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Newspaper
Muscatine Journal
Location
Muscatine, Iowa, United States of America
Date
Jul 21, 1900
Page
1
Dispatches from Brussels and Washington report Conger alive from Peking and confirm foreigners were under heavy fire with scattered uprisings. Officials pursue relief while ministers urge cooperation for immediate aid as Paris and London relay Chinese and French foreign ministry updates.
Secretary Hay argued the Conger cable is a complete coded reply and vouched by tsung-li yamen as genuine. London skepticism surfaced over possible Chinese government delay or tampering, but administration officials cited corroborating dispatches from Consuls Goodnow and Fowler and noted the legation bombardment timing as supporting the cable’s date.
The Conger dispatch was only one of several from China yesterday. The secretary of state received a Chefoo dispatch dated midnight 19 from Consul Fowler noting a Shanghai power of the 16th said all foreigners
Sir Halliday Macartney, counsellor to the Chinese legation in London, said all legations and Europeans in Peking were safe on July 18 the date given for Conger's message. He noted ministers may use the same channel and suggested a possible surge of effort for Conger's communication. The note explains the Shan-Tung governor dated Conger's forwarded message to yesterday.
The Evening Capital via Washington reports President McKinley wants ex-Congressman George M. Curtis of Clinton Iowa to fill the vacancy created by Mr Heath’s resignation as first assistant postmaster general. Curtis has not replied and his prior decline of renomination due to business interests may block acceptance.
On select Tuesdays May 1 and 15 June 5 and 19 July 3 and 17 August 7 and 21 September 4 and 15 October 2 and 16 November 6 and 20 December 4 and 19 the Iowa Central Railway offers Homeseekers excursion tickets to territories across Arkansas Arizona British Columbia Colorado Idaho Indian Territory Kansas Montana Manitoba Nebraska New Mexico Oregon Oklahoma Louisiana Missouri Utah Washington Wyoming Texas Iowa Minnesota North Dakota Northern Michigan Wisconsin South Dakota and southeast points. Tickets also sold to Denver Pueblo and Colorado Springs Col. For full information contact ticket agents or Geo. S. Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
A Taku dispatch from July 18 reports allied forces advancing at Tien Tsin and Chinese troops gradually retreating. Russians seize the Li ku arsenal north of Tien Tsin with several victories. Berlin officials favor an aggressive war stance despite Conger’s message. A Chee Foo dispatch explains why the ninth suffered.
Fort Dodge July 20. It was announced that Congressman Dolliver would actively pursue the U S Senate seat to succeed Senator Gear. His supporters say there is no appointment promise and he will push his candidacy in any extra session or legislative action. Local allies expect broad support from Tenth district members including Cummins and Gear factions.
Chicago July 21 reports indicate Iowa will have fair weather tonight followed by a warmer Sunday.
A Che Foo dispatch reports Tien Tsin commanders conclude advancing to Pekin before mid August is useless. The plan notes Pekin in August with the steamer undergoing overhaul heading north.
Dispatches from Brussels and Washington recount that General Liscum led his men through fire at the gate and across the bridge under heavy rifle fire. The Ninth Army suffered severe losses on July 13 at Tien Tsin while General Doorwad blamed the blunder on Liscum and staff.
Mrs. Potter Palmer reports to the police in Paris the loss of a diamond necklace valued at seventeen thousand dollars, stolen from her rooms on the Champs Elysees Thursday.
Cape Town dispatch reports a large battle in progress at Middleburg with Roberts leading a force against the Boers. Kruger is described as urging resistance to the death.
On July 9 17 and August 1 1900 the Iowa Central Ry will sell round trip excursion tickets to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Glenwood Springs Salt Lake City Ogden and points in South Dakota and Wyoming at one fare plus two dollars. Tickets good to return until October 31 1900. Geo S Batty G P and T A Marshalltown Iowa.
Round trip fare set at 14.09 for July 27 travel with return by August 28 1900. Tickets valid on any of three daily Nickel Plate trains. Low rates to Ft Wayne Cleveland Erie Buffalo and other eastern points. Inquiries to John Y Calahan General Agent 111 Adams St Chicago Central 2057.
The Muscatine North and South rail line will sell round trip tickets to Clear Lake with two days board and lodging at Whitaker's Lake Shore Hotel for 11 dollars and 10 cents. Tickets go on sale during July and August.
Muscatine County Republicans held a 1:30 pm court house convention to select delegates for the State convention in Des Moines and the district convention in Davenport. The event featured a rallying resolution urging William L. Roach as the county’s unanimous choice for Congress, with a large attendance and delegate slate approved for both state and congressional gatherings.
Marquette Michigan is highlighted as a charming summer retreat reached via the Chicago Milwaukee and St Paul Railway. The piece notes healthful location scenic beauty fine hotels and immunity from hay fever making a stay there attractive for health rest and comfort. Readers are invited to request a copy of The Lake Superior Country by sending four cents in stamps to Geo H Heafford General Passenger Agent Chicago Illinois.
Burlington, Cedar Rapids & Northern Railway provides cut rates to many key destinations this summer. Notable examples include Chicago for the National Encampment G. A. R. August 27 to September 1 and Detroit for the Biennial Conclave Knights of Pythias, same dates. Booklet titled Okoboji Outing available on request from Jno. G. Farmer Ce dar Rapids Iowa.
Special excursions to Colorado and Utah on June 20 July 9 17 and August 1. On these dates round trip excursion tickets limited for return to Oct. will be sold to Denver Colorado Springs Pueblo Salt Lake City and Ogden at the low rate of a single fare plus 2 dollars.
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