Secret society forms as tensions rise in Thinkiang area
Cable from Consul Martin reports natives organize a secret society causing fear and seeking protection as international forces move amid Chinese unrest. Admiral Kempff requests Marines from Manila while Long orders rapid relief and transport considerations. Reports from Tien Tsin mention foreign forces near Lang-Fong and rising hostile sentiment toward foreigners as tensions escalate.
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State Department
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Thinkiang
Rretary Long
Maolla
Navy Department
Kemptt
Tong Ku
Manila
Long
Remey
Sol
Kempff
John Ball
Tien Tsin
Th Ree
Shanghai
Tekin
Yang-Tse
China in Decline and European Intervention Forces
A long analysis on China’s future, noting potential dismemberment by foreign powers and the need for vast troops to govern. Reports from Pekin and Tientsin describe street fighting, foreign demonstrations, and international troop movements amid unrest. Chicago and Columbus items cover local labor strikes and Boer annexation sentiment, with other brief notes on accidents and sports scores.
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Weng Tung Ho
China
America
Japan
London
Pekin
Aveburia
Tien Tsin
Tung
Prince Tuan
Foreign Office
Prince Ching
Lam
Tientsin
Ameriander
Morema
Stunghal Ander Yes
Pekin Club
Legation
Elestile
England
Tin
Europe
United States
Admiral Dewey Garners Ohio and Wisconsin Political Buzz
In Columbus and Milwaukee discussions swirl over Dewey and Bryan as ticket partners. McLean mulls return, Dewey must decide on Kansas City pairing. Chicago remarks anticipate Bryan nomination. Dewey welcome spans Grand Rapids with royal salute and public reception.
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Admiral Dewey
Dewey
Bryan
Manila
Kansas City
John BE
M'Lfas
John K. Mclean
Ohio Democracy
McLean
Feype
Ife
Ohio
Europe
McKinley
Congress
Dew
Grand Rapids
Mich
Governor Shaw In Collision Near Ames
A Chicago and North Western passenger train collided with a special train near Ames. Engineer Thomas Smith was killed. Governor Shaw, aboard the outgoing train, received a cut to the temple and a bruised arm but will resume travel. Mrs. B F Jones of Ames was slightly hurt.
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Des Moines
Chicago and North- Western
Ames
Thomas Smith
Governor Shaw
Chicago
Philadelphia
B. F. Jones
Hurst Named Chairman For State Democratic Meet
Springfield June 12 The executive committee of the Democratic State Central Committee met to finalize preparations for the state convention. The temporary organization includes Elmore W. Hurst as chairman of Rock Island. John M. Ratt of Fairchild as secretary. and John A. Logan of Elgin as sergeant at arms.
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Springfield
Democratic State Central Committee
Elmore W. Hurst
Rock Island
John M. Ratt
Fairchild
John A. Logan
Elgin
War Office dispatches from Natal and Bloemfontein
London reports relay Bul ler and Kelly Kenny messages from Natal and Bloemfontein noting Almond’s Nek captured, heavy cavalry fighting near Iketini mountain, and Brunt units involved. Fifty thousand British troops encircle Kronstad area as Knox moves from Kroonstad to intercept the enemy.
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Iniler
Kelly-Kenny
London
War Office
Buller
Natal
Almond
Charleston
Second Horsets
Third Cavalry
Iketini
Bloemfontein
Honings Prait
Roodeval
America
Knox
Kroonstad
Kronstad
I Kromnstad
Genera Kelly- Kenny
Derbyshire Regiment Routed at Laing’s Nek June Coup
Telegram from Forestier-Walker reports at Roodeval on June 7 the Fourth battalion of the Derbyshire Regiment suffered total loss with only six enlisted men unscathed. Two officers and fifteen men killed, five officers and seventy-two men wounded, many severely. Boers held line of communications, returned British wounded, costing about 650 British dead or wounded. Boers still hold Laing’s Nek as Buller’s forces maneuver around the area.
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Odeval
Forestier- Walker
Roodeval
Lord Roberts
Derbyshire Regiment
Four Murders and Fire Alarm in West Newfield Case
A double tragedy unfolds as Geo W Goodwin his mother Elsie R Horne his adopted son Scott Goodwin and hired man Bertsch are found dead in a burned West Newfield home. Blunt force injuries and head wounds indicate murder before or during the blaze with Champion farm named as a suspect.
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West Newfield
Geo. W. Goodwin
George W. Goodwin
Elsie R. Horne
Scott Goodwin
Bertsch
Champion
Two More Captures Signal Shift in Insurgent War
Gen. MacArthur reports the capture of Generals Hizon near Mexico and Cavestany at Alcala. Corbin deems both significant, suggesting leaders are surrendering or defecting as insurgents retreat to Manila. Drake Donor Leaves $500000 to Drake University on Will Day.
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Gen. MacArthur
Manila
War Department
Hizon
Mexico
Cavestany
Alcala
Luzon
Corbin
Drake
Iowa
Des Moines
Centerville
Drake University Today
Famous Singer Dead Madame Augusta Lehman Passes Away
Santa Cruz California June 12 Madame Augusta Lehman once an international singer is dead in this city aged 50 The obituary notes her former fame and residence in California. Ma dame Lehman is described as a renowned vocalist with a significant career overseas.
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Madame Augusta Lehman
California
Santa Cruz
Cal
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