Fierce Fights at Tien-Tsin Rally Allied Forces
Four thousand allied troops contest Chinese attacks at Tien-Tsin on Tuesday and Wednesday. Eight hundred American soldiers join the supplementary force. Reports to the British and runner in Taku are read in Parliament. Relieving the city by June 22 is predicted. alarms persist over Peking ministers. General MacArthur is ordered from Manila with the 9th Infantry and artillery to Tien-Tsin.
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Tien-Tsin
Bruce
Taku
House of Commons
Peking
China
Washington
MacArthur
Manila
Allies Fight at Tien-Tsin as Chinese Resistance Grows
British dispatches place four thousand Allied troops, with Americans, Germans, and British, in sharp defense at Tien-Tsin. Shanghai reports say hundreds of Americans are involved. Desertions from Shanghai rise and Boxers threaten foreigners. Peking unrest and possible relief forces loom.
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London
Peking
Peking News Uncertain Amid China Crisis Reports
London reports limited, unconfirmed news from China on June 23. Russia may mobilize in Siberia. Czar seeks hold in China with Britain Germany and France. Nashville brings word of Shanghai coast bombardment and 4 000 foreign troops at Tien Tsin.
Bombardment of Tien-Tsin Rages American Consulate Razed
Still attacking Tien-Tsin as large guns shell the city. Foreign concessions burned and the American Consulate razed. Russians occupy the railroad station and reinforcements are needed. Casualties are heavy. rail line Tong-Ku to Ching-Liang-Chung open halfway to Tien-Tsin.
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Che-Foo
Tien-Tsin
Tong-Ku
Ching-Liang-Chung
Great Army Needed as China Situation Worsens
London reports say China crisis deepens with no authentic dispatches from Peking for days. The British column under Admiral Seymour is cut off from Tien-Tsin, sparking calls in official and diplomatic circles for a large, mobile force, possibly twenty thousand troops, to be shifted from South Africa. Continued on third page.
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London
China
Peking
Tien-Tsin
Brussels
Broderick
House of Commons
Lord Salisbury
South Africa
German squadron reports on Taku and Tien Tsin relief
Berlin reports a French officer arriving from Tien Tsin on June 20 says Tien Tsin was bombarded for three days by Chinese forces and the foreign detachment's troops ran short of ammunition. The German cruiser Irene has 240 marines aboard plus 380 British and 1,500 Russians aiding the relief. The railway extends to fifteen kilometres from Tien Tsin.
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Tien-Tsin
Irene
Tien- Tsin
Taku
Foreigners Allegedly Massacred at Tien-Tsin Reported
A Shanghai dispatch cites Japanese sources claiming 1,500 foreigners were massacred at Tien-Tsin. A Rome dispatch notes an international column of British Russian and Japanese troops departing Taku for Tien-Tsin. Italian detachment guards the Italian flag amid reinforced positions.
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London
Shanghai
Tien- Tsin
Taku
Tien-Tsin
Kiao-Chau
Hong Kong
Fears of Rising at KIU KIANG FU
Owing to the absence of warships at Kiu Kiong Fu, fears of an uprising arise in Shanghai. Merchant steamship firms plan to keep a steamer in readiness. The British sloop Daphne has arrived with ammunition. No signs of disturbance are reported.
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Shanghai
Kiu-Kiang-Fu
Daphne
Americans rescued from Tai-Ho arrive at Che-Yoo
The American Consul in Che-Yoo reports 33 Americans saved from Tai-Ho in Taku and brought to Che-Yoo aboard Nashville. The note confirms evacuation details and assigns Shan-il, 22, as the intermediary.
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Shan
Advert for dining car offerings on New York Central
The ad lists a variety of foods and drinks from multiple states and regions including oranges from Florida shad from North Carolina breakfast food from Minnesota potatoes from Utah water from the Adirondack Mountains wine from Missouri and California and imported wines from Cuba Puerto Rico and Manila offered in the dining cars of the New York Central.
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Florida
North Carolina
Minnesota
Utah
Adirondack Mountains
Missouri
California
Cuba
Puerto Rico
Manila
New York Central
Advt
Boer Forces Weaken in War Reports from London
London dispatches describe Boer leaders voicing willingness to accept British rule if leniency is shown. Reitz claims Boers can sustain guerilla warfare for months. Roberts's forces press toward Heidelberg Standerton and Laing’s Nek as the campaign shifts to police action with rare clashes.
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Reitz
Roberts and Buller Join Forces in South Africa
Lord Roberts reports General Ian Hamilton's column reached the Springs en route to Heidelburg to join General Buller's troops. Buller's force reached Paardekop and will link at Standerton, opening Pretoria Natal communication and hindering Transvaalers Orange River action. Baden-Powell notes pacific Boers and captures of Steyn and two cornets. Administrators report rifle totals at Rustenburg 3000 and at Wolmaranstad 841.
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London
Lord Roberts
Tan Hamilton
Heidelburg
Buller
Pretoria
Ian Hamilton
Paardekop
Standerton
Natal
Orange River Colony
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Steyn
Lord Edward Cecil
Kroonstad
Wolmaranstad
Dutch Rail Company Faces Mass Expulsion In Transvaal
The Netherlands Railroad Company of South Africa announces 1400 employees and their families are expelled from the Transvaal. A proclamation from Lourenco Marques says that company officials who refuse British military transport work will be sent to Europe via East London Cape Colony.
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Amsterdam
The
Netherlands Railroad Company of
South Africa
Transvaal
Lourenco Marques
Europe
East London
Cape Colony
Dundonald forces occupy Standerton after burghers abandon town
General Dundonald with the Third Cavalry Brigade moves into Standerton without resistance. Burghers fled yesterday after blowing up the railway bridge and causing other damage. Infantry covered twenty two miles and camped at Kaatsbosch Spruit this evening.
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Kaatsbosch
Dundonald
Standerton
Kaatsbosch Spruit
Fever in Lees Staff Leads to Yellow Fever Fears
Unusually heavy Cuban rains bring yellow fever to new areas. Major Kean and Captain Hepburn of General Lee's staff in Quemados contract the disease. Hepburn is serious, Kean light. Havana reports few cases and officials consider relocating Lee's headquarters as the situation evolves.
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Havana
Cuba
Santa Clara
Quemados
United States
General Lee
Major Kean
Hepburn
Kean
Edmunds
Frank H
Noise Complaint Brings Metropolitan Tracks Workers Arrested
Neighbors near Broad way and Thirty-fourth street complain nightly noise from repair work on Metropolitan Street Railway tracks. Chief Roberts sends Abraham Brunner to investigate and arrest four laborers for violating the Sanitary Code. foreman not charged as he did not make noise.
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Broadway
Thirty-fourth St
Health Department
Metropolitan Street Railway
Roberts
Po Nceman Abraham Brunner
Brunner
Meat Inspection bill passes Bundesrath in Berlin
Berlin reports the Meat Inspection bill passed the Bundesrath today. A brief notice notes a Summer Day's Dream and praises refined pleasure on the Hudson River Day Line as an advertisement.
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Bundesrath
Berlin
Hudson River
Croker Returns to Fight in Tammany Power Showdown
Richard Croker sails back to New York on the Cunard liner Lucania after months in Europe. He faces a Tammany split led by Carroll and Van Wyck over Ice Trust disclosures and party control while expected to help Bryan and influence the Kansas City convention. Croker’s next moves include potential depowering Carroll and reshaping leadership as district clashes threaten the club’s revival.
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Richard Croker
Cunard Line
Lucania
Fire Island
Mr. Croker
New York
Europe
Tammany Organization
Ice Trust
Bryan
John F. Carroll
Croker
van Wyck
Tammany Municipal
Tammany
Bay
Peter F. Meyer
John W. Keller
Democratic Club
Thomas F. Smith
John B. Sexton
Jimmy” Martin
James W. Boyle
Larry’ Delmour
Carroll-Van Wyck
Delmonico
Carroll
England
Larry” Deimour
American Ice Company
Kansas City
Tammany Men
Controller Coler
Coler
Bryan Insists On Free Silver At Kansas City
Dr. J. H. Girdner disclosed a private letter from William J. Bryan stating that Bryan would not run or accept a nomination if free silver is slighted. He said Bryan would demand reaffirmation of the Chicago platform and the 16 to 1 plank, noting it as a Republican issue in the convention debate.
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Hill
New York
Murphy
Kansas City
O. H. Pielmont
John H. Girdner
Richard Croker
DR. Girdner
J. H. Girdner
William J. Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Chicago
Mammoth Bones Unearthed in Ohio Gravel Pit
Workmen uncover several large mammoth bones and two tusks in the Amboy Ohio gravel pit at about thirty five feet depth near Lake Erie. Found bones are well preserved but crumble in air. tusks may reach ten feet. Professor Wright, visiting Amboy, says the finds relate to Glacial era, with further investigations planned.
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Ashtabula
Ohio
Amboy
George Frederick Wright
Oberlin College
England
Siberia
Lake Erie
Wright
Burglars Open State Treasurer Vault in Frankfort
In Frankfort Kentucky the State Treasurer vaults were finally opened after three days of failed attempts. Frank Simmons a convict known for safe blowing was loaned from the penitentiary and opened the box in thirty minutes, completing a transfer of power from the Republican to the Democratic administration.
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Frankfort
Frank Simmons
Floyd County
Pittsburg Fire Destroys Eichbaum Building and Damages District
A major blaze in Pittsburg’s downtown, triggered by a rear Eichbaum printing shop fire, razed the six story Eichbaum Building and damaged eight blocks. Losses are pegged at $250,000 with Duff’s College and Holmes Electric among tenants affected. banks and other offices sustained water and minor structural damage. Firefighters and private crews contained the spread as roofs were protected and several people escaped unharmed.
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Pittsburg
Aggregate
Eichbaum Company
Eichbbaum
Fifth Ave
Wood St
Duff's College
Holmes Electric Company
Exchange National Bank
Hussey
James Pratt
A. M. Murdock
Wood, Diamond and
Market Sts
First National Bank
Eichbaum
Western Union Telegraph
Duff's Business College
Efchbaum
Pratt’s
Murdock
Wood
Missouri River course change by armed group near Sioux City
A band of about forty men landed before daylight on a neck of land near Sioux City and cut a ditch to divert the Missouri River. The action aims to transfer more than 27 000 acres of Nebraska land to South Dakota. Farmers opposed the work but the armed group prevented intervention. The old river channel is being abandoned as the new course widens the cut.
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Sioux City
Iowa
Missouri River
Nebraska
South Dakota
Dakota County
Neb
Missouri
Saratoga Limited Schedule From Grand Central Station
The Saratoga Limited departs Grand Central Station daily schedule notes Saturdays at 1 pm and weekdays at 3 20 pm. The line travels at the same speed as the Empire State Express and stops only at Troy.
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Saratoga Limited
Grand Central Station
Troy
Advu
Roosevelt Platt Cordial Meeting Reflects Friendly Ties
Governor Roosevelt met Senator Platt at the Fifth Avenue Hotel in a cordial, friendly exchange. General Greene dismissed reports of a rift over Greene’s stance at Philadelphia, while Odell denied any imminent resignation or shift in leadership.
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Roosevelt
Senator Platt
Fifth Avenue
Francis V. Greene
General Greene
New York
Philadelphia
Union League Club
Odell
Life of
Charlemagne
Oreos
Hill
Jacob A. Bils
Republican State Committee
Newburg
State Committee
Fifth Avenue Hotel
Oriental Hotel
Manhattan Beach
Wall Street Pleased With Philadelphia Ticket Choice
Financial leaders praise the convention ticket as a strong, right choice. Oliver S. Carter William H. Truesdale and A B Hepburn express optimism, calling it magnificent and a sure winner. Roosevelt adds strength to the slate amid widespread confidence in McKinley era policy.
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Wall Street
Philadelphia
Oliver S. Carter
The
National Bank of the Republic
McKinley
United States
Roosevelt
Enthusiasm in Brooklyn Grows for McKinley and Roosevelt Ticket
Republicans in Brooklyn rally behind the nominated ticket with plans for active campaigning. Campaign Chairman Michael J. Dady aims to announce sub committees and establish headquarters in every assembly district by next week. The Xth District Republican Club raised the first McKinley and Roosevelt banner at 4 37 p m. Other clubs form like the McKinley and Roosevelt Independent Social Club in XVIIth District and organizers hail from Twenty third and Twenty first wards. Headquarters will be at Stuyvesant and Lafayette avenues with officers named.
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Brooklyn
Michael J. Dady
McKinley and Roosevelt Independent Social Club
Stuyvesant
Lafayette Aves
George T. Tompkins
Alo
John Hartley
William Dole
William van Voorhees
Robert Burkhardt
H. B. Masters
Union League
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