Chaffee Named to Command US Forces in China
President assigns General Adna R. Chaffee to command military forces in China. He will sail from San Francisco July 1 with the Sixth Cavalry aboard the Grant, touching at Nagasaki for orders before heading to Che Foo. MacArthur ordered Ninth Infantry and other units to report on arrival. Captain Russell to command signal operations at Che Foo. Casualties reported as small in the relief force passage.
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Signal Corps
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Russell
Nay
Navy
Chinese War News From Pekin to Tien Tsin Report
Telegraph dispatches from Shanghai relay uncertainty over legations in Pekin and Admiral Seymour. Allied forces reportedly reach Tien Tsin to assault besieging Chinese, with mixed reports on relief and danger. French seeks 8.8 million francs for China troops. ginseng prices in Kentucky drop amid Boxer disruptions.
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Cho Foo
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Tien Tein
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Tien Tsin
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Daily Express
Pekin
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Illinois Democrats at state convention in Chicago
The Democratic state convention opened at noon with State Chairman Watson presiding. A full state ticket and delegates to Kansas City were to be chosen. Samuel Alschuler of Aurora emerged as a likely head for the ticket. Mayor Harrison’s name seemed unlikely to be prominently considered. Elmore Hurst of Rock Island was introduced as temporary chairman as reports from congressional delegations were delivered before a 3 p.m. recess.
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Aurora
Harrison
Chicago
Elmore Hurst
Rock Island
Diplomats urge China troops to stay out as Li Hung Chang heads to Pekin
June 25 to 27 dispatches report renewed efforts by six Chinese viceroys through the Chinese minister to keep foreign troops out. The U S government declines a formal request from Li Hung Chang and Minister Wu Mon ay. Meantime more Marines are to sail from Manila to Tatan via Nagasaki as ships deploy to bolster presence in Asia and install an electric plant at Swato.
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Pekin
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Tata
Nagasaki
Princeton
Swato
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MR INGALLS GUESS ON WHEAT CROP OUTLOOK
Chicago crop expert John Ingalls visits the area and reports North Dakota and Minnesota show weak conditions while South Dakota has been reviewed. He estimates the three states will not exceed 90 million bushels of wheat even with potential rains.
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National Poor Relief Fund ends operations in New York
The National Poor Relief Fund association of New York, chaired by Bourke Cochran with G. W. Van Sieden as secretary treasurer, has closed its work and turned over net collections to envoys Fischer, Wolmarans, and Wessels who depart June 28 for Havre aboard L'Aquitaine. Also noted are a Minnesotan ore-train mishap near Stony Brook with minor injuries, and other brief items including a W C U congress reelecting Lady Henry Somerset as president.
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Foreigners urge immediate concentration of 100000 men for Pekin
Report from June 3 states foreigners demand a large army for an advance on Pekin with 60,000 to 100,000 troops. Chinese leadership under Tung Fa Hsiang is alleged to organize anti foreign action while disputes arise among Russians and Anglo Americans. Chinese regulars boast of 400,000 rifles as tensions rise at treaty ports.
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Discord Between Russians and Anglo Americans Warns of Breakup
June 27 report from Che Foo alleges rising discord among Russians and Anglo Americans. Officers of the Terrible describe a largely military transfer as a sign of tensions. Foreigners accused of arrogance provoke native resentment, while British commanders face distrust among allied forces.
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Horrible condition reported in Tien Tsin after attack
A refugee from China arrives in Shanghai reporting horrific scenes in Tien Tsin. Streets littered with massacred men and women from multiple nationalities, including Americans. Banks at Home Kong and German lenders destroyed. Russian relief forces crippled, several field guns and ammunition abandoned. Russian and American casualties.
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Tien Tsin
Home Kong
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Pei-Ho
Wikes Down Amid Chinese Front Uncertain War News
Reports from Chinese sources describe widespread telecom and message outages across Kin and Tientsin regions. Observers cite the need for an army possibly ranging from 100000 to 190000 as China seeks to salvage a broader coalition amid strong armed forces and difficult campaign conditions.
The Sovereign Show Returns to Wahpeton July 17
A historic circus revival is announced with Foregaugh and Sells Brothers leading the new grand show in Wahpeton on July 17, promising a full Madison Square Garden calibre experience. The event touts elephants, sea lions, wild beasts, aerialists, clowns, racing hippodrome, and a famed parade before grand homes and services.
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New York
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Wahpeton
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Dewey Arch
Electro Medical and Surgical Institute Ad Fargo ND
An ad announces the Electro Medical and Surgical Institute of Fargo North Dakota at No 1 Broadway offering combined treatment for stomach and bowel diseases kidney issues rheumatism and other generative disorders with free X ray examination. It notes rail fare via Northern Pacific and mentions job wanted notices and routines about living arrangements and travel. Potential readers are invited to inquire for further information and to call for details.
Land Excursion Ad Seeks Buyer and Worker
Fragmentary notice advertises a land sale and excursion trip with contact via C M A St. mentions Orlonville and weekly schedule. Appears to seek a worker and buyer, offering a round trip fare and venue details unclear due to distorted text.
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