British Legation at Pekin Under Fire and Armistice
Rear Admiral Bruce reports from Tien Tsin that the British Legation in Pekin was repeatedly attacked from June 20 to July 16 by Chinese troops with artillery and rifles. An armistice since July 16 but a strict cordon remains. 62 casualties include Sir Claude Macdonald and Captain Stronts, with others wounded or killed.
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London
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Bruce
Tien Tsin
Macdonald
Attack Ends as Chinese Bombardment at Legations Stalls
Dispatch from American consul in Che Foo dated July 29 reports Chinese shelling of legations began June 20 and ceased July 12 with potential renewal. Several legations including Austrian Dutch Spanish French partly damaged or destroyed. German Russian American British and part of Japanese and French defenses remain. Japanese claim six days of food left. emperor and empress said to be at Pekin.
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Washingtos
Fowler
Che Foo
Pekin
No Doubt in London Sir Claude Macdonald Message Believed Genuine
London dispatch reports Sir Claude Macdonald's welcome dispatch dated July 21 at Pekin in cipher, seen by all as confirming the dispatch’s genuineness. It notes a translation error omitting wounded counts, and mentions David Oliphant and Warren as legation students, with Li Hung Chang staying in Shanghai as British and American forces prepare to advance within 48 hours.
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Claude Macdonald
Pekin
David Oliphant
Warren
Legation
Tien Tsin
Li Hung Chang
Shanghai
Legations Hold Out as Chinese Attack Intensifies
Reports from Pekin dated July 16 say the legations resist while the assault escalates. The night of July 10 saw a Chinese attack driven into a trap by American and British forces, about 1000 Chinese soldiers killed, including General Ma.
Chinese Viceroys Urge Sending Foreigners to Tien Tsin
Sir Chih Chen in London reports Li Hung Chang and other viceroys memorialize the throne urging immediate removal of foreigners to Tien Tsin or restoration of free telegraph communication with their governments.
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Londox
Chih Chen
London
Li Hung Chang
Ministers at Pekin Out Of Danger Russian Dispatch
A July dispatch from Admiral Alexieff dated Tien Tsin reports foreign ministers at Pekin are out of danger. The message, communicated to Brussels, confirms the latest report amid the Pekin crisis.
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Brussels
Alexieff
Tien Tsin
Foreign Office
Washington Officials Await Word From Minister Conger
Washington officials anticipate a message from Minister Conger soon after the London office reports received from Sir Claude Macdonald. The expectation rests on Conger's available channels to communicate with his government and the current possibility that he remains alive.
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Washington
London
Claude Macdonald
Conger
Diplomatic Colleague Reassures Public on Health and Pekin Relations
Officials report he is alive and well and ready to address the American public. They warn of numerous deaths and injuries, and say China will face consequences from various nations when accountability is demanded.
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United States
Pekin
China
Powers on Stand in Georgetown Trial Opens Testimony
Caleb Powers testified in Georgetown Kentucky taking the stand on direct examination and will return another day. He admitted organizing mountaineers for information on the state contest board and legislature but denied intimidation charges and denied possessing office keys linked to the assassination. Davidson and Rowe were described as absent or unavailable.
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Caleb Powers
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Oulton, Golden, Noakes
Henry Youtsey
W. J. Davidson
Ben Rowe
Taylor
Powers
Louisville
Davidson
Far West
Washington
Rowe
Porter
Indiana
Anderson
Wellington declares hostility to McKinley re-election
Senator George N. Wellington of Maryland says he is unalterably opposed to imperialism and will fight McKinley’s re-election. He has not decided his campaign role or whether to back Bryan, though he plans to attend liberty campaigns in Indianapolis if possible.
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Maryland
Cumberland
George N. Wellington
United States
McKinley
Liberty
Indianapolis
Bryan
Region Assigned for Easy Victory in Colombia War
Coton Colombia July 31 surprise expressed at ease and completeness of government forces victory over rebels in the battle of Monday July 23. Rebels faced leadership rupture and poor discipline causing a failed trench assault met by withering fire and ghastly slaughter. Cremation of corpses underway under government direction amid a pervasive odor of decay.
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Colombia
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FIGHTING AT TAMPICO Riot by Bahama laborers ends in deaths
In Donance Gida near Tampico 58 Bahama contract railroad workers rioted after an arrest. They assaulted a policeman while Mexicans backed him, sparking a pitched battle. Two negroes died and twenty were seriously wounded as the Ninth Infantry was deployed to quell the riot. Two Mexicans were wounded, one fatally stabbed.
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Tex
Donance Gida
Ninth Infantry
McFadden Defeats O'Brien in Twelve Rounds at Madison Square
George McFadden punished Jack O'Brien in a 12 round lightweight bout at the Twentieth Century club in Madison Square Garden. O'Brien, once of Halifax, quit in the 12th round under the severe punishment. A 26 round match between J J Corbett and Kid McCoy was announced for late August.
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George McFadden
Jack O’brien
Halifax
Twentieth Century Club
Madison Square Garden
O’brien
J. J. Corbett
Kid McCoy
Former Governor Wolcott Nominated Ambassador to Italy
The president has tendered the ambassadorial post to Roger Wolcott former governor of Massachusetts. The Italian government was asked for consent and has not replied yet. Wolcott is believed to be in France and awaits a cable response for an early decision.
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Washington
Italy
Roger Wolcott
Wolcott
France
Couple Married After Twenty Year Courtship Despite Blindness
Carrie M. Anderson of Fort Atkinson Wisconsin and J H Cummings of Janesville wed after a 20 year courtship and 12 years of letters three times weekly. They married without ever meeting, both sightless, by a blind minister. the bride is from Fort Dodge Iowa and the groom works as a carpet weaver.
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John Cummings
Fort Atkinson
Wis
Carrie M. Anderson
J. H. Cummings
Janesville
Fort Dodge
Baseball scores from multiple cities show varied outcomes
In the American League games at Kansas City Cleveland won 4 to 0, Milwaukee defeated Detroit 6 to 3, Chicago beat Indianapolis 4 to 3, and Minneapolis routed Buffalo 12 to 3. In the National League contest at Boston Cincinnati edged Boston 4 to 3.
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Cleveland
Milwaukee
Detroit
Chicago
Indianapolis
Minneapolis
Buffalo
Assassin in Milan Ends King Humbert’s Life
In Monza Italy July 31 authorities report the assassination of King Humbert. The shooter Bressi fired three shots as the king rode with General Ponzi. A search of Bressi’s home found compromising letters from New York dated July 25.
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Humbert
Paolo Ponzi
Bressi
Ponzi
America
Bologia
Milan
New York
Diamond Digest Tablets Claim Broad Digestive Benefits
A vintage advertisement touts Diamond Digest Tablets as curing indigestion constipation and liver issues with testimonials. It promises fast relief and offers a money back guarantee, noting sample packs and free samples via Diamond Brug Co.
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Italy in Mourning for King Humbert After Assassination
Rome reports rapid mourning as crepe and flags appear nationwide. Traumatic shock follows the murder of King Humbert at Monza with residences and public buildings draped in black and shops closed. Images of the slain monarch fill vantage points while citizens seek papers and mourn openly.
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Humbert
Giorano
Monza
Boers Surrender in Caledon Valley Unconditionally
General Hunter accepts unconditional surrender of Boer forces in Caledon valley after a long stand, allowing one riding horse per side. Troops form two lines as boers ride in to lay down rifles, clothing, and gear. Commandos from Ficksburg and Ladybrand surrender. others remain at large or plan to move to General Macdonald.
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Assassination of King Humbert Shocks Britain and Italy
London reports King Humbert’s assassination drawing deep sympathy and horror in Great Britain. Queen Victoria sent condolences to Queen Margherita as Italian ministers, loyal to the throne, had shown enduring friendship amid European tensions. Corfu notes the new Italian king’s expected arrival and a telegram from Queen Margherita urging swift return.
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Humbert
England
London
Great Britain
Europe
Victoria
Nevva
Margherita
Corfu
Italy
Sorrow Over Humbert Assassination Shakes Paris Officials
News from Taris Paris reports profound sorrow in official circles after the assassination of King Humbert. All official events have been canceled for the time being as authorities assess the crisis and mourn the monarch.
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Taris
Paris
Humbert
Combs to resign pension post to lead campaign in Kentucky
At a Republican state central committee meeting in Lovalsville on July 31 Leslie Combs announced his resignation as pension agent for Kentucky to accept the chairmanship of Republican campaign committees. D. R. Collier, Kentucky adjuvant general, is expected to be offered the pension agency.
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Lovalsvile
Republican State Central Committee
Leslie Combs
Republican
D. R. Collier
Adjutant General of
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