British Policy and Rumors of Boxer Uprising
London reports amid China crisis that Britain will not take direct responsibility for China's administration while pursuing British interests. Li Hung Chang seeks joint peacemaking with princes and viceroys. rumors of a major Japanese victory and Boxer losses near Shanghai, with thousands killed and Chinese forces retreating to Chi li.
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London
Brodrick
Thorncombe
China
Shanghai
Peking
Li Hung Chang
Prince Ching
Yang Ti
Pei Wing
Ho-si-wu
Bou
Prince
Chi li
Kang Yu Wei
Escaped in a coffin tale of a missionary rescue in China
Refugee priest Stephanus Stette survived an attack by being placed in a coffin and carried 800 miles to Lien Chau. Native Christians later ferried him to Canton for $30 after a boatman’s ransom demand. Other rescuers included Father Jeremiah of Pashan aided by a sympathetic Chinese woman. Meanwhile Atlanta mayor Woodward faces impeachment for drunkenness and neglect of duty, with trial scheduled for Sept. 4.
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Victoria
B. G
Stephanus Stette
Hineshin Station
Lien Chau
Boatuuny
Canton
Jeremiah of
Pashan
Hankow
Atlanta
James G. Woodward
Malson
Tulse H. M. Reid
Cabinet in Council on China Policy and German Attitude
A long cabinet meeting in Washington focused on the Chinese crisis and Germany’s stance. Count von Bulow’s July note urged no partition of China and protection for foreigners while seeking orderly reform and reparations.
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Washington
Germany
Baron Speck von. Sternberg
Adee
Count von Bulow
China
Hary
Peking
Britain
Averse
Territoria
Po ‘Be
Corbett and McCoy Attend Madison Square Garden Battle
James J. Corbett and Charles McCoy meet at Madison Square Garden under the Twentieth Century Athletic club after two years of failed bids. McCoy trains at Saratoga and weighs more than ever while Corbett rests at Bath Beach before a final spar and bag session. Betting odds are light as fans await the bout.
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New York
James J. Corbett
Charles
Rich
Baseball Scores From Boston Brooklyn and Chicago
Baseball scores show Boston beating New York 10 to 8 with 5 hits for Boston and 2 errors by Boston. Brooklyn defeated Philadelphia 14 to 5 with 5 hits for Brooklyn and 1 error by both teams. Chicago triumphed over St Louis 11 to 12 with Chicago making 5 errors and battery details listed for each game.
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Boston
New York
Cuppy and Clarke
Carrick and Bowerman
Brooklyn
Philadelphia
Howell
McGinnity
McGuire
Orth
McFarland
Chicago
P.C
Pittsburg
Wen
Cincinnati
St. Louis
Bankrupt Duke of Manchester and Milans Life Sentence
The Duke of Manchester is declared bankrupt. Bresci, an alleged assassin of King Blumbert, is sentenced in Milan to life imprisonment. A supposed comrade of Luckénni tied to the murder of the Austrian empress is captured in Budapest. The American Bar Association convenes at Saratoga with President Manderson delivering his annual address. Proceedings continue against the Jeep Jajlet.
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Duke of Manchester
Bresci
Blumbert
Milan
Luckénni
Budapest
American Bar Association
Saratoga
Manderson
Heen
Jajlet
G A T Orgav Tra fi Election Change to GHICAC
A poorly legible report describes a G A T convention with changes to GHICAC, detailing delegates, committees, and veteran inputs. It cites posts totals and relief funds, noting large state reports and deaths from wounds, with remarks from the Adjutant and Commander on the proceedings.
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Spottsylvania
Antietam
Adjyas J. Stewart
York
Llinois
H. Baker
Iest Comrades
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Tuan
Father Stette
Wicago
Ang
Jacob: Kohbner
Anb
Ban. Gure
Cabinet IN Council
United States
Great Britain
Japan
Nerec
G.A.T
Orgav
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