China Is Invaded Again and Global Powers Move Forth
A chaotic dispatch from Shanghai to Pekin notes a detachment of international blue jackets arriving in Peking to guard legations. Reports from London and Berlin describe a unified front by the Great Powers ready for armed intervention, with torpedoed tensions and a looming naval buildup signaling potential marines landing at Taku. The narrative centers on foreign demands, the Yamen’s concessions, and a broad sense of imminent conflict across China.
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en-Tsin
Tae
Peking
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TE Wen
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Prkin
Explosion Kills Six in Wisconsin Home
A Sentinel special from Brillion Wisconsin reports six people died in a dynamite blast at the home of William Broelim at Forest Junction near Brillion. Victims include William Broelim his wife and three children aged 2 to 7 plus N Stevens brother of Mrs Broelim. The blast levelled part of the dwelling and tore the scene across several yards. cause under investigation with theory that about twelve pounds of dynamite near a stove overheated and detonated.
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N. Stevens
Mex. Brolen
Disgraceful fugitive embezzler linked to England debts
Fragmentary notes from a late 19th century press item describe Julian B Arnold, son of Sir Edwin Arnold, under arrest for embezzlement from a client’s estate and resisting extradition. The piece hints creditors pressuring the father and mentions other international happenings and a stray line about antiquated events and a submarine concept, all in a jumbled report.
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Edwin Arnold
Pretoria News of Boer War Battles and Conflicting Reports
Belated dispatches from various points in South Africa describe ongoing Boer resistance around Lindley and Senekal, with British advances toward Jolimaburg and Lydenburg. Reports mention Kroonstad, Cape Town cables, and rumors of President Kruger’s status as the war widens, with public reactions in Boston and Britain urging policy responses.
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Sesterday
Jesty
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Ate
Ihrer Workingwrr
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Unclear Foreign Comment On Boer War Attitudes
Fischer questions whether English forces have captured artillery or munitions since a retreat. He contends the Transvaal seeks independence, claiming Krugees and leaders would not surrender while a bullock cart and sixteen wagons remain for transport.
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Fischer
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Transvaal
Bixem
General Hawkins Dies of Pneumonia at Port Slocum
News from Port Slocum reports General Hawkins of the United States Army struck by pneumonia after a cold worsened since several days ago. His condition is described as in immediate danger, with reports of weakened health and a serious illness affecting the veteran officer.
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Seneral Hawking
New Yo
Hamilton S. Hawkins
United States Army
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Vort Slocum
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Port Slocum
Dawkins
America
Lightning strikes monument at Byron coal mine memorial day disaster
A severe electrical storm struck Memorial Day crowds in Byron Illinois causing a lightning blow that shattered the Civil War monument tower. A shaft fragment eight feet long broke from the waist and the eagle finial survived the strike with no injuries reported among attendees.
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Ube
Lommmons
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Eallty
Hutt
Epidemic in Newport Triggers Quarantine and School Closures
An epidemic of black cancer rash sweeps West Derby, a Newport suburb. Three deaths occur in a week as about fifty houses are quarantined and schools are closed. Authorities state every effort is being made to prevent further spread.
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Derby
Newport
Della Fox Committed to Insane Asylum in New York
New York reports actress Della May Fox committed to an asylum at Astoria Long Island on her brother s petition. Other items note refined sugar price hike ten points in New York, a car conductor shot in St Louis, trolley wires cut, Milwaukee rail workers wage advance affecting six hundred, and a Sheldahl bank burglary netting 1600 dollars.
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Astoria
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Edward Kay
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