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Newspaper
Menzies Miner
Location
Menzies, Western Australia, Australia
Date
Aug 04, 1900
Page
5
The Secretary of the German Legation reports all members of the Legation were well on the 2, and notes that the Chinese attack began on the 16. The speediest relief was deemed necessary.
A garbled report notes Lord Salisbury suggesting Japanese troop use for resisting Pelingg, met with a cool military reply from Genwany and Roveelan. English papers contrast with German Emperor statements and violent public chiding, while Chinese authorities face calls for retaliation and vengeance.
Eighteen Europeans and all converts at Tung-how were reportedly crawled snore by Boxers in the disturbance. The item notes violence and foreign involvement without graphic detail.
Reported utterance by Emperor William II enraged readers as Austrian and German papers tried to downplay the remark. The speech, praising harsh action against Chinese foes and claiming it not meant for publication, drew immense sensation across Germany.
Advices from the China Inland mission confirm a massacre at Poo-Hg Among Mion led by Boxers. Victims include Mr and Mrs Bagnall, Mr Cooper, and Miss Searle formerly of Australia, and Miss White priest killed.
A damaged dispatch notes the Japanean legation stating ten Chinese battalions shelled the legations from June 16 to July 17 then ceased. The British German American and several other legations remained on defense. Food supplies last a week longer but ignition concerns persist.
Ambassador Mr Bomler of Aruetica reports destruction of the Italian and Dutch legations and partial damage to the French legation in Bhanglai during ongoing hostilities.
Pius IX has received word that Bishop Favier remains living in Peking despite reports to the contrary. The pontiff showed relief upon confirmation of the bishop's continued existence in the Chinese capital.
A fragmentary English cricket note references Jey 8 and a period of play where players, including Price and Pontiff, are mentioned in a cryptic context. The readable text hints at a sporting update but lacks clear names, dates, or outcomes to form a full report.
Cablegram notes 200 runs or opwants and states the season average in first class cricket is now 90 runs per innings.
Transvaal War report notes a burg force bombardment under Colonel Hickman fails to dislodge Wade Powell's garrison at Rustenburg. Relief attempted toward Pretoria, but enemy strong posts force Hickman to withdraw to Pretoria after recon patrols under Der La Rey.
Private F Clarke of the New South Wales Mounted AnautEys was adightly wounded at Palariesfontein in a skirmish.
Details emerge on the assassination of King Humbert I of Italy by anarchist Angelo Abrosai. The king was returning from a public event when shot, dying minutes later at the Royal Villa. Queen Margherita mourns, calling it the greatest crime of the century as Pope and European royals offer condolences.
A fragmented report from Losnow on July 31 describes Abrissi a silk weaver from Paterson New Jersey denying involvement while hints of an anarchist Sperandic claim a plot to kill King Humbert. The Austrian government warned Italy and authorities tightened precautions fearing sovereigns could be condemned to death.
News records the death in state of King Humbert with gentle features and a blessing during embalming. Germany and Italy express deep sympathy as the Kaiser returns home from Heligoland, amid widespread mourning and concern over events.
Kenneth Inglis, a New Zealander at Edinburgh University, wins the China Scholarship of 100 pounds per year for eight years and the Natural Science Scholarship of 76 pounds per year for two years. The awards were announced in Lowpox on July 20.
A fragment mentions that no colony has mat people cured of disorders, noting more serious cases among residents. The text reflects a biased, incomplete discussion about health and population. Key names or places are not provided in the readable portion.
Fragmentary note claims pills cure cases in a colony with consent and authentication. It references a specific remedy by De, Wilame and Pluk Pitts and signals there are many others cured, urging readers to write for more information.
Fragmentary OCR lists horses and payments in a consultation at Rosehill Harat Ryde with names such as Mary Levin Congas and My Blaick land. It records cash payments and unsettled sums, including various amounts in pounds and shillings, plus an entry for Wolfe's Schnapps purchase.
Telegrams report ongoing unrest as authorities note black residents in fear after recent murders five miles from Golgong. Premier announces army and police deployment while aboriginal leaders refuse dialogue and hostile gunfire injures no one. Civilians and police work to restore order amid tense conditions.
Police and businessmen face a baffling situation as outlaws remain at large. Reports mention goods worth about 2800 in stores, a transfer of Miex Clark to Gil under, and threats to Henry Neville. A constable arrived at Mudgee from Desidgerie with Neville amid ongoing pursuit.
Black residents remain at large causing terror in the district around unredacted areas. Al Ul an surfly female victims from lumenteids hunted, with church being targeted. Reports of upstream operatives bearing Winchester rifles near Seat Eatyuagengy Sivat fuel excitement. Last night’s campsite left behind fragments of a note. fugitives believed en route to a blacked camp on the Macquarrie.
Fragmentary report recounts a social gathering incident with references to a punch or fight and a jump from a wire fence. Names and locations are unreadable, but the text suggests a chaotic scene with injuries and police or crowd reaction.
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