Massacre at Shanghai Legations Reported Amid China Crisis
Shanghai dispatches confirm the massacre of foreign ministers and their guards after eighteen days of resistance as ammunition ran low. The legations were overrun and burned. A Japanese force to reinforce China may reach 22400 troops, with Russia granting a free hand to Japan. Reports note Boxers resisting and Prince Tuan ordering Kai to march on Nanking with 18000 German drilled troops.
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Peking
Baron Aayashi
Jon von Friday
Forces to enter China spark large troop deployment push
Washington awaits news from Peking amid desperate reports of foreign captives and Chinese atrocities. London dispatches warn of massacres and executions of foreigners as tensions rise, with Shanghai sources noting widespread violence and the inability of powers to relieve the doomed capital.
Three For The Morgue: Two Boys Drown Close To Lutz Body
Pittsburg July 7 two five year old boys Chester McCarthy and Reuben Hester drowned while watching men drag the river for Clarence Lutz. Their improvised raft capsized in fifteen feet of water as Lutz body was brought ashore. All three corpses were taken to the morgue.
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Reuben Hester
Clarence Lutz
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Bryan praises Stevenson as worthy choice for ticket
Lincoln Neb July 7 Bryan calls Stevenson an excellent man for the national ticket and says he can defend the platform of 1900. Bryan and Stevenson have exchanged congratulations by telegraph noting the selection and mutual regard.
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Bryan
Stevenson
Ae.pecan
Troops to Philippine Islands and China Added
The War Department orders 6,254 regular troops sent to the Philippines to relieve volunteers there and to be diverted to China if necessary. Dispatch to be rapid as transport is arranged.
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Secretary of War
Miles
Corbin
War Department
Philippines
China
Tornado Visits Iowa Hardin County Storm Wreaks Havoc
A July 7 report from Marshalltown and surrounding Hardin County describes a nighttime tornado sweeping Steamboat Rock and nearby areas. Homes unroofed, barns demolished, trees uprooted, and rivers rising. No confirmed fatalities yet though several may be missing. Dunkard church east of Marshalltown wrecked. Storms expected to continue with hot conditions.
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Steamboat Rock
Iowa
Dunkard
Des Moines
Boat Rock
St. Anthony
Marshall County
Anthony
Wis
Waukan
Winnebago County
Nepeuskan
Uti
Issey
Rush Lake Marsh
John
Joseph Devoe
Arkansas Republicans Nominate Remmel for Governor
Arkansas republicans nominate H L Remmel of Little Rock for governor at the state convention and leave the rest of the ticket blank while endorsing the Philadelphia convention platform. The report also notes athletics and a court martial acquittal from various cities.
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Oarnor
Little Rock
H. L Remmel
Philadelphia
Canton Welcomes Roosevelt and McKinley Pair at Rally
Canton Ohio on July 6 saw Governor Roosevelt receive an overwhelming ovation as he arrived by train and met with President McKinley at the McKinley residence. The two leaders discussed matters in conference while crowds cheered and fireworks were planned for Oyster Bay.
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Roosevelt
McKkinley
McKinley
President McKinley
New York
Oyster Bay
Populists Consider Fusion With Democrats in 1900 Race
Kansas City July 7 Populist national committee decides on a practical fusion with the Democratic ticket. Democratic vice presidential candidate may not be endorsed. Towne weighs withdrawal. Towne departs for Lincoln at Bryan's invitation as talks continue. Silver Republicans endorse Stevenson and adjourn without nominating a VP. Bryan named unanimous choice for president on ticket. party debates continue. Senator Jones reelected chairman of the national Democratic committee. Subscribe for The Araus.
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W. J. Bryan
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E. 8. Corser
Minnesota
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EK. Stevenson
Chicago
Teamsas City
Jones
Arkansas
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