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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Aug 31, 1900
Page
1
Nations urge deescalation as notes are sent to powers. Cables say Prince Ching to return to Pekin while Russia withdraws troops from Niu Chwang and Japanese marines depart Amoy. Minister Wu speaks with post correspondent hoping for a peaceful settlement.
Washington reports a diplomatic shift with Russia backing US aims for talks on preserving China's territorial integrity. Plans call for troop withdrawals from Pekin to ease pressure, while Conger notes Pekin’s quiet, and Prince Ching’s expected arrival. Russia withdraws troops from Niu Chwane, Japan withdraws marines from Amoy.
Shrewd buyers stock up while merchandise is below par. The ad notes coal and clothing essentials, urging purchases this summer for winter needs. The store warns demolition on Oct 1 and prices cut by about a third. Four weeks remain of the old blue store at 184-168 Washington Street.
Fair conditions expected in Maine on Friday and Saturday with warmer interior temperatures. Massachusetts Rhode Island and Connecticut also see generally fair weather with warmer interior areas and light to fresh southwesterly winds.
The Essex Club at Salem Willows hosted a large Republican fundraiser with over 300 attendees. Senator Fairbanks and Senator Lodge headlined speeches praising McKinley and denouncing Bryan, while Indiana GOP leaders pledged unity for the November election.
The State Department has ordered U S diplomatic missions to present the Russian proposal to withdraw troops from Pekin to allow the Empress Dowager and Emperor Kuang Su to return to the capital and seek settlement with the powers. Washington awaits replies from the powers, with several days to a week likely before responses are received. The aim is to begin negotiations to restore order and protect foreign life and property, potentially followed by broader questions.
A campaign talk imagines a Bryan administration with Altgeld as attorney general and others filling cabinet posts. The speaker questions whether such a group would serve the nation in prosperity and fame at home and abroad, urging readers to consider the implications. The excerpt ends mid-sentence with a note about continuation on Page 7.
New York August 9 James J Corbett dethroned rival Kid McCoy in five rounds proving McCoy not a first class heavyweight. Corbett dominated from the bell pressing the pace while McCoy failed to lead and could not rise after a final series of blows ending the bout. Corbett remains a top factor in the championship picture.
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