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Newspaper
Algona Courier
Location
Algona, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 24, 1900
Page
3
Des Moines reports Governor Shaw telegraphs global rejoicing over Peking's fall and foreign relief. The page records receiverships, accidents near Eldon and Storm Lake, a fatal railroad crash, burglaries, suicides, court actions, and weather shifts across Iowa with names, places, dates, and figures reflecting a busy regional news day.
August 19 reports from Chefoo via the admiralty state that fighting continues in Pekin with parts of the city on fire. The inner city is surrounded by the Allies and subjected to bombardment while escape for the empress is blocked.
Berlin reports indicate Germany is gearing up for an autumn and winter effort in China. Editorials praise partial progress in China yet demand redress for legation attacks and the German minister's assassination. A December steamer is chartered to move material for a sixty mile field railroad to China.
Georgetown Ky August 20 The jury found ex Secretary of State Caleb Powers guilty as an accessory before the fact in the Goebel murder case and fixed imprisonment for life. The unanimous verdict came after a 53 minute deliberation. The jurors cited Powers’s admitted organization of 1200 armed mountaineers on January 15 and his corroboration of key testimony as pivotal.
Berlin reports the flight of the dowager empress and the disappearance of the emperor of China, seen as pivotal to stabilizing China rather than merely seizing Peking. Analysts suggest major powers will pursue the fugitives to weaken the departing regime, likely requiring expanded forces beyond those already in China.
Chicago dispatch says Minister Conger may return from China before the election to stump for McKinley and Roosevelt, likely in Des Moines, though arrival depends on travel and strength. Secretary Heath cannot promise other speeches but hopes for Conger’s appearance if feasible.
A Shanghai dispatch in The Daily Telegraph reports that the allied party was welcomed in Peking with a friendly reception from Prince Ching after the court fled to Shenji. Kansan troops moved southwest to distract and slow pursuing forces as imperial retreat continued. Known officials expect an extra session of the Kentucky legislature to amend Goebel election law, with bipartisan party representation planned on state and county election commissions.
The World reports Washington dispatches that secret service agents detained Natalie Maresen and Michil Weida, two suspected anarchists, aboard a New York barge office. Fourteen anarchists were arrested at the immigration detention prison, accused of conspiring to assassinate President McKinley. The plot involved an Italian in Naples selecting eleven Italians and three Austrians to strike the president simultaneously. agents, disguised as emigrants, arrested suspects as they arrived.
The Paris exposition awards list shows the United States winning 4981 prizes including 220 grand prizes, 486 gold medals and 482 silver medals. American industry, art, and skilled sectors earned top honors across mines forestry cottons machinery printing and education, with France the only nation ahead of the U.S. in total awards.
London reports a dispatch from Shanghai stating Japan will use its good offices to aid the empress dowager and Emperor Kwang Su while insisting on preventing the escape of Prince Tuan Kang Yi president of the board of war and Hsu Tung guardian of the heir apparent. It adds Li Sheng To requests Russia’s view on a peaceful settlement and possible non-annexation of Manchuria with orders to negotiate if favorable.
Telegrams among powers yield a concurrent command among all Shanghai area admirals to monitor the Chinese Yung Tse fleet. Four cruisers and torpedo boats will be watched jointly, alongside British and other foreign forces, to safeguard unprotected army transports en route to China. The US cruiser New Orleans joins the multi nation effort.
London laments government drift on troops landing in Shanghai as China’s viceroys press for concessions. British image in the east and Europe is bruised amid perceived hesitation. Japanese forces assault Peking beginning August 15 and breach gates reaching the legations. ministers are safe, rewards promised to supporters.
Report from St Petersburg via General Alexiett notes Russian forces under General Fleischer captured Wu-Chong on August 13 after three days of fighting at Port Arthur. Chinese losses totaled 400 killed with eight guns captured, while 500 retreated. De Wet’s escape attributed to breaking his force into small units, per Roberto’s rumor.
A series of cables from August 1900 report Peking captured on August 15 with foreign legations relieved. Admiral Remey confirms Beijing fallen and legations safe. Reports from Berlin, London, and Shanghai add detail on Japanese assault, Chinese losses, and empress’s protection actions.
Paris reports rising tensions as eight-nation powers eye Shanghai after legations are saved. Britain faces French opposition over intervention aims while China’s Wuchang viceroy may receive £75000 from Britain for troops. German ships head to Shanghai as French and Russian navies arrive. signs point to possible Allied infighting when von Waldersee lands.
A vivid account details the siege of the British legation in Peking from June through the relief by 400 marines from the United States and several European powers. It notes 700 foreigners sheltered under fire, praising the Marines for their bravery amid Chinese artillery and siege conditions.
Des Moines August 20 1900 report from the Iowa Soldiers' Orphans Home superintendent M T Goss presents figures ending June 30 1890s. inmate counts 445 then 434. funds decline from 8484 17 to 3010 68. details on farming dressmaking and shop industries. notes on plant blight and spider control. examiners council session at Albia grants 61 of 95 certificates for mine foremen pit bosses and hoisting engineers. bids for flour contracts under state board of control. prospects of site for new army post and Warekind park. milk diluted with formaldehyde investigated by Iowa dairy authorities and Council Bluffs inspectors.
General Yamamoto notes from Peking report an August 16 attack on the city with artillery on the eastern flank. Japanese and Russians push north of the Yangtze canal while American and British forces strike from the south. Nightfall sees gates at the east and waterworks blown, with detachments moving toward the legations where ministers are found safe. Japanese losses exceed one hundred, including three officers. Chinese casualties cited at four hundred. Collis Huntington dies at Camp Knott Adirondacks. wealth estimated at £50,000,000. Berlin reports German cruiser Lismarck and transports reaching Taku. Von Podbielski ordered to Chinese waters.
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