Rail and war rumors sweep Tien Tein and Pekin area
Long dispatches report rail communication cut beyond Yang Tein as Boxers and Chinese troops converge near Tien Tein and Pekin. Courier notes 400 Boxers near Lang Fang, 10,000 guards at the south gate, and calls for 2,000 troops from foreign legations. Japanese ships and Hong Kong regiments move toward Tien Tsin amid talks of empress dowager and shifting power.
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Admiral Seymour
Yang Tein
Yeo Tein
Tein
Pekin Snd Lang Fang
Legation
Ge. Siu Ag
Iunto Pekin
Lang Fung
Suma
Taka
Shanghai
Chung King
Yam Na Fu
China Inland Mission
London
Lena
Pekin
Eritieat
Fen Tein
Virktown
Castine
Tong Ka
Kempin Agate Heart
Washington
Kempit
Yong Ku
Tien Tain
Toe Ruvslank
Port Ariuar
Yokohama
Japan
China
Hong Kong
Asiatic
Tien Tsin
Prince Tuan
Bear
Chinoke Foreign Office
Gen
Slanglave
Chinese Empress to Block Foreign Forces Amid Pekin Tensions
A dispatch from Then Tsin dated June 1 reports China will not allow foreign forces to occupy Pekin and urges fortifications against an Allied advance. U S Minister Conger confirms the Dowager Empress may oppose foreign troops, signaling heightened tensions between China and a coalition of powers.
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Roups
Pekin
China
Uni
Japan
London
Associated Press
Uresaing
Fois
Yast
Uwaun
Tsin
Baer
States
Conger
United States
Washington
Showager
Litigation over the News in Illinois Case Spills Over
Chicago Inter Ocean and Associated Press face legal moves in Springfield as Test Printing and Publishing seeks to compel service and prevent AP from restricting news flow. A writ of mandamus is sought to force Associated Press to notify members and to provide full access to its news feed. A separate AP motion seeks leave to file for quarantine and compel AP to supply service to plan a general newsroom access.
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Chicago
Inter Ocean
Associated Press
Theun Springfield
Anne
Irene Enmirt
Pena
Denver
Ton
Tellabl
Post
Tiiwold
le Sincere Cout
New
Quandand
Resignation of Nesrtewastern University President
Dr Henry Wade Rogers resigns the presidency amid board friction. The move follows reports of opposition to expansion and to national administration. Vermont messaged items note Bryan platform support. Gladstone death and other scattered items appear in summary dispatches.
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Renky Wade Rogers
Nesrtewastern University
Henstrou Ie
Posidom
Phicaee
Henry Wade Rogera
Orthiwentern
Willany Denring
True
Gaee
Rogers
Wade Rogers
Board of
Carr Ft
Lr .Rogers
Powler
Democratic National Committee Pursues Vice President Pick
Philadelphia June 14 The Republican and Democratic scenes mingle as party leaders discuss contenders for the vice presidency and the next presidential bid. Senator Allison, Woodruff, and Dolliver are named in rumors while Roosevelt and Bryan loom large in national talks on platform and strategy. Delegates and governors move amid convention preparations and protests over policy.
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Republican National Committee
Hanta
Broad Street Staton
Waltur
National Committee
Hanns
Woodrat
Seustur Manve
Kanany City
Columbus
McLean
Aml
Kansas Cy
Atte Licke
Namies
Kk. H. Reem Sm
Cineinand
Marty WH. Mylen
Steubenvilly Gazette
Etuite
Wo H L. Cogden
Juernser
Patlard
Yates
Dlekandy
Theodore M. Garrete
Meary
Thomas T. Sivelde
Calon
Newton J. Hyouel
Warren
Orier
J. the Simpkins
St. Mary's
Alan Peter ¥. Brows
Chillicothe
Pathic Works
Kansas
James Kibourne
Abraham VW
Patrick
Thomas
Nora L. Chapmas
M. Burns
McSweener
P Eresiech
M R Bybern
Esaac
Bryan
Chicago
William J. Bryan
Kansas City
James K. Jones
Alabama
Philadelphia
Swallow
Harrisburg
CS. Swallow
Prohibition
Fatal logging train wreck kills six at Cautial Virginia
Six men were killed and another fatally injured when a logging railroad train jumped the track near Willatuaport, Virginia, yesterday afternoon. The engineer, fireman, and several laborers perished. the cars and engine were smashed beyond recognition. Names listed include Engineer McGilvaray and Fireman Eng tee of the Beare Ti Schuyler, Carlsen, Jello Denia, James Roe, and Meuinoa.
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Cautial
Ween
Cour Hallan
kMet
McGilvaray
Pireman Engtee
Beare Ti
Dynamite blast hits farm house near Catlett injuring family
Falls June 14 a dynamite explosion wrecked John Peterson s farm house eight miles north of Catlett. The sleeping wife and children were inside when the side collapsed, beds scattered. Two children seriously injured and Mrs Peterson in shock. Neighbor aided with clothing after loss of home. Fire later destroys Phoenix and Vulcan bulletins in Thayer Kansas. A city vote allowed purchase of a new fire brigade.
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Falls
John Peterson
Catlett
Peterson
Thayer, Kas
Phoenix
Vulcan
Chase of a fugitive leads to dramatic confession in Chicago
A lengthy pursuit across continents ends with William Cuthbert’s arrest in Chicago after fleeing alleged forgery charges. Detected disguises and strategic movements spanned New Orleans Cuba South America Brazil Africa Europe and Minneapolis before detectives secured his confession and return to Illinois.
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Chicago
Walter
William Cuthbert
Cuthbert
New Orleans
Cuba
South America
Brazil
South Africa
Europe
America
Chie Ie
Minneapolis
Still Another Style Injunction in Mitchell
Fred Martin, proprietor of the Long Lake Nott and Mitchell postmaster, filed for an injunction in the circuit court restraining his wife from mistreating him. He claims her actions interfere with his business and disrupts his life amid disturbances at their home and woods, including references to revolver use. Andre Hazell granted the injunction, tied to the complaint alleging ongoing harassment and threats linked to merchandise stamps.
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Dan Anke
Edwardsville
Fred Martin
Long Lake Nott
Mitchell
Ths
Eircuit Court
United States
Andre Hazell
Martin
Kellie
Boers Evacuate Key Positions as British Advance
London reports say the Boers evacuated strong defenses and withdrew eastward while Buller and Roberts forces aided each other. Wakkerstroom district reportedly submitted and evacuated. Roberts’s line of communications is nearly restored after Methuen and Kitchener defeat De Wet at the Rhenoster river. Botha remains undefeated south of Pretoria as repairs proceed.
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Lord Roberts
Ge Cmla Methuen
Kitchener
General de Wet
Rhenoster River
Belng
Methuen
Botha
Hretoria
John Hesburg
Lord Roberta
South Africa
Cape Town
Smalieet
Hinter
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