13 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 13, 1900
Page
1
The GHISHA SHIRT WAISTS are praised nationwide for quality and fit. A colorful assortment of lawn, percale, Madras cloths with pink, blue, lavender stripes and embroidery in sizes 32 to 42 inches, all offered at half price. Also ATAR shirt waists with Madras fabric and pink, blue, lavender stripes, sizes W to 42 inches, all half price.
Today two for the price of one or any trimmed hat in our hat department at half price. A grand offer surely features many dainty creations with short backs and fancy shapes trimmed for July trade. All are marked down to half price.
A local dealer hawks unsold stock from a busy season, touting "a dollar's worth for a dime" and urging buyers to grab assorted lots. The ad promises buyers more value, with two to three times worth in the worst cases.
The Chinese Minister Wu undertakes to deliver Secretary Hay s cipher message to United States Minister Conger in Pekin. Wu uses Shanghai imperial official to expedite forwarding and urges rapid delivery with a strong push for a swift reply. The action aims to show Chinese cooperation amid tensions and the possible implications for war status as officials weigh pass of lines and conditions for travel.
Washington reports a cable from Consul General Goodnow in Shanghai indicating the final assault on the Pekin legations has begun. Officials note the message reflects Shanghai press but trust its source in the Chinese governor, joining European chancelleries in the belief that all foreign ministers, spouses, and dependents may have been killed.
London dispatch notes no fresh European guidance in 18 days and calls Conger a diplomatic test. Allied forces at Tien Tsin show dwindling confidence as Chinese artillery strengthens. no immediate Pekin advance expected, with possible seaboral retreat if river navigation or supply lines fail. Command uncertain with Sir Alfred Gaselee unlikely to lead. a Japanese or Russian general may steer the allied effort.
A dispatch from Che Foo reports the safe arrival of over 200 refugees on the Shin Fing, an American and English crewed steamer. More than 16,000 refugees to Tien Tsin and Taku were saved by allied powers. Several named missionaries and native preachers reach safety amid the rescue, with ongoing efforts to account for all in Shan Province and the Tien Tsin district.
Mrs. Crosetti of Wel Hein travels with Davies and Johnson. Fleming escapes. Watts and Fenton gallant ride to Taku delivering news of remote Bhan Tung villages, swimming the Pel Ho river twice while under fire. Hopkins, Partch, Luce and Ewing depart for Japan on today’s steamer. Rev Cornwall of Che Foo aids missionaries with three interior trips. English mission at Cheng Chow looted and burned.
A New York dispatch reports desperate conditions at Tien Tsin with commanders seeking reinforcements. Germany withdraws troops from Taku due to a reported Huoxers advance toward Kiauchou, while Chinese bombardments inflict heavy losses and force likely abandonment of Tien Tsin.
Shanghai dispatch says General Nieh with 9100 men arrived from Tuan after a northern detour. He defeated Prince Tuan’s army, rescued Prince Ching, but lost 2500 troops. Nieh aims to rescue General Ying Tu and preserve the legations, with Nich favoring foreigners.
Washington reports from Shanghai via Consul General Goodnow describe the Shan Tung governor’s message that Boxers and combined forces bombard the legations for a final assault on July 7. Fears for ministers and Chinese in Pekin persist as the State Department notes. Consul McWade at Canton adds that the viceroy Li Hongzhang has taken quarters on the steamer An Ping, with departure date still unsettled.
New dispatches from St. Petersburg describe a Chinese edict dated June 24 calling for unity with the Boxers. The governor of Moulton orders transfer of the railroad to China and expulsion of Russians from Manchuria as Chinese troops mass and attacks on rail lines and towns intensify.
Berlin reports a dated telegram stating governors urged to spare troops at once to aid against the rebels. Prince Tran is named as a key figure. Li Hung Chang is said to be sending Frome thousands of troops to Pekin, with other governors likely following suit.
Brunséis dispatch cites Chinese authority that General Nich defeated rebels near Pekin and relieved Prince Ching and General Yong La who were defending Europeans, signaling a decisive early theater success.
A high level Republican meeting at Senator Hanna’s office in Cleveland, Ohio, set the national executive committee lineup with Graeme Stewart, Henry C. Payne and others. Charles F. Dick’s resignation as secretary was accepted and Perry S. Heath is to resign as first assistant postmaster general to become secretary. The president has consented to Heath’s move, with final advisory committee details pending.
Samuel KH Morse of Indiana on the Democratic convention resolutions committee explains why the national platform omitted a income tax plank. He cites haste and possible copying errors, denies deliberate exclusion to favor any figure, and notes confusion among Illinois and Chicago delegates over what was read. He predicts Mr Bryan may still align with the party on the tax issue.
A Washington dispatch reports W J M Bynum head of the Gold Democratic executive committee says the party will not run a ticket in 1898 New York law blocks electors from appearing on the official ballot because past votes for a governor candidate failed to meet required thresholds The group abandoned its New York organization two years ago and now relies on petitioning per county to place candidates on ballots The Australian ballot system and cross affiliation with major parties hinder the movement Senator James K Jones of Minnesota comments follow as the Democratic scene develops in the midst of a shifting national landscape
A national political debate unfolds as Charles A. Towne arrives at Lake Minnetonka to spend two weeks with his daughter and refuses comment on his presidential prospects. Jones heads to Chicago to organize campaign activities.
Lincoln Neb July 13 The date on which Mr Bryan is to receive notification of his Democratic nomination is satisfactory though he may not depart Lincoln soon. He does not expect to advance plans before notification and spends time with his stenographer in study for the campaign. Charles A Towne has visited with him.
A Somerville oil tank blast injures nearly a hundred as a huge fireball erupts in the Cambridge and Massachusetts General Hospitals receive many victims. One helper, Joseph Hayden of Engine Company No. 1, dies. rail workers heroically separate burning cars to avert further disaster.
A chaotic Atlantic to Pacific dispatch from Christiana reports Henrik Ibsens illness, while U S political nominees are named in July cycles. William Jennings Bryan and Adlai Stevenson selected as Democratic presidential and vice presidential nominees. other global notices include storms, ship collisions, and organizational meetings.
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