08 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
1
A local ad promotes summer attire with stylish flannel suits priced at 12 to 15 dollars for coat and trousers. It urges proper dress for warm weather and social occasions, highlighting consistency and good appearance.
Dark cassimere suits with neat stripes offered in four button cutaway coats and single breasted vests. Oxford gray cassimere in Princeton sack coat style sizes 35 to 44 inches, $18.00. Fancy cassimere in light and dark grays, $10.00 to $15.00. Finest cassimere in medium gray and darker shades, $20.00 to $22.50.
A catalog of CAMBELS hair and various undergarments including Australian wool and camel hair options. Prices range from 1.00 to 2.00 per garment with several styles in regular sizes. Natural colors, silk finishes, waist extensions, and light summer weights emphasized.
Washington dispatch reports the Chinese government pressing for the departure of U S forces from Pekin while stating the situation is dire. Conger notes imperial troops fire on advancing positions and supplies dwindle amid besieged conditions.
Washington reports that on August 5 the Chinese government issued an edict allowing open and free communication with foreign ministers including cipher messages. The Chinese minister received a copy of the Imperial edict of August 2, delayed in transmission, directing safe conduct for foreigners to Tien Tain and assigning Jung Lu to appoint capable officials.
A reply was sent to Minister Conger after his message about the relief column. The government signals an approaching ultimatum and calls for immediate action by the Chinese government. Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai received the directive to convey this position to Li Hung Chang and other officials.
The British consul at Tie Twin reports that Chinese forces have been expelled from Peitsang and are now in full retreat as of August 6.
In a London Commons session a cipher telegram from Sir Claude MacDonald reports Chinese government cannon ceased July 16 with rifle fire continuing at Beijing legation positions. Casualties total six dead. most wounded are marine privates and other British at the legation and garrison are well. The Chinese government has refused further terms.
The imperial edict sent from Li Hung Chang and Lin Kun Yi orders the appointment of trustworthy officials and troops to escort and protect foreign ministers from Pekin to a safe temporary shelter in Tianjin. It allocates rapid handling of telegrams and promises to repress any troublemakers.
Washington reports a crisis in China as Minister Conger’s embassy message warns of intolerable conditions. Officials, including President McKinley, decide to urge Consul General Good to inform Li Hung Chang Sheng and other Chinese leaders that decisive action is required to prevent prolonged conflict and protect foreigners.
The dispatches discuss 30,000 rounds to China and a potential ultimatum expected within a day. Reports mention possible consequences if war breaks out, with fear of accelerated hostilities and international forces moving toward key fronts. Extradition news and a political endorsement are also noted amid heatwave deaths.
In Indianapolis Military Park on August 8 William Jennings Bryan of Nebraska and Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois were notified of their Democratic nominations for president and vice president. Senator Jones chaired the ceremony as James B. Richardson announced the official nomination. Bryan spoke amid prolonged cheering followed by Stevenson’s shorter reply.
The speaker accepts the nomination and argues the 1900 contest pits democracy against plutocracy. He criticizes Republican influence, defends wealth alongside honest labor, and supports independence for the Philippines while opposing imperialism. He cites Lincoln and Jefferson to frame government by the people.
Berlin reports the German legation in Pekin has received a dispatch stating no mass attacks or shelling since July 21, only sporadic rifle fire. The health of legation members is comparatively good and wounded are progressing.
Admiral Remey cables from Che Foo and Taku that Japanese took Peltsang on August 5 morning, engagement ended before American arrival, and movement likely continued to Yang Tsun. He notes a war secretary informed. Washington release dates August 8.
Cologne dispatch reports from Berlin that Field Marshal Count Von Walderre has been named commander in chief of all allied forces operating in China. The source is described as authoritative.
Dolath Minn August 7 Charles A Downe populist nominee for vice president declines the race in favor of the straight democratic ticket. He cites Consistency and candor in politics and respect for the people's party as reasons while praising the democratic leadership and Bryan. Towne expresses gratitude and signs the letter to the populist national committee.
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