Forts Open Fire and Invasion Across China
Washington officials, citing cablegrams from Admiral Kenney and Chefoo, report Chinese forts at Taku opening fire on allied warships and a Japanese warship’s arrival at Chefoo. The combined fleet forces capture Takufortifications after a magazine explosion. British gunboat Algerine sustains damage with injuries. Japan and Russia reportedly land troops as fleet operations expand toward Tianjin and Hong Kong.
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French Cruisers Ordered to China Amid Missionaries’ Plight
Paris reports Admiral Charner’s cruiser to sail at once for China. The French consul general in south China wires that French citizens in Tonquin and Yunnan are detained by the viceroy. Houses and missions are invaded, clothing stolen, and the missionaries held as prisoners.
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Marines go to Chena for Dowager’s Batwick aid
The Ninth regiment sails to Mawita for relief operations after a clash with General Jung. Marine gunboats Concord and others guard sealed orders as reports describe casualties among Chinese. News from Hong Kong and Pekin mention French consuls and European detachments outlining tense foreign action.
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Chinese and French forces prepare for China relief
London reports from June indicate French artillery and troops ordered to China with ships sailing from Tonquin to Tien Tsin and others from France to follow. A marine division is slated to reinforce the French squadron in Chinese waters as rapid mobilization and transports are readied amid unsettled Shanghai and Pekin dispatches.
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Bloody fight reported in Kingston from Panama battle
Kingston reports a June 13 clash at Liun Bejuca plain between 1,500 government troops in three battalions and revolutionists led by Gen. Varras. Claim says 400 government soldiers and 85 officers were killed with the rest divided.
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Wheat Soars as Crop Failures Trigger Market Surge
Reported crop failures in the Dakotas and Minnesota drive wheat prices higher. July futures opened at 7 7/8 and climbed to 9 1/2 above Saturday levels as traders reassessed supply after the disturbing news. The advance reflects fears of a near total spring wheat failure in the Dakotas and Minnesota.
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Kruger Headquarters Move Marks South African War Push
London dispatch says President Kruger moved his HQ to Alkmaar near Nel Prult. Reports from near Machadodorp note doubt over Boer retreat to Lydenburg hills and possible main railway withdrawal toward Dekaap valley. Natal volunteers sent home. rumor of a regular division to leave Buller’s army for China.
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Four Children Cremated at Beadville Home Fire
A June fire at the Home for Friendless Children in Beadville Lemtyilie Colo destroyed a wooden building housing about forty children. Four youngsters died in an upstairs room while the rest escaped with little clothing. The home’s management has not identified the victims yet.
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Post Office Traffic Soars At Whitkegan Branch
The Whitkegan post office saw an increase of nearly 75 percent in the last year, a rise believed to be the largest of any office in the state for that period.
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Status of the Clues and Baseball Scores Chronicle
Readable snippets show baseball results from various games across leagues with scores for American and National League matchups. Other items mention notable names and events including Gladstone, Joinville, a Kentucky governor query, and Provo court actions, all within a Broadside of mid June notices and brief reports.
Fragmented 19th Century News Outlines
Outline of various facts including John St McLean trip to Europe and Democratic support, Hoffecker Delaware rep, President Harper on Russiam chair, drowning in Guyibi river British Guiana, riot after bellicose sermon, Bristow cuts Cabin postal costs, Greenwich monument to Tarner Mirliam ride, Neptune Blood failure on London Stock Exchange, Ben E Stewart suicide, Kentucky GOP convention July 17 in Louisville, Senator James in Hope Arkansas, village Suyria N J wiped out by fire with $9 000 loss.
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Tanner vs Cullom fight for names on the ticket
Springfield June 18 Tanner Cullom dispute moves to county court as Cullom committee seeks official ballot recognition and seats for Reming ticket including Becker Rich Enos Mather Baer plus others. Contest board to hear June 27 likely pushing case toward supreme court.
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Roosevelt set to answer at four in crowded convention
In Philadelphia crowds fill the city as the national Republican convention opens. Spectators and delegates stream in by train while bands play. Roosevelt is discussed as vice presidential material and a noonday conference is held with a four o'clock position announcement expected. In Illinois the delegation sees a heated battle over the national committeeman selection.
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