02 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Pendleton Eagle Valley News
Location
Pendleton, Oregon, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
1
A wide set of brief items reports on Martinique petitioners seeking arms to join Boer forces in Africa, obituaries, court actions, shipping records, and political remarks. It notes German heirloom concerns, ship Deutschland’s speed, Yukon murder, Sage in London about Pekin, and Oregon telephony trials amid local farmer prunes forecast and quarry finds.
London Times correspondent Morrison portrays the Chinese government as guilty amid the siege of Pekin. Some ministers and families are said to be well. An imperial decree commends soldiers for defending the legations. An allied relief reaching Pekin is expected within a week.
Letters from young women in 1808 express relief after using Lydia E. Pinkham's Vegetable Compound and Blood Purifier. One sixteen year old cites irregular painful menses. another praises regular cycles and reduced cramps. A third New York area reader reports dramatic relief from persistent sideache chills and nervousness after treatment.
Pekin dispatch reports continued siege actions around the imperial city walls with barrages on the outer forts and batteries. Emperor reportedly commended Boxers while Western authorities consider protective measures. statements on missionaries and Christians provoke controversy amid debates over foreign troops and policies.
A garbled report describes Chinese forces undermining a French legation during stormy weather. It mentions protection sought from M. Manhon and a siege day at the Beitheh legation. The dispatch warns of a great peril during winter as attackers threaten the Wiitter legation and a library at Tom Pintocal College.
Paris August 2 The French consul general at Shanghai reports Li Hong Chang told the United States consul that the total letters would be put in communication with their respective governments if the war continues The Washington correspondent notes Li Mang Chang discussed Pekin and the Chinese government position as unalterable He warned that if the Chinese government accepts Secretary Tyers terms a new payment would follow The march on Pekin proceeds if not The state department cautions that international force relief may be frustrated by lack of cavalry and artillery and the combined strength of the coalition may be about 0,000 men
Telegraphs from Hong Kong and Shanghai report a widening embargo on news about the Sino British situation in southern China. A third brigade was sent from India to China today as four native regiments move toward the area. A note from the Pekin minister on July 21 says provisions exist for weeks but ammunition is scarce.
Shanghai reports about 90 000 Manchus marching toward Pekin with 70 ships in convoy. Meanwhile Admiral Alexeïeff shifts to New Chwang, and Washington awaits Conger’s reply before further Chinese policy steps. Secretary Hay weighs mediation terms amid tension.
Important papers of high import from England found in Pretoria implicate members of the House of Commons and other notable persons in England who have agitated for the power. Developments may be expected soon. Wheat prices and market notes follow, listing Chicago openings and quotations.
Report by J L Ray Co and major exchanges notes a very slow grain market on August 2 with prices easing despite better early cables. Liverpool opened at 0 and closed lower. New York opened at 80 16, peaked at 80 7 1 4, then fell to 70 7 1 2, with money around 1 percent. Open today 50 bales, range 70 7 8 to 80 5 8, close 79 7 4.
New York August 2 reports a plan to recruit a corps of intelligent Americanized Chinese to join American forces in China. The unit would serve as scouts guides and boatmen aiding operations and logistics.
A dispatch from Paris reports an attempted shooting of the Shah of Persia by an assassin named Kil Din. The attacker breached the royal carriage escort and fired before being captured. Also noted is a September international anarchist congress in Paris to coordinate global revolutionary action.
Rumors from The Daily Chronicle report an alleged attempt on King Alexander as he traveled through a town near Vienna with a crowd. The rumor is unconfirmed amid a wave of demonstrations and anarchist intrigue stretching from Hoboken to Rome and New Jersey.
Woaklington resident Mac Kintey explains the Canton fatwar now ongoing, detailing the situation and its implications for the community.
A garbled account describes an individual named Wenthall being moved from Mowelane to HK and Pendleton, with references to Balvt and Altort places. The text mentions kin Kalgel Wentfall and an incident involving treatment, jail, and a hotel, plus scattered fragmented lines about towers and a reception. The passage remains unclear and partially unreadable.
A brief note from a local drug seller promises prompt prescription service. The message urges customers to call the shop at a listed line for attention and states a worker will arrive within moments to fulfill orders.
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