Chna
White House
State
War
Navy Departments
Tien- Tsin
War Department
Western Union
New York
Great Northern
Blagovesichensk
Tschita
Japan
Korea
Nagasaki
Newark
Taku Forts
Pei-Ho River
United States
Yorktown
Chee-Foro
Manila
A Mid Summer Day's Dream on the Hudson River Day Line
An advertisement extols a refined pleasure cruise on the Hudson River Day Line. The copy promises a complete day of leisure and scenic enjoyment aboard the ship, inviting readers to indulge in a relaxing river journey with elegant amenities.
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Hudson River
Consul to Taku to Dispatch Rapid Telegram Steamer
The instruction pursues chartering a fast steamer to Taku with the department message. Nagasaki is nearest, but best route may go via Shanghai and British cables through India to the Mediterranean. Relatives of Americans in Northern China press for welfare news. Ledgar and ex Secretary Alger seek to fund any necessary measures to obtain information.
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United States
Taku
Nagasaki
Japan
Siberia
Europe
Shanghai
India
Red
Mediterranean
State Department
China
Peking
Ledgar
Detroit
Alger
Secretary Long on China affairs and US naval protection
Boston June 17 Secretary Long said the United States will protect lives and property of its citizens in China and will be conservative about war. He noted the Asiatic Squadron and marines guarding Peking and Tien Tsin, while hoping Conger is safe and not predicting American action in a concert of powers. The Nashville Newark and Monocacy remain on scene.
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Boston
China
Long
Conger
United States
America
Navy
State Department
Nashville
Newark
Legation
Peking
ien-Tsin
Mr. Conger
Congress
Prayers for Missionaries at Glad Tidings Tent
The Rev. Dr. David G. Wylie preached on what Christianity offers the world and the two kinds of religion. Dr. Chapman prayed for missionaries in China and for their safety amid peril. Ministers slated to preach this week include Dr. Purves Blackburn Peters Henderson and Bishop Andrews.
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David G. Wylie
Scotch Presbyterian Church
Chapman
China
Pratt
George T. Purves
D. Asa Blackburn
Madison .C. Peters
Theodore S. Henderson
Bishop Andrews
Methodist Church
Missionary Protection Efforts Acknowledged by State
Nashville June 17 Dr H Chester secretary of the Southern Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions reports a State Department reply confirming efforts to obtain information and protect American missionaries in China. Secretary Hay states the President will continue to provide protection amid delicate circumstances and to assist our people there.
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Nashville
Tenn
8. H. Chester
Board of Foreign Missions
Southern Presbyterian Church
Hay
China
Japan to Send 2000 Troops to China, Times Reporter Says
London dispatch reports from the Yokohama correspondent of the Times that Japan plans to deploy 2000 troops to China as part of rising tensions and regional moves. The expected action signals a significant shift in Far East military posture amid ongoing disputes.
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London
Yokohama
the Times
Japan
China
Japanese Premier Maintains Office Over Chinese Situation
In Yokohama on June 1 the Marquis of Yamagata the Premier consents to stay in office at the Emperor's request amid the Chinese situation. The Japanese Government plans to confine its actions in China to protecting Japanese interests.
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Yokohama
Yamagata
China
Missionary speakers prep for China posting at church
At University Place Presbyterian Church last night three missionaries preparing to depart for China spoke during the service. G L Gelwicks will work in Hunan Province, the only Chinese province foreigners have not lived in. M Crawford, a Alleghany Seminary graduate, goes to Central China Mission prompted by the vision of 33000 Chinese dying daily without Gospel. I R Prue, Lane Seminary graduate, heads to the Canton district, already familiar with his target region. Dr. Alexander offered blessings and asked prayers for the missionaries.
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University Place Presbyterian Church
China
G. L. Gelwicks
Hunan
M. Crawford
Alleghany Seminary
Central China Mission
I. R. Prue
Lane Seminary
Cincinnati
Canton
Alexander
Priest Edward Downes Ordained in Rome
Edward Downes former New Haven City Clerk and ex US Consul at Amsterdam was ordained a priest in Rome after years of study. A brother of Alfred Downes private secretary to Mayor Van Wyck, he once camper-politicked for Cleveland and later served as Consul to Amsterdam.
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New York Times
New Haven
Conn
Edward Downes
Cleveland
United States
Amsterdam
Holland
Tierney
Downes
Rome
Alfred M. Downes
van Wyck
St. Charles's College
Ellicott City
Sulpician Seminary
Baltimore
Yale Law School
First Draft of the Republican Platform Drafted in Philadelphia
Western men seek concessions on the financial plank but fail to obtain them as Postmaster General Smith and Senator Foraker lead a lengthy draft. The document endorses gold standard, tariff, Philippine policy, open China stance, and various party pledges with a strong push for decisive action and no silver concessions. Virginia to broad parade plans and torchlight demonstration set for Broad Street.
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Philadelphia
Smith
Mr. Smith
St. Louis
Philippines
Spain
United States
China
Hawaii
Cuba
Porto Rico
Nicaragua
Messrs. Smith
Foraker
Hanna
Public desires party stance on initiative and referendum
Chicago June 17. Municipal Ownership League calls national party conventions to define whether they will endorse initiative and referendum in their platforms. State conventions will be asked to declare positions on municipal ownership of public utilities to back candidates who support government control of all public utilities.
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Chicago
Municipal Ownership League
The
League
Afro American Council names lynching committee for RNC
The National Afro American Council appoints a committee of leaders and clergy to press the Republican National Convention to oppose mob violence and to challenge suffrage laws that allegedly undermine the Fourteenth and Fifteenth Amendments. The council claims over 200,000 colored voters across New York, New Jersey, Delaware, Ohio, Indiana, North Carolina, Maryland, Kentucky, West Virginia, Illinois, Connecticut, Minnesota, Missouri, and Kansas.
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Washington
National Afro-American Council
South
George c. White
Alexander Walters
Jesse Lawson
J. C. Napier
Col
W. A. Pledger
C. J. Perry
T. J. Minton
A. Grant
J. E. Bruce
J. Frank Blagburn
H. C. Smith
H. T. Johnson
Charles N. Robinson
Daniel Murray
W. C. Payne
George W. Lee
George G. Clinton
H. L. Holsey
Samuel E. Lacy
M. M. Moore
George L. Knox
C. S. Smith
John Mitchell, Jr
C. F. Adams
A. L. Manly
George W. Clinton
J. E. Johnson
Elaborate visitor entertainment planned for convention
Philadelphia committees coordinate hospitality for delegates during the convention. The Allied Republicans Clubs of Philadelphia and nearby areas manage events with seven Delaware River steamers at their passport holders' disposal. Vessels will visit Cramps shipyard League Island and other Delaware points, with a band aboard for the cruises.
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Philadelphia
Penn
Allied Republicans Clubs
Delaware River
Cramps
League Island
Delaware
Quaker City Quiet as Usual Ahead of Convention
Philadelphia remains calm with the Republican National Convention approaching. Rain dampened enthusiasm, hotels stayed quiet, and Quaker Sabbath rules kept activities restrained. California delegates provided some cheer with wine baskets and hospitality as interest shifted toward the Golden Gate.
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Philadelphia
Jupiter Phiius
California
Pacific Slope
Golden Gate
May Arrest W S Taylor Heading to National Convention
Frankfort officials and prosecutors refuse to confirm or deny requisitions on governors of Ohio, West Virginia, and Pennsylvania for arresting W S Taylor as he travels to the National Convention. The common belief is the arrest attempt will occur in Philadelphia. Some Pennsylvanian leaders are urged to back Mount’s stance. Taylor supporters claim Pittsburg Republicans will not honor a requisition.
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W. S. Taylor
Kentucky
Philadelphia
Frankfort
Ohio
West Virginia
Pennsylvania
Taylor
Pittsburg
Morgan Urges Standing By Chicago Platform
Alabama Senator Morgan writes to The Sentinel editor in Knoxville arguing the Chicago platform reflects Democratic creed since Jefferson and Jackson. He says avoid Bryan’s marginal notes and Populist shifts, warns a new alignment could cost more than it gains, urging support of the Chicago plan.
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Knoxville
Tenn
G. F. Milton
the Sentinel
Kansas City
Morgan
Alabama
Jefferson
Jackson
Chicago
Bryan
New York
Delaware Forge and Steel Company Chartered in Dover
Delaware Forge and Steel Company is chartered in Dover with 5 million capital, possible expansion to 25 million, and plans a large mill near Wilmington employing about 5000. It bought 200 acres on Cherry Island marsh for 125000 to manufacture heavy forgings for battleships and armor plate, finishing in about a year. John Fritz is president and H T Wallace secretary treasurer.</s>
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New York Times
Wilmington
Del
Delaware Forge and Steel Company
Dover
Cherry Island
Delaware River
John Fritz
South Bethlehem
Penn
H. T. Wallace
Diamond State Steel Company
New York
Pittsburg
Croker On The Ice Scandal In Lucania Interview
Queenstown June 17 Richard Croker a passenger on the Cunard liner Lucania outward bound declined discussion on the Ice Trust in New York saying only that the present position of affairs may be entirely changed by the time I reach New York.
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Queenstown
Richard Croker
Cunard
Lucania
Ice Trust
New York
McKinley Roosevelt Ticket Emerges In Party Tug Of War
Philadelphia dispatch reports a tense Republican contest for 1900. Roosevelt momentum grows, Hanna avoids explicit choice, and Quay, Platt, and allies push a Roosevelt stampede to secure the nomination amid New York and other key states.
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