Embroiderers and Naval Plans Across Nations
Pieces discuss Russianwomen embroidered for church and court, Queen Maria of Holland’s needlework school, and a market for embroidery. Then France plans to spend 95 million in navy with battleships cruisers torpedo boats and submarines. Milwaukee billed as German city with high German population, followed by Lord Playfair's public life and contributions to open letters and Anglo-American ties. Roosevelt era schooling and historical quotes close the fragment.
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Reluctant Foreign Legations Under Siege in Pekin
Shanghai dispatch quotes Sir Claude MacDonald writing from Pekin July 6 that three legations, including the British, are still standing but facing shelling and sniper fire. Foreigner losses reach forty dead and eighty wounded as relief forces are urged to attack by the eastern gate or river. Chinese cowardice blamed for delays.
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Hay Declines Chinese Offer in Pekin Campaign
Washington announces no acceptance of China's offer to turn over foreign ministers to the Internationals at Trentain in exchange for suspending operations against Pekin. Dispatches from Shanghai and Seoul report attacks on missions, Japanese troops landing, and Li Hung Chang noting legations' ministers leaving Pekin amid diplomatic tensions.
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Deep laid plot shrouds Pekin massacre date
London dispatch The Daily Mail reports Sheng’s bid to halt hostilities only if foreign ministers travel to Tientsin, part of a plot to hide the massacre date and officials’ duplicity. The story claims ministers left Pekin under escort but were attacked by Boxers. Chinese soldiers fought bravely yet were overwhelmed. Also: cable from Capt Wilde on the Oregon notes ship docked at Kure with intact structural strength.
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Lawyers Cited for Contempt in Detroit Case
Lansing Mich July 28 the cfr cut court ordered Judge John J Speed of Detroit and Horace H Pope of Allegan well known attorneys to show cause on Sept 4 why they should not be adjudged guilty of contempt Messia Pons and Speed were attorneys for ex Inspector General Marsh When their application for a continuance was denied they withdrew from the case forcing the court to adjourn the trial for two weeks to give Marsh time to secure a new attorney
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Paupers Flood Across Mexican Border at Juarez
El Paso July 28 The immigration situation worsens daily as guards fail to stop pauper and contract immigrants from Juarez crossing the border. Fourteen Italian immigrants captured aboard a northbound Santa Fe train were sent back to Juarez. Separate items note a Strike Spread at Scranton mines with 4000 workers affected and a vinegar works accident in Louisville injuring two men during a remoral process.
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Peking Ministers Allegedly Safe Amid Foreign Embassy Tension
A Shanghai dispatch dated July 27 reports Li Hung Chang saying the Peking ministers are alive and well and that foreign legations are being supplied. cables from Canton and New York corroborate ministers' safety with imperial edict relief. A later note notes initial assurances reached U.S. officials.
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Disastrous Battle Near Pekin Suffered Defeat
A chaotic report from Shanghai notes a large revolt against P and a fierce clash outside Pekin Sunday. Prince Tuan led the battle with two generals deserting, ending in his defeat and death after hours of fighting.
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Imperial edict urges peace talks under hostage threat
London dispatch reports a new imperial edict ordering viceroys and provincial governors to negotiate peace with the foreign power. Officials are told to cede territories and answer with their lives for failure. The decree forbids any foreigner escaping inland where about 2,000 Europeans are isolated with missionary work.
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Militia, Powers and Goebel Crosstalk in Assassination Trial
Testimony from Georgetown on July 34 describes a military company drawn up in the arsenal before the Goebel assassination. Witnesses recount preregats and side arms issued, with guns seen near the secretary of state’s office. Governor Mount notes ongoing trial review and possible action on requisitions for Taylor and Finfey if Powers is convicted.
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Crops Look Well in Midwest Despite Late Weather
Reports from southeastern South Dakota, southwestern Minnesota, northeastern Nebraska, and northwest Iowa indicate small grains and corn will be very good, contrasting earlier signs. In Benton Harbor and Fail Plain districts peach yellows and cool weather threaten orchards, while wheat cutting has begun in Redwood and Big Stone counties with favorable soil, drawing labor from rail lines and prompting appeals for workers.
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Krupp to Arm Turreted Fleet Under Turkish Order
The sultan orders ten Krupp cannon fac tory armaments for dreadnoughts in Germany. Contract price about £650,000 with Armstrong Company estimate £150,000 cheaper. London reports final agents of the proposed building trust to meet in October to rise anew.
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Assassin's Bullet Ends the Life of King Healy
In Monza Italy royal scene ends in tragedy as King Healy is fatally shot during a public event. The assassin, Gelio Bressi, was arrested near the carriage. Authorities suspect anarchist involvement with motives linked to European monarchs.
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Mid-Air Challenge Sparks St Paul Steeple Rivalry
In New York on July 20 two climbers faced a dangerous mid air ascent on the St Paul spire raising spectators’ fears of a fatal fall. The contest drew rivals G V Wing of Zanesville Ohio, “Wizard of the Steeple,” and Rob Merrill of Arizona, who hired Wing to assist. Merrill had contracted the repair and warned that the job may fail.
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Steamer Watt Sinks After Collisions Near Detroit
A damaged report details collisions near Detroit involving the Rockefeller steamer and another vessel. The wreck left several dead or missing, with rescue operations continuing and authorities assessing the scene.
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