Mixed U S News and Market Wrap Startup
Foreign dispatches report bombardment of Tien-Tsin and partial destruction of foreign concessions. News from Peking unclear regarding envoys. British aid to Boer pursuit in Transvaal noted. Egyptian ruler ill aboard royal yacht. Russian minister Muragieff dies. alliance shifts speculated. Local items include a child sale for $100 and murder verdicts and commencements at City College and Normal College.
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Kempf
Navy Department
Washington
Tien-Tsin
United States
Peking
Admiral Seymour
London
Yang-tse-Kiang
Li Hung Chang
Canton
Gen Buller
Transvaal
Orange River
Botha
South African Republic
Peck
England
Russia
Mckinley
War Department
City College
Aspinall
Brooklyn
Coney Island
Normal College
Aaron Halle
Mamie Brannigan
Arrivals at Hotels and Out-of-Town Buyers
A list of arrivals at local hotels and out-of-town buyers featured on page 2, with notes on guest names and origins. The item highlights travel patterns and commercial mobility reflected in hotel registries.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
United Service
Woodruff denies New York Governor candidacy
Philadelphia dispatch reports Lieut. Gov. Woodruff disavowing any run for New York governor and stating he will finish his term and return to business. Gossip ties him to a possible move toward the U S Senate after Platt says he will not seek reelection.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Woodruff
New York
Thomas ©. Platt
United States
Platt
Senate
Southern Crops in Danger from Heavy Rains
Birmingham Alabama reports relentless rains through June have left central and northern areas with overgrown cotton and corn. Grass and weeds thrive in fields with cotton stunted by cool nights. The peach crop and other fruits rot as vegetables spoil, with twenty two inches of rain since April and seven inches more this month.
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New York Times
Birmingham
Ala
Alabama
Baltimore Pastor Called to Franklin Square Baptist
The Rev. Dr. F. M. Goodchild of Central Baptist Church New York City has been called to lead Franklin Square Baptist Church Baltimore to replace Rev. Sparks W. Melton who resigned in April to become pastor of the First Baptist Church of Augusta Georgia It is believed Dr Goodchild will accept the call.
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New York Times
Baltimore
F. M. Goodchild
Central Baptist Church
New York City
Franklin Square Baptist Church
Sparks W. Melton
First Baptist Church
Augusta
Goodchild
Reverend Frank M. Goodchild Named Pastor of Central Baptist
The Rev. Dr. Frank M. Goodchild was called to the pastorate of Central Baptist Church in 1893. He had previously served as pastor of Spruce Street Church in Philadelphia and was born there on December 28, 1836.
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Frank M. Goodchild
Central Baptist Church
Spruce Street
Philadelphia
That City
Iowa Railroads Elect Officers
Burlington and Western and Burlington and Northwestern Railway held their annual officer elections on June 21 in Burlington Iowa. Directors named for the Northwestern include T W Barhydt W W Baldwin J Ty Remey W McFarland J W Blythe H B Scott PP Squires H S Rand and William Carson. Officers named: for Northwestern President T W Barhydt Vice President J T Remey Secretary and Treasurer R M Green. Barhydt elected President of the Burlington and Western and P Squires named Vice President A Green Secretary and Treasurer.
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New York Times
Burlington
Iowa
Burlington and Western Railroad
Burlington and Northwestern Railway
Burlington and Northwestern
T. W. Barhydt
W. W. Baldwin
J. Ty. Remey
W. #. McFarland
J. W. Blythe
H. B. Scott
PP. Squires
H. S. Rand
William Carson
Sunday outing at Ideal Wateater Trip
Advertisement notes a weekly Sunday event called Ideal Wateater Trip on the Sound with a steamer trip details by Richard.
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Riehard
Bombardment of Tien-Tsin Begins
United States forces report Tien-Tsin being bombarded with the American Consulate and foreign concessions under threat. 120 Marines under Major Waller join a relief party. reports note uncertain casualty details and widespread turmoil in Peking and Shanghai.
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Washington
Hackett
Kempff
Che-Foo
Tien-Tsin
Waller
Minister Wu Declares Safe Foreigners In Yangtse Provinces
Washington reports Minister Wu meeting with Secretary Hay after a briefing from Viceroy Liu. Wu says the three Yangtse provinces Kiang-Su Kiang-Si and Anhui can protect foreigners and oppose foreign troops, while repudiating threats of hostage or war. He notes Admiral Seymour and legations remain safe.
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Washington
State Department
Hay
Liu
Yang-tse-Kiang
Kiang-Su
Kiang-Si
Anhui
Chan
Hu-Nan
Hu-Peh
United States
Conger
Peking
China
Tallulah
Taku
Japanese diplomat reports safe Diplomatic Corps in Peking
A semi official Tokyo dispatch dated June 21 confirms Vice Admiral Seymour has reached Peking and that the Diplomatic Corps are safe. It also notes an official report from Che Foo that the foreign settlement at Tien Tsin was burned to ashes on June 18.
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London
China
Kempff
United States Navy Department
Tien- Tsin
Admiral Seynour
Seymour
Peking
Shanghai
Che-Fouo
Taku
Sheng
Prince Tuan
Berlin
Tokio
Che-Foo
Tien-Tsin
British destroyer reports no word from Seymor force after six days
Shanghai dispatches say the British destroyer Whiting at Che Foo has heard nothing of Admiral Seymour's squadron for six days. The French Consulaire reports the British Mission at Tsang Chow was looted and missionaries taken to an unknown location by a Chinese general.
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Shanghai
Whiting
Che-Foo
Admiral Seymour
Tsang-Chow
Reports on Peking murders stir Japanese action talk
From Yokohama on June 21 reports of the murder of foreign ministers at Peking and Admiral Seymour's death spark a sensational reaction. The press urges Japan to act with or without powers consent as military and naval officers stay busy. The Hiroshima Division under Gen. Hiroshima is expected to sail soon. The Russian cruiser Rurik arrives with the new Russian Minister to Japan and leaves for Taku today.
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Yokohama
Peking
Seymour
Japan
Hiroshima
Gen. Hiroshima
Rurik
Taku
Russia Behind the Boxers Claim Sparks London Talk
The Singapore cor respondent of The Daily Express telegraphs that Kang-Yu-Wei the reformer says Russian agents precipitated or organized the current disturbances for purely Russian purposes.
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London
Singapore
Daily Express
Kang-Yu-Wei
Li Hung Chang Remains in Canton After Inquiries
Reports from Canton indicate Li Hung Chang will stay in Canton after representations by foreign consuls. Hong Kong dispatches dated June 21 note the decision follows diplomatic representations.
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Hong Kong
Canton
Li Hung Chang
Li Hung Chang Stalls Peking Departure Amid Pressure
London report notes Li Hung Chang canceled his passage to Peking and cites fear of Canton revolution as a factor. Consuls in Canton and pressure from Hongkong authorities are linked to his decision, though exact reasons remain unclear.
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London
Li Hung Chang
Peking
Canton
Hongkong
Day Line River Trips Feature Delightful Music and Ads
A reading notes that river trips along Day Line are described as delightful and orderly with good music and accompanying advertisements. The fragment emphasizes pleasant ambiance and promotional elements without detailing specific events or dates.
No State of War Declared in China, Says State Dept
The State Department maintains no state of war exists in China citing lack of authentic evidence tying the Chinese government to Boxer incidents. It seeks a peaceful settlement, coordinating with other powers to limit foreign troops to protecting lives and property. Russia pledged to confine troops to aiding foreign subjects, reflecting the department’s approach.
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Washington
State Department
China
Tien-Tsin
United States
Russia
Allied Forces Advance Toward Tien-Tsin From Taku
Dispatch from Rear Admiral Bruce reports the allies hold the Taku forts and Tong-Khu and plan to move on Tien-Tsin with crowding strength. Reinforcements from Hongkong and Weihaiwei are due, and 300 more are expected soon as fighting continues near Tien-Tsin. The proclamation vows to use force only against Boxer opposition on the march to Peking.
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London
Admiralty
Bruce
Taku
Che-Foo
Tien- Tsin
Tong-Khu
Tien-Tsin
Hongkong
Wei- Hai-Wei
China
Peking
Zafiro Sails From Cavite For Hongkong With 150 Sailors
Navy dispatches report the Zafiro departed Cavite for Hongkong as a supply ship and may proceed to Taku after consulting with Captain Wilde of the Oregon. It may take 150 sailors aboard for the Oregon or head directly to Taku under Admiral Kempff. A second note reports the Iris from Manila bound for Taku carrying supplies and coal for Kempff’s squadron.
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Washington
Navy Department
Remey
Manila
Zafiro
Cavite
Hongkong
Taku
Wilde
Oregon
Navigation Bureau
Admiral Kempff
Admiral Remey
Buffalo sails from Southampton to Manila
The United States training ship Buffalo formerly the Brazilian cruiser Nictheroy departed Southampton at 2 this day for Manila.
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Southampton
Buffalo
Nictheroy
Manila
Bluejackets Land at Woo-Sung to Protect Telegraph
Shanghai dispatch says Bluejackets have landed at Woo-Sung a small maritime town at the mouth of the Woo-Sung River to guard the telegraph station. The report notes Woo-Sung hosts a key communications post and that sailors were deployed to secure the area.
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Woo-Sung
Shanghai
Woo-Sung River
New London Boat Race Ad Publicizing Thursday Event
Observation train on East Bank of River offers clear view of the contest with finish visible from the bridge. Tickets are limited and on sale at Room 8 Grand Central Station New York for 2.50 with rail rate adv.
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New London
Grand Central Station
N. Y
Roosevelt Returns from Philadelphia Convention in New York
Gov Theodore Roosevelt arrives in New York after the Philadelphia convention. He refuses to discuss his nomination until formal notification, plans rest at Oyster Bay, then Oklahoma for Rough Riders reunion, and greets supporters at Union League Club.
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Theodore Roosevelt
New York
Philadelphia
North River
Jersey City
West Twenty-third Street
Union League Club
Oyster Bay
Oklahoma Territory
First
United States Volunteer Cavalry
The
Rough Riders
Roosevelt
New York Times
Committee of Notification
Benjamin B. Odell, Jr
Republican State Committee
Francis V. Greene
Walee Harvard Boat Race Ad Advertises Train View
Central Vermont Railway promotes an observation train named New Observation Train to view the Walee Harvard Boat Race from start to finish. Tickets on sale at 353 Broadway in New York.
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Central Vermont Railway
Ticketa
Broadway
New York
Cause of Hanna's Defeat in Republican Convention
Special to The New York Times from Philadelphia on June 21 reports Gov. Hanna chose surrender over rebellion as Roosevelt gains momentum. The article details Hanna's strategic hesitation, delegate sentiment, and the pressure from party organization and Washington to accept Roosevelt's nomination.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
Roosevelt
McKinley
Hanna
New York
Long
Dolliver
Washington
United States
Senate
McKinley and Roosevelt Nominated by Republicans
At Philadelphia the twelfth Republican National Convention nominated William McKinley for president and Theodore Roosevelt for vice president. Roosevelt received 929 votes with one abstention. McKinley carried all votes. The convention ended in under five hours amid orderly enthusiasm and strong party unity.
Wind Up of the Republican Convention in Philadelphia
About 20 000 people filled a 16 000 seat hall as the Republican National Convention concluded in Philadelphia. McKinley was nominated for president on the first ballot with Roosevelt as vice president. Theodore Roosevelt received 929 of 930 votes. the crowd roared, banners waved, and the event closed with thanks and adjournment.
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New York Times
Philadelphia
McKinley
Hawaii
Ledge
Alabama
Iowa
Dolliver
Col. Young
Col
Roosevelt
Michael J. Murray
Massachusetts
James Ashton
Washington
Lodge
Chauncey M. Depew
New York
Depew
Theodore Roosevelt
Quay Men Claim Victory In Roosevelt Convention Fight
Philadelphia dispatch reports Quay supporters boasting of victory over Hanna as Roosevelt gains ground. Quay allies say Pennsylvania delegates backed Roosevelt, while others warn the claim overstates Quay’s influence and note Hanna shifted to support Roosevelt after Quay’s representation rule was withdrawn.
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Gov. Roosevelt
Arizona
Teddy
Senator Hanna
Henry Cabot Lodge
Quay
Pennsylvania
Gov
Taylor
Kentucky
Senator Depew
Philadelphia
Senator Quay
Hanna
Quay-Platt
Roosevelt
Platt
Wolcott
H. C. Payne
Washington
Kansas
Boom
Col. Quay
National Committee
New York
Saratoga Limited Train Service Advertisement
Commencing June 23, the Saratoga Limited departs Grand Central Station every Saturday at 1 50 P M and on other week days at 3 20 P M. It runs at the same speed as the Empire State Express and stops only at Troy.
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The
Saratoga Limited
Grand Central Station
Troy
Adv
Chicago and Return $17 Through Lackawanna Rail Road
Round trip fare set at 17 dollars with via Lackawanna Railway. Tickets valid for travel June 25 and 26 with return by July 4. Ad.
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Chicago
Lackawanna Railiroad
Lmit
Ady
Too Much Senator In Charge Of Convention
Philadelphia reports that the convention was dominated by Senators with Hanna presiding and a Senate led committee structure. The platform lacked vitality and Roosevelt’s nomination loomed as the major event, leaving many feeling the proceedings were disappointing.
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M. Rothstein
Register
Benham
Canandaigua
Dr. Goodchild
Sam-Chung
Pei-Ho River
Minister WU
Yangtse-Kiang Provinces
Kow-Loon
Admiral Bruce
Til
Empire State
Odell
Sewall
New Jersey
John
Mr. Roosevelt
Walton
Sherman Bell
Cripple Creek
William J. Youngs
Oklahoma
Harvard
Sheriff Bell
Pennsylvania Station
John C. Davies
Nicholas Murray Butler
Reuben L. Fox
W. Loeb, Jr
Amos Knapp
New
Executive Mansion
Washington, D. C
William McKinley
Youngs
Albany
Aeeoene Roosevelt
Weinley and
Repub
Mous
Quar
Senator Lodge
Convention
Tim Woodruff
Lodge and Promptly Proceeded To Join the Harmony Chorus
Senator Foraker
Foraker
Mark Hanna
Thurston
Nebraska
Yerkes
George W. Knight
California
Gov. Mount
Indiana
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