Plates of chaos as Boxer disturbances flare in Peking
Unconfirmed dispatches from Hong Kong claim foreign Legations in Peking were burned and the German Minister Baron von Ketteler killed. Tien-Tsin reports say Boxers entered Peking June 13 and attacked Legations but were repulsed. no Europeans died. Shanghai says foreign ministers demand safe conduct but Tsung-li-Yamen refuses. Foreigners shelter in Legations, servants gone, food scarce. Incendiarism reported in Tien-Tsin, fear spreads across China. Supply train for international column blocked by railroad destruction between Tien-Tsin and Lang-Fang where forces are encamped.
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Hong Kong
Peking
Baron von Ketteler
Tien-Tsin
Berlin
Shanghai
Tsung-li-Yamen
China
Lang-Fang
London
Vivance
Iite
LMF
the Tribune
Washington
United States
Manila
Pe-Chi-Li
Siberia
Europe
Jay
Taku
War Department
Warren
Logan
Fourteenth Infantry
Fourth Artillery
Signal Corps
MacArthur
Boer Armies Separated and British Advancing
London dispatches report slight South African war news with British gains. Baden-Powell reaches Rustenburg as a Pretoria column advances toward Johannesburg, while Buller moves from Standerton. Reports note boer surrender, destruction of property, and plan to divide Transvaal and Free State forces.
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London
South Africa
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Pretoria
Hunter
Johannesburg
Potchefstroom
General Buller
Standerton
Heidelberg
Transvaal
Free State
Wrede
Acces
Baden- Powell
Buller
Heidelburg
Orange River
Hans Eloff
Piet Kruger
Botha
Middleburg
Ian Hamilton
Platt May Block NY Bid For Vice Presidency
Philadelphia June 16 News traces Senator Thomas C Platts plan to press a New York ticket for the Vice Presidency, risking another Tioga Boss clash at the national convention. Quay signals possible NY endorsement and a split with western and southern delegates over the head of the ticket.
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Tribune
Philadelphia
Thomas C. Platt
New-York
New York
Union
Tioga
Platt
Woodruff
Odell
Cornelius N. Buss
Chicago
Hill, Murphy
Croker
Hill-Tammany
Cleveland
Matthew S. Quay
Pennsylvania
Walton
National Committee
Quay
Senator Platt
Mr. Quay
Christopher Magee
Pittsburg
Elections Quiet In Cuba On Independence Vote
Havana reports a calm election day with voters arriving early and booths orderly. Ballots counting set to begin at 6 pm as boards largely from the National party expressed confidence in victory. A dispute at Cerro saw a Mora supporter taken to police after a ticket marking disagreement.
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Havana
National Party
Associated Press
Cerro
Estrada Mora
Mora
Open Door Policy and American Role in China Crisis
London cable notes the United States acts as guardian of open door in China while avoiding European coalition. It cites potential peacemaker role, independent stance, and must protect American missionaries and property as marines proceed to Peking.
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London
China
Peking
United States
America
Washington
Constantinople
England
Germany
Lord Salisbury
Russia
France
Japan
Boxers Enter Peking Amid Aftermath of June Raid
London dispatches report Boxers entered Peking on June 13 attacking legations and missions but were repulsed with aid from Maxims. Foreign ministers demanded safe conduct. Chinese troops fickle. Incendiaries hit foreign residences. missions and customs buildings destroyed. foreigners huddle at legations with scarce food. British marines and sailors clashed with Jung Fuh Siang’s troops, many Chinese dead. Admiral Seymour’s force trapped between Lang-Fang and Yung-Sun, rear rail cut, supplies dwindling. Kiang-Nan arsenal ships munitions north.
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Jung Fuh Siang
Shanghai
Admiral Seymour
Lang-Fang
Yung- 5UN
Kiang-Nan
Disaffection Spreads Amid Boxer Uprisings in China
London reports from Shanghai and Tien-Tsin describe attacks on European legations and burning of churches as Boxers terrorize Peking. German Minister Baron von Ketteler reportedly killed. Empress accused of resisting foreign forces. Detroit notes Baron von Ketteler kin says report true. local ties to Henry B. Ledyard noted.
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Detroit
Baron von Ketteler
China
Peking
Henry B. Ledyard
Michigan Central Reilroad
Ledyard
Leavard
Hd Pole
Ready to Send Troops to China After Hong Kong Reports
Washington awaits official word as Hong Kong rumors prompt rapid troop dispatch plans from Manila to Tien-Tsin. White House aides Hay and Root briefed the President, while Admiral Kempff’s status and the Chinese crisis remain unsettled amid stalled telegraphic links to Peking.
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Hay
Root
China
Admiral Kempff
Manila
White House
Ministerial Deadlock at the Cape Releived
London reports on June 16 that ministerial deadlock at the Cape is relieved and Sir John Gordon Sprigg aims to form a ministry by Monday with Rose-Innes possibly taking a portfolio. At Paarl the Afrikander Bond Congress reads Schreiner’s resignation letter, notes cabinet differences, and thanks the Premier while opposing Schreiner’s measures.
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London
Cape Town
John Gordon Sprigg
Rose-Innes
Paarl
Cape Colony
Afrikander Bond Congress
W. P. Schreiner
Congress
Schreiner
Rumor of Surrender Talks in London Details
London rumor says Lord Roberts negotiates surrender terms with Kruger and Botha via their wives. Dispatch from Laing's Nek reports Christian Botha to stand at Paardekop with reduced force. German ambulance captured by Buller sent to Durban and may return to the Transvaal via Delagoa Bay.
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London
Lord Roberts
Kruger
Botha
Laing
Nek
Christian Botha
Paardekop
Buller
Durban
Transvaal
Railway Wreck in England Kills Three and Injures Sixty One
A collision at Slough between an express train and a Winslow racegoers train killed three and injured sixty one. Actress Mrs Bernard Beere was badly bruised. The race train was standing at Slough station when the express crashed into it from the rear, telescoping several coaches and causing severe injuries, especially broken limbs.
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London
Slough
Bernard Beere
Bulgarian tax riot shocks Varna district patrol
In Durankuluk the cavalry squadron was fired on during march and two officers were killed. The troops returned fire wounding thirty peasants. A state of siege is proclaimed in Varna and Shumia districts.
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Sofia
Varna
Durankuluk
Shumia
Native rising in the Gambia kills British officials
A native uprising in the Gambia Colony results in the death of two British commissioners and six police officers at Sankanndi on the Gambia River. The officials were there to settle an administration dispute when Mandingoes attacked and murdered them. One victim, Cecil Sitwell, formerly served in the Windward Islands.
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Bathurst
Gambia Colony
West Africa
Sankanndi
Gambia River
Sannkanndi
Cecil Sitwell
Windward Islands
Runaway Tramcar Tragedy Maris Trocadero Paris
A tramcar on Grande Avenue du Trocadero ran out of control descending a hill and derailed, crashing into a tree at Pont de Alma. One passenger died and thirteen were injured including American Alexander Caesar who was lightly hurt. Two carriages overturned during the descent.
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Paris
Grande Avenue du Trocadero
Pont de Alma
Alexander Caesar
Mills reopen at Iliinois steel works boosting jobs
Chicago reports three Ili nois steel mill departments to reopen Monday restoring work for 1.26 of the 3,000 men laid off. Officials expect all departments to run at full capacity within days. Advt notes through trains from 7 A. M. to midnight and hourly service from Grand Central, with two cent mileage tickets valid.
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Chicago
Ilinois Steel Mills
Grand Central Station
New_York Central
Advt
Quiet Cuban Election in Santiago Elects White Democratic Ticket
June 16 Santiago Cuba reports a calm election with minimal turnout under armed police. A single ticket due to National party withdrawal swept the department, Lester Grinan re-elected mayor, and Governor Castillo backed annexation efforts.
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Santiago
Cuba
Lester Grinan
Castillo
Legislation urged by Puerto Rico delegates convention
Twenty five delegates from fifteen municipalities met in San Juan to discuss local legislation matters including the use of a $2 065 000 Congress appropriation and the transfer of Army controlled telegraph service to municipalities A high tariff on salt imports and crediting silver coinage surplus to the island were proposed The convention adjourned with plans to reconvene and Elliott took the Interior Commissioner's oath yesterday.
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San Juan
Porto Rico
Congress
United States
Elliott
Havana elections report calm and orderly across island
General Wood cables from Havana that elections progress quietly with no disorder reported anywhere on the island. Later dispatch confirms provinces show absolute tranquillity and good order as sections proceed without incident.
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Havana
War Department
Wood
Large Increase in Cuba Customs
Washington reports the War Department provides the first useful insular customs statement for Cuba. For the first four months of this year receipts totaled 6 414 968 24, up 969 811 04 from last year’s comparable period. Port-by-port figures follow. A man trampled by the crowd and severely hurt at Spring Valley court hearing. The Crowded courtroom floor gave way, injuring Oscar Mershon as the Starr trial for tearing down and burning a British flag proceeded with a mistrial declared.
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Washington
War Department
Insular
Cuba
Charles
Aaron Starr
Spring Valley
Oscar Mershon
Opera House
Starr Brothers
Robert Sneden
Empire praises fleet prospects at Elbe Trave canal opening
Emperor William expressed satisfaction that Germany now has the prospect of a fleet to defend its commercial flag worldwide. He urged completion of the fleet to aid peace abroad before departing for Heligoland. Also reported Yale graduate Alfred S. Chappell and Addie Palmer secretly wed near Providence two years ago, the marriage kept private while Chappell served in Yale Platoon.
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Lubeck
Elbe- Trave
William
Germany
Heligoland
New-London
Conn
Alfred S. Chappell
William 8. Chappell
Addie Palmer
New- London
Providence
Yale
F. H. & A. H. Chappell Coal Company
Fire destroys Smyrna village business district
A Smyrna fire near Earlville on the Ontario and Western Railroad destroyed every business place and five or six houses. Smyrna, home to about four hundred residents, faced the blaze as of June 16.
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Utica
Observer
Earlville
Smyrna
Ontario and Western
Train Fare to Philadelphia at Republican Convention
The Central Railroad of New Jersey offers a round trip fare to Philadelphia during the Republican Convention and the North American Turnfest. Tickets go on sale in June and return by June 3. Departures from New York Liberty Street and South Ferry stations.
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Central Railroad of
New Jersey
Elusive
New-York Liberty St
South Ferry
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