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Newspaper
Akron Daily Democrat
Location
Akron, Ohio, United States of America
Date
Jun 23, 1900
Page
1
Ambassadors and officials report intensified strife in Pekin and Shanghai as mobs threaten foreigners. Rumors swirl of Conger family distress and British envoy changes while Vienna dispatches note China seeks mediation.
Washington June 23. News says the Foreign Ministers at Pekin are alive and well. Minister Wu Ting Pang and the Viceroy are said to be in communication, though telegraph links to Pekin are not confirmed. A telegram from Shangh’ai envoy by the War Department asserts the fring at Taku was not authorized by China and requests troops if needed to restore order.
In an interview at Ganton the viceroy Li Hung Chang asserts missionaries bear much blame for unrest and bloodshed. He alleges missionaries seek power, denounce prosecutions, urge warships, and provoke government appeals. He accuses missionaries of exemptions and fostering hatred rather than Christian goodwill.
Acting Secretary Barchett received a dispatch from Antineal Kenyt dated June 18 reporting Major Waller and 400 Rik sinne troops failing to break through near Vienna. A Chinese force of about 2,000 is prepared to renew the attack.
An official dispatch reports heavy casualties and ammunition shortages as Chinese troops bombard Shanghai with tele guns. More than 15,000 Chinese outside foreign quarters crowd town, burning buildings while foreigners seek refuge in city halls. Russians resist near Puxi station as German envoy cables on Pekin’s baron von keteller. Reports mention Boxer violence and rapid fire guns used along the foreign concessions.
Dispatch from Pretoria states Commandant General Botha is willing to surrender to the British but Kruger blocks the move. Generals Andries and Cronje reportedly ready to give up as well. Wives of Botha and de laey Meyer seen shopping in Pretoria streets amid war news.
Croker arrives aboard the Cunard liner with his two sons, asserting he holds stock in the trust but bought it before it was a trust. He discusses campaign prospects, criticizing trusts, praising Bryan, and weighing Roosevelt and party positions. He plans to attend Kansas City and views joining the campaign as delegate.
A sensational robbery attempt at Hudson Bank ends with a blown safe door. Robbers took a fine team of roadsters and attempted to seize money, but the vault was breached only to a partial extent. Experts were summoned as investigators trace the gang’s movements from the bank to a nearby residence where horses were stolen.
The article reports Andrew Carnegie endorsing William Jennings Bryan and donating to a McKinley fund in 1896. It notes Carnegie’s stance on imperialism and his public remarks during the period, highlighting his influence on political funding and policy debate.
A large Buckley Post GALK delegation numbering about 250 travels to Cleveland today for the annual barberne event under the auspices of the Cleveland GAR post. The Akron group joins the trip with members including Sand Purlock and others, continuing a long tradition of regional participation.
Clara Castle, wife of one week, was attache ly Jewel Morriven, residing in Vilott Bidoride, yesterday. Morlivweu alive, not her own. The Morri eon widep a plan of revenge. Women heed treaty gootinss wo Urlin Castle. Wiley, one wek.
A garbled manuscript fragment discusses medical bans, eroded cognition, and public warnings. It mentions Dostum Mood Cates and Postini aut, with scattered place names like Battle Creek and Wisconsin. The text reads as a distorted, mythic stream of consciousness with unclear events or dates.
New York traders faced a modest start as stocks moved in thin turnover with scattered gains and losses. Industrial shares showed limited momentum while notable movers included transportation and steel names. the overall tone remained cautious with mixed early results.
A church supper at UT Congregational lists a social tone and a musical program. Proceeds benefit the charity with a Well nife Tutet stone and a phonemia preme hor Ue benetit af the ohare, supported by parishioners and community members.
Brief notice reports births at the local hospital noting Krorger family names and the newborns. Details are limited due to OCR quality but confirm births and registry entries in the community.
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