Manchuria Disturbances Spark Anxiety Across Borders
London reports show Manchuria upheaval not prompting full war with Russia. Cossacks clash with Chinese near Amur as 60,000 Russian troops mobilize. Chinese minister disavows events and Li Hung Chang departs Canton triggering European concern over European lives and gunboat arrivals at Canton.
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China Declares War on Russia Reported by Daily Mail
The St. Petersburg despatch asserts China has declared war on Russia. Chinese troops and Boxers seized a Russian transport with munitions near Aigun, killing most of the escort. They attacked Blagoveschensk, which fell after a brave defense and was burned.
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Tien Trin Captured by Allied Powers
Shan ghai telegraph from July 7 reports allied troops breached the walls of the Chinese city of Tien Tein on July 4, capturing forts and taking the native city. Allied losses for Thursday to Saturday totaled about 800 dead or wounded, with Rus sians and Japanese suffering the greatest casualties.
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Rebels Move on Panama as Government Holds Line
Kingston Jamaica July 17 dispatch reports that by July 18 Panama remained under government control. Observers say rebels can seize Panama at any time, signaling mounting tension in the region.
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Weather notes from Boston and national forecasts July 17 1900
Local Boston forecast calls for Wednesday fair with possible afternoon or night storms and warm conditions, followed by cooler Thursday. Washington forecast for New England predicts generally fair weather and continued warmth with a brisk southwest wind. Portland reports morning and evening readings including a high of 92 and a low of 67 with varying wind directions and clear to cloudy skies.
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Harvard instructor Charles Eastman on murder trial
Jury heard testimony in the Charles Eastman homicide case over the July 4 shooting of Richard T. Grogan Jr. at the Alvan Clark estate. Witnesses described an exchange with Grogan stating Eastman murdered him and Eastman claiming the shooting was an accident.
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Murder Quarrel Ends in Stabbing on Boston Streets
In Boston on July 17 Tomaso Scaparelli was stabbed to death by Paolo F. LaConte after a card game dispute over $10. LaConte, chased by market men and teamsters, was captured as a crowd of about 600 men formed. LaConte, 28, a laborer, awaited confinement. Scaparelli, 30, left a wife and family, ran a North End grocery.
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Wife of North German Lloyd employee found slain in Hoboken
The body of Mrs. Mary Myerhaunk wife of Henry Myerhanuck an employee of the North German Lloyd commissary department was found in her Hoboken home and police believe she was murdered. They are seeking her husband hoping he can reveal details about the case.
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More Hopeful Tone in Washington on China Situation
A more hopeful mood in Washington grew after the Tien Tsin victory and allied capture of forts and the native city. Minister Wu’s telegram reinforced optimism as the cabinet deemed an extra session unnecessary and ten thousand troops remained available for China.
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Cabinet Meets As President Reassures Congress Action
Foreign ministers at Pekin were safe and the President with a special cabinet met at the White House. The session lasted about two hours with over a hundred reporters present behind closed doors. Secretary Root announced that no extra session of Congress is required unless new developments demand it and funds or authority are needed to act.
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