Rewards Offered to Save Legationers in Pekin Crisis
Washington dispatches report Minister Wu sending cabled requests to Shanghai and Nankin officials to announce to Pekin that heavy rewards will be paid by Americans for the salvation of legation staff. Updates note Prince Ching's troops approaching Pekin and Allied efforts to defend foreign ministers amid Boxer uprisings and foreign troops arriving in Taku and Tien Tsin.
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Associated Press
Washington,d.c
Sheng
Imperial
Shanghai
Nankin
Pekin
United States
Conger
Brussels
Gay
Prince Ching
Washington, D. C
Wu Jram Sheng
Imperial Telegraph
House of Commons
Foreign Office
Broderick
Japan
China
Tsung I Wamen
Prince Toan
Tien Tsin
Taku
Vang Tae
Jay
Pekin Himelf
Lid Ung Chang
Boi
Persia
Wi B
Kennedy Man Wins Ecuador Railroad Contract
Knoxville July 227 Associated Press reports PL Mee Donald a Knoxville contractor won a contract to build a railroad in Ecuador for the Bewarter Association of Scotland. The price is $16,000,000 for a line about 200 miles long from Guayaquil to Quito through the Andes. Donald plans immediate recruitment and expects work to start in two to three months.
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Kennedy
Raltrona
Rcundor
Associated Press
Knoxville
Tenn
PL Mee
Donald
Raltroad
Ecuador
Bewarter Asociation
Scotland
Guayaquil
Quito
Andes
Order of Foresters opens three day session in Milwaukee
The United Order of Foresters held an opening three day session in Milwaukee with delegates from various districts. Supreme Chief Tanger James Rehoonmaker presided and credentials were reviewed before a recess.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fepremen Craft Hegtes
Annes Senha AC
Whiwagker Fortey
Ry Armociate’ Presa
Milwaukee
Wie
Win Prame Court of the United Order of Foresters
Sereton
the &J
Charles Wotel
Gevenry
Eltemanes
Meyer Nase
Tanger James Rehoonmaker
St. Paul
Hoboken Pier Fire Toll Reaches Fourteen Victims
New York reports two more bodies recovered from the Hoboken disaster at the North German Lloyd pier. The toll now stands at fourteen, with victims from the steamers Saal, Bremen and Maine after the blaze on June 30.
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Hoboken
yBy Associated Prew
New York
Lloyd Pier
Galle
Bremen
Maine
France Seeks Additional Credit for China War Effort
Paris July 9 The government announced it will need a new credit of 14 300 000 francs for China in addition to the 4 500 000 francs already voted. The report notes early learnings about padding resources and personal gains amid wartime needs.
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Associated Press
Paris
China
Logan Transport in Japanese Waters Sighting Sends Warnings
Uncertainty over the Logan’s whereabouts with the Ninth infantry aboard prompts Secretary Long to cable Admiral Kempf for definite news. The Logan reportedly left Manila on the 27th and was due to reach Taku by early July, with chances she arrived July 4. Authorities suspect troops reached Taku and possibly advanced up the river to Tain, while misdirected dispatches delayed official notices.
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Many Department
Kempf
Taku
Fekin
Kempff
Navy Department
Hay
Long
Associated Prose
Washington, D. C
Logan
Long Wday
Rout
Kempf T A Teku
Manilla
Ten Tain
Liscum
MacArthur
War Department
Renewed Outrages Near Chefoo Report Looting and Attacks
Cable reports from Berlin state the American mission at Tung Lu and the Catholic mission at Ching Chu Fu were looted. Boxers press for revolt as Chinese forces fortify Tien Tsin and nearby areas. U.S. forces move from Chefoo toward Taku while skirmishes continue near the eastern arsenal and French patrols report pillage at Chinan Fu.
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Prince Ching
Prince Tuan
Tien Tsin
Associated Press
Berlin
Chefoo
Tung Lu
Ching Chu Fu
Chefoo Tui
Laping Hong
Shang Tung
Nankin
Place
New York
Taku
Nieh
Herald
Ten Tein
Fong Ku
Tien Tam
Shang -Cung
Chinan Fu
We Chin Chou Fou
New Chuang
Woukden
Missum Huuge
Diplomatic Debate Over Japanese Role in Korea Aid
London circles discuss how to repay Japan for aiding quelling the Chinese rebellion. They favor aligning the Korean question with Japan’s aims and permitting a Japanese army occupation in Korea, while Britain resists accepting compensation terms.
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Associated Press
London
Japan
China
Korea
Great Britain
Ashanti Dispatch Reports Burroughs Attack and Ashanti Numbers
A dispatch from Colonel Wilcox dated Fumen Ashanti reports three companies of Iroana joining Burroughs regiment at Dompoast, the plan exposure to the enemy, and a failed attack on Kokatu July 3 with four deaths and many wounded. About 30,000 Ashantis await the approaching force on Kurmassi.
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London
Tien Tsin
Trinh
Associated Presy
Tendon
Colonial Office
Wilcox
Fumen
Ashanti
Iroana
Burroughs
Dompoast
Kokatu
Cresthawawa Leutenant Brownlee
Bokwal
Kurmassi
Death by Own Hand Shocks Chicago Veteran Reporter
A prominent Chicago figure known as La Grane founder and longtime correspondent died by suicide at age eighty. The individual, described as an influential founder and well-known name in local journalism, was a recognized veteran in the press community.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Shicagy
FL Mo Guasitr
la Grane
Om Chas Scotling
Fong
Stevenson Arrives in Lincoln for Democratic Conference
In Lincoln Nebraska on July 9 1900 Democratic vice presidential nominee Stevenson lands amid a large welcome. Bryan Towne Stone and Jones greet him as crowds flood the Missouri Valley depot and hotel showing strong party unity ahead of the conference agenda.
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Associated Press
Lincoln
Neb
Adiat Stevenson
Nominge
Missourialley Deport
William J. Bryan
J. K. Jones
Mr. Stevenson
Mr. Bryan
Charles A. Towne
National
Governor Paynter
Nebraske
Bryan Home Guards
Bryan Continentals
Lincoln Hotel
Stevenson
Telkin
Bryan
Democratic Conference Committee
Stevengan
Nebraska
Inow
Thinuis
Towne
George Fred Williams
Massachusetts
Mr. Bryaty
Cyclone Davis
Texas
Jones
Janus
Mang
Army Recruiting Drives Local Men for Far Battalions
Chicago July 16 men are being recruited locally for the Army. About 20 well built volunteers were signed at the recruiting station as two Fort Sheridan battalions depart for Cuba and two more head to the Philippines with recruits filling the ranks. A Cuban group may stay on grazing duty to recover from Guadalajaran duty. A detachment from Fort Sheridan sails to assist MacArthur in China.
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Chicago
Associated Presa
Chicano
Fort Sheridan
Cuba
Philippines
Sal
San Anersen
General MacArthur
Chtna
Michigan Naval Reserves Sail Toward Mackinac Island
The Michigan naval reserves including Detrosy and Saginaw divisions and Renin Harbor attack n were activated today for an operation with United States ships. Two ships were converted to reach Mackinac Island and were set for an afternoon departure.
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Mehigan Navel
Associated Preas
Michigan Naval
Saginaw
Renin Harbor
United States
Michigan
Mackinnac Island
McKinley Home Preparing for Lodge Reception
Preparations at the McKinley home in Canton begin for the notification of Senator Lodge and other members of the notification committee on Thursday. The old communities will manage the station and porch area as Lodge speaks and McKinley replies with a tent and luncheon planned on the lawn.
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Associated Presa
Canton
Ohls
Senator Lodge
McKinley
McKinlay
McKintey
Ft Lunen
Goebel murder case opens with long court session
Georgetown Ky July 9 The commonwealth cases against Youtsey Powers Davis Whitaker and Combs for the Goebel murder were called before Judge Cunprill A large crowd filled the courtroom and many witnesses were present The Powers case opened with 97 prosecution witnesses and the defense given until 2 50 to submit its list of witnesses
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Trist
Goebel
Snaprers
Associated Press
Georgetown
Commonwealth
Youtsey
Powers
Davis
Whitaker
Combs
William Goebel
Frankfom
Jane
Cunprill
Caleb Powers
Franklin County
Peets Colton
Noaks
Frankfort
More Troops for China Reported to be Sent from Philippines
Washington officials discussed dispatching additional troops from the Philippines to support an allied movement against Pekin amid the crisis. While a rumor spread that 6000 troops were ordered, officials could not confirm the plan. Only a small portion may arrive in China for two to three months, with US troops in the Philippines as the primary usable force for early operations.
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China
Philippines
United States
Government Tried to Eucoura Moxer Movement
Hong Kong papers arriving via Rio de Janeiro report that Yu Hien governor of Shan Tung, cashiered by the Germans last year, influenced Fe kin officials to view Boxers as a tool for Chinese gain. Proclamations urge prosecution of Boxers acting alone but spare patriots and gymnasts with military arousal.
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Eucoura Moxer
Associated Press
Sean Francisco
Cal
Hong Kong
Rio de Janeiro
Yu Hgien
Shan Tung
Fekin
Cotton Mills Suspend Operations in Four-Week Curtailment
Fall River mills signed an agreement to curtail cotton production for four weeks this summer. About 20 000 workers will be affected as mills suspend operations due to a fall in demand for print cloth.
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Associated Press
Fall River
Mass
Trouble Brewing Another Revolution in Colombia
A Venezuelan minister arrived from Jamaica en route to Caracas to report to the government on Colombia's revolutions. He warned of an imminent Venezuelan uprising led by Dr. Petre, while a privie cable claimed starvation in Cartagena and noted rebel General Uribe near Bogota.
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Belmypond
Associated Press
Jamaica
Garsier
Colombia
Caracas
Venezuela
Pettrie
Privie
Tere
Carthagena
Olombia
Uribe
Bogota
Choate Dines With the Queen at Windsor Castle
London July 9 Lord Salisbury United States Ambassador Choate and Mrs Choate dined with the queen at Windsor Castle. Her majesty will visit London July 11 to attend the Buckingham Palace garden party.
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London
Lord Salisbury
United States
Chonte
Choate
Windsor Castle
Buckingham Palace
Tug Liscum Leaves New York After Overhaul for San Francisco
The U S Army tug Liscum commanded by Captain Bvytin formerly the Gypsum King sailed from New York for San Francisco today after a general overhaul following its return from Port Ries. Residents recall the ship's voyage and reflect on wartime duties.
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New York
United States Army
Bvytin
San Francisco
Porte Ries
Striking St Louis Transit Workers Threaten Reboot
Two thousand Amalgamated Association members meet at West End Coliseum to discuss resuming the St Louis Transit strike after a July 2 suspension. Leaders cite new hires and alleged violations of the agreement as grounds, despite a letter from President Whitaker affirming the company’s adherence to the pact.
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Associated Preas
St Louis
St. Louis
Amalgamated Association of Street Ratinay
West End
Ines
St. Lauls Transit Company
Edwards
Marty A. Bryan
Fou Mien
Presiden Whitaker
Exitward Whitaker
The
Trail Commang
Street Railway Union
Agresment
Tnte
Whitaker
Oregon at Chefoo ships toward Kure Dock Japan a grounding noted
The Oregon will proceed to Kure Dock Japan for repairs after leaving Chefoo. Captain Rodgers reported the grounding scene thirty five miles northwest of Chefoo and a possible start for dock repairs around July 10 or 12 depending on weather.
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Kare
Japan
Associated Presa
Washington, D. C
Navy Department
Oregon
Chefoo
Rodgers
Neshville
Kure Dock
Gregor
Dispatch
Cabinet Meeting Discusses Chinese Situation
Secretary Long and Attorney General Griggs returned to Washington and joined Secretary Hay for a cabinet meeting that lasted about an hour. The Chinese Situation was discussed, but officials said the session was advisory and nothing substantial developed.
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Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Long
Griggs
Washington
Hay
Sugar Refining Company Advances Sugar Prices
New York July 4 The American Sugar Refining company advanced all grades of refined sugar ten points. The move follows market shifts after profits reports and affects supply costs for manufacturers and retailers nationwide.
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Sagar Trust
New York
American Sugar Refining Company
Wheat and corn imports into Liverpool rise last week
Liverpool reports imports of wheat totaling 123000 quarters from Atlantic ports and 29000 quarters from Pacific ports. Corn imports from Atlantic ports stood at 53600 quarters.
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Liverpool
Birthday Celebrations Honor Two Stony Beach Residents
Two local residents celebrated birthdays on the same date at Stony Beach. Mr. W. W. Wright turned eighty one and Mr. T. D. Harrison reached ninety three. Tea at Beit Summar Cottage followed by host Mr. and Mrs. Weigh entertaining Rev. B. H. Anderson and others.
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JT Yaits
Stony Beach
W. W. Wright
T.D. Harrison
City
Mra. Weigh
BH. Anderson
T. Hathieon
Timothy Crane
Beit Summar Cottage
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Prince Yuan
Juganons
Li Hung Chang
Chang Chi Tong
Prince Ghing
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D.C
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Admiral Bruce
Tien ‘Tein
Mi Wu
Wai Sheng
Legations
Admral Bruce
Ching
North
Wold
Tekin
Taky
Tien Tein
John Barrett
Siam
Order OF Foresters
Tien Tain
Brooklyn
Remey
Nungaswitt
United States Infantry
Mey
Ward
Seicibe
Stevenson, Towne
Likcoen
Sved¢On
Tuncue
Atore
Washington, D.C
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Ron-rerideme
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Chepog
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Tanicht
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