China crisis sparks potential march on Pekin and foreign defense
London dispatch reports Empress Dowager defying powers as Chinese forces concentrate around Tien Tsin and Pekin. Troops move toward the capital with 100,000 imperial guards defending gates. foreign legations held as awaited actions unfold. A separate fire at SD Jackson street sheet leads to multiple casualties and a heroic rescue by Oather Knowles.
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London
Tien Tsin
Taku
Niche
Empress
Pekin
Legation
Qing
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Claude MacDonald
Sd Jackson Street
Oather Knowles
Mrs. Marion
Marion Apartments
Ths
Marion
Margery
Frank
Mamie
Knowles
William Cotter
Kate Cotter
Mamie Cotter
Joseph Cotter
John Cotter
Louis Marion
Mary Marion
Elsie Marion
Mamie Marion
Margaret Marion
Frank Marion
Emma Marius
Antoinette Marius
Patrick Burns
Albert Marius
Foreign Legations Threatened as Peking Turmoil Rises
The Daily Express correspondent reports anti foreign mobs in Peking demand destruction of legations and deaths of foreign ministers. The foreign relief force is deemed insufficient to quell the outside Chinese hordes massed at the gates with imperial troops, while the Lang Fang international column repairs the railway slowly and faces provisions shortages.
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Peking
Daily Express
Tsung-Li-Yamen
Shan-Hai-Khwan
Kiakhta
Siberia
Lang Fang
Wich
Jen Tsin
Daily Mail
Taku
Tku
Secretary Root Avoids China Troop Details
Secretary Root declined to discuss the military aspect of China while confirming cabinet talks and Hay's briefing. He said no decision had been made to send troops from the Philippines to China, but troops could be sent if necessity arose. A 220-man Marine battalion was planned to depart San Francisco for Manila July 1 aboard the Grant.
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Washington
Root
Hay
China
Philppines
Philippines
Thehilippines
Navy
Ludingmm
Peking
Two Families In New York Victim Case Mentioned
Partially readable lines note victims including two women and children in New York dated June 16. The fragment references communities affected and ongoing concerns for those involved.
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New York
General Macabulus Surrenders at Tarlac with 124 Men
General Macabulus arrives at Tarlac surrendering to Colonel Emerson H. Lis eum with eight officers and 124 rifle armed men. Release of Senor Pedro Haterno noted as he consults with Senor Felipe Buencamino on peace platform. Also Frisco quarantine dissolved as Judge Morrow rules Chinatown quarantine discriminatory to Mongolian residents.
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Manila
Macabulus
Pangsansin
Emerson H. Lis Eum
Tarlac
Senor
Pedro Haterno
Felipe Buencamino
Frisco
San Francisco
United States
Morrow
Jew Ho
Board of Health
Chinatown
Suspect Bradwell Arrested in Duluth for Grant Slaying
Duluth Minnesota reports John Bradwell wanted for the attempted murder of Joe Grant at Washburn Wisconsin has been arrested. He allegedly cut Grant’s throat in a quarrel last Christmas. Bradwell arrived Thursday from Shaw River Wisconsin where he had been working in the woods.
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Duluth
Minn
John Bradwell
Joe Grant
Washburn
Was
Bradwell
Grant
Shoy River
Wis
Episcopalian Diocese Finishes Sessions in Marquette
The Episcopalian diocese completed its sessions in Marquette Michigan with ordinations of William A. Cash from Winona Minnesota and Arthur H. Brooke of Gladstone to the priesthood. Marquette chosen as host for next year’s meeting to be held in September.
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Marquette, Mich
Episcopalian Diocese
William A. Cash
Winona, Minn
Arthur H. Brooke
Gladstone
Marquette
Market Quotations Across Wheat Corn and Livestock in Chicago
Chicago markets show mixed movement with Wheat around 72 to 88 cents for futures and cash across months. Cattle and hogs list wide price ranges as receivers note arrivals and allocations. East Buffalo and St Louis reports follow, detailing cattle hogs and sheep receipts and price bands.
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Chicago
Chicago Board of Trade
Illinois
Texas
East Buffalo
N. Y
Dunning & Stevens
Live Stock Commission
St. Louis
Milwaukee
Vice Presidential Speculation Grows at Republican Gathering
National committee men and leaders in Kansas City discuss possible vice presidential candidates. Senator Allison rules out nomination and would decline if urged. Dolliver backers emphasize his twelve years in the House and broad support, while Bartlet Tripp is favored by Pacific coast organizers. Delegation contests in Tennessee and Delaware prompt calls for party unity. Public comfort bureau outlines room contracts and visitor services at the convention.
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Washington
Allison
Payne
Iowa
Roberts
Dolliver
cGorge KH. Roberts
Mint
Congress
House
Airbanks
Indiana
Lairbanks
Bartlett Tripp
Pacific Coast
Ashton
Steel
Oregon
Judge Tripp
National Committee
Tennessee
Delaware
Tennesee
Evans
Brownlow
Hann
Addicks
Dupont-Higgins
Committee On Public Comfort
Bureau of Information and
A. D. L. Hamilton
New York Life Building
Kansas City
Chairman Jones Statement After Hotel Meeting
Chairman Jones says after talks with leading hotel men and convention committees in Kansas City, the three or four leading hotels have already taken a position on the matter and provided a signed statement to the Associated Press.
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Kansas City
General Convention
Jones
Associated Press
Two States Seek Ratigan in Post Office Robbery Case
Edward Ratigan, missing from Waupun prison, has been captured in Springfield and faces trial in the U S district court on post office robbery charges. Wisconsin Warden McClaughrey arrives to claim custody if he is adjudged. Ratigan used the alias Jobin Evans and allegedly robbed Amherst bank and several post offices.
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Springfield
Edward Ratigan
Waupun
United States District Court
C. McClaughrey
Wisconsin State Penitentivary
Ratigan
Jobin Evans
Amherst
Claughrey
Drake Alumni Banquet Defies Color Line Protest
Missouri Drake alumni balked at a glee club led by a colored man, George Solt, threatening to skip the alumni banquet. The group overruled the objection with General Drake’s approval, and the glee club performed with Solt at its head despite the protest.
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Des Moines
Missouri
Drake Alumni Association
Helto
Glee Club
George Solt
Drake
Odd Fellows Decide Exclusion Of Liquor Merchants
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows in St Paul votes 18 to exclude druggists and hotelkeepers from membership, with liquor sale agents and bartenders barred. Grand master ruling upheld after judiciary dispute.
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St. Paul
Grand Lodge of Odd Fellows
Grand Lodge
American jockey Johnnie Reifp Triumph at Ascot
London reports teen jockey Johnnie Reifp gains by a head over British rider Cannon Seven in Ascot races. The week closes with 17 wins from 23 events, highlighting American methods and notable trophies like the Royal Hunt Cup and Ascot Gold Cup. Reifp plans a winter in France with brother Sloan Martin and Rigby, eyeing continued schooling and future wins.
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Cannon Seven
London
Ascot
Reitfs
Sloan
Martin
Rigby
Johnnie
Alof
Cannon
Royal Plush
France
Wishard
Interests in China and American influence questioned
Chicago readers hear from Ernest A. Scheyer importer of teas about American interests in China and Japan. He notes Hoogland and Germany dominate China while the US has limited influence outside its own domain. He discusses foreign factions, land grabs, and sympathy for the Chinese view on territorial loss.
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Chicago
America
China
Peking
Ernest A. Schoyer
Wabash Avenue
Japan
Hoogland
Germany
Scheyer
Spain
England
France
Russia
Tie
United States
Ord Mission
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William B. Allison
ROA
Carling Owner Co., New Ork
Hoss
ODD Fellow
Davenport
Clwistine Snyder
Creston
Sons of Veterans
Guy R. Carson
Shiloh Commission
Shaw
Shiloh
G. J. Godfrey
Orps
Omaha, Neb
N. Lantry
Winsenhaler
Brazil
Ind
Central Labor Union
Main Street
Indiana Paving Block Company
Terre Haute
Swedish Lutheran Synod
Burlington
Swedish Lutheran General Synod
Augustana College
Nock Island
Ills
Inter Ocean
Springfield, I
Supreme Court
Chicago Inter Ocean Publishing Company
Denver Post
New York Evening Journal
UR Jockeys
Johnnie Bull
Little Johnnie Reifp
Skeets' Martin
Racine
Arthur Tollock
Tollock
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Pine Hand
Ceed
Craig
Juded Supreme Justice
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Citizens’ Savings Bank
Washington, Iowa
Joseph K Rok
Chas. Hf
Keck, Casnrer
Frank Stewart
M. Keck
I. M. Sproull
Addreaa
Jon GQ
Gp& TA
Cedar Rapids
Hotel Allen
C. Keck
Florist
Ocall
Wrauh
W. E. Anderson, M. D
Klein's Clothing
J. F. Poage
Osteopath
Marsh W Bailey
Qofesor
Cc. J. Wilson
Attorney At Law
Bear Alberson's Grocery
Temple Building
Washington, Towa
W. H. Butterfield
Law
Oratl
Atore
Lawn
P. J. Hanley
Washington County Savings Bank
Isnoh
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Tim Soyeor
Warfel
East Side Restaurant
Stewart's
T. J. Dempsey
W. RB. Jpferey
Pres
A. Anderson
Quehtas
J.T Anderson
Washington County
Ings Bank
Jon. Krow
A. Write
O. H, Keox
Kwok
Asa't Oash
First National Bank
Wm. Blair
A. H. Wallace
Josph Kock
D. H. Kock
L.D. Robinson
Dw, Henderson
Moothart
S. E. Washington
Kemble
Kemble Flower Co
Oskaloosa
R. F. Riley
Smouse’ 8
Ll. Knecht
Tien Aloute
Washington Philadelphia
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