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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 22, 1900
Page
3
The American Consulate and other foreign property in Tien Tsin are wrecked as relief ships depart. Japan readies for war and plans mass troop movements in China. Seymour reportedly dead and Britain’s admiral in charge of relief force missing for six days.
Acting Secretary of the Navy Hackett reports Admiral Kempff says Tien Tsin is being bombarded and the American Consulate and foreign concessions are being destroyed. A relief party of 130 American marines under Major Waller sails toward Tien Tsin from Chefoo.
London dispatches report rumors of Vice Admiral Sey mour's death discredited while chaos swirls in Pekin and Shanghai. Empress Dowager commanded evacuations as Boxers and troops clash. allied powers pledge armed force against those opposing relief efforts.
Wu the Chi Minister told Secretary Hay he can keep order in the three great Yangtze provinces and, with Viceroy Hunan, answer for safety of foreign missionaries. He expressed confidence in controlling southern frontiers apart from Tianjin. State Department welcomed the calm stance and hoped for improved relations with foreign powers.
Washington dispatch reports Chinese Minister Wu angrily refuting a publication that he might be held hostage for the safety of Minister Conger and the Pekin legation. He calls the suggestion a narrow opinion and insists no state of war exists between China and the United States.
Navy dispatch from Manila reports Zafiro sailing yesterday from Cavite toward Hong Kong to contact Captain Wildes of the Oregon. she may proceed to Taku. Iris sails from Manila for Taku carrying supplies and coal for Kempff’s squadron and up to 150 sailors aboard Zafiro may join Oregon or head to Taku.
Li Hung Chang will not depart Canton for Pekin as Empress Dowager’s call to quell mobs and restore order faces consul pressure. Local natives show turbulence but fear Li’s strong hand, keeping him in Canton to prevent a rising.
Shanghai reports British bluejackets landed at Woo Sung to protect the telegraph station near the mouth of the Woo Sung river ten miles north of Shanghai. The town, heavily fortified by Chinese, was captured by the British in 1843. Captain John C. Colwell, former Naval Attache in London, has departed to map the area.
President of the United Society of Christian Endeavor Rev Francis E Clark and his wife and son Harold were in Tien Tsin and Pekin during the Boxer massacres. A message from Dr Clark said the family arrived safely at Fusan Corea and planned to sail to Viadostock.
Reports of the Pekin minister murders and Admiral Seymour's death stir alarm in Japan. The press urges action and Japan may mobilize the Hiroshima division under General Fukushima, set to sail soon. The Russian cruiser Rurik arrives with the new minister and departs for Taku later today.
The national convention of the Junior Order of United American Mechanics met at Odd Fellows Temple in Philadelphia after Judge Weiss ruled that this year’s state business must be conducted in Pennsylvania. One hundred ninety five delegates elected Charles Reeves and Ames L. Craig to top offices and ratified last year’s actions from Minneapolis. If the decision stands, a Superior convention may move to Boston.
Cor 13th and Obesta gs Streets reports a stock of 300 trousers priced at 2 dollars, down from 4 and 5 yesterday. The items suit small-waisted men and mention of sizes is limited.
About a hundred dozen men silk embroidered cotton half hose fresh from Custom House. Women's ingrain lisle hose 1500 pairs of 37 percent quality in black with white split feet and others with white tipped heels and toes. Some black boots with light colored tops. Market Street East Store.
Open face and hunting case watches offered with Elgin or Waltham movements. Prices range from 12 to 30 dollars for men and women, including 14 karat gold options, with 20 to 25 year guarantees. Special 20 dollar 14 karat women’s hunting case watches advertised at the Rotunda store.
Short ends available in plenty of pieces fit for skirts waists or full gowns. Black and Colored fabrics include season s best weaves and patterns. Prices halved despite high quality, offering thrifty buyers a money saving. Centre Store Main Alsie
Hundreds of short ends of silk remain at substantial reductions with many pieces suitable for waists or children's dresses. Featuring Wash Silks, Printed Indias, Foulards and Pongees, including large pieces and high grade prints priced $1 to $1.50 and cent-based specials. 50 Centre Store Main Aisle.
Advertises underskirt patterns for light weight cotton in solid colors blue pink gray brown and striped brown or black with white stripes. Edges bordered and shell stitched priced at 12 and a half cents each at Centre Store West Aisle.
Special display features Short-back Sailor Hats in rough white straw with black white or plain ribbon, panne velvet and chiffon trims. Uniform price five dollars. Our own original designs reflect latest fashion thoughts from across the sea. East Store second floor.
A sale note advertises women’s umbrellas in blue Union Taffetas silk with 26 inch close rolling, natural wood or Dresden decorated handles, offered at $1.25.
Visiting Cards and Engraving Orders from out of town customers will be promptly filled. Engraved Plate and Fifty Visiting Cards sixty five cents. Wedding Announcements first hundred five dollars, each additional hundred two dollars fifty. Wedding Invitations first hundred six dollars seventy five cents, additional hundreds two dollars fifty. At Home and Reception Cards first hundred two dollars fifty cents, and one dollar fifty cents for each additional hundred. West Store Main Aisle.
Silk String Ties and Madras ties sold in large lots from a factory, many 50 cent goods now offered at 12 to 25 cents per dozen or each. Styles include D. & J. Anderson scotch Madras and flowing end four in hands with dozens of patterns, East Store Market Street.
Judge Gray of the United States Circuit Court of Appeals upheld the lower court ruling that John Handley of Scranton correctly left a large fortune to Winchester Virginia. The will provided 250000 for a public library, 25000 for an orphan asylum, 50000 for a fallen women’s home, and the residue to fund schoolhouses for the poor in Winchester for twenty years.
New York reports Senator Thomas C. Platt remains ill and confined to bed after a restless night. Dr. Daniel P. Pease says no alarming change, urges continued quiet. Platt denies rumors of a Europe trip and succession plans involving Odell and Woodruff.
Special Telegram to The Times from New Castle Delaware reports farmers cutting wheat earlier than in years past. The crop is heavy and of good quality with many fields expected to average about forty bushels per acre.
An English-backed plan seeks a port in the United States as the terminus for a steamship line to Cape Town South Africa. Inspectors including Juan Lane William Russell Samuel Littledale George W Smith and William Howard Russell reviewed Philadelphia terminal facilities after visiting New York Boston Norfolk and Baltimore. Coal export and a broader cargo trade are anticipated if the project proceeds, with locomotives and other orders expected from South Africa.
The Australian commonwealth bill advances to the committee stage in the House of Commons. The appeal clause compromise, backed by Joseph Chamberlain, grants Privy Council rights similar to Canada with a limitation on appeals involving the high court’s interpretation of constitutional powers of the commonwealth.
A special telegram from Mt. Holly dated June 21 reports a secret marriage between Monroe Brannin and an unnamed Miss. The notice provides few details beyond the couple’s names and the hidden ceremony.
Plainfield, June 21. The Rev. David Blow aged 60 a retired pastor from Suffolk Virginia mourns the absence of his wife whom he married a year ago. He fears she has eloped with family friend William Robinson who left with her three months ago and has not been seen since. The wife had been ill and may have planned a steamer trip to Petersburg Virginia to visit her husband. Police and relatives describe the husband as unaware of Petersburg plans.
Friday 72 Jan. Archambault’s at Eleventh and Market urges shoppers to compare prices on Mattings with 15 to 25 percent savings versus other stores. Call and judge for yourself at your convenience.
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