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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 06, 1900
Page
1
Forward's delay remains inexplicable as Tientsin is attacked by Chinese forces. Women in Pekin endure the siege with remarkable courage while Li Pinghen halts peace negotiations.
London reports say allied forces began advance on Pekin with 2,000 Japanese and 10,000 Russians among troops. Provisional dispatch notes delays by General Chaffee while General Dorward moves ahead, with Boxers rumored near Tientsin and edicts ordering escort safety for foreign ministers.
A letter from Rev Father Marquette reports widespread devastation of 45 Christian communities in Kinchou and surrounding areas during Boxer unrest in Pechili. Christian homes were looted and fires set as communities faced forced apostasy and violence amid impending European relief troops.
In a Denver interview Senator Teller argues the United States cannot wage war in China without a congressional declaration. He says the president may protect officials and withdraw troops unless Congress acts. He also supports Philippine self government and believes full participation should be promised to the Filipinos.
Shanghai Temps correspondent reports unclear exit count from Tientsin as rumors say advance guard may have been repulsed. Li Ping Hen, former Shantung governor hostile to Europeans, named commander of Chinese forces.
Sheng director general of railways and telegraphs reports to Shanghai consuls that an imperial decree dated Aug 2 authorizes foreign ministers in Pekin to communicate with their governments without restriction and to depart for Tientein under strong escort.
Shanghai reports deny Li Hung Chang committed suicide and state he is despondent. A Pekin message says General Tung Fuh Siang halted provisions to the legations. Admiral Seymour arrived in Shanghai today.
Brussels dispatch says M. H. Ketels in Tientsin reports Chinese forces strengthening positions near Pekin outside the British legation. He notes all Belgian legation members are in good health as of August 4.
Paris reports Li Hung Chang telegraphs from Shanghai that Li Ping Hen becomes general of the northern troops upon arrival in Pekin. The message confirms the appointment as empire forces reorganize after entering the capital.
London reports that Li Hung Chang may have died by his own hand, but latest advices indicate he is alive and no definite confirmation has been received from Shanghai as of 2:45 a.m. local time on August 6.
Paris reports a Chefoo dispatch dated August 2 from the French consul noting the governor of Moukden in a developing situation. Details are sparse in the fragment but indicate diplomatic messaging from the far east to Paris.
Rev. H. R. Bent of Philadelphia and his wife and two children arrived in San Francisco after fleeing from Chiningchow in Shantung province, China. He described threats from pillagers and massacres of missionaries and Christians, detailing a 1.5 mile overland escape to the coast and loss of nearly all possessions. He noted nearby danger from the Great Knife society and contrasted it with the Boxer threat, explaining the society's shift from defense to coercive power.
General Grodekoff dispatch from Khabarovsk dated Aug 5 reports Aguin captured by Russian forces after a hard battle and that Chinese troops are being pursued.
John I. Martin arrives to escort William J. Bryan to Indianapolis for the official nomination notification. The party travels from Lincoln to Chicago then to Indianapolis, with a large open air event expected in Indiana to launch the campaign.
In Pauls Valley Oklahoma Territory a clash with moon shiners left one deputy wounded and another, Schrimpther of Pauls Valley, missing. The outlaws fled at night after a four day pursuit near Johnson. Reinforcements were sent from Pauls Valley. The gang, linked to a larger group found near Centre a few days earlier, included a leader nicknamed Tic.
In Doe Run Missouri a feud between William Dooley and his four sons and the Harris brothers left four Dooley and Harris men dead. Frank Harris was fatally wounded and Mary Littrell was hit in the ankle by a rifle ball. The Dooleys surrendered to Farmington authorities after the gunfight at a picnic grounds.
Vorwaertz, the socialist organ in Berlin, notes Emperor William arraigned Bremen shipyard workers for striking though they were locked out. It argues the Kaiser was poorly informed by advisers and cites other speeches where he accused innocent people due to incorrect information.
Paris reports Cash Sloan won the Society for the Encouragement of Sport prize of 4,000 francs aboard the Duc de Gramats Esmeralda at Vichy yesterday.
A Denver to Kansas City Union Pacific eastbound train was robbed near Hugo, Colorado. Two masked men stole cash and jewelry, killing W. J. Fay who challenged the bandits. conductor and passengers were forced to wake and surrender valuables. A Kansas City bound crowd, including Fay and Miss Shaw, survived the attack as investigators pursue the robbers’ trail.
A driver narrowly escaped after three shots were fired by robbers who did not enter his car. One bullet pierced the door. the driver kept the slug until reaching Hugo and handed it to the station master. The bandits left at Hugo, and a posse pursued within minutes.
W J Fay of Anaheim California was killed by train robbers near Hugo Colorado. A civil engineer by trade he long ran a large ranch and was president and major stockholder of the Anaheim Union Water Co. He was 67, a New York native, survived by his widow four daughters and two sons. The couple had left Anaheim a month earlier for Denver with plans to visit New York and perhaps Paris.
W J Fay longtime Denver gas plant founder and former Denver Gas superintendent was killed on a Union Pacific train near Hughs Colorado while resisting robbers. Fay a prominent Odd Fellows member helped establish gas and water utilities in Denver before moving to Anaheim and later residing there. He had visited Denver with his wife and departed for St Louis.
Special dispatch from Kalispell reports a fire at 6 pm destroying the large elevator building of C. A. Peplow & Co. with total loss of contents and damage to an adjoining flour mill. The blaze caused extensive smoke and water damage, estimated losses exceed 24000 dollars with 32500 dollars insured. Firemen saved surrounding property. origin unknown. The mill had been idle all day. owners plan to rebuild.
Fresno, August 5. Fred Hines a 1 year old boy confesses to poisoning his father who lies dangerously ill in county hospital. The boy said the father abused him and forbade him to drive his team, leading to the deadly act. He and a younger brother bought rat poison which Fred put in the coffee.
Constantinople August 5 Lloyd Griscom United States charge d affaires renewed demands upon the Ottoman government for compensation for losses to American missionaries during the Armenian massacres. He pressed for a prompt decision.
Special correspondence notes the uproar over William A. Clark Montana senator with a disputed million dollar campaign gift. New York papers ridicule his role in the Bryan ticket and recount rumors from Democratic leaders about Clark’s funding, linking it to the Kansas City convention and Tammany Hall.
A 2,500 crowd in Chicago clashed with 45 policemen at Turner hall. Lucy Parsons, widow of Edward Parsons, was arrested for disorderly conduct and resisting an officer bail set at $1,000. Police seized anti-government literature and a book listing sympathizers.
The Monza city council cedes the plot of ground where King Humbert was assassinated for a royal chapel. Queen Margherita drafts a prayer for circulation. King Victor Emmanuel II and Queen Helene head to Rome with Humbert’s remains. The funeral plans include a gun carriage and a black draped railway hall chapel.
Buenos Ayres August 5 Giuseppe Castagni Bresci brother in law has procured passage for Montevideo after failing to recover loaned funds from New York three weeks ago. He boasted of Siresci’s deed and declared Queen Victoria the next victim. A British shipping office clerk horsewhipped him for insulting the Queen.
The Italian consul in New York telegrams Captain A B Herr of West Hoboken police to search for a woman allegedly involved in a plot against King Humbert. Chief McCloskey plans a citywide search among the Italian colony tomorrow.
Houston Aug 5 the ticket to be nominated at the Democratic state convention at Waco Wednesday is decided with one exception the railroad commissionership is in doubt The rest of the officials to be nominated include Governor Joseph D Sayers lieutenant governor J N Browning attorney general L S Smith treasurer J W Robbins comptroller James M Love commissioner Charles Regan superintendent of public education J W Kendall chief justice supreme court R K Davns associate justice court A F Williams associate criminal court appeals J N Person
Four thousand cab drivers in Paris strike demanding lower rental rates for vehicles. No disturbances reported as Republican guards protect stables. A fire at the Communist Cab Company headquarters destroyed all electric cabs and 15 horses. Ten people assisting firefighters were injured.
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