War in China and Pekin Legations Reports
London dispatches describe continued attacks on Pekin legations from June to July 10 with high casualties and a siege. Reports note bombardment by Chinese troops, defensive positions by multiple legations, and partial destruction of several national compounds while authorities claim ministers remain safe and provisions are supplied.
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London
Caaual
Camain Strouu
Halliday
Legaion
David Oliphant
Benny Warren
Pekin
Ily
Briah
United States
J. Fowler
United Sates
Chefoo
Favier
Alexieff
Suanjungtates
Beitist ‘Legation
Andalardora
Ais
Tientsin
W. R. Davies
Hwangsu
Legation
Hhe
Europe warns China over heavy reparations after massacre
London July 31 The Powers of Europe warn China that heavy reparations will be demanded for any massacre. It is believed that the wisdom of taking ventures for protecting the legations has been recognised by China.
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London
Powers of Europe
Dave
China
Japanese Advance on Peel By 20,000 Men
London reports the Japanese plan a march on Pekin with an estimated force of twenty thousand. A separate dispatch notes a mistake at Tientsin.
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Peel
London
Pekin
Japanese Fire on Russians in Tientsin
London report says Japanese forces at Tientsin fired on Russians aiding Chinese, killing one person and wounding two others. The incident reflects escalating tensions in the region as Japan asserts its position near Beiping and Shanghai.
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London
Tentsin
Ove
Railway dispute over Taku-Tientsin control clarified
In Parliament Mr St John Broesck stated Britain backed Russia’s guarantee on the Taku-Tientsin railway but the line should revert to the former management after settlement. The exchange occurred in London on July 21.
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London
House of Commons
St. John Broesck
Great Britain
Ruiain
Raliwas
Massacre report confirms deaths at Poo-ting-tu site
London dispatch from July 1 cites the China Inland Mission confirming a massacre at Poo-ting-tu. Victims include Rev. Mr. Bagnall, another Mr. Bagnall, Rev. Mr. Cooper, and several Americans. The telegram states the nation at Fislaot was destroyed with Miss Seavel and Miss Whitchurch killed.
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London
Ommelain
Chine
British Loan of 13,000,000 Reported in London Note
London reports a British loan totaling 13 million pounds with official cautions. The chancellor of the exchequer is noted in a briefing from the treasury office in London dated July 4, 1928 at 1:28 p.m. The announcement signals financial measures and government borrowing activity for the fiscal year.
British Policr in China and Sir Michal Cheer Liberations Stance
Authority from the 13,000,000 pounds was cheered as Sir Michael rolled out a statement that the British policy in China was no longer of liberation, signaling a shift in stance.
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Michal
China
Restoring Shanghai Chefoo link Amid North China Tensions
The Postmaster General reports restored telegraphic communication between Shanghai and Chefoo dated June 14. News mentions unrest in Tientsin and Pekin with missionaries and railway staff killed, crowds burning sheds, and troops moving from Hong Kong. A General Service Company is mobilized to aid volunteers, police, and firemen for families and civilians. A Chinese suspect faced brutal arrest, with the government promising punishment as mobs threaten with stones and public shaming.
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Totter
Shanghai
Mr. J. &Northcote
Yening News” Star
North China Daily News
Hla Siater
Lhw Parramalt
Tentsin
Pekju
Hong Kong
Iit Tench
General Ser
Austin
Mat Fe
Mantes Agui
Huey
Henu
Uropeans
Celine
Boer War Fighting Ends in Sunday Action
London reports Lord Methuen marching from the Frevertk ste to the Transvaal all day Sunday with few casualties. In a separate engagement Lieutenant General Clery’s infantry repulsed a Boer commando near Fielderburg the previous Saturday, killing ten and wounding twelve, with Boers surrendering in the Rustenburg district and rejoining the commando threat toward Zestrust.
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London
Lord Methuen
Frevertk
Prinsloo Surrender Demanded After Boer Leader Seeks Armistice
London reports Maj Gen Hector Macdonald fought a rear guard action in the Bethlehem Hills at night as Boer commander General Prinsloo sought a four day armistice. Sir A Hunter refused except for unconditional surrender, later Prinsloo attempted to offer arms surrender while retaining horses and property with Roberts demanding full delivery and total surrender to Hunter.
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London
Lord Roberta
Hector Macdonald
Bethlehem Hills
Nawunpoort
Twa Eke
Sir A, Hunter
Scolu Guards
Royal Irish
Seots Guards
Prinsloo
A. Hunter
Hostilies
Prinse Joe
Lord Roberts
Prinalog
Sir A. Hunter
British Officials Killed in Pekin Legations Attack
The message from Sir Vlande Macdonslla notes the deaths of three young Britons in the Pekin Legation attacks. Other entries recall career milestones for David Oliphant, Henry Warren, and Captain Bernard Marriott Strout with dates and ranks in the Royal Navy and Marines.
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Britta O Mewls
Vlande Macdonsll
Pekin
David Oliphant
Ching
Stenry Warren
Bernard Mariott Strout
Royal Marine Light
Hivame
Heutenant
Ae Wun
Seymour
Tor Een
Sculling Championship Final Sets Stage in London
London officials announce upcoming Sculling Championship match for the Sportsman's Qhailengs Cup. James Wray and George Towns of New Saucy Walen are drawn to row for the title, with £200 at stake. The race is slated for Monday, September 10.
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London
James Wray
George Towns
New Saucy Walen
Towns
Corrections on Australian Casualties From War Report
London July 31 corrections to casualty notices from Stakhautboen Pilmlettonvein and Rustenburg list Trooper AR Tate and Trooper Kay killed or wounded, Private F Clarke slightly wounded, Madre and Tothell wounded then died, James Maclare Victoria died of wounds. further cables note Parrott wounded, W Parsons dangerously ill, Tate reported wounded, His ears killed at Palintelfontein.
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London
Stakhautboen
AR. Tate
South Austalia
Kay
F Clarke
New South Wales Mounted Riles
Pilmlettonvein
Madre and
Tothell
South Austral
Stinkhoutboam
James Maclare
Victoria
Death of the Duke of Saxe Coburg and Gotha
London reports the death of Prince Alfred Duke of Saxony Coburg and Gotha at Rosenau Castle after paralysis. He was aged about ten by local counts, with the news carried in the San Francisco papers. A separate item notes Mr W P Raeves, New Zealand envoy, pressing the U.S. government over a delay in the San Francisco mail services.
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Duke OF
Saxe
SAN Frascisco Mats
London
W. P Raeves
New Zealand
Hes Prauestad
United States
San Francisco
Brighton Weights For Tomorrow Trials
Breeding style names and race weights listed for Brighton fixtures tomorrow. The card includes several handicap events with horse names and weights, such as Lioness, Invader, Mica, Pure Gold, Disfigured, and Fawn, alongside multiple furlong and yard measurements and entries for the Brighton Handicap and Bexley Handicap.
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Lee Metford
Amaivon
Rainbow
Rapader
Adella
Auric
Jenn
Mirror
Little Ada
Flora
Booneipan
Rockstain Tauneau
Fawn
Priorese
Harmony
Little Essie
Fuse
Marguerite
Yellow Mantle
Slesla
Blue Blond
Mai Needham
Brighton
Musaulman
Payania
Baking
Dryad
Secret
Rising Sun
Sea Nymph
Mermaid
Gunner Cecil Baden Roberts Roberts dies in bed
A notice records Gunner Cecil Baden Roberts, son of a Hammersmith man, who died accidentally by suffocation in bed in Swoulde oll. The fragmentary text confirms his wartime rank and fate but lacks full details.
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Hammersmith
Bne
Gunner
Swoulde Oll
PRICE OF BUTTER AND MISCELLANEOUS LOCAL ITEMS
A chaotic mix of notes reports and rumors including butter prices in the Albury district and attacks on borees at Mullenmanden. The remains of Wyther O'Donoghue were interred at Sandgate Newcastle. The Randwick Council inspector reports no infectious disease cries in the past fortnight. An inquest at Gurt baldi mining camp Tas. returns a justifiable homicide verdict. An explosion aboard the Norwegian steamer Norf?ar occurred near Mebourne with casualties. Elected officials for Guildford Progress Association announced. Woodstock, Cooma shooters held a dyiee with top scores cited. Proceeds from hare sales promised to the Church of England Stipend Fund. Advertising notices and loan offers from N.B.W. Mont de Pelee Co and Woods’ Great Persey appear in the text.
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Mullenmanden
Albury
Wyther O'Donoghue
Wee Wau
R.C
Sandgate
Newcastle
Tueeday
Dwyer
Couc
Maitland
Truye
Torsiagwight
Randwick Council
William Masson
Gurt
Manson
Thompson
Abe
Adelaide
Mebourne
Atedmeranihe
Guilaford Progress Amostation
Forbes Vina
Mestre
Green
Galdsborough
Finn
Peakham
Kiem
Bry
Ant
Turner
Genres
King
Calqihoun
Mavin
O'Neil
Wen
Mewes
Mura
Pack
Wan
M. O'Nell
W. O'Neil
Kiela
Flom
Geld
Grow
Forbes
M. O'Neil
Gosborough
Woodstock Saiton
Cooma
Selurdar
Litahfield
Mullane Bt
Hi. Ryrie
Owen C. Litehfield
Church of England
Letter From Lieutenant Harris Describe South Africa Front
A damaged wartime letter from Lieutenant Harris, dated Pretoria June 17, reports three days of hard fighting 16 miles northeast. It notes moderate casualties, a retreat of Boers, replenishing troops, and plans to send a division under Ian Hamilton. mention of Bloemfontein, Lydenburg, and De Wet.
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South Africa
Harrin
Rom Botsom
Harris
Lnuls- Vilting Dragudam
Pretoria
Dune
Inc
Lora Roberta
Prech
Aly
Kruger Yau
Lydenburg
de Wet
Ian Hamifton
Auctions and notices from distant towns and incidents
Tomorrow's auctions list suburban properties and furniture at specified rooms and streets with multiple vendors. A minor fire at Bulli railway abode caused under 100 damage. notable deaths include Jeremiah Speflman aged 97 and Dora Henry. a barque from Sydney ashore near Tonga. Henry Bravens licensed Newcastle Hotel dies in City Court. Bleather passes at Park View residence after golden wedding. Miner accident at Gaffney’s Creek notes two youths injured. medical ads and products promote cures and elixirs.
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Bulli
Aone
Mie
Jeremiah Speflman
Sindabyne
Wau
Sydnes
Tonga
Eno
Henry Bravens
Newcastle
Wart-street
Dora Henry
Mim Bleather
Park View
St Marys
Plattsburg
Als. Wells
Walleend Mining District
James Pelon
John Thi- Tule
Gaffney’s Creek
Vic
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Taku-Tientsin Railway
Birpticks Beach
Ommons
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Chetoo
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Pam Bee
J. W. Johnston & CO
TAG Qeowge BT
Haymarket
Ab Marshall
Rowley and
Queen Victoria
Sarkris
Ld At
Hall& Company
George ST
Liverpool Street
Hall
Cascade
NAW
Plummee, Love, and CO
George Strest
Jean Bes
N.&w
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the Modern Art Jewellery Company
Pitt-Sthreet
Abcon Tor
George
Syaner
Tur Coyalomues
Eaajest
Cecil Baden Roberts
Annex Atreet
N.B.W. Mont de Plele Co. Lite
Feugheat
Wutace Benet
Maungst
Lieutenant Harris
Che Lof
O.F. Mas
Asmur
Ardoln
Eling
Sato Etree
Te Pelnly
Quarvedly
Segetary Ouallyy
Shoal Ae Fom
San Vendenes
Elvey Holt
Polleg
Order of Foresters Desimagy Bens
Armen
Tim Latina
Petioy Balan
Eid Everett
To-Morrow
Aucton
Pit-atreet
Tyan Henry
Castlereash-atreet
Park-treet
Hyam Halps
Furniture
Broadway
Lebe
J BroWh and
Colgmann
Auanich
Gannelivd
H.H. Groth & CO
George-St., NA
Liverpool
Se Lonpon Tailoming Deror
George-Street
Imir Streets
Valterus
Pak Tx
DR. & Lever
Uraduate II
S. D. Asher
Suedon Dawtan Institutes
King-Street
Only
Oye
Malinetal
Keira Dem
Jere
Motordenas Ik
Stanikon
Guyers
Poland
Petaeck
Linea
Phauinck Ste Fk
Arocuies
Saatine
Deugalinow
Els
Frinin
Senet
Bae
Sydney
Forkiowabld
Peta
Christio
Zee
Christin
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