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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Jun 20, 1900
Page
1
The article reports that Russian artillery and forces arrived at the critical moment to bolster the legations under attack. Chinese attackers were repelled in a bloody night assault. The French consul and three marines remain prisoners, while security elements tightened control.
In Philadelphia on June 19 the Hotel Walton elevator plummeted seven stories at midnight, injuring five passengers and the elevator boy. J. G. Pringey, Oklahoma Territory delegate, and Brenton Hall, Michigan delegate, sustained broken legs. Dr. Camden of Texas and others, including Walter Hunter of Delaware, Marcellus West of Washington, and a Delaware doctor, were also hurt. two patients were hospitalized.
A daylong exercise at Nobscot Camp near Framingham, six companies plus artillery and cavalry participated in a mimic engagement along Sudbury River. American forces including Sixth Company groups and Battery C battled through Ingham Centre to a staged retreat, with repeated counterattacks and artillery exchanges. The maneuver concluded with a rear-guard withdrawal to camp under Major Cook, after a prolonged, disciplined stand against the opposing force.
London reports casualties from the war with long lists of missing. British losses include Leeuw Spruit actions near Kroonstad and Vredefort, with several killed wounded or captured, as the Zand River attack unfolds eighty miles away.
A cautious forecast notes light conditions and gentle winds for Thursday. Expect mild temperatures, with no significant precipitation indicated. Authorities urge readers to check local updates for any changes.
June reports describe Boer forces near Ficksburg stretching eight miles with skirmishes daily. Wires to General Rundle’s rear may be cut again, while larger events unfold in Pekin and Taku with Chinese and foreign reactions reported from Shanghai and Nagasaki.
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Berlin June 19 The German government avoids the word war in discussing the Sino turmoil. It cautions opinions on the Chinese situation while denying Pekin government innocence in deliberate hostilities. A telegram from Ching reports a reply received.
Philadelphia June 19 The New York delegation after a four hour session endorsed Lieutenant Governor Woodruff for Vice President amid appeals to Governor Roosevelt. Roosevelt noted he would not be rushed and asked delegates to stand with his wishes, while factions push for Odell or Woodruff and Lodge influence cited.
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