23 Aug 1900
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Newspaper
The Daily Californian
Location
Bakersfield, California, United States of America
Date
Aug 23, 1900
Page
1
Telegraphic report from Shanghai dated Aug 25 notes no communication from Peking since Aug 17 and fears Chinese troops operat ing behind Allied lines. Uprising at HACow (Hankow) stirs unease as 27 warships and 7000 men gather in Shanghai. Germany cites lack of property for peace talks.
Washington August 25 The War department orders the transport Meade to proceed to Manila on arrival at Nagasaki. The vessel carries eleven hundred men and the government is confident that Chefee has adequate soldiers for all current needs.
Populist politician Van Meter, stabbed in the lung last Monday, is on the way to speedy recovery. If he does not have a child in twenty four hours he will have passed the danger stage. He expressed concern for the jailed assailant and said he wants to get well to support the family dependent on him.
The New York play Sappho, once rejected by authorities, gains reputation and will be staged at the Scribner on September 4 and 15 with a strong company. The note is subscribed for the Californian, dated 26.
An Akron mob seized the city hall夜 set it ablaze after learning a Black man named Peck confessed to rape. Soldiers guarded the streets. two dead, two fatally injured, sixteen injured. Fire caused a quarter‑million loss and destroyed the city hall and nearby buildings. The offender was moved to Columbus to avoid lynching.
Communicated notice warns of Joss Minter and his bears arriving soon with partners Tom Magitt. Some bears may arrive alive. a local livery crew at Kyrand stables on 19th street between M and N operates as Grand Staple with first class rigs and available contact.
An old newspaper fragment advertises waists cut to 2.50 and 1.75 with fancy Percale fabric and embroidered yoke, plus infant and child red shoes priced around 1.25 to 1.75. Mention of new stock arriving in all sizes and limited remaining quantities. Also references French lawn fabrics and starched cuffs at 1.25.
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