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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jul 28, 1900
Page
1
Reports say followers rose against authorities in Pekin with massacres of missionaries. Zhe notes ministers alive in Beijing and Li Hung Chang urges expedition to Tien Tsin. Emperor William orders troops to advance with no quarter. Washington refuses to intervene.
London dispatch reports a large Boxers faction revolted against Prince Tuan accusing him of self-serving aims. A brief but fierce fight outside Pekin Sunday left Tuan defeated and killed as two generals defected and the clash lasted several hours.
Fair weather expected in New England on Saturday and Sunday with light to fresh north to west winds. Eastern New York also sees fair conditions over the weekend with light to fresh northerly winds.
The sale at A. Isaacson & Co. in Boston began July 21 across multiple downtown addresses to clear out the Blue Store. The firm reports heavy crowds, expanded staff, and low prices across twelve departments on eight floors, highlighting discounts on bicycle and golf clothing and a large stock of men’s wear for fall and winter.
Lord Roberts describes a chaotic retreat by Boer forces on July 27. Wrench and Hutton pursued across the Oliphants River with enemy forces retreating in disorder. The main north road blocked by horsemen and wagons, and reports note captures including Mrs. Steyn. Basutoland barred, Marrismith open, and Heidelburg railway reopening aids Natal link.
London July 27 Captain Mansel Jones of the West Yorkshire Regiment receives the Victoria Cross for bravery at the Tugela battle.
Report describes a protracted confrontation in New Orleans on July 27 in which Robert Charles fatally wounded four people and injured many others with a Winchester. He resisted police and militia for hours before being killed as crowds rampaged against Black residents.
London and Brussels dispatches relay conflicting news on the safety of foreign ministers in Pekin. Telegrams claim most ministers remain unharmed with some survivors leaving, while others note continued Chinese protection and attempted direct replies to foreign legations.
The fragment notes that authority or powers were not communicated until July 20, leaving readers uncertain about governance or decisions tied to that delay. No further names or entities are provided in the accessible text.
In Bremerhaven on July 27 part of the German expeditionary force for China departed on three transports led by Emperor William. He and his two sons plus Chancellor Hohenlohe heard a farewell speech urging divine aid, courage, and success for the army as it sails.
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