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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 29, 1900
Page
1
The article reports tense relations between Russia and Japan over property and communication with the capital. It notes slow and uncertain diplomacy, with the United States seeking clarifications. It states many powers are willing to recognize Li as empowered to negotiate, except Germany.
Three Russian, two Japanese, one British and one American battalion swept the imperial park south of Pekin for Boxers but found no armed force. A Chinese scout was killed. The Japanese hold the imperial summer palace. winter palace remains guarded. Russians aim to destroy while Japanese wish to save it. A southward push continues with detachments left to protect converts.
Superintendent Wheeler bars use of city yards and horses by labor unions for the parade citing city property limits. About 600 paving division workers to march. unions vow participation and a postparade dinner planned at Union Park Hall. Chief Marshal Kneeland issues assembly points and timing for divisions along Huntington, Dartmouth, and Newbury streets.
The Alabama exceeded 17 knots in trials but did not beat the Iowa's 17.0871 knot record. Under ideal conditions the Alabama neared the Iowa figure, though the official revision may adjust the exact speed.
The forecast for Maine New Hampshire and Vermont calls for fair weather Wednesday and Thursday with northerly winds. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut see partly cloudy skies with light north to east winds. Also discussed are battleship Alabama speed estimates from Captain Sargent and Captain Henderson, noting unofficial figures of seventeen knots and potential government corrections. The trial route covered sixty six miles from Cape Ann to Boon Island and back, past six navy vessels including Texas Osceola Kearsarge Kentucky Indiana and Massachusetts.
Aug reports that telegraph delays from Pekin persist with a August 21 dispatch describing Boxer searches in the imperial park. No confirmed northward push. movement south to clear the country and ensure Taku contact. Powers debate Pekin fate with Japan and Russia at odds over destroying palaces. Li Hongzhang detention unconfirmed as imperial household likely fled to the Anterior. Continued on Page 6.
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