Column on twenty thousand men headed for Pekin August
United States response to Li Hung Chang reports the expedition numbers about 20 000 troops with 170 guns and aims for Pekin by August 12. French consul notes ministers would coordinate with governments if march proceeds. Chinese land mission updates add possible murders and local rebellion in Shan Si Ning Po district.
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Shanghai
Pekin
Li Hung Chang
United States
Suangnal
Alexiei
New Chwang
Seymour
Nankin
Nan
London
Stevenson
Mi King
Burton, Rasmussen
BM Cunnella
Ho Shan
Shan Si
Ning Po
United States Reply to Tein Taing Missionaries Debate
The state department replies to Li Hung Chang on sending ministers under escort to Tein Tain if powers avoid Pekin marching. Urges imperial cooperation with relief forces, warns of heavy responsibility. Reports on Gaselee taking command at Tien Tsin and other dispatches on Peking siege, missionary massacres, and Belgian notes.
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Chace Wa
Tein Tain
Washington
State Department
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
Hay
Tien Tsin
Gaselee
St. Petersburg
Grodekott
St Hung Hi
Algasio
Novokijevakovo
Peking
Li Hang Chang
Tien-Tsin
United States
Poklis
Siege reports and diplomatic fallout amid the siege of Peking
Dispatches describe Chinese bombardment of the legations including civilians, casualty tallies with 125 wounded and 56 dead, and the French legation’s ruin. Morrison's account questions Chinese government responsibility and Britain's stance. Macdonald reports surround by imperial troops and strain on provisions. Washington debates using these signals to influence negotiations and potential war.
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Sir Claude Macdonald
Queen Victoria
Dasidtani
Tsunguyawen
Grand Counen
Eiialee
Vicerosa
Goverors
Cuina
Barog von Ketteler
Herr Coates
Legation
Pei Tang
Hipput
Sud
Myers
Legations
Morrison
IM. Pichon
Han Lin Yuen
National College
China
England
Lord Salisbury
the Times
Shanghaipecial
Ti Hung
Lecree
Campaign Opens in Illinois Imperialism Debate
Peoria hosts the Democratic kickoff with Samuel Alschuler leading a platform denouncing imperialism. Speakers include James Todd and George Parsons as a strong anti imperialist crowd cheers passages about the South African Republic and critique of United States territorial expansion.
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Peoria
Ilinois
Samuel Alschuler
United States of America
Illinois
Sem Alschuler
James Todd
George E. Parsons
Auditor of Public Accounts
Tabernacle
Miles Kehoe
Chicago
Subcommittee On
Kedge
Philippines
Porto Rico
Hawaii
Cuba
Peoria County
Assassination attempt on the Shah of Persia reported in Paris
Paris reports an attack on the shah as he left his apartments. A 26 year old Italian suspect tried to mount the royal carriage but was arrested. The would be assassin gave no name. A letter from Italy predicting the act was found. Bresci linked to later Milan move. Several arrests follow.
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Kansas Cis
New London
Alexander Jester
Gilbert Gates
Anand
Fastes
Herm
Oklahoma
Mave Gees Marron
Faure Appleton
Vic
S. Ro Hopkine
Dale
Ontanamie Compty
Hern
Hopkins
Drs
Lonkins
Paris
Persia
Italy
Rome
Bresci
Monza
Milan
New York
Harabert
Moura
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Consular Corpu
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London Times
Duplienty
Brussels
M. DeFavereau
Awe
M. de Cartier Au Marchienne
Falres
Belgium
Tien‘Trin
George Ernest Morrison
The
Times
al Siv
Sor Kung
Theyames
Royal Baking Powder
Alan Powdes
W. B. Martin
Creenfield
P. F. Merriam
Mar
G. S. Gil
Allamaker County
Committee On Credentials
W. HB. Martin
Committee On
Witch
Philadelphia
Fhve
Gear
Conger
East
Frank F. Merriam
Manchester
G &. Guerisus
Forest City
Th J. Palmer
Warlaceton
Sissineer
Lea
CW Mullen
Emin McClain
State University
Iowa City
E. V. Tucker
Louis
Secon
Bartholomew
Jackson County
TL. B. Raymond
Franklin County
H. McNider
Cerro Gordo County
H. H. Read
Linn County
H. Harper
Wapella County
Marion F. Stookey
Decature
P. L. Se
Bryan
Indianapolis
Johnson
Walsh
Democratic National Committee
Gahan
Burke
Lincoln
Democratic Club
Frank Wenter
Harrison
Sherwan House
Tom Taggart
Eopornion Mentacks
Louisville
Kentucky
Go Ener
O. H. Carden
Crittenden County
Lirge
Tamas
Mack
Rawigh
N.C
F. M. Stumons
Democratic State Committee
North Carolina
Liu
Villain
Monarch
Humbert
Gzar
Ang
Guiseppe
Willeam
Ife
Intubert
Rowe
Vienna
Daily Chronicle
Alexander
Powers
Goebel
Georgeown
John Stamper
Wharton Golden
Golden 1
Tim
Corge F. Weaver
Star Coloradiy
John Norris
Harvey, I
Sot
Maude Norris
Loomia
John Mason Loomis
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