Two Hundred Slain in Battle With Boxers
Foreign troops landed English Marines to make a desperate effort to force their way to Pekin. A general's cowardice fuels fear of a Japan Russia war. Boxers suffer hundreds dead. Dowager Empress orders 3,000 to protect Pekin railroad. Foreigners alarmed in Pekin and Tien-Tsin as Marines and guns head toward the capital.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Pekin
TIMES
Penn
Chi-Li
Jung-Lu
Neih-Si-Chong
Tien-Tsin
Ragsdale
Japan
Russia
Englad
Germany
England
China
Man Murdered After Saloon Quarrel Over Change
Valentine Weaver died at his home on Latona street after a quarrel in a Gray's Ferry saloon with Oliver P. Solley. A second physician found a fractured skull. Weaver’s delirious mutterings led to Solley’s arrest on suspicion of murder. Weaver worked at Harrison’s Chemical Works and had been drinking prior to the incident.
MENTIONED IN THIS ARTICLE
Valentine Weaver
Latona Street
Gilbert
Thirty-third Street
Gray's Ferry Road
Solley
Weaver
Twentieth
Federal Streets
Allen
Wharton Street
King Oscar Arrives in Paris for Exposition Reception
King Oscar of Sweden and Norway, Sweden's first royal guest for the Exposition, arrived in Paris from London. President Loubet and Foreign Minister Delcasse met him. the Republican Guards played the national anthem. The king is lodged at a renovated mansion on Avenue du Bois de Boulogne. Few spectators were on hand.
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Paris
Sweden
Norway
London
Loubet
M. Delcasse
M. Loubet
Oscar
Victoria
Dubois de Boulogne
Evans
His
Renewal of US Britain arbitration treaty discussed
Lake Mohank New York June 7 The Times notes a conference session on the need to renew the arbitration treaty between the United States and Great Britain. Speakers included Rev Dr William Hayes Ward Rev Dr Scott Hershey Rev Dr Gallaudet of Washington Dr Thompson of Baltimore Dr Allen of Boston Robert Treat Paine R Woodruff Dr Phillip C Garrett and Howard Jenkins of Philadelphia.
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the Times
Lake Mohank
N. Y
United States
Great Britain
Wiliam Hayes Ward
Scott Hershey
Gallaudet
Washington
Thompson
Baltimore
Allen
Boston
Robert Treat Paine
R. Woodruff
Phillip C. Garrett
Howard Jenkins
Philadelphia
British prisoners moved to unhealthy Elands Valley
London reports from Lorenzo Marques say the Boers under General Botha reconcentrate near Hatherley east of Pretoria. About 1 000 British prisoners were moved to Noortgedacht in the Elands Valley on June 5 and 6. Rumor says General Buller sought a three day armistice but officials doubt the Boer claim and expect a renewed British attack if terms are not met.
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London
Lorenzo Marques
Botha
Hatherley
Pretoria
Noortgedacht
Elands
Lord Roberts
Buller
Head of South of Ireland family cited among war casualties
The casualty list shows a brutal clash before the Thirteenth Yeomanry surrendered. Nineteen dead and twenty eight wounded include Sir John Elliott Cecil Power baronet and Earl of Longford among the injured. Sir John Power, born 1870, was heir of Kilfane estates in Kilkenny. Lord Longford is the titleholder. Continued on Seventh Page.
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London
John Elliott Cecil Power
Earl of Longford
Sir John Power
Sir Richard Crampton Power
Kilfane
County Kilkenny
Ireland
Lord Longford
Philadelphia Sanitarium for Children Opens Summer Grounds
The Philadelphia Sanitarium for Children opened for the season on the Delaware shore opposite League Island. Free grounds and transportation welcome any child and mother, with steamers Elizabeth M. Smith and John Smith servicing Catharine street and Kensington Wharf. Families enjoyed swings, hammocks, pools, a lunch room, and hospital facilities as officials led tours after an annual report reading.
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Philadelphia
Delaware Shore
League Island
Elizabeth M. Smith
John Smith
Catharine Street Wharf
Kensington Water Works
Attrac
George D. Creary
Eugene Wiley
Monroe Smith
Edward H. Rowley
Satarium
Presidential Committee Choice Hint
A dialogue shows a member asking to be added to the committee and the president replying that appointment is his prerogative but the boss names members, implying a two-step control over committee membership. The exchange underscores power dynamics in committee selection.
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Horr
St Louis Teen Leads Strikers In Joan of Arc Ruse
Maud Toman, 17, daughter of a motor niga, halted a mob at Allen avenue and Tenth street then rode a horse at the head of 5 000 strikers through South St Louis singing a self written chorus to the tune of Tramp Tramp Tramp. Police deployed four detachments from the power house and prepared to fire as the crowd aimed to destroy the building. Continued on Seventh Page.
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the Times
St. Louis
Joan of Arc
Maud Toman
Motorniga
Allen Avenue
Tenth Street
South St. Louis
Busy Clothing Store Offers Worsted Suits at Bargain Prices
The Busy Clothing Store promotes value driven sales with genuine bargains on fine Worsted Suits from an eastern maker. Prices list $20 suits at $13.50 $18 at $12 and $15 at $10 as 341 units were available.
Big Suit Sale Cuts Prices on Men and Boys Wear
Retailer unveils 250 own suits plus 2000 low priced stock in bold sale. Styles span Worsteds Cassimers Cheviots Flannels and Serges with $10 to $14 price points reduced to $6.50 $7.50 $9. Also offering new vests shirts and wash suits. emphasis on quality and non trashy stock.
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America
Wanamaker Outing Wear Sale At 1620 Chestnut Street
The advertisement promotes Wanamaker's offering of outing flannels, coats, trousers, and separates in a range of fabrics and prices. It lists serges, alpacas, and striped fabrics with prices from $2.46 to $16.00, along with various vest and lining options. The note highlights office costs and mentions skeleton coats and shoulder details.
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Claude McDonald
Edwin H. Conger
Pennsylvania
New Jersey
Delaware
Maryland
Sony Ae
Mundell
Market St. 13Th & Cherry Sts
King Oscar
Co. R. Woodruff
Dr. Garrett
Roberts
Transaval
Gen. Buller
John Power
South of Ireland
Babies IN Clover
Common Council
THE
Republican National Committee
Wm. F. Wanamaker
Twelfth and Market Sts
Serge Sults
Pertot
Ora Cassimere
Perry
Chestnut Street
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