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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
1
United States notes Earl List will not open negotiations until a responsible government appears. A copy of the reply was sent to other powers. American troops led the capture of the imperial palace and the treasury was looted.
Washington reports U S troops will remain in Pekin through winter as allies seek a responsible Chinese government. Conger and Chaffee warn chaos persists and that Pekin is governed by the powers. McKinley’s cabinet replies to Earl Li that negotiations require a Chinese government able to prevent hostilities by troops and citizens.
After White House talks the United States completes its reply to Li Hung Chang on peace negotiations. The note signals readiness to negotiate later, cites unresolved Chinese governance, and preserves formal diplomatic courtesy while asserting firmness. The reply was sent to Minister Wu and other powers, with publication held for tomorrow.
A four story brick building at the old Bay State Glass Company site on Mercer street in South Boston was total loss from a suspected incendiary fire last night. A yacht club house also burned as nearby tenements faced the blaze. Firemen prevented spread to adjacent homes as alarms drew crowds and officials noted the long history of still alarms at the site.
Forecast for Thursday and Friday calls for generally fair skies in New England and Newark. Winds will be light to southwest with warmer temperatures inland on Thursday and fair weather continuing into Friday.
The ad urges shoppers to buy now before Oct 1 as the building is to be torn down. It promotes a full winter wardrobe including overcoats and rubber boots with refunds for unsatisfactory items. Isaacson & Co. at 154-168 Washington Street invites customers to inspect purchases at home and notes a high rush may cause mistakes.
William F. Johnston driver of Engine 5 was thrown from his seat when the forward axle broke on the engine near Porter and Paris streets. He sustained a broken left leg and possible spinal injury and was taken to Massachusetts General Hospital. He joined the department in 1896 and is married with many friends on Noddle Island.
John McElaney lay for over two hours in a cellar at 74 North Margin street after being thought intoxicated. He fell down stairs, was found unresponsive, and taken to City Hospital where doctors diagnosed a broken cervical vertebra. He lives at 28 1/2 Commercial Street and remained on the dangerous list.
Patrick E. Larkin 47 of 40 Adams Street Charlestown fell at 20 Central Wharf and landed in a large refrigerator. He suffered fourteen cuts on head and face and lay in the cold ten hours before being found and rushed to the Emergency hospital for forty two stitches and possible eye and ear injuries. He is expected to recover.
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