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Newspaper
Anaconda Standard
Location
Anaconda, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 16, 1900
Page
1
Disturbing account describes all foreigners in Pekia killed or severely harmed by attackers. Text emphasizes brutal treatment of white men women and children and portrays the event as barbarous and bloodthirsty.
London reports a vast panic over Pekin danger as dispatches describe legations under siege, foreign ministers and families at risk, and a suspected planned massacre. Allied forces excel in Tientsin actions with heavy Chinese casualties, while officials in Shanghai call for swift concerted action to avenge victims.
The Tokio Telegram reports fleets concentrate off Shanghaikwan and ordered to shell and capture forts. It also states 19 000 Japanese troops are now embarking.
Several hundred refugees, mainly women and children, depart Tientsin by river and harbor on lighters, tugs, and merchant ships as warships from the United States Japan and Britain assist. The Logan arrives with the 9th US infantry from Manila for embarkation, while Yorktown tows Oregon to Yokohama. Cannon fire from foreign ships silences Chinese guns amid daily attacks on the settlement.
Members of the Chinese Empire Reform association in San Francisco push to shield foreigners in China. Cablegrams dispatched to viceroys ask protection of non-Chinese residents and restraint on violence while seeking safety and resumed trade. Messages beg for aid for leaders and activists, including Kane Yu Wei.
Washington reports from Tokyo and Shanghai detail Chinese forces under Ma near Tientsin with artillery and an arsenal recaptured then retaken. Dispatches say northern forces move, Tonku threatened, and Chinese legations claim to have repelled attackers with heavy casualties.
Admiral Seymour reports British and Japanese forces attacked southwest of the settlement at 4 am and forced the enemy from the line. Cavalry pursued, killing many soldiers, and Boxers. The western arsenal was shelled and captured, two guns taken, but later burned. Allied losses were small.
Manila dispatch says General MacArthur faces calls for 100000 troops to secure the Philippines. Moros in Mindanao and Sulu prophesied to fight, with insurrectionists regrouping after a December Norte invasion. Church leaders and Aglipay complicate operations. calls to exile leaders to Guam rise.
The archbishop defends the monastic friars against expulsion, arguing they educated and civilized Filipinos, administer estates for the public good, and cannot be replaced by other clergy. He says opposition is artificial propaganda by insurgents and Filipino priests seeking church control.
Emporia Kansas July 15 C V Eskridge editor of the Emporia Republican and former lieutenant governor died at his home from a self inflicted pistol wound. He had cancer of the liver and said he was tired of life. Eskridge was born in Virginia in 1848 and served in Kansas politics since 1859.
New York July 15 Governor Roosevelt departed for St Paul to speak at the National League of Republican Clubs annual convention. He said no speeches before St Paul and only one there. He denied plans to stop in Cleveland to meet Senator Hanna and expected to address the Hebrew Chautauqua Society in Atlantic City July 23 with no definite further plan.
The Danube arrives with reports of a four men strike on head waiters near Stewart River, Dawson area. A stampede of boats heads upstream in a continuous stream while White Horse suffers a whiskey famine. Saloons own licenses but lack liquor permits, police monitor the boundary for smugglers, and high assays are reported from Indian River conglomerate specimens. The ongoing excitement remains high.
The Cincinnati gathering of the Baptist Young People's Union of America featured Dr E F C Gange of London delivering the annual sermon and numerous missionary services. Overflow crowds could not hear all visiting missionaries, so extra meetings were added to accommodate attendees.
W Tierney of Australia wins the final heat of the two mile professional race at the Vailsburg bicycle track with a 4 17 time. George Kraemer of Chicago takes second ahead of Aaronson of Brooklyn and Tom Cooper in fourth.
W J Bryan spent July 15 at church with family in Lincoln Nebraska. He attended a deputy auditor Pool funeral and visited the site of his future home. The week ahead focuses on campaign preparations.
The appointment as first assistant postmaster general to replace Perry Heath has been offered to Curtin Guild Jr of Boston, member of the Porto Rico insular commission. He has not indicated whether he will accept.
Governor Allen of Porto Rico and General Hastings of Bermuda were guests at the McKinley home in Canton Ohio today. Allen discussed island administration and left tonight for Washington.
A brief scene is set at Desolation Prescott with sparse action and surrounding landscape referenced in the readable text. The fragment suggests a quiet moment or observational note rather than a detailed event or confrontation. Further readable details are limited.
A devastating blaze in Prescott Arizona burned from 7:45 pm to 3 am, razing five blocks of the principal business area. Losses range from 1.5 to 1.6 million, with insurance under 350,000. Banks, telegraph offices, newspapers, hotels, saloons, and 50 to 60 residences destroyed. temporary quarters and open businesses planned for tomorrow.
Acting Governor Charles Akers sent condolences and aid from Phoenix after a Prescott fire. J C Martin replied that Prescott can provide for all needs now, with food shelter and clothing for all victims. Extra police guard temporary structures and goods at the scene.
Rain falls around Tucson bringing relief to mining and cattle interests strained by water scarcity. Reports indicate showers extend in multiple directions, marking a welcome change from the prolonged dry spell.
A morning blaze at Colorado Ironworks in Denver, Colorado, destroyed the haller and assay room and the foundry causing an estimated loss of $10,000. Fire crews reported the blaze shortly after sunrise and investigation is underway to determine the cause.
New York reports Natalia Mayer wife of John Mayer and eldest daughter of the late The Havemeyers died at the Mayer mansion on Mountainside Farm near Rahway New Jersey after a pistol shot. Commander Winslow says the shot was accidental and a coroner's inquest is planned. The path of the bullet and medical notes are described as physicians say surgery would not help.
At Agricultural Park in San Jose on July 1 a shooting at the Brewers and Bottlers union picnic left Joseph Cech dead and August Berger fatally wounded. Deputy Sheriff Grewel arrested the shooter, Constable Fred Berger, after the crowd threatened to lynch him as he tried to quell the disturbance.
Washington July 15 the remains of Iowa senator Gear are sent from here to Burlington Iowa for family services Wednesday afternoon at the Gear home. Eight capital police in full uniform carry the casket from hearse to express car. Secretary of Agriculture Wilson escorts Mrs Gear to the train. Also traveling West are Colonel Ransdall sergeant at arms of the senate and Colonel Reot, Gear private secretary with Mrs Gear's maid. At Chicago they meet relatives and Burlington committee members.
N C A grand circuit events closed with HH Lake taking honors. Results include a one third mile professional race won by Pishe er of Chicago with Leander second and Weber third in 2 07 4 5. Mile handicap won by W A Ruse of New Haven with A H Stone second and Pisher third in 2 01 3 4. Amateur race won by J H Lake of Port Richmond with Leander second and Wilson third. Pursuit won by Leander and Weber over Lake and Wilson. Distance mile and seven tenths ran in 0 41.
London reports the schedule disrupted by late arrival of American delegates. Rev. Charles Sheldon spoke at overflow meetings in the Alexandria Palace to enthusiastic crowds.
Clarence J. Wharton aged 16 drowned while swimming in Latah creek near Weat Ape Kane in Spokane. A companion youth made a desperate effort to save him and nearly perished in the attempt.
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