21 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Aug 21, 1900
Page
1
Bossut pere et Ails of Grenoble sends six thousand pairs of finest French Kid Gloves and Suede styles. The Reynier three clasp and other two clasp gloves come in multiple colors with prices ranging from 1.25 to 2.00 a pair. All pairs are fitted and guaranteed.
Past month saw many odd suits closed out at low figures. Notable offerings include Black Cheviot four-button cutaway sacks with lining, Blue Black Cheviot with Princeton sacks and vests, Oxford Gray Cheviot in regular sizes, Unfinished Worsted blue black with Italian cloth, and Black Worsted at 18 dollars. Fit guaranteed.
Washington reports the cabinet refused the latest appeal from Li Hung Chang for a cessation of hostilities. The reply, sent to the Chinese government via Minister Wu, cites non compliance with the August 12 U S declaration. Li Hung Chang plans to leave Shanghai for Pekin once the powers respond, seeking peace.
About 6,000 Chinese troops said to have been at Sung Liu Ching departed for Pei Tsang and 20 more units moved toward Tung Chow as reported from Tien Tsin on August 16.
The state department releases excerpts from Minister Conger’s cable from Pekin noting the legation’s entry into the city under siege, uncertainty about the imperial family’s location, and casualties including an American soldier and a German. Americans reported safe. attacks described as desperate efforts to exterminate the legation. Names of cities and officials are mentioned in the dispatch.
London August 21 Rear Admiral Bruce reports dispatch from Taku dated August 19 stating the odds say the forces have entered the sacred city of Pekin on August 17.
Washington August 21 minister Storer reports to the state department that a provisional treaty of amity commerce and navigation has been signed by the Spanish minister and himself. This signals the final step in full restoration of relations between Spain and the United States.
Shanghai reports foreign officials confirm telegraph from Tien Tsin cut. Allied position uncertain as a large Chinese force takes the field.
Washington reports the state department received a note from the viceroys of Nankin and Hunan requesting that no personal indignities be shown to the emperor and empress dowager. They renewed assurances of friendship and urged maintaining quiet in China if respected.
London dispatches report Chinese imperial family movements, with sources claiming the court left Pekin en route to Sian Fu about 700 miles inland. Fighting described in Pekin on Saturday as foreign powers seek peace negotations and appoint representatives, including France asking for a minister to Pekin for talks.
A dispatch to the admiralty from Rear Admiral Bruce reports the allies entered the sacred city of Pekin on Friday. Military men warn that without a prolonged campaign and a large army, securing communication bases against Lian Fu is difficult. Advices from the provincial capital indicate southern mandarins are friendly as leaders reach Ming, with proclamations urging order and acceptance of the foreign invasion.
A Shanghai cable reaches Bucyrus reports Dr. Roberts and several missionaries freed from the Koofan farm and located with the Pekin legation, August 16, with two other women missing. Mrs. Parker is believed killed by the Boxers. Mrs. Roberts feared captured.
A Lazarist missionary Father De Hets arrived in New York via Shanghai reporting he defended a village forty miles northwest with six thousand converts for six weeks against twenty thousand Boxers armed with rifles and swords. Officials demanded departure but he stayed with few rifles and a small cannon until General Sung intervened. The Christians were to be spared if disarmed and De Hets left for the coast. He was escorted to General Ma at Pei Tsang, then three days later Pei Tsang fell while remaining converts received one week of food under Pekin orders from General Bung.
In Portland Oregon a $300 fund was raised to ransom Arthur Venville the wounded apprentice from Lieutenant Gilmore s boat at Bal er Luzon in April last year He is believed captive by Filipinos and his mother lives in Portland Oregon where the effort is centered.
Senator William M. Stewart of Nevada announced he will vote for President McKinley. He defended the Philippines policy, critiqued Bryan and the anti imperialist league, and argued for maintaining U S sovereignty and order in the islands while condemning Bryan's stance on the Monroe Doctrine. The remarks touched on war, treaty ratification, Aguinaldo, and recent political alignments.
A careful review shows yesterday's tornado caused less damage than feared. About 75 buildings were damaged or destroyed and losses near $100,000. The storm tracked from Marinette to Oshkosh along the Chicago and Northwestern line, then turned east over Lake Michigan. It did not strike roofs directly, yet many houses suffered partial demolition as the storm spent its force aloft.
In Carthagena Spain a floating bath house collapsed during a dance on August 21. About 100 people mostly children fell into the sea. many were injured but no fatalities reported. Investigators found missing lifelines and suspect foul play.
A leaked telegram cited General Lung La and General Tung Fu Sian vowing to crush foreigners with vast Boxers. They claim foreign powers rely on ships and guns while China has rifles and trained troops. The message asserts intent to murder all foreigners with Boxer support.
Chicago August 21 reports say the populist national committee may not be harmonious at its August meeting to select a vice presidential candidate. Towne declined the nomination. Stevenson endorsement is debated. Some leaders urge naming an independent candidate, led by Butler and Washburne, while Edgerton backs Stevenson. Debate centers on whether to field a populist candidate or risk losing votes to Boyan. The committee’s power stems from the Sioux Falls convention directives.
A light battery under Capt Macomb arrived at the Presidio from Kiley Kansas and encamped. The Seventh Artillery will be recruited to 12 men. First Infantry battalion encamped at the Presidio likely to sail Sept 1 on the Logan with another battalion. The transport Thomas, due with 216 sick and wounded from Manila, will sail to China around September 16 with battalions from the First and Eighth infantry.
A firebug's work in Peoria Illinois ignited two blazes around 2 AM destroying the Peoria Lounge and Mattress company plant with $20,000 in property loss and $25,000 total damages. Fireman Philip Distler and Fred Brodbeck were injured. later Carroll's ice house ignited nearby and collapsed the roof as firefighters battled the flames.
Glenford Ohio August 21 a saw mill boiler exploded injuring the owner and blasting two workers named Laviga Dupler and Flsea Winegartand and a man named McLaughlin. The victims were horribly mutilated and flung a great distance. The cause of the accident is unknown.
A garbled report describes a scene with injuries and a rescue attempt amid a fire and construction setting. It mentions Captain Manning, James P. Lynch, and German connections while noting broken limbs and escapes, though details are unclear.
News notes detail Yuan Shi Kin of Shan Tung death and Bresci requesting trial postponement for King Humbert assassination. Also reported are Aller voyage with returning de })evout Christians, Pay Inspector Jacon to become Pay Director, and dispatches from Consul Fowler with unclear details. Extras include Latin American police arrest, San Francisco athletes heading to Astoria meet, and Julian Te Kenna Bidduelph Arnold extradition orders for embezzlement charges.
A wind storm at Sheboygan Wisconsin caused nearly 440000 dollars in damage. Minnesota and North Dakota suffered heavy crop and property losses. Anarchists expelled from Germany after the King’s assassination. Jim Jeffries defeated Jim Fitzpatrick in Buffalo. Cuban teachers visited West Point during their U S stay. Kansas City postoffice worker Karl Burnham killed Mrs Tyson in a rent dispute. assailant wounded. New Jersey presidential appointee William M Johnson offered assistant postmaster general position. Paris expositon prize to Kansas City firemen. Portugal prizes to volunteers. Mabel McKinley to marry in Somerset Pennsylvania. president to attend. Texas man William Wilkerson sentenced to life for involvement in last year’s incident. others sentenced. Texas farmer McCann dispute over marriage leads to deadly shooting. Bryan’s Topeka visit planned with speech. Oklahoma cattleman Huff shot through window amid herd law tensions. Monument cornerstone for Sergeant Charles Floyd laid at Bronx City. Congressman Perkins speaks. India expects rains to relieve drought, aid needed until crops grow. Prairie du Chien special policeman Vavra wounds Buffalo Bill showman. mob destroys Vavra’s house.
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