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Newspaper
Boston Post
Location
Boston, Massachusetts, United States of America
Date
Sep 05, 1900
Page
1
Sept 6 12 15 a m physicians say Arthur Sewall grows weaker and indications suggest he will not live through the night in Bath Maine as his condition deteriorates and a final hours approach.
Charles Alberto, sought by police across southern New England and New York, slipped from three officers near the Italian camp at the New Metropolitan Reservoir. A six-man search found no trace as Alberto fled into the woods, vowing he will never be taken alive.
Washington weather bulletin notes fair and warmer conditions for New England and eastern New York. Winds shift to fresh easterly nights, with outlook covering Wednesday and likely Thursday.
British warships and American squadrons exchange cordial greetings as Vice-Admiral Bedford and Rear Admiral Farquhar meet on the Crescent in Bar Harbor Maine. Shore crowds cheer, bands play The Star Spangled Banner and God Save the Queen amid a day of friendly naval diplomacy.
Shanghai dispatches report universal foreign opposition to evacuating Pekin before a final Chinese settlement. Li Hung Chang suggests appointing southern viceroys and Tsung Li Yamen head to form a commission. Li heads for Tianjin, Rockhill to Pekin. US special commissioner to depart soon.
Berlin dispatch reports the Emperor asking Li Hung Chang to join peace negotiations with Prince Ching General Lu and two southern viceroys. The United States prepares 5000 troops and support, including tents and wagons, for potential wintering near Taku.
A heated Boston Aldermen meeting yielded a straight party line vote against William Scampton for sealer of weights and measures after charges tied to his A P A past and the East Boston riot. Aldermen Doyle Adams and others traded accusations of bribery and falsehoods, with Doyle refusing to back Scampton and Adams moving to postpone. The dispute, fueled by grand jury inquiries, ended with a no vote and statements of ongoing controversy.
Returns from 160 cities and towns show a 20 percent drop for Republicans since 1896 with Democrats making notable inroads. Stickney trails to a projected plurality near 30,000 while Democrats expect 50 seats in the General Assembly, and Republicans hold all state senatorial positions.
The British vice admiral Bedford visits New York, is greeted aboard the Crescent, and meets Rear Admiral Farquhar. A large reception follows at St Sauveur Hotel with about 1000 attendees. The British squadron includes Psyche Tribune and Indefatigable, with Destroyer Rymore leading the harbor approach.
General Chaffee reports to the Adjutant-General that hostilities have practically ceased at Taku. Only occasional shots from cover, a small party repairs telegraph lines, and a written operations report up to the relief of legations will follow as soon as possible.
Report notes General Chaffee remains in Pekin with no orders to depart despite August dates. Russia’s withdrawal could shift action, while China remains disordered and foreign life and property unsafe. Conger message cited for timing but viewed as not altering the policy.
Despatches from Shanghai report the American government refuses to withdraw troops from Pekin until justice is served for the outrage on its subjects. Business men and missionaries in Shanghai applaud the stance, with continued coverage expected on page 6.
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