Message From Minister Conger On Pekin Turmoil
Washington reports relay of cipher messages from Minister Conger amid ongoing fighting in Pekin. Officials publish varying garbled lines about Chinese troops firing, possible massacres, and assurances of rescue measures. Dispatches from Consul Fowler at Chefoo claim ministers in Pekin are safe, though rebels seized areas east of the city.
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China asks mediation with foreign powers
Paris telegram shows the Chinese emperor requesting France mediate with foreign powers. Reports from Pekin indicate foreign ministers had not been massacred by July 9. A Hong Kong dispatch notes French gunboats landed 300 Anamese soldiers to protect Shamson near Canton.
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Hong Kong Arrival Of Hung Chang And Suite
Hung Chang and his suite arrived in Hong Kong on Tuesday evening and remained until Wednesday morning. They were greeted with a seventeen gun salute and a guard of honor from the Welsh Fusiliers along with a marching band as they proceeded to the government house.
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Foreign Legation News and China Dispatches
Washington dispatches report that Li Hung Chang remained reticent after meeting officials in Peking while confirming ministers and foreigners were safe except for Baron von Ketteler. The latest telegrams describe a critical siege of Peking’s legations with Chinese forces bombarding them and requests for reinforcements. Rockhill appointed special commissioner to investigate China, with departure likely after a Shanghai conference. he acts as an ambassador with powers akin to a supreme commissioner.
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Calton testimony holds in Kentucky governor Goebel case
Georgetown Ky July 20 and July 29 report the cross examination of W H Calton in the Caleb Powers murder case and describe his testimony about mountain eers brought to Frankfort and the alleged plan to indict leaders for conspiracy. The proceedings reference Powers ordering warnings, council interactions, and badge production for the mountaineers while Gov Taylor and Goebel shooting are discussed in evolving testimony.
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Turaleli
Narwonn
Legislative conflict and royal pageantry abroad
Fragmentary report covers alleged political violence with Capel Powers Dalton and Governor Taylor, witness Jones recounts the shooting, plus a Windsor royal visit with Queen Victoria and a Christian Endeavors choir. Also notes: George Maginnis named Indianapolis postmaster after Indiana contest, and varied local notices including a Chicago marriage and Pullman School funding.
Mount Azuma Erupts Killing and Destruction Reported
Mount Azuma near Bandaisan exploded Tuesday as lava engulfed several villages. About two hundred people were killed or injured amid great structural damage. Dispatches from Yokohama and London note war news and military movements elsewhere.
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Keane Appointed Archbishop of Dubuque by Rome
Rome confirms the appointment of Archbishop Keane to the Dubuque see. Keane, in Brussels for eye treatment, will go to Rome then return to the United States to assume possession. Paris confirms the appointment via Archbishops Ireland and Kane.
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Fatal Flood in Ohio Lands Three Lives Lost
July 20 report from Lone Stone Ohio describes a severe flood after a 30 minute downpour. Long Run Creek waters rose, flooding 75 lowland houses, injuring or killing residents including Mrs. John Lingo and two children. Homes were torn from foundations, and panic filled the mining settlement as families fled for safety. The flood devastation framed by local weather and property losses.
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Aed
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