Foreign assurances amid Chinese crisis and Tien-Tsin bombardment
The Chinese minister in Washington secured assurances from viceroys of five Yangtze provinces that foreigners would be protected but requested no foreign troops. Kempf reports Tien-Tsin bombarded. the American Consulate and other properties are being destroyed. A relief party of 180 American marines heads toward Tien-Tsin.
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Canton
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United States
Pei-Ho River
Taku Forts
South African War skirmishes report near Orange River Colony
London dispatches say persistent skirmishing between Boers and Rundle’s forces in Orange River Colony with no major operations. Burghers reportedly lack artillery while a telegraph line beyond Komatipoort is cut, hindering Machadodorp communications. Boers claim another successful raid north of Kroonstad.
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Orange River Colony
Komatipoort
Machadodorp
Loers
Bill of Sale of a Child Shocks New York Registry
A NY City mother admits a bill of sale for her infant Paul Mathias recorded yesterday in the Register's Office. She says she transferred the child due to inability to care for him but denies receiving money. The document names Pauline Mathias and Annie Gross with witnesses and a notary.
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Pauline Eer
City of New-York
Borough of Mann
Annie Gross
United States
Annie Gre
Paul Math
No. 40
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Borough of Manhattan
Paul Mathias
Pauline Mathias
Albert Jacobs
Philip Ascher
Isaac Kampel
Delancey St
Metropolitan Hospital
Blackwell's Island
England
Mrs. Gross
Miss Mathias
Ascher
East Twenty-fourth St
Delanceyst
Russian intrigue probed by Kang Yu Wei in Peking crisis
London dispatch reports Kang Yu Wei blaming Russian intrigues for the Peking troubles and urging England to back a reformist route. A Shanghai message notes severe Boxer destruction in Tianjin’s native quarter on June 15, with foreign troops preserving the foreign settlement. Ili Hung Chang stays in Canton amid local appeals.
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Shanghai
Tien-Tsin
Ili Hung Chang
Canton
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Count Muravieff death shakes Russian China policy
London June 22. The sudden death of Count Muravieff unsettles Russian diplomacy during the China crisis. A pacific minister, he restrained generals and urged a Hague Peace Conference. His successor may lean toward Paris, impacting relations with Germany and England amid no legation contact and ongoing fighting near Tien-Tsin. Rumors swirl about Peking ministers and Admiral Seymour, but certainty rests on legations and relief progress.
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Proclamation by the Admirals and Allied Forces to China
London dispatch reports no recent communique from the Chinese command as the allies hold Taku forts Tong Ku and prepare relief of Tien Tsin. Reinforcements from Hong Kong Wei Hai Wei expected soon while fighting continues around Tien Tsin. Garrison estimated at about three thousand troops with proclamation to viceroys and coastal authorities issued.
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War turmoil and rumors surround Peking relief news
Disjointed dispatches describe a tense situation with Chinese riflemen on both riverbanks and uncertain reports about Admiral Seymour. British officials doubt news of his death and seek direct communication with Peking via Sheng. Shanghai reports fear for Europeans, train ambushes, and civilian disruption as Boxers attempt attacks.
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Che-Foo
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Sheng
Monocacy Fire Incident Near Pei Ho River
The Monocacy was two miles up the Pei Ho when the bombardment of the Taku forts began. The ship was reported shot through the bows in a dispatch filed by a Shanghai correspondent of The Daily Express.
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Boer Forces Divided
London dispatch reports General Buller nearing Standerton as Roberts plans Heidelberg occupation from Johannesburg. Kruger and Steyn forces split, hemmed in, with about ten thousand Dutch troops remaining. Feeding two hundred thousand British soldiers in scarce resources slows movement and operations.
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Sand Spruit
South Africa
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Wrede
Lord Roberts
Heidelberg
Johannesburg
Kruger
Steyn
Winfield and Roosevelt Unanimously Nominated for President and VP
The Republican National Convention in Philadelphia unanimously nominated Winfield Scott Hancock and Theodore Roosevelt for president and vice president. No other names were offered and no discord appeared. Senator Hanna was reelected chairman of the Republican National Committee.
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Quay
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Hanna
McKinley Roosevelt Nominated Unanimously for Presidency
Philadelphia June 21 William McKinley and Theodore Roosevelt were named as the Republican national ticket. The nomination was unanimous with McKinley receiving 926 votes and Roosevelt 925, every vote but his own, reflecting complete harmony within the convention.
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Theodore Roosevelt
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Roosevelt
Hanna's Bid for Roosevelt Veers in Convention Tangle
A detailed portrait of Senator Hanna facing pressure from Quay and Platt as the convention leans toward Roosevelt. The piece notes Hanna's misread of delegate mood, his prideful stance, and his eventual concession, amid hopes for party unity and a strong ticket.
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Roosevelt
Hanna
New York
Quay
Griscom
Haverford Country House
Pennsylvania
Washington
Platt
Making the Nominations and the Convention
Philadelphia observers gathered in Convention Hall as the gathering prepared to proceed swiftly through the nomination programme. The public anticipated no surprises after last night's adjustments and Senate Quay’s threats were viewed as ineffective. The sweltering crowd awaited a series of speeches marking a historic political event.
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Fourth of July Tours at half rates to familiar regions
Fourth of July Tours via New York Central offer half price travel to NW Falls Thousand Islands St Lawrence River Adirondacks Montreal and Quebec. Tickets valid from three to ten days. For particulars and descriptive pamphlet contact G I Daniels G P A New York. Adver.
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