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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 26, 1900
Page
1
London anxious over Admiral Seymours fate as Czar orders troops raised in the Amur district to war footing. Amur district in eastern Siberia borders Manchuria near Korea and Chi-Li where Pekin sits.
London June 25 The Associated Press reports Lord Salisbury remains hopeful China can resolve the crisis without war. He avoids territorial indemnity schemes, doubts Pekin massacres, and agrees with US views as shared by Ambassador Choate, while no formal partition talks have occurred among nations.
Washington June 25 The Chinese Minister asked for an armistice on sending American troops to China citing assurances from Chinese viceroys they could maintain order President McKinley noted U S efforts to reach dangerous points cannot be relaxed The Foreign Office reports Great Britain and others focus on the China crisis and Russia Japan may have ulterior motives French forces in Saigon sail north with 500 marines and artillery aboard Vauban and Caravene
Paris reports that the French Consul General in Shanghai telegraphed that the Chinese Minister of Railroads and Telegraphs had told him all foreign ministers and foreigners in Peking were safe. The note reached Paris as tensions mounted over Beijing developments.
Washington June 25 The chief development today in the Chinese situation was the effort of Chinese Minister Wu Ting Fang to secure an armistice in the operations. Wu urged cessation of hostilities to permit negotiations and reduce fighting. He stressed humanitarian grounds and sought mediation by major powers to avert further bloodshed.
Special Telegram to The Times reports Congress protests over McKinley’s handling of China policy, arguing the president lacks authority to land troops without Congress approval. Cabinet discussion followed editorials and the death of four American marines, with Republican senators and House members voicing concern about executive overreach.
The United States considers foreign troops unnecessary if Chinese provincial viceroys can keep order, but cannot pledge not to deploy where disorder exists. Secretary Hay and President Wilson weighed armistice implications while Kempff sought instructions on co operating at Taku forts as American marines engage Chinese forces. Consul Goodnow reports no Pekin contact since the 14th Instant amid anxious, information-poor days. Continued on Third Page.
James O'Donnell aged 18 of 1084 Beach street and Charles Simpson aged 10 of 1508 East Montgomery Avenue were arrested yesterday by Special Policeman Lufberry of the Eleventh district for robbing the hackamaxon street ferry house. The burglary occurred last Saturday night with 2500 tickets stolen and 300 already discarded before capture.
Sheriff Neal Morrison was wounded and two deputies killed near Cloud Chief Oklahoma while pursuing George Vasey and William McKee who had broken jail at Arapahoe. At Granite in Greer county a cattle inspector Gilmore and another man and a woman quarreled over cards. Gilmore shot and killed his three assailants.
Chicago June 25 Martin B Madden of Chicago a member of the committee on resolutions at the Philadelphia convention said today that it was he and not Lemuel B Quigg who substituted the canal plank in the national platform He maintains sole responsibility for the change and defends Mr Quigg against charges of eliminating the term Nicaragua
The Secretary of State announced the appointment of Frederick Van Dyne as assistant solicitor of the State Department. Other items include Lieutenant L M Harding ordered to Marine Barracks New York City and Major W A Gilassford assigned to the Department of the East for Signal Corps duties. The transport Crook moves teachers to Boston. a five year sentence for a train robbery is mentioned in error-filled text.
Croker announces his plan to back Bryan with a bid to place McClellan on the ticket as vice president unless Democratic leaders shift. The split by New York delegates marks a new phase as Croker and Hill coordinate separate paths to Kansas City. Continued on Seventh Page.
Vienna announces the Austrian heir apparent Arch Duke Francis Ferdinand will renounce succession secrets on Thursday and wed Countess Sophie Chotek, prompting his withdrawal from the line of imperial succession.
James Norton of Chicago remains unable to attend the Woman's Christian Temperance Union Congress in Edinburgh as the American delegates express concern over his serious illness. The congress reconvenes under Mrs Bailey with leadership by the Philadelphia group and the London branch aiding the session.
Special Telegram to Taz Trwins from Pottstown reports a life or death scene on the Schuylkill River as George Bacon, Miss Mayme Snyder, and Miss Lucy Mareh were involved in a rowboat incident evening of June 22. the accounts describe a fat eerie event with bystanders assisting and officials investigating.
In Little Rock on June 25, Congressman McRae declined to seek reappointment as national committeeman, clearing the field for Ex-Governor James P. Glark and signaling a setback for Senator James K. Jones. Glark is viewed as a potential candidate against Jones for the U.S. Senate in two years, while Charles J. Parker pushes for a Hill resolution to back David for Vice President.
Arrivals include Maasdam from Rotterdam bound for New York and City of Rome from Glasgow. Forecast for Tuesday for Eastern Pennsylvania New Jersey Delaware and Maryland calls for fair and warmer weather with variable winds shifting to southerly. Yesterday's temperature not fully legible with low readings recorded.
A large crowd gathered outside the grand jury room as the panel returned no true bills in the American Ice Company conspiracy cases. Only three witnesses testified before Judge McMahon, and all charges were dismissed, shocking many observers familiar with the earlier proceedings.
Use The Searchlight to verify cash offers before accepting quotes like ten, fifteen, or twenty dollars for clothing. Perry & Co promises full value for money and warns against dep credated currency. Visit 1620 Chestnut Street for evaluated deals on garments.
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