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Newspaper

Boston Post

Location

Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America

Date

Jul 04, 1900

Page

2

Yachtsmen Sweep Under Heavy Winds at South Boston Regatta

In strong southwest winds at Boston Harbor, the South Boston Carnival Association regatta saw the Flirt win the 25 foot cabin class with Early Dawn close and Little Peter trailing. Opitsah II and Circe II took 21 and 15 foot classes respectively while Circe II proved a rough weather craft. A swimming meet at Columbia Yacht Club featured a 100 yard race won by Edward Tomlin with Grimes and Clarke second and a match race between Hart and Conroy highlighting underwater swimming skills.

Little Peter LOU Boston Carnival Association Boston Flirt Peter Cathryn Circe Mit Harry Dawn Opitsah II Circe II Ate Yacht Fabyan McKee J. J. Moebs Early Dawn J. E. Doherty Opiican IL Foster Asona EB. B. Prior Circe N Fred L. Pigeon J. R. Young Odore Om J. Powers A. J. Bekkenhuis J. J. Bower M. J. TaRone En H. Heath Charles R. Lyman P. . Pfund Columbia Yacht Club Edward Tomlin A. V. Grimes H. Clarke W. L. Rockwell W. J. Sheridan Tomlin Grimes Clarke C. J. Hart Narragansett John T. Conroy L Street Bath Hart Conroy

Celebration of the Glorious Fourth Mass Sporting Events

The notice lists a multitude of Fourth of July events across clubs and venues. Yacht clubs from Marblehead to Newport host races and cruises. golf clubs hold handicaps and cup finals. a New England Amateur Rowing regatta and City of Cambridge amateur games occur. various picnics, union services, and civic gatherings are scheduled, with locations including Reading, Medford, Roxbury, and Boston area sites.

New England Amateur Rowing Association Charles River City of Cambridge Holmes St. Mary’s Lake Walden Apollo Garden Medford

Foreign legations under siege in Pekin amid chaos and executions

Dispatches from Shanghai describe Pekin in upheaval with empress and emperor imprisoned, gates closed, and Prince Tuan in control. Reported brutal acts against captured legation guards, civilians starving, and foreigners holding the British legation under relentless shelling as relief forces advance.

Pekin Prince Tuan

Barons Invite Sealed by Imperial Delegates

The text notes ministers urged to abandon regimes to avoid responsibility for deaths. American British French and Russian ministers suspected a plot and refused to depart. Baron Von Ketteler accepted the invitation.

American Losses Unclear After Kempff Report

Washington July 3 report says initial casualty figures from Admiral Kempff were uncertain. Casualty scope remains disputed amid evolving details as officials review combat outcomes and confirm numbers.

Foreign Legation at Pekin Under Fire as Relief Fails

Reports describe the Gate at the British legation in Pekin besieged with foreign envoys taking refuge. Chinese forces fire on attackers with machine guns and rifles as shells batter walls. Messages claim dead and tortured resisters, with Li Hung Chang seeking a U.S. gunboat to reach Tianjin and Shanghai doubts relief is possible.

Pekin Prince Tuan Wang Kuei Tse Wang Qui Tse Admiral Seymour Lang Fang Lo Fo Tiensin Shanghai Hong Kong Li Hung Chang United States Tien Tsin

Oregon afloat after stranding near Hoo Ke

The U S battleship Oregon, ashore June 28 near Hoo Ke, has been floated and is headed to Nagasaki for repairs since Port Arthur docks are limited. Lieutenant Albert L. Key reports from Tokio that Oregon may dock at Nagasaki or seek Kure or Yokosuka docks if needed. Naval officials in Washington express concern over docking options and voyage distances.

Shanghai United States Oregon Hoo Ke Port Arthur Nagasaki Albert L. Key Pekin Tokio Gulf of Pe Chi

Washington's Celebration of Command Anniversary in Cambridge

Cambridge marked the 125th anniversary of Washington taking command of the Continental Army with commemorative exercises at the old Washington elm and a Sanders Theatre program. Mayor Champlin presided with General Curtis Guild as the day’s orator, after a parade, school choir, and a reception at the Colonial Club.

Washington Cambridge Washington Elm Garden Street Ater Sanders Theatre College Yard Old Elm Walter C. Wardwell Board of Aldermen Charles H. Lake Fifth Regiment John T. Shea George Saunders William F. Brooks Common Council John D. Merrill William H. Lewis William W. Bird Henry F. Lehan Broughyor Bell Edward Abbott St. James’s Episcopal Church Ayorgar R. Champlin Congress George Washington Mchusetts Manual Training School Champlin Colonial Club James J. Myers Wadsworth House Wardwell Broadwey Cambridge Christian Band J. 8 Paine Daniel 8. Coolidge Eri. H. Stevens Henry A. Doherty J. G. Thorp John FE. Smith William A. Munroe Mason G. Parker Sumner A. Brooks C. H. Titus Edward W. Emerson A. Sherburne Clark A. B. Denison J. Edwar Mullen Peter F. Rourke Nry N. Tilton C. C. Everett Herbert W. Kimball Boston Joseph B. Warren George Stephens C. F. Stratton Samue Usher Sanford H. Dudley J. T. G. Nichols A.P. Clark J. Hildreth Warren Sanger Hollis R. Bailey C. J. McIntire C. J. Almy Illiam B. Reid Clement G. Morgan E. A. Whitman Walter F. Swan Arthur Gilman John R. Fairbairn A. L. Norris Theodore A. Fischer Oliver We—Hutchinson Arthur C. Wadsworth Charles C. Earle John Flatley C. W. Duane T._F. Wright E. Mushee William Howe Cc. H. Williams Robert Walker James 8. Barrell J. W. Freese Ray Greene Huling John D. Billings E. 0 Grover Frederick S. Cutter Mary A. Townsend R. O. Fuller Caroling L. Edgerly N. G Lombard J. P. McCormick John Clary P.M. Fitzsimmons Dr. Farnham James_ Cox

Washington Statue Unveiled in Paris by American Women

In Paris on July 3 the equestrian statue of Washington was unveiled by an American women’s association. Sousa’s band played, Ambassador Porter presided, and Consul-General Gowdy presented the statue to France. Delcasse accepted, praising Washington as a symbol of democracy and national virtue. The bronze figure stands about fifteen feet high atop a granite pedestal, depicting Washington in full military dress.

Paris Washington France Sousa United States Porter Gowdy M. Delcasse A Delcasse Agrest Charles Chaillemy Orie Ata F Washis Antoridge Uly

Lockwood Faces Travis In Amateur Golf Clash

Walter J. Travis defeats R. C. Watson Jr. 2 up 1 to play in Garden City. Alliston’s A. G. Lockwood shows improvement, may challenge Travis. early matchups set for next round with Beckwith, Tyng, Hitchcock, Robertson, Brooks, Stuart, McCauley, Douglas, Byers, Shaw, Hollins, Averill, Harriman.

New York Walter J. Travis Oakland, L. J. Golf Club R. C. Watson, Jr Westbrook Club Garden City Golf Links Travis Gee J. G. Thorp Cambridge Mass Watson Oakland Hales Yearoray A. G. Lockwood Alliston Lockwood Allston M. Harriman Meadowbrook Chicago Louis Livingston Westbrook Livingston Findlay Douglas Fairfield County Club Beetle Brooks Harriman S. Beckwith Cleveland J.A. Still Man Newport W.J. Travis J. A. Tyng Morris County H. F. Kneeland Washington, D. C CG Hitchcock, Jr Point Judith Te Pyne John Reid, Jr St. Andrews Seeley Ceburn T. M. Robertson, Jr Yale Gardiner Hubbard Boston A. L. Morris Dyker Meadow J. H Brooks Scranton Penn Gilman P. Tiffany Newburg John Stuart Princeton A. M. Robbins W. Mr McCauley Philadelphia Stuart Stickney St. Louis Findlay S. Douglas Fairfield County Greenwich Mane Beckwith Tyng Ye. Hitchcock Rela Robertson J.H. Brooks Stuart McCawley Byers Shaw

Li Hung Chang portrait and political musing

A vintage portrait of Li Hung Chang describes his Chinese Manchu heritage and towering six foot two frame. It notes his thrifty, power driven nature and influence over railways and telegraphs, plus his deft use of foreigners and praise for Grant.

LI Hung Chang China

Kaiser Calls for Vengeance After Pekin Killings

The German Emperor addressed marines from Wilhelmshaven traveling to China promising exemplary punishment for the murder of Baron von Ketteler and other missionaries. He urged united action with the other powers to plant Germany's flag in Pekin and dictate peace, vowing not to rest until China submits.

Berlin Wilhelmshaven China Germany Baron von Ketteler Aap Pekin Akeem Hs Marine T

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