American Troops Ambushed in Tagayan River Reconnaissance
Gen. MacArthur reports a Fortieth Volunteer Infantry detachment of four officers and 100 men ambushed by insurgents June 13 at Tagayan river. Fifty reinforcements failed to take the position and withdrew to the coast post. Killed include Robert H. Coles John Haywood Fred Holltoway John T. Pelham Frank Saisbury Corporal Jesse G. Moody Michael J. McQuirk. Wounded include Captain Walter B. Elliott Captain Thomas Millan Jeff Effing James W. Jeffries Foxie Wheaton George Hollaris Marley Phillips John W. Smith Edwin E. Williams George W. Wells Lex M. Camp ters. Missing Sergt. William Northcross. Full detail report not yet received.
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War Department
MacArthur
Manila
Fortieth Volunteer Infantry
Miller
Tagayan
Tagayan River
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Robert H. Coles
John Haywood
Fred Holltoway
John T. Pelham
Frank Saisbury
Co. M
Jesse G. Moody
Michael J. McQuirk
Walter B. Elliott
Thomas Millan
Jeff Effing
James W. Jeffries
Foxie Wheaton
George Hollaris
Marley Phillips
John W. Smith
M. Edwin E. Williams
George W. Wells
Lex M. Campters
William Northcross
Kruger's Appeal and British Movements in South Africa
June dispatches detail President Kruger's insistence on remaining in the country as a prerequisite for peace. Lord Roberts' forces press toward Heidelberg with Ian Hamilton and Buller. Standerton is reached after boers destroy a nearby railway. Reports claim progress and pacific Boers in Rustenburg, with transfers of rifles and potential peace terms discussed by Botha.
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London
Pretoria
Durban
Lord Roberts
Ilan Hamilton
Heidelberg
Buller
Lord Dundonald
Redvers
Standerton
Ian Hamilton
Transvaal
Vaal
Free State
Baden-Powell
Rustenburg
Rundle
South Africa
Johannesburg
Botha
Kruger
Pietersburg
Woman with a Razor Fatal Duel in Eldorado
Miss Jessie Morrison fatally wounded Mrs. Olin Castle with a razor during a jealous conflict. Morrison then wounded herself and is alive with a likely fatal wound. The two rival women had long competed for Castle’s affection amid social functions. motives remain undisclosed.
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Eldorado
Kas
Jessie Morrison
Olin Castle
Clara Wiley
Mr. Castle
Mrs. Castle
Miss Morrison
State of siege in Sofia escalates riots in Varna district
A Bulgarian government dispatch from Sofia on June 23 reports 90 killed and 372 wounded in clashes between troops and peasants in Varna district. A state of siege is declared across Varna Shuinia Tirnova Rasgrad Rustchuk and Ristovatz with tight editor qualifications ordered.
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Sofia
Bulgaria
Varna
Shuinia
Tirnova
Rasgrad
Rustchuk
Ristovatz
Valor and the Boer in the veldt discussed by London Daily Mail
The Daily Mail contrasts Briton and Boer combat styles noting the Briton rushes toward death while the Boer avoids risk with caution. It questions whether pure valor leads to unnecessary slaughter and contemplates whether braver soldiers might have lived to fight another day.
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London Daily Mail
Bombardment and distress as Tien Tsin rushes to aid
Across June 23 reports from London and Shanghai describe Tien Tsin under three days of bombardment with British French settlements destroyed. Reinforcements are urged. Admiral Remey seeks officers and cadets for Asia Pacific commands amid calls to relieve foreign concessions.
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Washington, D. C
Remey
Cavite
Navy Department
State Department
Nanking
Pekin
Kempff
London
Shanghai
Tien Tsin
Seymour
Yang Tse Kiang
Japan
United States Navy
Missionaries in China Receive U S Protection Message
In New York on June 23 Rev Dr Arthur J Brown secretary of the Presbyterian board of foreign missions received a letter from David J Hill assistant secretary of state at Washington. Hill said the China situation is serious but no American missionaries have been lost and full protection will be extended with information on citizens conditions to be provided to the press.
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New York
Arthur J. Brown
Board of Foreign Missions of the
Presbyterian Church
David J. Hill
Washington
China
Department
Pekin
Shan Tung
Presbyterian Board of Foreign Missions
Presbyterian
Elerichs
Chefoo
Peril
Charles W. Hand
United States
Marines in a Fight Near Tien Tsin in Sino-American Action
Washington dispatch reports American marines under Maj. Waller allied with 400 Russians engaging Chinese army near Tien Tsin. In a follow-up, 2000 foe poised for another assault, with casualties not specified. Maj. Waller noted as a brave, efficient officer previously praised after Santiago.
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Washington D. C
Navy Department
Admiral Kempff
United States
Tien Tsin
Department
Hackett
Kempff
Chefoo
Maj
Waller
Santiago
Indiana
Four Chinese Executed as Concessions Bombarded
Paris reports that Chinese bombardment of Tien Tsin concessions destroyed the American consulate. Four Chinese convicted for church burning and five Europeans’ homes burned on June 16 were executed. Also notes dangers to missionaries in Shan Tung and threats of insurrection in Yunnan Sen. German minister confirms Baron von Ketteler safe.
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Paris
China
Tien Tsin
M. Francois
Yunnan-Fu
Yunnan-Sen
Mong- Tse
Yunnan- Sen
Mong Tse
Berlin
Lu-Hai-Huoan
Foreign Office
Pekin
Baron von Ketteler
China Tensions Rise as Tuan Leads Guardians of Tianjin
Shanghai reports Prince Tuan has become general-in-chief after dismissing Young La and vows to march on Tianjin to drive out foreigners. At dawn June 21 Chinese forces attacked Tianjin settlements, burning the US consulate while warehouses and Standard Oil premises mostly escaped.
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Shanghai
Prince Tuan
Young la
Tien Tsin
United States
Standard Oil Company
Pekin
State of War Not Declared Between US and China
Washington June 23. Secretary of State has received communications supporting the government stance that a formal state of war does not exist between the United States and China, despite hostile exchanges and ongoing tensions between the two nations. The notes emphasize technical distinctions in wartime status and outline diplomatic considerations guiding policy.
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United States
China
Washington, D. C
Secretary of State
China Viceroys Promise Order to Protect Foreigners
A dispatch reports Nan King and Wu Chang viceroys pledge to maintain order and safeguard foreign lives and property in five Yangtze provinces. Li Hung Chang, Canton viceroy, says the firing on foreign fleets at Taku was not government authorized and seeks authority to go to Pekin to quell disturbances amid powers’ assent. He is believed to have begun his journey.
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State Department
China
Li Hung Chang
Pekin
United States
Nanking
Wu Chang
Yang Tse Kiang
Canton
Taku
July Wheat Soars To 88 Cents On Northwest Drought
Chicago and New York reported July wheat closing at 88 cents, the highest in weeks, amid a tumbling market and heavy buying as hot dry weather worsened Dakotas and Minnesota crops. Bulls surged, then profit-taking trimmed gains, with New York notes of panic and a sharp rise to near 98 3/4 cents before midday retreat.
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Northwest
Dakotas
Minnesota
Liverpool
Kansas
New York Bears
New York
Bears
Budapest
S&e
Mrs Dewey Buys Big Fish Island in Chester Nova Scotia
Halifax June 28 Mrs Dewey wife of Admiral Dewey has purchased Big Fish Island in Chester Nova Scotia a picturesque spot favored by wealthy Americans. The island a third of a mile long and an eighth mile wide features a fine bathing beach and abundant water. Purchase price is 500 dollars with plans for a summer residence. The couple intends to visit Chester in August.
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Halifax
N. S
Dewey
Admiral Dewey
Big Fish Island
Chester
Nova Scotia
Chester Basin
No Resignation Expected From Gov Roosevelt Says Odell
New York June 23 B B Odell Jr chairman of the Republican state committee rejected a rumor that Gov Roosevelt would resign for Lieut Gov Woodruff Odell said Roosevelt will not resign and will serve out his term as Cleveland did after his nomination.
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B. B. Odell, Jr
Republican State Committee
Woodruff
Roosevelt
Odell
Cleveland
Army Worm Threatens Missouri Sandbars Front
Dread army worm appears along the Missouri riverfront in Yankton South Dakota causing alarm. Twenty to thirty acres of willows swept bare as worms move eastward. J C Schott's farm invaded forcing the family to flee. Worms two to three inches long described as the genuine army worm, known for clearing vegetation.
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Yankton
Missouri
J. C. Schott
Irish Murder Suspects Deported From New York Port
Joseph Mullett and James J Fitzharris, Irishmen held for complicity in the Phoenix Park murders, were deported from New York aboard the Cunard steamship Servia after arriving May 27. They left the port at 1 o'clock on June 23.
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New York
Joseph Mullett
James J Fitzharris
Phoenix Park
Cunard
Servia
Lucania Arrives in New York with Croker Aboard
The steamship Lucania reached New York harbor at an early hour. Richard Croker was aboard and about six Democratic leaders from the city went out to meet the vessel.
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Croker
New York
Lucania
Richard Croker
New York Harbor
Grand Army encampment to draw millions to Chicago
Chicago prepares for the thirty fourth Grand Army encampment August 26 30 with a court of honor along Michigan avenue arches costing about 25000 dollars a week of parades concerts fireworks campfires and reunions attended by President McKinley and many dignitaries including ex presidents. The city offers free quarters in schoolhouses and hosts a complete official program with reviews on the lakefront Lincoln park and Medinah temple events at Palmer house Masonic temple and Studebaker hall.
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Ill
Michigan Avenue
van Buren
Twelfth Street
McKinley
John C. Bonnell
John C. Black
United States
R. H. Peters
The
Temple
Joel M. Longenecker
EK. A. Bigelow
Joseph H. Wood
Naval Arch
Naval Veterans of
National Association of Union
National Guard
Boys’ Brigade
Itue
George L. Seavey
Naval Veterans’ Association
James Atwell
National Association of Ex-Prisoners of War
Lincoln Park
Medinah Temple
Coliseum
Lake Front Park
Army Arch
Grand Army of the Republic
Albert D. Shaw
Illinois
Shaw
G. A. R. Memorial Hall
Washington Boulevard
Garfield Park
Studebaker’s Hall
Carter H. Harrison
Department of Illinois
Adjt
Thomas J. Stewart
Woman's Relief Corps
First M. E. Church
Daughters of Veterans
Hall
Masonic Temple
Ladies of
Ex-Prisoners of War Association
Naval Reserves
Naval Veterans
Handel Hall
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Army of the Potomac
Army of the Tennessee
Army of the Cumberland
Army of the Mississippi and Gulf
Army of the Frontier
Washington Park
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Illinois Cavalry
U.S. Artillery
Lincoln
South
Garfield Parks
Lake’ Front Park
Chicago Happenings Chronicle Many Tragedies and Events
A Chicago man died in Hilo. Six horses perished in a barn fire owned by Henry Miller. John Fortune of the Sens Brothers Brewing is dead. An infant died from a fall in a Savelinski home. A new Rush Medical clinical building may cost 75000 to 100000. A man believed to be William Radecke was killed by an electric car. Chris Yenka leapt from a second story window and broke both legs. Clara Senne died from a kerosene explosion. A five year old burned by matches died. A fire near Douglas school caused major damage. Louis Johnson was shot by Budd Jones in a colored quarrel. Antone Platke’s skull fracture left him critical. Sulphuric acid explosion damaged Electric House Lighting in Clyde, $17000 damage. Charles Knox severely injured with possible leg amputation after jumping from an electric car. Frank Vlava likely fatally injured by a toy cannon discharge. A North Halsted trolley wreck ripped off a roof at Kinzie street. An unknown man drowned with Philip Tries while fishing. Tries survived.
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John Savelinski
Rush Medical College
William Radeke
Kankakee
Ill
Chris Yenka
Clara Senne
Henry Senne
Palatine
Gottinag Lexa
Douglas School
Louis Johnson
Budd Jones
Antone Platke
Electric House Lighting Company
Clyde
Louis Mongreig
Clyde Fire Department
Frank Vlava
Tries
Market Reports Milwaukee Egg And Dairy Prices 1900
Milwaukee June 23 1900 market report shows eggs firm at 11 4 c for new goods with case returns and high receipts 520. Butter steady with 20 605 ths receipts. dairy butter strong at 14 14 15 c and extra creamery up to 19 c. Cheese steady with large white 9 9 1 2 c and imports, New York markets cited. Chicago notes butter firm creameries 14 16 1 6 c eggs 10 c. Dressed poultry steady turkeys 18 19 c chickens 12 18 c.
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Milwaukee
Nigin
Tascy
New York
Young Americas
Webrick
Limburger
Western
No. Rio
Chicago
Milwaukee livestock market report dense hog and cattle quotes
Hog receipts two cars with prices 5.10 to 5.25 for light to heavy grades. cattle receipts none with varied steers cows heifers and calves listed, range from 2.75 to 5.00 for typical stock, veal calves 5.50 to 6.75, milkers and springers weak. Sheep receipts light weekly market with lambs 4.00 to 6.00 and bucks 2.50 to 3.00. Chicago totals show hogs 15 000 cattle 100 sheep 2506.
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Milwaukee
Chicago
Markets by Telegraph Milwaukee Wheat and Chicago Wheat
Milwaukee reports steady flour and firm cereals with No. 1 Northern wheat at 88e and No. 3 corn at 42%c on track. Chicago closes with June wheat 87e and July 88e, oats and flax varying. St Louis and Duluth quotes follow. Kansas City and South Omaha show cattle and hog price ranges. market activity muted with mixed gains and steady receipts.
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Park
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Duluth
Minneapolis
Northern
New York
Liverpool
Kansas City
Salle
South Omaha
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