Nations rush ships and troops to China amid crisis
Warships and forces from multiple nations converge on the Far East. The gunboat Concord sails from Manila, the British cruiser Buenaventura heads to Hong Kong, French ships depart Tonquin for Taku, and Japanese troops land at Taku. The 9th Regiment moves from Manila toward China while reports from Shanghai claim seven thousand Russian troops march on Peking amid unconfirmed German minister death rumors.
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China
Far East
Concord
Manila
Buenaventura
Hong Kong
Tonquin
Taku
Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Peking
Baron von Ketteler
Tao-Tai Sheng
Sheng
Massacres in Peking Reach Foreign Community
London report dated June 15 cites unconfirmed claims of Legation destruction and German minister murder in Peking. Correspondents note Boxer capture of the German minister, mass killings of native Christians, and extensive arson near the Imperial Palace. Reinforcements delayed. Taku position described as perilous with scarce water and food. Lewes
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Taku
Seymour
Foreign legations in peril as armies move toward Peking
London reports no confirmation of a minister’s murder in Peking amid public suspense. Japanese troops are to be sent to Taku and about one thousand soldiers may land now with possible increases. Russian and Japanese action signals advised protection of foreigners with European powers’ consent.
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London
Peking
Che-Foo
Taku
Shanghai
Lord Salisbury
House of Lords
Anxiety at Washington described from China dispatches
Washington reports ongoing government anxiety as no official word arrives from Tien-Tsin or Peking. For three days no confirmed lines surfaced from the disturbed area and a week had passed since reliable rumors emerged from Peking. The Diplomatic Corps remained guarded by Marines and machine guns, with an international force nearby.
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Washington
China
Tien-Tsin
Peking
Europe in suspense as Peking crisis deepens
London reports chaotic rumors from Shanghai and Peking amid Boxer upheaval. Telegraph lines allegedly cut by Sheng, with foreign legations under threat as General Tung Fuhsiang’s forces clash with Boxers. Officials warn of possible massacre if relief forces fail.
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Sheng
Telegraph Administration
Shanghai
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Tien- Tsin
Tung Fuh Siang
Legation
Foreign powers plan defense as unrest grips Shanghai
International concerns rise as Shanghai foreign consuls and municipal leaders meet to plan defense against local Chinese threats. The German gunboat Jaguar reportedly left port chasing ships tied to the China Merchants' Association. Hong Kong reports rumors of a murdered minister or secretary and possible strategic troop withdrawals to China from General Buller’s forces.
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Bers
Volunter
Jaguar
Shanghai
China Merchants’ Association
French Consul Reports No Murder At Peking In Cable
A Paris dispatch cites the French Consul in Hong Kong denying the murder of the German Minister at Peking and the destruction of legations. Detachments to Peking move slowly while French troops head toward Ti en Tsin. Marine Minister orders cruisers ready for sea to reinforce the Chinese waters squadron.
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Paris
Hong Kong
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Tonquin
France
Ninth Regiment for China ordered to Manila
Manila dispatch reports the 9th Regiment has been ordered to Manila where it will proceed to join active service in China. The move follows recent tensions and aligns with ongoing military commitments in the region.
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Manila
China
Warships sail from Manila with marines aboard
Manila June 17 The sunboat Concord with marines aboard has sailed under sealed orders presumably for China. The British cruiser Buenaventura sails for Hong Kong with troops and stores for Hong Kong and Tien-Tsin.
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Manila
Concord
China
Buenaventura
Hong Kong
Tien-Tsin
Kruger Moves Quarters Amid Boer Negotiations
London dispatches report President Kruger has shifted his headquarters to Alkmaar near Selspruit as talks with Lord Roberts appear to favor negotiations over fighting. Pretoria adopts military jurisdiction similar to the existing model, while Boers retreat toward Paardekoep. British prisoners in Lourenço Marques are said to be in a wretched plight.
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London
A “Times
Lourenco Marques
Kruger
Alkmaar
Selsprult
Buller
Paardekoep
Lourengo Marques
Bold Safe-Work Raid Ends With Capture at Reinhardt Store
Leonard Graham known as Kid Leary and an associate attempted to blow open the Reinhardt Son & Co. drygoods safe at Eighty sixth Street and Third Avenue yesterday. Their plan failed when a lookout signaled trouble. Leary was arrested nearby with another suspect after a chase led by Ernest Water and three detectives.
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H. Reinhardt, Son & Co
Eighty-sixth-st
Third-ave
Leonard Graham
Kid Leary
Louis Reinhardt
East Eighty Ninth St
Abraham Friedman
Kentst
Brooklyn
Reinhardt
Mr. Reinhardt
Friedman
Ernest Water
East One-hundred-and-fourteenth-st
Water
Eighty-ourth-st
Eighty-fourth-st
Eighty-third-st
Farrell
Finn
Higgins
East
Eighty-eighth-st
Captain Freers
War Dwinding in Africa Ahead of Delagoa Bay Cutoff
London dispatch reports meager South Africa news at midnight. Capetown believes Delagoa Bay lines will be cut soon and war end may follow. Rumors of expeditions toward Komatipoort lack concrete proof. Roberts plans to sever Free State and Transvaal by seizing the Johannesburg Laing's Nek railway within the week. Sprigg’s cabinet crisis nears resolution as Schreiner faction signals support.
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South Africa
Capetown
Delagoa Bay
Komatipoort
Swaziland
Lord Roberts
Free State
Transvaal
Johannesburg
Laing
Nek
John Gordon Sprigg
Schreiner
Ebee
British Troops Near Middleburg In Boer War Report
Unofficial dispatches from Machadodorp via Lourenco Marques place British forces close to Middleburg as Boer resistance east of Pretoria wanes after a two day stand near Bronkhorst Spruit. Reports cite heavy rifle fire, starving Boers near Johannesburg and Pretoria, and British casualties and prisoner movements toward Nooit Gedacht.
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Machadodorp
Lourengo Marques
Middleburg
Pretoria
Kruger
Bronkhorst Spruit
Cornet
Jan van Buren
Johannesburg
Robbery Plan Foiled as Safe Drill Fails in Store
Sunday night the watchman stayed until early morning. after his departure, a skeleton key opened the shop and two charges were fired but proved too light. As a second blast began, authorities arrived. The owner hinted at several thousand dollars in the safe. The same store later witnessed the murder of saleswoman Mamie Brannigan on May 12 by Aaron Halle, a Bowery bartender.
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Mamie Brannigan
Aaron Halle
Bowery
Son Kills Father Then self in Newark Tragedy
Joseph Kalke a 50 year old Hungarian laborer was shot three times by his son Louis 26 at No 30 Jones street Newark early yesterday. Louis then shot himself in the head and is at City Hospital in critical condition. Both men had been drinking and quarrel over Louis board.
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Joseph Kalke
Louis
Jones St
Newark
City
Josephine
Rodriguez Chosen Mayor of Havana in Nationalist Victory
General Alejandro Rodriguez, Nationalist, won Havana mayoral race with 13 073 votes to 6 534 for Independent Estrada Mora. Nationalists also swept council seats and judgeships amid orderly polls with sparse turnout and mixed reactions about revolutionaries and pacificos.
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Havana
Alejandro Rodriguez
Estrada Mora
National Party
Juan Gualberto Gomez
Domingo Mendez Capote
la Discusion
Sefior Mora
Rodriguez
Cuba
Wood to Appoint Cuban Commission to Hear Charges
Havana June 17 General Wood will appoint a special commission to hear testimony on malfeasance or extravagance by Cuban officials. The panel, one American Army officer and two Cuban civilians, may compel witness attendance and fully investigate charges. Wood urges clearing accusations to keep officialdom clean. Local papers will be asked to reveal information sources and provide data to the commission.
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Havana
United States
Wood
Brooks
Special Commission
Battle near Panama reported with insurgent victory
Kingston dispatch from Colon aboard the Royal Mail steamer Don says insurgents won a battle about ten miles from Panama, with around two hundred government troops killed. Rebels entrenched at San Joaquin near Santa Marta, government troops from Baranquilla en route to Santa Marta. Also notice rail fare: Central Railroad of New Jersey sells $250 round trips New York to Philadelphia during June 15 to 21, return by June 26.
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Jamaica
Davis
Colon
Colombia
Panama
San Joaquin
Santa Marta
Baranquilla
Philadelphia
Central Railroad of
New Jersey
New York
New-York
Liberty St
South Ferry
Roosevelt in the lead for Vice President nod
Philadelphia dispatch reports Governor Roosevelt under pressure as party leaders from multiple states discuss nominating him for Vice President. Pennsylvanian delegates show a strong vote for Roosevelt, while New York figures resist, and California Iowa Alabama and others indicate support, signaling a broad push to elevate Roosevelt despite his protests.
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New York
Union
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Penrose
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Quay
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Widener
Great Traction Syndicate
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Knight
Walton
Iowa
Dolliver
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Arkansas
Colorado
Connecticut
Hanna
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