Foreign Consuls in Shanghai Issue Official Statement
Foreign consuls in Shanghai announced on July 7 that the legations were safe on July 4. The dispatch from Consul Warren suggests the legations may hold out for several days more. Reports describe tense conditions around Tianjin with large Chinese forces and ongoing fighting.
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Foreign legations hold out in Peking with supplies
Consul Warren in Shanghai reports from July 4 that two legations near Pekin resist troops and Boxers. Chinese forces suffer heavy losses, Boxers lose leaders, foreigners maintain food and ammunition and reportedly still able to endure a long siege.
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London
Foreign Office
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Legationa
Shanghai Express Doubts on Warren Message
Shanghai correspondent of The Express disputes Warren’s summary about the Pekin to Chinen Fu courier. Tao Tai Sheng admits an error in the communication. The courier left Pekin by June 28 and reached Chinen Fu by July 8, suggesting the massacre date was June 30 or July 1.
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the Express
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Germans Seek Vengeance After Ambassador Slaying
Angry German farmers near Evanston chased a Chinese peddler with pitchforks and tools to avenge the murder of German Ambassador You Ketteler in China. The man escaped into woods at Norwood Park. searches lasted about an hour without capture.
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Record patent office gains set revenue and patent highs
Washington reports that the patent office under Commissioner Duell posted receipts of 1 878 228 dollars and a new record of 6540 patents. Trademark and label registrations also rose, prompting plans for a larger staff and an office building dedicated to the patent service.
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Patent Office
Havana Charter Expands City Officials Powers
Havana announces a new city charter going into effect after publication this week. The measure broadens the authority of the newly elected officials to govern the city within its boundaries including administration, public works, safety, and the welfare of residents.
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Havana
Barrett to See President on China Question
Cleveland July 9. Hon John Barrett minister to Siam visited Senator Hanna's office and conferred with the national committee chairman. He then left for Canton to see President McKinley. Barrett is well versed in Orient affairs and will brief the president on the Chinese question. Hanna said he would go.
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John Barrett
Siam
Hanna
National Committee
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Canton
McKinley
Barrett
Orient
Hapna
Senator Plans New York Opening and Jersey Stay
The senator will open the national headquarters in New York around July 95 and, during his stay in the East, will reside in Elberon New Jersey. He will commute daily to and from New York for the duration.
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Elberon
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Hopeful signs amid Pekin legation crisis in July
Washington July 9 reports indicate a cautious outlook for the safety of U S legation staff in Pekin. Officials cite mixed dispatches, with Wu Ting Fang remaining hopeful and Prince Chung allegedly leading a counter revolution to curb rebel violence, potentially aiding foreign nationals.
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Tsung Liuamen
Yany
The
Reform Party
Drowning of Corrigan Family in Yacht Idler Loss Near Cleveland
A schooner yacht Idler sank 16 miles off Cleveland in a fierce storm. Six Corrigan family members perished including Mrs. James Corrigan and three daughters Miss Jane Corrigan Miss Ada May Corrigan and Miss Etta Corrigan. only Mrs. John Corrigan was saved.
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Charles Reilly
Jane Corrigan
Ada May Corrigan
Etta Corrigan
Reilly
John Corrigan
C. H. Holmes
Samizgam
Pop? Huron
Corrigan
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Clevelaida
Hye
John Coreen
Sitta’ Corrigan
Pania
Government Wins $88,269 Verdict Over Pine River Logging
United States court directs verdict against Pine River Logging and Improvement Co and partners for unlawful timber cutting on the Winnebagoshish reservation. Defendants admit cutting 17.6 million feet under an agreement with Indians. contract allowed 8.75 million feet. Case marks federal progress in log value recovery.
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Aauit
Minneapolis
Rotterdam Dock Laborers Strike Expands With Carmen Involved
Rotterdam workers anger at dock access: carmen join the action as police and marines guard town. Labor meeting planned to discuss aiding strikers while pickets block approaches. Separately in Pittsburgh the Amalgamated Association signs a steel sheet scale compromise with the American Steel Sheet Company.
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Labor Organization
Towne's Decision On Vice Presidency May Fail To Be Revealed
In Lancouy Nebraska on July 9 Charles A Towne will not announce his vice presidential decision until the Populist committee formally notifies him of nomination. He plans a public address within about ten days with reasons for his action. Senator J K Jones said a fusion with the Democratic ticket may occur if Towne withdraws.
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Arkansas
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Insurgents Slow to Claim Amnesty Amid Luzon Fighting
In Luzon last week, 11 Americans were killed and 16 wounded while 160 Filipinos were halted. Eight Americans held by rebels were released and 109 rifles turned over. A wagon train was ambushed between Indang and Naga. The Third Infantry lost nine men in the Rio Grande delta expedition. A three hour fight in Panay’s Antigua province wounded or killed 70 rebels. Americans report no casualties and say amnesty provisions are being slowly accepted.
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Philippine Cavalry Formed From Native Scouts
The War Department reports the organization by Lt Col Wilder of four troops of native scouts, forming a Philippine Cavalry squadron to serve to June 30, 1901. Rendezvous set at Caloocan Barracks. Mantily's Imports 1899 notes Manila imports totaling 18,701,465 with 1,887,090 free of duty and 3,364,090 in import duties collected.
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Thirty-first Infantry
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Mantily
Division of Customs and Insular Affairs
Manila
Roosevelt’s Opinion on the Kansas City Ticket
Governor Roosevelt said he was not afraid of the ticket nominated in Kansas City and that he had a satisfactory visit with President McKinley. He planned to go on the stump as soon as the campaign opened during his journey from Harrissburg to New York.
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Pease
New York
McKinley
Roosevelt
Kansas City
Baseball Scores From Kansas City Buffalo Milwaukee and Other Games
In American League play at Kansas City Minneapolis lost 2 to 4 while Buffalo defeated Cleveland 11 to 5 at Milwaukee and Chicago scored none. National League results include St Louis 17 over Pittsburgh 3 and Chicago 11 over New York 3 with Cincinnati 8 defeating Brooklyn 4. General Wheeler orders four companies of the Fifth Regiment from Fort Sheridan to be mobilized to full quota.
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Iicagco
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Fort Sheridan
Saale Disaster Toll Rises to 29 Bodies Recovered
In New York on July 9 three more corpses were retrieved from the Saale wreck, lifting the confirmed dead to 29 since the fire and bringing total recoveries to 446.
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