Chinese mediation moves with ministers escorted to Tien Tsin
Washington authorities report that Pekin will escort foreign ministers to Tien Tsin and provide food while the Chinese appeal for mediation and the president's reply are published. Rockhill sails to China as observer, possibly as a future minister if Conger fails, while British and German envoys prepare to back a broader diplomatic effort.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Prem
Washington, D. C
Sheng
Rairoads and
Shanghai
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Department of State
Legation
Rockhill
Washington
China
Europe
Shene
State Department
United States
China Tan
Conger
London
Wao
Wen Jui
Thatsung
HW Yameén
Jung Lu
Tihig
Baron von Ketteler
Baron van von Schwartzenburg
Walter Hillyer
Amercan
Aterest
Mir. Rockhill
Bureau of American Republics
Gusman
Fox
Conditions at Nome Alaska Sanitation Crisis Deepens
Surgeon General Sternberg reports Nome Harbor population rise from 2700 to about 20000 with tents along the beach. Sanitary conditions deteriorate. drains and garbage removal urged but funding scarce. Labor costs high and governance unstable as smallpox cases rise and measles outbreak noted. Captain Jarvis sets up tent post house under revenue cutter service.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
Sternberg
R. G. Ebert
Army
Nome Harbor
Alaska
Randall
Nome City
Ebert
Jarvis
Revenue Cutter Service
Steamera Oregon
Cyto
Folly of Making a Friend of Fran Your Dog
A quirky late addition hints at folly in attempting to befriend a dog named Fran. The fragment suggests a lighthearted, humorous note about pet handling and social ease. No clear event or person beyond the dog and owner.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Fran
Wrecks, drownings, and disasters plague early July news
A Milwaukee road passenger train wreck near King Coolie Minnesota killed the engineer and fireman with several passengers injured after a landslide. A Klondike expedition party suffers four deaths with one survivor near Dawson. Drownings at Wiley’s Lake in Ventura leave five dead and one child survivor, as a hot day and a wobbling raft trigger tragedy.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pew
California
Associated Press
la Crosse
Wis
Chicago
Milwaukee & St. Paul
King Coolie
Wabasha
Minn
Hathaway
Thomas
High Bluffs
Mississippi River
St. Paul
Tacoma
Wash
Dawson
Stewart River
Antoine Perry
Charles Sandstrom
Boston
Oscar van Buren
Klondike
Sandstrom
Louis Bouchard
George Saxholm
Oakland
Cal
Yokor
Atlin
Sandatrom
van Buren
Perry
Trouchard
Rapide
Rive
Ventura
Wiley’s Lake
Tyron H. Wiley
Alice Wiley
B. H. Wiley
Misa Enoshen
Broderick
Wiley Realence
Rome
Filmore
Three Poles Arrested After Assault Across Appleton Road
Frank Szienski Victor Szienski and Conrad Sienkiewski, three Polish men, were arrested on change of assault and battery after attacking a carriage carrying Mrs Charles Smith and her party near Appleton. Sienkiewski pleaded guilty and paid 100 dollars fine plus six months in jail costs. Victor Szienski had charges withdrawn. Frank Szienski released on 4.38 dollars. City Attorney Silas Bullard prosecuted. Mrs Smith wife of Menasha Woodenware president.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Scomasha, Wie
Frenk Schiglatald
Victon Schigtefski
Conrad Siienski
Tusting McCabe
Conrad Simdleneki
Victor Saheg~léfski
Russians Blocked Near New Chiang Amid Boxers Clash
A Shanghai dispatch dated July reports 3000 Russians arriving at New Chiang from Port Arthur and halted by 1004 Chinese troops. Fighting looms as Chinese forces prevent further Russian advance near New Chiang, while in Khabarovsk General Grodekoff panels dire news of Boxer uprisings spreading in Manchuria.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
New York
Journal and Advertiser
Shanghai
New Chiang
Port Arthur
St Petersborg
Drodekoff
Khabarovsk
Gdes Ra
Charbin
Te Lin
Ingineer Jugovitch
Grodekoff
Manchuwa
Murder in New Orleans Three Officers Killed. Two Suspects Sought
Police Captain John T Day and Officer Peter Lamb were killed in a Dryades Street shooting as two armed suspects Leonard Piete and Robert Charles opened fire on officers attempting arrest. August T Mera was wounded, and sergeant Aucoin and others pursued the assailants through the Dock area with many citizens watching. The violent incident sparked a large crowd and intense pursuit, while unrelated moral reflections follow at the end.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Pros
New Orleans
John T. Day
Peter J. Lamb
August T. Mera
Leonard Piete
Robert Charles
Aucorn
Cantrella
Mera
Pierce
Charles
Dryedes Street
Mara
Cantrelle
Aucéin
Pierca
Day
Lamb
Aucoin
Trenchard
Caroline and Argo Race Inland Regatta Qualifier
The first trial of the Inland regatta series was sailed today on a triangular six mile course from the harbor area near the Chicago Northwestern yards. Carolie and Argo started promptly, pursued by a north wind and moderate chop. Judges George Athearn H J Weed and Captain L M Mann directed the event with Pred Athearn as timekeeper aboard the Annie Leon.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Carolioe
Argo
Chicago & Northwestern
Paukotuk
Gruenhagen
Point
George Athearn
H. J. Weed
Capt. L
Terrible Strife in Pekin As Foreigners Endure Heat and Siege
Reports from Yokohama and Shanghai recount dire conditions for the British legation in Pekin with 800 foreigners, including women and children, under constant rifle fire. Japanese efforts to communicate with Tien Tsin falter as the Boxers threaten rescue attempts. Provision shortages loom as China’s turmoil threatens Japan’s trade firms and markets.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
San Francisco
Cal
Shanghei
Yokohama
America Ad Maru
China
Japan
Japan Mail of
Pekin St Ell
Hotel de Pekin
Tuaster
Pekin
Tien Tsin
Tsu
Plot to assassinate Chinese minister exposed in Paris
A leaked report claims a June plot sought entry to the Chinese legation in Paris to kill Yu Keng. Major Parms confirmed the plan, noting six men, nationalities undisclosed, planned to use knives but police measures thwarted the alleged scheme.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Winkler
Associated Press
Paris
Yu Keng
Leggation
Eccrotary
Legation
Major Parms
Tintian
Parma
Woman from Ephrata Stricken After Speech Loss Dies
Lancaster PA July 24 Susan H Landis of Ephrata dies after six years of speech loss due to a spine illness. She began to recover briefly after a six year silence before death. Her case was noted as one of the most remarkable medical occurrences in the era.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Lancaster
Susan H. Landis
Ephrata
H Sim
Greeting of China to U S and McKinley's reply
Washington August 24. Public release of United States China correspondence recounts the imperial message to President McKinley seeking an international concert to restore order in China and his majesty's assurances. McKinley replies urging protection of foreign diplomats and coordination with the allied powers for a prompt rescue and restoration of peace.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Washington, D. C
United States
State Department
Bhanghai
Yuan
Shantung
Privy Council
Pekin
China
Taku
Wu Ting Fang
New China
Bwanghsu
Trenemak
Yu Lien Yuen
Fastal
Shanghai
Kwanghsu
Sukinlet
Canton
Ohio
Legation
Germany
Rebet
William McKinley
John Hay
Dispatches Detail Siege and Fate of Pekin Ministers
Fragments from French and British dispatches report the siege of the foreign ministers in the British legation at Pekin since June 3 with heavy casualties among marines. July messages note the fall of Tien Teln, ongoing deliberations on postwar government, and missing Paris dispatches. England commentary questions credibility of Chinese statements as relief efforts continue.
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Associated Press
Paris
Tien Tain
Chetoo
Dalcasse
Pekin
Legation
Ima
Petin
Tien Teln
En Tsin
British dispatch from Tien Tsin describes relief delay
A dispatch from Tien Tsin dated Saturday July 7 reports Sir Claud MacDonald Pekin says relief is possible but legation garrison cannot endure a prolonged siege. Forty four deaths and about double that number wounded are recorded. The note does not alter questions surrounding the alleged massacre at Pekin.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Presa
London
Foreign Office
Das
Tien Tsin
Claud MacDonald
Pekin
Legation
Saae
Metter Anid
First divorce granted in North Dakota to royal family cousin
Grand Forks reports Judge Fiske issued the first North Dakota divorce to Princess Anna Josephine Charlotte, cousin of King Oscar of Sweden. She married Emil H Halvorson ten years ago against the king’s wishes. after eight years abroad they separated. The wife lived in North Dakota in hiding for over a year, Halvorson’s current address is unknown, and he did not attend the trial.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Associated Press
Grand Forks
N. D
North Dekota
Jndge Fiske
Oscadr
Sweden
Womn
Anna Josephine Charlotte
Emil H H. Halvorson
North Dakota
Halverson
Diplomat Draper Resigns as U S Ambassador to Italy
A Milford correspondent reports Gere W. F. Draper has sent in Washington his resignation as ambassador to Italy. The Gasette says the announcement is authoritative and Draper’s decision is final, with private business pressures cited as the cause.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pasires
Italy
Worcester
Mass
the Gassette
Milford
Gere W. F. Draper
Washington
United States
General Draperé
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