07 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 07, 1900
Page
1
We bought two big stocks in Butte within three months costing over $150,000. After Fourth business ends we will clear out odd lines and remnants from the summer season. Inventory mid month will set our status and launch a fresh start with closeout prices on broken summer goods.
Inventory sale begins July 5 featuring odd lots from Gordon Lewis stocks and current stock. Hose lines include black cotton ribbed and lisle blends in multiple sizes with sale prices from 5c to 54c a pair, three pairs for a dollar, and special bundles for misses and women.
A Shan shai dispatch dated July 6 confirms the massacre at Pekin after 18 days of resistance. It says 4,000 Chinese were butchered for petitioning and the legations and foreigners were eliminated or burned. Reports describe the siege’s desperate provisions and calls for a relief force.
Seattle July 7 editor of the Shanghai Mercury T A Clark war correspondent for the London News arrived on the Rio Maru from Shanghai. He has lived in China 40 years and describes foreigners in Pekin taking refuge in the British legation with about 125 inside. He notes 200 English speakers around Pekin and that many sought safety in legations or fled to Tien Tsin. He warns the mass killings of foreigners are not yet certain but warns against underestimating the danger and urges timely help for legation inmates. He expresses cautious optimism for Shanghai and nearby provinces, stating viceroys oppose the boxer movement and may aid foreigners.
A dispatch from New York reports that Tsung Hua was attacked by Chinese bands, with converts abducted to captivity after a preacher was slain. Reports say burnings and destruction of property, including Pi Tal Ho and Chu Yang, while an American steamer mission party faced danger near Teng Chow Fu. Refugees from Teng Chau Fu arrived. one man Wells vanished after refusing to depart. Communications with Tien Ysin are cut.
Bingham Massachusetts July 1 Secretary Long arriving home from Warrington described the China situation as grave. He stated no official news had come and Kempfl's message arrived by runner. He said the aim of the United States is to protect American lives and property, not seek aggrandisement, and no further warships would be sent to China.
Shanghai July 6 Prince Tuan orders General Yuan Shi Kal to march on Nankin with 18 000 German drilled troops. The move may not be obeyed yet Viceroy Su believes Nankin can be held. Warships patrol the Yangtze and Britain backs the rebel government. Sheng’s departure for Nankin alarms observers.
Washington July 7 a cablegram from Consul Goodno Shanghai dated July 7 says the legations stand at the 3d instant and that recent borers attacks have been slight they seem disposed to adopt starvation methods
New York reports as of midnight no official word from China on the crisis. Mister Broderick only confirmed the situation remained unchanged and offered no new details at that time.
A Tribune London dispatch cites rumors of a bulletins from Sir Claude MacDonald. Berlin reports claim the German minister was killed and an interpreter wounded. The foreign office withholds news, while sensational Chinese accounts remain unreliable.
London July 7 The Japanese minister Kato Takat received a dispatch this afternoon delivering Tokyo's answer to Britain’s inquiry on sending large reinforcements to China with consent from other powers. Tokyo says it is prepared to comply and would dispatch one division immediately.
Berlin reports a semi official note stating Germany would maintain harmony among the powers and assent to any measure not objected to by others in answers to Japan about China. The note emphasizes the collective stance and restraint in the regional dispute.
Populist national committee endorses fusion with Democrats and a possible independent position for Towne. Towne may withdraw as populist vice presidential candidate, with a new choice by the committee. Bryan’s prominence drives the plan to unite votes in western and southern states, while preserving some resistance to Stevenson in solidly populist regions.
Lincoln July 7 The Kansas City to Lincoln surge of Democrats brings many visitors to Mr Bryan as Montana delegates arrive with a marching band. Bryan, fatigued from sleep loss during the convention, speaks at his home and notes Senator Clark is not in the party. Jacksonian of Omaha meets him, with more delegations expected as he plans no campaign details for several days.
Democratic and reform forces convened at the Kansas City club with populists and silver Republicans in attendance. States critical to Bryan and Stevenson faced pressure to stay united, while Nebraska Kansas and South Dakota raised questions on third ticket viability. Committee members discussed potential action and a Lincoln conference to align on addresses and leadership. També rested proposals to involve Mrs Bryan.
The tale blends war news from the far east with a bustling London sporting week. Amid reported dangers in Axnant and ongoing South Africa concerns, Britons follow Henley and other events, noting heavy American presence, July receptions, and social bustle despite conflict and weather.
Melbourne reports the Imperial government accepts Victoria's offer of a naval contingent for service in China. The piece notes Captain Milne's misadventure with Mr Astor over a private concert, resulting in public apologies and society tension. It also covers Lord Roberts and Lord Lansdowne debates on South Africa troops, resignations at the London Scottish volunteers, and mentions A. Albrech, a Birmingham chemical manufacturer, who died.
Canton reports continued quiet as Li Hung Chang deploys troops to curb unrest. A steamer departed carrying 250 packages of Hung Chang's goods, bound north toward Ki Kuang, amid official assurances of orderly transport.
The War Department issued orders for 6254 regular troops to the Philippines to relieve volunteers and not primarily for China. The force includes two battalions each of the Fifteenth, Second, Fifth and Eighth Infantry, two squadrons of the First and Ninth Cavalry, one squadron of the Third Cavalry and engineers. Transport across San Francisco and New York will move these troops as fast as possible. A London dispatch notes Chinese troops and Boxers sustaining losses after a July 3 Pekin stand, with casualties around 2000 on the Chinese side.
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