McCullough Cleared In Pierce Letter Case
Chester June 11 report shows Lem McCullough refuted Pierce's accusations about Eyre murder. McCullough and Graden corroborate Eyre disappearance details, confirming alibi and fishing boat history. Mary Cowan denies Media jail trip and notes knot study with Pete Sheetz at Coroner Fry's office. Pierce inquest verdict: death by own action in Chester jail. trial continuance granted to September term.
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Chester
Jim Pierce
George B. Eyre
Pierce
Lem McCullough
McCullough
Eyre
THE
Times
John Mowry
Alpha Boat Club
B. A. Blanton, Jr
Ridley Park
Chester Creek
Blanton
Alpha Club
Market Street Wharf
South Africa
William Graden
Jersey
Chester Island Bar
Raccoon Creek
Graden
Mary Cowan
Media
Leary
Pete” Sheetz
Fry
Sheetz
James Pierce
Smith
Veteran with shotgun defies White Caps in Gloucester city
A Gloucester City veteran faced threats from White Caps notices threatening arson at his Broadway and Hunter street home. He loaded a shotgun and dared the group to approach as fires were reported near local buildings including Mercy Tompkins residence and the Convent of Sisters of St. Dominic.
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Tur Times
Gloucester City
David Smith
Broadway
Hunter Street
Smith
Cee Tompkins
Sisters of St. Dominic
Gamekeeper Reported Shot in Poacher Pursuit Near Chateau
Paris reports indicate a gamekeeper for Count Boni de Contelione vanished after a Whit Monday stroll from the Chateau du Marais. Authorities say a pursuit of two poachers is underway and the missing man may have been killed and hidden along the pro speres.
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Paris
Boni de Contelione
Chateau du Marais
Governor Ready to Call Troops in St. Louis Strike
St. Louis reports Governor Stephens has not ordered the militia, but 2,500 National Guard men are ready for rapid mobilization. He cites police and deputies handling outbreaks, with four Missouri regiments on standby and camping sites selected in the city.
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St. Louis
Stephens
Missouri
National Guard
Campbell
Pohlman
W. D. Mahlon
National Association of Amalgamated Street Railway
Samuel Gompers
American Federation of Labor
Washington
Hazleton
America
Mahon
United States
Ashanti Relief Effort Reports Junction Fight at Dompoass
From London June 11 Colonel Willcox reports that Colonel Carter’s force joined Captain Hall at Bekwal after June 6 and found rebel lines at Dompoass strong. Seven European officers and ninety others wounded, Carter forced to retreat to Kwisa. Kokofu and Adansi rebel states, Douglasses likely joining. Captain Hall’s Esumeja Bekwai group resisted Kokofu, with 8000 holding village fronts, Edwards wounded. Esumeja retained to keep communications open for news of the WalA body.
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London
Willcox
Ashanti
Cabries
Phrahsu
Carter
Kwisa
Hall
Bekwal
Dompoass
Kumassi
Bsumeja
Kokofu
Adansi
Douglasss
Edwards
Esumeja
China Under Threat As Boxers Parade Streets
The piece describes foreign powers debating China’s fate while Boxer unrest grows in Pekin. Marines guard missions in Manchurian stations and churches as merchants report business stagnation and growing anti-foreign sentiment amid potential dismemberment talks.
Missionaries Still Safe in Pao Ting Fu Under Troop Protection
Reports confirm missionaries in Pao Ting Fu remain safe under nominal protection by Chinese forces. Washington dispatch notes continued telegraphic disruption between foreign forces at Taku and Tien Tsin and legations in Pekin due to cut lines.
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Pao Ting Fu
Washington
Conger
Taku
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Tapestry Brussels-22 Patterns Sold at 85 Cents a Yard
Bright tapestry Brussels patterns advertised in grades now selling at 85 cents per yard. The short notice lists available colorways and stock status for customers seeking affordable fabrics.
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Brussels
Lowell
Sigeiow
Emperors Efforts to Govern Lottery of Allied Allegiances
A historical notice argues that imperial governance aims to restore happiness for a vast division of humanity. It contends that if people trust the powers guiding the monarch and fear a piecemeal takeover, civilians and soldiers will return to their lawful allegiance once more.
Foreign troops disperse a mob near Pekin defensive action
Telegraphic links to Pekin falter as Tong Shan guards are reinforced by 350 Germans 80 British and French troops. A US and British-led consortium argue for proportionate force while American Captain Mc Calla and the US Consul help avert further delays. International forces press toward Lang-Fong forty miles from Pekin with Russians and French marines aboard.
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Tien Tsin
Here
Pekin
Tong Shan
China
United States
McCalla
Newark
Washington
Lang-Fong
Pakin
Diplomatic Channel Remains Open Amid Boxer Troubles
Mr. Conger reports that a communications link exists from Pekin to home governments via overland wine to Shanghai and cable. He notes the Pao Ting Fu mission is safe for now as Chinese troops are sent, but permanent protection is uncertain. The U.S. will not send Philippines troops to China and directs Conger to protect American lives and interests independently as practicable.
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Pekin
Shanghai
Taku
Mr. Conger
Conger
Pao Ting Fu
United States
MacArthur
Philippines
China
Dowager Empress Said to Have Fled
London dispatch reports the Dowager Empress may have fled to the Russian legation in Pekin. A Shanghai telegram says 4,000 Russian troops with twenty guns have landed at Tien Tsin and march toward Pekin.
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Tien Tsin
Legation
London
Pekin
Shanghai
London Missionary Society
Stock fabrics and dresses at Centre Store second floor
A catalog advertisement touts White Lawn fabrics from $1.00 to $1.50 and Lace stripe dimity plus dresses in colors like rose blue lavender. It highlights white butcher's linen $2.25 and colored percale $0.75 and Madras $1.75 with back plaits and collars. Second Floor Centre Store value.
Strain Over Mission Safety Ties to Chinese Relief Squads
The article notes Strawbridge and Clothier defend orderly restoration amid unrest. Secretary Long says no direct reply to Admiral Kempf while Manila reinforcements and ships like Yorktown Castine and Oregon are prepared. Tung Cho mission station reports 16 missionaries 19 native helpers and 213 communicants massacred. 220 pupils in education.
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Long
Kempf
Euch
Remey
Manila
Taku
Navy Department
Kempff
United States
Shanghai
Yorktown
Castine
Oregon
Tiet Tung Cho
Pekin
Tung Cho
Tung Chow
Russia Prepares to Pounce on China
London dispatch reports six thousand Russian troops held in readiness at Port Arthur as the Emperor of China and Dowager Empress return to Pekin from the summer palace. News from China remains largely unfavorable with limited hopeful signs.
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Russia
China
Port Arthur
London
Pekin
Summer Palace
Missionary Compound Fortresses Against Boxer Uproar Near Teh Ngan Foo
The described Chinese missionaries’ houses sit inside five to fifteen foot high stone walls with heavy timber gates. The Teh Ngan Foo area lies near ongoing outrages as foreign residents in ports seek protection behind these compounds. Chinese fear of taller buildings leads to single story homes and perceived bans on higher structures.
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Teh Ngan Foo
Fragmentary Note on US Policy and Naval Movements
The fragment mentions concurrent action with other diplomats, a caution against committing US future action, and a reminder to observe traditional policy. It hints at ashore movement toward Taku and waterway actions toward Tien Tsin, with references to ships like Yygiktown and Castine and a timing window around next day or Saturday.
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United States
Para
Ashville
Pei-Ho
Tien Tsin
Castine
China's Partition Not Looked For
In Washington diplomats say the Chinese crisis remains absorbing but will likely be confined to mob violence and not lead to territorial dismemberment involving foreign powers. They note that so far the foreign powers view the crisis as limited to unrest rather than a full partition.
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China
America
Japan
Washington
Navy backs Kempf amid global effort to restore order
A dispatch from St. Petersburg says 6,000 Russian troops could be sent from Port Arthur to Tien Tsin if Pekin requests or circumstances demand. Britain denies involvement or knowledge of any such understanding, while officials doubt the instruction exists.
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Russia
St. Petersburg
Port Arthur
Tien Tsin
Pekin
Associated. Press
Great Britain
Foreign Office
Native Christians Slain Missionaries Worked at Tung Cha Safe
A report from Boston dated June 11 states that native Christians were slain while the missionaries, who served at Tung Cha, were found safe in Berlin, with details provided by the American Board.
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Tung Cha Safe
Berlin
Boston
the American Board
Foreigner's Head Exposed On A Pole Report
A fragmentary item notes a foreigner's head displayed on a pole and mentions naval forces under British orders aside from Russians. The report references Spntene and a Chinese associate, with unclear details and garbled phrasing.
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London
Bhanghal
Mtte
Spntene
Tense Chinese District Warns Foreigners Amid Hostilities
Excerpts describe fleeings from Pekin and Tien Tsin to Shang hai. Ominous signs of outbreaks in the Yang Tse district and hostility toward foreigners in the north as Chinese soldiers menace travelers with guns.
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Yang-Tse
Americans Ask Aid The Pekin Mission Appeals to McKinley
A Pekin cable from the Methodist Episcopal Board reports native Christians massacred and foreigners in grave danger. Missionary leaders Davis and Gamewell direct the Pekin Society and urge U S protection. The message was sent to President McKinley for relief and safety.
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Pekin
McKinley
New York
Methodist Episcopal Board
Washington
Davis
Gamewell
Missionary Society
Messrs
A. B. Leonard
France alerts dangers as naval force aids China situation
In the Chamber of Deputies M Denys Cochin pressed measures to curb the Chinese insurrection. Foreign Minister Delcasse said France has placed its naval forces in Chinese waters and urged a united front with other powers to protect European interests and the French flag. A Pekin bishop’s tablegram confirms missionaries and sisters are safe.
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Chamber of Deputies
M. Denys Cochin
China
M. Delcasse
Pekin
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