Train wreck and dramatic rescue near Baltimore
A wreck on the Baltimore rail line left the train wrecked with passengers injured and the engineer Henry Snyder praised for applying the air brakes. The incident halted service, with repairs and a 500 reward offered for the culprits as authorities pursue the miscreants. In other news, North Dakota Republicans nominated a full ticket for state offices, and Trenton courts considered parol cases including a manslaughter pardon.
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Ander
Philadelphia
Baltiard Authin
Mets
Henry Snyder
Baltimore
John McDesitt
Snyder
Crisis in China Deepens Amid Pekin Threats
British dispatches from London and Shanghai report escalating Sino Western tensions as reports to the Daily Mail and Express describe failed Allied relief, Japanese reluctance to commit troops, and edicts from Prince Tuan. Russia plans Manchuria force while censors suppress details of Boxer violence and railway damage.
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Pekin
Russia
Express
Tien Tsin
Chefoo
Yamen
MaAch
Japan
Shanghai
the Express
Prince Tuan
Emperor Kwang Hsu
Washington
Manchuria
Telin
Kirin
Port Arthur
Nou Chwang
Amur
Pekin University
Yung
Uproar in China as rebels attack foreign | Note on naval aid amid Pekin crisis
A chaotic dispatch reports assassinations and decapitations linked to a Chinese rebellion with violence against Catholics and foreigners. It notes German and Boxers clashes near Canton and Shanhaiguan, while Prince Ching seeks to protect non-Chinese interests. Admiral Remey arrives in Chinese waters to reinforce forces as tensions rise and the Chinese government renounces Boxer involvement.
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Shanghai
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Comen
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Prince Ching
Li Yamen
Pekin
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Orient
Washington
Admiral Remey
United States
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Kempf
Ninth Infantry
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Chefoo
Remner
Col. Meade
Tien Tain
Solave
Aidk
Yokohama Hospital
Oregon
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Nashville
Admiral Seymour
Cheering News From Chisa Missionaries Safe
New York reports two cables saying missionaries are safe including Rev. Frederick Brown Pekin Mrs Hopkins Tangshan J N Pyke Tien Tsin V ictor Martin J F Hayner Tsan Hua and Lowry brothers sons of Dr H H Lowry plus new women sent by the Woman's Foreign Missionary society West Virginia notes a Republican convention feature with Sen Elkins as temporary chairman and Gov nominating remarks for A P White praised as Blaine-like and warmly received.
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New York
Methodist Missionary Society
Frederick Brown
Chefoo
Brown
Hopkins
M. D
Tangshan
J. N. Pyke
Tien Tsin
J. Victor Martin
J. F. Hayner
Tsanhua
Edward
George Lowry
H. E. King
G. W. Verity
Shantung
Messrs. Lowry
H. H. Lowry
Pekin University
The
Woman's Foreign Missionary Society
White
James G. Blaine
West Virginia
Court Martial Involves Captain Shofeldt Over Alimony
Washington July 12 a court martial presided by Colonel Moale tried Captain R W Shofeldt retired medical corps officer on conduct unbecoming an officer for failing to pay alimony. The court awarded 600 dollars a year to the wife though Shofeldt called it excessive. Immediately before the trial a compromise settled the matter and suspended further action with the wife consenting to reduced alimony.
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Schofeldt
Washington
Coll. Moale
R. W. Schofeldt
Medical Corps of the Army
Shufeldt
Indianapolis Mayor Heads to Chicago for National Committee Action
Mayor Taggart departed Indianapolis for Chicago to participate in the national committee efforts. He will attend the formal notification meeting to inform Messrs Bryan and Stevenson of the Kansas City convention's action.
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Indianapolis
Taggart
Chicago
National Committee
Messrs
Bryan and
Stevenson
Kansas City
T. C. Platt Recovers From Illness Birthday Shared With Whitney
T C Platt is recovering after a threat of severe illness. The New York Republican leader, born July 15 1823, is about 67 while William C Whitney born the same day is 59. The two men, though party rivals, remain good friends off the political stage.
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T. C. Platt
New York
Platt
William C. Whitney
Gold Seekers Held Back by Fins to Seawilessness at Cape Nome
San Juan arrived from Cape Nome with 46 disappointed gold seekers. Eleven smallpox cases and many pneumonia cases were reported among passengers. Gen George N Randall claimed lawlessness was exaggerated and discussed needs for camp sanitation, quarantine, and policing under martial law.
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San Juan
Cape Nome
Nome
Cape
George N. Randal
Ebert
St. Bernard Hospital
Nome Chamber of Commerce
Gen. Randall
United States District Court
Fighting Chaplain Dwight Galloup Found Dead in Newark
Rev Dwight Galloup pastor of St Pauls Episcopal Church Newark New Jersey aged 29 was found dead in the parsonage bathroom Local hero of the Spanish American War nicknamed the fighting chaplain for aiding Red Cross and taking up arms on San Juan hill He returned after the war and resumed duties but later fell ill and died shortly after a long trip Also reported Indian resistance at Red Lake Solway Minnesota with Blanket Indians objecting to government education and preparing for possible armed conflict as troops may be needed
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Newark
N. J
Dwight Galloup
St. Paul's Episcopal Church
Galloup
Cuba
Red Cross
Battle of
San Juan
Brazil
Solway
Mina
Red Lake
Nebraska Fusion Plan Nominates Ticket At Lincoln Convention
Lincoln July 12 Fusion forces of Nebraska including Democratic Populist and Silver Republican parties held state conventions to nominate a full state and electoral ticket. Populists bitter over Towne defeat at national convention. Conference committee failed to decide apportionment offices or agenda before adjournment. Contentions continued in session today.
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Nebraska
Lincoln
Charles A. Towne
Shag Rock Removed From San Francisco Harbor
Nuggets of news report the removal of Shag Rock long a menace to ships. Other items note a Delawares farmer Frederick Brown suicide after crop failure, a Springfield Ohio wreck injuring fifteen, a Mainz convention nominating S S Lord for governor, Nebraska suspends Illinois fraternal companies, 400 Washington Pennsylvania tin plate workers strike, and navy selecting names Crampoa Shark Pike Porpoise Adder Mocca in six new submarines.
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Frederick ‘Rown
Georgetown
Del
Springfield
Mainz
Saco
Kansas City
Insurance Commission of
Nebraska
Illinois
Tin Plate
Washington
Navr
Ship Saale Disaster Bodies Recovered At Hoboken
A sea tragedy aboard the Saale yielded fifteen bodies in the hold, many unidentifiable. Victims include stewards, cooks, a fireman, and a ship carpenter named Wiese, with the fatal scene described as drowned victims trapped after a broken window flooded the room. The coroner counted more bodies and feared the total would rise.
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Passaic County
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