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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 19, 1900
Page
1
The store lists the famous La Vida W corsets and the Pie Frenohi Corset Passa among its regular offerings and a large assortment from Lewie stocks. The text highlights well known designs and reading makes included in the assortment.
The ad promotes Royal Worcester corsets including Her Majesty's Bon Tons R & G and 1 C models in black French coutille with five hooks, long over hips, lace trim, sizes 18 to 26 inches. It cites $4.00 quality marked to 6.00 and $5.00 corsets reduced to $4.00, plus R G and Royal Worcester styles from $2.00. The store touts the largest variety and private fitting rooms for customers.
Berlin reports a Taku dispatch noting the first steamship bringing Indian troops to China arrived on Monday July 16. The arrival underscores British backed forces advancing in the region during the period.
A Victoria dispatch to the San Francisco Chronicle describes brutal acts against American missionaries H. V. Norman and Rev. C. Robinson near Tien Tsin. Norman was chained, tortured with iron collars and stakes as Chinese mobs hurled molten lead and daggers. Robinson was hacked to death as converts faced further violence amid broader imperial maneuvers in Manchuria.
Details from Shanghai via Associated Press report the Ninth United States Infantry suffered heavy casualties during the Tien Tsin assault. Two battalions retreated under cover of darkness with British sailors aiding the withdrawal. Wounded officers include Major Regan Captain Bookmiller Noyes Lieutenant Lawton Lane and others. The total American loss stands at 140.
London dispatch reports China’s invasion of Amur Province amounts to war with Russia. The czar may act independently to defend Siberia and press toward Pekin. Britain and Germany move to declare war. the United States and France expected to follow. The Chinese minister in London prepares to depart as Beijing orders mass mobilization.
A London dispatched summary notes a new British strategy to defend key Shanghai and Middle China centers as Indian troops at Hong Kong redirect toward Shanghai. Sir Alfred Gaselee may halt at Shanghai and Wu Sung as Canton responds by mobilizing 50 black flags to march on Pekin, threatening regional stability.
A Shanghai telegram dated July 14 reports the Shang Tung governor says foreign ministers and their families arriving at Pekin are safe and sound, though danger remains great. The viceroy told the consular corps he telegraphed Pekin urging protection of the foreign legations.
Amid the Amur region's gold fortunes, six foreign corps mobilize across northern and eastern China. A 1,000,000 strong Chinese force under Prince Aná supports clashes from Pekin toward Tien Tsin and Korea, while the Chinese fleet, 15 top cruisers, patrol the Yellow Sea. Nine more foreign ships anchor off Shanghai to defend the city if attacked, as tensions rise with the advancing Chinese army a day from Shanghai.
San Francisco July 19. The Third artillery batteries ordered on the 17th rendezvous at the Presidio with plans for rapid deployment to China or the Philippines. Recruits arrive while clothing and gear are issued. Strathgryre, an 8500 ton tramp steamer, to load hay grain and horses. Aztec to carry 462 horses. US line contracted for horses from Germany. German charters hindered. City of Para City of Sydney Caledonia losses and Zealandia outfitting for tropics. Hancock and Meade rushed for 26th instant sail. 242 field ranges awarded to feed 21 men. Large grocers ordered to supply subsistence goods.
London dispatches report Buelow and Del Casare signaling plain language messages and cuts to exports as Russia and France hint at recognizing a state of war with China. Shanghai says foreign women flee the river area while rioting and missionary deaths rise near Po Yang lake and Kou Kiank. reports of secret negotiations in Peking and Manchuria sting the international scene amid calls to isolate Chinese provinces.
Georgetown July 19 Caleb Powers charged with complicity in the Goebel assassination faces a long hearing over admissibility of pre assassination matters. Culton denies embezzling state funds and says auditor Stone made no payment on Powers account as testimony covers crowd plans and transportation hints for Frankfort protest.
Lord Roberts reports a battle east of Pretoria where Botha attacked Pole Carew while Hamilton moved northward and French held center. Canadian and New Zealand mounted infantry repulsed fierce assaults as losses were even. A fox hunt then began in the Orange River colony with Dewet’s commando in pursuit, as the Maas forces maneuver to trap them and pacify the region.
A fragmented 19th century letter from New York to Patrick Mean discusses congratulating William Jennings Bryan on his presidential nomination. It notes Mean’s role as a former U.S. minister to Chile and references Lincoln, Nebraska. October 1 arrival. reminiscences of Republican victory celebrations and a friend’s praise for Bryan’s platform.
In an Our Year piece dated July 19 in New York, Senator Lindsay urges patriotic appeal and duty during the crisis. He discusses not taking a third ticket, recalls support for Palmer and Buckner in 1896, and addresses the Chinese situation with a call to accountability or suppression of rebellion if needed. He also notes plans to locate in New York after his Senate term ends.
Paris July 19 heavy heat challenged runners with three doctors along the course. Thirteen compete including Americans Newton Grant and others, Swedes Nystrom Fast, Frenchmen Fouquet Denis Champion 10 Theate Michel Besemare Mars chall Enuishmen John Pool Suward Randall. General Horace Porter witnessed start as athletes circled Bois de Boulogne Passy and Paris.
Telegram from Akron reports the death of Sidney Edgerton, early Montana territory governor, at eighty two. Though conflicting ages appear in the dispatch, the obituary notes his role as the first governor and places the event in Akron Ohio.
Helena July 19 Governor Smith pardoned William Booth who was jailed five years for second degree assault on Oscar Paul after a billiards incident near Butte on June 21, 1899. Ten jurors and others petitioned. McDonald also pardoned for murder in the second degree, while Richards refused related pleas.
Orders call six Ninth Cavalry troops to prepare for departure from Fort Grant Huachuca and Fanolosa to protect settlers in Apache country. Black units to be relieved by four Fifth Cavalry troops at Jefferson Barracks Missouri. Settlers fear loss of protection from San Gulary Indians. other reports say eight companies may head to San Francisco by month’s end.
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