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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 22, 1900
Page
6
Trading in copper in the local market was dull and irregular yet showed underlying buying demand. Dealers reported modest activity with buyers returning to the ring as prices held firm and sentiment remained constructive.
Trading on the New York market fluctuates with fears of an election scare and limited buying while Jersey Central climbs on merger rumors. Copper stocks rise as Montana and Utah lead gains and analysts bullish on copper, with Calumet & Hecla and Isle Royale among notable movers.
Nearly a week of trading shows modest progress as about 300 shares were purchased. Boston Elevated stock trades around 147 bid this afternoon, after a prior quote of 1441 2. Pinkham is noted in the brief.
Boston stock sales summary lists highest and lowest bond prices and the closing bid and asked for today. It notes totals for listed bonds and stocks, including volumes of listed and unlisted securities.
In Rome on August 21 the Pope addressed a letter to the cardinal vicar warning of the danger posed by free Protestant propaganda in Italy and Rome. He notes it is legally allowed but painful for him and urges strengthening faith preservation and Catholic unity to limit damage.
At Combination Park last evening a large crowd attended vaudeville and two main races. In the slow horse feature Midget led all three heats by clear margins. In the running heat Rowdy Younger won heat one over Millie L and then beat the bay mare in heat two. heat three decided Rowdy as leader throughout. Tonight’s program features a free-for-all with Marietta Wilkes Hal Rowe Lizzie W Flossie B Drummer Girl or Bessie Goddard and contenders Reeve Humorist Charles T Hayman among runners.
Joseph F. Maloney of Massachusetts spoke at an uptown street corner meeting in New York tonight. The Socialist Labor party candidate focused his remarks on criticizing other parties and their candidates.
A vignette from Chi ces Balbune shows Mamma noting Eddie Stapleford’s noisy meal and Mamma’s Boy boasting he can outdo him. The exchange highlights deportment and family dynamics in a humorous tone.
Two companies of the Fourteenth U S Infantry raised the Stars and Stripes at the east wall at 11 the bombardment by Japanese continued. The gate near the legations was entered by British and American forces at 2 pm with little resistance. Allies entered the imperial city around noon on Wednesday August 15 after heavy fighting. Captain Reilly of the Fifth Artillery was killed.
London dispatches report envoys proceed to Tien Tsin as Sacred city falls to allies on Aug 15. Street fighting continues and 4000 armed natives aided Pekin’s capture. Press praises U.S. refusal to deal with Li Hung Chang and Congressional stance.
About 5000 Chinese troops believed at Sung Liu Ching left for Peitsang while more forces moved toward Thung. In Shanghai officials report telegraph from Tien Tsin cut and a large Chinese field force active amid uncertain allied reports.
State Department releases extracts from a cable from Minister Conger in Pekin via Chefoo dated August 20. He notes relief arrived with little trouble and that Americans are alive and well. He reports chaos as the imperial leadership is unclear and China remains under an absolute monarchy while powers plan cautious steps to restore order. Conflicting signals about penalties for the Emperor and Empress Dowager are mentioned. The dispatch also references casualties among Mitchell and others and comments on the broader political situation.
The meeting focused on the Chinese situation with Li Hung Chang’s bid for a minister to negotiate an end to hostilities. The response will reject the appeal due to lack of a recognized Chinese government amid allied occupation and the Dowager Empress and court’s flight from Peking.
Captain Reilly of Battery F, Third Artillery, gained fame at El Caney and Santiago with high praise from generals and officers. He led a bold relief march to the Rough Riders at San Juan, refused brevet retirement, and his unit fought five battles in Luzon before earning new honors in China.
In Hong Kong the Yamen couriered a letter from General Yung Lu to General Tung Fu Sian stating it is not convenient to carry out secret orders. It claims foreign powers rely on warships and guns while China has cannon rifles and trained troops and asserts fear of foreigners is misplaced.
The article explores why we wink and how eyelid movement occurs. It cites experiments by Herr Garten using photographic markers to measure each phase of a wink, finding downward movement about 7 to 91 thousandths of a second, a brief bottom rest, and a total about 40 hundredths of a second. It notes variation among individuals and links wink rate to attention and fatigue.
Special cable reports from Aug. 17 quote Minister Conger on the siege of Pekin. He says forces faced heavy fire and that Americans suffered seven Marines killed fifteen wounded and a child dead. MacDonald notes Chinese broke all engagements and claims no food sent to legations. Cabinet weighs responsibility and potential punishment while awaiting fuller messages.
At a Cabinet meeting on August 21, officials decided to notify 14 Hung Chang that the United States requires assurances of a functioning Chinese government before further dealings. The previous situation in Pekin that had relied on the legations and Minister Conger is shifting as this policy takes shape.
A Shanghai despatch dated Aug 21 says the Dowager Empress fled Pekin with treasures totaling 83 million dollars and is surrounded by Japanese cavalry. The Temps report offers another version of the same claim, differing from earlier sources.
The report cites General Tung Fu Sian backing foreign aid and Boxers, vowing to murder foreigners with Boxer help and arms. It notes General Yung Lu, seen as pro-foreign, and his troops at Yung Lu's disposal. The exchange highlights tension between Prince Tuan and pro-foreign factions during the crisis.
Enlistments for U S service continue at Boston recruit offices with Lieutenant Bunnell reporting nineteen men joined in ten days. Applicants seek China duty but face limited placement choices. Newcons include Thomas A. Hurd Natick shoemaker 21 and Charles Vandervoort North Windham Conn telegrapher 21. Also enlisted are W F Mannix Boston newspaper man 27 to Ninth Regiment in China R H Wentworth Boston driver 22 Theodore Allaire Manchester N H harness maker 27 and John Moran Lynn telegrapher.
A Harvard president letter to Boston Elevated Railway details Cuban teachers in Cambridge using electric cars for university and private events. The missive notes language barriers and unfamiliar railroad rules, and ties to a mysterious hotel death observed by a Woburn police officer. A sister seeks to identify a man matching a description driving a rush to Boston.
University officials thank Boston Elevated Railroad employees for transporting passengers safely and with patience during the Cuban expedition. Charles W. Eliot signs a note of gratitude, recognizing the careful conduct of staff and their contribution to the mission.
War notes from Shanghai report Yuan Shi Kai, governor of Shan Tung, is dead. Washington dispatches note Li Hung Chang plans to leave Shanghai for Pekin upon powers' peace reply. Secretary Root will not order Battery K to Taku, but Battery C Seventh Artillery will sail from San Francisco to China in a few days.
Semi official telegrams from Cologne dispute opposition to the government and army and say no extra reinforcements are needed in China The viceroys of Hupeh and Hunan urge respect for the Emperor and Empress Dowager and pledge loyalty if their dignity is preserved The powers have considered the issue and see no need for affronts or wagered insults.
Field Marshal Count Von Waldersee, commander in chief of allied forces in China, arrived in Rome this evening and will breakfast with King Victor Emmanuel and Foreign Minister Visconti Venosta tomorrow morning.
A man who died by taking strychnine in a Woburn hotel was buried yesterday in the paupers' lot at Woodbrook. The body was not identified. The article then shifts to anti imperialist campaign remarks and lists expected speakers and plans for campaigns and possible third party candidacy.
A playful exchange notes Jones grumbling at both cold and hot weather. He expresses a fondness for grumbling itself, as part of a light humor vignette from Tid-Bics.
Sixto Lopez, educated Filipino leader who met peace envoys in America, is slated to visit Boston and other cities to explain the Philippines war. Andrew Carnegie may join the anti imperialist effort, with league organizers funding Lopez’s travels to speak on independence.
The Lokal Anzeiger reports the engagement of Queen Wilhelmina to Prince Frederick Adolf of Mecklenburg Schwerin announced in Berlin on August 21.
A distraught woman claiming Boston roots forced entry to police headquarters and pleaded for protection. She later disclosed her step father and mother reside at 81 Walton Street Boston and was taken to Bellevue Hospital asylum ward after calming down.
The United States despatch boat Mayflower with Governor Charles H. Allen and his family arrived from Boston at San Juan de Porto Rico. Reports indicate a meeting of authorities recalling plans for elections to be formulated in November.
Rear Admiral William T. Sampson will speak at the Worcester East Agricultural Fair children’s day event opening Sept. The committee plans to issue 25 000 tickets to children of Worcester and Middlesex counties.
In shared columns the Watts and Potts banter about Bryan and the election while the Indianapolis Press notes the crowd’s doubt and a Philadelphia Press quips about Bryan's fate. A wife’s diary entry gibes at her husband’s golf chatter and oblivious manners at a fete.
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