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Newspaper
Austin Daily Herald
Location
Austin, Minnesota, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
1
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In Pekin the Fourteenth United States Infantry planted its flag on the outer wall at 11 this morning as Chinese bombardment raged for two days. American and British casualties were light. four thousand shells fell on the legation. food relief had arrived just in time for weary legationers.
The August 2 cabinet meeting focused on China policy. It rejected Li Hung Chang's appeal for Minister Conger or another minister to negotiate a cessation of hostilities, citing China's non compliance with the U S declaration. The reply will be sent to Li Hung Chang as authorities seek a clear, responsible Pekin head before treaty talks resume.
Shanghai dispatch reports 4,000 armed native Christians assisted in the capture of Pekin while the imperial palace flew allied flags. Street fighting continued as legations held out by purchasing ammunition from Chinese sources. American stance against Li Hung Chang in peace talks met with broad newspaper approval.
Washington reports that the viceroys of Nanking and Hu Nan appeal to avoid personal affronts to the emperor and empress dowager and pledge friendship and south China quiet. Wu delivers the communication through Minister Adee. Li Hong Chang plans to travel to Beijing once powers reply on peace.
The Daily Express prints a lengthy letter attributed to Vice Admiral Seymour defending his option to advance for the relief of legation staff. He says prospects grew dark and disaster loomed yet he did not regret the decision. He notes difficulties in commanding mixed troops and contrasts allied loyalties among Germans, Russians, Americans, and French.
Berlin reports an interview with Lieutenant von Krohn who says that wounded Boxers were first sent to hospitals in Tien Tsin but later an order was issued to kill all Chinamen able to stand with no prisoners spared. The comments reference Admiral Seymour's expedition and a Frankfurter Zeitung interview.
Field Marshal Count von Waldersee, commander-in-chief of the allied forces in China, has arrived in Rome. He will have breakfast with King Victor Emmanuel and Foreign Minister Visconti Venosta.
About 5,000 Chinese troops reported at Sung-Liu-Ching left for Pei Tsang on Thursday. An additional 2,000 troops moved toward Wung-Chow as part of shifting forces in the region.
In Glenford Ohio an engineer Laviga Dupler and two others die when a sawmill boiler explodes twenty minutes after an unnamed worker screwed down a safety valve to raise steam. In other news Maryland Republicans nominate Martin Burris for governor. Colonel Marchand of Fashoda fame joins France's China expeditionary corps staff.
A deadly crash on the Kensico section of the New York Central Road leaves seven people dead and a number of others unaccounted for. Rescue teams and investigators cordon the scene as they assess the wreckage and search for survivors.
New York reports a rear end collision on the Harlem division near Kensicy N Y as a standing freight was struck by a following train. Seven dead include the engineer fireman conductor and two brakemen with others missing or buried in debris. The crash is blamed on a block signal being run.
Manila August 1 The Philippine commissioners to be installed September 1 will consider a bill for municipal organizations The plan includes land taxation civil service provisions and a merit based promotion system allowing low level incumbents to rise to top posts Heads of civil service departments may dismiss for cause but cannot fill vacancies outside promotion Executive sessions will be open to the public.
Washington reports official Chinese sources confirm the emperor and empress dowager have left Pekin and traveled westward. The exact current location was not disclosed.
Shanomal dispatches report that a Chinese force has moved into the field near Tien Tsin and that the allied position remains uncertain. Foreign officials note a cut in communications or lines from a Ts in the region.
J F R Leonard of Ainsworth Iowa has been nominated by the United Christian national committee for president of the United States and has accepted. He is a 69 year old prosperous farmer. Gas four miners smothered in Isaquah No 1 mine after a brush fire spread to an air shaft and smoke filled the workings.
The Kentucky prohibition convention met in Louisville with about 50 delegates, many of them women. John D. White former Republican congressman from the Eleventh district said he could not support McKinley or Yorks and declared the canteen a greater curse than the Goebel law.
L A Goodman secretary of the Missouri State Horticultural Society reports a letter from G B Brackett in charge of the United States display at the Paris exposition stating Missouri apples won first prize. The text notes growing foreign demand, particularly from England Germany and Austria.
Sheboygan Wisconsin August 22. Recount shows about 75 buildings damaged or wrecked in the storm with losses around $100000. The most remarkable feature is that no fatalities occurred despite extensive destruction.
A Portsmouth Virginia dispatch reports Southern cotton mill owners claim New England mill men aid Southern employees groups to foment disaffection among Southern mills. The accused support prompts opposition and strikes in North Carolina mills.
In Clarinda Iowa the 1900 Chautauqua ended with a debate between Indiana Congressman Landis and Missouri's Champ Clark before about 38000 attendees. A sudden wind and light rain struck the tabernacle causing damage and injuring five, though none seriously. The Landis Clark debate occurred in the afternoon at the opera house.
The census office released figures showing St Paul at 163 613, up 80 476 from 1890 or 22.89 percent, and Minneapolis at 202 718, up 37 180 from 1880 or 23.05 percent.
On Aug 22 visiting Cuban and Porto Rican teachers toured New York City with the board of education. They visited General Grant's Tomb Columbia University a public school Central Park and the Battery Aquarium.
INDIANAPOLIS Aug 22 Governor Mount will not honor a requisition. He remains firm on the Caleb Powers trial aftermath. W S Taylor and Charles Finley are reported safe in Indiana under current conditions.
Berlin reports heightened measures to stop bubonic plague from Hamburg reaching Germany with strict quarantine against Cardiff. National Glass Company factories restart operations after pause, restoring work for 4,000 workers.
Reports from Cucapo indicate the Populist national committee may split over endorsing Stevenson for vice president. The body meets August 28 to choose a candidate, with Towne’s decline of Populiste backing sparking talk of an independent bid. Butler and allies warn a nonendorsement risks loyal Populist votes for Bryan.
Alexandria Minnesota August 22 former Associate Justice William Mitchell of the Minnesota supreme court died at a club house after suffering a stroke at Lake Miltona while fishing. He was 1832 born in Ontario and had a long career in Minnesota politics and the judiciary. Final burial planned for Winona.
Delegates converge on Colorado Springs for the 20th Farmers Congress with high attendance promised. Acting president R G F Candage of Brookline presides as President Slocum delivers the invocation. Welcome words come from Gilbert McClurg, J R Robinson, and Governor Charles S Thomas, with responses from delegates.
Logging will resume this winter on several reservations after Allen rules. The Interior Department sets protections for Indians and loggers, with partial burns cleared and timber sold at bank scale. Captain Mercer will oversee the process and restore activity once paused two years ago.
A Muskogee telegram reports Tams Bixby, four years acting chairman of the Dawes commission, has sent his resignation to the interior secretary. He has been chosen chairman of Minnesota's Republican state executive committee and leaves to participate in the campaign.
Lincoln Neb Aug 22 Mr Bryan addressed a large Saunders county audience at Wahoo the county seat urging Republicans to vote the Democratic ticket.
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