MOVE AGAINST IMPERIAL CITY IN POWER ENDS
Dispatches from Shanghai and London report upheaval as the empress dowager reasserts control in China. Revolt fears rise while foreign legations seek safety amid calls for protection of foreigners. News wires also note German warship movements and American troop deployments toward Taku and Peking.
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Ondon
Ato
Shang
Washington
Wu Ting Fang
Sheng
Prince Ching
Smita
Japan
Vance
Peking
Apathete
Taku
Tien Tsin
William
Buzzard
Kiel
Geier
Sea Adler
China
Choe
Unai
Pekin
Legation
Inch
Eiils
Legations
Walker Rhea Contest Reopens in Ninth Virginia District
The Walker Rhea congressional contest in Virginia’s ninth district will reopen. Judge W J Rhea plans to run for the Democratic nomination while General James A Wipern is set for the Republican race. Previous conventions drew many candidates and a contested 1899 election featured a bloody fight during evidence taking.
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Congress
Virginia
Rhea
James A. Wipen
Yejudge
En ‘Alker
Electrical Display Flashes Across City on Fourth
July 4 reports describe a charged atmosphere and heavy lightning bolts striking fire alarms and trolley wires. A bolt hit a fire bell and engine-house bells while a trolley wire was struck instead of a car. A motorist and a passerby were frightened but unharmed. Telephone wires suffered damage from the display.
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Oonmmus
Gai
Oyenth Street
Pittard Arrested in Alleged Robbery Attempt in Atlanta
James T. Pittard, from a prominent north Georgia family, is under arrest on a suspected robbery attempt based on a cabman Jim Goodwin's claim of Pittard attempting to rob a hired man in a room on Lotta Street. Elderly citizen Riley is also in custody on related suspicions.
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James Pittard
Atlanta
James T. Pittard
Georgia
W. ©. Riley
Theville
Pittard
Jor Ley
Jim Goodwin
South Pryor Stract
Atnanta
Athens
L. Ogletres
Justice Landram
Dobbins
Man killed after Cannon clubbing incident in Dustin
Four young men from Howard’s district Dustin county William Ford ham Jack Haskin Jesse Webb and George Davis were jailed on voluntary manslaughter charges after a confrontation at Holie ain's store left Cannon and his father Ben Cannon badly beaten. Cannon died within hours from injuries suffered in the assault.
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Dustin
William Fordham
Jack Haskin
Jesse Webb
George Davis
Howard's
Cannon
Ben Cannon
Camp at Chickamauga to House Returning Volunteers
Washington reports Chickamauga National Park will be the main rendezvous for volunteers returning from Cuba Porto Rico Haw and the Philippines. By November 1 a large army to be stationed just outside Chattanooga, barring Chinese soil demands.
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Cuba
Onarranoona
Washington
Chickamauga National Park
Porto Rico
Haw
Pillipp Os
Meeunteer
China
Chattanooga
Bombardment of the Foreign Quarter in Peking Reported
Chinese sources describe a renewed bombardment of the foreign quarter at Peking. Refugees recount heavy shelling of the Taos and concessions on July 8 and 9, with civilians sheltering in town hall and Astor hotel basements. British and Russian ships attempted to suppress Chinese guns but withdrew after heavy fire. Vice Admiral Alexieff expected to assume command as allied forces reach about 10,000 with 800 Japanese. French troops sail for China aboard Aquitaine with 850 infantry and artillery units.
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Tien Tsin
Taos
Gootipy A Oe
Feyon Oe Tong
Timy Tsiy
Astor Hotel
Aia
Antea Tuo
Peking
Alexieff
China
Toron
Aquitaine
Settlement Reached In East and West Railroad Dispute
SETTLEMENT IS EFFECTED Orpartown Ga July 4 The long litigation over the East and West railroad ends in a settlement. Factions led by the Kewleys and Senator Bunn as administrators agree on terms. Seaboard system likely to buy the property and complete onward build from Perl City to Birmingham.
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Orpartown
W Est
Kewleys
Thether
Bunn
Seaboard
Perl City
Democratic Ticket Named Bryan for President and Stevenson for Vice President
Kansas City July 6 The Democratic convention completed its work and adjourned with Bryan nominated for president by acclamation. Stevenson of Illinois was placed on the ticket with Bryan. the convention featured displays of unity, enthusiasm, and a dramatic pledge to reform. A notable moment came with Senator Tillman reading the platform amid strong public reaction.
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Kansas City
Amlat HE. Stevenson
Ilinois
W. J. Bryan
Nebraska
Bryan
Stevenson
Towne
Hill
Pest
Antiopate
Caracter
Rich
Happineg
York
Gyan
Tillman
Qloao Peeks
Svory
Fe Paragrafh
Pratt
Denis Oldham
Battle for Tien Tsin Ends With Heavy Losses After Seven Hours
From Loxpon dated July 9 a news agency report details renewed Chinese attacks on Tien Tsin lasting seven hours. Allied forces including British Terrible gunfire and 1,000 troops attacked the Chinese near French settlement, forcing retreats after heavy casualties. Russians with a Gatling gun aided the withdrawal as dispatches note repeated fighting on July 4 and 8 and continued Chinese resistance. About 509 wounded reported at Tien Tain with reports of Prince Ching's troops en route to Peking to reinforce European defenders.]]
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Loxpon
Tien Tsin
Mostage
Gortip
Tien Tain
Storm Strikes Atlanta and Nearby Incidents
A severe wind storm hit Atlanta with 50 mph gusts causing property damage and uprooted trees. Lightning struck a telephone line at Inman Park, igniting Bell Austin residence. Other notices include a mail robbery charge against Annie Lyons in Augusta, railway charter extension plans to Columbus, a train-related injury in Kinaston, a bear sighting near Manor causing labor unrest, and a $20,000 damages suit filed against Central of Georgia Railway in Atlanta.
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Atllanta
Atlanta
Inman Pari
B. H. Austin
Howe
Morris Ney
Hoke Smith
H. O. Peeples
Central of Georgia Railway Company
Rich gold pocket found in Crow Mountain vein
A rich pocket of gold has been located in a Crow Mountain vein. The ore is described as yielding about $1,000 per ton in the pocket and roughly 85 per ton elsewhere. The mine is said to extend across the mountain, with prospects of extensive yields and valuable concentrates.
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Crow Mountain
Wilk
Danvongan
Pope Sues For 5000 Dollars Over Camp Creek Wreck
Walter Pope, represented by Hoke Smith and H C Peeples, sues Southern Railway for 5000 dollars. He is among the survivors of the Camp Creek wreck reported from Atlanta on July 4.
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Atlanta
Walter Pope
Hoke Smith
H. C. Peeples
Southern Railway Company
Pope
Camp Creek
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