Fragmented World War Era Dispatches From China and Navy Rumors
Reports from Pekin describe chaotic conditions as German and imperial forces contend for influence. Officials warn of shortages while foreign troops consider intervention plans amid palace power struggles and threats to the emperor. A separate incident recounts a laundry business robbery thwarted by an explosion, injuring a guard and revealing a damaged safe.
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Janai
Council of State
Department of
Pekin
Paris Tianjin shelling damages consulate and deaths
Paris dispatch reports shells hit the French consulate in Tien Tsin with damage to buildings. A consulate secretary and two sailors were killed at the town hall. The scene reflects mounting danger as foreign forces move to relieve embassies during the uprising in Pekin.
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Associated Preas
Paris
Tien Tsin
Deluge of Water Bursts City Reservoir in Grand Rapids
Grand Rapids, July 2 The city water works reservoir burst flooding a hillside district with more than 100 million gallons. Homes and barns were washed away and damaged. a three block square area was wrecked. Mrs. William Cooper, 30, swept away and buried. her husband injured. several others hurt. The affected area houses workingmen families, with heavy losses.
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Associated Prose
Grand Rapids
Mich
City Water Works
Grand Trunk Railway
William Cooper
Warm welcome for Roosevelt in Kansas City
Governor Roosevelt of New York received a warm reception in Kansas City as he journeyed to the Rough Riders reunion. The crowd cheered his arrival with notable enthusiasm on July 2 as he traveled through the city en route to Oklahoma.
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Friends
Kanvar City
Associated Press
Kansas City
Roosevelt
New York
The
Rough Riders
Oh. City
Oklw
General Aquino 18 Captured in Philippines News Flash
Washington July 2 A cable to the War Department reports General Aquino a prominent insurgent leader surrendered unconditionally to First Lieutenant John C. OConnell with the Mabacabe scouts on June 29 carrying sixty four rifles and ammunition General MacArthur also notes that General Ricarte a leader of an uprising in Manila was captured July 1 by native police between Paco and St Ana The cables mark a significant shift in the Manila insurgent situation and the defense posture in the Philippine theater.
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Preatinest
Mabois Murrengers
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Manius
War Department
Aquino
John C. O'Connell
Nixty
MacArthur
SfacArthur
Ricarte
Manila
Paco
St. Ana
Manilla MarArthur
German Minister Murders Spark China Tension
A Berlin telegram reports Baron Von Betteler killed June 16 while riding to the foreign office in Pekin. The dispatch, signed by Von Bergen and Sir Robert Hart, describes Chinese attackers pulling him from his horse and killing him. An interpreter was injured and fled to the legation, which faced potential further danger as ammunition ran low.
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Associated Press
Berlin
Hamant
Associated Press Today
Baron von Ketteler
Pekin
von Bergen
Robert Hart
Tien Tsin
Zimmerman
Chefoo
Baron von Betteler
Tsung li Yameéen
Foreign Office
Legation
Jerr Hamann
Herr Hamann
Germany
China
Baron van Ketteler
Count von Buslow
Emperor William
Wilhelmshaven
Count von Buelow
Oregon May Yet Be Saved Amid Pacific Grounding
A cable from Admiral Kempet reports Oregon ran aground near 38N 20E but not in danger. Three ships sent to assist after a Japanese men of war boarded the vessel. Water reported in one compartment. commander sought no immediate aid.
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Imiral Kempit
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Admiral Kempin
Chefoo
Oregon
Kempff
Excursion Steamer Thistle Brings 223 Passengers to Lake Winnebago Trip
The Thistle carried 223 excursionists plus crew when it arrived at the east shore of Lake Winnebago about eleven this morning. The boat left at three this afternoon returning to town. The event marks the fifth merchants’ excursion of the series, priced at $2.
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Marc Ehants
Fire Destroys Wool Warehouse and Dwellings at Miles City
A large fire in Miles City Montana last night consumed the Custer County wool warehouse two houses a barn and eight cars. About 900000 pounds of wool were lost though partially insured. The total loss is estimated at 250000 dollars. The incident underscores the blaze risks facing the local wool trade.
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Miles City
Mont
Custer County
Consular Move Over Foreign Graves Sparks China Policy Row
The consular body at Tientsin urged united powers to tell Chinese authorities that ancestral graves of a Pekin property clan would be destroyed if foreigners in Pekin are harmed. Britain resists the proposal. Washington cabinet balks at ratifying Shanghai neutralization terms but backs the general principle to ease treaty-port tensions.
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Tsanshuamén
Pekin
Legations
Legationa
Meyers
Preas
Y Gerlin
Tuly
Tien TeIn Hag
United Powers
Great Britain
Washington, D. C
Canton
Shanghai
Goodnéw
United States
China
Prince Tuan
Steel for County Jail Refused
The building committee of the Winnebago county board ordered a test of the chilled steel bars for the jail cages. Doman found the bars lacked the required hardness, so the bars were ordered replaced with steel of the specified hardness. Construction is suspended while the new fleet and bars are installed, delaying occupancy to November next year.
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Champion
Winnebaxo
Champion Company
Das
HLCG
Doman
Iron Company
Oshkosh
Sali
Willam Arneman
Oshkosh Public Library Board Meeting Postponed One Week
Postponed one week to July 1 for the Oshkosh public library board annual meeting to await common council action appointing three members. Terms of Prof Henry Dehde J Howard Jenkins and Mrs J J Moore expire. council may reappoint or replace. Education board plans annual meeting next week in new library building as books move from Barber structure.
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Oshkosh Public Library
Common Council
Henry Dehde
J. Howard Jenkins
J. J. Moore Herve
Tfat
Board of Education
Barber
Wisconsin
Jenkins
Van Wyck Drafts Platform Seeks Southern Backing
Judge Augustus Van Wyck of New York unveils a draft platform submitted to southern delegates. It reaffirms the Chicago platform and centers on three issues: the trusts imperialism and the tariff. It calls for new laws if current statutes fail to stop trusts and distinguishes imperialism from expansion while urging tariff reform across protected industries.
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MUL
Promebiy
Fregras
Vommasy
Prem
Kansas City
Augustus van Wyck
New York
Acuthern
Chicago
Apu-Trust
Democratic Party
Monetary League opens two day session in Kansas City
The United States Monetary league began a two day meeting at the Auditorium in Kansas City Missouri. President Charles I Thompson of Denver introduced Edward H Stites of Kansas City as chairman who outlined the league program and Dr Stites announced his switch from the Republican to the Democratic party. Speaker Harvey of Chicago linked money trusts to imperialism and argued that the Republican administration fostered an entrenched money power and labor strife while advocating expansion of civilization not war. The session adjourned for a two o clock continuation.
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Associated Press
Kansas City
United States Monetary League
Charles I. Thompson
Denver
Edward H. Stites
Dr. Stites
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Spain
Phillippines
Philippines
W. H
Harvey
League
Chicago
India
Oshkosh Unions Withdraw From State Federation
Oshkosh printers and likely woodworkers plan to quit the state federation of labor after a union meeting. They oppose its affiliation with the Social Democratic party, viewing it as political interference. Milwaukee is seen as the federation’s power center, but disintegration is predicted to spread to Janesville and others as unions seek a new, nonpartisan coalition.
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Peinters
Cigacmakers
Printers
State Federation of Labor
Tsar Makers
Federaton
Trewers
Social Democratic Party
State Federation
Ttig
Milwaukee
Oshkosh
Milwauken Sendate
She Olf
Dinas
Ex-Governor Hill Returns From Lincoln Amid Speculation
Former Governor David B. Hill arrived in Kansas City after a Lincoln visit with Bryan associates, declining to discuss discussions. Circulating talk centers on Bryan endorsing the Chicago platform and possibly offering an amendment on the convention floor, with Hill’s nomination fate tied to platform votes and Jones’s re-election as national committee chair. Lincoln talks concerned the Democratic platform and vice presidential prospects, with Bryan’s influence noted but no clear VP link established.
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Associated Prews
Kansas City
David B. Hill
Lincoln
Neb
Coates House
Bryan
Mr. Bryan
Committee On Resolutions
Chicago
Jones
National Committee
MacGuire
Syracuse
Eugene Hughes
New York
Hill
Associated Press
Big strike pending over Alabama coal wage dispute
About 40,000 Alabama miners suspend work awaiting a wage dispute settlement with coal operators after the old contract expired. Miners demand a 40 percent raise and concessions. operators offer a 30 to 40 percent increase on the old contract. A referendum and miners convention set new instructions, with a general strike possible if demands gain support. Daily coal production continues by convicts and iron miners, but a prolonged shutdown could shut furnaces.
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Associated Prowse
Birmingham
Ala
Altabama
Thernh
Slate Miners’ Convention
Won by the Quakers in varsity four-oared race
The varsity four-oared boat race began at 10:13 with Columba ahead followed by Pennsylvania and Cornell. Pennsylvania soon led, Cornell faded, and Pennsylvania won by two lengths over Columbia with a time around 10 minutes 31 seconds. Cornell’s bowman collapsed from the heat after the race.
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Associated
Poughkeepale
N. Y
Columba
Pennsylvania
Cornell
Dack
Columbia
Bowman
Common Council Meeting Noted In Late Evening Session
A brief item records the common council meeting held tonight with notice of procedure and discussion on a pending matter. City officials and attendees were present as topics and actions were outlined for future council consideration.
Chance for Positions in Civil Service Exams Held
The United States Civil Service Commission announces examinations to be held August 16. Prospective inspectors can earn about 41,210 per year, with additional allowances including a $4 daily pay and quartermaster transportation valued at $1,000 yearly.
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Chinewe
Cleek
United States
Sommuniseion
Webles
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