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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 27, 1900
Page
1
Mayor Hart visited the Common to hear licensed speakers and the Municipal band concert. He gave a quick assessment that the scene was in good shape as Dorhity spoke on Socialism to a lively crowd near Beacon Street.
The mayor tours the Common at about 2 p.m. cool and collected in a gray suit and silk hat. He finds quiet amid visitors while a Salvation Army dispute and a religious service clash over permits. Ex-speakers with revoked licenses confront him about freedom of speech.
Report claims speculation that the United States would retire from involvement in China but officials deny any plan to withdraw. Empress Dowager reportedly in flight with a 1500 man guard as famine fears rise around Tianjin.
Tokio dispatch reports General Yamaguchi says Japanese cavalry pursue the Emperor and Empress dowager. Chinese forces rally for a likely Pekin assault, with 10,000 reinforcements from Shan Tung joining the defense against the allies.
Reports from Che Foo note Russia Germany and Japan have declared war on China and urged Britain and the United States to retire, a move not confirmed. Allies report the Imperial City still besieged and a Boxer threat, with famine fears near Tien Tsin and various dispatches on Empress Dowager and foreign troops in the region.
Boston endures a statewide heat wave with 78 degrees at 2 am and near 96 in other cities. Humidity hovered around 72 percent by evening as residents sought shade and cool breezes. Westerly winds are expected to ease the heat with a possible shower later, per weather bureau notes.
Washington notes a Che Foo despatch alleging Russia Germany and Japan declared war on China but officials in Washington and key legations report no confirmation. Officials cite possible confusion over czarist troop actions and a Pekin commander statement as explanations.
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