11 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 11, 1900
Page
1
Hennessy offers last of a large lot from K Lewis Co with belts priced at 25 cents. Many types including solid grain leather mo rocco ooze calf genuine seal and patent weather belts feature leather covered and fancy metal buckles. Some items miss some sizes but quality remains for late style preferences.
Durable fabrics including black and colored silk gimps jet beaded gimps fine steel gimps black and colored silk braid trimming and black silk crochet gimp offered at reduced rates with some items priced as high as 75 cents per yard.
An official dispatch from Admiral Remey dated August 10 reports Yang Tsun occupied after three miles of fierce fighting under heat and shell fire. Casualties run around sixty on his side with several wounded marines and heat exhaustion.
Washington reports release of Conger dispatch stating the legations in Peking are under siege by imperial forces. The message notes extreme danger with casualties and illness but asserts the ministers will hold out indefinitely, despite ominous conditions and ongoing efforts to smuggle cipher messages out of Pekin.
A London dispatch reports mixed reactions to Li Hung Chang's appointment to negotiate peace terms. Some fear his hostility to foreigners and Britain, while others see it as Beijing relying on his experience to patch a settlement. Chinese ministers’ cipher messages are seen as cautiously reassuring, though risks remain over protecting diplomats and foreign civilians during potential evacuations.
London reports a British consul general says troops in Shanghai are a precaution as disturbances spread from the north. He notes Kiang Su is in revolt and Tai Tung faces rioting with telegraph ration burned.
A column of 700 men under Colonel Burrows had returned from a Mi Attack mae ence Bakwal on August 11, signaling a reorganization near the front.
London reports August 11 that Russia seeks permission for M. De Glere and staff to leave Pekin under Chinese guarantees while the United States and others urge ministers to await relief. Russian officials hint at retaining Manchuria with troops, not relinquishing the region after the current action ends.
The Official Messenger reports M. DeGiers Italian Russian minister of the Chinese capital will depart Pekin for Ten Tsin with staff and marine guard if the Chinese government provides guarantees. The siege around Pekin continues and the Chinese government must ensure safety for all accompanying officials to avoid any violations.
The New York stock and bond markets slid into an eighth day of inactivity unmatched since 1897. Uncertainty over the money market looms as Britain and European powers look to American capital to fund impending loans for the Boer War and actions in China, dampening speculation amid expectations of higher money rates.
New York will run a special West Shore train carrying the Commander in Chief and staff to the Grand Army of the Republic thirty fourth national encampment in Chicago from August 12 to 31. Mrs General A S Grant and daughter will ride, with the Woman's Relief corps aboard as well. A separate special will depart August 25 carrying Colonel N P Pond and his staff.
King Victor Emmanuel III swore the constitutional oath before Parliament as crowds cheered from the Quirinal. The senate chamber wore mourning with black drapings while cannon boomed to signal the royal party’s departure. The procession, with the duke of Aosta and others, met with deputies’ and senators’ cheers and a formal oath followed by an address. The day ended with favorable weather.
New York August 11 The submarine commander Hobson has asked for command of a mil ine detachment in China and says he is ready to serve at once but Rear Admiral Remey in a Washington cable opposes detailing Hobson for such duty He notes Hobson could go to Manila or Hong Kong where his services are needed to repair ships if he can perform active field work He is still undecided
Chicago reports eight day heat with six deaths and four serious prostrations by 10 pm. Factories shut down as oppressive heat halts work. At Pullman car shops over 1,000 workers fainted or collapsed due to furnace and sun heat while temperatures reached 82 degrees.
London Aug 11 war office reports Lord Roberts from Pretoria dated Aug 10. A plot to carry him off was discovered and ringleaders arrested. The message notes engagements around Johannesburg waterworks Aug 7 and BuIler at Ameerspoort Aug 7, with casualties and arrests of burghers. De Wet rear-guard actions near Lindeque and ongoing warnings around Methuen guns.
Telegram style briefs report the grouse season starting August 1 in Weanenaty, 109 men hired for China service, Roosevelt campaign plans in Iowa, glass prints to restart September 1 except one Pittsburgh factory, and an editorial association event at Livingston next week. Also noted are Manila wagons for China, a Manila to China transport push, a blackmail arrest case, a Fairfax estate contest ruling, and a Dawson to Seattle gold shipment. General Wheeler advocates a standing army at Chicago lecture, with Dixie and Pacific possessions themes. Rev. Arthur Maxson Smith to Hawaii for Oahu College presidency.
The viceroys assert that foreign protection can be maintained without landing troops, noting 20 warships in Shanghai harbor to safeguard interests and preserve order, and warning that troop landing could provoke disorder.
The piece notes Bryan will avoid mass rallies in favor of front porch speaking engagements. It contrasts his approach with a more ceremonial style suitable to the lofty office he seeks, while detailing contemporary political expectations and other campaign chatter.
Washington reports viceroys of Ching led by Li Hunghang have asked the United States to use its good offices with other powers to halt the landing of foreign troops at Shanghai. The State Department received the request from Minister Wu after a late night dispatch. The document notes an agreement made about a month ago by which foreign governments exer...
The Express Messenger on the Fenn IVARIA train was killed and the local safe looted after the Union Station arrival at 11:20. A robbery team escaped with two revolver clues, while a body lay in a blood pool. Investigators link the crime to a route between Columbus and Souls with suspects jailed at Plain City and a doctor aiding identification.
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