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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 02, 1900
Page
1
From Shanghay June 1 dispatch reports 23 warships at Taku with 11,000 Russian troops aboard Port Arthur ships and 14,000 ready on land. Over 300 international bluejackets arrive in Pekin as boxers rise amid Empress Dowager’s anti foreign stance and calls for war.
Washington reports 350 guards arrived at the legations in Pekin improving the mood. Officials say a cap on marine landings is agreed upon, while Boxers remain active in surrounding areas. Diplomatic circles hint at a European power seeking a Pekin foothold but US vigilance curbs it.
A mob of about fifty men in white masks burst into Smith Alford's Bridgeton home and forced him away toward a nearby wood. They carry a rope and it is believed he has been hanged or tarred and feathered after accusations of ill treatment toward his dying wife. Alford's wife recently died and two children cried as neighbors sought word.
The British steamer Copenhagen grounded on May 26 in a tropical storm off the Florida Keys and was declared a total loss. She sailed from Philadelphia May 21 for Havana under Captain William M. Jones with 30 crew and a cargo of 1,650 tons of hard coal and 3,350 tons of bituminous coal valued at over $12,700.
The Presbytery of Toronto approved the translation of Rev William Patterson from Cooke Church Toronto to Bethany Church Philadelphia subject to local approval. He arrives to take part in Bethany’s rededication ceremonies and will lead services with former pastors and others through the coming week.
Telegram from Tung Cho missionary James H. Ingram reports Boxers’ unrest and fear for Americans and Europeans in Pekin area. Brother Rev. George H. Ingram in Trenton relays message to the public.
The Pekin Times correspondent reports no foreigners killed yet and no arrests made as damage to the railway is estimated at unknown. The government supports a pro Boxer stance while native Christian killings are reported daily across the country.
State Senator Samuel Weiss and Professor Samuel Groh won mandamus actions to compel Charles Havard to place their names on the official primary ballot. Judge Gustav Endlich reserved ruling until testimony transcription. The hearing highlighted the anti caucus pledge rule adopted by the Quay controlled county committee.
Norristown June 1 Samuel R Shupe nearly 70 a county resident was shot by his son Edward 85 who returned home recently and robbed the Evansburg house The father chased the assailant who fired three shots wounding Shupe two bullets lodged in the groin one remains unrecovered Edward fled neighbors and doctors rushed to aid Shupe who lies in serious condition The community notes Shupe a well known auctioneer in Evansburg and surrounding area
In Newport Vermont doctors battle a mysterious deadly illness causing three deaths in the past week. Quarantines span fifty houses and schools remain closed as officials seek state aid. The disease, described as a black canker rash, is believed connected to an invalid soldier from the Philippines and affects West Derby, a suburb of Newport.
A poem recounts a powerful leader who uses wealth and authority to control others. He pursues grand cement field ventures and constant schemes, spending every cent while his vitality erodes. The verse contrasts his public dominance with the private decay that follows.
The coroner's jury found Amos Stirling directly responsible for Professor Roy White's death, though Stirling denies knowing Henry Ivory and Charles Perry whose confessions tied him to the crime. Ivory and Perry testified at the inquest, contradicting each other, as authorities probe alibis and blood stain explanations. All three men await grand jury action while Smith and Knight remain held as witnesses.
Jessie Heacock a Manchester girl under sixteen drank muriatic acid in a suicide attempt after her mother objected to her marriage to John Regan aged eighteen. The attempt followed a thwarted marriage license, and she is hospitalized at Elliot Hospital in Manchester with prospects of recovery.
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