02 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Davenport Daily Republican
Location
Davenport, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
1
A late 19th century dispatch reports calls for brutal action by the Boxers in China amid the Pekin crisis. Morrison accuses the Chinese government of infamy while Western ministers debate intervention and safety of diplomats.
Chaotic telegraph text notes that legation staff could be out for two weeks starting July 21. Newport R. I. August. A Lord Pauncefote received word tonight that a case is involved.
Fragmentary report indicates Boer forces surrender and leaders’ roles uncertain as documents surface. Cited names like Hunt and Kranz appear among scattered references, with mentions of evacuation and the 600 foot level amid confusion.
London Aug 1 Sir William Vernon-Harcourt said the war cost would be closer to 80 million than 60 million. He stated that statesmen of high authority impressed on Britain that they were the best hated people in the world. Lord Salisbury and Rosebery weighed in on the empire's need for peace amid frantic expansion.
London Missouri August 1 Alexander Jester an eighty year old man was acquitted tonight after a trial for the murder of Gilbert Gates committed 29 years ago. The jury required three ballots to reach a verdict which was greeted with loud outbursts in the Cass Avenue division court by onlookers and supporters.
Republicans gathered in Des Moines and nominated an invincible ticket at their convention held yesterday, signalling a strong, unified campaign effort and rallying party support across the state.
Nomination details appear in fragments with references to ballots and nominations, showing political process mentions and unnamed individuals amid incomplete lines. The text suggests ongoing election activity and vote action without clear names or dates.
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