Foreign troops enter Tien-Tsin to aid relief of Peking
Allied forces reach Tien-Tsin with light losses and advance toward Peking relief. Ministers Seymour reported prisoner, and ministers guarding the capital reportedly left. Washington strains to meet China emergency after armistice request rejected. Kempff dispatches on American force strength to aid the legion at Peking with no updated communication since June 12 at Lang-Fang.
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Admiral Kempff
Tien-Tsin
Seymour
Navy
Washington
China
Mr. Fowler
Ghe-Foo
Peking
Lang-Fang
The Chinese Reinforced Factions in Tianjin and Peking
London dispatches report three thousand Chinese troops reinforcing the Boxers at Tianjin. Captain Beatty and Lieutenant Wright of the US Navy are believed wounded. Eight hundred Sikhs and two hundred Welsh Fusiliers join the allied force nine miles from Tianjin as a combined attack was planned. Dispatches note lack of head and organization hindering operations.
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Tien-Tsin
Beatty
Wright
United States Navy
Eight Thousand Landed at Taku in New Allied Move
June 24 report from Tsing-Teu states eight thousand allied troops have landed at Taku including 1200 Germans. A French officer says Russians suffered 150 killed and 390 wounded. German gunboat Sills notes masses of Chinese approaching Tomg-Ku and an imminent attack expected.
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Tsing-Teu
Taku
Tien-Tsin
Sills
Tomg-Ku
Little Faith in Chinese War News Motives可信
London dispatch reports dense fog lifting over China and widespread unreliability of cables from Peking and Tientsin. An official warns Prince Tuan’s presence at Tientsin signals a war with Europe, America, and Japan, as Boxers and anti foreign forces mass.
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Prince Tuan
Tien
Entry Into The City Involving Japanese Forces
Che-Foo June 26 Rear-Admiral Kempff reports by torpedo boat that combined forces entered Tien-Tsin on Saturday June 23 with small losses. They began relief of a force that left Tien-Tsin June 10 and is believed surrounded near Peking. Japanese reports say Admiral Seymour captured and the Ministers have left Peking guarded by Chinese soldiers. their location is unknown.
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Tien- Tsin
Seymour
Peking
Junction of Allied Forces Near Tien-Tsin Reported
London June 26 A British cruiser Terrible delivers news that eight hundred Sikhs and two hundred Welsh Fusiliers joined American German and Russian troops cut off nine miles from Tien-Tsin. An assault on Chinese besiegers at Tien-Tsin was proposed last night. It remains unclear which units united, but allied forces arrived in sufficient strength to threaten the besieging Chinese.
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London
Tien-Tsin
Peking
Seymour
Siege of Tien-Tsin Intensifies as British Reach Wei-Hai-Wei
A British report notes the Chinese army ordered trains toward Tien-Tsin and ravaged Tong-Kea while reinforcing Taku and mining the Pei-Ho mouth. Efforts shift to seize Taku and relieve Tien-Tsin. A small steamer has been used to move troops and wounded to Wei-Hai-Wei, establishing two temporary base hospitals and refugee asylum.
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Tien-Tsin
Tong-Kea
Taku
Pei-Ho
Wei-Hai-Wei
Agitation grows as distrust spreads among Upstate Democrats
A Shanghai dispatch notes foreign officials fear for the safety of the legations at Peking and Admiral Seymour. News from Nan-King signals rising unrest while Liu Kin Yih orders five cruisers toward Nan-King. General Ma’s army and Sung Ching’s forces move toward Peking, with about 360,000 troops and heavy artillery reported near the capital.
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Nan-King
Liu Kin Yih
War Preparations Across Asia Reach High Tension
Dispatches describe Chinese forces poorly drilled and resisting Western landing plans while Li Ping Heng opposes foreign presence at Kiang-Ying forts. Reinforcements, armed police with Maxims, and cannon adjustments intensify, as British, Indian, and German moves unfold. Military buildup includes 10,000 British India troops sailing from Calcutta and Amur Army numbers rising to 52,100 with 84 guns.
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Shan-Tung
Kiang-Ying
Yang-Tse
Fle
Calcutta
British War Office
Amur
Russia
Japan
Macao
Canton River
Canton
Hong Kong
Emperor William
Taku
Hatloong
Kinder
Che F Poo
Grosvenor to publish reply to Quigg on platform edits
Washington June 25 The Post will print an authorized statement from Representative Grosvenor of Ohio answering Mr Quigg of New York on alleged platform mutilation. Grosvenor claims the original document with interlineations proves the platform was not altered by others and invites examination of documentary evidence. He notes two major speeches and the President’s letter will not affect the party.
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Bryan
Committee On
Hill
Chicago
Hill Democrats
Frank Campbell
Democratic State Committee
Democratic Party
Campbell
Tribune
Democratic National Committee
Washington
the Post
Grosvenor
Ohio
Quigg
New York
Resolutions Committee
Quire
Senator Foraker
United States
Republican Party
New-York Journal
Fairbanks
Kempff Again Reports From Peking Mission
Che Foo Shanghai June 25 Rear Admiral Kempff reports United States Consul John Fowler has received only one message from Peking since the June 10 interruption. The June 12 communication is the only direct or indirect news since. About 430 foreign troops including 56 American marines were sent to Peking to guard the legations. A force of 100 Americans united with 2,500 other troops in the area.
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Che-Foo
Shanghai
John Fowler
United States
Kempff
Peking
Legations
Expedition Opens Road to Relieve Peking on June 10
Nationalities represented joined the relief movement with Chinese Government permission. The last report on June 12 placed the expedition at Lang-Fang. The railroad behind them has been destroyed.
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Peking
Lang-Fang
Allied force leaves Tien-Tsin to relieve besieged commander
Report from Admiral Bruce dated Taku via Che-Foo states about two thousand troops from allied ships detachments sailed from Tien-Tsin toward Peking to aid the commander cut off as Tien-Tsin comes under siege. The dispatch notes possible relief action and mentions Poland water advertisement.
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Tien-Tsin
Peking
Lef
Official fears in increase in Washington June 25 report
Washington officials say the Chinese situation has moved beyond alarming to terrifying with no credible word from Peking for two weeks. The latest dispatches say danger escalates while hope for a peaceful resolution fades amid cautious government warnings.
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Washington
Peking
Delegates Favor Hill for Vice President in Arkansas
Prominent delegates at the Arkansas Democratic State Convention report strong support for David B. Hill of New York. J. C. Parker of Ouachita County leads a movement to instruct the Arkansas delegation for Hill, with Kane City expected as the target. Senators Jones and Berry reportedly oppose instructing for any candidate.
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Little Rock
Ark
David B. Hill
New York
J. C. Parker
Ouachita County
Arkansas
New Yorker
Hill
Kansas City
Jones
Berry
Commonwealth bill passes third reading in House of Commons
London reports the Australian Commonwealth bill clearing the third reading amid cheers in the House of Commons. An advertisement promotes Excellence in Transportation citing the Pennsylvania Limited as the businessman’s choice with daily departures to Chicago and St Louis and also advertises Purest natural spring water.
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London
House of Commons
Pennsylvania Limited
Business Man's Choice
Chicago
St. Louis
Adyvt
Rathbone Ousted as Cuba Posts Direct General
The Postmaster General removed Estes G. Rathbone from the post of Director General of Posts in Cuba. Martin C. Fosnes is detailed to perform duties until further orders. Bristow is returning home. Rathbone may face arrest pending Wood's guidance on the investigation. Rathbone will remain on the island as a witness in related cases.
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Washington
Estes G. Rathbone
Cuba
Martin C. Fosnes
Postal Service
Bristow
Smith
Rathbone
Island
General Wood
Floods Ravage Georgia Regions and Nearby States
Reports from Georgia Alabama and South Carolina describe vast flooding damage to bridges and farms. Cotton corn and especially fruit suffer as streams overflow and infrastructure fails. Ocmulgee River bridge substructure carried away at Macon Savannah River rises at Augusta while Rome and West Point rivers flood lowland areas. Tornado activity noted near Huntsville with no reported fatalities. Cessation anticipated as rains ease. Yale Harvard boat race and Poland spring water ads noted in brief.
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Atlanta
Georgia
Alabama
South Carolina
Ocmulgee River
Macon
Savannah
Augusta
Rome
West Point
Chattahoochee
Huntsville
Ala
General Greene Wins Bid for County Committee Chair
Senator Platt announces General Francis V. Greene as the likely chairman at the Fifth Avenue Hotel after a tense exchange with Governor Roosevelt over local party leadership. Roosevelt’s letter is said to favor Greene, while Platt postpones a district leaders conference and plans a July 5 adjourned meeting where Greene’s bid could be ratified amid ongoing intraparty tension.
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Fifth Avenue
Francis V. Greene
General Greene
Publica Service
Republican Organization
Senator Platt
Greene
Carnegie Hall
Roosevelt
Gene Eral Greene
Well
Philadelphia
Frederick S. Gibbs
Senator Platt at Work and Dinner for Friends
Senator Platt recovered from a rib injury and spent the day at his No. 49 Broadway office. He hosted a dinner and said he felt well. Benjamin Odell and others were in town. Gibbs awaits a Metropolitan Life occupancy, while Davies will consult Governor Roosevelt at Oyster Bay on public matters. A fast scenic route ad promotes Pennsylvania Railroad to major Midwest cities. Poland! Poland! Poland! Poland is mentioned amid the page.
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Broadway
Benjamin Odell
Republica State Committee
George W. Aldridge
Rochester
Wiliam Barnes, Jr
Albany
Frederick S. Gibbs
Metropolitan Life Insurance
Old Academy of
Fourth-ave
Twenty-third St
Gibbs
Seabright
Davies
Roosevelt
Oyster Bay
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