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Newspaper
News
Location
Frederick, Maryland, United States of America
Date
Jul 11, 1900
Page
3
A messaged report from Glenroe describes a fatal gunfight on the Arkansas River as marshals pursued three cattle thieves. One marshal killed early, another leader fell, and the remaining outlaw was subdued. a farmer had recently been killed protecting property amid widespread banditry in the area.
Reports from Shanghai describe heavy fighting near Tien Tsin with 75,000 Chinese attacking 14,000 defenders aided by Japanese and Russian artillery. British losses reached 30, with 115 of 120 Russian infantry dead or wounded. floods and water shortages hampered allied relief as chaos spread in southern China and cotton mills closed.
Shanghai reports describe a sharp confrontation as Chinese forces under Prince Tuan withdraw from an artillery duel with allies. A new edict names leaders of the Boxer army and Prince Tsuan, the iron capped, with European refugees arriving in Shanghai. A Beijing message appeals to foreign powers and laments foreign misreading of Chinese protection for the Boxers.
The dispatch says that Bhan Tung governor reports all legationists in Pekin safe on July 4 except the German. The note mirrors an earlier Shanghai cable but omits the German legation. Officials question accuracy but hope its truth. Secretary Hay calls for peace with China and protection of citizens under treaty rights and international law.
The World reports a Spanish Cuban conspiracy to kill President McKinley with New York headquarters. A warning letter reached the Republican committee, was referred to Secretary Dick and Chairman Hanna, and then to Detective Odell who confirmed key claims. Odell and others briefed the president before Canton and continue a secrecy-protected inquiry.
Lincoln July 11 informal Democratic presidential campaign opening held with two meetings. Bevan Shastas and others outlined the ticket while Bryan, Towne and Weaver spoke. About 13,000 listened, 3,000 at the afternoon auditorium and 10,000 on capital grounds. Bryan praised Weaver Towne and Davis, urged citizens to vote with liberty in mind and warned against imperialism and empire. Stevenson attended the evening meeting, receiving an ovation.
The article covers rhetoric on war and civilization, remarks by Towne and Bryan, and support for the Kansas City platform. It notes the vice presidential choice of Stevenson and Weaver, a U S Germany reciprocity announcement, boxing results in Chicago, and British war casualty reports.
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