23 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 23, 1900
Page
1
Advertisement showcases Fancy Foulards in plain and satin finishes priced at 78 cents to 1.75 dollars, with 24 inch wide fabrics in green blue black and white themes. Also features Novelty and Fancy Silks ranging from 1.25 to 2.00 dollars, highlighting numerous patterns and color combinations.
Domestic Department offers reduced prices on many textile lots. Toile du Nord dress gingham, Punjab percales, Scotch ginghams, crash skirtings, white muslins, shirtings, pique, white duck, silk warp damaged fabrics, and embroidered Swisses all shown at deep cuts. Limited yards remain. act fast to grab discounted yardages and percas.
Washington reports the imperial edict issued July 17 seeks to shield foreign merchants and missionaries in opened ports under treaty stipulations. It orders governors to investigate losses from the Tianjin attack, punish offenders, and maintain order, while noting claims arising directly from the attack should be settled separately.
An office of H. M. S Barfleur reports that on June 18 last the admiral met aboard and discussed actions at Taku. The note circulated from New York on July 23 provides a glimpse into the ongoing bombardment and naval operations in the area.
Three companies of the Fifteenth Infantry are under orders to depart Governors Island tomorrow for San Francisco amid farewell scenes at the Battery. Soldiers expect possible service in China before they return. Relatives, mostly women, spent long hours with them as tears and smiles mingled in the sunny harbor setting.
A July dispatch from Che Fos describes American troops aiding in repulsing a Chinese force to capture a fort battery at Tein Tsin. Eight large guns, carts, and siege gear were seized. Chinese troops retreated after fierce hand to hand combat. The attackers held the fort despite heavy pressure.
Three regiments depart tomorrow under Major Cornish from Governor's Island and Ogden Utah units join from Fort McPherson. Troops head toward San Francisco to ship for the Philippines or China as directed by the war department. Additional detachments and reinforcements move west or to Fort Sheridan and Fort Myer as Cuba-based units are withdrawn or redeployed.
A Washington dispatch discusses Colonel Liscum's death at Ten Tein and defends American officers as brave and prudent under fire. General Miles asserts officers rank high in valor, noting no needless exposures in Cuba or Puerto Rico. The piece contrasts claims of recklessness with expert views, citing battlefield positions and dangers to colonels and color bearers.
Senator Dubola returns home from a political gathering, expressing confidence in ongoing party unity. The fragmented text references internal debates, potential candidates, and statewide support with sporadic mentions of Ade and Lah amid a backdrop of party dynamics and upcoming duties.
Reports from the Chinese crisis swirl as Secretary Hay reviews dispatches from around the world. Officials doubt the Conger message’s authenticity, while the United States remains cautious yet unshaken. The department anticipates a possible reply to Minister Wu and seeks conclusive communication with Minister Conger.
Captain Robly D. Evans of the U S Navy known as Fighting Bob, after two months of baths at Hot Springs Arkansas, traveled through St Louis today toward Washington. He warned that great powers face a critical situation in modern history, saying nations are on powder kegs and an explosion could redraw borders and reshape the world order.
A commentator argues China could become a world power only if preserved as a single entity. The piece warns of immediate danger of dismemberment and partitions by European powers. It endorses the current administration’s policy and urges a strong US protest to assert supremacy, citing the Philippines as a strategic reason.
In Georgetown Ky on July 23 the Powers case opened with Lieut Ricketts testifying about Goebel’s assassination plan. Youtzey allegedly offered $100 to fund the plot and described an escape route. Witness said 300 to 600 mountain men gathered daily and that Youtzey positioned conspirators near the secretary of state’s office before the shooting.
News notes by wire cover drowning of a United States transport sailor and a child near San Francisco, a schooner split by a squall off Point Arena, capsizing near Lime Point, drought relief and orange crop projections, and salmon fishermen’s strike ongoing with threat of navy protection from Victoria. Officials, coast guards, and regional locations named.
Washington reports the state department released a dispatch from Mr. Goodnow stating Prince Tuan wires an officer of the Tung Huamon saw all ministers on the 18th none injured and no attack planned. New York dispatch notes the British steamer from New Chwang reported Chinese men posing as a foreigner's servant who fled Pekin and foreigners butchered. Governor of Shantung cites Pekin information that ministers are well and rescue plans are being devised.
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