08 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
Scranton Tribune
Location
Scranton, Pennsylvania, United States of America
Date
Aug 08, 1900
Page
1
Washington reports a second Conger dispatch from Pekin sent June through July. Officials cite bold claims of siege, imminent death if ministers leave, and daily rifle fire by imperial troops while United States diplomats weigh the impact in Washington.
Li Hung Chang says ministers must leave Pekin under Chinese escort if troops advance. He dismisses allowing Allied entry to escort ministers to Tien Tsin as impossible. The message was relayed to MP William Pritchard Morgan via Shanghai agent, with ministers confirmed to depart Pekin by Aug 8.
Washington reports confirm American troops engaged in the fight at Pietang as part of the international column toward Pekin. General Chaffee’s dispatch indicates an advance plan followed by allied forces with the Ninth and Fourteenth Infantry and Red I battery in the combat. German participation appears unlikely, with allies dividing duties along the river.
Former Populist vice presidential nominee Charles A. Towne of Duluth Minnesota announces he will decline the Sioux Falls nomination. He cites fidelity to Democratic and Silver Republican strains and argues the convention erred by naming a Democratic presidential candidate and a Silver Republican running mate. He praises reform aims and vows to back the selected ticket of Bryan and Stevenson.
Testimony from W J Lewis and Clearge L Barnes details Goebel's fall from ten feet and gunfire on the Kentucky capitol grounds. Senator George H Alexander recalls fleeing to the street and noting roughs in the governor's ante room while Gov Taylor reacted to the shooting.
Shipping notices show arrivals and sailings around New York and major ports. Vessels such as Mambo Porto Southampton Cherboting and Palatia headed for Hamburg Liverpool and Cherbourg appear amid other listings of failed or delayed ships and route variations.
O G Hertick Ivogoran sailed the Red Coat to victory over Ma Neenta by two minutes and seventeen seconds in the twelve mile Lake Bt Towle race. The Seawakoho remains with the Harbor J Lawrence Yacht Club for another year.
Altoona experiences the hottest days in memory with the thermometer near 18 degrees. Many railroad shop workers halt work due to the heat. Reports describe severe conditions in the western areas and a reported precipitation event.
The message states the Maryland Host by Adj Gen Corbin will meet Thursday evening to attend the Pennsylvania National Guard encampment at Gretna where a special military ceremony will be held.
An unclear item notes President Steyn being ill with details jumbled in the Aug. 7 entry. The text mentions Kyodailad and Pevaklint Stein in ambiguous context with no identifiable actions or outcomes.
Mt Gretna August reports five heat prostrations among Thirteenth regiment as the camp endures a 100 degree shade heat and 111 degree ground. The regiment drills under extreme sun, guards mount inspection and vaudeville plans proceed while rumors of a brigade stay are debunked.
Local news digests report President Kroger willing to surrender amid shifting political talks. Campaign and regional items include a declined vice presidential candidate at Camp Manickins and cross-town updates from Wilkes-Barre to Scranton with culvert closures and police notes.
William J. Bryan of Nebraska and Adlai E. Stevenson of Illinois arrived in Indianapolis by special train and were greeted by large Democratic crowds. They are to be officially notified of their Kansas City nomination tomorrow at Military Park, with receptions at Kankakee Lafayette and the Grand Hotel in the city.
A muddled stage scene at a small town venue led to a comic balloon gag that misfired. Performers included Johnny Dewe and Hin rea Hite, whose routine stumbled but drew laughs from the audience as the mishap unfolded during a late show.
London reports the prohibition of exporting arms and ammunition to China takes effect today under the newly enacted policy. Officials outline scope and enforcement as part of the economic measures.
Dr. Rivaguero faces a sudden political shakeup as his cabinet tendered their resignations this afternoon, prompting brief government uncertainty in Lima and reflections on future leadership.
Reports from London and Cape Town detail President Kruger's willingness to surrender if his destination is guaranteed. Harrismith capitulated on August 4, with reinforcements arriving near Elands River. Rail links to Natal restored after General Macdonald's capture of Harrismith as heavy fighting continued surrounding Rustenburg and Zeerust.
Secretary of the colonies Joseph Chamberlain says in the house of commons that Canada and Australia favor annexing the Orange Free State and the Transvaal to the British empire. A military government would govern with a path to eventual representative self government.
Hot Weather in Philadelphia brings a deadly heat wave. Two men die from heat illness and a third may die as prostrations rise. Temperatures peak at 97 with humidity at 73 percent, following an earlier drop from 26 degrees after an electrical storm.
Governor George W. Atkinson visited the Republican national headquarters in New York and spoke with Chairman Hanna and Senior Scott. He plans to address a labor rally near Albany on Thursday while discussions also covered speakers and the West Virginia race. Senator Elkins and A B White joined the delegation, with Wy Dawson present to discuss the state committee and the campaign. Elkins predicts a stubborn battle in West Virginia.
A disastrous blaze in Speer, town county, destroyed Alfred Seeley’s saw mill and multiple nearby structures including a lumber yard, a dwelling, the Grove hotel, depot, and electric plant. Estimated loss stretches to eight hundred ten thousand dollars. Firefighters placed the blaze under control after spreading through the area.
Forecast for Wednesday and Thursday calls for cooler conditions with lighter winds. A cooling trend develops with moderate temperatures and fresh southerly breezes.
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