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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
1
A British minister in Pekin writes from Shanghai twenty days ago that the legation guards are not besieged by rebels and will be escorted to Tien Tsin. London sticks to massacre theory while Chaffee reports Nagasaki details. The article includes the president's conditional acceptance to mediate for China.
Li Hang Chang says the Pekin fighting has ceased and legation guards will escort the mission to Tien Tsin. The statement comes from Shanghai dated July 23.
Milford reports General William F. Draper of Hopedale sent his resignation as United States ambassador to Italy to Washington. He gave no detailed reasons, citing business at Hopedale demanding his full attention, and awaits a reply from the capital.
The Isaacson firm on Washington and Devonshire streets runs a massive sale to clear the old Blue Store. They boast low prices across twelve departments on eight floors and urge early shopping to beat the rush. The piece also notes General Draper and connections to Miss Susie Preston in a separate social anecdote.
Fair weather expected in Boston and vicinity on Wednesday. Local thunder storms are forecast for the night and Thursday with continued warmth and light southwesterly winds.
The Suffolk grand jury will probe alleged bribery in the Boston Board of Aldermen case of Richard Roe. Six Aldermen Bowen Adams Day Jordan Philip O'Brien and Doyle were served with subpoenas to testify, but none replied to the DA's request to meet at the courthouse. The name Richard Roe indicates the defendant is unknown to officials. The development surprised board members and may signal broader government action.
London officials treat Sir Claude MacDonald's July 4 relief appeal as a prelude to confirming a massacre at Tientsin. Reports describe jealousies among international commanders, language barriers hindering operations, and debates over how many troops are needed to press toward Pekin.
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