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Newspaper
The Dakota Huronite
Location
Huron, South Dakota, United States of America
Date
Aug 02, 1900
Page
8
Li Hung Chang arrives from Hong Kong to Shanghai with 300 armed guards but is met with restraint. British and foreign officials refuse official calls, while reports claim Britain will repudiate any credentials from the empress dowager and Li's mission is to sow discord among powers.
London dispatch quotes Conger message as proof ministers and women survived. Veteran analyst suggests defenders occupy a commanding position on a great wall to bar mobs and that the group escaped through a secret passage into the imperial city and hid in the palace.
Washington reports United States Minister Conger in the British legation under fire from Chinese troops sent a cipher cablegram to Secretary Hay on July 18 indicating he and foreigners are at risk. The message, received amid relief, was viewed as evidence of foreigner safety efforts and unity with Chinese friends. Roosevelt's St Paul visit opens with large crowds and a spirited welcome, culminating in a two-hour campaign address at the Auditorium.
Washington July 24 The Navy Department released Admiral Remey’s cable from Taku dated July 20 reporting Tien Tsin quiet and legations at Pekin holding out according to Russian sources The message notes several wounded officers and men from Ninth Infantry and Marine Corps and that about 30 wounded will be sent to Yokohama hospital A second telegram from Admiral Seymour in London July 24 says Tien Tsin and nearby areas have been evacuated by the Chinese.
Two companies of the Eighth United States Infantry totaling about 240 men arrived in New York aboard the McClellan from Cuba after 18 months overseas. They moved toward Fort Snelling with plans to join the regiment's remaining members by rail before proceeding to China. A crowd of about 2,500 gathered at the dock as the Young Men's Christian Association handed out coffee and refreshments.
Five hundred United States marines departed Washington for San Francisco to embark for China on an army transport. General Heywood led the dispatch with Major Dickens commanding the detachment, the largest marine force sent to the East to date.
Jerome Zirby of Dallas will be nominated for governor by the Populist state convention at Waco. The meeting will be strictly middle-of-the-road and opposed to fusion. A full state ticket will be named.
A gasoline explosion at 331 North Franklin street in Chicago leaves two girls dead and two men badly burned. Victims identified as Margaret Poch age 11 and Anna Poch age 17.
London dispatch quotes Sir Halliday Macartney stating that on July 18 all legations and foreigners in Pekin were safe despite Conger message. Brussels reports Sheng confirms foreigners in Pekin safe July 19 as imperial decree orders suppression of unrest and militia reinforcement.
Secretary Root stated no additional troops were ordered for Chinese service and the U S would aid friendly Chinese officials. He noted the imperial government was acting in good faith and on the 18th was still protecting the legations as it sought to secure them.
Washington July 22 orders assign Brigadier General Charles F Humphrey now chief quartermaster at Havana as chief quartermaster on General Chaffee's staff in charge of the Chinese expedition. Humphrey previously served as chief quartermaster for General Shafter during the Santiago campaign.
A violent storm moving from the west struck a Pine Creek shanty near Winthrop as section men took refuge. Lightning killed Frank Gorke of Chicago and William Fitzgerald of Dyersville instantly.
Curiaco July 21 Tommy Ryan says he is through for all time with Jim Jeffries and will not assist the heavyweight champion in training. Ryan blames small compensation for the split up.
Two youths drowned in West Superior Wisconsin bay on July 21 when Arthur Swanson suffered cramps and John Douglas, aged 13, attempted a rescue. Both boys perished in the water tragedy.
Delegates from Alabama Arizona Connecticut Delaware District of Columbia Florida Georgia Iowa Maine Massachusetts Minnesota Mississippi Nevada New Hampshire New Mexico New York North Carolina North Dakota Oklahoma Rhode Island South Carolina Texas Tennessee Utah Virginia Wyoming gather as the convention opens at 10:30 a.m. Rev Dr Smith offers prayer. Governor Roosevelt appears to cheers and Nelson gives the principal address before adjournment to 10 a.m.
Indians on Hudson Bay coast report to Hudson Bay Company post that they found spring wreckage and two bodies with a third man near death. Officials suspect remnants of Andre’s airship from a polar balloon attempt and dispatched a party to verify identity with reports of a large balloon seen northward last fall near Moose Factory.
In Minnesota at the State League of Republican Clubs convention 1300 of 1543 delegates attended. William L. Windom was elected president with Fred S. Bryant secretary and C C Whitney treasurer. Addresses were given by Captain Van Sant Lieutenant Governor Smith and Congressman James A Tawney. Resolutions endorse the national convention platform and pledge support for state and national ticket elections.
Davenport Iowa July 19 report of John B Phelps a leading lumberman dying of apoplexy attributed to anxiety over relatives in Pekin who were guests of Minister Conger at the Pekin legation.
Milwauke er July 19. Frank Boyle expelled and George Canner Sid ney Seymour and George Bismarck suspended from the American Athletic union for alleged professionalism. All are prominent Wisconsin track athletes. Bradley declines nomination in Louisville. Former Governor W. C. Bradley refused the Republican congressional nomination from the Eighth district.
The Independent Democratic convention in Grand Forks nominated M. F. Williams and Charles Applequist as presidential electors and named M. A. Hildreth for Congress, M. A. Wippermann for governor, F. W. McLean for lieutenant governor, J. F. Adams for secretary of state, S. K. McGinnis for auditor, J. P. Birder for treasurer, Mrs. Laura J. Eisenhuth for state superintendent, W. M. Campbell for insurance, Carmody for attorney general, S. Torgeson for agriculture and labor, and L. Staveheim L. L. Lewis and Joseph Morrison as railroad commissioners, with D. E. Morgan endorsed for supreme court. The two parties agree to separate organizations but unite in the campaign under the name Independent Democrats amid strong prohibition sentiment.
News from Seattle dated July 21 reports two vessels docking in port from Nome, the Athenian and Sequoia, with late smallpox epidemic news. Nome’s pest house is full and new large structures are under construction to house patients. Dr. J J Tyler of Chicago aboard the Sequoia confirms at least 200 cases in pest houses and surrounding camp as daily infection rates rise to 17 to 25.
Judge Lacombe of the United States circuit court rules that presenting an indictment does not by itself justify extradition. Charles F W Neely stands charged with defrauding the postal department in Cuba. The decision narrows the basis for surrender and prompts further testimony.
Fourth Assistant Postmaster General Bristow has established a post office at the United States naval station Pago Pago Samoa. Mrs M H Judson wife of Chief Boatswain Judson USN has been appointed postmaster at Pago Pago. Further testimony will be heard when the case comes up July 23.
CuicaGco reports after a six months labor war the Chicago cut stone contractors surrender and notify the Stonecutters union of willingness to grant all demands. A conference is set for Saturday to finalize terms.
Caracas dispatch reports the Colombian revolution is considered lost after defeats and a bloody battle. Government forces retook Bucaramanga and Cuyacato, capturing many prisoners.
Herman Heyn owner of a large Milwaukee department store has filed a bankruptcy petition. Liabilities total 343,903 with assets at 86,724. All creditors are secured.
Executors of George M. Pullman’s will transfer 1 200 000 to the Pullman free school of manual training for building the institution and carrying out the will’s stipulations.
Miss Genevieve Jones of Oshkosh became suddenly totally blind while dining at the Felch hotel in Green Bay. Doctors could not determine a cause for the baffling event. Battery Ordered to the Orient at Fort Riley. The Seventh United States heavy artillery battery, 200 men and 10 officers, ordered to Nagasaki en route to the Orient with urgent haste.
An imperial ukase declares a state of siege in the military districts of Siberia Turkestan and Semirechensk and orders all reservists in these districts to report for active service.
Advertises Mrs Winslow's Soothing Syrup as a remedy for teething pain and wind colic in infants. Claims to soothe the child, soften gums, and cure diarrhea. Priced at twenty five cents per bottle.
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