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Newspaper
Philadelphia Times
Location
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Jun 28, 1900
Page
1
Berlin dispatch confirms Admiral Seymour's telegrams from Tien Tsin stating a relief column of 2,000 men under Russian command was dispatched after news of heavy fighting near Pekin. Foreigners were harassed but efforts to evacuate were underway with ministers in Washington reporting safety of the foreigners.
Paris reports the allied troops have entered Tien-Tsin. The French Consul General at Shanghai says foreign ministers left Pekin for the north with a Chinese escort heading toward Shanghai Kouan. Viceroy of Nankin and Viceroy of Tcheng-Gtchetonge seek to protect missionaries and foreign merchants.
London reports say casualty figures at Tien Tsin have been overstated. Prince Tuan sends legationers to Sian-Fu as potential capital if Pekin falls. Shanghai refugees surge. fire hoses used to control crowds on steamboats while Undaunted delivers rifles and ammo to forts.
Washington June 21 General MacArthur notified the adjutant general this message continued on the third page and details an order for one regiment to proceed to China as part of ongoing military deployments.
Captain William Ricardo, lion tamer for the Bostock Show, was injured when Emerson the large lion seized his arm during a training exercise. The trainer shot the lion in the leg, attendants freed him, and the lions were driven back to their cages with red fire. Emerson had killed three men in the past. a 23 foot python also died yesterday and will be preserved.
The Board of Naval Construction recommends to the Navy Department the purchase of the submarine torpedoboat known as the Improved Holland. This follows Secretary Long’s earlier decision to buy the Holland and does not affect the department’s plan to build five submarine boats authorized by Congress.
A powerful lightning strike damaged the Church of the Nativity spire and the Roxborough and Wissahickon Railway power house. The Nativity steeple, 170 feet high, burned for two hours as fire crews fought the blaze. The rail line’s power system suffered severe damage, halting car service for a period.
Kansas City prepares for a political convention with street decorations lights and banners. Eastern newspaper men arrive ahead of the delegation flow led by Ex Governor William J Stone Tammany district leader James Boyle and various state delegations including Pennsylvania Montana New England California Missouri and the core event on July 4 with a Declaration of Independence reading and new delegate badges featuring a silk flag and medallion.
Former Judge Augustus Van Wyck and Harry W. Walker depart for Kansas City after stops in Chicago and Springfield Missouri where a reception awaits Van Wyck. Richard Croker will see Ex Senator Murphy at the seashore tomorrow and then head to Kansas City. Oliver Belmont remains a discussed Vice Presidential possibility and travels in a special drawing room car with friends.
Virginia delegates to the Kansas City convention favor David B. Hill as Bryan's running mate if Senator John W. Daniel declines. Governor Tyler, a delegates-at-large, is likely to chair and also leans toward Hill, as does the majority of other delegates and alternates.
A Telegram from The Treen notes several potential Bryan running mates were interviewed. Sulzer is unwilling to refuse while McClellan and O H P Belmont are willing, Elliot Danforth would accept if forced upon him, and all expect Bryan to carry New York State.
Washington reports reveal Hay Long and Meiklejohn pressed by Tan Taft or Times correspondent on the McKinley administration’s China policy. Officials refuse debate on constitutional authority and say troops defend diplomats and citizens, with no detailed legal justification offered.
Chambersburg announces July 1 appointment of Hon George W. Skinner as superintendent of the Soldiers' Orphans' Industrial School at Scotland. He leaves pension agent post in Pittsburg and a Fulton county legislator seat. Colonel Thomas G. Sample of Pittsburg becomes commission treasurer. Professor M. L. Kours shifts from Scotland to Chester Spr ing ent of the Soldie Balmer, West Chester, for transfer. Miss Allthe adhe ir department, as
West Chester June 27 Captain Wallace of the First Philadelphia Artillery was held for Quarter Sessions after a hearing before Magistrate Paxson on a charge of accessory to the larceny of a duck belonging to Farmer Jobber. He admitted the bird was eaten in camp but refused to name the boy involved. Coal Price Goes Up Across Anthracite Roads From July 2 all lines raise prices by 25 cents per ton. The Reading Company initiated the increase with new freight and tidewater rates following standard pricing.
Captain Henry E. Wallace of the Philadelphia Artillery was arrested by Constable James E. McFarlan at West Chester on charges of stealing ducks belonging to farmer John Sager. He was held as a hostage after refusing to name the thief. no proof of theft yet. The report also notes naval movements and ship repairs, plus a fatal accident on the Reading Railroad where John McLaughlin died after being struck by a locomotive near Trenton Avenue.
Arrivals include Majestic from Liverpool to New York and Trentonic from New York via Queenstown. Bremen arrives from Bremen to New York. Departures include St Paul to Southampton and Germanie to Westernland New York then Antwerp. Bergenland sails to Saba and Southampton to New York.
A one year old boy, Harry Bacher of 1400 Mae Cher street, was struck by a bicycle at Howard Street and Girard Avenue early. He was taken to St. Mary’s Hospital for treatment.
St Louis June 27 Cars run on all lines with strong patronage except north south routes where boycott and sympathy for strikers keep wagons in use. Sheriff Pohlmans posse, about 600, mustered out after board decides they are no longer needed. Plans to keep 1000 police for July 4 abandoned.
Advert sees Serge suits offered below value as a Philadelphia maker dumps Summer stock to focus on Fall. Coats single and double breasted half lined skeleton styles, with prices from 6.50 for suits jackets to 2.50 for skeleton pants and 1.50 for fancy vests, amid claims of below value bargains and notable savings.
A storefront advertisement proclaims “Something for nothing” and “value for your money” with “N. B. T.” patterns claimed to be the best. It touts men’s garments sold cheaply from fifteen to twenty dollars at Perry & 15230 Chestnut.
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