British Plan to Reach Pekin Fails as Forces Guard Capital
British Admiral Seymour fails to connect with Pekin as 40,000 to 60,000 troops guard the Chinese capital amid a Boxer surge. Wounded sailors are rushed to Port Arthur while Russian dispatches relay mixed hopes and cautious reports on the ground, with Allied forces in a heavy standing effort along the Tientsin to Pekin corridor.
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Che Fou
Vis
Shanghai
Noor
Admiral Seymour
Pekin
Trin Fussign
Sehtelic
Peterahuty
Siinta
Alexieff
Port Arethor
Far Cimpenten
Calimel
Seymour
Teoight
Mintatey
Tee Gnititiery
Hives Teleeraghic
Finch
Fairrhat
Fenn
Rey
Letwanteln
Nankle
Enon
Taku
Foo
Sune Cap
Macy
Wanhingtan
Chene
Yorktown
Che
Londion
Jani
Che Foo
Daxp
Mundy
Saterday
Finybreak
Chinese Reformer Flees to America and War News
A fragmented report describes Chinese reformers fleeing to America via secret routes to escape persecution by the Dowager Empress and details a broader military crisis. It covers foreign troops, Japanese and British actions near Che Foo and Tien Tsin, naval movements, and consular concerns as China’s ports and cities face bombardment and evacuation pressures.
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Mey
Everal Thonkind
Taltu
Tien Tsin
Japan
Che Foo
Ae da
Lu Tai
Stane Bal Wan
Tien Tein
Pekic
Foreten
Pekin
Chita
Mac Arthur
Hamburg
Et al
Tien
Washington
Erlfare Nur
Seymours Colin
Seymery
Raetais
Klala Adina Ereptt
Tien Tain
Che Poo
Oy Opi
Becaue
Conger
China
Victros
Taotis
Menanutts
Armerican
Treaty Porte
Forvien
Munt
Vbmt
Crinern Om Metaln
Lowes
Ninth Infantry
Atania
Taku Avout Wedui
War Department
Kempft
Taku
Shanzhak
Yang Tee Kiang
Weather forecast notes fair conditions with possible storms
The report indicates generally fair weather tonight and Friday with the possibility of local thunderstorms. It mentions rolling gusts and variable winds but no major precipitation expected across the region. Weather watchers urge caution for outdoor plans during storm potential periods.
Prohibition Party Convenes in Chicago Nominates Swallow
Convention in Chicago runs long as Prohibition delegates gather in a crowded hall to nominate candidates for president. John G Woolley is named by Stewart while Dr Swallow of Pennsylvania secures the party’s presidential bid amid fiery appeals and rousing demonstrations.
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Prohibition Party
Amelia
John G. Wooley
Wooley
Stewart
Gree
Johnson
George W. Gree
Illinois
Oliver W. Stewart
Suzelt
Indiana
Solomon
Prohibition
Hare Johnson
California
Pennsylvania
Holmes Castle
Pittstore
Dr. Swallow
Mr. Castte
Mr. Caste
United States
Castle
Swallow
Methodist Church
Brethren
Philippines
Yale
America
Saul
John the Baptist
Paul
Stephen
John Knox
Melan
Castie
Quay
Dr Swallow
Maidre
John Hipp
Colorado
J. Trev
Bel Carr
Ulineis
DEE Row
Titinots Corones Eas
Kentucky
Carr
Page
Back to Life Effort to Revive Republican League
The twelfth state meeting of the Katinas Republican league was held in the old court house with fewer than fifty delegates present. Frank P. Lindsay of Topeka, state president, presided as J. E Larimer and M. M. Lee took staff roles. National committee financial backing promises revived activity as the league moves to potentially endorse candidates, with talks of constitutional changes to empower endorsements and expand influence in state and federal races.
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Katinas Republican League
Old Court House
Unis
Omaha
Frank P. Lindsay
Topeka
J. E Larimer
M. M. Lee
St. Marys
League
Kansas
Tollroads
Albsugh
Cyrus Leland
Stanley
Tom Kelly
Morgah
St. Pal Joly
Parsu
J. G. Slowecker
Col EC Lite
W. ¥. Morgan
Hutchinson
H. 3
Mattson
Washington
Chariea HL Ridgway
Ottawa
John Dawson
HI City
John T. Chaney
A. K. Rodgers
J. F. Buell
Geo. W. Watson
Kinsley
J. Hi Guy
T. Kelly
Puota
H. E. Richter
HM. Phillips
Charles E. Lobdell
Women's Republican League
State Republican League
Pilimnters
Hernie 1H
State Central Committee
Leneve
McKinsey and Stanley
Steg
Grant Ane
Aresy
Reeder Speaks at State League Session
Congress: W. A. Reeder of the Sixth district spoke this forenoon at the Reochtlent State league session. He expressed pleasure at De ing and said if he sought a circumstance to object to national and state administration he could name one, basing his claim on the campaign remarks.
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Reeder
Reochtlent State League
W. A. Reeder
Payne and Hanna discuss campaign plans in Cleveland
Congressm an Henry Payne of Wisconsin met with Senator Hanna in Cleveland to map forthcoming campaign strategy. They discussed national executive committee members, with public release delayed for about a week. Payne to head Chicago headquarters while Hanna splits time between New York and Chicago as Roosevelt’s western trip is outlined with stops in Oklahoma City Wichita Kansas and Quincy.
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Cleveland
Chicago
Payne
Roosevelt
Oklahoma City
Wichita
Kas
Quincy
Ferry in the Lead at Republican State Convention
Campaign notes from Grand Rapids show little change among the six gubernatorial candidates after today’s GOP convention reconvened. Ferry and Rites lead, with McMillan influence downplayed though suspected. Meastilian and Ware voice limited support, while Stearns delegates remain fewer than the top two. The tenth ballot results: 283 for Ferry, 2020 for Stearns, and 13 for others.
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Grand Rapids
Mich. Jose
McMillan
Tral
Ferry
Rites
Chet Sete
Aicr McMillan
Perry
Meastilian
Ture
Pho
Pratt
Stearns
Pumberx
Biles Stearns
Reed Disgruntled With McKinley Roosevelt and Platform
New York June 24 Thomas B. Ana la sarcastican to the Philadelphia stand platform. He likes neither McKinley nor Governor Roosevelt and expects expansion. He is quoted asking why not Roosevelt for the presidency with the Rough Riders as a platform.
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McKinley
Roosevelt
New York
Thomas B.ana la Sarcastican
Philadelphia
priKinley
Bx Parcees
Havin
Rough Riders
Harvard Wins Boat Race Over Yale in New London
Harvard defeated Yale by four lengths in the New London boat race on June 1. The crews started at 1L.1g2 with Harvard finishing in a time of 12.105.
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New London
Conn
Harvard
Yale
Aided by a Mule Military Prisoners At Ft Snelling Escape Attempt
A special Minneapolis report says military prisoners at Ft Snelling attempted to escape at night after Private Winn was kicked by a mule during guard duty. Prisoners overwhelmed him, fled, and the garrison launched a wide search with pickets and recaptures of Littler and Ashton. Atle remained at large. Several shots were fired. officials gave no details on any injuries. A portion of the Eighth Regiment is stationed at Ft Snelling.
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Ft. Snelling
Chicago
Tribune
Minseepotis
Minn
Winn
Littler
Ashton
Banderdeat
Privat
Rose changes swerve in national convention pools
A fragment from a July item notes A Rose of Milwaukee connected to the tremecratte national convention as temporary chairman prospect. It mentions Govern Charles and Thomas of Colorado as contenders and a split with Tom Maloney over Colorado’s slate, with Thomas seen as a possible national honoree.
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Kansas City
A. Rose
Milwaukee
Charles & Thomas
Colorado
Tom Maloney
Thomas
Bea Eo Thomas
Rose
Woula
Tome Bevan 1
Garmmasa
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Urry Seymour
Port Arthur
Reese
Renee
Powell Beer
Cuber
Fhangtal
Lind
Ples
Forviewlaslore
Warth Or
Properey & Watten
Kiang
Canton
Ninth Regiment
TAS
Macarthur
Manta
Liscum
Berlin
Ste Smant Frederich
Cabie
Methodist Episcopal Mission Board
Brown
Tholi
Ten Tain
Misseion
Tien Tin
Tigo Tain
Methodist Episcopal Bund
Tir. A.M. Leonard
Ausshonary Society
Lenard
London
House of Joris
Lord Salisbury
Reymour
Claude McDonald
Viceuria
Min
Bombay
Kansay
Big Wurst Regiment
Dickie
Co. H.mead
New Jersey
Johann
Comminites
Col. Brewer
Salvations Army
Prot Luken
W. Bare
Arkansas
Trom
Tinois Bax
Olver W. Stewart
Republican Party
Democratic Party
Kansae Cliyabe
Potttice
Erene
Prohiition
Eld
Coke Eee
Republican League
Michigan
Reed
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