Corsets and Leading Makes Added to Lewis Stock
The store expands its corset offerings beside its La Vida and French Corset lines. The supplier brings in popular leading brands from the Lewis stock, including the well known varieties.
21 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
1
The store expands its corset offerings beside its La Vida and French Corset lines. The supplier brings in popular leading brands from the Lewis stock, including the well known varieties.
A sales notice touts Royal Worcester and R G corsets in black French coutille with lace trim, sizes 18 to 26 inches. Items include No. 84 Bon Ton, No. 08 I C corsets, with discounts from 3.00 to 4.00 and savings of about one third. Private fitting rooms offered for customers.
A Tien Tsin dispatch from Che Foo dated July 15 via Shanghai details the July 13 assault on the native city. Allied forces under Dorward and Fukushina faced fierce Chinese fire, with Col. Liscum mortally wounded and 91 Allied troops plus five officers lost out of 426. The combined effort by Japanese, French, American, British forces breached the wall by dawn the next day, entering the city, while casualties mounted and a controversial burning of the town sparked debate.
A St. Petersburg dispatch says Chinese attackers on the Amur were surprised and routed on the right bank. Blagovestchenski and Ai gun were targeted, Sakhakin burned by Russian shells. Russians held key positions, killed about two thousand Chinese, and captured seventeen guns with light Russian losses.
Paris dispatch reports Foreign Minister Del Casse reading a Chinese emperor telegram requesting French mediation rather than intervention by other powers. France replies that action hinges on absolute measures including dismissal of Tuan and high officials, halt orders against foreigners, and stringent Boxer repression before any consideration of mediation.
On July 16 General Gribski reinforced and opened heavy fire. Russian shells burned Sakhalin village as Chinese troops massed at Warloua points. After hours of bombardment Russian forces advanced from Bismennaja and attacked Aigun, meeting stout Chinese resistance. News says Russians captured Algun after the gun duel and a forced imperial order declared war.
A Montreal sourced cable says the Chinese Empire Reform Association of Canada is growing and plans a petition to Britain Germany the United States and Japan. It asks for a joint protectorate over China to govern through the emperor and prevent the empire's dismemberment. The Vancouver meeting on June 21 endorsed promoting the emperor Kwang Hsuan message proposals and sought international backing.
A Shanghai dispatch reports the Boxer rebellion expanding northwest into Shan Si Shen Si and Kan Su and southwest toward Hanan. Boxers with Tung Fuh Siang's troops seek to regain ground in Bhan Tung, after a defeat by Yuan Shichao on July 8. Northern provinces remain undisturbed as Li Yun Yi and Chang Chitung push pro foreign order along the Yangtze to the Yellow River.
A London Tribune report quoted a veteran military analyst calling Mr Conger’s dispatch decisive proof that migrators were alive. He speculated guards held a strong position on a great wall while imperial palace refugees hid via a secret passage, casting doubt on the Britten embassy’s defense.
A dispatch from New York dated July 21 reports Lennon hive negotiations among major powers on forming a coalition. Officials consider a tentative accord to set central policies for two governments, with plans to declare openly the intent of a unified approach.
Washington reports Wu Ting Fang relayed two telegrams from Shanghai and Nanking about Chinese turmoil. Sheng notes Conger’s telegraphic reply confirms safety of all ministers despite insurgent clashes. Li Kiu Yi says other ministers are unharmed aside from the German minister, with strict measures for the guilty. Li Kiu Yi is a top Chinese diplomat.
Washington reports Admiral Remey expects a united multinational force to depart Tien Tsin on August 15 to rescue foreigners imprisoned in Pekin. About 3,100 American troops and units from the Philippines and Marines are expected to join, with Major General Chaffee to command.
London July 21 The Admiralty received a telegram from Admiral Rey pulmonary stating that Pen Tsin and surrounding areas have been evacuated by Chinese forces. The message indicates the evacuation affected the locality, with no further details on casualties or forces involved.
London officials remain surprised by the Washington stance as Coneer's message lacks a date and there is no acknowledgment from the state department for the telegram receipt.
Washington reports Admiral Remey says Taku and Tien Tsin are quiet as of July 20. Russian sources cite uncertain information with legations still holding. Captains Noyes Bookmiller and officers Lawton Schaeffel wounded. Ninth Infantry officers and Second Lieutenant Dolly sick aboard Solace. about 30 wounded expected, then sent to Yokohama hospital.
Cape Town reports a colonial force of 10 000 to be readied to dispatch troops to Ching. Washington notes Mr Conger’s term Chinese troops refers to rebels under Prince Tuan. Secretary Hay informs ambassadors to urge cooperation for Pekin relief.
A Mexico City dispatch says President Diaz de la Rocha is slightly taken ill with neuralgia and confined to Chepultepec rooms while cabinet members confer. The family head reports improvement, expecting his return to town by Monday. Powell Clayton returns from the U S after attending the Philadelphia Republican convention.
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