Fights at Tientsin Widens as Allied Forces Struggle
London reports continued fighting at Tientsin on the Pothimataut with Chinese regular troops and many forty pounder guns bombarding the foreign settlement. Reinforcements are dispatched and casualties mount among British, German, Russian, and Japanese forces. The railway to Tientsin remains open to within eight miles. British and allied ships prepare to sail. a combined Austro-British-German-Thai force attacks Chinese positions.
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Massacre of Missionaries in Tientsin Reported
London reports feared massacre of about 40 British and American missionaries in Tientsin by Chinese forces. Five women among the dead, mission members linked to the Awe Mean Methodist Society. Allied officers and 150 whites killed or wounded after ammunition exhaustion. German and American observers note ongoing bombardment and fires. Commanders indicate Chinese regulars using Krupp guns in the siege.
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The Chinese Artillery A Train Derailed Statement
London dispatch reports Li Hung Chang stating during Tientsin bombardment Chinese artillery derailed an armored train on reconnoiter duty. He notes Malta garrison not authorized to fire on Beers. Rear Admiral Kempf requests reinforcement of a brigade from the American squadron.
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Tientain
Li Hung Chang
Malta
Kempf
Tientsin Relief Force Engagement Reported
London June 24 Rear-Admiral Kempf reports a force of 20 American marines and 000 Russians engaged Chinese troops on Thursday near Tientsin but failed to block the Chinese line and retired.
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Kempif
Whersday
Tientsin
No News From Pekin for a Fortnight
A Chinese report from June 2 says the Chinese Legation at Pekin received cablagrem stating the legations there were safe and that news from Pekin was quiet.
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Indian Contingent Heads for China Under Gasales Command
London June 24 report declares the Indian Contingent bound for China will be commanded by Brigadier General H. A. Gasales. The son of the late Reverend John Lonwmerry, Alfred Gasaleee, was born in 164 and joined the army in Cary, LAB, in December 166.
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Alfred Gaseleee
Her
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Litalg Yeltham
Bassx
Cary
Lab
Sir Alfred Gaselie Career Highlights and District Command Roles
A historic roll recounts the career of Sir Alfred Gaselie detailing his service from the Umbeyla campaign of 1861 through various expeditions in India and Afghanistan. It notes medals, dispatches, clasps, and command posts including brigadier general in the Bundelkhand district and multiple staff positions across campaigns from 1861 to 1891.
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Strengthening the Fleets to China
London dispatch reports H M S Dido and Isis ordered from the Mediterranean Squadron to China. French Foreign Minister M Delcasse saysFrance will reinforce its fleet in Chinese waters. The Dido and Isis are twin screw second class cruisers, 8600 tons, 960 horsepower, carrying 11 guns. Captain Tierd in command of the Dido. Captain G M Henderson of the Isis.
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China
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Capuin PF
Tierd
G. M. Henderson
Isis
Standerton Bridge Destroyed During Standerton Occupation
London reports on June 2 that Major General Lord Dundonald with the 3rd Brigade of cavalry arrived at Standerton after the enemy retreated, following destruction of the railway bridge at Fallway during the Transvaal occupation.
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London
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Mail Train Captured by the Boers Near Zand River
London reports that Boers blew up a train on the Zand River carrying 2000 bags of saddles for troops and 4000 pounds worth of stock. The incident occurred around June 24 in the early evening.
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London
Zand
Australians Active Near Pretoria In Fierce Pursuit
London dispatch reports Australian Mounted Infantry advancing on a laager near Pretoria after the first Pabrieken base. They closed to 1500 yards, fired 150 rounds each, and killed several Boers including a cornet. The Boers retreated in confusion as a strong rearguard tested the Australians before they withdrew calmly.
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Erste Pabrieken
Pretoria
Surrounded Boers Escape Under Darlington Patrol
London reports Lieutenant Colonel Dalgety surrounded 200 Boers on a kepie at Hibernia near Ficksburg in the Orange River Colony. Reinforcements were sent to secure the capture, but an accident and night retirement allowed the Boers to escape.
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Officers invalided sail from Liverpool to England
June 2 report from Losdon states Lieutenant G A H Hollarow of the New South Wales Mounted Infantry and Captain Nota of the Lae Queensland Contingent have been invalided and have sailed for England.
Influenza Rages Among Boer Prisoners at St Helier
A Christchurch era style despatch notes influenza spreading among Boer prisoners at St Helier. A large parliamentary deputation organized by Mr Hughes will urge the Premier to transfer control of city affairs from the council. Other items include a fined captain for failing to provide discharge certificates, a residence destroyed by fire near Penrith, a lighthouse demand at Cape Liptrap, and a tram death in Haymarket.
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Traffic regulation for Sydney transit carts and wagons
A letter to the Baltor of the Evsul News requests Parliament action to regulate trade in and about Sydney City. The author argues the Transit Commission lacks staff to curb daily worsening congestion and urges a bill to confine brick carts wagons to designated areas once Parliament grants permission.
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Steamer Augusta Reports Back After Port Return
A steamer Augusta begun from She rweed River Sunday but returned to port after crossing out at about 10 am. A propulsion problem forced towing back. Friday a van with three men and horses on Mookeral foal near Dungog overturned, injuring a man and killing a horse. Heidelbere post office burglary on Sunday morning saw thieves steal a safe valued at £60. Glenoreale mill promise remark quoted. Mount Lyell smelting plant blast incident caused by mistake injuring workers.
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Painless Tooth Extraction Reported by Sir Wynyars Square Reader
Cantey Vale 6.8 Wi and 3 stay Jun 108 o MATSHALIL Esa Sir For a long time a sufferer from a decayed tooth, treated badly by a dentist, found great relief. J.P. Tremain of Aubora endorses the painless extraction method and reports no after effects. George Hambling signs the note. solicitor Mr John Perry M.A. Alfred Street.
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