Seymour at Peking and Italian envoy reports safe legations
London dispatches say Admiral Seymour reached Peking after a hard march with five hundred Chinese killed. Italian Foreign Affairs confirms Shanghai dispatch saying legations at Peking have been saved. Reports cite American ships inactive at the Taku forts and a spreading Chinese rebellion.
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Tien-Tsin Isolated Amid Rumors Of Peking Advance
London dispatch June 21 reports uncertainty over Admiral Seymour reaching Peking. Tien-Tsin remains isolated with heavy firing heard. Li Hung Chang’s departure raises fears of southern provincial uprisings. Italian consul in Shanghai says Pe king communications restored and legations safe. Dalziel cites heavy casualties in a Seymour engagement. American consul aids missionaries. Boxers attack near Tien-Tsin with Russians firing on them.
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Relief in London as Shanghai reports reach Peking
London reports relief at the arrival of a mixed force of marines near Peking Sunday, while Chinese reports give few details. The Russian fleet at the Taku forts suffered damage to two gunboats. Brodrick told Commons a dispatch said Boxers were active beyond Tientein destroying property. A new train line to Cleveland and Cincinnati via Pennsylvania advertises a westward route.
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Rebellion spreads as foreign legations reportedly safe
AP reports unverified accounts from Shanghai about Admiral Seymour in Peking and the safety of foreign legations. Diplomatic circles doubt how quickly allies can quell the uprising with vast territory at stake. Rumors claim palace burnings, imperial murder, and Empress Dowager actions amid brutal fighting at Taku forts. Russian forces in Tien-Tsin reportedly repelled Boxers with heavy casualties. Japan may land an expedition at Foo-Chow.
Fighting on the Road to Peking
A Shanghai dispatch from June 20 reports Vice Admiral Seymour's relief march to Peking after clashes with Chinese forces. The column faced five major attacks, with about five hundred Chinese killed. foreign casualties are described as trifling. Details from inside Peking remain unclear amid conflicting reports. Also noted: Potter & Kirkham open branch offices at 1,246 Broadway, near 33d Street, under W. S. Bagg.
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Tension reported as forts near Canton ordered to open fire
Hong Kong on June 20 reports Chinese fear trouble at Canton as Li Hung Chang leaves for Peking. Rumor says forts have orders to fire on foreign warships passing. A gunboat remains on standby, though no warship is at Canton.
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Boxer outbreak at Tien-Tsin sparked foreign guard deaths
In Commons today Brodrick cited telegraph from British Consul confirming Boxer outbreak at Tien-Tsin and churches burned. foreign guard killed about a hundred Boxers. Coomassie garrison besieged. three hundred natives killed in Captain Wilson’s fight. No extra fare on Pennsylvania Limited to St. Louis. parlor car info advertised.
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Quay Proposes Change to Republican Delegates
Ex Senator Matthew Stanley Quay chairs a move at the Republican National Convention to base representation on one delegate per 10 000 votes cast in the last presidential election plus four at large delegates and six from each territory and DC. The plan provokes Southern discontent and is postponed for further discussion.
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Roosevelt by acclamation for Vice President at convention
The nomination of Theodore Roosevelt for Vice-President by acclamation is considered assured. Senator Hanna stated at a late hour that sentiment favors the Governor, and Roosevelt is expected to accept. No other VP candidate will be named. The convention did not renominate President McKinley, adjourned after Lodge's speech, until 10 this morning.
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Roosevelt Named Republican Vice President Candidate
Governor Roosevelt to be the GOP nominee for Vice President by acclamation at the National Convention. Senator Hanna announced the decision after consultations with delegates and other candidates, stating Roosevelt faces no dissenting opinions and will accept the nomination. The report notes prior withdrawals by Long Dolliver Woodruff and Scott, and Hanna’s arbitration to ensure Roosevelt’s unopposed selection.
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