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Newspaper
Daily Inter Mountain
Location
Butte, Montana, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
1
A retailer touts Manhattan Co shirts in white Oxford and corded options with laundered neckbands attached cuffs and pearl buttons. Styles include B and W corded shirts with various fits prices range from 1.76 to 3.50 and new Madras and Oxford fabrics with summer ties and vests offered.
Washington reporters report sharp criticism of Admiral Kempff amid vague overnight dispatches about the fate of foreign ministers in China. Officials fear Seymour’s column may be cut off and plan protection measures as troops move toward Taku and Tien Tsin.
Che Foo reports via Shanghai that Admiral Seymour's expedition is relieved after failing to reach Pekin. No news from Pekin. Russian Colonel Schielle leads 10,000 troops toward Pekin as Seymour's force returns to the coast. Estimates place 40,000 to 60,000 Chinese troops before Pekin with Boxers amassing nearby.
Admiral Alexieff reports a June 25 night relief mission by four Russian and four foreign companies under Colonel Schivinsky that evacuated 26 wounded from Admiral Seymour to Tien Tain.
London dispatches to the Tribune say the China situation is clearing slowly and rumors inflated losses. No massacre of foreigners is reported. casualties and property damage are minimal, with dispatches from Shanghai and Chefoo confirming reduced peril and only lingering anxiety at the coast.
Washington reports 12,000 foreign troops ashore with reports that soldiers should report at Taku instead of Che Foo. Nashville replaces Yorktown at Che Foo and Yorktown acts as a dispatch boat. An undated cable from General MacArthur notes a Manila transport leaving June 27 with Colonel Liscum in command and 39 officers and 1,271 men onboard.
The Presbyterian board of foreign missions received two cables on June 28 reporting the Wei Hen mission destroyed with 340000 in property lost. Missionaries including Dr Fairries escaped. Rev E C Lobenstein at Nankin might flee to Shanghai. no word from Pekin or Pao Tau Fu.
A garbled AP dispatch from London cites relief efforts and the hope to reunite Admiral with the legation and others in Pe kin. The report notes cooperation with the foreign office and admiralty in securing news of the rescue and potential return to Sonewa world.
Telegrams from Shanghai report uncertainty over the exiles fate after leaving Pekin. They may be escorted coastward or sent to a new capital amid widespread hostility toward foreigners. Admiral Seymour arrives at Tientsin with wounded and killed. reports of massacres of native Christians rise, while interior protections for missionaries fail.
Berlin reports on June 26 that the German squadron commander says foreign ministers are with the landing forces. Chinese troops defend the fortified arsenal near Tien Sin as fighting continues, with Taku still in international hands.
Berlin dispatch cites Vorwaerts reporting a Russian war ministry telegram to officials ordering full mobilization readiness. Secret orders are dated June 18 19, signaling urgent wartime preparations.
Vancouver dispatch reports General Stahl predicting a long bloody conflict as Boxers spread across China's vast territory. He cites grave southern uprisings, arms smuggling, and mounting fanaticism challenging global powers and Japan-Russia tensions amid efforts to suppress the movement.
New York reports show little impact on cotton goods exports to China, with only a sentimental rise in tea prices by half to one cent per pound. Japanese Formosa teas have already advanced more than Chinese green teas, while overall receipts remain unaffected.
Denver June 28 Bishop Harl Cranston of the Methodist Episcopal Church says a nationwide misreading arose from excerpts of his China sermon. He stressed that Christianizing China would justify costly sacrifices by the church and that forceful conversion or war is unacceptable, while urging protecting missionaries and Christians and aligning American action to aid China’s destiny.
Yale defeats Harvard in a fierce four mile university eight race in London Connecticut. Official time 21 12 2 5 for Yale to Harvard 21 27 25. Harding collapses after three miles, Yale seizes gap and finishes four lengths ahead as Harvard falters.
New London reports Harvard's varsity four-oared crew beating Yale by about four lengths with an official time of 13:22 to 18:22. Freshmen eights also won for Harvard in a close two-mile race with strong early lead and precise splits, noting Harvard's top tempo and Yale's later finish.
London dispatch quotes Winburg Prevost Battersby describing British soldiers serving in South Africa as sick of the whole concern. He notes men ready to endure until victory but longing for home comforts, with few repenting and many fighting with courage. The piece contrasts colonial zeal with weariness of the campaign and the desire for peace in England.
Chicago June 28 delegates 78 from five states gather at the First regiment armory. Nebraskan A G Wolfenbarger chairs due to Chairman Dickie voice failure as Oliver Blewart outlines national committee goals and nominations begin with Woolley and Johnson as candidates.
A political figure from the group Friends of Dr Swallow dominates the Pennsylvania platform. The event centers on the Ape Laure and the influence of Dr Swallow in divine leadership circles.
From Oaxaca Mexico a special report notes continued government troop delays at Chan Santa Cruz as rebels resist the advance. General Brago with over 3 000 men is near the town joined by about 2 000 troops under General Martinez. Small detachments fall into ambush, with losses reported.
A scattered set of notices reports Captain Arthur Magill’s death in San Francisco, drought damage in Phoenix and Salt River valley, famine aid urged for India, American entries in Paris games, possible resignation of Plant System head President Knott, golf association amateur championship prep, and Columbia University audit findings on eight hour day policy.
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