25 Jul 1900
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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jul 25, 1900
Page
1
Readable catalog note listing various fabrics with prices per yard and widths. Includes plain and satin foulards 24 inches wide from 1.25 to 1.50, novelty and fancy silks 1.78 values, plus dress gingams 27 inches wide, crepe and embroidered varieties, and fine silks 22 inches wide offered at 35 to 75 cents per yard.
Washington July 25 Navy department released mail reports by Rear Admiral Kempff detailing why he did not join foreign powers in the Taku fort attack and providing a graphic account of the action. The documents, enclosed by Kempff and including Commander Wise of the Monocacy, recount allied movements, ship positions, torpedo boats captured, and casualties, with Kempff’s stance praised by Secretary Long.
Commander Wise of the Mono cacy reports to Rear Admiral Kempf after a noon meeting aboard the Monocacy at Tong Ku China on June 17 190. He describes the Japanese bombardment from Taki forts and the transformation of attack plans due to unsigned signatures. The narrative covers shell bursts near the ship a fatal impact near the stern and a near miss on the launch plus the heavy fire from about 4 a m including Gatling or Maxims like discharges and a major explosion around a fort magazine. Wise notes the forts may target a railroad station and describes steering the ship to safety two miles downstream and an eventual withdrawal while detailing mock patrols and the fate of crew and civilians aboard.
Commander B M Wise reports from the riverfront after a shallow landing near Taku forts. He describes desolate fort defenses, lack of trains and telegraphs, but a telephonic update from Pettengill noting quiet since initial disturbances. Diverse casualties include a Japanese soldier, a Chinese coolie, and a Russian soldier, all receiving care aboard a landing launch.
A Washington dispatch reports that the transport Grant has been sighted in the inland sea and will reach Nagasaki soon. Maj. Gen. Chaffee aboard the Grant is promoted on shore and will proceed to Taku and Tianjin with U S troops, as international forces coordinate plans to aid Pekin and protect Americans in China.
The distilling ship Arethusa will reach the Brooklyn navy yard from Philadelphia today to load general stores, field guns, and ordnance. The dispatch hints at a large shipment, possibly the biggest from the yard, with some cargo slated for the Philippines and others likely to Sulphur or China theater deployments.
A Washington navy yard message dated July 25 reports the first authentic word from Conger since the Chinese troubles began. The note from Che Poo dated July 24 mentions a two week siege and grave danger at the British legation. The unsigned fragment warns of peril in Tien Tain and conveys continued danger amid imperial tensions.
July reports from Tien Tsin indicate Chinese troops kill Boxers seen, blaming deception for their fight. A Chinaman predicts widespread dissension could foretell a future in Pekin with Jung Lu and Prince Ching regaining influence to seek peace if foreigners remain safe. News from Pekin is scarce, with mixed Chinese sources. Allies may advance by month’s end, pending Gen. Gosalee, Indian contingent. A Pekin courier says foreigners were safe July 10 amid clashes between Boers and soldiers inside the city.
Chang Yi failed to secure surrender from the Peh Tang forts commander. The general refused to surrender. he would remain neutral if attacked by foreigners.
San Francisco pulls troops from across the United States for Oriental service. Battery D of the Third Heavy Artillery arrives, with four batteries to sail with the Fourth Cavalry for China. Ninth Cavalry (colored) also arrives, and Eighteenth Infantry units from Manila stay at Prestato. About 75 recruits daily join, with volunteers readily available. Sixteen Filipino-borne bodies buried in the National Cemetery yesterday.
Reports from Capt. Charles M. Thomas aboard the cruiser Brooklyn describe a Chinese army massacre of foreigners in Pekin. The city lacks civil government and relief entry is expected to face heavy resistance. warnings convey imminent danger to foreign nationals.
Mare Island navy yard accelerates work on the gunboat Alert as orders come to rush preparations for service in Chinese waters. Dr. Payne from the naval hospital and Lt Hirshinger are ordered to China with Hirshinger serving as adjutant to the Fifth battalion of marines.
Buffalo grain elevator burned with a 750000 loss. Mrs. Stone dies in Cleveland. Max Gross expelled from Prussia. Post office to extend domestic rates to China soldiers. Venezuela rebellion declared over. prisoners freed. Bryan to attend G A R encampment in Chicago. Draper resigns as envoy to Italy. William Brooks discovers a new comet. Aries hosts twenty second comet. Li Hung Chang reports to French cabinet. Rio Grande Western freight derailment near Salt Lake. Inver killed and fireman hurt. Sheepmen threaten Copperton, Wyoming miners arm for defence. Indian hunters target Pig Brand near Callapell. Rangers locate door casings in Taiwan. Hale and 9 KC firemen depart for Paris international tour. Texan populists oppose fusion. platform copyright claimed. Cleveland sets world pacing record with Coney in 2:02 mile. Nicaragua Costa Rica arbitration commission delivers report. Jerry Simpson silenced at Kansas populist convention. Populists and allies may combine amid friction.
London reports Lord Roberts despatches from Vandermerne and Bronkhorstspruit detailing advances on July 22 24 and 2 The actions include Hamilton reaching Ruatfontein near Bronkhurstspruit and surrounding Boer forces Pole-Carew front and Klaas River fighting near Magato Farm with Arey and Luchington driving Boers from a strong position Sixteen casualties reported among British forces with several officers and men killed or wounded The despatch notes telegraph and railway communication restored and references Broadwood Little's Cavalry and Dewet’s forces movements
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