Tien Tsin Under Bombardment War Raged As Relieves Move
The China siege of Tien Tsin continues with Chinese forces attacking while Russians hold the railway near the city. 1500 foreigners reportedly murdered, though unconfirmed. England United States France and Japan planlandings as Seymour's relief force status remains unknown.
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Taku
Seymour
Pekin
England
United States
France
Japan
Middle Kingdom
Irene
Bombardment of Tien Tsin Continues
Chinese troops support the Boxers as Tien Tsin endures relentless shelling. Berlin reports from Shanghai note Chinese regulars bombard the city, not the Boxers, with heavy casualties and rail disruption between Tong Tau and Ching Liang Chung.
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Tien Tsin
Tong Tau
Ching Liang Chung
Berlin
Shanghai
Taku
Foreigners Reported Killed in Tien Tsin Massacre Claim
A Shanghai dispatch says Japanese sources report 1,500 foreigners killed at Tien Tsin but a census shows about 1,000 foreigners in the city, including 110 Americans, making the massacre figure seem exaggerated. The report notes uncertainty over the tally within Tien Tsin's boundaries.
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London
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Cabinet Discusses Chinese Situation as Troops Considered
Washington reports the cabinet views the China crisis as extremely critical and prelim preparations were made to deploy troops if needed. A telegram to General MacArthur in Manila asks how large a force can be spared, with a reply not expected until tomorrow.
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China
Secretary of the Navy
MacArthur
Manila
Sal
Campaign Convention Debrief Sets Roosevelts National Ticket
The National Committee session details finishing the convention costs and fund transfers. Key figures Hanna Payne Manley Kerens discuss planning campaigns, slate of Roosevelt and McKinley, and future headquarters with focus on mobilizing support and expanding Republican strength.
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Beott
West Virginia
Senator Shoup
Idaho
Henry C. Payne
Wisconsin
Joseph Manley
Maine
Richard B. Kerena
Powell Clayton
Arkansas
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Chicago
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Tragic 14 Year Old Morris Verstein Drowns
A 14 year old boy from 2901 Frankford avenue Morris Verstein told his mother he would rather drown than work. He left home Monday and his body was found Thursday night off Laurel street wharf. The path to the tragedy included failed work attempts at an engraving shop and a department store.
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Frankford Avenue
Laurel Street
Morris
Laurel Street Wharf
Car Wreck Blocks Walnut Street
Two cars collided at Eighth and Walnut streets yesterday morning at 10 30. No injuries reported. One vehicle derailed and traffic was stalled for nearly an hour.
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Walnut Streets
Trafic
Negro charged after drowning of boy near Lombard wharf
Police search for a man identified as Alfonso who attacked John Roney nine and another boy while bathing from a raft near Lombard street. Roney's body was recovered by a Schuylkill harbor boat named King. The incident, initially deemed accidental, is now treated as murder.
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Naudaln Street
Lombard Street Wharf
Schuylkill Harbor
James Haney
Waverly Street
Raney
Haney
Schuylkill River
Lombard Street
Would Give Daughter But Not The $1,000
Blestox Modinasky of 1116 South Ninth street Camden faced trial for thrashing Joseph Cocky, the man to marry his daughter. He refused a dowry of $1,000 expected under old Jewish custom, triggering a family separation as Mrs. Cosky and their children moved next door after the dispute.
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Joseph Cocky
Blestox Modinasky
South Ninth Street
Camden
Modinasky
Son's Plot to Kill Father Rocks Scranton
In Scranton on June 22 Edwin E. Everhart, 84, was jailed awaiting trial after his father Dr. I. F. Everhart charged him with plotting murder. The plan involved Frank Lewis, hired for $5,000, with entry and killing methods rehearsed at the doctor’s home.
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I. F. Everhart
Edwin E. Everhart
Frank Lewis
Philip Rinsland
Rinsland
Young Everhart
Rinasland
Carbondale
New York City
Frank Legis
Everhart
Lewis
Green Ridge
North Scranton
Pulaski P. Carter
Man Identified After Body Found In Delaware River
The unknown man found seated opposite William Street Wharf in the Delaware River was identified by his brother as John McCabe 28 of 2960 Gay Street. His feet were bound by a cord and hands tied with a garter. initial thoughts suggested murder but investigation indicated he died by his own action. A pawn ticket dated June 19 was found on him. his brother said he had disappeared from home last Tuesday.
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William Street
John McCabe
Gay Street
Grace Ramsey Freed After Insanity Finding in Ramsey Murder
Grace E Ramsey, who killed her husband Herbert J Ramsey on June 23 last year to see the color of his blood, was released by Judge McMahon of the Court of General Sessions after being declared sane. She had been in Matteawan State Asylum and was recommitted to the Tombs for further mind examination before release. She left for Williamsport where her mother and child await.
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Grace E. Ramsey
Herbert J. Ramsey
Garden Hotel
Matteawan State Asylum
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Court of
General Sessions
The Surge for Serge Collar and Coat Sale
A crowded sales event promises heavy turnout this afternoon with extra salesmen. Early shoppers can find skeleton serge coats from $2.50 to $5, Fancy vests $1.50, and thin coats from 50 cents, alongside reduced prices on suits and overcoats in various fabrics and lines.
Manicuring Favier Tin Coescant Guide Board Ad
Manicuring Favier offers a sales guide for suits and coats with prices ranging from 50 cents to 30 dollars. The notice promotes Serge Suits for 8.50 to 22.00 and highlights materials like Clay Serge and Striped Flannel. Open this evening until ten o'clock at Perry & Co, 15230 Chestnut Street.
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Chestnut Street
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